UNITY SOFTWARE INC., 10-K filed on 2/27/2023
Annual Report
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COVER PAGE - USD ($)
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Feb. 15, 2023
Jun. 30, 2022
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2022    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 001-39497    
Entity Registrant Name UNITY SOFTWARE INC.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 27-0334803    
Entity Address, Address Line One 30 3rd Street    
Entity Address, City or Town San Francisco    
Entity Address, State or Province CA    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 94103‑3104    
City Area Code 415    
Local Phone Number 539‑3162    
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $0.000005 par value    
Trading Symbol U    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 10.6
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   374,762,266  
Documents Incorporated by Reference Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement for the 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the registrant's fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K where indicated.    
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Firm ID 42
Auditor Name Ernst & Young LLP
Auditor Location San Jose, California
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,485,084 $ 1,055,776
Short-term investments 101,711 681,323
Accounts receivable, net 633,775 340,491
Prepaid expenses and other 144,070 73,520
Total current assets 2,364,640 2,151,110
Property and equipment, net 121,863 106,106
Goodwill 3,200,955 1,620,127
Intangible assets, net 1,922,234 814,386
Other assets 224,293 149,617
Total assets 7,833,985 4,841,346
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 20,221 14,009
Accrued expenses and other 326,339 233,976
Publisher payables 445,622 237,637
Deferred revenue 218,102 140,528
Total current liabilities 1,010,284 626,150
Convertible notes 2,707,171 1,703,035
Long-term deferred revenue 103,442 15,945
Other long-term liabilities 258,959 101,825
Total liabilities 4,079,856 2,446,955
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests 219,563 0
Unity Software Inc. Stockholders’ equity:    
Common stock 2 2
Additional paid-in capital 5,779,776 3,729,874
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,691) (3,858)
Accumulated deficit (2,249,819) (1,331,627)
Total Unity Software Inc. stockholders’ equity 3,528,268 2,394,391
Noncontrolling interest 6,298 0
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 7,833,985 $ 4,841,346
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]    
Common stock, par value (USD per share) $ 0.000005 $ 0.000005
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 1,000,000,000 1,000,000,000
Common stock, issued (in shares) 374,243,000 292,592,000
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 374,243,000 292,592,000
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Statement [Abstract]      
Revenue $ 1,391,024 $ 1,110,526 $ 772,445
Cost of revenue 442,500 253,630 172,347
Gross profit 948,524 856,896 600,098
Operating expenses      
Research and development 959,491 695,710 403,515
Sales and marketing 497,956 344,939 216,416
General and administrative 373,290 347,912 254,979
Total operating expenses 1,830,737 1,388,561 874,910
Loss from operations (882,213) (531,665) (274,812)
Interest expense (7,404) (1,131) (1,520)
Interest income and other expense, net 7,192 1,566 (3,885)
Loss before income taxes (882,425) (531,230) (280,217)
Provision for (benefit from) Income taxes 37,063 1,377 2,091
Net loss (919,488) (532,607) (282,308)
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests (1,296) 0 0
Adjustments attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests 2,870 0 0
Net loss attributable to Unity Software Inc. $ (921,062) $ (532,607) $ (282,308)
Basic net loss per share attributable to Unity Software Inc (USD per share) $ (2.96) $ (1.89) $ (1.66)
Diluted net loss per share attributable to Unity Software Inc (USD per share) $ (2.96) $ (1.89) $ (1.66)
Weighted-average shares used in computation of basic net loss per share (in shares) 310,504 282,195 169,973
Weighted-average shares used in computation of diluted net loss per share (in shares) 310,504 282,195 169,973
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Net loss $ (919,488) $ (532,607) $ (282,308)
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes:      
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment 259 583 161
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on short-term investments 969 (1,023) 53
Change in unrealized gains on derivative instruments 939 0 0
Other comprehensive income (loss) 2,167 (440) 214
Comprehensive loss (917,321) (533,047) (282,094)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests:      
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests (1,296) 0 0
Foreign currency translation attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests 560 0 0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest and redeemable noncontrolling interests (736) 0 0
Comprehensive loss attributable to Unity Software Inc. $ (916,585) $ (533,047) $ (282,094)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Convertible Series E Preferred Stock
Non-IPO
IPO
Charitable Contribution, IPO
Total Unity Stockholders' Equity
Total Unity Stockholders' Equity
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Total Unity Stockholders' Equity
Convertible Series E Preferred Stock
Total Unity Stockholders' Equity
Non-IPO
Total Unity Stockholders' Equity
IPO
Total Unity Stockholders' Equity
Charitable Contribution, IPO
Convertible Preferred Stock
Convertible Preferred Stock
Convertible Series E Preferred Stock
Common Stock
Common Stock
Non-IPO
Common Stock
IPO
Common Stock
Charitable Contribution, IPO
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-In Capital
Non-IPO
Additional Paid-In Capital
IPO
Additional Paid-In Capital
Charitable Contribution, IPO
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Deficit
Cumulative Effect, Period of Adoption, Adjustment
Noncontrolling Interest
[1]
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019                         95,899,214                          
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2019 $ 393,911           $ 393,911           $ 686,559   $ 1       $ 226,173       $ (3,632) $ (515,190)   $ 0
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019                             123,261,024                      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                                                    
Issuance of stock (in shares)                           6,818,182   4,545,455 28,750,000 750,000                
Issuance of stock     $ 149,970 $ 100,000 $ 1,417,582 $ 63,615     $ 149,970 $ 100,000 $ 1,417,582 $ 63,615   $ 149,970           $ 100,000 $ 1,417,582 $ 63,615        
Issuance of common stock from employee equity plans (in shares)                             12,415,153                      
Issuance of common stock from employee equity plans 34,260           34,260                       34,260              
Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions (in shares)                             1,103,190                      
Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions 25,380           25,380                       25,380              
Purchase and retirement of stock (in shares)                             (5,000)                      
Purchase and retirement of common stock (110)           (110)                       (110)              
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock upon initial public offering (in shares)                         (102,717,396)   102,717,396                      
Conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock upon initial public offering             0           $ (836,529)   $ 1       836,528              
Stock‑based compensation expense 134,629           134,629                       134,629              
Net loss (282,308)           (282,308)                                 (282,308)    
Other comprehensive income (loss) 214           214                               214      
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020                         0                          
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2020 $ 2,037,143 $ (1,522)         2,037,143 $ (1,522)         $ 0   $ 2       2,838,057       (3,418) (797,498) $ (1,522) 0
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020                             273,537,218                      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                                                    
Issuance of common stock from employee equity plans (in shares) 11,650,963                           11,650,963                      
Issuance of common stock from employee equity plans $ 66,704           66,704                       66,704              
Issuance of common stock for settlement of RSUs (in shares)                             3,935,813                      
Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions (in shares)                             3,468,362                      
Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions 526,081           526,081                       526,081              
Purchase of capped calls (48,127)           (48,127)                       (48,127)              
Stock‑based compensation expense 347,159           347,159                       347,159              
Net loss (532,607)           (532,607)                                 (532,607)    
Other comprehensive income (loss) (440)           (440)                               (440)      
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021                         0                          
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 2,394,391           2,394,391           $ 0   $ 2       3,729,874       (3,858) (1,331,627)   0
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 292,592,000                           292,592,356                      
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                                                    
Issuance of common stock from employee equity plans (in shares) 4,512,850                           5,119,859                      
Issuance of common stock from employee equity plans $ 63,493           63,493                       63,493              
Issuance of common stock for settlement of RSUs (in shares)                             6,545,464                      
Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions (in shares)                             112,716,696                      
Common stock issued in connection with acquisitions 2,932,228           2,932,228                       2,932,228              
Purchase and retirement of stock (in shares)                             (42,731,179)                      
Purchase and retirement of common stock (1,500,000)           (1,500,000)                       (1,500,000)              
Stock‑based compensation expense 549,671           549,671                       549,671              
Capital contribution from minority interest holder 13,767           7,380                       7,380             6,387
Net loss (919,488)                                                  
Net loss, including adjustment to redeemable noncontrolling interests (921,151)           (921,062)                       (2,870)         (918,192)   (89)
Other comprehensive income (loss) 2,167           2,167                               2,167      
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022                         0                          
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022 $ 3,534,566           $ 3,528,268           $ 0   $ 2       $ 5,779,776       $ (1,691) $ (2,249,819)   $ 6,298
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 374,243,000                           374,243,196                      
[1] Excludes redeemable noncontrolling interests.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Operating activities      
Net loss $ (919,488) $ (532,607) $ (282,308)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 211,576 64,567 42,974
Common stock charitable donation expense 0 0 63,615
Stock-based compensation expense 550,065 347,159 134,629
Other 21,418 13,843 3,246
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:      
Accounts receivable, net (9,548) (65,151) (63,294)
Prepaid expenses and other (21,719) (22,014) (22,116)
Other assets 40,096 5,157 16,351
Accounts payable (17,574) 2,022 (2,526)
Accrued expenses and other (1,041) 31,767 94,639
Publisher payables (50,242) 55,368 44,605
Other long-term liabilities (29,790) (27,313) (47,310)
Deferred revenue 166,816 15,753 37,408
Net cash used in operating activities (59,431) (111,449) 19,913
Investing activities      
Purchases of short-term investments (150,911) (519,698) (482,453)
Proceeds from sales of short-term investments 436,293 0 0
Proceeds from principal repayments and maturities of short-term investments 387,453 308,957 1,644
Purchases of non-marketable investments (15,000) (4,600) (1,000)
Sales of non-marketable investments 1,000 0 0
Purchases of property and equipment (57,138) (41,938) (40,156)
Acquisition of intangible assets 0 0 (750)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired 121,531 (1,580,081) (52,475)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 723,228 (1,837,360) (575,190)
Financing activities      
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes 1,000,000 1,725,000 0
Purchase of capped calls 0 (48,127) 0
Proceeds from revolving loan facility 0 0 125,000
Payment of principal related to revolving loan facility 0 0 (125,000)
Payment of debt issuance costs (379) (22,575) (247)
Capital contribution from noncontrolling interest holders 210,252 0 0
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts, commissions, and offering costs 0 0 1,417,582
Proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock, net of issuance costs 0 0 149,970
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 0 0 100,000
Repurchase and retirement of common stock (1,500,000) 0 (110)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock from employee equity plans 63,493 66,704 34,260
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (226,634) 1,721,002 1,701,455
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 1,926 459 673
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 439,089 (227,348) 1,146,851
Cash and restricted cash, beginning of period 1,066,599 1,293,947 147,096
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period 1,505,688 1,066,599 1,293,947
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:      
Cash paid for interest 0 110 1,393
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds 25,206 5,651 19,956
Cash paid for operating leases 28,463 29,811 29,336
Supplemental disclosures of non‑cash investing and financing activities:      
Fair value of common stock issued as consideration for business and asset acquisitions 2,932,296 526,081 25,380
Assets acquired under operating lease $ 20,699 $ 18,507 $ 24,647
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]      
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,485,084 $ 1,055,776 $ 1,272,578
Restricted cash, included in other assets 20,604 10,823 21,369
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 1,505,688 $ 1,066,599 $ 1,293,947
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Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Accounting Policies Accounting Policies
Description of Business
We provide a comprehensive set of software solutions to create, run and monetize interactive, real-time 2D and 3D content for mobile phones, tablets, PCs, consoles, and augmented and virtual reality devices, among others.
We are headquartered in San Francisco, California and have operations in the United States, Denmark, Israel, Belgium, Canada, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Japan, Lithuania, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.K., and the United Arab Emirates.
We market our solutions directly through our online store and field sales operations in North America, Denmark, China, Finland, the U.K., Germany, Israel, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, and Spain, and indirectly through independent distributors and resellers worldwide.
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
We prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Unity Software Inc., its wholly owned subsidiaries, and entities consolidated under the voting interest model. We have eliminated all intercompany balances and transactions. In our opinion, the information contained herein reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations, financial position, cash flows, and stockholders’ equity. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. For us, these estimates include, but are not limited to, revenue recognition, the measurement of liabilities for uncertain tax positions and deferred tax assets and liabilities, the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed through business combinations, the fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests, the fair value of equity awards assumed and replaced in connection with the acquisition of ironSource, and customer life for capitalized commissions. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could be material to our financial position and results of operations.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is measured based on the amount of consideration that we expect to receive from our customers. Revenue excludes sales and indirect taxes. In arrangements where we have multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation using the relative stand-alone selling price ("SSP"). We generally determine SSP based on observable pricing. When observable pricing is not available, we use cost plus margin analysis to determine SSP.
During the fourth quarter of 2022, we completed our acquisition of ironSource. This resulted in adjustments to our internal reporting structure to focus on two complementary and interconnected solutions: (1) Create Solutions and (2) Grow Solutions.
Create Solutions
Create Solutions are a combination of software and services that enable customers to edit, run, and iterate real-time 2D and 3D experiences. Revenue is primarily derived from Create Solution Subscriptions, Enterprise Support, Professional Services, and Cloud and Hosting services.
Create Solutions subscriptions provide customers with software, embedded cloud functionality, and software updates. As the software and software updates are highly interdependent and interrelated and these services have the same pattern of performance as the embedded cloud functionality, we combine these promises and account for them as a single performance obligation that is recognized over time. Enterprise customers may purchase an enhanced support offering ("Enterprise Support") that is sold separately and is considered its own performance obligation. Create Solutions subscriptions and enterprise support typically have a term of one to five years and are billed in monthly, quarterly and annual installments, and recognized ratably over the service period.
Professional services revenue is primarily composed of consulting, platform integration, training, and custom application and workflow development. Revenue is recognized as services are rendered. We typically invoice our customers on a milestone basis or when promised services are delivered.
Our Cloud and Hosting service arrangements are based on a fixed fee or consumption-based model. For fixed fee arrangements revenue is recognized ratably over the contractual service term as our obligations are generally fulfilled evenly throughout the hosting period. For consumption-based arrangements, we recognize revenue as services are provided.
Grow Solutions
Grow Solutions revenue primarily consists of advertising services provided through our monetization solutions that allow publishers, which include mobile application developers, original equipment manufacturers ("OEM") and mobile carriers to sell available advertising inventory on their mobile applications or hardware devices to advertisers for in-app or on-device placements. We present revenue on a net basis for sales where we are facilitating the transaction between advertisers and publishers and do not have control over in-app or on-device placement and on a gross basis for advertising sales where we are the publisher and have control of the in-app or on-device placement. Advertising revenue is recognized at a point in time when the agreed upon action is completed or when the advertisement is displayed to users.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue for the delivery of software services, professional services, and advertising consists primarily of hosting expenses, personnel costs (including salaries, stock-based compensation, and benefits) for employees associated with our product support and professional services organizations, credit card fees, third-party license fees, and allocated shared costs, including facilities, IT, and security costs, as well as amortization of related capitalized software costs and depreciation of related property and equipment and amortization if acquired intangible assets.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense related to our employees and non-employee directors is calculated based on the fair value on the grant date. For restricted stock units ("RSUs"), fair value is based on the closing price of our common stock on the grant date.
The fair value of stock options and purchases made under the 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("2020 ESPP") is estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model. This model requires certain assumptions be used as inputs, such as the fair value of the underlying common stock, expected term of the option before exercise, expected volatility of our common stock, expected dividend yield, and a risk-free interest rate. Options granted during the year have a maximum contractual term of ten years. We have limited historical stock option activity and therefore estimate the expected term of stock options granted using the simplified method, which represents the average of the contractual term of the stock option and its weighted-average vesting period. The expected volatility of stock options and employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP") purchases are based upon our historical volatility and the historical volatility of a number of publicly traded companies in similar industries over similar durations. We have historically not declared or paid any dividends and do not currently expect to do so in the foreseeable future. The risk-free interest rates used are based on the U.S. Department of Treasury ("U.S. Treasury") yield in effect at the time of grant for zero-coupon U.S. Treasury notes with maturities approximately equal to the expected term of the stock options and ESPP purchases.
The fair value of price-vested units ("PVUs"), which are RSUs that contain both service-based and market-based vesting conditions, is estimated using the Monte Carlo simulation model and is based on the closing stock price of our common stock on the grant date modified to reflect the impact of the market-based vesting condition, including the estimated payout level based on that condition. We do not adjust compensation cost for subsequent changes in the expected outcome of the market-based vesting conditions.
In connection with the acquisition of ironSource, we estimated the fair value of the assumed equity awards using a binomial lattice model. The assumed equity awards relating to future services is being recognized over the remaining service period.
We recognize stock-based compensation expense for RSUs, stock options, and PVUs, on a straight-line basis, over the requisite service period, generally, a vesting period of one year to four years. We recognize stock-based compensation expense related to the 2020 ESPP on a straight-line basis over the offering period. We do not estimate forfeitures but instead account for them as they occur.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
We consider all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Our cash equivalents include money market funds, time deposits, and commercial paper.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, restricted cash was $20.6 million and $10.8 million, respectively. Restricted cash consists of secured letters of credit issued in connection with our operating leases and other amounts held in escrow. Restrictions typically lapse at the end of the lease term, and restricted cash is classified as current or non-current based on the remaining term of the restriction.
Short-term Investments
Our short-term investments consist of investments in short-term deposits, U.S. treasury securities, asset-backed securities, corporate bonds, commercial paper, and supranational bonds. We classify our investments in debt securities as available-for-sale at the time of purchase. We consider all debt securities as available for use in current operations, including those with maturity dates beyond one year, and therefore classify these securities as current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, which is reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in our consolidated balance sheets. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we sold the entirety of our available-for-sale debt securities portfolio.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded at the original amount, net of allowances for uncollectible amounts. We estimate losses on uncollectible amounts based on expected losses, including our historical experience of actual losses. The estimated losses on uncollectible amounts are recorded in general and administrative expense on our consolidated statements of operations. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the allowance for uncollectible amounts was $9.4 million and $5.4 million, respectively.
Credit Risk and Concentrations
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to a concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and accounts receivable. We place our domestic and foreign cash and cash equivalents, as well as our short-term investments, with large, creditworthy financial institutions. Balances in these accounts may exceed federally insured limits at times.
In general, we do not require our customers to provide collateral or other security to support accounts receivable. To reduce credit risk, management performs credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition, as warranted, and continually analyzes the allowance for doubtful accounts, which we maintain based upon the expected collectability of accounts receivable.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, no individual customer represented 10% or more of the aggregate receivables. For the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, no individual customer represented 10% or more of total revenue.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
We define fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, which are required to be recorded at fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which to transact and the market-based risk. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements approximate the fair value for cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities, due to their short-term nature.
Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive loss is comprised of net loss and other comprehensive loss. Our other comprehensive loss includes unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments, derivative instruments, and foreign currency translation adjustment.
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization, computed using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets, which is generally three years for computer and other hardware and five years for furniture. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful life or the remaining term of the lease. Software licenses are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful life or license term, which is generally three to five years.
The costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed when incurred, while expenditures for refurbishments and improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized.
Upon retirement or sale, the cost of assets disposed of and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is credited or charged to the consolidated statement of operations.
Leases
Primarily all of our leases have been categorized as operating leases at inception. On certain of our lease agreements, we may receive rent holidays and other incentives provided by the landlord. We recognize lease costs on a straight-line basis without regard to deferred payment terms, such as rent holidays, that defer the commencement date of required payments. Additionally, incentives we receive are treated as a reduction of our costs over the term of the agreement. Leasehold improvements are capitalized at cost and amortized over the lesser of their expected useful life or the non-cancellable term of the lease.
We establish assets and liabilities for the present value of estimated future costs to retire long-lived assets at the termination or expiration of a lease. Such assets are depreciated over the lease period into operating expense, and the recorded liabilities are accreted to the future value of the estimated retirement costs.
Convertible Senior Notes and Capped Call Transactions
We account for each issuance of our Convertible Senior Notes as single liabilities measured at their amortized cost. Interest expense related to the amortization of debt issuance costs are recorded in other income and expense.
We record the cost of capped call transactions as a reduction of our additional paid-in capital on our consolidated balance sheets. Capped call transactions will not be remeasured as long as they continue to meet the conditions for equity classification.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
We allocate the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Intangible assets, with the exception of certain contractual relationships, that have a finite life are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which typically range from three to six years. Certain contractual relationships are amortized using an accelerated method of amortization, which reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits from the intangible assets are expected to be recognized.
On an annual basis, we evaluate the estimated remaining useful life of acquired intangible assets and whether events or changes in circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining amortization period. No changes to the useful lives of our intangible assets were deemed necessary during the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020 based on management's evaluation.
Segments
We operate as a single operating segment. The chief operating decision maker is our Chief Executive Officer, who makes resource allocation decisions and assesses performance based on financial information presented on a consolidated basis, accompanied by disaggregated information of our revenue. Accordingly, we have determined that we have a single reportable segment and operating segment structure.
Capitalized Software Costs and Software Implementation Costs
We capitalize implementation costs incurred in our cloud computing service arrangements related to enterprise software solutions (“capitalized implementation costs”) and costs associated with customized internal‑use software systems that have reached the application development stage. Such capitalized costs include external direct costs utilized in developing or obtaining the applications and payroll and payroll‑related expenses for employees, who are directly associated with the development of the applications. We capitalize such costs during the application development stage, which begins when the preliminary project stage is complete and ceases at the point in which the project is substantially complete and is ready for its intended purpose. Capitalized software costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life, which is generally two to three years. Management evaluates the useful lives of these assets on an annual basis and tests for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets. Capitalized implementation costs are expensed over the term of the hosting arrangement, which is the fixed, non-cancellable term of the arrangement, plus any reasonably certain renewal periods.
The amount of capitalized software costs and capitalized implementation costs was $5.7 million and $5.9 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2022 and $1.2 million and $4.7 million, respectively, during the year ended December 31, 2021. Capitalized software costs are included in property and equipment, net, on the consolidated balance sheets. The current portion of capitalized implementation costs are included in prepaid expenses on the consolidated balance sheets, and the non-current portion of capitalized implementation costs are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
Research and development costs related to internally developed software, which consist primarily of software development costs, are expensed as incurred. Based upon our product development process, technological feasibility is established upon completion of a working model. Costs incurred between completion of the working model and the point at which the product is ready for general release have not been significant. Therefore, all product development costs have been charged to research and development expense.
Impairment Analysis
We evaluate intangible assets and long-lived assets for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. This includes but is not limited to significant adverse changes in business climate, market conditions, or other events that indicate an asset’s carrying amount may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparing the carrying amount of each asset to the future undiscounted cash flows the asset is expected to generate. If the undiscounted cash flows used in the test for recoverability are less than the carrying amount of these assets, the carrying amount of such assets is reduced to fair value.
We evaluate and test the recoverability of our goodwill for impairment at least annually during our fourth quarter of each calendar year or more often if and when circumstances indicate that goodwill may not be recoverable.
There were no material impairments of capitalized software costs, capitalized implementation costs, intangible assets, long-lived assets, or goodwill during the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020.
Income Taxes
We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes and income tax assets and liabilities, including evaluating uncertainties in the application of accounting principles and complex tax laws.
We record an income tax expense (or benefit) for the anticipated tax consequences of the reported results of operations using the asset and liability method. Under this method, we recognize deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, as well as for NOL and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income for the years in which those tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. We recognize the deferred income tax effects of a change in tax rates in the period of the enactment.
We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the net amount that we believe is more likely than not to be realized. We consider all available evidence, both positive and negative, including historical levels of income, expectations and risks associated with estimates of future taxable income, and ongoing tax planning strategies in assessing the need for a valuation allowance.
We recognize tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if we believe that the position is more likely than not to be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. Although we believe that we have adequately reserved for our uncertain tax positions (including net interest and penalties), we can provide no assurance that the final tax outcome of these matters will not be materially different. We make adjustments to these reserves in accordance with the income tax accounting guidance when facts and circumstances change, such as the closing of a tax audit or the refinement of an estimate. To the extent that the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts recorded, such differences will affect our income tax expense (or benefit) in the period in which such determination is made, and could have a material impact on our financial condition and operating results.
We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within income tax expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Accrued interest and penalties are included in income and other taxes payable on the consolidated balance sheets.
Translation of Foreign Currencies
The functional currency of the majority of our foreign subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in interest and other income (expense), net, on the consolidated statements of operations for the period. For U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries, all assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate during the period. Equity transactions are translated using historical exchange rates. For a foreign subsidiary where the local currency is the functional currency, adjustments to translate those statements into U.S. dollars are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders’ equity.
Warranties and Indemnifications
In the ordinary course of business, we may provide indemnifications of varying scope and terms to customers, vendors, lessors, investors, directors, officers, employees and other parties with respect to certain matters. Indemnification may include losses from our breach of such agreements, services we provide, or third-party intellectual property infringement claims. These indemnifications may survive termination of the underlying agreement and the maximum potential amount of future indemnification payments may not be subject to a cap. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, there were no known events or circumstances that have resulted in a material indemnification liability to us and we did not incur material costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnifications.
We generally do not offer warranties for our software products. With certain customers, we will warrant that our software products will operate without material error and/or substantially in conformity with product documentation. We have not experienced any warranty claims to date, and no liabilities have been recorded as of December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Advertising Costs
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred as a component of sales and marketing expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Advertising expense was approximately $18.8 million, $24.2 million, and $12.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively.
v3.22.4
Revenue
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Revenue Revenue
The table below presents our revenue (in thousands) disaggregated by source, which also have similar economic characteristics. Our results for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020 have been adjusted to align with our focus on Create and Grow Solutions by including annual revenue of approximately $82.7 million, $74.8 million, and $70.0 million, respectively, related to Strategic Partnerships and Other in Create Solutions and moving annual revenue of approximately $125.6 million, $105.5 million, and $71.4 million, respectively, related to Unity Games Services from Operate Solutions to Create Solutions.
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Create Solutions$716,078 $506,920 $372,717 
Grow Solutions674,946 603,606 399,728 
Total revenue$1,391,024 $1,110,526 $772,445 
The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by geography, based on the invoice address of our customers (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
United States$348,238 $266,825 $197,343 
Greater China (1)
185,758 169,330 111,037 
EMEA (2)
488,761 414,902 279,344 
APAC (3)
327,433 222,348 149,527 
Other Americas (4)
40,834 37,121 35,194 
Total revenue$1,391,024 $1,110,526 $772,445 
(1)    Greater China includes China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
(2)    Europe, the Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA").
(3)    Asia-Pacific, excluding Greater China ("APAC").
(4)    Canada and Latin America ("Other Americas").
Sales Commissions
Sales commissions that have a benefit beyond one year are capitalized and amortized on a straight line method over the expected period of benefit, which is generally three years. As of December 31, 2022, capitalized commissions, net of amortization, included in prepaid expenses and other and other assets were $8.8 million and $5.3 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2021, capitalized commissions, net of amortization, included in prepaid expenses and other and other assets were $7.9 million and $8.7 million, respectively.
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, we recorded amortization costs of $9.4 million and $5.6 million, respectively, in sales and marketing expenses. We did not incur any impairment losses for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Contract Balances and Remaining Performance Obligations
Contract assets (unbilled receivables) included in accounts receivable, net, are recorded when revenue is earned in advance of customer billing schedules. Unbilled receivables totaled $37.5 million and $28.3 million as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Contract liabilities (deferred revenue) relate to payments received in advance of performance under the contract. Revenue recognized during the year ended December 31, 2022 that was included in the deferred revenue balances at January 1, 2022 was $137.4 million.
Additionally, we have performance obligations associated with commitments in customer contracts to perform in the future that had not yet been recognized in our consolidated financial statements. For contracts with original terms that exceed one year, those commitments not yet recognized were $620.0 million and relate primarily to Create Solutions subscriptions, Enterprise Support, and Strategic Partnerships. These commitments generally extend over the next one to five years and we expect to recognize approximately $266.5 million or 43% of this revenue during the next 12 months.
v3.22.4
Financial Instruments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Financial Instruments Financial Instruments
Restricted cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments are recorded at fair value. Fair value is defined 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. To increase the comparability of fair value measures, the following hierarchy prioritizes the inputs to valuation methodologies used to measure fair value:
Level 1—Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2—Valuations based on quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration.
Level 3—Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value. These valuations require significant judgment.
The following table summarizes, by major security type, our restricted cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Amortized CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair Value
Level 1:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents:
Restricted cash$20,604 $— $— $20,604 
Money market funds373,619 — — 373,619 
Time deposits412,125 — — 412,125 
Total restricted cash and cash equivalents$806,348 $— $— $806,348 
Short-term investments:
Short-term deposits$101,711 $— $— $101,711 
Total short-term investments$101,711 $— $— $101,711 
Cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of December 31, 2021 (in thousands):
Amortized CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair Value
Level 1:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents:
Restricted cash$10,823 $— $— $10,823 
Money market funds73,138 — — 73,138 
Total restricted cash and cash equivalents$83,961 $— $— $83,961 
Level 2:
Short-term investments:
Commercial paper$59,792 $— $— $59,792 
Asset-backed securities40,965 — (23)40,942 
Corporate bonds237,735 20 (353)237,402 
U.S. treasury securities272,678 (379)272,300 
Supranational bonds71,121 (235)70,887 
Total short-term investments$682,291 $22 $(990)$681,323 
We did not recognize any credit losses related to our available-for-sale debt securities during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
There were no material realized or unrealized gains or losses, either individually or in the aggregate, during the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we sold the entirety of our available-for-sale debt securities portfolio.
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements
We hold equity investments in certain unconsolidated entities without a readily determinable fair value. These strategic investments represent less than a 20% ownership interest in each of the entities, and we do not have significant influence over or control of the entities. At December 31, 2022, equity investments totaled $31.1 million. Approximately $15.6 million of these equity investments were measured at cost. As part of the merger with ironSource, $15.5 million of these equity investments were measured at fair value using the market approach.
v3.22.4
Investment in Unity China
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
Investment in Unity China Investment in Unity China
In August 2022, we formed a company in China ("Unity China") to perform research and development activities and to facilitate commercialization in the Greater China region. Upon formation, we agreed to sell to third-party investors an ownership interest of approximately 20.5% in Unity China for cash consideration of $196.5 million. Under the agreement and pursuant to certain conditions that include successfully completing an initial public offering of Unity China at a valuation greater than $3.6 billion, the investors have the option to require us to repurchase their interest at a redemption value based on the greater of Unity China's then current equity fair value or a guaranteed floor value in the aggregate amount of $278.0 million. The redeemable noncontrolling interests are initially measured at its issuance date fair value and then adjusted for its proportionate net income or loss and accreted to its estimated redemption value through the applicable redemption date, which is August 2027. We valued the combination of the investors' equity interest in Unity China and their redemption right at approximately $217.9 million. The investors' equity interest was valued using a discounted cash flow analysis and market approach. The redemption right was valued using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model adjusted for probabilities of successfully completing an initial public offering. The difference between the fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interests and cash consideration received was recognized as a customer incentive, as the equity interest holders are also customers. The customer incentive will be amortized against revenue over the five-year term of the redemption right.
Subsequent and contingent to the initial investment from third-party investors, a management investor contributed $14.4 million for an ownership interest of 1.5% with no redemption rights.
The results of Unity China are included in our consolidated financial statements and were not material for the year ended December 31, 2022, and the redeemable noncontrolling interests are recorded as temporary equity on our consolidated balance sheet.
The following table presents the changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests (in thousands):
December 31, 2022
Balance at beginning of period$— 
Initial fair value measurement of investors' equity interest and redemption right217,900 
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests(1,207)
Adjustments for redeemable noncontrolling interests2,870 
Balance at end of period$219,563 
v3.22.4
Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Acquisitions Acquisitions
The revenue and earnings of the acquired businesses have been included in our results from the respective dates of the acquisitions and, other than the ironSource Merger, were not material to our consolidated financial statements in the year of acquisition.
The total purchase price allocated to the net assets acquired is assigned based on the fair values as of the date of acquisition. The fair value assigned to identifiable intangible assets acquired was determined using the income approach and the cost approach. The identifiable intangible assets are subject to amortization on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, as this best approximates the benefit period related to these assets.
The excess of the purchase price over the identified tangible and intangible assets, less liabilities assumed, is recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is not subject to amortization and it typically is not deductible for U.S. income tax purposes.
For 2022, the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including current income taxes payable and deferred taxes, may change over the measurement period as additional information is received and certain tax returns are finalized. Accordingly, the provisional measurements of fair value of the current income taxes payable and deferred taxes are subject to change. We expect to finalize the valuation as soon as practicable, but not later than one year from the respective acquisition dates.
2022 Acquisitions
ironSource Ltd.
On November 7, 2022, we completed the acquisition of ironSource, a leading business platform for the app economy. The purchase consideration was payable through the issuance of 112,547,375 shares of our common stock valued at approximately $2.8 billion, and assumed 17,326,341 equity awards valued at approximately $126.7 million for services rendered through the acquisition date. Total purchase consideration transferred was approximately $2.9 billion. We recorded $33.0 million in transaction costs associated with the acquisition for the year ended December 31, 2022. These costs were recorded within general and administrative expenses.
The revenue and earnings of the acquired business have been included in our results since the acquisition date.The revenue and income related to ironSource were $120.3 million and $5.4 million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2022.The following table summarizes the consideration paid for ironSource and the estimated fair values of the assets acquired at the acquisition date (in thousands):
Consideration:
Common stock issued$2,788,924 
Assumed equity awards126,700 
Fair value of total consideration transferred$2,915,624 
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
 Cash and cash equivalents $138,216 
 Accounts receivable 292,670 
 Prepaid expenses and other44,457 
 Property, plant, and equipment 7,063 
 Intangible assets, net 1,270,000 
 Short term investments 103,831 
 Other assets66,951 
 Accounts payable (25,681)
 Accrued expenses and other(99,419)
 Publisher payables (258,227)
 Deferred revenue (1,325)
 Other long-term liabilities (165,996)
Total identifiable net assets assumed1,372,540 
Goodwill (1)
1,543,084 
Total$2,915,624 
(1)    Goodwill reflects the expected future benefits of certain synergies and acquired assembled workforce, which does not qualify for separate recognition as an identifiable intangible asset. The goodwill balance is not subject to amortization and is not deductible for U.S. income tax purposes.
MindKick, Inc.
On January 28, 2022, we completed the purchase of MindKick, Inc. ("MindKick") for a total purchase consideration of approximately $46.6 million. This consideration included a combination of approximately $26.7 million in cash and the issuance of 169,321 shares of our common stock valued at approximately $16.1 million. An additional 42,330 shares of our common stock subject to a service-based vesting condition were granted to certain employees of Mindkick; these shares of common stock are accounted for outside of the business combination and will be recognized as post-combination expense. MindKick provides 2D game creation tools and game templates with the goal of providing consumers the ability to create, play, and share their own 2D games on mobile. Prior to the completion of the acquisition, we held a minority investment in MindKick that we accounted for using the equity method of accounting. In circumstances where a business combination is achieved in stages, previously-held equity interests are remeasured at fair value. The remeasured fair value assigned to the previously-held equity interest in MindKick of $3.7 million approximates cost, and therefore, no gain or loss was recognized. The identifiable assets and liabilities acquired are primarily $37.0 million in goodwill, $7.5 million in intangible assets, $2.8 million in cash, and ($0.7 million) in other net assets and liabilities. The transaction costs associated with the acquisition are not material. The revenue and earnings of the acquired business have been included in our results since the acquisition date and are not material to our consolidated results.
Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information
The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the consolidated results of ironSource for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, giving effect to the acquisition as if it had occurred on January 1, 2021, and combines the historical financial results of ironSource. The unaudited pro forma financial information includes adjustments to give effect to pro forma events that are directly attributable to the acquisition. The pro forma financial information includes adjustments to amortization for intangible assets acquired and acquisition costs. The unaudited pro forma financial information is presented for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations of future periods. The unaudited pro forma financial information does not give effect to the potential impact of current financial conditions, future revenues, regulatory matters, or any anticipated synergies, operating efficiencies, or cost savings that may be associated with the acquisition. Consequently, actual results will differ from the unaudited pro forma financial information presented below (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
20222021
Unaudited pro forma financial information
Pro forma revenue$2,016,557 $1,660,432 
Pro forma net loss$(983,563)$(804,318)
Pro forma results of operations for the other acquisitions have not been presented because they are not material to the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, either individually or in the aggregate.
2021 Acquisitions
During the year ended December 31, 2021, we completed the acquisitions of certain companies for a total purchase consideration of approximately $2.1 billion payable in cash and stock. The purchase consideration was primarily allocated to goodwill of approximately $1.3 billion and intangible assets of approximately $790.2 million. These acquisitions were strategic in nature as they enhanced our product offerings. The revenue and earnings of the acquired businesses have been included in our results since the acquisition date.
Pro forma results of operations for these acquisitions have not been presented because they are not material to the consolidated statements of operations.
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price and related costs over the value assigned to net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired in business combinations.
The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):
Balance as of December 31, 2020$286,251 
Goodwill acquired1,334,074 
Measurement period adjustment(198)
Balance as of December 31, 20211,620,127 
Goodwill acquired1,579,936 
Measurement period adjustment892 
Balance as of December 31, 2022$3,200,955 
Intangible Assets, Net
The following tables present details of our intangible assets, excluding goodwill (in thousands, except for weighted-average useful life):
As of December 31, 2022
Weighted-Average
Useful Life
(1)
(In Years)
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Developed technology7.3$1,239,431 $(137,782)$1,101,649 
Customer relationships3.9621,326 (53,243)568,083 
Trademark4.5110,567 (17,273)93,294 
Contractual relationship8.0200,000 (40,792)159,208 
Total intangible assets$2,171,324 $(249,090)$1,922,234 
As of December 31, 2021
Weighted-Average
Useful Life
(1)
(In Years)
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Developed technology8.8$580,204 $(52,811)$527,393 
Customer relationships2.950,171 (16,980)33,191 
Trademark5.760,557 (3,937)56,620 
Contractual relationship8.0200,000 (2,818)197,182 
Total intangible assets$890,932 $(76,546)$814,386 
(1)    Based on weighted-average useful life established as of the acquisition date.
The following table presents the amortization of finite-lived intangible assets included on our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Amortization expense$172,551 $33,483 $17,755 
As of December 31, 2022, the estimated future amortization of finite-lived intangible assets for each of the next five years and thereafter was as follows (in thousands):
2023$394,582 
2024404,639 
2025360,835 
2026307,580 
2027454,598 
Thereafter— 
Total$1,922,234 
v3.22.4
Balance Sheet Components
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Balance Sheet Components Balance Sheet Components
The following tables provide details of selected balance sheet items (in thousands):
As of
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Property and equipment, net:
Gross property and equipment
Leasehold improvements$99,868 $84,006 
Computer and other hardware96,829 74,953 
Furniture30,046 27,916 
Internally developed and purchased software8,264 4,957 
Vehicles38 — 
Construction in progress10,442 12,075 
Total gross property and equipment245,487 203,907 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (1)
(123,624)(97,801)
Property and equipment, net$121,863 $106,106 
(1)    The following table presents the depreciation and amortization of property and equipment included on our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Depreciation and amortization expense$39,025 $31,084 $25,219 
Long-lived Assets, Net, by Geographic Area
The following table presents our long-lived assets, net, disaggregated by geography, which consists of our property and equipment, net, but excludes internally developed software and purchased software (in thousands):
As of
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
United States$32,172 $36,718 
Canada33,639 31,498 
United Kingdom12,944 15,011 
EMEA, excluding United Kingdom (1)
22,336 12,587 
Other (1)
12,243 8,297 
Total long-lived assets, net$113,334 $104,111 
(1)    No individual country, other than those disclosed above, exceeded 10% of our total long-lived assets, net, for any period presented.
As of
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Accrued expenses and other:
Accrued expenses$107,075 $85,281 
Accrued compensation121,654 83,936 
Income and other taxes payable97,610 64,759 
Accrued expenses and other$326,339 $233,976 
v3.22.4
Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
We have operating leases for offices which have remaining lease terms of up to nine years, some of which include options to extend the lease with renewal terms from one to five years. Some leases include an option to terminate the lease for up to five years from the lease commencement date.
Components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended
December 31, 2022December 31,
2021
Operating lease expense$31,707 $29,153 
Short-term lease expense1,317 728 
Variable lease expense5,528 5,048 
Sublease income(221)(325)
Total lease expense$38,331 $34,604 
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands, except weighted-average figures):
As of
ClassificationDecember 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Operating lease assetsOther assets$120,535 $98,393 
Current operating lease liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other$34,469 $23,729 
Long-term operating lease liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities107,776 92,539 
Total operating lease liabilities$142,245 $116,268 
As of December 31, 2022, our operating leases had a weighted-average remaining lease term of 5.0 years and a weighted-average discount rate of 4.0%. As of December 31, 2021, our operating leases had a weighted-average remaining lease term of 5.9 years and a weighted-average discount rate of 4.3%.
As of December 31, 2022, our lease liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
Operating Leases (1)
Gross lease liabilities$157,097 
Less: imputed interest(14,852)
Present value of lease liabilities$142,245 
(1)    Excludes future minimum payments for leases which have not yet commenced as of December 31, 2022.
As of December 31, 2022, we had entered into leases that have not yet commenced with future minimum lease payments of $40.1 million that are not yet reflected on our consolidated balance sheets. These operating leases will commence in 2023 with lease terms of approximately five to ten years.
v3.22.4
Borrowings
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Borrowings Borrowings
Convertible Notes
2027 Notes
In November 2022, we issued the 2027 Notes. The closing of the issuance and sale of the 2027 Notes (the "PIPE") occurred promptly following the closing of the ironSource Merger, pursuant to an indenture dated November 8, 2022 (the “Indenture”). Proceeds from the issuance of the 2027 Notes were approximately $1.0 billion, net of debt issuance costs. The debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method.
The 2027 Notes are general unsecured obligations which bear regular interest of 2.0%. We may elect for additional interest to accrue on the 2027 Notes as the sole remedy for any failure by us to comply with certain reporting requirements under the Indenture. Holders of the 2027 Notes may receive additional interest under specified circumstances as outlined in the Indenture. Additional interest, if any, will be payable in the same manner as the regular interest, which is semiannually in arrears on May 15 and November 15 of each year, beginning on May 15, 2023. The 2027 Notes will mature on November 15, 2027 unless earlier converted, redeemed, or repurchased.
The 2027 Notes are convertible into cash, shares of our common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election, at an initial conversion rate of 20.4526 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2027 Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $48.89 per share of our common stock. The conversion rate is subject to customary adjustments for certain events as described in the Indenture governing the 2027 Notes.
In connection with a make-whole fundamental change, as defined in the Indenture, or in connection with certain corporate events that occur prior to the maturity date or a notice of redemption, in each case as described in the Indentures, we will increase the conversion rate for a holder of the 2027 Notes who elects to convert its 2027 Notes in connection with such a corporate event or during the related redemption period in certain circumstances. Additionally, in the event of a fundamental change, subject to certain limitations described in the Indenture, holders of the 2027 Notes may require us to repurchase all or a portion of the 2027 Notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of 2027 Notes to be repurchased, plus any accrued and unpaid additional interest, if any, to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date.
We accounted for the issuance of the 2027 Notes as a single liability measured at its amortized cost, as no other embedded features require bifurcation and recognition as derivatives.
The table below summarizes the principal and unamortized debt issuance cost for the 2027 Notes (in thousands):
As of
December 31, 2022
Convertible note:
Principal$1,000,000 
Unamortized debt issuance cost(368)
Net carrying amount$999,632 
Interest expense on the 2027 Notes related to regular interest was $2.9 million and interest expense related to the amortization of debt issuance costs was immaterial for the year ended December 31, 2022.
As of December 31, 2022, no holders of the 2027 Note have exercised the conversion rights, and the if-converted value of the 2027 Notes did not exceed the principal amount.
2026 Notes
In November 2021, we issued an aggregate of $1.7 billion principal amount of 0% Convertible Senior Notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes"). Proceeds from the issuance of the 2026 Notes were $1.7 billion, net of debt issuance costs and cash used to purchase the capped call transactions ("Capped Call Transactions") discussed below. The debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense using the straight-line method, which approximates the effective interest method.
The 2026 Notes are general unsecured obligations which do not bear regular interest and for which the principal balance will not accrete. The 2026 Notes will mature on November 15, 2026 unless earlier converted, redeemed, or repurchased.
The 2026 Notes are convertible into cash, shares of our common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election, at an initial conversion rate of 3.2392 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Notes, which is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $308.72 per share of our common stock. The conversion rate is subject to customary adjustments for certain events as described in the indenture governing the 2026 Notes.
The table below summarizes the principal and unamortized debt issuance cost for the 2026 Notes (in thousands):
As of
December 31, 2022
Convertible note:
Principal$1,725,000 
Unamortized debt issuance cost(17,461)
Net carrying amount$1,707,539 
Interest expense related to the amortization of debt issuance costs was $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 and $0.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Capped Call Transactions
In connection with the pricing of the 2026 Notes, we entered into the Capped Call Transactions with certain counterparties at a net cost of $48.1 million with call options totaling approximately 5.6 million of our common shares, and expiration dates beginning on September 18, 2026 and ending on November 12, 2026. The strike price of the Capped Call Transactions is $308.72, and the cap price is initially $343.02 per share of our common stock and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the Capped Call Transactions. The Capped Call Transactions are freestanding and are considered separately exercisable from the 2026 Notes.
The Capped Call Transactions are intended 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 2026 Notes, as the case may be, with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap based on the cap price described above. The cost of the Capped Call Transactions was recorded as a reduction of our additional paid-in capital on our consolidated balance sheets. The Capped Call Transactions will not be remeasured as long as they continue to meet the conditions for equity classification. As of December 31, 2022, the Capped Call Transactions were not in the money and met the conditions for equity classification.
v3.22.4
Commitment and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
The following table summarizes our non-cancelable contractual commitments as of December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Total20232024-20252026-2027Thereafter
Operating leases$157,097 $39,272 $63,226 $32,806 $21,793 
Purchase commitments (2)
947,953 234,317 494,759 218,877 — 
Convertible notes (3)
2,725,000 — — 2,725,000 — 
Total$3,830,050 $273,589 $557,985 $2,976,683 $21,793 
(1)    The operating lease obligation consists of obligations for real estate
(2)    The substantial majority of our purchase commitments are related to agreements with our data center hosting providers.
(3)    Convertible notes due 2026 and 2027. See Note 9, "Borrowings," of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.
We expect to meet our remaining commitment.
Legal Matters
In the normal course of business, we are subject to various legal matters. We accrue a liability when management believes that it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and that the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We also disclose material contingencies when we believe a loss is not probable but reasonably possible. Legal costs related to such potential losses are expensed as incurred. In addition, recoveries are shown as a reduction in legal costs in the period in which they are realized. With respect to our outstanding matters, based on our current knowledge, we believe that the resolution of such matters will not, either individually or in aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business or our consolidated financial statements. However, litigation is inherently uncertain, and the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty. Accordingly, cash flows or results of operations could be materially affected in any particular period by the resolution of one or more of these matters.
We are currently subject to a putative class action complaint and related derivative claims, which we believe is without merit and intend to vigorously defend against. See Part I, Item 3. "Legal Proceedings" for additional information regarding the class action complaint.
Letters of Credit
We had $20.6 million and $10.8 million of secured letters of credit outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. These primarily relate to our office space leases and are fully collateralized by certificates of deposit which we record in restricted cash on our consolidated balance sheets
v3.22.4
Stockholders' Equity and Employee Compensation Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Equity [Abstract]  
Stockholders' Equity and Employee Compensation Plans Stockholders’ Equity and Employee Compensation Plans
Stockholders' Equity
Employee Compensation Plans
Stock Award Plans
Our stock compensation plans allow us to grant or assume through acquisition stock options and RSUs, including PVUs, to employees and non-employee directors.
As of December 31, 2022, we had reserved a total of 99.3 million shares of common stock under our collective compensation plans, of which 25.5 million were available for future grant.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
We offer an ESPP that permits employees to purchase shares of our common stock through payroll deductions of up to 15% of their earnings. Unless otherwise determined by the administrator, the purchase price of the shares will be 85% of the lower of the fair market value of our common stock on (i) the first day of an offering or (ii) on the date of purchase. No participant may purchase more than 1,000 shares of common stock in any one offering period. Participants may end their participation at any time during an offering and will be paid their accrued contributions that have not yet been used to purchase shares. Participation ends automatically upon termination of employment with us.
The maximum number of shares of our common stock that may be issued under our 2020 ESPP is 10.9 million shares, of which 10.3 million were available for issuance as of December 31, 2022.
Share Repurchase Program
In July 2022, our board of directors approved our Share Repurchase Program, which authorized the repurchase of up to $2.5 billion of shares of our common stock through November 2024. Under the Share Repurchase Program, share repurchases may be made by us from time to time in privately negotiated transactions or in open market transactions. The Share Repurchase Program does not require us to purchase a minimum number of shares, and may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time without prior notice. In 2022, we repurchased 42.7 million shares of common stock under our Share Repurchase Program in open market transactions for an aggregate purchase price of $1.5 billion. As of December 31, 2022, $1.0 billion remained available for future share repurchases under the Share Repurchase Program.
Employee 401(k) Plan
We have a qualified defined contribution plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. U.S. full-time employees qualify for participation in the plan. Contribution to the plan is under our discretion. For the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, we contributed and expensed $10.8 million, $9.1 million, and $6.8 million, respectively, to the plan.
Defined Contribution Pension Plan
For other operations outside the United States, we have a defined contribution pension plan. We contribute up to 10% of total salary into the plan annually when employees contribute to the plan. For the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, we contributed and expensed $24.7 million, $18.3 million, and $10.6 million, respectively, to the plan.
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation Stock‑Based Compensation
We recorded stock-based compensation expense related to grants to employees on our consolidated statements of operations as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Cost of revenue$57,309 $24,811 $10,626 
Research and development283,312 165,604 66,038 
Sales and marketing118,173 70,663 23,769 
General and administrative91,271 86,081 34,196 
Total stock-based compensation expense$550,065 $347,159 $134,629 
Unrecognized compensation expense is as follows (in thousands, except for weighted-average remaining vesting period):
December 31, 2022
Unrecognized Compensation ExpenseWeighted-Average Remaining Vesting Period (In Years)
Outstanding stock options$124,265 1.93
Unvested RSUs and PVUs$1,671,647 3.07
2020 ESPP$1,542 0.17
In future periods, stock-based compensation expense may increase as we issue additional equity-based awards to continue to attract and retain employees.
Stock Options
A summary of our stock option activity is as follows:
Options Outstanding (1)
Stock
Options
Outstanding
Weighted-Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(In Years)
Balance as of December 31, 202040,457,875 $8.03 6.87
Granted1,325,352 $107.10 
Exercised(11,650,963)$5.72 
Forfeited, cancelled, or expired(906,223)$13.23 
Balance as of December 31, 202129,226,041 $13.28 6.26
Granted11,835,061 $26.68 
Exercised(4,512,850)$6.69 
Forfeited, cancelled, or expired(829,449)$35.06 
Balance as of December 31, 202235,718,803 $18.05 5.60
Exercisable as of December 31, 202226,628,522 $11.25 4.87
(1)    Includes assumed equity awards from the ironSource Merger.
A summary of intrinsic and fair values of our stock options is as follows (in thousands, except fair value amounts):
Year Ended
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Aggregate pretax intrinsic value of stock options exercised (1)
$274,956 $1,394,721 $441,000 
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options granted$7.54 $39.05 $10.66 
Fair value of stock options vested
$51,962 $48,918 $44,100 
(1)    The intrinsic value is the difference between the estimated fair value of our common stock on the date of exercise and the exercise price for in-the-money options.
The calculated grant-date fair value of stock options granted was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
Year Ended
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
1.7% - 3.8%
0.9% - 1.3%
0.4% - 0.6%
Expected volatility
33.3% - 52.2%
32.9% - 36.2%
33.8% - 36.3%
Expected term (in years)6.256.256.00
Fair value of underlying common stock
$36.17 - $89.01
$100.60 - $152.34
$22.00 - $152.00
Restricted Stock Units
A summary of our RSU, including PVU, activity is as follows:
Unvested Restricted Stock Units (1)
Number of
Shares
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Unvested as of December 31, 20209,561,791 $53.79 
Granted8,060,505 $112.11 
Vested(3,131,986)$58.23 
Forfeited(793,474)$73.36 
Unvested as of December 31, 202113,696,836 $85.96 
Granted33,548,745 $39.12 
Vested(6,549,420)$70.54 
Forfeited(2,590,699)$71.35 
Unvested as of December 31, 202238,105,462 $48.37 
(1)    Includes assumed equity awards from the ironSource Merger.
The total fair value of RSUs vested as of the vesting dates during the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020 was $322.5 million, $442.1 million, and $85.9 million, respectively. No PVUs have vested during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Price-Vested Units
In October 2022, our board of directors granted to certain of our executive officers a total of 989,880 PVUs for which vesting is subject to the fulfillment of both a service period that extends up to four years and the achievement of a stock price hurdle during the relevant performance period that extends up to seven years. The fair value of each PVU award is estimated using a Monte Carlo stimulation that uses assumptions determined on the date of grant.
The following table summarizes the weighted-average assumptions relating to our PVUs:
Year Ended December 31,
2022
Share price on grant date$27.88
Risk-free interest rate4.01%
Expected volatility50%
Expected dividend yield—%
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The fair value of shares offered under our ESPP was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
Year Ended December 31,
20222021
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
0.6% - 3.3%
0.1%
Expected volatility
35.5% - 40.0%
27.2%
Expected term (in years)0.500.50
Estimated fair value
$10.51 - $27.42
$28.64
Additional information related to the ESPP is provided below (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Year Ended December 31,
2022
Share issued under the ESPP607,009
Weighted-average price per share issued$54.87
No shares were issued under the ESPP during the year ended December 31, 2021.
v3.22.4
Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
Loss before provision for income taxes consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020 (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
United States$(483,914)$(318,907)$(185,580)
Foreign(398,511)(212,323)(94,637)
Total$(882,425)$(531,230)$(280,217)
The components of the provision for income taxes consists of the following for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020 (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Current:
Federal$12,258 $(111)$183 
State1,605 219 155 
Foreign26,255 13,594 4,412 
Total current tax expense (benefit)40,118 13,702 4,750 
Deferred:
Federal4,347 (4,874)— 
State(3,167)(851)(156)
Foreign(4,235)(6,600)(2,503)
Total deferred tax expense (benefit)(3,055)(12,325)(2,659)
Total tax provision$37,063 $1,377 $2,091 
Reconciliations of the income tax provision at the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the provision for income taxes are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
U.S. federal statutory tax rate$(185,399)$(111,558)$(58,846)
Changes in income taxes resulting from:
State tax expense, net of federal benefit(4,466)(36,984)(12,698)
Foreign income taxed at different rates(94,940)(30,114)(29,958)
Federal research and development credits(15,929)(31,088)(12,338)
Stock-based compensation89,515 (91,623)(22,624)
Tax effects of restructuring169,886 — — 
Base-erosion and anti-abuse tax10,353 — — 
Change in valuation allowance63,800 301,330 139,219 
Other4,243 1,414 (664)
Total tax provision$37,063 $1,377 $2,091 
Our income tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2022 was primarily driven by the earnings of our foreign subsidiaries, which are taxed at rates that differ from the U.S. statutory rate, losses that cannot be benefited due to the valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets of our United States, Denmark, U.K., and China entities, base-erosion and anti-abuse tax ("BEAT") mainly arising as a result of the U.S. mandatory research and development capitalization rules. Following our acquisition of ironSource, the Company undertook certain tax restructuring efforts as part of the integration of the acquired business. As a result of the restructuring, we recognized $192.2 million of US federal and state deferred tax liabilities, which reduce our need for a valuation allowance in the U.S., except for timing differences that resulted in $11.6 million of income tax expense.
Our income tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2021 was primarily driven by the earnings of our foreign subsidiaries, which are taxed at rates that differ from the U.S. statutory rate, losses that cannot be benefited due to the valuation allowance against the net deferred tax assets of our United States, Denmark, and U.K. entities, gain recognized from an intercompany transaction with our subsidiary in Israel, and an income tax benefit recognized as a result of a partial release of our valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets in connection with business combinations.
The types of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of our deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 are set forth below (in thousands):
As of December 31,
2022
2021 (1)
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating losses$437,382 $332,622 
Tax credits110,762 81,847 
Stock-based compensation59,443 29,647 
Capitalized R&D expenditures255,123 94,686 
Operating lease liabilities23,287 24,137 
Other27,702 29,785 
Gross deferred tax assets913,699 592,724 
Valuation allowance(632,580)(568,124)
Total deferred tax assets281,119 24,600 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangible Asset(404,491)(4,469)
Operating lease ROU assets(16,995)(20,467)
Total deferred tax liabilities(421,486)(24,936)
Net deferred tax assets$(140,367)$(336)
(1)    Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
In the tax year ended December 31, 2022, we capitalized certain research and development costs incurred by our U.S. and foreign subsidiaries, which resulted in a deferred tax asset of $255.1 million. This deferred tax asset associated with capitalized research and development costs is offset by a valuation allowance and future taxable temporary differences.
The realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character in future periods. We regularly assess the ability to realize our deferred tax assets and establish a valuation allowance if it is more-likely-than-not that some portion of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We weigh all available positive and negative evidence, including our earnings history and results of recent operations, scheduled reversals of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies. Due to the weight of objectively verifiable negative evidence, including our history of losses, we believe that it is more likely than not that our U.S. federal, state, and certain foreign deferred tax assets will not be realized as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, and as such, we have maintained a full valuation allowance against such deferred tax assets.
In the event we determine that we will be able to realize all or part of our net deferred tax assets in the future, the valuation allowance against deferred tax assets will be reversed in the period in which we make such determination. The release of a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets may cause greater volatility in the effective tax rate in the periods in which the valuation allowance is released. The valuation allowance against our U.S. federal, state and foreign deferred tax assets increased by $64.5 million and $302.3 million in the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The increase in the valuation allowance in the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was primarily related to deferred tax assets for which insufficient positive evidence exists to support their realizability, including NOL carryforwards, capitalized research and development expenses, and credits for research and development.
Our NOL carryforwards for U.S. federal, state, and foreign purposes were $785.8 million, $415.0 million, and $1.1 billion, respectively, with most of our foreign NOL carryforward balances arising from Denmark and the U.K. jurisdictions. The NOL carryforwards, if not utilized, will begin to expire in 2032, 2024, and 2039, respectively. Our U.S. federal, state, and foreign research and development credit carryforwards were $90.0 million, $44.4 million and $10.4 million, respectively. The U.S. federal credit carryforwards, if not utilized, will begin to expire in 2032, while the California credit carryforwards have no expiration. The foreign credit carryforwards, if not utilized, will begin to expire in 2041.
Federal and state tax laws impose restrictions on the utilization of NOL and research and development credit carryforwards in the event of a change in ownership of our business as defined by the Internal Revenue Code, Sections 382 and 383. Under Section 382 and 383 of the Code, substantial changes in our ownership may limit the amount of NOL and research and development credit carryforwards that are available to offset taxable income. The annual limitation would not automatically result in the loss of NOL or research and development credit carryforwards but may limit the amount available in any given future period.
We are maintaining our reinvestment assertion with respect to foreign earnings for the period ended December 31, 2022, which is that all earnings are permanently reinvested for all jurisdictions. Based on our reinvestment assertion and losses from our foreign entities, we have not recorded a liability for the period ended December 31, 2022.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of total gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued net interest and penalties, is as follows (in thousands):
As of December 31,
20222021
2020 (1)
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance$110,315 $74,670 $37,392 
Gross increases for tax positions taken in prior years1,232 1,729 1,689 
Gross decreases for tax positions taken in prior years(613)(2,507)(694)
Gross increases for tax positions taken in current year55,931 38,406 38,829 
Acquired tax positions11,989 — — 
Reductions resulting from lapses of statues of limitations(2,000)(1,700)(2,952)
Foreign exchange gains and losses(270)(283)406 
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance$176,584 $110,315 $74,670 
(1)    Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, we had unrecognized tax benefits of $176.6 million and $110.3 million, respectively, of which $24.3 million and $11.9 million would affect the effective tax rate if recognized. We recognize interest and penalties related to our unrecognized tax benefits within our provision for income taxes. The amount of interest and penalties accrued as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 were $3.0 million and $2.5 million.
We are subject to taxation in the United States and various other state and foreign jurisdictions. The material jurisdictions in which we are subject to potential examination include the United States, Denmark, and Israel. Our 2012 and subsequent tax years remain open to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Our 2018 and subsequent tax years remain open to examination in Israel and Denmark.
We believe that adequate amounts have been reserved in accordance with ASC 740 for any adjustments to the provision for income taxes or other tax items that may ultimately result from examinations. The timing of the resolution, settlement, and closure of any audits is highly uncertain, and it is reasonably possible that the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits could significantly change in the next 12 months. Given the number of years remaining that are subject to examination, we are unable to estimate the full range of possible adjustments to the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits. If the taxing authorities prevail in the assessment of additional tax due, the assessed tax, interest, and penalties, if any, could have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
v3.22.4
Net Loss per Share of Common Stock
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Loss per Share of Common Stock Net Loss per Share of Common Stock
Basic and diluted net loss per share is the same for all periods presented because the effects of potentially dilutive items were antidilutive given our net loss in each period.
The following table presents potentially dilutive items excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the following periods (in thousands) because the impact of including them would have been antidilutive:
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Convertible notes26,042 5,588 — 
Stock options35,719 29,226 40,458 
Unvested RSUs and PVUs38,105 13,697 10,366 
v3.22.4
Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation and ConsolidationWe prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").
Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Unity Software Inc., its wholly owned subsidiaries, and entities consolidated under the voting interest model. We have eliminated all intercompany balances and transactions. In our opinion, the information contained herein reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of our results of operations, financial position, cash flows, and stockholders’ equity. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. For us, these estimates include, but are not limited to, revenue recognition, the measurement of liabilities for uncertain tax positions and deferred tax assets and liabilities, the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed through business combinations, the fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests, the fair value of equity awards assumed and replaced in connection with the acquisition of ironSource, and customer life for capitalized commissions. Actual results could differ from those estimates, and such differences could be material to our financial position and results of operations.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is measured based on the amount of consideration that we expect to receive from our customers. Revenue excludes sales and indirect taxes. In arrangements where we have multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation using the relative stand-alone selling price ("SSP"). We generally determine SSP based on observable pricing. When observable pricing is not available, we use cost plus margin analysis to determine SSP.
During the fourth quarter of 2022, we completed our acquisition of ironSource. This resulted in adjustments to our internal reporting structure to focus on two complementary and interconnected solutions: (1) Create Solutions and (2) Grow Solutions.
Create Solutions
Create Solutions are a combination of software and services that enable customers to edit, run, and iterate real-time 2D and 3D experiences. Revenue is primarily derived from Create Solution Subscriptions, Enterprise Support, Professional Services, and Cloud and Hosting services.
Create Solutions subscriptions provide customers with software, embedded cloud functionality, and software updates. As the software and software updates are highly interdependent and interrelated and these services have the same pattern of performance as the embedded cloud functionality, we combine these promises and account for them as a single performance obligation that is recognized over time. Enterprise customers may purchase an enhanced support offering ("Enterprise Support") that is sold separately and is considered its own performance obligation. Create Solutions subscriptions and enterprise support typically have a term of one to five years and are billed in monthly, quarterly and annual installments, and recognized ratably over the service period.
Professional services revenue is primarily composed of consulting, platform integration, training, and custom application and workflow development. Revenue is recognized as services are rendered. We typically invoice our customers on a milestone basis or when promised services are delivered.
Our Cloud and Hosting service arrangements are based on a fixed fee or consumption-based model. For fixed fee arrangements revenue is recognized ratably over the contractual service term as our obligations are generally fulfilled evenly throughout the hosting period. For consumption-based arrangements, we recognize revenue as services are provided.
Grow Solutions
Grow Solutions revenue primarily consists of advertising services provided through our monetization solutions that allow publishers, which include mobile application developers, original equipment manufacturers ("OEM") and mobile carriers to sell available advertising inventory on their mobile applications or hardware devices to advertisers for in-app or on-device placements. We present revenue on a net basis for sales where we are facilitating the transaction between advertisers and publishers and do not have control over in-app or on-device placement and on a gross basis for advertising sales where we are the publisher and have control of the in-app or on-device placement. Advertising revenue is recognized at a point in time when the agreed upon action is completed or when the advertisement is displayed to users.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue for the delivery of software services, professional services, and advertising consists primarily of hosting expenses, personnel costs (including salaries, stock-based compensation, and benefits) for employees associated with our product support and professional services organizations, credit card fees, third-party license fees, and allocated shared costs, including facilities, IT, and security costs, as well as amortization of related capitalized software costs and depreciation of related property and equipment and amortization if acquired intangible assets.
Sales CommissionsSales commissions that have a benefit beyond one year are capitalized and amortized on a straight line method over the expected period of benefit, which is generally three years. Additionally, we have performance obligations associated with commitments in customer contracts to perform in the future that had not yet been recognized in our consolidated financial statements. For contracts with original terms that exceed one year, those commitments not yet recognized were $620.0 million and relate primarily to Create Solutions subscriptions, Enterprise Support, and Strategic Partnerships. These commitments generally extend over the next one to five years and we expect to recognize approximately $266.5 million or 43% of this revenue during the next 12 months.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-based compensation expense related to our employees and non-employee directors is calculated based on the fair value on the grant date. For restricted stock units ("RSUs"), fair value is based on the closing price of our common stock on the grant date.
The fair value of stock options and purchases made under the 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("2020 ESPP") is estimated using the Black-Scholes pricing model. This model requires certain assumptions be used as inputs, such as the fair value of the underlying common stock, expected term of the option before exercise, expected volatility of our common stock, expected dividend yield, and a risk-free interest rate. Options granted during the year have a maximum contractual term of ten years. We have limited historical stock option activity and therefore estimate the expected term of stock options granted using the simplified method, which represents the average of the contractual term of the stock option and its weighted-average vesting period. The expected volatility of stock options and employee stock purchase plan ("ESPP") purchases are based upon our historical volatility and the historical volatility of a number of publicly traded companies in similar industries over similar durations. We have historically not declared or paid any dividends and do not currently expect to do so in the foreseeable future. The risk-free interest rates used are based on the U.S. Department of Treasury ("U.S. Treasury") yield in effect at the time of grant for zero-coupon U.S. Treasury notes with maturities approximately equal to the expected term of the stock options and ESPP purchases.
The fair value of price-vested units ("PVUs"), which are RSUs that contain both service-based and market-based vesting conditions, is estimated using the Monte Carlo simulation model and is based on the closing stock price of our common stock on the grant date modified to reflect the impact of the market-based vesting condition, including the estimated payout level based on that condition. We do not adjust compensation cost for subsequent changes in the expected outcome of the market-based vesting conditions.
In connection with the acquisition of ironSource, we estimated the fair value of the assumed equity awards using a binomial lattice model. The assumed equity awards relating to future services is being recognized over the remaining service period.
We recognize stock-based compensation expense for RSUs, stock options, and PVUs, on a straight-line basis, over the requisite service period, generally, a vesting period of one year to four years. We recognize stock-based compensation expense related to the 2020 ESPP on a straight-line basis over the offering period. We do not estimate forfeitures but instead account for them as they occur.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
We consider all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less at date of purchase to be cash equivalents. Our cash equivalents include money market funds, time deposits, and commercial paper.
Restricted cash consists of secured letters of credit issued in connection with our operating leases and other amounts held in escrow. Restrictions typically lapse at the end of the lease term, and restricted cash is classified as current or non-current based on the remaining term of the restriction.
Short-Term Investments Short-term InvestmentsOur short-term investments consist of investments in short-term deposits, U.S. treasury securities, asset-backed securities, corporate bonds, commercial paper, and supranational bonds. We classify our investments in debt securities as available-for-sale at the time of purchase. We consider all debt securities as available for use in current operations, including those with maturity dates beyond one year, and therefore classify these securities as current assets in the consolidated balance sheets. Unrealized gains and losses, net of taxes, are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, which is reflected as a separate component of stockholders’ equity in our consolidated balance sheets. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we sold the entirety of our available-for-sale debt securities portfolio
Accounts Receivable Accounts ReceivableAccounts receivable are recorded at the original amount, net of allowances for uncollectible amounts. We estimate losses on uncollectible amounts based on expected losses, including our historical experience of actual losses. The estimated losses on uncollectible amounts are recorded in general and administrative expense on our consolidated statements of operations.
Credit Risk and Concentrations
Credit Risk and Concentrations
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to a concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, and accounts receivable. We place our domestic and foreign cash and cash equivalents, as well as our short-term investments, with large, creditworthy financial institutions. Balances in these accounts may exceed federally insured limits at times.
In general, we do not require our customers to provide collateral or other security to support accounts receivable. To reduce credit risk, management performs credit evaluations of our customers’ financial condition, as warranted, and continually analyzes the allowance for doubtful accounts, which we maintain based upon the expected collectability of accounts receivable.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
We define fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining the fair value measurements for assets and liabilities, which are required to be recorded at fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market in which to transact and the market-based risk. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements approximate the fair value for cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities, due to their short-term nature.
Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive Loss
Comprehensive loss is comprised of net loss and other comprehensive loss. Our other comprehensive loss includes unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments, derivative instruments, and foreign currency translation adjustment.
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization, computed using the straight-line method based on the estimated useful lives of the assets, which is generally three years for computer and other hardware and five years for furniture. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful life or the remaining term of the lease. Software licenses are amortized over the shorter of their estimated useful life or license term, which is generally three to five years.
The costs of repairs and maintenance are expensed when incurred, while expenditures for refurbishments and improvements that significantly add to the productive capacity or extend the useful life of an asset are capitalized.
Upon retirement or sale, the cost of assets disposed of and the related accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts, and any resulting gain or loss is credited or charged to the consolidated statement of operations.
Leases
Leases
Primarily all of our leases have been categorized as operating leases at inception. On certain of our lease agreements, we may receive rent holidays and other incentives provided by the landlord. We recognize lease costs on a straight-line basis without regard to deferred payment terms, such as rent holidays, that defer the commencement date of required payments. Additionally, incentives we receive are treated as a reduction of our costs over the term of the agreement. Leasehold improvements are capitalized at cost and amortized over the lesser of their expected useful life or the non-cancellable term of the lease.
We establish assets and liabilities for the present value of estimated future costs to retire long-lived assets at the termination or expiration of a lease. Such assets are depreciated over the lease period into operating expense, and the recorded liabilities are accreted to the future value of the estimated retirement costs.
Convertible Senior Notes and Capped Call Transactions
Convertible Senior Notes and Capped Call Transactions
We account for each issuance of our Convertible Senior Notes as single liabilities measured at their amortized cost. Interest expense related to the amortization of debt issuance costs are recorded in other income and expense.
We record the cost of capped call transactions as a reduction of our additional paid-in capital on our consolidated balance sheets. Capped call transactions will not be remeasured as long as they continue to meet the conditions for equity classification.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
We allocate the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Intangible assets, with the exception of certain contractual relationships, that have a finite life are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which typically range from three to six years. Certain contractual relationships are amortized using an accelerated method of amortization, which reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits from the intangible assets are expected to be recognized.
On an annual basis, we evaluate the estimated remaining useful life of acquired intangible assets and whether events or changes in circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining amortization period.
Segments
Segments
We operate as a single operating segment. The chief operating decision maker is our Chief Executive Officer, who makes resource allocation decisions and assesses performance based on financial information presented on a consolidated basis, accompanied by disaggregated information of our revenue. Accordingly, we have determined that we have a single reportable segment and operating segment structure.
Capitalized Software Costs and Software Implementation Costs
Capitalized Software Costs and Software Implementation Costs
We capitalize implementation costs incurred in our cloud computing service arrangements related to enterprise software solutions (“capitalized implementation costs”) and costs associated with customized internal‑use software systems that have reached the application development stage. Such capitalized costs include external direct costs utilized in developing or obtaining the applications and payroll and payroll‑related expenses for employees, who are directly associated with the development of the applications. We capitalize such costs during the application development stage, which begins when the preliminary project stage is complete and ceases at the point in which the project is substantially complete and is ready for its intended purpose. Capitalized software costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life, which is generally two to three years. Management evaluates the useful lives of these assets on an annual basis and tests for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets. Capitalized implementation costs are expensed over the term of the hosting arrangement, which is the fixed, non-cancellable term of the arrangement, plus any reasonably certain renewal periods.
The current portion of capitalized implementation costs are included in prepaid expenses on the consolidated balance sheets, and the non-current portion of capitalized implementation costs are included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets.Research and development costs related to internally developed software, which consist primarily of software development costs, are expensed as incurred. Based upon our product development process, technological feasibility is established upon completion of a working model. Costs incurred between completion of the working model and the point at which the product is ready for general release have not been significant. Therefore, all product development costs have been charged to research and development expense.
Impairment Analysis
Impairment Analysis
We evaluate intangible assets and long-lived assets for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. This includes but is not limited to significant adverse changes in business climate, market conditions, or other events that indicate an asset’s carrying amount may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by comparing the carrying amount of each asset to the future undiscounted cash flows the asset is expected to generate. If the undiscounted cash flows used in the test for recoverability are less than the carrying amount of these assets, the carrying amount of such assets is reduced to fair value.
We evaluate and test the recoverability of our goodwill for impairment at least annually during our fourth quarter of each calendar year or more often if and when circumstances indicate that goodwill may not be recoverable.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
We are subject to income taxes in the United States and numerous foreign jurisdictions. Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes and income tax assets and liabilities, including evaluating uncertainties in the application of accounting principles and complex tax laws.
We record an income tax expense (or benefit) for the anticipated tax consequences of the reported results of operations using the asset and liability method. Under this method, we recognize deferred income tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, as well as for NOL and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the tax rates that are expected to apply to taxable income for the years in which those tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. We recognize the deferred income tax effects of a change in tax rates in the period of the enactment.
We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the net amount that we believe is more likely than not to be realized. We consider all available evidence, both positive and negative, including historical levels of income, expectations and risks associated with estimates of future taxable income, and ongoing tax planning strategies in assessing the need for a valuation allowance.
We recognize tax benefits from uncertain tax positions only if we believe that the position is more likely than not to be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. Although we believe that we have adequately reserved for our uncertain tax positions (including net interest and penalties), we can provide no assurance that the final tax outcome of these matters will not be materially different. We make adjustments to these reserves in accordance with the income tax accounting guidance when facts and circumstances change, such as the closing of a tax audit or the refinement of an estimate. To the extent that the final tax outcome of these matters is different from the amounts recorded, such differences will affect our income tax expense (or benefit) in the period in which such determination is made, and could have a material impact on our financial condition and operating results.
We recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits within income tax expense in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. Accrued interest and penalties are included in income and other taxes payable on the consolidated balance sheets.
Translation of Foreign Currencies
Translation of Foreign Currencies
The functional currency of the majority of our foreign subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are included in interest and other income (expense), net, on the consolidated statements of operations for the period. For U.S. dollar functional currency subsidiaries, all assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated at the average exchange rate during the period. Equity transactions are translated using historical exchange rates. For a foreign subsidiary where the local currency is the functional currency, adjustments to translate those statements into U.S. dollars are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss in stockholders’ equity.
Warranties and Indemnifications
Warranties and Indemnifications
In the ordinary course of business, we may provide indemnifications of varying scope and terms to customers, vendors, lessors, investors, directors, officers, employees and other parties with respect to certain matters. Indemnification may include losses from our breach of such agreements, services we provide, or third-party intellectual property infringement claims. These indemnifications may survive termination of the underlying agreement and the maximum potential amount of future indemnification payments may not be subject to a cap. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, there were no known events or circumstances that have resulted in a material indemnification liability to us and we did not incur material costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnifications.
We generally do not offer warranties for our software products. With certain customers, we will warrant that our software products will operate without material error and/or substantially in conformity with product documentation. We have not experienced any warranty claims to date, and no liabilities have been recorded as of December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Advertising Costs Advertising CostsAdvertising costs are expensed as incurred as a component of sales and marketing expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
v3.22.4
Revenue (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Revenue by Source
The table below presents our revenue (in thousands) disaggregated by source, which also have similar economic characteristics. Our results for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020 have been adjusted to align with our focus on Create and Grow Solutions by including annual revenue of approximately $82.7 million, $74.8 million, and $70.0 million, respectively, related to Strategic Partnerships and Other in Create Solutions and moving annual revenue of approximately $125.6 million, $105.5 million, and $71.4 million, respectively, related to Unity Games Services from Operate Solutions to Create Solutions.
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Create Solutions$716,078 $506,920 $372,717 
Grow Solutions674,946 603,606 399,728 
Total revenue$1,391,024 $1,110,526 $772,445 
Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area
The following table presents our revenue disaggregated by geography, based on the invoice address of our customers (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
United States$348,238 $266,825 $197,343 
Greater China (1)
185,758 169,330 111,037 
EMEA (2)
488,761 414,902 279,344 
APAC (3)
327,433 222,348 149,527 
Other Americas (4)
40,834 37,121 35,194 
Total revenue$1,391,024 $1,110,526 $772,445 
(1)    Greater China includes China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
(2)    Europe, the Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA").
(3)    Asia-Pacific, excluding Greater China ("APAC").
(4)    Canada and Latin America ("Other Americas").
v3.22.4
Financial Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities
The following table summarizes, by major security type, our restricted cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Amortized CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair Value
Level 1:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents:
Restricted cash$20,604 $— $— $20,604 
Money market funds373,619 — — 373,619 
Time deposits412,125 — — 412,125 
Total restricted cash and cash equivalents$806,348 $— $— $806,348 
Short-term investments:
Short-term deposits$101,711 $— $— $101,711 
Total short-term investments$101,711 $— $— $101,711 
Cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of December 31, 2021 (in thousands):
Amortized CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair Value
Level 1:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents:
Restricted cash$10,823 $— $— $10,823 
Money market funds73,138 — — 73,138 
Total restricted cash and cash equivalents$83,961 $— $— $83,961 
Level 2:
Short-term investments:
Commercial paper$59,792 $— $— $59,792 
Asset-backed securities40,965 — (23)40,942 
Corporate bonds237,735 20 (353)237,402 
U.S. treasury securities272,678 (379)272,300 
Supranational bonds71,121 (235)70,887 
Total short-term investments$682,291 $22 $(990)$681,323 
Schedule of Cash Equivalents
The following table summarizes, by major security type, our restricted cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy as of December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Amortized CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair Value
Level 1:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents:
Restricted cash$20,604 $— $— $20,604 
Money market funds373,619 — — 373,619 
Time deposits412,125 — — 412,125 
Total restricted cash and cash equivalents$806,348 $— $— $806,348 
Short-term investments:
Short-term deposits$101,711 $— $— $101,711 
Total short-term investments$101,711 $— $— $101,711 
Cash equivalents and short-term investments consisted of the following as of December 31, 2021 (in thousands):
Amortized CostUnrealized GainsUnrealized LossesFair Value
Level 1:
Restricted cash and cash equivalents:
Restricted cash$10,823 $— $— $10,823 
Money market funds73,138 — — 73,138 
Total restricted cash and cash equivalents$83,961 $— $— $83,961 
Level 2:
Short-term investments:
Commercial paper$59,792 $— $— $59,792 
Asset-backed securities40,965 — (23)40,942 
Corporate bonds237,735 20 (353)237,402 
U.S. treasury securities272,678 (379)272,300 
Supranational bonds71,121 (235)70,887 
Total short-term investments$682,291 $22 $(990)$681,323 
v3.22.4
Investment in Unity China (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]  
Schedule of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest The following table presents the changes in redeemable noncontrolling interests (in thousands):
December 31, 2022
Balance at beginning of period$— 
Initial fair value measurement of investors' equity interest and redemption right217,900 
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests(1,207)
Adjustments for redeemable noncontrolling interests2,870 
Balance at end of period$219,563 
v3.22.4
Acquisitions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed The following table summarizes the consideration paid for ironSource and the estimated fair values of the assets acquired at the acquisition date (in thousands):
Consideration:
Common stock issued$2,788,924 
Assumed equity awards126,700 
Fair value of total consideration transferred$2,915,624 
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
 Cash and cash equivalents $138,216 
 Accounts receivable 292,670 
 Prepaid expenses and other44,457 
 Property, plant, and equipment 7,063 
 Intangible assets, net 1,270,000 
 Short term investments 103,831 
 Other assets66,951 
 Accounts payable (25,681)
 Accrued expenses and other(99,419)
 Publisher payables (258,227)
 Deferred revenue (1,325)
 Other long-term liabilities (165,996)
Total identifiable net assets assumed1,372,540 
Goodwill (1)
1,543,084 
Total$2,915,624 
(1)    Goodwill reflects the expected future benefits of certain synergies and acquired assembled workforce, which does not qualify for separate recognition as an identifiable intangible asset. The goodwill balance is not subject to amortization and is not deductible for U.S. income tax purposes.
Summary of Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information Consequently, actual results will differ from the unaudited pro forma financial information presented below (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
20222021
Unaudited pro forma financial information
Pro forma revenue$2,016,557 $1,660,432 
Pro forma net loss$(983,563)$(804,318)
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Goodwill
The following table presents the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 (in thousands):
Balance as of December 31, 2020$286,251 
Goodwill acquired1,334,074 
Measurement period adjustment(198)
Balance as of December 31, 20211,620,127 
Goodwill acquired1,579,936 
Measurement period adjustment892 
Balance as of December 31, 2022$3,200,955 
Schedule of Intangible Assets
The following tables present details of our intangible assets, excluding goodwill (in thousands, except for weighted-average useful life):
As of December 31, 2022
Weighted-Average
Useful Life
(1)
(In Years)
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Developed technology7.3$1,239,431 $(137,782)$1,101,649 
Customer relationships3.9621,326 (53,243)568,083 
Trademark4.5110,567 (17,273)93,294 
Contractual relationship8.0200,000 (40,792)159,208 
Total intangible assets$2,171,324 $(249,090)$1,922,234 
As of December 31, 2021
Weighted-Average
Useful Life
(1)
(In Years)
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Developed technology8.8$580,204 $(52,811)$527,393 
Customer relationships2.950,171 (16,980)33,191 
Trademark5.760,557 (3,937)56,620 
Contractual relationship8.0200,000 (2,818)197,182 
Total intangible assets$890,932 $(76,546)$814,386 
(1)    Based on weighted-average useful life established as of the acquisition date.
Schedule of Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense
The following table presents the amortization of finite-lived intangible assets included on our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Amortization expense$172,551 $33,483 $17,755 
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Future Amortization Expense
As of December 31, 2022, the estimated future amortization of finite-lived intangible assets for each of the next five years and thereafter was as follows (in thousands):
2023$394,582 
2024404,639 
2025360,835 
2026307,580 
2027454,598 
Thereafter— 
Total$1,922,234 
v3.22.4
Balance Sheet Components (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of Property and Equipment
The following tables provide details of selected balance sheet items (in thousands):
As of
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Property and equipment, net:
Gross property and equipment
Leasehold improvements$99,868 $84,006 
Computer and other hardware96,829 74,953 
Furniture30,046 27,916 
Internally developed and purchased software8,264 4,957 
Vehicles38 — 
Construction in progress10,442 12,075 
Total gross property and equipment245,487 203,907 
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (1)
(123,624)(97,801)
Property and equipment, net$121,863 $106,106 
(1)    The following table presents the depreciation and amortization of property and equipment included on our consolidated statements of operations (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Depreciation and amortization expense$39,025 $31,084 $25,219 
Schedule of Long-lived Assets by Geographic Areas
The following table presents our long-lived assets, net, disaggregated by geography, which consists of our property and equipment, net, but excludes internally developed software and purchased software (in thousands):
As of
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
United States$32,172 $36,718 
Canada33,639 31,498 
United Kingdom12,944 15,011 
EMEA, excluding United Kingdom (1)
22,336 12,587 
Other (1)
12,243 8,297 
Total long-lived assets, net$113,334 $104,111 
(1)    No individual country, other than those disclosed above, exceeded 10% of our total long-lived assets, net, for any period presented.
Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Current Liabilities
As of
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Accrued expenses and other:
Accrued expenses$107,075 $85,281 
Accrued compensation121,654 83,936 
Income and other taxes payable97,610 64,759 
Accrued expenses and other$326,339 $233,976 
v3.22.4
Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Leases [Abstract]  
Schedule of Lease Cost
Components of lease expense were as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended
December 31, 2022December 31,
2021
Operating lease expense$31,707 $29,153 
Short-term lease expense1,317 728 
Variable lease expense5,528 5,048 
Sublease income(221)(325)
Total lease expense$38,331 $34,604 
Schedule of Lessee Assets and Liabilities
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (in thousands, except weighted-average figures):
As of
ClassificationDecember 31, 2022December 31, 2021
Operating lease assetsOther assets$120,535 $98,393 
Current operating lease liabilitiesAccrued expenses and other$34,469 $23,729 
Long-term operating lease liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities107,776 92,539 
Total operating lease liabilities$142,245 $116,268 
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments
As of December 31, 2022, our lease liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
Operating Leases (1)
Gross lease liabilities$157,097 
Less: imputed interest(14,852)
Present value of lease liabilities$142,245 
(1)    Excludes future minimum payments for leases which have not yet commenced as of December 31, 2022.
v3.22.4
Borrowings (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Summary of Convertible Note
The table below summarizes the principal and unamortized debt issuance cost for the 2027 Notes (in thousands):
As of
December 31, 2022
Convertible note:
Principal$1,000,000 
Unamortized debt issuance cost(368)
Net carrying amount$999,632 
The table below summarizes the principal and unamortized debt issuance cost for the 2026 Notes (in thousands):
As of
December 31, 2022
Convertible note:
Principal$1,725,000 
Unamortized debt issuance cost(17,461)
Net carrying amount$1,707,539 
v3.22.4
Commitment and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Maturities of Future Purchase Obligations
The following table summarizes our non-cancelable contractual commitments as of December 31, 2022 (in thousands):
Total20232024-20252026-2027Thereafter
Operating leases$157,097 $39,272 $63,226 $32,806 $21,793 
Purchase commitments (2)
947,953 234,317 494,759 218,877 — 
Convertible notes (3)
2,725,000 — — 2,725,000 — 
Total$3,830,050 $273,589 $557,985 $2,976,683 $21,793 
(1)    The operating lease obligation consists of obligations for real estate
(2)    The substantial majority of our purchase commitments are related to agreements with our data center hosting providers.
(3)    Convertible notes due 2026 and 2027. See Note 9, "Borrowings," of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further discussion.
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense
We recorded stock-based compensation expense related to grants to employees on our consolidated statements of operations as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Cost of revenue$57,309 $24,811 $10,626 
Research and development283,312 165,604 66,038 
Sales and marketing118,173 70,663 23,769 
General and administrative91,271 86,081 34,196 
Total stock-based compensation expense$550,065 $347,159 $134,629 
Unrecognized compensation expense is as follows (in thousands, except for weighted-average remaining vesting period):
December 31, 2022
Unrecognized Compensation ExpenseWeighted-Average Remaining Vesting Period (In Years)
Outstanding stock options$124,265 1.93
Unvested RSUs and PVUs$1,671,647 3.07
2020 ESPP$1,542 0.17
Schedule of Stock Options
A summary of our stock option activity is as follows:
Options Outstanding (1)
Stock
Options
Outstanding
Weighted-Average
Exercise
Price
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term
(In Years)
Balance as of December 31, 202040,457,875 $8.03 6.87
Granted1,325,352 $107.10 
Exercised(11,650,963)$5.72 
Forfeited, cancelled, or expired(906,223)$13.23 
Balance as of December 31, 202129,226,041 $13.28 6.26
Granted11,835,061 $26.68 
Exercised(4,512,850)$6.69 
Forfeited, cancelled, or expired(829,449)$35.06 
Balance as of December 31, 202235,718,803 $18.05 5.60
Exercisable as of December 31, 202226,628,522 $11.25 4.87
(1)    Includes assumed equity awards from the ironSource Merger.
Summary of Intrinsic and Fair Values of Stock Options
A summary of intrinsic and fair values of our stock options is as follows (in thousands, except fair value amounts):
Year Ended
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Aggregate pretax intrinsic value of stock options exercised (1)
$274,956 $1,394,721 $441,000 
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock options granted$7.54 $39.05 $10.66 
Fair value of stock options vested
$51,962 $48,918 $44,100 
(1)    The intrinsic value is the difference between the estimated fair value of our common stock on the date of exercise and the exercise price for in-the-money options.
Summary of Valuation Assumptions of Stock Options
The calculated grant-date fair value of stock options granted was estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
Year Ended
December 31, 2022December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
1.7% - 3.8%
0.9% - 1.3%
0.4% - 0.6%
Expected volatility
33.3% - 52.2%
32.9% - 36.2%
33.8% - 36.3%
Expected term (in years)6.256.256.00
Fair value of underlying common stock
$36.17 - $89.01
$100.60 - $152.34
$22.00 - $152.00
Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Activity
A summary of our RSU, including PVU, activity is as follows:
Unvested Restricted Stock Units (1)
Number of
Shares
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
Unvested as of December 31, 20209,561,791 $53.79 
Granted8,060,505 $112.11 
Vested(3,131,986)$58.23 
Forfeited(793,474)$73.36 
Unvested as of December 31, 202113,696,836 $85.96 
Granted33,548,745 $39.12 
Vested(6,549,420)$70.54 
Forfeited(2,590,699)$71.35 
Unvested as of December 31, 202238,105,462 $48.37 
(1)    Includes assumed equity awards from the ironSource Merger.
Summary of PVU Valuation Assumptions
The following table summarizes the weighted-average assumptions relating to our PVUs:
Year Ended December 31,
2022
Share price on grant date$27.88
Risk-free interest rate4.01%
Expected volatility50%
Expected dividend yield—%
Summary of Valuation Assumptions of Employee Stock Purchase Plan
The fair value of shares offered under our ESPP was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:
Year Ended December 31,
20222021
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
0.6% - 3.3%
0.1%
Expected volatility
35.5% - 40.0%
27.2%
Expected term (in years)0.500.50
Estimated fair value
$10.51 - $27.42
$28.64
Summary of Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Additional information related to the ESPP is provided below (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Year Ended December 31,
2022
Share issued under the ESPP607,009
Weighted-average price per share issued$54.87
v3.22.4
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Loss Before Provision for Income Taxes
Loss before provision for income taxes consisted of the following for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020 (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
United States$(483,914)$(318,907)$(185,580)
Foreign(398,511)(212,323)(94,637)
Total$(882,425)$(531,230)$(280,217)
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
The components of the provision for income taxes consists of the following for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020 (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Current:
Federal$12,258 $(111)$183 
State1,605 219 155 
Foreign26,255 13,594 4,412 
Total current tax expense (benefit)40,118 13,702 4,750 
Deferred:
Federal4,347 (4,874)— 
State(3,167)(851)(156)
Foreign(4,235)(6,600)(2,503)
Total deferred tax expense (benefit)(3,055)(12,325)(2,659)
Total tax provision$37,063 $1,377 $2,091 
Schedule of Income Tax Provision Reconciliation
Reconciliations of the income tax provision at the U.S. federal statutory tax rate to the provision for income taxes are as follows (in thousands):
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
U.S. federal statutory tax rate$(185,399)$(111,558)$(58,846)
Changes in income taxes resulting from:
State tax expense, net of federal benefit(4,466)(36,984)(12,698)
Foreign income taxed at different rates(94,940)(30,114)(29,958)
Federal research and development credits(15,929)(31,088)(12,338)
Stock-based compensation89,515 (91,623)(22,624)
Tax effects of restructuring169,886 — — 
Base-erosion and anti-abuse tax10,353 — — 
Change in valuation allowance63,800 301,330 139,219 
Other4,243 1,414 (664)
Total tax provision$37,063 $1,377 $2,091 
Summary of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
The types of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of our deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 are set forth below (in thousands):
As of December 31,
2022
2021 (1)
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating losses$437,382 $332,622 
Tax credits110,762 81,847 
Stock-based compensation59,443 29,647 
Capitalized R&D expenditures255,123 94,686 
Operating lease liabilities23,287 24,137 
Other27,702 29,785 
Gross deferred tax assets913,699 592,724 
Valuation allowance(632,580)(568,124)
Total deferred tax assets281,119 24,600 
Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangible Asset(404,491)(4,469)
Operating lease ROU assets(16,995)(20,467)
Total deferred tax liabilities(421,486)(24,936)
Net deferred tax assets$(140,367)$(336)
(1)    Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of total gross unrecognized tax benefits, excluding accrued net interest and penalties, is as follows (in thousands):
As of December 31,
20222021
2020 (1)
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance$110,315 $74,670 $37,392 
Gross increases for tax positions taken in prior years1,232 1,729 1,689 
Gross decreases for tax positions taken in prior years(613)(2,507)(694)
Gross increases for tax positions taken in current year55,931 38,406 38,829 
Acquired tax positions11,989 — — 
Reductions resulting from lapses of statues of limitations(2,000)(1,700)(2,952)
Foreign exchange gains and losses(270)(283)406 
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance$176,584 $110,315 $74,670 
(1)    Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation.
v3.22.4
Net Loss per Share of Common Stock (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Diluted Earnings Per Share
The following table presents potentially dilutive items excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share for the following periods (in thousands) because the impact of including them would have been antidilutive:
Year Ended December 31,
202220212020
Convertible notes26,042 5,588 — 
Stock options35,719 29,226 40,458 
Unvested RSUs and PVUs38,105 13,697 10,366 
v3.22.4
Accounting Policies - Revenue Recognition (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
source
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]  
Number of revenue sources 2
Minimum  
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]  
Revenue term 1 year
Maximum  
Revenue, Major Customer [Line Items]  
Revenue term 5 years
v3.22.4
Accounting Policies - Stock-Based Compensation (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Maximum contractual term 10 years
Stock options | Minimum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Options vesting period 1 year
Stock options | Maximum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Options vesting period 4 years
Restricted Stock Units | Minimum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Options vesting period 1 year
Restricted Stock Units | Maximum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Options vesting period 4 years
Performance Based Unit Awards | Minimum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Options vesting period 1 year
Performance Based Unit Awards | Maximum  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Options vesting period 4 years
v3.22.4
Accounting Policies - Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Restricted cash $ 20.6 $ 10.8
v3.22.4
Accounting Policies - Accounts Receivable, Net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Accounts receivable, allowances $ 9.4 $ 5.4
v3.22.4
Accounting Policies - Property and Equipment, Net (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Computer and other hardware  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful life 3 years
Furniture  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful life 5 years
Software and Software Development | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful life 3 years
Software and Software Development | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Useful life 5 years
v3.22.4
Accounting Policies - Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Minimum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Intangible assets useful life 3 years
Maximum  
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]  
Intangible assets useful life 6 years
v3.22.4
Accounting Policies - Segments (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
segment
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Number of operating segments 1
v3.22.4
Accounting Policies - Capitalized Software Costs and Software Implementation Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Capitalized software costs $ 5.7 $ 1.2
Capitalized implementation costs $ 5.9 $ 4.7
Minimum | Internally developed and purchased software    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful life 2 years  
Maximum | Internally developed and purchased software    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Useful life 3 years  
v3.22.4
Accounting Policies - Advertising Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Advertising expense $ 18.8 $ 24.2 $ 12.3
v3.22.4
Revenue - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 1,391,024 $ 1,110,526 $ 772,445
Create Solutions      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 716,078 506,920 372,717
Create Solutions | Reclassification from Strategic Partner Ships and Other to Create Solutions      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 82,700 74,800 70,000
Create Solutions | Reclassification from Operate Solutions to Create Solutions      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 125,600 105,500 71,400
Strategic Partnerships and Other | Reclassification from Strategic Partner Ships and Other to Create Solutions      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue (82,700) (74,800) (70,000)
Operate Solutions | Reclassification from Operate Solutions to Create Solutions      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ (125,600) $ (105,500) $ (71,400)
v3.22.4
Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue By Source (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 1,391,024 $ 1,110,526 $ 772,445
Create Solutions      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 716,078 506,920 372,717
Grow Solutions      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 674,946 $ 603,606 $ 399,728
v3.22.4
Revenue - Disaggregation of Revenue by Geographic Area (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 1,391,024 $ 1,110,526 $ 772,445
United States      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 348,238 266,825 197,343
Greater China      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 185,758 169,330 111,037
EMEA      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 488,761 414,902 279,344
APAC      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue 327,433 222,348 149,527
Other Americas      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Revenue $ 40,834 $ 37,121 $ 35,194
v3.22.4
Revenue - Sales Commissions (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Amortization period 3 years  
Capitalized contract cost, amortization $ 9,400,000 $ 5,600,000
Capitalized contract cost, impairment loss 0 0
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Capitalized contract costs 8,800,000 7,900,000
Other Assets    
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]    
Capitalized contract costs $ 5,300,000 $ 8,700,000
v3.22.4
Revenue - Contract Balances (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]    
Unbilled receivables $ 37.5 $ 28.3
Revenue recognized $ 137.4  
v3.22.4
Revenue - Remaining Performance Obligations (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 620.0
Minimum  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]  
Commitment term 1 year
Maximum  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]  
Commitment term 5 years
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-01-01  
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]  
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, amount $ 266.5
Revenue, remaining performance obligation, percentage 43.00%
Recognition period 12 months
v3.22.4
Financial Instruments - Schedule of Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Restricted cash and cash equivalents:        
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash $ 1,505,688 $ 1,066,599 $ 1,293,947 $ 147,096
Level 1        
Restricted cash and cash equivalents:        
Restricted cash, amortized cost 20,604 10,823    
Restricted cash, fair value 20,604 10,823    
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash 806,348 83,961    
Restricted cash and cash equivalents, fair value 806,348 83,961    
Short-term investments:        
Amortized Cost 101,711      
Unrealized Gains 0      
Unrealized Losses 0      
Short-term investments 101,711      
Level 2        
Short-term investments:        
Amortized Cost   682,291    
Unrealized Gains   22    
Unrealized Losses   (990)    
Short-term investments   681,323    
Money market funds | Level 1        
Restricted cash and cash equivalents:        
Money market funds, amortized cost 373,619 73,138    
Money market funds, fair value 373,619 73,138    
Time deposits | Level 1        
Restricted cash and cash equivalents:        
Money market funds, amortized cost 412,125      
Money market funds, fair value 412,125      
Short-term deposits | Level 1        
Short-term investments:        
Amortized Cost 101,711      
Unrealized Gains 0      
Unrealized Losses 0      
Short-term investments $ 101,711      
Commercial paper | Level 2        
Short-term investments:        
Amortized Cost   59,792    
Unrealized Gains   0    
Unrealized Losses   0    
Short-term investments   59,792    
Asset-backed securities | Level 2        
Short-term investments:        
Amortized Cost   40,965    
Unrealized Gains   0    
Unrealized Losses   (23)    
Short-term investments   40,942    
Corporate bonds | Level 2        
Short-term investments:        
Amortized Cost   237,735    
Unrealized Gains   20    
Unrealized Losses   (353)    
Short-term investments   237,402    
U.S. treasury securities | Level 2        
Short-term investments:        
Amortized Cost   272,678    
Unrealized Gains   1    
Unrealized Losses   (379)    
Short-term investments   272,300    
Supranational bonds | Level 2        
Short-term investments:        
Amortized Cost   71,121    
Unrealized Gains   1    
Unrealized Losses   (235)    
Short-term investments   $ 70,887    
v3.22.4
Financial Instruments - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]  
Equity investments $ 31.1
Equity method investment 15.6
Fair value, market approach $ 15.5
Maximum  
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]  
Ownership interest less than 20.00%
v3.22.4
Investment in Unity China (Details)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Third Party Investors  
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]  
Redemption value $ 217.9
Unity China | Third Party Investors  
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]  
Noncontrolling interest, percentage sold 20.50%
Proceeds from sale of ownership $ 196.5
Initial public offering threshold value 3,600.0
Guaranteed floor amount $ 278.0
Redemption right term 5 years
Unity China | Management Investor  
Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items]  
Noncontrolling interest, percentage sold 1.50%
Proceeds from sale of ownership $ 14.4
v3.22.4
Investment in Unity China - Noncontrolling Interests (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]  
Balance at beginning of period $ 0
Initial fair value measurement of investors' equity interest and redemption right 217,900
Net loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interests (1,207)
Adjustments for redeemable noncontrolling interests 2,870
Balance at end of period $ 219,563
v3.22.4
Acquisitions - ironSource Acquisition (Details) - Iron Source Ltd - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Nov. 07, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Shares issued as consideration (in shares) 112,547,375  
Fair value of common stock issued as consideration for business and asset acquisitions $ 2,788,924  
Equity awards rendered for services (in shares) 17,326,341  
Assumed equity awards $ 126,700  
Fair value of total consideration transferred 2,915,624  
Transaction costs $ 33,000  
Revenue   $ 120,300
Earnings   $ 5,400
v3.22.4
Acquisitions - Summary of Iron Source Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Nov. 07, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:        
Goodwill   $ 3,200,955 $ 1,620,127 $ 286,251
Iron Source Ltd        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Common stock issued $ 2,788,924      
Assumed equity awards 126,700      
Fair value of total consideration transferred 2,915,624      
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:        
Cash and cash equivalents 138,216      
Accounts receivable 292,670      
Prepaid expenses and other 44,457      
Property, plant, and equipment 7,063      
Intangible assets, net 1,270,000      
Short term investments 103,831      
Other assets 66,951      
Accounts payable (25,681)      
Accrued expenses and other (99,419)      
Publisher payables (258,227)      
Deferred revenue (1,325)      
Other long-term liabilities (165,996)      
Total identifiable net assets assumed 1,372,540      
Goodwill 1,543,084      
Total $ 2,915,624      
v3.22.4
Acquisitions -MindKick, Inc. Acquisitions & Pending Acquisition (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Jan. 28, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Goodwill   $ 3,200,955 $ 1,620,127 $ 286,251
MindKick, Inc.        
Business Acquisition [Line Items]        
Fair value of total consideration transferred $ 46,600      
Cash consideration transferred $ 26,700      
Shares issued as consideration (in shares) 169,321      
Fair value of common stock issued as consideration for business and asset acquisitions $ 16,100      
Additional shares (in shares) 42,330      
Fair value of previously held interest $ 3,700      
Goodwill 37,000      
Intangible assets 7,500      
Cash and cash equivalents 2,800      
Net assets and liabilities $ 700      
v3.22.4
Acquisitions - Pro Forma Information (Details) - Iron Source Ltd - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Unaudited pro forma financial information    
Pro forma revenue $ 2,016,557 $ 1,660,432
Pro forma net loss $ (983,563) $ (804,318)
v3.22.4
Acquisitions - 2021 Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2020
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Goodwill $ 1,620,127 $ 3,200,955 $ 286,251
2021 Acquisitions      
Business Acquisition [Line Items]      
Fair value of total consideration transferred 2,100,000    
Goodwill 1,300,000    
Intangible assets, net $ 790,200    
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Changes in Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Beginning balance $ 1,620,127 $ 286,251
Goodwill acquired 1,579,936 1,334,074
Measurement period adjustment 892 (198)
Ending balance $ 3,200,955 $ 1,620,127
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Schedule of Weighted Average Remaining Life and Carrying Value of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Gross Carrying Amount $ 2,171,324 $ 890,932
Accumulated Amortization (249,090) (76,546)
Intangible assets, net $ 1,922,234 $ 814,386
Developed technology    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Useful Life (in years) 7 years 3 months 18 days 8 years 9 months 18 days
Gross Carrying Amount $ 1,239,431 $ 580,204
Accumulated Amortization (137,782) (52,811)
Intangible assets, net $ 1,101,649 $ 527,393
Customer relationships    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Useful Life (in years) 3 years 10 months 24 days 2 years 10 months 24 days
Gross Carrying Amount $ 621,326 $ 50,171
Accumulated Amortization (53,243) (16,980)
Intangible assets, net $ 568,083 $ 33,191
Trademark    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Useful Life (in years) 4 years 6 months 5 years 8 months 12 days
Gross Carrying Amount $ 110,567 $ 60,557
Accumulated Amortization (17,273) (3,937)
Intangible assets, net $ 93,294 $ 56,620
Contractual relationship    
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]    
Weighted-Average Useful Life (in years) 8 years 8 years
Gross Carrying Amount $ 200,000 $ 200,000
Accumulated Amortization (40,792) (2,818)
Intangible assets, net $ 159,208 $ 197,182
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Amortization of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]      
Amortization expense $ 172,551 $ 33,483 $ 17,755
v3.22.4
Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Expected Amortization of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]    
2023 $ 394,582  
2024 404,639  
2025 360,835  
2026 307,580  
2027 454,598  
Thereafter 0  
Intangible assets, net $ 1,922,234 $ 814,386
v3.22.4
Balance Sheet Components - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total gross property and equipment $ 245,487 $ 203,907  
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (123,624) (97,801)  
Property and equipment, net 121,863 106,106  
Depreciation and amortization expense 39,025 31,084 $ 25,219
Leasehold improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total gross property and equipment 99,868 84,006  
Computer and other hardware      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total gross property and equipment 96,829 74,953  
Furniture      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total gross property and equipment 30,046 27,916  
Internally developed and purchased software      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total gross property and equipment 8,264 4,957  
Vehicles      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total gross property and equipment 38 0  
Construction in progress      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Total gross property and equipment $ 10,442 $ 12,075  
v3.22.4
Balance Sheet Components - Schedule of Long Lived Assets by Geographic Region (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets, net $ 113,334 $ 104,111
United States    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets, net 32,172 36,718
Canada    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets, net 33,639 31,498
United Kingdom    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets, net 12,944 15,011
EMEA, excluding United Kingdom    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets, net 22,336 12,587
Other    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Total long-lived assets, net $ 12,243 $ 8,297
v3.22.4
Balance Sheet Components - Schedule of Accrued Expenses and Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]    
Accrued expenses $ 107,075 $ 85,281
Accrued compensation 121,654 83,936
Income and other taxes payable 97,610 64,759
Accrued expenses and other $ 326,339 $ 233,976
v3.22.4
Leases - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease, weighted average remaining lease term 5 years 5 years 10 months 24 days
Operating lease, weighted average discount rate, percent 4.00% 4.30%
Lessee, operating lease, lease not yet commenced, undiscounted amount $ 40.1  
Minimum    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease renewal term 1 year  
Lessee, operating lease, lease not yet commenced, term 5 years  
Maximum    
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]    
Operating lease term 9 years  
Operating lease renewal term 5 years  
Operating lease termination period 5 years  
Lessee, operating lease, lease not yet commenced, term 10 years  
v3.22.4
Leases - Schedule of Lease Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating lease expense $ 31,707 $ 29,153
Short-term lease expense 1,317 728
Variable lease expense 5,528 5,048
Sublease income (221) (325)
Total lease expense $ 38,331 $ 34,604
v3.22.4
Leases - Schedule of Assets And Liabilities, Lessee (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]    
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other assets Other assets
Operating lease assets $ 120,535 $ 98,393
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Accrued expenses and other Accrued expenses and other
Current operating lease liabilities $ 34,469 $ 23,729
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Other long-term liabilities Other long-term liabilities
Long-term operating lease liabilities $ 107,776 $ 92,539
Total operating lease liabilities $ 142,245 $ 116,268
v3.22.4
Leases - Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Operating Leases    
Gross lease liabilities $ 157,097  
Less: imputed interest (14,852)  
Present value of lease liabilities $ 142,245 $ 116,268
v3.22.4
Borrowings - Convertible Notes (Details) - Convertible Debt
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
Nov. 30, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
2% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Proceeds from issuance of notes $ 1,000.0      
Debt interest rate 2.00%      
Conversion ratio 0.0204526      
Conversion price (USD per share) | $ / shares $ 48.89      
Redemption price percentage 100.00%      
Interest expense related to amortization of debt     $ 2.9  
0% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Proceeds from issuance of notes   $ 1,700.0    
Debt interest rate   0.00%    
Conversion ratio   0.0032392    
Conversion price (USD per share) | $ / shares   $ 308.72    
Interest expense related to amortization of debt     $ 4.5 $ 0.5
Debt face amount   $ 1,700.0    
v3.22.4
Borrowings - Summary of Convertible Note (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Net carrying amount $ 2,707,171 $ 1,703,035
2% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2027 | Convertible Debt    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Principal 1,000,000  
Unamortized debt issuance cost (368)  
Net carrying amount 999,632  
0% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026 | Convertible Debt    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Principal 1,725,000  
Unamortized debt issuance cost (17,461)  
Net carrying amount $ 1,707,539  
v3.22.4
Borrowings - Capped Call Transaction (Details) - 0% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2026
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
1 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Debt Instrument [Line Items]  
Net cost incurred | $ $ 48.1
Number of common shares (in shares) | shares 5.6
Strike price (USD per share) $ 308.72
Cap price (USD per share) $ 343.02
v3.22.4
Commitment and Contingencies - Future Purchase Obligations (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Operating leases  
Total $ 157,097
2023 39,272
2024-2025 63,226
2026-2027 32,806
Thereafter 21,793
Purchase commitments  
Total 947,953
2023 234,317
2024-2025 494,759
2026-2027 218,877
Thereafter 0
Convertible notes  
Total 2,725,000
2023 0
2024-2025 0
2026-2027 2,725,000
Thereafter 0
Total  
Total 3,830,050
2023 273,589
2024-2025 557,985
2026-2027 2,976,683
Thereafter $ 21,793
v3.22.4
Commitment and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Letter of Credit    
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Line Items]    
Letter of credit outstanding $ 20.6 $ 10.8
v3.22.4
Stockholders' Equity and Employee Compensation Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Jul. 31, 2022
2022 Share Repurchase Program        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Stock repurchase       $ 2,500,000,000
Treasury stock acquired (in shares) 42,700,000      
Aggregate purchase price $ 1,500,000,000      
Remaining authorized repurchase amount 1,000,000,000      
Other Postretirement Benefits Plan        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Defined contribution cost 10,800,000 $ 9,100,000 $ 6,800,000  
Defined Contribution Pension Plan        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Defined contribution cost $ 24,700,000 $ 18,300,000 $ 10,600,000  
Employer match of total salary 10.00%      
2020 Plan        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Options issued (in shares) 99,300,000      
Number of shares available for grant (in shares) 25,500,000      
Employee Stock        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Options issued (in shares) 10,900,000      
Number of shares available for grant (in shares) 10,300,000      
Permitted amount of earnings used to purchase ESPP 15.00%      
Purchase price percent 85.00%      
Employee Stock | 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan        
Class of Stock [Line Items]        
Maximum number of shares purchased by an employee in an offering period (in shares) 1,000      
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 550,065 $ 347,159 $ 134,629
Cost of revenue      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense 57,309 24,811 10,626
Research and development      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense 283,312 165,604 66,038
Sales and marketing      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense 118,173 70,663 23,769
General and administrative      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 91,271 $ 86,081 $ 34,196
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Unrecognized Compensation Expense (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Unrecognized compensation expense, options $ 124,265
Stock options  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Weighted-Average Remaining Vesting Period (In Years) 1 year 11 months 4 days
Unvested RSUs and PVUs  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Unrecognized Compensation Expense $ 1,671,647
Weighted-Average Remaining Vesting Period (In Years) 3 years 25 days
Employee Stock | 2020 Employee Stock Purchase Plan  
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]  
Unrecognized Compensation Expense $ 1,542
Weighted-Average Remaining Vesting Period (In Years) 2 months 1 day
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Stock Options (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Stock Options Outstanding      
Beginning balance (in shares) 29,226,041 40,457,875  
Granted (in shares) 11,835,061 1,325,352  
Exercised (in shares) (4,512,850) (11,650,963)  
Forfeited, cancelled, or expired (in shares) (829,449) (906,223)  
Ending balance (in shares) 35,718,803 29,226,041 40,457,875
Options exercisable, Number of options (in shares) 26,628,522    
Weighted-Average Exercise Price      
Beginning balance (USD per share) $ 13.28 $ 8.03  
Granted (USD per share) 26.68 107.10  
Exercised (USD per share) 6.69 5.72  
Forfeited, cancelled, or expired (USD per share) 35.06 13.23  
Ending balance (USD per share) 18.05 $ 13.28 $ 8.03
Options exercisable, Weighted average exercise price per share (USD per share) $ 11.25    
Stock Option Activity, Additional Disclosures      
Options outstanding, Weighted average remaining contractual term 5 years 7 months 6 days 6 years 3 months 3 days 6 years 10 months 13 days
Options exercisable, Weighted average remaining contractual term 4 years 10 months 13 days    
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Intrinsic and Fair Values (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Aggregate pretax intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 274,956 $ 1,394,721 $ 441,000
Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted (USD per share) $ 7.54 $ 39.05 $ 10.66
Fair value of stock options vested $ 51,962 $ 48,918 $ 44,100
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Valuation Assumptions of Stock Options (Details) - Stock options - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Expected dividend yield $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
Risk-free interest rate minimum 1.70% 0.90% 0.40%
Risk-free interest rate maximum 3.80% 1.30% 0.60%
Expected minimum volatility 33.30% 32.90% 33.80%
Expected maximum volatility 52.20% 36.20% 36.30%
Expected term (in years) 6 years 3 months 6 years 3 months 6 years
Minimum      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Fair value of underlying common stock (USD per share) $ 36.17 $ 100.60 $ 22.00
Maximum      
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]      
Fair value of underlying common stock (USD per share) $ 89.01 $ 152.34 $ 152.00
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Unvested Restricted Stock Units    
Unvested at beginning of period (in shares) 13,696,836 9,561,791
Granted (in shares) 33,548,745 8,060,505
Vested (in shares) (6,549,420) (3,131,986)
Forfeited (in shares) (2,590,699) (793,474)
Unvested at end of period (in shares) 38,105,462 13,696,836
Weighted-Average Grant-Date Fair Value    
Unvested at beginning of period (USD per share) $ 85.96 $ 53.79
Granted (USD per share) 39.12 112.11
Vested (USD per share) 70.54 58.23
Forfeited (USD per share) 71.35 73.36
Unvested at end of period (USD per share) $ 48.37 $ 85.96
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Restricted Stock Units        
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]        
Fair value of vested instruments in period   $ 322,500,000 $ 442,100,000 $ 85,900,000
Granted (in shares)   33,548,745 8,060,505  
Price-Vested Units        
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]        
Fair value of vested instruments in period   $ 0    
Granted (in shares) 989,880      
Award requisite service period 4 years      
Award performance period 7 years      
Employee Stock        
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]        
Shares issued under the ESPP (in shares)   607,009 0  
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit (Details) - Price-Vested Units
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
$ / shares
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]  
Share price on grant date (USD per share) $ 27.88
Risk-free interest rate 4.01%
Expected volatility 50.00%
Expected dividend yield 0.00%
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of ESPP Valuation Assumptions (Details) - Employee Stock - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]    
Expected dividend yield 0.00% 0.00%
Risk-free interest rate minimum 0.60%  
Risk-free interest rate maximum 3.30%  
Risk-free interest rate   0.10%
Expected minimum volatility 35.50%  
Expected maximum volatility 40.00%  
Expected volatility   27.20%
Expected term (in years) 6 months 6 months
Estimated fair value (USD per share)   $ 28.64
Minimum    
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]    
Estimated fair value (USD per share) $ 10.51  
Maximum    
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items]    
Estimated fair value (USD per share) $ 27.42  
v3.22.4
Stock-Based Compensation - Summary of ESPP (Details) - Employee Stock - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]    
Shares issued under the ESPP (in shares) 607,009 0
Weighted-average price per share issued (USD per share) $ 54.87  
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Loss Before Provision for Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
United States $ (483,914) $ (318,907) $ (185,580)
Foreign (398,511) (212,323) (94,637)
Loss before income taxes $ (882,425) $ (531,230) $ (280,217)
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Components of Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Current:      
Federal $ 12,258 $ (111) $ 183
State 1,605 219 155
Foreign 26,255 13,594 4,412
Total current tax expense (benefit) 40,118 13,702 4,750
Deferred:      
Federal 4,347 (4,874) 0
State (3,167) (851) (156)
Foreign (4,235) (6,600) (2,503)
Total deferred tax expense (benefit) (3,055) (12,325) (2,659)
Total tax provision $ 37,063 $ 1,377 $ 2,091
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Income Tax Provision Reconciliation (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
U.S. federal statutory tax rate $ (185,399) $ (111,558) $ (58,846)
Changes in income taxes resulting from:      
State tax expense, net of federal benefit (4,466) (36,984) (12,698)
Foreign income taxed at different rates (94,940) (30,114) (29,958)
Federal research and development credits (15,929) (31,088) (12,338)
Stock-based compensation 89,515 (91,623) (22,624)
Tax effects of restructuring 169,886 0 0
Base-erosion and anti-abuse tax 10,353 0 0
Change in valuation allowance 63,800 301,330 139,219
Other 4,243 1,414 (664)
Total tax provision $ 37,063 $ 1,377 $ 2,091
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Deferred tax liabilities $ 421,486 $ 24,936    
Valuation allowance increase (decrease) 64,500 302,300    
Gross deferred tax assets 913,699 592,724    
Unrecognized tax benefits 176,584 110,315 $ 74,670 $ 37,392
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate 24,300 11,900    
Interest and penalties balance 3,000 $ 2,500    
Domestic and State and Local Jurisdiction Tax Authority        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Deferred tax liabilities 192,200      
Valuation allowance increase (decrease) (11,600)      
Domestic and Foreign Tax Authority        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Gross deferred tax assets 255,100      
United States        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Operating loss carryforwards 785,800      
United States | Research Tax Credit Carryforward        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforward 90,000      
State        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Operating loss carryforwards 415,000      
State | Research Tax Credit Carryforward        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforward 44,400      
Foreign        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Operating loss carryforwards 1,100,000      
Foreign | Research Tax Credit Carryforward        
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]        
Tax credit carryforward $ 10,400      
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Deferred tax assets:    
Net operating losses $ 437,382 $ 332,622
Tax credits 110,762 81,847
Stock-based compensation 59,443 29,647
Capitalized R&D expenditures 255,123 94,686
Operating lease liabilities 23,287 24,137
Other 27,702 29,785
Gross deferred tax assets 913,699 592,724
Valuation allowance (632,580) (568,124)
Total deferred tax assets 281,119 24,600
Deferred tax liabilities:    
Intangible Asset (404,491) (4,469)
Operating lease ROU assets (16,995) (20,467)
Total deferred tax liabilities (421,486) (24,936)
Net deferred tax assets $ (140,367) $ (336)
v3.22.4
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]      
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance $ 110,315 $ 74,670 $ 37,392
Gross increases for tax positions taken in prior years 1,232 1,729 1,689
Gross decreases for tax positions taken in prior years (613) (2,507) (694)
Gross increases for tax positions taken in current year 55,931 38,406 38,829
Acquired tax positions 11,989 0 0
Reductions resulting from lapses of statues of limitations (2,000) (1,700) (2,952)
Foreign exchange gains and losses (270) (283)  
Foreign exchange gains and losses     406
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance $ 176,584 $ 110,315 $ 74,670
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Net Loss per Share of Common Stock - Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Convertible notes      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 26,042 5,588 0
Stock options      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 35,719 29,226 40,458
Unvested RSUs and PVUs      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) 38,105 13,697 10,366