Debt | Note 9—Debt 2020 Convertible Debt In August 2020, the Company issued $650.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2020 Notes in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”). The net proceeds from the sale of the 2020 Notes were approximately $639.5 million after deducting the offering expenses and before the purchase of the 2020 Capped Call Transactions and the partial repurchase of the 2018 Notes, each as described below. The 2020 Notes are convertible into shares of the Company’s common stock based upon an initial conversion rate of 5.0007 shares of the Company’s common stock per $1,000 principal amount of 2020 Notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $199.97 per share). The conversion rate will be subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of certain specified events, including certain distributions and dividends to all or substantially all of the holders of the Company’s common stock. Based on the terms of the 2020 Notes, when a conversion notice is received, the Company has the option to pay or deliver cash, shares of the Company’s common stock, or a combination thereof. Accordingly, the Company cannot be required to settle the 2020 Notes in cash and, therefore, the 2020 Notes are classified as long-term debt as of September 30, 2020. The 2020 Notes will mature on September 1, 2027, unless earlier converted or repurchased. Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding May 1, 2027, holders may convert all or a portion of their 2020 Notes only under the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on December 31, 2020 (and only during such calendar quarter), if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (2) during the 5 business day period after any 10 consecutive trading day period (the “measurement period”) in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of 2020 Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day; and (3) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events. On and after May 1, 2027 until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the maturity date, holders may convert their 2020 Notes at any time, regardless of the foregoing circumstances. If a fundamental change occurs prior to the maturity date, holders may require the Company to repurchase all or a portion of their 2020 Notes for cash at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the 2020 Notes to be repurchased. Holders of 2020 Notes who convert their 2020 Notes in connection with a notice of a redemption or a make-whole fundamental change may be entitled to a premium in the form of an increase in the conversion rate of the 2020 Notes. As of September 30, 2020, none of the conditions permitting the holders of the 2020 Notes to early convert have been met. The 2020 Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company. The 2020 Notes rank senior in right of payment to all of the Company’s future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the 2020 Notes; rank equal in right of payment with all of the Company’s liabilities that are not so subordinated, including the Company’s 2018 Notes and 2019 Notes; are effectively junior to any of the Company’s secured indebtedness; and are structurally junior to all indebtedness and liabilities (including trade payables) of the Company’s subsidiaries. In accounting for the issuance of the 2020 Notes, the Company separated the 2020 Notes into liability and equity components. The carrying amount of the liability component was calculated by measuring the fair value of a similar liability that does not have an associated convertible feature. To measure the fair value of a similar liability that does not have an associated convertible feature, the Company discounted the contractual cash flows of the 2020 Notes at an estimated interest rate for a comparable liability. The carrying amount of the equity component, representing the conversion option, which does not meet the criteria for separate accounting as a derivative as it is indexed to the Company’s own stock, was determined by deducting the fair value of the liability component from the par value of the 2020 Notes. The difference between the principal amount of the 2020 Notes and the liability component represents the debt discount, which is recorded as a direct deduction from the related debt liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheet and accreted over the period from the date of issuance to the contractual maturity date, resulting in the recognition of non-cash interest expense. The equity component of the 2020 Notes of $136.4 million is included in additional paid-in capital in the Consolidated Balance Sheet and is not remeasured as long as it continues to meet the conditions for equity classification. Transaction costs were allocated to the liability and equity components in the same proportion as the allocation of the proceeds. Transaction costs attributable to the liability component were recorded as a direct deduction from the related debt liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheet and are amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the term of the 2020 Notes, and transaction costs attributable to the equity component were netted with the equity component in stockholders’ equity. 2020 Capped Call Transactions The Company used $74.7 million of the net proceeds from the 2020 Notes to enter into privately negotiated capped call instruments (“2020 Capped Call Transactions”) with certain financial institutions. The 2020 Capped Call Transactions are expected generally to reduce the potential dilution and/or offset the cash payments the Company is required to make in excess of the principal amount of the 2020 Notes upon conversion of the 2020 Notes in the event that the market price per share of the Company’s common stock is greater than the strike price of the 2020 Capped Call Transactions with such reduction and/or offset subject to a cap. The 2020 Capped Call Transactions have an initial cap price of $327.83 per share of the Company’s common stock, which represents a premium of 150% over the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock on August 19, 2020, and is subject to certain adjustments under the terms of the 2020 Capped Call Transactions. Collectively, the 2020 Capped Call Transactions cover, initially, the number of shares of the Company’s common stock underlying the 2020 Notes, subject to anti-dilution adjustments substantially similar to those applicable to the 2020 Notes. The 2020 Capped Call Transactions do not meet the criteria for separate accounting as a derivative as they are indexed to the Company’s stock. The premiums paid for the 2020 Capped Call Transactions have been included as a net reduction to additional paid-in capital within stockholders’ equity. 2019 Convertible Debt In September 2019, the Company issued $650.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2019 Notes in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. The net proceeds from the sale of the 2019 Notes were $639.5 million after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount and offering expenses. The equity component of the 2019 Notes is approximately $154.0 million and is included in additional paid-in capital in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company used $76.2 million of the net proceeds from the 2019 Notes offering to enter into separate capped call instruments (“2019 Capped Call Transactions”) with the initial purchasers and/or their respective affiliates. During any calendar quarter preceding June 1, 2026 in which the closing price of the Company’s common stock exceeds 130% of the applicable conversion price of the 2019 Notes on at least 20 of the last 30 consecutive trading days of the quarter, holders may, in the immediate quarter following, convert all or a portion of their 2019 Notes. Based on the daily closing prices of the Company’s stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2020, holders of the 2019 Notes are not eligible to convert their 2019 Notes during the fourth quarter of 2020. Based on the terms of the 2019 Notes, when a conversion notice is received, the Company has the option to pay or deliver cash, shares of the Company’s common stock, or a combination thereof. Accordingly, the Company cannot be required to settle the 2019 Notes in cash and, therefore, the 2019 Notes are classified as long-term debt as of September 30, 2020. The 2019 Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company. The 2019 Notes rank senior in right of payment to all of the Company’s future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the 2019 Notes; rank equal in right of payment with all of the Company’s liabilities that are not so subordinated, including our 2018 Notes and 2020 Notes; are effectively junior to any of the Company’s secured indebtedness; and are structurally junior to all indebtedness and liabilities (including trade payables) of the Company’s subsidiaries. 2018 Convertible Debt In March 2018, the Company issued $345.0 million aggregate principal amount of the 2018 Notes in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act. The net proceeds from the sale of the 2018 Notes were $335.0 million after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount and offering expenses. The equity component of the 2018 Notes issuance was approximately $72.8 million and is included in additional paid-in capital in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company used $34.2 million of the net proceeds from the 2018 Notes offering to enter into separate capped call instruments (“2018 Capped Call Transactions”) with the initial purchasers and/or their respective affiliates. During the third quarter of 2020, the Company paid $137.2 million in cash and issued approximately 7.3 million shares of Etsy’s common stock to repurchase $301.1 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 2018 Notes through privately negotiated transactions. Concurrently, the Company repurchased 1.3 million shares of Etsy’s common stock for $166.2 million, in order to effectively complete the partial repurchase of 2018 Notes principal value in cash, and the conversion premium in shares. The equity component associated with the conversion premium on the 2018 Notes was a net increase to additional paid-in capital of $143.2 million and is included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of September 30, 2020, $43.9 million aggregate principal of the 2018 Notes remained outstanding, of which the equity component was approximately $9.3 million which is included in the additional paid-in capital in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. This transaction was accounted for as an extinguishment of debt, and the Company recognized a non-cash loss on extinguishment of $16.9 million. This loss was calculated by comparing the carrying value of the debt component with the fair value of a similar liability that does not have an associated convertible feature immediately prior to extinguishment as well as writing off any remaining unamortized deferred debt issuance costs at the time of extinguishment. Contemporaneously with the partial repurchase of the 2018 Notes in the third quarter of 2020, the Company also agreed with its counterparties to the 2018 Capped Call Transactions that they would remain outstanding with a maturity of March 2023. This was mutually agreed to between Etsy and its counterparties and there was no exchange of any consideration for such agreement. During any calendar quarter preceding November 1, 2022 in which the closing price of the Company’s common stock exceeds 130% of the applicable conversion price of the 2018 Notes on at least 20 of the last 30 consecutive trading days of the quarter, holders may, in the immediate quarter following, convert all or a portion of their 2018 Notes. Based on the daily closing prices of the Company’s stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2020, holders of the remaining 2018 Notes are eligible to convert their 2018 Notes during the fourth quarter of 2020. Based on the terms of the 2018 Notes, when a conversion notice is received, the Company has the option to pay or deliver cash, shares of the Company’s common stock, or a combination thereof. Accordingly, the Company cannot be required to settle the 2018 Notes in cash and, therefore, the remaining 2018 Notes are classified as long-term debt as of September 30, 2020. The 2018 Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company. The 2018 Notes rank senior in right of payment to all of the Company’s future indebtedness that is expressly subordinated in right of payment to the Notes; rank equal in right of payment with all of the Company’s liabilities that are not so subordinated, including our 2019 Notes and 2020 Notes; are effectively junior to any of the Company’s secured indebtedness; and are structurally junior to all indebtedness and liabilities (including trade payables) of the Company’s subsidiaries. The following table presents the outstanding principal amount and carrying value of the Notes as of the dates indicated (in thousands): As of September 30, 2020 2020 Notes 2019 Notes 2018 Notes Total Principal $ 650,000 $ 650,000 $ 43,921 $ 1,343,921 Unamortized debt discount 134,628 134,196 4,754 273,578 Unamortized debt issuance costs 8,224 7,002 513 15,739 Net carrying value $ 507,148 $ 508,802 $ 38,654 $ 1,054,604 As of December 31, 2019 2020 Notes 2019 Notes 2018 Notes Total Principal $ — $ 650,000 $ 345,000 $ 995,000 Unamortized debt discount — 148,822 48,091 196,913 Unamortized debt issuance costs — 7,769 5,192 12,961 Net carrying value $ — $ 493,409 $ 291,717 $ 785,126 The effective interest rate for the 2020 Notes, 2019 Notes, and 2018 Notes at the date of issuance was 3.50%, 4.00%, and 4.75%, respectively. Interest expense, including amortization of debt issuance costs, related to the Notes for the periods presented below was as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 Notes $ 1,952 $ — $ 1,952 $ — 2019 Notes 5,386 400 16,003 400 2018 Notes 2,580 3,830 10,470 11,355 $ 9,918 $ 4,230 $ 28,425 $ 11,755 As of September 30, 2020, the if-converted value of the Notes was lower than or exceeded its principal amount by the following (in thousands): As of September 30, 2020 2020 Notes $ (254,647) 2019 Notes 251,595 2018 Notes 103,357 The estimated fair value of the liability component of the Notes was determined through inputs that are observable in the market or that could be derived from observable market data, corroborated with quoted market prices of similar instruments, classified as Level 2. See “Note 6—Fair Value Measurements” for more information regarding the fair value of the Notes. 2019 Credit Agreement On February 25, 2019, the Company entered into a $200.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility pursuant to a Credit Agreement (the “2019 Credit Agreement”) with lenders party thereto from time to time, and Citibank N.A., as administrative Agent. The 2019 Credit Agreement will mature in February 2024. The 2019 Credit Agreement includes a letter of credit sublimit of $30.0 million and a swingline loan sublimit of $10.0 million. Borrowings under the 2019 Credit Agreement (other than swingline loans) bear interest, at the Company’s option, at (i) a base rate equal to the highest of (a) the prime rate, (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, and (c) an adjusted LIBOR rate for a one-month interest period plus 1.00%, in each case plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 0.875% or (ii) an adjusted LIBOR rate plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 1.875%. Swingline loans under the 2019 Credit Agreement bear interest at the same base rate (plus the margin applicable to borrowings bearing interest at the base rate). These margins are determined based on the senior secured net leverage ratio (defined as secured funded debt, net of unrestricted cash up to $100 million, to EBITDA) for the preceding four fiscal quarter period. The Company is also obligated to pay other customary fees for a credit facility of this size and type, including an unused commitment fee, ranging from 0.20% to 0.35% depending on the Company’s senior secured net leverage ratio, and fees associated with letters of credit. The Company capitalized $1.4 million of debt issuance costs in connection with the 2019 Credit Agreement. Total unamortized debt issuance costs related to the 2019 Credit Agreement were $0.9 million and $1.1 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Interest expense related to debt issuance costs on the 2019 Credit Agreement for the periods presented below was as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended 2020 2019 2020 2019 2019 Credit Agreement $ 70 $ 70 $ 209 $ 183 |