DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION
DOCUMENT AND ENTITY INFORMATION - shares | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2017 | Oct. 27, 2017 | |
Document and Entity Information | ||
Entity Registrant Name | ROSETTA STONE INC | |
Entity Central Index Key | 1,351,285 | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Period End Date | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares) | 22,299,301 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2,017 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 40,147 | $ 36,195 |
Restricted cash | 49 | 402 |
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $617 and $1,072, at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively) | 29,801 | 31,788 |
Inventory | 4,194 | 6,767 |
Deferred sales commissions | 14,443 | 14,085 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,870 | 3,813 |
Total current assets | 93,504 | 93,050 |
Deferred sales commissions | 3,498 | 4,143 |
Property and equipment, net | 28,822 | 24,795 |
Goodwill | 49,654 | 48,251 |
Intangible assets, net | 20,138 | 22,753 |
Other assets | 1,142 | 1,318 |
Total assets | 196,758 | 194,310 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | 8,661 | 10,684 |
Accrued compensation | 11,313 | 10,777 |
Income tax payable | 533 | 785 |
Obligations under capital lease | 440 | 532 |
Other current liabilities | 16,755 | 22,150 |
Deferred revenue | 113,932 | 113,821 |
Total current liabilities | 151,634 | 158,749 |
Deferred revenue | 36,961 | 27,636 |
Deferred income taxes | 7,132 | 6,173 |
Obligations under capital lease | 1,934 | 2,027 |
Other long-term liabilities | 524 | 1,384 |
Total liabilities | 198,185 | 195,969 |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15) | ||
Stockholders' deficit: | ||
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000 and 10,000 shares authorized, zero and zero shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively | 0 | 0 |
Non-designated common stock, $0.00005 par value, 190,000 and 190,000 shares authorized, 23,800 and 23,451 shares issued and 22,800 and 22,451 shares outstanding at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively | 2 | 2 |
Additional paid-in capital | 194,348 | 190,827 |
Accumulated loss | (181,256) | (177,344) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (3,086) | (3,709) |
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,000 and 1,000 shares at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively | (11,435) | (11,435) |
Total stockholders' deficit | (1,427) | (1,659) |
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit | $ 196,758 | $ 194,310 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 617 | $ 1,072 |
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 0 | 0 |
Non-designated common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.00005 | $ 0.00005 |
Non-designated common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 190,000,000 | 190,000,000 |
Non-designated common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 23,800,330 | 23,451,000 |
Non-designated common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 22,800,330 | 22,451,000 |
Treasury Stock, at cost (in shares) | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Revenue: | ||||
Subscription and service | $ 42,117 | $ 39,027 | $ 125,552 | $ 114,755 |
Product | 4,089 | 9,666 | 14,252 | 27,656 |
Total revenue | 46,206 | 48,693 | 139,804 | 142,411 |
Cost of revenue: | ||||
Cost of subscription and service revenue | 6,499 | 5,910 | 19,091 | 16,888 |
Cost of product revenue | 2,949 | 2,461 | 6,089 | 7,495 |
Total cost of revenue | 9,448 | 8,371 | 25,180 | 24,383 |
Gross profit | 36,758 | 40,322 | 114,624 | 118,028 |
Operating expenses: | ||||
Sales and marketing | 23,654 | 27,161 | 71,859 | 86,694 |
Research and development | 6,381 | 6,347 | 19,143 | 19,666 |
General and administrative | 9,035 | 9,969 | 25,654 | 30,864 |
Impairment | 0 | 1,028 | 0 | 3,930 |
Lease abandonment and termination | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Total operating expenses | 39,070 | 44,505 | 116,656 | 141,184 |
Loss from operations | (2,312) | (4,183) | (2,032) | (23,156) |
Other income and (expense): | ||||
Interest income | 13 | 11 | 43 | 34 |
Interest expense | (138) | (120) | (383) | (353) |
Other income and (expense) | 85 | 633 | 821 | 2,788 |
Total other income and (expense) | (40) | 524 | 481 | 2,469 |
Loss before income taxes | (2,352) | (3,659) | (1,551) | (20,687) |
Income tax expense | 879 | 1,793 | 2,361 | 1,250 |
Net loss | $ (3,231) | $ (5,452) | $ (3,912) | $ (21,937) |
Loss per share: | ||||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ (0.14) | $ (0.25) | $ (0.18) | $ (1) |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ (0.14) | $ (0.25) | $ (0.18) | $ (1) |
Common shares and equivalents outstanding: | ||||
Basic weighted average shares (in shares) | 22,285 | 21,993 | 22,220 | 21,936 |
Diluted weighted average shares (in shares) | 22,285 | 21,993 | 22,220 | 21,936 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
Net loss | $ (3,231) | $ (5,452) | $ (3,912) | $ (21,937) |
Other comprehensive gain (loss), net of tax: | ||||
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | 289 | (313) | 623 | (1,522) |
Other comprehensive gain (loss) | 289 | (313) | 623 | (1,522) |
Comprehensive loss | $ (2,942) | $ (5,765) | $ (3,289) | $ (23,459) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Net loss | $ (3,912,000) | $ (21,937,000) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||
Stock-based compensation expense | 3,058,000 | 3,457,000 |
Gain on foreign currency transactions | (461,000) | (2,831,000) |
Bad debt (recovery) expense | (143,000) | 471,000 |
Depreciation and amortization | 9,077,000 | 9,812,000 |
Deferred income tax expense | 963,000 | 857,000 |
Loss on disposal of equipment | 5,000 | 132,000 |
Amortization of deferred financing fees | 238,000 | 203,000 |
Loss on impairment | 0 | 3,930,000 |
Loss from equity method investments | 100,000 | 46,000 |
Gain on sale of subsidiary | (506,000) | 0 |
Net change in: | ||
Restricted cash | 365,000 | (354,000) |
Accounts receivable | 2,358,000 | 8,912,000 |
Inventory | 2,605,000 | (723,000) |
Deferred sales commissions | 321,000 | 552,000 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (880,000) | (705,000) |
Income tax receivable or payable | (296,000) | 48,000 |
Other assets | 67,000 | 365,000 |
Accounts payable | (2,084,000) | (923,000) |
Accrued compensation | 445,000 | 3,423,000 |
Other current liabilities | (6,501,000) | (13,077,000) |
Other long-term liabilities | (750,000) | 43,000 |
Deferred revenue | 8,608,000 | 2,353,000 |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 12,677,000 | (5,946,000) |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Purchases of property and equipment | (8,903,000) | (9,628,000) |
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | 2,000 | 38,000 |
Proceeds from the sale of subsidiary | 110,000 | 0 |
Net cash used in investing activities | (8,791,000) | (9,590,000) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options | 463,000 | 47,000 |
Payment of deferred financing costs | (232,000) | (182,000) |
Payments under capital lease obligations | (453,000) | (440,000) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (222,000) | (575,000) |
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | 3,664,000 | (16,111,000) |
Effect of exchange rate changes in cash and cash equivalents | 288,000 | 550,000 |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 3,952,000 | (15,561,000) |
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period | 36,195,000 | 47,782,000 |
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period | 40,147,000 | 32,221,000 |
Cash paid during the periods for: | ||
Interest | 145,000 | 150,000 |
Income taxes, net of refunds | 1,474,000 | 363,000 |
Noncash financing and investing activities: | ||
Accrued liability for purchase of property and equipment | 1,268,000 | 565,000 |
Equipment acquired under capital lease | $ 0 | $ 27,000 |
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
NATURE OF OPERATIONS | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
NATURE OF OPERATIONS | NATURE OF OPERATIONS Rosetta Stone Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Rosetta Stone," or the "Company") develop, market and support a suite of language-learning and literacy solutions consisting of web-based software subscriptions, perpetual software products, online and professional services, audio practice products and mobile applications. The Company's offerings are sold on a direct basis and through select third party retailers and distributors. The Company provides its solutions to customers through the sale of packaged software and web-based software subscriptions, domestically and in certain international markets. In March 2016, the Company announced the withdrawal of direct sales presence in almost all of its non-U.S. and non-northern European geographies related to the distribution of the Enterprise & Education Language offerings (the "2016 Restructuring Plan"). Where appropriate, the Company seeks to operate through partners in the geographies being exited. See Note 2 "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," Note 13 "Restructuring," Note 16 "Segment Information" and Item 2 "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" within Part 1 for additional information about these strategic undertakings and the associated impact to the Company's financial statements and financial results. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Rosetta Stone Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. Accordingly, these interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on March 14, 2017. The September 30, 2017 consolidated balance sheet included herein includes account balances as of December 31, 2016 that were derived from the audited financial statements as of that date. The Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements do not include all disclosures required for annual financial statements and notes. The unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the fair presentation of the Company’s statement of financial position at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Company’s results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 and its cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 have been made. The results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2017 . All references to September 30, 2017 or to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 in the notes to the consolidated financial statements are unaudited. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions. The amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements include significant estimates and assumptions that have been made, including, but not limited to, those related to revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, estimated sales returns and reserves, stock-based compensation, restructuring costs, fair value of intangibles and goodwill, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent litigation, allowance for valuation of deferred tax assets, and the Company's quarterly going concern assessment. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other judgments that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Company continuously evaluates its estimates and assumptions. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions. Revenue Recognition The Company's primary sources of revenue are web-based software subscriptions, online services, perpetual product software, and bundles of perpetual product software and online services. The Company also generates revenue from the sale of audio practice products, mobile applications, and professional services. Revenue is recognized when all of the following criteria are met: there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement; the product has been delivered or services have been rendered; the fee is fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue is recorded net of discounts and net of taxes. The Company identifies the units of accounting contained within sales arrangements in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") subtopic 605-25, Revenue Recognition - Multiple Element Arrangements ("ASC 605-25"). In doing so, the Company evaluates a variety of factors including whether the undelivered element(s) have value to the customer on a stand-alone basis or if the undelivered element(s) could be sold by another vendor on a stand-alone basis. For multiple element arrangements that contain perpetual software products and related online services, the Company allocates the total arrangement consideration to its deliverables based on the existence of vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value, or vendor-specific objective evidence ("VSOE"), in accordance with ASC subtopic 985-605-25, Software: Revenue Recognition-Multiple-Element Arrangements ("ASC 985-605-25"). The Company generates a portion of its Consumer revenue from the CD and digital download formats of the Rosetta Stone language-learning product which are typically multiple-element arrangements that contain two deliverables: perpetual software, delivered at the time of sale, and online service, which is considered an undelivered software-related element. The online service includes access to conversational coaching services. Because the Company only sells the perpetual language-learning software on a stand-alone basis in its homeschool version, the Company does not have a sufficient concentration of stand-alone sales to establish VSOE for the perpetual product. Where VSOE of the undelivered online services can be established, arrangement consideration is allocated using the residual method. The Company determines VSOE by reference to the range of comparable stand-alone renewal sales of the online service. The Company reviews these stand-alone sales on a quarterly basis. VSOE is established if at least 80% of the stand-alone sales are within a range of plus or minus 15% of a midpoint of the range of prices, consistent with generally accepted industry practice. Where VSOE of the undelivered online services cannot be established, revenue is deferred and recognized commensurate with the delivery of the online services. For non-software multiple element arrangements the Company allocates revenue to all deliverables based on their relative selling prices. The Company's non-software multiple element arrangements primarily occur as sales to its Enterprise & Education Language and Literacy customers, and to a lesser extent its Consumer customers. These arrangements can include web-based subscription services, audio practice products and professional services or any combination thereof. The Company does not have a sufficient concentration of stand-alone sales of the various deliverables noted above to its customers, and therefore cannot establish VSOE for each deliverable. Third party evidence of fair value does not exist for the web-based subscription, audio practice products and professional services due to the lack of interchangeable language-learning products and services within the market. Accordingly, the Company determines the relative selling price of the web-based subscription, audio practice products and professional services deliverables included in its non-software multiple-element arrangements using the best estimated selling price. The Company determines the best estimated selling price based on its internally published price list which includes suggested sales prices for each deliverable based on the type of client and volume purchased. This price list is derived from past experience and from the expectation of obtaining a reasonable margin based on what each deliverable costs the Company. In the U.S. and Canada, the Company offers consumers who purchase packaged software and audio practice products directly from the Company a 30 -day, unconditional, full money-back refund. The Company also permits some of our retailers and distributors to return unsold packaged products, subject to certain limitations. In accordance with ASC subtopic 985-605, Software: Revenue Recognition ("ASC 985-605"), the Company estimates and establishes revenue reserves for packaged product returns at the time of sale based on historical return rates, estimated channel inventory levels, the timing of new product introductions and other factors. The Company distributes its products and services both directly to the end customer and indirectly through resellers. Resellers earn commissions generally calculated as a fixed percentage of the gross sale to the end customer. The Company evaluates each of its reseller relationships in accordance with ASC subtopic 605-45, Revenue Recognition - Principal Agent Considerations (“ASC 605-45”) to determine whether the revenue recognized from indirect sales should be the gross amount of the contract with the end customer or reduced for the reseller commission. In making this determination the Company evaluates a variety of factors including whether it is the primary obligor to the end customer. Revenue for web-based subscriptions and online services is recognized ratably over the term of the subscription or service period, assuming all revenue recognition criteria have been met. The CD and digital download formats of Rosetta Stone language-learning products are bundled with an online service where customers are allowed to begin their online services at any point during a registration window, which is typically up to six months from the date of purchase from us or an authorized reseller. The online services that are not activated during this registration window are forfeited and revenue is recognized upon expiry. Revenue from non-refundable upfront fees that are not related to products already delivered or services already performed is deferred and recognized ratably over the term of the related arrangement because the period over which a customer is expected to benefit from the service that is included within our subscription arrangements does not extend beyond the contractual period. Accounts receivable and deferred revenue are recorded at the time a customer enters into a binding subscription agreement. Software products are sold to end user customers and resellers. In many cases, revenue from sales to resellers is not contingent upon resale of the software to the end user and is recorded in the same manner as all other product sales. Revenue from sales of packaged software products and audio practice products is recognized as the products are shipped and title passes and risks of loss have been transferred. For many product sales, these criteria are met at the time the product is shipped. For some sales to resellers and certain other sales, the Company defers revenue until the customer receives the product because the Company legally retains a portion of the risk of loss on these sales during transit. In other cases where packaged software products are sold to resellers on a consignment basis, revenue is recognized for these consignment transactions once the end user sale has occurred, assuming the remaining revenue recognition criteria have been met. In accordance with ASC subtopic 605-50, Revenue Recognition: Customer Payments and Incentives (“ASC 605-50”), cash sales incentives to resellers are accounted for as a reduction of revenue, unless a specific identified benefit is identified and the fair value is reasonably determinable. Price protection for changes in the manufacturer suggested retail value granted to resellers for the inventory that they have on hand at the date the price protection is offered is recorded as a reduction to revenue at the time of sale. The Company offers customers the ability to make payments for packaged software purchases in installments over a period of time, which typically ranges between three and five months. Given that these installment payment plans are for periods less than 12 months , a successful collection history has been established and these fees are fixed and determinable, revenue is recognized at the time of sale, assuming the remaining revenue recognition criteria have been met. In connection with packaged software product sales and web-based software subscriptions, technical support is provided to customers, including customers of resellers, via telephone support at no additional cost for up to six months from the time of purchase. As the fee for technical support is included in the initial licensing fee, the technical support and services are generally provided within one year, the estimated cost of providing such support is deemed insignificant and no unspecified upgrades/enhancements are offered, technical support revenue is recognized together with the software product and web-based software subscription revenue. Costs associated with technical support are accrued at the time of sale. Sales commissions from non-cancellable web-based software subscription contracts are deferred and amortized in proportion to the revenue recognized from the related contract. Restructuring Costs In recent periods, the Company announced and initiated actions to reduce headcount and other costs in order to support its strategic shift in business focus. In connection with these plans, the Company incurred restructuring related costs, including employee severance and related benefit costs, contract termination costs, and other related costs. These costs are included in Cost of sales and the Sales and marketing, Research and development, and General and administrative operating expense categories in the Company's statements of operations. Employee severance and related benefit costs primarily include cash payments, outplacement services, continuing health insurance coverage, and other benefits. Where no substantive involuntary termination plan previously exists, these severance costs are generally considered “one-time” benefits and recognized at fair value in the period in which a detailed plan has been approved by management and communicated to the terminated employees. Severance costs pursuant to ongoing benefit arrangements, including termination benefits provided for in existing employment contracts, are recognized when probable and reasonably estimable. Contract termination costs include penalties to cancel certain service and license contracts and costs to terminate operating leases. Contract termination costs are recognized at fair value in the period in which the contract is terminated in accordance with the contract terms. Other related costs generally include external consulting and legal costs associated with the strategic shift in business focus. Such costs are recognized at fair value in the period in which the costs are incurred. See Note 13 "Restructuring" for additional disclosures. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC topic 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"), which provides for an asset and liability approach to accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax consequences of the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities versus the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Under this method, deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The impact of tax rate changes on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the year that the change is enacted. Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance The Company has recorded a valuation allowance offsetting certain of its deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2017 . When measuring the need for a valuation allowance on a jurisdiction by jurisdiction basis, the Company assesses both positive and negative evidence regarding whether these deferred tax assets are realizable. In determining deferred tax assets and valuation allowances, the Company is required to make judgments and estimates related to projections of profitability, the timing and extent of the utilization of temporary differences, net operating loss carryforwards, tax credits, applicable tax rates, transfer pricing methodologies and tax planning strategies. The valuation allowance is reviewed quarterly and is maintained until sufficient positive evidence exists to support a reversal. Because evidence such as the Company’s operating results during the most recent three-year period is afforded more weight than forecasted results for future periods, the Company’s cumulative loss in certain jurisdictions represents significant negative evidence in the determination of whether deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be utilized in certain jurisdictions. This determination resulted in the need for a valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets of certain jurisdictions. The Company will release this valuation allowance when it is determined that it is more likely than not that its deferred tax assets will be realized. Any future release of valuation allowance may be recorded as a tax benefit increasing net income. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company values its assets and liabilities using the methods of fair value as described in ASC topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, ("ASC 820"). ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The three levels of fair value hierarchy are described below: Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. Level 3: Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other accrued expenses approximate fair value due to relatively short periods to maturity. Divestitures The Company deconsolidates divested subsidiaries when there is a loss of control or when appropriate when evaluated under the variable interest entity model. The Company recognizes a gain or loss at divestiture equal to the difference between the fair value of any consideration received and the carrying amount of the former subsidiary’s assets and liabilities. Any resulting gain or loss is reported in "Other income and (expense)" on the consolidated statement of operations. Stock-Based Compensation The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation ("ASC 718"). Under ASC 718, all stock-based awards, including employee stock option grants, are recorded at fair value as of the grant date. For options granted with service and/or performance conditions, the fair value of each grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. For options granted with market-based conditions, the fair value of each grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Monte-Carlo simulation model. These methods require the use of estimates, including future stock price volatility, expected term and forfeitures. As the Company does not have sufficient historical option exercise experience that spans the full 10 -year contractual term for determining the expected term of options granted, the Company estimates the expected term of options using a combination of historical information and the simplified method for estimating the expected term. The Company uses its own historical stock price data to estimate its forfeiture rate and expected volatility over the most recent period commensurate with the estimated expected term of the awards. For the risk-free interest rate, the Company uses a U.S. Treasury Bond rate consistent with the estimated expected term of the option award. The Company’s restricted stock and restricted stock unit grants are accounted for as equity awards. Stock compensation expense associated with service-based equity awards is recognized in the statement of operations on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period. For equity awards granted with performance-based conditions, stock compensation expense is recognized in the statement of operations ratably for each vesting tranche based on the probability that operating performance conditions will be met and to what extent. Changes in the probability estimates associated with performance-based awards will be accounted for in the period of change using a cumulative catch-up adjustment to retroactively apply the new probability estimates. In any period in which the Company determines that achievement of the performance metrics is not probable, the Company ceases recording compensation expense and all previously recognized compensation expense for the performance-based award is reversed. For equity awards granted with market-based conditions, stock compensation expense is recognized in the statement of operations ratably for each vesting tranche regardless of meeting or not meeting the market conditions. See Note 11 "Stock-Based Compensation" for additional disclosures. Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions The functional currency of the Company's foreign subsidiaries is their local currency. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of the foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated at average rates for the period. Translation adjustments are recorded as a component of other comprehensive loss in stockholders' deficit. Cash flows of consolidated foreign subsidiaries, whose functional currency is their local currency, are translated to U.S. dollars using average exchange rates for the period. The Company reports the effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies as a separate item in the reconciliation of the changes in cash and cash equivalents during the period. The following table presents the effect of exchange rate changes on total comprehensive loss (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net loss $ (3,231 ) $ (5,452 ) $ (3,912 ) $ (21,937 ) Foreign currency translation gain (loss) 289 (313 ) 623 (1,522 ) Comprehensive loss $ (2,942 ) $ (5,765 ) $ (3,289 ) $ (23,459 ) Comprehensive Loss Comprehensive loss consists of net loss and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss) refers to revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that are not included in net loss, but rather are recorded directly in stockholders' deficit. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , the Company's comprehensive loss consisted of net loss and foreign currency translation gains and (losses). Upon sale of an investment in a foreign entity, the amount attributable to the accumulated translation adjustment component of that foreign entity is removed as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reported as part of the gain or loss on the sale of the investment. During the period ended September 30, 2017 , a transfer of $0.1 million was made from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and recognized as a loss within net loss related to the sale of a foreign subsidiary. Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2017 are as follows (in thousands): Foreign Currency Total Balance at beginning of period on January 1, 2017 $ (3,709 ) $ (3,709 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 719 719 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income related to the sale of a foreign subsidiary (96 ) (96 ) Net current period other comprehensive income 623 623 Accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2017 $ (3,086 ) $ (3,086 ) The other comprehensive income (loss) presented in the consolidated financial statements and the notes are presented net of tax. There has been no tax expense or benefit associated with the components of other comprehensive income (loss) due to the presence of a full valuation allowance for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 . Advertising Costs Costs for advertising are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 was $5.3 million and $8.7 million , respectively. Advertising expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and September 30, 2016 was $18.1 million and $27.2 million , respectively. Going Concern Assessment The Company performs its quarterly going concern assessment in accordance with ASC sub-topic 205-40, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern ("ASC 205-40"). Under ASC 205-40, management is required to assess the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. As further described in the discussion below, the Company has concluded, based on its projections, that its cash balance, funds available from its line of credit, and its cash flow from operations are sufficient to meet its liquidity needs through the one year period following the financial statement issuance date. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Management has evaluated whether relevant conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, indicate that there is substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Substantial doubt exists when conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, indicate it is probable that the Company will be unable to meet its obligations as they become due within one year after the financial statement issuance date. The assessment is based on the relevant conditions that are known or reasonable knowable as of November 2, 2017 . The assessment of the Company's ability to meet its future obligations is inherently judgmental, subjective and susceptible to change. The inputs that are considered important in the Company's going concern analysis, include, but are not limited to, the Company's 2017 cash flow forecast, 2017 operating budget, and long-term plan that extends beyond 2017. These inputs consider information including, but not limited to, the Company’s financial condition, liquidity sources, obligations due within one year after the financial statement issuance date, funds necessary to maintain operations, and financial conditions, including negative financial trends or other indicators of possible financial difficulty. The Company has considered both quantitative and qualitative factors as part of the assessment that are known or reasonably knowable as of November 2, 2017 , and concluded that conditions and events considered in the aggregate, do not indicate that it is probable that the Company will be unable to meet obligations as they become due through the one year period following the financial statement issuance date. Recently Issued Accounting Standards During 2017, the Company adopted the following recently issued Accounting Standard Updates ("ASU"): In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting ("ASU 2016-09"). Under ASU 2016-09, accounting for share-based payment award transactions was simplified related to the accounting for (a) income tax effects; (b) minimum statutory tax withholding requirements; (c) and forfeitures. ASU 2016-09 is effective for public entities in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2017. Due to the historical cumulative shortfall position, the adoption of ASU 2016-09 did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings. ASU 2016-09 allows for an entity-wide accounting policy election, which would be applied prospectively, to either account for forfeitures when they occur or continue to estimate the number of awards that are expected to vest. The Company has elected to continue to estimate the number of awards that are expected to vest. Other aspects of adoption ASU 2016-09 did not have a material impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combination (Topic 805) Clarifying the Definition of a Business ("ASU 2017-01"). ASU 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business and requires that an entity apply certain criteria in order to determine when a set of assets and activities qualifies as a business. ASU 2017-01 is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years, and should be applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2017. Due to the prospective application of this ASU, there was no impact to historical financial statements and no additional disclosures are required. The following ASUs were recently issued but have not yet been adopted by the Company: In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets ("ASU 2017-05"). ASU 2017-05 clarifies the scope and accounting of a financial asset that meets the definition of an “in-substance nonfinancial asset” and defines the term, “in-substance nonfinancial asset.” ASU 2017-05 also adds guidance for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. ASU 2017-05 is effective at the same time Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers is effective. ASU 2017-05 may be applied retrospectively for all periods presented or retrospectively with a cumulative-effect adjustment at the date of adoption. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the Company's financial statements and disclosures and the adoption method. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ("ASU 2017-04"). ASU 2017-04 simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill and eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual and interim goodwill tests beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates on or after January 1, 2017. The Company is in the process of evaluating the guidance. Given the prospective adoption application, there is no impact on the Company's historical consolidated financial statements and disclosures. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) Restricted Cash a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force ("ASU 2016-18"). Under ASU 2016-18, amounts generally described as restricted cash should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 is effective for public entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company anticipates adopting this guidance beginning in the first quarter of 2018. The new guidance only impacts presentation of the Company's consolidated statement of cash flows. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13"). ASU 2016-13 changes the methodology for measuring credit losses of financial instruments and the timing of when such losses are recorded. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the Company's consolidated financial statements and disclosures. In February 2016, the F |
DIVESTITURE
DIVESTITURE | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] | |
DIVESTITURE | DIVESTITURE On March 13, 2017, the Company entered into a Product and Intellectual Property Agreement, (the “PIPA”) with SOURCENEXT Corporation, (“SOURCENEXT”), a leading software distributor and developer in Japan. Under the PIPA, the Company provided a perpetual, exclusive license of certain brands and trademarks, including the primary Rosetta Stone brand, and product code for exclusive development and sale of language and education-related products in Japan. In conjunction with the PIPA, the Company received approximately $9.0 million on March 13, 2017, and another $2.0 million on June 19, 2017. In addition, the Company is guaranteed to receive minimum payments totaling an additional $6.0 million over the next ten years. Finally, as part of the Agreement, the Company will have the first right to license and sell any products developed by SOURCENEXT under the Rosetta Stone trademark in territories outside of Japan. On April 25, 2017, the Company and SOURCENEXT signed a Stock Purchase Agreement ("SPA") for the sale of the Company's Japanese subsidiary ("RST Japan") and certain other assets related to the language market in Japan. The Company received $0.5 million associated with the SPA closure on June 29, 2017 when 100% of the Company's capital stock of RST Japan and the other assets related to the language market in Japan were transferred to SOURCENEXT. The SPA and the PIPA were considered related and viewed as a multiple element arrangement. Of the nearly $11.5 million that was received to date under the terms of the PIPA and SPA, approximately $11.4 million was allocated to deferred revenue to be recognized over an estimated 20 -year period. As this customer relationship progresses, the Company may prospectively reassess the 20 -year recognition period as needed. Approximately $0.1 million was allocated to RST Japan and the other assets related to the language market in Japan to be included in the gain/loss calculation. At the time of closing, RST Japan was in a net liability position. The sale under the terms of the SPA resulted in a pre-tax gain of $0.4 million , reported in “Other income and (expense)” on the consolidated statement of operations. This gain was comprised of a gain of $0.5 million related to the sale of RST Japan and the other assets related to the language market in Japan, partially offset by a $0.1 million loss on the transfer of the foreign subsidiary's cumulative translation adjustment on the date of sale. In the third quarter of 2017, the PIPA was amended to provide SOURCENEXT with a time based license to the Company's speech recognition engine and software development kit in exchange for the acceleration of $1.5 million of future cash receipts under the PIPA. The $1.5 million associated with the amendment to the PIPA was collected in full and is expected to be recognized ratably once delivery occurs. |
NET LOSS PER SHARE
NET LOSS PER SHARE | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
NET LOSS PER SHARE | NET LOSS PER SHARE Net loss per share is computed under the provisions of ASC topic 260, Earnings Per Share . Basic loss per share is computed using net loss and the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings per share reflect the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding plus any dilutive shares outstanding during the period. Potentially dilutive shares consist of shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options, restricted stock awards, and restricted stock units. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per common share (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Numerator: Net loss $ (3,231 ) $ (5,452 ) $ (3,912 ) $ (21,937 ) Denominator: Basic shares: Weighted average number of common shares - basic 22,285 21,993 22,220 21,936 Diluted shares: Weighted average number of common shares - diluted 22,285 21,993 22,220 21,936 Loss per common share: Basic $ (0.14 ) $ (0.25 ) $ (0.18 ) $ (1.00 ) Diluted $ (0.14 ) $ (0.25 ) $ (0.18 ) $ (1.00 ) The Company calculates dilutive common stock equivalent shares using the treasury stock method. In periods where the Company has a net loss, no dilutive common stock equivalent shares are included in the calculation for diluted shares as they are considered anti-dilutive. The following table sets forth dilutive common stock equivalent shares calculated using the treasury stock method (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Stock options 219 96 209 18 Restricted stock units 223 183 203 171 Restricted stocks 286 132 250 116 Total common stock equivalent shares 728 411 662 305 Share-based awards to purchase approximately 0.7 million and 1.6 million shares of common stock that had an exercise price in excess of the average market price of the common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. Share-based awards to purchase approximately 0.7 million and 2.0 million shares of common stock that had an exercise price in excess of the average market price of the common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, were not included in the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. |
INVENTORY
INVENTORY | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
INVENTORY | INVENTORY Inventory consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Raw materials $ 3,425 $ 4,384 Finished goods 769 2,383 Total inventory $ 4,194 $ 6,767 The finished goods inventory balance as of September 30, 2017 reflected the Company's ongoing efforts to transition the Consumer segment to a software-as-a-service model. In the third quarter of 2017, the Company requested its consignment retail partners to return inventory totaling $1.9 million of finished packaged perpetual products. This non-cash inventory write-down was reflected as a cost of product revenue on the Company's statements of operations. |
GOODWILL
GOODWILL | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
GOODWILL | GOODWILL The value of goodwill is primarily derived from the acquisition of Rosetta Stone Ltd. (formerly known as Fairfield & Sons, Ltd.) in January 2006, the acquisition of certain assets of SGLC International Co. Ltd ("SGLC") in November 2009, the acquisition of Livemocha, Inc. ("Livemocha") in April 2013, the acquisition of Lexia Learning Systems, Inc. ("Lexia") in August 2013, and the acquisition of Tell Me More S.A. ("Tell Me More") in January 2014. The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually on June 30 of each year at the reporting unit level using a fair value approach, in accordance with the provisions of ASC topic 350, Intangibles - Goodwill and other ("ASC 350"), or more frequently, if impairment indicators arise. The following table shows the balance and changes in goodwill for the Company's operating segments for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands): Literacy Segment Enterprise & Education Language Segment Consumer Segment Total Balance as of January 1, 2017 Gross Goodwill $ 9,962 $ 38,289 $ 27,514 $ 75,765 Accumulated Impairment — — (27,514 ) (27,514 ) Goodwill as of January 1, 2017 $ 9,962 $ 38,289 $ — $ 48,251 Effect of change in foreign currency rate — 1,403 — 1,403 Balance as of September 30, 2017 Gross Goodwill $ 9,962 $ 39,692 $ 27,514 $ 77,168 Accumulated Impairment — — (27,514 ) (27,514 ) Goodwill as of September 30, 2017 $ 9,962 $ 39,692 $ — $ 49,654 In connection with the annual goodwill impairment test performed as of June 30, 2017, the Company performed a qualitative goodwill impairment test for its reporting units with remaining goodwill. As of September 30, 2017 , the Company concluded that there were no indicators of impairment that would cause us to believe that it is more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting units with goodwill is less than the carrying value. Accordingly, a quantitative impairment test has not been performed and no goodwill impairment charges were recorded in 2017 in connection with the annual goodwill impairment test. In connection with the annual goodwill impairment test performed as of June 30, 2016, the Consumer Fit Brains reporting unit was evaluated, which resulted in $1.7 million impairment loss for the remaining Consumer Fit Brains reporting unit's goodwill. The impairment charge was recorded in the "Impairment" line on the statement of operations. |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS | INTANGIBLE ASSETS Intangible assets consisted of the following items as of the dates indicated (in thousands): Trademark / tradename * Core technology Customer relationships Patents and Other Total Gross Carrying Amount $ 12,431 $ 15,092 $ 26,149 $ 312 $ 53,984 Accumulated Amortization (1,481 ) (9,859 ) (18,485 ) (251 ) (30,076 ) Accumulated Impairment (26 ) (1,001 ) (128 ) — (1,155 ) Balance as of January 1, 2017 $ 10,924 $ 4,232 $ 7,536 $ 61 $ 22,753 Gross Carrying Amount 12,500 15,637 26,612 312 55,061 Accumulated Amortization (1,700 ) (11,738 ) (20,058 ) (272 ) (33,768 ) Accumulated Impairment (26 ) (1,001 ) (128 ) — (1,155 ) Balance as of September 30, 2017 $ 10,774 $ 2,898 $ 6,426 $ 40 $ 20,138 * Included in the tradename/trademark line above is the Rosetta Stone tradename, which is the Company's only indefinite-lived intangible asset. As of September 30, 2017 , the carrying value of the tradename asset was $10.6 million . Amortization Expense for the Long-lived Intangible Assets The following table presents amortization of intangible assets included in the related financial statement line items during the respective periods (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Included in cost of revenue: Cost of subscription and service revenue $ 118 $ 104 $ 352 $ 305 Cost of product revenue 28 42 87 134 Total included in cost of revenue 146 146 439 439 Included in operating expenses: Sales and marketing 472 463 1,387 1,720 Research and development 356 350 1,038 1,244 General and administrative — — — — Total included in operating expenses 828 813 2,425 2,964 Total $ 974 $ 959 $ 2,864 $ 3,403 The following table summarizes the estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets for the remaining three months of 2017 and years thereafter (in thousands): As of September 30, 2017 2017 - remaining $ 977 2018 3,312 2019 1,532 2020 1,282 2021 940 2022 940 Thereafter 548 Total $ 9,531 Impairment Reviews of Intangible Assets The Company also routinely reviews indefinite-lived intangible assets and long-lived assets for potential impairment as part of the Company’s internal control framework. As an indefinite-lived intangible asset, the Rosetta Stone tradename was evaluated as of September 30, 2017 to determine if indicators of impairment exist. The Company concluded that there were no potential indicators of impairment related to this indefinite-lived intangible asset. Additionally all other long-lived intangible assets were evaluated to determine if indicators of impairment exist and the Company concluded that there are no potential indicators of impairment. During the second quarter of 2016, the Company recorded an impairment loss of $1.2 million associated with the impairment of the remaining carrying value of the Consumer Fit Brains long-lived intangible assets as of June 30, 2016. The impairment charge is recorded in the "Impairment" line on the statement of operations. |
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES | OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES The following table summarizes other current liabilities (in thousands): September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Accrued marketing expenses $ 5,763 $ 8,460 Accrued professional and consulting fees 1,349 2,050 Sales return reserve 1,526 1,338 Sales, withholding and property taxes payable 3,446 3,772 Other 4,671 6,530 Total other current liabilities $ 16,755 $ 22,150 |
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS | FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS Credit Facility On October 28, 2014 , Rosetta Stone Ltd. (“RSL”), a wholly owned subsidiary of parent company Rosetta Stone Inc., executed a Loan and Security Agreement with Silicon Valley Bank (“Bank”) to obtain a $25.0 million revolving credit facility (the “credit facility”). Since the original date of execution, the Company and the Bank have executed several amendments to the credit facility to reflect updates to the Company's financial outlook and extend the credit facility. Under the amended agreement, the Company may borrow up to $25.0 million , including a sub-facility, which reduces available borrowings, for letters of credit in an aggregate availability amount of $4.0 million . Borrowings by RSL under the credit facility are guaranteed by the Company as the ultimate parent. The credit facility has a term that expires on April 1, 2020 , during which time RSL may borrow and re-pay loan amounts and re-borrow the loan amounts subject to customary borrowing conditions. The total obligations under the credit facility cannot exceed the lesser of (i) the total revolving commitment of $25.0 million or (ii) the borrowing base, which is calculated as 80% of eligible accounts receivable. As a result, the borrowing base will fluctuate and the Company expects it will follow the general seasonality of cash and accounts receivable (lower in the first half of the year and higher in the second half of the year). If the borrowing base less any outstanding amounts, plus the cash held at the Bank ("Availability") is greater than $25.0 million , then the Company may borrow up to an additional $5.0 million , but in no case can borrowings exceed $25.0 million . Interest on borrowings accrues at the Prime Rate provided that the Company maintains a minimum cash and Availability balance of $17.5 million . If cash and Availability is below $17.5 million , interest will accrue at the Prime Rate plus 1% . Proceeds of loans made under the credit facility may be used as working capital or to fund general business requirements. All obligations under the credit facility, including letters of credit, are secured by a security interest on substantially all of the Company’s assets including intellectual property rights and by a stock pledge by the Company of 100% of its ownership interests in U.S. subsidiaries and 66% of its ownership interests in certain foreign subsidiaries. The credit facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including covenants that limit or restrict our ability to, among other things, incur additional indebtedness, dispose of assets, execute a material change in business, acquire or dispose of an entity, grant liens, make share repurchases, and make distributions, including payment of dividends. The Company is required to maintain compliance with a minimum liquidity amount and minimum financial performance requirements, as defined in the credit facility. As of September 30, 2017 , the Company was in compliance with all covenants. The credit facility contains customary events of default, including among others, non-payment defaults, covenant defaults, bankruptcy and insolvency defaults, and a change of control default, in each case, subject to customary exceptions. The occurrence of a default event could result in the Bank’s acceleration of repayment obligations of any loan amounts then outstanding. As of September 30, 2017 , there were no borrowings outstanding and the Company was eligible to borrow $19.5 million of available credit, less $4.0 million in letters of credit that have been issued by the Bank on the Company's behalf, resulting in a net borrowing availability of $15.5 million . A quarterly commitment fee accrues on any unused portion of the credit facility at a nominal annual rate. Capital Leases The Company enters into capital leases under non-committed arrangements for equipment and software. In addition, as a result of the Tell Me More acquisition, the Company assumed a capital lease for a building near Versailles, France, where Tell Me More’s headquarters are located. The fair value of the lease liability at the date of acquisition was $4.0 million . During the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , the Company acquired no equipment or software through the issuance of capital leases. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016 , the Company acquired $27,000 of equipment or software through the issuance of capital leases. Future minimum payments under capital leases with initial terms of one year or more are as follows (in thousands): As of September 30, 2017 2017-remaining $ 136 2018 539 2019 536 2020 532 2021 529 2022 396 Thereafter — Total minimum lease payments $ 2,668 Less amount representing interest 294 Present value of net minimum lease payments $ 2,374 Less current portion 440 Obligations under capital lease, long-term $ 1,934 |
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
INCOME TAXES | INCOME TAXES In accordance with ASC topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), and ASC subtopic 740-270, Income Taxes: Interim Reporting , the income tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 is based on the estimated annual effective tax rate for fiscal year 2017 . The estimated effective tax rate may be subject to adjustment in subsequent quarterly periods as the estimates of pretax income for the year, along with other items that may affect the rate, may change and may create a different relationship between domestic and foreign income and loss. The Company accounts for uncertainty in income taxes under ASC subtopic 740-10-25, Income Taxes: Overall: Background (“ASC 740-10-25”). ASC 740-10-25 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. ASC 740-10-25 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. Valuation Allowance Recorded for Deferred Tax Assets The Company evaluates the recoverability of its deferred tax assets at each reporting period for each tax jurisdiction and establishes a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce the deferred tax asset to an amount that is more likely than not to be recovered. As of September 30, 2017 , the analysis of the need for a valuation allowance on U.S. deferred tax assets considered that the U.S. entity has incurred a three -year cumulative loss. As previously disclosed, if the Company does not have sufficient objective positive evidence to overcome a three -year cumulative loss, a valuation allowance may be necessary. In evaluating whether to record a valuation allowance, the guidance in ASC 740 deems that the existence of cumulative losses in recent years is a significant piece of objectively verifiable negative evidence that is difficult to overcome. An enterprise that has cumulative losses is generally prohibited from using an estimate of future earnings to support a conclusion that realization of an existing deferred tax asset is more likely than not. Consideration has been given to the following positive and negative evidence: • Three -year cumulative evaluation period ended September 30, 2017 results in a cumulative U.S. pre-tax loss; • from 2006, when the U.S. entity began filing as a C-corporation for income tax purposes, through 2010, the U.S. entity generated taxable income each year; • the Company has a history of utilizing all operating tax loss carryforwards and has not had any tax loss carryforwards or credits expire unused; • lengthy loss carryforward periods of 20 years for U.S. federal and most state jurisdictions apply; and • the Company incurred a U.S. federal jurisdiction net operating loss for the most recently completed calendar year and has additional net operating loss carryforwards subject to limitation pursuant to IRC Section 382. As of September 30, 2017 , a valuation allowance was provided for the U.S., Hong Kong, Mexico, Spain, France, Brazil, and Canada where the Company has determined the deferred tax assets will not more likely than not be realized. Evaluation of the remaining jurisdictions as of September 30, 2017 , resulted in the determination that no additional valuation allowances were necessary at this time. However, the Company will continue to assess the need for a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets in the future and the valuation will be adjusted accordingly, which could materially affect the Company’s financial position and results of operations. As of September 30, 2017 , and December 31, 2016 , the Company’s U.S. deferred tax liability was $7.1 million and $6.1 million , respectively, related to its goodwill and indefinite lived intangibles. As of September 30, 2017 the Company had foreign net deferred tax liabilities of $46,000 compared to foreign net deferred tax liabilities of $0.1 million at December 31, 2016 . As of September 30, 2017 , and December 31, 2016 , the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 the Company recorded an income tax expense of $2.4 million for deferred tax expense related to the tax impact of amortization of indefinite lived intangible assets and current tax expense related to our operations in U.K., Germany, and China. |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION | STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION 2006 Stock Incentive Plan On January 4, 2006 , the Company established the Rosetta Stone Inc. 2006 Stock Incentive Plan (the "2006 Plan") under which the Company's Board of Directors, at its discretion, could grant stock options to employees and certain directors of the Company and affiliated entities. The 2006 Plan initially authorized the grant of stock options for up to 1,942,200 shares of common stock. On May 28, 2008 , the Board of Directors authorized the grant of additional stock options for up to 195,000 shares of common stock under the plan, resulting in total stock options available for grant under the 2006 Plan of 2,137,200 as of December 31, 2008 . The stock options granted under the 2006 Plan generally expire at the earlier of a specified period after termination of service or the date specified by the Board or its designated committee at the date of grant, but not more than ten years from such grant date. Stock issued as a result of exercises of stock options will be issued from the Company's authorized available stock. All unissued stock associated with the 2006 Stock Incentive Plan expired in 2016 at the end of the ten year contractual term. 2009 Omnibus Incentive Plan On February 27, 2009 , the Company's Board of Directors approved the 2009 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "2009 Plan") that provides for the ability of the Company to grant up to 2,437,744 of new stock incentive awards or options including Incentive and Nonqualified Stock Options, Stock Appreciation Rights, Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units, Performance Units, Performance Shares, Performance based Restricted Stock, Share Awards, Phantom Stock and Cash Incentive Awards. Service, performance and market-based restricted stock awards are considered outstanding at the time of grant as the stockholder is entitled to voting rights and to receive any dividends declared subject to the loss of the right to receive accumulated dividends if the award is forfeited prior to vesting. The stock incentive awards and options granted under the 2009 Plan generally expire at the earlier of a specified period after termination of service or the date specified by the Board or its designated committee at the date of grant, but not more than ten years from such grant date. Concurrent with the approval of the 2009 Plan, the 2006 Plan was terminated for purposes of future grants. On May 26, 2011 the Board of Directors authorized and the Company's stockholders' approved the allocation of an additional 1,000,000 shares of common stock to the 2009 Plan. On May 23, 2012 , the Board of Directors authorized and the Company's stockholders approved the allocation of 1,122,930 additional shares of common stock to the 2009 Plan. On May 23, 2013 , the Board of Directors authorized and the Company's stockholders approved the allocation of 2,317,000 additional shares of common stock to the 2009 Plan. On May 20, 2014 , the Board of Directors authorized and the Company's stockholders approved the allocation of 500,000 additional shares of common stock to the 2009 Plan. On June 12, 2015 , the Board of Directors authorized and the Company's stockholders approved the allocation of 1,200,000 additional shares of common stock to the 2009 Plan. On May 24, 2017 , the Board of Directors authorized and the Company's stockholders approved the allocation of 1,900,000 additional shares of common stock to the 2009 Plan. At September 30, 2017 , there were 2,153,690 shares available for future grant under the 2009 Plan. Valuation Assumptions The determination of fair value of our stock-based awards is affected by assumptions regarding subjective and complex variables. Generally, our assumptions are based on historical information and judgment is required to determine if historical trends may be indicators of future outcomes. In accordance with ASC 718, the fair value of stock-based awards to employees is calculated as of the date of grant. Compensation expense is then recognized over the requisite service period of the award. Stock-based compensation expense recognized is based on the estimated portion of the awards that are expected to vest. Estimated forfeiture rates are applied in the expense calculation. The Company determines the fair values of stock-based awards as follows: • Service-Based Restricted Stock Awards, Restricted Stock Units, Performance-Based Restricted Stock Awards, and Performance Share Units: Fair value is determined based on the quoted market price of our common stock on the date of grant. • Service-Based Stock Options and Performance-Based Stock Options: Fair value is determined using the Black-Scholes pricing model, which requires the use of estimates, including the risk-free interest rate, expected volatility, expected dividends, and expected term. • Market-Based Restricted Stock Awards and Market-Based Stock Options: The fair value of the market-based awards is determined using a Monte-Carlo simulation model. The Monte Carlo valuation also estimates the number of market-based awards that would be awarded which is reflected in the fair value on the grant date. For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , there were 48,830 stock options granted. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 , the fair value of stock options granted was calculated using the following assumptions in the Black-Scholes model: Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 Expected stock price volatility 44.6% 46.1% - 47.0% Expected term of options 6 years 5.5 - 6.5 years Expected dividend yield — — Risk-free interest rate 1.92% 1.24% - 1.50% For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , the fair value of market-based stock options and market-based restricted stock awards granted was calculated using the following assumptions in the Monte-Carlo simulation model: Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 Expected stock price volatility none 44.9%-49.1% Expected term of options none 1.7 years-7 years Expected dividend yield none — Risk-free interest rate none .71%-1.53% Stock-Based Compensation Expense Stock compensation expense associated with service-based equity awards is recognized in the statement of operations on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period. For equity awards granted with performance-based conditions, stock compensation expense is recognized in the statement of operations ratably for each vesting tranche based on the probability that operating performance conditions will be met and to what extent. Changes in the probability estimates associated with performance-based awards will be accounted for in the period of change using a cumulative catch-up adjustment to retroactively apply the new probability estimates. In any period in which the Company determines that achievement of the performance metrics is not probable, the Company ceases recording compensation expense and all previously recognized compensation expense for the performance-based award is reversed. For equity awards granted with market-based conditions, stock compensation is recognized in the statement of operations ratably for each vesting tranche regardless of meeting or not meeting the market conditions. The following table presents stock-based compensation expense included in the related financial statement line items (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Included in cost of revenue: Cost of subscription and service revenue $ 9 $ 15 $ (2 ) $ 13 Cost of product revenue 12 7 36 14 Total included in cost of revenue 21 22 34 27 Included in operating expenses: Sales and marketing 349 348 366 667 Research and development 185 391 215 561 General and administrative 997 878 2,443 2,202 Total included in operating expenses 1,531 1,617 3,024 3,430 Total $ 1,552 $ 1,639 $ 3,058 $ 3,457 Service-Based Stock Options The following table summarizes the Company's service-based stock option activity from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 : Service-based Options Weighted Weighted Aggregate Service-based Options Outstanding, January 1, 2017 1,793,930 $ 9.81 7.58 $ 1,154,498 Service-based options granted 48,830 11.42 Service-based options exercised (58,270 ) 7.94 Service-based options canceled (89,570 ) 9.99 Service-based Options Outstanding, September 30, 2017 1,694,920 9.92 6.86 2,409,690 Vested and expected to vest September 30, 2017 1,649,077 9.97 6.94 2,303,460 Exercisable at September 30, 2017 1,282,680 $ 10.32 6.62 $ 1,670,770 As of September 30, 2017 , future compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to the non-vested portion of the service-based stock option awards not yet recognized in the consolidated statement of operations was $1.8 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.83 years. Service-based stock options are granted at the discretion of the Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee (or its authorized member(s)) and expire 10 years from the date of the grant. Service-based stock options generally vest over a four -year period based upon required service conditions and do not have performance or market conditions. Service-Based Restricted Stock Awards The following table summarizes the Company's service-based restricted stock award activity from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 : Service Based Awards Weighted Aggregate Non-vested Service-based Awards, January 1, 2017 374,380 $ 8.94 $ 3,348,080 Service-based awards granted 291,406 7.92 Service-based awards vested (128,013 ) 10.10 Service-based awards canceled (32,989 ) 8.11 Non-vested Service-Based Awards, September 30, 2017 504,784 $ 8.12 $ 4,096,322 As of September 30, 2017 , future compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to the non-vested portion of the service-based restricted stock awards not yet recognized in the consolidated statement of operations was $2.7 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.37 years. Service-based restricted stock awards are granted at the discretion of the Board of Directors or Compensation Committee (or its authorized member(s)). Restricted stock awards generally vest over a four -year period based upon required service conditions. Restricted Stock Units The following table summarizes the Company's restricted stock unit activity from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 : Units Outstanding Weighted Aggregate Units Outstanding, January 1, 2017 188,057 $ 9.93 $ 1,675,588 Units granted 40,718 11.42 465,000 Units released — — Units cancelled — — Units Outstanding, September 30, 2017 228,775 10.20 2,335,793 Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2017 111,256 11.42 1,135,919 Vested and deferred at September 30, 2017 82,157 $ 12.44 $ 838,823 For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , there were 40,718 restricted stock units granted. Restricted stock units are granted to members of the Board of Directors as part of their compensation packages. Restricted stock units convert to common stock following the separation of service with the Company. Restricted stock unit awards vest quarterly over a one year period from the date of grant, with expense recognized straight-line over the vesting period. The Company's restricted stock units are accounted for as equity awards. The grant date fair value is based on the market price of the Company's common stock at the date of grant. The Company did not grant any restricted stock units prior to April 2009. Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units On March 17, 2017, the Company granted performance-based restricted stock units ("PSUs") to certain employees which will become eligible to vest based on the Company's achievement of certain pre-defined key operating performance goals during the cumulative period from January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018, which will be certified by the Compensation Committee in February 2019. Any PSUs that become eligible to vest are subject to additional service requirements where the eligible PSUs will vest annually on a pro-rata basis over the two year period beginning March 17, 2019. The PSUs were granted at "target" (at 100% of target). Based upon actual attainment of the operating performance results relative to target, actual issuance of PSUs can be eligible for vest anywhere between a maximum of 200% and 0% of the target number of PSUs originally granted. The following table summarizes the Company's PSU activity from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 : PSUs Weighted Aggregate Non-vested PSUs, January 1, 2017 — $ — $ — PSUs granted 462,870 9.43 PSUs vested — — PSUs canceled (16,241 ) 9.43 Non-vested PSUs, September 30, 2017 446,629 $ 9.43 $ 4,560,082 As of September 30, 2017 , future compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to the non-vested portion of the PSUs not yet recognized in the consolidated statement of operations was $2.2 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.76 years. CEO 2016 Performance and Market Conditioned Restricted Stock Awards and Stock Options Grants On April 4, 2016, the Company named Mr. John Hass as President, CEO and Chairman of the Board. In conjunction with his appointment, the Compensation Committee approved a stock-based compensation package for Mr. Hass aimed to provide significant reward potential for achieving outstanding Company operating performance results and building stockholder value. The package was comprised of 70,423 performance-based restricted stock awards (PRSAs), 314,465 performance-based stock options (PSOs), 70,423 market-based restricted stock awards (MRSAs), and 314,465 market-based stock options (MSOs). The April 4, 2016 grant date fair values associated with these grants were $7.10 , $3.24 , $6.17 and $0.94 , respectively. PRSAs and PSOs were eligible to vest based on the achievement of certain operating performance targets during the 2016 calendar year, related to defined measures of revenue, bookings, adjusted free cash flow, and adjusted EBITDA, certified by the Compensation Committee in the first quarter of 2017. The PRSAs and PSOs are subject to additional service requirements where the eligible PRSAs and PSOs will vest 50% , 25% , and 25% on April 4, 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively. Awards also vest if a majority change in control of the Company occurs during the performance or vesting period. On February 20, 2017, the Compensation Committee approved 64,719 PRSAs and 144,497 PSOs as eligible under this plan, subject to the aforementioned service vesting requirements. The non-eligible 5,704 and 169,968 PRSAs and PSOs, respectively, were cancelled as of February 20, 2017. As of September 30, 2017 , 32,359 PRSAs were vested and 72,248 PSOs were vested. Future compensation cost related to the non-vested portion of the PRSAs and PSOs not yet recognized in the consolidated statement of operations was $0.2 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.26 years. In addition to the market condition, the MRSAs and MSOs also have a service condition. Vesting of these MRSAs and MSOs are dependent upon whether the Company achieves predetermined growth rates of total stockholder return for the two -year measurement period beginning on January 4, 2016 and ending on December 29, 2017. Following the end of the market performance measurement period on December 29, 2017, the Compensation Committee will certify the eligible quantity of MRSAs and MSOs which will vest annually on a pro-rata basis over three years beginning April 4, 2018. The Company records compensation expense ratably for each vesting tranche of the MRSAs and MSOs based on the Monte Carlo fair value estimated on the grant date, regardless of meeting or not meeting the market conditions. The MRSAs were granted at "target" (at 100% of target). Based upon actual attainment of total stockholder return growth rate results through December 29, 2017 relative to target, actual issuance of MRSAs can fall anywhere between a maximum of 200% and 0% of the target number of MRSAs originally granted. The MSOs were granted at "maximum" (at 200% of target). Based on actual attainment of total stockholder return growth rate results through December 29, 2017 relative to maximum, actual issuance of stock options can fall anywhere between 100% and 0% of the maximum number of MSOs originally granted. As of September 30, 2017 , future compensation cost related to the non-vested portion of the MRSAs and MSOs not yet recognized in the consolidated statement of operations was $0.3 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.96 years. |
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | |
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT | STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT At September 30, 2017 , the Company's Board of Directors had the authority to issue 200,000,000 shares of stock, of which 190,000,000 were designated as Common Stock, with a par value of $0.00005 per share, and 10,000,000 were designated as Preferred Stock, with a par value of $0.001 per share. At September 30, 2017 , the Company had shares of common stock issued of 23,800,330 and shares of common stock outstanding of 22,800,330 . On August 22, 2013 , the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program under which the Company is authorized to repurchase up to $25 million of its outstanding common stock from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions depending on market conditions, other corporate considerations, debt facility covenants and other contractual limitations, and applicable legal requirements. For the year ended December 31, 2013 , the Company paid $11.4 million to repurchase 1,000,000 shares at a weighted average price of $11.44 per share as part of this program. No shares were repurchased during 2014, 2015, 2016, or the nine months ended September 30, 2017 . Shares repurchased under the program were recorded as treasury stock on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. The shares repurchased under this program during the year ended December 31, 2013 were not the result of an accelerated share repurchase agreement. Management has not made a decision on whether shares purchased under this program will be retired or reissued. |
RESTRUCTURING
RESTRUCTURING | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | |
RESTRUCTURING | RESTRUCTURING 2016 Restructuring Plan In the first quarter of 2016, the Company announced and initiated actions to withdraw the direct sales presence in almost all of its non-U.S. and non-northern European geographies related to the distribution of Enterprise & Education Language offerings. The Company does not expect to incur any additional material restructuring costs in connection with the 2016 Restructuring Plan. The 2016 Restructuring Plan remaining balance is expected to be paid during 2017. Restructuring charges included in the Company’s unaudited consolidated statement of operations related to the 2016 Restructuring Plan include the following: • Employee severance and related benefits costs incurred in connection with headcount reductions involving employees primarily in France, China, Brazil, Canada, Spain, Mexico, U.S. and the U.K.; • Contract termination costs associated with operating lease terminations from office closures; and • Other related costs. The following table summarizes activity with respect to the restructuring charges for the 2016 Restructuring Plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands): Balance at January 1, 2017 Cost Incurred Cash Payments Balance at September 30, 2017 Severance costs $ 500 $ (12 ) $ (282 ) $ 206 Contract termination costs 22 — — 22 Other costs 70 14 (81 ) 3 Total $ 592 $ 2 $ (363 ) $ 231 (1) Other Adjustments includes non-cash period changes in the liability balance, which may include non-cash lease closure expense and foreign currency translation adjustments. 2015 Restructuring Plan In 2015, the Company announced and initiated actions to reduce headcount and other costs in order to support its strategic shift in business focus. During 2016, the final costs were incurred and final payments were made against the 2015 Restructuring Plan accruals. The Company does not expect to incur any additional restructuring costs in connection with the 2015 Plan. Other Employee Severance Actions In the first quarter of 2017, the Company initiated actions to reduce headcount in its U.S. consumer product operations and its China locations. Primarily comprised of severance costs associated with these actions, the Company recorded expense of $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2017. The Company recorded an additional $0.2 million and $0.2 million in the second and third quarters of 2017, respectively, related to the reduction of headcount in the Fit Brains business and other terminations in consumer product operations. Of these amounts, $0.8 million has been paid and the remaining $0.4 million is expected to be paid before the end of 2017. Restructuring Cost The following table summarizes the major types of costs associated with the restructuring actions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , and total costs incurred through September 30, 2017 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Incurred through 2017 2016 2017 2016 September 30, 2017 Severance costs $ 186 $ (8 ) $ 1,118 $ 4,478 $ 12,796 Contract termination costs 1 69 37 163 1,336 Other costs 9 101 26 542 1,033 Total $ 196 $ 162 $ 1,181 $ 5,183 $ 15,165 As of September 30, 2017 , the entire restructuring liability of $0.6 million was classified as a current liability within accrued compensation and other current liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. The following table presents total restructuring costs associated with the restructuring actions included in the related line items of our Statement of Operations (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Cost of revenue $ 108 $ (5 ) $ 313 $ 567 Sales and marketing 91 68 426 2,287 Research and development (13 ) (16 ) 332 912 General and administrative 10 115 110 1,417 Total $ 196 $ 162 $ 1,181 $ 5,183 These restructuring expenses are not allocated to any reportable segment under our definition of segment contribution as defined in Note 16 "Segment Information." At each reporting date, the Company will evaluate its accrued restructuring costs to ensure the liabilities reported are still appropriate. Any changes to the estimated costs of executing approved restructuring plans will be reflected in the Company’s consolidated statements of operations. |
LEASE ABANDONMENT AND TERMINATI
LEASE ABANDONMENT AND TERMINATION | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | |
LEASE ABANDONMENT AND TERMINATION | LEASE ABANDONMENT AND TERMINATION As part of the Company’s effort to reduce general and administrative expenses through a planned space consolidation at its Arlington, Virginia headquarters location, the Company incurred lease abandonment charges of $3.2 million in the first quarter of 2014. Prior to January 31, 2014, the Company occupied the 6th and 7th floors at its Arlington, Virginia headquarters. The Company estimated the liability under operating lease agreements and accrued lease abandonment costs in accordance with ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligation ("ASC 420"), as the Company has no future economic benefit from the abandoned space and the lease does not terminate until December 31, 2018. All leased space related to the 6th floor was abandoned and ceased to be used by the Company on January 31, 2014. In a further effort to reduce general and administrative expenses through a planned space consolidation, the Company relocated its headquarters location to 1621 North Kent Street, Suite 1200, Arlington, Virginia 22209. The previously leased space at the 7th floor of 1919 North Lynn Street was abandoned and ceased to be used by the Company on October 10, 2016 and resulted in $1.6 million in lease abandonment expense in the fourth quarter of 2016. A summary of the Company’s lease abandonment activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 is as follows (in thousands): As of September 30, 2017 2016 Accrued lease abandonment costs, beginning of period $ 2,123 $ 1,281 Costs incurred and charged to expense — 30 Principal reductions (759 ) (328 ) Accrued lease abandonment costs, end of period $ 1,364 $ 983 Accrued lease abandonment costs liability: Short-term $ 1,078 $ 422 Long-term 286 561 Total $ 1,364 $ 983 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Operating Leases The Company leases copiers, parking spaces, buildings, a warehouse and office space under operating lease and site license arrangements, some of which contain renewal options. The following table summarizes future minimum operating lease payments for the remaining three months of 2017 and the years thereafter (in thousands): As of September 30, 2017 Periods Ending December 31, 2017-remaining $ 927 2018 4,744 2019 1,742 2020 1,003 2021 590 Thereafter — Total $ 9,006 Total expenses under operating leases are $0.6 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Total expenses under operating leases are $1.9 million and $3.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. The Company accounts for its leases under the provisions of ASC topic 840, Accounting for Leases ("ASC 840"), and subsequent amendments, which require that leases be evaluated and classified as operating leases or capital leases for financial reporting purposes. Certain operating leases contain rent escalation clauses, which are recorded on a straight-line basis over the initial term of the lease with the difference between the rent paid and the straight-line rent recorded as either a deferred rent asset or liability depending on the calculation. Lease incentives received from landlords are recorded as deferred rent liabilities and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the lease term as a reduction to rent expense. Litigation From time to time, the Company has been subject to various claims and legal actions in the ordinary course of its business. The Company is not currently involved in any legal proceeding the ultimate outcome of which, in its judgment based on information currently available, would have a material impact on its business, financial condition or results of operations. |
SEGMENT INFORMATION
SEGMENT INFORMATION | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
SEGMENT INFORMATION | SEGMENT INFORMATION The Literacy segment derives the majority of its revenue from the sales of literacy solutions to educational institutions serving grades K through 12. The Enterprise & Education ("E&E") Language segment derives revenue from sales of language-learning solutions to educational institutions, corporations, and government agencies worldwide. The Consumer segment derives the majority of its revenue from sales of language-learning solutions to individuals and retail partners. Revenue from transactions between the Company's operating segments is not material. The Company's current operating segments also represent the Company's reportable segments. The Company and its Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM") assess profitability and performance of each of its current operating segments in terms of segment contribution. Segment contribution is calculated as segment revenue less expenses directly incurred by or allocated to the segment. Direct segment expenses include costs and expenses that are directly incurred by or allocated to the segment and include materials costs, service costs, customer care and coaching costs, sales and marketing expenses, and bad debt expense. In addition to the previously referenced expenses, the Literacy segment includes direct research and development expenses and Combined Language includes shared research and development expenses, cost of revenue, and sales and marketing expenses applicable to the Consumer Language and Enterprise & Education Language segments. Segment contribution excludes depreciation, amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other related expenses. The Company does not allocate expenses beneficial to all segments, which include certain general and administrative expenses such as legal fees, payroll processing fees, accounting related expenses, lease abandonment, impairment, and non-operating income and expense. These expenses are included below the segment contribution line in the unallocated expenses section of the tables presented below. Beginning on January 1, 2017, the Company modified its definition and presentation of segment contribution. E&E Language segment and Consumer segment are now characterized as "Language" since both of these segments primarily address the language-learning market and share many of the same costs. These shared language costs are included in the "Shared Services" column of the tables presented below. General and administrative expenses directly incurred by the Language segments consist only of bad debt expense, net of recoveries. Additionally, research and developments expenses are now included in segment contribution. Further, the depreciation, amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other related expenses which are included in cost of revenue, sales and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative are presented in total as unallocated costs. Prior periods have been reclassified to reflect our current segment presentation and definition of segment contribution. The Company will continue to evaluate its management reporting and will update its operating and reportable segments as appropriate. With the exception of goodwill, the Company does not identify or allocate its assets by operating segment. Consequently, the Company does not present assets or liabilities by operating segment. Operating results by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2017 were as follows (in thousands): Language Literacy Segment E&E Segment Consumer Segment Shared Services Combined Language Total Company Revenue $ 11,028 $ 16,529 $ 18,649 $ — $ 35,178 $ 46,206 Cost of revenue 1,666 1,756 4,464 (3 ) 6,217 7,883 Sales and marketing 6,402 7,511 8,428 269 16,208 22,610 Research and development 1,820 — — 3,882 3,882 5,702 General and administrative 558 86 74 — 160 718 Segment contribution $ 582 $ 7,176 $ 5,683 $ (4,148 ) $ 8,711 $ 9,293 Segment contribution margin % 5.3 % 43.4 % 30.5 % Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: Cost of revenue 1,565 Sales and marketing 1,044 Research and development 679 General and administrative 1,724 Subtotal 5,012 Corporate unallocated expenses, net: Unallocated general and administrative 6,593 Unallocated non-operating income 40 Subtotal 6,633 Loss before income taxes $ (2,352 ) Operating results by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2016 were as follows (in thousands): Language Literacy Segment E&E Segment Consumer Segment Shared Services Combined Language Total Company Revenue $ 8,786 $ 18,336 $ 21,571 $ — $ 39,907 $ 48,693 Cost of revenue 1,446 2,220 3,370 (4 ) 5,586 $ 7,032 Sales and marketing 5,917 7,921 11,996 358 20,275 $ 26,192 Research and development 1,214 — — 4,404 4,404 $ 5,618 General and administrative 573 131 (28 ) — 103 $ 676 Segment contribution $ (364 ) $ 8,064 $ 6,233 $ (4,758 ) $ 9,539 $ 9,175 Segment contribution margin % (4.1 )% 44.0 % 28.9 % Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: Cost of revenue 1,339 Sales and marketing 969 Research and development 729 General and administrative 2,534 Subtotal 5,571 Corporate unallocated expenses, net: Unallocated general and administrative 6,759 Unallocated impairment 1,028 Unallocated non-operating income (524 ) Subtotal 7,263 Loss before income taxes $ (3,659 ) Operating results by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were as follows (in thousands): Language Literacy Segment E&E Segment Consumer Segment Shared Services Combined Language Total Company Revenue $ 31,568 $ 50,289 $ 57,947 $ — $ 108,236 $ 139,804 Cost of revenue 4,823 5,455 10,376 (9 ) 15,822 20,645 Sales and marketing 17,542 23,166 27,385 1,175 51,726 69,268 Research and development 4,755 — — 12,644 12,644 17,399 General and administrative 1,314 16 86 — 102 1,416 Segment contribution $ 3,134 $ 21,652 $ 20,100 $ (13,810 ) $ 27,942 $ 31,076 Segment contribution margin % 9.9 % 43.1 % 34.7 % Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: Cost of revenue 4,535 Sales and marketing 2,591 Research and development 1,744 General and administrative 4,916 Subtotal 13,786 Corporate unallocated expenses, net: Unallocated general and administrative 19,322 Unallocated non-operating income (481 ) Subtotal 18,841 Loss before income taxes $ (1,551 ) Operating results by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were as follows (in thousands): Language Literacy Segment E&E Segment Consumer Segment Shared Services Combined Language Total Company Revenue $ 24,313 $ 54,157 $ 63,941 $ — $ 118,098 $ 142,411 Cost of revenue 3,174 6,941 10,398 (13 ) 17,326 $ 20,500 Sales and marketing 16,572 25,597 38,310 1,332 65,239 $ 81,811 Research and development 2,997 — — 13,878 13,878 $ 16,875 General and administrative 1,438 355 26 — 381 $ 1,819 Segment contribution $ 132 $ 21,264 $ 15,207 $ (15,197 ) $ 21,274 $ 21,406 Segment contribution margin % 0.5 % 39.3 % 23.8 % Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: Cost of revenue 3,883 Sales and marketing 4,883 Research and development 2,791 General and administrative 8,546 Subtotal 20,103 Corporate unallocated expenses, net: Unallocated general and administrative 20,499 Unallocated lease abandonment expense 30 Unallocated impairment 3,930 Unallocated non-operating income (2,469 ) Subtotal 21,990 Loss before income taxes $ (20,687 ) Geographic Information Revenue by major geographic region is based primarily upon the geographic location of the customers who purchase the Company's products. The geographic locations of distributors and resellers who purchase and resell the Company's products may be different from the geographic locations of end customers. The information below summarizes revenue from customers by geographic area for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 United States $ 39,661 $ 41,042 $ 120,286 $ 118,463 International 6,545 7,651 19,518 23,948 Total $ 46,206 $ 48,693 $ 139,804 $ 142,411 The information below summarizes long-lived assets by geographic area classified as held and used as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands): September 30, December 31, United States $ 25,732 $ 21,652 International 3,090 3,143 Total $ 28,822 $ 24,795 Revenue by Type The Company earns revenue from the sale of language-learning, literacy and brain fitness products and services. The information below summarizes revenue by type for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Language learning $ 34,478 $ 38,711 $ 105,898 $ 114,550 Literacy 11,028 8,786 31,568 24,313 Brain fitness 700 1,196 2,338 3,548 Total $ 46,206 $ 48,693 $ 139,804 $ 142,411 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN23
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Rosetta Stone Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation The accompanying consolidated financial statements are unaudited. These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") regarding interim financial reporting. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions. The amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements include significant estimates and assumptions that have been made, including, but not limited to, those related to revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, estimated sales returns and reserves, stock-based compensation, restructuring costs, fair value of intangibles and goodwill, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent litigation, allowance for valuation of deferred tax assets, and the Company's quarterly going concern assessment. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on historical experience and on various other judgments that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Company continuously evaluates its estimates and assumptions. Actual results may differ from these estimates and assumptions. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition The Company's primary sources of revenue are web-based software subscriptions, online services, perpetual product software, and bundles of perpetual product software and online services. The Company also generates revenue from the sale of audio practice products, mobile applications, and professional services. Revenue is recognized when all of the following criteria are met: there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement; the product has been delivered or services have been rendered; the fee is fixed or determinable; and collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue is recorded net of discounts and net of taxes. The Company identifies the units of accounting contained within sales arrangements in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") subtopic 605-25, Revenue Recognition - Multiple Element Arrangements ("ASC 605-25"). In doing so, the Company evaluates a variety of factors including whether the undelivered element(s) have value to the customer on a stand-alone basis or if the undelivered element(s) could be sold by another vendor on a stand-alone basis. For multiple element arrangements that contain perpetual software products and related online services, the Company allocates the total arrangement consideration to its deliverables based on the existence of vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value, or vendor-specific objective evidence ("VSOE"), in accordance with ASC subtopic 985-605-25, Software: Revenue Recognition-Multiple-Element Arrangements ("ASC 985-605-25"). The Company generates a portion of its Consumer revenue from the CD and digital download formats of the Rosetta Stone language-learning product which are typically multiple-element arrangements that contain two deliverables: perpetual software, delivered at the time of sale, and online service, which is considered an undelivered software-related element. The online service includes access to conversational coaching services. Because the Company only sells the perpetual language-learning software on a stand-alone basis in its homeschool version, the Company does not have a sufficient concentration of stand-alone sales to establish VSOE for the perpetual product. Where VSOE of the undelivered online services can be established, arrangement consideration is allocated using the residual method. The Company determines VSOE by reference to the range of comparable stand-alone renewal sales of the online service. The Company reviews these stand-alone sales on a quarterly basis. VSOE is established if at least 80% of the stand-alone sales are within a range of plus or minus 15% of a midpoint of the range of prices, consistent with generally accepted industry practice. Where VSOE of the undelivered online services cannot be established, revenue is deferred and recognized commensurate with the delivery of the online services. For non-software multiple element arrangements the Company allocates revenue to all deliverables based on their relative selling prices. The Company's non-software multiple element arrangements primarily occur as sales to its Enterprise & Education Language and Literacy customers, and to a lesser extent its Consumer customers. These arrangements can include web-based subscription services, audio practice products and professional services or any combination thereof. The Company does not have a sufficient concentration of stand-alone sales of the various deliverables noted above to its customers, and therefore cannot establish VSOE for each deliverable. Third party evidence of fair value does not exist for the web-based subscription, audio practice products and professional services due to the lack of interchangeable language-learning products and services within the market. Accordingly, the Company determines the relative selling price of the web-based subscription, audio practice products and professional services deliverables included in its non-software multiple-element arrangements using the best estimated selling price. The Company determines the best estimated selling price based on its internally published price list which includes suggested sales prices for each deliverable based on the type of client and volume purchased. This price list is derived from past experience and from the expectation of obtaining a reasonable margin based on what each deliverable costs the Company. In the U.S. and Canada, the Company offers consumers who purchase packaged software and audio practice products directly from the Company a 30 -day, unconditional, full money-back refund. The Company also permits some of our retailers and distributors to return unsold packaged products, subject to certain limitations. In accordance with ASC subtopic 985-605, Software: Revenue Recognition ("ASC 985-605"), the Company estimates and establishes revenue reserves for packaged product returns at the time of sale based on historical return rates, estimated channel inventory levels, the timing of new product introductions and other factors. The Company distributes its products and services both directly to the end customer and indirectly through resellers. Resellers earn commissions generally calculated as a fixed percentage of the gross sale to the end customer. The Company evaluates each of its reseller relationships in accordance with ASC subtopic 605-45, Revenue Recognition - Principal Agent Considerations (“ASC 605-45”) to determine whether the revenue recognized from indirect sales should be the gross amount of the contract with the end customer or reduced for the reseller commission. In making this determination the Company evaluates a variety of factors including whether it is the primary obligor to the end customer. Revenue for web-based subscriptions and online services is recognized ratably over the term of the subscription or service period, assuming all revenue recognition criteria have been met. The CD and digital download formats of Rosetta Stone language-learning products are bundled with an online service where customers are allowed to begin their online services at any point during a registration window, which is typically up to six months from the date of purchase from us or an authorized reseller. The online services that are not activated during this registration window are forfeited and revenue is recognized upon expiry. Revenue from non-refundable upfront fees that are not related to products already delivered or services already performed is deferred and recognized ratably over the term of the related arrangement because the period over which a customer is expected to benefit from the service that is included within our subscription arrangements does not extend beyond the contractual period. Accounts receivable and deferred revenue are recorded at the time a customer enters into a binding subscription agreement. Software products are sold to end user customers and resellers. In many cases, revenue from sales to resellers is not contingent upon resale of the software to the end user and is recorded in the same manner as all other product sales. Revenue from sales of packaged software products and audio practice products is recognized as the products are shipped and title passes and risks of loss have been transferred. For many product sales, these criteria are met at the time the product is shipped. For some sales to resellers and certain other sales, the Company defers revenue until the customer receives the product because the Company legally retains a portion of the risk of loss on these sales during transit. In other cases where packaged software products are sold to resellers on a consignment basis, revenue is recognized for these consignment transactions once the end user sale has occurred, assuming the remaining revenue recognition criteria have been met. In accordance with ASC subtopic 605-50, Revenue Recognition: Customer Payments and Incentives (“ASC 605-50”), cash sales incentives to resellers are accounted for as a reduction of revenue, unless a specific identified benefit is identified and the fair value is reasonably determinable. Price protection for changes in the manufacturer suggested retail value granted to resellers for the inventory that they have on hand at the date the price protection is offered is recorded as a reduction to revenue at the time of sale. The Company offers customers the ability to make payments for packaged software purchases in installments over a period of time, which typically ranges between three and five months. Given that these installment payment plans are for periods less than 12 months , a successful collection history has been established and these fees are fixed and determinable, revenue is recognized at the time of sale, assuming the remaining revenue recognition criteria have been met. In connection with packaged software product sales and web-based software subscriptions, technical support is provided to customers, including customers of resellers, via telephone support at no additional cost for up to six months from the time of purchase. As the fee for technical support is included in the initial licensing fee, the technical support and services are generally provided within one year, the estimated cost of providing such support is deemed insignificant and no unspecified upgrades/enhancements are offered, technical support revenue is recognized together with the software product and web-based software subscription revenue. Costs associated with technical support are accrued at the time of sale. Sales commissions from non-cancellable web-based software subscription contracts are deferred and amortized in proportion to the revenue recognized from the related contract. |
Restructuring Costs and Divestitures | Restructuring Costs In recent periods, the Company announced and initiated actions to reduce headcount and other costs in order to support its strategic shift in business focus. In connection with these plans, the Company incurred restructuring related costs, including employee severance and related benefit costs, contract termination costs, and other related costs. These costs are included in Cost of sales and the Sales and marketing, Research and development, and General and administrative operating expense categories in the Company's statements of operations. Employee severance and related benefit costs primarily include cash payments, outplacement services, continuing health insurance coverage, and other benefits. Where no substantive involuntary termination plan previously exists, these severance costs are generally considered “one-time” benefits and recognized at fair value in the period in which a detailed plan has been approved by management and communicated to the terminated employees. Severance costs pursuant to ongoing benefit arrangements, including termination benefits provided for in existing employment contracts, are recognized when probable and reasonably estimable. Contract termination costs include penalties to cancel certain service and license contracts and costs to terminate operating leases. Contract termination costs are recognized at fair value in the period in which the contract is terminated in accordance with the contract terms. Other related costs generally include external consulting and legal costs associated with the strategic shift in business focus. Such costs are recognized at fair value in the period in which the costs are incurred. Divestitures The Company deconsolidates divested subsidiaries when there is a loss of control or when appropriate when evaluated under the variable interest entity model. The Company recognizes a gain or loss at divestiture equal to the difference between the fair value of any consideration received and the carrying amount of the former subsidiary’s assets and liabilities. Any resulting gain or loss is reported in "Other income and (expense)" on the consolidated statement of operations. |
Income Taxes and Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance | Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC topic 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740"), which provides for an asset and liability approach to accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities represent the future tax consequences of the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities versus the tax basis of assets and liabilities. Under this method, deferred tax assets are recognized for deductible temporary differences, and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred liabilities are recognized for taxable temporary differences. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The impact of tax rate changes on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in the year that the change is enacted. Deferred Tax Valuation Allowance The Company has recorded a valuation allowance offsetting certain of its deferred tax assets as of September 30, 2017 . When measuring the need for a valuation allowance on a jurisdiction by jurisdiction basis, the Company assesses both positive and negative evidence regarding whether these deferred tax assets are realizable. In determining deferred tax assets and valuation allowances, the Company is required to make judgments and estimates related to projections of profitability, the timing and extent of the utilization of temporary differences, net operating loss carryforwards, tax credits, applicable tax rates, transfer pricing methodologies and tax planning strategies. The valuation allowance is reviewed quarterly and is maintained until sufficient positive evidence exists to support a reversal. Because evidence such as the Company’s operating results during the most recent three-year period is afforded more weight than forecasted results for future periods, the Company’s cumulative loss in certain jurisdictions represents significant negative evidence in the determination of whether deferred tax assets are more likely than not to be utilized in certain jurisdictions. This determination resulted in the need for a valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets of certain jurisdictions. The Company will release this valuation allowance when it is determined that it is more likely than not that its deferred tax assets will be realized. Any future release of valuation allowance may be recorded as a tax benefit increasing net income. |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments | Fair Value of Financial Instruments The Company values its assets and liabilities using the methods of fair value as described in ASC topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, ("ASC 820"). ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The three levels of fair value hierarchy are described below: Level 1: Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets. Level 2: Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable. Level 3: Significant inputs to the valuation model are unobservable. The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other accrued expenses approximate fair value due to relatively short periods to maturity. |
Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation ("ASC 718"). Under ASC 718, all stock-based awards, including employee stock option grants, are recorded at fair value as of the grant date. For options granted with service and/or performance conditions, the fair value of each grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. For options granted with market-based conditions, the fair value of each grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Monte-Carlo simulation model. These methods require the use of estimates, including future stock price volatility, expected term and forfeitures. As the Company does not have sufficient historical option exercise experience that spans the full 10 -year contractual term for determining the expected term of options granted, the Company estimates the expected term of options using a combination of historical information and the simplified method for estimating the expected term. The Company uses its own historical stock price data to estimate its forfeiture rate and expected volatility over the most recent period commensurate with the estimated expected term of the awards. For the risk-free interest rate, the Company uses a U.S. Treasury Bond rate consistent with the estimated expected term of the option award. The Company’s restricted stock and restricted stock unit grants are accounted for as equity awards. Stock compensation expense associated with service-based equity awards is recognized in the statement of operations on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is the vesting period. For equity awards granted with performance-based conditions, stock compensation expense is recognized in the statement of operations ratably for each vesting tranche based on the probability that operating performance conditions will be met and to what extent. Changes in the probability estimates associated with performance-based awards will be accounted for in the period of change using a cumulative catch-up adjustment to retroactively apply the new probability estimates. In any period in which the Company determines that achievement of the performance metrics is not probable, the Company ceases recording compensation expense and all previously recognized compensation expense for the performance-based award is reversed. For equity awards granted with market-based conditions, stock compensation expense is recognized in the statement of operations ratably for each vesting tranche regardless of meeting or not meeting the market conditions. |
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions | Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions The functional currency of the Company's foreign subsidiaries is their local currency. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of the foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are translated at average rates for the period. Translation adjustments are recorded as a component of other comprehensive loss in stockholders' deficit. Cash flows of consolidated foreign subsidiaries, whose functional currency is their local currency, are translated to U.S. dollars using average exchange rates for the period. The Company reports the effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies as a separate item in the reconciliation of the changes in cash and cash equivalents during the period. |
Comprehensive Loss | Comprehensive Loss Comprehensive loss consists of net loss and other comprehensive income (loss). Other comprehensive income (loss) refers to revenues, expenses, gains, and losses that are not included in net loss, but rather are recorded directly in stockholders' deficit. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , the Company's comprehensive loss consisted of net loss and foreign currency translation gains and (losses). Upon sale of an investment in a foreign entity, the amount attributable to the accumulated translation adjustment component of that foreign entity is removed as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and reported as part of the gain or loss on the sale of the investment. |
Advertising Costs | Advertising Costs Costs for advertising are expensed as incurred. |
Going Concern Assessment | Going Concern Assessment The Company performs its quarterly going concern assessment in accordance with ASC sub-topic 205-40, Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern ("ASC 205-40"). Under ASC 205-40, management is required to assess the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. As further described in the discussion below, the Company has concluded, based on its projections, that its cash balance, funds available from its line of credit, and its cash flow from operations are sufficient to meet its liquidity needs through the one year period following the financial statement issuance date. The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. Management has evaluated whether relevant conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, indicate that there is substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. Substantial doubt exists when conditions and events, considered in the aggregate, indicate it is probable that the Company will be unable to meet its obligations as they become due within one year after the financial statement issuance date. The assessment is based on the relevant conditions that are known or reasonable knowable as of November 2, 2017 . The assessment of the Company's ability to meet its future obligations is inherently judgmental, subjective and susceptible to change. The inputs that are considered important in the Company's going concern analysis, include, but are not limited to, the Company's 2017 cash flow forecast, 2017 operating budget, and long-term plan that extends beyond 2017. These inputs consider information including, but not limited to, the Company’s financial condition, liquidity sources, obligations due within one year after the financial statement issuance date, funds necessary to maintain operations, and financial conditions, including negative financial trends or other indicators of possible financial difficulty. The Company has considered both quantitative and qualitative factors as part of the assessment that are known or reasonably knowable as of November 2, 2017 , and concluded that conditions and events considered in the aggregate, do not indicate that it is probable that the Company will be unable to meet obligations as they become due through the one year period following the financial statement issuance date. |
Recently Issued Accounting Standards | Recently Issued Accounting Standards During 2017, the Company adopted the following recently issued Accounting Standard Updates ("ASU"): In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting ("ASU 2016-09"). Under ASU 2016-09, accounting for share-based payment award transactions was simplified related to the accounting for (a) income tax effects; (b) minimum statutory tax withholding requirements; (c) and forfeitures. ASU 2016-09 is effective for public entities in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2017. Due to the historical cumulative shortfall position, the adoption of ASU 2016-09 did not result in a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings. ASU 2016-09 allows for an entity-wide accounting policy election, which would be applied prospectively, to either account for forfeitures when they occur or continue to estimate the number of awards that are expected to vest. The Company has elected to continue to estimate the number of awards that are expected to vest. Other aspects of adoption ASU 2016-09 did not have a material impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, Business Combination (Topic 805) Clarifying the Definition of a Business ("ASU 2017-01"). ASU 2017-01 clarifies the definition of a business and requires that an entity apply certain criteria in order to determine when a set of assets and activities qualifies as a business. ASU 2017-01 is effective for public entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and interim periods within those fiscal years, and should be applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2017. Due to the prospective application of this ASU, there was no impact to historical financial statements and no additional disclosures are required. The following ASUs were recently issued but have not yet been adopted by the Company: In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-05, Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20): Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets ("ASU 2017-05"). ASU 2017-05 clarifies the scope and accounting of a financial asset that meets the definition of an “in-substance nonfinancial asset” and defines the term, “in-substance nonfinancial asset.” ASU 2017-05 also adds guidance for partial sales of nonfinancial assets. ASU 2017-05 is effective at the same time Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers is effective. ASU 2017-05 may be applied retrospectively for all periods presented or retrospectively with a cumulative-effect adjustment at the date of adoption. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the Company's financial statements and disclosures and the adoption method. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ("ASU 2017-04"). ASU 2017-04 simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill and eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. ASU 2017-04 is effective for annual and interim goodwill tests beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates on or after January 1, 2017. The Company is in the process of evaluating the guidance. Given the prospective adoption application, there is no impact on the Company's historical consolidated financial statements and disclosures. In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230) Restricted Cash a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force ("ASU 2016-18"). Under ASU 2016-18, amounts generally described as restricted cash should be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-18 is effective for public entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company anticipates adopting this guidance beginning in the first quarter of 2018. The new guidance only impacts presentation of the Company's consolidated statement of cash flows. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments ("ASU 2016-13"). ASU 2016-13 changes the methodology for measuring credit losses of financial instruments and the timing of when such losses are recorded. ASU 2016-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the Company's consolidated financial statements and disclosures. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) ("ASU 2016-02"). Under ASU 2016-02, entities will be required to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for all leases. Lessor accounting is largely unchanged. ASU 2016-02 is effective for public entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is in the process of evaluating the impact of the new guidance on the Company's consolidated financial statements and disclosures. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, Financial Instruments-Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities ("ASU 2016-01"). ASU 2016-01 changes how entities measure certain equity investments and present changes in the fair value of financial liabilities measured under the fair value option that are attributable to their own credit. Under the new guidance, entities will be required to measure equity investments that do not result in consolidation and are not accounted for under the equity method at fair value and recognize any changes in fair value in net income unless the investments qualify for the new practicability exception. The accounting for other financial instruments, such as loans and investments in debt securities is largely unchanged. ASU 2016-01 is effective for public entities in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not believe that the adoption of this guidance will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements and disclosures. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) , which replaces the current revenue accounting guidance. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date which defers the effective date of the updated guidance on revenue recognition by one year. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net) , which clarifies and improves the operability and understandability of the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing , which clarifies and improves the operability and understanding of the implementation guidance on identifying performance obligations and licensing. Collectively these ASUs comprise the new revenue standard ("New Revenue Standard"). The core principle of the New Revenue Standard is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve that core principle, an entity should apply a five step model to 1) identify the contract(s) with a customer, 2) identify the performance obligations in the contract, 3) determine the transaction price, 4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract and 5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The New Revenue Standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company expects that it will adopt the New Revenue Standard beginning in the first quarter of 2018. The New Revenue Standard provides the option between two different methods of adoption. The full retrospective method calls for the Company to present each prior reported period shown in the financial statements under the new guidance. The modified retrospective method requires the Company to calculate the cumulative effect of applying the new guidance as of the date of adoption via adjustment to retained earnings. The Company is currently considering adopting the New Revenue Standard using the modified retrospective method. The Company continues to evaluate the impact the New Revenue Standard will have on its financial statements, disclosures, policies, processes, and system requirements. The Company has completed the development of its "recast tool" that will enable the Company to determine the cumulative effect of adopting the new guidance as of January 1, 2018. As part of its evaluation, the Company believes the impact of the change in the New Revenue Standard on the Enterprise & Education Language and Literacy segments will be minimal as the accounting outcome for the vast majority of these transactions remains unchanged. Due to the elimination of software specific accounting guidance, the Company expects nearly all of the impact of adopting the New Revenue Standard will result from changes to the accounting for the packaged perpetual software product line that also includes non-software elements within the Consumer segment. Under the current revenue standard, the Company uses the residual method to allocate consideration between the software and non-software elements within a transaction. This results in a fixed amount being allocated to the non-software element, which is generally deferred and recognized over time, and any discount being fully allocated to the software element, which is recognized as revenue at the time of sale. Under the New Revenue Standard, any discounts will be allocated to all of the elements within a software transaction based on relative selling price. Accordingly, this will result in different amounts allocated to the various elements which are recognized into revenue at different times. However, given the Company's continued migration in its Consumer segment to a 100% SaaS business, we currently expect the cumulative effect to not be significant when compared to total deferred revenue because the revenue recognition for our SaaS products in the Consumer segment are materially the same under both the current and New Revenue Standard. However, it is important to note that the cumulative effect as of January 1, 2018 is dependent on the mix of sales in the Consumer segment in the fourth quarter of 2017, the Consumer segment's largest quarter. The Company expects the largest impacts to its financial statements to result from the new qualitative and quantitative disclosures that will be required upon adoption of the New Revenue Standard. The Company continues to evaluate the impact of the New Revenue Standard, and any assessments made, including the adoption method, are subject to change. |
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Total Comprehensive Income (Loss) | The following table presents the effect of exchange rate changes on total comprehensive loss (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net loss $ (3,231 ) $ (5,452 ) $ (3,912 ) $ (21,937 ) Foreign currency translation gain (loss) 289 (313 ) 623 (1,522 ) Comprehensive loss $ (2,942 ) $ (5,765 ) $ (3,289 ) $ (23,459 ) |
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss as of September 30, 2017 are as follows (in thousands): Foreign Currency Total Balance at beginning of period on January 1, 2017 $ (3,709 ) $ (3,709 ) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications 719 719 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income related to the sale of a foreign subsidiary (96 ) (96 ) Net current period other comprehensive income 623 623 Accumulated other comprehensive loss at September 30, 2017 $ (3,086 ) $ (3,086 ) |
NET LOSS PER SHARE (Tables)
NET LOSS PER SHARE (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Common Share | The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net loss per common share (in thousands, except per share amounts): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Numerator: Net loss $ (3,231 ) $ (5,452 ) $ (3,912 ) $ (21,937 ) Denominator: Basic shares: Weighted average number of common shares - basic 22,285 21,993 22,220 21,936 Diluted shares: Weighted average number of common shares - diluted 22,285 21,993 22,220 21,936 Loss per common share: Basic $ (0.14 ) $ (0.25 ) $ (0.18 ) $ (1.00 ) Diluted $ (0.14 ) $ (0.25 ) $ (0.18 ) $ (1.00 ) |
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares | The following table sets forth dilutive common stock equivalent shares calculated using the treasury stock method (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Stock options 219 96 209 18 Restricted stock units 223 183 203 171 Restricted stocks 286 132 250 116 Total common stock equivalent shares 728 411 662 305 |
INVENTORY (Tables)
INVENTORY (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Inventory | INVENTORY Inventory consisted of the following (in thousands): September 30, December 31, Raw materials $ 3,425 $ 4,384 Finished goods 769 2,383 Total inventory $ 4,194 $ 6,767 |
GOODWILL (Tables)
GOODWILL (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of the Balance and Changes in Goodwill by Operating Segment | The following table shows the balance and changes in goodwill for the Company's operating segments for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands): Literacy Segment Enterprise & Education Language Segment Consumer Segment Total Balance as of January 1, 2017 Gross Goodwill $ 9,962 $ 38,289 $ 27,514 $ 75,765 Accumulated Impairment — — (27,514 ) (27,514 ) Goodwill as of January 1, 2017 $ 9,962 $ 38,289 $ — $ 48,251 Effect of change in foreign currency rate — 1,403 — 1,403 Balance as of September 30, 2017 Gross Goodwill $ 9,962 $ 39,692 $ 27,514 $ 77,168 Accumulated Impairment — — (27,514 ) (27,514 ) Goodwill as of September 30, 2017 $ 9,962 $ 39,692 $ — $ 49,654 |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)
INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Intangible Assets | Intangible assets consisted of the following items as of the dates indicated (in thousands): Trademark / tradename * Core technology Customer relationships Patents and Other Total Gross Carrying Amount $ 12,431 $ 15,092 $ 26,149 $ 312 $ 53,984 Accumulated Amortization (1,481 ) (9,859 ) (18,485 ) (251 ) (30,076 ) Accumulated Impairment (26 ) (1,001 ) (128 ) — (1,155 ) Balance as of January 1, 2017 $ 10,924 $ 4,232 $ 7,536 $ 61 $ 22,753 Gross Carrying Amount 12,500 15,637 26,612 312 55,061 Accumulated Amortization (1,700 ) (11,738 ) (20,058 ) (272 ) (33,768 ) Accumulated Impairment (26 ) (1,001 ) (128 ) — (1,155 ) Balance as of September 30, 2017 $ 10,774 $ 2,898 $ 6,426 $ 40 $ 20,138 * Included in the tradename/trademark line above is the Rosetta Stone tradename, which is the Company's only indefinite-lived intangible asset. As of September 30, 2017 , the carrying value of the tradename asset was $10.6 million . |
Schedule of Amortization Expense | The following table presents amortization of intangible assets included in the related financial statement line items during the respective periods (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Included in cost of revenue: Cost of subscription and service revenue $ 118 $ 104 $ 352 $ 305 Cost of product revenue 28 42 87 134 Total included in cost of revenue 146 146 439 439 Included in operating expenses: Sales and marketing 472 463 1,387 1,720 Research and development 356 350 1,038 1,244 General and administrative — — — — Total included in operating expenses 828 813 2,425 2,964 Total $ 974 $ 959 $ 2,864 $ 3,403 |
Summary of the Estimated Future Amortization Expense | The following table summarizes the estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets for the remaining three months of 2017 and years thereafter (in thousands): As of September 30, 2017 2017 - remaining $ 977 2018 3,312 2019 1,532 2020 1,282 2021 940 2022 940 Thereafter 548 Total $ 9,531 |
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tabl
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Summary of Other Current Liabilities | The following table summarizes other current liabilities (in thousands): September 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Accrued marketing expenses $ 5,763 $ 8,460 Accrued professional and consulting fees 1,349 2,050 Sales return reserve 1,526 1,338 Sales, withholding and property taxes payable 3,446 3,772 Other 4,671 6,530 Total other current liabilities $ 16,755 $ 22,150 |
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS (Tables)
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases | Future minimum payments under capital leases with initial terms of one year or more are as follows (in thousands): As of September 30, 2017 2017-remaining $ 136 2018 539 2019 536 2020 532 2021 529 2022 396 Thereafter — Total minimum lease payments $ 2,668 Less amount representing interest 294 Present value of net minimum lease payments $ 2,374 Less current portion 440 Obligations under capital lease, long-term $ 1,934 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Table
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions | For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 , there were 48,830 stock options granted. For the nine months ended September 30, 2016 , the fair value of stock options granted was calculated using the following assumptions in the Black-Scholes model: Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 Expected stock price volatility 44.6% 46.1% - 47.0% Expected term of options 6 years 5.5 - 6.5 years Expected dividend yield — — Risk-free interest rate 1.92% 1.24% - 1.50% For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , the fair value of market-based stock options and market-based restricted stock awards granted was calculated using the following assumptions in the Monte-Carlo simulation model: Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 Expected stock price volatility none 44.9%-49.1% Expected term of options none 1.7 years-7 years Expected dividend yield none — Risk-free interest rate none .71%-1.53% |
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs | The following table presents stock-based compensation expense included in the related financial statement line items (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Included in cost of revenue: Cost of subscription and service revenue $ 9 $ 15 $ (2 ) $ 13 Cost of product revenue 12 7 36 14 Total included in cost of revenue 21 22 34 27 Included in operating expenses: Sales and marketing 349 348 366 667 Research and development 185 391 215 561 General and administrative 997 878 2,443 2,202 Total included in operating expenses 1,531 1,617 3,024 3,430 Total $ 1,552 $ 1,639 $ 3,058 $ 3,457 |
Schedule of Stock Option Activity | The following table summarizes the Company's service-based stock option activity from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 : Service-based Options Weighted Weighted Aggregate Service-based Options Outstanding, January 1, 2017 1,793,930 $ 9.81 7.58 $ 1,154,498 Service-based options granted 48,830 11.42 Service-based options exercised (58,270 ) 7.94 Service-based options canceled (89,570 ) 9.99 Service-based Options Outstanding, September 30, 2017 1,694,920 9.92 6.86 2,409,690 Vested and expected to vest September 30, 2017 1,649,077 9.97 6.94 2,303,460 Exercisable at September 30, 2017 1,282,680 $ 10.32 6.62 $ 1,670,770 |
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Activity | The following table summarizes the Company's service-based restricted stock award activity from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 : Service Based Awards Weighted Aggregate Non-vested Service-based Awards, January 1, 2017 374,380 $ 8.94 $ 3,348,080 Service-based awards granted 291,406 7.92 Service-based awards vested (128,013 ) 10.10 Service-based awards canceled (32,989 ) 8.11 Non-vested Service-Based Awards, September 30, 2017 504,784 $ 8.12 $ 4,096,322 |
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity | The following table summarizes the Company's restricted stock unit activity from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 : Units Outstanding Weighted Aggregate Units Outstanding, January 1, 2017 188,057 $ 9.93 $ 1,675,588 Units granted 40,718 11.42 465,000 Units released — — Units cancelled — — Units Outstanding, September 30, 2017 228,775 10.20 2,335,793 Vested and expected to vest at September 30, 2017 111,256 11.42 1,135,919 Vested and deferred at September 30, 2017 82,157 $ 12.44 $ 838,823 |
Schedule of Nonvested Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units Activity | The following table summarizes the Company's PSU activity from January 1, 2017 to September 30, 2017 : PSUs Weighted Aggregate Non-vested PSUs, January 1, 2017 — $ — $ — PSUs granted 462,870 9.43 PSUs vested — — PSUs canceled (16,241 ) 9.43 Non-vested PSUs, September 30, 2017 446,629 $ 9.43 $ 4,560,082 |
RESTRUCTURING (Tables)
RESTRUCTURING (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Type of Restructuring Report | The following table summarizes activity with respect to the restructuring charges for the 2016 Restructuring Plan during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 (in thousands): Balance at January 1, 2017 Cost Incurred Cash Payments Balance at September 30, 2017 Severance costs $ 500 $ (12 ) $ (282 ) $ 206 Contract termination costs 22 — — 22 Other costs 70 14 (81 ) 3 Total $ 592 $ 2 $ (363 ) $ 231 (1) Other Adjustments includes non-cash period changes in the liability balance, which may include non-cash lease closure expense and foreign currency translation adjustments. |
Restructuring and Related Costs | The following table summarizes the major types of costs associated with the restructuring actions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , and total costs incurred through September 30, 2017 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Incurred through 2017 2016 2017 2016 September 30, 2017 Severance costs $ 186 $ (8 ) $ 1,118 $ 4,478 $ 12,796 Contract termination costs 1 69 37 163 1,336 Other costs 9 101 26 542 1,033 Total $ 196 $ 162 $ 1,181 $ 5,183 $ 15,165 A summary of the Company’s lease abandonment activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 is as follows (in thousands): As of September 30, 2017 2016 Accrued lease abandonment costs, beginning of period $ 2,123 $ 1,281 Costs incurred and charged to expense — 30 Principal reductions (759 ) (328 ) Accrued lease abandonment costs, end of period $ 1,364 $ 983 Accrued lease abandonment costs liability: Short-term $ 1,078 $ 422 Long-term 286 561 Total $ 1,364 $ 983 |
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs by Income Statement Location | The following table presents total restructuring costs associated with the restructuring actions included in the related line items of our Statement of Operations (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Cost of revenue $ 108 $ (5 ) $ 313 $ 567 Sales and marketing 91 68 426 2,287 Research and development (13 ) (16 ) 332 912 General and administrative 10 115 110 1,417 Total $ 196 $ 162 $ 1,181 $ 5,183 |
LEASE ABANDONMENT AND TERMINA33
LEASE ABANDONMENT AND TERMINATION (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] | |
Summary of Lease Abandonment Activity | The following table summarizes the major types of costs associated with the restructuring actions for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 , and total costs incurred through September 30, 2017 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Incurred through 2017 2016 2017 2016 September 30, 2017 Severance costs $ 186 $ (8 ) $ 1,118 $ 4,478 $ 12,796 Contract termination costs 1 69 37 163 1,336 Other costs 9 101 26 542 1,033 Total $ 196 $ 162 $ 1,181 $ 5,183 $ 15,165 A summary of the Company’s lease abandonment activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 is as follows (in thousands): As of September 30, 2017 2016 Accrued lease abandonment costs, beginning of period $ 2,123 $ 1,281 Costs incurred and charged to expense — 30 Principal reductions (759 ) (328 ) Accrued lease abandonment costs, end of period $ 1,364 $ 983 Accrued lease abandonment costs liability: Short-term $ 1,078 $ 422 Long-term 286 561 Total $ 1,364 $ 983 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Summary of Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments | The following table summarizes future minimum operating lease payments for the remaining three months of 2017 and the years thereafter (in thousands): As of September 30, 2017 Periods Ending December 31, 2017-remaining $ 927 2018 4,744 2019 1,742 2020 1,003 2021 590 Thereafter — Total $ 9,006 |
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)
SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Operating Results By Segment | Operating results by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2017 were as follows (in thousands): Language Literacy Segment E&E Segment Consumer Segment Shared Services Combined Language Total Company Revenue $ 11,028 $ 16,529 $ 18,649 $ — $ 35,178 $ 46,206 Cost of revenue 1,666 1,756 4,464 (3 ) 6,217 7,883 Sales and marketing 6,402 7,511 8,428 269 16,208 22,610 Research and development 1,820 — — 3,882 3,882 5,702 General and administrative 558 86 74 — 160 718 Segment contribution $ 582 $ 7,176 $ 5,683 $ (4,148 ) $ 8,711 $ 9,293 Segment contribution margin % 5.3 % 43.4 % 30.5 % Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: Cost of revenue 1,565 Sales and marketing 1,044 Research and development 679 General and administrative 1,724 Subtotal 5,012 Corporate unallocated expenses, net: Unallocated general and administrative 6,593 Unallocated non-operating income 40 Subtotal 6,633 Loss before income taxes $ (2,352 ) Operating results by segment for the three months ended September 30, 2016 were as follows (in thousands): Language Literacy Segment E&E Segment Consumer Segment Shared Services Combined Language Total Company Revenue $ 8,786 $ 18,336 $ 21,571 $ — $ 39,907 $ 48,693 Cost of revenue 1,446 2,220 3,370 (4 ) 5,586 $ 7,032 Sales and marketing 5,917 7,921 11,996 358 20,275 $ 26,192 Research and development 1,214 — — 4,404 4,404 $ 5,618 General and administrative 573 131 (28 ) — 103 $ 676 Segment contribution $ (364 ) $ 8,064 $ 6,233 $ (4,758 ) $ 9,539 $ 9,175 Segment contribution margin % (4.1 )% 44.0 % 28.9 % Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: Cost of revenue 1,339 Sales and marketing 969 Research and development 729 General and administrative 2,534 Subtotal 5,571 Corporate unallocated expenses, net: Unallocated general and administrative 6,759 Unallocated impairment 1,028 Unallocated non-operating income (524 ) Subtotal 7,263 Loss before income taxes $ (3,659 ) Operating results by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were as follows (in thousands): Language Literacy Segment E&E Segment Consumer Segment Shared Services Combined Language Total Company Revenue $ 31,568 $ 50,289 $ 57,947 $ — $ 108,236 $ 139,804 Cost of revenue 4,823 5,455 10,376 (9 ) 15,822 20,645 Sales and marketing 17,542 23,166 27,385 1,175 51,726 69,268 Research and development 4,755 — — 12,644 12,644 17,399 General and administrative 1,314 16 86 — 102 1,416 Segment contribution $ 3,134 $ 21,652 $ 20,100 $ (13,810 ) $ 27,942 $ 31,076 Segment contribution margin % 9.9 % 43.1 % 34.7 % Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: Cost of revenue 4,535 Sales and marketing 2,591 Research and development 1,744 General and administrative 4,916 Subtotal 13,786 Corporate unallocated expenses, net: Unallocated general and administrative 19,322 Unallocated non-operating income (481 ) Subtotal 18,841 Loss before income taxes $ (1,551 ) Operating results by segment for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 were as follows (in thousands): Language Literacy Segment E&E Segment Consumer Segment Shared Services Combined Language Total Company Revenue $ 24,313 $ 54,157 $ 63,941 $ — $ 118,098 $ 142,411 Cost of revenue 3,174 6,941 10,398 (13 ) 17,326 $ 20,500 Sales and marketing 16,572 25,597 38,310 1,332 65,239 $ 81,811 Research and development 2,997 — — 13,878 13,878 $ 16,875 General and administrative 1,438 355 26 — 381 $ 1,819 Segment contribution $ 132 $ 21,264 $ 15,207 $ (15,197 ) $ 21,274 $ 21,406 Segment contribution margin % 0.5 % 39.3 % 23.8 % Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: Cost of revenue 3,883 Sales and marketing 4,883 Research and development 2,791 General and administrative 8,546 Subtotal 20,103 Corporate unallocated expenses, net: Unallocated general and administrative 20,499 Unallocated lease abandonment expense 30 Unallocated impairment 3,930 Unallocated non-operating income (2,469 ) Subtotal 21,990 Loss before income taxes $ (20,687 ) |
Summary of Revenue From Customers by Geographic Area | The information below summarizes revenue from customers by geographic area for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 United States $ 39,661 $ 41,042 $ 120,286 $ 118,463 International 6,545 7,651 19,518 23,948 Total $ 46,206 $ 48,693 $ 139,804 $ 142,411 |
Summary of Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area | The information below summarizes long-lived assets by geographic area classified as held and used as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (in thousands): September 30, December 31, United States $ 25,732 $ 21,652 International 3,090 3,143 Total $ 28,822 $ 24,795 |
Summary of Revenue by Products and Services | The information below summarizes revenue by type for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2017 2016 2017 2016 Language learning $ 34,478 $ 38,711 $ 105,898 $ 114,550 Literacy 11,028 8,786 31,568 24,313 Brain fitness 700 1,196 2,338 3,548 Total $ 46,206 $ 48,693 $ 139,804 $ 142,411 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN36
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2016USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2017USD ($)deliverable | Sep. 30, 2016USD ($) | |
Product Information [Line Items] | ||||
Unconditional, full, money-back refund, period | 30 days | |||
Other comprehensive income (loss), tax | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Advertising expense | $ 5,300,000 | $ 8,700,000 | 18,100,000 | $ 27,200,000 |
Collaborative Arrangement | Rosetta Stone Japan Inc. | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale | ||||
Product Information [Line Items] | ||||
Foreign currency translation loss of disposal group | $ 100,000 | |||
Maximum | Stock options | ||||
Product Information [Line Items] | ||||
Contractual term | 10 years | |||
Rosetta Stone V4 TOTALe Software Arrangements | ||||
Product Information [Line Items] | ||||
Number of deliverables identified | deliverable | 2 | |||
Rosetta Stone V4 TOTALe Software Arrangements | Maximum | ||||
Product Information [Line Items] | ||||
Period of registration window to begin services from the date of purchase from the entity (up to) | 6 months | |||
Packaged Software | ||||
Product Information [Line Items] | ||||
Period of installment payment plans (less than) | 12 months | |||
Packaged Software | Minimum | ||||
Product Information [Line Items] | ||||
Period offered to customers for payment of purchases in installments | 3 months | |||
Packaged Software | Maximum | ||||
Product Information [Line Items] | ||||
Period offered to customers for payment of purchases in installments | 5 months | |||
Packaged Software and Online Software Subscriptions | Maximum | ||||
Product Information [Line Items] | ||||
Period of providing technical support in connection with packaged software product sales and online software subscriptions (up to) | 6 months |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN37
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Comprehensive Loss (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions | ||||
Net loss | $ (3,231) | $ (5,452) | $ (3,912) | $ (21,937) |
Foreign currency translation gain (loss) | 289 | (313) | 623 | (1,522) |
Comprehensive loss | $ (2,942) | $ (5,765) | $ (3,289) | $ (23,459) |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN38
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Components of Accumulated Comprehensive Loss (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) | |
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | |
Balance at beginning of period | $ (1,659) |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 719 |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income related to the sale of a foreign subsidiary | (96) |
Net current period other comprehensive income | 623 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period | (1,427) |
AOCI Attributable to Parent | |
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | |
Balance at beginning of period | (3,709) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, end of period | (3,086) |
Foreign Currency | |
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | |
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 719 |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income related to the sale of a foreign subsidiary | (96) |
Net current period other comprehensive income | $ 623 |
DIVESTITURE - Narrative (Detail
DIVESTITURE - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | Jun. 29, 2017 | Jun. 19, 2017 | Mar. 13, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 |
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
Gain on sale of subsidiary | $ 506,000 | $ 0 | |||||
Collaborative Arrangement | |||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
Proceeds from license fees received | $ 2,000,000 | $ 9,000,000 | $ 1,500,000 | ||||
Estimated proceeds from license feeds, additional minimum payment | $ 6,000,000 | ||||||
Additional minimum payment, amortization period | 10 years | ||||||
Accelerated future cash receipts | 1,500,000 | ||||||
Collaborative Arrangement | Rosetta Stone Japan Inc. | |||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
Consideration of disposal group | $ 500,000 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | $ 11,400,000 | $ 11,400,000 | $ 11,400,000 | ||||
Additional minimum payment recognized, period | 20 years | ||||||
Collaborative Arrangement | Rosetta Stone Japan Inc. | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale | |||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
Percent of acquisition by management | 100.00% | ||||||
Proceeds from license fees received and disposal group consideration | 11,500,000 | ||||||
Gain on sale of subsidiary, before foreign currency translation gain | $ 500,000 | ||||||
Foreign currency translation loss of disposal group | 100,000 | ||||||
Collaborative Arrangement | Rosetta Stone Japan Inc. | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale | Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) | |||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
Gain on sale of subsidiary | $ 400,000 | ||||||
Collaborative Arrangement | Rosetta Stone Japan Inc. | Discontinued Operations, Held-for-sale or Disposed of by Sale | Other Assets | |||||||
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items] | |||||||
License fee revenue | $ 100,000 |
NET LOSS PER SHARE - Schedule o
NET LOSS PER SHARE - Schedule of Basic and Diluted Net Loss Per Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Numerator: | ||||
Net loss | $ (3,231) | $ (5,452) | $ (3,912) | $ (21,937) |
Basic shares: | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares - basic (in shares) | 22,285 | 21,993 | 22,220 | 21,936 |
Diluted shares: | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares - diluted (in shares) | 22,285 | 21,993 | 22,220 | 21,936 |
Loss per common share: | ||||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ (0.14) | $ (0.25) | $ (0.18) | $ (1) |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ (0.14) | $ (0.25) | $ (0.18) | $ (1) |
NET LOSS PER SHARE - Schedule41
NET LOSS PER SHARE - Schedule of Dilutive and Antidilutive Common Stock Equivalent Shares Used to Calculate EPS (Details) - shares shares in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Anti-dilutive securities | ||||
Total common stock equivalent shares (in shares) | 728 | 411 | 662 | 305 |
Stock options | ||||
Anti-dilutive securities | ||||
Total common stock equivalent shares (in shares) | 219 | 96 | 209 | 18 |
Restricted stock units | ||||
Anti-dilutive securities | ||||
Total common stock equivalent shares (in shares) | 223 | 183 | 203 | 171 |
Restricted stocks | ||||
Anti-dilutive securities | ||||
Total common stock equivalent shares (in shares) | 286 | 132 | 250 | 116 |
NET LOSS PER SHARE - Narrative
NET LOSS PER SHARE - Narrative (Details) - shares shares in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||||
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share, amount (in shares) | 0.7 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 2 |
INVENTORY - Schedule of Invento
INVENTORY - Schedule of Inventory (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Raw materials | $ 3,425 | $ 4,384 |
Finished goods | 769 | 2,383 |
Total inventory | $ 4,194 | $ 6,767 |
INVENTORY - Narrative (Details)
INVENTORY - Narrative (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Non-cash inventory write-down, consignment retail partners | $ 1.9 |
GOODWILL - Schedule of Goodwill
GOODWILL - Schedule of Goodwill Balance and Changes (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) | |
Changes in goodwill | |
Gross Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 75,765 |
Accumulated Impairment, beginning balance | (27,514) |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 48,251 |
Effect of change in foreign currency rate | 1,403 |
Gross Goodwill, ending balance | 77,168 |
Accumulated Impairment, ending balance | (27,514) |
Goodwill, ending balance | 49,654 |
Literacy Segment | |
Changes in goodwill | |
Gross Goodwill, beginning balance | 9,962 |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 9,962 |
Effect of change in foreign currency rate | 0 |
Gross Goodwill, ending balance | 9,962 |
Accumulated Impairment, ending balance | 0 |
Goodwill, ending balance | 9,962 |
Enterprise & Education Language Segment | |
Changes in goodwill | |
Gross Goodwill, beginning balance | 38,289 |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 38,289 |
Effect of change in foreign currency rate | 1,403 |
Gross Goodwill, ending balance | 39,692 |
Accumulated Impairment, ending balance | 0 |
Goodwill, ending balance | 39,692 |
Consumer Segment | |
Changes in goodwill | |
Gross Goodwill, beginning balance | 27,514 |
Accumulated Impairment, beginning balance | (27,514) |
Goodwill, beginning balance | 0 |
Effect of change in foreign currency rate | 0 |
Gross Goodwill, ending balance | 27,514 |
Accumulated Impairment, ending balance | (27,514) |
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 0 |
GOODWILL - Narrative (Details)
GOODWILL - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Goodwill | ||
Loss on impairment | $ 0 | |
Consumer Fit Brains | Brain fitness | ||
Goodwill | ||
Loss on impairment | $ 1,700,000 |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross carrying amount of finite and indefinite lived intangible assets | $ 55,061 | $ 53,984 |
Accumulated Amortization | (33,768) | (30,076) |
Accumulated Impairment | (1,155) | (1,155) |
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) | 20,138 | 22,753 |
Total | 9,531 | |
Tradename | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Indefinite-lived intangible assets (excluding goodwill) | 10,600 | |
Trademark/tradename | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross carrying amount of finite and indefinite lived intangible assets | 12,500 | 12,431 |
Accumulated Amortization | (1,700) | (1,481) |
Accumulated Impairment | (26) | (26) |
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) | 10,774 | 10,924 |
Core technology | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets | 15,637 | 15,092 |
Accumulated Amortization | (11,738) | (9,859) |
Accumulated Impairment | (1,001) | (1,001) |
Total | 2,898 | 4,232 |
Customer relationships | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets | 26,612 | 26,149 |
Accumulated Amortization | (20,058) | (18,485) |
Accumulated Impairment | (128) | (128) |
Total | 6,426 | 7,536 |
Patents and Other | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets | 312 | 312 |
Accumulated Amortization | (272) | (251) |
Accumulated Impairment | 0 | 0 |
Total | $ 40 | $ 61 |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Amortizatio
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Amortization Expense for the Long-lived Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | $ 974 | $ 959 | $ 2,864 | $ 3,403 |
Cost of subscription and service revenue | ||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 118 | 104 | 352 | 305 |
Cost of product revenue | ||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 28 | 42 | 87 | 134 |
Total included in cost of revenue | ||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 146 | 146 | 439 | 439 |
Sales and marketing | ||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 472 | 463 | 1,387 | 1,720 |
Research and development | ||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 356 | 350 | 1,038 | 1,244 |
General and administrative | ||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total included in operating expenses | ||||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | $ 828 | $ 813 | $ 2,425 | $ 2,964 |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Future Amor
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Future Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) |
Summary of the estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets | |
2017 - remaining | $ 977 |
2,018 | 3,312 |
2,019 | 1,532 |
2,020 | 1,282 |
2,021 | 940 |
2,022 | 940 |
Thereafter | 548 |
Total | $ 9,531 |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (
INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
Jun. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Impairment indefinite-lived intangible assets | $ 0 | |
Impairment all other long-lived intangible assets | 0 | |
Loss on impairment | $ 0 | |
Consumer Fit Brains | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Loss on impairment | $ 1,200,000 |
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES - Sum
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES - Summary of Other Current Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Accrued marketing expenses | $ 5,763 | $ 8,460 |
Accrued professional and consulting fees | 1,349 | 2,050 |
Sales return reserve | 1,526 | 1,338 |
Sales, withholding and property taxes payable | 3,446 | 3,772 |
Other | 4,671 | 6,530 |
Total other current liabilities | $ 16,755 | $ 22,150 |
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Narrat
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Oct. 28, 2014 | Jan. 31, 2014 | |
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||||
Equipment acquired under capital lease | $ 0 | $ 27,000 | ||
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Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||||
Fair value of the lease liability | $ 4,000,000 | |||
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility | ||||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||||
Revolving credit loan | $ 19,500,000 | $ 25,000,000 | ||
Line of credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity, accounts receivable collateral basis | 80.00% | |||
Line of credit facility, maximum conditional borrowing capacity | $ 5,000,000 | |||
Line of credit facility, minimum cash and availability balance | $ 17,500,000 | |||
Variable rate | 1.00% | |||
Line of credit outstanding | $ 0 | |||
Line of credit facility, current borrowing capacity | $ 15,500,000 | |||
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility | Parent Company and Guarantor Subsidiaries | United States | ||||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||||
Ownership stock pledged as collateral, percentage | 100.00% | |||
Line of Credit | Revolving Credit Facility | Parent Company and Guarantor Subsidiaries | Foreign Subsidiaries | ||||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||||
Ownership stock pledged as collateral, percentage | 66.00% | |||
Line of Credit | Letter of Credit | ||||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||||
Revolving credit loan | $ 4,000,000 |
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Future
FINANCING ARRANGEMENTS - Future Minimum Capital Lease Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
2017-remaining | $ 136 | |
2,018 | 539 | |
2,019 | 536 | |
2,020 | 532 | |
2,021 | 529 | |
2,022 | 396 | |
Thereafter | 0 | |
Total minimum lease payments | 2,668 | |
Less amount representing interest | 294 | |
Present value of net minimum lease payments | 2,374 | |
Less current portion | 440 | $ 532 |
Obligations under capital lease, long-term | $ 1,934 | $ 2,027 |
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Detai
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Income Tax Examination [Line Items] | |||||
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance analysis, period | 3 years | ||||
Loss carryforward period, U.S. federal and most state jurisdictions | 20 years | ||||
Deferred tax assets, valuation allowance | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||
Unrecognized tax benefits | 0 | 0 | $ 0 | ||
Income tax expense | 879,000 | $ 1,793,000 | 2,361,000 | $ 1,250,000 | |
Domestic Tax Authority | |||||
Income Tax Examination [Line Items] | |||||
Gross deferred tax liabilities | 7,100,000 | 7,100,000 | 6,100,000 | ||
Foreign Tax Authority | |||||
Income Tax Examination [Line Items] | |||||
Deferred tax liabilities, net | $ 46,000 | $ 46,000 | $ 100,000 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Narr
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Narrative (Details) - shares | May 24, 2017 | Jun. 12, 2015 | May 20, 2014 | May 23, 2013 | May 23, 2012 | May 26, 2011 | May 28, 2008 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Feb. 27, 2009 | Dec. 31, 2008 | Jan. 04, 2006 |
Employee Stock Option | Maximum | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Expiration period (not more than) | 10 years | ||||||||||
Employee Stock Option, Serviced-Based | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Expiration period (not more than) | 10 years | ||||||||||
Options granted (in shares) | 48,830 | ||||||||||
2006 Plan | Employee Stock Option | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Number of shares authorized for grant (in shares) | 2,137,200 | 1,942,200 | |||||||||
Number of additional shares authorized for grant (in shares) | 195,000 | ||||||||||
2006 Plan | Employee Stock Option | Maximum | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Expiration period (not more than) | 10 years | ||||||||||
2009 Plan | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Number of shares authorized for grant (in shares) | 2,437,744 | ||||||||||
Number of additional shares authorized for grant (in shares) | 1,900,000 | 1,200,000 | 500,000 | 2,317,000 | 1,122,930 | 1,000,000 | |||||
Shares available for future grant under plan (in shares) | 2,153,690 | ||||||||||
2009 Plan | Maximum | |||||||||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Expiration period (not more than) | 10 years |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Weig
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Weighted Average Assumptions (Details) | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Employee Stock Option, Serviced-Based | ||
Stock-based compensation | ||
Expected stock price volatility | 44.60% | |
Expected stock price volatility minimum | 46.10% | |
Expected stock price volatility maximum | 47.00% | |
Expected term of options | 6 years | |
Expected dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Risk-free interest rate | 1.92% | |
Risk-free interest rate minimum | 1.24% | |
Risk-free interest rate maximum | 1.50% | |
Employee Stock Option, Serviced-Based | Minimum | ||
Stock-based compensation | ||
Expected term of options | 5 years 6 months | |
Employee Stock Option, Serviced-Based | Maximum | ||
Stock-based compensation | ||
Expected term of options | 6 years 6 months | |
Employee Stock Option, Market-Based | ||
Stock-based compensation | ||
Expected stock price volatility minimum | 44.90% | |
Expected stock price volatility maximum | 49.10% | |
Expected dividend yield | 0.00% | |
Risk-free interest rate minimum | 0.71% | |
Risk-free interest rate maximum | 1.53% | |
Employee Stock Option, Market-Based | Minimum | ||
Stock-based compensation | ||
Expected term of options | 1 year 8 months 12 days | |
Employee Stock Option, Market-Based | Maximum | ||
Stock-based compensation | ||
Expected term of options | 7 years | |
Restricted Stock Award, Market-Based | ||
Stock-based compensation | ||
Expected stock price volatility minimum | 44.90% | |
Expected stock price volatility maximum | 49.10% | |
Expected dividend yield | 0.00% | |
Risk-free interest rate minimum | 0.71% | |
Risk-free interest rate maximum | 1.53% | |
Restricted Stock Award, Market-Based | Minimum | ||
Stock-based compensation | ||
Expected term of options | 1 year 8 months 12 days | |
Restricted Stock Award, Market-Based | Maximum | ||
Stock-based compensation | ||
Expected term of options | 7 years |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Stoc
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | $ 1,552 | $ 1,639 | $ 3,058 | $ 3,457 |
Cost of subscription and service revenue | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 9 | 15 | (2) | 13 |
Cost of product revenue | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 12 | 7 | 36 | 14 |
Total included in cost of revenue | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 21 | 22 | 34 | 27 |
Sales and marketing | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 349 | 348 | 366 | 667 |
Research and development | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 185 | 391 | 215 | 561 |
General and administrative | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 997 | 878 | 2,443 | 2,202 |
Total included in operating expenses | ||||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | $ 1,531 | $ 1,617 | $ 3,024 | $ 3,430 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - St58
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Stock Option Activity (Details) - Employee Stock Option, Serviced-Based - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Service-based Options | ||
Options Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares) | 1,793,930 | |
Options granted (in shares) | 48,830 | |
Options exercised (in shares) | (58,270) | |
Options cancelled (in shares) | (89,570) | |
Options Outstanding, ending balance (in shares) | 1,694,920 | 1,793,930 |
Vested and expected to vest at the end of the period (in shares) | 1,649,077 | |
Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) | 1,282,680 | |
Weighted Average Exercise Price | ||
Options Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ 9.81 | |
Options granted (in dollars per share) | 11.42 | |
Options exercised (in dollars per share) | 7.94 | |
Options cancelled (in dollars per share) | 9.99 | |
Options Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share) | 9.92 | $ 9.81 |
Vested and expected to vest at the end of the period (in dollars per share) | 9.97 | |
Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars per share) | $ 10.32 | |
Weighted Average Contractual Life (years) | ||
Options Outstanding at balance sheet date | 6 years 10 months 10 days | 7 years 6 months 29 days |
Vested and expected to vest at the end of the period | 6 years 11 months 8 days | |
Exercisable at the end of the period | 6 years 7 months 13 days | |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||
Options outstanding at balance sheet date | $ 2,409,690 | $ 1,154,498 |
Vested and expected to vest at the end of the period | 2,303,460 | |
Exercisable at the end of the period | 1,670,770 | |
Additional information | ||
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock option awards | $ 1,800,000 | |
Period over which future compensation cost expected to be recognized | 1 year 9 months 29 days | |
Expiration period (not more than) | 10 years | |
Vesting period | 4 years |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Rest
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Restricted Stock Award and Unit Activity (Details) - USD ($) | Mar. 17, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 |
Restricted Stock Award, Service-Based | |||
Restricted Stock | |||
Non-vested, beginning balance (in shares) | 374,380 | ||
Awards granted (in shares) | 291,406 | ||
Awards vested (in shares) | (128,013) | ||
Awards cancelled (in shares) | (32,989) | ||
Non-vested, ending balance (in shares) | 504,784 | ||
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | |||
Non-vested, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ 8.94 | ||
Awards granted (in dollars per share) | 7.92 | ||
Awards vested (in dollars per share) | 10.10 | ||
Awards cancelled (in dollars per share) | 8.11 | ||
Non-vested, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ 8.12 | ||
Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |||
Awards outstanding at Balance Sheet date | $ 4,096,322 | $ 3,348,080 | |
Additional information | |||
Compensation cost not yet recognized | $ 2,700,000 | ||
Period over which future compensation cost expected to be recognized | 2 years 4 months 13 days | ||
Vesting period | 4 years | ||
Restricted Stock Units, Performance-Based | |||
Restricted Stock | |||
Non-vested, beginning balance (in shares) | 0 | ||
Awards granted (in shares) | 462,870 | ||
Awards vested (in shares) | 0 | ||
Awards cancelled (in shares) | (16,241) | ||
Non-vested, ending balance (in shares) | 446,629 | ||
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | |||
Non-vested, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | ||
Awards granted (in dollars per share) | 9.43 | ||
Awards vested (in dollars per share) | 0 | ||
Awards cancelled (in dollars per share) | 9.43 | ||
Non-vested, ending balance (in dollars per share) | $ 9.43 | ||
Aggregate Intrinsic Value | |||
Awards outstanding at Balance Sheet date | $ 4,560,082 | $ 0 | |
Additional information | |||
Compensation cost not yet recognized | $ 2,200,000 | ||
Period over which future compensation cost expected to be recognized | 1 year 9 months 3 days | ||
Vesting period | 2 years | ||
Attainment of target, granted, percentage | 100.00% | ||
Restricted Stock Units, Performance-Based | Maximum | |||
Additional information | |||
Grant target threshold, percentage | 200.00% | ||
Restricted Stock Units, Performance-Based | Minimum | |||
Additional information | |||
Grant target threshold, percentage | 0.00% |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Re60
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Restricted Stock Unit Outstanding Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Units Outstanding | ||
Units Outstanding, beginning balance (in shares) | 188,057 | |
Units granted (in shares) | 40,718 | |
Units released (in shares) | 0 | |
Units cancelled (in shares) | 0 | |
Units Outstanding, ending balance (in shares) | 228,775 | |
Units Outstanding, vested and expected to vest end of period, units outstanding (in shares) | 111,256 | |
Units Outstanding, vested and deferred end of period, units outstanding (in shares) | 82,157 | |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value | ||
Units Outstanding, beginning balance (in dollars per share) | $ 9.93 | |
Units granted (in dollars per share) | 11.42 | |
Units released (in dollars per share) | 0 | |
Units cancelled (in dollars per share) | 0 | |
Units Outstanding, ending balance (in dollars per share) | 10.20 | |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, vested and expected to vest end of period (in dollars per share) | 11.42 | |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value, vested and deferred end of period (in dollars per share) | $ 12.44 | |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value | ||
Units Outstanding at balance sheet date | $ 2,335,793 | $ 1,675,588 |
Units granted | 465,000 | |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, vested and expected to vest end of period | 1,135,919 | |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, vested and deferred end of period | $ 838,823 | |
Additional information | ||
Units granted (in shares) | 40,718 | |
Vesting period | 1 year |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Perf
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Performance and Market Conditioned Restricted Stock Awards and Stock Options Narrative (Details) - President, Chief Executive Officer, and Board of Directors Chairman - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | Feb. 20, 2017 | Apr. 04, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 |
Restricted Stock, Performance-Based | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Awards granted (in shares) | 70,423 | ||
Awards granted (in dollars per share) | $ 7.10 | ||
Vested, equity instrument other than options (in shares) | 64,719 | 32,359 | |
Awards cancelled (in shares) | 5,704 | ||
Restricted Stock, Performance-Based | Vest April 4, 2017 | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Award vesting rights, percentage | 50.00% | ||
Restricted Stock, Performance-Based | Vest April 4, 2018 | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Award vesting rights, percentage | 25.00% | ||
Restricted Stock, Performance-Based | Vest April 4, 2019 | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Award vesting rights, percentage | 25.00% | ||
Employee Stock Option, Performance-Based | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Options granted (in shares) | 314,465 | ||
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 3.24 | ||
Vested, equity instrument other than options (in shares) | 72,248 | ||
Vested (in shares) | 144,497 | ||
Options, cancelled (in shares) | 169,968 | ||
Employee Stock Option, Performance-Based | Vest April 4, 2017 | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Award vesting rights, percentage | 50.00% | ||
Employee Stock Option, Performance-Based | Vest April 4, 2018 | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Award vesting rights, percentage | 25.00% | ||
Employee Stock Option, Performance-Based | Vest April 4, 2019 | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Award vesting rights, percentage | 25.00% | ||
Restricted Stock Award, Market-Based | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Awards granted (in shares) | 70,423 | ||
Awards granted (in dollars per share) | $ 6.17 | ||
Vesting schedule growth rate, measurement period | 2 years | ||
Vesting period | 3 years | ||
Awards attainment of target, granted, percentage | 100.00% | ||
Restricted Stock Award, Market-Based | Maximum | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Awards grant target threshold, percentage | 200.00% | ||
Restricted Stock Award, Market-Based | Minimum | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Awards grant target threshold, percentage | 0.00% | ||
Employee Stock Option, Market-Based | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Options granted (in shares) | 314,465 | ||
Weighted average grant date fair value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.94 | ||
Vesting schedule growth rate, measurement period | 2 years | ||
Vesting period | 3 years | ||
Options, granted target threshold, percentage | 100.00% | ||
Employee Stock Option, Market-Based | Maximum | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Options attainment of target, granted, percentage | 200.00% | ||
Employee Stock Option, Market-Based | Minimum | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Options, granted target threshold, percentage | 0.00% | ||
Restricted Stock, Performance-Based and Employee Stock Option, Performance-Based | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Compensation cost not yet recognized | $ 0.2 | ||
Period over which future compensation cost expected to be recognized | 1 year 3 months 4 days | ||
Restricted Stock, Market-Based and Employee Stock Option, Market-Based | |||
Stock-based compensation | |||
Compensation cost not yet recognized | $ 0.3 | ||
Period over which future compensation cost expected to be recognized | 1 year 11 months 15 days |
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT - Narrati
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Aug. 22, 2013 | |
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract] | ||||||
Number of shares authorized to be issued (in shares) | 200,000,000 | |||||
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 190,000,000 | 190,000,000 | ||||
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.00005 | $ 0.00005 | ||||
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 | ||||
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 | ||||
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 23,800,330 | 23,451,000 | ||||
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) | 22,800,330 | 22,451,000 | ||||
Share repurchase program, authorized amount (up to) | $ 25,000,000 | |||||
Stock repurchased during the year, value | $ 11,400,000 | |||||
Shares repurchased under the share repurchase program (in shares) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,000,000 | |
Stock repurchased during the year, cost per share (in dollars per share) | $ 11.44 |
RESTRUCTURING - Restructuring R
RESTRUCTURING - Restructuring Reserve (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ||||
Cost Incurred | $ 196 | $ 162 | $ 1,181 | $ 5,183 |
Severance costs | ||||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ||||
Cost Incurred | 186 | (8) | 1,118 | 4,478 |
Contract termination costs | ||||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ||||
Cost Incurred | 1 | 69 | 37 | 163 |
Other costs | ||||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ||||
Cost Incurred | 9 | $ 101 | 26 | $ 542 |
2016 Restructuring Plan | ||||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ||||
Accrued lease abandonment costs, beginning of period | 592 | |||
Cost Incurred | 2 | |||
Cash Payments | (363) | |||
Accrued lease abandonment costs, end of period | 231 | 231 | ||
2016 Restructuring Plan | Severance costs | ||||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ||||
Accrued lease abandonment costs, beginning of period | 500 | |||
Cost Incurred | (12) | |||
Cash Payments | (282) | |||
Accrued lease abandonment costs, end of period | 206 | 206 | ||
2016 Restructuring Plan | Contract termination costs | ||||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ||||
Accrued lease abandonment costs, beginning of period | 22 | |||
Cost Incurred | 0 | |||
Cash Payments | 0 | |||
Accrued lease abandonment costs, end of period | 22 | 22 | ||
2016 Restructuring Plan | Other costs | ||||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ||||
Accrued lease abandonment costs, beginning of period | 70 | |||
Cost Incurred | 14 | |||
Cash Payments | (81) | |||
Accrued lease abandonment costs, end of period | $ 3 | $ 3 |
RESTRUCTURING - Narrative (Deta
RESTRUCTURING - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Jun. 30, 2017 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2017 | |
Accrued Compensation and Other Current Liabilities | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Restructuring liability | $ 0.6 | $ 0.6 | ||
Other Restructuring Plan | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Severance costs | 0.2 | $ 0.2 | $ 0.8 | |
Other Restructuring Plan | Severance costs | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Payments for restructuring | (0.8) | |||
Severance costs expected to be paid before the end of 2017 | $ 0.4 | $ 0.4 |
RESTRUCTURING - Restructuring b
RESTRUCTURING - Restructuring by Type of Costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Restructuring charges | $ 196 | $ 162 | $ 1,181 | $ 5,183 |
Incurred through end of period | 15,165 | |||
Severance costs | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Restructuring charges | 186 | (8) | 1,118 | 4,478 |
Incurred through end of period | 12,796 | |||
Contract termination costs | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Restructuring charges | 1 | 69 | 37 | 163 |
Incurred through end of period | 1,336 | |||
Other costs | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Restructuring charges | $ 9 | $ 101 | 26 | $ 542 |
Incurred through end of period | $ 1,033 |
RESTRUCTURING - Restructuring C
RESTRUCTURING - Restructuring Costs by Income Statement Location (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Restructuring charges | $ 196 | $ 162 | $ 1,181 | $ 5,183 |
Cost of revenue | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Restructuring charges | 108 | (5) | 313 | 567 |
Sales and marketing | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Restructuring charges | 91 | 68 | 426 | 2,287 |
Research and development | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Restructuring charges | (13) | (16) | 332 | 912 |
General and administrative | ||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||
Restructuring charges | $ 10 | $ 115 | $ 110 | $ 1,417 |
LEASE ABANDONMENT AND TERMINA67
LEASE ABANDONMENT AND TERMINATION - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||||
Restructuring charges | $ 196 | $ 162 | $ 1,181 | $ 5,183 | ||
Lease abandonment and termination | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
Facility Closing | ||||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||||
Restructuring charges | $ 0 | $ 30 | ||||
Facility Closing | Virginia | ||||||
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] | ||||||
Restructuring charges | $ 3,200 | |||||
Lease abandonment and termination | $ 1,600 |
LEASE ABANDONMENT AND TERMINA68
LEASE ABANDONMENT AND TERMINATION - Summary of Lease Abandonment Activity (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Costs incurred and charged to expense | $ 196 | $ 162 | $ 1,181 | $ 5,183 | ||
Facility Closing | ||||||
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Accrued lease abandonment costs, beginning of period | 2,123 | 1,281 | ||||
Costs incurred and charged to expense | 0 | 30 | ||||
Principal reductions | (759) | (328) | ||||
Accrued lease abandonment costs, end of period | 1,364 | 983 | 1,364 | 983 | ||
Accrued lease abandonment costs liability: | ||||||
Short-term | $ 1,078 | $ 422 | ||||
Long-term | 286 | 561 | ||||
Total | $ 1,364 | $ 983 | $ 2,123 | $ 1,281 | $ 1,364 | $ 983 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES -
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Summary Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments (Details) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017USD ($) |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
2017-remaining | $ 927 |
2,018 | 4,744 |
2,019 | 1,742 |
2,020 | 1,003 |
2,021 | 590 |
Thereafter | 0 |
Total | $ 9,006 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES70
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
Rent expense | $ 0.6 | $ 1.2 | $ 1.9 | $ 3.3 |
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Operating
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Operating Results by Segment (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | $ 46,206,000 | $ 48,693,000 | $ 139,804,000 | $ 142,411,000 |
Segment contribution | ||||
Cost of revenue | 9,448,000 | 8,371,000 | 25,180,000 | 24,383,000 |
Sales and marketing | 23,654,000 | 27,161,000 | 71,859,000 | 86,694,000 |
Research and development | 6,381,000 | 6,347,000 | 19,143,000 | 19,666,000 |
General and administrative | 9,035,000 | 9,969,000 | 25,654,000 | 30,864,000 |
Loss from operations | (2,312,000) | (4,183,000) | (2,032,000) | (23,156,000) |
Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: | ||||
Cost of revenue | 9,448,000 | 8,371,000 | 25,180,000 | 24,383,000 |
Sales and marketing | 23,654,000 | 27,161,000 | 71,859,000 | 86,694,000 |
Research and development | 6,381,000 | 6,347,000 | 19,143,000 | 19,666,000 |
General and administrative | 9,035,000 | 9,969,000 | 25,654,000 | 30,864,000 |
Corporate unallocated expenses, net: | ||||
Unallocated general and administrative | 9,035,000 | 9,969,000 | 25,654,000 | 30,864,000 |
Unallocated lease abandonment expense | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30,000 |
Unallocated impairment | 0 | |||
Unallocated non-operating income | 40,000 | (524,000) | (481,000) | (2,469,000) |
Loss before income taxes | (2,352,000) | (3,659,000) | (1,551,000) | (20,687,000) |
Operating Segments | ||||
Segment contribution | ||||
Cost of revenue | 7,883,000 | 7,032,000 | 20,645,000 | 20,500,000 |
Sales and marketing | 22,610,000 | 26,192,000 | 69,268,000 | 81,811,000 |
Research and development | 5,702,000 | 5,618,000 | 17,399,000 | 16,875,000 |
General and administrative | 718,000 | 676,000 | 1,416,000 | 1,819,000 |
Loss from operations | 9,293,000 | 9,175,000 | 31,076,000 | 21,406,000 |
Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: | ||||
Cost of revenue | 7,883,000 | 7,032,000 | 20,645,000 | 20,500,000 |
Sales and marketing | 22,610,000 | 26,192,000 | 69,268,000 | 81,811,000 |
Research and development | 5,702,000 | 5,618,000 | 17,399,000 | 16,875,000 |
General and administrative | 718,000 | 676,000 | 1,416,000 | 1,819,000 |
Corporate unallocated expenses, net: | ||||
Unallocated general and administrative | 718,000 | 676,000 | 1,416,000 | 1,819,000 |
Loss before income taxes | (2,352,000) | (3,659,000) | (1,551,000) | (20,687,000) |
Shared Services | ||||
Segment contribution | ||||
Cost of revenue | (3,000) | (4,000) | (9,000) | (13,000) |
Sales and marketing | 269,000 | 358,000 | 1,175,000 | 1,332,000 |
Research and development | 3,882,000 | 4,404,000 | 12,644,000 | 13,878,000 |
General and administrative | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Loss from operations | (4,148,000) | (4,758,000) | (13,810,000) | (15,197,000) |
Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: | ||||
Cost of revenue | (3,000) | (4,000) | (9,000) | (13,000) |
Sales and marketing | 269,000 | 358,000 | 1,175,000 | 1,332,000 |
Research and development | 3,882,000 | 4,404,000 | 12,644,000 | 13,878,000 |
General and administrative | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Corporate unallocated expenses, net: | ||||
Unallocated general and administrative | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Segment Reconciling Items | ||||
Segment contribution | ||||
Cost of revenue | 1,565,000 | 1,339,000 | 4,535,000 | 3,883,000 |
Sales and marketing | 1,044,000 | 969,000 | 2,591,000 | 4,883,000 |
Research and development | 679,000 | 729,000 | 1,744,000 | 2,791,000 |
General and administrative | 1,724,000 | 2,534,000 | 4,916,000 | 8,546,000 |
Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: | ||||
Cost of revenue | 1,565,000 | 1,339,000 | 4,535,000 | 3,883,000 |
Sales and marketing | 1,044,000 | 969,000 | 2,591,000 | 4,883,000 |
Research and development | 679,000 | 729,000 | 1,744,000 | 2,791,000 |
General and administrative | 1,724,000 | 2,534,000 | 4,916,000 | 8,546,000 |
Subtotal | 5,012,000 | 5,571,000 | 13,786,000 | 20,103,000 |
Corporate unallocated expenses, net: | ||||
Unallocated general and administrative | 1,724,000 | 2,534,000 | 4,916,000 | 8,546,000 |
Corporate, Non-Segment | ||||
Segment contribution | ||||
General and administrative | 6,593,000 | 6,759,000 | 19,322,000 | 20,499,000 |
Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: | ||||
General and administrative | 6,593,000 | 6,759,000 | 19,322,000 | 20,499,000 |
Corporate unallocated expenses, net: | ||||
Unallocated general and administrative | 6,593,000 | 6,759,000 | 19,322,000 | 20,499,000 |
Unallocated lease abandonment expense | 30,000 | |||
Unallocated impairment | 1,028,000 | 3,930,000 | ||
Unallocated non-operating income | 40,000 | (524,000) | (481,000) | (2,469,000) |
Subtotal | 6,633,000 | 7,263,000 | 18,841,000 | 21,990,000 |
Literacy Segment | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | $ 11,028,000 | $ 8,786,000 | $ 31,568,000 | $ 24,313,000 |
Segment contribution | ||||
Segment contribution margin % | 5.30% | (4.10%) | 9.90% | 0.50% |
Literacy Segment | Operating Segments | ||||
Segment contribution | ||||
Cost of revenue | $ 1,666,000 | $ 1,446,000 | $ 4,823,000 | $ 3,174,000 |
Sales and marketing | 6,402,000 | 5,917,000 | 17,542,000 | 16,572,000 |
Research and development | 1,820,000 | 1,214,000 | 4,755,000 | 2,997,000 |
General and administrative | 558,000 | 573,000 | 1,314,000 | 1,438,000 |
Loss from operations | 582,000 | (364,000) | 3,134,000 | 132,000 |
Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: | ||||
Cost of revenue | 1,666,000 | 1,446,000 | 4,823,000 | 3,174,000 |
Sales and marketing | 6,402,000 | 5,917,000 | 17,542,000 | 16,572,000 |
Research and development | 1,820,000 | 1,214,000 | 4,755,000 | 2,997,000 |
General and administrative | 558,000 | 573,000 | 1,314,000 | 1,438,000 |
Corporate unallocated expenses, net: | ||||
Unallocated general and administrative | 558,000 | 573,000 | 1,314,000 | 1,438,000 |
E&E Segment | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | $ 16,529,000 | $ 18,336,000 | $ 50,289,000 | $ 54,157,000 |
Segment contribution | ||||
Segment contribution margin % | 43.40% | 44.00% | 43.10% | 39.30% |
E&E Segment | Operating Segments | ||||
Segment contribution | ||||
Cost of revenue | $ 1,756,000 | $ 2,220,000 | $ 5,455,000 | $ 6,941,000 |
Sales and marketing | 7,511,000 | 7,921,000 | 23,166,000 | 25,597,000 |
Research and development | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
General and administrative | 86,000 | 131,000 | 16,000 | 355,000 |
Loss from operations | 7,176,000 | 8,064,000 | 21,652,000 | 21,264,000 |
Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: | ||||
Cost of revenue | 1,756,000 | 2,220,000 | 5,455,000 | 6,941,000 |
Sales and marketing | 7,511,000 | 7,921,000 | 23,166,000 | 25,597,000 |
Research and development | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
General and administrative | 86,000 | 131,000 | 16,000 | 355,000 |
Corporate unallocated expenses, net: | ||||
Unallocated general and administrative | 86,000 | 131,000 | 16,000 | 355,000 |
Consumer Segment | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | $ 18,649,000 | $ 21,571,000 | $ 57,947,000 | $ 63,941,000 |
Segment contribution | ||||
Segment contribution margin % | 30.50% | 28.90% | 34.70% | 23.80% |
Consumer Segment | Operating Segments | ||||
Segment contribution | ||||
Cost of revenue | $ 4,464,000 | $ 3,370,000 | $ 10,376,000 | $ 10,398,000 |
Sales and marketing | 8,428,000 | 11,996,000 | 27,385,000 | 38,310,000 |
Research and development | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
General and administrative | 74,000 | (28,000) | 86,000 | 26,000 |
Loss from operations | 5,683,000 | 6,233,000 | 20,100,000 | 15,207,000 |
Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: | ||||
Cost of revenue | 4,464,000 | 3,370,000 | 10,376,000 | 10,398,000 |
Sales and marketing | 8,428,000 | 11,996,000 | 27,385,000 | 38,310,000 |
Research and development | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
General and administrative | 74,000 | (28,000) | 86,000 | 26,000 |
Corporate unallocated expenses, net: | ||||
Unallocated general and administrative | 74,000 | (28,000) | 86,000 | 26,000 |
Combined Language | ||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | 35,178,000 | 39,907,000 | 108,236,000 | 118,098,000 |
Segment contribution | ||||
Cost of revenue | 6,217,000 | 5,586,000 | 15,822,000 | 17,326,000 |
Sales and marketing | 16,208,000 | 20,275,000 | 51,726,000 | 65,239,000 |
Research and development | 3,882,000 | 4,404,000 | 12,644,000 | 13,878,000 |
General and administrative | 160,000 | 103,000 | 102,000 | 381,000 |
Loss from operations | 8,711,000 | 9,539,000 | 27,942,000 | 21,274,000 |
Unallocated depreciation and amortization, stock compensation, restructuring and other expenses (net) included in: | ||||
Cost of revenue | 6,217,000 | 5,586,000 | 15,822,000 | 17,326,000 |
Sales and marketing | 16,208,000 | 20,275,000 | 51,726,000 | 65,239,000 |
Research and development | 3,882,000 | 4,404,000 | 12,644,000 | 13,878,000 |
General and administrative | 160,000 | 103,000 | 102,000 | 381,000 |
Corporate unallocated expenses, net: | ||||
Unallocated general and administrative | $ 160,000 | $ 103,000 | $ 102,000 | $ 381,000 |
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Geographi
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Geographic Area and Type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2016 | |
Geographic Information | |||||
Revenue | $ 46,206 | $ 48,693 | $ 139,804 | $ 142,411 | |
Long-lived assets | 28,822 | 28,822 | $ 24,795 | ||
United States | |||||
Geographic Information | |||||
Revenue | 39,661 | 41,042 | 120,286 | 118,463 | |
Long-lived assets | 25,732 | 25,732 | 21,652 | ||
International | |||||
Geographic Information | |||||
Revenue | 6,545 | $ 7,651 | 19,518 | $ 23,948 | |
Long-lived assets | $ 3,090 | $ 3,090 | $ 3,143 |
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Revenue b
SEGMENT INFORMATION - Revenue by Type (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | $ 46,206 | $ 48,693 | $ 139,804 | $ 142,411 |
Language learning | ||||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | 34,478 | 38,711 | 105,898 | 114,550 |
Literacy Segment | ||||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | 11,028 | 8,786 | 31,568 | 24,313 |
Brain fitness | ||||
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | ||||
Revenue | $ 700 | $ 1,196 | $ 2,338 | $ 3,548 |