Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies We prepared our interim condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), and the reporting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). They do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of SolarWinds Corporation and the accounts of its wholly owned subsidiaries. We have eliminated all intercompany balances and transactions. The interim financial information is unaudited, but reflects all normal adjustments that are, in our opinion, necessary to provide a fair statement of results for the interim periods presented. This interim information should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and the disclosure of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting periods. The actual results that we experience may differ materially from our estimates. The accounting estimates that require our most significant, difficult and subjective judgments include: • the valuation of goodwill, intangibles, long-lived assets and contingent consideration; • revenue recognition; • stock-based compensation; • income taxes; and • loss contingencies. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements During the three months ended March 31, 2023, there have been no recently issued accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a material impact to our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. Goodwill Our goodwill was derived from the take private transaction in early 2016 ("Take Private") and acquisitions where the purchase price exceeded the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired. Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually during the fourth quarter or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting unit is less than its carrying value. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we experienced declines in our market capitalization and after considering the impact of current macroeconomic conditions on the assumptions used in determining the fair value of our reporting unit, determined it appropriate to perform interim quantitative assessments of our reporting unit as of June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2022. As a result of the interim goodwill impairment analyses, our reporting unit was determined to have a carrying value that exceeded its fair value and therefore, we recorded non-cash goodwill impairment charges of $612.4 million and $278.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2022, respectively. Throughout the period since the quantitative assessment on September 30, 2022, there has been no unanticipated changes or negative indicators in the qualitative factors or valuation assumptions that would negatively impact the fair value of our reporting unit. As such, we determined there were no indicators of impairment and that it was more likely than not that the fair value of our reporting unit was greater than its carrying value at March 31, 2023. Fair value determination of our reporting unit requires considerable judgment and is sensitive to changes in underlying assumptions and factors. As a result, there can be no assurance that the estimates and assumptions made for purposes of the quantitative goodwill impairment tests will prove to be an accurate prediction of future results. Examples of events or circumstances that could reasonably be expected to negatively affect the underlying key assumptions and ultimately impact the estimated fair value of our reporting unit may include such items as: (i) volatility in the equity and debt markets or other macroeconomic factors, (ii) an increase in the weighted-average cost of capital due to further increases in interest rates, (iii) timing and success of new products introduced in our evolution from monitoring to observability, (iv) the ongoing impact of the Cyber Incident including a decrease in future cash flows due to lower than expected license sales or maintenance renewals, higher than expected customer attrition, higher than estimated costs to respond and adverse loss exposure from claims, fines or penalties resulting from government investigations and litigation; and (v) fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates that may negatively impact our reported results of operations. Accordingly, if our current cash flow assumptions are not realized, we experience further sustained declines in our stock price or market capitalization, or there are further declines in the market multiplies used in our analysis, it is possible that an additional impairment charge may be recorded in the future, which could be material. Fair Value Measurements We apply the authoritative guidance on fair value measurements for financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and non-financial assets and liabilities, such as goodwill, intangible assets and property, plant and equipment that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. The guidance establishes a three-tiered fair value hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used in fair value calculations. The three levels of inputs are defined as follows: Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets accessible by us. Level 2: Inputs that are observable in the marketplace other than those inputs classified as Level 1. Level 3: Inputs that are unobservable in the marketplace and significant to the valuation. We determine the fair value of our available-for-sale securities based on inputs obtained from multiple pricing vendors, who may use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1 inputs) or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable either directly or indirectly (Level 2 inputs) in determining fair value. However, we classify all of our available-for-sale securities as being valued using Level 2 inputs. The valuation techniques used to determine the fair value of our financial instruments having Level 2 inputs are derived from unadjusted, non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated by observable market data, quoted market prices for similar instruments, or pricing models. Our procedures include controls to ensure that appropriate fair values are recorded by a review of the valuation methods and assumptions. See Note 5. Fair Value Measurements for a summary of our financial instruments accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis. The carrying amounts reported in our consolidated balance sheets for cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and other accrued expenses approximate fair value due to relatively short periods to maturity. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component are summarized below: Foreign Currency Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments, Accumulated Other Comprehensive (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2022 $ (47,996) $ (118) $ (48,114) Other comprehensive gain before reclassification 10,383 83 10,466 Amount reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) — — — Net current period other comprehensive income 10,383 83 10,466 Balance at March 31, 2023 $ (37,613) $ (35) $ (37,648) Deferred Revenue Details of our total deferred revenue balance are as follow s: Total Deferred Revenue (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 376,486 Deferred revenue recognized (130,163) Additional amounts deferred 139,263 Balance at March 31, 2023 $ 385,586 We expect to recognize revenue related to these remaining performance obligations as of March 31, 2023 as follows: Revenue Recognition Expected by Period Total Less than 1-3 years More than (in thousands) Expected recognition of deferred revenue $ 385,586 $ 343,594 $ 40,812 $ 1,180 Deferred Commissions Details of our deferred commissions balance are as follow s: Deferred Commissions (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 22,540 Commissions capitalized 2,538 Amortization recognized (1,979) Balance at March 31, 2023 $ 23,099 March 31, December 31, 2023 2022 (in thousands) Classified as: Current $ 7,334 $ 6,936 Non-current 15,765 15,604 Total deferred commissions $ 23,099 $ 22,540 Cost of Revenue Amortization of Acquired Technologies. Amortization of acquired technologies included in cost of revenue relate to our licensed products and subscription offerings as follows: Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 2022 (in thousands) Amortization of acquired license technologies $ 922 $ 14,483 Amortization of acquired subscription technologies 2,514 2,744 Total amortization of acquired technologies $ 3,436 $ 17,227 The decrease in amortization of acquired license technologies for the three months ended March 31, 2023 in comparison to the same period in 2022 was primarily due to certain intangible assets acquired in connection with the Take Private being fully amortized during the three months ended March 31, 2022. |