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Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2021

The Company records certain assets and liabilities at fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. A three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value is described below. This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

•Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

•Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

•Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

Below is a summary of the valuation techniques used in determining fair value:

Derivatives - Derivatives consist of foreign exchange contracts and interest rate swaps. The fair value of foreign exchange contracts is based on observable market inputs of spot and forward rates or using other observable rates. The fair value of the interest rate swaps is the estimated amount that the Company would receive or pay to terminate such agreements, taking into account market interest rates and the remaining time to maturities or using market inputs with mid-market pricing as a practical expedient for bid-ask spread. See Note 10 - Derivative Instruments for additional information.

Contingent Consideration - The Company values contingent cash consideration related to business combinations using a weighted probability calculation of potential payment scenarios discounted at rates reflective of the risks associated with the expected future cash flows. Key assumptions used to estimate the fair value of contingent consideration include revenue, net new business and operating forecasts and the probability of achieving the specific targets. The Company values contingent stock consideration related to business combinations using observable market data, adjusted for indemnity losses and claims for indemnity losses valued using other indirect market inputs observable in the marketplace.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Other Accruals - The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other accruals readily convertible into cash approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of the instruments.

Debt - The carrying value of the Company's variable interest rate debt, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs and original issue discount, approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the interest rate benchmark rates. The fair value of the fixed rate debt is estimated based on market observable data for debt with similar prepayment features. The fair value of the Company's debt was $5,404,344 and $3,574,282 at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The fair value is considered Level 2 under the fair value hierarchy.

Private Placement Warrants - The Company has determined that the Private Placement Warrants are subject to accounting treatment as a liability. The Company has determined that the fair value of each Private Placement Warrant issued using a Monte Carlo simulation approach for valuations performed through the August 14, 2019 modification described in Note 17 - Employment and Compensation Arrangements, and a Black-Scholes option valuation model thereafter. Accordingly, the warrants issued are classified as Level 3 financial instruments. The assumptions in the models include, but are not limited to, risk-free interest rate, expected volatility of the Company’s and the peer group’s stock prices, dividend yield, and a discount for lack of marketability (“DLOM”) was applied to shares that are subject to remaining post vesting lock up restrictions.

Assets and Liabilities Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Forward Contracts and Interest Rate Swaps - The Company has determined that its forward contracts, included in other current assets, along with its interest rate swaps, included in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities according to the duration of related cash flows, reside within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

The Company enters into foreign currency contracts that are not designated as hedges as defined under ASC 815. The purpose of these derivative instruments is to help manage the Company's exposure to foreign exchange rate risks. These contracts are initially recognized at fair value at the date the contracts are entered into and are subsequently remeasured to their fair value at the end of each reporting period. These contracts generally do not exceed 180 days in duration, and these instruments are carried as assets when the fair value is positive (Other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets), and as liabilities when the fair value is negative (Other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets) The resulting gain or loss is recognized in profit or loss (other operating income (expense), net) immediately.

The Company assesses the fair value of these instruments, considering current and anticipated movements in future interest rates and the relevant currency spot and future rates available in the market. The Company receives third party valuation reports to corroborate our determination of fair value. Accordingly, these instruments are classified as Level 2 inputs.

Earn-Outs - In accordance with ASC 805, we estimated the fair value of the earn-outs using a Monte Carlo simulation. The amount of the earn-outs approximates fair value due to the short term nature of their remaining payments as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020. This fair value measurement is based on significant inputs not observable in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement as defined in ASC 820. As of December 31, 2020, the Company paid the remaining earn-out liabilities related to Publons and TrademarkVision. These acquisitions occurred in 2017 and 2018, respectively. The amounts payable were contingent upon the achievement of certain company specific milestones and performance metrics including number of cumulative users, cumulative reviews and annual revenue over a 1-year and 3-

year period. Changes in the earn-out are recorded to Selling, general and administrative costs in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

As part of the DRG acquisition, the Company maintained a contingent stock liability based on observable market data relating to the DRG acquisition that occurred on February 28, 2020. Changes in the contingent stock liability were recorded to Selling, general and administrative costs in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The contingent stock liability was recorded in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities and is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The liability was settled by the issuance of ordinary shares on March 5, 2021. This fair value measurement is based on observable market data and other indirect observable market inputs and thus represents a Level 2 measurement as defined in ASC 820.

As part of the CPA Global acquisition, the Company maintained a contingent stock liability based on observable market data relating to the CPA Global acquisition that occurred on October 1, 2020. Changes in the contingent stock liability were recorded to Selling, general and administrative costs in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The contingent stock liability was recorded in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities and is classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The liability was settled by the issuance of ordinary shares on January 21, 2021. This fair value measurement is based on observable market data and other indirect observable market inputs and thus represents a Level 2 measurement as defined in ASC 820.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021, there was no earn-out liability related to Publons and TrademarkVision (see Note 22 - Commitments and Contingencies for further details). The following table presents the changes in the Level 3 earn-out for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020:





Balance at December 31, 2019	$	11,100
Payment of earn-out liability (1)	(8,000)
Revaluations included in earnings	380
Balance at March 31, 2020	$	3,480
Payment of earn-out liability	—
Revaluations included in earnings	130
Balance at June 30, 2020	$	3,610
Payment of earn-out liability	—
Revaluations included in earnings	91
Balance at September 30, 2020	$	3,701

(1) See Note 22 - Commitments and Contingencies for further details.

As of September 30, 2021, no earn-outs are outstanding.

Employee Phantom Share Plan - As of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company maintains an employee phantom share plan receivable asset and liability, including an accrued liability for the employer's portion of payroll withholding taxes, which was recorded in connection with the acquisition of CPA Global's opening balance sheet. The legacy CPA Global phantom share plan contained a change in control provision for an exit event which included the sale of CPA Global. Upon the exit event, the phantom shares converted into the Company's ordinary shares and the funds were placed into an employee benefit trust to be passed to the Company for payment to the respective employees via Clarivate payroll. The Company is required to withhold employee payroll taxes and will be required to fund and pay employer payroll taxes. The associated asset and liability balances are based on observable market data relating to the CPA Global acquisition that occurred on October 1, 2020. Changes in the receivable asset and liability are recorded to Selling, general and administrative costs in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The current and non-current portions of the liability are recorded in Accrued expenses and other current liabilities and Other non-current liabilities, respectively. The current and non-current portions of the receivable asset is recorded in Other current assets and Other non-current assets, respectively. The balances are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. This fair value measurement is based on observable market data and other indirect observable market inputs and thus represents a Level 2 measurement as defined in ASC 820.

Private Placement Warrants - The following table summarizes the changes in Private Placement Warrant liability for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:


Balance at December 31, 2020	$	312,751
Mark to market adjustment on financial instruments	(51,215)
Exercise of Private Placement Warrants	(3,592)
Balance at March 31, 2021	$	257,944
Mark to market adjustment on financial instruments	21,021
Exercise of Private Warrants	—
Balance at June 30, 2021	$	278,965
Mark to market adjustment on financial instruments	(83,013)
Exercise of Private Warrants	—
Balance at September 30, 2021	$	195,952

Balance at December 31, 2019	$	111,813
Mark to market adjustment on financial instruments	55,632
Exercise of Private Placement Warrants	—
Balance at March 31, 2020	$	167,445
Mark to market adjustment on financial instruments	23,790
Exercise of Private Warrants	—
Balance at June 30, 2020	$	191,235
Mark to market adjustment on financial instruments	144,753
Exercise of Private Warrants	—
Balance at September 30, 2020	$	335,988

The following table provides a summary of the Company’s assets and liabilities that were recognized at fair value on a recurring basis as at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020:


	September 30, 2021
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
Assets
Forward contracts asset	$	—	$	15	$	—	$	15
Employee phantom share receivable asset	—		148,334		—		148,334
	—		148,349		—		148,349
Liabilities
Warrant liability	—		—		195,952		195,952
Employee phantom share liability - current	—		147,744		—		147,744
Employee phantom share liability - non-current	—		14,234		—		14,234
Forward contracts liability	—		4,626		—		4,626
Interest rate swap liability	—		2,651		—		2,651


Total	$	—	$	169,255	$	195,952	$	365,207


	December 31, 2020
	Level 1		Level 2		Level 3		Total Fair Value
Assets
Forward contracts asset	$	—	$	8,574	$	—	$	8,574
Employee phantom share receivable asset	—		188,770		—		188,770
	—		197,344		—		197,344
Liabilities
Warrant liability	—		—		312,751		312,751
Employee phantom share liability - current	—		193,162		—		193,162
Employee phantom share liability - non-current	—		18,670		—		18,670
Forward contracts liability	—		106		—		106
Interest rate swap liability	—		5,159		—		5,159

Contingent stock liability	—		130,594		—		130,594
Total	$	—	$	347,691	$	312,751	$	660,442

Non-Financial Assets Valued on a Non-Recurring Basis

The Company’s long-lived assets, including goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible and finite-lived intangible assets subject to amortization, are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets are measured at cost but are written-down to fair value, if necessary, as a result of impairment.

Finite-lived Intangible Assets — If a triggering event occurs, the Company determines the estimated fair value of finite-lived intangible assets by determining the present value of the expected cash flows.

Indefinite-lived Intangible Asset — If a qualitative analysis indicates that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value is less than the carrying value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset, the Company determines the estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible asset (trade name) by determining the present value of the estimated royalty payments on an after-tax basis that it would be required to pay the owner for the right to use such trade name. If the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess.

Goodwill — Goodwill represents the difference between the purchase price and the fair value of the identifiable tangible and intangible net assets resulting from business combinations. The Company evaluates its goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level, defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, annually as of October 1 or more frequently if impairment indicators arise in accordance with ASC Topic 350. The Company performs qualitative analysis of macroeconomic conditions, industry and market considerations, internal cost factors, financial performance, fair value history and other company specific events. If this qualitative analysis indicates that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value is less than the book value for the respective reporting unit, the Company applies a one-step impairment test in which the Company determines whether the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is in excess of its carrying value. If the carrying value of the net assets assigned to the reporting unit exceeds the estimated fair value of the reporting unit, the Company performs the second step of the impairment test to determine the implied estimated fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill. The Company determines the implied estimated fair value of goodwill by determining the present value of the estimated future cash flows for each reporting unit and comparing the reporting unit’s risk profile and growth prospects to selected, reasonably similar publicly traded companies.

Right of Use Asset — The guidance in ASC 360-10 requires three steps to identify, recognize and measure the impairment of a long-lived asset (asset group) to be held and used. The Company evaluates whether there are indicators of impairment present (i.e., whether there are any events or changes in circumstances that indicate that the carrying amount of the long-lived asset (group) might not be recoverable, including the ceased use of the leased property). The Company performs tests for recoverability and if indicators of impairment are present, the Company perform a recoverability test by comparing the sum of the estimated undiscounted future cash flows attributable to the long-lived asset (asset group) in question to the carrying amount of the long-lived asset (asset group). If the undiscounted cash flows used in the test for recoverability are

less than the carrying amount of the long-lived asset (asset group), the Company determines the fair value of the long-lived asset (asset group) and recognizes an impairment loss if the carrying amount of the long-lived asset (asset group) exceeds its fair value. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, an impairment charge was recorded where the carrying value of the operating lease right of use asset was reduced by $60,232, which are non-cash charges. Additionally, the Company incurred $166 and $745 in lease termination fees during the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $3,270 and $882 during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. Fair value assumptions including sublease probabilities and the present value factor were used in the impairment calculation.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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