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Business Combinations
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2021
Business Combination and Asset Acquisition [Abstract]  
Business Combinations Business Combinations
On January 8, 2021, we acquired all outstanding stock of Element AI Inc., a leading enterprise artificial intelligence (“AI”) solution provider, for $228 million in an all-cash transaction. The purchase price was allocated based on the estimated fair value of developed technology intangible asset of $85 million (five-year estimated useful life), net tangible assets of $16 million, and goodwill of $81 million, which is partially deductible for income tax purposes. At time of acquisition, we established an unrecognized tax benefit of $43 million on pre-acquisition net operating loss carryforwards and other tax attributes which was subsequently released resulting in establishment of deferred tax asset based on completion of valuation and filing certain tax returns in the third quarter of 2021. Goodwill is primarily attributed to the value expected from synergies resulting from the combination.

On June 15, 2021, we acquired LightStep Inc., a leading observability solution provider, for $512 million in a cash transaction. The purchase price was preliminarily allocated based on the estimated fair value of developed technology intangible asset of $85 million (five-year estimated useful life), customer related and brand assets of $11 million, net tangible assets of $8 million, deferred tax liabilities of $6 million and goodwill of $413 million, which is not deductible for income tax purposes. Goodwill is primarily attributed to the value expected from synergies resulting from the combination.

On August 20, 2021, we acquired all outstanding stock of Swarm64 AS, a leader in database performance and scale digital workflows, for $32 million in an all-cash transaction. The purchase price was allocated based on the estimated fair value of developed technology intangible asset of $14 million (five-year estimated useful life) and goodwill of $20 million, which is not deductible for income tax purposes. Goodwill is primarily attributed to the value expected from synergies resulting from the combination.

The fair values assigned to tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on management’s estimates and assumptions and may be subject to change as additional information is received. The provisional measurements of fair value for income taxes payable and deferred taxes may be subject to change as additional information is received and certain tax returns are finalized. The Company expects to finalize the fair value measurements as soon as practicable, but not later than one year from the acquisition date.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, we also completed certain acquisitions for total purchase consideration of $27 million primarily to enhance our products. These acquisitions were not material to our condensed consolidated financial statements, either individually or in the aggregate.

We have included the financial results of business combinations in the condensed consolidated financial statements from the respective dates of acquisition, which were not material. Pro forma revenue and earnings amounts on a combined basis have not been presented as it is impracticable due to the lack of availability of historical financial statements that comply with GAAP. Aggregate acquisition-related costs associated with business combinations are not material for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and are included in general and administrative expenses in our condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income as incurred.