COUPANG, INC., 10-K filed on 3/3/2022
Annual Report
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Cover - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Feb. 18, 2022
Jun. 30, 2021
Document Information [Line Items]      
Document Type 10-K    
Document Annual Report true    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2021    
Document Transition Report false    
Entity File Number 001-40115    
Entity Registrant Name COUPANG, INC.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 27-2810505    
Entity Address, Address Line One Tower 730, 570, Songpa-daero    
Entity Address, City or Town Songpa-gu    
Entity Address, Region Seoul    
Entity Address, Country KR    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 05510    
Country Region +82    
City Area Code (2)    
Local Phone Number 6150-5422    
Title of 12(b) Security Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share    
Trading Symbol CPNG    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 19,980,728,143
Amendment Flag false    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2021    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Central Index Key 0001834584    
Documents incorporated by reference Portions of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated herein by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the extent stated herein. Such Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of the Registrant’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.    
Common Class A      
Document Information [Line Items]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   1,580,856,571  
Common Class B      
Document Information [Line Items]      
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   174,802,990  
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers
Auditor Location Seoul, Republic of Korea
Auditor Firm ID 1103
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,487,708 $ 1,251,455
Restricted cash 319,800 144,949
Accounts receivable, net 175,350 71,257
Inventories 1,421,501 1,161,205
Other current assets 232,447 211,848
Total current assets 5,636,806 2,840,714
Long-term restricted cash 2,839 4,898
Property and equipment, net 1,347,531 1,017,947
Operating lease right-of-use assets 1,374,629 1,011,255
Goodwill 9,739 4,247
Long-term lease deposits and other 270,290 188,271
Total assets 8,641,834 5,067,332
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable 3,442,720 2,907,918
Accrued expenses 304,293 115,606
Deferred revenue 93,972 65,259
Short-term borrowings 7,811 156,678
Current portion of long-term debt 341,717 67,576
Current portion of long-term operating lease obligations 287,066 207,196
Other current liabilities 266,709 212,477
Total current liabilities 4,744,288 3,732,710
Long-term debt 283,190 353,342
Long-term operating lease obligations 1,201,277 859,477
Convertible notes 0 589,851
Defined severance benefits and other 237,122 135,203
Total liabilities 6,465,877 5,670,583
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Redeemable convertible preferred units, no par value; no units authorized, issued or outstanding, and no liquidation preference as of December 31, 2021; 1,448,632,049 units authorized, 1,372,898,443 units issued, 1,329,464,982 units outstanding, and aggregate liquidation preference of $3,584,028 as of December 31, 2020 0 3,465,611
Stockholders'/members’ equity (deficit)    
Common units, no par value; no units authorized, issued or outstanding as of December 31, 2021; 264,166,544 units authorized, 114,566,705 units issued, and 105,822,205 units outstanding as of December 31, 2020 0 45,122
Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, 10,000,000,000 shares authorized and 1,579,399,667 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021; Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value, 250,000,000 shares authorized and 174,802,990 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021; no shares of Class A and Class B common stock authorized, issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2020 175 0
Additional paid-in capital 7,874,038 25,036
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (47,739) (31,093)
Accumulated deficit (5,650,517) (4,107,927)
Total stockholders'/members' equity (deficit) 2,175,957 (4,068,862)
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred units and stockholders'/members' equity (deficit) $ 8,641,834 $ 5,067,332
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Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Redeemable convertible preferred units (in usd per share) $ 0 $ 0
Redeemable convertible preferred units authorized (in shares) 0 1,448,632,049
Redeemable convertible preferred units issued (in shares) 0 1,372,898,443
Redeemable convertible preferred units outstanding (in shares) 0 1,329,464,982
Redeemable convertible preferred units liquidation preference $ 0 $ 3,584,028
Common units, par (in shares) $ 0 $ 0
Common units authorized (in shares) 0 264,166,544
Common units issued (in shares) 0 114,566,705
Common units outstanding (in shares) 0 105,822,205
Common Class A    
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 10,000,000,000 0
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 1,579,399,667 0
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 1,579,399,667 0
Common Class B    
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) 250,000,000 0
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) 174,802,990 0
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) 174,802,990 0
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Total net revenues $ 18,406,372 $ 11,967,339 $ 6,273,263
Cost of sales 15,455,244 9,981,102 5,240,041
Operating, general and administrative 4,445,090 2,502,231 1,675,145
Total operating cost and expenses 19,900,334 12,483,333 6,915,186
Operating loss (1,493,962) (515,994) (641,923)
Interest income 8,645 10,991 19,135
Interest expense (45,358) (107,762) (96,907)
Other (expense) income, net (10,913) 149,900 22,569
Loss before income taxes (1,541,588) (462,865) (697,126)
Income tax expense (benefit) 1,002 292 (241)
Net loss (1,542,590) (463,157) (696,885)
Less: premium on repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred units 0 (92,734) (71,415)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders $ (1,542,590) $ (555,891) $ (768,300)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders per share, basic (in dollars per share) $ (1.08) $ (19.16) $ (39.48)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders per share, diluted (in dollars per share) $ (1.08) $ (19.16) $ (39.48)
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders, basic (in shares) 1,423,887 29,012 19,463
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders, diluted (in shares) 1,423,887 29,012 19,463
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax $ 40,844 $ (20,730) $ 3,299
Actuarial loss on defined severance benefits, net of tax (57,490) (18,005) (9,011)
Total other comprehensive loss (16,646) (38,735) (5,712)
Comprehensive loss (1,559,236) (501,892) (702,597)
Net retail sales      
Total net revenues 16,487,975 11,045,096 5,787,090
Net other revenue      
Total net revenues $ 1,918,397 $ 922,243 $ 486,173
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Consolidated Statements of Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units and Stockholders'/Members' Equity (Deficit) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Cumulative effect from change in accounting principle
Redeemable convertible preferred units
Common Units
Common Units
Cumulative effect from change in accounting principle
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Deficit
Cumulative effect from change in accounting principle
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018     1,108,023,000              
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018     $ 2,019,716              
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Issuance of preferred units, net of issuance costs (in shares)     264,875,000              
Issuance of preferred units, net of issuance costs     $ 1,509,245              
Forward sale contract on preferred units     $ (31,820)              
Repurchase of preferred units (in shares)     (24,585,447)              
Repurchase of preferred units     $ (28,587)              
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019     1,348,313,000              
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2019     $ 3,468,554              
Beginning balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2018       69,893,000   0        
Common units, beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018       $ 54,377 $ (16,801)          
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2018 $ (2,772,326) $ 0       $ 0 $ 25,036 $ 13,354 $ (2,865,093) $ 16,801
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Net loss (696,885)               (696,885)  
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax 3,299             3,299    
Actuarial loss on defined severance benefits, net of tax (9,011)             (9,011)    
Issuance of common units, equity-based compensation plan (in shares)       8,609,000            
Issuance of common units, equity-based compensation plans 7,133     $ 7,133            
Repurchase of common units (in shares)       (7,800,000)            
Repurchase of common units (14,610)     $ (14,610)            
Repurchase of preferred units (71,415)   $ (100,000) (51,002)         (20,413)  
Equity-based compensation 20,903     $ 20,903            
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2019       70,702,000   0        
Common units, ending balance at Dec. 31, 2019       $ 0            
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2019 $ (3,532,912)         $ 0 25,036 7,642 (3,565,590)  
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Repurchase of preferred units (in shares)     (18,848,015)              
Repurchase of preferred units     $ (2,943)              
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020 1,329,464,982   1,329,465,000              
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2020 $ 3,465,611   $ 3,465,611              
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Net loss (463,157)               (463,157)  
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax (20,730)             (20,730)    
Actuarial loss on defined severance benefits, net of tax (18,005)             (18,005)    
Issuance of common units, equity-based compensation plan (in shares)       35,800,000            
Issuance of common units, equity-based compensation plans 28,613     $ 28,613            
Repurchase of common units (in shares)       (680,000)            
Repurchase of common units (1,366)     $ (1,366)            
Repurchase of preferred units (92,734)   $ (96,000) (13,554)         (79,180)  
Equity-based compensation 31,429     $ 31,429            
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2020       105,822,000   0        
Common units, ending balance at Dec. 31, 2020       $ 45,122            
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2020 $ (4,068,862)         $ 0 25,036 (31,093) (4,107,927)  
Increase (Decrease) in Temporary Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred units into Class A and Class B common stock (in shares)     (1,329,465,000)              
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred units into Class A and Class B common stock     $ (3,465,611)              
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 0   0              
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 0   $ 0              
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]                    
Net loss (1,542,590)               (1,542,590)  
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax 40,844             40,844    
Actuarial loss on defined severance benefits, net of tax (57,490)             (57,490)    
Issuance of common units, equity-based compensation plan (in shares)       22,901,000   0        
Issuance of common units, equity-based compensation plans 38,968     $ 38,968   $ 0 0      
Equity-based compensation 2,974     $ 2,974     0      
Conversion of common units into Class A and Class B common stock (in shares)       128,723,000   128,648,000        
Conversion of common units into Class A and Class B common stock 0     $ (87,064)   $ 13 87,051      
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred units into Class A and Class B common stock (in shares)           1,329,465,000        
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred units into Class A and Class B common stock 3,465,611         $ 133 3,465,478      
Issuance of Class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs (in shares)           100,000,000        
Issuance of Class A common stock, net of underwriting discounts and offering costs 3,416,819         $ 10 3,416,809      
Conversion of convertible notes into Class A common stock           171,750,000        
Conversion of convertible notes into Class A common stock 609,999         $ 17 609,982      
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options subsequent to Corporate Conversion and IPO (in shares)           11,861,000        
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options subsequent to Corporate Conversion and IPO 23,313         $ 1 23,312      
Issuance of common stock upon settlement of RSUs subsequent to Corporate Conversion and IPO (in shares)           12,479,000        
Issuance of common stock upon settlement of RSUs subsequent to Corporate Conversion and IPO 0         $ 1 (1)      
Equity-based compensation subsequent to Corporate Conversion and IPO 246,371           246,371      
Ending balance (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2021       0   1,754,203,000        
Common units, ending balance at Dec. 31, 2021       $ 0            
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2021 $ 2,175,957         $ 175 $ 7,874,038 $ (47,739) $ (5,650,517)  
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Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Operating activities:      
Net loss $ (1,542,590) $ (463,157) $ (696,885)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization 201,480 127,519 70,908
Provision for severance benefits 128,214 71,328 43,159
Equity-based compensation 249,345 31,331 20,823
Paid-in-kind interest and accretion of discount on convertible notes 20,148 91,035 75,946
Revaluation of derivative instrument 0 (149,830) 36,782
Inventory and fixed asset losses due to fulfillment center fire 284,825 0 0
Non-cash operating lease expense 258,965 154,739 84,559
Non-cash others 57,978 55,176 (4,437)
Change in operating assets and liabilities:      
Accounts receivable, net (120,206) (4,312) (39,976)
Inventories (527,959) (504,294) (279,015)
Other assets (178,383) (172,576) (40,361)
Accounts payable 728,488 1,065,850 416,507
Accrued expenses 206,597 50,835 18,202
Deferred revenue 14,024 31,887 7,753
Other liabilities (191,504) (83,977) (25,808)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (410,578) 301,554 (311,843)
Investing activities:      
Purchases of property and equipment (673,663) (484,630) (217,823)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 1,864 507 3,543
Other investing activities (3,726) (36,531) (3,944)
Net cash used in investing activities (675,525) (520,654) (218,224)
Financing activities:      
Repurchase of common units and preferred units 0 (97,043) (114,610)
Proceeds from issuance of Class A common stock upon initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts 3,431,277 0 0
Deferred offering costs paid (11,618) 0 0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock/units, equity-based compensation plan 62,281 28,613 1,516,378
Proceeds from short-term borrowings 24,722 144,740 103,628
Proceeds from long-term debt, net of issuance costs 408,932 142,170 28,771
Repayment of short-term borrowings (166,023) (2,983) (346,349)
Repayment of long-term debt (169,575) (35,141) (1,882)
Other financing activities (3,146) (1,854) (1,832)
Net cash provided by financing activities 3,576,850 178,502 1,184,104
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash (81,702) 70,365 (22,412)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash 2,409,045 29,767 631,625
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as of beginning of period 1,401,302 1,371,535 739,910
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as of end of period 3,810,347 1,401,302 1,371,535
Supplemental disclosure of cash-flow information:      
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds 2,588 857 2,540
Cash paid for interest 21,465 23,658 19,064
Non-cash investing and financing activities:      
Increase in property and equipment-related accounts payable 45,205 48,236 28,785
Conversion of common units into Class A and Class B common stock 87,064 0 0
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred units into Class A and Class B common stock 3,465,611 0 0
Conversion of convertible notes into Class A common stock $ 609,999 $ 0 $ 0
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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Description of Business
Coupang, Inc. (“Coupang” or the “Parent”), together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is a Delaware corporation, which owns and operates an e-commerce business that primarily serves the Korean retail market. Through the Company’s mobile applications and Internet websites, the Company offers products and services that span a wide range of categories, including home goods and décor, apparel and beauty products, fresh food and grocery, sporting goods, electronics, restaurant order and delivery, travel, content streaming, and everyday consumables, which are offered through a fully integrated technology, fulfillment and logistics infrastructure. The Company’s main operations, including procurement, marketing, technology, administrative functions, and fulfillment and logistics infrastructure, are predominantly located in South Korea, with operations and support services performed in China, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, and the United States.
Initial Public Offering
On March 15, 2021, the Company completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) in which it issued and sold 100,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a price of $35.00 per share. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $3.4 billion from the IPO after deducting underwriting discounts of $69 million and other offering costs.
Immediately prior to effectiveness of the Company’s IPO registration statement on Form S-1, Coupang, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, converted into a Delaware corporation pursuant to a statutory conversion, which changed the Company’s name to Coupang, Inc. (“Corporate Conversion”).
As a result of the Corporate Conversion and IPO, the Company’s redeemable convertible preferred units (“preferred units”) and common units (which included common units designated as profits interests (“PIUs”)), in each case, automatically converted into an equal number of shares of Class A or Class B common stock, except with respect to a conversion adjustment to certain PIUs, which reduced the outstanding common units designated as PIUs that were converted into shares of Class A common stock. Also, the Company’s convertible notes were automatically converted into shares of Class A common stock. For additional information related to the Company’s Corporate Conversion and IPO, see Note 11 — "Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units and Stockholders'/Members' Equity (Deficit)" and Note 9 — "Convertible Notes and Derivative Instrument."
Fulfillment Center Fire
On June 17, 2021, a fire extensively damaged the Company’s Deokpyeong fulfillment center (“FC Fire”) resulting in a loss of the inventory, building, equipment, and other assets at the site. Inventory and property and equipment losses from the FC Fire of $158 million and $127 million were recognized in “Cost of sales” and “Operating, general and administrative”, respectively, during the second quarter of 2021. The Company is insured on property losses from the FC Fire, however, whether and to what extent the Company may recover insurance proceeds on these losses is currently unknown, and as such, no insurance recoveries have been recognized. During the second quarter of 2021, the Company also incurred or accrued other costs directly related to the FC Fire of $11 million. The FC Fire resulted in an increase to our net loss of $296 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, which include, but are not limited to, equity-based compensation, inventory valuation, income taxes, defined severance benefits, and revenue recognition. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. We based our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Given the global economic climate and additional or unforeseen direct and
indirect effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, these estimates become more challenging, and actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
Segment Information
The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) is its Chief Executive Officer. The Company has determined that it operates in one operating segment and one reportable segment. The CODM reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of making operating decisions, allocating resources, and evaluating financial performance.
On March 2, 2022, the Company announced that it will revise its reportable segments to reflect the way the Company now manages its business and to promote improved visibility to our business performance. The change will lead to the following two reportable segments:
Product Commerce, including the Company’s core retail and marketplace offering and Rocket Fresh, as well as advertising products associated with these offerings; and
Growth Initiatives, including the Company’s nascent offerings and services, including Coupang Eats, Coupang Play, international and fintech initiatives.
We will report our financial results consistent with this new segment reporting structure beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2022.
Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency of the Parent and reporting currency for the Company is the United States dollar (“U.S. dollar”). The Korean Won is the local and functional currency for the Company’s Korean subsidiary, Coupang Corp., which is the primary operating subsidiary of the Company. The other subsidiaries predominantly utilize their local currencies as their functional currencies. Assets and liabilities of each subsidiary are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the end of each period. Revenue and expenses for these subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using average rates that approximate those in effect during the period. Translation adjustments are included in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss,” a separate component of stockholders’/members’ equity (deficit) and in the “Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash” in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Transaction gains and losses are included in “Other (expense) income, net” in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase and are mainly comprised of bank deposits.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash primarily consists of certain cash pledged as collateral for loan facility agreements, cash on deposit designated for interest and principal debt repayments, as well as cash on deposit pledged as collateral for potential refunds on transactions with customers or future payments to suppliers. Restricted cash with remaining restrictions of one year or less are classified as current on the consolidated balance sheets.
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable, net are stated at their carrying value, net of allowance for credit losses based on lifetime expected losses. Accounts receivable balances are primarily trade receivables due from payment gateway providers, customers, vendors and sellers, net of estimated allowances for credit losses. Amounts included in accounts receivable, or collected from payment gateway providers, to be remitted to merchants are included in accounts payable. Receivables from vendors and sellers primarily relate to advertising activities. The Company estimates the allowance for credit losses based upon historical experience, the age and delinquency rates of receivables and credit quality, as well as economic and regulatory conditions combined with reasonable and supportable management forecasts of collectability and other economic factors over the lifetime of the receivables. The Company writes off accounts against the allowance for credit losses when they are deemed to be uncollectible. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, customer receivables, net, were $90 million and $12 million, respectively. The allowance amounts were immaterial for all periods presented.
Inventories
The Company’s inventories, which consist of products available for sale, are accounted for using the weighted average cost method, and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. This valuation requires management judgments, based on currently available information, about the likely method of disposition, such as through sales to individual customers, returns to product suppliers, or liquidations, and expected recoverable values of separate inventory categories.
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net are stated at historical cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Property and equipment primarily includes buildings and structures, land, leasehold improvements, furniture, internal-use software, vehicles, information technology equipment, heavy equipment, and other fulfillment equipment. Finance leases, which are immaterial, are also included in property and equipment. Depreciation and amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the following asset categories:
Asset CategoryUseful life
Buildings40 years
Equipment and furniture
2 - 8 years
Vehicles
4 - 6 years
Software
4 years
Leasehold improvements
Lesser of useful life or remaining lease term
Depreciation and amortization expense is classified within the corresponding operating expense categories on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operating expenses as incurred.
Software Development Costs
Software costs are attributable to the development, maintenance and enhancement of the infrastructure, applications, and other systems that relate to the Company’s ordinary course of business. The Company does not have software related to products to be sold, leased, or marketed to external users. The Company expenses all costs incurred in connection with the preliminary phases of development and costs associated with the maintenance of existing websites, applications, and other internal-use software. Costs incurred in the development phase are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated product life. Software costs capitalized were not significant for the periods presented.
In addition, the Company enters into arrangements to access software, hosted by third parties, through the cloud. The Company applies the requirements for capitalizing costs to develop or obtain internal-use software for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in cloud computing arrangements.
Leases
The Company determines if an arrangement is or contains a lease at contract inception. Leases with contractual terms greater than twelve months are classified as either operating or finance. Leases with an initial contractual term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets and are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term. When the Company has the option to extend the term or terminate the lease before the contractual expiration date, and it is reasonably certain that it will exercise the option, the Company considers these options in determining the lease term.
For operating leases, expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For finance leases, interest expense on the lease liability is recognized using the effective interest method and amortization of the right-of-use (“ROU”) asset is recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term. The Company’s leases may include variable payments based on measures that include, but are not limited to, changes in price indices or market rates, which are expensed as incurred. When available, the Company uses the rate implicit in the lease to discount lease payments to present value; however, most of its leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit rate. Therefore, the Company estimates its incremental borrowing rate to discount the lease payments based on information available at lease commencement. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate is based on a credit-adjusted risk-free rate at commencement date, which best approximates a secured rate over a similar term of lease.
Lease obligations are recognized at the present value of the fixed lease payments, reduced by landlord incentives using a discount rate based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. Lease ROU assets are recognized based on the initial present
value of the fixed lease payments, reduced by landlord incentives, plus any direct costs from executing the leases or lease prepayments.
Operating lease ROU assets are presented as “Operating lease right-of-use assets” on the consolidated balance sheets. The current portion of operating lease liabilities is presented as “Current portion of long-term operating lease obligations” and the long-term portion is presented separately as “Long-term operating lease obligations” on the consolidated balance sheets. Finance lease ROU assets are included in “Property and equipment, net” on the consolidated balance sheets. The current portion of finance lease liabilities is included in “Other current liabilities” and the long-term portion is included in “Defined severance benefits and other” on the consolidated balance sheets.
Goodwill
Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations. The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually, or when indications of potential impairment exist. The Company monitors the existence of potential impairment indicators throughout the fiscal year.
In testing goodwill for impairment, the Company may elect to utilize a qualitative assessment to evaluate whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If management determines, after performing an assessment based on the qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying amount, then a quantitative goodwill impairment test is performed. The quantitative goodwill testing involves comparing the reporting unit’s fair value to the carrying value. If the carrying value amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value an impairment is recorded equal to the amount of the excess not to exceed the amount of reporting unit goodwill. No goodwill impairment was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, and the Company has not recognized any prior goodwill impairment charges. Changes in the goodwill balance relate to immaterial acquisitions that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2021 of $6 million and foreign currency translation adjustments.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Conditions that may necessitate an impairment assessment include a significant decline in the observable market value of an asset, a significant change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, or any other significant adverse change that would indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets may not be recoverable. Impairment losses are recorded if the asset’s carrying value is not recoverable through its undiscounted future cash flows. Impairment losses are measured based upon the difference between the carrying amount and estimated fair value of the related asset or asset group. No impairment losses were recorded for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value represents 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. U.S. GAAP established a hierarchy framework to classify the fair value based on the observability of significant inputs to the measurement. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in an active market for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs other than the quoted prices that are observable either directly or indirectly for the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The Company’s primary financial instruments include cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term borrowings, long-term debt, and its derivative instrument. The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term borrowings, and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to their short maturities. Refer to Note 7 — "Fair Value Measurement" for further information.
Defined Severance Benefits
The Company accrues severance benefits for employees of its Korean subsidiaries. Pursuant to the Employee Retirement Benefit Security Act of Korea, eligible employees with one or more years of service are entitled to severance payments upon the termination of their employment based on their length of service and pay rate.
The Company recognizes the defined severance benefits obligation in the consolidated balance sheets with a corresponding adjustment to operating expenses and “Accumulated other comprehensive loss”. The obligations are measured annually, or more frequently if there is a remeasurement event, based on the Company’s measurement date utilizing various actuarial assumptions and methodologies. The Company uses certain assumptions including, but not limited to, the selection of the: (i) discount rates; (ii) salary growth rates; and (iii) certain employee-related factors, such as turnover, retirement age and mortality. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when appropriate.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse.
The Company’s deferred tax assets are recorded net of a valuation allowance when, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. Decreases to the valuation allowance are recorded as reductions to the Company’s income tax expense and increases to the valuation allowance result in additional expense for income taxes.
The Company recognizes and measures uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return utilizing a two-step process. In the first step, recognition, the Company determines whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The second step addresses measurement of a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not criteria. The tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that has a likelihood of greater than 50 percent of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue on the amount of expected consideration it will receive, which incorporates reductions for estimated returns, promotional discounts, and earned loyalty rewards. Revenue excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties, such as value added taxes. Historical experience is used to estimate returns at the time of sale at a portfolio level using the expected value method. The Company includes these amounts in its transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur and updates as additional information becomes available. For revenue contracts with multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation using the relative stand-alone selling price. The Company primarily determines stand-alone selling prices based on the prices charged to customers.
Net Retail Sales
Retail sales are earned from the Company’s online product sales to consumers. Retail revenue is recognized when control of the goods is transferred to the customer, which occurs upon delivery to the customer.
Net Other Revenue
Net other revenue includes commissions earned from merchants that sell their products through the Company’s online business. The Company is not the seller of record in these transactions, nor does it take possession or control of the related inventory. Although the Company processes and collects the entire amount of these transactions, it records revenue on the net commission because it is acting as an agent. The revenue is recognized when the order is completed and transmitted to the third-party merchant.
Net other revenue also includes consideration from our online restaurant ordering and delivery services, performed by the Company, as well as advertising services provided on the Company’s website and mobile applications. Revenues from online restaurant ordering and delivery are recognized when the Company delivers the order. Advertising revenue is recognized as ads are delivered over a period of time or based on number of clicks and impressions.
The Company offers a subscription service to its Rocket WOW membership program, which provides customers with access to benefits such as access to Rocket Fresh, no minimum spend for Rocket Delivery, free shipping on returns and access to content streaming. Subscription benefits represent a single, stand-ready obligation and revenue from subscription fees are recognized over the subscription period.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue primarily relates to retail sales and is recorded when payments are received in advance of delivery to customers. Deferred revenue is generally recognized as revenue in the following month when delivery is made to customers.
Discount Coupons and Loyalty Rewards
For discount coupons or loyalty rewards offered as part of revenue transactions, the Company defers a portion of the revenue based on the estimated standalone selling price of the discount coupons or loyalty rewards earned and recognizes the revenue as they are redeemed in future transactions or when they expire. Discount coupons and loyalty rewards expire after six months and are generally redeemed within six months from issuance and therefore, breakage is not significant. The Company also issues discount coupons or loyalty rewards that are not earned in conjunction with the purchase of a product as part of its marketing activities. This is not a performance obligation and is recognized as a reduction of the transaction price when rendered by the customer.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales are primarily comprised of the purchase price of products sold to customers where the Company records revenue gross, and includes logistics center costs. Inbound shipping and handling costs to receive products from suppliers are included in inventory and recognized in cost of sales as products are sold. Additionally, cost of sales includes outbound shipping and logistics related expenses, and delivery service costs from our restaurant delivery business, primarily where the Company is the delivery service provider, as well as depreciation and amortization.
Operating, General and Administrative Expenses
Operating, general and administrative expenses include all operating costs of the Company, excluding cost of sales, as described above. More specifically, these expenses include costs incurred in operating and staffing the Company’s fulfillment centers (including costs attributable to receiving, inspecting, picking, packaging, and preparing customer orders), customer service related costs, payment processing fees, costs related to the design, execution and maintenance of the Company’s technology infrastructure and online offerings, advertising costs, general corporate function costs, and depreciation and amortization. Advertising expenses, which are expensed as incurred, were $433 million, $128 million, and $252 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Payments from Suppliers
The Company receives consideration from suppliers for various programs, including rebates, incentives, and discounts, as well as advertising services provided on its website and mobile applications. The Company generally records these amounts received from suppliers to be a reduction of the prices the Company pays for their goods, and a subsequent reduction in cost of sales as the inventory is sold.
Equity-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for equity-based employee compensation arrangements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires compensation expense for the grant-date fair value of equity-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. The Company determines the fair value of equity-based awards granted or modified on the grant date or modification date using appropriate valuation techniques. Forfeitures are estimated using historical experience at the time of grant and revised in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from initial estimates.
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company changed its policy for recognizing equity-based compensation expense from the graded vesting attribution method of accounting to the straight-line attribution method of accounting for its equity-based compensation arrangements with service only vesting conditions. For additional information, see Note 2 — "Change in Accounting Principle."
Restricted Stock Units
The Company had previously granted restricted equity units (“REUs”) under its 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (“2011 Plan”), which vest upon the satisfaction of both a service-based condition and a performance-based condition. The performance condition of the REUs was to be satisfied upon the earlier of six months following the effective date of an initial public offering or a change in control, as defined in the Company’s Third Amended and Restated 2011 Equity Incentive Plan. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had not recognized equity-based compensation expense for its REUs as the satisfaction of the performance condition was not probable. Upon satisfaction of the performance condition at the time of the IPO, the Company immediately recorded cumulative equity-based compensation expense for the awards based on the service-based conditions. The fair value of the REUs were estimated based on the fair market value of the Company’s common units on the date of grant. In connection with the Company’s Corporate Conversion, the outstanding awards were converted into restricted stock units (“RSUs”). Following the IPO and Corporate Conversion, the Company has granted RSUs that vest upon the satisfaction of a service-based condition as defined in the Company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (“2021 Plan”). The grant-date fair value of each RSU, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized as expense over the requisite service period.
Stock Options
The Company had previously granted unit options under the 2011 Plan, which vest over a service period of generally four years. In connection with the Company’s Corporate Conversion, the outstanding awards were converted into stock options. The grant-date fair value of each stock option award, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized as expense over the requisite service period. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which requires the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility over the expected term of the award, actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors, the risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the award, and expected dividends. The risk-free interest rate is based on the yields of U.S. Treasury securities with maturities similar to the expected term of the options for each option group. The assumptions used to determine the fair value of the option awards represent management’s best estimates. These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment.
Profits Interests
Prior to the IPO, the Company granted common units designated as PIUs that vested upon the satisfaction of a service-based condition and with respect to certain awards, which vesting accelerated upon the occurrence of the IPO. The fair value of the PIUs was primarily estimated based on the fair market value of the Company’s common units on the date of grant. The grant-date fair value of the PIUs, net of estimated forfeitures, were recognized as expense over the requisite service period.
Fair value of common units
Prior to the IPO, the fair value of the Company’s common units were estimated as there was not an active market for these units. Factors taken into consideration in assessing the fair value of the Company’s common units included: the sale of the Company’s shares to investors in private offerings, the preferences held by redeemable convertible preferred unit classes in favor of common units, the Company’s historical operating performance, the lack of liquidity of common units, market and economic trends, and valuations from an independent third-party valuation firm, amongst other factors. Subsequent to the IPO, the Company determines the fair value of its Class A common stock using the market closing price on the grant date.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and accounts receivable are potentially subject to concentration of credit risk. Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash are placed with several financial institutions that management believes are of high credit quality, of which 77% and 89% were held at four and five financial institutions as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company’s gross accounts receivable include amounts concentrated with one and three payment processing companies representing 14% and 56% of gross accounts receivable at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Derivative Instrument
The Company previously had convertible notes which contained certain embedded features that met the requirements for separate accounting, which were accounted for as a single, compound derivative instrument (the “derivative instrument”). The derivative instrument was recorded at fair value at inception and remeasured to fair value at each consolidated balance sheet date, with changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss within “Other (expense) income, net.”
Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders
In periods when we have net income, we compute basic and diluted net loss per share in conformity with the two-class method required for participating securities. As the liquidation and dividend rights are identical, the undistributed earnings or loss are allocated on a proportionate basis to each class of common stock, and the resulting basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders are therefore the same for Class A and Class B common stock on both an individual and a combined basis. Basic net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock and potentially dilutive Class A and Class B potential common shares outstanding during the period. The Company's basic and diluted net loss per share are the same because the Company has generated net loss to common stockholders. During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company repurchased certain preferred units at a premium over the carrying values, which increased net loss attributable to common stockholders.
Basic net loss attributable to common stockholders per share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted net loss attributable to common stockholders per share is the same as basic loss attributable to common stockholders per share since dilutive common stocks are not assumed to have been issued if their effect is anti-dilutive.
As discussed above, immediately prior to the IPO, the Company completed the Corporate Conversion. The Corporate Conversion resulted in a change of equity interests from common units to shares of common stock, but no change in relative shareholder rights, rank, or value before and after this reorganization transaction. As such, the Corporate Conversion of common units was considered equivalent to a stock split and requires retrospective treatment for net loss per share purposes. All share and per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Corporate Conversion for all periods presented. PIUs outstanding prior to the Corporate Conversion were considered compensatory arrangements that were settled with shares of Class A or Class B common stock at the time of the Corporate Conversion and have been included as outstanding shares subsequent to that date. Similarly, any preferred units that were converted in accordance with their terms into shares of Class A or Class B common stock at the time of the Corporate Conversion have also been included as outstanding shares subsequent to that date.
Reclassification
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. The Company previously separately presented finance lease right-of-use assets which are now presented within “property and equipment, net.” Finance lease obligations are now presented within “other current liabilities” and “defined severance benefits and other.” The reclassification had no impact on previously reported net loss or accumulated deficit.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes,” which removes certain exceptions for performing intraperiod allocation, recognizes deferred taxes for investments, and calculates income taxes in interim periods. The standard reduces complexity in certain areas, including franchise taxes that are partially based on income and accounting for tax law changes in interim periods. The ASU is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We adopted this ASU effective January 1, 2021. The adoption of the ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Yet To Be Adopted
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40).” The standard reduces the number of models used to account for convertible instruments, amends diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) calculations for convertible instruments, and amends the requirements for a contract (or embedded derivative) that is potentially settled in an entity's own shares to be classified in equity. The amendments add certain disclosure requirements to increase transparency and decision-usefulness about a convertible instrument's terms and features. Under the amendment, the Company must use the if-converted method for including convertible instruments in diluted EPS as opposed to the treasury stock method. The ASU is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. Early adoption is allowed under the standard with either a modified retrospective or full retrospective method. The Company does not expect a material impact from the adoption of the ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” In January 2021, the FASB clarified the scope of this guidance with the issuance of ASU 2021-01, “Reference Rate Reform: Scope.” ASU 2020-04 provides optional expedients and exceptions to account for contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or another reference rate if certain criteria are met. ASU 2020-04 may be applied prospectively to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated on or before December 31, 2022. We expect to elect the optional expedients for eligible contract modifications, if any, as they occur through December 31, 2022. The application of these expedients is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, “Business Combinations (Topic 805) - Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers.” ASU 2021-08 requires an entity to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). The ASU is expected to reduce diversity in practice and increase comparability for both the recognition and measurement of acquired revenue contracts with customers at the date of and after a business combination. The ASU is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is evaluating the effect of adopting the ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
Basis of Presentation
These condensed Parent company-only financial statements have been derived from its consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Coupang, Inc. and subsidiaries included in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K. The Parent’s significant accounting policies are consistent with those described in Note 1 — "Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in Part II, Item 8, except that all subsidiaries are accounted for as equity method investments.
Certain subsidiaries in Korea hold various licenses and/or are regulated by governmental requirements. As a result, the ability of these subsidiaries to pay dividends or loan money to our Parent company is restricted due to terms which require the subsidiaries to meet certain financial covenants, including maintaining a positive net equity balance; having a minimum percentage of its total assets in low-risk, cash-like assets; and maintaining a minimum current asset to current liability ratio. In addition, the Parent has certain regulatory restrictions that only allow dividend payments to be made while maintaining a positive net equity balance or if dividends are paid out of the current years' income, if any.
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Change in Accounting Principle
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]  
Change in Accounting Principle Change in Accounting Principle
In the first quarter of 2021, the Company changed its policy for recognizing equity-based compensation expense from the graded vesting attribution method of accounting to the straight-line attribution method of accounting for its equity-based compensation arrangements with service only vesting conditions.
The Company believes the straight-line attribution method of accounting for equity-based compensation expense for awards with service only vesting conditions is preferable because it more appropriately reflects how awards are earned over an employee’s service period and is the predominant method used in its industry.
Comparative financial statements for prior periods have been adjusted to apply the straight-line attribution method retrospectively. The following table presents the comparative effect of the change in accounting method and its impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss:
Year Ended December 31, 2020Year Ended December 31, 2019
(in thousands, except for per share amounts)
As ReportedAs AdjustedAs ReportedAs Adjusted
Total net revenues$11,967,339 $11,967,339 $6,273,263 $6,273,263 
Cost of sales9,981,159 9,981,102 5,240,159 5,240,041 
Operating, general and administrative2,513,912 2,502,231 1,676,941 1,675,145 
Total operating cost and expenses12,495,071 12,483,333 6,917,100 6,915,186 
Operating loss(527,732)(515,994)(643,837)(641,923)
Loss before income taxes(474,603)(462,865)(699,040)(697,126)
Income tax expense (benefit)292 292 (241)(241)
Net loss(474,895)(463,157)(698,799)(696,885)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders$(567,629)$(555,891)$(770,214)$(768,300)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders per share, basic and diluted(1)
$(19.57)$(19.16)$(39.57)$(39.48)
Weighted-average number of Class A and Class B common shares outstanding used in computing per share amounts, basic and diluted(1)
29,01229,01219,46319,463
Comprehensive loss$(513,630)$(501,892)$(704,511)$(702,597)
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(1)As reported net loss per share reflects the retrospective adjustments from the Corporate Conversion described in Note 15 — "Net Loss per Share."
The following table presents the comparative effect of the change in accounting method and its impact on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets:
December 31, 2020
(in thousands)As ReportedAs Adjusted
Stockholders'/members’ equity (deficit)
Common units$54,950 $45,122 
Additional paid-in capital25,036 25,036 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(31,093)(31,093)
Accumulated deficit(4,117,755)(4,107,927)
Total stockholders'/members' equity (deficit)$(4,068,862)$(4,068,862)
There was no net impact to the amounts reported for net cash used in/provided by operating, investing or financing activities in the consolidated statements of cash flows for prior periods as a result of the change in accounting method. However, for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, net loss and equity-based compensation expense in cash flows from operating activities each decreased $12 million and $2 million, respectively, to reflect the change in accounting method. The cumulative effect of the change in accounting method had no net impact on stockholders’/members’ equity (deficit) as of January 1, 2019, the beginning of the earliest year presented in the consolidated financial statements.
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Net Revenues
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Net Revenues Net Revenues
Details of total net revenues were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Net retail sales$16,487,975 $11,045,096 $5,787,090 
Third-party merchant services1,695,422 789,557 440,845 
Other revenue222,975 132,686 45,328 
Total net revenues$18,406,372 $11,967,339 $6,273,263 

This level of revenue disaggregation takes into consideration how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Net retail sales are recognized from online product sales to consumers. Third-party merchant services represent commissions, advertising, and delivery fees earned from merchants and restaurants that sell their products through the Company’s online business. Other revenue includes revenue earned from our various other offerings.
Contract liabilities consist of payments in advance of delivery and customer loyalty credits, which are included in deferred revenue on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company recognized revenue of $60 million, $29 million and $23 million for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019 respectively, related to payments in advance of delivery as of the beginning of the respective years. Revenue recognized for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019 from our customer loyalty program as of the beginning of the respective years was not material.
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Property and Equipment, net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment, net Property and Equipment, net
The following summarizes the Company’s property and equipment, net:
(in thousands)
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Land$140,786 $142,403 
Buildings320,059 181,529 
Equipment and furniture551,304 473,775 
Leasehold improvements340,468 172,864 
Vehicles168,585 165,073 
Software34,582 48,136 
Construction in progress200,735 169,789 
Property and equipment, gross1,756,519 1,353,569 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(408,988)(335,622)
Property and equipment, net$1,347,531 $1,017,947 

For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment was $200 million, $128 million, and $71 million, respectively.
Property and equipment under construction, which primarily consists of fulfillment centers, is recorded as construction in progress until it is ready for its intended use; thereafter, it is transferred to the related class of property and equipment and depreciated over its estimated useful life.
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Leases
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]  
Leases Leases
The Company is obligated under operating leases primarily for vehicles, equipment, warehouses, and facilities that expire over the next ten years. These leases generally contain renewal options. Because the Company is not reasonably certain to exercise these renewal options, or the renewal options are not solely within the Company’s discretion, the options are not considered in determining the lease term, and the associated potential option payments are excluded from expected minimum lease payments. The Company’s leases generally do not include termination options for either party or restrictive financial or other covenants.
The Company’s finance leases as of December 31, 2021 and 2020 were not material and are included in property and equipment, net, on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
The components of operating lease cost were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Operating lease cost$340,565 $196,936 $103,413 
Variable and short-term lease cost38,089 24,157 28,280 
Total operating lease cost $378,654 $221,093 $131,693 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information related to operating leases were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
202120202019
Cash paid for the amount used to measure the operating lease liabilities$288,099 $156,675 $84,305 
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations$599,170 $613,517 $407,503 
Net increase (decrease) to operating lease ROU assets resulting from remeasurements of lease obligations$109,430 $(7,793)$(7,455)
Amounts disclosed for ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations include amounts added to the carrying amount of ROU assets resulting from lease modifications and reassessments, and new leases.
The assumptions used to value operating leases for the periods presented were as follows:
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term5.8 years6.2 years
Weighted-average discount rate6.17 %5.88 %
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had entered into operating leases that have not commenced with future minimum lease payments of $315 million, that have not been recognized on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. These leases have non-cancellable lease terms of 2 to 10 years.
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Other (Expense) Income, net
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Other (Expense) Income, net Other (Expense) Income, net
Other (expense) income, net consists of the following:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Revaluation of derivative instrument gain (loss)$— $149,830 $(36,782)
Foreign currency (loss) gain(2,933)2,442 23,283 
Gain on forward sale contract— — 35,670 
Other non-operating (expense) income(7,980)(2,372)398 
Total other (expense) income, net$(10,913)$149,900 $22,569 
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Fair Value Measurement
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value Measurement Fair Value Measurement
The following tables summarize the Company's financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
December 31, 2021
(in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Money market trust$421,943 $— $— $421,943 
Money market fund35,297 — — 35,297 
Restricted cash
Time deposit250,839 — — 250,839 
Money market trust68,961 — — 68,961 
Long-term restricted cash
Time deposit2,839 — — 2,839 
Total financial assets$779,879 $— $— $779,879 
December 31, 2020
(in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Money market trust$629,393 $— $— $629,393 
Money market fund35,641 — — 35,641 
Restricted cash
Time deposit144,949 — — 144,949 
Other current assets
Time deposit18,382 — — 18,382 
Long-term restricted cash
Time deposit4,898 — — 4,898 
Total financial assets$833,263 $— $— $833,263 
Financial liabilities:
Derivative instrument$— $— $— $— 
Total financial liabilities$— $— $— $— 

The following table summarizes information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s derivative instrument:
December 31, 2020
Fair ValueValuation TechniqueUnobservable InputsInput Amount
Derivative instrument$— Valuation of convertible notes with and without the derivative instrument. Incorporates a discounted cash flow model and option pricing model.Discount rate14 %
Equity value: Long-term revenue growth rate3.5 %
Equity value: Revenue market multiple
1.3x - 1.5x
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Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt
Details of carrying amounts of short-term borrowings were as follows:
(in thousands)Borrowing LimitDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Maturity DateInterest rate (%)
January 2022
CD interest rate (91 days) + 3.25
$126,529 $— $137,868 
June 20223.207,887 7,887 19,117 
Total principal short-term borrowings$134,416 $7,887 $156,985 
Less: unamortized discounts(76)(307)
Total short-term borrowings$7,811 $156,678 

The Company’s short-term borrowings generally include lines of credit with financial institutions to be drawn upon for general operating purposes.
In December 2019, the Company entered into a one-year revolving facility agreement, secured by the Company’s inventories. As of December 31, 2021, this revolving facility was secured by $1.3 billion of the Company’s inventories. Prior to the expiration of the original term of the revolving facility in January 2021, the Company exercised an option that allowed it to extend the maturity of the borrowing facility for an additional 364 days from the expiration date. The revolving facility bears interest at the average of final quotation yield rates for 91-day KRW-denominated bank certificate of deposit (“CD interest rate”) plus 3.25%, and has a commitment fee of 0.75% on the undrawn portion. In January 2022, the agreement was amended to bring the borrowing limit to $1 million and bears interest at the average of 91-day CD interest rate plus 1.80%.
Details of carrying amounts of long-term debt were as follows:
(in thousands)December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Maturity DateInterest rate (%)Borrowing Limit
February 2024(1)
(5)
$1,000,000 $— $— 
January 2022 – October 2023(2)
2.65 5.1030,460 20,952 50,713 
November 2021(3)
5.20— — 19,199 
March 2022 – November 2026(4)
2.87 8.50867,818 605,229 354,963 
Total principal long-term debt$1,898,278 $626,181 $424,875 
Less: current portion of long-term debt(341,717)(67,576)
Less: unamortized discounts(1,274)(3,957)
Total long-term debt$283,190 $353,342 
_____________
(1)Relates to the Company’s new revolving credit facility as described below.
(2)The Company entered into various loan agreements with fixed interest rates for general operating purposes.
(3)In November 2019, the Company entered into a fixed-rate term loan facility agreement, secured by certain of the Company’s accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2021, there was no outstanding balance on the fixed-rate term loan facility and the agreement was terminated.
(4)Relates to the Company’s term loan facility agreements as described below.
(5)Borrowings under the new revolving credit facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at a rate per annum equal to (i) a base rate equal to the highest of (A) the prime rate, (B) the higher of the federal funds rate or a composite overnight bank borrowing rate plus 0.50%, or (C) an adjusted LIBOR for a one-month interest period plus 1.00% or (ii) an adjusted LIBOR plus a margin equal to 1.00%.
New Revolving Credit Facility
In February 2021, the Company entered into a new three-year senior unsecured credit facility (the “new revolving credit facility”) providing for revolving loans in an aggregate principal amount of up to $475 million (which automatically increased to an aggregate principal amount of $950 million based on the Company receiving at least $2.0 billion in net proceeds from its IPO). The new revolving credit facility provides the Company the right to request incremental commitments up to $1.25 billion, subject to customary conditions. In March 2021, the aggregate principal amount of the Company’s new revolving credit facility increased to an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion as a result of its IPO. As of December 31, 2021, there was no balance outstanding on the new revolving credit facility.
The new revolving credit facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including certain financial covenants. The new revolving credit facility is guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all material restricted subsidiaries of the Company, subject to customary exceptions. Borrowings under the new revolving credit facility are not permitted to the extent any amounts are drawn under our existing revolving credit facility.
The new revolving credit facility requires us to (i) maintain a ratio of secured indebtedness to total consolidated tangible assets of less than 35%, if we have $1 or more of revolving loans or any unreimbursed drawn letters of credit outstanding under the new revolving credit facility at the end of each fiscal quarter and (ii) maintain a minimum amount of liquidity of at least $625.0 million (or $312.5 million to the extent the aggregate commitment of the new revolving credit facility is $500 million).
Term Loan Facility Agreements
In March 2017, the Company entered into a term loan facility agreement. The Company was required to pledge certain land, building, inventories, and short-term financial instruments as collateral. However, as a result of the FC Fire, the building and inventories were extensively damaged, and on August 4, 2021, the term loan facility agreement was amended to replace the original collateral with $194 million in cash secured as collateral, to repay $70 million of the outstanding principal balance and bring the borrowing limit to $186 million which is due in April 2022. The amendment, which took place within the cure period, subsequently resulted in the Company being in compliance with its term loan facility agreement. Principal is to be paid at maturity and interest is paid on a quarterly basis.
In August 2020, the Company entered into a 19-month term loan facility agreement to borrow up to $152 million to finance the construction of a fulfillment center. The Company pledged up to $182 million of certain existing land and buildings. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.67%.
In August 2021, the Company entered into a new $169 million three-year term loan agreement. The Company pledged $202 million of certain land and buildings as collateral. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.155%. Principal is to be paid at maturity and interest is paid on a monthly basis.
In October 2021, the Company entered into a new two-year loan agreement to borrow up to $139 million to finance the construction of a fulfillment center. The Company pledged up to $167 million of certain existing land and a building to be constructed as collateral. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.45%.
In November 2021, the Company entered into a new five-year term loan facility agreement to borrow up to $47 million to finance the construction of a fulfillment center and a new three-year term loan facility agreement to borrow up to $23 million for general operating purposes. The Company pledged up to $85 million of certain existing land and buildings. The loans bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.78% and 3.68%, respectively.
In December 2021, the Company entered into a new two-year loan agreement to borrow up to $152 million to finance the construction of a fulfillment center. The Company pledged up to $182 million of certain existing land and a building to be constructed as collateral. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.87%.
The Company was in compliance with the covenants for each of its borrowings and debt agreements as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The Company’s long-term debt is recorded at amortized cost. The fair value is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on the Company’s current interest rate for similar types of borrowing arrangements. The carrying amount of the long-term debt approximates its fair value as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, due primarily to the interest rates approximating market interest rates.
Future principal payments for long-term debt as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:
(in thousands)
Long-term debt
2022$342,202 
202344,586 
2024191,902 
2025— 
202647,491 
Thereafter— 
Total$626,181 
Revolving Credit Facility
In February 2021, the Parent entered into a new three-year senior unsecured credit facility (the “new revolving credit facility”) providing for revolving loans in an aggregate principal amount of up to $475 million (which automatically increased to an aggregate principal amount of $950 million based on the Parent receiving at least $2.0 billion in net proceeds from its IPO). The new revolving credit facility provides the Parent the right to request incremental commitments up to $1.25 billion, subject to customary conditions. In March 2021, the aggregate principal amount of the Parent’s new revolving credit facility increased to an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion as a result of its IPO. As of December 31, 2021, there was no balance outstanding on the new revolving credit facility.
The new revolving credit facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including certain financial covenants. The Parent was in compliance with the covenants as of December 31, 2021. The new revolving credit facility is guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all material restricted subsidiaries of the Parent, subject to customary exceptions. Borrowings under the new revolving credit facility are not permitted to the extent any amounts are drawn under our existing revolving credit facility.
The new revolving credit facility requires us to (i) maintain a ratio of secured indebtedness to total consolidated tangible assets of less than 35%, if we have $1 or more of revolving loans or any unreimbursed drawn letters of credit outstanding under the new revolving credit facility at the end of each fiscal quarter and (ii) maintain a minimum amount of liquidity of at least $625.0 million (or $312.5 million to the extent the aggregate commitment of the new revolving credit facility is $500 million).
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Convertible Notes and Derivative Instrument
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Convertible Notes and Derivative Instrument Convertible Notes and Derivative Instrument
Details of the carrying amount of convertible notes were as follows:
(in thousands)
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Principal$— $501,500 
Add: Accrued and unpaid interest— 119,378 
Less: Unamortized discount— (31,027)
Total$— $589,851 
From February 23, 2018 to May 16, 2018, the Company issued convertible notes in an aggregate principal amount of $502 million (total proceeds of $507 million, which included a total net funding premium at issuance), the majority of which were purchased by existing unitholders of the Company’s preferred units, with a maturity equal to the earlier of (a) the fourth anniversary from the first issuance date, (b) the consummation of a liquidity event, or (c) upon an event of default, as defined in the LLC Agreement. In connection with the Company’s IPO in March 2021, the principal balance and the accrued interest on the convertible notes were automatically converted into 171,750,446 shares of the Company’s Class A common stock.
The convertible notes had an annual effective interest rate of 16.99%. The Company recorded interest expense from its convertible notes for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020, and 2019 of $20 million, $91 million, and $76 million respectively, consisting of $15 million, $59 million, and $38 million of contractual interest expense and $5 million, $32 million, and $38 million of debt discount amortization, respectively.
The convertible notes contained embedded derivatives that allowed or required the holders of the convertible notes to convert them into a variable number of the Company’s equity securities for a value equal to a significant premium over the then principal and accrued interest balance. These embedded derivatives were bifurcated and accounted for separately as a single, compound derivative instrument. The convertible notes did not convert to common shares based on this embedded feature, rather they converted based on a price calculated by dividing $6.3 billion with the number of common equity securities, on an as-converted and as-exercised basis, outstanding on the closing of the IPO. Following the convertible notes conversion to shares of Class A common stock, the embedded derivatives no longer exist. There was no change in fair value of the derivative instrument during the year ended December 31, 2021. The change in fair value of the derivative instrument resulted in a gain of $150 million and a loss of $(37) million for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, which was recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss within “Other (expense) income, net.”
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments
The following summarizes the Company’s minimum contractual commitments as of December 31, 2021:
(in thousands)Unconditional purchase obligations (unrecognized)Long-term debt (including interest)Operating leasesTotal
2022$263,565 $358,906 $368,631 $991,102 
2023195,448 54,034 347,391 596,873 
202496,014 198,039 297,985 592,038 
202580,288 1,795 241,229 323,312 
202626,763 49,138 173,350 249,251 
Thereafter— — 366,430 366,430 
Total undiscounted payments$662,078 $661,912 $1,795,016 $3,119,006 
Less: lease imputed interest(306,673)
Total lease commitments$1,488,343 
Unconditional purchase obligations include legally binding contracts with terms in excess of one year that are not reflected on the consolidated balance sheets. These contractual commitments primarily relate to technology related service contracts, fulfillment center construction contracts, and software licenses. For contracts with variable terms, we do not estimate the total obligation beyond any minimum pricing as of the reporting date.
Legal Matters
From time to time, the Company may become party to litigation incidents and other legal proceedings, including regulatory proceedings, in the ordinary course of business. The Company assesses the likelihood of any adverse judgments or outcomes with respect to these matters and determines loss contingency assessments on a gross basis after assessing the probability of incurrence of a loss and whether a loss is reasonably estimable. In addition, the Company considers other relevant factors that could impact its ability to reasonably estimate a loss. A determination of the amount of reserves required, if any, for these contingencies is made after analyzing each matter. The Company's reserves may change in the future due to new developments or changes in strategy in handling these matters. Although the results of litigation and claims cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company currently believes that the final outcome of currently pending legal matters will not have a material adverse effect on its business, consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on the Company because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources, and other factors.
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Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units and Stockholders'/Members' Equity (Deficit)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]  
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units and Stockholders'/Members' Equity (Deficit) Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units and Stockholders'/Members' Equity (Deficit)
Prior to the Corporate Conversion, the Company’s Limited Liability Company Agreement (“LLC Agreement”), as amended and restated on April 11, 2019, authorized the issuance of 1,448,632,049 preferred units, which were convertible into the same number of common voting units issued upon conversion of the preferred units, as well as the issuance of 264,166,544 common units.
In December 2018, the Company entered into an agreement with SVF Investment (UK) Ltd. (“SVF”) to sell 350,827,953 Class J preferred units for $2.0 billion at three separate closing dates. In December 2018, SVF acquired 87,706,988 Class J preferred units for $500 million, in March 2019 SVF acquired 87,706,988 Class J preferred units for $500 million, and in June 2019 SVF acquired 175,413,977 Class J preferred units for $1.0 billion. The agreement with SVF to sell preferred units is considered a forward sale contract recognized at fair value and was settled during the year ended December 31, 2019 with a resulting gain of $36 million within “Other (expense) income, net.”
In April 2019, the Company sold 1,754,139 Class J preferred units to one of its preferred unitholders for $10 million.
In 2019, the Company repurchased from unitholders 24,585,447 preferred units for $100 million. In 2020, the Company repurchased from unitholders 18,848,015 preferred units for $96 million. A total of 43,433,462 preferred units that were issued have subsequently been repurchased and retired as of December 31, 2020.
Below are the details for the Company’s preferred units:
(in thousands, except units and conversion price)
December 31, 2020
ClassUnits AuthorizedUnits OutstandingPer Unit Original Issue Price
Per Share
Liquidation
Preference
Carrying Value,
Net of Issuance
Costs
Class A150,000,000 150,000,000 $0.020 $3,000 $— 
Class B70,000,000 63,679,618 0.020 1,274 713 
Class C138,914,150 131,200,516 0.032 4,198 3,017 
Class D120,729,910 119,683,169 0.163 19,508 18,477 
Class E126,530,590 107,540,155 0.245 26,347 24,900 
Class F65,023,740 64,684,888 1.845 119,344 118,691 
Class G107,063,000 98,119,859 2.830 277,691 277,354 
Class H217,328,460 217,328,460 4.601 1,000,000 933,389 
Class I100,460,107 24,646,225 4.977 122,666 115,671 
Class J352,582,092 352,582,092 5.700 2,010,000 1,973,399 
Total1,448,632,049 1,329,464,982 $3,584,028 $3,465,611 
Conversion and Voting Rights
Each preferred unitholder had the right at any time to convert all or any portion of their preferred units into common voting units without additional consideration. Additionally, upon either i) the receipt by the Company of written notice of the election (A) by the holders of two-thirds of the preferred units then issued and outstanding, voting together as a single class, (B) approval of the Class F preferred holders, voting as a separate class, (C) approval of the Class G preferred holders, voting as a separate class, and (D) approval of the Class H preferred holders, voting as a separate class, and (E) approval of the Class I preferred holders, voting as a separate class (F) approval of the Class J preferred holders, voting as a separate class to cause the conversion of all preferred units or ii) a qualified public offering, as defined in the LLC Agreement, all preferred units automatically converted into common voting units without additional consideration. Each preferred unit was convertible into a number of common voting units determined by dividing the applicable preferred original issue price by the corresponding class’ conversion price then in effect, all as defined in the LLC Agreement. The initial conversion price per share of the redeemable convertible preferred units was the original issue price per share. The conversion price was subject to adjustments as specified in the LLC Agreement.
Each common voting unit was entitled to cast one vote, and each preferred unit was entitled to cast the number of votes equal to the number of whole common voting units into which each preferred unit held by such holder was convertible. Common units conferred no voting rights, except with respect to matters on which the holder was expressly granted voting rights under the Delaware Limited Liability Company Act.
Liquidation Event and Distributions
No preferred units were unilaterally redeemable by either the unitholder or the Company; however, the Company’s LLC Agreement provided that upon any liquidation event (as defined in the LLC Agreement) such units would be entitled to receive cash and/or property to all members pro rata in proportion to their percentage units. In the event of a liquidation event, all distributions were made in the following order: Class J preferred units, Class I preferred units, Class H preferred units, Class G preferred units, Class F preferred units, Class E preferred units, Class D preferred units, Class C preferred units, Class B preferred units, and Class A preferred units. As long as amounts remain for distribution, each class of preferred units received distributions in proportion to their capital contribution amounts until each class had received an amount equal to its aggregate total capital contributions amount. The remaining balance, if any, were distributed to all holders of common voting units and common units on a pro rata basis in proportion to their percentage units, as defined in the LLC Agreement.
The liquidation event provisions caused preferred units to be redeemable on occurrence of an event that is not solely in the control of the Company. Therefore, all classes of preferred units (i.e. Class J, Class I, Class H, Class G, Class F, Class E, Class D, Class C, Class B and Class A) were classified as mezzanine equity rather than as a component of members’ deficit.
Conversion to Corporation
Prior to the corporate conversion and IPO, the Company’s management committee (“Management Committee”) could have proposed that the Company directly or indirectly convert to a corporation by incorporation, merger, contribution or other permissible manner, or to engage in a similar restructuring for the purpose of employing the corporate form in the capital structure of the Company in connection with a qualified public offering, as defined in the LLC Agreement, or otherwise with the prior written consent of the requisite preferred holders, as defined in the LLC Agreement. Upon a conversion in connection with a qualified public offering, as defined in the LLC Agreement, all units would be converted into a number of shares of common stock of the successor corporation determined by dividing (i) the amount that would be distributed in respect of such unit upon a liquidity event, based on the price per share at which shares of common stock of the successor corporation would be sold to the public in such offering (the “Per Share Offering Price”), by (ii) the Per Share Offering Price. If the foregoing determination is reasonably required to be made prior to the determination of the actual Per Share Offering Price, the mid-point of the underwriters’ proposed range of offering prices would be used as the Per Share Offering Price. In the event of conversion, the founder and CEO would receive only high vote Class B common stock in the successor corporation and all other members would receive only low vote Class A common stock. Class B common stock entitles the holder to 29 votes for each share held and Class A common stock entitles one vote for each share held.
If a conversion would have occurred not in connection with a qualified public offering, the then outstanding units would have been converted into, or would otherwise entitle the holders thereof to, corporate stock or other securities having substantially the same terms and conditions as such units.
Pursuant to the Corporate Conversion and IPO:
1,196,605,432 preferred units and 85,579,584 common units (which include 22,443,220 PIUs), in each case, automatically converted into an equal number of shares of Class A common stock, except with respect to a conversion adjustment which reduced the outstanding common units designated as PIUs by 75,862 common units, and excluding any such preferred units and common units held by Mr. Bom Kim; and
132,859,550 preferred units held by Mr. Kim and 43,143,440 common units held by Mr. Kim, in each case, converted into an equal number of shares of Class B common stock.
On March 15, 2021, the Company completed its IPO, in which it issued and sold 100,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a price of $35.00 per share. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $3.4 billion from its IPO after deducting underwriting discounts of $69 million and other offering costs. Also, the owner of our Class B common stock converted 1,200,000 shares of Class B common stock into Class A common stock, which were sold in the IPO.
Our certificate of incorporation provides for two classes of common stock, and authorizes shares of undesignated preferred stock, the rights, preferences, and privileges of which may be designated from time to time by our board of directors. Our authorized capital stock consists of 10,000,000,000 shares of Class A common stock, par value $0.0001 per share; 250,000,000 shares of Class B common stock, par value $0.0001 per share; and 2,000,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share. No preferred stock was issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock are identical, except with respect to voting, conversion, and transfer rights. Each share of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote. Each share of Class B common stock is entitled to twenty-nine votes. In addition, each share of our Class B common stock will convert automatically into one share of our Class A common stock upon any transfer, whether or not for value, except certain transfers to entities, to the extent the transferor retains sole dispositive power and exclusive voting control with respect to the shares of Class B common stock.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss includes all changes in equity during a period that have yet to be recognized in income. The major components are foreign currency translation adjustments and actuarial gains (losses) on the Company’s defined severance benefits. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the ending balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss related to foreign currency translation adjustments was $36 million and $(4) million, respectively, and the amount related to actuarial losses on defined severance benefits was $(84) million and $(27) million, respectively.
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Equity-based Compensation Plans
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Equity-based Compensation Plans Equity-based Compensation Plans
Our board of directors adopted the 2021 Plan in February 2021, which was subsequently approved by our stockholders in February 2021. The 2021 Plan provides for the granting of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock unit awards, performance awards, and other equity-based awards (or the cash equivalent thereof). Initially, the maximum number of shares of the Company’s Class A common stock that may be issued under the 2021 Plan is 215,103,732 shares. In addition, the number of shares of the Company’s Class A common stock reserved for issuance under the 2021 Plan will be increased on January 1 of each calendar year, starting on January 1, 2022 through January 1, 2031, in an amount equal to 5% of the total number of shares of the Company’s capital stock outstanding on the last day of the calendar month before the date of each automatic increase, or a lesser number of shares determined by the Company’s board of directors.
Shares subject to stock awards granted under the 2021 Plan that expire or terminate without being exercised in full, or that are paid out in cash rather than in shares, do not reduce the number of shares available for issuance under the 2021 Plan. Additionally, shares become available for future grant under the 2021 Plan if they were issued under stock awards under the 2021 Plan and the Company repurchases them or they are forfeited.
RSUs
The Company had previously granted REUs under the 2011 Plan, which vest upon the satisfaction of both a service-based condition and a performance-based condition. In connection with the Company’s Corporate Conversion and IPO, the outstanding awards were converted into RSUs. RSUs generally vest over 2 to 4 years from the vesting start date, subject to the recipient remaining an employee of the Company at each vesting date.
For the RSUs with the performance condition satisfied upon the completion of the Company’s IPO, the Company recorded $41 million in equity-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2021, consisting primarily of a cumulative catch-up adjustment related to such awards based on the full or partial fulfillment of requisite service periods. Unrecognized equity-based compensation expense related to these awards will be recorded over the remaining requisite service period.
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had $441 million of unamortized compensation costs related to all unvested RSU awards. The unamortized compensation costs are expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.9 years, net of estimated forfeitures.
Stock Options
The Company had previously granted unit options under the 2011 Plan, which vest upon the satisfaction of a service-based condition. In connection with the Company’s Corporate Conversion and IPO, the outstanding awards were converted into stock options.
The Company’s stock options are granted with exercise prices equal to the estimated fair value of the common shares at the date of grant. The stock options generally expire ten years from the grant date.
The total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock options was $37 million, which will be recognized over the weighted-average remaining service period of approximately 2.0 years, net of estimated forfeitures.
PIUs
Prior to the IPO, the Company granted common units designated as PIUs that vested upon the satisfaction of a service-based condition and with respect to certain awards, vesting accelerates upon the occurrence of an IPO. Holders of vested PIUs had similar rights to those of common unit holders. The PIUs (with the exception of those granted to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, which convert into an equal number of shares of Class B common stock) converted to shares of Class A common stock at a ratio based on the excess of the per common unit value of the Company at the time of a Corporate Conversion over the per common unit value designated at the grant date of the PIUs (the participation threshold), as specified in the underlying award agreements. All outstanding PIUs automatically converted into 22,367,358 shares of Class A common stock and 43,143,440 shares of Class B common stock at the time of the Corporate Conversion. Furthermore, the accelerated vesting condition of 13 million unvested PIUs, with a weighted average grant-date fair value of $1.95, were satisfied upon the completion of the Company's IPO and thus, the Company recorded $25 million in equity-based compensation related to the accelerated vesting of PIUs for the year ended December 31, 2021. The Company had no PIUs granted during 2021 and no outstanding PIUs as of December 31, 2021. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of PIUs granted during 2020 was $2.44 and no PIUs were granted during 2019.
As of December 31, 2021, the Company has 153 million shares of common stock available for future issuance to employees.
The tables below summarize the Company’s stock option and RSU activity:
Outstanding Options
(in thousands, except unit price)Number
of
Options
Weighted
Average Exercise
Price
Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual
Term (in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
December 31, 201868,836 $1.71 8.20$26,976 
Granted30,917 $2.03 
Forfeited / cancelled(12,401)$1.95 
Exercised(5,077)$1.34 
December 31, 201982,275 $1.81 7.95$34,636 
Granted9,834 $2.59 
Forfeited / cancelled(8,190)$2.06 
Exercised(18,215)$1.59 
December 31, 202065,704 $1.95 7.40$401,846 
Granted6,608 $16.46 
Forfeited / cancelled(5,910)$2.02 
Exercised(34,767)$1.79 
December 31, 202131,635 $5.15 6.94$766,531 
Exercisable as of December 31, 202112,134 $4.02 6.53$307,704 
Expected to vest as of December 31, 202117,261 $6.31 7.12$398,165 
Outstanding RSUs
(in thousands, except unit price)Number of RSUsWeighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
December 31, 2018261 $1.97 
Granted7,929 2.10 
Vested— — 
Forfeited / cancelled(725)2.10 
December 31, 20197,465 $2.09 
Granted14,011 7.06 
Vested(53)2.06 
Forfeited / cancelled(658)4.58 
December 31, 202020,765 $4.80 
Granted17,646 32.17 
Vested(12,478)3.97 
Forfeited / cancelled(2,422)25.64 
December 31, 202123,511 $23.80 
Equity-based Compensation Expense
Stock options and RSUs are measured at the estimated fair value on the measurement date, which is typically the grant date. In the first quarter of 2021, the Company changed its policy for recognizing equity-based compensation expense from the graded vesting attribution method of accounting to the straight-line attribution method of accounting for its equity-based compensation arrangements with service only vesting conditions. For additional information, see Note 2 — "Change in Accounting Principle."
The fair value of stock options is estimated on the grant date with the following assumptions:
December 31,
202120202019
Weighted-average expected term (years)4.276.156.00
Weighted-average expected volatility70%66%60%
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate0.62%0.34%-1.68%1.59%-2.98%

The following information is provided for our stock options:
(in thousands, except per unit amounts)
December 31,
202120202019
Weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options granted$16.46 $1.57 $1.15 
Intrinsic fair value of stock options exercised$675,935 $44,076 $3,823 
Expected Term - The expected term represents the period that the Company’s equity-based awards are expected to be outstanding, which is determined based on the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future option holder behavior.
Expected Volatility - As the Company’s option grants occurred prior to the IPO, and the Company had no trading history for the Company’s common units, the expected price volatility for the Company’s common units was estimated by taking the average historical price volatility for industry peers, which the Company had designated, based on daily price observations over a period equivalent to the expected term of the unit option grants. Industry peers, which the Company had designated, consisted of several public companies in the industry similar in size, stage of life cycle and financial leverage. These industry peers were also utilized in the Company’s common unit valuations.
Expected Dividend Yield - The Company has never declared or paid any cash dividends to holders of common shares and does not presently plan to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Consequently, the Company used an expected dividend yield of zero.
Risk-free Interest Rate - The risk-free interest rate is based on the yields of U.S. Treasury securities with maturities similar to the expected term of the options for each option group.
The following table presents the effects of equity-based compensation, as retrospectively adjusted for the change in accounting principle described above, in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Cost of sales$10,981 $620 $365 
Operating, general and administrative238,364 30,711 20,458 
Total$249,345 $31,331 $20,823 
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
The Company is subject to income taxation through certain of its subsidiaries primarily in the United States, China, South Korea and throughout other Asian countries.
The components of income tax expense (benefit) were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands of US dollars)202120202019
Current taxes:
United States$$$144 
Foreign - Korea— (641)
Foreign - Other995 291 256 
Current taxes1,002 292 (241)
Deferred taxes:
United States— — — 
Foreign - Korea— — — 
Foreign - Other— — — 
Deferred taxes— — — 
Income tax expense (benefit)$1,002 $292 $(241)
The components of loss before income taxes are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands of US dollars)202120202019
United States$(296,529)$(8,771)$(109,109)
Foreign - Korea(1,226,675)(455,683)(589,358)
Foreign - Other(18,384)1,589 1,341 
Loss before income taxes$(1,541,588)$(462,865)$(697,126)
The reconciliation of federal statutory income tax rate to our effective income tax rate was as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202120202019
Tax calculated at statutory tax rate21.00 %21.00 %21.00 %
Statutory rate difference2.83 %3.01 %(2.40 %)
Change in valuation allowances(25.83 %)(24.97 %)(20.18 %)
Consolidated eliminations— %— %1.27 %
Other1.94 %0.90 %0.34 %
Effective tax rate expressed in %(0.06 %)(0.06 %)0.03 %
The Company’s resulting effective tax rate differs from the applicable statutory rate primarily due to the valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets.
The income tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities were as follows:
(in thousands of US dollars)December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Deferred tax assets
Provision and allowances$43,156 $48,162 
Depreciation5,212 — 
Accrued expenses43,223 19,936 
Amortization49,529 69,437 
Defined severance benefits68,421 39,827 
Lease liabilities361,420 257,855 
Net operating loss carryforwards1,019,583 767,740 
Tax credits23,066 15,079 
Other6,795 275 
Total deferred tax assets1,620,405 1,218,311 
Less: valuation allowance(1,284,380)(975,187)
Total deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance$336,025 $243,124 
Deferred tax liabilities
Prepaid expenses$(88)$(438)
Accrued income(1,745)(422)
Depreciation— (1,860)
Leasehold improvements— (2,973)
Lease asset(333,965)(237,131)
Loan payable(89)(277)
Other(138)(23)
Total deferred liabilities(336,025)(243,124)
Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)$— $— 
The Company evaluates its deferred tax assets to determine if a valuation allowance is required to reduce its deferred tax assets to an amount expected to be realized. Realization of the Company’s deferred tax assets is dependent on the generation of future taxable income. In considering the need for a valuation allowance, the Company considers its historical, as well as future projected taxable income, along with other positive and negative evidence in assessing the realizability of its deferred tax assets. The Company’s valuation allowance was $1.3 billion and $975 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The net change in the total valuation allowance was an increase of $309 million and $253 million in 2021 and 2020, respectively, primarily due to increased net operating loss carryforwards and lease liabilities.
At December 31, 2021, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards for corporate income tax purposes of $3.9 billion in Korea, which are available to offset future corporate taxable income, if any, and expire between 2024 and 2036. The Company has net operating loss carryforwards for corporate income tax purposes of $373 million in the United States, of which $18 million expires between 2034 and 2037 and the remaining $355 million that can be carried over indefinitely. In addition, the Company has corporate tax credit carryforwards of $23 million in Korea which are available to reduce future corporate regular income taxes and expires between 2025 and 2031.
Significant judgment is required in evaluating the Company’s tax positions and determining its provision for income taxes. The impacts of uncertain tax positions are recognized only after determining a more-likely-than-not probability that the uncertain tax positions will not withstand challenge, if any, from the relevant taxing authorities. The Company did not have any material uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The open tax years for the Company’s major tax jurisdictions are 2018 - 2021 for the United States and 2016 - 2021 for Korea.
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Defined Severance Benefits
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Defined Severance Benefits Defined Severance Benefits
Defined severance benefits are for employees of the Company’s Korean subsidiaries. Pursuant to the Employee Retirement Benefit Security Act of Korea, eligible employees of the Korean subsidiaries receive defined benefits as severance payments upon leaving the Company based on employment length and pay rate.
Changes in defined severance benefits obligation were as follows:
(in thousands)December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Beginning balance$164,573 $87,206 
Current service cost120,784 70,019 
Interest expense2,869 1,310 
Actuarial losses arising from experience adjustments, demographic assumptions, and changes in financial assumptions52,528 18,005 
Payments from plans(49,712)(23,159)
Plan changes/amendments10,263 — 
Cumulative effects of foreign currency translation(18,273)11,192 
Ending balance$283,032 $164,573 
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets consist of $76 million and $58 million of current liabilities and $207 million and $107 million of noncurrent liabilities as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined severance benefits was $210 million and $147 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Net periodic cost consists of the following:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
202120202019
Current service costs$120,784 $70,019 $42,097 
Interest expense2,869 1,310 1,061 
Amortization of:
Prior service cost90 — — 
Net actuarial loss4,471 140 — 
Curtailments/Settlements— — 97 
Net periodic benefit cost$128,214 $71,469 $43,255 
The principal actuarial assumptions used to determine defined severance benefits obligation were as follows:
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Discount rates2.70%3.00%1.73%2.57%
Salary growth rates5.00%5.24%1.48%5.00%
The principal actuarial assumptions used to determine the net periodic cost were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202120202019
Discount rates1.73%2.57%1.74%2.45%2.30%2.74%
Salary growth rates1.48%5.00%1.51%5.00%1.49%5.00%
The expected maturity analysis of undiscounted defined severance benefits as of December 31, 2021 was as follows:
(in thousands)Less than 1 yearBetween 1-2 yearsBetween 2-5 yearsOver 5 yearsTotal
Defined severance benefits$80,455 $90,854 $210,581 $256,755 $638,645 
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Net Loss per Share
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Net Loss per Share Net Loss per Share
The Company computes net loss per share using the two-class method required for multiple classes of common stock and participating securities. As the liquidation and dividend rights are identical, the undistributed earnings or loss are allocated on a proportionate basis to each class of common stock, and the resulting basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders are therefore the same for Class A and Class B common stock on both an individual and a combined basis. Basic net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock and potentially dilutive Class A and Class B potential common shares outstanding during the period. The Company's basic and diluted net loss per share are the same because the Company has generated net loss to common stockholders. During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 the Company repurchased certain preferred units at a premium over the carrying values, which increased net loss attributable to common stockholders.
As discussed in Note 1 — "Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," immediately prior to the IPO, the Company completed the Corporate Conversion. The Corporate Conversion resulted in a change of equity interests from common units to shares of common stock, but no change in relative shareholder rights, rank, or value before and after this reorganization transaction. As such, the Corporate Conversion of common units was considered equivalent to a stock split and requires retrospective treatment for net loss per share purposes. All share and per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Corporate Conversion for all periods presented. PIUs outstanding prior to the Corporate Conversion were considered compensatory arrangements that were settled with shares of Class A or Class B common stock at the time of the Corporate Conversion and have been included as outstanding shares subsequent to that date. Similarly, any preferred units that were converted in accordance with their terms into shares of Class A or Class B common stock at the time of the Corporate Conversion have also been included as outstanding shares subsequent to that date.
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per share:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
202120202019
Numerator:
Net loss$(1,542,590)$(463,157)$(696,885)
Less: premium on repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred units— (92,734)(71,415)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders$(1,542,590)$(555,891)$(768,300)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders, basic and diluted1,423,887 29,012 19,463 
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders per share, basic and diluted$(1.08)$(19.16)$(39.48)
The following have been excluded from the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders as their effect would have been anti-dilutive:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands of equivalent common shares)
202120202019
Convertible debt— 178,567 148,942 
Redeemable convertible preferred units— 1,329,465 1,348,313 
Equity compensation awards46,228 79,747 58,645 
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Subsequent Events
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Subsequent Events [Abstract]  
Subsequent Events Subsequent Events
[open]
On March 2, 2022, the Company announced that it will revise its reportable segments to reflect the way the Company now manages its business and to promote improved visibility to our business performance. The change will lead to the following two reportable segments:
Product Commerce, including the Company’s core retail and marketplace offerings, Rocket Fresh, as well as advertising products associated with these offerings; and
Growth Initiatives, including the Company’s nascent offerings and services, including Coupang Eats, Coupang Play, international and fintech initiatives.
We will report our financial results consistent with this new segment reporting structure beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2022.
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Schedule I - Condensed Financial information of Parent (Coupang, Inc.)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule I - Condensed Financial information of Parent (Coupang, Inc.)
COUPANG, INC.
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Parent (COUPANG, INC.)
Condensed Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
December 31,
20212020
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$2,358,035 $6,336 
Other current assets46,386 527 
Total current assets2,404,421 6,863 
Other long-term assets1,426 — 
Investment in subsidiaries(145,577)(7,245)
Total assets$2,260,270 $(382)
Liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred units and stockholders'/members' equity (deficit)
Current liabilities:
Other current liabilities$84,313 $13,018 
Total current liabilities84,313 13,018 
Convertible notes— 589,851 
Total liabilities84,313 602,869 
Redeemable convertible preferred units— 3,465,611 
Stockholders'/members' equity (deficit)
Common units— 45,122 
Class A and Class B common stock175 — 
Additional paid-in capital7,874,038 25,036 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(47,739)(31,093)
Accumulated deficit(5,650,517)(4,107,927)
Total stockholders'/members' equity (deficit)2,175,957 (4,068,862)
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred units and stockholders'/members' equity (deficit)$2,260,270 $(382)

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.
COUPANG, INC.
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Parent (COUPANG, INC.)
Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
(in thousands)

Year Ended December 31,
202120202019
Management service fee revenues$17,003 $— $— 
Operating cost and expenses(349,439)(52,067)(21,966)
Interest expense(21,580)(91,035)(79,738)
Other (expense) income, net2,575 149,835 (1,110)
Loss before equity in losses of subsidiaries(351,441)6,733 (102,814)
Equity in losses of subsidiaries(1,191,149)(469,890)(594,071)
Net loss(1,542,590)(463,157)(696,885)
Less: premium on repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred units— (92,734)(71,415)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders$(1,542,590)$(555,891)$(768,300)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax40,844 (20,730)3,299 
Actuarial loss on defined severance benefits, net of tax(57,490)(18,005)(9,011)
Total other comprehensive loss(16,646)(38,735)(5,712)
Comprehensive loss$(1,559,236)$(501,892)$(702,597)

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.
COUPANG, INC.
Schedule I - Condensed Financial Information of Parent (COUPANG, INC.)
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)

Year Ended December 31,
202120202019
Operating activities:
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(57,783)$(7,587)$7,429 
Investing activities:
Capital contribution to subsidiaries(1,273,629)(184,490)(2,044,205)
Return of capital contribution from subsidiaries202,834 253,921 817,977 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(1,070,795)69,431 (1,226,228)
Financing activities:
Repurchase of common units and preferred units— (97,043)(114,610)
Proceeds from issuance of common units and preferred units, net of issuance costs3,431,277 28,613 1,516,378 
Deferred offering costs paid(11,618)— — 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock/units, equity-based compensation plan62,281 — — 
Repayment of short-term borrowings— — (200,000)
Other, net(1,663)— — 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities3,480,277 (68,430)1,201,768 
Cash and cash equivalents:
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents2,351,699 (6,586)(17,031)
Cash and cash equivalents as of beginning of the period6,336 12,922 29,953 
Cash and cash equivalents as of end of the period$2,358,035 $6,336 $12,922 

See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.
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Schedule I - Basis of Presentation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Description of Business
Coupang, Inc. (“Coupang” or the “Parent”), together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), is a Delaware corporation, which owns and operates an e-commerce business that primarily serves the Korean retail market. Through the Company’s mobile applications and Internet websites, the Company offers products and services that span a wide range of categories, including home goods and décor, apparel and beauty products, fresh food and grocery, sporting goods, electronics, restaurant order and delivery, travel, content streaming, and everyday consumables, which are offered through a fully integrated technology, fulfillment and logistics infrastructure. The Company’s main operations, including procurement, marketing, technology, administrative functions, and fulfillment and logistics infrastructure, are predominantly located in South Korea, with operations and support services performed in China, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, and the United States.
Initial Public Offering
On March 15, 2021, the Company completed its initial public offering (“IPO”) in which it issued and sold 100,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock at a price of $35.00 per share. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $3.4 billion from the IPO after deducting underwriting discounts of $69 million and other offering costs.
Immediately prior to effectiveness of the Company’s IPO registration statement on Form S-1, Coupang, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, converted into a Delaware corporation pursuant to a statutory conversion, which changed the Company’s name to Coupang, Inc. (“Corporate Conversion”).
As a result of the Corporate Conversion and IPO, the Company’s redeemable convertible preferred units (“preferred units”) and common units (which included common units designated as profits interests (“PIUs”)), in each case, automatically converted into an equal number of shares of Class A or Class B common stock, except with respect to a conversion adjustment to certain PIUs, which reduced the outstanding common units designated as PIUs that were converted into shares of Class A common stock. Also, the Company’s convertible notes were automatically converted into shares of Class A common stock. For additional information related to the Company’s Corporate Conversion and IPO, see Note 11 — "Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units and Stockholders'/Members' Equity (Deficit)" and Note 9 — "Convertible Notes and Derivative Instrument."
Fulfillment Center Fire
On June 17, 2021, a fire extensively damaged the Company’s Deokpyeong fulfillment center (“FC Fire”) resulting in a loss of the inventory, building, equipment, and other assets at the site. Inventory and property and equipment losses from the FC Fire of $158 million and $127 million were recognized in “Cost of sales” and “Operating, general and administrative”, respectively, during the second quarter of 2021. The Company is insured on property losses from the FC Fire, however, whether and to what extent the Company may recover insurance proceeds on these losses is currently unknown, and as such, no insurance recoveries have been recognized. During the second quarter of 2021, the Company also incurred or accrued other costs directly related to the FC Fire of $11 million. The FC Fire resulted in an increase to our net loss of $296 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, which include, but are not limited to, equity-based compensation, inventory valuation, income taxes, defined severance benefits, and revenue recognition. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. We based our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Given the global economic climate and additional or unforeseen direct and
indirect effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, these estimates become more challenging, and actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
Segment Information
The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) is its Chief Executive Officer. The Company has determined that it operates in one operating segment and one reportable segment. The CODM reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of making operating decisions, allocating resources, and evaluating financial performance.
On March 2, 2022, the Company announced that it will revise its reportable segments to reflect the way the Company now manages its business and to promote improved visibility to our business performance. The change will lead to the following two reportable segments:
Product Commerce, including the Company’s core retail and marketplace offering and Rocket Fresh, as well as advertising products associated with these offerings; and
Growth Initiatives, including the Company’s nascent offerings and services, including Coupang Eats, Coupang Play, international and fintech initiatives.
We will report our financial results consistent with this new segment reporting structure beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2022.
Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency of the Parent and reporting currency for the Company is the United States dollar (“U.S. dollar”). The Korean Won is the local and functional currency for the Company’s Korean subsidiary, Coupang Corp., which is the primary operating subsidiary of the Company. The other subsidiaries predominantly utilize their local currencies as their functional currencies. Assets and liabilities of each subsidiary are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the end of each period. Revenue and expenses for these subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using average rates that approximate those in effect during the period. Translation adjustments are included in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss,” a separate component of stockholders’/members’ equity (deficit) and in the “Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash” in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Transaction gains and losses are included in “Other (expense) income, net” in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase and are mainly comprised of bank deposits.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash primarily consists of certain cash pledged as collateral for loan facility agreements, cash on deposit designated for interest and principal debt repayments, as well as cash on deposit pledged as collateral for potential refunds on transactions with customers or future payments to suppliers. Restricted cash with remaining restrictions of one year or less are classified as current on the consolidated balance sheets.
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable, net are stated at their carrying value, net of allowance for credit losses based on lifetime expected losses. Accounts receivable balances are primarily trade receivables due from payment gateway providers, customers, vendors and sellers, net of estimated allowances for credit losses. Amounts included in accounts receivable, or collected from payment gateway providers, to be remitted to merchants are included in accounts payable. Receivables from vendors and sellers primarily relate to advertising activities. The Company estimates the allowance for credit losses based upon historical experience, the age and delinquency rates of receivables and credit quality, as well as economic and regulatory conditions combined with reasonable and supportable management forecasts of collectability and other economic factors over the lifetime of the receivables. The Company writes off accounts against the allowance for credit losses when they are deemed to be uncollectible. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, customer receivables, net, were $90 million and $12 million, respectively. The allowance amounts were immaterial for all periods presented.
Inventories
The Company’s inventories, which consist of products available for sale, are accounted for using the weighted average cost method, and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. This valuation requires management judgments, based on currently available information, about the likely method of disposition, such as through sales to individual customers, returns to product suppliers, or liquidations, and expected recoverable values of separate inventory categories.
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net are stated at historical cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Property and equipment primarily includes buildings and structures, land, leasehold improvements, furniture, internal-use software, vehicles, information technology equipment, heavy equipment, and other fulfillment equipment. Finance leases, which are immaterial, are also included in property and equipment. Depreciation and amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the following asset categories:
Asset CategoryUseful life
Buildings40 years
Equipment and furniture
2 - 8 years
Vehicles
4 - 6 years
Software
4 years
Leasehold improvements
Lesser of useful life or remaining lease term
Depreciation and amortization expense is classified within the corresponding operating expense categories on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operating expenses as incurred.
Software Development Costs
Software costs are attributable to the development, maintenance and enhancement of the infrastructure, applications, and other systems that relate to the Company’s ordinary course of business. The Company does not have software related to products to be sold, leased, or marketed to external users. The Company expenses all costs incurred in connection with the preliminary phases of development and costs associated with the maintenance of existing websites, applications, and other internal-use software. Costs incurred in the development phase are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated product life. Software costs capitalized were not significant for the periods presented.
In addition, the Company enters into arrangements to access software, hosted by third parties, through the cloud. The Company applies the requirements for capitalizing costs to develop or obtain internal-use software for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in cloud computing arrangements.
Leases
The Company determines if an arrangement is or contains a lease at contract inception. Leases with contractual terms greater than twelve months are classified as either operating or finance. Leases with an initial contractual term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets and are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term. When the Company has the option to extend the term or terminate the lease before the contractual expiration date, and it is reasonably certain that it will exercise the option, the Company considers these options in determining the lease term.
For operating leases, expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For finance leases, interest expense on the lease liability is recognized using the effective interest method and amortization of the right-of-use (“ROU”) asset is recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term. The Company’s leases may include variable payments based on measures that include, but are not limited to, changes in price indices or market rates, which are expensed as incurred. When available, the Company uses the rate implicit in the lease to discount lease payments to present value; however, most of its leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit rate. Therefore, the Company estimates its incremental borrowing rate to discount the lease payments based on information available at lease commencement. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate is based on a credit-adjusted risk-free rate at commencement date, which best approximates a secured rate over a similar term of lease.
Lease obligations are recognized at the present value of the fixed lease payments, reduced by landlord incentives using a discount rate based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. Lease ROU assets are recognized based on the initial present
value of the fixed lease payments, reduced by landlord incentives, plus any direct costs from executing the leases or lease prepayments.
Operating lease ROU assets are presented as “Operating lease right-of-use assets” on the consolidated balance sheets. The current portion of operating lease liabilities is presented as “Current portion of long-term operating lease obligations” and the long-term portion is presented separately as “Long-term operating lease obligations” on the consolidated balance sheets. Finance lease ROU assets are included in “Property and equipment, net” on the consolidated balance sheets. The current portion of finance lease liabilities is included in “Other current liabilities” and the long-term portion is included in “Defined severance benefits and other” on the consolidated balance sheets.
Goodwill
Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations. The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually, or when indications of potential impairment exist. The Company monitors the existence of potential impairment indicators throughout the fiscal year.
In testing goodwill for impairment, the Company may elect to utilize a qualitative assessment to evaluate whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If management determines, after performing an assessment based on the qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying amount, then a quantitative goodwill impairment test is performed. The quantitative goodwill testing involves comparing the reporting unit’s fair value to the carrying value. If the carrying value amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value an impairment is recorded equal to the amount of the excess not to exceed the amount of reporting unit goodwill. No goodwill impairment was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, and the Company has not recognized any prior goodwill impairment charges. Changes in the goodwill balance relate to immaterial acquisitions that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2021 of $6 million and foreign currency translation adjustments.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Conditions that may necessitate an impairment assessment include a significant decline in the observable market value of an asset, a significant change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, or any other significant adverse change that would indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets may not be recoverable. Impairment losses are recorded if the asset’s carrying value is not recoverable through its undiscounted future cash flows. Impairment losses are measured based upon the difference between the carrying amount and estimated fair value of the related asset or asset group. No impairment losses were recorded for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value represents 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. U.S. GAAP established a hierarchy framework to classify the fair value based on the observability of significant inputs to the measurement. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in an active market for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs other than the quoted prices that are observable either directly or indirectly for the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The Company’s primary financial instruments include cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term borrowings, long-term debt, and its derivative instrument. The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term borrowings, and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to their short maturities. Refer to Note 7 — "Fair Value Measurement" for further information.
Defined Severance Benefits
The Company accrues severance benefits for employees of its Korean subsidiaries. Pursuant to the Employee Retirement Benefit Security Act of Korea, eligible employees with one or more years of service are entitled to severance payments upon the termination of their employment based on their length of service and pay rate.
The Company recognizes the defined severance benefits obligation in the consolidated balance sheets with a corresponding adjustment to operating expenses and “Accumulated other comprehensive loss”. The obligations are measured annually, or more frequently if there is a remeasurement event, based on the Company’s measurement date utilizing various actuarial assumptions and methodologies. The Company uses certain assumptions including, but not limited to, the selection of the: (i) discount rates; (ii) salary growth rates; and (iii) certain employee-related factors, such as turnover, retirement age and mortality. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when appropriate.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse.
The Company’s deferred tax assets are recorded net of a valuation allowance when, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. Decreases to the valuation allowance are recorded as reductions to the Company’s income tax expense and increases to the valuation allowance result in additional expense for income taxes.
The Company recognizes and measures uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return utilizing a two-step process. In the first step, recognition, the Company determines whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The second step addresses measurement of a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not criteria. The tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that has a likelihood of greater than 50 percent of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue on the amount of expected consideration it will receive, which incorporates reductions for estimated returns, promotional discounts, and earned loyalty rewards. Revenue excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties, such as value added taxes. Historical experience is used to estimate returns at the time of sale at a portfolio level using the expected value method. The Company includes these amounts in its transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur and updates as additional information becomes available. For revenue contracts with multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation using the relative stand-alone selling price. The Company primarily determines stand-alone selling prices based on the prices charged to customers.
Net Retail Sales
Retail sales are earned from the Company’s online product sales to consumers. Retail revenue is recognized when control of the goods is transferred to the customer, which occurs upon delivery to the customer.
Net Other Revenue
Net other revenue includes commissions earned from merchants that sell their products through the Company’s online business. The Company is not the seller of record in these transactions, nor does it take possession or control of the related inventory. Although the Company processes and collects the entire amount of these transactions, it records revenue on the net commission because it is acting as an agent. The revenue is recognized when the order is completed and transmitted to the third-party merchant.
Net other revenue also includes consideration from our online restaurant ordering and delivery services, performed by the Company, as well as advertising services provided on the Company’s website and mobile applications. Revenues from online restaurant ordering and delivery are recognized when the Company delivers the order. Advertising revenue is recognized as ads are delivered over a period of time or based on number of clicks and impressions.
The Company offers a subscription service to its Rocket WOW membership program, which provides customers with access to benefits such as access to Rocket Fresh, no minimum spend for Rocket Delivery, free shipping on returns and access to content streaming. Subscription benefits represent a single, stand-ready obligation and revenue from subscription fees are recognized over the subscription period.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue primarily relates to retail sales and is recorded when payments are received in advance of delivery to customers. Deferred revenue is generally recognized as revenue in the following month when delivery is made to customers.
Discount Coupons and Loyalty Rewards
For discount coupons or loyalty rewards offered as part of revenue transactions, the Company defers a portion of the revenue based on the estimated standalone selling price of the discount coupons or loyalty rewards earned and recognizes the revenue as they are redeemed in future transactions or when they expire. Discount coupons and loyalty rewards expire after six months and are generally redeemed within six months from issuance and therefore, breakage is not significant. The Company also issues discount coupons or loyalty rewards that are not earned in conjunction with the purchase of a product as part of its marketing activities. This is not a performance obligation and is recognized as a reduction of the transaction price when rendered by the customer.
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales are primarily comprised of the purchase price of products sold to customers where the Company records revenue gross, and includes logistics center costs. Inbound shipping and handling costs to receive products from suppliers are included in inventory and recognized in cost of sales as products are sold. Additionally, cost of sales includes outbound shipping and logistics related expenses, and delivery service costs from our restaurant delivery business, primarily where the Company is the delivery service provider, as well as depreciation and amortization.
Operating, General and Administrative Expenses
Operating, general and administrative expenses include all operating costs of the Company, excluding cost of sales, as described above. More specifically, these expenses include costs incurred in operating and staffing the Company’s fulfillment centers (including costs attributable to receiving, inspecting, picking, packaging, and preparing customer orders), customer service related costs, payment processing fees, costs related to the design, execution and maintenance of the Company’s technology infrastructure and online offerings, advertising costs, general corporate function costs, and depreciation and amortization. Advertising expenses, which are expensed as incurred, were $433 million, $128 million, and $252 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Payments from Suppliers
The Company receives consideration from suppliers for various programs, including rebates, incentives, and discounts, as well as advertising services provided on its website and mobile applications. The Company generally records these amounts received from suppliers to be a reduction of the prices the Company pays for their goods, and a subsequent reduction in cost of sales as the inventory is sold.
Equity-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for equity-based employee compensation arrangements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires compensation expense for the grant-date fair value of equity-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. The Company determines the fair value of equity-based awards granted or modified on the grant date or modification date using appropriate valuation techniques. Forfeitures are estimated using historical experience at the time of grant and revised in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from initial estimates.
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company changed its policy for recognizing equity-based compensation expense from the graded vesting attribution method of accounting to the straight-line attribution method of accounting for its equity-based compensation arrangements with service only vesting conditions. For additional information, see Note 2 — "Change in Accounting Principle."
Restricted Stock Units
The Company had previously granted restricted equity units (“REUs”) under its 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (“2011 Plan”), which vest upon the satisfaction of both a service-based condition and a performance-based condition. The performance condition of the REUs was to be satisfied upon the earlier of six months following the effective date of an initial public offering or a change in control, as defined in the Company’s Third Amended and Restated 2011 Equity Incentive Plan. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had not recognized equity-based compensation expense for its REUs as the satisfaction of the performance condition was not probable. Upon satisfaction of the performance condition at the time of the IPO, the Company immediately recorded cumulative equity-based compensation expense for the awards based on the service-based conditions. The fair value of the REUs were estimated based on the fair market value of the Company’s common units on the date of grant. In connection with the Company’s Corporate Conversion, the outstanding awards were converted into restricted stock units (“RSUs”). Following the IPO and Corporate Conversion, the Company has granted RSUs that vest upon the satisfaction of a service-based condition as defined in the Company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (“2021 Plan”). The grant-date fair value of each RSU, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized as expense over the requisite service period.
Stock Options
The Company had previously granted unit options under the 2011 Plan, which vest over a service period of generally four years. In connection with the Company’s Corporate Conversion, the outstanding awards were converted into stock options. The grant-date fair value of each stock option award, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized as expense over the requisite service period. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which requires the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility over the expected term of the award, actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors, the risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the award, and expected dividends. The risk-free interest rate is based on the yields of U.S. Treasury securities with maturities similar to the expected term of the options for each option group. The assumptions used to determine the fair value of the option awards represent management’s best estimates. These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment.
Profits Interests
Prior to the IPO, the Company granted common units designated as PIUs that vested upon the satisfaction of a service-based condition and with respect to certain awards, which vesting accelerated upon the occurrence of the IPO. The fair value of the PIUs was primarily estimated based on the fair market value of the Company’s common units on the date of grant. The grant-date fair value of the PIUs, net of estimated forfeitures, were recognized as expense over the requisite service period.
Fair value of common units
Prior to the IPO, the fair value of the Company’s common units were estimated as there was not an active market for these units. Factors taken into consideration in assessing the fair value of the Company’s common units included: the sale of the Company’s shares to investors in private offerings, the preferences held by redeemable convertible preferred unit classes in favor of common units, the Company’s historical operating performance, the lack of liquidity of common units, market and economic trends, and valuations from an independent third-party valuation firm, amongst other factors. Subsequent to the IPO, the Company determines the fair value of its Class A common stock using the market closing price on the grant date.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and accounts receivable are potentially subject to concentration of credit risk. Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash are placed with several financial institutions that management believes are of high credit quality, of which 77% and 89% were held at four and five financial institutions as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company’s gross accounts receivable include amounts concentrated with one and three payment processing companies representing 14% and 56% of gross accounts receivable at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Derivative Instrument
The Company previously had convertible notes which contained certain embedded features that met the requirements for separate accounting, which were accounted for as a single, compound derivative instrument (the “derivative instrument”). The derivative instrument was recorded at fair value at inception and remeasured to fair value at each consolidated balance sheet date, with changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss within “Other (expense) income, net.”
Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders
In periods when we have net income, we compute basic and diluted net loss per share in conformity with the two-class method required for participating securities. As the liquidation and dividend rights are identical, the undistributed earnings or loss are allocated on a proportionate basis to each class of common stock, and the resulting basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders are therefore the same for Class A and Class B common stock on both an individual and a combined basis. Basic net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock and potentially dilutive Class A and Class B potential common shares outstanding during the period. The Company's basic and diluted net loss per share are the same because the Company has generated net loss to common stockholders. During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company repurchased certain preferred units at a premium over the carrying values, which increased net loss attributable to common stockholders.
Basic net loss attributable to common stockholders per share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted net loss attributable to common stockholders per share is the same as basic loss attributable to common stockholders per share since dilutive common stocks are not assumed to have been issued if their effect is anti-dilutive.
As discussed above, immediately prior to the IPO, the Company completed the Corporate Conversion. The Corporate Conversion resulted in a change of equity interests from common units to shares of common stock, but no change in relative shareholder rights, rank, or value before and after this reorganization transaction. As such, the Corporate Conversion of common units was considered equivalent to a stock split and requires retrospective treatment for net loss per share purposes. All share and per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Corporate Conversion for all periods presented. PIUs outstanding prior to the Corporate Conversion were considered compensatory arrangements that were settled with shares of Class A or Class B common stock at the time of the Corporate Conversion and have been included as outstanding shares subsequent to that date. Similarly, any preferred units that were converted in accordance with their terms into shares of Class A or Class B common stock at the time of the Corporate Conversion have also been included as outstanding shares subsequent to that date.
Reclassification
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. The Company previously separately presented finance lease right-of-use assets which are now presented within “property and equipment, net.” Finance lease obligations are now presented within “other current liabilities” and “defined severance benefits and other.” The reclassification had no impact on previously reported net loss or accumulated deficit.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes,” which removes certain exceptions for performing intraperiod allocation, recognizes deferred taxes for investments, and calculates income taxes in interim periods. The standard reduces complexity in certain areas, including franchise taxes that are partially based on income and accounting for tax law changes in interim periods. The ASU is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We adopted this ASU effective January 1, 2021. The adoption of the ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Yet To Be Adopted
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40).” The standard reduces the number of models used to account for convertible instruments, amends diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) calculations for convertible instruments, and amends the requirements for a contract (or embedded derivative) that is potentially settled in an entity's own shares to be classified in equity. The amendments add certain disclosure requirements to increase transparency and decision-usefulness about a convertible instrument's terms and features. Under the amendment, the Company must use the if-converted method for including convertible instruments in diluted EPS as opposed to the treasury stock method. The ASU is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. Early adoption is allowed under the standard with either a modified retrospective or full retrospective method. The Company does not expect a material impact from the adoption of the ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” In January 2021, the FASB clarified the scope of this guidance with the issuance of ASU 2021-01, “Reference Rate Reform: Scope.” ASU 2020-04 provides optional expedients and exceptions to account for contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or another reference rate if certain criteria are met. ASU 2020-04 may be applied prospectively to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated on or before December 31, 2022. We expect to elect the optional expedients for eligible contract modifications, if any, as they occur through December 31, 2022. The application of these expedients is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, “Business Combinations (Topic 805) - Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers.” ASU 2021-08 requires an entity to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). The ASU is expected to reduce diversity in practice and increase comparability for both the recognition and measurement of acquired revenue contracts with customers at the date of and after a business combination. The ASU is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is evaluating the effect of adopting the ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
Basis of Presentation
These condensed Parent company-only financial statements have been derived from its consolidated financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Coupang, Inc. and subsidiaries included in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K. The Parent’s significant accounting policies are consistent with those described in Note 1 — "Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" in Part II, Item 8, except that all subsidiaries are accounted for as equity method investments.
Certain subsidiaries in Korea hold various licenses and/or are regulated by governmental requirements. As a result, the ability of these subsidiaries to pay dividends or loan money to our Parent company is restricted due to terms which require the subsidiaries to meet certain financial covenants, including maintaining a positive net equity balance; having a minimum percentage of its total assets in low-risk, cash-like assets; and maintaining a minimum current asset to current liability ratio. In addition, the Parent has certain regulatory restrictions that only allow dividend payments to be made while maintaining a positive net equity balance or if dividends are paid out of the current years' income, if any.
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Schedule 1 - Revolving Credit Facility
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Revolving Credit Facility Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt
Details of carrying amounts of short-term borrowings were as follows:
(in thousands)Borrowing LimitDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Maturity DateInterest rate (%)
January 2022
CD interest rate (91 days) + 3.25
$126,529 $— $137,868 
June 20223.207,887 7,887 19,117 
Total principal short-term borrowings$134,416 $7,887 $156,985 
Less: unamortized discounts(76)(307)
Total short-term borrowings$7,811 $156,678 

The Company’s short-term borrowings generally include lines of credit with financial institutions to be drawn upon for general operating purposes.
In December 2019, the Company entered into a one-year revolving facility agreement, secured by the Company’s inventories. As of December 31, 2021, this revolving facility was secured by $1.3 billion of the Company’s inventories. Prior to the expiration of the original term of the revolving facility in January 2021, the Company exercised an option that allowed it to extend the maturity of the borrowing facility for an additional 364 days from the expiration date. The revolving facility bears interest at the average of final quotation yield rates for 91-day KRW-denominated bank certificate of deposit (“CD interest rate”) plus 3.25%, and has a commitment fee of 0.75% on the undrawn portion. In January 2022, the agreement was amended to bring the borrowing limit to $1 million and bears interest at the average of 91-day CD interest rate plus 1.80%.
Details of carrying amounts of long-term debt were as follows:
(in thousands)December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Maturity DateInterest rate (%)Borrowing Limit
February 2024(1)
(5)
$1,000,000 $— $— 
January 2022 – October 2023(2)
2.65 5.1030,460 20,952 50,713 
November 2021(3)
5.20— — 19,199 
March 2022 – November 2026(4)
2.87 8.50867,818 605,229 354,963 
Total principal long-term debt$1,898,278 $626,181 $424,875 
Less: current portion of long-term debt(341,717)(67,576)
Less: unamortized discounts(1,274)(3,957)
Total long-term debt$283,190 $353,342 
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(1)Relates to the Company’s new revolving credit facility as described below.
(2)The Company entered into various loan agreements with fixed interest rates for general operating purposes.
(3)In November 2019, the Company entered into a fixed-rate term loan facility agreement, secured by certain of the Company’s accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2021, there was no outstanding balance on the fixed-rate term loan facility and the agreement was terminated.
(4)Relates to the Company’s term loan facility agreements as described below.
(5)Borrowings under the new revolving credit facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at a rate per annum equal to (i) a base rate equal to the highest of (A) the prime rate, (B) the higher of the federal funds rate or a composite overnight bank borrowing rate plus 0.50%, or (C) an adjusted LIBOR for a one-month interest period plus 1.00% or (ii) an adjusted LIBOR plus a margin equal to 1.00%.
New Revolving Credit Facility
In February 2021, the Company entered into a new three-year senior unsecured credit facility (the “new revolving credit facility”) providing for revolving loans in an aggregate principal amount of up to $475 million (which automatically increased to an aggregate principal amount of $950 million based on the Company receiving at least $2.0 billion in net proceeds from its IPO). The new revolving credit facility provides the Company the right to request incremental commitments up to $1.25 billion, subject to customary conditions. In March 2021, the aggregate principal amount of the Company’s new revolving credit facility increased to an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion as a result of its IPO. As of December 31, 2021, there was no balance outstanding on the new revolving credit facility.
The new revolving credit facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including certain financial covenants. The new revolving credit facility is guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all material restricted subsidiaries of the Company, subject to customary exceptions. Borrowings under the new revolving credit facility are not permitted to the extent any amounts are drawn under our existing revolving credit facility.
The new revolving credit facility requires us to (i) maintain a ratio of secured indebtedness to total consolidated tangible assets of less than 35%, if we have $1 or more of revolving loans or any unreimbursed drawn letters of credit outstanding under the new revolving credit facility at the end of each fiscal quarter and (ii) maintain a minimum amount of liquidity of at least $625.0 million (or $312.5 million to the extent the aggregate commitment of the new revolving credit facility is $500 million).
Term Loan Facility Agreements
In March 2017, the Company entered into a term loan facility agreement. The Company was required to pledge certain land, building, inventories, and short-term financial instruments as collateral. However, as a result of the FC Fire, the building and inventories were extensively damaged, and on August 4, 2021, the term loan facility agreement was amended to replace the original collateral with $194 million in cash secured as collateral, to repay $70 million of the outstanding principal balance and bring the borrowing limit to $186 million which is due in April 2022. The amendment, which took place within the cure period, subsequently resulted in the Company being in compliance with its term loan facility agreement. Principal is to be paid at maturity and interest is paid on a quarterly basis.
In August 2020, the Company entered into a 19-month term loan facility agreement to borrow up to $152 million to finance the construction of a fulfillment center. The Company pledged up to $182 million of certain existing land and buildings. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.67%.
In August 2021, the Company entered into a new $169 million three-year term loan agreement. The Company pledged $202 million of certain land and buildings as collateral. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.155%. Principal is to be paid at maturity and interest is paid on a monthly basis.
In October 2021, the Company entered into a new two-year loan agreement to borrow up to $139 million to finance the construction of a fulfillment center. The Company pledged up to $167 million of certain existing land and a building to be constructed as collateral. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.45%.
In November 2021, the Company entered into a new five-year term loan facility agreement to borrow up to $47 million to finance the construction of a fulfillment center and a new three-year term loan facility agreement to borrow up to $23 million for general operating purposes. The Company pledged up to $85 million of certain existing land and buildings. The loans bear interest at a fixed rate of 3.78% and 3.68%, respectively.
In December 2021, the Company entered into a new two-year loan agreement to borrow up to $152 million to finance the construction of a fulfillment center. The Company pledged up to $182 million of certain existing land and a building to be constructed as collateral. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.87%.
The Company was in compliance with the covenants for each of its borrowings and debt agreements as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The Company’s long-term debt is recorded at amortized cost. The fair value is estimated using Level 2 inputs based on the Company’s current interest rate for similar types of borrowing arrangements. The carrying amount of the long-term debt approximates its fair value as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, due primarily to the interest rates approximating market interest rates.
Future principal payments for long-term debt as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:
(in thousands)
Long-term debt
2022$342,202 
202344,586 
2024191,902 
2025— 
202647,491 
Thereafter— 
Total$626,181 
Revolving Credit Facility
In February 2021, the Parent entered into a new three-year senior unsecured credit facility (the “new revolving credit facility”) providing for revolving loans in an aggregate principal amount of up to $475 million (which automatically increased to an aggregate principal amount of $950 million based on the Parent receiving at least $2.0 billion in net proceeds from its IPO). The new revolving credit facility provides the Parent the right to request incremental commitments up to $1.25 billion, subject to customary conditions. In March 2021, the aggregate principal amount of the Parent’s new revolving credit facility increased to an aggregate principal amount of $1.0 billion as a result of its IPO. As of December 31, 2021, there was no balance outstanding on the new revolving credit facility.
The new revolving credit facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including certain financial covenants. The Parent was in compliance with the covenants as of December 31, 2021. The new revolving credit facility is guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by all material restricted subsidiaries of the Parent, subject to customary exceptions. Borrowings under the new revolving credit facility are not permitted to the extent any amounts are drawn under our existing revolving credit facility.
The new revolving credit facility requires us to (i) maintain a ratio of secured indebtedness to total consolidated tangible assets of less than 35%, if we have $1 or more of revolving loans or any unreimbursed drawn letters of credit outstanding under the new revolving credit facility at the end of each fiscal quarter and (ii) maintain a minimum amount of liquidity of at least $625.0 million (or $312.5 million to the extent the aggregate commitment of the new revolving credit facility is $500 million).
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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, which include, but are not limited to, equity-based compensation, inventory valuation, income taxes, defined severance benefits, and revenue recognition. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. We based our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Given the global economic climate and additional or unforeseen direct and
indirect effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, these estimates become more challenging, and actual results could differ materially from these estimates.
Segment Information
Segment Information
The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”) is its Chief Executive Officer. The Company has determined that it operates in one operating segment and one reportable segment. The CODM reviews financial information presented on a consolidated basis for purposes of making operating decisions, allocating resources, and evaluating financial performance.
On March 2, 2022, the Company announced that it will revise its reportable segments to reflect the way the Company now manages its business and to promote improved visibility to our business performance. The change will lead to the following two reportable segments:
Product Commerce, including the Company’s core retail and marketplace offering and Rocket Fresh, as well as advertising products associated with these offerings; and
Growth Initiatives, including the Company’s nascent offerings and services, including Coupang Eats, Coupang Play, international and fintech initiatives.
We will report our financial results consistent with this new segment reporting structure beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2022.
Foreign Currency Translation
Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency of the Parent and reporting currency for the Company is the United States dollar (“U.S. dollar”). The Korean Won is the local and functional currency for the Company’s Korean subsidiary, Coupang Corp., which is the primary operating subsidiary of the Company. The other subsidiaries predominantly utilize their local currencies as their functional currencies. Assets and liabilities of each subsidiary are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at the end of each period. Revenue and expenses for these subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using average rates that approximate those in effect during the period. Translation adjustments are included in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss,” a separate component of stockholders’/members’ equity (deficit) and in the “Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash” in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Transaction gains and losses are included in “Other (expense) income, net” in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less from the date of purchase and are mainly comprised of bank deposits.
Restricted Cash
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash primarily consists of certain cash pledged as collateral for loan facility agreements, cash on deposit designated for interest and principal debt repayments, as well as cash on deposit pledged as collateral for potential refunds on transactions with customers or future payments to suppliers. Restricted cash with remaining restrictions of one year or less are classified as current on the consolidated balance sheets.
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable, net are stated at their carrying value, net of allowance for credit losses based on lifetime expected losses. Accounts receivable balances are primarily trade receivables due from payment gateway providers, customers, vendors and sellers, net of estimated allowances for credit losses. Amounts included in accounts receivable, or collected from payment gateway providers, to be remitted to merchants are included in accounts payable. Receivables from vendors and sellers primarily relate to advertising activities. The Company estimates the allowance for credit losses based upon historical experience, the age and delinquency rates of receivables and credit quality, as well as economic and regulatory conditions combined with reasonable and supportable management forecasts of collectability and other economic factors over the lifetime of the receivables. The Company writes off accounts against the allowance for credit losses when they are deemed to be uncollectible. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, customer receivables, net, were $90 million and $12 million, respectively. The allowance amounts were immaterial for all periods presented.
Inventories
Inventories
The Company’s inventories, which consist of products available for sale, are accounted for using the weighted average cost method, and are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. This valuation requires management judgments, based on currently available information, about the likely method of disposition, such as through sales to individual customers, returns to product suppliers, or liquidations, and expected recoverable values of separate inventory categories.
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net are stated at historical cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Property and equipment primarily includes buildings and structures, land, leasehold improvements, furniture, internal-use software, vehicles, information technology equipment, heavy equipment, and other fulfillment equipment. Finance leases, which are immaterial, are also included in property and equipment. Depreciation and amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the following asset categories:
Asset CategoryUseful life
Buildings40 years
Equipment and furniture
2 - 8 years
Vehicles
4 - 6 years
Software
4 years
Leasehold improvements
Lesser of useful life or remaining lease term
Depreciation and amortization expense is classified within the corresponding operating expense categories on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operating expenses as incurred.
Software Development Costs
Software Development Costs
Software costs are attributable to the development, maintenance and enhancement of the infrastructure, applications, and other systems that relate to the Company’s ordinary course of business. The Company does not have software related to products to be sold, leased, or marketed to external users. The Company expenses all costs incurred in connection with the preliminary phases of development and costs associated with the maintenance of existing websites, applications, and other internal-use software. Costs incurred in the development phase are capitalized and amortized on a straight-line basis over the estimated product life. Software costs capitalized were not significant for the periods presented.
In addition, the Company enters into arrangements to access software, hosted by third parties, through the cloud. The Company applies the requirements for capitalizing costs to develop or obtain internal-use software for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in cloud computing arrangements.
Leases
Leases
The Company determines if an arrangement is or contains a lease at contract inception. Leases with contractual terms greater than twelve months are classified as either operating or finance. Leases with an initial contractual term of twelve months or less are not recorded on the consolidated balance sheets and are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term. When the Company has the option to extend the term or terminate the lease before the contractual expiration date, and it is reasonably certain that it will exercise the option, the Company considers these options in determining the lease term.
For operating leases, expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For finance leases, interest expense on the lease liability is recognized using the effective interest method and amortization of the right-of-use (“ROU”) asset is recognized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the lease term. The Company’s leases may include variable payments based on measures that include, but are not limited to, changes in price indices or market rates, which are expensed as incurred. When available, the Company uses the rate implicit in the lease to discount lease payments to present value; however, most of its leases do not provide a readily determinable implicit rate. Therefore, the Company estimates its incremental borrowing rate to discount the lease payments based on information available at lease commencement. The Company’s incremental borrowing rate is based on a credit-adjusted risk-free rate at commencement date, which best approximates a secured rate over a similar term of lease.
Lease obligations are recognized at the present value of the fixed lease payments, reduced by landlord incentives using a discount rate based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. Lease ROU assets are recognized based on the initial present
value of the fixed lease payments, reduced by landlord incentives, plus any direct costs from executing the leases or lease prepayments.
Operating lease ROU assets are presented as “Operating lease right-of-use assets” on the consolidated balance sheets. The current portion of operating lease liabilities is presented as “Current portion of long-term operating lease obligations” and the long-term portion is presented separately as “Long-term operating lease obligations” on the consolidated balance sheets. Finance lease ROU assets are included in “Property and equipment, net” on the consolidated balance sheets. The current portion of finance lease liabilities is included in “Other current liabilities” and the long-term portion is included in “Defined severance benefits and other” on the consolidated balance sheets.
Goodwill
Goodwill
Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable net assets acquired in business combinations. The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually, or when indications of potential impairment exist. The Company monitors the existence of potential impairment indicators throughout the fiscal year.
In testing goodwill for impairment, the Company may elect to utilize a qualitative assessment to evaluate whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If management determines, after performing an assessment based on the qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying amount, then a quantitative goodwill impairment test is performed. The quantitative goodwill testing involves comparing the reporting unit’s fair value to the carrying value. If the carrying value amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value an impairment is recorded equal to the amount of the excess not to exceed the amount of reporting unit goodwill. No goodwill impairment was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, and the Company has not recognized any prior goodwill impairment charges. Changes in the goodwill balance relate to immaterial acquisitions that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2021 of $6 million and foreign currency translation adjustments.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Impairment of Long-Lived AssetsLong-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Conditions that may necessitate an impairment assessment include a significant decline in the observable market value of an asset, a significant change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, or any other significant adverse change that would indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or group of assets may not be recoverable. Impairment losses are recorded if the asset’s carrying value is not recoverable through its undiscounted future cash flows. Impairment losses are measured based upon the difference between the carrying amount and estimated fair value of the related asset or asset group. No impairment losses were recorded for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Fair value represents 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. U.S. GAAP established a hierarchy framework to classify the fair value based on the observability of significant inputs to the measurement. The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in an active market for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2: Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices in markets that are not active or inputs other than the quoted prices that are observable either directly or indirectly for the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.
The Company’s primary financial instruments include cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term borrowings, long-term debt, and its derivative instrument. The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term borrowings, and accrued expenses approximate fair value due to their short maturities. Refer to Note 7 — "Fair Value Measurement" for further information.
Defined Severance Benefits
Defined Severance Benefits
The Company accrues severance benefits for employees of its Korean subsidiaries. Pursuant to the Employee Retirement Benefit Security Act of Korea, eligible employees with one or more years of service are entitled to severance payments upon the termination of their employment based on their length of service and pay rate.
The Company recognizes the defined severance benefits obligation in the consolidated balance sheets with a corresponding adjustment to operating expenses and “Accumulated other comprehensive loss”. The obligations are measured annually, or more frequently if there is a remeasurement event, based on the Company’s measurement date utilizing various actuarial assumptions and methodologies. The Company uses certain assumptions including, but not limited to, the selection of the: (i) discount rates; (ii) salary growth rates; and (iii) certain employee-related factors, such as turnover, retirement age and mortality. The Company reviews its actuarial assumptions and makes modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when appropriate.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based upon the difference between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the differences are expected to reverse.
The Company’s deferred tax assets are recorded net of a valuation allowance when, based on the weight of available evidence, it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. Decreases to the valuation allowance are recorded as reductions to the Company’s income tax expense and increases to the valuation allowance result in additional expense for income taxes.
The Company recognizes and measures uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return utilizing a two-step process. In the first step, recognition, the Company determines whether it is more-likely-than-not that a tax position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The second step addresses measurement of a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not criteria. The tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that has a likelihood of greater than 50 percent of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue on the amount of expected consideration it will receive, which incorporates reductions for estimated returns, promotional discounts, and earned loyalty rewards. Revenue excludes amounts collected on behalf of third parties, such as value added taxes. Historical experience is used to estimate returns at the time of sale at a portfolio level using the expected value method. The Company includes these amounts in its transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of revenue will not occur and updates as additional information becomes available. For revenue contracts with multiple performance obligations, the transaction price is allocated to each performance obligation using the relative stand-alone selling price. The Company primarily determines stand-alone selling prices based on the prices charged to customers.
Net Retail Sales
Retail sales are earned from the Company’s online product sales to consumers. Retail revenue is recognized when control of the goods is transferred to the customer, which occurs upon delivery to the customer.
Net Other Revenue
Net other revenue includes commissions earned from merchants that sell their products through the Company’s online business. The Company is not the seller of record in these transactions, nor does it take possession or control of the related inventory. Although the Company processes and collects the entire amount of these transactions, it records revenue on the net commission because it is acting as an agent. The revenue is recognized when the order is completed and transmitted to the third-party merchant.
Net other revenue also includes consideration from our online restaurant ordering and delivery services, performed by the Company, as well as advertising services provided on the Company’s website and mobile applications. Revenues from online restaurant ordering and delivery are recognized when the Company delivers the order. Advertising revenue is recognized as ads are delivered over a period of time or based on number of clicks and impressions.
The Company offers a subscription service to its Rocket WOW membership program, which provides customers with access to benefits such as access to Rocket Fresh, no minimum spend for Rocket Delivery, free shipping on returns and access to content streaming. Subscription benefits represent a single, stand-ready obligation and revenue from subscription fees are recognized over the subscription period.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue primarily relates to retail sales and is recorded when payments are received in advance of delivery to customers. Deferred revenue is generally recognized as revenue in the following month when delivery is made to customers.
Discount Coupons and Loyalty Rewards
For discount coupons or loyalty rewards offered as part of revenue transactions, the Company defers a portion of the revenue based on the estimated standalone selling price of the discount coupons or loyalty rewards earned and recognizes the revenue as they are redeemed in future transactions or when they expire. Discount coupons and loyalty rewards expire after six months and are generally redeemed within six months from issuance and therefore, breakage is not significant. The Company also issues discount coupons or loyalty rewards that are not earned in conjunction with the purchase of a product as part of its marketing activities. This is not a performance obligation and is recognized as a reduction of the transaction price when rendered by the customer.
Cost of Sales and Payments from Suppliers
Cost of Sales
Cost of sales are primarily comprised of the purchase price of products sold to customers where the Company records revenue gross, and includes logistics center costs. Inbound shipping and handling costs to receive products from suppliers are included in inventory and recognized in cost of sales as products are sold. Additionally, cost of sales includes outbound shipping and logistics related expenses, and delivery service costs from our restaurant delivery business, primarily where the Company is the delivery service provider, as well as depreciation and amortization.
Payments from Suppliers
The Company receives consideration from suppliers for various programs, including rebates, incentives, and discounts, as well as advertising services provided on its website and mobile applications. The Company generally records these amounts received from suppliers to be a reduction of the prices the Company pays for their goods, and a subsequent reduction in cost of sales as the inventory is sold.
Operating, General and Administrative Expenses Operating, General and Administrative ExpensesOperating, general and administrative expenses include all operating costs of the Company, excluding cost of sales, as described above. More specifically, these expenses include costs incurred in operating and staffing the Company’s fulfillment centers (including costs attributable to receiving, inspecting, picking, packaging, and preparing customer orders), customer service related costs, payment processing fees, costs related to the design, execution and maintenance of the Company’s technology infrastructure and online offerings, advertising costs, general corporate function costs, and depreciation and amortization. Advertising expenses, which are expensed as incurred, were $433 million, $128 million, and $252 million for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Equity-Based Compensation
Equity-Based Compensation
The Company accounts for equity-based employee compensation arrangements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which requires compensation expense for the grant-date fair value of equity-based awards to be recognized over the requisite service period. The Company determines the fair value of equity-based awards granted or modified on the grant date or modification date using appropriate valuation techniques. Forfeitures are estimated using historical experience at the time of grant and revised in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from initial estimates.
During the first quarter of 2021, the Company changed its policy for recognizing equity-based compensation expense from the graded vesting attribution method of accounting to the straight-line attribution method of accounting for its equity-based compensation arrangements with service only vesting conditions. For additional information, see Note 2 — "Change in Accounting Principle."
Restricted Stock Units
The Company had previously granted restricted equity units (“REUs”) under its 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (“2011 Plan”), which vest upon the satisfaction of both a service-based condition and a performance-based condition. The performance condition of the REUs was to be satisfied upon the earlier of six months following the effective date of an initial public offering or a change in control, as defined in the Company’s Third Amended and Restated 2011 Equity Incentive Plan. As of December 31, 2020, the Company had not recognized equity-based compensation expense for its REUs as the satisfaction of the performance condition was not probable. Upon satisfaction of the performance condition at the time of the IPO, the Company immediately recorded cumulative equity-based compensation expense for the awards based on the service-based conditions. The fair value of the REUs were estimated based on the fair market value of the Company’s common units on the date of grant. In connection with the Company’s Corporate Conversion, the outstanding awards were converted into restricted stock units (“RSUs”). Following the IPO and Corporate Conversion, the Company has granted RSUs that vest upon the satisfaction of a service-based condition as defined in the Company’s 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (“2021 Plan”). The grant-date fair value of each RSU, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized as expense over the requisite service period.
Stock Options
The Company had previously granted unit options under the 2011 Plan, which vest over a service period of generally four years. In connection with the Company’s Corporate Conversion, the outstanding awards were converted into stock options. The grant-date fair value of each stock option award, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized as expense over the requisite service period. The Company estimates the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which requires the input of subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility over the expected term of the award, actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors, the risk-free interest rate for the expected term of the award, and expected dividends. The risk-free interest rate is based on the yields of U.S. Treasury securities with maturities similar to the expected term of the options for each option group. The assumptions used to determine the fair value of the option awards represent management’s best estimates. These estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management’s judgment.
Profits Interests
Prior to the IPO, the Company granted common units designated as PIUs that vested upon the satisfaction of a service-based condition and with respect to certain awards, which vesting accelerated upon the occurrence of the IPO. The fair value of the PIUs was primarily estimated based on the fair market value of the Company’s common units on the date of grant. The grant-date fair value of the PIUs, net of estimated forfeitures, were recognized as expense over the requisite service period.
Fair value of common units
Prior to the IPO, the fair value of the Company’s common units were estimated as there was not an active market for these units. Factors taken into consideration in assessing the fair value of the Company’s common units included: the sale of the Company’s shares to investors in private offerings, the preferences held by redeemable convertible preferred unit classes in favor of common units, the Company’s historical operating performance, the lack of liquidity of common units, market and economic trends, and valuations from an independent third-party valuation firm, amongst other factors. Subsequent to the IPO, the Company determines the fair value of its Class A common stock using the market closing price on the grant date.
Concentration of Credit Risk
Concentration of Credit Risk
Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and accounts receivable are potentially subject to concentration of credit risk. Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash are placed with several financial institutions that management believes are of high credit quality, of which 77% and 89% were held at four and five financial institutions as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The Company’s gross accounts receivable include amounts concentrated with one and three payment processing companies representing 14% and 56% of gross accounts receivable at December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Derivative Instrument
Derivative Instrument
The Company previously had convertible notes which contained certain embedded features that met the requirements for separate accounting, which were accounted for as a single, compound derivative instrument (the “derivative instrument”). The derivative instrument was recorded at fair value at inception and remeasured to fair value at each consolidated balance sheet date, with changes in fair value recognized in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss within “Other (expense) income, net.”
Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders
Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders
In periods when we have net income, we compute basic and diluted net loss per share in conformity with the two-class method required for participating securities. As the liquidation and dividend rights are identical, the undistributed earnings or loss are allocated on a proportionate basis to each class of common stock, and the resulting basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders are therefore the same for Class A and Class B common stock on both an individual and a combined basis. Basic net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net loss per share is computed using the weighted-average number of shares of Class A and Class B common stock and potentially dilutive Class A and Class B potential common shares outstanding during the period. The Company's basic and diluted net loss per share are the same because the Company has generated net loss to common stockholders. During the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company repurchased certain preferred units at a premium over the carrying values, which increased net loss attributable to common stockholders.
Basic net loss attributable to common stockholders per share is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common stock outstanding for the period. Diluted net loss attributable to common stockholders per share is the same as basic loss attributable to common stockholders per share since dilutive common stocks are not assumed to have been issued if their effect is anti-dilutive.
As discussed above, immediately prior to the IPO, the Company completed the Corporate Conversion. The Corporate Conversion resulted in a change of equity interests from common units to shares of common stock, but no change in relative shareholder rights, rank, or value before and after this reorganization transaction. As such, the Corporate Conversion of common units was considered equivalent to a stock split and requires retrospective treatment for net loss per share purposes. All share and per share information has been retroactively adjusted to reflect the Corporate Conversion for all periods presented. PIUs outstanding prior to the Corporate Conversion were considered compensatory arrangements that were settled with shares of Class A or Class B common stock at the time of the Corporate Conversion and have been included as outstanding shares subsequent to that date. Similarly, any preferred units that were converted in accordance with their terms into shares of Class A or Class B common stock at the time of the Corporate Conversion have also been included as outstanding shares subsequent to that date.
Reclassification
Reclassification
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year presentation. The Company previously separately presented finance lease right-of-use assets which are now presented within “property and equipment, net.” Finance lease obligations are now presented within “other current liabilities” and “defined severance benefits and other.” The reclassification had no impact on previously reported net loss or accumulated deficit.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted / Recent Accounting Pronouncements Yet To Be Adopted
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2019-12, “Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes,” which removes certain exceptions for performing intraperiod allocation, recognizes deferred taxes for investments, and calculates income taxes in interim periods. The standard reduces complexity in certain areas, including franchise taxes that are partially based on income and accounting for tax law changes in interim periods. The ASU is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, with early adoption permitted. We adopted this ASU effective January 1, 2021. The adoption of the ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Yet To Be Adopted
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, “Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging - Contracts in Entity's Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40).” The standard reduces the number of models used to account for convertible instruments, amends diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) calculations for convertible instruments, and amends the requirements for a contract (or embedded derivative) that is potentially settled in an entity's own shares to be classified in equity. The amendments add certain disclosure requirements to increase transparency and decision-usefulness about a convertible instrument's terms and features. Under the amendment, the Company must use the if-converted method for including convertible instruments in diluted EPS as opposed to the treasury stock method. The ASU is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2021. Early adoption is allowed under the standard with either a modified retrospective or full retrospective method. The Company does not expect a material impact from the adoption of the ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, “Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting.” In January 2021, the FASB clarified the scope of this guidance with the issuance of ASU 2021-01, “Reference Rate Reform: Scope.” ASU 2020-04 provides optional expedients and exceptions to account for contracts, hedging relationships and other transactions that reference the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or another reference rate if certain criteria are met. ASU 2020-04 may be applied prospectively to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated on or before December 31, 2022. We expect to elect the optional expedients for eligible contract modifications, if any, as they occur through December 31, 2022. The application of these expedients is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, “Business Combinations (Topic 805) - Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers.” ASU 2021-08 requires an entity to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers). The ASU is expected to reduce diversity in practice and increase comparability for both the recognition and measurement of acquired revenue contracts with customers at the date of and after a business combination. The ASU is effective for public companies for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company is evaluating the effect of adopting the ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment Depreciation and amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the following asset categories:
Asset CategoryUseful life
Buildings40 years
Equipment and furniture
2 - 8 years
Vehicles
4 - 6 years
Software
4 years
Leasehold improvements
Lesser of useful life or remaining lease term
The following summarizes the Company’s property and equipment, net:
(in thousands)
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Land$140,786 $142,403 
Buildings320,059 181,529 
Equipment and furniture551,304 473,775 
Leasehold improvements340,468 172,864 
Vehicles168,585 165,073 
Software34,582 48,136 
Construction in progress200,735 169,789 
Property and equipment, gross1,756,519 1,353,569 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(408,988)(335,622)
Property and equipment, net$1,347,531 $1,017,947 
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Change in Accounting Principle (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]  
Schedule of Comparative Effect of the Change in Accounting Method The following table presents the comparative effect of the change in accounting method and its impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss:
Year Ended December 31, 2020Year Ended December 31, 2019
(in thousands, except for per share amounts)
As ReportedAs AdjustedAs ReportedAs Adjusted
Total net revenues$11,967,339 $11,967,339 $6,273,263 $6,273,263 
Cost of sales9,981,159 9,981,102 5,240,159 5,240,041 
Operating, general and administrative2,513,912 2,502,231 1,676,941 1,675,145 
Total operating cost and expenses12,495,071 12,483,333 6,917,100 6,915,186 
Operating loss(527,732)(515,994)(643,837)(641,923)
Loss before income taxes(474,603)(462,865)(699,040)(697,126)
Income tax expense (benefit)292 292 (241)(241)
Net loss(474,895)(463,157)(698,799)(696,885)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders$(567,629)$(555,891)$(770,214)$(768,300)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders per share, basic and diluted(1)
$(19.57)$(19.16)$(39.57)$(39.48)
Weighted-average number of Class A and Class B common shares outstanding used in computing per share amounts, basic and diluted(1)
29,01229,01219,46319,463
Comprehensive loss$(513,630)$(501,892)$(704,511)$(702,597)
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(1)As reported net loss per share reflects the retrospective adjustments from the Corporate Conversion described in Note 15 — "Net Loss per Share."
The following table presents the comparative effect of the change in accounting method and its impact on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets:
December 31, 2020
(in thousands)As ReportedAs Adjusted
Stockholders'/members’ equity (deficit)
Common units$54,950 $45,122 
Additional paid-in capital25,036 25,036 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(31,093)(31,093)
Accumulated deficit(4,117,755)(4,107,927)
Total stockholders'/members' equity (deficit)$(4,068,862)$(4,068,862)
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Net Revenues (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract]  
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue
Details of total net revenues were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Net retail sales$16,487,975 $11,045,096 $5,787,090 
Third-party merchant services1,695,422 789,557 440,845 
Other revenue222,975 132,686 45,328 
Total net revenues$18,406,372 $11,967,339 $6,273,263 
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Property and Equipment, net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Property and Equipment Depreciation and amortization is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the following asset categories:
Asset CategoryUseful life
Buildings40 years
Equipment and furniture
2 - 8 years
Vehicles
4 - 6 years
Software
4 years
Leasehold improvements
Lesser of useful life or remaining lease term
The following summarizes the Company’s property and equipment, net:
(in thousands)
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Land$140,786 $142,403 
Buildings320,059 181,529 
Equipment and furniture551,304 473,775 
Leasehold improvements340,468 172,864 
Vehicles168,585 165,073 
Software34,582 48,136 
Construction in progress200,735 169,789 
Property and equipment, gross1,756,519 1,353,569 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization(408,988)(335,622)
Property and equipment, net$1,347,531 $1,017,947 
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Leases (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Leases [Abstract]  
Summary of Lease Impacts
The components of operating lease cost were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Operating lease cost$340,565 $196,936 $103,413 
Variable and short-term lease cost38,089 24,157 28,280 
Total operating lease cost $378,654 $221,093 $131,693 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information related to operating leases were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
202120202019
Cash paid for the amount used to measure the operating lease liabilities$288,099 $156,675 $84,305 
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations$599,170 $613,517 $407,503 
Net increase (decrease) to operating lease ROU assets resulting from remeasurements of lease obligations$109,430 $(7,793)$(7,455)
Amounts disclosed for ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations include amounts added to the carrying amount of ROU assets resulting from lease modifications and reassessments, and new leases.
The assumptions used to value operating leases for the periods presented were as follows:
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Weighted-average remaining lease term5.8 years6.2 years
Weighted-average discount rate6.17 %5.88 %
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Other (Expense) Income, net (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]  
Schedule of Other (Expense) Income, Net
Other (expense) income, net consists of the following:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Revaluation of derivative instrument gain (loss)$— $149,830 $(36,782)
Foreign currency (loss) gain(2,933)2,442 23,283 
Gain on forward sale contract— — 35,670 
Other non-operating (expense) income(7,980)(2,372)398 
Total other (expense) income, net$(10,913)$149,900 $22,569 
v3.22.0.1
Fair Value Measurement (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
The following tables summarize the Company's financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
December 31, 2021
(in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Money market trust$421,943 $— $— $421,943 
Money market fund35,297 — — 35,297 
Restricted cash
Time deposit250,839 — — 250,839 
Money market trust68,961 — — 68,961 
Long-term restricted cash
Time deposit2,839 — — 2,839 
Total financial assets$779,879 $— $— $779,879 
December 31, 2020
(in thousands)Level 1Level 2Level 3Total
Financial assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Money market trust$629,393 $— $— $629,393 
Money market fund35,641 — — 35,641 
Restricted cash
Time deposit144,949 — — 144,949 
Other current assets
Time deposit18,382 — — 18,382 
Long-term restricted cash
Time deposit4,898 — — 4,898 
Total financial assets$833,263 $— $— $833,263 
Financial liabilities:
Derivative instrument$— $— $— $— 
Total financial liabilities$— $— $— $— 
Schedule of Significant Unobservable Inputs Used in the Fair Value Measurement of Derivative Instruments
The following table summarizes information about the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s derivative instrument:
December 31, 2020
Fair ValueValuation TechniqueUnobservable InputsInput Amount
Derivative instrument$— Valuation of convertible notes with and without the derivative instrument. Incorporates a discounted cash flow model and option pricing model.Discount rate14 %
Equity value: Long-term revenue growth rate3.5 %
Equity value: Revenue market multiple
1.3x - 1.5x
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Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Short-Term Borrowings
Details of carrying amounts of short-term borrowings were as follows:
(in thousands)Borrowing LimitDecember 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Maturity DateInterest rate (%)
January 2022
CD interest rate (91 days) + 3.25
$126,529 $— $137,868 
June 20223.207,887 7,887 19,117 
Total principal short-term borrowings$134,416 $7,887 $156,985 
Less: unamortized discounts(76)(307)
Total short-term borrowings$7,811 $156,678 
Schedule of Long-Term Debt
Details of carrying amounts of long-term debt were as follows:
(in thousands)December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Maturity DateInterest rate (%)Borrowing Limit
February 2024(1)
(5)
$1,000,000 $— $— 
January 2022 – October 2023(2)
2.65 5.1030,460 20,952 50,713 
November 2021(3)
5.20— — 19,199 
March 2022 – November 2026(4)
2.87 8.50867,818 605,229 354,963 
Total principal long-term debt$1,898,278 $626,181 $424,875 
Less: current portion of long-term debt(341,717)(67,576)
Less: unamortized discounts(1,274)(3,957)
Total long-term debt$283,190 $353,342 
_____________
(1)Relates to the Company’s new revolving credit facility as described below.
(2)The Company entered into various loan agreements with fixed interest rates for general operating purposes.
(3)In November 2019, the Company entered into a fixed-rate term loan facility agreement, secured by certain of the Company’s accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2021, there was no outstanding balance on the fixed-rate term loan facility and the agreement was terminated.
(4)Relates to the Company’s term loan facility agreements as described below.
(5)Borrowings under the new revolving credit facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at a rate per annum equal to (i) a base rate equal to the highest of (A) the prime rate, (B) the higher of the federal funds rate or a composite overnight bank borrowing rate plus 0.50%, or (C) an adjusted LIBOR for a one-month interest period plus 1.00% or (ii) an adjusted LIBOR plus a margin equal to 1.00%.
Schedule of Long-Term Debt Maturities
Future principal payments for long-term debt as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:
(in thousands)
Long-term debt
2022$342,202 
202344,586 
2024191,902 
2025— 
202647,491 
Thereafter— 
Total$626,181 
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Convertible Notes and Derivative Instrument (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Carrying Amount of Convertible Notes
Details of the carrying amount of convertible notes were as follows:
(in thousands)
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Principal$— $501,500 
Add: Accrued and unpaid interest— 119,378 
Less: Unamortized discount— (31,027)
Total$— $589,851 
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Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Minimum Contractual Commitments
The following summarizes the Company’s minimum contractual commitments as of December 31, 2021:
(in thousands)Unconditional purchase obligations (unrecognized)Long-term debt (including interest)Operating leasesTotal
2022$263,565 $358,906 $368,631 $991,102 
2023195,448 54,034 347,391 596,873 
202496,014 198,039 297,985 592,038 
202580,288 1,795 241,229 323,312 
202626,763 49,138 173,350 249,251 
Thereafter— — 366,430 366,430 
Total undiscounted payments$662,078 $661,912 $1,795,016 $3,119,006 
Less: lease imputed interest(306,673)
Total lease commitments$1,488,343 
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Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units and Stockholders'/Members' Equity (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Details for the Company's Preferred Units
Below are the details for the Company’s preferred units:
(in thousands, except units and conversion price)
December 31, 2020
ClassUnits AuthorizedUnits OutstandingPer Unit Original Issue Price
Per Share
Liquidation
Preference
Carrying Value,
Net of Issuance
Costs
Class A150,000,000 150,000,000 $0.020 $3,000 $— 
Class B70,000,000 63,679,618 0.020 1,274 713 
Class C138,914,150 131,200,516 0.032 4,198 3,017 
Class D120,729,910 119,683,169 0.163 19,508 18,477 
Class E126,530,590 107,540,155 0.245 26,347 24,900 
Class F65,023,740 64,684,888 1.845 119,344 118,691 
Class G107,063,000 98,119,859 2.830 277,691 277,354 
Class H217,328,460 217,328,460 4.601 1,000,000 933,389 
Class I100,460,107 24,646,225 4.977 122,666 115,671 
Class J352,582,092 352,582,092 5.700 2,010,000 1,973,399 
Total1,448,632,049 1,329,464,982 $3,584,028 $3,465,611 
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Equity-based Compensation Plans (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Stock Options Activity
The tables below summarize the Company’s stock option and RSU activity:
Outstanding Options
(in thousands, except unit price)Number
of
Options
Weighted
Average Exercise
Price
Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual
Term (in years)
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
December 31, 201868,836 $1.71 8.20$26,976 
Granted30,917 $2.03 
Forfeited / cancelled(12,401)$1.95 
Exercised(5,077)$1.34 
December 31, 201982,275 $1.81 7.95$34,636 
Granted9,834 $2.59 
Forfeited / cancelled(8,190)$2.06 
Exercised(18,215)$1.59 
December 31, 202065,704 $1.95 7.40$401,846 
Granted6,608 $16.46 
Forfeited / cancelled(5,910)$2.02 
Exercised(34,767)$1.79 
December 31, 202131,635 $5.15 6.94$766,531 
Exercisable as of December 31, 202112,134 $4.02 6.53$307,704 
Expected to vest as of December 31, 202117,261 $6.31 7.12$398,165 
The following information is provided for our stock options:
(in thousands, except per unit amounts)
December 31,
202120202019
Weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options granted$16.46 $1.57 $1.15 
Intrinsic fair value of stock options exercised$675,935 $44,076 $3,823 
Schedule of Restricted Stock Units Activity
Outstanding RSUs
(in thousands, except unit price)Number of RSUsWeighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
December 31, 2018261 $1.97 
Granted7,929 2.10 
Vested— — 
Forfeited / cancelled(725)2.10 
December 31, 20197,465 $2.09 
Granted14,011 7.06 
Vested(53)2.06 
Forfeited / cancelled(658)4.58 
December 31, 202020,765 $4.80 
Granted17,646 32.17 
Vested(12,478)3.97 
Forfeited / cancelled(2,422)25.64 
December 31, 202123,511 $23.80 
Schedule of Profits Interests Units Activity
Outstanding RSUs
(in thousands, except unit price)Number of RSUsWeighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value
December 31, 2018261 $1.97 
Granted7,929 2.10 
Vested— — 
Forfeited / cancelled(725)2.10 
December 31, 20197,465 $2.09 
Granted14,011 7.06 
Vested(53)2.06 
Forfeited / cancelled(658)4.58 
December 31, 202020,765 $4.80 
Granted17,646 32.17 
Vested(12,478)3.97 
Forfeited / cancelled(2,422)25.64 
December 31, 202123,511 $23.80 
Schedule of Valuation Assumptions for Stock Options
The fair value of stock options is estimated on the grant date with the following assumptions:
December 31,
202120202019
Weighted-average expected term (years)4.276.156.00
Weighted-average expected volatility70%66%60%
Expected dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate0.62%0.34%-1.68%1.59%-2.98%
Schedule of Equity-Based Compensation
The following table presents the effects of equity-based compensation, as retrospectively adjusted for the change in accounting principle described above, in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)202120202019
Cost of sales$10,981 $620 $365 
Operating, general and administrative238,364 30,711 20,458 
Total$249,345 $31,331 $20,823 
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Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
The components of income tax expense (benefit) were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands of US dollars)202120202019
Current taxes:
United States$$$144 
Foreign - Korea— (641)
Foreign - Other995 291 256 
Current taxes1,002 292 (241)
Deferred taxes:
United States— — — 
Foreign - Korea— — — 
Foreign - Other— — — 
Deferred taxes— — — 
Income tax expense (benefit)$1,002 $292 $(241)
Schedule of Loss Before Income Taxes
The components of loss before income taxes are as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands of US dollars)202120202019
United States$(296,529)$(8,771)$(109,109)
Foreign - Korea(1,226,675)(455,683)(589,358)
Foreign - Other(18,384)1,589 1,341 
Loss before income taxes$(1,541,588)$(462,865)$(697,126)
Schedule of Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Effective Income Tax Rate
The reconciliation of federal statutory income tax rate to our effective income tax rate was as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202120202019
Tax calculated at statutory tax rate21.00 %21.00 %21.00 %
Statutory rate difference2.83 %3.01 %(2.40 %)
Change in valuation allowances(25.83 %)(24.97 %)(20.18 %)
Consolidated eliminations— %— %1.27 %
Other1.94 %0.90 %0.34 %
Effective tax rate expressed in %(0.06 %)(0.06 %)0.03 %
Schedule of Income Tax Effects of Temporary Differences that Give Rise to Deferred Income Tax Assets and Deferred Income Tax Liabilities
The income tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities were as follows:
(in thousands of US dollars)December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Deferred tax assets
Provision and allowances$43,156 $48,162 
Depreciation5,212 — 
Accrued expenses43,223 19,936 
Amortization49,529 69,437 
Defined severance benefits68,421 39,827 
Lease liabilities361,420 257,855 
Net operating loss carryforwards1,019,583 767,740 
Tax credits23,066 15,079 
Other6,795 275 
Total deferred tax assets1,620,405 1,218,311 
Less: valuation allowance(1,284,380)(975,187)
Total deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance$336,025 $243,124 
Deferred tax liabilities
Prepaid expenses$(88)$(438)
Accrued income(1,745)(422)
Depreciation— (1,860)
Leasehold improvements— (2,973)
Lease asset(333,965)(237,131)
Loan payable(89)(277)
Other(138)(23)
Total deferred liabilities(336,025)(243,124)
Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities)$— $— 
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Defined Severance Benefits (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Schedule of Defined Benefits Liabilities
Changes in defined severance benefits obligation were as follows:
(in thousands)December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Beginning balance$164,573 $87,206 
Current service cost120,784 70,019 
Interest expense2,869 1,310 
Actuarial losses arising from experience adjustments, demographic assumptions, and changes in financial assumptions52,528 18,005 
Payments from plans(49,712)(23,159)
Plan changes/amendments10,263 — 
Cumulative effects of foreign currency translation(18,273)11,192 
Ending balance$283,032 $164,573 
Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Costs
Net periodic cost consists of the following:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
202120202019
Current service costs$120,784 $70,019 $42,097 
Interest expense2,869 1,310 1,061 
Amortization of:
Prior service cost90 — — 
Net actuarial loss4,471 140 — 
Curtailments/Settlements— — 97 
Net periodic benefit cost$128,214 $71,469 $43,255 
Schedule of Principal Actuarial Assumptions Used to Determine Defined Benefits Liabilities and Net Period Cost
The principal actuarial assumptions used to determine defined severance benefits obligation were as follows:
December 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Discount rates2.70%3.00%1.73%2.57%
Salary growth rates5.00%5.24%1.48%5.00%
The principal actuarial assumptions used to determine the net periodic cost were as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202120202019
Discount rates1.73%2.57%1.74%2.45%2.30%2.74%
Salary growth rates1.48%5.00%1.51%5.00%1.49%5.00%
Schedule of Expected Maturity Analysis of Undiscounted Defined Severance Benefits
The expected maturity analysis of undiscounted defined severance benefits as of December 31, 2021 was as follows:
(in thousands)Less than 1 yearBetween 1-2 yearsBetween 2-5 yearsOver 5 yearsTotal
Defined severance benefits$80,455 $90,854 $210,581 $256,755 $638,645 
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Net Loss per Share (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share/Common Unit
The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net loss per share:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
202120202019
Numerator:
Net loss$(1,542,590)$(463,157)$(696,885)
Less: premium on repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred units— (92,734)(71,415)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders$(1,542,590)$(555,891)$(768,300)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders, basic and diluted1,423,887 29,012 19,463 
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders per share, basic and diluted$(1.08)$(19.16)$(39.48)
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share
The following have been excluded from the computation of basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders as their effect would have been anti-dilutive:
Year Ended December 31,
(in thousands of equivalent common shares)
202120202019
Convertible debt— 178,567 148,942 
Redeemable convertible preferred units— 1,329,465 1,348,313 
Equity compensation awards46,228 79,747 58,645 
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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 02, 2022
numberOfReportableSegment
Mar. 15, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Jun. 30, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
numberOfReportableSegment
numberOfOperatingSegment
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Basis of Presentation of Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Inventory and fixed asset losses due to fulfillment center fire       $ 284,825,000 $ 0 $ 0
Number of operating segments | numberOfOperatingSegment       1    
Number of reportable segments | numberOfReportableSegment       1    
Accounts receivable, net       $ 90,000,000 12,000,000  
Goodwill impairment       0 0 0
Goodwill from immaterial acquisitions       9,739,000 4,247,000  
Impairment losses of long-lived assets, including intangible assets       $ 0 0 0
Expiration period, discount coupons and loyalty rewards       6 months    
Estimated redemption period, discount coupons and loyalty rewards       6 months    
Advertising expenses       $ 433,000,000 $ 128,000,000 $ 252,000,000
Subsequent event            
Basis of Presentation of Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Number of reportable segments | numberOfReportableSegment 2          
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions            
Basis of Presentation of Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Goodwill from immaterial acquisitions       6,000,000    
Fire            
Basis of Presentation of Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Increase in net loss due to fulfillment center fire       $ 296,000,000    
Fire | Cost of sales            
Basis of Presentation of Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Inventory and fixed asset losses due to fulfillment center fire     $ 158,000,000      
Fire | Operating, general and administrative            
Basis of Presentation of Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Inventory and fixed asset losses due to fulfillment center fire     127,000,000      
Liability for catastrophe claims     $ 11,000,000      
Options            
Basis of Presentation of Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Vesting period       4 years    
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Financial Institutions | Three Financial Institutions            
Basis of Presentation of Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Concentration risk (in percentage)       77.00%    
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Financial Institutions | Five Financial Institutions            
Basis of Presentation of Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Concentration risk (in percentage)         89.00%  
Accounts Receivable | Customer Concentration Risk | Four Payment Processing Companies            
Basis of Presentation of Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Concentration risk (in percentage)       14.00%    
Accounts Receivable | Customer Concentration Risk | Six Payment Processing Companies            
Basis of Presentation of Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Concentration risk (in percentage)         56.00%  
Common Class A            
Basis of Presentation of Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]            
Sale of stock, number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) | shares   100,000,000        
Sale of stock, price per share (in usd per share) | $ / shares   $ 35.00        
Proceeds from sale of stock, net   $ 3,400,000,000        
Payments for underwriting discounts   $ 69,000,000        
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Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Useful Life for Property and Equipment, Net (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Buildings  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and Equipment, useful life 40 years
Equipment and furniture | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and Equipment, useful life 2 years
Equipment and furniture | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and Equipment, useful life 8 years
Vehicles | Minimum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and Equipment, useful life 4 years
Vehicles | Maximum  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and Equipment, useful life 6 years
Software  
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]  
Property and Equipment, useful life 4 years
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Change in Accounting Principle - Changes in Income Statement Items (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Total net revenues $ 18,406,372 $ 11,967,339 $ 6,273,263
Cost of sales 15,455,244 9,981,102 5,240,041
Operating, general and administrative 4,445,090 2,502,231 1,675,145
Total operating cost and expenses 19,900,334 12,483,333 6,915,186
Operating loss (1,493,962) (515,994) (641,923)
Loss before income taxes (1,541,588) (462,865) (697,126)
Income tax expense (benefit) 1,002 292 (241)
Net loss (1,542,590) (463,157) (696,885)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders $ (1,542,590) $ (555,891) $ (768,300)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders per share, basic (in dollars per share) $ (1.08) $ (19.16) $ (39.48)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders per share, diluted (in dollars per share) $ (1.08) $ (19.16) $ (39.48)
Weighted-average number of Class A and Class B common shares outstanding used in computing per share amounts, basic (in shares) 1,423,887 29,012 19,463
Weighted-average number of Class A and Class B common shares outstanding used in computing per share amounts, diluted (in shares) 1,423,887 29,012 19,463
Comprehensive loss $ (1,559,236) $ (501,892) $ (702,597)
As Reported      
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Total net revenues   11,967,339 6,273,263
Cost of sales   9,981,159 5,240,159
Operating, general and administrative   2,513,912 1,676,941
Total operating cost and expenses   12,495,071 6,917,100
Operating loss   (527,732) (643,837)
Loss before income taxes   (474,603) (699,040)
Income tax expense (benefit)   292 (241)
Net loss   (474,895) (698,799)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders   $ (567,629) $ (770,214)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders per share, basic (in dollars per share)   $ (19.57) $ (39.57)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders per share, diluted (in dollars per share)   $ (19.57) $ (39.57)
Weighted-average number of Class A and Class B common shares outstanding used in computing per share amounts, basic (in shares)   29,012 19,463
Weighted-average number of Class A and Class B common shares outstanding used in computing per share amounts, diluted (in shares)   29,012 19,463
Comprehensive loss   $ (513,630) $ (704,511)
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Change in Accounting Principle - Changes in Balance Sheet Items (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]        
Common units $ 0 $ 45,122    
Additional paid-in capital 7,874,038 25,036    
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (47,739) (31,093)    
Accumulated deficit (5,650,517) (4,107,927)    
Total stockholders'/members' equity (deficit) $ 2,175,957 (4,068,862) $ (3,532,912) $ (2,772,326)
As Reported        
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]        
Common units   54,950    
Additional paid-in capital   25,036    
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (31,093)    
Accumulated deficit   (4,117,755)    
Total stockholders'/members' equity (deficit)   $ (4,068,862)    
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Change in Accounting Principle - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Decrease in net loss $ 1,542,590 $ 463,157 $ 696,885
Equity-based compensation $ 249,345 31,331 20,823
Change in Accounting Principle, Adjustment      
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items]      
Decrease in net loss   12,000 2,000
Equity-based compensation   $ (12,000) $ (2,000)
v3.22.0.1
Net Revenues (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total net revenues $ 18,406,372 $ 11,967,339 $ 6,273,263
Deferred revenue recognized in period 60,000 29,000 23,000
Net retail sales      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total net revenues 16,487,975 11,045,096 5,787,090
Third-party merchant services      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total net revenues 1,695,422 789,557 440,845
Other revenue      
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]      
Total net revenues $ 222,975 $ 132,686 $ 45,328
v3.22.0.1
Property and Equipment, net (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross $ 1,756,519 $ 1,353,569  
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization (408,988) (335,622)  
Property and equipment, net 1,347,531 1,017,947  
Depreciation 200,000 128,000 $ 71,000
Land      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross 140,786 142,403  
Buildings      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross 320,059 181,529  
Equipment and furniture      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross 551,304 473,775  
Leasehold Improvements      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross 340,468 172,864  
Vehicles      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross 168,585 165,073  
Software      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross 34,582 48,136  
Construction in progress      
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]      
Property and equipment, gross $ 200,735 $ 169,789  
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Narrative (Details)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Lessee, operating lease, remaining lease term 10 years
Lessee, operating lease, lease not yet commenced, undiscounted amount $ 315
Minimum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Lessee, operating lease, lease not yet commenced, term of contract 2 years
Maximum  
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items]  
Lessee, operating lease, lease not yet commenced, term of contract 10 years
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Schedule of Lease Cost and Balance Sheet Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Leases [Abstract]      
Operating lease cost $ 340,565 $ 196,936 $ 103,413
Variable and short-term lease cost 38,089 24,157 28,280
Total operating lease cost $ 378,654 $ 221,093 $ 131,693
v3.22.0.1
Leases - Schedule of Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Supplemental disclosure of cash-flow information:      
Cash paid for the amount used to measure the operating lease liabilities $ 288,099 $ 156,675 $ 84,305
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations 599,170 613,517 407,503
Net increase (decrease) to operating lease ROU assets resulting from remeasurements of lease obligations $ 109,430 $ (7,793) $ (7,455)
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term [Abstract]      
Weighted-average remaining lease term 5 years 9 months 18 days 6 years 2 months 12 days  
Weighted-average discount rate 6.17% 5.88%  
v3.22.0.1
Other (Expense) Income, net - Schedule of other (expense) income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]      
Revaluation of derivative instrument gain (loss) $ 0 $ 149,830 $ (36,782)
Foreign currency (loss) gain (2,933) 2,442 23,283
Gain on forward sale contract 0 0 35,670
Other non-operating (expense) income (7,980) (2,372) 398
Other (expense) income, net $ (10,913) $ 149,900 $ 22,569
v3.22.0.1
Fair Value Measurement - Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities at Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Level 3    
Financial liabilities:    
Derivative instrument   $ 0
Fair Value, Recurring    
Financial assets:    
Other current assets   18,382
Total financial assets $ 779,879 833,263
Financial liabilities:    
Derivative instrument   0
Total financial liabilities   0
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 1    
Financial assets:    
Other current assets   18,382
Total financial assets 779,879 833,263
Financial liabilities:    
Derivative instrument   0
Total financial liabilities   0
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 2    
Financial assets:    
Other current assets   0
Total financial assets 0 0
Financial liabilities:    
Derivative instrument   0
Total financial liabilities   0
Fair Value, Recurring | Level 3    
Financial assets:    
Other current assets   0
Total financial assets 0 0
Financial liabilities:    
Derivative instrument   0
Total financial liabilities   0
Fair Value, Recurring | Money market trust    
Financial assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 421,943 629,393
Restricted cash 68,961  
Fair Value, Recurring | Money market trust | Level 1    
Financial assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 421,943 629,393
Restricted cash 68,961  
Fair Value, Recurring | Money market trust | Level 2    
Financial assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Restricted cash 0  
Fair Value, Recurring | Money market trust | Level 3    
Financial assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Restricted cash 0  
Fair Value, Recurring | Money market fund    
Financial assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 35,297 35,641
Fair Value, Recurring | Money market fund | Level 1    
Financial assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 35,297 35,641
Fair Value, Recurring | Money market fund | Level 2    
Financial assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Fair Value, Recurring | Money market fund | Level 3    
Financial assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents 0 0
Fair Value, Recurring | Time deposit    
Financial assets:    
Restricted cash 250,839 144,949
Long-term restricted cash 2,839 4,898
Fair Value, Recurring | Time deposit | Level 1    
Financial assets:    
Restricted cash 250,839 144,949
Long-term restricted cash 2,839 4,898
Fair Value, Recurring | Time deposit | Level 2    
Financial assets:    
Restricted cash 0 0
Long-term restricted cash 0 0
Fair Value, Recurring | Time deposit | Level 3    
Financial assets:    
Restricted cash 0 0
Long-term restricted cash $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Fair Value Measurement - Schedule of Derivative Liability Measurement Input Assumptions (Details) - Level 3
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]  
Derivative instrument $ 0
Discount rate  
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]  
Input Amount 0.14
Equity value: Long-term revenue growth rate  
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]  
Input Amount 0.035
Minimum | Equity value: Revenue market multiple  
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]  
Input Amount 1.3
Maximum | Equity value: Revenue market multiple  
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items]  
Input Amount 1.5
v3.22.0.1
Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Short-term Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2020
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Borrowing Limit $ 1,898,278    
Total short-term borrowings 7,811   $ 156,678
Line of credit      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Borrowing Limit 134,416    
Total principal short-term borrowings 7,887   156,985
Less: unamortized discounts (76)   (307)
Total short-term borrowings 7,811   156,678
Line of credit | Credit Facility, Maturing January 2022      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Borrowing Limit 126,529    
Total principal short-term borrowings $ 0   137,868
Line of credit | Credit Facility, Maturing January 2022 | KRW Denominated Bank Certificate of Deposit Rate      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Variable interest rate (in percentage) 3.25% 3.25%  
Line of credit | Credit Facility, Maturing June 2022      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Borrowing Limit $ 7,887    
Total principal short-term borrowings $ 7,887   $ 19,117
Line of credit | Credit Facility, Maturing June 2022 | Minimum      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Interest rate (%) 3.20%    
v3.22.0.1
Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt - Short-Term Borrowings - Narrative (Details) - Line of credit - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2019
Credit Facility, Maturing January 2022        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Debt instrument term   1 year    
Pledged assets     $ 1,300  
Debt instrument, extension term       364 days
Debt instrument, interest bearing term       91 days
Line of credit, unused capacity, commitment fee percentage       0.75%
Credit Facility, Maturing January 2022 | KRW Denominated Bank Certificate of Deposit Rate        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Variable interest rate (in percentage)     3.25% 3.25%
Amended Credit Facility, Maturing January 2022 | Subsequent event        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Line of credit facility, borrowing limit $ 1      
Debt instrument, interest bearing term 91 days      
Amended Credit Facility, Maturing January 2022 | KRW Denominated Bank Certificate of Deposit Rate | Subsequent event        
Debt Instrument [Line Items]        
Variable interest rate (in percentage) 1.80%      
v3.22.0.1
Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Borrowing Limit $ 1,898,278  
Total principal long-term debt 626,181 $ 424,875
Current portion of long-term debt (341,717) (67,576)
Less: unamortized discounts (1,274) (3,957)
Total 283,190 353,342
Line of credit    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Borrowing Limit 134,416  
Line of credit | February 27, 2024    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Borrowing Limit 1,000,000  
Total principal long-term debt $ 0 0
Line of credit | February 27, 2024 | Federal funds rate or composite overnight bank borrowings rate    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Variable interest rate (in percentage) 0.50%  
Line of credit | February 27, 2024 | Adjusted LIBOR    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Variable interest rate (in percentage) 1.00%  
Line of credit | February 27, 2024 | LIBOR    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Variable interest rate (in percentage) 1.00%  
Line of credit | November 28, 2021    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (%) 5.20%  
Borrowing Limit $ 0  
Total principal long-term debt 0 19,199
Line of credit | March 2022 - November 2026    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Borrowing Limit 867,818  
Total principal long-term debt $ 605,229 354,963
Line of credit | March 2022 - November 2026 | Minimum    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (%) 2.87%  
Line of credit | March 2022 - November 2026 | Maximum    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (%) 8.50%  
Loans payable | January 2022 - October 2023    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Borrowing Limit $ 30,460  
Total principal long-term debt $ 20,952 $ 50,713
Loans payable | January 2022 - October 2023 | Minimum    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (%) 2.65%  
Loans payable | January 2022 - October 2023 | Maximum    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Interest rate (%) 5.10%  
v3.22.0.1
Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt - Long-Term Debt - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 04, 2021
Nov. 30, 2021
Oct. 31, 2021
Aug. 31, 2021
Feb. 28, 2021
Aug. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Repayment of long-term debt             $ 169,575,000 $ 35,141,000 $ 1,882,000  
Borrowing Limit             1,898,278,000      
Line of credit | February 27, 2024                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Debt instrument term         3 years          
Borrowing limit, total initial borrowings         $ 475,000,000         $ 1,000,000,000
Accordion feature, increase limit         950,000,000          
Net proceeds from Issuance IPO required, accordion feature increase limit         2,000,000,000          
Line of credit, additional incremental borrowings         $ 1,250,000,000          
Balance drawn             0      
Line of credit, covenant compliance, secured indebtedness to total consolidated tangible assets ratio, maximum (in percentage)         35.00%          
Line of credit, covenant compliance, minimum drawn amount for which company needs to maintain the secured indebtedness to total consolidated tangible assets ratio under 35%         $ 1          
Line of credit, covenant compliance, minimum liquidity         625,000,000          
Line of credit, covenant compliance, minimum liquidity if conditions are met         $ 312,500,000          
Borrowing Limit             $ 1,000,000,000      
Line of credit | USD 265 Million, Line of Credit, Maturing December 2021 Thru April 2022                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Replacement of original collateral, cash secured $ 194,000,000                  
Repayment of long-term debt 70,000,000                  
Borrowing limit $ 186,000,000                  
Loans payable | USD 152 Million, Loan                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Debt instrument term             2 years      
Borrowing Limit             $ 152,000,000      
Pledged assets, loan agreement collateral             $ 182,000,000      
Interest rate (%)             3.87%      
Loans payable | USD 177 Million, Term Loan, Maturing 2024                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Debt instrument term       3 years            
Replacement of original collateral, cash secured       $ 202,000,000            
Borrowing Limit       $ 169,000,000            
Interest rate (%)       3.155%            
Secured debt | USD 152 Million, Term Loan Facility                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Debt instrument term           19 months        
Borrowing Limit           $ 152,000,000        
Pledged assets, loan agreement collateral           $ 182,000,000        
Interest rate (%)           3.67%        
Secured debt | Two-Year Loan Agreement                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Debt instrument term     2 years              
Borrowing Limit     $ 139,000,000              
Pledged assets, loan agreement collateral     $ 167,000,000              
Interest rate (%)     3.45%              
Secured debt | USD 47 Million, Term Loan Credit Facility                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Debt instrument term   5 years                
Borrowing Limit   $ 47,000,000                
Interest rate (%)   3.78%                
Secured debt | USD 23 Million, Term Loan Credit Facility                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Debt instrument term   3 years                
Borrowing Limit   $ 23,000,000                
Interest rate (%)   3.68%                
Secured debt | USD 47 Million & 23 Million, Term Loan Credit Facilities                    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]                    
Replacement of original collateral, cash secured   $ 85,000,000                
v3.22.0.1
Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt - Schedule of Long-term Debt Maturities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Maturities of Long-term Debt [Abstract]    
2022 $ 342,202  
2023 44,586  
2024 191,902  
2025 0  
2026 47,491  
Thereafter 0  
Total principal long-term debt $ 626,181 $ 424,875
v3.22.0.1
Convertible Notes and Derivative Instrument - Schedule of Carrying Amount of Convertible Notes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Principal $ 626,181 $ 424,875
Less: unamortized discounts (1,274) (3,957)
Total 283,190 353,342
Convertible notes    
Debt Instrument [Line Items]    
Principal 0 501,500
Add: Accrued and unpaid interest 0 119,378
Less: unamortized discounts 0 (31,027)
Total $ 0 $ 589,851
v3.22.0.1
Convertible Notes and Derivative Instrument - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
May 16, 2018
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Mar. 15, 2021
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Principal amount     $ 1,898,278      
Convertible notes            
Debt Instrument [Line Items]            
Principal amount   $ 502,000        
Proceeds from debt   $ 507,000        
Converted instrument, shares issued (in shares) 171,750,446          
Effective interest rate (in percentage)       16.99%    
Interest expense     20,000 $ 91,000 $ 76,000  
Interest expense, excluding amortization     15,000 59,000 38,000  
Amortization of debt discount     5,000 32,000 38,000  
Convertible debt, equity fair value used to determine conversion           $ 6,300,000
Change in fair value of the derivative instrument     $ 0 $ 150,000 $ (37,000)  
v3.22.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Minimum Contractual Commitments (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Unconditional purchase obligations (unrecognized)  
2022 $ 263,565
2023 195,448
2024 96,014
2025 80,288
2026 26,763
Thereafter 0
Total undiscounted payments 662,078
Long-term debt (including interest)  
2022 358,906
2023 54,034
2024 198,039
2025 1,795
2026 49,138
Thereafter 0
Total undiscounted payments 661,912
Operating leases  
2022 368,631
2023 347,391
2024 297,985
2025 241,229
2026 173,350
Thereafter 366,430
Total undiscounted payments 1,795,016
Less: lease imputed interest (306,673)
Total lease commitments 1,488,343
Total  
2023 991,102
2023 596,873
2024 592,038
2025 323,312
2026 249,251
Thereafter 366,430
Total undiscounted payments $ 3,119,006
v3.22.0.1
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units and Stockholders'/Members' Equity (Deficit) - Narrative (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 15, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Jun. 30, 2019
USD ($)
shares
Apr. 30, 2019
USD ($)
shares
Mar. 31, 2019
USD ($)
shares
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
separateClosingDate
shares
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
votesPerShare
votes
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
shares
Apr. 11, 2019
shares
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Redeemable convertible preferred units authorized (in shares)           0 1,448,632,049   1,448,632,049
Common units authorized (in shares)           0 264,166,544   264,166,544
Gain on forward sale contract | $           $ 0 $ 0 $ 35,670  
Preferred units repurchased from unitholders, value | $             $ 92,734 71,415  
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)           2,000,000,000      
Preferred stock, par value (in usd per share) | $ / shares           $ 0.0001      
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)           0 0    
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)           0 0    
Total stockholders'/members' equity (deficit) | $         $ (2,772,326) $ 2,175,957 $ (4,068,862) (3,532,912)  
Percentage of preferred units holders to convert all preferred units into common units (in percentage)           66.66%      
Chief Executive Officer                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred units (in shares) 132,859,550                
Common Units                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Preferred units repurchased from unitholders, value | $             13,554 51,002  
Conversion of common units into Class A and Class B common stock (in shares)           128,723,000      
Common Units | PIUs                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Conversion of stock, conversion discount (in shares) 75,862                
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Total stockholders'/members' equity (deficit) | $           $ 36,000 (4,000)    
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Total stockholders'/members' equity (deficit) | $           $ (84,000) $ (27,000)    
Class J                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Redeemable convertible preferred units authorized (in shares)             352,582,092    
Class J | SVF Investment (UK) Ltd.                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Preferred units to be sold (in shares)         350,827,953        
Preferred units to be sold (in shares), amount | $         $ 2,000,000        
Number of separate closing dates for preferred units sold | separateClosingDate         3        
Preferred units sold (in shares)   175,413,977   87,706,988 87,706,988        
Preferred units sold, amount | $   $ 1,000,000   $ 500,000 $ 500,000        
Gain on forward sale contract | $               $ 36,000  
Class J | Preferred Unitholders                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Preferred units sold (in shares)     1,754,139            
Preferred units sold, amount | $     $ 10,000            
Redeemable convertible preferred units                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Repurchase of preferred units (in shares)             18,848,015 24,585,447  
Preferred units repurchased from unitholders, value | $             $ 96,000 $ 100,000  
Preferred units issued and subsequently repurchased and retired (in shares)             43,433,462    
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred units (in shares)           1,329,465,000      
Common Units                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Number of votes per share of common stock | votesPerShare           1      
Common Class A                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Number of votes per share of common stock | votesPerShare           1      
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred units (in shares) 1,196,605,432                
Sale of stock, number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) 100,000,000                
Sale of stock, price per share (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 35.00                
Payments for underwriting discounts | $ $ 69,000                
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)           10,000,000,000 0    
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) | $ / shares           $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001    
Common Class A | PIUs                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Shares converted (in shares) 22,367,358                
Common Class A | IPO                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Shares converted (in shares) 1,200,000                
Sale of stock, number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) 100,000,000                
Sale of stock, price per share (in usd per share) | $ / shares $ 35.00                
Proceeds from issuance of Class A common stock upon initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts | $ $ 3,400,000                
Payments for underwriting discounts | $ $ 69,000                
Common Class A | Common Units                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Conversion of common units into Class A and Class B common stock (in shares) 85,579,584                
Common Class A | Common Units | PIUs                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Shares converted (in shares) 22,443,220                
Common Class B                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Number of votes per share of common stock | votes           29      
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)           250,000,000 0    
Common stock, par value (in usd per share) | $ / shares           $ 0.0001 $ 0.0001    
Number of Class A shares granted in conversion (in shares)           1      
Common Class B | IPO                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Shares converted (in shares) (1,200,000)                
Common Class B | Chief Executive Officer | PIUs                  
Class of Stock [Line Items]                  
Conversion of common units into Class A and Class B common stock (in shares) 43,143,440                
v3.22.0.1
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Units and Stockholders'/Members' Equity (Deficit) - Schedule of Details for the Company's Preferred Units (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Apr. 11, 2019
Temporary Equity [Line Items]      
Redeemable convertible preferred units authorized (in shares) 0 1,448,632,049 1,448,632,049
Redeemable convertible preferred units outstanding (in shares) 0 1,329,464,982  
Redeemable convertible preferred units (in usd per share) $ 0 $ 0  
Liquidation Preference $ 0 $ 3,584,028  
Carrying Value, Net of Issuance Costs $ 0 $ 3,465,611  
Class A      
Temporary Equity [Line Items]      
Redeemable convertible preferred units authorized (in shares)   150,000,000  
Redeemable convertible preferred units outstanding (in shares)   150,000,000  
Redeemable convertible preferred units (in usd per share)   $ 0.020  
Liquidation Preference   $ 3,000  
Carrying Value, Net of Issuance Costs   $ 0  
Class B      
Temporary Equity [Line Items]      
Redeemable convertible preferred units authorized (in shares)   70,000,000  
Redeemable convertible preferred units outstanding (in shares)   63,679,618  
Redeemable convertible preferred units (in usd per share)   $ 0.020  
Liquidation Preference   $ 1,274  
Carrying Value, Net of Issuance Costs   $ 713  
Class C      
Temporary Equity [Line Items]      
Redeemable convertible preferred units authorized (in shares)   138,914,150  
Redeemable convertible preferred units outstanding (in shares)   131,200,516  
Redeemable convertible preferred units (in usd per share)   $ 0.032  
Liquidation Preference   $ 4,198  
Carrying Value, Net of Issuance Costs   $ 3,017  
Class D      
Temporary Equity [Line Items]      
Redeemable convertible preferred units authorized (in shares)   120,729,910  
Redeemable convertible preferred units outstanding (in shares)   119,683,169  
Redeemable convertible preferred units (in usd per share)   $ 0.163  
Liquidation Preference   $ 19,508  
Carrying Value, Net of Issuance Costs   $ 18,477  
Class E      
Temporary Equity [Line Items]      
Redeemable convertible preferred units authorized (in shares)   126,530,590  
Redeemable convertible preferred units outstanding (in shares)   107,540,155  
Redeemable convertible preferred units (in usd per share)   $ 0.245  
Liquidation Preference   $ 26,347  
Carrying Value, Net of Issuance Costs   $ 24,900  
Class F      
Temporary Equity [Line Items]      
Redeemable convertible preferred units authorized (in shares)   65,023,740  
Redeemable convertible preferred units outstanding (in shares)   64,684,888  
Redeemable convertible preferred units (in usd per share)   $ 1.845  
Liquidation Preference   $ 119,344  
Carrying Value, Net of Issuance Costs   $ 118,691  
Class G      
Temporary Equity [Line Items]      
Redeemable convertible preferred units authorized (in shares)   107,063,000  
Redeemable convertible preferred units outstanding (in shares)   98,119,859  
Redeemable convertible preferred units (in usd per share)   $ 2.830  
Liquidation Preference   $ 277,691  
Carrying Value, Net of Issuance Costs   $ 277,354  
Class H      
Temporary Equity [Line Items]      
Redeemable convertible preferred units authorized (in shares)   217,328,460  
Redeemable convertible preferred units outstanding (in shares)   217,328,460  
Redeemable convertible preferred units (in usd per share)   $ 4.601  
Liquidation Preference   $ 1,000,000  
Carrying Value, Net of Issuance Costs   $ 933,389  
Class I      
Temporary Equity [Line Items]      
Redeemable convertible preferred units authorized (in shares)   100,460,107  
Redeemable convertible preferred units outstanding (in shares)   24,646,225  
Redeemable convertible preferred units (in usd per share)   $ 4.977  
Liquidation Preference   $ 122,666  
Carrying Value, Net of Issuance Costs   $ 115,671  
Class J      
Temporary Equity [Line Items]      
Redeemable convertible preferred units authorized (in shares)   352,582,092  
Redeemable convertible preferred units outstanding (in shares)   352,582,092  
Redeemable convertible preferred units (in usd per share)   $ 5.700  
Liquidation Preference   $ 2,010,000  
Carrying Value, Net of Issuance Costs   $ 1,973,399  
v3.22.0.1
Equity-based Compensation Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 15, 2021
Feb. 28, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Percentage of outstanding stock   5.00%        
Equity-based compensation expense     $ 249,345 $ 31,331 $ 20,823  
Number of shares available for grant (in shares)     153,000,000      
RSUs            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Equity-based compensation expense     $ 41,000      
Unamortized compensation expense     $ 441,000      
Unamortized compensation expense, period for recognition     2 years 10 months 24 days      
RSUs vested in period (in shares)     12,478,000 53,000 0  
RSUs vested in period, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share)     $ 3.97 $ 2.06 $ 0  
Weighted-average grant date fair value of grants during period (in usd per share)     $ 32.17 $ 7.06 $ 2.10  
PIUs outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)     23,511,000 20,765,000 7,465,000 261,000
RSUs | Minimum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Vesting period     2 years      
RSUs | Maximum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Vesting period     4 years      
Options            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Vesting period     4 years      
Unamortized compensation expense, period for recognition     2 years      
Unamortized compensation expense, options     $ 37,000      
Options | Maximum            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Expiration period     10 years      
PIUs            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
RSUs vested in period (in shares) 13,000,000          
RSUs vested in period, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share) $ 1.95          
Equity-based compensation due to accelerated vesting     $ 25,000      
Weighted-average grant date fair value of grants during period (in usd per share)     $ 0 $ 2.44 $ 0  
PIUs outstanding, beginning balance (in shares)     0      
Common Class A            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Maximum number of shares to be issued (in shares)   215,103,732        
Common Class A | PIUs            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Shares converted (in shares) 22,367,358          
Common Class B | PIUs | Chief Executive Officer            
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]            
Conversion of common units into Class A and Class B common stock (in shares) 43,143,440          
v3.22.0.1
Equity-based Compensation Plans - Schedule of Stock Options Activity (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Number of Options        
Options outstanding at beginning of the period (in shares) 65,704 82,275 68,836  
Options granted in period (in shares) 6,608 9,834 30,917  
Options forfeited/cancelled (in shares) (5,910) (8,190) (12,401)  
Options exercised (in shares) (34,767) (18,215) (5,077)  
Options outstanding at ending of the period (in shares) 31,635 65,704 82,275 68,836
Options exercisable as of December 31, 2021 (in shares) 12,134      
Options expected to vest as of December 31, 2021 (in shares) 17,261      
Weighted Average Exercise Price        
Weighted average exercise price of options outstanding at beginning of the period $ 1.95 $ 1.81 $ 1.71  
Weighted average exercise price of options grants 16.46 2.59 2.03  
Weighted average exercise price of options forfeited/cancelled 2.02 2.06 1.95  
Weighted average exercise price of options exercised 1.79 1.59 1.34  
Weighted average exercise price of options outstanding at ending of the period 5.15 $ 1.95 $ 1.81 $ 1.71
Weighted average exercise price of options exercisable as of December 31, 2021 4.02      
Weighted average exercise price of options expected to vest as of December 31, 2021 $ 6.31      
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years)        
Weighted average remaining contractual term of options outstanding (in years) 6 years 11 months 8 days 7 years 4 months 24 days 7 years 11 months 12 days 8 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted average remaining contractual term of options exercisable as of December 31, 2021 (in years) 6 years 6 months 10 days      
Weighted average remaining contractual term of options expected to vest as of December 31, 2021 (in years) 7 years 1 month 13 days      
Aggregate Intrinsic Value        
Intrinsic value of options outstanding at beginning of period $ 766,531 $ 401,846 $ 34,636 $ 26,976
Intrinsic value of options exercisable as of December 31, 2021 307,704      
Intrinsic value of options expected to vest as of December 31, 2021 $ 398,165      
v3.22.0.1
Equity-based Compensation Plans - Schedule of Restricted Stock Units Activity (Details) - RSUs - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Number of RSUs      
RSUs outstanding, beginning balance (in shares) 20,765 7,465 261
RSUs grants in period (in shares) 17,646 14,011 7,929
RSUs vested in period (in shares) (12,478) (53) 0
RSUs forfeited / canceled in period (in shares) (2,422) (658) (725)
RSUs outstanding, ending balance (in shares) 23,511 20,765 7,465
Weighted Average Grant-Date Fair Value      
Weighted average grant date fair value of RSU at beginning period (in usd per share) $ 4.80 $ 2.09 $ 1.97
Weighted-average grant date fair value of grants during period (in usd per share) 32.17 7.06 2.10
RSUs vested in period, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share) 3.97 2.06 0
RSUs forfeited / cancelled in period, weighted average exercise price (in usd per share) 25.64 4.58 2.10
Weighted average grant date fair value of RSU at ending period (in usd per share) $ 23.80 $ 4.80 $ 2.09
v3.22.0.1
Equity-based Compensation Plans - Schedule of Valuation Assumptions for Stock Options (Details) - Stock option
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Weighted-average expected term (years) 4 years 3 months 7 days 6 years 1 month 24 days 6 years
Weighted-average expected volatility (in percentage) 70.00% 66.00% 60.00%
Expected dividend yield 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Minimum risk-free interest rate (in percentage) 0.62% 0.34% 1.59%
Maximum risk-free interest rate (in percentage)   1.68% 2.98%
v3.22.0.1
Equity-based Compensation Plans - Schedule of Additional Disclosures of Stock Options (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Weighted-average grant date fair value of options granted during period (in usd per share) $ 16.46 $ 1.57 $ 1.15
Intrinsic fair value of stock options exercised $ 675,935 $ 44,076 $ 3,823
v3.22.0.1
Equity-based Compensation Plans - Schedule of Equity Based Compensation Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Equity-based compensation expense $ 249,345 $ 31,331 $ 20,823
Cost of sales      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Equity-based compensation expense 10,981 620 365
Operating, general and administrative      
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]      
Equity-based compensation expense $ 238,364 $ 30,711 $ 20,458
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Current taxes:      
Current taxes expense (benefit), United States $ 2 $ 1 $ 144
Current taxes 1,002 292 (241)
Deferred taxes:      
Deferred tax expense (benefit), United States 0 0 0
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 0 0 0
Income tax expense (benefit) 1,002 292 (241)
Korea      
Current taxes:      
Current foreign tax expense (benefit) 5 0 (641)
Deferred taxes:      
Deferred foreign income tax expense (benefit) 0 0 0
Other      
Current taxes:      
Current foreign tax expense (benefit) 995 291 256
Deferred taxes:      
Deferred foreign income tax expense (benefit) $ 0 $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Loss Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]      
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, domestic $ (296,529) $ (8,771) $ (109,109)
Loss before income taxes (1,541,588) (462,865) (697,126)
Korea      
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]      
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, foreign (1,226,675) (455,683) (589,358)
Other      
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]      
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, foreign $ (18,384) $ 1,589 $ 1,341
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate to Effective Income Tax Rate (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Tax calculated at statutory tax rate (in percentage) 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
Statutory rate difference (in percentage) 2.83% 3.01% (2.40%)
Change in valuation allowances (in percentage) (25.83%) (24.97%) (20.18%)
Consolidated eliminations (in percentage) 0.00% 0.00% 1.27%
Other (in percentage) 1.94% 0.90% 0.34%
Effective tax rate (in percentage) (0.06%) (0.06%) 0.03%
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Tax Effects of Temporary Differences that Give Rise to Deferred Income Tax Assets and Deferred Income Tax Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Deferred tax assets    
Provision and allowances $ 43,156 $ 48,162
Depreciation 5,212 0
Accrued expenses 43,223 19,936
Amortization 49,529 69,437
Defined severance benefits 68,421 39,827
Lease liabilities 361,420 257,855
Net operating loss carryforwards 1,019,583 767,740
Tax credits 23,066 15,079
Other 6,795 275
Total deferred tax assets 1,620,405 1,218,311
Less: valuation allowance (1,284,380) (975,187)
Total deferred tax assets net of valuation allowance 336,025 243,124
Deferred tax liabilities    
Prepaid expenses (88) (438)
Accrued income (1,745) (422)
Depreciation 0 (1,860)
Leasehold improvements 0 (2,973)
Lease asset (333,965) (237,131)
Loan payable (89) (277)
Other (138) (23)
Total deferred liabilities 336,025 243,124
Net deferred tax assets/(liabilities) $ 0 $ 0
v3.22.0.1
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]    
Valuation allowance $ 1,284,380 $ 975,187
Net change in valuation allowance 309,000 253,000
Unrecognized tax benefits 0 $ 0
State and Local Jurisdiction    
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 373,000  
Between 2024 and 2035 | Korea | Foreign Tax Authority    
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 3,900,000  
Between 2034 and 2037 | State and Local Jurisdiction    
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 18,000  
Indefinite | State and Local Jurisdiction    
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]    
Operating loss carryforwards 355,000  
Between 2021 and 2024 | Korea | Foreign Tax Authority    
Investments, Owned, Federal Income Tax Note [Line Items]    
Corporate tax credit carryforward $ 23,000  
v3.22.0.1
Defined Severance Benefits - Schedule of Defined Benefits Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]      
Defined benefit obligation, beginning balance $ 164,573 $ 87,206  
Current service costs 120,784 70,019 $ 42,097
Interest expense 2,869 1,310 1,061
Actuarial losses arising from experience adjustments, demographic assumptions, and changes in financial assumptions 52,528 18,005  
Payments from plans (49,712) (23,159)  
Plan changes/amendments 10,263 0  
Cumulative effects of foreign currency translation (18,273) 11,192  
Defined benefit obligation, ending balance $ 283,032 $ 164,573 $ 87,206
v3.22.0.1
Defined Severance Benefits - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]    
Current defined severance liabilities $ 76 $ 58
Noncurrent defined severance liabilities 207 107
Accumulated benefit obligation $ 210 $ 147
v3.22.0.1
Defined Severance Benefits - Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]      
Current service costs $ 120,784 $ 70,019 $ 42,097
Interest expense 2,869 1,310 1,061
Prior service cost 90 0 0
Net actuarial loss 4,471 140 0
Curtailments/Settlements 0 0 97
Net periodic benefit cost $ 128,214 $ 71,469 $ 43,255
v3.22.0.1
Defined Severance Benefits - Schedule of Principal Actuarial Assumptions Used to Determine Defined Benefits Liabilities (Details)
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Minimum    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Discount rate (in percentage) 2.70% 1.73%
Salary growth rate (in percentage) 5.00% 1.48%
Maximum    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]    
Discount rate (in percentage) 3.00% 2.57%
Salary growth rate (in percentage) 5.24% 5.00%
v3.22.0.1
Defined Severance Benefits - Schedule of Principal Actuarial Assumptions Used to Determine the Net Period Cost (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Minimum      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Discount rate (in percentage) 1.73% 1.74% 2.30%
Salary growth rate (in percentage) 1.48% 1.51% 1.49%
Maximum      
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]      
Discount rate (in percentage) 2.57% 2.45% 2.74%
Salary growth rate (in percentage) 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%
v3.22.0.1
Defined Severance Benefits - Schedule of Expected Maturity Analysis of Undiscounted Defined Severance Benefits (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Retirement Benefits [Abstract]  
Defined severance benefits, less than 1 year $ 80,455
Defined severance benefits, between 1-2 years 90,854
Defined severance benefits, between 2-5 years 210,581
Defined severance benefits, over 5 years 256,755
Defined severance benefits $ 638,645
v3.22.0.1
Net Loss per Share - Calculation (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Numerator:      
Net loss $ (1,542,590) $ (463,157) $ (696,885)
Less: premium on repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred units 0 (92,734) (71,415)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders $ (1,542,590) $ (555,891) $ (768,300)
Denominator:      
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders, basic (in shares) 1,423,887 29,012 19,463
Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders, diluted (in shares) 1,423,887 29,012 19,463
Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract]      
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders per share, basic (in dollars per share) $ (1.08) $ (19.16) $ (39.48)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders per share, diluted (in dollars per share) $ (1.08) $ (19.16) $ (39.48)
v3.22.0.1
Net Loss per Share - Antidilutive Securities (Details) - shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Convertible debt      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of net loss per share (in shares) 0 178,567 148,942
Redeemable convertible preferred units      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of net loss per share (in shares) 0 1,329,465 1,348,313
Equity compensation awards      
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]      
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of net loss per share (in shares) 46,228 79,747 58,645
v3.22.0.1
Subsequent Events (Details) - numberOfReportableSegment
12 Months Ended
Mar. 02, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Number of reportable segments   1
Subsequent event    
Subsequent Event [Line Items]    
Number of reportable segments 2  
v3.22.0.1
Schedule I - Condensed Financial information of Parent (Coupang, Inc.) - Condensed Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,487,708 $ 1,251,455    
Other current assets 232,447 211,848    
Total current assets 5,636,806 2,840,714    
Total assets 8,641,834 5,067,332    
Current liabilities:        
Other current liabilities 266,709 212,477    
Total current liabilities 4,744,288 3,732,710    
Convertible notes 0 589,851    
Total liabilities 6,465,877 5,670,583    
Redeemable convertible preferred units 0 3,465,611    
Stockholders'/members' equity (deficit)        
Common units 0 45,122    
Class A and Class B common stock 175 0    
Additional paid-in capital 7,874,038 25,036    
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (47,739) (31,093)    
Accumulated deficit (5,650,517) (4,107,927)    
Total stockholders'/members' equity (deficit) 2,175,957 (4,068,862) $ (3,532,912) $ (2,772,326)
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred units and stockholders'/members' equity (deficit) 8,641,834 5,067,332    
Parent Company        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents 2,358,035 6,336    
Other current assets 46,386 527    
Total current assets 2,404,421 6,863    
Other long-term assets 1,426 0    
Investment in subsidiaries (145,577) (7,245)    
Total assets 2,260,270 (382)    
Current liabilities:        
Other current liabilities 84,313 13,018    
Total current liabilities 84,313 13,018    
Convertible notes 0 589,851    
Total liabilities 84,313 602,869    
Redeemable convertible preferred units 0 3,465,611    
Stockholders'/members' equity (deficit)        
Common units 0 45,122    
Class A and Class B common stock 175 0    
Additional paid-in capital 7,874,038 25,036    
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (47,739) (31,093)    
Accumulated deficit (5,650,517) (4,107,927)    
Total stockholders'/members' equity (deficit) 2,175,957 (4,068,862)    
Total liabilities, redeemable convertible preferred units and stockholders'/members' equity (deficit) $ 2,260,270 $ (382)    
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Schedule I - Condensed Financial information of Parent (Coupang, Inc.) - Condensed Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]      
Total net revenues $ 18,406,372 $ 11,967,339 $ 6,273,263
Operating cost and expenses (19,900,334) (12,483,333) (6,915,186)
Interest expense (45,358) (107,762) (96,907)
Other non-operating (expense) income (10,913) 149,900 22,569
Net loss (1,542,590) (463,157) (696,885)
Less: premium on repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred units 0 (92,734) (71,415)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders (1,542,590) (555,891) (768,300)
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax 40,844 (20,730) 3,299
Actuarial loss on defined severance benefits, net of tax (57,490) (18,005) (9,011)
Total other comprehensive loss (16,646) (38,735) (5,712)
Comprehensive loss (1,559,236) (501,892) (702,597)
Parent Company      
Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items]      
Total net revenues 17,003 0 0
Operating cost and expenses (349,439) (52,067) (21,966)
Interest expense (21,580) (91,035) (79,738)
Other non-operating (expense) income 2,575 149,835 (1,110)
Loss before income taxes (351,441) 6,733 (102,814)
Equity in losses of subsidiaries (1,191,149) (469,890) (594,071)
Net loss (1,542,590) (463,157) (696,885)
Less: premium on repurchase of redeemable convertible preferred units 0 (92,734) (71,415)
Net loss attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders (1,542,590) (555,891) (768,300)
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax 40,844 (20,730) 3,299
Actuarial loss on defined severance benefits, net of tax (57,490) (18,005) (9,011)
Total other comprehensive loss (16,646) (38,735) (5,712)
Comprehensive loss $ (1,559,236) $ (501,892) $ (702,597)
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Schedule I - Condensed Financial information of Parent (Coupang, Inc.) - Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Operating activities:      
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities $ (410,578) $ 301,554 $ (311,843)
Investing activities:      
Net cash used in investing activities (675,525) (520,654) (218,224)
Financing activities:      
Repurchase of common units and preferred units 0 (97,043) (114,610)
Deferred offering costs paid (11,618) 0 0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock/units, equity-based compensation plan 62,281 28,613 1,516,378
Repayment of short-term borrowings (166,023) (2,983) (346,349)
Net cash provided by financing activities 3,576,850 178,502 1,184,104
Cash and cash equivalents:      
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash 2,409,045 29,767 631,625
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as of beginning of period 1,401,302 1,371,535 739,910
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as of end of period 3,810,347 1,401,302 1,371,535
Parent Company      
Operating activities:      
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (57,783) (7,587) 7,429
Investing activities:      
Capital contribution to subsidiaries (1,273,629) (184,490) (2,044,205)
Return of capital contribution from subsidiaries 202,834 253,921 817,977
Net cash used in investing activities (1,070,795) 69,431 (1,226,228)
Financing activities:      
Repurchase of common units and preferred units 0 (97,043) (114,610)
Proceeds from issuance of common units and preferred units, net of issuance costs 3,431,277 28,613 1,516,378
Deferred offering costs paid (11,618) 0 0
Proceeds from issuance of common stock/units, equity-based compensation plan 62,281 0 0
Repayment of short-term borrowings 0 0 (200,000)
Other, net (1,663) 0 0
Net cash provided by financing activities 3,480,277 (68,430) 1,201,768
Cash and cash equivalents:      
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash 2,351,699 (6,586) (17,031)
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as of beginning of period 6,336 12,922 29,953
Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash, as of end of period $ 2,358,035 $ 6,336 $ 12,922
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Schedule 1 - Revolving Credit Facility - Narrative (Details) - February 27, 2024 - Line of credit - USD ($)
1 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2021
Dec. 31, 2021
Mar. 31, 2021
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Debt instrument term 3 years    
Borrowing limit, total initial borrowings $ 475,000,000   $ 1,000,000,000
Accordion feature, increase limit 950,000,000    
Net proceeds from Issuance IPO required, accordion feature increase limit 2,000,000,000    
Line of credit, additional incremental borrowings $ 1,250,000,000    
Balance drawn   $ 0  
Line of credit, covenant compliance, secured indebtedness to total consolidated tangible assets ratio, maximum (in percentage) 35.00%    
Line of credit, covenant compliance, minimum drawn amount for which company needs to maintain the secured indebtedness to total consolidated tangible assets ratio under 35% $ 1    
Line of credit, covenant compliance, minimum liquidity 625,000,000    
Line of credit, covenant compliance, minimum liquidity if conditions are met $ 312,500,000    
Parent Company      
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]      
Debt instrument term 3 years    
Borrowing limit, total initial borrowings $ 475,000,000   $ 1,000,000,000
Accordion feature, increase limit 950,000,000    
Net proceeds from Issuance IPO required, accordion feature increase limit 2,000,000,000    
Line of credit, additional incremental borrowings $ 1,250,000,000    
Balance drawn   $ 0  
Line of credit, covenant compliance, secured indebtedness to total consolidated tangible assets ratio, maximum (in percentage) 35.00%    
Line of credit, covenant compliance, minimum drawn amount for which company needs to maintain the secured indebtedness to total consolidated tangible assets ratio under 35% $ 1    
Line of credit, covenant compliance, minimum liquidity 625,000,000    
Line of credit, covenant compliance, minimum liquidity if conditions are met 312,500,000    
Line of credit, covenant compliance, maximum amount drawn from additional accordion feature to maintain less restrictive amount of liquidity $ 500,000,000