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Jun. 30, 2011
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Aug. 08, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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| Entity Registrant Name | COMSCORE, INC. | ||
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001158172 | ||
| Document Type | 10-Q | ||
| Document Period End Date | Jun. 30, 2011 | ||
| Amendment Flag | false | ||
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2011 | ||
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q2 | ||
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
| Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | ||
| Entity Public Float | $ 364,800,000 | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 31,860,338 |
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, N-1A, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, minus any "/A" suffix. The acceptable values are as follows: S-1, S-3, S-4, S-11, F-1, F-3, F-4, F-9, F-10, 6-K, 8-K, 10, 10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 40-F, N-1A, 485BPOS, 497, NCSR, N-CSR, N-CSRS, N-Q, 10-KT, 10-QT, 20-FT, POS AM and Other. No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of registrant's classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Where multiple classes exist define each class by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" whether registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, or (4) Smaller Reporting Company. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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State aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to price at which the common equity was last sold, or average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter. The public float should be reported on the cover page of the registrants form 10K. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. No definition available.
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Indicate "Yes" or "No" if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Is used on Form Type: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, 20-F, 6-K, 10-K/A, 10-Q/A, 20-F/A, 6-K/A, N-CSR, N-Q, N-1A. No definition available.
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments in debt and equity securities which are categorized neither as trading securities nor held-to-maturity securities and which are intended be sold or mature within one year from the balance sheet date or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer. Such securities are reported at fair value; unrealized gains (losses) related to Available-for-sale Securities are excluded from earnings and reported in a separate component of shareholders' equity (other comprehensive income), unless the Available-for-sale security is designated as a hedge or is determined to have had an other than temporary decline in fair value below its amortized cost basis. All or a portion of the unrealized holding gain (loss) of an Available-for-sale security that is designated as being hedged in a fair value hedge is recognized in earnings during the period of the hedge, as are other than temporary declines in fair value below the cost basis for investments in equity securities and debt securities that an entity intends to sell or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. Other than temporary declines in fair value below the cost basis for debt securities categorized as Available-for-sale that an entity does not intend to sell and for which it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before the recovery of its amortized cost basis are bifurcated into credit losses and losses related to all other factors. Other than temporary declines in fair value below cost basis related to credit losses are recognized in earnings, and losses related to all other factors are recognized in other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of debt securities categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading which are intended be sold or mature more than one year from the balance sheet date or operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount equal to the present value (the principal) at the beginning of the lease term of minimum lease payments during the lease term (excluding that portion of the payments representing executory costs such as insurance, maintenance, and taxes to be paid by the lessor, together with any profit thereon) net of payments or other amounts applied to the principal, through the balance sheet date and due to be paid within one year (or one operating cycle, if longer) of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount equal to the present value (the principal) at the beginning of the lease term of minimum lease payments during the lease term (excluding that portion of the payments representing executory costs such as insurance, maintenance, and taxes to be paid by the lessor, together with any profit thereon) net of payments or other amounts applied to the principal, through the balance sheet date and due to be paid more than one year (or one operating cycle, if longer) after the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the caption on the face of the balance sheet to indicate that the entity has entered into (1) purchase or supply arrangements that will require expending a portion of its resources to meet the terms thereof, and (2) is exposed to potential losses or, less frequently, gains, arising from (a) possible claims against a company's resources due to future performance under contract terms, and (b) possible losses or likely gains from uncertainties that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events that are deemed likely to occur do occur or fail to occur. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For a classified balance sheet, the cumulative difference as of the balance sheet date between the payments required by a lease agreement and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense, by the lessor or lessee, respectively, within one year of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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For a classified balance sheet, the cumulative difference between the rental income or payments required by a lease agreement and the rental income or expense recognized on a straight-line basis, or other systematic and rational basis more representative of the time pattern in which use or benefit is granted or derived from the leased property, expected to be recognized in income or expense, by the lessor or lessee, respectively, more than one year after the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncurrent portion of deferred revenue amount as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is not expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current portion of the aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. An unrecognized tax benefit that is directly related to a position taken in a tax year that results in a net operating loss carryforward is presented as a reduction of the related deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncurrent portion as of the balance sheet date of the aggregate carrying amount of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after the valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, is classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the current portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A current taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a current asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise separates deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, is classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A noncurrent taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a noncurrent asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise separates deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate sum of gross carrying value of a major finite-lived intangible asset class, less accumulated amortization and any impairment charges. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total of the amounts paid in advance for capitalized costs that will be expensed with the passage of time or the occurrence of a triggering event, and will be charged against earnings within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and the aggregate carrying amount of current assets, as of the balance sheet date, not separately presented elsewhere in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified |
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| Current assets: | ||
| Allowance for accounts receivable | $ 875 | $ 725 |
| Stockholders' equity: | ||
| Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 |
| Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
| Common stock, par value | $ 0.001 | $ 0.001 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 31,841,337 | 31,523,559 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 31,841,337 | 31,523,559 |
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A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value per share of nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer); generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs related to services rendered by an entity during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate foreign currency transaction gain (loss) (both realized and unrealized) included in determining net income for the reporting period. Excludes foreign currency transactions designated as hedges of net investment in a foreign entity and intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements. For certain enterprises, primarily banks, that are dealers in foreign exchange, foreign currency transaction gains (losses) may be disclosed as dealer gains (losses). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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Adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency of the reporting entity, net of tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Appreciation or loss in value (before reclassification adjustment) of the total of unsold securities during the period being reported on, net of tax. Reclassification adjustments include: (1) the unrealized holding gain (loss), net of tax, at the date of the transfer for a debt security from the held-to-maturity category transferred into the available-for-sale category. Also includes the unrealized gain (loss) at the date of transfer for a debt security from the available-for-sale category transferred into the held-to-maturity category; (2) the unrealized gains (losses) realized upon the sale of securities, after tax; and (3) the unrealized gains (losses) realized upon the write-down of securities, after tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Such amounts may include: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) net gains or losses on securities, (d) unusual costs, (e) gains or losses on foreign exchange transactions, and (f) miscellaneous other income and expense items. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility, and costs allocated in accounting for a business combination to in-process projects deemed to have no alternative future use. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue during the period from services rendered in the normal course of business, after deducting allowances and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total amount of expenses directly related to the marketing or selling of products or services. No definition available.
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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Tax effect on gross appreciation or the gross loss in value of the total of unsold securities during the period being reported on. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of interest expense representing the noncash expenses charged against earnings in the period to amortize debt discount and premium associated with the related debt instruments. Excludes amortization of financing costs. Alternate caption: Noncash Interest Expense. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of amortization of deferred charges applied against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in cash and cash equivalents. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gains (losses) included in earnings resulting from the sale or disposal of tangible assets. This item does not include any gain (loss) recognized on the sale of oil and gas property or timber property. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amount due that is the result of the cumulative difference between actual rent due and rental income recognized on a straight-line basis. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period, excluding the portion taken into income, in the liability reflecting revenue yet to be earned for which cash or other forms of consideration was received or recorded as a receivable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities less other operating liabilities used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets and liabilities, other noncurrent assets and liabilities, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the value of prepaid expenses and other assets not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows, for example, deferred expenses, intangible assets,or income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash inflow or outflow from financing activity for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) all of the entity's operating activities, including those of discontinued operations, of the reporting entity. Operating activities generally involve producing and delivering goods and providing services. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value that are not defined as investing or financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow paid to third parties in connection with debt origination, which will be amortized over the remaining maturity period of the associated long-term debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the sale or maturity (principal being due) of securities not classified as either held-to-maturity securities or trading securities which are classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for the obligation for a lease meeting the criteria for capitalization (with maturities exceeding one year or beyond the operating cycle of the entity, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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1. Organization
comScore, Inc. (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation incorporated in August
1999, provides a digital marketing intelligence platform that helps customers make
better-informed business decisions and implement more effective digital business
strategies. The Company’s products and solutions offer customers insights into consumer
behavior, including objective, detailed information regarding usage of their online
properties and those of their competitors, coupled with information on consumer
demographic characteristics, attitudes, lifestyles and offline behavior.
The Company’s digital marketing intelligence platform is comprised of proprietary
databases and a computational infrastructure that measures, analyzes and reports on
digital activity. The foundation of the platform is data collected from a panel of more
than two million Internet users worldwide who have granted to the Company explicit
permission to confidentially measure their Internet usage patterns, online and certain
offline buying behavior and other activities. For measuring and reporting online
audiences, comScore also supplements panel information with Web site server metrics.
This panel information is complemented by a Unified Digital Measurement solution to
digital audience measurement. Unified Digital Measurement blends panel and server
methodologies into a solution that provides a direct linkage and reconciliation between
server and panel measurement. By applying advanced statistical methodologies to the
panel data, the Company projects consumers’ online behavior for the total online
population and a wide variety of user categories. Also, with key acquisitions, the
Company has expanded its abilities to provide its customers a more robust solution for
the mobile medium as well as expanded its abilities to provide its customers with
actionable information to improve their creative and strategic messaging. Recent
acquisitions have also enabled the Company to expand its geographic sales coverage.
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2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions
and accounts have been eliminated upon consolidation. The Company consolidates
investments where it has a controlling financial interest. The usual condition for
controlling financial interest is ownership of a majority of the voting interest and,
therefore, as a general rule, ownership, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% of
the outstanding voting shares is a condition indicating consolidation is required. For
investments in variable interest entities, the Company would consolidate when it is
determined to be the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity. The Company
does not have any variable interest entities.
Unaudited Interim Financial Information
The consolidated financial statements included in this quarterly report on Form
10-Q have been prepared by the Company without audit, pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Certain information
and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements
prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have
been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, the Company
believes that the disclosures contained in this quarterly report comply with the
requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for a
quarterly report on Form 10-Q and are adequate to make the information presented not
misleading. The consolidated financial statements included herein, reflect all
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of
management, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of
operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. These consolidated
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2010, filed March 15, 2011 with the SEC. The results of
operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be anticipated for the entire year ending December 31,
2011 or thereafter. All references to June 30, 2011 and 2010 or to the three or six
months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 in the notes to the consolidated financial
statements are unaudited.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenue and
expense during the reporting periods. Significant estimates and assumptions are
inherent in the analysis and the measurement of deferred tax assets, the identification
and quantification of income tax liabilities due to uncertain tax positions, valuation
of marketable securities, recoverability of intangible assets, other long-lived assets
and goodwill, the determination of the allowance for doubtful accounts, and the
determination of estimated selling prices for
allocating arrangement consideration to arrangements with multiple elements. The
Company bases its estimates on historical experience and assumptions that it believes
are reasonable. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fair Value Measurements
The Company evaluates the fair value of certain assets and liabilities using the
fair value hierarchy. Fair value is an exit price representing the amount that would be
received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction
between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that
should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing
an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, the Company applies
the three-tier value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair
value as follows:
This hierarchy requires the Company to use observable market data, when available,
and to minimize the use of unobservable inputs when determining fair value. On a
recurring basis, the Company measures its marketable securities at fair value and
determines the appropriate classification level for each reporting period. The Company
is required to use significant judgments to make this determination.
The Company’s investment instruments are classified within Level 1 or Level 3 of
the fair value hierarchy. Level 1 investment instruments are valued using quoted market
prices. Level 3 instruments are valued using valuation models, primarily discounted
cash flow analyses. The types of instruments valued based on quoted market prices in
active markets include all U.S. government and agency securities. Such instruments are
generally classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. The types of
instruments valued based on significant unobservable inputs include certain illiquid
auction rate securities. Such instruments are classified within Level 3 of the fair
value hierarchy (see Note 4).
Cash equivalents, investments, accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other
assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, deferred revenue, deferred rent and capital
lease obligations reported in the consolidated balance sheets equal or approximate
their respective fair values.
Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis
include intangible assets and goodwill. The Company adjusts these items to fair value
when they are considered to be impaired. During the three and six months ended June 30,
2011 and 2010, there were no fair value adjustments for assets and liabilities measured
on a non-recurring basis.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments
Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with an original
maturity of three months or less at the time of purchase. Cash and cash equivalents
consist primarily of bank deposit accounts.
Investments, which consist principally of auction rate securities, are stated at
fair value. These securities are accounted for as available-for-sale securities.
Unrealized holding gains and losses for available-for-sale securities are excluded from
earnings and reported as a net amount in a separate component of stockholders’ equity
until realized. Realized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are included
in interest income. Interest and dividends on securities classified as
available-for-sale are included in interest income. The Company uses the specific
identification method to compute realized gains and losses on its investments. Realized
gains and losses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were not
material.
Interest income on investments was $0.1 million and $0.1 million for the three months
ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the
six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and are non-interest
bearing. The Company generally grants uncollateralized credit terms to its customers
and maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts to reserve for potentially
uncollectible receivables. Allowances are based on management’s judgment, which
considers historical experience and specific knowledge of accounts where collectability
may not be probable. The Company makes provisions based on historical bad debt
experience, a specific review of all significant outstanding invoices and an assessment
of general economic conditions. If the financial condition of a customer deteriorates,
resulting in an impairment of its ability to make payments, additional allowances may
be required.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation.
Property and equipment is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated
useful lives of the assets, ranging from three to five years. Assets under capital
leases are recorded at their net present value at the inception of the lease and are
included in the appropriate asset category. Assets under capital leases and leasehold
improvements are amortized over the shorter of the related lease terms or their useful
lives.
Replacements and major improvements are capitalized; maintenance and repairs are
charged to expense as incurred. Amortization of assets under capital leases is included
within the expense category on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and
Comprehensive (Loss) Income in which the asset is deployed.
Business Combinations
The Company recognizes all of the assets acquired, liabilities assumed,
contractual contingencies, and contingent consideration at their fair value on the
acquisition date. Acquisition-related costs are recognized separately from the
acquisition and expensed as incurred. Generally, restructuring costs incurred in
periods subsequent to the acquisition date are expensed when incurred. Subsequent
changes to the purchase price (i.e., working capital adjustments) or other fair value
adjustments determined during the measurement period are recorded as
adjustments to
goodwill. All subsequent changes to a valuation allowance or uncertain tax position
that relate to the acquired company and existed at the acquisition date that occur both
within the measurement period and as a result of facts and circumstances that existed
at the acquisition date are recognized as an adjustment to goodwill. All other changes
in valuation allowances are recognized as a reduction or increase to income tax expense
or as a direct adjustment to additional paid-in capital as required. Acquired
in-process research and development is capitalized as an intangible asset and amortized
over its estimated useful life.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of
identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed when a business is acquired. The
allocation of the purchase price to intangible assets and goodwill involves the
extensive use of management’s estimates and assumptions, and the result of the
allocation process can have a significant impact on future operating results. The
allocation of the purchase price to intangible assets is done at fair value. The
Company estimates the fair value of identifiable intangible assets acquired using
various valuation methods, including the excess earnings and relief from royalty
methods.
Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their useful lives while
goodwill is not amortized but is evaluated for potential impairment at least annually
by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value, including
goodwill recorded by the reporting unit. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value,
impairment is measured by comparing the implied fair value of the goodwill to its
carrying value, and any impairment determined is recorded in the current period. All of
the Company’s goodwill is associated with one reporting unit. Accordingly, on an annual
basis the Company performs the impairment assessment for goodwill at the enterprise
level. The Company completed its annual impairment analysis as of October 1st for 2010
and determined that there was no impairment of goodwill. There have been no indicators
of impairment suggesting that an interim assessment was necessary for goodwill since
the October 1, 2010 analysis.
Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized using the straight-line method
over the following useful lives:
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company’s long-lived assets primarily consist of property and equipment and
intangible assets. The Company evaluates the recoverability of its long-lived assets
for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value
of such assets may not be recoverable. If an indication of impairment is present, the
Company compares the estimated undiscounted future cash flows to be generated by the
asset to its carrying amount. Recoverability measurement and estimation of undiscounted
cash flows are grouped at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are
largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. If the
undiscounted future cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the asset, the
Company records an impairment loss equal to the excess of the asset’s carrying amount
over its fair value. The fair value is determined based on valuation techniques such as
a comparison to fair values of similar assets or using a discounted cash flow analysis.
Although the Company believes that the carrying values of its long-lived assets are
appropriately stated, changes in strategy or market conditions or significant
technological developments could significantly impact these judgments and require
adjustments to recorded asset balances. There were no impairment charges recognized
during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 or 2010.
Lease Accounting
The Company leases its facilities and accounts for those leases as operating
leases. For facility leases that contain rent escalations or rent concession
provisions, the Company records the total rent payable during the lease term on a
straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The Company records the difference
between the rent paid and the straight-line rent as a deferred rent liability in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Leasehold improvements funded by landlord
incentives or allowances are recorded as leasehold improvement assets and a deferred
rent liability, which is amortized as a reduction of rent expense over the term of the
lease.
The Company records capital leases as an asset and an obligation at an amount
equal to the present value of the minimum lease payments as determined at the beginning
of the lease term. Amortization of capitalized leased assets is computed on a
straight-line basis over the term of the lease and is included in depreciation and
amortization expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive
(Loss) Income.
Foreign Currency Translation
The functional currency of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries is the local
currency. All assets and liabilities are translated at the current exchange rate as of
the end of the period, and revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange
rates in effect during the period. The gain or loss resulting from the process of
translating foreign currency financial statements into U.S. dollars is reflected as
foreign currency cumulative translation adjustment and reported as a component of other
comprehensive income.
The Company incurred foreign currency transaction gains of $0.1 million and $0.2
million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively and realized
foreign currency transaction losses of $0.1 million and $0.1 million for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively. These losses and gains are the result of
transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of the
Company’s foreign subsidiaries.
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenues when the following fundamental criteria are met:
(i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or the
services have been rendered, (iii) the fee is fixed or determinable and (iv) collection
of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.
The Company generates revenues by providing access to the Company’s online
database or delivering information obtained from the database, usually in the form of
periodic reports. Revenues are typically recognized on a straight-line basis over the
period in which access to data or reports is provided, which generally ranges from
three to 24 months.
Revenues are also generated through survey services under contracts ranging in
term from two months to one year. Survey services consist of survey and questionnaire
design with subsequent data collection, analysis and reporting. Revenues are recognized
on a straight-line basis over the estimated data collection period once the survey
questionnaire has been delivered. Any change in the estimated data collection period
results in an adjustment to revenues recognized in future periods.
Certain of the Company’s arrangements contain multiple elements, consisting of the
various services the Company offers. Multiple element arrangements typically consist of
either subscriptions to multiple online product solutions or a subscription to the
Company’s online database combined with customized services. Historically, the Company
had determined there was not objective and reliable evidence of fair value for any of
its services and, therefore, accounted for all elements in multiple element
arrangements as a single unit of accounting. Access to data under the subscription
element is generally provided shortly after the execution of the contract. However, the
initial delivery of customized services generally occurs subsequent to the commencement
of the subscription element. For these historical arrangements, the Company recognizes
the entire arrangement fee over the performance period of the last deliverable. As a
result, the total arrangement fee is recognized on a straight-line basis over the
period beginning with the commencement of the last element delivered.
Effective January 1, 2011, the Company adopted the provisions of the Financial
Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2009-13,
Multiple Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, which requires the Company to allocate
arrangement consideration at the inception of an arrangement to all deliverables, if
they represent a separate unit of accounting, based on their relative selling prices.
In addition, this guidance eliminated the use of the residual method for allocating
arrangement consideration. This guidance is applicable to the Company for all
arrangements entered into subsequent to December 31, 2010 and for any existing
arrangements that are materially modified after December 31, 2010.
For these types of arrangements, the guidance establishes a hierarchy to determine
the selling price to be used for allocating arrangement consideration to deliverables:
(i) vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value (“VSOE”), (ii) third-party
evidence of selling price (“TPE”) if VSOE is not available, or (iii) an estimated
selling price (“ESP”) if neither VSOE nor TPE are available. VSOE generally exists only
when the Company sells the deliverable separately and is the price actually charged by
the Company for that deliverable on a stand-alone basis. ESP reflects the Company’s
estimate of what the selling price of a deliverable would be if it was sold regularly
on a stand-alone basis.
The Company has concluded it does not have VSOE, for these types of arrangements,
and TPE is generally not available because the Company’s service offerings are highly
differentiated and the Company is unable to obtain reliable information on the products
and pricing practices of the Company’s competitors. As such, ESP is used to allocate
the total arrangement consideration at the arrangement inception based on each
element’s relative selling price.
The Company’s process for determining ESP involves management’s judgments based on
multiple factors that may vary depending upon the unique facts and circumstances
related to each product suite and deliverable. The Company determines ESP by
considering several external and internal factors including, but not limited to,
current pricing practices, pricing concentrations (such as industry, channel, customer
class or geography), internal costs and market penetration of a product or service. The
total arrangement consideration is allocated to each of the elements based on the
relative selling price. If the ESP
is determined as a
range of selling prices, the mid-point of the range is used in the
relative-selling-price method. Once the total arrangement consideration has been
allocated to each deliverable based on the relative allocation of the arrangement fee,
the Company commences revenue recognition for each deliverable on a stand-alone basis
as the data or service is delivered.
The impact of adopting this new revenue recognition guidance in the first half of
2011 is that the Company recognized approximately $2.2 million in revenue and profit
before tax that otherwise would have been recognized in future periods under the
previous revenue recognition guidance. Based on the amounts involved, the timing of
when this revenue would have been recognized under the previous revenue recognition
rules, and the current backlog of arrangements, the Company believes the adoption of
this accounting guidance will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial
statements for the year ended December 31, 2011. ESP will be analyzed on an annual
basis or more frequently if management deems it likely that changes in the estimated
selling prices have occurred.
Generally, contracts are non-refundable and non-cancelable. In the event a portion
of a contract is refundable, revenue recognition is delayed until the refund provisions
lapse. A limited number of customers have the right to cancel their contracts by
providing a written notice of cancellation. In the event that a customer cancels its
contract, the customer is not entitled to a refund for prior services, and will be
charged for costs incurred plus services performed up to the cancellation date.
Advance payments are recorded as deferred revenues until services are delivered or
obligations are met and revenue can be recognized. Deferred revenues represent the
excess of amounts invoiced over amounts recognized as revenues.
On July 1, 2010, the Company completed its acquisition of Nexius, resulting in
additional revenue sources, including software licenses, professional services
(including software customization, implementation, training and consulting services),
and maintenance and technical support contracts. The Company’s arrangements generally
contain multiple elements, consisting of the various service offerings. The Company
recognizes software license arrangements that include significant modification and
customization of the software in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification
(“ASC”) 985-605, Software Recognition, and ASC 605-35, Revenue
Recognition-Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts, typically using
the completed-contract method. Prior to March 31, 2011, the Company had not established
VSOE of fair value for the multiple deliverables and therefore accounted for all
elements in these arrangements as a single unit of accounting, recognizing the entire
arrangement fee as revenue on a straight line basis over the service period of the last
delivered element. During the period of performance, billings and costs (to the extent
they are recoverable) are accumulated on the balance sheet, but no profit or income is
recorded before user acceptance of the software license. To the extent estimated costs
are expected to exceed revenue, the Company accrues for costs immediately. During the
quarter ended June 30, 2011 the Company established VSOE of fair value for post
contract support (“PCS”) services for a group of certain Nexius customers. The
establishment of VSOE of fair value followed an alignment of the Company’s pricing
practices for these services. As a result of establishing VSOE, the Company, for the
three months ended June 30, 2011, recorded revenue and related costs of revenue of $1.2
million and $0.6 million, respectively, of which $0.9 million and $0.3 million,
respectively, had been previously deferred.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company estimates the fair value of share-based awards on the date of grant.
The fair value of stock options with only service conditions is determined using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The fair value of market-based stock options and
restricted stock units is determined using a Monte Carlo simulation embedded in a
lattice model. The fair value of restricted stock awards is based on the closing price
of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The determination of the fair value
of the Company’s stock option awards and restricted stock awards is based on a variety
of factors including, but not limited to, the Company’s common stock price, expected
stock price volatility over the expected life of awards, and actual and projected
exercise behavior. Additionally, the Company has estimated forfeitures for share-based
awards at the dates of grant based on historical experience, adjusted for future
expectations. The forfeiture estimate is revised, as necessary, if actual forfeitures
differ from these estimates.
The Company issues restricted stock awards where restrictions lapse upon the
passage of time (service vesting), achieving performance targets, or some combination
of these restrictions. For those restricted stock awards with only service conditions,
the Company recognizes compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the explicit
service period. For awards with both performance and service conditions, the Company
starts recognizing compensation cost over the remaining service period, when it is
probable the performance condition will be met. For stock awards that contain
performance or market vesting conditions, the Company excludes these awards from
diluted earnings per share computations until the contingency is met as of the end of
that reporting period.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for using the asset and liability method. Deferred
income taxes are provided for temporary differences in recognizing certain income,
expense and credit items for financial reporting purposes and tax reporting purposes.
Such deferred income taxes primarily relate to the difference between the tax bases of
assets and liabilities and their financial reporting amounts. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured by applying enacted statutory tax rates applicable to the
future years in which deferred tax assets or liabilities are expected to be settled or
realized.
realizability of its deferred tax assets primarily based on projections of future
taxable income (exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards). In
evaluating such projections, the Company considers its history of profitability, the
competitive environment, the overall outlook for the online marketing industry and
general economic conditions. In addition, the Company considers the timeframe over
which it would take to utilize the deferred tax assets prior to their expiration.
For certain tax positions, the Company uses a more-likely-than-not recognition
threshold based on the technical merits of the tax position taken. Tax positions that
meet the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold are measured at the largest amount
of tax benefits determined on a cumulative probability basis, which are
more-likely-than-not to be realized upon ultimate settlement in the financial
statements. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to
income tax matters in income tax expense.
Earnings Per Share
Diluted earnings per share for common stock reflects the potential dilution that
could result if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or
converted into common stock. Diluted earnings per share assumes the exercise of stock
options and warrants using the treasury stock method.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per
share:
The following is a summary of common stock equivalents for the
securities outstanding during the respective periods that have been excluded from the
earnings per share calculations as their impact was anti-dilutive.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-13, which amends the revenue guidance
under the ASC Subtopic 605-25, “Multiple Element Arrangements”. This update addresses
how to determine whether an arrangement involving multiple deliverables contains more
than one unit of accounting and how arrangement consideration shall be measured and
allocated to the separate units of accounting in the arrangement. The Company adopted
this guidance on January 1, 2011. The impact of adopting this new revenue recognition
guidance in the first half of 2011 is that the Company recognized approximately $2.2
million in revenue and profit before tax that otherwise would have been recognized in
future periods under the previous revenue recognition guidance.
In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-14 “Certain Revenue Arrangements That
Include Software Elements”. Under the ASU tangible products that contain both software
and non-software components that work together to deliver a product’s
essential
functionality are excluded from the scope of pre-existing software revenue recognition
standards. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2011. The Company does not
currently sell tangible products, and accordingly, the adoption of this guidance did
not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-28 which amends “Intangibles- Goodwill
and Other” (Topic 350). The ASU modifies Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for
reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those reporting entities,
they are required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more
likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. An entity should consider whether
there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that impairment may exist. The
qualitative factors are consistent with the existing guidance in Topic 350, which
requires that goodwill of a reporting unit be tested for impairment between annual
tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce
the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. This new guidance became
effective for comScore on January 1, 2011. The adoption of this ASU did not have a
material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-29, which addresses diversity in
practice about the interpretation of the pro forma revenue and earnings disclosure
requirements for business combinations (Topic 805). This ASU specifies that if a public
entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue
and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination(s) that occurred
during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual
reporting period only. This ASU also expands the supplemental pro forma disclosures
under Topic 805 to include a description of the nature and amount of material,
nonrecurring pro-forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination
included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. This new guidance became
effective for comScore on January 1, 2011. The adoption of this ASU did not have a
material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic
220)—Presentation of Comprehensive Income, to require an entity to present the total
of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other
comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or
in two separate but consecutive statements. ASU 2011-05 eliminates the option to
present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of
equity. ASU 2011-05 is effective for comScore in its first quarter of fiscal 2012 and
should be applied retrospectively. The Company currently believes there will be no
significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value
Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and International Financial
Reporting Standards (Topic 820)—Fair Value Measurement, to provide a consistent
definition of fair value and ensure that the fair value measurement and disclosure
requirements are similar between U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting
Standards. ASU 2011-04 changes certain fair value measurement principles and enhances
the disclosure requirements particularly for level 3 fair value measurements. ASU
2011-04 is effective for comScore in its fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 and should be
applied prospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU
2011-04, but currently believes there will be no significant impact on its consolidated
financial statements.
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During 2011, the Company finalized its purchase accounting for the acquisition of
Nexius, Inc. An additional $0.7 million was recorded to Goodwill related to the final
calculation of opening working capital and tax adjustments of Nexius, Inc. During the
second quarter of 2011 the Company recorded an additional $0.1 million in goodwill
associated with an adjustment to the fair value of acquired deferred revenue related to
the acquisition of Nedstat B.V. The Company continues to evaluate the opening balance
sheet for certain opening balance sheet liabilities and tax related items and may
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4. Investments and Fair Value Measurements
As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had $2.6 million and $2.8
million, respectively, in investments consisting of four separate auction rate
securities with a par value of $4.3 million. As of December 31, 2010, these
investments were classified as long-term investments on the balance sheet. On July 6,
2011, the Company sold these securities for $2.6 million. Accordingly, as of June 30,
2011 the Company adjusted the carrying value of these investments to be equal to the
proceeds to be received and classified these investments as short-term investments on
the balance sheet.
Marketable securities, which are classified as available-for-sale, are summarized
below (in thousands):
There were no gross unrealized losses related to available-for-sale securities as
of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010. The unrealized gains of $0.2 million as of
June 30, 2011 will be recorded as realized gains upon the sale of the auction rate
securities in the third quarter of 2011.
The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances
for the major classes of assets measured at fair value using significant unobservable
inputs (Level 3) (in thousands):
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5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The change in the carrying value of goodwill for the three months ended June 30,
2011 is as follows (in thousands):
Certain of the Company’s goodwill and intangible assets are recorded in euros,
British Pounds and the local currencies of its South American subsidiaries, and
therefore, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization are subject to
foreign currency translation adjustments.The carrying values of the Company’s
finite-lived acquired intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):
During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Company decided to cease using the ARS
trade name effective December 31, 2011. Accordingly, the net book value of the ARS
trade name of $1.2 million will be amortized over the nine months ending December 31,
2011.
Amortization expense related to intangible assets was approximately $2.4 million
and $4.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively, and
$0.7 million and $1.2 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010,
respectively.
The weighted average remaining amortization period by major asset class as of June 30,
2011, is as follows:
The estimated future amortization of acquired intangible assets as of June 30, 2011 is
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6. Long-term Debt and Other Financing Arrangements
Capital Leases
In November 2010, the Company increased its lease financing arrangement with Banc
of America Leasing & Capital, LLC to $15.0 million. This arrangement was established to
allow the Company to lease new software, hardware and other computer equipment as it
expands its technology infrastructure in support of its business growth. Future minimum
payments under capital leases with initial terms of one year or more are as follows:
During the six months ended
June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company acquired $2.8 million
and $5.5 million, respectively, in
computer equipment through the issuance of capital leases.
Secured Revolving Credit Facility
On June 30, 2011, the Company entered into a secured credit and security agreement
(the “Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”) for a two-year,
$50.0 million secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). The
agreement includes a maximum $7.0 million sublimit for a euro loan facility and a $10.0
million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit. The maturity date of the
Revolving Credit Facility is June 30, 2013. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit
Facility shall be used towards working capital and other general corporate purposes as
well as for the issuance of letters of credit. Loans made under the Revolving Credit
Facility will bear interest at a fluctuating rate based on the London Interbank Offered
Rate (“LIBOR”) plus an applicable margin, which will range from 1.75% to 2.75%, based
on the company’s funded debt ratio.
On June 30, 2011, the Company and each of the Company’s material, wholly-owned
subsidiaries entered into a Security Agreement in favor of Bank of America (the
“Security Agreement”). Pursuant to the Security Agreement, the obligations under the
Revolving Credit Facility are secured by a security interest in substantially all of
the Company’s assets.
Under the terms of the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company is restricted from
paying dividends and incurring certain indebtedness, among other restrictive covenants.
The Company continues to be in full compliance with all covenants contained in the
Revolving Credit Facility.
As of August 4, 2011, no amounts are outstanding under the terms of the Company’s
Revolving Credit Facility.
The Company maintains letters of credit in lieu of security deposits with respect
to certain office leases. During the three months ended June 30, 2011, one letter of
credit was reduced by approximately $0.2 million. The reduction will be effective as
of July 1, 2011. As of June 30, 2011, $3.1 million in letters of credit were
outstanding, leaving $6.9 million available for additional letters of credit. These
letters of credit may be reduced periodically provided the Company meets the
conditional criteria of each related lease agreement.
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7. Commitments and Contingencies
Leases
In addition to equipment financed through capital leases, the Company is obligated
under various noncancelable operating leases for office facilities and equipment. These
leases generally provide for renewal options and rent escalation. Future minimum
payments under non-cancellable lease agreements with initial terms of one year or more
are as follows:
Total rent expense was $1.8 million and $3.3 million for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2011, respectively, and $1.3 million and $2.6 million for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively.
Contingencies
On March 16, 2011, the Company received notice that The Nielsen Company (US) LLC
(“Nielsen”) filed a lawsuit against the Company in the United States District Court for
the Eastern District of Virginia alleging, among other things, infringement of certain
patent rights of Nielsen by the Company. Nielsen’s complaint seeks unspecified damages
and injunctive relief. Based on an initial review of these claims against the Company,
the Company believes that they are without merit. The Company continues to investigate
the claims against the Company by Nielsen, as well as any defenses and additional
potential counterclaims, and the Company intends to vigorously defend itself. It is not
possible for the Company to estimate a potential range of loss at this time.
On March 22, 2011, the Company filed a lawsuit against Nielsen and Netratings, LLC
d/b/a Nielsen Online (“Netratings”) in the United States District Court for the Eastern
District of Virginia alleging infringement of certain patent rights of the Company by
Nielsen and Netratings. The Company’s complaint seeks unspecified damages and
injunctive relief.
From time to time, the Company is exposed to unasserted potential claims
encountered in the normal course of business. Although the outcome of any legal
proceeding cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the final
resolution of these matters will not materially affect the Company’s
consolidated financial position or results of operations.
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8. Income Taxes
The Company’s income tax provision for interim periods is calculated by applying
its estimated annual effective tax rate on ordinary income before taxes to year-to-date
ordinary book income before taxes . The income tax effects of any extraordinary,
significant unusual or infrequent items not included in ordinary book income are
determined separately and recognized in the period in which the items arise.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, the Company recorded an
income tax provision of $2.0 million and an income tax benefit of $0.1 million,
respectively, resulting in effective tax rates of 32.9% and 1.5%, respectively. During
the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company recorded an income tax
provision of $1.0 million and $2.1 million, respectively, resulting in effective tax
rates of 54.4% and 66.1%, respectively. These effective tax rates differ from the
Federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the effects of valuation allowances
associated with foreign losses, state income taxes, foreign income taxes, nondeductible
expenses such as certain stock compensation and meals and entertainment, unrecognized
tax benefits, and changes in statutory tax rates which took effect during the year.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, certain shares related to
restricted stock awards vested at times when the Company’s stock price was
substantially lower than the fair value of those shares at the time of grant. As a
result, the income tax deduction related to such shares is less than the expense
previously recognized for book purposes. Such shortfalls reduce additional paid-in
capital to the extent windfall tax benefits have been previously recognized. However,
as described below, the Company has not yet recognized windfall tax benefits because
these tax benefits have not resulted in a reduction of current taxes payable.
Therefore, the impact of these shortfalls totaling $0.1 million and $0.3 million has
been included in income tax expense for the three and six months June 30, 2010,
respectively. There was no comparative amount for the three and six months ended June
30, 2011.
The exercise of certain stock options and the vesting of certain restricted stock
awards during the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, generated income
tax deductions equal to the excess of the fair market value over the exercise price or
grant date fair value, as applicable. The Company will not recognize a deferred tax
asset with respect to the excess of tax over
book stock compensation deductions until
the tax deductions actually reduce its current taxes payable. As such, the Company has
not recorded a deferred tax asset in the accompanying consolidated financial statements
related to the additional net operating losses generated from the windfall tax
deductions associated with the exercise of these stock options and the vesting of
restricted stock awards. If and when the Company utilizes these net operating losses to
reduce income taxes payable, the tax benefit will be recorded as an increase in
additional paid-in capital.
As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had a valuation allowance
related to the deferred tax asset for the value of the auction rate securities and the
deferred tax assets of the foreign subsidiaries (primarily net operating loss
carryforwards), that are in their start-up phases. Management will continue to evaluate
the Company’s deferred tax position of its U.S. and foreign companies throughout 2011
to determine the appropriate level of valuation allowance required against its deferred
tax assets.
As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had unrecognized tax
benefits of approximately $2.4 million. The Company recognizes accrued interest and
penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. As of June 30,
2011 and December 31, 2010, the amount of accrued interest and penalties on
unrecognized tax benefits was approximately $0.8 million.
The Company or one of its subsidiaries files income tax returns in the U.S.
Federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. For income tax
returns filed by the Company, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. Federal
examinations by tax authorities for years before 2007 or state and local examinations
by tax authorities for years before 2006 although tax attribute carryforwards generated
prior to these years may still be adjusted upon examination by tax authorities.
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9. Stockholders’ Equity
1999 Stock Option Plan and 2007 Equity Incentive Plan
Prior to the effective date of the registration statement for the Company’s
initial public offering (“IPO”) on June 26, 2007, eligible employees and non-employees
were awarded options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock, restricted stock
or restricted stock units pursuant to the Company’s 1999 Stock Plan (the “1999 Plan”).
Upon the effective date of the registration statement of the Company’s IPO, the Company
ceased using the 1999 Plan for the issuance of new equity awards. Upon the closing of
the Company’s IPO on July 2, 2007, the Company established its 2007 Equity Incentive
Plan (the “2007 Plan” and together with the 1999 Plan, the “Plans”). The 1999 Plan will
continue to govern the terms and conditions of outstanding awards granted thereunder,
but no further shares are authorized for new awards under the 1999 Plan. As of June 30,
2011 and December 31, 2010, the Plans provided for the issuance of a maximum of
approximately 7.2 million shares and 5.9 million shares, respectively, of common stock.
In addition, the 2007 Plan provides for annual increases in the number of shares
available for issuance thereunder on the first day of each fiscal year beginning with
the 2008 fiscal year, equal to the lesser of: (i) 4% of the outstanding shares of the
Company’s common stock on the last day of the immediately preceding fiscal year; (ii)
1,800,000 shares; or (iii) such other amount as the Company’s board of directors may
determine. The vesting period of options granted under the Plans is determined by the
Board of Directors, although the vesting has historically been generally ratable over a
four-year period. Options generally expire 10 years from the date of the grant.
Effective January 1, 2011, the shares available for grant increased 1,260,942 pursuant
to the automatic share reserve increase provision under the Plan. Accordingly, as of
June 30, 2011, 2,122,909 shares were available for future grant under the Plans.
The Company estimates the fair value of stock option awards using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing formula and a single option award approach. The Company
then amortizes the fair value of awards expected to vest on a ratable straight-line
basis over the requisite service periods of the awards, which is generally the period
from the grant date to the end of the vesting period. During the three and six months
ended June 30, 2011, no stock options were granted.
On March 15, 2011, the Compensation Committee (the “Compensation Committee”) of
the Company’s Board of Directors approved the 2011 Executive Compensation Bonus Policy
(the “Policy”) authorizing annual performance-based stock bonus target and maximum
levels for certain employees of the Company, including certain members of the Company’s
senior management, for the 2011 fiscal year. Awards under the Policy will be settled in
shares of the Company’s common stock. The amount of the award for each participant will
be determined in the first quarter of 2012 based on a combination of qualitative and
quantitative performance metrics applicable to each participant. Bonus awards will
include two components: short-term and long-term. The award associated with the
short-term performance bonus is expected to vest immediately on the grant date. With
respect to the long-term performance bonus award, 25% of the award is expected to vest
immediately on the grant date, with the remaining 75% vesting ratably over the next 3
years. Also on March 15, 2011, the Committee approved the payment of stock to certain
members of the Company’s senior management in lieu of cash salary for the period from
March 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011. The stock, to the extent earned, would be
issued as soon as practicable following the end of the Company’s 2011 fiscal year and
will fully vest at the time issued. The amount of stock to be issued will have a value
at time of issuance equal to the amount of salary foregone by such employees from March
1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, based on the closing price of Company’s common stock
as reported on the NASDAQ Global Market at the time of issuance. The amount of salary
foregone by such employees for such period is expected to be approximately $0.8
million. Stock compensation expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011
included $0.7 million and $0.2 million, respectively, related to these estimated
awards.
A summary of the Company’s equity Plans is presented below:
The intrinsic value of exercised stock options is calculated based on the
difference between the exercise price and the quoted market price of the Company’s
common stock as of the close of the exercise date. The aggregate intrinsic value for
options outstanding and exercisable is calculated as the difference between the
exercise price of the underlying stock option awards and the quoted market price of the
Company’s common stock at June 30, 2011. As of June 30, 2011, total unrecognized
compensation expense related to non-vested stock options granted prior to that date is
estimated at $1.2 million, which the Company expects to recognize over a
weighted-average period of approximately 0.66 years. Total unrecognized compensation
expense is estimated and may be increased or decreased in future periods for subsequent
grants or forfeitures.
The Company’s nonvested stock awards are comprised of restricted stock and
restricted stock units. The Company has a right of repurchase on such shares that lapse
at a rate of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total shares awarded at each successive
anniversary of the initial award date, provided that the employee continues to provide
services to the Company. In the event that an employee terminates their employment with
the Company, any shares that remain unvested and consequently subject to the right of
repurchase shall be automatically reacquired by the Company at the original purchase
price paid by the employee. During the three months ended June 30, 2011, 47,015
forfeited shares of restricted stock have been repurchased by the Company at no cost.
A summary of the status for nonvested stock awards as of June 30, 2011 is presented as
follows:
The aggregate intrinsic value for all non-vested shares of restricted common stock
outstanding as of June 30, 2011 was $37.1 million.
The Company granted nonvested stock awards at no cost to recipients during the
three months ended June 30, 2011. As of June 30, 2011, total unrecognized compensation
expense related to non-vested restricted stock and restricted stock units was $26.8
million, which the Company expects to recognize over a weighted-average period of
approximately 1.25 years. Total unrecognized compensation expense may be increased or
decreased in future periods for subsequent grants or forfeitures.
Of the 74,722 shares of the Company’s restricted stock and restricted stock units
vesting during the three months ended June 30, 2011, the Company repurchased 25,195
shares at an aggregate purchase price of approximately $0.7 million pursuant to the
stockholder’s right under the Plans to elect to use common stock to satisfy tax
withholding obligations.
Shares Reserved for Issuance
At June 30, 2011, the Company had reserved for future issuance the following shares of common stock upon the exercise of options and warrants:
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The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity, comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, if any, including other comprehensive income (as applicable). Including, but not limited to: (1) balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings; (2) accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and total amount of comprehensive income; (3) amount and nature of changes in separate accounts, including the number of shares authorized and outstanding, number of shares issued upon exercise and conversion, and for other comprehensive income, the adjustments for reclassifications to net income; (4) rights and privileges of each class of stock authorized; (5) basis of treasury stock, if other than cost, and amounts paid and accounting treatment for treasury stock purchased significantly in excess of market; (6) dividends paid or payable per share and in the aggregate for each class of stock for each period presented; (7) dividend restrictions and accumulated preferred dividends in arrears (in aggregate and per share amount); (8) retained earnings appropriations or restrictions, such as dividend restrictions; (9) impact of change in accounting principle, initial adoption of new accounting principle and correction of an error in previously issued financial statements; (10) shares held in trust for Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); (11) deferred compensation related to issuance of capital stock; (12) note received for issuance of stock; (13) unamortized discount on shares; (14) description, terms, and number of warrants or rights outstanding; (15) shares under subscription and subscription receivables, effective date of new retained earnings after quasi-reorganization and deficit eliminated by quasi-reorganization and, for a period of at least ten years after the effective date, the point in time from which the new retained dates; and (16) retroactive effective of subsequent change in capital structure. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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10. Geographic Information
The Company attributes revenues to customers based on the location of the
customer. The composition of the Company’s sales to unaffiliated customers between
those in the United States and those in other locations for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is set forth below:
The composition of the Company’s property and equipment between those in the
United States and those in other countries as of the end of each period is set forth
below:
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The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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11. Subsequent Event
On August 3, 2011, the Company entered into a definitive Merger Agreement (the
“Merger Agreement”) with AdXpose, Inc. (“AdXpose”). The acquisition of AdXpose has been
approved by both companies’ boards of directors and remains subject to customary
closing conditions. Following closing, AdXpose will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of
the Company. AdXpose provides advertisers and publishers with greater
transparency and confidence in the quality, safety, and performance
of their digital advertising campaigns by allowing them to verify and
optimize billions of campaign data points captured in real-time. The consideration for the acquisition is payable in a combination of cash and the Company’s common stock, subject to certain closing adjustments as set forth in the
Merger Agreement. Approximately $4.0 million of the total merger consideration will be
placed into escrow on the closing date to secure indemnity obligations pursuant to the
Merger Agreement.
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The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business. No definition available.
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