UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20222023
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________ to _________             
Commission file number 001-36180
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CHEGG, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 20-3237489
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
3990 Freedom Circle
Santa Clara, CA, 95054
(Address of principal executive offices)
(408) 855-5700
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.001 par value per shareCHGGThe New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerxAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes      No  x
As of April 25, 2022,24, 2023, the Registrant had 125,894,774119,716,256 outstanding shares of Common Stock.





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Unless the context requires otherwise, the words “we,” “us,” “our,” “Company” and “Chegg” refer to Chegg, Inc. and its subsidiaries taken as a whole.

Chegg, Chegg.com, Chegg Study, internships.com, Research Ready, EasyBib, the Chegg “C” logo, Busuu and Thinkful are some of our trademarks used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Solely for convenience, our trademarks, trade names and service marks referred to in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q appear without the ®, ™ and SM symbols, but those references are not intended to indicate, in any way, that we will not assert, to the fullest extent under applicable law, our rights to these trademarks and trade names. Other trademarks appearing in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are the property of their respective holders.

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NOTE ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, our business strategy and plans, and our objectives for future operations and the impact of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on our financial condition and results of operations are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “project,” “endeavor,” “expect,” “plans“plan to,” “if,” “future,” “likely,” “potentially,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives, and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including those described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.2022. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. Newenvironment and new risks emerge from time to time, such as the COVID-19 global pandemic. Many of the risks and uncertainties are currently elevated by, and may or will continue to be elevated by, the current COVID-19 pandemic.time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, the future events and trends discussed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking statements. You should read this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.

Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and we undertake no obligation to revise or publicly release the results of any revision to these forward-looking statements, except as required by law. Given these risks and uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

CHEGG, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except for number of shares and par value)
(unaudited)
 March 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
Assets
Current assets  
Cash and cash equivalents$267,731 $854,078 
Short-term investments915,431 691,781 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $156 and $153 at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively19,918 17,850 
Prepaid expenses28,882 35,093 
Other current assets14,671 23,846 
Total current assets1,246,633 1,622,648 
Long-term investments435,413 745,993 
Textbook library, net10,651 11,241 
Property and equipment, net187,743 169,938 
Goodwill641,284 289,763 
Intangible assets, net102,685 40,566 
Right of use assets18,879 18,062 
Other assets19,182 21,035 
Total assets$2,662,470 $2,919,246 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity  
Current liabilities  
Accounts payable$9,549 $11,992 
Deferred revenue60,458 35,143 
Accrued liabilities85,424 67,209 
Total current liabilities155,431 114,344 
Long-term liabilities  
Convertible senior notes, net1,679,534 1,678,155 
Long-term operating lease liabilities12,456 12,447 
Other long-term liabilities6,528 7,383 
Total long-term liabilities1,698,518 1,697,985 
Total liabilities1,853,949 1,812,329 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)00
Stockholders' equity:  
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding— — 
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share: 400,000,000 shares authorized; 126,681,972 and 136,951,956 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively127 137 
Additional paid-in capital1,176,765 1,449,305 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(36,922)(5,334)
Accumulated deficit(331,449)(337,191)
Total stockholders' equity808,521 1,106,917 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$2,662,470 $2,919,246 
 March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Assets
Current assets  
Cash and cash equivalents$281,302 $473,677 
Short-term investments277,864 583,973 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $344 and $394 at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively22,000 23,515 
Prepaid expenses25,486 28,481 
Other current assets30,832 34,754 
Total current assets637,484 1,144,400 
Long-term investments613,863 216,233 
Property and equipment, net201,305 204,383 
Goodwill622,679 615,093 
Intangible assets, net73,086 78,333 
Right of use assets29,770 18,838 
Deferred tax assets163,776 167,524 
Other assets19,824 20,612 
Total assets$2,361,787 $2,465,416 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity  
Current liabilities  
Accounts payable$13,058 $12,367 
Deferred revenue58,568 56,273 
Accrued liabilities68,026 70,234 
Total current liabilities139,652 138,874 
Long-term liabilities  
Convertible senior notes, net1,189,650 1,188,593 
Long-term operating lease liabilities23,064 13,375 
Other long-term liabilities2,662 7,985 
Total long-term liabilities1,215,376 1,209,953 
Total liabilities1,355,028 1,348,827 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
Stockholders' equity:  
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding— — 
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share: 400,000,000 shares authorized; 119,628,297 and 126,473,827 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively120 126 
Additional paid-in capital1,120,344 1,244,504 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(45,338)(57,488)
Accumulated deficit(68,367)(70,553)
Total stockholders' equity1,006,759 1,116,589 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$2,361,787 $2,465,416 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CHEGG, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021 20232022
Net revenuesNet revenues$202,244 $198,378 Net revenues$187,601 $202,244 
Cost of revenuesCost of revenues55,085 71,384 Cost of revenues49,150 55,085 
Gross profitGross profit147,159 126,994 Gross profit138,451 147,159 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:Operating expenses:
Research and developmentResearch and development52,415 46,131 Research and development46,907 52,415 
Sales and marketingSales and marketing42,498 26,214 Sales and marketing37,017 42,498 
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative46,870 37,870 General and administrative58,973 46,870 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses141,783 110,215 Total operating expenses142,897 141,783 
Income from operations5,376 16,779 
Interest expense, net and other income (expense), net:
(Loss) income from operations(Loss) income from operations(4,446)5,376 
Interest expense, net and other income, net:Interest expense, net and other income, net:
Interest expense, netInterest expense, net(1,597)(1,929)Interest expense, net(1,268)(1,597)
Other income (expense), net6,180 (77,208)
Total interest expense, net and other income (expense), net4,583 (79,137)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes9,959 (62,358)
Other income, netOther income, net12,076 6,180 
Total interest expense, net and other income, netTotal interest expense, net and other income, net10,808 4,583 
Income before provision for income taxesIncome before provision for income taxes6,362 9,959 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes(4,217)(2,821)Provision for income taxes(4,176)(4,217)
Net income (loss)$5,742 $(65,179)
Net income (loss) per share
Net incomeNet income$2,186 $5,742 
Net income per shareNet income per share
BasicBasic$0.04 $(0.49)Basic$0.02 $0.04 
DilutedDiluted$0.04 $(0.49)Diluted$0.02 $0.04 
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share
Weighted average shares used to compute net income per shareWeighted average shares used to compute net income per share
BasicBasic132,162 134,352 Basic123,710 132,162 
DilutedDiluted133,270 134,352 Diluted124,304 133,270 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CHEGG, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSSINCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Net income (loss)$5,742 $(65,179)
Other comprehensive loss
Change in net unrealized loss on investments, net of tax(12,917)(1,894)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax(18,671)(874)
Other comprehensive loss(31,588)(2,768)
Total comprehensive loss$(25,846)$(67,947)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20232022
Net income$2,186 $5,742 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax3,812 (12,917)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax8,338 (18,671)
Other comprehensive income (loss)12,150 (31,588)
Total comprehensive income (loss)$14,336 $(25,846)
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CHEGG, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Common Stock 
SharesPar 
Value
Additional Paid-In
Capital
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated
Deficit
 Total Stockholders’ Equity
Balances at December 31, 2021136,952 $137 $1,449,305 $(5,334)$(337,191)$1,106,917 
Repurchases of common stock(10,725)(11)(300,439)— — (300,450)
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options54 — 455 — — 455 
Net share settlement of equity awards401 (7,467)— — (7,466)
Share-based compensation expense— — 34,911 — — 34,911 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (31,588)— (31,588)
Net income— — — — 5,742 5,742 
Balances at March 31, 2022126,682 $127 $1,176,765 $(36,922)$(331,449)$808,521 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023
Common Stock 
SharesPar 
Value
Additional Paid-In
Capital
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated
Deficit
 Total Stockholders’ Equity
Balances at December 31, 2022126,474 $126 $1,244,504 $(57,488)$(70,553)$1,116,589 
Repurchases of common stock(7,600)(7)(151,304)— — (151,311)
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options18 — 144 — — 144 
Net share settlement of equity awards736 (7,736)— — (7,735)
Share-based compensation expense— — 34,736 — — 34,736 
Other comprehensive income— — — 12,150 — 12,150 
Net income— — — — 2,186 2,186 
Balances at March 31, 2023119,628 $120 $1,120,344 $(45,338)$(68,367)$1,006,759 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
Common Stock 
SharesPar 
Value
Additional Paid-In
Capital
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated
Deficit
 Total Stockholders’ Equity
Balances at December 31, 2020129,344 $129 $1,030,577 $1,530 $(422,601)$609,635 
Cumulative-effect adjustment related to adoption of ASU 2020-06— — (465,006)— 86,868 (378,138)
Issuance of common stock in connection with equity offering, net of offering costs10,975 11 1,091,455 — — 1,091,466 
Equity component on conversions of 2023 notes and 2025 notes— — (11,305)— — (11,305)
Issuance of common stock upon conversions of 2023 notes126 — 11,237 — — 11,237 
Net proceeds from capped call related to conversions of 2023 notes and 2025 notes— — 23,577 — — 23,577 
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options44 — 346 — — 346 
Net share settlement of equity awards828 (59,176)— — (59,175)
Share-based compensation expense— — 23,647 — — 23,647 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (2,768)— (2,768)
Net loss— — — — (65,179)(65,179)
Balances at March 31, 2021141,317$141 $1,645,352 $(1,238)$(400,912)$1,243,343 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Common Stock 
SharesPar 
Value
Additional Paid-In
Capital
 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated
Deficit
 Total Stockholders’ Equity
Balances at December 31, 2021136,952 $137 $1,449,305 $(5,334)$(337,191)$1,106,917 
Repurchases of common stock(10,725)(11)(300,439)— — (300,450)
Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options54 — 455 — — 455 
Net share settlement of equity awards401 (7,467)— — (7,466)
Share-based compensation expense— — 34,911 — — 34,911 
Other comprehensive loss— — — (31,588)— (31,588)
Net income— — — — 5,742 5,742 
Balances at March 31, 2022126,682$127 $1,176,765 $(36,922)$(331,449)$808,521 
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CHEGG, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20222021
Cash flows from operating activities 
Net income (loss)$5,742 $(65,179)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Print textbook depreciation expense1,521 3,760 
Other depreciation and amortization expense20,285 14,846 
Share-based compensation expense33,084 23,100 
Amortization of debt issuance costs1,382 1,626 
Gain on foreign currency remeasurement of purchase consideration(4,628)— 
Loss on early extinguishment of debt— 78,152 
Loss on change in fair value of derivative instruments, net— 7,148 
Loss from write-off of property and equipment626 757 
Gain on sale of strategic equity investment— (5,338)
(Gain) loss on textbook library, net(610)4,028 
Operating lease expense, net of accretion1,640 1,589 
Other non-cash items(737)87 
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisition of businesses:  
Accounts receivable292 2,240 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets21,722 (25,075)
Other assets8,342 1,058 
Accounts payable(7,534)6,597 
Deferred revenue8,554 15,988 
Accrued liabilities(7,555)9,386 
Other liabilities(2,091)(1,197)
Net cash provided by operating activities80,035 73,573 
Cash flows from investing activities  
Purchases of property and equipment(29,533)(18,984)
Purchases of textbooks(3,692)(4,527)
Proceeds from disposition of textbooks2,499 4,038 
Purchases of investments(273,280)(925,748)
Maturities of investments342,059 181,315 
Proceeds from sale of strategic equity investment— 6,845 
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired(401,125)(7,891)
Net cash used in investing activities(363,072)(764,952)
Cash flows from financing activities  
Proceeds from common stock issued under stock plans, net456 347 
Payment of taxes related to the net share settlement of equity awards(7,467)(59,176)
Proceeds from equity offering, net of offering costs— 1,091,466 
Repayment of convertible senior notes— (189,849)
Proceeds from exercise of convertible senior notes capped call— 24,812 
Repurchases of common stock(300,450)— 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(307,461)867,600 
Effect of exchange rate changes4,628 — 
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(585,870)176,221 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period855,893 481,715 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$270,023 $657,936 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 20232022
Cash flows from operating activities 
Net income$2,186 $5,742 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Share-based compensation expense33,746 33,084 
Other depreciation and amortization expense25,543 20,285 
Deferred income taxes3,441 (746)
Operating lease expense, net of accretion1,496 1,640 
Amortization of debt issuance costs1,057 1,382 
Gain on foreign currency remeasurement of purchase consideration— (4,628)
Print textbook depreciation expense— 1,521 
Loss from write-off of property and equipment120 626 
Gain on textbook library, net— (610)
Other non-cash items(5)
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisition of business:  
Accounts receivable1,578 292 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets8,485 21,722 
Other assets2,803 8,342 
Accounts payable(336)(7,534)
Deferred revenue2,012 8,554 
Accrued liabilities(2,569)(7,555)
Other liabilities(6,397)(2,091)
Net cash provided by operating activities73,160 80,035 
Cash flows from investing activities  
Purchases of property and equipment(17,166)(29,533)
Purchases of textbooks— (3,692)
Proceeds from disposition of textbooks— 2,499 
Purchases of investments(497,372)(273,280)
Maturities of investments407,759 342,059 
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired— (401,125)
Net cash used in investing activities(106,779)(363,072)
Cash flows from financing activities  
Proceeds from common stock issued under stock plans, net145 456 
Payment of taxes related to the net share settlement of equity awards(7,736)(7,467)
Repurchases of common stock(151,311)(300,450)
Net cash used in financing activities(158,902)(307,461)
Effect of exchange rate changes187 4,628 
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(192,334)(585,870)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period475,854 855,893 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$283,520 $270,023 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021 20232022
Supplemental cash flow data:Supplemental cash flow data:Supplemental cash flow data:
Cash paid during the period for:Cash paid during the period for:  Cash paid during the period for:  
InterestInterest$437 $502 Interest$437 $437 
Income taxes, net of refundsIncome taxes, net of refunds$1,101 $3,063 Income taxes, net of refunds$2,017 $1,101 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leasesOperating cash flows from operating leases$1,852 $1,998 Operating cash flows from operating leases$2,866 $1,852 
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leasesOperating leases$2,715 $— Operating leases$12,407 $2,715 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:Non-cash investing and financing activities:  Non-cash investing and financing activities:  
Accrued purchases of long-lived assetsAccrued purchases of long-lived assets$5,778 $904 Accrued purchases of long-lived assets$3,941 $5,778 
Issuance of common stock related to repayment of convertible senior notes$— $11,237 

March 31,March 31,
2022202120232022
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$267,731 $656,168 Cash and cash equivalents$281,302 $267,731 
Restricted cash included in other current assetsRestricted cash included in other current assets70 38 Restricted cash included in other current assets63 70 
Restricted cash included in other assetsRestricted cash included in other assets2,222 1,730 Restricted cash included in other assets2,155 2,222 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashTotal cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$270,023 $657,936 Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$283,520 $270,023 
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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CHEGG, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1. Background and Basis of Presentation

Company and Background

Chegg, Inc. (Chegg, the Company, (“we, us,” “us,” “our,” “Company” or our)“Chegg”), headquartered in Santa Clara, California, was incorporated as a Delaware corporation in July 2005. Millions of people all around the world Learn with Chegg. Our mission is to improve learning and learning outcomes by putting students first. We support life-long learners starting with their academic journey and extending into their careers. The Chegg platform provides products and services to support learners to help them better understand their academic course materials, and also provides personal and professional development skills training, to help them achieve their learning goals.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and applicable rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the results of Chegg, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, necessary to present fairly our financial position as of March 31, 2022,2023, our results of operations, results of comprehensive loss,income (loss), stockholders' equity and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021.2022. Our results of operations, results of comprehensive loss,income (loss), stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 20222023 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

We have a single operating and reportable segment and operating unit structure. The condensed consolidated financial statements and related financial information should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto that are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20212022 (the Annual Report on Form 10-K) filed with the SEC.

There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies as compared to the significant accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities; the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements; and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We base our estimates on historical experience, knowledge of current business conditions, and various other factors we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates are based on management’s knowledge about current events and expectations about actions we may undertake in the future. Actual results could differ from these estimates, and such differences could be material to our financial position and results of operations. There have been no material changes in our use of estimates during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 as compared to the use of estimates disclosed in Part II, Item 8 “Consolidated Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

Reclassification of Prior Period Presentation

In order to conform with current period presentation, $0.7 million of deferred tax assets during the three months ended March 31, 2022 has been reclassified from other non-cash items on our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. This change in presentation does not affect previously reported results.

Leases

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we extended our existing lease agreement related to our corporate headquarters in Santa Clara and reassessed lease terms related to office spaces internationally in India, resulting in the recording of $12.4 million of right of use assets in exchange for lease liabilities.
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The aggregate future minimum lease payments and reconciliation to operating lease liabilities as of March 31, 2023, are as follows (in thousands):
March 31, 2023
Remaining nine months of 2023$6,388 
20247,875 
20256,625 
20265,940 
20275,515 
Thereafter1,902 
Total future minimum lease payments34,245 
Less imputed interest(4,322)
Total lease liabilities$29,923 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Details

Other income, (expense), net consists of the following (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021
Loss on early extinguishment of debt$— $(78,152)
Loss on change in fair value of derivative instruments, net— (7,148)
Gain on sale of strategic equity investments— 5,338 
Gain on foreign currency remeasurement of purchase consideration(1)
4,628 — 
Interest income1,477 2,049 
Other75 705 
Total other income (expense), net$6,180 $(77,208)
(1) For further information, see Note 5,“Acquisition.”
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20232022
Interest income$11,263 $1,477 
Gain on foreign currency remeasurement of purchase consideration— 4,628 
Other813 75 
Total other income, net$12,076 $6,180 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

There were no accounting pronouncements issued during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 that would have ana material impact on our financial statements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In October 2021,We did not adopt any new standards or updates issued during the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2021-08, Business Combinations-Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (Topic 805). The new guidance requires contract assets and contract liabilities acquired inthree months ended March 31, 2023 that had a business combination to be recognized in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 606 as if the acquirer had originated the contracts. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022, including interim periods within those fiscal years, and early adoption is permitted. We early adopted ASU 2021-08material impact on January 1, 2022 and applied it to our acquisition of Busuu. The most significant impacts were an increase in contract liabilities, contained within deferred revenue, and goodwill.financial statements.

In May 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-04, Issuer’s Accounting for Certain Modifications or Exchanges of Freestanding Equity-Classified Written Call Options. ASU 2021-04 aims to clarify and reduce diversity in an issuer’s accounting for modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity-classified written call options that remain equity classified after modification or exchange based on the economic substance of the modification or exchange. Early adoption is permitted and the guidance must be applied prospectively to all modifications or exchanges that occur on or after the date of adoption. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021. We adopted ASU 2021-04 on January 1, 2022 under the prospective method of adoption and there was no impact to our results of operations as we did not modify or exchange any freestanding equity-classified written call options.

Note 2. Revenues

Revenue Recognition

Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. The majority of our revenues are recognized over time as services are performed, with certain revenues being recognized at a point in time.

We have changed our revenue disaggregation to Subscription Services and Skills and Other to better reflect the nature and timing of revenue and cash flows. Subscription Services includes revenues from our Chegg Study Pack, Chegg Study, Chegg Writing, Chegg Math, and Busuu offerings. Skills and Other includes revenues from our Skills, advertising services, print textbooks and eTextbooks offerings. We no longer present our Required Materials product line separately as we no longer have significant revenue from our print textbook and eTextbooks offerings.
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The following tables settable sets forth our total net revenues for the periods shown disaggregated for our CheggSubscription Services and Required MaterialsSkills and Other product lines (in thousands, except percentages):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
 20222021$%
Chegg Services$184,812 $162,351 $22,461 14 %
Required Materials17,432 36,027 (18,595)(52)
Total net revenues$202,244 $198,378 $3,866 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
 20232022$%
Subscription Services$168,440 $173,037 $(4,597)(3)%
Skills and Other19,161 29,207 (10,046)(34)
Total net revenues$187,601 $202,244 $(14,643)(7)

During the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, we recognized revenues of $39.1 million and $30.9 million, and $29.5 million, respectively, of revenues that were included in our deferred revenue balance at the beginning of each respective reporting period. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, we recognized $4.8 million and $10.7 million, respectively, of operating lease income from print textbook rentals that we own.

Contract Balances

The following table presents our accounts receivable, net, contract assets and deferred revenue balances (in thousands, except percentages):
Change Change
March 31,
2022
December 31, 2021$% March 31,
2023
December 31, 2022$%
Accounts receivable, netAccounts receivable, net$19,918 $17,850 $2,068 12 %Accounts receivable, net$22,000 $23,515 $(1,515)(6)%
Contract assetsContract assets13,670 14,231 (561)(4)Contract assets11,505 11,946 (441)(4)
Deferred revenueDeferred revenue60,458 35,143 25,315 72 Deferred revenue58,568 56,273 2,295 

During the three months ended March 31, 20222023 our accounts receivable, net balance increaseddecreased by $2.1$1.5 million, or 12%6%, primarily due to timing of billings and seasonality of our business. During the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, our contract assets balance decreased by $0.6$0.4 million, or 4%, primarily due to our Thinkful service. During the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, our deferred revenue balance increased by $25.3$2.3 million, or 72%4%, primarily due to acquired deferred revenue in conjunction with our acquisitiontiming of Busuu and increased bookings and seasonality of our business.

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Note 3. Net Income (Loss) Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022202120232022
BasicBasicBasic
Numerator:Numerator:Numerator:
Net income (loss)$5,742 $(65,179)
Net incomeNet income$2,186 $5,742 
Denominator:Denominator:Denominator:
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic132,162 134,352 
Weighted average shares used to compute net income per share, basicWeighted average shares used to compute net income per share, basic123,710 132,162 
Net income (loss) per share, basic$0.04 $(0.49)
Net income per share, basicNet income per share, basic$0.02 $0.04 
DilutedDilutedDiluted
Numerator:Numerator:Numerator:
Net income (loss)$5,742 $(65,179)
Net incomeNet income$2,186 $5,742 
Denominator:Denominator:Denominator:
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, basic132,162 134,352 
Weighted average shares used to compute net income per share, basicWeighted average shares used to compute net income per share, basic123,710 132,162 
Shares related to stock plan activityShares related to stock plan activity1,108 — Shares related to stock plan activity594 1,108 
Weighted average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share, diluted133,270 134,352 
Weighted average shares used to compute net income per share, dilutedWeighted average shares used to compute net income per share, diluted124,304 133,270 
Net income (loss) per share, diluted$0.04 $(0.49)
Net income per share, dilutedNet income per share, diluted$0.02 $0.04 

The following potential weighted-average shares of common stock outstanding were excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share because including them would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2022202120232022
Shares related to stock plan activityShares related to stock plan activity2,300 3,563 Shares related to stock plan activity6,283 2,300 
Shares related to convertible senior notesShares related to convertible senior notes22,875 28,818 Shares related to convertible senior notes18,226 22,875 
Total common stock equivalentsTotal common stock equivalents25,175 32,381 Total common stock equivalents24,509 25,175 

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Note 4. Cash and Cash Equivalents, and Investments and Fair Value Measurements

The following tables show our cash and cash equivalents, and investments’ fair value level classification, adjusted cost, unrealized gain, unrealized loss and fair value as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 (in thousands except for fair value levels):
March 31, 2022 March 31, 2023
Fair Value LevelAdjusted CostUnrealized GainUnrealized LossFair Value Fair Value LevelAdjusted CostUnrealized GainUnrealized LossFair Value
Cash and cash equivalents:Cash and cash equivalents:   Cash and cash equivalents:   
CashCash$39,413 $— $— $39,413 Cash$31,393 $— $— $31,393 
Money market fundsMoney market fundsLevel 1228,318 — — 228,318 Money market fundsLevel 1149,731 — — 149,731 
Commercial paperCommercial paperLevel 2100,216 — (38)100,178 
Total cash and cash equivalentsTotal cash and cash equivalents$267,731 $— $— $267,731 Total cash and cash equivalents$281,340 $— $(38)$281,302 
Short-term investments:Short-term investments:   Short-term investments:   
Commercial paperLevel 2$86,583 $— $(443)$86,140 
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securitiesLevel 2765,556 (6,045)759,520 Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$214,883 $— $(2,435)$212,448 
U.S. treasury securitiesU.S. treasury securitiesLevel 154,718 — (436)54,282 U.S. treasury securitiesLevel 130,190 — (21)30,169 
Agency bondsAgency bondsLevel 215,501 — (12)15,489 Agency bondsLevel 235,253 — (6)35,247 
Total short-term investmentsTotal short-term investments$922,358 $$(6,936)$915,431 Total short-term investments$280,326 $— $(2,462)$277,864 
Long-term investments:Long-term investments:   Long-term investments:   
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securitiesLevel 2$346,032 $— $(7,939)$338,093 Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$364,729 $1,003 $(366)$365,366 
U.S. treasury securitiesU.S. treasury securitiesLevel 199,294 — (1,974)97,320 U.S. treasury securitiesLevel 199,424 470 (54)99,840 
Agency bondsAgency bondsLevel 2148,669 74 (86)148,657 
Total long-term investmentsTotal long-term investments$445,326 $— $(9,913)$435,413 Total long-term investments$612,822 $1,547 $(506)$613,863 

December 31, 2021 December 31, 2022
Fair Value LevelAdjusted CostUnrealized GainUnrealized LossFair Value Fair Value LevelAdjusted CostUnrealized GainUnrealized LossFair Value
Cash and cash equivalents:Cash and cash equivalents:   Cash and cash equivalents:   
CashCash$30,324 $— $— $30,324 Cash$33,532 $— $— $33,532 
Money market fundsMoney market fundsLevel 1823,754 — — 823,754 Money market fundsLevel 1440,145 — — 440,145 
Total cash and cash equivalentsTotal cash and cash equivalents$854,078 $— $— $854,078 Total cash and cash equivalents$473,677 $— $— $473,677 
Short-term investments:Short-term investments:   Short-term investments:   
Commercial paperCommercial paperLevel 2$124,211 $$(33)$124,180 Commercial paperLevel 2$11,744 $— $(29)$11,715 
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securitiesLevel 2552,609 36 (546)552,099 Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2491,459 — (4,130)487,329 
U.S. treasury securitiesU.S. treasury securitiesLevel 185,271 — (342)84,929 
Agency bondsLevel 215,500 — 15,502 
Total short-term investmentsTotal short-term investments$692,320 $40 $(579)$691,781 Total short-term investments$588,474 $— $(4,501)$583,973 
Long-term investments:Long-term investments:   Long-term investments:   
Corporate debt securitiesCorporate debt securitiesLevel 2$724,517 $— $(3,277)$721,240 Corporate debt securitiesLevel 2$125,735 $158 $(909)$124,984 
U.S. treasury securitiesU.S. treasury securitiesLevel 124,860 — (107)24,753 U.S. treasury securitiesLevel 130,633 122 — 30,755 
Agency bondsAgency bondsLevel 260,635 — (141)60,494 
Total long-term investmentsTotal long-term investments$749,377 $— $(3,384)$745,993 Total long-term investments$217,003 $280 $(1,050)$216,233 

As of March 31, 2022,2023, we determined that the declines in the market value ofunrealized losses on our investment portfolioinvestments were not driven by credit related factors. During the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022, we did not recognize any losses on our investments due to credit related factors. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, and 2021, our gross realized gains and losses on investments were not significant.
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The following table shows our cash equivalents and investments' adjusted cost and fair value by contractual maturity as of March 31, 20222023 (in thousands):
Adjusted CostFair Value Adjusted CostFair Value
Due in 1 year or less$922,358 $915,431 
Due in 1-2 years445,326 435,413 
Due within one yearDue within one year$380,542 $378,042 
Due after one year through three yearsDue after one year through three years612,822 613,863 
Investments not due at a single maturity dateInvestments not due at a single maturity date228,318 228,318 Investments not due at a single maturity date149,731 149,731 
TotalTotal$1,596,002 $1,579,162 Total$1,143,095 $1,141,636 

Investments not due at a single maturity date in the preceding table consisted of money market funds.

Strategic Investment

In July 2022, we completed an investment of $6.0 million in Knack Technologies, Inc. (Knack), a privately held U.S. based peer-to-peer tutoring platform for higher education institutions. We do not have the ability to exercise significant influence over Knack's operating and financial policies and have elected to account for our investment at cost as it does not have a readily determinable fair value. We did not record any impairment charges during the three months ended March 31, 2023, as there were no significant identified events or changes in circumstances that would be considered an indicator for impairment. There were no observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investments of the same issuer during the three months ended March 31, 2023.

Financial Instruments Not Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

We report our financial instruments at fair value with the exception of the notes. The estimated fair value of the notes was determined based on the trading price of the notes as of the last day of trading for the period. We consider the fair value of the notes to be a Level 2 measurement due to the limited trading activity. The estimated fair value of the 2026 notes as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 was $818.8$393.1 million and $840.0$385.0 million, respectively. The estimated fair value of the 2025 notes as of March 31, 20222023 and December 31, 20212022 was $708.8$617.7 million and $682.2$640.5 million, respectively. For further information on the notes, refer to Note 7,5, “Convertible Senior Notes.”

Note 5. Acquisition

On January 13, 2022, we completed our acquisition of 100% of the outstanding shares of Busuu Online S.L (Busuu) in cash, an online language learning company that offers a comprehensive solution through a combination of self-paced lessons, live classes with expert tutors and the ability to learn and practice with members of the Busuu language learning community. The acquisition helps to expand our existing offerings and global reach through language learning, allowing us to drive further into international markets.

The following table presents the preliminary allocation of purchase consideration recorded on our condensed consolidated balance sheet as of the acquisition date (in thousands):
Busuu
Cash and cash equivalents$20,525 
Accounts receivable2,446 
Right of use assets2,715 
Other acquired assets3,710 
Acquired intangible assets71,600 
Total identifiable assets acquired100,996 
Accounts payable(5,174)
Accrued liabilities(22,749)
Deferred revenue(16,761)
Long term operating lease liabilities(2,038)
Net identifiable assets acquired54,274 
Goodwill367,376 
Total fair value of purchase consideration$421,650 

The estimates and assumptions regarding the fair value of certain tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed, the valuation of intangible assets acquired, income taxes, and goodwill are subject to change as we obtain additional information during the measurement period, which usually lasts for up to one year from the acquisition date.

Goodwill is primarily attributable to the potential for expanding our offerings to include an online language learning platform and global reach allowing us to drive further into international markets. Substantially all of the amounts recorded for intangible assets and goodwill are deductible for tax purposes.

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The following table presents the details of the allocation of purchase consideration to the acquired intangible assets (in thousands, except weighted-average amortization period):
Busuu
AmountWeighted-Average Amortization Period (in months)
Trade name$4,600 72
Customer lists18,000 24
Developed technology49,000 84
Total acquired intangible assets$71,600 68

During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and year ended December 31, 2021, we incurred acquisition-related expenses of $0.5 million and $5.3 million, respectively, associated with our acquisition of Busuu, which have been included in general and administrative expense on our condensed consolidated statement of operations.

The purchase consideration was paid in Euros, which is different from our functional currency of United States Dollars. We initially funded an equivalent of $417.0 million that was remeasured at $421.7 million at closing, which is included in our statement of cash flows as a cash outflow from investing activities net of cash acquired, resulting in a $4.6 million gain included in other income (expense), net on our condensed consolidated statement of operations.

The Busuu purchase agreement provides for additional payments of up to approximately $25.5 million, subject to the continued employment of certain key employees. These payments are not included in the fair value of the purchase consideration but rather are expensed ratably as acquisition-related compensation costs and classified based on the seller's job function, on our condensed consolidated statement of operations. As of March 31, 2022, we have recorded approximately $1.8 million within accrued liabilities on our condensed consolidated balance sheets for these payments.

Since the acquisition date, we have recorded revenues and net loss from Busuu of $9.6 million and $8.0 million, respectively. These results should not be taken as representative of future results of operations of the combined company. The following unaudited supplemental pro forma revenues and earnings is for informational purposes only and presents our combined results as if the acquisition of Busuu had occurred on January 1, 2021. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, our unaudited supplemental pro forma revenues from Busuu would have been $202.9 million and $208.6 million, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, our unaudited supplemental pro forma earnings would have been a net income of $5.4 million and net loss of $74.1 million, respectively. The unaudited supplemental pro forma earnings information includes the historical combined operating results adjusted for acquisition-related compensation costs, amortization of intangible assets, share-based compensation expense and acquisition-related expenses and does not necessarily reflect the actual results that would have been achieved, nor is it necessarily indicative of our future consolidated results.

Note 6. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill consists of the following (in thousands):
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Beginning balance$289,763 
Additions due to acquisitions367,376 
Foreign currency translation adjustment(15,855)
Ending balance$641,284 

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Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands, except weighted-average amortization period):
 March 31, 2022
 Weighted-Average Amortization Period (in months)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationForeign Currency Translation AdjustmentNet Carrying Amount
Developed technologies80$106,703 $(34,921)$(2,165)$69,617 
Content libraries6012,230 (7,447)— 4,783 
Customer lists3534,190 (14,756)(772)18,662 
Trade and domain names5216,213 (9,993)(197)6,023 
Indefinite-lived trade name— 3,600 — — 3,600 
Total intangible assets, net67$172,936 $(67,117)$(3,134)$102,685 
 December 31, 2021
Weighted-Average Amortization
Period
(in months)
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Foreign Currency Translation AdjustmentNet
Carrying
Amount
Developed technologies76$57,521 $(31,790)$— $25,731 
Content library6012,230 (6,836)— 5,394 
Customer lists4716,190 (12,432)— 3,758 
Trade and domain names4411,613 (9,530)— 2,083 
Indefinite-lived trade name— 3,600 — — 3,600 
Total intangible assets, net65$101,154 $(60,588)$— $40,566 

During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, amortization expense related to our finite-lived intangible assets totaled approximately $6.4 million and $4.4 million, respectively.

As of March 31, 2022, the estimated future amortization expense related to our finite-lived intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):
Remaining nine months of 2022$20,402 
202325,203 
202413,858 
202511,744 
202611,396 
Thereafter16,482 
Total$99,085 

Note 7.5. Convertible Senior Notes

In August 2020, we issued $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due in 2026 (2026 notes). The aggregate principal amount of the 2026 notes includes $100 million from the initial purchasers fully exercising their option to purchase additional notes. In March 2019, we issued $700 million in aggregate principal amount of 0.125% convertible senior notes due in 2025 (2025 notes, together with the 2026 notes, the notes) and in April 2019, the initial purchasers fully exercised their option to purchase $100 million of additional 2025 notes for aggregate total principal amount of $800 million. The notes were issued in private placements to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

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The total net proceeds from the notes are as follows (in thousands):
2026 Notes2025 Notes
Principal amount$1,000,000 $800,000 
Less initial purchasers’ discount(15,000)(18,998)
Less other issuance costs(904)(822)
Net proceeds$984,096 $780,180 

The notes are our senior, unsecured obligations and are governed by indenture agreements by and between us and Computershare Trust Company, National Association (as successor to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association,Association), as Trustee (the indentures). The 2026 notes bear no interest and will mature on September 1, 2026, unless repurchased, redeemed or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date. The 2025 notes bear interest of 0.125% per year which is payable semi-annually in arrears on March 15 and September 15 of each year, beginning on September 15, 2019. The 2025 notes will mature on March 15, 2025, unless repurchased, redeemed or converted in accordance with their terms prior to such date.

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Each $1,000 principal amount of the 2026 notes will initially be convertible into 9.2978 shares of our common stock. This is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $107.55 per share, which is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. Each $1,000 principal amount of the 2025 notes will initially be convertible into 19.3956 shares of our common stock. This is equivalent to an initial conversion price of approximately $51.56 per share, which is subject to adjustment in certain circumstances.

Prior to the close of business on the business day immediately preceding June 1, 2026 for the 2026 notes and December 15, 2024 for the 2025 notes, the notes are convertible at the option of holders only upon satisfaction of the following circumstances:

during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on December 31, 2020 for the 2026 notes and June 30, 2019 for the 2025 notes, if the last reported sale price of our common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on, and including, the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than or equal to 130% of the respective conversion price for the notes on each applicable trading day;
during the 5-businessfive-business day period after any 10 consecutive trading day period (the measurement period) in which the trading price per $1,000 principal amount of notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price of our common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day;
if we call any or all of the notes for redemption, at any time prior to the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the redemption date; or
upon the occurrence of certain specified corporate events described in the indentures.

On or after June 1, 2026 for the 2026 notes and December 15, 2024 for the 2025 notes until the close of business on the second scheduled trading day immediately preceding the respective maturity dates, holders may convert their notes at any time, regardless of the foregoing circumstances. Upon conversion, the notes may be settled in shares of our common stock, cash or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our election.

If we undergo a fundamental change, as defined in the indentures, prior to the respective maturity dates, subject to certain conditions, holders of the notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or any portion of their notes at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the fundamental change repurchase date. In addition, if specific corporate events, described in the indentures, occur prior to the respective maturity dates, we will also increase the conversion rate for a holder who elects to convert their notes in connection with such specified corporate events.

During the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, the conditions allowing holders of the 2026 notes and 2025 notes to convert were not met and therefore the 2026 notes and 2025 notes are not convertible the following quarter. During the year ended December 31, 2021, we issued 2,983,011 shares of our common stock related to the redemption of our 2023 notes.

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The net carrying amount of the notes is as follows (in thousands):
March 31, 2022December 31, 2021March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
2026 Notes2025 Notes2026 Notes2025 Notes2026 Notes2025 Notes2026 Notes2025 Notes
PrincipalPrincipal$1,000,000 $699,979 $1,000,000 $699,982 Principal$500,000 $699,979 $500,000 $699,979 
Unamortized issuance costsUnamortized issuance costs(11,659)(8,786)(12,309)(9,518)Unamortized issuance costs(4,512)(5,817)(4,837)(6,549)
Net carrying amountNet carrying amount$988,341 $691,193 $987,691 $690,464 Net carrying amount$495,488 $694,162 $495,163 $693,430 

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The following tables settable sets forth the total interest expense recognized related to the notes (in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2022202120232022
2026 notes:2026 notes:2026 notes:
Contractual interest expenseContractual interest expense$— $— Contractual interest expense$— $— 
Amortization of issuance costsAmortization of issuance costs650 650 Amortization of issuance costs325 650 
Total 2026 notes interest expenseTotal 2026 notes interest expense$650 $650 Total 2026 notes interest expense$325 $650 
2025 notes:2025 notes:2025 notes:
Contractual interest expenseContractual interest expense$215 $237 Contractual interest expense$216 $215 
Amortization of issuance costsAmortization of issuance costs732 808 Amortization of issuance costs732 732 
Total 2025 notes interest expenseTotal 2025 notes interest expense$947 $1,045 Total 2025 notes interest expense$948 $947 
2023 notes:
Contractual interest expense$— $66 
Amortization of issuance costs— 168 
Total 2023 notes interest expense$— $234 

Capped Call Transactions

Concurrently with the offering of the 2026 notes and 2025 notes, we used $103.4 million and $97.2 million, respectively, of the net proceeds to enter into privately negotiated capped call transactions which are expected to reduce or offset potential dilution to holders of our common stock upon conversion of the notes or offset the potential cash payments we would be required to make in excess of the principal amount of any converted notes. The capped call transactions automatically exercise upon conversion of the notes and as of March 31, 2022,2023, cover 9,297,800 and 13,576,513 shares of our common stock for the 2026 notes and 2025 notes, respectively. These are intended to effectively increase the overall conversion price from $107.55 to $156.44 per share for the 2026 notes and $51.56 to $79.32 per share for the 2025 notes. The effective increase in conversion price as a result of the capped call transactions serves to reduce potential dilution to holders of our common stock and/or offset the cash payments we are required to make in excess of the principal amount of any converted notes. As these transactions meet certain accounting criteria, they are recorded in stockholders’ equity as a reduction of additional paid-in capital on our condensed consolidated balance sheets and are not accounted for as derivatives. The fair value of the capped call instrument is not remeasured each reporting period. The cost of the capped call is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Note 8.6. Commitments and Contingencies

We may from time to time be subject to certain legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business, including claims of alleged infringement of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights; employment claims; and general contract or other claims. We may also, from time to time, be subject to various legal or government claims, demands, disputes, investigations, or requests for information. Such matters may include, but not be limited to, claims, disputes, or investigations related to warranty, refund, breach of contract, employment, intellectual property, government regulation, or compliance or other matters.

On March 1, 2023, Plaintiff Shiva Stein, derivatively on behalf of Chegg, filed a stockholder derivative complaint in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (Case No. 2023-0244-NAC) asserting breach of fiduciary duty, unjust enrichment, and waste of corporate asset claims against members of Chegg’s Board and certain Chegg officers. The matter is stayed. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.

On February 14, 2023, Plaintiff Brian Stansell, individually and on behalf of other similarly situated stockholders of Chegg, filed a putative class action complaint in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware (Case No. 2023-0180) on behalf of all Chegg stockholders who were eligible to vote at Chegg's 2022 Annual Stockholders' Meeting, asserting breach of fiduciary duty claims against the members of Chegg's Board. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.

On December 27, 2022, Plaintiff Sheri Moyer, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a putative consumer class action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (Case No. 22-cv-09123) on behalf of all purchasers of a Chegg product or service as part of an automatic renewal plan or continuous service offer within the past four years. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.

On November 9, 2022, Plaintiff Joshua Keller, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a putative class action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (Case No. 22-cv-06986) on behalf of
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individuals whose data was allegedly impacted by past data breaches. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.

On March 30, 2022, Joseph Robinson, derivatively on behalf of Chegg, filed a shareholder derivative complaint against Chegg and certain of its current and former directors and officers in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging violations of securities laws and breaches of fiduciary duties, among others (the “Robinson Matter”). The Robinson Matterduties. On February 22, 2023, Plaintiff filed an Amended Shareholder Derivative Complaint. This matter has been consolidated with the Choi, Matter (described below)below, and has been stayed on the same terms.both matters are stayed. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.
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On January 12, 2022, Rak Joon Choi, derivatively on behalf of Chegg, filed a shareholder derivative complaint against Chegg and certain of its current and former directors and officers in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging violations of securities laws, breaches of fiduciary duties, unjust enrichment, abuse of control, gross mismanagement, and waste of corporate assets, among others (the “Choi Matter”).assets. On February 22, 2023, Plaintiff filed an Amended Shareholder Derivative Complaint. This matter has been consolidated with Robinson, above, and both matters are stayed. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter. On March 1, 2022, the court entered an order deeming the Choi Matter related to the Leventhal Matter (described below). On March 29, 2022, the plaintiff and defendants in the Choi matter entered into a stipulation and order staying action stipulating that the Choi Matter shall be stayed during the pendency of the Leventhal Matter.

On December 22, 2021, Steven Leventhal, individually and on behalf of all others similarly situated, filed a purported securities fraud class action on behalf of all purchasers of Chegg common stock between May 5, 2020 and November 1, 2021, inclusive, against Chegg and certain of its current and former officers in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California (Case No. 5:21-cv-09953), alleging that Chegg and several of its officers made materially false and misleading statements in violation of Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Leventhal Matter”).1934. On September 7, 2022, KBC Asset Management and The Pompano Beach Police & Firefighters Retirement System were appointed as lead plaintiff in this matterthe case. On December 8, 2022, Plaintiff filed his Amended Complaint and seeks unspecified compensatory damages, costs, and expenses, including counsel and expert fees. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.

On September 13, 2021, Pearson Education, Inc. (Pearson) filed a complaint captioned Pearson Education, Inc. v. Chegg, Inc. (Pearson Complaint) in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against the Company (Case 2:21-cv-16866), alleging infringement of Pearson’s registered copyrights and exclusive rights under copyright in violation of the United States Copyright Act. Pearson is seeking injunctive relief, monetary damages, costs, and attorneys’ fees. The Company filed its answer to the Pearson Complaint on November 19, 2021. Pearson’s June 29, 2022 Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint seeking to add Bedford, Freeman & Worth Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Learning as a plaintiff was denied. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.

On June 18, 2020, we received a Civil Investigative Demand (CID) from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to determine whether we may have violated Section 5 of the FTC Act or the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), as they relate toregarding certain alleged deceptive or unfair acts or practices related to consumer privacy and/or data security. We have providedOn October 31, 2022, the FTC withpublished the requested responses to interrogatoriesparties’ agreed-upon consent order regarding Chegg’s privacy and follow-up questions and have produced documents pertaining to data breach incidents and our data security practices. On January 27, 2023, the FTC finalized its order ("Final Order") requiring Chegg to implement a comprehensive information security program, limit the data the Company can collect and privacy practices generally.

On May 12, 2020, we received notice that 15,107 arbitration demandsretain, offer users multifactor authentication to secure their accounts, and allow users to request access to and delete their data. No monetary penalties or fines were filed against us on April 30, 2020 by individuals all represented by the same legal counsel. Each individual claimant claimed to have suffered more than $25 thousand in damages as a result of the unauthorized access of certain items of their user data in April 2018. On July 1, 2020, an additional 1,007 arbitration demands were filed by the same counsel, making identical allegations. On August 12, 2020, an additional 577 arbitration demands were filed by the same counsel, making identical allegations. Related cases were filed by the same counsel in Maryland and California. We disputed that these claimants had a valid basis for seeking arbitration, asserted that they have acted in bad faith and have been working with the Maryland and California courts and plaintiffs’ counsel on resolution of these claims. The Maryland case is now closed. On August 22, 2021, Chegg and the claimants' legal counsel, on behalf of its clients, entered into a settlement agreement, pursuant to which each eligible claimant that signs a release agreement agrees, among other things, to dismiss with prejudice all claims against Chegg that such claimant currently maintains in exchange for such claimant's pro rata portion of the settlement amount. Claimants had until January 26, 2022 to sign their release agreements. As a result of the settlement, all but 4 petitions to compel arbitrationincluded in the California action were dismissed with prejudice.Final Order.

We have not recorded any loss contingency accruals related to the above matters as we do not believe that a loss is probable in these matters. We are not aware of any other pending legal matters or claims, individually or in the aggregate, that are expected to have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. However, our analysis of whether a claim will proceed to litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, nor can the results of litigation be predicted with certainty. Nevertheless, defending any of these actions, regardless of the outcome, may be costly, time consuming, distract management personnel and have a negative effect on our business. An adverse outcome in any of these actions, including a judgment or settlement, may cause a material adverse effect on our future business, operating results and/or financial condition.

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Note 9.7. Guarantees and Indemnifications

We have agreed to indemnify our directors and officers for certain events or occurrences, subject to certain limits, while such persons are or were serving at our request in such capacity. We may terminate the indemnification agreements with these persons upon termination of employment, but termination will not affect claims for indemnification related to events occurring prior to the effective date of termination. We have a directors’ and officers’ insurance policy that limits our potential exposure up to the limits of our insurance coverage. In addition, we also have other indemnification agreements with various vendors against certain claims, liabilities, losses, and damages. The maximum amount of potential future indemnification is unlimited.

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We believe the fair value of these indemnification agreements is immaterial. We have not recorded any liabilities for these agreements as of March 31, 2022.2023.

Note 10.8. Stockholders' Equity

Accelerated Share Repurchases

On February 22, 2022,23, 2023, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with a financial institution (2022(2023 ASR). We accounted for the 20222023 ASR as 2two separate transactions, a repurchase of our common stock and an equity-linked contract indexed to our common stock that met certain accounting criteria for classification in stockholders' equity. Upon execution, we paid a fixed amount of $300.0$150.0 million and received an initial delivery of 8,562,2557,599,747 shares of our common stock, over the following 3 business days, which were retired immediately. The initial delivery of shares of our common stock represented approximately 80 percent of the fixed amount paid of $300.0$150.0 million, which was based on the share price of our common stock on the date of execution. The 20222023 ASR, wasalong with $1.3 million in associated costs, primarily consisting of an estimated 1% excise tax, were recorded as a reduction to additional paid in capital on our condensed consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity. The 2022 ASR settled during the second quarter of 2022 and we received an additional delivery of 837,001 shares of our common stock, which were retired immediately. The 2022 ASR resulted in a total repurchase of 9,399,256 shares of our common stock at a volume-weighted-average price, less an agreed upon discount, $31.9174 per share. We were not required to make any additional cash payments or delivery of common stock to the financial institutions upon settlement.

On February 22, 2022 and December 3, 2021, we entered into an ASR agreementagreements with a financial institution (2021 ASR) to repurchase $300.0 million of our outstanding common stock. The 2021 ASR settled duringinstitutions. During the three monthsyear ended MarchDecember 31, 2022, and we received an additional deliverya total of 2,163,21911,562,475 shares of our common stock.stock from these ASR agreements, which were retired immediately. Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2022, we repurchased 1,146,803 shares of our common stock in open market transactions.

Securities Repurchase Program

In June 2022, our board of directors approved a $1.0 billion increase to our existing securities repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $2.0 billion of our common stock and/or convertible notes, through open market purchases, block trades, and/or privately negotiated transactions or pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans, in compliance with applicable securities laws and other legal requirements. The timing, volume, and nature of the repurchases will be determined by management based on the capital needs of the business, market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. As of March 31, 2023, we had $492.6 million remaining under the repurchase program, which has no expiration date and will continue until otherwise suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason by our board of directors.

Share-based Compensation Expense

Total share-based compensation expense recorded for employees and non-employees is as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021 20232022
Cost of revenuesCost of revenues$623 $362 Cost of revenues$527 $623 
Research and developmentResearch and development11,776 7,959 Research and development10,914 11,776 
Sales and marketingSales and marketing4,386 2,919 Sales and marketing2,499 4,386 
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative16,299 11,860 General and administrative19,806 16,299 
Total share-based compensation expenseTotal share-based compensation expense$33,084 $23,100 Total share-based compensation expense$33,746 $33,084 

During the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, we capitalized share-based compensation expense of $1.0 million and $1.8 million, and $0.5 million, respectively.
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RSU and PSU Activity

Activity for RSUs and PSUs is as follows:
 RSUs and PSUs Outstanding
 Shares OutstandingWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at December 31, 20218,171,462 $46.36 
Granted2,472,933 33.21 
Released(642,952)68.70 
Forfeited(598,243)44.26 
Balance at March 31, 20229,403,200 $41.51 

As of March 31, 2022,2023, our total unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to RSUs and PSUs was approximately $296.1$207.0 million, which will be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of approximately 2.52.2 years.
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Activity for RSUs and PSUs is as follows:
 RSUs and PSUs Outstanding
 Shares OutstandingWeighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at December 31, 20229,155,680 $36.03 
Granted1,631,910 16.63 
Released(1,192,925)37.50 
Forfeited(447,107)34.03 
Balance at March 31, 20239,147,558 32.48 

Note 11.9. Subsequent Event

In April 2022,May 2023, we entered into definitive agreements regarding the sale of our print textbook library anda $15.0 million commitment to invest in Sound Ventures AI Fund, L.P., a limited partnership with GT Marketplace, LLC (doing business as “BBA”) for our Required Materials offering. We will continue to offer our Required Materials offering on our website and maintain relationships with the students, however, BBA has purchased our existing print textbook library for $14 million, subject to payment terms and certain adjustments, and will continue to make print textbook investments and provide fulfillment logistics for print textbook transactions. We expect that we will continue to fulfill eTextbook transactions through the end of 2022, at which point BBA will fulfill eTextbook transactions.

As a result of the partnership with BBA, revenues from print textbook transactions will consist of a revenue share of the total transactions recognized immediately rather than the total amounts recognized ratably over the rental term, generally a two- to five-month period. Revenues from eTextbook transactions will continue to be recognized at the gross amount ratably over the contractual period, generally a two- to five-month period, through the expected transition period, at which point they will be recognized as a revenue share immediately. We will no longer incur significant costs of revenue such as order fulfillment fees primarily related to shipping and fulfillment, publisher content fees for eTextbooks after transition to BBA, and print textbook depreciation and write off expense. We will continue to incur costs of revenue such as payment processing fees and employee related costs as well as ongoing operating expenses such as platform infrastructure maintenance and transition costs. Upon board of directors approvalinvests in April 2022, our net textbook library and unrecognized deferred revenue related to print textbook transactions became a held for sale asset group which was subsequently sold to BBA at a gain as the consideration exceeds the carrying amount of the held for sale asset group.artificial intelligence companies. The initial accounting for the sale of our print textbook libraryinvestment is in process as of the issuance date of our financial statements and therefore we are unable to make any additional disclosures.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

You should read the following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in Part I, Item 1, “Financial Statements (unaudited)” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition to historical consolidated financial information, the following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates, and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. See the section titled “Note about Forward-Looking Statements” for additional information. Factors that could cause or contribute to these differences include those discussed below and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Overview

Millions of people all around the world Learn with Chegg. Our mission is to improve learning and learning outcomes by putting students first. We support life-long learners starting with their academic journey and extending into their careers. The Chegg platform provides products and services to support learners to help them better understand their academic course materials, and also provides personal and professional development skills training, to help them achieve their learning goals.

Students subscribeOur long-term strategy is centered upon our ability to utilize Subscription Services to increase student engagement with our learning platform. We plan to continue to invest in the expansion of our offerings and technology platform to provide a more compelling and personalized solution and deepen engagement with students. In addition, we believe that the investments we have made to achieve our current scale will allow us to drive increased operating margins over time that, together with increased contributions of our Subscription Services, will enable us to sustain profitability and remain cash-flow positive in the long-term. Our ability to achieve these long-term objectives is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties including our ability to attract, retain, and increasingly engage the student population, reduced traffic to our subscription services, collectively referredand other factors, such as the rapidly changing development of artificial intelligence technologies and global macroeconomic conditions, which continue to asevolve and affect our business and results of operations. Student interest in and usage of artificial intelligence technologies have increased, which we believe has and may continue to negatively impact the number of subscriber acquisitions. As a result, we are experiencing an adverse effect on our operating results, growth and financial condition, which may continue. These risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we generated net revenues of $187.6 million and $202.2 million, respectively. We have changed our revenue disaggregation to Subscription Services and Skills and Other to better reflect the nature and timing of revenue and cash flows. Subscription Services includes revenues from our Chegg Study Pack, Chegg Study, Chegg Writing, Chegg Math, and Busuu offerings. Skills and Other includes revenues from our Skills, advertising services, print textbooks and eTextbooks offerings. We no longer present our Required Materials product line separately as we no longer expect to have significant revenue from our print textbook and eTextbooks offerings.

We have presented revenues for our two product lines, Subscription Services whichand Skills and Other, based on how students view us and the utilization of our products by them. More detail on our two product lines is discussed in the next two sections titled “Subscription Services” and “Skills and Other.”

Subscription Services

Our Subscription Services can be accessed internationally through our websites and on mobile devices. Our primarydevices and include Chegg Services includeStudy Pack, Chegg Study, Chegg Writing, Chegg Math, Solver, Chegg Study Pack, Busuu, Mathway and Thinkful.Busuu. Students typically pay to access Subscription Services on a monthly basis. Our Chegg Study subscription service provides “Expert Questions and Answers” and step-by-step “Textbook Solutions,” helping students with their course work. When students need writing help, including plagiarism detection scans and creating citations for their papers, they can use our Chegg Writing subscription service. Our Chegg Math Solver andsubscription service, including Mathway, subscription services helphelps students understand math by providing a step-by-step math solver and calculator. We also offer our Chegg Study Pack as a premium subscription bundle of our Chegg Study, Chegg Writing, and Chegg Math Solver services, which also includes additional features such as flashcards, concept videos, and practice questions and quizzes.quizzes, and instructor-created materials through Uversity. Our Thinkful skills-based learning platform offers professional courses focused on the most in-demand technology skills.

Required Materials includes our print textbook and eTextbook offerings, which help students save money compared to the cost of buying new. We offer an extensive print textbook library primarily for rent and also for sale both on our own and through our print textbook partners. We partner with a variety of third parties to source print textbooks and eTextbooks directly or indirectly from publishers.

In April 2022, we entered into definitive agreements with BBA such that we will continue to offer our Required Materials offering on our website and maintain relationships with the students, however, BBA has purchased our existing print textbook library and will continue to make print textbook investments and provide fulfillment logistics for print textbook transactions. We expect that we will continue to fulfill eTextbook transactions through the end of 2022, at which point BBA will fulfill eTextbook transactions. We expect that our partnership with BBA provides an opportunity to grow faster with higher margins.

In January 2022, we completed our acquisition of Busuu Online S.L. (Busuu), an online language learning company thatplatform offers a comprehensive solution through a combination of self-paced lessons, live classes with expert tutors and the ability to learn and practice with members of the Busuu language learning community.

During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021, we generated net revenues of $202.2 million and $198.4 million, respectively.

We continue to experience a slowdown in the education industry as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and macroeconomic conditions, such as inflation, which resulted in a decline in traffic to education technology services, such as the ones we provide. A combination of increased employment opportunities and compensation, along with students taking less classes, all led to significantly fewer enrollments than expected. Those students who have enrolled are taking fewer and less rigorous classes and are receiving less graded assignments. As a result, we are experiencing a deceleration in the growth rates of our services and revenues that may continue.

Our long-term strategy is centered upon our ability to utilize Chegg Services to increase student engagement with our learning platform. We plan to continue to invest in the expansion of our Chegg Services to provide a more compelling and personalized solution and deepen engagement with students. In addition, we believe that the investments we have made to achieve our current scale will allow us to drive increased operating margins over time that, together with increased
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contributions of Chegg Services, will enable us to sustain profitability and remain cash-flow positive in the long-term. Our ability to achieve these long-term objectives is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including our ability to attract, retain, and increasingly engage the student population, reduced traffic to our services, intense competition in our markets, the ability to achieve sufficient contributions to revenue from Chegg Services, and other factors, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to evolve and affect our business and results of operations. The COVID-19 pandemic subjects our business to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are beyond our control and cannot be predicted, including post-pandemic enrollment trends and student behaviors, such as the number and intensity of the courses selected. These risks and uncertainties are described in greater detail in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

We have presented revenues for our two product lines, Chegg Services and Required Materials, based on how students view us and the utilization of our products by them. More detail on our two product lines is discussed in the next two sections titled “Chegg Services” and “Required Materials.”

Chegg Services

Our Chegg Services product line for students primarily includes Chegg Study, Chegg Writing, Chegg Math Solver, Chegg Study Pack, Busuu, Mathway, and Thinkful. Students typically pay to access Chegg Services on a monthly basis. We also work with leading brands to provide students with discounts, promotions, and other products that, based on student feedback, delight them.

In the aggregate, CheggSubscription Services revenues were 91%90% and 82%86% of net revenues during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.

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Skills and Other

Our Required MaterialsSkills and Other product line includes revenues from Skills, advertising services, print textbooks and eTextbooks. Revenues fromOur skills-based learning platform offers professional courses focused on the most in-demand technology skills. We work with leading brands and programmatic partners to deliver advertising across our platforms. We also provide a platform for students to rent or buy print textbooks that we own are primarily recognized as the total transaction amount ratably over the rental term, generally a two- to five-month period. Revenues from print textbooks owned by a partner are recognized as a revenue share on the total transactional amount immediately when a print textbook ships to a student. Additionally, Required Materials includes revenues fromand eTextbooks, which are primarily recognized ratably overhelps students save money compared to the contractual period, generally a two- to five-month period.cost of buying new.

As a result of the partnership with BBA, revenues from print textbook transactions will consist of a revenue share of the total transactions recognized immediately rather than the total amounts recognized ratably over the rental term, generally a two- to five-month period. Revenues from eTextbook transactions will continue to be recognized at the gross amount ratably over the contractual period, generally a two- to five-month period, through the expected transition period, at which point they will be recognized as a revenue share immediately.

In the aggregate, Required MaterialsSkills and Other revenues were 9%10% and 18%14% of net revenues during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.

Seasonality of Our Business

Revenues from CheggSubscription Services print textbooks that we own, and eTextbooks are primarily recognized ratably over the subscription term a student subscribes to our Chegg Services, rents a print textbook or has access to an eTextbook. Thiswhich has generally resulted in our highest revenues and profitability in the fourth quarter as it reflects more days of the academic year. OurCertain variable expenses, related to cost of revenues andsuch as marketing activitiesexpenses, remain highest in the first and third quarters such that our profitability may not provide meaningful insight on a sequential basis.

As a result of these factors, the most concentrated periods for our revenues and expenses do not necessarily coincide, and comparisons of our historical quarterly results of operations on a sequential basis may not provide meaningful insight into our overall financial performance.

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Results of Operations
The following table summarizes our historical condensed consolidated statements of operations (in thousands, except percentage of total net revenues):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021 20232022
Net revenuesNet revenues$202,244 100 %$198,378 100 %Net revenues$187,601 100 %$202,244 100 %
Cost of revenues(1)
Cost of revenues(1)
55,085 27 71,384 36 
Cost of revenues(1)
49,150 26 55,085 27 
Gross profitGross profit147,159 73 126,994 64 Gross profit138,451 74 147,159 73 
Operating expenses:Operating expenses:  Operating expenses:  
Research and development(1)
Research and development(1)
52,415 26 46,131 23 
Research and development(1)
46,907 25 52,415 26 
Sales and marketing(1)
Sales and marketing(1)
42,498 21 26,214 13 
Sales and marketing(1)
37,017 20 42,498 21 
General and administrative(1)
General and administrative(1)
46,870 23 37,870 19 
General and administrative(1)
58,973 31 46,870 23 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses141,783 70 110,215 55 Total operating expenses142,897 76 141,783 70 
Income from operations5,376 16,779 
Total interest expense, net and other income (expense), net4,583 (79,137)(40)
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes9,959 (62,358)(31)
(Loss) income from operations(Loss) income from operations(4,446)(2)5,376 
Total interest expense, net and other income, netTotal interest expense, net and other income, net10,808 4,583 
Income before provision for income taxesIncome before provision for income taxes6,362 9,959 
Provision for income taxesProvision for income taxes(4,217)(2)(2,821)(2)Provision for income taxes(4,176)(2)(4,217)(2)
Net income (loss)$5,742 %$(65,179)(33)%
Net incomeNet income$2,186 %$5,742 %
(1) Includes share-based compensation expense as follows:
(1) Includes share-based compensation expense as follows:
(1) Includes share-based compensation expense as follows:
Cost of revenuesCost of revenues$623 $362 Cost of revenues$527 $623 
Research and developmentResearch and development11,776 7,959 Research and development10,914 11,776 
Sales and marketingSales and marketing4,386 2,919 Sales and marketing2,499 4,386 
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative16,299 11,860 General and administrative19,806 16,299 
Total share-based compensation expenseTotal share-based compensation expense$33,084 $23,100 Total share-based compensation expense$33,746 $33,084 

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Three Months Ended March 31, 20222023 and 20212022
    
Net Revenues    

The following table sets forth our total net revenues for the periods shown for our CheggSubscription Services and Required MaterialsSkills and Other product lines (in thousands, except percentages):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
 20222021$%
Chegg Services$184,812 $162,351 $22,461 14 %
Required Materials17,432 36,027 (18,595)(52)
Total net revenues$202,244 $198,378 $3,866 
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
 20232022$%
Subscription Services$168,440 $173,037 $(4,597)(3)%
Skills and Other19,161 29,207 (10,046)(34)
Total net revenues$187,601 $202,244 $(14,643)(7)

CheggSubscription Services revenues increased $22.5decreased $4.6 million, or 14%,3% during the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to the same period in 2021.2022. The increasedecrease was primarily due to a decrease in overall students subscribing to Chegg Study and Chegg Study Pack. As a result of an increase in student interest and usage of artificial intelligence technologies, we are currently experiencing an adverse impact to our business and results of operations, which may continue in the introduction of enhanced and new offerings, including our acquisition of Busuu, which closed in January 2022, and increased global brand awareness and penetration. Cheggfuture. Subscription Services revenues were 91%90% and 82%86% of net revenues during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Skills and 2021, respectively. Required MaterialsOther revenues decreased $18.6$10.0 million, or 52%34%, during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to the same period in 2021.2022. The decrease was primarily due to variouslower revenues from print textbook logistics challengestextbooks and eTextbooks as a result of recognizing revenue on a net basis from our partnership with GT Marketplace, LLC that began in April 2022, and lower unit volumes drivenadvertising revenues, partially offset by decreased college enrollments. Required Materialsan increase in revenues related to our Skills offering. Skills and Other revenues were 9%10% and 18%14% of net revenues during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 and 2021,2022, respectively.

As a result of our partnership with BBA, we expect Required Material revenues to decrease due to recognizing a revenue share of the total transaction amount rather than the total transaction amount.
Cost of Revenues

The following table sets forth our cost of revenues for the periods shown (in thousands, except percentages):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
20222021$% 20232022$%
Cost of revenues(1)
Cost of revenues(1)
$55,085 $71,384 $(16,299)(23)%
Cost of revenues(1)
$49,150 $55,085 $(5,935)(11)%
(1) Includes share-based compensation expense of:
(1) Includes share-based compensation expense of:
$623 $362 $261 72 %
(1) Includes share-based compensation expense of:
$527 $623 $(96)(15)%

Cost of revenues decreased $16.3$5.9 million, or 23%11%, during the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to the same period in 2021.2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower order fulfillment feesthe absence of $12.3 million driven by lower unit volumes, lower net loss on textbook library of $4.6 million, primarily due to a reduction in write-downs, lower cost of textbooks purchased by students of $3.3 million, lower print textbook depreciation expenseand eTextbook related costs of $2.2$10.3 million and lower customer supportweb hosting fees of $1.9$2.3 million, partially offset by higher other depreciation and amortization expense of $4.1 million, higher web hosting fees of $2.4 million, and incremental cost of tutors, as a result of our acquisition of Busuu, of $2.2$5.3 million. Gross margins increased to 73%74% during the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, from 64%73% during the same period in 2021.2022.

As a result of our partnership with BBA, we expect cost of revenues to decrease and margins to improve over time.

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Operating Expenses

The following table sets forth our total operating expenses for the periods shown (in thousands, except percentages):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
20222021$%20232022$%
Research and development(1)
Research and development(1)
$52,415 $46,131 $6,284 14 %
Research and development(1)
$46,907 $52,415 $(5,508)(11)%
Sales and marketing(1)
Sales and marketing(1)
42,498 26,214 16,284 62 
Sales and marketing(1)
37,017 42,498 (5,481)(13)
General and administrative(1)
General and administrative(1)
46,870 37,870 9,000 24 
General and administrative(1)
58,973 46,870 12,103 26 
Total operating expensesTotal operating expenses$141,783 $110,215 $31,568 29 %Total operating expenses$142,897 $141,783 $1,114 
(1) Includes share-based compensation expense of:
(1) Includes share-based compensation expense of:
    
(1) Includes share-based compensation expense of:
    
Research and developmentResearch and development$11,776 $7,959 $3,817 48 %Research and development$10,914 $11,776 $(862)(7)%
Sales and marketingSales and marketing4,386 2,919 1,467 50 Sales and marketing2,499 4,386 (1,887)(43)
General and administrativeGeneral and administrative16,299 11,860 4,439 37 General and administrative19,806 16,299 3,507 22 
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense$32,461 $22,738 $9,723 43 %Share-based compensation expense$33,219 $32,461 $758 

Research and Development

Research and development expenses increased $6.3decreased $5.5 million, or 14%11%, during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to the same period in 2021.2022. The increasedecrease was primarily attributable to higherlower employee-related expenses, including share-based compensation expense, of $5.5 million and higher technology expenses to support our research and development of $1.5$2.1 million. Research and development expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 26%25% during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to 23%26% during the same period in 2021.2022.

Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing expenses increaseddecreased by $16.3$5.5 million, or 62%13%, during the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to the same period in 2021.2022. The increasedecrease was primarily attributable to increased internationallower marketing spend, including incremental marketing spend from Busuu,expenses of $10.0$3.5 million higherand lower employee-related expenses, including share-based compensation expense, of $3.0 million, and higher other depreciation and amortization expense of $2.1$1.2 million. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 21%20% during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to 13%21% during the same period in 2021.2022.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses increased $9.0$12.1 million, or 24%26%, during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to the same period in 2021.2022. The increase was primarily due to higher employee-related expenses, including share-based compensation expense, of $8.6$9.6 million and higher information technology service expenses of $1.4 million. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 23%31% during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to 19%23% during the same period in 2021.

The increases in employee-related operating expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to the same period in 2021, are largely driven by incremental employees from our acquisition of Busuu.2022.

Interest Expense and Other Income, (Expense), Net

The following table sets forth our interest expense and other income, (expense), net, for the periods shown (in thousands, except percentages):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
 20222021$%
Interest expense, net$(1,597)$(1,929)$332 (17)%
Other income (expense), net6,180 (77,208)83,388 n/m
Total interest expense, net and other income (expense), net$4,583 $(79,137)$83,720 n/m

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 Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
 20232022$%
Interest expense, net$(1,268)$(1,597)$329 (21)%
Other income, net12,076 6,180 5,896 95 
Total interest expense, net and other income, net$10,808 $4,583 $6,225 136 

Interest expense, net decreased $0.3 million, or 17%21%, during the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023 compared to the same period in 2021, primary2022, primarily due to the full redemptionpartial extinguishment of the 20232026 notes in 2021.2022.

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Other income, (expense), net increased $83.4$5.9 million, or 95%, during the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023 compared to the same period in 2021,2022 primarily due to an increase in interest income of $9.8 million, partially offset by the absence of the $78.2$4.6 million lossgain on early extinguishmentforeign currency remeasurement of debtpurchase consideration related to our acquisition of a portion of the 2025 notes and the $7.1 million net loss on the change in fair value of derivative instruments.Busuu.

Provision for Income Taxes

The following tables settable sets forth our provision for income taxes for the periods shown (in thousands, except percentages):
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
 20222021$%
Provision for income taxes$(4,217)$(2,821)$(1,396)49 %
 Three Months Ended
March 31,
Change
 20232022$%
Provision for income taxes$(4,176)$(4,217)$41 (1)%

Provision for income taxes increased $1.4 million, or 49%,remained relatively flat during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 compared to the same period in 2021 primarily2022, however, there were significant changes due to base erosion and anti-abuse taxesthe benefit of releasing uncertain tax positions in India partially offset by the absence of a decreasevaluation allowance benefit in withholding taxes.the current quarter as a result of releasing our valuation allowance against a substantial amount of our U.S. deferred tax assets in 2022.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2022,2023, our principal sources of liquidity were cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaling $1.6$1.2 billion, which were held for working capital purposes. The substantial majority of our net revenues are from e-commerce transactions with students, which are settled immediately through payment processors, as opposed to our accounts payable, which are settled based on contractual payment terms with our suppliers.

In November 2021,June 2022, our board of directors approved a $500.0 million$1.0 billion increase to our existing securities repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $1.0$2.0 billion of our common stock and/or convertible notes, through open market purchases, block trades, and/or privately negotiated transactions or pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans, in compliance with applicable securities laws and other legal requirements. The timing, volume, and nature of the repurchases will be determined by management based on the capital needs of the business, market conditions, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. During the three months ended March 31, 2022 and year ended December 31, 2021, weWe have entered into accelerated share repurchase programs to repurchase a total of $600.0with financial institutions for $750.0 million, of our outstanding common stock. Additionally,repurchased shares in 2021 we have repurchased $57.4open market transactions for $23.1 million and $100.0 million of aggregate principal amount of the 2023repurchased our convertible senior notes and 2025 notes, respectively, in privately negotiatedprivately-negotiated transactions for an aggregate consideration of $149.6$734.4 million. As of March 31, 2023, we had $492.6 million and $184.9 million, respectively. $65.5 million remainsremaining under the repurchase program, which has no expiration date and will continue until otherwise suspended, terminated or modified at any time for any reason by our board of directors.

In February 2021, we completed an equity offering in which we raised net proceeds of $1,091.5 million, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and offering expenses (2021 equity offering). In August 2020 and March/April 2019, we closed offerings of our 2026 notes and 2025 notes, generating net proceeds of approximately $984.1 million and $780.2 million, respectively, in each case after deducting the initial purchasers’ discount and estimated offering expenses payable by us. The 2026 notes and 2025 notes mature on September 1, 2026 and March 15, 2025, respectively, unless converted, redeemed or repurchased in accordance with their terms prior to such dates.

As of March 31, 2022,2023, we have incurred cumulative losses of $331.4$68.4 million from our operations and we may incur additional losses in the future. Our operations have been financed primarily by our initial public offering of our common stock (IPO), our 2017 follow-on public offering, our convertible senior notes offerings, our 2021 equity offering, and cash generated from operations.

ThereAside from the changes in operating lease obligations as disclosed in Note 1, “Background and Basis of Presentation,” of our accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1, “Financial Statements (Unaudited)” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, there were no other material changes in our commitments under contractual obligations, as disclosed in Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

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We believe that our existing sources of liquidity will be sufficient to fund our operations and debt service obligations for at least the next 12 months. Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including our rate of revenue growth, our investments in research and development activities, our acquisition of new products and services, and our sales and marketing activities. To the extent that existing cash and cash from operations are insufficient to fund our future activities, we may need to raise additional funds through public or private equity or debt financing. Additional funds may not be available on terms favorable to us or at all. If adequate funds are not available on acceptable terms, or at all, we may be unable to adequately fund our business plans and it could have a negative effect on our business, operating cash flows and financial condition.

Most of our cash, cash equivalents, and investments are held in the United States. As of March 31, 2022,2023, our foreign subsidiaries held an insignificant amount of cash in foreign jurisdictions. We currently do not intend or foresee a need to repatriate these foreign funds; however, as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, we anticipate the U.S. federal impact to be minimal if these foreign funds are repatriated. In addition, based on our current and future needs, we believe our current funding and capital resources for our international operations are adequate.

The following table sets forth our cash flows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
March 31,
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20222021 20232022
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Data:Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Data:  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Data:  
Net cash provided by operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities$80,035 $73,573 Net cash provided by operating activities$73,160 $80,035 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(363,072)(764,952)Net cash used in investing activities(106,779)(363,072)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(307,461)867,600 
Net cash used in financing activitiesNet cash used in financing activities(158,902)(307,461)

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $73.2 million. Our net income of $2.2 million was increased by significant non-cash operating expenses including share-based compensation expense of $33.7 million and other depreciation and amortization expense of $25.5 million.

Net cash provided by operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $80.0 million. Our net income of $5.7 million was increased by the change in our prepaid expenses and other current assets of $21.7 million. We also had significant non-cash operating expenses including share-based compensation expense of $33.1 million and other depreciation and amortization expense of $20.3 million.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Net cash provided by operatingused in investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 20212023 was $73.6 million. Our net loss$106.8 million and was related to the purchases of $65.2 million was offset by significant non-cash operating expenses including print textbook depreciation expenseinvestments of $3.8 million, other depreciation and amortization expense of $14.8 million, share-based compensation expense of $23.1 million, the loss on early extinguishment of debt of $78.2 million, the net loss on the change in fair value of derivative instruments of $7.1$497.4 million and the net loss on textbook librarypurchases of $4.0property and equipment of $17.2 million, which was primarily due to increased write-downs, partially offset by the gain on salematurities of strategic equity investmentinvestments of $5.3$407.8 million.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $363.1 million and was related to the acquisition of a business of $401.1 million, the purchases of investments of $273.3 million, the purchases of property and equipment of $29.5 million, and the purchases of textbooks of $3.7 million, partially offset by the maturity of investments of $342.1 million and proceeds from the disposition of textbooks of $2.5 million.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net cash used in investingfinancing activities during the three months ended March 31, 20212023 was $765.0$158.9 million and was primarily related to the purchasesrepurchases of investmentscommon stock of $925.7 million, the purchases of property and equipment of $19.0 million, the acquisition of business of $7.9$151.3 million and payment of $7.7 million in taxes related to the purchasesnet share settlement of textbooks of $4.5 million, partially offset by the maturity of investments of $181.3 million, proceeds from the sale of strategic equity investment of $6.8 million, and proceeds from the disposition of textbooks of $4.0 million.

Cash Flows from Financing Activitiesawards.

Net cash used in financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $307.5 million and was primarily related to the repurchases of common stock of $300.5 million and payment of $7.5 million in taxes related to the net share settlement of equity awards.


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Net cash provided by financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2021 was $867.6 million and was related to the net proceeds from our equity offering of $1,091.5 million, proceeds from 2023 notes and 2025 notes capped call instruments of $24.8 million, and proceeds from the issuance of common stock under stock plans of $0.3 million, partially offset by the repayment of a portion of our 2023 notes and 2025 notes of $189.8 million and payment of $59.2 million in taxes related to the net share settlement of equity awards.

Critical Accounting Policies, Significant Judgments and Estimates

Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The preparation of these condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, costs and expenses and related disclosures. These estimates form the basis for judgments we make about the carrying values of our assets and liabilities, which are not readily apparent from other sources. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions. The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty and disruption in the global economy and financial markets. We are not aware of any specific event or circumstance that would require updates to our estimates or judgments or require us to revise the carrying value of our assets or liabilities. These estimates may change as new events occur and additional information is obtained. Our actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

There have been no material changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 as compared to the critical accounting policies and estimates disclosed in Part II, Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

For relevant recent accounting pronouncements, see Note 1, “Background and Basis of Presentation,” of our accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1, “Financial Statements (unaudited)” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no other material changes in our market risk during the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, compared to the disclosures in Part II, Item 7A, “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021.2022.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a)Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, as of the end of the period covered by this report.

In designing and evaluating our disclosure controls and procedures, management recognizes that any disclosure controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. In addition, the design of disclosure controls and procedures must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and that management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the benefits of possible controls and procedures relative to their costs.

Based on management’s evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to, and are effective to, provide assurance at a reasonable level that the information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

(b)Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

During the three months ended March 31, 2022,2023, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rules 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act that occurred that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.We continue to monitor the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and, despite many of our employees working remotely, have not experienced any changes that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We may from time to time be subject to certain legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business, including claims of alleged infringement of trademarks, patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights; employment claims; and general contract or other claims. We may also, from time to time, be subject to various legal or government claims, demands, disputes, investigations, or requests for information. Such matters may include, but not be limited to, claims, disputes, or investigations related to warranty, refund, breach of contract, employment, intellectual property, government regulation, or compliance or other matters. See Note 8,6, “Commitments and Contingencies,” of our accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1, “Financial Statements (unaudited)” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Our operations and financial results are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those described in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021,2022, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flows, and the trading price of our common stock. There have been no material changes in our risk factors from our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Unregistered Sales of Securities

We had no unregistered sales of our securities during the three months ended March 31, 2022.2023.

Purchases of Securities by the Registrant and Affiliated Purchasers

The following table summarizes the securities repurchase activity during the three months ended March 31, 20222023 (in thousands, except average price paid per security and total number of securities repurchased):
PeriodTotal Number of Securities RepurchasedAverage Price Paid Per SecurityTotal Number of Securities Purchased Pursuant to Publicly-Announced PlanTotal Dollar Amount Purchased Pursuant to Publicly-Announced PlanMaximum Dollar Amount Remaining Available for Repurchase Pursuant to Publicly-Announced Plan
As of December 31, 2021— $— — $— $365,491 
January 1 - January 31(1)
2,163,219 28.3914 2,163,219 — 365,491 
February 1 - February 28(2)
8,562,255 — 8,562,255 300,000 65,491 
March 1 - March 31— $— — $— $65,491 
PeriodTotal Number of Securities RepurchasedAverage Price Paid Per SecurityTotal Number of Securities Purchased Pursuant to Publicly-Announced PlanTotal Dollar Amount Purchased Pursuant to Publicly-Announced PlanMaximum Dollar Amount Remaining Available for Repurchase Pursuant to Publicly-Announced Plan
January 1 - January 31— — — — 642,564 
February 1 - February 28(1)
7,599,747 — 7,599,747 150,000 492,564 
March 1 - March 31— — — — 492,564 
(1) On December 3, 2021, we entered into an ASR agreement with a financial institution (2021 ASR) to repurchase $300.0 million of our outstanding common stock. The 2021 ASR settled during the three months ended March 31, 2022 and we received an additional delivery of 2,163,219 shares of our common stock. The total dollar amount purchased pursuant to a publicly-announced plan is zero as we made the upfront payment of $300.0 million during the three months ended December 31, 2021.

(2) On February 22, 2022,23, 2023, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with a financial institution (2022(2023 ASR) to repurchase $300.0$150.0 million of our outstanding common stock. In exchange for an upfront payment of $300.0$150.0 million, we received an initial delivery of 8,562,2557,599,747 shares of our common stock. The average price paid per security is not applicable as final settlement did not occur during the three months ended March 31, 2022. The 2022 ASR settled during the second quarter of 2022 and we received an additional delivery of 837,001 shares of our common stock at a volume-weighted-average price, less an agreed upon discount, $31.9174 per share.2023. See

See Note 10,8, “Stockholders' Equity,” of our accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1, “Financial Statements (Unaudited)” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for additional information on the 2021 and 2022 ASR.

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Aside from the 2021 and 2022 ASR, we did not repurchase any of our securities during the three months ended March 31, 2022, other than in connection with the forfeiture of common stock by holders of restricted stock units in exchange for payments of statutory tax withholding amounts on behalf of the holders arising as a result of the vesting of restricted stock units.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit
No.
ExhibitFormFile NoFiling DateExhibit No.Filed
Herewith
X
X
X
101.INSInline XBRL Instance DocumentX
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension SchemaX
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension CalculationX
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension LabelsX
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension PresentationX
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension DefinitionX
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).X
    Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit
No.
Exhibit  Form  File No  Filing Date  Exhibit No.  Filed
Herewith
8-K001-361803/21/233.1
              X
              X
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101.INSInline XBRL Instance Document              X
101.SCHInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema              X
101.CALInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation              X
101.LABInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels              X
101.PREInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation              X
101.DEFInline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition              X
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).X
**This certification is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act), or otherwise subject to the liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 CHEGG, INC.
May 2, 20221, 2023By:  /S/ ANDREW BROWN
   Andrew Brown
   Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)
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