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Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2025

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill and Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset are as follows (in thousands):

		Goodwill				Cars.com Trade name
December 31, 2023		$	147,058			$	390,020
Foreign currency translation adjustment			(3,479	)			—
Other adjustments			(300	)			—
December 31, 2024		$	143,279			$	390,020
Additions (1)			21,980				—
Foreign currency translation adjustment			1,948				—
December 31, 2025		$	167,207			$	390,020

(1)In connection with the DealerClub Acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill in the amount of $22.0 million. For more information on the DealerClub Acquisition, see Note 3 (Business Combinations).

Definite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Asset Class

The Company’s definite-lived intangible assets by major asset class are as follows (in thousands):

		December 31, 2025																December 31, 2024
		Weighted Average Remaining Useful Life (years)				Gross Carrying Amount				Accumulated Amortization				Net Carrying Amount				Gross Carrying Amount				Accumulated Amortization				Net Carrying Amount
Customer relationships			5.1			$	859,086			$	(739,817	)		$	119,269			$	857,733			$	(687,163	)		$	170,570
Acquired software			2.2				85,508				(71,917	)			13,591				82,386				(63,102	)			19,284
Other trade names			3.1				26,975				(22,773	)			4,202				26,941				(21,125	)			5,816
Content library			-				2,100				(2,100	)			—				2,100				(2,100	)			—
Total						$	973,669			$	(836,607	)		$	137,062			$	969,160			$	(773,490	)		$	195,670

Projected Annual Amortization Expense for Amortizable Intangible Assets

As of December 31, 2025, projected annual amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):

2026		$	41,534
2027			35,278
2028			29,085
2029			14,335
2030			2,292
Thereafter			14,538
Total		$	137,062

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