Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2020
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies General Thryv Holdings, Inc. (“Thryv Holdings, Inc.” or the “Company”) provides small-to-medium sized businesses (“SMBs”) with print and digital marketing services and Software as a Service (“SaaS”) business management tools. The Company owns and operates Print Yellow Pages (“PYP”) and Internet Yellow Pages (“IYP”) and provides a comprehensive offering of digital marketing services such as search engine marketing (“SEM”), and other digital media services, including online display advertising, search engine optimization (“SEO”), and stand-alone websites. In addition, through the Thryv® platform, the Company is a provider of SaaS business management tools designed for SMBs. The common stock of the Company’s predecessor, Dex Media, Inc., traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “DXM” and was delisted in January 2016. Dex Media, Inc. declared bankruptcy in 2016, and, following emergence three months later using a pre-packaged plan, was renamed Dex Media Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”) in December 2016. On June 30, 2017, in a single transaction, the Company acquired YP Holdings LLC (the “YP Acquisition”), and began operating as DexYP®, until July 15, 2019 when it changed its name to Thryv Holdings, Inc., without impacting the Company’s legal structure or its operations for the periods presented. On October 1, 2020, the Company completed a direct listing of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”), under the symbol “THRY”. Basis of Presentation The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, certain information and disclosures normally included in the complete financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Thryv Holdings, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring items and accruals, necessary for the fair statement of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented. The condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 have been prepared on the same basis as the audited annual financial statements. Certain reclassifications have been made to the September 30, 2019 condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes to conform to the September 30, 2020 presentation. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2019 was derived from audited annual financial statements. The consolidated results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and related footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2019. Reverse Stock Split The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements reflect a 1-for-1.8 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock, which became effective on August 26, 2020. All share and per share data for all periods presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been adjusted retrospectively, where applicable, to reflect the reverse stock split. Use of Estimates The preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable. The results of those estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of certain assets and liabilities. Examples of reported amounts that rely on significant estimates include revenue recognition, allowance for credit losses, capitalized costs to obtain a contract, certain amounts relating to the accounting for income taxes, indemnification asset, stock-based compensation liability, operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities, accrued service credits, pension assets and pension obligations. Significant estimates are also used in determining the recoverability and fair value of fixed assets and capitalized software, operating lease right-of-use assets, goodwill, and intangible assets. Due to the novel strain of coronavirus, commonly referred to as COVID-19 (“COVID-19”) pandemic and the uncertainty of the extent of the impacts related there to, many of the estimates and assumptions required increased judgment and carry a higher degree of variability and volatility. As events continue to evolve and additional information becomes available, these estimates may materially change in future periods. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Except for the changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies related to the adoption of ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), and common stock fair value as described below, there have been no other changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the significant accounting policies described in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2019. Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Credit Losses Accounts receivable represents billed amounts for which invoices have been provided to clients and unbilled amounts for which revenue has been recognized but amounts have not yet been billed to the client. Accounts receivable and contract assets are recorded net of an allowance for credit losses. The Company’s exposure to expected credit losses depends on the financial condition of its clients and other macroeconomic factors. The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses based upon its estimate of potential credit losses. This allowance is based upon historical and current client collection trends, any identified client-specific collection issues, and current as well as expected future economic conditions and market trends. Common Stock Fair Value The common stock fair value is one of the significant valuation inputs of the indemnification asset and the liability classified stock-based compensation awards. As of September 30, 2020 The Company completed a direct listing on October 1, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, the fair value of the Company’s common stock is based on the THRY Nasdaq per share price. Prior to September 30, 2020 The absence of an active market for the Company's common stock required the Company to determine the fair value of its common stock. The Company obtained contemporaneous third-party valuations to assist it in determining fair value. These contemporaneous third-party valuations used methodologies, approaches and assumptions consistent with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Practice Guide, Valuation of Privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation. The Company determined the fair value utilizing the income approach, which estimated value based on market participant expectations of future cash flows the Company will generate. These future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a discount rate based on the Company's weighted average cost of capital, which reflects the risk of achieving the projected cash flows. Significant inputs of the income approach also include the long-term financial projections of the Company along with its long-term growth rate, which is used to calculate the residual value of the Company before discounting to present value. The fair value of the common stock was discounted based on the lack of marketability. Other factors taken into consideration in assessing the fair value of the Company’s common stock include but are not limited to: industry information such as market growth and volume and macro-economic events; and additional objective and subjective factors relating to its business. Concentrations of Credit Risk Financial instruments subject to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade receivables. The Company deposits cash on hand with major financial institutions. Cash balances at major financial institutions may exceed limits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Approximately 90% of revenue in all periods presented was derived from sales to local SMBs that operate in limited geographical areas. These SMBs are usually billed in monthly installments when the services begin and, in turn, make monthly payments, requiring the Company to extend credit to these clients. This practice is widely accepted within the industry. While most new SMBs and those wanting to expand their current media presence through the Company’s services are subject to a credit review, the default rates of SMBs are generally higher than those of larger companies. The remaining approximate 10% of revenue in all periods presented was derived from the sale of marketing services to larger businesses that advertise regionally or nationally. Contracted certified marketing representatives (“CMRs”) purchase advertising on behalf of these businesses. Payment for advertising is due when the advertising is published and is received directly from the CMRs, net of the CMRs’ commission. The CMRs are responsible for billing and collecting from these businesses. While the Company still has exposure to credit risks, historically, the losses from this client set have been less than that of local SMBs. The Company conducts its operations in the United States of America. No single directory or client accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019. Additionally, no single client accounted for more than 5% of the Company’s outstanding accounts receivable as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. Impairment Charges During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recorded operating lease right-of-use assets impairment charges of $16.5 million and fixed assets impairment charges of $2.9 million due to the Company's decision to operate in a "Remote First" working environment and consolidate operations at certain locations. In June 2020, the Company announced its plans to become a “Remote First” company, meaning that the majority of the workforce will continue to operate in a remote working environment indefinitely. As a result, the Company closed certain office buildings, including most of the space at the corporate headquarters in Dallas. The Company kept certain office buildings open to house essential employees who cannot perform their duties remotely, such as employees who work in the data centers in Dallas and Virginia. Approximately $16.4 million and $1.8 million of the impairment charges related to becoming a “Remote First” company were recorded in the Marketing Services and SaaS segments, respectively. In July 2020, the Company recorded operating lease right-of use assets impairment charges of $1.2 million related to consolidating operations at certain locations. Approximately $1.1 million and $0.1 million of the impairment charges related to consolidating operations at certain locations were recorded in the Marketing Services and SaaS segments, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded operating lease right-of-use assets impairment charge of $5.1 million related to consolidating operations at certain locations. Approximately $4.6 million and $0.5 million of the impairment charge was recorded in the Marketing Services and SaaS segments, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2019 the Company recorded impairment charges of $0.1 million. These operating lease right-of-use assets were remeasured at fair value based upon the discounted cash flows of estimated sublease income using market participant assumptions. These fair value measurements are considered Level 3. Goodwill As of March 31, 2020, the Company determined that a goodwill impairment evaluation triggering event occurred due to the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. As of March 31, 2020, the Company performed its goodwill impairment test at the reporting unit level which is consistent with its reportable segments, Marketing Services and SaaS. After performing this interim review for impairment, both Marketing Services and SaaS reporting units continue to have estimated fair values greater than their respective carrying values. The Company concluded that an impairment triggering event did not occur during the remaining six months ended September 30, 2020. Therefore, no impairment test was undertaken as of September 30, 2020. Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2016-13, which introduced the expected credit losses methodology for the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost basis, replacing the previous incurred loss methodology. Effective January 1, 2020, the Company has adopted ASU 2016-13 and its subsequent amendments. The cumulative effect of adoption was immaterial. In addition to recording an allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable, the Company also began recording an allowance on its contract assets as required by the standard. See Note 5, Allowance for Credit Losses. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (‘‘ASU 2018-13’’). ASU 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The ASU removes the requirements to disclose: the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; the policy for timing of transfers between levels; and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company prospectively adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2020. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.

Thryv Holdings, Inc. (“Thryv Holdings, Inc.” or the “Company”) provides small-to-medium sized businesses (“SMBs”) with print and digital marketing services and Software as a Service (“SaaS”) business management tools. The Company owns and operates Print Yellow Pages (“PYP”) and Internet Yellow Pages (“IYP”) and provides a comprehensive offering of digital marketing services such as search engine marketing (“SEM”), and other digital media services, including online display advertising, search engine optimization (“SEO”), and stand-alone websites. In addition, through the Thryv® platform, the Company is a provider of SaaS business management tools designed for SMBs. The common stock of the Company’s predecessor, Dex Media, Inc., traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol “DXM” and was delisted in January 2016. Dex Media, Inc. declared bankruptcy in 2016, and, following emergence three months later using a pre-packaged plan, was renamed Dex Media Holdings, Inc. (“Holdings”) in December 2016. On June 30, 2017, in a single transaction, the Company acquired YP Holdings LLC (the “YP Acquisition”), and began operating as DexYP®, until July 15, 2019 when it changed its name to Thryv Holdings, Inc., without impacting the Company’s legal structure or its operations for the periods presented.

The Company prepares its financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, certain information and disclosures normally included in the complete financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the financial statements of Thryv Holdings, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring items and accruals, necessary for the fair statement of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the periods presented. The condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 have been prepared on the same basis as the audited annual financial statements. Certain reclassifications have been made to the September 30, 2019 condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes to conform to the September 30, 2020 presentation. The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2019 was derived from audited annual financial statements. The consolidated results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year and should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements and related footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2019.

The Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements reflect a 1-for-1.8 reverse stock split of the Company’s common stock, which became effective on August 26, 2020. All share and per share data for all periods presented in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto have been adjusted retrospectively, where applicable, to reflect the reverse stock split.

The preparation of the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable. The results of those estimates form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of certain assets and liabilities.

Examples of reported amounts that rely on significant estimates include revenue recognition, allowance for credit losses, capitalized costs to obtain a contract, certain amounts relating to the accounting for income taxes, indemnification asset, stock-based compensation liability, operating lease right-of-use assets and operating lease liabilities, accrued service credits, pension assets and pension obligations. Significant estimates are also used in determining the recoverability and fair value of fixed assets and capitalized software, operating lease right-of-use assets, goodwill, and intangible assets.

Due to the novel strain of coronavirus, commonly referred to as COVID-19 (“COVID-19”) pandemic and the uncertainty of the extent of the impacts related there to, many of the estimates and assumptions required increased judgment and carry a higher degree of variability and volatility. As events continue to evolve and additional information becomes available, these estimates may materially change in future periods.

Except for the changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies related to the adoption of ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”), and common stock fair value as described below, there have been no other changes to the Company’s significant accounting policies as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 as compared to the significant accounting policies described in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related footnotes for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Accounts receivable and contract assets are recorded net of an allowance for credit losses. The Company’s exposure to expected credit losses depends on the financial condition of its clients and other macroeconomic factors. The Company maintains an allowance for credit losses based upon its estimate of potential credit losses. This allowance is based upon historical and current client collection trends, any identified client-specific collection issues, and current as well as expected future economic conditions and market trends.

The absence of an active market for the Company's common stock required the Company to determine the fair value of its common stock. The Company obtained contemporaneous third-party valuations to assist it in determining fair value. These contemporaneous third-party valuations used methodologies, approaches and assumptions consistent with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Practice Guide, Valuation of Privately-Held-Company Equity Securities Issued as Compensation.

The Company determined the fair value utilizing the income approach, which estimated value based on market participant expectations of future cash flows the Company will generate. These future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a discount rate based on the Company's weighted average cost of capital, which reflects the risk of achieving the projected cash flows. Significant inputs of the income approach also include the long-term financial projections of the Company along with its long-term growth rate, which is used to calculate the residual value of the Company before discounting to present value. The fair value of the common stock was discounted based on the lack of marketability.

Other factors taken into consideration in assessing the fair value of the Company’s common stock include but are not limited to: industry information such as market growth and volume and macro-economic events; and additional objective and subjective factors relating to its business.

Financial instruments subject to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of trade receivables. The Company deposits cash on hand with major financial institutions. Cash balances at major financial institutions may exceed limits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.

Approximately 90% of revenue in all periods presented was derived from sales to local SMBs that operate in limited geographical areas. These SMBs are usually billed in monthly installments when the services begin and, in turn, make monthly payments, requiring the Company to extend credit to these clients. This practice is widely accepted within the industry. While most new SMBs and those wanting to expand their current media presence through the Company’s services are subject to a credit review, the default rates of SMBs are generally higher than those of larger companies.

The remaining approximate 10% of revenue in all periods presented was derived from the sale of marketing services to larger businesses that advertise regionally or nationally. Contracted certified marketing representatives (“CMRs”) purchase advertising on behalf of these businesses. Payment for advertising is due when the advertising is published and is received directly from the CMRs, net of the CMRs’ commission. The CMRs are responsible for billing and collecting from these businesses. While the Company still has exposure to credit risks, historically, the losses from this client set have been less than that of local SMBs.

The Company conducts its operations in the United States of America. No single directory or client accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019. Additionally, no single client accounted for more than 5% of the Company’s outstanding accounts receivable as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recorded operating lease right-of-use assets impairment charges of $16.5 million and fixed assets impairment charges of $2.9 million due to the Company's decision to operate in a "Remote First" working environment and consolidate operations at certain locations.

In June 2020, the Company announced its plans to become a “Remote First” company, meaning that the majority of the workforce will continue to operate in a remote working environment indefinitely. As a result, the Company closed certain office buildings, including most of the space at the corporate headquarters in Dallas. The Company kept certain office buildings open to house essential employees who cannot perform their duties remotely, such as employees who work in the data centers in Dallas and Virginia. Approximately $16.4 million and $1.8 million of the impairment charges related to becoming a “Remote First” company were recorded in the Marketing Services and SaaS segments, respectively.

In July 2020, the Company recorded operating lease right-of use assets impairment charges of $1.2 million related to consolidating operations at certain locations. Approximately $1.1 million and $0.1 million of the impairment charges related to consolidating operations at certain locations were recorded in the Marketing Services and SaaS segments, respectively.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company recorded operating lease right-of-use assets impairment charge of $5.1 million related to consolidating operations at certain locations. Approximately $4.6 million and $0.5 million of the impairment charge was recorded in the Marketing Services and SaaS segments, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2019 the Company recorded impairment charges of $0.1 million.

As of March 31, 2020, the Company determined that a goodwill impairment evaluation triggering event occurred due to the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. As of March 31, 2020, the Company performed its goodwill impairment test at the reporting unit level which is consistent with its reportable segments, Marketing Services and SaaS. After performing this interim review for impairment, both Marketing Services and SaaS reporting units continue to have estimated fair values greater than their respective carrying values. The Company concluded that an impairment triggering event did not occur during the remaining six months ended September 30, 2020. Therefore, no impairment test was undertaken as of September 30, 2020.

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2016-13, which introduced the expected credit losses methodology for the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost basis, replacing the previous incurred loss methodology. Effective January 1, 2020, the Company has adopted ASU 2016-13 and its subsequent amendments. The cumulative effect of adoption was immaterial. In addition to recording an allowance for credit losses on accounts receivable, the Company also began recording an allowance on its contract assets as required by the standard. See Note 5, Allowance for Credit Losses.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (‘‘ASU 2018-13’’). ASU 2018-13 modifies the disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. The ASU removes the requirements to disclose: the amount of and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy; the policy for timing of transfers between levels; and the valuation processes for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company prospectively adopted this guidance as of January 1, 2020. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements.