Cover Page
Cover Page - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Feb. 29, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Entity Information [Line Items] | |||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Document Annual Report | true | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2023 | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Document Transition Report | false | ||
Entity File Number | 001-39652 | ||
Registrant Name | PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. | ||
Entity Incorporation, State Code | DE | ||
Entity Tax Identification Number | 88-1802794 | ||
Entity Address, Address Line One | 10150 Covington Cross Drive, | ||
Entity Address, City or Town | Las Vegas | ||
Entity Address, State or Province | NV | ||
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 89144 | ||
City Area Code | 725 | ||
Local Phone Number | 877-7000 | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | ||
Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Small Business | false | ||
Entity Emerging Growth Company | true | ||
Entity Ex Transition Period | false | ||
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag | false | ||
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag] | false | ||
Entity Shell Company | false | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 446.8 | ||
Documents Incorporated by Reference | Portions of the Registrant’s definitive Proxy Statement for its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K. | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0001823878 | ||
Class A common stock | |||
Entity Information [Line Items] | |||
Title of 12(b) Security | Class A common stock | ||
Trading Symbol | MYPS | ||
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 119,750,795 | ||
Redeemable warrants exercisable for one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share | |||
Entity Information [Line Items] | |||
Title of 12(b) Security | Redeemable warrants exercisable for one share of Class A common stock at an exercise price of $11.50 per share | ||
Trading Symbol | MYPSW | ||
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | ||
Class B Common Stock | |||
Entity Information [Line Items] | |||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 16,457,769 |
Audit Information
Audit Information | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Auditor Information [Abstract] | |
Auditor Name | Deloitte & Touche LLP |
Auditor Location | Las Vegas, Nevada |
Auditor Firm ID | 34 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 132,889 | $ 134,000 |
Receivables | 30,465 | 27,016 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 11,529 | 14,963 |
Total current assets | 174,883 | 175,979 |
Property and equipment, net | 17,549 | 17,532 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 9,369 | 15,562 |
Intangibles assets and internal-use software, net | 110,933 | 77,231 |
Goodwill | 47,133 | 47,133 |
Deferred income taxes | 2,764 | 13,969 |
Other long-term assets | 3,690 | 4,603 |
Total non-current assets | 191,438 | 176,030 |
Total assets | 366,321 | 352,009 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | 1,907 | 4,425 |
Warrant liabilities | 1,086 | 3,682 |
Operating lease liabilities, current | 4,236 | 4,571 |
Accrued and other current liabilities | 38,796 | 21,473 |
Total current liabilities | 46,025 | 34,151 |
Minimum guarantee liability | 24,000 | 1,500 |
Deferred income taxes | 1,198 | 0 |
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 5,699 | 11,660 |
Other long-term liabilities | 1,048 | 2,385 |
Total non-current liabilities | 31,945 | 15,545 |
Total liabilities | 77,970 | 49,696 |
Commitments and contingencies | ||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value (100,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022) | 0 | 0 |
Additional paid-in capital | 310,944 | 290,337 |
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings | (2,637) | 16,756 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 124 | (151) |
Treasury stock, at cost, 4,723 and 1,166 shares at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively | (20,094) | (4,642) |
Total stockholders’ equity | 288,351 | 302,313 |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | 366,321 | 352,009 |
Class A common stock | ||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||
Common stock | 12 | 11 |
Class B Common Stock | ||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||
Common stock | $ 2 | $ 2 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Pa
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Preferred stock, par value (USD per share) | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized (shares) | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued (shares) | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock , shares outstanding (shares) | 0 | 0 |
Treasury stock (shares) | 4,723,000 | 1,166,000 |
Class A common stock | ||
Common stock, par value (USD per share) | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 |
Common stock, shares authorized (shares) | 2,000,000,000 | 2,000,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued (shares) | 122,923,000 | 116,756,000 |
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares) | 118,200,000 | 115,635,000 |
Class B Common Stock | ||
Common stock, par value (USD per share) | $ 0.0001 | $ 0.0001 |
Common stock, shares authorized (shares) | 25,000,000 | 25,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued (shares) | 16,457,000 | 16,457,000 |
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares) | 16,457,000 | 16,457,000 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPER
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | ||
Income Statement [Abstract] | ||||
Net revenue | $ 310,886 | $ 290,309 | $ 287,419 | |
Operating expenses: | ||||
Cost of revenue | [1] | 77,800 | 85,400 | 91,642 |
Selling and marketing | 74,360 | 80,819 | 79,042 | |
Research and development | 70,298 | 63,315 | 61,343 | |
General and administrative | 45,072 | 40,274 | 27,902 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 45,259 | 35,562 | 27,398 | |
Restructuring and related | 8,584 | 13,020 | 3,082 | |
Total operating costs and expenses | 321,373 | 318,390 | 290,409 | |
Loss from operations | (10,487) | (28,081) | (2,990) | |
Other income (expense), net: | ||||
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 2,596 | 1,047 | 13,933 | |
Interest income (loss), net | 4,858 | 1,925 | (235) | |
Other income (expense), net | 513 | 1,491 | (229) | |
Total other income, net | 7,967 | 4,463 | 13,469 | |
(Loss) income before income taxes | (2,520) | (23,618) | 10,479 | |
Income tax (expense) benefit | (16,873) | 5,835 | 258 | |
Net (loss) income | $ (19,393) | $ (17,783) | $ 10,737 | |
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share: | ||||
Basic (USD per share) | $ (0.15) | $ (0.14) | $ 0.10 | |
Diluted (USD per share) | $ (0.15) | $ (0.14) | $ 0.09 | |
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding: | ||||
Basic (shares) | 132,978 | 128,353 | 111,718 | |
Diluted (shares) | 132,978 | 128,353 | 124,898 | |
[1] Amounts exclude depreciation and amortization. |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | ||
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||||
Net (loss) income | $ (19,393) | $ (17,783) | $ 10,737 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment | [1] | (11) | (544) | (88) |
Unrealized gain from derivative financial instruments | [1] | 757 | 0 | 0 |
Realized gain from settlement of derivative financial instruments | [1] | (471) | 0 | 0 |
Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 275 | (544) | (88) | |
Comprehensive (loss) income | $ (19,118) | $ (18,327) | $ 10,649 | |
[1] These amounts are presented gross of the effect of income taxes. The total change and the corresponding effect of income taxes are immaterial. |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | Total | Previously reported | Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment | Class A common stock | Class B Common Stock | Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock Previously reported | Preferred Stock Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment | Common Stock | Common Stock Previously reported | Common Stock Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment | Common Stock Class A common stock | Common Stock Class A common stock Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment | Common Stock Class B Common Stock | Common Stock Class B Common Stock Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment | Additional Paid-In Capital | Additional Paid-In Capital Previously reported | Additional Paid-In Capital Revision of Prior Period, Adjustment | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Previously reported | Retained Earnings | Retained Earnings Previously reported | Treasury Stock |
Beginning balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2020 | 162,596 | (162,596) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2020 | 238,186 | (238,186) | 74,421 | 74,421 | 18,977 | 18,977 | |||||||||||||||||
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2020 | $ 96,079 | $ 96,079 | $ 0 | $ 8 | $ (8) | $ 12 | $ (12) | $ 8 | $ 8 | $ 2 | $ 2 | $ 71,786 | $ 71,776 | $ 10 | $ 481 | $ 481 | $ 23,802 | $ 23,802 | |||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | 10,737 | $ 9,182 | $ 1,555 | 10,737 | |||||||||||||||||||
Acies Merger and PIPE Financing (shares) | 32,969 | (2,847) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Acies Merger and PIPE Financing | 189,215 | $ 3 | 189,212 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options (shares) | 2,676 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options | 2,412 | 2,412 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 5,112 | 5,112 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | (88) | (88) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Ending balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ending balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2021 | 0 | 110,066 | 16,130 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2021 | 303,467 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 11 | $ 2 | 268,522 | 393 | 34,539 | $ 0 | ||||||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | (17,783) | $ (15,535) | $ (2,248) | (17,783) | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options (shares) | 4,851 | 327 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options | 1,559 | $ 1 | 1,558 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted stock units (shares) | 1,884 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 20,257 | 20,257 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase of common stock (shares) | (1,166) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase of common stock | (4,643) | $ (1) | (4,642) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | $ (544) | (544) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Ending balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ending balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2022 | 115,635 | 16,457 | 115,635 | 16,457 | |||||||||||||||||||
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2022 | $ 302,313 | $ 11 | $ 2 | 290,337 | (151) | 16,756 | (4,642) | ||||||||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ (19,393) | $ (16,992) | $ (2,401) | (19,393) | |||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options (shares) | 3,672 | 3,672 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Exercise of stock options | $ 3,126 | $ 1 | 3,125 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of shares upon vesting of restricted stock units (shares) | 2,450 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Restricted stock vesting, net of shares withheld | (3,040) | (3,040) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 20,522 | 20,522 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase of common stock (shares) | (3,557) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Repurchase of common stock | (15,452) | (15,452) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | $ 275 | 275 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Ending balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ending balance (shares) at Dec. 31, 2023 | 118,200 | 16,457 | 118,200 | 16,457 | |||||||||||||||||||
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2023 | $ 288,351 | $ 12 | $ 2 | $ 310,944 | $ 124 | $ (2,637) | $ (20,094) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||
Net (loss) income | $ (19,393) | $ (17,783) | $ 10,737 |
Adjustments: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 45,259 | 35,562 | 27,398 |
Amortization of loan costs | 151 | 145 | 368 |
Stock-based compensation expense | 18,722 | 17,727 | 4,455 |
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | (2,596) | (1,047) | (13,933) |
Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (950) | (2,411) | 0 |
Asset impairments and write-downs | 2,219 | 8,353 | 0 |
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | 12,217 | (7,791) | (2,286) |
Other | 570 | 490 | 1,545 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities | |||
Receivables | (4,930) | (1,486) | (3,985) |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (1,461) | 204 | 90 |
Income tax receivable | (744) | 246 | 4,842 |
Accounts payable & accrued liabilities | 1,427 | 1,967 | 3,877 |
Other | 1,233 | (792) | 768 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 51,724 | 33,384 | 33,876 |
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash | 0 | (70,365) | 0 |
Purchase of property and equipment | (6,335) | (11,979) | (2,010) |
Additions to internal-use software | (21,742) | (21,401) | (25,890) |
Purchase of intangible assets | (4,393) | 0 | (13,000) |
Additions to notes receivable and other investments | (4) | (1,011) | (9,536) |
Advance payment related to license agreements | 0 | 0 | (8,000) |
Other | 168 | 2,407 | 1,500 |
Net cash used in investing activities | (32,306) | (102,349) | (56,936) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||
Proceeds from stock option exercises | 3,125 | 1,493 | 2,412 |
Repurchases of treasury stock | (15,452) | (4,272) | 0 |
Payment for tender offer of warrants | 0 | (1,792) | 0 |
Payment for minimum guarantee obligations | (4,817) | (5,000) | 0 |
Payments for tax withholding of stock-based compensation | (3,040) | 0 | 0 |
Net proceeds from Acies Merger | 0 | 0 | 185,170 |
Other | 0 | 0 | (690) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (20,184) | (9,571) | 186,892 |
Foreign currency translation | (345) | (966) | 743 |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (1,111) | (79,502) | 164,575 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 134,000 | 213,502 | 48,927 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 132,889 | 134,000 | 213,502 |
Supplemental cash flow disclosures: | |||
Interest paid | 189 | 150 | 125 |
Income taxes paid, net of (refunds) | 6,111 | 1,884 | (4,321) |
Non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||
Capitalization of stock-based compensation | 1,800 | 2,530 | 657 |
Additions to intangible assets related to licensing agreements | 46,579 | 3,000 | 5,000 |
Lease modification | 1,643 | 0 | 0 |
Increase in property and equipment included in accounts payable and other long-term liabilities | 0 | 888 | 0 |
Right-of-use assets acquired under operating leases | 0 | 14,638 | 0 |
Exchange of notes receivable as consideration related to the WonderBlocks Acquisition | 0 | 1,055 | 0 |
Contingent consideration related to the WonderBlocks Acquisition | 0 | 3,361 | 0 |
Reduction of notes receivable in exchange for internal-use software | 0 | 0 | 1,754 |
Settlement of MGM Profit Share liability through the issuance of shares of Class A common stock | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 20,000 |
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENT
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION | NOTE 1—BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Organization and Description of Business PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc., formerly known as Acies Acquisition Corp. (the "Company" or "PLAYSTUDIOS"), was incorporated on August 14, 2020 as a Cayman Islands exempted company, and domesticated into a Delaware corporation on June 21, 2021 (the "Domestication"). The Company's legal name became PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. following the closing of the Acies Merger discussed in Note 4— Business Combinations . The prior period financial information represents the financial results and conditions of Old PLAYSTUDIOS (as defined in Note 4— Business Combinations ). The Company develops and operates online and mobile social gaming applications (“games” or “game”), many of which incorporate a unique loyalty program offering “real world” rewards provided by a collection of rewards partners. The Company’s games are free-to-play and available via the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Amazon Appstore, and Facebook (collectively, “platforms” or “platform operators”). The Company creates games based on its own original content as well as third-party licensed brands. The Company generates revenue through the in-game sale of virtual currency and through advertising. We have two operating segments as discussed in Note 3— Segment Reporting . Unless the context indicates otherwise, all references herein to “PLAYSTUDIOS,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” and “our” are used to refer collectively to PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Basis of Presentation and Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been recorded within the accompanying financial statements, and all intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. Certain reclassifications in these consolidated financial statements have been made to comply with U.S. GAAP applicable to public companies and SEC Regulation S-X. Pursuant to the Acies Merger as discussed in Note 4— Business Combinations , the Acies Merger was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Under this method of accounting, Acies was treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes and the consolidated financial statements represent the accounts of Old PLAYSTUDIOS “as if” Old PLAYSTUDIOS is the predecessor to the Company. Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. Significant estimates and assumptions reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements include the estimated consumption rate of virtual currency that is used in the determination of revenue recognition, useful lives of property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets, the expensing and capitalization of research and development costs for internal-use software, assumptions used in accounting for income taxes, stock-based compensation, and the evaluation of goodwill and long-lived assets for impairment. The Company believes the accounting estimates are appropriate and reasonably determined. Due to the inherent uncertainties in making these estimates, actual amounts could differ materially. Emerging Growth Company At December 31, 2023, the Company qualified as an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”), and the Company has taken and may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved. Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies are required to comply with the new or revised standards. The JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies but any such election to opt out is irrevocable. The Company has opted to take advantage of such extended transition period available to emerging growth companies which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, the Company can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. As a result of the Company's qualification as an emerging growth company, the Company does not expect to adopt any accounting pronouncements currently deferred based on private company standards until a year subsequent to 2023. The Company will reevaluate its eligibility to retain emerging growth company status at the end of its second quarter of 2024, and otherwise as required. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTI
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of purchase and are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and receivables. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalent balances at several banks. Cash accounts located in the U.S. are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Although balances may exceed amounts insured by the FDIC, the Company believes that it is not exposed to any significant credit risk related to its cash or cash equivalents and has not experienced any losses in such accounts. Receivables and Allowance for Uncollectible Amounts The Company’s receivables consist primarily of amounts due from social and mobile game platform operators, including Apple, Google, Facebook, and Amazon. Accounts receivable are typically non-interest bearing and are initially recorded at cost. The Company regularly reviews accounts receivable, considers current economic conditions and the financial positions of the Company’s platform operators. Accounts are written off when the Company deems the account to be uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received. The Company reserves an estimated amount for receivables that may not be collected to reduce receivables to their net carrying amount, which approximates fair value. Methodologies for estimating the allowance for uncollectible amounts range from specific reserves to various percentages applied to aged receivables. Historical collection rates are considered in determining reserves. The following table summarizes the major receivables of the Company as a percentage of the total receivables, net as of the dates indicated: December 31, December 31, Apple, Inc. 45.6 % 33.6 % Google, Inc. 20.8 % 27.2 % As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the Company did not have any additional counterparties that exceeded 10% of the Company’s accounts receivable. Property and Equipment, net The Company states property and equipment at cost net of accumulated depreciation. The Company capitalizes the costs of improvements that extend the life of the asset, while costs of repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on the disposition of property and equipment are included in the determination of income. Computer equipment, furniture, and fixtures are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the related lease term. Estimated Useful Life Computer equipment 3 years Purchased software 3 years Furniture and fixtures 3 - 7 years Building 39 years Building improvements 15 years Land improvements 5 years Leasehold improvements Lesser of 10 years or remaining lease term Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amounts to the future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate. If property and equipment are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized equals the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair market value. If the Company reduces the estimated useful life assumption for any asset, the remaining unamortized balance would be amortized or depreciated over the revised estimated useful life. Business Combinations The Company applies the provisions of ASC 805, Business Combination and allocates the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. When determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, management makes significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from customer relationships, acquired technology and acquired trademarks from a market participant perspective, useful lives and discount rates. Management's estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. Goodwill In accordance with Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-02, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Accounting for Goodwill , goodwill is recorded as the excess of the purchase price over acquisition-date fair value of identifiable tangible and intangible assets and liabilities. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of October 1st of each year, or when a triggering event occurs. If a triggering event occurs, qualitative factors are first assessed to determine whether a quantitative impairment test is required. If a quantitative test is required, the fair value of the asset is compared to the asset's carrying amount. Any impairment would be recognized for the difference between the fair value and the carrying amount limited to the carrying amount of goodwill. Impairment testing for goodwill is performed at the reporting unit level. The Company has identified a single reporting unit based on the Company’s management structure. Intangible Assets Intangible assets are classified into one of the two categories: (1) intangible assets with definite lives subject to amortization and (2) intangible assets with indefinite lives not subject to amortization. For definite-lived intangible assets, amortization is recorded using the straight-line method, which materially approximates the pattern of the assets’ use. The Company continually evaluates whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated useful life of intangible assets may warrant revision or that the remaining balance may not be recoverable. These factors may include a significant deterioration of operating results, changes in business plans, or changes in anticipated cash flows. The estimated useful lives of the Company’s intangible assets are as follows: Estimated Useful Life Licenses 2 - 6 years Trade names 5 - 10 years Acquired technology 5 years Customer relationships 5 years Patents and trademarks 10 - 20 years When factors indicate that a definite-lived intangible asset should be evaluated for possible impairment, the Company reviews intangible assets to assess recoverability from future operations using undiscounted cash flows. If future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value, an impairment is recognized in earnings to the extent that the carrying value exceeds fair value. For indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company conducts impairment tests annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived asset is less than its carrying value, or when circumstances no longer continue to support an indefinite useful life. If a triggering event occurs, qualitative factors are first assessed to determine whether a quantitative impairment test is required. If a quantitative test is required, the fair value of the intangible is compared to the asset’s carrying amount. Any impairment would be recognized for the difference between the fair value and the carrying amount. The Company performs its annual impairment testing as of October 1 of each year. Internal-Use Software The Company recognizes internal-use software development costs in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 350-40, Internal-Use Software . Capitalized costs include consulting fees, payroll and payroll-related costs, and stock-based compensation for employees who devote time to the Company’s internal-use software projects. Capitalization begins when the preliminary project stage is complete and the Company commits resources to the software project and continues during the application development stage. Capitalization ceases when the software has been tested and is ready for its intended use. Qualified costs incurred during the post-implementation/post-operation stage of the Company’s software applications relating to upgrades and enhancements are capitalized to the extent it is probable that they will result in added functionality. Costs that cannot be separated between maintenance of, and minor upgrades and enhancements to, internal-use software are expensed as incurred. Capitalized internal-use software development costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over a three-year estimated useful life. The Company believes that a straight-line basis for amortization best represents the pattern through which the Company derives value from internal-use software. The Company evaluates the useful lives of these assets and test for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets. License Agreements & Minimum Guarantees The Company enters into long-term license agreements with third parties in which it is obligated to pay a minimum guaranteed amount of royalties, typically annually over the life of the contract. The Company accounts for the minimum guaranteed obligations within “Accrued liabilities” and “Minimum guarantee liability” at the onset of the license arrangement and records a corresponding licensed asset within “Intangibles, net” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The licensed intangible assets related to the minimum guaranteed obligations are amortized over the term of the license agreement with the amortization expense recorded in “Depreciation and amortization” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company classifies minimum royalty payment obligations as current liabilities to the extent they are contractually due within the next 12 months. The long-term portion of the liability related to the minimum guaranteed obligations is reduced as royalty payments are made as required under the license agreement. The Company assesses the recoverability of license agreements whenever events arise or circumstances change that indicate the carrying value of the licensed asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of the licensed asset and the amount of impairment, if any, are determined using the Company’s policy for intangible assets with finite useful lives. Warrant Liabilities The Company evaluates all of its financial instruments, including issued warrants, to determine if such instruments are liability classified, pursuant to ASC Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) or derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives pursuant to ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The classification of instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period. Issuance costs incurred with the Acies Merger that are attributable to liability classified warrants are expensed as incurred. Fair Value Measurements The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities, approximate fair value because of their short-term maturities. According to ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy establishes three tiers, which prioritize the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1 —Observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 —Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and Level 3 —Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. Entities are permitted to choose to measure certain financial instruments and other items at fair value. The Company has not elected the fair value measurement option for any of the Company’s assets or liabilities that meet the criteria for this election. Leases The Company is the lessee primarily under non-cancelable office real estate and data center leases. The Company accounts for its leases under ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date and initially measured based on the present value of lease payments and lease incentives received over the defined lease term. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease. The Company assesses these options using a threshold of whether the Company is reasonably certain to exercise the option to extend or terminate the lease. For leases the Company is reasonably certain to renew, those option periods are included within the lease term and, therefore, the measurement of the right-of-use asset and lease liability. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company’s real estate lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees, restrictions or covenants. The Company’s lease agreements with lease and non-lease components are accounted for separately. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the incremental borrowing rate is estimated based upon the capital structure of the Company and upon the other information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The implicit rate will be used when readily determinable. The operating lease ROU assets also include any prepaid lease payments made and are net of lease incentives. The Company does not record an asset or liability for operating leases with a term of 12 months or less. Revenue Recognition The Company determines revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, Revenues from Contracts with Customers , by: • identifying the contract, or contracts, with a customer; • identifying the performance obligations in each contract; • determining the transaction price; • allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations in each contract; and • recognizing revenue when, or as, the Company satisfies performance obligations by transferring the promised goods or services. Virtual Currency The Company develops and operates free-to-play games which are downloaded and played on social and mobile platforms. Players may collect virtual currency free of charge through the passage of time or through targeted marketing promotions. Additionally, players can send free “gifts” of virtual currency to their friends through interactions with certain social platforms. Players may also purchase additional virtual currency through accepted payment methods offered by the respective platform. Once a purchase is completed, the virtual currency is deposited into the player’s account and are not separately identifiable from previously purchased virtual currency or virtual currency obtained by the player for free. Once obtained, virtual currency (either free or purchased) cannot be redeemed for cash nor exchanged for anything other than gameplay. When virtual currency is consumed in our games, the player could “win” and would be awarded additional virtual currency or could “lose” and lose the future use of that virtual currency. As the player does not receive any additional benefit from our games, nor is the player entitled to any additional rights once the player’s virtual currency is substantially consumed, the Company has concluded that the virtual currency represents consumable goods. Players can earn loyalty points through a variety of activities, including but not limited to playing the Company’s games, engaging with in-game advertising, engaging with marketing emails, and logging into the game. The loyalty points can be redeemed for rewards offered by the Company’s rewards partners. There is no obligation for the Company to pay or otherwise compensate the Company’s rewards partners for any player redemptions under the Company’s rewards partner agreements. In addition, both paying and non-paying players can earn loyalty points. Therefore, the loyalty points earned by players are marketing offers and do not provide players with material rights. Accordingly, the loyalty points do not require any allocation to the transaction price of virtual currency. Additionally, certain of the Company’s games participate in an additional program which ranks players into different tiers based on tier points earned during a given time frame. Tier points can be earned through a variety of player engagement activities, including but not limited to logging into our games, achieving multi-day log-in streaks, collecting hourly bonuses, and purchasing virtual currency bundles. Depending on the tier, players are granted access to special benefits at the Company’s discretion. Similar to loyalty points that are redeemable for real-world rewards, the tier points are not awarded as a result of a contract with a customer since both paying and non-paying players can earn these tier points. As a result, the tier points earned by players do not provide players with material rights and do not require any allocation to the transaction price of virtual currency. The Company has the performance obligation to display and provide access to the virtual currency purchased by the Company’s player within the game whenever the player accesses the game until the virtual currency is consumed. Payment is required at the time of purchase and the transaction price is fixed. The transaction price, which is the amount paid for the virtual currency by the player, is allocated entirely to this single performance obligation. As virtual currency represents consumable goods, the Company recognizes revenue as the virtual currency is consumed over the estimated consumption period. Since the Company is unable to distinguish between the consumption of purchased or free virtual currency, the Company must estimate the amount of outstanding purchased virtual currency at each reporting date based on player behavior. The Company has determined through a review of player behavior that players who purchase virtual currency generally are not purchasing additional virtual currency if their existing virtual currency balances have not been substantially consumed. As the Company can track the duration between purchases of virtual currency for individual players, the Company is able to reliably estimate the period over which virtual currency is consumed. Based upon an analysis of players’ historical play behavior, the timing difference between when virtual currency is purchased by a player and when such virtual currency is consumed in gameplay is relatively short, currently one to seven days with an average consumption period of approximately one day. The Company recognizes revenue from in-game purchases of virtual currency over this estimated average period between when the virtual currency is purchased and consumed. If applicable, the Company records the unconsumed virtual currency in “Deferred revenue” and records the prepaid payment processing fees associated with this deferred revenue in “Prepaid expenses”. The Company continues to gather detailed player behavior and assess this data in relation to its revenue recognition policy. To the extent the player behavior changes, the Company reassesses its estimates and assumptions used for revenue recognition prospectively on the basis that such changes are caused by new factors indicating a change in player behavior patterns. Advertising Revenue The Company has contractual relationships with various advertising service providers for advertisements within the Company’s games. Advertisements can be in the form of an impression, click-throughs, banner ads, or offers. Offers are advertisements where the players are rewarded with virtual currency for watching a short video. The Company has determined the advertising service provider to be its customer and displaying the advertisements within its games is identified as the single performance obligation. Revenue from advertisements and offers are recognized at a point in time when the advertisements are displayed, or when the player has completed the offer as the advertising service provider simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided from these services. The price can be determined by the applicable evidence of the arrangement, which may include a master contract or a third-party statement of activity. The transaction price is generally the product of the advertising units delivered (e.g. impressions, videos viewed) and the contractually agreed upon price per advertising unit. Further, the price per advertising unit can also be based on revenue share percentages stated in the contract. The number of advertising units delivered is determined at the end of each month so there is no uncertainty about the transaction price. Payment terms are stipulated as a specific number of days subsequent to end of the month, ranging from 45 to 60 days. Principal Agent Considerations The Company’s games are played on various social and mobile third-party platforms for which such third parties collect monies from players and remit net proceeds after deducting payment processing fees. The Company is primarily responsible for providing access to the virtual currency, has control over the content and functionality of games before they are accessed by players, and has the discretion to establish the pricing for the virtual currency. Therefore, the Company concluded that it is the principal and as a result, revenues are reported gross of payment processing fees. Payment processing fees are recorded as a component of “Cost of revenue” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company reports its advertising revenue net of amounts retained by advertising service providers. Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue relates to direct expenses incurred to generate revenue from online and mobile games and are recorded as incurred. The Company’s cost of revenue consists primarily of payment processing fees, hosting and data center costs related to operating its games, and royalties for licensed games. Payment processing fees consist of fees paid to third-party social and mobile platform operators. If applicable, other than the deferral of payment processing fees associated with deferred revenues, payment processing fees are expensed as incurred. Research and Development The Company incurs various direct costs in relation to the development of future social and mobile games along with costs to improve current social and mobile games. Research and development costs consist primarily of payroll and related personnel costs, stock-based compensation, and consulting fees. The Company evaluates research and development costs incurred to determine whether the costs relate to the development of software and are, therefore, qualified to be capitalized under ASC 350-40, Internal-Use Software . All other research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising Advertising expenses for our games was $60.7 million, $69.1 million and $70.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. Advertising expenses are included in “Selling and marketing” expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Share-Based Compensation The Company measures compensation expense for all share-based awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognizes compensation expense over the service period on a straight-line basis for awards expected to vest. The Company uses the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to determine the fair value for option awards. In valuing our option awards, the Company makes assumptions about risk-free interest rates, dividend yields, volatility, and weighted-average expected lives. The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur. Risk-free interest rates are derived from U.S. Treasury securities as of the option award grant date. Expected dividend yield is based on our historical cash dividend payments, which have been zero to date. The expected volatility for shares of the Company's Class A common stock is estimated using our historical volatility. The weighted-average expected life of the option awards is estimated based on our historical exercise data. The Company's dual class structure was created upon the Domestication (as defined in Note 4— Business Combinations ). The Class B common stock, including Class B common stock underlying stock options, held by Mr. Andrew Pascal, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, or his affiliates (the "Founder Group") carry a super vote premium. As the Founder Group did not have control of Old PLAYSTUDIOS prior to the Acies Merger, and Mr. Pascal is an employee of the Company, the incremental value resulting from the super vote premium is accounted for as incremental compensation costs. The Company utilized the market approach by observing other market participants with (i) dual class structures, (ii) super vote premiums for a single class and (iii) both classes trading on a national exchange. Based on the observed data, management selected a premium for the Class B common stock and the stock options held by members of the Founder Group. Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts The Company uses foreign currency derivative contracts to reduce our exposure to fluctuating exchange rates between the United States dollar (as our functional currency) and certain expense lines denominated in New Israeli Shekels (“NIS”). Our derivative contracts are designated as cash flow hedges under ASC 815. We monitor the effectiveness of our hedges on a quarterly basis, both qualitatively and quantitatively, and expect these hedges to remain highly effective at offsetting fluctuations in exchange rates through their respective maturity dates. See Note 19—Stockholders’ Equity for additional discussion. The fair value of derivative financial instruments is recognized as an asset or liability at each balance sheet date, with changes in fair value recorded in other comprehensive income on the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) until the future underlying transactions occur. The fair value approximates the amount we would pay or receive if these contracts were settled at the respective valuation dates. The inputs used to measure the fair value of our foreign currency derivative contracts are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy as established by ASC 820. As of December 31, 2023, the fair value of these foreign currency derivatives contracts were immaterial. Cash flows from derivatives, which are designated as accounting hedges, are presented consistently with the cash flow classification of the related hedged items. Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions The functional currency of each of the Company’s wholly owned foreign subsidiaries is the applicable local currency. The translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars is performed for assets and liabilities using current foreign currency exchange rates in effect at the consolidated balance sheet date and for revenue and expense accounts using average foreign currency exchange rates during the year. Capital accounts are translated at historical foreign currency exchange rates. Translation gains and losses are included in stockholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Adjustments that arise from foreign currency exchange rate changes on transactions, primarily driven by intercompany transactions, denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in “Other income (expense), net” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes , which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in its consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Under ASC 740, the Company determines deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the temporary difference between the consolidated financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which it expects the differences to be recovered or settled. The Company establishes valuation allowances when necessary, based on the weight of the available positive and negative evidence, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740, which requires companies to adjust their consolidated financial statements to reflect only those tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the issue. ASC 740 prescribes a comprehensive model for the consolidated financial statement recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. We have elected to account for the impact of the global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) inclusion and base erosion anti-avoidance tax (BEAT) based on the period cost method. Net (Loss) Income Per Share Net (loss) income per share (“EPS”) is calculated using the two-class method required for participating securities and multiple classes of common stock. Basic income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Net income available to common stockholders represents net income attributable to common stockholders reduced by the allocation of earnings to participating securities. Diluted income per share adjusts basic loss per share for the potentially dilutive impact of stock options, warrants, restricted stock, and contingently issuable earnout shares. The dilutive effect of stock options, warrants, restricted stock, and contingently issuable earnout shares is computed using the treasury stock method. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. EPS calculations for all periods prior to the Acies Merger have been retrospectively adjusted for the equivalent number of shares outstanding immediately after the Acies Merger to effect the reverse recapitalization. Subsequent to the Acies Merger, net income per share was calculated based on the weighted average number of common stock then outstanding . Recent Accounting Pronouncements In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) : Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires public entities to disclose information about their reportable segments’ significant expenses and other segment items on an interim and annual basis. Public entities with a single reportable segment are required to apply the disclosure requirements in ASU 2023-07, as well as all existing segment disclosures and reconciliation requirements in ASC 280 on an interim and annual basis. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-07. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) . ASU 2023-09 requires that public business entities expand their annual disclosures related to rate reconciliation and income taxes paid, and provide a disaggregated presentation between domestic and foreign income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense and income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations. Th |
SEGMENT REPORTING
SEGMENT REPORTING | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
SEGMENT REPORTING | NOTE 3—SEGMENT REPORTING During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company revised the presentation of segment information to align with changes to how the chief operating decision maker ("CODM ") manages the business, allocates resources, and assesses operating performance. The CODM is the Company's Chief Executive Officer. Prior to the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company had a single operating and reportable segment. Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company reports operating results based on two reportable segments: playGAMES and playAWARDS. Each reportable segment has a different service offering and different customer base. As of December 31, 2023, the Company's operating segments are the same as the reportable segments, which are as follows: playGAMES: This segment is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms. It operates primarily in the social gaming market, which is characterized by gameplay online or on mobile devices, that is social, competitive, and self-directed in pace and session length. playGAMES also operate in the casual space. playGAMES generates a substantial portion of our revenue from in-app purchases in the form of virtual currencies, which players can use to play social casino games. Players who install our social casino games typically receive free virtual currency upon the initial launch of the game and additional virtual currencies at specific time intervals. Players may exhaust the virtual currencies that they receive for free and may choose to purchase additional virtual currencies in order to extend their time of game play. Once obtained, virtual currencies (either free or purchased) cannot be redeemed for cash nor exchanged for anything other than game play within our games. playGAMES generate additional revenue in the casual space from the receipt of advertising revenue. Players who install our casual games receive free, unlimited gameplay that requires viewing of periodic in-game advertisements. playAWARDS: This segment consists of all of our loyalty assets globally in which we are developing an end-to-end loyalty solutions to help clients reward, enrich, motivate and retain customers, including program design, points management and administration, and broad-based fulfillment and redemption across multiple channels. The CODM evaluates the performance of each operating segment using revenue and segment Adjusted EBITDA. Expenses include indirect costs that are allocated to operating segments based on a reasonable allocation methodology, which are generally related to sales and marketing activities and general and administrative overhead. Revenue and expenses exclude transactions between the Company's operating segments. The CODM does not evaluate operating segments using asset information. Adjusted EBITDA ("AEBITDA") is the Company’s reportable segment GAAP measure, which management utilizes as the primary profit measure for its reportable segments and underlying operating segments. AEBITDA is a measure defined as net income (loss) before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, restructuring and related costs (consisting primarily of severance and other restructuring related costs), stock-based compensation expense, and other income and expense items (including special infrequent items, foreign currency gains and losses, and other non-cash items). Expenses include indirect costs that are allocated to operating segments based on a reasonable allocation methodology, which are generally related to sales and marketing activities, general and administrative overhead, and costs associated with administering the playAWARDS myVIP program in the playGAMES applications. Revenue excludes transactions between the Company's operating segments. Certain expenses incurred by playAWARDS have been allocated to playGAMES at cost. The following tables present the Company’s segment information: For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Net revenue playGAMES $ 306,714 $ 284,476 $ 287,419 playAWARDS 4,172 5,833 — Reportable segment net revenue 310,886 290,309 287,419 Corporate and other — — — Net revenue $ 310,886 $ 290,309 $ 287,419 AEBITDA playGAMES $ 88,676 $ 58,999 $ 57,865 playAWARDS (10,379) (5,189) (8,990) Reportable segment AEBITDA $ 78,297 $ 53,810 $ 48,875 Other operating expense Corporate and other $ 16,005 $ 15,557 $ 9,329 Restructuring expenses 8,584 13,020 3,082 Other reconciling items (1) 214 25 7,601 Stock based compensation 18,722 17,727 4,455 Depreciation and amortization 45,259 35,562 27,398 $ (10,487) $ (28,081) $ (2,990) Non-operating income (expense) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities $ 2,596 $ 1,047 $ 13,933 Interest income (expense), net 4,858 1,925 (235) Other income (expense), net 513 1,491 (229) $ 7,967 $ 4,463 $ 13,469 (Loss) income before income taxes $ (2,520) $ (23,618) $ 10,479 Income tax (expense) benefit (16,873) 5,835 258 Net (loss) income $ (19,393) $ (17,783) $ 10,737 |
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS | NOTE 4—BUSINESS COMBINATIONS WonderBlocks Acquisition On August 2, 2022, playBLOCKS, Inc., a newly formed wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company ("playBLOCKS") entered into an agreement with WonderBlocks Labs, Inc. (“WonderBlocks"), which provides tools for the development of a play-to-earn loyalty platform for digital entertainment on the Ethereum blockchain, pursuant to which playBLOCKS acquired substantially all of the assets of WonderBlocks. playBLOCKS paid WonderBlocks $2.0 million less Indebtedness (borrowed money and accrued interest, including debt to the Company) at closing and agreed to pay between zero and $3 million subject to the satisfaction of certain product and financial milestones. We believe this acquisition will allow us to enhance our playAWARDS model with new Web3 features and capabilities. The Company recorded the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred in the acquisition over the fair value of net assets acquired as goodwill. The goodwill reflects our expectations of favorable future growth opportunities and anticipated synergies through the scale of our operations. The Company expects that none of the goodwill will be deductible for federal income tax purposes. The following table summarizes the consideration paid for WonderBlocks and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized at the acquisition date: Consideration: August 2, Cash consideration $ 945 Note receivable plus accrued interest conversion 1,055 Contingent consideration 1,564 Total consideration transferred $ 3,564 Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Developed technology (weighted-average useful life of 5 years) 2,403 Liabilities assumed $ (15) Total identifiable net assets $ 2,388 Goodwill $ 1,176 As of December 31, 2023, the fair value of the contingent consideration was zero. Brainium Studios Acquisition On October 7, 2022, PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC, a direct wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company entered into a membership interest purchase agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding membership interests in Brainium Studios LLC (“Brainium"), a mobile game publisher. The closing of the acquisition occurred on October 12, 2022, and Brainium became an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The purchase price for the membership interests was $70.0 million at closing, as adjusted for cash, indebtedness, and working capital, and between zero and $27.3 million following the closing subject to the satisfaction of certain financial milestones for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022. The Company recorded the excess of the fair value of the consideration transferred in the acquisition over the fair value of net assets acquired as goodwill. The goodwill reflects our expectations of favorable future growth opportunities and anticipated synergies through the scale of our operations. The Company expects that substantially all of the goodwill will be deductible for federal income tax purposes. The following table summarizes the consideration paid for Brainium and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized at the acquisition date: Consideration: October 12, Cash consideration $ 73,457 Contingent consideration 1,797 Total consideration transferred $ 75,254 Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,738 Accounts receivable 3,190 Property and equipment 4,042 Operating lease assets 4,195 Trade names (weighted-average useful life of 10 years) 1,500 Developed technology (weighted-average useful life of 5 years) 12,600 Customer relationships (weighted-average useful life of 5 years) 12,000 Other assets 740 Liabilities assumed (7,649) Total identifiable net assets $ 34,356 Goodwill $ 40,898 During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company reduced the amount of contingent consideration to be paid to zero. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company has no remaining liability reflected in the financial statements. Merger with Acies Acquisition Corp. On June 21, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), Acies Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company (prior to the Closing Date, “Acies”), consummated the previously announced business combination (“Acies Merger”) with PlayStudios, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Old PLAYSTUDIOS”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of February 1, 2021 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Acies, Catalyst Merger Sub I, Inc., a Delaware corporation and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Acies (“First Merger Sub”), Catalyst Merger Sub II, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a direct wholly owned subsidiary of Acies (“Second Merger Sub”), and Old PLAYSTUDIOS. In connection with the closing of the Acies Merger, Acies filed a notice of deregistration with the Cayman Islands Registrar of Companies, together with the necessary accompanying documents, and filed a certificate of incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”) and a certificate of corporate domestication with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware, under which Acies was domesticated and continues as a Delaware corporation, changing its name to PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. As a consequence of filing the Certificate of Incorporation, the Company adopted a dual class structure, comprised of the Company’s Class A common stock, which is entitled to one vote per share, and the Company’s Class B common stock, which is entitled to 20 votes per share. See Note 19— Stockholders’ Equity for further discussion on the dual class structure. In connection with the Acies Merger, Acies entered into subscription agreements with certain investors ("PIPE Investors"), whereby it issued 25.0 million shares of Class A common stock at $10.00 per share (the "PIPE Shares") for an aggregate purchase price of $250.0 million (the "PIPE Financing"), which closed simultaneously with the consummation of the Acies Merger. $20.0 million of the PIPE Financing was used to terminate the profit share provision of an agreement with MGM Resorts International, one of the PIPE Investors. In connection with the Acies Merger, the Company incurred direct and incremental costs of $32.8 million related to the equity issuance, consisting primarily of investment banking and other professional fees, which were recorded to additional paid-in capital as a reduction of proceeds. The Company incurred approximately $1.4 million of expenses primarily related to advisory, legal, and accounting fees in conjunction with the Acies Merger. Of this, $0.1 million and $1.3 million was recorded in general and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The aggregate consideration for the Acies Merger was approximately $1,041.0 million, payable in the form of the Company's Class A and Class B common stock and cash. The following table summarizes the merger consideration (in thousands, except per share information): Consideration Cash consideration $ 102,020 Shares transferred at closing (1) 86,838 Value per share $ 10.00 Share consideration $ 868,380 Total consideration $ 970,400 Shares of common stock underlying vested options 7,060 Value per share $ 10.00 Total consideration for vested options 70,600 Aggregate consideration $ 1,041,000 (1) Excludes shares of common stock underlying stock options that are vested but unexercised as of the closing date of the Acies Merger. Since the shares do not represent legally outstanding shares of common stock at closing, they are excluded from the total consideration amount. The following table reconciles the elements of the Acies Merger to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2021: Cash - Acies Trust and cash (net of redemptions) $ 101,965 Cash - PIPE 230,000 Less: Cash consideration (102,020) Less: Transaction costs, net of proceeds received from exercises of Old PLAYSTUDIOS' warrants (44,775) Net Acies Merger and PIPE Financing $ 185,170 The Acies Merger was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization and Acies was treated as the “acquired” company for accounting purposes. The Acies Merger was accounted as the equivalent of Old PLAYSTUDIOS issuing stock for the net assets of Acies, accompanied by a recapitalization. Accordingly, all historical financial information presented in these consolidated financial statements represents the accounts of Old PLAYSTUDIOS “as if” Old PLAYSTUDIOS is the predecessor to the Company. The common stock and net income per share, prior to the Acies Merger, have been adjusted to share amounts reflecting the recapitalization exchange ratio of approximately 0.233 for Old PLAYSTUDIOS common stock. |
RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS | NOTE 5—RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS The following table is a summary of balance sheet assets and liabilities from related parties: December 31, December 31, Financial Statement Line Item Marketing Agreement $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Intangibles, net The Company did not have material revenues recognized from related parties during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021. In connection with the Acies Merger and in accordance with the Merger Agreement, during the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company paid $2.5 million to PLAYSTUDIOS Impact Fund, formerly myCause Charitable Foundation ("myCause"), a 501(c)(3) foundation established and administered by certain members of management of the Company. The Company’s remaining expenses recognized from related parties were immaterial during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021. MGM Resorts International (“MGM”) MGM is a stockholder and MGM's Chief Commercial Officer also serves on the Company’s Board of Directors. MGM owned approximately 16.6 million shares of the Company's outstanding Class A common stock as of each of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. Marketing Agreement In April 2011, the Company entered into a joint marketing agreement with MGM (as amended, the “Marketing Agreement”) in exchange for assistance with marketing campaigns and the exclusive right to utilize MGM’s licensed marks and licensed copyrights for the development of certain of the Company’s social casino games. The initial term was for one year from the go-live date of the first such game in July 2012, with an automatic renewal provision for successive two-year terms based on our games meeting certain performance criteria. If our games do not achieve the specified performance criteria, the term will be automatically renewed for a one-year period and the right to utilize MGM’s licensed marks and copyrights will become non-exclusive. The non-exclusive term will be automatically renewed for successive one-year periods so long as our games meet certain other performance criteria. As consideration for the use of MGM’s intellectual property, the Company issued 19.2 million shares of its common stock representing 10% of its then-outstanding common stock; and in lieu of royalty payments, the Company agreed to pay MGM a profit share of: (i) during the exclusive term, a mid- to high-single digit percentage of cumulative net operating income, as defined in the Marketing Agreement, and (ii) during the non-exclusive term, a low- to mid-single digit percentage of cumulative net operating income. As further described in Note 11— Goodwill , the Marketing Agreement was recorded as an indefinite-lived intangible asset. On October 30, 2020, the Company and MGM agreed to amend the Marketing Agreement (the “MGM Amendment”), under which the Company and MGM agreed to terminate the profit share provision. In exchange, the Company agreed to remit to MGM a one-time payment of $20.0 million, payable on the earliest to occur of (i) the PIPE Financing, (ii) the date that the Company waives MGM’s commitment to participate in the PIPE Financing, or (iii) two years from the date of the MGM Amendment. In addition, MGM agreed to reinvest in the Company at a minimum amount of $20.0 million by participating in the PIPE Financing or a private placement of equity offering to third party investors for minimum gross proceeds to the Company of $50.0 million. As a result of the termination, the Company is no longer obligated to make profit share payments, but the other rights and obligations under the Marketing Agreement continue in full force and effect. The Company recorded zero, zero, and $0.3 million as profit share expense during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, respectively. |
RECEIVABLES
RECEIVABLES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
RECEIVABLES | NOTE 6—RECEIVABLES Receivables consist of the following: December 31, December 31, Trade receivables $ 29,952 $ 25,020 Other receivables 690 1,996 Allowance for uncollectible amounts (177) — Total receivables, net $ 30,465 $ 27,016 Trade receivables represent amounts due to the Company from social and mobile platform operators, including Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook. Trade receivables are recorded when the right to consideration becomes unconditional. |
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURR
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS | NOTE 7—PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following: December 31, December 31, Prepaid expenses $ 5,291 5,148 Income tax receivable 3,426 1,372 Other current assets 2,812 8,443 Total prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 11,529 $ 14,963 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT | NOTE 8—FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT The carrying values of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables, and accounts payable approximate fair value due to their short maturities. The following tables present the liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by input level, in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022: December 31, 2023 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial liabilities: Public Warrants $ 635 — — $ 635 Private Warrants — 451 — 451 Total financial liabilities $ 635 $ 451 $ — $ 1,086 December 31, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial liabilities: Public Warrants $ 2,153 — — $ 2,153 Private Warrants — 1,529 — 1,529 Total financial liabilities $ 2,153 $ 1,529 $ — $ 3,682 The change in fair value of contingent consideration payable was valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). The change was included in "Other income (expense), net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and consisted of the following: Total Balance as of December 31, 2022 $ 950 Recorded in connection with business combinations — Fair value adjustments based upon post-acquisition performance (950) Balance as of December 31, 2023 $ — |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET | NOTE 9—PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property and equipment, net consists of the following: December 31, December 31, Land and land improvements $ 1,680 $ 1,382 Building and building improvements 6,046 3,705 Computer equipment 9,021 9,423 Leasehold improvements 9,811 10,204 Purchased software 2,115 4,471 Furniture and fixtures 4,331 3,553 Construction in progress 460 648 Total property and equipment 33,464 33,386 Less: accumulated depreciation (15,915) (15,854) Total property and equipment, net $ 17,549 $ 17,532 The aggregate depreciation expense for property and equipment, net is reflected in “Depreciation and amortization” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, depreciation expense was $5.5 million, $4.7 million, and $2.8 million, respectively. No impairment charges or material write-offs were recorded for the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021. Property and equipment, net by region consists of the following: December 31, December 31, United States $ 13,462 $ 12,331 Europe, Middle East, and Africa 2,895 3,756 All other regions and countries 1,192 1,445 Total property and equipment, net $ 17,549 $ 17,532 |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND INTERNAL-
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND INTERNAL-USE SOFTWARE, NET | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND INTERNAL-USE SOFTWARE, NET | NOTE 10—INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND INTERNAL-USE SOFTWARE, NET Intangible Assets The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible asset other than goodwill: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Gross Accumulated Net Gross Accumulated Net Amortizable intangible assets: Licenses $ 71,908 $ (19,457) $ 52,451 $ 21,040 $ (7,962) $ 13,078 Acquired technology 15,003 (3,831) 11,172 15,003 (830) 14,173 Customer relationships 12,000 (3,000) 9,000 12,000 (600) 11,400 Trade names 2,740 (1,428) 1,312 2,740 (1,278) 1,462 Internal-use software 168,232 (132,375) 35,857 145,798 (109,680) 36,118 Other 145 (4) 141 — — — 270,028 (160,095) 109,933 196,581 (120,350) 76,231 Nonamortizable intangible assets: Marketing Agreement with a related party 1,000 — 1,000 1,000 — 1,000 Total intangible assets $ 271,028 $ (160,095) $ 110,933 $ 197,581 $ (120,350) $ 77,231 The aggregate amortization expenses for amortizable intangible assets are reflected in “Depreciation and amortization” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, intangible asset and internal-use software amortization expenses were $39.7 million, $30.9 million, and $24.6 million, respectively. The Company recorded a $1.1 million non-cash impairment charge within "Restructuring and related" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations during the year ended December 31, 2023. The Company recorded an $8.4 million non-cash impairment charge within "Restructuring and related" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations during the year ended December 31, 2022. There were no write-offs or impairment charges recorded for the years ended December 31, 2021. As of December 31, 2023, the estimated annual amortization expenses for the years ending December 31, 2023 through 2028 is as follows: Year Ending December 31, Projected Amortization 2024 $ 38,254 2025 25,753 2026 18,417 2027 12,708 2028 8,548 Thereafter 6,253 Total $ 109,933 |
GOODWILL
GOODWILL | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
GOODWILL | NOTE 11—GOODWILL During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company revised the presentation of its segment information to reflect changes in the way the Company manages and evaluates the business. As a result, beginning in the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company reports operating results based on two reportable segments, playGAMES and playAWARDS. This change also resulted in a change in reporting units to coincide with the new operating segments. Given the change in reporting units, the Company performed a relative fair value calculation to allocate historical goodwill of $47.1 million between the two new reporting units, with all of the goodwill allocated to playGAMES. The Company also performed a qualitative impairment test immediately before and after the change in reporting units and determined that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting units is less than their carrying amounts, including goodwill. Accordingly, the Company concluded that the goodwill relating to those reporting units was not impaired. The following table provides the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to the playGAMES segment for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022: Goodwill, Gross Accumulated Impairment Goodwill, Net Balance as of December 31, 2021 $ 5,059 $ — $ 5,059 Additions from acquisitions 42,074 — 42,074 Measurement period adjustments — — — Balance as of December 31, 2022 47,133 — 47,133 Additions from acquisitions — — — Measurement period adjustments — — — Balance as of December 31, 2023 $ 47,133 $ — $ 47,133 |
WARRANT LIABILITIES
WARRANT LIABILITIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
WARRANT LIABILITIES | NOTE 12—WARRANT LIABILITIES Public Warrants and Private Warrants Upon the closing of the Acies Merger, there were approximately 7.2 million publicly-traded redeemable warrants to purchase shares of Class A common stock (the "Public Warrants") and 3.8 million redeemable warrants to purchase shares of Class A common stock initially issued to the Sponsor in a private placement (the "Private Warrants") by Acies. Each whole Public Warrant entitles the registered holder to purchase one whole share of the Company’s Class A common stock at a price of $11.50 in cash per share, subject to adjustment as discussed below, as of October 27, 2021. Pursuant to the Warrant Agreement, a holder of Public Warrants may exercise the Public Warrants only for a whole number of shares of Class A common stock. The Public Warrants will expire 5 years after the completion of the Acies Merger, or earlier upon redemption or liquidation. The Private Warrants are identical to the Public Warrants, except that the Private Warrants and the shares of Class A common stock issuable upon exercise of the Private Warrants were not transferable until after the completion of the Acies Merger, subject to certain limited exceptions. Additionally, the Private Warrants are non-redeemable so long as they are held by the initial holder or any of its permitted transferees. If the Private Warrants are held by someone other than the initial holder or its permitted transferees, the Private Warrants will be redeemable by the Company and exercisable by such holders on the same basis as the Public Warrants. The Private Warrants may be exercised on a cashless basis so long as held by the Sponsor or certain permitted transferees. The Company may redeem the outstanding Public Warrants in whole, but not in part, at a price of $0.01 per Public Warrant upon a minimum of 30 days’ prior written notice of redemption, if and only if the last sale price of the Company’s Class A common stock equals or exceeds $18.00 per share for any 20-trading days within a 30-trading day period ending three On April 1, 2022, the Company commenced (i) an offer to each holder of its outstanding Public Warrants and Private Warrants (collectively, the “Warrants”) the opportunity to receive $1.00 in cash, without interest, for each outstanding Warrant tendered by the holder pursuant to the offer (the “Offer to Purchase”), and (ii) the solicitation of consents (the “Consent Solicitation”) from holders of the outstanding Warrants to amend the Warrant Agreement, dated as of October 22, 2020, by and between the Company (formerly Acies Acquisition Corp.) and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, which governs all of the Warrants (the “Warrant Amendment”) (collectively the "Tender Offer"). The Tender Offer expired midnight, Eastern Time, at the end of the day on May 13, 2022 (the “Expiration Date”), in accordance with its terms. Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, Inc., the depositary for the Tender Offer, indicated that as of the Expiration Date, (i) 1,792,463 outstanding Public Warrants, or approximately 25% of the outstanding Public Warrants were validly tendered in and not withdrawn from the Offer to Purchase, and (ii) none of the outstanding Private Warrants were validly tendered in and not withdrawn from the Offer to Purchase. The Warrant Amendment was not approved. The Company paid $1.8 million for all Public Warrants tendered by the holders pursuant to the Offer to Purchase and $1.1 million of fees, expenses, and other related amounts incurred in connection with the Tender Offer. At December 31, 2023, there were approximately 5.4 million Public Warrants and 3.8 million Private Warrants outstanding. See Note 8— Fair Value Measurement for further information. |
ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES
ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES | NOTE 13—ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES Accrued liabilities consist of the following: December 31, December 31, Accrued payroll and vacation 10,261 9,666 Accrued user acquisition 5,687 4,183 Income taxes payable 1,295 702 Minimum guarantee liability 7,760 1,500 Other licensing agreements (1) 7,400 — Other accruals 6,393 5,422 Total accrued liabilities $ 38,796 $ 21,473 (1) |
LEASES
LEASES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
LEASES | NOTE 14—LEASES Our operating leases primarily consist of real estate leases such as offices. Our leases have remaining terms of approximately one year to five years. During the year ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, operating lease expense was $4.8 million and $4.2 million, respectively. We do not have any finance leases. Our total variable and short-term lease payments were immaterial for all periods presented. Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases are as follows: December 31, 2023 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net $ 9,369 Operating lease liabilities, current 4,236 Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent 5,699 Operating lease liabilities, total $ 9,935 Weighted average remaining lease term, years 3.1 Weighted average discount rate 4.5 % Operating lease liability maturities: Year ending December 31, Operating Leases 2024 $ 4,580 2025 2,323 2026 1,994 2027 1,376 2028 382 Thereafter — Total undiscounted cash flows $ 10,655 Less: imputed interest $ (720) Lease liabilities, total $ 9,935 As of December 31, 2023, we did not have material additional operating leases that have not yet commenced. |
LONG-TERM DEBT
LONG-TERM DEBT | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
LONG-TERM DEBT | NOTE 15—LONG-TERM DEBT Credit Agreement On June 24, 2021, in connection with the closing of the Acies Merger, the Company terminated and replaced the Revolver (as defined below). The Company, a subsidiary of the Company, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Silicon Valley Bank and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, as joint bookrunners and joint lead arrangers entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) which provides for a five-year revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $75.0 million. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement may be borrowed, repaid and re-borrowed by the Company, and are available for working capital, general corporate purposes, and permitted acquisitions. Commitment fees and interest rates are determined on the basis of either a Eurodollar rate or an Alternate Base Rate plus an applicable margin. The applicable margins are initially 2.50%, in the case of Eurodollar loans, and 1.50%, in the case of Alternate Base Rate loans. The applicable margin is subject to adjustment based upon the Company's Total Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement). Eurodollar rates and the Alternate Base Rate are subject to floors of 0.00% and 1.00%, respectively. The Credit Agreement contains various affirmative and negative financial and operational covenants applicable to the Company and its subsidiaries. The Credit Agreement includes customary reporting requirements, conditions precedent to borrowing and affirmative, negative and financial covenants. Specific financial covenants include the following, commencing with the quarter ended September 30, 2021: • Total Net Leverage Ratio of 3.50:1.00 (subject to increase to 4.00:1.00 following consummation of certain material acquisitions) • Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of not less than 1.25:1.00. On May 13, 2022, the Company entered into the Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement, which amended the Credit Agreement to, among other things, exclude from the definition of Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio certain funds, up to $15.0 million, expended or to be expended by the Company in connection with the Tender Offer. On August 9, 2022, the Company entered into the Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement, which further amended the Credit Agreement (as amended by Amendment No. 1 to the Credit Agreement) to, among other things, (i) increase the total current available line of credit from $75.0 million to $81.0 million, (ii) change the basis for calculation of interest under the facility from LIBOR to SOFR, and (iii) exclude from the calculation of the Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (A) up to $6.0 million for the acquisition of, and improvements to, the real property located at 10150 Covington Cross Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89144 incurred on or prior to the first anniversary of the effective date of Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement, and (B) up to $20.0 million for the redemption or repurchase of up to $11.0 million warrants to purchase shares of Class A common stock of the Company, and shares of Class A common stock of the Company, on or before December 31, 2023, of which as of the date of Amendment No. 2 to the Credit Agreement the Company had used $1.8 million to redeem outstanding warrants to purchase Class A common stock in connection with the Tender Offer. On August 16, 2023, the Company, a subsidiary of the Company, the Lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, entered into an Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement (the “Amendment No. 3”), to, among other things, exclude from the Restricted Payments covenant certain repurchases of Equity Interests of the Company deemed to occur upon the exercise, settlement or vesting of stock options, warrants or other equity-based awards if and to the extent such Equity Interests represent a portion of the exercise price of, or satisfy any tax withholding obligations with respect to, such options, warrants or other equity-based awards. The Company capitalized a total of $0.7 million in debt issuance costs related to the Credit Agreement and subsequent amendments. As of December 31, 2023, the Company does not have any balances outstanding under the Credit Agreement. |
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUS
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS | NOTE 16—REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS Disaggregation of Revenue The following table summarizes the Company’s revenue disaggregated by type, and by over time or point in time recognition: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Virtual currency (over time) $ 247,929 $ 261,620 $ 280,087 Advertising (point in time) 58,236 21,839 6,964 Other revenue (point in time) $ 4,721 $ 6,850 $ 368 Total net revenue $ 310,886 $ 290,309 $ 287,419 The following table summarizes the Company’s revenue disaggregated by geography: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 United States $ 265,660 $ 253,556 $ 250,252 All other countries 45,226 36,753 37,167 Total net revenue $ 310,886 $ 290,309 $ 287,419 Contract Balances Contract assets represent the Company’s ability to bill customers for performance obligations completed under a contract. As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, there were no contract assets recorded in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The deferred revenue balance related to the purchase of virtual currency was immaterial as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022. The opening and closing balance of trade receivables is further described in Note 6— Receivables |
INCOME TAXES
INCOME TAXES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
INCOME TAXES | 17—INCOME TAXES As of December 31, 2023, unremitted earnings in foreign subsidiaries are indefinitely reinvested. Should these earnings be distributed in the future in the form of dividends or otherwise, the Company would be subject to withholding taxes payable to various jurisdictions. Due to the 2017 Tax Act, there is no U.S. federal tax on cash repatriation from foreign subsidiaries, but it could be subject to foreign withholding tax and U.S. state income taxes. Income (loss) before income taxes by tax jurisdiction consists of the following for the periods shown below (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 United States $ (7,749) $ (27,615) $ 25,181 Foreign 5,229 3,997 (14,702) Total income (loss) $ (2,520) $ (23,618) $ 10,479 Provision for (benefit from) current and deferred income taxes consists of the following for the periods shown below (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Current tax expense: Federal $ 55 $ (422) $ 959 State 559 (314) 731 Foreign 3,861 2,632 396 Total current tax expense $ 4,475 $ 1,896 $ 2,086 Deferred tax expense: Federal $ 9,234 $ (6,818) $ 1,443 State 3,643 197 (404) Foreign (479) (1,110) (3,383) Total deferred tax expense $ 12,398 $ (7,731) $ (2,344) Income tax expense (benefit) $ 16,873 $ (5,835) $ (258) The difference between the actual rate and the federal statutory rate is as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Statutory rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % Foreign provision 6.6 — 0.6 State/province income tax (3.7) 5.8 4.0 Stock compensation 43.6 8.9 (1.6) Unrecognized tax benefits 11.1 0.9 8.9 Research credit 14.8 3.5 (11.0) Return to provision (15.3) 0.8 1.5 Other foreign branch impacts (16.7) (10.2) (4.6) Valuation allowance (643.4) (3.6) 3.2 Foreign-derived intangible income deduction (FDII) 1.2 0.3 — Global intangible low taxed income (GILTI) (2.8) (0.5) — Non-deductible expenses-other (30.7) (2.3) 3.4 Foreign branch income (43.6) (3.5) 1.3 Foreign tax deduction 23.8 2.4 — Fair value adjustment on warrants 25.2 0.9 (27.9) Foreign tax settlement (60.6) — — Other (0.2) 0.2 (1.3) Effective tax rate (669.7) % 24.6 % (2.5) % Deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2023 2022 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards $ 5,770 $ 8,704 Tax credit carryforwards 1,953 3,213 Accrued liabilities 955 1,308 Stock compensation 5,826 4,712 Charitable contribution 509 651 Intangibles 852 — Property and equipment 5,288 — Operating lease liabilities 2,425 4,672 Total gross deferred tax assets $ 23,578 $ 23,260 Less: Valuation allowance (18,300) (2,191) Total deferred tax assets $ 5,278 $ 21,069 Deferred tax liabilities: Intangibles — 373 Property and equipment — 748 Prepaid expenses 1,159 1,031 Operating lease assets 2,282 4,491 Other 271 457 Total deferred tax liabilities $ 3,712 $ 7,100 Deferred tax assets (liability), net $ 1,566 $ 13,969 The Company had approximately $19.3 million of accumulated federal net operating loss as of December 31, 2023, which may be carried forward indefinitely to offset taxable income. The Company did not have a material federal research credit carryforward as of December 31, 2023. The federal research credits are limited to a 20-year carryforward period and will expire starting in 2043. The Company also had a charitable contribution carryforward of approximately $2.1 million as of December 31, 2023. The charitable contribution is limited to a 5-year carryforward period and will expire in 2026. The Company had tax effected state net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $1.7 million as of December 31, 2023, of which $0.5 million will carryforward indefinitely and $1.2 million will begin to expire between 2036 and 2043. The Company had $3.6 million of California research credit carryforwards as of December 31, 2023, which may be carried forward indefinitely. The Company also had $0.6 million of Texas research credit carryforwards as of December 31, 2023, which may be carried forward for 20 years and will expire starting in 2038. Management assesses the available positive and negative evidence to estimate whether sufficient future taxable income will be generated to permit use of the existing deferred tax assets. A significant piece of objective negative evidence evaluated was the cumulative loss the Company expects to enter within the next three months. Such objective evidence limits the ability to consider other subjective evidence, such as our projections for future growth. On the basis of this evaluation, as of December 31, 2023, a valuation allowance of $18.3 million has been recorded to recognize only the portion of the deferred tax asset that is more likely than not to be realized. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be adjusted if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period are reduced or increased, or if objective negative evidence in the form of cumulative losses is no longer present and additional weight is given to subjective evidence such as our projections for growth. The following is a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Balance at beginning of period $ 533 $ 637 $ — Increases for tax positions of prior years 75 313 609 Increases for tax positions of current year — — 148 Decreases for tax positions of prior years — — — Settlements — (183) (120) Decreases for lapses in statute of limitations (261) $ (234) $ — Balance at end of period $ 347 $ 533 $ 637 The Company has analyzed filing positions in all of the federal, state, and foreign jurisdictions where it is required to file income tax returns and for all open tax years. As of December 31, 2023, the Company recorded approximately $0.3 million of unrecognized tax benefits, all of which would impact the effective tax rate, if recognized. The Company does not anticipate that its unrecognized tax benefits will materially change within the next 12 months. The Company’s policy for recording interest and penalties associated with audits and unrecognized tax benefits is to record such items as a component of income tax expense. As of December 31, 2023, income tax expense includes an accrual of $0.1 million for the payment of interest and penalties associated with unrecognized tax benefits. |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | NOTE 18—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Minimum Guarantee Liability The following are the Company’s total minimum guaranteed obligations: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Minimum guarantee liability-current $ 7,760 $ 1,500 Minimum guarantee liability-noncurrent 24,000 1,500 Total minimum guarantee obligations $ 31,760 $ 3,000 Weighted-average remaining term (in years) 2.6 2.0 The following are the Company’s remaining expected future payments of minimum guarantee obligations as of December 31, 2023: Year Ending December 31, Minimum Guarantee 2024 $ 7,760 2025 6,000 2026 6,000 2027 6,000 2028 6,000 Total $ 31,760 N3TWORK, Inc. On November 22, 2021, the Company entered into agreements with N3TWORK Inc. and The Tetris Company, LLC pursuant to which the Company acquired the rights to develop and operate Tetris®-branded mobile games for an initial term through August 2024. The Company paid N3TWORK Inc. $13.0 million at closing and agreed to pay up to an additional $34.0 million subject to satisfaction of certain conditions (the "Contingent Payments"). Certain conditions of the Contingent Payments have been satisfied as of December 31, 2023. The Company's best estimate of $17.0 million of the Contingent Payments is an expected payment of $7.4 million. The Company recorded an increase in "Intangible assets and internal-use software, net" within the Consolidated Balance Sheets related to the partial settlement of Contingent Payments. As of December 31, 2023, the Company advanced $8.0 million of the Contingent Payments (the "Advance Payment"). $6.1 million of the Advance Payment was considered earned as of December 31, 2023, which is included within "Other current assets" within the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The remaining amount of Contingent Payments as of December 31, 2023 was approximately $10.9 million, of which $1.9 million was considered the unearned portion of the Advance Payment. Legal Proceedings The Company is party to ordinary and routine litigation incidental to its business. On a case-by-case basis, the Company engages inside and outside counsel to assess the probability of potential liability resulting from such litigation. After making such assessments, the Company makes an accrual for the estimated loss only when the loss is reasonably probable and an amount can be reasonably estimated. The Company does not expect the outcome of any pending litigation to have a material effect on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets, Consolidated Statements of Operations, or Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. On March 2, 2021, a lawsuit was filed in the Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County, by a purported Acies shareholder in connection with the Acies Merger: McCart v. Acies Acquisition Corp., et al. (Sup. Ct. L.A. County) (the “McCart Complaint”). The McCart Complaint names Acies and members of Acies’ board of directors as defendants. The McCart Complaint alleges breaches of fiduciary duties against members of Acies’ board of directors and aiding and abetting the board of directors’ alleged breaches of fiduciary duties against Acies. The McCart Complaint also alleges that the registration statement for the Acies Merger was materially deficient and omitted and/or misrepresented material information including, among other things, certain financial information, certain details regarding Acies’ financial advisors, and other information relating to the background of the Acies Merger. The McCart Complaint generally sought to recover damages related to the Acies Merger. The lawsuit was voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff on August 6, 2021. Another purported Acies shareholder sent a demand letter on February 19, 2021, making similar allegations as those made in the McCart Complaint and demanding additional disclosure regarding the Acies Merger. We have not received any further correspondence from such shareholder. We are a party to a pending litigation matter brought by TeamSava d.o.o. Beograd, or TeamSava, and other related parties. The plaintiffs filed a Statement of Claim in May 2021 in Tel Aviv District Court in Israel, alleging claims, among other things, that we breached the terms of a commercial contract relating to services provided by TeamSava and related parties in connection with the sourcing and administrative management of personnel in Serbia who provided game development services exclusively for us. The pending litigation seeks damages of 27.3 million New Israeli Shekels (NIS) (or approximately $7.5 million based on prevailing exchange rates as of December 31, 2023). On November 30, 2023, we entered into a settlement agreement to resolve and settle all claims brought by the plaintiffs against the Company, its Israeli subsidiary and its employees and former employees, and all claims brought by the Company's affiliates against the plaintiffs. The settlement is contingent upon the confirmation by the respective courts in Israel and Serbia that all related lawsuits have been dismissed. The Company expects to finalize the settlement before June 30, 2024, but cannot make any assurances that it will be completed by the date, or that one or more of the parties withdraw from the settlement. On April 6, 2022, a class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court, Northern District of California, by a purported Company shareholder in connection with alleged federal securities law violations: Christian A. Felipe et. al. v. PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. (the “Felipe Complaint”). On July 15, 2022, the Felipe Complaint was transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Nevada, Southern Division. On October 4, 2022, the plaintiffs filed an amendment to the Felipe Complaint. The Felipe Complaint names the Company, several current and former board members of the Company, board members and officers of Acies Acquisition Corp., and Andrew Pascal, the Company’s Chairman and CEO, as defendants. The Felipe Complaint alleges misrepresentations and omissions regarding the state of the Company’s development of the Kingdom Boss game and its financial projections and future prospects in the S-4 Registration Statement filed by Acies that was declared effective on May 25, 2021, the Proxy Statement filed by Acies on May 25, 2021, and other public statements that touted Old PLAYSTUDIOS’ and the Company’s financial performance and operations, including statements made on earnings calls and the Amended S-1 Registration Statement filed by the Company that was declared effective on July 30, 2021. The Felipe Complaint alleges that the misrepresentations and omissions resulted in stock price drops of 13% on August 12, 2021, and 5% on February 25, 2022, following (i) the Company’s release of financial results for the second quarter of 2021, ended on June 30, 2021, and (ii) the filing of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and issuance of a press release summarizing financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2021, respectively. The Felipe Complaint seeks an award of damages for an unspecified amount. The Company believes that the claims are without merit and the Company intends to vigorously defend against them; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in the defense of this litigation. The Company is not able to reasonably estimate the probability or amount of loss and therefore has not made any accruals. On March 8, 2023, Angel Deann Pilati, a purported adult resident citizen of Franklin County, Alabama, filed a civil lawsuit against PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC in the Circuit Court of Franklin County Alabama, alleging that PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC makes available online games and applications across multiple platforms that are games of chance and thus illegal gambling under Alabama law and seeking to recover, under Alabama’s loss recovery act, all sums paid by Alabama residents to PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC in its online gambling games during the period beginning one year before the filing of the complaint until the case is resolved. On August 23, 2023, the plaintiff amended the complaint to exclude recovery for Alabama residents who lost $75,000 or more during the statute of limitations period. The plaintiff claims to seek this recovery "to go to the benefit of the families" of players who paid money to play the games. The Company believes the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend against them; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in the defense of this litigation. The Company is not able to reasonably estimate the probability or amount of loss relating to this litigation and therefore has not made any accruals. On November 13, 2023, Sandra Tucker Duckworth, a purported citizen of Tennessee, filed a civil lawsuit against PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC in the Circuit Court for the 14th Judicial District of Tennessee alleging that PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC makes available online games of chance that constitute illegal gambling under Tennessee law and seeking to recover, under Tennessee's loss recovery act, all sums paid by Tennessee residents to PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC in its online gambling games during the period beginning one year before the filing of the lawsuit until the case is resolved, excluding recovery of money lost by a Tennessee resident who lost $75,000 or more during the statute of limitations period. The plaintiff claims to seek this recovery for the benefit of each individual player's spouse, or if not spouse, child or children, and if not child or children, the next of kin. Th e Company believes the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend against them; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in the defense of this litigation. The Company is not able to reasonably estimate the probability or amount of loss relating to this litigation and therefore has not made any accruals. On February 20, 2024, Tyler Kuhk, a purported citizen of Washington, filed a class action lawsuit against PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC in the Superior Court of the State of Washington for the County of King, alleging that PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC makes available online games of chance that constitute illegal gambling under Washington law, that PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC engaged in unfair and deceptive practices by advertising to and soliciting the general public in Washington state to play its unlawful online casino games of chance, and that PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC was unjustly enriched by this conduct. The plaintiff seeks to recover all sums paid by Washington residents to PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC in its online gambling games during an unspecified period of time under Washington’s “Recovery of money lost gambling” statute, for treble damages under Washington’s Consumer Protection Act, and for disgorgement and restitution of any money PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC has retained through unlawful and/or wrongful conduct alleged in the lawsuit. The Company believes the claims are without merit and intends to vigorously defend against them; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in the defense of this litigation. The Company is not able to reasonably estimate the probability or amount of loss relating to this litigation and therefore has not made any accruals . The Company received four demands for arbitration during 2023 claiming that the games operated by PLAYSTUDIOS US, LLC constitute illegal gambling under the laws of various states. These demands generally attempt to recover amounts spent by third parties on the Company’s games by relying on state gambling loss recovery statutes and/or by seeking to have the applicable Terms of Service declared invalid. The Company believes that the claims are without merit and the Company intends to vigorously defend against them; however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in the defense of this litigation. The Company is not able to reasonably estimate the probability or amount of loss and therefore has not made any accruals . |
STOCKHOLDERS_ EQUITY
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | NOTE 19—STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY The Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity reflect the reverse recapitalization as discussed in Note 4— Business Combinations as of June 21, 2021. As Old PLAYSTUDIOS was deemed the accounting acquirer in the reverse recapitalization with Acies, all periods prior to the consummation date reflect the balances and activity of Old PLAYSTUDIOS. The consolidated balances and the audited consolidated financial statements of Old PLAYSTUDIOS, as of December 31, 2020, and the share activity and per share amounts in these Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity were retroactively adjusted, where applicable, using the recapitalization exchange ratio of 0.233 for Old PLAYSTUDIOS common stock. Old PLAYSTUDIOS Series A Preferred Stock, Old PLAYSTUDIOS Series B Preferred Stock, Old PLAYSTUDIOS Series C-1 Preferred Stock, and Old PLAYSTUDIOS Series C Preferred Stock were deemed converted into shares of Old PLAYSTUDIOS common stock at a share conversion factor of 1.0 as a result of the reverse recapitalization. Old PLAYSTUDIOS warrants to purchase preferred stock were deemed exercised and the underlying shares converted based on the respective preferred stock conversion ratio. See Note 4— Business Combinations for further discussion. Common Stock Subject to the prior rights of the holders of any preferred stock, the holders of common stock are entitled to receive dividends out of the funds legally available at the times and in the amounts determined by the Company's Board of Directors. Each holder of Class A common stock is entitled to one vote for each share of Class A common stock held and each holder of Class B common stock is entitled to twenty votes for each share of Class B common stock held. After the full preferential amounts due to preferred stockholders have been paid or set aside, the remaining assets of the Company available for distribution to its stockholders, if any, are distributed to the holders of common stock ratably in proportion to the number of shares of common stock then held by each such holder. None of the Company’s common stock is entitled to preemptive rights or subject to redemption. With the exception of the conversion of the Class B common stock into Class A common stock as described below, the Company’s common stock is not convertible into any other shares of the Company’s capital stock. The shares of Class B common stock are subject to a “sunset” provision that would be triggered if any member of the Founder Group transfers shares of Class B common stock outside the Founder Group (except for certain permitted transfers). In the event of such non-permitted transfers, any share transferred will automatically convert into shares of Class A common stock. In addition, the outstanding shares of Class B common stock will be subject to a “sunset” provision by which all outstanding shares of Class B common stock will automatically convert into shares of Class A common stock (i) if holders representing a majority of the Class B common stock vote to convert the Class B common stock into Class A common stock, (ii) if the Founder Group and its permitted transferees collectively no longer beneficially own at least 20% of the number of shares of Class B common stock collectively held by the Founder Group as of the closing of the Acies Merger, or (iii) on the nine-month anniversary of the Founder’s death or disability, unless such date is extended by a majority of independent directors of the Company. Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income The following tables show a summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income: Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts Currency Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Balance as of December 31, 2022 $ — $ (151) $ (151) Net gains recognized in other comprehensive income before reclassifications 286 — 286 Foreign currency translation — (11) (11) Balance as of December 31, 2023 $ 286 $ (162) $ 124 Currency Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance as of December 31, 2021 $ 393 $ 393 Foreign currency translation (544) (544) Balance as of December 31, 2022 $ (151) $ (151) Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts At December 31, 2023, the Company had outstanding foreign currency derivative contracts to purchase certain foreign currencies at future dates. The amount of future operating expenses the Company had hedged was approximately $2.5 million, and all contracts are expected to mature during the upcoming 12 months. The aggregate fair value of the Company’s derivative contracts was a net asset of $0.3 million as of December 31, 2023 and was recorded in "Prepaid expenses and other current assets" in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company did not have any derivative contracts as of December 31, 2022. Subsequent to December 31, 2023, the Company entered into additional foreign currency derivative contracts of $30.4 million related to hedged future operating expenses. Stock Repurchase Program On November 10, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program authorizing the Company to purchase up to $50.0 million of the Company’s Class A common stock over a period of 12 months. On November 2, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors approved an extension of the time period for repurchases under the stock repurchase program for an additional 12 months from November 10, 2022 to November 10, 2023. On November 1, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors extended the stock repurchase program through November 10, 2024 and increased the remaining amount authorized to $50.0 million. Subject to applicable rules and regulations, the shares may be purchased from time to time in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. Such purchases will be at times and in amounts as the Company deems appropriate, based on factors such as market conditions, legal requirements, and other business considerations. As of December 31, 2023, the Company has acquired 4.7 million shares of its Class A common stock under this program at an aggregate value of $20.0 million and an average of $4.23 per share. Repurchased shares were held in treasury. The remaining availability under the stock repurchase program was $50.0 million as of December 31, 2023. |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION | NOTE 20—STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION 2011 and 2021 Equity Incentive Plans The Company has two equity incentive plans: Old PLAYSTUDIOS' 2011 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan (the “2011 Plan”) and the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2021 Plan”). The 2021 Plan provides for the grant of non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and other stock awards, and performance awards to employees, officers, non-employee directors and independent service providers of the Company. The 2021 Plan became effective immediately upon the closing of the Acies Merger and replaced the 2011 Plan. No additional awards will be available for future issuance under the 2011 Plan. Each Old PLAYSTUDIOS stock option from the 2011 Plan that was outstanding immediately prior to the Acies Merger and held by current employees or service providers, whether vested or unvested, was converted into an option to purchase 0.233 shares of Class A common stock (each such option, an “Exchanged Option”). Except as specifically provided in the Merger Agreement, following the Acies Merger, each Exchanged Option continues to be governed by the same terms and conditions (including vesting and exercisability terms) as were applicable to the corresponding former Old PLAYSTUDIOS option immediately prior to the consummation of the Acies Merger. All equity awards activity was retroactively restated to reflect the Exchanged Options. The number of shares of Class A common stock available under the 2021 Plan will increase annually on the first day of each calendar year, beginning with the calendar year ended December 31, 2022, with such annual increase equal to the lesser of (i) 5% of the number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding on the last business day of the immediately preceding fiscal year and (ii) an amount determined by the Company's Board of Directors. If any award (or any award under the 2011 Plan) is forfeited, cancelled, expires, terminates or otherwise lapses or is settled in cash, in whole or in part, without the delivery of Class A common stock or Class B common stock, then the shares (including both the Class A common stock and Class B common stock) covered by such forfeited, expired, terminated or lapsed award shall again be available as shares for grant under the 2021 Plan. As of December 31, 2023, a total of 30.8 million shares of the Company’s Class A common stock had been allocated to awards granted under the 2021 Plan and 13.9 million of those shares remained available for future grants. Stock-Based Compensation In connection with the Domestication and the closing of the Acies Merger, the Founder Group beneficially owned 16.1 million shares of Class B common stock, resulting in 74.6% of voting power of the Company. In addition, on the Closing Date of the Acies Merger, the Founder Group was the beneficial owner of 2.2 million fully vested options underlying shares of Class B common stock, which accounted for all of Mr. Pascal's outstanding options on the Closing Date of the Acies Merger. As a result of the Acies Merger, the Founder Group has a controlling interest in the Company. As the Founder Group did not have control of Old PLAYSTUDIOS immediately prior to the Acies Merger, and as Mr. Pascal is an employee of the Company, the incremental value resulting from the super vote premium is accounted for as incremental compensation costs. During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company incurred $1.1 million of additional compensation expense related to the Founder Group's beneficial ownership interest in Class B common stock and the underlying vested options as of the Closing Date. The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense that the Company recorded in (loss) income from operations for the periods shown: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Selling and marketing $ 621 $ 813 $ 72 General and administrative 9,236 8,547 1,704 Research and development 8,865 8,367 2,679 Stock-based compensation expense $ 18,722 $ 17,727 $ 4,455 Capitalized stock-based compensation $ 1,800 $ 2,530 $ 657 Stock Options All of the options granted under the 2011 Plan have time-based vesting periods vesting over a period of three The following is a summary of stock option activity for time-based options for the year ended December 31, 2023 (in thousands, except weighted-average exercise price and remaining term): No. of Weighted-Average Weighted-Average Aggregate Outstanding - December 31, 2022 9,222 $ 1.11 Granted — — Exercised (3,672) 0.85 Forfeited (79) 1.89 Expired (76) 1.63 Outstanding - December 31, 2023 5,395 1.27 4.1 $ 8,339 Unvested - December 31, 2023 107 2.67 6.7 136 Exercisable - December 31, 2023 5,288 1.25 4.0 8,203 As of December 31, 2023, there were 5.4 million options outstanding, of which 3.5 million options are issuable into Class A common stock and 1.9 million options are issuable into Class B common stock. As of December 31, 2023, there was approximately $0.4 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to stock options to employees. As of December 31, 2023, this cost is expected to be recognized over a remaining average period of 0.7 years. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised under the provisions of the 2011 Plan during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, was $12.3 million, $20.0 million, and $17.6 million, respectively. Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs") RSUs are typically granted using a three The following is a summary of RSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2023 (in thousands, except weighted-average grant date fair value): No. of Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Fair Value of Shares Vested Outstanding - December 31, 2022 11,521 $ 4.28 Granted 4,704 3.87 Vested (3,239) 4.26 $ 13,788 Forfeited (1,284) 4.12 Outstanding - December 31, 2023 11,702 $ 4.15 As of December 31, 2023, there was approximately $34.7 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to RSUs granted to employees and other service providers and this cost is expected to be recognized over a remaining average period of 2.5 years. The total intrinsic value of RSUs vested during the years ended December 31, 2023, 2022, and 2021, was $12.4 million, $9.0 million, and $0.0 million, respectively. |
NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE
NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE | NOTE 21—NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE Basic net (loss) income per share is computed by dividing net (loss) income attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of each respective class of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net (loss) income per share is computed by dividing net (loss) income attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders by the weighted-average number of each respective class of common stock outstanding, including the potential dilutive securities. For the calculation of diluted net (loss) income per share, net income attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders is adjusted to reflect the potential effect of dilutive securities. As result of the reverse recapitalization, the Company has retroactively adjusted the weighted average shares outstanding prior to the Acies Merger to give effect to the Exchange Ratio used to determine the number of shares of common stock into which they were converted. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net (loss) income attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders per share (in thousands except per share data): Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Class A Class B Class A Class B Class A Class B Numerator Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders – basic $ (16,992) $ (2,401) $ (15,535) $ (2,248) $ 9,182 $ 1,555 Potential dilutive effect of derivative instruments — — — — 4 (4) Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders – diluted $ (16,992) $ (2,401) $ (15,535) $ (2,248) $ 9,186 $ 1,551 Denominator Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - basic 116,520 16,458 112,133 16,220 95,588 16,130 Potential dilutive effect of stock options — — — — 11,229 1,951 Potential dilutive effect of restricted stock units — — — — — — Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - dilutive 116,520 16,458 112,133 16,220 106,817 18,081 Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share Basic $ (0.15) $ (0.15) $ (0.14) $ (0.14) $ 0.10 $ 0.10 Diluted $ (0.15) $ (0.15) $ (0.14) $ (0.14) $ 0.09 $ 0.09 For the periods presented above, the net (loss) income per share amounts are the same for Class A and Class B common stock because the holders of each class are entitled to equal per share dividends or distributions in liquidation in accordance with the Certificate of Incorporation. The undistributed (losses) earnings for each period are allocated based on the contractual participation rights of the Class A and Class B common stock as if the (losses) earnings for the period had been distributed. As the liquidation and dividend rights are identical, the undistributed (losses) earnings are allocated on a proportionate basis. The following equity awards outstanding at the end of each period presented have been excluded from the computation of diluted net (loss) income per share of common stock for the periods presented due to their anti-dilutive effect: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Stock options 5,394 9,222 — Restricted stock units 11,702 11,521 — Public Warrants 5,383 5,383 7,175 Private Warrants 3,822 3,822 3,821 Earnout Shares 15,000 15,000 15,000 41,301 44,948 25,996 |
Schedule II - Valuation and Qua
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] | |
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts | Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts PLAYSTUDIOS, INC. Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (in thousands) Tax-related valuation allowance Balance at beginning of period Additions Deductions Balance at end of period Year ended December 31, 2023 $ 2,191 $ 16,109 $ — $ 18,300 Year ended December 31, 2022 $ 1,334 $ 2,191 $ (1,334) $ 2,191 Year ended December 31, 2021 $ 1,002 $ 332 $ — $ 1,334 |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure | |||
Net (loss) income | $ (19,393) | $ (17,783) | $ 10,737 |
Insider Trading Arrangements
Insider Trading Arrangements | 3 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Trading Arrangements, by Individual | |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_2
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | The accompanying consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). |
Consolidation | The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been recorded within the accompanying financial statements, and all intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated upon consolidation. Certain reclassifications in these consolidated financial statements have been made to comply with U.S. GAAP applicable to public companies and SEC Regulation S-X. Pursuant to the Acies Merger as discussed in Note 4— Business Combinations , the Acies Merger was accounted for as a reverse recapitalization in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Under this method of accounting, Acies was treated as the “acquired” company for financial reporting purposes and the consolidated financial statements represent the accounts of Old PLAYSTUDIOS “as if” Old PLAYSTUDIOS is the predecessor to the Company. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto. Significant estimates and assumptions reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements include the estimated consumption rate of virtual currency that is used in the determination of revenue recognition, useful lives of property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets, the expensing and capitalization of research and development costs for internal-use software, assumptions used in accounting for income taxes, stock-based compensation, and the evaluation of goodwill and long-lived assets for impairment. The Company believes the accounting estimates are appropriate and reasonably determined. Due to the inherent uncertainties in making these estimates, actual amounts could differ materially. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand and highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of purchase and are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents and receivables. The Company maintains cash and cash equivalent balances at several banks. Cash accounts located in the U.S. are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). Although balances may exceed amounts insured by the FDIC, the Company believes that it is not exposed to any significant credit risk related to its cash or cash equivalents and has not experienced any losses in such accounts. |
Receivables and Allowance for Uncollectible Amounts | Receivables and Allowance for Uncollectible Amounts The Company’s receivables consist primarily of amounts due from social and mobile game platform operators, including Apple, Google, Facebook, and Amazon. Accounts receivable are typically non-interest bearing and are initially recorded at cost. The Company regularly reviews accounts receivable, considers current economic conditions and the financial positions of the Company’s platform operators. Accounts are written off when the Company deems the account to be uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received. The Company reserves an estimated amount for receivables that may not be collected to reduce receivables to their net carrying amount, which approximates fair value. Methodologies for estimating the allowance for uncollectible amounts range from specific reserves to various percentages applied to aged receivables. Historical collection rates are considered in determining reserves. |
Property and Equipment, net | Property and Equipment, net The Company states property and equipment at cost net of accumulated depreciation. The Company capitalizes the costs of improvements that extend the life of the asset, while costs of repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Gains or losses on the disposition of property and equipment are included in the determination of income. Computer equipment, furniture, and fixtures are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the related lease term. Estimated Useful Life Computer equipment 3 years Purchased software 3 years Furniture and fixtures 3 - 7 years Building 39 years Building improvements 15 years Land improvements 5 years Leasehold improvements Lesser of 10 years or remaining lease term Property and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amounts to the future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate. If property and equipment are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized equals the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair market value. If the Company reduces the estimated useful life assumption for any asset, the remaining unamortized balance would be amortized or depreciated over the revised estimated useful life. |
Business Combinations | Business Combinations The Company applies the provisions of ASC 805, Business Combination and allocates the fair value of purchase consideration to the tangible assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the fair value of purchase consideration over the fair values of these identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. When determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, management makes significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Significant estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include, but are not limited to, future expected cash flows from customer relationships, acquired technology and acquired trademarks from a market participant perspective, useful lives and discount rates. Management's estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. |
Goodwill | Goodwill In accordance with Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-02, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Accounting for Goodwill , goodwill is recorded as the excess of the purchase price over acquisition-date fair value of identifiable tangible and intangible assets and liabilities. Goodwill is tested for impairment annually as of October 1st of each year, or when a triggering event occurs. If a triggering event occurs, qualitative factors are first assessed to determine whether a quantitative impairment test is required. If a quantitative test is required, the fair value of the asset is compared to the asset's carrying amount. Any impairment would be recognized for the difference between the fair value and the carrying amount limited to the carrying amount of goodwill. Impairment testing for goodwill is performed at the reporting unit level. The Company has identified a single reporting unit based on the Company’s management structure. |
Intangible Assets | Intangible Assets Intangible assets are classified into one of the two categories: (1) intangible assets with definite lives subject to amortization and (2) intangible assets with indefinite lives not subject to amortization. For definite-lived intangible assets, amortization is recorded using the straight-line method, which materially approximates the pattern of the assets’ use. The Company continually evaluates whether events and circumstances have occurred that indicate the remaining estimated useful life of intangible assets may warrant revision or that the remaining balance may not be recoverable. These factors may include a significant deterioration of operating results, changes in business plans, or changes in anticipated cash flows. The estimated useful lives of the Company’s intangible assets are as follows: Estimated Useful Life Licenses 2 - 6 years Trade names 5 - 10 years Acquired technology 5 years Customer relationships 5 years Patents and trademarks 10 - 20 years When factors indicate that a definite-lived intangible asset should be evaluated for possible impairment, the Company reviews intangible assets to assess recoverability from future operations using undiscounted cash flows. If future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value, an impairment is recognized in earnings to the extent that the carrying value exceeds fair value. For indefinite-lived intangible assets, the Company conducts impairment tests annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived asset is less than its carrying value, or when circumstances no longer continue to support an indefinite useful life. If a triggering event occurs, qualitative factors are first assessed to determine whether a quantitative impairment test is required. If a quantitative test is required, the fair value of the intangible is compared to the asset’s carrying amount. Any impairment would be recognized for the difference between the fair value and the carrying amount. The Company performs its annual impairment testing as of October 1 of each year. Internal-Use Software The Company recognizes internal-use software development costs in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 350-40, Internal-Use Software . Capitalized costs include consulting fees, payroll and payroll-related costs, and stock-based compensation for employees who devote time to the Company’s internal-use software projects. Capitalization begins when the preliminary project stage is complete and the Company commits resources to the software project and continues during the application development stage. Capitalization ceases when the software has been tested and is ready for its intended use. Qualified costs incurred during the post-implementation/post-operation stage of the Company’s software applications relating to upgrades and enhancements are capitalized to the extent it is probable that they will result in added functionality. Costs that cannot be separated between maintenance of, and minor upgrades and enhancements to, internal-use software are expensed as incurred. Capitalized internal-use software development costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over a three-year estimated useful life. The Company believes that a straight-line basis for amortization best represents the pattern through which the Company derives value from internal-use software. The Company evaluates the useful lives of these assets and test for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances occur that could impact the recoverability of these assets. License Agreements & Minimum Guarantees The Company enters into long-term license agreements with third parties in which it is obligated to pay a minimum guaranteed amount of royalties, typically annually over the life of the contract. The Company accounts for the minimum guaranteed obligations within “Accrued liabilities” and “Minimum guarantee liability” at the onset of the license arrangement and records a corresponding licensed asset within “Intangibles, net” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The licensed intangible assets related to the minimum guaranteed obligations are amortized over the term of the license agreement with the amortization expense recorded in “Depreciation and amortization” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company classifies minimum royalty payment obligations as current liabilities to the extent they are contractually due within the next 12 months. The long-term portion of the liability related to the minimum guaranteed obligations is reduced as royalty payments are made as required under the license agreement. The Company assesses the recoverability of license agreements whenever events arise or circumstances change that indicate the carrying value of the licensed asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of the licensed asset and the amount of impairment, if any, are determined using the Company’s policy for intangible assets with finite useful lives. |
Warrant Liabilities | Warrant Liabilities The Company evaluates all of its financial instruments, including issued warrants, to determine if such instruments are liability classified, pursuant to ASC Topic 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (“ASC 480”) or derivatives or contain features that qualify as embedded derivatives pursuant to ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”). The classification of instruments, including whether such instruments should be recorded as liabilities or as equity, is re-assessed at the end of each reporting period. Issuance costs incurred with the Acies Merger that are attributable to liability classified warrants are expensed as incurred. |
Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements The carrying amounts of the Company’s financial instruments, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities, approximate fair value because of their short-term maturities. According to ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy establishes three tiers, which prioritize the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: Level 1 —Observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; Level 2 —Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and Level 3 —Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions. Entities are permitted to choose to measure certain financial instruments and other items at fair value. The Company has not elected the fair value measurement option for any of the Company’s assets or liabilities that meet the criteria for this election. |
Leases | Leases The Company is the lessee primarily under non-cancelable office real estate and data center leases. The Company accounts for its leases under ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") assets and liabilities are recognized at the commencement date and initially measured based on the present value of lease payments and lease incentives received over the defined lease term. The Company’s lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease. The Company assesses these options using a threshold of whether the Company is reasonably certain to exercise the option to extend or terminate the lease. For leases the Company is reasonably certain to renew, those option periods are included within the lease term and, therefore, the measurement of the right-of-use asset and lease liability. Lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company’s real estate lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees, restrictions or covenants. The Company’s lease agreements with lease and non-lease components are accounted for separately. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the incremental borrowing rate is estimated based upon the capital structure of the Company and upon the other information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments. The implicit rate will be used when readily determinable. The operating lease ROU assets also include any prepaid lease payments made and are net of lease incentives. The Company does not record an asset or liability for operating leases with a term of 12 months or less. |
Revenue Recognition and Cost of Revenue | Revenue Recognition The Company determines revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, Revenues from Contracts with Customers , by: • identifying the contract, or contracts, with a customer; • identifying the performance obligations in each contract; • determining the transaction price; • allocating the transaction price to the performance obligations in each contract; and • recognizing revenue when, or as, the Company satisfies performance obligations by transferring the promised goods or services. Advertising Revenue The Company has contractual relationships with various advertising service providers for advertisements within the Company’s games. Advertisements can be in the form of an impression, click-throughs, banner ads, or offers. Offers are advertisements where the players are rewarded with virtual currency for watching a short video. The Company has determined the advertising service provider to be its customer and displaying the advertisements within its games is identified as the single performance obligation. Revenue from advertisements and offers are recognized at a point in time when the advertisements are displayed, or when the player has completed the offer as the advertising service provider simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided from these services. The price can be determined by the applicable evidence of the arrangement, which may include a master contract or a third-party statement of activity. The transaction price is generally the product of the advertising units delivered (e.g. impressions, videos viewed) and the contractually agreed upon price per advertising unit. Further, the price per advertising unit can also be based on revenue share percentages stated in the contract. The number of advertising units delivered is determined at the end of each month so there is no uncertainty about the transaction price. Payment terms are stipulated as a specific number of days subsequent to end of the month, ranging from 45 to 60 days. Principal Agent Considerations The Company’s games are played on various social and mobile third-party platforms for which such third parties collect monies from players and remit net proceeds after deducting payment processing fees. The Company is primarily responsible for providing access to the virtual currency, has control over the content and functionality of games before they are accessed by players, and has the discretion to establish the pricing for the virtual currency. Therefore, the Company concluded that it is the principal and as a result, revenues are reported gross of payment processing fees. Payment processing fees are recorded as a component of “Cost of revenue” in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company reports its advertising revenue net of amounts retained by advertising service providers. Cost of Revenue Cost of revenue relates to direct expenses incurred to generate revenue from online and mobile games and are recorded as incurred. The Company’s cost of revenue consists primarily of payment processing fees, hosting and data center costs related to operating its games, and royalties for licensed games. Payment processing fees consist of fees paid to third-party social and mobile platform operators. If applicable, other than the deferral of payment processing fees associated with deferred revenues, payment processing fees are expensed as incurred. |
Virtual Currency | Virtual Currency The Company develops and operates free-to-play games which are downloaded and played on social and mobile platforms. Players may collect virtual currency free of charge through the passage of time or through targeted marketing promotions. Additionally, players can send free “gifts” of virtual currency to their friends through interactions with certain social platforms. Players may also purchase additional virtual currency through accepted payment methods offered by the respective platform. Once a purchase is completed, the virtual currency is deposited into the player’s account and are not separately identifiable from previously purchased virtual currency or virtual currency obtained by the player for free. Once obtained, virtual currency (either free or purchased) cannot be redeemed for cash nor exchanged for anything other than gameplay. When virtual currency is consumed in our games, the player could “win” and would be awarded additional virtual currency or could “lose” and lose the future use of that virtual currency. As the player does not receive any additional benefit from our games, nor is the player entitled to any additional rights once the player’s virtual currency is substantially consumed, the Company has concluded that the virtual currency represents consumable goods. Players can earn loyalty points through a variety of activities, including but not limited to playing the Company’s games, engaging with in-game advertising, engaging with marketing emails, and logging into the game. The loyalty points can be redeemed for rewards offered by the Company’s rewards partners. There is no obligation for the Company to pay or otherwise compensate the Company’s rewards partners for any player redemptions under the Company’s rewards partner agreements. In addition, both paying and non-paying players can earn loyalty points. Therefore, the loyalty points earned by players are marketing offers and do not provide players with material rights. Accordingly, the loyalty points do not require any allocation to the transaction price of virtual currency. Additionally, certain of the Company’s games participate in an additional program which ranks players into different tiers based on tier points earned during a given time frame. Tier points can be earned through a variety of player engagement activities, including but not limited to logging into our games, achieving multi-day log-in streaks, collecting hourly bonuses, and purchasing virtual currency bundles. Depending on the tier, players are granted access to special benefits at the Company’s discretion. Similar to loyalty points that are redeemable for real-world rewards, the tier points are not awarded as a result of a contract with a customer since both paying and non-paying players can earn these tier points. As a result, the tier points earned by players do not provide players with material rights and do not require any allocation to the transaction price of virtual currency. The Company has the performance obligation to display and provide access to the virtual currency purchased by the Company’s player within the game whenever the player accesses the game until the virtual currency is consumed. Payment is required at the time of purchase and the transaction price is fixed. The transaction price, which is the amount paid for the virtual currency by the player, is allocated entirely to this single performance obligation. As virtual currency represents consumable goods, the Company recognizes revenue as the virtual currency is consumed over the estimated consumption period. Since the Company is unable to distinguish between the consumption of purchased or free virtual currency, the Company must estimate the amount of outstanding purchased virtual currency at each reporting date based on player behavior. The Company has determined through a review of player behavior that players who purchase virtual currency generally are not purchasing additional virtual currency if their existing virtual currency balances have not been substantially consumed. As the Company can track the duration between purchases of virtual currency for individual players, the Company is able to reliably estimate the period over which virtual currency is consumed. Based upon an analysis of players’ historical play behavior, the timing difference between when virtual currency is purchased by a player and when such virtual currency is consumed in gameplay is relatively short, currently one to seven days with an average consumption period of approximately one day. The Company recognizes revenue from in-game purchases of virtual currency over this estimated average period between when the virtual currency is purchased and consumed. If applicable, the Company records the unconsumed virtual currency in “Deferred revenue” and records the prepaid payment processing fees associated with this deferred revenue in “Prepaid expenses”. The Company continues to gather detailed player behavior and assess this data in relation to its revenue recognition policy. To the extent the player behavior changes, the Company reassesses its estimates and assumptions used for revenue recognition prospectively on the basis that such changes are caused by new factors indicating a change in player behavior patterns. |
Research and Development | Research and Development The Company incurs various direct costs in relation to the development of future social and mobile games along with costs to improve current social and mobile games. Research and development costs consist primarily of payroll and related personnel costs, stock-based compensation, and consulting fees. The Company evaluates research and development costs incurred to determine whether the costs relate to the development of software and are, therefore, qualified to be capitalized under ASC 350-40, Internal-Use Software . All other research and development costs are expensed as incurred. |
Advertising | Advertising expenses are included in “Selling and marketing” expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. |
Share-Based Compensation | Share-Based Compensation The Company measures compensation expense for all share-based awards at fair value on the date of grant and recognizes compensation expense over the service period on a straight-line basis for awards expected to vest. The Company uses the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model to determine the fair value for option awards. In valuing our option awards, the Company makes assumptions about risk-free interest rates, dividend yields, volatility, and weighted-average expected lives. The Company accounts for forfeitures as they occur. Risk-free interest rates are derived from U.S. Treasury securities as of the option award grant date. Expected dividend yield is based on our historical cash dividend payments, which have been zero to date. The expected volatility for shares of the Company's Class A common stock is estimated using our historical volatility. The weighted-average expected life of the option awards is estimated based on our historical exercise data. The Company's dual class structure was created upon the Domestication (as defined in Note 4— Business Combinations ). The Class B common stock, including Class B common stock underlying stock options, held by Mr. Andrew Pascal, the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, or his affiliates (the "Founder Group") carry a super vote premium. As the Founder Group did not have control of Old PLAYSTUDIOS prior to the Acies Merger, and Mr. Pascal is an employee of the Company, the incremental value resulting from the super vote premium is accounted for as incremental compensation costs. The Company utilized the market approach by observing other market participants with (i) dual class structures, (ii) super vote premiums for a single class and (iii) both classes trading on a national exchange. Based on the observed data, management selected a premium for the Class B common stock and the stock options held by members of the Founder Group. |
Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts | Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts The Company uses foreign currency derivative contracts to reduce our exposure to fluctuating exchange rates between the United States dollar (as our functional currency) and certain expense lines denominated in New Israeli Shekels (“NIS”). Our derivative contracts are designated as cash flow hedges under ASC 815. We monitor the effectiveness of our hedges on a quarterly basis, both qualitatively and quantitatively, and expect these hedges to remain highly effective at offsetting fluctuations in exchange rates through their respective maturity dates. See Note 19—Stockholders’ Equity for additional discussion. |
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions | Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions The functional currency of each of the Company’s wholly owned foreign subsidiaries is the applicable local currency. The translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars is performed for assets and liabilities using current foreign currency exchange rates in effect at the consolidated balance sheet date and for revenue and expense accounts using average foreign currency exchange rates during the year. Capital accounts are translated at historical foreign currency exchange rates. Translation gains and losses are included in stockholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Adjustments that arise from foreign currency exchange rate changes on transactions, primarily driven by intercompany transactions, denominated in a currency other than the functional currency are included in “Other income (expense), net” in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Income Taxes , which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in its consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Under ASC 740, the Company determines deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the temporary difference between the consolidated financial statements and tax bases of assets and liabilities using the enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which it expects the differences to be recovered or settled. The Company establishes valuation allowances when necessary, based on the weight of the available positive and negative evidence, to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The Company accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740, which requires companies to adjust their consolidated financial statements to reflect only those tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the issue. ASC 740 prescribes a comprehensive model for the consolidated financial statement recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in income tax returns. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the provision for income taxes. We have elected to account for the impact of the global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) inclusion and base erosion anti-avoidance tax (BEAT) based on the period cost method. |
Net (Loss) Income Per Share | Net (Loss) Income Per Share Net (loss) income per share (“EPS”) is calculated using the two-class method required for participating securities and multiple classes of common stock. Basic income per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Net income available to common stockholders represents net income attributable to common stockholders reduced by the allocation of earnings to participating securities. Diluted income per share adjusts basic loss per share for the potentially dilutive impact of stock options, warrants, restricted stock, and contingently issuable earnout shares. The dilutive effect of stock options, warrants, restricted stock, and contingently issuable earnout shares is computed using the treasury stock method. Diluted EPS excludes all dilutive potential shares if their effect is anti-dilutive. EPS calculations for all periods prior to the Acies Merger have been retrospectively adjusted for the equivalent number of shares outstanding immediately after the Acies Merger to effect the reverse recapitalization. Subsequent to the Acies Merger, net income per share was calculated based on the weighted average number of common stock then outstanding . |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | Recent Accounting Pronouncements In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280) : Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires public entities to disclose information about their reportable segments’ significant expenses and other segment items on an interim and annual basis. Public entities with a single reportable segment are required to apply the disclosure requirements in ASU 2023-07, as well as all existing segment disclosures and reconciliation requirements in ASC 280 on an interim and annual basis. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and for interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-07. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740) . ASU 2023-09 requires that public business entities expand their annual disclosures related to rate reconciliation and income taxes paid, and provide a disaggregated presentation between domestic and foreign income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense and income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations. This guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2023-09. |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_3
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Major Receivables | The following table summarizes the major receivables of the Company as a percentage of the total receivables, net as of the dates indicated: December 31, December 31, Apple, Inc. 45.6 % 33.6 % Google, Inc. 20.8 % 27.2 % |
Schedule of Property, and Equipment, Net | Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the related lease term. Estimated Useful Life Computer equipment 3 years Purchased software 3 years Furniture and fixtures 3 - 7 years Building 39 years Building improvements 15 years Land improvements 5 years Leasehold improvements Lesser of 10 years or remaining lease term Property and equipment, net consists of the following: December 31, December 31, Land and land improvements $ 1,680 $ 1,382 Building and building improvements 6,046 3,705 Computer equipment 9,021 9,423 Leasehold improvements 9,811 10,204 Purchased software 2,115 4,471 Furniture and fixtures 4,331 3,553 Construction in progress 460 648 Total property and equipment 33,464 33,386 Less: accumulated depreciation (15,915) (15,854) Total property and equipment, net $ 17,549 $ 17,532 |
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives of the Company’s Intangible Assets | The estimated useful lives of the Company’s intangible assets are as follows: Estimated Useful Life Licenses 2 - 6 years Trade names 5 - 10 years Acquired technology 5 years Customer relationships 5 years Patents and trademarks 10 - 20 years The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible asset other than goodwill: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Gross Accumulated Net Gross Accumulated Net Amortizable intangible assets: Licenses $ 71,908 $ (19,457) $ 52,451 $ 21,040 $ (7,962) $ 13,078 Acquired technology 15,003 (3,831) 11,172 15,003 (830) 14,173 Customer relationships 12,000 (3,000) 9,000 12,000 (600) 11,400 Trade names 2,740 (1,428) 1,312 2,740 (1,278) 1,462 Internal-use software 168,232 (132,375) 35,857 145,798 (109,680) 36,118 Other 145 (4) 141 — — — 270,028 (160,095) 109,933 196,581 (120,350) 76,231 Nonamortizable intangible assets: Marketing Agreement with a related party 1,000 — 1,000 1,000 — 1,000 Total intangible assets $ 271,028 $ (160,095) $ 110,933 $ 197,581 $ (120,350) $ 77,231 |
SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables)
SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Segment Information | The following tables present the Company’s segment information: For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Net revenue playGAMES $ 306,714 $ 284,476 $ 287,419 playAWARDS 4,172 5,833 — Reportable segment net revenue 310,886 290,309 287,419 Corporate and other — — — Net revenue $ 310,886 $ 290,309 $ 287,419 AEBITDA playGAMES $ 88,676 $ 58,999 $ 57,865 playAWARDS (10,379) (5,189) (8,990) Reportable segment AEBITDA $ 78,297 $ 53,810 $ 48,875 Other operating expense Corporate and other $ 16,005 $ 15,557 $ 9,329 Restructuring expenses 8,584 13,020 3,082 Other reconciling items (1) 214 25 7,601 Stock based compensation 18,722 17,727 4,455 Depreciation and amortization 45,259 35,562 27,398 $ (10,487) $ (28,081) $ (2,990) Non-operating income (expense) Change in fair value of warrant liabilities $ 2,596 $ 1,047 $ 13,933 Interest income (expense), net 4,858 1,925 (235) Other income (expense), net 513 1,491 (229) $ 7,967 $ 4,463 $ 13,469 (Loss) income before income taxes $ (2,520) $ (23,618) $ 10,479 Income tax (expense) benefit (16,873) 5,835 258 Net (loss) income $ (19,393) $ (17,783) $ 10,737 (1) Includes miscellaneous income and losses on the disposal of assets. Amounts reported during the year ended December 31, 2021 also include a $5.0 million transaction bonus and a $2.5 million charitable contribution per the terms of the Merger Agreement. |
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Tables)
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Consideration Paid and Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Recognized at the Acquisition Date | The following table summarizes the consideration paid for WonderBlocks and the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized at the acquisition date: Consideration: August 2, Cash consideration $ 945 Note receivable plus accrued interest conversion 1,055 Contingent consideration 1,564 Total consideration transferred $ 3,564 Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Developed technology (weighted-average useful life of 5 years) 2,403 Liabilities assumed $ (15) Total identifiable net assets $ 2,388 Goodwill $ 1,176 Consideration: October 12, Cash consideration $ 73,457 Contingent consideration 1,797 Total consideration transferred $ 75,254 Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,738 Accounts receivable 3,190 Property and equipment 4,042 Operating lease assets 4,195 Trade names (weighted-average useful life of 10 years) 1,500 Developed technology (weighted-average useful life of 5 years) 12,600 Customer relationships (weighted-average useful life of 5 years) 12,000 Other assets 740 Liabilities assumed (7,649) Total identifiable net assets $ 34,356 Goodwill $ 40,898 |
Schedule Of Reverse Recapitalization | The aggregate consideration for the Acies Merger was approximately $1,041.0 million, payable in the form of the Company's Class A and Class B common stock and cash. The following table summarizes the merger consideration (in thousands, except per share information): Consideration Cash consideration $ 102,020 Shares transferred at closing (1) 86,838 Value per share $ 10.00 Share consideration $ 868,380 Total consideration $ 970,400 Shares of common stock underlying vested options 7,060 Value per share $ 10.00 Total consideration for vested options 70,600 Aggregate consideration $ 1,041,000 (1) Excludes shares of common stock underlying stock options that are vested but unexercised as of the closing date of the Acies Merger. Since the shares do not represent legally outstanding shares of common stock at closing, they are excluded from the total consideration amount. The following table reconciles the elements of the Acies Merger to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2021: Cash - Acies Trust and cash (net of redemptions) $ 101,965 Cash - PIPE 230,000 Less: Cash consideration (102,020) Less: Transaction costs, net of proceeds received from exercises of Old PLAYSTUDIOS' warrants (44,775) Net Acies Merger and PIPE Financing $ 185,170 |
RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tab
RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Balance Sheet Assets and Liabilities from Related Parties | The following table is a summary of balance sheet assets and liabilities from related parties: December 31, December 31, Financial Statement Line Item Marketing Agreement $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Intangibles, net |
RECEIVABLES (Tables)
RECEIVABLES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Receivables [Abstract] | |
Schedule Receivables | Receivables consist of the following: December 31, December 31, Trade receivables $ 29,952 $ 25,020 Other receivables 690 1,996 Allowance for uncollectible amounts (177) — Total receivables, net $ 30,465 $ 27,016 |
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CU_2
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets | Prepaid expenses and other current assets consist of the following: December 31, December 31, Prepaid expenses $ 5,291 5,148 Income tax receivable 3,426 1,372 Other current assets 2,812 8,443 Total prepaid expenses and other current assets $ 11,529 $ 14,963 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Tables)
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | The following tables present the liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by input level, in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022: December 31, 2023 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial liabilities: Public Warrants $ 635 — — $ 635 Private Warrants — 451 — 451 Total financial liabilities $ 635 $ 451 $ — $ 1,086 December 31, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Financial liabilities: Public Warrants $ 2,153 — — $ 2,153 Private Warrants — 1,529 — 1,529 Total financial liabilities $ 2,153 $ 1,529 $ — $ 3,682 |
Schedule of Changes in Fair Values of Level 3 Liabilities | The change in fair value of contingent consideration payable was valued using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). The change was included in "Other income (expense), net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and consisted of the following: Total Balance as of December 31, 2022 $ 950 Recorded in connection with business combinations — Fair value adjustments based upon post-acquisition performance (950) Balance as of December 31, 2023 $ — |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Ta
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Property, and Equipment, Net | Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the related lease term. Estimated Useful Life Computer equipment 3 years Purchased software 3 years Furniture and fixtures 3 - 7 years Building 39 years Building improvements 15 years Land improvements 5 years Leasehold improvements Lesser of 10 years or remaining lease term Property and equipment, net consists of the following: December 31, December 31, Land and land improvements $ 1,680 $ 1,382 Building and building improvements 6,046 3,705 Computer equipment 9,021 9,423 Leasehold improvements 9,811 10,204 Purchased software 2,115 4,471 Furniture and fixtures 4,331 3,553 Construction in progress 460 648 Total property and equipment 33,464 33,386 Less: accumulated depreciation (15,915) (15,854) Total property and equipment, net $ 17,549 $ 17,532 |
Schedule of Property and Equipment, net by Region | Property and equipment, net by region consists of the following: December 31, December 31, United States $ 13,462 $ 12,331 Europe, Middle East, and Africa 2,895 3,756 All other regions and countries 1,192 1,445 Total property and equipment, net $ 17,549 $ 17,532 |
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND INTERNAL-USE SOFTWARE, NET (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets | The estimated useful lives of the Company’s intangible assets are as follows: Estimated Useful Life Licenses 2 - 6 years Trade names 5 - 10 years Acquired technology 5 years Customer relationships 5 years Patents and trademarks 10 - 20 years The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible asset other than goodwill: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Gross Accumulated Net Gross Accumulated Net Amortizable intangible assets: Licenses $ 71,908 $ (19,457) $ 52,451 $ 21,040 $ (7,962) $ 13,078 Acquired technology 15,003 (3,831) 11,172 15,003 (830) 14,173 Customer relationships 12,000 (3,000) 9,000 12,000 (600) 11,400 Trade names 2,740 (1,428) 1,312 2,740 (1,278) 1,462 Internal-use software 168,232 (132,375) 35,857 145,798 (109,680) 36,118 Other 145 (4) 141 — — — 270,028 (160,095) 109,933 196,581 (120,350) 76,231 Nonamortizable intangible assets: Marketing Agreement with a related party 1,000 — 1,000 1,000 — 1,000 Total intangible assets $ 271,028 $ (160,095) $ 110,933 $ 197,581 $ (120,350) $ 77,231 |
Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets | The following table provides the gross carrying value and accumulated amortization for each major class of intangible asset other than goodwill: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Gross Accumulated Net Gross Accumulated Net Amortizable intangible assets: Licenses $ 71,908 $ (19,457) $ 52,451 $ 21,040 $ (7,962) $ 13,078 Acquired technology 15,003 (3,831) 11,172 15,003 (830) 14,173 Customer relationships 12,000 (3,000) 9,000 12,000 (600) 11,400 Trade names 2,740 (1,428) 1,312 2,740 (1,278) 1,462 Internal-use software 168,232 (132,375) 35,857 145,798 (109,680) 36,118 Other 145 (4) 141 — — — 270,028 (160,095) 109,933 196,581 (120,350) 76,231 Nonamortizable intangible assets: Marketing Agreement with a related party 1,000 — 1,000 1,000 — 1,000 Total intangible assets $ 271,028 $ (160,095) $ 110,933 $ 197,581 $ (120,350) $ 77,231 |
Schedule of Estimated Annual Amortization Expense | As of December 31, 2023, the estimated annual amortization expenses for the years ending December 31, 2023 through 2028 is as follows: Year Ending December 31, Projected Amortization 2024 $ 38,254 2025 25,753 2026 18,417 2027 12,708 2028 8,548 Thereafter 6,253 Total $ 109,933 |
GOODWILL (Tables)
GOODWILL (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill | The following table provides the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill allocated to the playGAMES segment for the years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022: Goodwill, Gross Accumulated Impairment Goodwill, Net Balance as of December 31, 2021 $ 5,059 $ — $ 5,059 Additions from acquisitions 42,074 — 42,074 Measurement period adjustments — — — Balance as of December 31, 2022 47,133 — 47,133 Additions from acquisitions — — — Measurement period adjustments — — — Balance as of December 31, 2023 $ 47,133 $ — $ 47,133 |
ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES (
ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities | Accrued liabilities consist of the following: December 31, December 31, Accrued payroll and vacation 10,261 9,666 Accrued user acquisition 5,687 4,183 Income taxes payable 1,295 702 Minimum guarantee liability 7,760 1,500 Other licensing agreements (1) 7,400 — Other accruals 6,393 5,422 Total accrued liabilities $ 38,796 $ 21,473 (1) See Note 18—Commitments and Contingencies for more information. |
LEASES (Tables)
LEASES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Operating Leases | Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases are as follows: December 31, 2023 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net $ 9,369 Operating lease liabilities, current 4,236 Operating lease liabilities, noncurrent 5,699 Operating lease liabilities, total $ 9,935 Weighted average remaining lease term, years 3.1 Weighted average discount rate 4.5 % |
Schedule of Operating Lease Liability Maturities | Operating lease liability maturities: Year ending December 31, Operating Leases 2024 $ 4,580 2025 2,323 2026 1,994 2027 1,376 2028 382 Thereafter — Total undiscounted cash flows $ 10,655 Less: imputed interest $ (720) Lease liabilities, total $ 9,935 |
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH C_2
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Revenue from Contract with Customer [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue by Type | The following table summarizes the Company’s revenue disaggregated by type, and by over time or point in time recognition: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Virtual currency (over time) $ 247,929 $ 261,620 $ 280,087 Advertising (point in time) 58,236 21,839 6,964 Other revenue (point in time) $ 4,721 $ 6,850 $ 368 Total net revenue $ 310,886 $ 290,309 $ 287,419 |
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue by Geography | The following table summarizes the Company’s revenue disaggregated by geography: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 United States $ 265,660 $ 253,556 $ 250,252 All other countries 45,226 36,753 37,167 Total net revenue $ 310,886 $ 290,309 $ 287,419 |
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
INCOME TAXES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes by Tax Jurisdiction | Income (loss) before income taxes by tax jurisdiction consists of the following for the periods shown below (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 United States $ (7,749) $ (27,615) $ 25,181 Foreign 5,229 3,997 (14,702) Total income (loss) $ (2,520) $ (23,618) $ 10,479 |
Schedule of Provision for (Benefit from) Current and Deferred Income Taxes | Provision for (benefit from) current and deferred income taxes consists of the following for the periods shown below (in thousands): Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Current tax expense: Federal $ 55 $ (422) $ 959 State 559 (314) 731 Foreign 3,861 2,632 396 Total current tax expense $ 4,475 $ 1,896 $ 2,086 Deferred tax expense: Federal $ 9,234 $ (6,818) $ 1,443 State 3,643 197 (404) Foreign (479) (1,110) (3,383) Total deferred tax expense $ 12,398 $ (7,731) $ (2,344) Income tax expense (benefit) $ 16,873 $ (5,835) $ (258) |
Schedule of Difference Between the Actual Rate and the Federal Statutory Rate | The difference between the actual rate and the federal statutory rate is as follows: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Statutory rate 21.0 % 21.0 % 21.0 % Foreign provision 6.6 — 0.6 State/province income tax (3.7) 5.8 4.0 Stock compensation 43.6 8.9 (1.6) Unrecognized tax benefits 11.1 0.9 8.9 Research credit 14.8 3.5 (11.0) Return to provision (15.3) 0.8 1.5 Other foreign branch impacts (16.7) (10.2) (4.6) Valuation allowance (643.4) (3.6) 3.2 Foreign-derived intangible income deduction (FDII) 1.2 0.3 — Global intangible low taxed income (GILTI) (2.8) (0.5) — Non-deductible expenses-other (30.7) (2.3) 3.4 Foreign branch income (43.6) (3.5) 1.3 Foreign tax deduction 23.8 2.4 — Fair value adjustment on warrants 25.2 0.9 (27.9) Foreign tax settlement (60.6) — — Other (0.2) 0.2 (1.3) Effective tax rate (669.7) % 24.6 % (2.5) % |
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | Deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following (in thousands): December 31, 2023 2022 Deferred tax assets: Net operating loss carryforwards $ 5,770 $ 8,704 Tax credit carryforwards 1,953 3,213 Accrued liabilities 955 1,308 Stock compensation 5,826 4,712 Charitable contribution 509 651 Intangibles 852 — Property and equipment 5,288 — Operating lease liabilities 2,425 4,672 Total gross deferred tax assets $ 23,578 $ 23,260 Less: Valuation allowance (18,300) (2,191) Total deferred tax assets $ 5,278 $ 21,069 Deferred tax liabilities: Intangibles — 373 Property and equipment — 748 Prepaid expenses 1,159 1,031 Operating lease assets 2,282 4,491 Other 271 457 Total deferred tax liabilities $ 3,712 $ 7,100 Deferred tax assets (liability), net $ 1,566 $ 13,969 |
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward | The following is a tabular reconciliation of the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Balance at beginning of period $ 533 $ 637 $ — Increases for tax positions of prior years 75 313 609 Increases for tax positions of current year — — 148 Decreases for tax positions of prior years — — — Settlements — (183) (120) Decreases for lapses in statute of limitations (261) $ (234) $ — Balance at end of period $ 347 $ 533 $ 637 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Minimum Guaranteed Obligations | The following are the Company’s total minimum guaranteed obligations: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 Minimum guarantee liability-current $ 7,760 $ 1,500 Minimum guarantee liability-noncurrent 24,000 1,500 Total minimum guarantee obligations $ 31,760 $ 3,000 Weighted-average remaining term (in years) 2.6 2.0 |
Schedule of Remaining Expected Future Minimum Guarantee Obligations | The following are the Company’s remaining expected future payments of minimum guarantee obligations as of December 31, 2023: Year Ending December 31, Minimum Guarantee 2024 $ 7,760 2025 6,000 2026 6,000 2027 6,000 2028 6,000 Total $ 31,760 |
STOCKHOLDERS_ EQUITY (Tables)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | The following tables show a summary of changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income: Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts Currency Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Balance as of December 31, 2022 $ — $ (151) $ (151) Net gains recognized in other comprehensive income before reclassifications 286 — 286 Foreign currency translation — (11) (11) Balance as of December 31, 2023 $ 286 $ (162) $ 124 Currency Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Balance as of December 31, 2021 $ 393 $ 393 Foreign currency translation (544) (544) Balance as of December 31, 2022 $ (151) $ (151) |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Table
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Stock-based Compensation Expense | The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense that the Company recorded in (loss) income from operations for the periods shown: Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Selling and marketing $ 621 $ 813 $ 72 General and administrative 9,236 8,547 1,704 Research and development 8,865 8,367 2,679 Stock-based compensation expense $ 18,722 $ 17,727 $ 4,455 Capitalized stock-based compensation $ 1,800 $ 2,530 $ 657 |
Schedule of Stock Option Activity | The following is a summary of stock option activity for time-based options for the year ended December 31, 2023 (in thousands, except weighted-average exercise price and remaining term): No. of Weighted-Average Weighted-Average Aggregate Outstanding - December 31, 2022 9,222 $ 1.11 Granted — — Exercised (3,672) 0.85 Forfeited (79) 1.89 Expired (76) 1.63 Outstanding - December 31, 2023 5,395 1.27 4.1 $ 8,339 Unvested - December 31, 2023 107 2.67 6.7 136 Exercisable - December 31, 2023 5,288 1.25 4.0 8,203 |
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity | The following is a summary of RSU activity for the year ended December 31, 2023 (in thousands, except weighted-average grant date fair value): No. of Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Total Fair Value of Shares Vested Outstanding - December 31, 2022 11,521 $ 4.28 Granted 4,704 3.87 Vested (3,239) 4.26 $ 13,788 Forfeited (1,284) 4.12 Outstanding - December 31, 2023 11,702 $ 4.15 |
NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE (Ta
NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule Basic and Diluted Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Common Stockholders | The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net (loss) income attributable to Class A and Class B common stockholders per share (in thousands except per share data): Years Ended December 31, 2023 2022 2021 Class A Class B Class A Class B Class A Class B Numerator Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders – basic $ (16,992) $ (2,401) $ (15,535) $ (2,248) $ 9,182 $ 1,555 Potential dilutive effect of derivative instruments — — — — 4 (4) Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders – diluted $ (16,992) $ (2,401) $ (15,535) $ (2,248) $ 9,186 $ 1,551 Denominator Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - basic 116,520 16,458 112,133 16,220 95,588 16,130 Potential dilutive effect of stock options — — — — 11,229 1,951 Potential dilutive effect of restricted stock units — — — — — — Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - dilutive 116,520 16,458 112,133 16,220 106,817 18,081 Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share Basic $ (0.15) $ (0.15) $ (0.14) $ (0.14) $ 0.10 $ 0.10 Diluted $ (0.15) $ (0.15) $ (0.14) $ (0.14) $ 0.09 $ 0.09 |
Schedule of Excluded Securities from Computation of Diluted Net (Loss) Income Per Share | The following equity awards outstanding at the end of each period presented have been excluded from the computation of diluted net (loss) income per share of common stock for the periods presented due to their anti-dilutive effect: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 December 31, 2021 Stock options 5,394 9,222 — Restricted stock units 11,702 11,521 — Public Warrants 5,383 5,383 7,175 Private Warrants 3,822 3,822 3,821 Earnout Shares 15,000 15,000 15,000 41,301 44,948 25,996 |
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESE_2
BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 segment | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Operating segments | 2 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_4
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES- Schedule of Major Receivables (Details) - Receivables - Customer concentration | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Apple, Inc. | ||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||
Concentration percentage | 45.60% | 33.60% |
Google, Inc. | ||
Concentration Risk [Line Items] | ||
Concentration percentage | 20.80% | 27.20% |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_5
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Schedule of Property, and Equipment, Net (Details) | Dec. 31, 2023 |
Computer equipment | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 3 years |
Purchased software | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 3 years |
Furniture and fixtures | Minimum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 3 years |
Furniture and fixtures | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 7 years |
Building | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 39 years |
Building improvements | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 15 years |
Leasehold improvements | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 5 years |
Leasehold improvements | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 10 years |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_6
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |||
Straight-line amortization period | 3 years | ||
Payment terms | Payment terms are stipulated as a specific number of days subsequent to end of the month, ranging from 45 to 60 days. | ||
Advertising expense | $ 60,700,000 | $ 69,100,000 | $ 70,300,000 |
Historical cash dividend payments | $ 0 |
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUN_7
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets (Details) | Dec. 31, 2023 |
Licenses | Minimum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 2 years |
Licenses | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 6 years |
Trade names | Minimum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 5 years |
Trade names | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 10 years |
Acquired technology | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 5 years |
Customer relationships | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 5 years |
Patents and trademarks | Minimum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 10 years |
Patents and trademarks | Maximum | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | |
Estimated Useful Life | 20 years |
SEGMENT REPORTING - Segment Inf
SEGMENT REPORTING - Segment Information (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 segment | Sep. 30, 2023 segment | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |||||
Reportable segments | segment | 2 | 1 | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Net revenue | $ 310,886 | $ 290,309 | $ 287,419 | ||
Other operating expense | |||||
Corporate and other | 16,005 | 15,557 | 9,329 | ||
Restructuring expenses | 8,584 | 13,020 | 3,082 | ||
Other reconciling items | 214 | 25 | 7,601 | ||
Stock based compensation | 18,722 | 17,727 | 4,455 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 45,259 | 35,562 | 27,398 | ||
Loss from operations | (10,487) | (28,081) | (2,990) | ||
Non-operating income (expense) | |||||
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 2,596 | 1,047 | 13,933 | ||
Interest income (expense), net | 4,858 | 1,925 | (235) | ||
Other income (expense), net | 513 | 1,491 | (229) | ||
Total other income, net | 7,967 | 4,463 | 13,469 | ||
(Loss) income before income taxes | (2,520) | (23,618) | 10,479 | ||
Income tax (expense) benefit | (16,873) | 5,835 | 258 | ||
Net (loss) income | (19,393) | (17,783) | 10,737 | ||
Transaction bonus | |||||
Other operating expense | |||||
Other reconciling items | 5,000 | ||||
Charitable contribution | |||||
Other operating expense | |||||
Other reconciling items | 2,500 | ||||
Operating Segments | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Net revenue | 310,886 | 290,309 | 287,419 | ||
AEBITDA | 78,297 | 53,810 | 48,875 | ||
play GAMES [Member] | Operating Segments | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Net revenue | 306,714 | 284,476 | 287,419 | ||
AEBITDA | 88,676 | 58,999 | 57,865 | ||
play AWARDS [Member] | Operating Segments | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Net revenue | 4,172 | 5,833 | 0 | ||
AEBITDA | (10,379) | (5,189) | (8,990) | ||
Corporate and Other [Member] | Corporate, Non-Segment | |||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||
Net revenue | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Narrati
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Narrative (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended | 24 Months Ended | |||||||
Oct. 12, 2022 USD ($) | Aug. 02, 2022 USD ($) | Jun. 21, 2021 USD ($) vote $ / shares shares | Oct. 30, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) vote | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | |
Schedule of Reverse Recapitalization [Line Items] | |||||||||
Fair value of contingent consideration | $ 0 | $ 0 | |||||||
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash | $ 0 | 70,365,000 | $ 0 | ||||||
Value per share (USD per share) | $ / shares | $ 10 | ||||||||
Aggregate purchase price | $ 868,380,000 | ||||||||
Equity issuance costs | 32,800,000 | ||||||||
Expenses primarily related to advisory, legal, and accounting fees | $ 100,000 | $ 1,300,000 | $ 1,400,000 | ||||||
Aggregate consideration | $ 1,041,000,000 | ||||||||
Recapitalization exchange ratio | 0.233 | ||||||||
WonderBlocks Labs, Inc. | |||||||||
Schedule of Reverse Recapitalization [Line Items] | |||||||||
Total consideration transferred | $ 2,000,000 | ||||||||
Minimum contingent payment | 0 | ||||||||
Maximum contingent payment | 3,000,000 | ||||||||
Goodwill deductible for federal income tax purposes | $ 0 | ||||||||
Brainium | |||||||||
Schedule of Reverse Recapitalization [Line Items] | |||||||||
Minimum contingent payment | 0 | ||||||||
Maximum contingent payment | $ 27,300,000 | ||||||||
Acquisition of subsidiary, net of cash | $ 70,000,000 | ||||||||
MGM | MGM | Marketing Agreement | |||||||||
Schedule of Reverse Recapitalization [Line Items] | |||||||||
Payment to terminate profit share provision | $ 20,000,000 | $ 20,000,000 | |||||||
Acies | |||||||||
Schedule of Reverse Recapitalization [Line Items] | |||||||||
Issued shares (shares) | shares | 25 | ||||||||
Value per share (USD per share) | $ / shares | $ 10 | ||||||||
Aggregate purchase price | $ 250,000,000 | ||||||||
Class A common stock | |||||||||
Schedule of Reverse Recapitalization [Line Items] | |||||||||
Votes per share | vote | 1 | 1 | |||||||
Class B Common Stock | |||||||||
Schedule of Reverse Recapitalization [Line Items] | |||||||||
Votes per share | vote | 20 | 20 |
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Schedul
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Schedule of Consideration Paid (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Oct. 12, 2022 | Aug. 02, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Goodwill | $ 40,898 | $ 47,133 | $ 47,133 | $ 5,059 | |
Acquired technology | |||||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Estimated Useful Life | 5 years | ||||
Customer relationships | |||||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Estimated Useful Life | 5 years | ||||
Maximum | Trade names | |||||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Estimated Useful Life | 10 years | ||||
WonderBlocks Labs, Inc. | |||||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Cash consideration | $ 945 | ||||
Note receivable plus accrued interest conversion | 1,055 | ||||
Contingent consideration | 1,564 | ||||
Total consideration transferred | 3,564 | ||||
Developed technology (weighted-average useful life of 5 years) | 2,403 | ||||
Liabilities assumed | (15) | ||||
Total identifiable net assets | 2,388 | ||||
Goodwill | $ 1,176 | ||||
WonderBlocks Labs, Inc. | Developed Technology | |||||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Estimated Useful Life | 5 years | ||||
Brainium | |||||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Cash consideration | 73,457 | ||||
Contingent consideration | 1,797 | ||||
Total consideration transferred | 75,254 | ||||
Liabilities assumed | (7,649) | ||||
Total identifiable net assets | 34,356 | ||||
Brainium | Trade names | |||||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Developed technology (weighted-average useful life of 5 years) | $ 1,500 | ||||
Estimated Useful Life | 10 years | ||||
Brainium | Customer relationships | |||||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Developed technology (weighted-average useful life of 5 years) | $ 12,000 | ||||
Estimated Useful Life | 5 years | ||||
Brainium | Developed Technology | |||||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
Developed technology (weighted-average useful life of 5 years) | $ 12,600 | ||||
Estimated Useful Life | 5 years |
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Sched_2
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Schedule of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Recognized at the Acquisition Date (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Oct. 12, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Goodwill | $ 40,898 | $ 47,133 | $ 47,133 | $ 5,059 |
Brainium | ||||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Cash consideration | 73,457 | |||
Contingent consideration | 1,797 | |||
Total consideration transferred | 75,254 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | 3,738 | |||
Accounts receivable | 3,190 | |||
Property and equipment | 4,042 | |||
Operating lease assets | 4,195 | |||
Other assets | 740 | |||
Liabilities assumed | (7,649) | |||
Total identifiable net assets | 34,356 | |||
Brainium | Trade names (weighted-average useful life of 10 years) | ||||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Developed technology (weighted-average useful life of 5 years) | 1,500 | |||
Brainium | Developed technology (weighted-average useful life of 5 years) | ||||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Developed technology (weighted-average useful life of 5 years) | 12,600 | |||
Brainium | Customer relationships (weighted-average useful life of 5 years) | ||||
Asset Acquisition [Line Items] | ||||
Developed technology (weighted-average useful life of 5 years) | $ 12,000 |
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Sched_3
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Schedule Aggregate Consideration (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 21, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | ||||
Cash consideration | $ 102,020 | |||
Shares transferred at closing (shares) | 86,838 | |||
Value per share (USD per share) | $ 10 | |||
Share consideration | $ 868,380 | |||
Total consideration | $ 970,400 | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 185,170 |
Shares of common stock underlying vested options (shares) | 7,060 | |||
Total consideration for vested options | $ 70,600 | |||
Aggregate consideration | $ 1,041,000 |
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Reconci
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS - Reconciliation to Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) $ in Thousands | Jun. 21, 2021 USD ($) |
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract] | |
Cash - Acies Trust and cash (net of redemptions) | $ 101,965 |
Cash - PIPE | 230,000 |
Less: Cash consideration | (102,020) |
Less: Transaction costs, net of proceeds received from exercises of Old PLAYSTUDIOS' warrants | (44,775) |
Net Acies Merger and PIPE Financing | $ 185,170 |
RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Sc
RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Schedule of Balance Sheet Assets and Liabilities from Related Parties (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Intangibles assets and internal-use software, net | $ 110,933 | $ 77,231 |
MGM | Marketing Agreement | ||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||
Intangibles assets and internal-use software, net | $ 1,000 | $ 1,000 |
RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Na
RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Jun. 21, 2021 | Oct. 30, 2020 | Jul. 31, 2012 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||
Charitable contribution paid | $ 2,500,000 | |||||
MGM | MGM | ||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares) | 16.6 | 16.6 | ||||
MGM | MGM | Marketing Agreement | ||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||
Initial term | 1 year | |||||
Renewal term | 2 years | |||||
Automatic nonperformance renewal term | 1 year | |||||
Automatic renewal term | 1 year | |||||
Shares issued (shares) | 19.2 | |||||
Percent of common stock issued | 10% | |||||
One-time payment | $ 20,000,000 | |||||
Payment term | 2 years | |||||
Reinvestment | $ 20,000,000 | $ 20,000,000 | ||||
Agreed private placement | $ 50,000,000 | |||||
Equity contribution in settlement of liability | $ 20,000,000 | |||||
MGM | MGM | MGM Amendment | ||||||
Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||||
Reinvestment | 20,000,000 | |||||
Profit share expense | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 300,000 |
RECEIVABLES - Schedule Receivab
RECEIVABLES - Schedule Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Receivables [Abstract] | ||
Trade receivables | $ 29,952 | $ 25,020 |
Other receivables | 690 | 1,996 |
Allowance for uncollectible amounts | (177) | 0 |
Total receivables, net | $ 30,465 | $ 27,016 |
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CU_3
PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Prepaid expenses | $ 5,291 | $ 5,148 |
Income tax receivable | 3,426 | 1,372 |
Other current assets | 2,812 | 8,443 |
Total prepaid expenses and other current assets | $ 11,529 | $ 14,963 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT - Schedu
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT - Schedule of Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Warrant liabilities | $ 1,086 | $ 3,682 |
Recurring | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Warrant liabilities | 1,086 | 3,682 |
Recurring | Public Warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Warrant liabilities | 635 | 2,153 |
Recurring | Private Warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Warrant liabilities | 451 | 1,529 |
Recurring | Level 1 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Warrant liabilities | 635 | 2,153 |
Recurring | Level 1 | Public Warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Warrant liabilities | 635 | 2,153 |
Recurring | Level 1 | Private Warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Warrant liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Recurring | Level 2 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Warrant liabilities | 451 | 1,529 |
Recurring | Level 2 | Public Warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Warrant liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Recurring | Level 2 | Private Warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Warrant liabilities | 451 | 1,529 |
Recurring | Level 3 | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Warrant liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Recurring | Level 3 | Public Warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Warrant liabilities | 0 | 0 |
Recurring | Level 3 | Private Warrants | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Warrant liabilities | $ 0 | $ 0 |
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT - Summar
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENT - Summary of Changes in Fair Values of Level 3 Liabilities (Details) - Contingent Consideration, Liability $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] | |
Balance as of December 31, 2022 | $ 950 |
Recorded in connection with business combinations | 0 |
Fair value adjustments based upon post-acquisition performance | (950) |
Balance as of December 31, 2023 | $ 0 |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET - P
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET - Property, and Equipment, net (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment | $ 33,464 | $ 33,386 |
Less: accumulated depreciation | (15,915) | (15,854) |
Total property and equipment, net | 17,549 | 17,532 |
Land and land improvements | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment | 1,680 | 1,382 |
Building and building improvements | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment | 6,046 | 3,705 |
Computer equipment | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment | 9,021 | 9,423 |
Leasehold improvements | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment | 9,811 | 10,204 |
Purchased software | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment | 2,115 | 4,471 |
Furniture and fixtures | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment | 4,331 | 3,553 |
Construction in progress | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment | $ 460 | $ 648 |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET - N
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | |||
Depreciation expense | $ 5,500,000 | $ 4,700,000 | $ 2,800,000 |
Impairment charges or write-offs | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET - G
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET - Geographical Region (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment, net | $ 17,549 | $ 17,532 |
United States | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment, net | 13,462 | 12,331 |
EMEA | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment, net | 2,895 | 3,756 |
All other regions and countries | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total property and equipment, net | $ 1,192 | $ 1,445 |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND INTERNA_3
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND INTERNAL-USE SOFTWARE, NET - Intangible Asset Other Than Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 270,028 | $ 196,581 |
Accumulated Amortization | (160,095) | (120,350) |
Total | 109,933 | 76,231 |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Total intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amount | 271,028 | 197,581 |
Total intangible assets, Net Carrying Amount | 110,933 | 77,231 |
Marketing Agreement with a related party | ||
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Marketing Agreement with a related party | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Licenses | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 71,908 | 21,040 |
Accumulated Amortization | (19,457) | (7,962) |
Total | 52,451 | 13,078 |
Acquired technology | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 15,003 | 15,003 |
Accumulated Amortization | (3,831) | (830) |
Total | 11,172 | 14,173 |
Customer relationships | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 12,000 | 12,000 |
Accumulated Amortization | (3,000) | (600) |
Total | 9,000 | 11,400 |
Trade names | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 2,740 | 2,740 |
Accumulated Amortization | (1,428) | (1,278) |
Total | 1,312 | 1,462 |
Internal-use software | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 168,232 | 145,798 |
Accumulated Amortization | (132,375) | (109,680) |
Total | 35,857 | 36,118 |
Other | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Gross Carrying Amount | 145 | 0 |
Accumulated Amortization | (4) | 0 |
Total | $ 141 | $ 0 |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND INTERNA_4
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND INTERNAL-USE SOFTWARE, NET - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Depreciation and amortization | $ 39,700,000 | $ 30,900,000 | $ 24,600,000 |
Impairment charges | $ 1,100,000 | $ 8,400,000 | $ 0 |
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND INTERNA_5
INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND INTERNAL-USE SOFTWARE, NET - Estimated Annual Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
2024 | $ 38,254 | |
2025 | 25,753 | |
2026 | 18,417 | |
2027 | 12,708 | |
2028 | 8,548 | |
Thereafter | 6,253 | |
Total | $ 109,933 | $ 76,231 |
GOODWILL - SCEDULE OF GOODWILL
GOODWILL - SCEDULE OF GOODWILL (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) segment reporting_unit | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($) segment | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) | Oct. 12, 2022 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||||
Reportable segments | segment | 2 | 1 | ||||
Goodwill | $ 47,133 | $ 47,133 | $ 47,133 | $ 40,898 | $ 5,059 | |
Reporting units | reporting_unit | 2 | |||||
Goodwill [Roll Forward] | ||||||
Goodwill, Gross beginning balance | $ 47,133 | 47,133 | 5,059 | |||
Accumulated Impairment | $ 0 | 0 | 0 | $ 0 | ||
Goodwill, beginning balance | $ 47,133 | 47,133 | 5,059 | |||
Additions from acquisitions | 0 | 42,074 | ||||
Measurement period adjustments | 0 | 0 | ||||
Goodwill, Gross ending balance | 47,133 | 47,133 | 47,133 | |||
Goodwill, ending balance | $ 47,133 | $ 47,133 | $ 47,133 |
WARRANT LIABILITIES (Details)
WARRANT LIABILITIES (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | May 13, 2022 | Jun. 21, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Apr. 01, 2022 | Oct. 27, 2021 |
Offer to Purchase | |||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||
Payment for each warrant tendered by holders | $ 1.8 | ||||
Payment of warrant tendered fees, expenses and other related amounts incurred | $ 1.1 | ||||
Public Warrants | |||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||
Warrants outstanding (shares) | 7,200,000 | 5,400,000 | |||
Redemption price (USD per share) | $ 11.50 | ||||
Warrants expiration term | 5 years | ||||
Redemption price (USD per share) | $ 0.01 | ||||
Minimum days notice to redeem | 30 days | ||||
Threshold stock price for warrant redemption (USD per share) | $ 18 | ||||
Threshold trading days | 20 days | ||||
Threshold consecutive trading days | 30 days | ||||
Days before redemption notice | 3 days | ||||
Warrant tendered, outstanding (shares) | 1,792,463 | ||||
Percentage of outstanding warrant valid for tender | 25% | ||||
Public Warrants | Offer to Purchase | |||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||
Redemption price (USD per share) | $ 1 | ||||
Private Warrants | |||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||
Warrants outstanding (shares) | 3,800,000 | 3,800,000 | |||
Warrant to share conversion (shares) | 1 | ||||
Private Warrants | Offer to Purchase | |||||
Class of Warrant or Right [Line Items] | |||||
Redemption price (USD per share) | $ 1 |
ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES -
ACCRUED AND OTHER LIABILITIES - Schedule of Accrued Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Payables and Accruals [Abstract] | ||
Accrued payroll and vacation | $ 10,261 | $ 9,666 |
Accrued user acquisition | 5,687 | 4,183 |
Income taxes payable | 1,295 | 702 |
Minimum guarantee liability | 7,760 | 1,500 |
Other licensing agreements | 7,400 | 0 |
Other accruals | 6,393 | 5,422 |
Accrued and other current liabilities | $ 38,796 | $ 21,473 |
LEASES - Narrative (Details)
LEASES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||
Lease expense | $ 4.8 | $ 4.2 |
Minimum | ||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||
Remaining lease term | 1 year | |
Maximum | ||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | ||
Remaining lease term | 5 years |
LEASES - Supplemental Balance S
LEASES - Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ 9,369 | $ 15,562 |
Operating lease liabilities, current | 4,236 | 4,571 |
Operating lease liabilities, non-current | 5,699 | $ 11,660 |
Lease liabilities, total | $ 9,935 | |
Weighted average remaining lease term, years | 3 years 1 month 6 days | |
Weighted average discount rate | 4.50% |
LEASES - Schedule of Operating
LEASES - Schedule of Operating Lease Liability Maturities (Details) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) |
Leases [Abstract] | |
2024 | $ 4,580 |
2025 | 2,323 |
2026 | 1,994 |
2027 | 1,376 |
2028 | 382 |
Thereafter | 0 |
Total undiscounted cash flows | 10,655 |
Less: imputed interest | (720) |
Lease liabilities, total | $ 9,935 |
LONG-TERM DEBT (Details)
LONG-TERM DEBT (Details) | Aug. 09, 2022 USD ($) | Jun. 24, 2021 USD ($) | Aug. 08, 2022 USD ($) | May 13, 2022 USD ($) |
Credit Agreement, Warrant Repurchase and Redemption, Second Amendment | Line of Credit | ||||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||||
Warrants repurchased or redeemed | $ 11,000,000 | |||
Revolver | Credit Agreement | ||||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||||
Expiration period | 5 years | |||
Maximum borrowing amount | $ 75,000,000 | |||
Maximum net leverage ratio | 3.50 | |||
Maximum net leverage ratio for material acquisitions | 4 | |||
Minimum fixed charge coverage ratio | 1.25 | |||
Debt issuance costs capitalized | $ 700,000 | |||
Revolver | Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | ||||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||||
Maximum borrowing amount | 81,000,000 | $ 75,000,000 | $ 15,000,000 | |
Drew down amount | 1,800,000 | |||
Revolver | Credit Agreement | Line of Credit | 10150 Covington Cross Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89144 | ||||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||||
Maximum borrowing amount | 6,000,000 | |||
Revolver | Credit Agreement | Eurodollar | ||||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||||
Applicable margin | 2.50% | |||
Applicable floor margin | 0% | |||
Revolver | Credit Agreement | Alternate Base Rate | ||||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||||
Applicable margin | 1.50% | |||
Applicable floor margin | 1% | |||
Revolver | Credit Agreement, Warrant Repurchase and Redemption, Second Amendment | Line of Credit | ||||
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||||
Maximum borrowing amount | $ 20,000,000 |
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH C_3
REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net revenue | $ 310,886,000 | $ 290,309,000 | $ 287,419,000 |
Contract assets | 0 | 0 | |
United States | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net revenue | 265,660,000 | 253,556,000 | 250,252,000 |
All other countries | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net revenue | 45,226,000 | 36,753,000 | 37,167,000 |
Over time | Virtual currency (over time) | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net revenue | 247,929,000 | 261,620,000 | 280,087,000 |
Point in time | Advertising (point in time) | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net revenue | 58,236,000 | 21,839,000 | 6,964,000 |
Point in time | Other revenue (point in time) | |||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | |||
Net revenue | $ 4,721,000 | $ 6,850,000 | $ 368,000 |
INCOME TAXES - Income Before In
INCOME TAXES - Income Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
United States | $ (7,749) | $ (27,615) | $ 25,181 |
Foreign | 5,229 | 3,997 | (14,702) |
(Loss) income before income taxes | $ (2,520) | $ (23,618) | $ 10,479 |
INCOME TAXES - Provision For Cu
INCOME TAXES - Provision For Current And Deferred Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Current tax expense: | |||
Federal | $ 55 | $ (422) | $ 959 |
State | 559 | (314) | 731 |
Foreign | 3,861 | 2,632 | 396 |
Total current tax expense | 4,475 | 1,896 | 2,086 |
Deferred tax expense: | |||
Federal | 9,234 | (6,818) | 1,443 |
State | 3,643 | 197 | (404) |
Foreign | (479) | (1,110) | (3,383) |
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) | 12,398 | (7,731) | (2,344) |
Income tax expense (benefit) | $ 16,873 | $ (5,835) | $ (258) |
INCOME TAXES - Difference Betwe
INCOME TAXES - Difference Between The Actual Rate And The Federal Statutory Rate (Details) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Statutory rate | 21% | 21% | 21% |
Foreign provision | 6.60% | 0% | 0.60% |
State/province income tax | (3.70%) | 5.80% | 4% |
Stock compensation | 43.60% | 8.90% | (1.60%) |
Unrecognized tax benefits | 11.10% | 0.90% | 8.90% |
Research credit | 14.80% | 3.50% | (11.00%) |
Return to provision | (15.30%) | 0.80% | 1.50% |
Other foreign branch impacts | (16.70%) | (10.20%) | (4.60%) |
Valuation allowance | (643.40%) | (3.60%) | 3.20% |
Foreign-derived intangible income deduction (FDII) | 1.20% | 0.30% | 0% |
Global intangible low taxed income (GILTI) | (2.80%) | (0.50%) | 0% |
Non-deductible expenses-other | (30.70%) | (2.30%) | 3.40% |
Foreign branch income | (43.60%) | (3.50%) | 1.30% |
Foreign tax deduction | 23.80% | 2.40% | 0% |
Fair value adjustment on warrants | 25.20% | 0.90% | (27.90%) |
Foreign tax settlement | (60.60%) | 0% | 0% |
Other | (0.20%) | 0.20% | (1.30%) |
Effective tax rate | (669.70%) | 24.60% | (2.50%) |
INCOME TAXES - Deferred Tax Ass
INCOME TAXES - Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Deferred tax assets: | ||
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ 5,770 | $ 8,704 |
Tax credit carryforwards | 1,953 | 3,213 |
Accrued liabilities | 955 | 1,308 |
Stock compensation | 5,826 | 4,712 |
Charitable contribution | 509 | 651 |
Intangibles | 852 | 0 |
Property and equipment | 5,288 | 0 |
Operating lease liabilities | 2,425 | 4,672 |
Total gross deferred tax assets | 23,578 | 23,260 |
Less: Valuation allowance | (18,300) | (2,191) |
Total deferred tax assets | 5,278 | 21,069 |
Deferred tax liabilities: | ||
Intangibles | 0 | 373 |
Property and equipment | 0 | 748 |
Prepaid expenses | 1,159 | 1,031 |
Operating lease assets | 2,282 | 4,491 |
Other | 271 | 457 |
Total deferred tax liabilities | 3,712 | 7,100 |
Deferred tax assets (liability), net | $ 1,566 | $ 13,969 |
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Detai
INCOME TAXES - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 |
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||||
Net operating loss carryforwards | $ 1,700 | |||
Net operating loss carryforward indefinitely | 500 | |||
Net operating loss carryforward expiring | 1,200 | |||
Valuation allowance | 18,300 | $ 2,191 | ||
Unrecognized tax benefits | 347 | $ 533 | $ 637 | $ 0 |
Tax interest and penalties accrued | 100 | |||
Charitable contribution | ||||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||||
Charitable contribution carryforward | 2,100 | |||
Federal | ||||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||||
Operating loss carryforwards | 19,300 | |||
State | California | ||||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||||
Tax effected federal research credit carryforwards | 3,600 | |||
State | Texas | ||||
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items] | ||||
Tax effected federal research credit carryforwards | $ 600 |
INCOME TAXES - Total Amounts Of
INCOME TAXES - Total Amounts Of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance at beginning of period | $ 533 | $ 637 | $ 0 |
Increases for tax positions of prior years | 75 | 313 | 609 |
Increases for tax positions of current year | 0 | 0 | 148 |
Decreases for tax positions of prior years | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Settlements | 0 | (183) | (120) |
Decreases for lapses in statute of limitations | (261) | (234) | 0 |
Balance at end of period | $ 347 | $ 533 | $ 637 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES -
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Schedule of Minimum Guaranteed Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Minimum guarantee liability-current | $ 7,760 | $ 1,500 |
Minimum guarantee liability-noncurrent | 24,000 | 1,500 |
Total minimum guarantee obligations | $ 31,760 | $ 3,000 |
Weighted-average remaining term (in years) | 2 years 7 months 6 days | 2 years |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_2
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Schedule of Remaining Expected Future Minimum Guarantee Obligations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
2024 | $ 7,760 | |
2025 | 6,000 | |
2026 | 6,000 | |
2027 | 6,000 | |
2028 | 6,000 | |
Total minimum guarantee obligations | $ 31,760 | $ 3,000 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES_3
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Narrative (Details) ₪ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||||||
Nov. 13, 2023 USD ($) | Mar. 08, 2023 USD ($) | Nov. 22, 2021 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) arbitration | Dec. 31, 2023 ILS (₪) arbitration | Feb. 25, 2022 | Aug. 12, 2021 | |
Licenses | |||||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | |||||||
Payments to acquire assets | $ 13,000,000 | ||||||
Subject to satisfaction of certain conditions | Licenses | |||||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | |||||||
Additional contingent payment | $ 34,000,000 | ||||||
Subject to satisfaction of certain conditions | N3TWORK, Inc. | Licenses | |||||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | |||||||
Remaining contingent consideration, high | $ 17,000,000 | ||||||
Remaining contingent consideration, low | 7,400,000 | ||||||
Contingent consideration advance payment | 8,000,000 | ||||||
Earned Advance Payment | 6,100,000 | ||||||
Remaining amount of Contingent Payments | 10,900,000 | ||||||
Advance payment | $ 1,900,000 | ||||||
Arbitration demands | |||||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | |||||||
Demands | arbitration | 4 | 4 | |||||
Shareholder Class Action | Pending litigation | |||||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | |||||||
Share price decrease percentage | 5% | 13% | |||||
Angel Deann Pilati | Pending litigation | |||||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | |||||||
Loss limit | $ 75,000 | ||||||
Sandra Tucker Duckworth | Pending litigation | |||||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | |||||||
Loss limit | $ 75,000 | ||||||
TeamSava and other related parties | Pending litigation | |||||||
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] | |||||||
Damages sought | $ 7,500,000 | ₪ 27.3 |
STOCKHOLDERS_ EQUITY - Narrativ
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - Narrative (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Nov. 02, 2022 | Nov. 10, 2021 USD ($) | Jun. 21, 2021 vote | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) vote $ / shares shares | Mar. 12, 2024 USD ($) | Nov. 01, 2023 USD ($) | |
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
Recapitalization exchange ratio | 0.233 | |||||
Share conversion factor | 1 | |||||
Ownership conversion trigger percent | 20% | |||||
Founder's death anniversary trigger | 9 months | |||||
Stock repurchase program (up to) | $ 50,000,000 | $ 50,000,000 | ||||
Stock Repurchase Program period | 12 months | 12 months | ||||
Stock repurchase program, aggregate value of common stock remaining available | $ 50,000,000 | |||||
Foreign Exchange Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | ||||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
Hedge | $ 2,500,000 | |||||
Expected maturity | 12 months | |||||
Net asset | $ 300,000 | |||||
Foreign Exchange Contract | Designated as Hedging Instrument | Subsequent Event | ||||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
Hedge | $ 30,400,000 | |||||
Class A common stock | ||||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
Votes per share | vote | 1 | 1 | ||||
Repurchase of common stock, acquired (shares) | shares | 4.7 | |||||
Repurchase of common stock, aggregate value | $ 20,000,000 | |||||
Repurchase of common stock, average cost per share (USD per share) | $ / shares | $ 4.23 | |||||
Class B Common Stock | ||||||
Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
Votes per share | vote | 20 | 20 |
STOCKHOLDERS_ EQUITY - Schedule
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - Schedule of Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | ||
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning balance | $ 302,313 | $ 303,467 | $ 96,079 | |
Net gains recognized in other comprehensive income before reclassifications | (544) | |||
Foreign currency translation | [1] | (11) | (544) | (88) |
Ending balance | 288,351 | 302,313 | 303,467 | |
Foreign Currency Derivative Contracts | ||||
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning balance | 0 | |||
Net gains recognized in other comprehensive income before reclassifications | 286 | |||
Ending balance | 286 | 0 | ||
Currency Translation Adjustment | ||||
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning balance | (151) | 393 | ||
Net gains recognized in other comprehensive income before reclassifications | (11) | (544) | ||
Ending balance | (162) | (151) | 393 | |
Total Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income | ||||
AOCI Attributable to Parent, Net of Tax [Roll Forward] | ||||
Beginning balance | (151) | 393 | 481 | |
Ending balance | $ 124 | $ (151) | $ 393 | |
[1] These amounts are presented gross of the effect of income taxes. The total change and the corresponding effect of income taxes are immaterial. |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Narr
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Narrative (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Jun. 21, 2021 shares | Jun. 17, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) shares | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) plan shares | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($) shares | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||||||
Number of plans | plan | 2 | |||||
Recapitalization exchange ratio | 0.233 | |||||
Options outstanding (shares) | 5,395,000 | 5,395,000 | 9,222,000 | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ | $ 18,722 | $ 17,727 | $ 4,455 | |||
Total unrecognized compensation expense, option | $ | $ 400 | 400 | ||||
The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised | $ | $ 12,300 | $ 20,000 | 17,600 | |||
Class A common stock | ||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||||||
Beginning balance (shares) | 118,200,000 | 118,200,000 | 115,635,000 | |||
Options outstanding (shares) | 3,500,000 | 3,500,000 | ||||
Class B Common Stock | ||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||||||
Beginning balance (shares) | 16,457,000 | 16,457,000 | 16,457,000 | |||
Options outstanding (shares) | 1,900,000 | 1,900,000 | ||||
2011 Plan | ||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||||||
Maximum annual increase in number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding | 5% | |||||
2021 Equity Incentive Plan | Class A common stock | ||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||||||
Common stock, reserved for future issuance (shares) | 30,800,000 | 30,800,000 | ||||
Shares available for award (shares) | 13,900,000 | 13,900,000 | ||||
Cash Electing Share | ||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||||||
Recapitalization exchange ratio | 0.233 | |||||
Stock options | ||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||||||
Remaining average period cost expected to be recognized over | 8 months 12 days | |||||
Stock options | 2011 Plan | ||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||||||
Maximum term | 10 years | |||||
Stock options | 2011 Plan | Minimum | ||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||||||
Vesting period | 3 years | |||||
Stock options | 2011 Plan | Maximum | ||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||||||
Vesting period | 4 years | |||||
Restricted stock units | ||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||||||
Remaining average period cost expected to be recognized over | 2 years 6 months | |||||
Unrecognized compensation expense | $ | $ 34,700 | $ 34,700 | ||||
Intrinsic value of RSUs vested | $ | $ 12,400 | $ 9,000 | 0 | |||
Restricted stock units | Minimum | ||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||||||
Vesting period | 3 years | |||||
Restricted stock units | Maximum | ||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||||||
Vesting period | 4 years | |||||
Founder Group | Founder Group | Class B Common Stock | ||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||||||
Beginning balance (shares) | 16,100,000 | |||||
Voting percent | 74.60% | |||||
Options outstanding (shares) | 2,200,000 | |||||
Mr. Pascal | ||||||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | ||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ | $ 1,100 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Summ
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Summary of Stock-based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 18,722 | $ 17,727 | $ 4,455 |
Capitalized stock-based compensation | 1,800 | 2,530 | 657 |
Selling and marketing | |||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 621 | 813 | 72 |
General and administrative | |||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | 9,236 | 8,547 | 1,704 |
Research and development | |||
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Expensed and Capitalized, Amount [Line Items] | |||
Stock-based compensation expense | $ 8,865 | $ 8,367 | $ 2,679 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Su_2
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares | |
No. of Options | |
Beginning balance outstanding (shares) | shares | 9,222 |
Granted (shares) | shares | 0 |
Exercised (shares) | shares | (3,672) |
Forfeited (shares) | shares | (79) |
Expired (shares) | shares | (76) |
Ending balance outstanding (shares) | shares | 5,395 |
Unvested (shares) | shares | 107 |
Exercisable (shares) | shares | 5,288 |
Weighted-Average Exercise Price | |
Beginning balance outstanding (USD per share) | $ / shares | $ 1.11 |
Granted (USD per share) | $ / shares | 0 |
Exercised (USD per share) | $ / shares | 0.85 |
Forfeited (USD per share) | $ / shares | 1.89 |
Expired (USD per share) | $ / shares | 1.63 |
Ending balance outstanding (USD per share) | $ / shares | 1.27 |
Unvested (USD per share) | $ / shares | 2.67 |
Exercisable (USD per share) | $ / shares | $ 1.25 |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Outstanding - weighted-average remaining term (in years) | 4 years 1 month 6 days |
Unvested - weighted-average remaining term (in years) | 6 years 8 months 12 days |
Exercisable - weighted-average remaining term (in years) | 4 years |
Outstanding - aggregate intrinsic value | $ | $ 8,339 |
Unvested - aggregate intrinsic value | $ | 136 |
Exercisable - aggregate intrinsic value | $ | $ 8,203 |
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Su_3
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Summary of Restricted Stock Units Activity (Details) - Restricted stock units $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares | |
No. of RSUs | |
Beginning balance outstanding (shares) | shares | 11,521 |
Granted (shares) | shares | 4,704 |
Vested (shares) | shares | (3,239) |
Forfeiture (shares) | shares | (1,284) |
Ending balance outstanding (shares) | shares | 11,702 |
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value | |
Beginning balance outstanding (USD per share) | $ / shares | $ 4.28 |
Granted (USD per share) | $ / shares | 3.87 |
Vested (USD per share) | $ / shares | 4.26 |
Forfeiture (USD per share) | $ / shares | 4.12 |
Ending balance outstanding (USD per share) | $ / shares | $ 4.15 |
Total fair value of shares vested | $ | $ 13,788 |
NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE - S
NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE - Schedule Basic and Diluted Net Income Attributable to Common Stockholders (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Numerator | |||
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders – basic | $ (19,393) | $ (17,783) | $ 10,737 |
Denominator | |||
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - basic (shares) | 132,978 | 128,353 | 111,718 |
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - diluted (shares) | 132,978 | 128,353 | 124,898 |
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share | |||
Basic (USD per share) | $ (0.15) | $ (0.14) | $ 0.10 |
Diluted (USD per share) | $ (0.15) | $ (0.14) | $ 0.09 |
Class A common stock | |||
Numerator | |||
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders – basic | $ (16,992) | $ (15,535) | $ 9,182 |
Potential dilutive effect of derivative instruments | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders – diluted | $ (16,992) | $ (15,535) | $ 9,186 |
Denominator | |||
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - basic (shares) | 116,520 | 112,133 | 95,588 |
Potential dilutive effect of stock options (shares) | 0 | 0 | 11,229 |
Potential dilutive effect of restricted stock units (shares) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - diluted (shares) | 116,520 | 112,133 | 106,817 |
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share | |||
Basic (USD per share) | $ (0.15) | $ (0.14) | $ 0.10 |
Diluted (USD per share) | $ (0.15) | $ (0.14) | $ 0.09 |
Class B Common Stock | |||
Numerator | |||
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders – basic | $ (2,401) | $ (2,248) | $ 1,555 |
Potential dilutive effect of derivative instruments | 0 | 0 | (4) |
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders – diluted | $ (2,401) | $ (2,248) | $ 1,551 |
Denominator | |||
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - basic (shares) | 16,458 | 16,220 | 16,130 |
Potential dilutive effect of stock options (shares) | 0 | 0 | 1,951 |
Potential dilutive effect of restricted stock units (shares) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - diluted (shares) | 16,458 | 16,220 | 18,081 |
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders per share | |||
Basic (USD per share) | $ (0.15) | $ (0.14) | $ 0.10 |
Diluted (USD per share) | $ (0.15) | $ (0.14) | $ 0.09 |
NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE -_2
NET (LOSS) INCOME PER SHARE - Schedule of Excluded Securities from Computation of Diluted Net Income Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | |
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |||
Anti-dilutive securities | 41,301 | 44,948 | 25,996 |
Stock options | |||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |||
Anti-dilutive securities | 5,394 | 9,222 | 0 |
Restricted stock units | |||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |||
Anti-dilutive securities | 11,702 | 11,521 | 0 |
Public Warrants | |||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |||
Anti-dilutive securities | 5,383 | 5,383 | 7,175 |
Private Warrants | |||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |||
Anti-dilutive securities | 3,822 | 3,822 | 3,821 |
Earnout Shares | |||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |||
Anti-dilutive securities | 15,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 |
Schedule II - Valuation and Q_2
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - Tax-related valuation allowance - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | |
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Balance at beginning of period | $ 18,300 | $ 2,191 | $ 1,334 | |
Additions | 16,109 | 2,191 | 332 | |
Deductions | 0 | (1,334) | 0 | |
Balance at end of period | $ 18,300 | $ 2,191 | $ 1,334 | $ 1,002 |