chgg-20230331

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, 2023


☐			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

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 class	Trading symbol(s)	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $0.001 par value per share	CHGG	The 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 filer	x	Accelerated filer	☐
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller 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 24, 2023, the Registrant had 119,716,256 outstanding shares of Common Stock.

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements (unaudited):

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations - for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholder's Equity - for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Item 2.

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Item 6.

Exhibits

Signatures

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, 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 results of operations are forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “may,” “will,” “would,” “could,” “estimate,” “continue,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “project,” “endeavor,” “expect,” “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, 2022. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment and new risks emerge from time to 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.

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, 2023		December 31, 2022
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	281,302	$	473,677
Short-term investments	277,864		583,973
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $344 and $394 at March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively	22,000		23,515
Prepaid expenses	25,486		28,481
Other current assets	30,832		34,754
Total current assets	637,484		1,144,400
Long-term investments	613,863		216,233
Property and equipment, net	201,305		204,383
Goodwill	622,679		615,093
Intangible assets, net	73,086		78,333
Right of use assets	29,770		18,838
Deferred tax assets	163,776		167,524
Other assets	19,824		20,612
Total assets	$	2,361,787	$	2,465,416
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	13,058	$	12,367
Deferred revenue	58,568		56,273
Accrued liabilities	68,026		70,234
Total current liabilities	139,652		138,874
Long-term liabilities
Convertible senior notes, net	1,189,650		1,188,593
Long-term operating lease liabilities	23,064		13,375
Other long-term liabilities	2,662		7,985
Total long-term liabilities	1,215,376		1,209,953
Total liabilities	1,355,028		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, respectively	120		126
Additional paid-in capital	1,120,344		1,244,504
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(45,338)		(57,488)
Accumulated deficit	(68,367)		(70,553)
Total stockholders' equity	1,006,759		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,
	2023		2022
Net revenues	$	187,601	$	202,244
Cost of revenues	49,150		55,085
Gross profit	138,451		147,159
Operating expenses:
Research and development	46,907		52,415
Sales and marketing	37,017		42,498
General and administrative	58,973		46,870
Total operating expenses	142,897		141,783
(Loss) income from operations	(4,446)		5,376
Interest expense, net and other income, net:
Interest expense, net	(1,268)		(1,597)
Other income, net	12,076		6,180
Total interest expense, net and other income, net	10,808		4,583
Income before provision for income taxes	6,362		9,959
Provision for income taxes	(4,176)		(4,217)
Net income	$	2,186	$	5,742
Net income per share
Basic	$	0.02	$	0.04
Diluted	$	0.02	$	0.04
Weighted average shares used to compute net income per share
Basic	123,710		132,162
Diluted	124,304		133,270

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CHEGG, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(in thousands)

(unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Net income	$	2,186	$	5,742
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	3,812		(12,917)
Change in foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax	8,338		(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, 2023
	Common Stock
	Shares	Par Value		Additional Paid-In Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Accumulated Deficit		Total Stockholders’ Equity
Balances at December 31, 2022	126,474	$	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 options	18	—		144		—		—		144
Net share settlement of equity awards	736	1		(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, 2023	119,628	$	120	$	1,120,344	$	(45,338)	$	(68,367)	$	1,006,759


	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
	Common Stock
	Shares	Par Value		Additional Paid-In Capital		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss		Accumulated Deficit		Total Stockholders’ Equity
Balances at December 31, 2021	136,952	$	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 options	54	—		455		—		—		455
Net share settlement of equity awards	401	1		(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, 2022	126,682	$	127	$	1,176,765	$	(36,922)	$	(331,449)	$	808,521

See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

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CHEGG, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
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 expense	33,746		33,084
Other depreciation and amortization expense	25,543		20,285
Deferred income taxes	3,441		(746)
Operating lease expense, net of accretion	1,496		1,640
Amortization of debt issuance costs	1,057		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 equipment	120		626
Gain on textbook library, net	—		(610)
Other non-cash items	(5)		9
Change in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisition of business:
Accounts receivable	1,578		292
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	8,485		21,722
Other assets	2,803		8,342
Accounts payable	(336)		(7,534)
Deferred revenue	2,012		8,554
Accrued liabilities	(2,569)		(7,555)
Other liabilities	(6,397)		(2,091)
Net cash provided by operating activities	73,160		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 investments	407,759		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, net	145		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 changes	187		4,628
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(192,334)		(585,870)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period	475,854		855,893
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period	$	283,520	$	270,023


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Supplemental cash flow data:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	$	437	$	437
Income taxes, net of refunds	$	2,017	$	1,101
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows from operating leases	$	2,866	$	1,852
Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases	$	12,407	$	2,715
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accrued purchases of long-lived assets	$	3,941	$	5,778


	March 31,
	2023		2022
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	281,302	$	267,731
Restricted cash included in other current assets	63		70
Restricted cash included in other assets	2,155		2,222
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. (“we,” “us,” “our,” “Company” or “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, 2023, our results of operations, results of comprehensive income (loss), stockholders' equity and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022. Our results of operations, results of comprehensive income (loss), stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2023 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, 2022 (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, 2023 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, 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
2024	7,875
2025	6,625
2026	5,940
2027	5,515
Thereafter	1,902
Total future minimum lease payments	34,245
Less imputed interest	(4,322)
Total lease liabilities	$	29,923

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Details

Other income, net consists of the following (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Interest income	$	11,263	$	1,477
Gain on foreign currency remeasurement of purchase consideration	—		4,628
Other	813		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, 2023 that would have a material impact on our financial statements.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

We did not adopt any new standards or updates issued during the three months ended March 31, 2023 that had a material impact on our financial statements.

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 table sets forth our total net revenues for the periods shown disaggregated for our Subscription Services and Skills and Other product lines (in thousands, except percentages):


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Change
	2023		2022		$		%
Subscription Services	$	168,440	$	173,037	$	(4,597)	(3)	%
Skills and Other	19,161		29,207		(10,046)		(34)
Total net revenues	$	187,601	$	202,244	$	(14,643)	(7)

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we recognized revenues of $39.1 million and $30.9 million, respectively, that were included in our deferred revenue balance at the beginning of each respective reporting period.

Contract Balances

The following table presents our accounts receivable, net, contract assets and deferred revenue balances (in thousands, except percentages):


					Change
	March 31, 2023		December 31, 2022			$		%

Accounts receivable, net	$	22,000	$	23,515		$	(1,515)	(6)	%
Contract assets	11,505		11,946			(441)		(4)
Deferred revenue	58,568		56,273			2,295		4

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 our accounts receivable, net balance decreased by $1.5 million, or 6%, primarily due to timing of billings and seasonality of our business. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, our contract assets balance decreased by $0.4 million, or 4%, primarily due to our Thinkful service. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, our deferred revenue balance increased by $2.3 million, or 4%, primarily due to timing of bookings and seasonality of our business.

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Note 3. Net Income Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
Basic
Numerator:
Net income	$	2,186	$	5,742
Denominator:
Weighted average shares used to compute net income per share, basic	123,710		132,162

Net income per share, basic	$	0.02	$	0.04

Diluted
Numerator:
Net income	$	2,186	$	5,742


Denominator:
Weighted average shares used to compute net income per share, basic	123,710		132,162
Shares related to stock plan activity	594		1,108

Weighted average shares used to compute net income per share, diluted	124,304		133,270

Net 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 per share because including them would have been anti-dilutive (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023	2022
Shares related to stock plan activity	6,283	2,300
Shares related to convertible senior notes	18,226	22,875
Total common stock equivalents	24,509	25,175

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Note 4. Cash and Cash Equivalents, 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, 2023 and December 31, 2022 (in thousands except for fair value levels):


	March 31, 2023
	Fair Value Level	Adjusted Cost		Unrealized Gain		Unrealized Loss		Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash		$	31,393	$	—	$	—	$	31,393

Money market funds	Level 1	149,731		—		—		149,731
Commercial paper	Level 2	100,216		—		(38)		100,178
Total cash and cash equivalents		$	281,340	$	—	$	(38)	$	281,302
Short-term investments:

Corporate debt securities	Level 2	$	214,883	$	—	$	(2,435)	$	212,448
U.S. treasury securities	Level 1	30,190		—		(21)		30,169
Agency bonds	Level 2	35,253		—		(6)		35,247
Total short-term investments		$	280,326	$	—	$	(2,462)	$	277,864
Long-term investments:
Corporate debt securities	Level 2	$	364,729	$	1,003	$	(366)	$	365,366
U.S. treasury securities	Level 1	99,424		470		(54)		99,840
Agency bonds	Level 2	148,669		74		(86)		148,657
Total long-term investments		$	612,822	$	1,547	$	(506)	$	613,863


	December 31, 2022
	Fair Value Level	Adjusted Cost		Unrealized Gain		Unrealized Loss		Fair Value
Cash and cash equivalents:
Cash		$	33,532	$	—	$	—	$	33,532
Money market funds	Level 1	440,145		—		—		440,145

Total cash and cash equivalents		$	473,677	$	—	$	—	$	473,677
Short-term investments:
Commercial paper	Level 2	$	11,744	$	—	$	(29)	$	11,715
Corporate debt securities	Level 2	491,459		—		(4,130)		487,329
U.S. treasury securities	Level 1	85,271		—		(342)		84,929

Total short-term investments		$	588,474	$	—	$	(4,501)	$	583,973
Long-term investments:
Corporate debt securities	Level 2	$	125,735	$	158	$	(909)	$	124,984
U.S. treasury securities	Level 1	30,633		122		—		30,755
Agency bonds	Level 2	60,635		—		(141)		60,494
Total long-term investments		$	217,003	$	280	$	(1,050)	$	216,233

As of March 31, 2023, we determined that the unrealized losses on our investments were not driven by credit related factors. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we did not recognize any losses on our investments due to credit related factors. During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, our 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, 2023 (in thousands):


	Adjusted Cost		Fair Value
Due within one year	$	380,542	$	378,042
Due after one year through three years	612,822		613,863
Investments not due at a single maturity date	149,731		149,731
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, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $393.1 million and $385.0 million, respectively. The estimated fair value of the 2025 notes as of March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 was $617.7 million and $640.5 million, respectively. For further information on the notes, refer to Note 5, “Convertible Senior Notes.”

Note 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.

The total net proceeds from the notes are as follows (in thousands):


	2026 Notes		2025 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), 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 five-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, 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.

The net carrying amount of the notes is as follows (in thousands):


	March 31, 2023				December 31, 2022
	2026 Notes		2025 Notes		2026 Notes		2025 Notes
Principal	$	500,000	$	699,979	$	500,000	$	699,979

Unamortized issuance costs	(4,512)		(5,817)		(4,837)		(6,549)
Net carrying amount	$	495,488	$	694,162	$	495,163	$	693,430

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


	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2023		2022
2026 notes:
Contractual interest expense	$	—	$	—
Amortization of issuance costs	325		650
Total 2026 notes interest expense	$	325	$	650
2025 notes:
Contractual interest expense	$	216	$	215
Amortization of issuance costs	732		732
Total 2025 notes interest expense	$	948	$	947

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, 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 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. On February 22, 2023, Plaintiff filed an Amended Shareholder Derivative Complaint. This matter has been consolidated with Choi, below, and both matters are stayed. The Company disputes these claims and intends to vigorously defend itself in this matter.

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. 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 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. On September 7, 2022, KBC Asset Management and The Pompano Beach Police & Firefighters Retirement System were appointed as lead plaintiff in the 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) regarding certain alleged deceptive or unfair acts or practices related to consumer privacy and/or data security. On October 31, 2022, the FTC published the parties’ agreed-upon consent order regarding Chegg’s privacy and 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 retain, 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 included in the 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.

Note 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, 2023.

Note 8. Stockholders' Equity

Share Repurchases

On February 23, 2023, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with a financial institution (2023 ASR). We accounted for the 2023 ASR as two 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 $150.0 million and received an initial delivery of 7,599,747 shares of our common stock, which were retired immediately. The initial delivery of shares of our common stock represented approximately 80 percent of the fixed amount paid of $150.0 million, which was based on the share price of our common stock on the date of execution. The 2023 ASR, along 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.

On February 22, 2022 and December 3, 2021, we entered into ASR agreements with financial institutions. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we received a total of 11,562,475 shares of our common 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,
	2023		2022
Cost of revenues	$	527	$	623
Research and development	10,914		11,776
Sales and marketing	2,499		4,386
General and administrative	19,806		16,299
Total share-based compensation expense	$	33,746	$	33,084

During the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, we capitalized share-based compensation expense of $1.0 million and $1.8 million, respectively. As of March 31, 2023, our total unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to RSUs and PSUs was approximately $207.0 million, which will be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of approximately 2.2 years.

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Activity for RSUs and PSUs is as follows:


	RSUs and PSUs Outstanding
	Shares Outstanding	Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Balance at December 31, 2022	9,155,680	$	36.03
Granted	1,631,910	16.63
Released	(1,192,925)	37.50
Forfeited	(447,107)	34.03
Balance at March 31, 2023	9,147,558	32.48

Note 9. Subsequent Event

In May 2023, we entered into a $15.0 million commitment to invest in Sound Ventures AI Fund, L.P., a limited partnership that invests in artificial intelligence companies. The initial accounting for the investment 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.

Our 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 services, and other factors, such as the rapidly changing development of artificial intelligence technologies and global macroeconomic conditions, which continue to evolve 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 and 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 and include Chegg Study Pack, Chegg Study, Chegg Writing, Chegg Math, and 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 subscription service, including Mathway, helps 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 services, which also includes additional features such as flashcards, concept videos, practice questions and quizzes, and instructor-created materials through Uversity. Our Busuu language learning platform 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.

Subscription Services revenues were 90% and 86% of net revenues during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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Skills and Other

Our Skills and Other product line includes revenues from Skills, advertising services, print textbooks and eTextbooks. Our 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 and eTextbooks, which helps students save money compared to the cost of buying new.

Skills and Other revenues were 10% and 14% of net revenues during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Seasonality of Our Business

Revenues from Subscription Services are primarily recognized ratably over the subscription term which has generally resulted in our highest revenues and profitability in the fourth quarter as it reflects more days of the academic year. Certain variable expenses, such as marketing expenses, 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.

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,
	2023				2022
Net revenues	$	187,601	100	%	$	202,244	100	%
Cost of revenues(1)	49,150		26		55,085		27
Gross profit	138,451		74		147,159		73
Operating expenses:
Research and development(1)	46,907		25		52,415		26
Sales and marketing(1)	37,017		20		42,498		21
General and administrative(1)	58,973		31		46,870		23

Total operating expenses	142,897		76		141,783		70
(Loss) income from operations	(4,446)		(2)		5,376		3
Total interest expense, net and other income, net	10,808		5		4,583		2
Income before provision for income taxes	6,362		3		9,959		5
Provision for income taxes	(4,176)		(2)		(4,217)		(2)
Net income	$	2,186	1	%	$	5,742	3	%

(1) Includes share-based compensation expense as follows:
Cost of revenues	$	527			$	623
Research and development	10,914				11,776
Sales and marketing	2,499				4,386
General and administrative	19,806				16,299
Total share-based compensation expense	$	33,746			$	33,084

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Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022

Net Revenues

The following table sets forth our total net revenues for the periods shown for our Subscription Services and Skills and Other product lines (in thousands, except percentages):


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Change
	2023		2022		$		%
Subscription Services	$	168,440	$	173,037	$	(4,597)	(3)	%
Skills and Other	19,161		29,207		(10,046)		(34)
Total net revenues	$	187,601	$	202,244	$	(14,643)	(7)

Subscription Services revenues decreased $4.6 million, or 3% during the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease 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 future. Subscription Services revenues were 90% and 86% of net revenues during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Skills and Other revenues decreased $10.0 million, or 34%, during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease was primarily due to lower revenues from print textbooks 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 advertising revenues, partially offset by an increase in revenues related to our Skills offering. Skills and Other revenues were 10% and 14% of net revenues during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

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
	2023		2022		$		%
Cost of revenues(1)	$	49,150	$	55,085	$	(5,935)	(11)	%

(1) Includes share-based compensation expense of:	$	527	$	623	$	(96)	(15)	%

Cost of revenues decreased $5.9 million, or 11%, during the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to the absence of print textbook and eTextbook related costs of $10.3 million and lower web hosting fees of $2.3 million, partially offset by higher other depreciation and amortization expense of $5.3 million. Gross margins increased to 74% during the three months ended March 31, 2023, from 73% during the same period in 2022.

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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
	2023		2022		$		%
Research and development(1)	$	46,907	$	52,415	$	(5,508)	(11)	%
Sales and marketing(1)	37,017		42,498		(5,481)		(13)
General and administrative(1)	58,973		46,870		12,103		26


Total operating expenses	$	142,897	$	141,783	$	1,114	1

(1) Includes share-based compensation expense of:
Research and development	$	10,914	$	11,776	$	(862)	(7)	%
Sales and marketing	2,499		4,386		(1,887)		(43)
General and administrative	19,806		16,299		3,507		22
Share-based compensation expense	$	33,219	$	32,461	$	758	2

Research and Development

Research and development expenses decreased $5.5 million, or 11%, during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower employee-related expenses, including share-based compensation expense, of $2.1 million. Research and development expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 25% during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to 26% during the same period in 2022.

Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing expenses decreased by $5.5 million, or 13%, during the three months ended March 31, 2023, compared to the same period in 2022. The decrease was primarily attributable to lower marketing expenses of $3.5 million and lower employee-related expenses, including share-based compensation expense, of $1.2 million. Sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 20% during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to 21% during the same period in 2022.

General and Administrative

General and administrative expenses increased $12.1 million, or 26%, during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher employee-related expenses, including share-based compensation expense, of $9.6 million and higher information technology service expenses of $1.4 million. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net revenues were 31% during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to 23% during the same period in 2022.

Interest Expense and Other Income, Net

The following table sets forth our interest expense and other income, net, for the periods shown (in thousands, except percentages):


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Change
	2023		2022		$		%
Interest expense, net	$	(1,268)	$	(1,597)	$	329	(21)	%
Other income, net	12,076		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 21%, during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, primarily due to the partial extinguishment of the 2026 notes in 2022.

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Other income, net increased $5.9 million, or 95%, during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022 primarily due to an increase in interest income of $9.8 million, partially offset by the absence of the $4.6 million gain on foreign currency remeasurement of purchase consideration related to our acquisition of Busuu.

Provision for Income Taxes

The following table sets forth our provision for income taxes for the periods shown (in thousands, except percentages):


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Change
	2023		2022		$		%
Provision for income taxes	$	(4,176)	$	(4,217)	$	41	(1)	%

Provision for income taxes remained relatively flat during the three months ended March 31, 2023 compared to the same period in 2022, however, there were significant changes due to the benefit of releasing uncertain tax positions in India partially offset by the absence of a valuation allowance benefit in 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, 2023, our principal sources of liquidity were cash, cash equivalents, and investments totaling $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 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. We have entered into accelerated share repurchase programs with financial institutions for $750.0 million, repurchased shares in open market transactions for $23.1 million and repurchased our convertible senior notes in privately-negotiated transactions for aggregate consideration of $734.4 million. 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.

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, 2023, we have incurred cumulative losses of $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.

Aside 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, 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, 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,
	2023		2022
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Data:
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	73,160	$	80,035
Net cash used in investing activities	(106,779)		(363,072)
Net 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 used in investing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $106.8 million and was related to the purchases of investments of $497.4 million and the purchases of property and equipment of $17.2 million, partially offset by the maturities of investments of $407.8 million.

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 financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2023 was $158.9 million and was primarily related to the repurchases of common stock of $151.3 million and payment of $7.7 million in taxes related to the net share settlement of equity awards.

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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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. 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, 2023 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, 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 material changes in our market risk during the three months ended March 31, 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, 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, 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.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

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, 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, 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, 2023 (in thousands, except average price paid per security and total number of securities repurchased):


Period	Total Number of Securities Repurchased	Average Price Paid Per Security	Total Number of Securities Purchased Pursuant to Publicly-Announced Plan	Total Dollar Amount Purchased Pursuant to Publicly-Announced Plan	Maximum 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 February 23, 2023, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase (ASR) agreement with a financial institution (2023 ASR) to repurchase $150.0 million of our outstanding common stock. In exchange for an upfront payment of $150.0 million, we received an initial delivery of 7,599,747 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, 2023. See Note 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 securities repurchase program.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

Incorporated by Reference

Exhibit
No.

Exhibit

Form

File No

Filing Date

Exhibit No.

Filed
Herewith

3.1

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Chegg, Inc., as amended on March 15, 2023.

8-K

001-36180

3/21/23

3.1

31.01

Certification of Dan Rosensweig, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairperson, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.02

Certification of Andrew Brown, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32.01**

Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

101.INS

Inline XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation

101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).




**			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 1, 2023	By:	/S/ ANDREW BROWN
		Andrew Brown
		Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer)