Summary of Selected Significant Accounting Policies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2024

Summary of Selected Significant Accounting Policies

Note 2 - Summary of Selected Significant Accounting Policies

Included below are selected significant accounting policies including those that were added or modified during the three months ended March 31, 2024 as a result of new transactions entered into or the adoption of new accounting policies. Refer to Note 2, Summary of Selected Significant Accounting Policies, within the annual consolidated financial statements in our 2023 Form 10-K for the full list of our significant accounting policies.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make certain judgments, estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses. The Company’s significant estimates relate to business combinations, asset impairments, potential obligations associated with legal contingencies, the fair value of contingent consideration, the fair value of derivatives, stock-based compensation, tax receivable agreements, and income taxes.

These estimates are based on management’s best estimates and judgment. Actual results may differ from these estimates. Estimates, judgments and assumptions are continuously evaluated and are based on management’s experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Uncertainty about these assumptions, judgments and estimates could result in outcomes that require a material adjustment to the carrying amount of assets or liabilities affected in future periods.

Share Repurchase Program

Shares repurchased pursuant to the Company's share repurchase program are held as treasury stock and reflected as a reduction of stockholders' equity within the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. Upon retirement, the share repurchases will reduce Class A common stock based on the par value of the shares and reduce its capital surplus for the excess of the repurchase price over the par value. In the event the Company still has an accumulated deficit balance, the excess over the par value will be applied to “Additional paid-in capital”. Once the Company has retained earnings, the excess will be charged entirely to retained earnings.

Direct costs and excise tax obligations will be included in the cost of the repurchased shares in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. Reduction to the excise tax obligation associated with subsequent issuance of shares will be reflected as an adjustment to the excise tax previously recorded.

In May 2023, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program of up to $150.0 million of our outstanding Class A common stock. On November 7, 2023, the Company announced an increase in the share repurchase program authorized amount from $150.0 million to $300.0 million. In March 2024, the Company and Bumble Holdings entered into an agreement with Blackstone in a private transaction under the Company’s existing share repurchase program, under which the Company agreed to repurchase 2.5 million shares of its Class A common stock beneficially owned by Blackstone and Bumble Holdings agreed to repurchase from Blackstone 2.0 million Common Units, which are exchangeable for shares of Class A Common Stock on a one-for-one basis, for an aggregate purchase price of $50.0 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, share repurchases were 5.3 million shares of Class A common stock and 2.0 million Common Units for $84.4 million, excluding excise tax obligations. As of March 31, 2024, a total of $58.7 million remains available for repurchase under the repurchase program. On May 8, 2024, the Company announced an increase in the share repurchase program authorized amount from $300.0 million to $450.0 million, which increased the amount available for repurchases under the program to $208.7 million.

Revenue Recognition

Revenue is primarily derived in the form of recurring subscriptions and in-app purchases. Subscription revenue is presented net of taxes, refunds and credit card chargebacks. This revenue is initially deferred and is recognized using the straight-line method over the term of the applicable subscription period. Revenue from lifetime subscriptions is deferred over the average estimated expected period of the subscriber relationship, which is currently estimated to be twelve months. Revenue from the purchase of in-app features is recognized based on usage and estimated breakage revenue associated with unused in-app purchases. Unused in-app purchase fees expire based on the terms of the underlying agreement and are recognized as revenue when it is probable that a significant revenue reversal would not occur. The Company also earns revenue from online advertising and partnerships. Online advertising revenue is recognized when an advertisement is displayed. Revenue from partnerships is recognized according to the contractual terms of the partnership.

During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no customers representing greater than 10% of total revenue.

For the periods presented, revenue across apps was as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2024		Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Bumble App	$	215,757	$	194,277
Badoo App and Other		52,018		48,671
Total Revenue	$	267,775	$	242,948

Deferred Revenue

Deferred revenue consists of advance payments that are received or are contractually due in advance of the Company's performance. The Company’s deferred revenue is reported on a contract by contract basis at the end of each reporting period. The Company classifies deferred revenue as current when the term of the applicable subscription period or expected completion of the performance obligation is one year or less. The deferred revenue balance is $46.8 million and $48.7 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, all of which is classified as a current liability. During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company recognized revenue of $37.6 million and $34.5 million, respectively, that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of each respective period.

Restructuring Charges

Restructuring charges consist primarily of severance, relocation, asset impairment and other related costs. The Company evaluates the nature of these costs to determine if they relate to ongoing benefit arrangements which are accounted for under ASC 712, Compensation - Nonretirement Postemployment Benefits, or one-time benefit arrangements which are accounted for under ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations. The Company records a liability for ongoing employee termination benefits when it is probable that an employee is entitled to them and the amount of the benefits can be reasonably estimated. One-time employee termination costs are recognized when management has communicated the termination plan to employees, unless future service is required, in which case the costs are recognized ratably over the future service period. All other related costs are recognized when incurred. Restructuring charges are recognized as an operating expense within the consolidated statements of operations and are classified based on each employee’s respective function.

See Note 6, Restructuring Charges, for additional information on restructuring charges.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures. The ASU expands public entities’ segment disclosures by requiring disclosure of significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker and included within each reported measure of segment profit or loss, an amount and description of its composition for other segment items, and interim disclosures of a reportable segment’s profit or loss and assets. ASU 2023-07 is effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2024 and interim periods beginning in the first quarter of 2025. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Taxes Disclosures. The ASU requires entities to provide disaggregated income tax disclosures on the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid on an annual basis. ASU 2023-09 is effective for the Company beginning in fiscal year 2025. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2024-01, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope Application of Profits Interest and Similar Awards. The ASU clarifies how an entity determines whether a profits interest or similar award is within the scope of Topic 718 or is not a share-based payment arrangement and therefore within the scope of other guidance. Entities can apply the amendments either retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements or prospectively to profits interest and similar awards granted or modified on or after the date of adoption. If prospective application is elected, an entity must disclose the nature of and reason for the change in accounting principle. ASU 2024-01 is effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter of 2025. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this ASU on its consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

The Company considers the applicability and impact of all recently issued accounting pronouncements. Recent accounting pronouncements not specifically identified in our disclosures are not applicable to the Company.