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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the accounts of Livongo Health, Inc. and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.
Foreign Currency
Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. We determine the functional currency of each subsidiary based on the currency of the primary economic environment in which each subsidiary operates. Items included in the financial statements of such subsidiaries are measured using that functional currency.
The functional currency of each of our subsidiaries is the U.S. dollar. Foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates and foreign currency denominated nonmonetary assets and liabilities are remeasured into U.S. dollars at historical exchange rates. Gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurement and settlements are included in other income (expense), net in the consolidated statements of operations. During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, our gains or losses from foreign currency remeasurement and settlements were not material.
Comprehensive Loss
For the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, there was no difference between comprehensive loss and net loss.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the related disclosures at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Such estimates, judgments, and assumptions include: revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, the period of benefit for deferred commissions, the period of benefit for deferred device costs, estimated costs for capitalized internal-use software, assessment of the useful life and recoverability of long-lived assets, fair values of stock-based awards, fair value of intangible assets, contingent consideration in business combinations, and income taxes. Actual results could be different from these estimates. To the extent there are material differences between these estimates, judgments, or assumptions and actual results, our financial statements will be affected.
Emerging Growth Company Status
We are an emerging growth company, as defined in the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (“JOBS Act”). Under the JOBS Act, emerging growth companies can delay adopting new or revised accounting standards issued subsequent to the enactment of the JOBS Act until such time as those standards apply to private companies. The JOBS Act provides that an emerging growth company can take advantage of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards. Thus, an emerging growth company can delay the adoption of certain accounting standards until those standards would otherwise apply to private companies. We have elected to avail ourselves of this extended transition period and, as a result, we do not adopt new or revised accounting standards on the relevant dates on which adoption of such standards is required for other public companies until required by private company accounting standards.
Prior Period Reclassification
Reclassifications of prior period amounts pertaining to the provision for doubtful accounts in the changes in allowance for doubtful accounts table below have been made to conform to current period presentation.
Business Combinations
We have completed a number of acquisitions of other businesses in the past and may acquire additional businesses or technologies in the future. The results of businesses acquired in a business combination are included in our consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. We allocate the purchase price, which is the sum of the consideration provided in a business combination to the identifiable assets and liabilities of the acquired business at their acquisition date fair values. The excess of the purchase price over the amount allocated to the identifiable assets and liabilities is recorded as goodwill. Determining the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed requires management to use significant judgment and estimates, including the selection of valuation methodologies, estimates of future revenue and cash flows, discount rates and selection of comparable companies.
When we issue stock-based or cash awards to an acquired company’s stockholders, we evaluate whether the awards are consideration or compensation for post-acquisition services. The evaluation includes, among other things, whether the vesting of the awards is contingent on the continued employment of the acquired company’s stockholders beyond the acquisition date. If continued employment is required for vesting, the awards are treated as compensation for post-acquisition services and recognized as expense over the requisite service period.
To date, the assets acquired, and liabilities assumed in our business combinations have primarily consisted of goodwill and finite-lived intangible assets, consisting primarily of developed technologies, customer relationships and trade names. The estimated fair values and useful lives of identifiable intangible assets are based on many factors, including estimates and assumptions of future operating performance and cash flows of the acquired business, the nature of the business acquired, and the specific characteristics of the identified intangible assets. The estimates and assumptions used to determine the fair values and useful lives of identified intangible assets could change due to numerous factors, including market conditions, technological developments, economic conditions and competition.
Acquisition-related transaction costs incurred by us are not included as a component of consideration transferred but are accounted for as operating expenses in the period in which the costs are incurred in the consolidated statements of operations.
Concentration of Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to credit risk consist principally of cash, cash equivalents, certificates of deposit, and accounts receivable. We maintain our cash primarily with domestic financial institutions of high credit quality, which may exceed federal deposit insurance corporation limits. We invest our cash equivalents in highly rated money market funds and short-term investments in certificates of deposit. We have not experienced any losses in such accounts. We believe we are not exposed to any significant credit risk on cash, cash equivalents, investments and restricted cash and perform periodic evaluations of the credit standing of such institutions.
Our sales are predominately to self-insured employers, healthcare providers, and insurance carriers located throughout North America. Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount, and are stated at realizable value, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. We perform ongoing assessments of our clients to assess the collectability of the accounts based on a number of factors, including past transaction experience, age of the accounts receivable, review of the invoicing terms of the contracts, and recent communication with clients. We have not experienced material credit losses from our accounts receivable.
Significant clients and partners are those which represent 10% or more of our net accounts receivable balance or revenue during the period at each respective consolidated balance sheet date. There were no clients that represented 10% or more of our revenue or accounts receivable balance for the periods presented. For each significant partner that represented 10% or more of our accounts receivable balance or revenue during the periods presented, revenue as a percentage of total revenue and accounts receivable as a percentage of net accounts receivable were as follows:
 
Revenue
 
Accounts Receivable
 
 Year Ended December 31,
 
As of December 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
2019
 
2018
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Partner A
29
%
 
33
%
 
30
%
 
23
%
 
28
%
Partner B
22
%
 
*

 
*

 
25
%
 
13
%
_________________
*
Less than 10% of total revenue.
We utilize a limited number of manufacturing vendors to build and assemble our products. The hardware components included in our devices are sourced from various suppliers by the manufacturer and are principally industry standard parts and components that are available from multiple vendors. Quality or performance failures of the glucometer or changes in the contractors’ or vendors’ financial or business condition could disrupt our ability to supply quality products to our customers and thereby have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In December 2019, a novel strain of coronavirus was reported in Wuhan, China. The extent of the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on our operational and financial performance will depend on certain developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak, impact on our clients and our sales cycles, impact on our marketing efforts, and effect on our suppliers, all of which are uncertain and cannot be predicted. At this point, the extent to which the coronavirus outbreak may materially impact our financial condition, liquidity or results of operations is uncertain. Due to our subscription-based business model, the effect of the coronavirus outbreak may not be fully reflected in our results of operations until future periods, if at all.
Fair Value Measurements
The carrying value of our financial instruments, including cash equivalents, short-term investments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximates fair value due to their short-term nature.
We measure financial assets and liabilities at fair value at each reporting period using a fair value hierarchy that requires the use of observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs. We define fair value as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Fair value is estimated by applying the following hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels and bases the categorization within the hierarchy upon the lowest level of input that is available and significant to the fair value measurement:
Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2—Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
Level 3—Inputs that are generally unobservable and typically reflect management’s estimate of assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.
Cash, Cash Equivalents, Short-Term Investments, and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash in banks and highly liquid investments, including money market fund accounts, purchased with an original maturity of three months or less. Cash equivalents consist of investments in money market funds for which the carrying amount approximates fair value, due to the short maturities of these instruments.
Our short-term investments consist of certificates of deposit with an original maturity of twelve months or less. Short-term investments were $150.0 million as of December 31, 2019. There was zero short-term investment as of December 31, 2018.
Our restricted cash consists of deposits required under our vendor agreement, credit card program and the terms of the lease agreements for our office space in Mountain View, California and in Chicago, Illinois. Total restricted cash was $1.3 million and $0.2 million, as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable primarily consists of amounts billed to customers. Our accounts receivable are subject to collection risk. Gross accounts receivable are reduced for this risk by an allowance for doubtful accounts. We determine the need for an allowance for doubtful accounts by performing ongoing assessments and credit evaluations of our clients to assess the probability of collection based upon various factors, including past transaction experience, age of the accounts receivable, review of the invoicing terms of the contract, and recent communication with clients. Accounts receivables are written off against the allowance when management determines a balance is uncollectible and we no longer actively pursue collection of the receivable.
We do not typically offer right of refund in our contracts. We have not experienced significant credit losses from our accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, the allowance for doubtful accounts was $1.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively.
The changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows:
 
 Year Ended December 31,
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
(in thousands)
Allowance for doubtful accounts—beginning balance
$
(575
)
 
$
(51
)
 
$
(92
)
Provision for doubtful accounts
(854
)
 
(476
)
 
41

Amounts written off and other adjustments
184

 
(48
)
 

Allowance for doubtful accounts—ending balance
$
(1,245
)
 
$
(575
)
 
$
(51
)

Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations. We review goodwill for impairment at least annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable. On January 1, 2017, we adopted ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles- Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment, which eliminated step one from the testing of goodwill impairment. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level by first assessing the qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of our single reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Qualitative indicators assessed include consideration of macroeconomic, industry and market conditions, our overall financial performance and personnel or strategy changes. Based on the qualitative assessment, if it is determined that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount, the fair value of our single reporting unit is compared to its carrying value. Any excess of the goodwill carrying amount over the fair value is recognized as an impairment loss, and the carrying value of goodwill is written down to fair value. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, no goodwill impairment has been identified.
Intangible Assets, Net
Acquired finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives. We evaluate the recoverability of our intangible assets for possible impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amounts to the future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate. If such review indicates that the carrying amount of intangible assets is not recoverable, the carrying amount of such assets is reduced to fair value. We have not recorded any such impairment charges.
 
Useful Life
 
(in years)
Customer relationships
7–10
Developed technology
5–7
Trade names
2–5

Inventories
Inventories consist of purchased components for assembling our welcome kits, refill kits, and replacement components. Our inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. The cost of inventories is determined using the weighted-average cost method, which approximates the actual cost on a FIFO (first-in, first-out) basis. All inventories are expected to be delivered to our members within a normal operating cycle for us and all of our kits and replacement components are classified as current assets. We measure our inventories at the lower of cost or net realizable value. We expect that all of our inventories would be sold at cost, and that no reserve for lower of cost or net realizable value is required for our inventories as of December 31, 2019 and 2018.
Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net, are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which are generally two to three years. Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over the shorter of the remaining lease term or the estimated useful lives of related improvements. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are expensed in the period incurred.
Useful lives for property and equipment are as follows:
Property and Equipment
 
Estimated Useful Life
Furniture and fixtures
 
3 years
Product tooling equipment
 
2 years
Computers equipment and software
 
3 years
Capitalized internal-use software
 
3 years
Leasehold improvements
 
Lesser of estimated useful life or remaining lease term

Capitalized Internal-Use Software Costs
Costs incurred to develop and modify software and our platform for internal use, including costs related to the development of software for our connected devices are capitalized and included in property and equipment, net on our consolidated balance sheets. Costs incurred during the preliminary planning and evaluation stage of the project and repairs and maintenance are expensed as incurred. Costs incurred during the application development stage of the project are capitalized. Capitalized internal-use software costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of three years. We capitalized $5.6 million, $4.0 million, and $1.6 million for software developed and modified to meet our internal requirements during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Amortization expense related to capitalized internal-use software which was recorded as research and development expenses during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 was $2.5 million, $0.9 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
We review long-lived assets for impairment when circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of these assets is measured by a comparison of the carrying amounts to the sum of the future undiscounted cash flows the assets are expected to generate over the remaining useful lives of the assets. If a long-lived asset fails a recoverability test, we measure the amount by which the carrying value of the asset exceeds its fair value. There were no events or changes in business circumstances during the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017 that indicated the carrying amounts of any long-lived assets were not fully recoverable.
Advance Payments from Partner
Advance payments from partner represents amounts received or due from a channel partner in connection with a Value-Added Reseller Agreement (“Reseller Agreement”) dated as of May 4, 2017. The Reseller Agreement specifies for payments to us if certain user enrollment targets are not met by specified dates stated in the initial term of the Reseller Agreement. Such payments are used as credits against our reseller fee payments to the channel partner. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018 , advance payments from the channel partner were $9.5 million and $6.7 million, respectively.
Advertising Expense
We recognize advertising expenses as they are incurred, and such costs are included in sales and marketing expense in the consolidated statements of operations. During the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 2017, advertising expense totaled $4.0 million, $5.0 million and $3.0 million, respectively.
Deferred Offering Costs
Deferred offering costs are capitalized and consist of fees and expenses incurred in connection with the anticipated sale of our common stock in an IPO, including the legal, accounting, printing and other IPO-related costs. Upon completion of our IPO in July 2019, $2.4 million of deferred offering costs were reclassified to stockholders’ equity and recorded against the proceeds from the offering.
Stock-Based Compensation Expense
We recognize stock-based compensation expense of non-performance based awards on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period, which is generally consistent with the vesting of the awards, based on the estimated fair value of all stock-based payments issued to employees and directors. Stock-based compensation expense of performance-based awards are recognized on a graded basis. We recognized the fair value of RSUs based on our closing stock price on the date of grant. We estimate the fair value of each employee stock option on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The determination of the fair value of each stock award using this option-pricing model is affected by our assumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables. These variables include, but are not limited to, the fair value of the common stock at the date of grant, the expected term of the awards, the expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards, risk-free interest rate, and dividend yield as follows:
Fair Value of Common Stock—Given the absence of a public trading market prior to our IPO, our board of directors considered numerous objective and subjective factors to determine the fair value of our common stock at each grant date. These factors included, but were not limited to (i) contemporaneous third-party valuations of common stock; (ii) the prices for our redeemable convertible preferred stock sold to outside investors; (iii) the rights and preferences of redeemable convertible preferred stock relative to common stock; (iv) the lack of marketability of our common stock; (v) developments in the business; and (vi) the likelihood of achieving a liquidity event, such as an initial public offering or sale of the business, given prevailing market conditions. Subsequent to our IPO, the fair value of our common stock is based on the closing quoted market price on the date of grant.
Expected Term—The expected term represents the period that the stock-based awards are expected to be outstanding. We determine the expected term using the simplified method. The simplified method deems the term to be the average of the time-to-vesting and the contractual life of the options. For stock options granted to non-employees, the expected term equals the remaining contractual term of the option from the vesting date.
Expected Volatility—As we had no trading history for our common stock when we granted our option awards prior to our IPO and limited trading history subsequent to our IPO, the expected volatility was estimated by taking the average historic price volatility for industry peers, consisting of several public companies in our industry that are either similar in size, stage, or financial leverage, over a period equivalent to the expected term of the awards.
Risk-Free Interest Rate—The risk-free interest rate is calculated using the average of the published interest rates of U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with maturities that are commensurate with the expected term.
Dividend Yield—The dividend yield assumption is zero, as we have no history of, or plans to make, dividend payments.
Stock-based compensation expense for equity instruments issued to non-employees is based on their fair values of the options determined using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model as the awards vest. The fair value of non-performance based awards granted to non-employees is recognized over the vesting period on a straight-line basis. For stock options issued to non-employees with specific performance criteria, we make a determination at each balance sheet date whether the performance criteria are probable of being achieved. Compensation expense is recognized as the performance criteria are met or when it is probable that the criteria will be met.
During the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, we granted options and restricted stock units with a combination of service-based vesting conditions and market-based vesting conditions. The estimated fair value of these options was determined on the date of grant using the Monte Carlo simulation model, which utilizes multiple input variables to simulate a range of our possible future enterprise value. The determination of the estimated grant date fair value of these options is affected by a number of assumptions including our estimated common stock fair value on the grant date, expected volatilities of our common stock, our risk-free interest rate, and expected dividend yield. We recognize stock-based compensation expense for these options on a graded basis over the longer of the explicit service period or the derived service period.
We account for forfeitures when they occur. For awards forfeited before completion of the requisite service period, previously recognized compensation cost is reversed in the period the award is forfeited. For stock-based awards that are modified, a modification of the terms of a stock-based award is treated as an exchange of the original award or a new award with total compensation cost equal to the grant-date fair value of the original award plus any incremental value of the modification to the award.
Common Stock Warrants
Common stock warrants are measured at their estimated fair value upon issuance using the Black-Scholes pricing model and recorded in additional paid-in capital. Common stock warrants are equity classified and no subsequent remeasurement is required.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes using the asset and liability method under which deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities with consideration given to net operating losses and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates that are expected to be in effect when the differences are expected to reverse.
We assess the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and a valuation allowance is established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts more likely than not expected to be realized. We adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2015-17, Income Taxes—Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes, and classified our deferred income taxes as noncurrent on the consolidated balance sheets.
We recognize and measure uncertain tax positions using a two-step approach. The first step is to evaluate the tax position taken or expected to be taken by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained in an audit, after resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. Significant judgment is required to evaluate uncertain tax positions. We evaluate our uncertain tax positions on a regular basis. Our evaluations are based on a number of factors, including changes in facts and circumstances, changes in tax law, correspondence with tax authorities during the course of the audit, and effective settlement of audit issues.
Net Loss Per Share Attributable to Common Stockholders
Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is presented in conformity with the two-class method required for participating securities. Prior to the automatic conversion in conjunction with our IPO, we considered all series of redeemable convertible preferred stock to be participating securities as the holders of such stock were entitled to receive non-cumulative dividends on an as-converted basis in the event that a dividend was paid on common stock. Under the two-class method, the net loss attributable to common stockholders is not allocated to the redeemable convertible preferred stock as the holders of our redeemable convertible preferred stock did not have a contractual obligation to share in our losses. Under the two-class method, net income is attributed to common stockholders and participating securities based on their participation rights.
Basic net loss per share attributable to common stockholders is computed by dividing the net loss attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Net loss attributable to common stockholders is calculated by adjusting net loss with current period accretion of redeemable convertible preferred stock. As we have reported net losses for all periods presented, all potentially dilutive securities are antidilutive and, accordingly, basic net loss per share equals diluted net loss per share.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition Policy from January 1, 2019
On January 1, 2019, we adopted the requirements of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASC 606”) as discussed further in "Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted" below. ASC 606 establishes a principle for recognizing revenue upon the transfer of promised goods or services to customers, in an amount that reflects the expected consideration received in exchange for those goods or services. The adoption of ASC 606 also requires the adoption of ASC Subtopic 340-40, Other Assets and Deferred Costs-Contracts with Customers, which provides for the deferral of certain incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer. Collectively, references to ASC 606 used herein refer to both ASC 606 and Subtopic 340-40. The core principle of ASC 606 is to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to clients in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. This principle is achieved through applying the following five-step approach:
Identification of the contract, or contracts, with a client.
Identification of the performance obligations in the contract.
Determination of the transaction price.
Allocation of the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract.
Recognition of revenue when, or as, we satisfy a performance obligation.
The substantial majority of our revenue is derived from monthly subscription fees that are recognized as services are rendered and earned under the subscription agreements with clients. Clients are business entities, such as health plans, self-insured plans and government entities, that have contracted with us to offer the Livongo solution to their covered lives. Client’s employees or their covered dependents enrolled in the Livongo program are referred to as members. Clients are our customers. We improve member health results and reduce healthcare costs by providing an overall health management solution through the integration of Livongo devices, supplies, access to our web-based platform, and clinical and data services. We believe that our overall promise to our customers is to improve member health results and reduce healthcare costs, and the delivery of this promise would not be possible without the integration of Livongo devices, supplies, access to our web-based platform, and clinical and data services. The promises to transfer the goods and services are not separately identifiable as we provide a significant service of integrating the goods and services provided by us (i.e. inputs) into a combined output (i.e. member behavior modifications) that result in the fulfillment of our promise to our customers.
There is usually a six-month minimum enrollment period for members. Many of our clients can stop their monthly recurring subscription but will be required to pay an early termination fee if the termination occurs during the minimum enrollment period.
In most agreements associated with our Livongo for Diabetes, Livongo for Hypertension, and Livongo for Prediabetes and Weight Management solutions, clients primarily pay monthly subscription fees based on a per participant per month model, based on the number of active enrolled members each month. In addition, clients can choose to pay an upfront amount with a lower per participant per month fee. We have determined that access to our solution is a single continuous service comprised of a series of distinct services that are substantially the same and have the same pattern of transfer (i.e. distinct days of service). These services are consumed as they are received and we recognize revenue each month using the variable consideration allocation exception. We apply this exception because we concluded that the nature of our obligations and the variability of the payment being based on the number of active members are aligned.
In most agreements associated with our Livongo for Behavioral Health by myStrength solution, clients either pay a fixed upfront fee or a monthly fee based on the number of members to whom the solution is available. The contract term is generally one to three years, with one year auto-renewal terms. We have determined that access to our solution is a single continuous service comprised of a series of distinct services that are substantially the same and have the same pattern of transfer (i.e. distinct days of service). These services are consumed as they are received and we recognize revenue each month using the variable consideration allocation exception. We apply this exception because we concluded that the nature of our obligations and the variability of the payment based on the number of available members are aligned and uncertainty related to the consideration is resolved on a monthly basis as we satisfy our obligations. For certain arrangements where the per-member fee varies as the number of available members changes, we estimate the expected transaction price based on the number of expected members over the term of the arrangement.
We sell to our clients through our direct sales force and through our partners (channel partners, pharmacy benefit managers, and resellers). We are the principal that controls the transfer of promised goods and services to members with respect to contracts originated through partners, that are the subject of the arrangement with the client, we have latitude in establishing pricing, and we have inventory risk. In these situations, revenue is recognized on a gross basis, and fees paid to partners are recorded as commissions expense included in sales and marketing expense in the consolidated statements of operations.
In certain legacy arrangements, we derive revenue from the sale of our cellular-connected weight scale and access to the Livongo for Prediabetes and Weight Management solution through the Retrofit platform. When an agreement contains multiple performance obligations, we allocate the transaction price to each performance obligation based on the relative SSP. The determination of SSP is judgmental and is based on the price an entity charges for the same good or service, sold separately in a standalone sale, and sold to similar clients in similar circumstances. We typically price the devices and services within a narrow range to represent SSP. Amounts allocated to the connected device are recognized when control transfers, which is at the point in time upon delivery of the device. Amounts allocated to the services are recognized as the service is performed.
Certain of our client contracts are subject to pricing adjustments based on various performance metrics, such as member satisfaction scores, cost savings guarantees and health outcome guarantees, which if not met typically require us to refund a portion of the per participant per month fee paid. We estimate the amount of variable consideration we expect to refund to our clients under these arrangements and defer that estimate over the term of the arrangement.
Certain of our contractual agreements with clients contain a most-favored nation clause, pursuant to which we represent that the price charged and the terms offered to the client will be no less favorable than those made available to other clients. We historically have not been required to modify the transaction price as a result of these clauses; in the event a most-favored nation clause is expected to be triggered, we will reassess the expected transaction price in accordance with ASC 606.
We applied the practical expedient to not disclose information about contracts with original expected duration of one year or less, amounts of variable consideration attributable to the variable consideration allocation exception, or contract renewals that are unexercised. We also applied the practical expedient to exclude sales and other indirect taxes when measuring the transaction price.
For additional revenue and deferred revenue disclosures, refer to Note 3.
Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue represents billed, but unrecognized revenue, and is comprised of fees received in advance of the delivery or completion of the services and amounts received in instances when revenue recognition criteria have not been met. Deferred revenue associated with upfront payments for the device is amortized ratably over expected member enrollment period. Deferred revenue that will be recognized during the succeeding twelve-month period is recorded as current deferred revenue and the remaining portion is recorded as noncurrent deferred revenue.
Deferred Costs and Other
Deferred costs and other consist of deferred device costs, deferred contract costs, and deferred execution credits.
Deferred device costs consist of cost of inventory incurred in connection with delivery of services that are deferred and amortized over the shorter of the expected member enrollment period or the expected device life which are recorded as cost of revenue.
Deferred contract costs represent the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a client if we expect to recover such costs. The primary example of our costs to obtain a contract include incremental sales commissions and stock-based compensation to obtain contracts paid to our sales organization. These incremental costs to obtain client contracts are deferred and then amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of benefit that has been determined to be four years. We determined the period of benefit by taking into consideration the length of client contracts, contract renewal rates, the useful life of developed technology and other factors. Amortization expense is included in sales and marketing expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.
Deferred execution credits consist of upfront discounts provided to clients which are included in the transaction price and are recognized over the period of benefit, resulting in a contract asset.
Deferred costs and other that are to be amortized within twelve months are recorded to deferred costs and other, current and the remainder is recorded to deferred costs and other, noncurrent on our consolidated balance sheets.
Revenue policy prior to January 1, 2019
Prior to the year ended December 31, 2019, we recognized revenue in accordance with ASC 605, Revenue Recognition ("ASC 605"). We have determined that our diabetes, hypertension and Livongo for Prediabetes and Weight Management devices do not have standalone value because the device is not sold separately and does not function without the associated supplies and services. Our diabetes, hypertension and Livongo and Prediabetes and Weight Management devices, along with the associated supplies and services, are treated as a single unit of account and revenue is recognized on a monthly basis when all of the following criteria are satisfied: (i) there is persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery of the device has occurred and services are being rendered, (iii) the price is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. When the arrangement includes an upfront fee, the upfront fee is deferred and amortized into revenue over the expected member enrollment period, which is estimated to be 24 months and such amount has not been material for all periods presented.
We have determined certain of our connected devices do have standalone value, such as the cellular-connected weight scale in our Livongo for Prediabetes and Weight Management solution through the Retrofit platform. When an agreement contains multiple units of account, we allocate revenue to each unit of account based on a selling price hierarchy as required. The selling price for a unit of account is based on its Vendor Specific Objective Evidence (“VSOE”) or, if available, third-party evidence (“TPE”) if VSOE is not available, or best estimate of selling price (“ESP”) if neither VSOE nor TPE is available. The ESP is established considering several internal factors including, but not limited to, historical sales, pricing practices and geographies in which we offer our products and solutions. The determination of ESP is judgmental. Amounts allocated to the device unit of account are recognized upon delivery of the device. Amounts allocated to the service unit of account are recognized ratably over time, but not to exceed any amounts that are subject to contingent revenue limitations.
Certain of our contractual agreements with customers contain a most-favored nation clause, pursuant to which we represent that the price charged and the terms offered to the customer will be no less favorable than those made available to other customers. We have not incurred any obligations related to such terms in these agreements during the periods presented.
Certain of our client contracts are subject to pricing adjustments based on various performance metrics, such as member satisfaction scores, cost savings guarantees and health outcome guarantees, which if not met typically require us to refund a portion of the per participant per month fee paid. We defer the maximum amount of consideration that is contingently refundable to our clients until the performance metric is met.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue consists of expenses that are closely correlated or directly related to delivery of our solutions and monthly subscription fees, including product costs, data center costs, client support costs, credit card processing fees, allocated overhead costs, and amortization of internally developed technology and deferred device costs. Certain personnel expenses associated with supporting these functions, including allocated overhead expenses for facilities, IT and depreciation expense, are included in cost of revenue.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Adopted
Comprehensive Income: In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, which provides financial statement preparers with an option to reclassify stranded tax effects within accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings in each period in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (or portion thereof) is recorded. This ASU becomes effective for us for the year ending December 31, 2019 and the interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted. The amendments in this ASU should be applied either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period (or periods) in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is recognized. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Revenue Recognition: In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASC 606”), which amends the existing accounting standards for revenue recognition. ASU No. 2014-09 is based on principles that govern the recognition of revenue at an amount an entity expects to be entitled when products are transferred to clients. ASU No. 2014-09 is effective for us for our annual results for the year ended December 31, 2019, and our interim periods beginning after December 31, 2019. Subsequently, the FASB has issued the following standards related to ASU No. 2014-09: ASU No. 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with clients (Topic 606): Principal versus Agent Considerations; ASU No. 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing; ASU No. 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients; and ASU No. 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, which clarifies narrow aspects of ASC 606 or corrects unintended application of the guidance.
We adopted the new revenue standard on January 1, 2019 by applying the modified retrospective transition method to all active contracts at the adoption date. Results for the interim and annual periods beginning January 1, 2019 are reported in accordance with ASC 606; however, prior periods were not adjusted and are presented in accordance with ASC 605. Upon the adoption of the new revenue standard, we recorded an adjustment of $4.7 million to accumulated deficit, a $3.7 million increase to current deferred costs and other, a $0.8 million increase in noncurrent deferred costs and other, and a $0.2 million decrease to accrued expenses and other current liabilities, related to our active contracts as of January 1, 2019. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on our revenue for the year ended December 31, 2019. See Note 3 for further disclosure related to the adoption of ASC 606.
New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
Leases: In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which modifies lease accounting for lessees to increase transparency and comparability by recording lease assets and liabilities for operating leases and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-10, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases, and ASU No. 2018-11, Leases (Topic 842), Targeted Improvements, which affect certain aspects of the previously issued guidance. In December 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-20, Narrow-Scope Improvements for Lessor, Leases (Topic 842), which provides guidance on sales tax and other taxes collected from lessees. In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-01, Codification Improvements to Topic 842, Leases, which affect certain aspects of the previously issued guidance. Amendments include an additional transition method that allows entities to apply the new standard on the adoption date and recognize a cumulative effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings, as well as a new practical expedient for lessors. This ASU is effective for us for the year ending December 31, 2020 and interim periods within the year ending December 31, 2021. Early adoption is permitted.
We will adopt this guidance effective January 1, 2020 and elected the optional transition method that allows lessees to apply the new guidance as of the adoption date and recognize any cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of accumulated deficits in the period of adoption. We elected the transition package of practical expedients which allows us (1) to not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are leases, or contain leases, (2) to not reassess the lease classification for any expired or existing leases, and (3) to not reassess initial direct costs for any existing leases. Further, we elected the practical expedient to not separate lease and non-lease components for all leases and account for the combined lease and non-lease components as a single lease component. We also excluded leases with an initial term of 12 months or less from the balance sheet.
Upon adoption, we will record a right-of-use asset and a lease liability on our consolidated balance sheets for substantially all of our operating lease arrangements, which approximates the present value of our future minimum lease obligations pertaining to our operating leases as disclosed in Note 8. Any new lease arrangements or modifications entered into subsequent to the adoption date will be accounted for in accordance with the new standard.
Stock-Based Compensation: In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-07, Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The standard simplifies the accounting for share-based payments granted to nonemployees for goods and services and aligns most of the guidance on such payments to the nonemployees with the requirements for share-based payments granted to employees. ASU No. 2018-07 is effective for us for the year ending December 31, 2020, and interim periods within the year ending December 31, 2021. Early adoption is permitted. We will adopt this standard on January 1, 2020 and there will be no material impact on our consolidated financial statements upon our adoption of this standard.
Internal Use Software: In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract, which aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use-software. This ASU is effective for us for the year ending December 31, 2021, and interim periods within the year ending December 31, 2022. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
Disclosure of Fair Value Measurement: In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework-Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement, which eliminates, adds and modifies certain disclosure requirements for fair value measurements as part of the FASB's disclosure framework project. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, with early adoption permitted, including interim reporting periods within those fiscal years. ASU 2018-13 is effective for us in the first quarter of the year ending December 31, 2020. Our adoption of this new standard on January 1, 2020 will not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Income Taxes: In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740). This ASU simplifies the accounting for income taxes by, among other things, eliminating certain existing exceptions related to the general approach in ASC 740 relating to franchise taxes, reducing complexity in the interim-period accounting for year-to-date loss limitations and changes in tax laws, and clarifying the accounting for transactions outside of business combination that result in a step-up in the tax basis of goodwill. The transition requirements are primarily prospective and the effective date is January 1, 2021, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.