| Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (a) Basis of Presentation The consolidated financial statements of Ideanomics, its subsidiaries were prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and include the assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses of the subsidiaries over which the Company exercises control and, when applicable, entities for which the Company has a controlling financial interest or is the primary beneficiary. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated in consolidation. (b) Use of Estimates The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, as well as the related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to the bad debt allowance, collectability of notes receivable, sales returns, fair values of financial instruments, equity investments, stock-based compensation, intangible assets and goodwill, useful lives of intangible assets and property and equipment, asset retirement obligations, income taxes, and contingent liabilities, among others. The Company bases its estimates on assumptions, both historical and forward looking, that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities. (c) Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash consists of cash on hand, demand deposits, time deposits, and other highly liquid instruments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased. Investments in money market or similar funds are evaluated in order to determine if the fund meets the definition of cash equivalents. The factors evaluated include the weighted-average maturity date of the fund's underlying securities, the fund's redemption policies, and if the fund's investment attributes are consistent with the investment attributes of an SEC-registered money market fund. Refer to Note 20 for additional information on our credit and foreign currency risks. (d) Accounts Receivable, net Accounts receivable are recognized at invoiced amounts and do not bear interest. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of its customers to make required payments. The Company reviews its allowance for doubtful accounts receivable on an ongoing basis. In establishing the required allowance, management considers any historical losses, the customer’s financial condition, the accounts receivable aging, and the customer’s payment patterns. After all attempts to collect a receivable have failed and the potential for recovery is remote, the receivable is written off against the allowance. (e) Notes receivable, net Notes receivable consist of two convertible promissory notes for which the Company had elected the fair value option. The convertible notes receivable were recorded at fair value at the reporting period and any changes to fair value and foreign currency were recorded in earnings. Refer to Note 5 for additional information. Similar to accounts receivable, each reporting period the Company evaluates the collectability of outstanding notes receivable balances and records an allowance for doubtful accounts if the Company determines if the risk of non-payment of the loan is probable and estimable. (f) Property and Equipment, net Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Expenditures for major renewals and improvements, which extend the original estimated economic useful lives of applicable assets, are capitalized. Expenditures for normal repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. The costs and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or retired are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss thereon is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations. Depreciation is provided for on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets. The estimated useful life is 3 to 10 years for furniture and electronic equipment, 3 to 5 years for vehicles, 5 years for shop equipment and the lesser of lease terms or 10 years for leasehold improvements. Construction in progress is stated at the lower of cost or fair value, which includes the cost of construction and other direct costs attributable to the construction. No provision for depreciation is made on construction in progress until such time as the relevant assets are completed and put into use. The Company recorded impairment losses of $3.3 million in the year ended December 31, 2020, related to Fintech Village’s land, building and capitalized architect costs. Refer to Note 8 for additional information. In the year ended December 31, 2021, we closed on the sale of Fintech Village for $2.8 million, incurring commissions and fees of $0.2 million. Asset Retirement Obligations Asset retirement obligations generally apply to legal obligations associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset that result from the acquisition, construction or development and the normal operation of a long-lived asset. If a reasonable estimate of fair value can be made, the fair value of a liability for an asset retirement obligation is recognized in the period in which it is incurred or a change in estimate occurs. Asset retirement costs associated with asset retirement obligations are capitalized with the carrying amount of the related long-lived assets and depreciated over the related asset’s estimated useful life. The Company recorded impairment losses related to retirement asset costs of $2.0 million in the year ended December 31, 2020. There were no impairment losses related to retirement asset costs for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Refer to Note 8 for more information. (g) Business Combinations The Company includes the results of operations of the businesses that are acquired as of the acquisition date. The Company allocates the purchase price of the acquisitions to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the fair values of identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Acquisition-related expenses are recognized separately from the business combination and are expensed as incurred. Contingent consideration in a business combination is included as part of the acquisition cost and is recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date. Fair value is generally estimated by using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow approach, Monte-Carlo simulation model, or scenario-based method. Any liability resulting from contingent consideration is remeasured to fair value at each reporting date until the contingency is resolved, and any changes in fair value are recognized in earnings. (h) Intangible Assets and Goodwill The Company accounts for intangible assets and goodwill in accordance with ASC 350. ASC 350 requires that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives no longer be amortized, but instead be evaluated for impairment at least annually. In accordance with ASC 350, goodwill is allocated to reporting units, which are either the operating segment or one reporting level below the operating segment. On an annual basis and more frequently based on triggering events, as of October 1 of each year, management reviews goodwill for impairment by first assessing qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances makes it more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If it is determined that it is more-likely-than-not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, goodwill is further tested for impairment by comparing the carrying amount to the estimated fair value of its reporting units, determined using externally quoted prices (if available) or a discounted cash flow model and, when deemed necessary, a market approach. Goodwill impairment, if any, is measured as the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value. Application of goodwill impairment tests requires significant management judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assigning assets, liabilities and goodwill to reporting units and determination of fair value of each reporting unit. Judgment applied when performing the qualitative analysis includes consideration of macroeconomic, industry and market conditions, overall financial performance of the reporting unit, composition, personnel or strategy changes affecting the reporting unit and recoverability of asset groups within a reporting unit. Judgments applied when performing the quantitative analysis includes estimating future cash flows, determining appropriate discount rates, and making other assumptions. Changes in these judgments, estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value for each reporting unit. The Company recorded an impairment loss of $38.9 million, $101.5 million and $18.1 million, respectively, related to goodwill in the year ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Refer to Note 9 for additional information. The Company has other intangible assets, excluding goodwill, which consist primarily of patents, trademarks, brands and land use rights, which are generally recorded in connection with acquisitions at their fair value. Intangible assets with estimable lives are amortized, generally on a straight-line basis, over their respective estimated useful lives to their estimated residual values and reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. The Company recorded impairment losses related to intangible assets acquired in various acquisitions of $43.3 million , $50.6 million and $20.4 million in the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Refer to Note 9 for additional information. (i) Inventory Inventories, which include the costs of material, labor and overhead, are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with cost generally computed on a first-in, first-out basis excluding electronic motorcycles. Electronic motorcycle inventories are stated on a specific identification method. Estimated losses from obsolete and slow-moving inventories are recorded to reduce inventory values to their estimated net realizable value and are charged to costs of revenue. At the point of loss recognition, a new cost basis for that inventory is established and subsequent changes in facts and circumstances do not result in a recovery in carrying value. The majority of the inventory represents finished assemblies and sub assemblies to be used in delivering electric powertrain components, electric tractors and electric motorcycles to customers. There were no inventories as of December 31, 2020, as the inventories were acquired with the 2021 Acquisitions. The composition of inventory is as follows (in thousands): December 31, December 31, Raw materials $ 12,043 $ 245 Work in progress 10,868 90 Finished goods 11,043 6,689 Inventory Reserve (5,708) (865) Total $ 28,246 $ 6,159 The following table summarizes the movement in the inventory reserve (in thousands): December 31, December 31, Balance at the beginning of the year $ (865) $ — Increases (4,843) (865) Decreases — — Balance at the end of the year $ (5,708) $ (865) As of December 31, 2022, the carrying amount of inventories serving as collateral for short-term borrowing agreements is $2.0 million. The borrowing agreement was not executed until 2022, and as such, no inventory serviced as collateral for short-term borrowing agreements as of December 31, 2021. (j) Long-term Investments The Company accounts for equity investments through which management exercises significant influence but does not have control over the investee under the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment is initially recorded at cost and adjusted for the Company’s share of undistributed earnings or losses of the investee. The Company’s share of losses is not recognized when the investment is reduced to zero unless the Company guarantees the investees’ obligations or has committed to providing additional funding. The equity investments which are not consolidated or accounted for under the equity method are either carried at fair value or under the measurement alternative upon the adoption of the ASU No. 2016-1. The Company utilizes the measurement alternative for equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values and measures these investments at cost less impairment plus or minus observable price changes in orderly transactions for an identical or similar investment of the same issuer. The Company classifies its long-term investments as non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheets. Impairment of Investments Management periodically reviews long-term investments for impairment whenever events or changes in business circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the investment may not be fully recoverable. Management considers impairment indicators such as negative changes in industry and market conditions, financial performance, business prospects, and other relevant events and factors. If indicators exist and the fair value of the investment is below the carrying amount, an impairment loss is recorded to record the investment at fair value. The Company recorded impairment losses of $0.0 million, $1.5 million and $0.2 million in the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, for equity investments accounted for under the measurement alternative, and recorded impairment losses of $11.8 million, $7.9 million and $16.7 million in the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively, for investments accounted for as equity method investments. Refer to Note 10 for additional information on impairment losses related to investments. (k) Leases The Company leases certain facilities, vehicles and equipment from third-parties. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet and lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For leases beginning in 2019 and later, at the inception of a contract management assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. The assessment is based on: (1) whether the contract involves the use of a distinct identified asset, (2) whether the right to substantially all the economic benefit from the use of the asset throughout the period is obtained, and (3) whether the Company has the right to direct the use of the asset. At the inception of a lease, management allocates the consideration in the contract to each lease component based on its relative stand-alone price to determine the lease payments. The Company accounts for lease components (e.g., fixed payments including rent, real estate taxes and insurance costs) separately from the non-lease components (e.g., common-area maintenance costs). Leases may include one or more options to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease term from one year or more. Renewal periods are included in the lease term only when renewal is reasonably certain, which is a high threshold and requires management to apply judgment to determine the appropriate lease term. The Company’s leases do not include options to purchase the leased property. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease term. Certain lease agreements include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. The majority of the Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants. The majority of the Company’s leases are classified as operating leases. The Company has elected not to recognize right-of-use assets and lease liabilities for short-term leases that have a term of 12 months or less. The effect of short-term leases and initial direct costs on our right-of-use asset and lease liability was not material. ASC 842 requires the Company to make certain assumptions and judgments in applying the guidance, including determining whether an arrangement includes a lease, determining the term of a lease when the contract has renewal or cancellation provisions, and determining the discount rate. As the rate implicit in the lease is not usually available, the Company used an incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the adoption date of ASC 842 in determining the present value of lease payments for existing leases. The Company uses information available at the lease commencement date, or in the event of leases assumed in a business combination, the acquisition date, to determine the discount rate for any new leases. In the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, the Company recorded impairment losses of $0.0 million, $0.1 million and $6.3 million, respectively, related to right of use assets subsequent to vacating the real estate. Refer to Note 11 for additional information. (l) Product Warranties Certain of the Company’s products are sold subject to standard product warranty terms, which generally include post-sales support and repairs or replacement of a product at no additional charge for a specified period of time. Accruals for estimated expenses related to product warranties are made at the time revenue is recognized and are recorded as a component of costs of revenue. The Company estimates the liability for warranty claims based on standard warranties, the historical frequency of claims and the cost to replace or repair products under warranty. Factors that influence the warranty liability include the number of units sold, the length of warranty term, historical and anticipated rates of warranty claims and the cost per claim. The warranty liability as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 is $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively, and is included in “Other current liabilities” within the consolidated balance sheet. (m) Convertible Promissory Notes The Company accounts for its convertible notes at issuance by allocating the proceeds received among freestanding instruments according to ASC 470, based upon their relative fair values. The fair value of debt and common stock is determined based on the closing price of the common stock on the date of the transaction, and the fair value of warrants, if any, is determined using the Black-Scholes Merton option-pricing model. Convertible notes are subsequently carried at amortized cost. The fair value of warrants is recorded as additional paid-in capital, with a corresponding debt discount from the face amount of the convertible note. The discounts on the convertible notes, consisting of amounts ascribed to warrants are amortized to interest expense, using the effective interest method, over the terms of the related convertible notes. Each convertible note is also analyzed for the existence of embedded derivatives, which may require bifurcation from the convertible note and separate accounting treatment. The Company also analyzes the features of its convertible notes which, when triggered, mandate a downward adjustment to the instrument’s strike price (or conversion price) if equity shares are issued at a lower price (or equity-linked financial instruments are issued at a lower strike price) than the instrument’s then-current strike price. The purpose of the feature is typically to protect the instrument’s counterparty from future issuances of equity shares at a more favorable price. (n) Fair Value Measurements Our financial instruments that are not re-measured at fair value include cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, net, notes receivable, net, accounts payable and other current liabilities. The carrying values of theses financials instruments approximate their fair values with the exception of contingent consideration. Refer to Note 23 for additional information. Our non-financial assets that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include goodwill and other intangible assets, and adjustment in carrying amount of equity securities for which the measurement alternative of cost less impairment plus or minus observable price changes is used. (o) Assets and Liabilities Held for Sale The Company classifies assets and liabilities (disposal group) to be sold as held for sale in the period in which all of the following criteria are met: (1) management, having the authority to approve the action, commits to a plan to sell the disposal groups; (2) the disposal group is available for immediate sale in its present condition subject only to terms that are usual and customary for sales of such disposal group; (3) an active program to locate a buyer and other actions required to complete the plan to sell the disposal group have been initiated; (4) the sale of the disposal group is probable, and (5) transfer of the disposal group is expected to qualify as a completed sale within one year, except if events or circumstances beyond the Company’s control extend the period of time required to sell the disposal group beyond one year; (6) the disposal group is being actively marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable in relation to its current fair value; and (7) actions required to complete the plan indicate that it is unlikely that significant changes to the plan will be made or that the plan will be withdrawn. The Company initially measures a disposal group that is classified as held for sale at the lower of its carrying amount or fair value less any costs to sell. Any loss resulting from this measurement is recognized in the period in which the held for sale criteria are met. Gains are not recognized on the sale of a disposal group until the date of sale. The Company assesses the fair value of a disposal group, less any costs to sell, each reporting period it remains classified as held for sale and reports any subsequent losses as an adjustment to the carrying amount of the disposal group. As part of this assessment, the Company also evaluates the criteria for reporting the disposal group as a discontinued operation. Factors which the Company considers includes, but is not limited to, the level of continuing involvement, if any, whether the disposal constitutes a strategic shift, and the relative magnitude of revenue, net income or loss, and total assets. (p) Foreign Currency Translation The Company uses the United States dollar as its reporting currency. The Company’s worldwide operations utilize the local currency or USD as the functional currency, where applicable. For certain foreign subsidiaries, USD is used as the functional currency. This occurs when the subsidiary is considered an extension of the parent. The functional currency of subsidiaries located worldwide are either in RMB, HKD or the EURO. In the consolidated financial statements, the financial information of the entities which use RMB and HKD as their functional currency has been translated into USD: assets and liabilities are translated at the exchange rates on the balance sheet date, equity amounts are translated at the historical exchange rates, and revenues, expenses, gains and losses are translated using the average rate for the period. Translation adjustments arising from these are reported as foreign currency translation adjustments and are shown as a component of “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” in the equity section of the consolidated balance sheets. Transactions denominated in currencies other than functional currency are translated into the functional currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies at the balance sheet date are translated in the functional currency at the applicable rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date. Foreign currency (gains) losses of $4.3 million, $0.2 million, and $(0.1) million were recorded in the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020, respectively. (q) Escrow and Trust Deposits In providing escrow services, the Company holds funds for others in a fiduciary capacity, pending completion of real estate transactions. A separate, self-balancing set of accounting records is maintained to record escrow transactions. Escrow trust funds held for others are not the Company’s and, therefore, are excluded from the consolidated balance sheet, however, the Company remains contingently liable for the disposition of these deposits. Escrow trust balances at December 31, 2022 and 2021, were $9.3 million and $21.4 million respectively. It is a common industry practice for financial institutions where escrow funds are deposited to either reimburse or to directly provide for certain costs related to the delivery of escrow services. The Company follows the practice of non-recognition of costs borne by the financial institution where escrow funds are deposited. There were no escrow trust balances as of December 31, 2020 as these were acquired with the acquisition of Timios in January 2021. (r) Revenue Recognition General The Company recognizes revenue when its customer obtains control of promised goods or services in an amount that reflects the consideration which the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. For most of the Company’s customer arrangements, control transfers to customers at a point in time, as that is generally when legal title, physical possession and risk and rewards of goods/services transfer to the customer. In certain arrangements, control transfers over time as the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits as the Company completes the performance obligations. Our contracts with customers may include multiple performance obligations. For such arrangements, revenue is allocated to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. Standalone selling prices are based on the observable prices charged to customers or adjusted market assessment or using expected cost-plus margin when one is available. Adjusted market assessment price is determined based on overall pricing objectives taking into consideration market conditions and entity specific factors. The Company performs an analysis of the relevant terms of its sales contracts, including whether or not it controls the product prior to sale, whether or not it incurs inventory risk, and other factors in order to determine if revenue should be recorded as a principal or agent. Revenues recognized in a Principal capacity are reported gross, while revenues recognized as an Agent are reported net. Certain customers may receive discounts or rebates, which are accounted for as variable consideration. Variable consideration is estimated based on the expected amount to be provided to customers, and initially reduces revenues recognized. The Company records deferred revenues when cash payments are received or due in advance of performance, including amounts which are refundable. The Company does not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less. The Company expenses as incurred any commissions or other fees which, if capitalizable, would have an amortization period of less than one year. Title, Closing and Appraisal Revenue Premiums from title insurance policies written by independent agencies are recognized net of commission costs when the policies are reported to the Company upon the closing of a transaction and not before the effective date of the policy. Regulation of title insurance rates varies by state. Premiums are charged to customers based on rates predetermined in coordination with each states’ respective Department of Insurance. A closing or escrow is a transaction pursuant to an agreement of a buyer, seller, borrower, or lender wherein an impartial third-party, such as the Company, acts in a fiduciary capacity on behalf of the parties in accordance with the terms of such agreement in order to accomplish the directions stated therein. Services provided include, among others, acting as escrow or other fiduciary agent, obtaining releases, and conducting the actual closing or settlement. Closing and escrow fees are recognized upon closing of the escrow, which is generally at the same time of the closing of the related real estate transaction. Revenue from appraisal services are primarily related to establishing the ownership, legal status and valuation of the property in a real estate transaction. In these cases, the Company does not issue a title insurance policy or perform duties of an escrow agent. Revenues from these services are recognized upon delivery of the service to the customer. EV and Related Revenue For product sales, the Company considers practical and contractual limitations in determining whether there is an alternative use for the product. For example, long-term design and build contracts are typically highly customized to a customer’s specifications. For contracts with no alternative use and an enforceable right to payment for work performed to date, including a reasonable profit if the contract were terminated at the customer’s convenience for reason other than nonperformance, the Company recognizes revenue over time. All other product sales are recognized at a point in time. For contracts recognized over time, revenue is determined each quarter, on the basis of accumulated project expenses in relation to estimated accumulated project expenses upon completion. For contracts recognized at a point in time, the Company recognizes revenue when control passes to the customer, which is generally based on shipping terms that address when title and risk and rewards pass to the customer. However, the Company also considers certain customer acceptance provisions as certain contracts with customers include installation, testing, certification or other acceptance provisions. In instances where contractual terms include a provision for customer acceptance, the Company considers whether it has previously demonstrated that the product meets objective criteria specified by either the seller or customer in assessing whether control has passed to the customer. For service contracts, the Company recognizes revenue as the services are rendered if the customer is benefiting from the service as it is performed, or otherwise upon completion of the service. Separately priced extended warranties are recognized as a separate performance obligation over the warranty period. The transaction price in the contracts consists of fixed consideration and the impact of variable consideration including returns, rebates and allowances, and penalties. Variable consideration is generally estimated using a probability-weighted approach based on historical experience, known trends, and current factors including market conditions and status of negotiations. For design and build contracts, the Company may at times collect progress payments from the customer throughout the term of the contract, resulting in contract assets or liabilities depending on the timing of the payments. Contract assets consist of unbilled amounts when revenue recognized exceeds customer billings. Contract liabilities consist of advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized. Costs to obtain a contract (e.g., commissions) for contracts greater than one year are deferred and amortized in a manner consistent with revenue recognition of the related contract. The Company enters into contracts with governmental agencies for services and products. These contracts are analyzed in order to determine if they should be accounted for under a revenue recognition model pursuant to ASC 606 or a grant model pursuant to ASC 958. If accounted for pursuant to a grant model, the Company must determine if the grant is conditional or unconditional, and if conditional any barriers exist which must be overcome. If unconditional, the grant is recognized as revenue immediately, and if conditional, the grant is recognized as revenue as and when the barriers are overcome. The significant barrier to the current conditional grants are that the expenses incurred must meet the qualifications as established by the respective governmental agencies, so that the grant revenue is recognized as the qualified expenses are incurred. Revenue recorded pursuant to a grant model are recorded as “Other revenue.” (s) Advert |
