Document and Entity Information - shares |
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Entity Registrant Name | trivago N.V. | |
| Trading Symbol | TRVG | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001683825 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Document Type | 20-F | |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2018 | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2018 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | No | |
| Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
| Entity Shell Company | false | |
| Class A Common Stock | ||
| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 42,559,884 | 30,916,474 |
| Class B Common Stock | ||
| Document Information [Line Items] | ||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 308,687,967.000 | 319,799,968 |
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Consolidated statements of operations € in Thousands, shares in Thousands |
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Dec. 31, 2018
EUR (€)
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shares
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Dec. 31, 2017
EUR (€)
€ / shares
shares
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Dec. 31, 2016
EUR (€)
shares
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| Income Statement [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||
| Revenue | € 583,395 | € 667,802 | € 485,942 | |||||||||||
| Revenue from related party | 331,421 | 367,581 | 268,227 | |||||||||||
| Total revenue | 914,816 | 1,035,383 | 754,169 | |||||||||||
| Costs and expenses: | ||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenue, including related party, excluding amortization | [1],[2] | 5,435 | 5,930 | 4,273 | ||||||||||
| Selling and marketing | [1],[2] | 805,633 | 946,925 | 673,224 | ||||||||||
| Technology and content | [1],[2],[3] | 66,904 | 52,232 | 51,658 | ||||||||||
| General and administrative, including related party | [1],[2],[3] | 54,326 | 47,444 | 55,602 | ||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | [3] | 1,684 | 3,220 | 13,857 | ||||||||||
| Operating loss | (19,166) | (20,368) | (44,445) | |||||||||||
| Other income/(expense) | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (1,839) | (44) | (137) | |||||||||||
| Gain on deconsolidation of entity | 0 | 2,007 | 0 | |||||||||||
| Other, net | 539 | 592 | (139) | |||||||||||
| Total other income/(expense), net | (1,300) | 2,555 | (276) | |||||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (20,466) | (17,813) | (44,721) | |||||||||||
| Expense/(benefit) for income taxes | 1,086 | (4,764) | 6,670 | |||||||||||
| Net loss before equity method investment | (21,552) | (13,049) | (51,391) | |||||||||||
| Income from equity method investment | 63 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||
| Net loss | (21,489) | (13,049) | (51,391) | |||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | 0 | 568 | 710 | |||||||||||
| Net loss attributable to trivago N.V. | € (21,489) | € (12,481) | € (50,681) | |||||||||||
| Earnings per share attributable to trivago N.V. available to common stockholders: | ||||||||||||||
| Basic and diluted (in EUR per share) | (per share) | [4] | € (0.06) | € (0.05) | |||||||||||
| Shares used in computing earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||
| Weighted average shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding - basic and diluted (shares) | shares | 350,852 | [4] | 274,666 | [4] | 237,811 | |||||||||
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- Definition The amount of net income or loss for the period per each share in instances when basic and diluted earnings per share are the same amount and reported as a single line item on the face of the financial statements. Basic earnings per share is the amount of net income or loss for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per share includes the amount of net income or loss for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount, including tax collected from customer, of revenue from satisfaction of performance obligation by transferring promised good or service to customer. Tax collected from customer is tax assessed by governmental authority that is both imposed on and concurrent with specific revenue-producing transaction, including, but not limited to, sales, use, value-added and excise. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS). No definition available.
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Consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss) - EUR (€) € in Thousands |
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
| Net loss | € (21,489) | € (13,049) | € (51,391) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | |||
| Currency translation adjustments | 91 | (201) | 161 |
| Total other comprehensive income (loss) | 91 | (201) | 161 |
| Comprehensive loss | (21,398) | (13,250) | (51,230) |
| Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | 0 | 568 | 581 |
| Comprehensive loss attributable to trivago N.V. | € (21,398) | € (12,682) | € (50,649) |
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Consolidated balance sheets - EUR (€) |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | € 161,871,000 | € 190,201,000 |
| Restricted cash | 122,000 | 103,000 |
| Accounts receivable, less allowance of €231 and €250 at December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2018, respectively | 54,981,000 | 43,062,000 |
| Accounts receivable, related party | 39,655,000 | 39,063,000 |
| Tax receivable | 281,000 | 2,092,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 8,346,000 | 18,758,000 |
| Total Current Assets | 265,256,000 | 293,279,000 |
| Property and equipment, net | 162,001,000 | 114,471,000 |
| Other long-term assets | 6,148,000 | 6,955,000 |
| Intangible assets, net | 171,609,000 | 173,294,000 |
| Goodwill | 490,529,000 | 490,455,000 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | 1,095,543,000 | 1,078,454,000 |
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable | 33,656,000 | 51,307,000 |
| Income taxes payable | 1,221,000 | 3,428,000 |
| Deferred revenue | 7,863,000 | 8,941,000 |
| Payroll liabilities | 8,531,000 | 5,580,000 |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 9,650,000 | 9,131,000 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 60,921,000 | 78,387,000 |
| Financing obligations | 127,705,000 | 92,322,000 |
| Deferred income taxes | 46,550,000 | 48,305,000 |
| Other long-term liabilities | 6,784,000 | 5,465,000 |
| Commitments and contingencies (Note 16) | ||
| Redeemable noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 |
| Stockholders' equity: | ||
| Reserves | 757,262,000 | 730,431,000 |
| Contribution from Parent | 122,307,000 | 122,307,000 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (89,000) | (180,000) |
| Accumulated deficit | (213,664,000) | (192,318,000) |
| Total stockholders' equity attributable to trivago N.V. | 853,583,000 | 853,975,000 |
| Noncontrolling interest | 0 | 0 |
| Total stockholders' equity | 853,583,000 | 853,975,000 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 1,095,543,000 | 1,078,454,000 |
| Class A Common Stock | ||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||
| Common stock | 2,554,000 | 1,855,000 |
| Class B Common Stock | ||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||
| Common stock | € 185,213,000 | € 191,880,000 |
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- Definition Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of liabilities and equity items, including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which is directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (that is, noncontrolling interest, previously referred to as minority interest). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of noncurrent assets classified as other. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of liabilities classified as other, due after one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of asset related to consideration paid in advance for costs that provide economic benefits in future periods, and amount of other assets that are expected to be realized or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount after accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization of physical assets used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, and furniture and fixtures. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition As of the reporting date, the aggregate carrying amount of all noncontrolling interests which are redeemable by the (parent) entity (1) at a fixed or determinable price on a fixed or determinable date, (2) at the option of the holder of the noncontrolling interest, or (3) upon occurrence of an event that is not solely within the control of the (parent) entity. This item includes noncontrolling interest holder's ownership (or holders' ownership) regardless of the type of equity interest (common, preferred, other) including all potential organizational (legal) forms of the investee entity. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of cash and cash equivalents restricted as to withdrawal or usage, classified as current. Cash includes, but is not limited to, currency on hand, demand deposits with banks or financial institutions, and other accounts with general characteristics of demand deposits. Cash equivalents include, but are not limited to, short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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Consolidated balance sheets (Parenthetical) - EUR (€) € in Thousands |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts receivable, allowance | € 250 | € 231 |
| Class A Common Stock | ||
| Class common stock, par value | € 0.06 | € 0.06 |
| Class common stock, shared authorized | 700,000,000 | 700,000,000 |
| Class common stock, shares issued | 42,559,884 | 30,916,474 |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 42,559,884 | 30,916,474 |
| Class B Common Stock | ||
| Class common stock, par value | € 0.60 | € 0.60 |
| Class common stock, shared authorized | 320,000,000 | 320,000,000 |
| Class common stock, shares issued | 308,687,967 | 319,799,968 |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 308,687,967.000 | 319,799,968 |
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- Definition A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Face amount or stated value per share of common stock. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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Consolidated statements of changes in equity - EUR (€) € in Thousands |
Total |
Subscribed capital |
Common Stock
Class A Common Stock
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Common Stock
Class B Common Stock
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Reserves |
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) |
Contribution from Parent |
Noncontrolling interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2015 | € 622,280 | € 48 | € 0 | € 0 | € 695,871 | € (129,156) | € (12) | € 55,529 | € 0 |
| Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (net of tax) | 33 | 33 | |||||||
| Settlement of options exercised | 4,930 | 1 | 4,929 | ||||||
| Adjustment to the fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests | (995) | (995) | |||||||
| Transaction with parent | 4,185 | 4,185 | |||||||
| Corporate reorganization | 0 | (49) | 552 | 125,405 | (344,914) | 219,006 | |||
| Dividends to noncontrolling interest holder | (170) | (170) | |||||||
| Changes in ownership of noncontrolling interests | 0 | 19,478 | (19,478) | ||||||
| Issuance of common stock | 202,921 | 1,250 | 201,671 | ||||||
| Reclassification of option liability to reserves | 4,893 | 4,893 | |||||||
| Changes in ownership of redeemable noncontrolling interests | 980 | 980 | |||||||
| Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2016 | 854,071 | 0 | 1,802 | 125,405 | 584,667 | (179,837) | 21 | 122,200 | 199,813 |
| Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
| Net income (loss), excluding portion attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | (12,940) | (12,481) | (459) | ||||||
| Other comprehensive income (net of tax) | (201) | (201) | |||||||
| Settlement of options exercised | (2,984) | 53 | (3,037) | ||||||
| Adjustment to the fair value of redeemable noncontrolling interests | (149) | (149) | |||||||
| Transaction with parent | 107 | 107 | |||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 16,071 | 16,071 | |||||||
| Merger of trivago GmbH into and with trivago N.V. | 0 | 66,475 | 132,879 | (199,354) | |||||
| Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2017 | 853,975 | 0 | 1,855 | 191,880 | 730,431 | (192,318) | (180) | 122,307 | 0 |
| Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
| Net income (loss), excluding portion attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest | (21,489) | (21,489) | |||||||
| Other comprehensive income (net of tax) | 91 | 91 | |||||||
| Settlement of options exercised | 161 | 32 | 129 | ||||||
| Share-based compensation expense | 20,702 | 20,702 | |||||||
| Conversion of Class B shares | 0 | 667 | (6,667) | 6,000 | |||||
| Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2018 | 853,583 | € 0 | € 2,554 | € 185,213 | € 757,262 | (213,664) | € (89) | € 122,307 | € 0 |
| Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||||
| Impact of adoption of new accounting guidance | € 143 | € 143 |
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- Definition Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Dividends to Noncontrolling Interest Holder No definition available.
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- Definition Noncontrolling Interest, Adjustment to Fair Value of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests No definition available.
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- Definition Noncontrolling Interest, Changes in Ownership of Noncontrolling Interests No definition available.
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- Definition Noncontrolling Interest, Changes In Ownership Of Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests No definition available.
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- Definition Shareholders' Equity, Changes from Corporate Reorganization No definition available.
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- Definition Shareholders' Equity, Reclassification of Option Liability to Reserves No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of increase to additional paid-in capital (APIC) from recognition of equity-based compensation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The value of the stock converted in a noncash (or part noncash) transaction. Noncash is defined as transactions during a period that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. "Part noncash" refers to that portion of the transaction not resulting in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount after tax of increase (decrease) to equity or (increase) decrease to net assets, resulting from the cumulative effect adjustment of a new accounting principle applied in the period of adoption. No definition available.
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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount after income tax of income (loss) including the portion attributable to nonredeemable noncontrolling interest. Excludes the portion attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest recognized as temporary equity. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount after tax of other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to parent entity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Value of stock issued pursuant to acquisitions during the period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Equity impact of the value of new stock issued during the period. Includes shares issued in an initial public offering or a secondary public offering. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Value of stock issued as a result of the exercise of stock options. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of stockholders' equity (deficit), net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity, attributable to both the parent and noncontrolling interests. Amount excludes temporary equity. Alternate caption for the concept is permanent equity. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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Consolidated statements of changes in equity (Parenthetical) € in Thousands |
12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016
EUR (€)
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| Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | |
| Issuance costs | € 4,921 |
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- Definition Amount of decrease in additional paid in capital (APIC) resulting from direct costs associated with issuing stock. Includes, but is not limited to, legal and accounting fees and direct costs associated with stock issues under a shelf registration. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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Consolidated statements of cash flows - EUR (€) € in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
|||
| Operating activities: | |||||
| Net loss | € (21,489) | € (13,049) | € (51,391) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by/(used in): | |||||
| Depreciation (property and equipment, internal-use software and website development) | 11,370 | 7,802 | 5,083 | ||
| Amortization of intangible assets | [1] | 1,684 | 3,220 | 13,857 | |
| Impairment of internal-use software and website development | 1,437 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Share-based compensation (See Note 10) | 20,702 | 16,025 | 53,722 | ||
| Deferred income taxes | (1,755) | (4,851) | (4,838) | ||
| Foreign exchange (gain) loss | 587 | (217) | (16) | ||
| Bad debt expense | 630 | 78 | 1,589 | ||
| Non-cash charge, contribution from Parent | 0 | 107 | 4,185 | ||
| Gain on deconsolidation of entity | 0 | (2,007) | 0 | ||
| Loss on sale of fixed assets | 605 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Gain from equity method investment | (19) | 0 | 0 | ||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||
| Accounts receivable, including related party | (13,432) | (29,734) | (11,256) | ||
| Prepaid expense and other assets | 11,127 | (10,434) | (6,945) | ||
| Accounts payable | (18,012) | 13,590 | 13,879 | ||
| Payroll liabilities | 2,951 | 988 | 2,784 | ||
| Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 199 | 8,195 | 4,702 | ||
| Deferred revenue | (773) | 3,863 | 2,814 | ||
| Taxes payable/receivable, net | (396) | (2,097) | 3,177 | ||
| Net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities | (4,584) | (8,521) | 31,346 | ||
| Investing activities: | |||||
| Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | 0 | (673) | 0 | ||
| Acquisition of redeemable noncontrolling interests | 0 | 0 | (874) | ||
| Cash divested from deconsolidation | 0 | (249) | 0 | ||
| Capital expenditures, including internal-use software and website development | (24,779) | (17,364) | (8,121) | ||
| Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | 634 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (24,145) | (18,286) | (8,995) | ||
| Financing activities: | |||||
| Payments of initial public offering costs | 0 | (4,038) | (882) | ||
| Dividends paid to noncontrolling interest | 0 | (158) | 0 | ||
| Proceeds from issuance of credit facility | 0 | 0 | 20,000 | ||
| Payments on credit facility | 0 | 0 | (40,000) | ||
| Net proceeds from issuance of common stock | 161 | 42 | 208,526 | ||
| Tax payments for shares withheld | 0 | (3,062) | 0 | ||
| Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities | 161 | (7,216) | 187,644 | ||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (24) | (1,259) | (54) | ||
| Net increase/(decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | (28,592) | (35,282) | 209,941 | ||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year | 192,900 | 228,182 | 18,241 | ||
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year | 164,308 | 192,900 | 228,182 | ||
| Supplemental cash flow information: | |||||
| Cash paid for interest | 223 | 2 | 160 | ||
| Cash paid for taxes, net of refunds | 3,325 | 2,550 | 8,696 | ||
| Non-cash investing and financing activities: | |||||
| Offering costs included in accrued expenses | 0 | 0 | 4,038 | ||
| Fixed assets-related payable | 992 | 1,557 | 129 | ||
| Capitalization of construction in process related to build-to-suit lease | 36,979 | 56,586 | 30,883 | ||
| Extinguishment of loan to members through contribution from Parent in members’ equity | 0 | 0 | 7,129 | ||
| Extinguishment of loan from related party through members’ liability | € 0 | € 0 | € 7,129 | ||
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- Definition The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Future cash outflow to pay for purchases of fixed assets that have occurred. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of cash and cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents restricted to withdrawal or usage. Excludes amount for disposal group and discontinued operations. Cash includes, but is not limited to, currency on hand, demand deposits with banks or financial institutions, and other accounts with general characteristics of demand deposits. Cash equivalents include, but are not limited to, short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents restricted to withdrawal or usage; including effect from exchange rate change. Cash includes, but is not limited to, currency on hand, demand deposits with banks or financial institutions, and other accounts with general characteristics of demand deposits. Cash equivalents include, but are not limited to, short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Reduction in cash due to no longer including the former subsidiary's cash in the consolidated entity's cash. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Future cash outflow to pay for construction in progress expenditures that have occurred. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of gain (loss) from deconsolidation of subsidiary and derecognition of group of assets constituting transfer of business or nonprofit activity, excluding conveyance of oil and gas mineral rights and transfer of good or service in contract with customer. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of deferred income tax expense (benefit) and income tax credits. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The amount of expense recognized in the current period that reflects the allocation of the cost of tangible assets over the assets' useful lives. Includes production and non-production related depreciation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) from effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and cash and cash equivalents restricted to withdrawal or usage; held in foreign currencies. Excludes amounts for disposal group and discontinued operations. Cash includes, but is not limited to, currency on hand, demand deposits with banks or financial institutions, and other accounts with general characteristics of demand deposits. Cash equivalents include, but are not limited to, short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount before tax of foreign currency transaction realized and unrealized gain (loss) recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of gain (loss) on sale or disposal of property, plant and equipment assets, excluding oil and gas property and timber property. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition The amount of impairment loss recognized in the period resulting from the write-down of the carrying amount of a finite-lived intangible asset to fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition This element represents the undistributed income (or loss) of equity method investments, net of dividends or other distributions received from unconsolidated subsidiaries, certain corporate joint ventures, and certain noncontrolled corporations; such investments are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. This element excludes distributions that constitute a return of investment, which are classified as investing activities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The amount of cash paid during the current period to foreign, federal, state, and local authorities as taxes on income. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of expenses incurred but not yet paid. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period, excluding the portion taken into income, in the liability reflecting revenue yet to be earned for which cash or other forms of consideration was received or recorded as a receivable. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/otherTransitionRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings, net of amounts receivable from taxing authorities for refunds of overpayments or recoveries of income taxes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2009/role/commonPracticeRef
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in prepaid expenses, and assets classified as other. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the total amount due within one year (or one operating cycle) from all parties, associated with underlying transactions that are classified as operating activities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of cash paid for interest, excluding capitalized interest, classified as operating activity. Includes, but is not limited to, payment to settle zero-coupon bond for accreted interest of debt discount and debt instrument with insignificant coupon interest rate in relation to effective interest rate of borrowing attributable to accreted interest of debt discount. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from financing activities, including discontinued operations. Financing activity cash flows include obtaining resources from owners and providing them with a return on, and a return of, their investment; borrowing money and repaying amounts borrowed, or settling the obligation; and obtaining and paying for other resources obtained from creditors on long-term credit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from investing activities, including discontinued operations. Investing activity cash flows include making and collecting loans and acquiring and disposing of debt or equity instruments and property, plant, and equipment and other productive assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of cash inflow (outflow) from operating activities, including discontinued operations. Operating activity cash flows include transactions, adjustments, and changes in value not defined as investing or financing activities. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The cash outflow for acquisition of or capital improvements to properties held for investment (operating, managed, leased) or for use. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The cash outflow for cost incurred directly with the issuance of an equity security. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of cash outflow to satisfy an employee's income tax withholding obligation as part of a net-share settlement of a share-based award. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of a business, net of the cash acquired from the purchase. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of or advances to an entity that is related to it but not strictly controlled (for example, an unconsolidated subsidiary, affiliate, and joint venture or equity method investment) or the acquisition of an additional interest in a subsidiary (controlled entity). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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| Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
| Organization and basis of presentation | Organization and basis of presentation Description of business trivago N.V., (“trivago” the “Company,” “us,” “we” and “our”) and its subsidiaries offer online meta-search for hotels by facilitating consumers’ search for hotel accommodation, through online travel agents (“OTAs”), hotel chains and independent hotels. Our search-driven marketplace, delivered on websites and apps, provides users with a tailored search experience via our proprietary matching algorithms. We employ a ‘cost-per-click’ (or “CPC”) pricing structure, allowing advertisers to control their own return on investment and the volume of lead traffic we generate for them. During 2013, the Expedia Group, Inc. (formerly Expedia, Inc., the "Parent" or "Expedia Group") completed the purchase of a controlling interest in the Company. Initial public offering In December 2016, we sold 20,826,606 ADSs, each representing one Class A share, with a nominal value of €0.06 per share, in our initial public offering (“IPO”) at a public offering price of $11.00 per ADS, for aggregate net offering proceeds to us, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions, of €207.8 million. Corporate reorganization Prior to the completion of the IPO, Expedia owned through its wholly owned subsidiary, Expedia Lodging Partner Services S.à r.l. ("ELPS") 63.5% and Messrs. Schrömgens, Vinnemeier and Siewert, (whom we collectively refer to as the “Founders”) owned 36.5%, in aggregate, of the voting power in trivago GmbH. On November 7, 2016, travel B.V., a Dutch private company with limited liability under Dutch law was formed in order to affect a corporate reorganization. Prior to the completion of the IPO, Expedia Group contributed all of its shares in trivago GmbH to travel B.V. in a capital increase in exchange for newly issued Class B shares of travel B.V. The Founders contributed 940 units of trivago GmbH, representing 6.7% of their aggregate shareholding in trivago GmbH, to travel B.V. in a capital increase in exchange for newly issued Class A shares of travel B.V. As a result of these contributions, 96.3% of the share capital and 99.6% of the voting power in travel B.V. was held by Expedia Group and 3.7% of the share capital and 0.4% of the voting power in travel B.V. was held by the Founders, whereas 66.0% of the voting power in trivago GmbH was held by travel B.V. and 34.0% of the voting power in trivago GmbH was held by the Founders. Effective with the IPO, travel B.V., changed its legal form and became trivago N.V and all Class A and B shares of travel B.V. were converted to Class A and B shares of trivago N.V. ADSs representing the 9,200,029 Class A shares of the Founders in trivago N.V. and an additional 20,826,606 ADSs representing newly issued Class A shares in trivago N.V. were sold in the IPO. After the IPO and as of December 31, 2016, 68.3% of the voting power in trivago GmbH was held by trivago N.V. and 31.7% was held by the Founders which was reflected as noncontrolling interest in the consolidated financial statements through September 7, 2017. On September 7, 2017 (the "merger date") the merger of trivago GmbH into and with trivago N.V. became effective. Pursuant to the merger, our founders exchanged all of their units of trivago GmbH remaining after our pre-IPO corporate reorganization for Class B shares of trivago N.V. As of December 31, 2018, Expedia Group’s ownership interest and voting interest in trivago N.V. is 59.5% and 66.8%, respectively, and the Founders had an ownership interest and voting interest of 28.4% and 31.9%, respectively. Basis of presentation The corporate reorganization, as described above, is considered a transaction between entities under common control. As a result, the financial statements for periods prior to the IPO and the corporate reorganization are the financial statements of trivago GmbH as the predecessor to the Company for accounting and reporting purposes. Upon the merger of trivago GmbH with and into trivago N.V., the merger date, no further noncontrolling interest exists between trivago GmbH and trivago N.V. Unless otherwise specified, “the Company” refers to trivago N.V., and trivago GmbH and its respective subsidiaries throughout the remainder of these notes. These consolidated financial statements reflect Expedia Group’s basis of accounting due to the change in control in 2013 when Expedia Group acquired a controlling ownership in trivago, as we elected the option to apply pushdown accounting in the period in which the change in control event occurred. The Expedia Group incurs certain costs on behalf of trivago. The consolidated financial statements include certain corporate expenses that have been allocated to trivago by the Expedia Group (see Note 17 - Related party transactions for further information). We recorded all corporate allocation charges from the Expedia Group within our consolidated statement of operations and as a contribution from Parent within the consolidated statement of changes in equity. Our management believes that the assumptions underlying the consolidated financial statements are reasonable. However, this financial information does not necessarily reflect the future financial position, results of operations and cash flows of trivago, nor does it reflect what the historical financial position, results of operations and cash flows of trivago would have been had we been a stand-alone company during the periods presented. Certain amounts previously reported in the consolidated financial statements have been reclassified in the accompanying consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period’s presentation, primarily to separately present financing obligations, which were previously classified as other liabilities long-term, as well as payroll liabilities, which were previously classified as accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the balance sheet. Seasonality We experience seasonal fluctuations in the demand for our services as a result of seasonal patterns in travel. For example, searches and consequently our revenue are generally the highest in the first three quarters as travelers plan and book their spring, summer and winter holiday travel. Our revenue typically decreases in the fourth quarter. We generally expect to experience higher return on advertising spend in the first and fourth quarter of the year as we typically expect to advertise less in the periods outside of high travel seasons. Seasonal fluctuations affecting our revenue also affect the timing of our cash flows. We typically invoice once per month, with customary payment terms. Therefore, our cash flow varies seasonally with a slight delay to our revenue, and is significantly affected by the timing of our advertising spending. Changes in the relative revenue share of our offerings in countries and areas where seasonal travel patterns vary from those described above may influence the typical trend of our seasonal patterns in the future. |
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| Significant accounting policies | Significant accounting policies Consolidation Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of trivago and entities we control. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. We deconsolidate entities from our results of operations on the day when we lose control. Further, the equity method of accounting is used for investments in associated companies in which we have a financial interest in but do not have control. We record noncontrolling interest in our consolidated financial statements to recognize the minority ownership interest in our consolidated subsidiaries. Noncontrolling interest in the earnings and losses of consolidated subsidiaries represent the share of net income or loss allocated to members or partners in our consolidated entities, which includes the noncontrolling interest share of net income or loss from our redeemable noncontrolling interest entities and our noncontrolling interest in trivago GmbH; up and until the merger of trivago GmbH with and into trivago N.V. on September 7, 2017. As discussed in Note 1, as a result of the corporate reorganization, trivago N.V. consolidates trivago GmbH and trivago GmbH is considered to be the predecessor to trivago N.V. for accounting and reporting purposes. As a result of the merger of trivago GmbH with and into trivago N.V. during 2017, as of December 31, 2017 there no longer remains a minority interest related to trivago GmbH classified as noncontrolling interest as a component of stockholders’ equity in our consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 all subsidiaries of the Company are wholly-owned. Throughout 2017 until the deconsolidation of myhotelshop, noncontrolling interests with shares redeemable at the option of the minority holders in myhotelshop have been included in redeemable noncontrolling interests. See Note 12 - Redeemable noncontrolling interests for further discussion. Accounting estimates We use estimates and assumptions in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Our estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of our consolidated financial statements. These estimates and assumptions also affect the reported amount of net income or loss during any period. Our actual financial results could differ significantly from these estimates. The significant estimates underlying our consolidated financial statements include revenue recognition, intangible assets and goodwill, redeemable noncontrolling interest, acquisition purchase price allocations, and share-based compensation. 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. We derive our revenues from the following streams: Referral Revenue Revenue relates to fees earned on the display of a customer‘s (advertiser‘s) link on the trivago website on a cost-per-click (CPC) basis. Revenue from click-through fees is recorded after the traveler makes the click-through to the related advertiser’s website. Control is deemed to have transferred at a point in time, being when the link or advertisement has been displayed and the click-through to the customer's website has occurred. The prices per click for an advertising campaign, which generally have a duration of one month or less, are negotiated in advance, thus, the amount to be recognized as revenue for the respective click is fixed and determinable when the performance obligation has been satisfied. Most of our revenue is invoiced on a monthly basis after the performance obligation has been satisfied with payment terms between 10 to 90 days. For some advertisers we require prepayments. Subscription Revenue Revenue from subscription services is recognized ratably over the contract term, which is 12 months or less from the subscription commencement date. Customers may choose to be billed annually or monthly via SEPA or credit card. The price per subscription is fixed and determinable when the contract commences. We consider ourselves principal in all our revenue transactions. We do not have any unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less and contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed. As permitted under ASC 606-10-55, we elected not to disclose the transaction price allocated to performance obligations expected to be satisfied in future periods. Deferred revenue Deferred revenue relates to advanced payments received for services provided in future periods, primarily related to subscription services. Deferred revenue changed from €8.9 million as of December 31, 2017 to €7.9 million as of December 31, 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2018, €8.0 million were recognized as revenue that were included in the beginning deferred revenue balance as of December 31, 2017. Cost of revenue Cost of revenue consists of expenses that are directly or closely correlated to revenue generation, including data center costs, salaries and share-based compensation for our data center operations staff and our customer service team who are directly involved in revenue generation. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018 cost of revenue excludes €3.8 million, €0.1 million and €0.3 million, respectively, of amortization expense of acquired technology. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018 cost of revenue excludes €1.4 million, €1.7 million and €3.0 million, respectively, of amortization expense related to internal use software and website development. Cash and Cash Equivalents Our cash and cash equivalents include cash and liquid financial instruments, primarily time deposit investments, with maturities of three months or less when purchased. Restricted cash Restricted cash primarily consists of funds held as guarantees in connection with corporate leases and funds held in escrow accounts in the event of default on corporate credit card statements. The carrying value of restricted cash approximates its fair value. As of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2018, restricted cash was €2.7 million and €2.4 million, respectively. From the total balance as of December 31, 2018, €2.3 million is presented as other long-term assets based on the expected dates the restricted cash will be refunded or made available to the Company. Accounts receivable Accounts receivable are generally due within 10 to 90 days and are recorded net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. We determine our allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due, previous loss history, a specific customer’s ability to pay its obligations to us, and the condition of the general economy and industry as a whole. Property and equipment, net including software and website capitalization We record property and equipment at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. We compute depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which is generally three to five years for computer equipment, capitalized software and software development cost and furniture and other equipment, and 39 years for buildings. We amortize leasehold improvements using the straight-line method, over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the remaining term of the lease. In June 2015, we signed a contract to build our new corporate headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany. We were deemed to be the accounting owner of the premises during the construction period under build-to-suit lease accounting guidance under ASC 840. Therefore, a construction-in-progress asset and a related construction financing obligation were recorded on our consolidated balance sheets up until the move-in date. The amounts that the Company has paid or incurred for normal tenant improvements and structural improvements had also been recorded as part of the construction-in-progress asset. After we moved into our new headquarters in June 2018, we have capitalized the amounts incurred related to the construction cost and normal tenant improvements to property and equipment, which are amortized using the straight-line method, over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the remaining term of the lease. At the date of the move in, it was determined that the sale-leaseback guidance was not met, resulting in our accounting for the lease as a financing obligation as further explained in the “Leases” section below. Certain direct development costs associated with website and internal-use software are capitalized during the application development stage. Capitalized costs include external direct costs of services and payroll costs (including share-based compensation). The payroll costs are for employees devoting time to the software development projects principally related to website and mobile app development, including support systems, software coding, designing system interfaces and installation and testing of the software. These costs are recorded as property and equipment and are generally amortized over a period of three years beginning when the asset is ready for use. Costs incurred for enhancements that are expected to result in additional features or functionality are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life of the enhancements, which is generally a period of three years. Costs incurred during the preliminary project stage, as well as maintenance and training costs, are expensed as incurred. Certain acquired software licenses and implementation costs are capitalized during the implementation stage. Capitalized costs include the license fee, external direct costs of services provided in regards to the implementation and customization of the software, and internal payroll costs for employees involved with the implementation process. These costs are recorded as property and equipment and are amortized over the license term when the asset is ready for use. Costs incurred during the preliminary project stage, as well as maintenance and training costs, are expensed as incurred. Leases We lease office space in several countries under non-cancellable lease agreements. We generally lease our office facilities under operating lease agreements. We recognize rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease period. Any lease incentives are recognized as reductions of rental expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The lease term begins on the date we become legally obligated for the rent payments or when we take possession of the office space, whichever is earlier. Additionally we have entered into subleases for unoccupied leased office space. We recognize sublease payments on a straight-line basis over the term of the sublease. We establish assets and liabilities for the estimated construction costs incurred under lease arrangements where we are considered the owner for accounting purposes only, or build-to-suit leases, to the extent that we are involved in the construction of structural improvements or take construction risk prior to commencement of a lease. The contractual lease agreement for our new campus in Düsseldorf triggered build-to-suit treatment under U.S. GAAP during the construction period of both buildings. We moved into the first building in June 2018, at which point it was determined that the sale-leaseback guidance was not met, resulting in our accounting for the lease as a financing obligation. We have bifurcated our lease payments relating to the premises into a portion that is allocated to the building (a reduction of the financing obligation) and a portion that is allocated to the land on which the building was constructed. The portion of the lease obligations allocated to the land is treated as an operating lease that commenced in July 2015. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, we have recorded €1.7 million, €1.7 million and €1.8 million respectively, of land rent expense in connection with this lease. Until our move-in in June 2018, our non-cash land expense was entirely classified as general and administrative expense. Since our move, we have been allocating these expenses to all of our operating costs. Depreciation on the building commenced upon construction completion, resulting in €1.6 million of depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2018, of which the majority is recorded as technology and content expense. The second building relating to our campus remains under construction at December 31, 2018 and is accounted for as a build-to-suit. Business combinations We assign the value of the consideration transferred to acquire a business to the tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the basis of their fair values at the date of acquisition. Any excess purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired is allocated to goodwill. When determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, management makes significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Critical estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include but are not limited to future expected cash flows from customer relationships and discount rates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. Recoverability of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets Goodwill is assigned to our three reporting units, which correspond to our three operating segments, on the basis of their relative fair values as of the date of change in reporting units. We assess goodwill and indefinite-lived assets, neither of which are amortized, for impairment annually in the fourth quarter of the year, or more frequently, if events and circumstances indicate that an impairment may have occurred. In the evaluation of goodwill for impairment, we typically first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, followed by performing a quantitative assessment by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit to the carrying value, if necessary. Effective October 1, 2017, we prospectively adopted accounting guidance that simplified our goodwill impairment testing by eliminating the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill (formerly "Step 2") in the event an impairment is identified. Instead, an impairment charge is recorded based on the excess of the reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value. We generally base the measurement of fair value of our three reporting units on a blended analysis of the present value of future discounted cash flows and market valuation approach. The discounted cash flows model indicates the fair value of the reporting unit based on the present value of the cash flows that we expect the reporting unit to generate in the future. Our significant estimates in the discounted cash flows model include our weighted average cost of capital, long-term rate of growth and profitability of our business. The market valuation approach indicates the fair value of the business based on a comparison of the reporting unit to comparable publicly traded firms in similar lines of business. Our significant estimates in the market approach model include identifying similar companies with comparable business factors, such as size, growth, profitability, risk and return on investment and assessing comparable revenue and operating income multiples in estimating the fair value of the reporting unit. We believe the weighted use of discounted cash flows and market approach is the best method for determining the fair value of our reporting units because these are the most common valuation methodologies used within the travel and Internet industries; and the blended use of both models compensates for the inherent risks associated with either model if used on a stand-alone basis. In addition to measuring the fair value of our reporting units as described above, we consider the combined fair values of our reporting units in relation to the company’s total fair value. In our evaluation of our indefinite-lived intangible assets, we typically first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets is more likely than not impaired. If so, we perform a quantitative assessment and an impairment charge is recorded for the excess of the carrying value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets over the fair value. We base our measurement of the fair value of our indefinite-lived intangible assets, which consist of trade name, trademarks, and domain names using the relief-from-royalty method. This method assumes that the trade name and trademarks have value to the extent that their owner is relieved of the obligation to pay royalties for the benefits received from them. As with goodwill, periodically, we may choose to forgo the initial qualitative assessment and perform a quantitative analysis in our annual evaluation of indefinite-lived intangible assets. Recoverability of intangible assets with definite lives and other long-lived assets Intangible assets with definite lives and other long-lived assets are carried at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of generally less than seven years. We review the carrying value of long-lived assets or asset groups, including property and equipment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. Factors that would necessitate an impairment assessment include a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, a significant adverse change in legal factors or the business climate that could affect the value of the asset, or a significant decline in the observable market value of an asset, among others. If such facts indicate a potential impairment, we would assess the recoverability of an asset group by determining if the carrying value of the asset group exceeds the sum of the projected undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets over the remaining economic life of the primary asset in the asset group. If the recoverability test indicates that the carrying value of the asset group is not recoverable, we will estimate the fair value of the asset group using appropriate valuation methodologies, which would typically include an estimate of discounted cash flows. Any impairment would be measured as the difference between the asset group’s carrying amount and its estimated fair value. Income taxes We record income taxes under the liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect our estimation of the future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for book and tax purposes. We determine deferred income taxes based on the differences in accounting methods and timing between financial statement and income tax reporting. Accordingly, we determine the deferred tax asset or liability for each temporary difference based on the enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when we realize the underlying items of income and expense. We consider many factors when assessing the likelihood of future realization of our deferred tax assets, including our recent earnings experience by jurisdiction, expectations of future taxable income, and the carryforward periods available to us for tax reporting purposes, as well as other relevant factors. We may establish a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount we believe is more likely than not to be realized. Due to inherent complexities arising from the nature of our businesses, future changes in income tax law, tax sharing agreements or variances between our actual and anticipated results of operations, we make certain judgments and estimates. Therefore, actual income taxes could materially vary from these estimates. We account for uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process of evaluating recognition and measurement criteria. The first step assesses whether the tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the tax authority, including resolution of any appeals or litigation, based on the technical merits of the position. If the tax position meets the more likely than not criteria, the portion of the tax benefit greater than 50% likely to be realized upon settlement with the tax authority is recognized in the financial statements. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are classified in the financial statements as a component of income tax expense. Presentation of taxes in the statements of operations We present taxes that we collect from advertisers and remit to government authorities on a net basis in our consolidated statements of operations. Foreign currency translation and transaction gains and losses The consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in euros, the reporting currency. Certain of our operations outside of the Eurozone use the local currency as their functional currency. We translate revenue and expense at average exchange rates during the period and assets and liabilities at the exchange rates as of the consolidated balance sheet dates and include such foreign currency translation gains and losses as a component of other comprehensive income. Due to the nature of our operations and our corporate structure, we also have subsidiaries that have significant transactions in foreign currencies other than their functional currency. We record transaction gains and losses in our consolidated statements of operations related to the recurring remeasurement and settlement of such transactions. Advertising expense We incur advertising expense consisting of offline costs, including television and radio advertising, as well as online advertising expense to promote our brands. A significant portion of traffic from users is directed to our websites through our participation in display advertising campaigns on search engines, advertising networks, affiliate websites and social networking sites. We consider traffic acquisition costs to be indirect advertising fees. We expense the production costs associated with advertisements in the period in which the advertisement first takes place. We expense the costs of communicating the advertisement (e.g., television airtime) as incurred each time the advertisement is shown. These costs are included in selling and marketing expense in our consolidated statements of operations. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, our advertising expense was €623.5 million, €884.7 million and €732.5 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2017 and 2018, we had €12.6 million and €6.3 million, respectively, of prepaid marketing expenses included in prepaid expenses and other current assets. Share-based compensation Share-based compensation included in our consolidated financial statements relates to certain outstanding trivago employee options replaced with new trivago employee option awards exercisable into trivago Class A shares, in connection with the controlling-interest acquisition of trivago by the Expedia Group (formerly Expedia, Inc.) in 2013. During 2017 and 2018, there were additional awards granted in connection with the Omnibus Incentive Plan to employees of trivago. The fair value of share options accounted for as equity settled transactions is measured at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The valuation model incorporates various assumptions including expected volatility of equity, expected term and risk-free interest rates. As we do not have a trading history relatable to the expected term of our awards, the expected share price volatility for our Class A shares was estimated by taking the median historic price volatility for industry peers based on daily price observations over a period commensurate to the expected term. Prior to the IPO, we previously based our expected term assumptions on the terms and conditions of the employee share option agreements, and scheduled exercise windows. Post-IPO, we have used the simplified method in determining the term by using the midpoint between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term to estimate the term for all option grants subsequent of the IPO. The simplified method was used as we do not have sufficient relatable historical term data available. Prior to the IPO, the share price assumption used in the model is based upon a valuation of trivago’s shares as of the grant date utilizing a blended analysis of the present value of future discounted cash flows and a market valuation approach. Subsequent to the IPO, the share price assumption used in the model is based our publicly traded share price on the date of grant. We amortize the fair value to the extent the awards qualify for equity treatment, over the vesting term on a straight-line basis. The majority of our share options are service-based awards which vest between one and three years and have contractual terms that align with prescribed liquidation windows. We have performance-based share options which vest upon achievement of certain company-based performance conditions and service conditions. On the date of grant, we determine the fair value of the performance-based award using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The awards are then assessed to determine the probability of the award vesting. If assessed as probable, we record compensation expense for these awards over the total performance and service period using the accelerated method. At each reporting period, we reassess the probability of achieving the performance targets, which requires judgment, and to the extent actual results or updated estimates differ from our current estimates, the cumulative effect on current and prior periods of those changes will be recorded in the period estimates are revised, or the change in estimate will be applied prospectively depending on whether the change affects the estimate of total compensation cost to be recognized. The ultimate number of shares issued and the related compensation expense recognized will be based on a comparison of the final performance metrics to the specified targets. As at December 31, 2018, there were no awards remaining subject to a performance target condition to be determined in a future period. In 2018, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), which are stock awards entitling the holder to shares of common stock as the award vests, were granted. The RSUs are service-based awards which vest between one and three years. We measure the value of RSUs at fair value based on the number of shares granted and the quoted price of our common stock at the date of grant. We amortize the fair value, net of actual forfeitures, as stock-based compensation expense over the vesting term on a straight-line basis. Prior to the IPO, we classified certain employee option awards as liabilities when we deemed it not probable that the employees holding the awards would bear the risks and rewards of stock ownership for a reasonable period of time. We remeasured these instruments at fair value at the end of each reporting period using a Black-Scholes option pricing model which relied upon an estimate of the fair value of trivago’s shares as of the reporting date which was determined using a blended approach as discussed above. Upon settlement of these awards, our total share-based compensation expense recorded from grant date to settlement date was equal the settlement amount. Upon the IPO, all liability classified awards were reclassified to equity settled awards. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2018, we had no option awards classified as liabilities. We recognize the effect of forfeitures in the period that the award was forfeited. Fair value recognition, measurement and disclosure The carrying amounts of cash and restricted cash reported on our consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value as we maintain them with various high-quality financial institutions. The accounts receivable are short-term in nature and their carrying value generally approximates fair value. We disclose the fair value of our financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy using the following three categories: Level 1 - Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets. Level 2 - Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3 - Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. These valuations require significant judgment. Certain risks and concentration of credit risk Our business is subject to certain risks and concentrations including dependence on relationships with advertisers, dependence on third-party technology providers, and exposure to risks associated with online commerce security. Our concentration of credit risk relates to depositors holding the Company's cash and customers with significant accounts receivable balances. Our customer base includes primarily online travel agencies and hoteliers. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and maintain allowances for potential credit losses. We generally do not require collateral or other security from our customers. Expedia Group, our controlling shareholder, and its affiliates accounted for 36% of our total revenue for each of the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively, and 47% and 41%, respectively, of total accounts receivable as of December 31, 2017 and 2018. Booking Holdings and its affiliates represent 43%, 44% and 39%, respectively, of revenues for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018 and 28% and 35%, respectively, of total accounts receivable as of December 31, 2017 and 2018. Contingent liabilities From time to time, we may be involved in various claims and legal proceedings relating to claims arising out of our operations, as discussed further in Note 16 - Commitments and contingencies. Periodically, and at year end, we review the status of all significant outstanding matters to assess the potential financial exposure. When (i) it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and (ii) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, we record the estimated loss in our consolidated statements of operations. We provide disclosure in the notes to the consolidated financial statements for loss contingencies that do not meet both of these conditions if there is a reasonable possibility that a loss may have been incurred that would be material to the financial statements. Significant judgment is required to determine the probability that a liability has been incurred and whether such liability is reasonably estimable. We base accruals made on the best information available at the time, which can be highly subjective. The final outcome of these matters could vary significantly from the amounts included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Adoption of new accounting pronouncements Revenue from Contracts with Customers. As of January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2014-09 amending revenue recognition guidance using the modified retrospective method for contracts with completion dates subsequent to January 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented in accordance with the new guidance, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historic accounting policies. The adoption of the new guidance did not result in a cumulative adjustment to the opening retained earnings balance as of January 1, 2018, and it did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018 or on how we recognize revenue. Statement of Cash Flows. As of January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2016-15 and ASU 2016-18 which clarify how companies present and classify certain cash receipts and cash payments as well as the presentation of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. Upon adoption, we retrospectively adjusted the prior periods presented in our statement of cash flows. The most significant impact of the adoption was the inclusion of those amounts deemed to be restricted cash and cash equivalents in our cash and cash-equivalent balances in the consolidated statement of cash flows. Intra-entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory. As of January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2016-16 amending the accounting for income taxes associated with intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. This new guidance requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs rather than our historical practice of deferring and amortizing the tax consequence over a specified period of time. The adoption of this new guidance resulted in an adjustment to retained earnings of €143 thousand, with an offset against our deferred tax balance. Definition of a Business. As of January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2017-01 that clarifies the definition of a business for determining whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The standard must be applied prospectively and will impact how we assess acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements. Stock Compensation. As of January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2017-09, which clarifies which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements. Non-employee Share-based Payment Arrangements. In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, which expands the scope of Topic 718 to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees. ASU 2018-07 also clarifies that Topic 718 does not apply to share-based payments used to effectively provides (1) financing to the issuer or (2) awards granted in conjunction with selling goods or services to customers as part of a contract accounted for under Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU 2018-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We elected to early adopt the new guidance in the second quarter of 2018, which requires us to reflect any adjustments as of January 1, 2018, the beginning of the annual period that includes the interim period of adoption. The primary impact of the adoption was to treat share-based compensation awarded to non-employees as equity awards and not option liabilities. Prior to adoption, we did not have material share-based compensation awards to non-employees; therefore, the adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements. Recognition and Measurement of Financial Instruments. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01 that provides new guidance related to accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-03, which provides technical corrections and improvements related to ASU 2016-01. We have adopted the new guidance on January 1, 2018. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements. Codification Improvements. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-09, which does not prescribe any new accounting guidance, but instead makes minor improvements and clarifications of several different Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification areas based on comments and suggestions made by various stakeholders. Certain updates are applicable immediately while others provide for a transition period to adopt in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. We adopted the new guidance in the second quarter of 2018. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements. Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted Leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, that provides new guidance related to accounting and reporting guidelines for leasing arrangements. The new guidance requires entities that lease assets to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet related to the rights and obligations created by those leases regardless of whether they are classified as finance or operating leases. Consistent with current guidance, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease primarily will depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. The guidance also requires new disclosures to help financial statement users better understand the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. We will adopt this guidance on January 1, 2019 and will elect certain available practical expedients under the transition guidance, including the transition package expedients but excluding the hindsight practical expedient. Additionally, we have elected the optional transition method that allows for a cumulative-effect adjustment in the period of adoption and will not restate prior periods. Based on our lease portfolio as of December 31, 2018, upon adoption we anticipate recording on our consolidated balance sheet right-of use assets of approximately €104 million (representing right-of use asset of approximately €106 million net of approximately €2 million of existing lease incentives and deferred rent) as well as operating lease liabilities of approximately €106 million with no material impact to our consolidated statements of operations or cash flows. Additionally, we will remove the assets and liabilities previously recorded pursuant to build-to-suit lease guidance resulting in an expected increase to retained earnings of less than €10 million. Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, which changes the guidance related to the measurement of credit losses for financial assets measured at amortized cost, including accounts receivable, and available-for-sale debt securities. The new guidance replaces the existing incurred loss impairment model with an expected loss methodology, which will result in more timely recognition of credit losses. This update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those annual periods. We are in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on our consolidated financial statements; however, we currently do not expect a material impact. Cloud Computing Arrangements. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, which provides additional guidance on the accounting for implementation costs incurred for a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. The amendments in the standard align the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal use software license). Costs for implementation activities in the application development stage are capitalized depending on the nature of the costs, while costs incurred during the preliminary project and post implementation stages are expensed as the activities are performed. The additional guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within that fiscal year. We are in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on our consolidated financial statements. Fair Value Measurements. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, which is applicable to all entities that are required under existing GAAP to make disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair value measurements. The standard removes, modifies, and adds certain disclosure requirements in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and is effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. We are in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on our consolidated financial statements, however, we currently do not expect a material impact. |
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| Acquisitions and divestitures | Acquisitions and divestitures On December 22, 2016, we exercised our call option in order to purchase the remaining 47.7% noncontrolling interest in base7booking.com Sarl ("base7"), a cloud-based property management service provider, for a cash consideration of approximately €0.9 million. As such, we became the sole owner of base7. Given we had a controlling interest in base7 prior to the exercise of the call option, the change in ownership was treated as a step-acquisition and accounted for as an equity transaction. As such, we eliminated the redeemable noncontrolling interest of base7 and changes in redeemable noncontrolling interest due to attributed earnings and foreign exchange gains/losses as of December 22, 2016 and any difference between carrying value and acquisition value was adjusted to Reserves in shareholders’ equity as of that date. See Note 12 - Redeemable noncontrolling interests. In August 2017, we acquired all material assets of tripl GmbH through a business combination for a total purchase consideration of €0.7 million. The acquisition is intended to enhance trivago's product with personalization technology that uses big data and a customer-centric approach. During December 2017, myhotelshop GmbH issued 8,074 new common shares for a total of €0.1 million to a minority shareholder, who was and continues to be an unrelated party to trivago. The capital infusion diluted our share in myhotelshop from 61.3% to 49.0%. In addition to the capital infusion, we no longer have any put/call rights to purchase the minority interest in myhotelshop. Following the increase in capital, we lost controlling financial interest in myhotelshop. We deconsolidated myhotelshop’s assets and liabilities, including the historical redeemable noncontrolling interest of myhotelshop, as of that date from the consolidated financial statements and present our remaining share in myhotelshop as an equity investment, initially at fair value, in other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheet. The fair value of the retained investment was determined based on the intrinsic value of myhotelshop underlying the capital contribution in December 2017. We recognized a gain from deconsolidation of €2.0 million, including a gain on our retained noncontrolling investment of €0.4 million and a gain of €1.0 million from the recognition of receivables from a loan granted to myhotelshop in 2015. |
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| Fair value measurement | Fair value measurement As of December 31, 2017 and 2018, we had no financial assets measured at fair value. See Note 12 - Redeemable noncontrolling interests for further information on the fair value of the put/call option that was classified as Level 3 as of December 31, 2016. See Note 2 - Significant accounting policies for more information. |
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| Property and equipment, net | Property and equipment, net
In June 2018, we moved into our new headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany and started depreciation of capitalized costs incurred related to the construction cost and normal tenant improvements to property and equipment. See Note 2 - Significant accounting policies, Leases, for further information. As of December 31, 2017 and 2018, our building and leasehold improvement costs, net of accumulated depreciation, were €2.7 million and €118.3 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2017, €92.3 million in building related construction cost were included in construction in progress. We establish assets and liabilities for the present value of estimated future costs to return our new headquarters and certain of our leased facilities to their original condition under the authoritative accounting guidance for asset retirement obligations. Such assets are depreciated over the useful live of the underlying asset or the lease period and the recorded liabilities are accreted to the future value of the estimated restoration costs. As of December 31, 2017 and 2018, an asset retirement obligation asset and liability of €1.0 million and €0.6 million, respectively, is included within building and leasehold improvements, gross of accumulated depreciation of €0.3 million and €0.04 million, respectively, for the cost to decommission the physical space of our new headquarters and our leased facilities. We have certain operating lease agreements that require us to decommission physical space for which we have not yet recorded an asset retirement obligation. Due to the uncertainty of specific decommissioning obligations, timing and related costs, we cannot reasonably estimate an asset retirement obligation for these properties and we have not recorded a liability at this time for such properties. As of December 31, 2017 and 2018, our internally developed capitalized software and acquired software development costs, net of accumulated amortization, were €9.0 million in both periods. As of December 31, 2017 and 2018, our computer equipment costs, net of accumulated amortization, were €6.6 million and €4.8 million, respectively. In 2018, we recorded an impairment of €1.5 million related to internally developed capitalized software and acquired software development costs, which was a result of software previously under development that was discontinued during the period and will not be placed into service. We recognized the loss on impairment within our operating expenses on our consolidated statements of operations. |
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| Goodwill and intangible assets, net | Goodwill and intangible assets, net The following table presents our goodwill and intangible assets as of December 31, 2017 and 2018:
Impairment Assessments As of December 31, 2017 and 2018, we had no accumulated impairment losses of goodwill or indefinite-lived intangible assets. Goodwill The following table presents the changes in goodwill by reporting segment:
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets Our indefinite-lived intangible assets relate principally to trade names, trademarks and domain names. Intangible Assets with Definite Lives The following table presents the components of our intangible assets with definite lives as of December 31, 2017 and 2018:
Amortization expense was €13.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2016, €3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 and €1.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. The estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets with definite lives as of December 31, 2018, assuming no subsequent impairment of the underlying assets, is as follows:
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| Debt - credit facility | Debt-credit facility We maintain a €50.0 million uncommitted credit facility with an interest rate of LIBOR, floored at zero, plus 1% per annum, which is guaranteed by Expedia Group, that may be terminated at any time by the lender. As of December 31, 2017 and 2018, we had no borrowings outstanding on the consolidated balance sheet. |
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| Employee benefit plans | Employee benefit plans For defined contribution plans, trivago pays contributions to publicly or privately administered pension insurance plans on a mandatory, contractual or voluntary basis. We have no further payment obligations once the contributions have been paid. The contributions are recognized as employee benefit expense when they are due. The amount of expense recognized for defined contribution pension plans was not material for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018. |
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| Share-based awards and other equity instruments | Share-based awards and other equity instruments Option issuance prior to IPO In connection with the controlling-interest acquisition of trivago by the Expedia Group, Inc. (formerly Expedia, Inc., the "Parent" or "Expedia") in 2013, certain outstanding trivago employee options as of the acquisition date were replaced with new trivago employee option awards exercisable into trivago Class A shares. The replacement awards were exchanged at acquisition date fair value and maintained their original service-based vesting schedule and strike price of €1. The original service-based vesting period for these awards are between one and three years. The options also contained conditions which allowed holders to put underlying shares to Expedia (and for which Expedia was able to call) during prescribed liquidity windows in 2016 and 2018, however holders are required to exercise options and hold underlying shares for a reasonable period of time prior to liquidation in order to participate in the risks and rewards of equity ownership. Of the 887 option awards outstanding as of January 1, 2014, 858 option awards were replaced at the time of Expedia’s acquisition of a controlling interest in us and the remaining were additional grants in 2013 which contained similar provisions as the replacement awards. 77 and 146 Class A employee share options were granted in 2015 and 2016, respectively. Additionally, 62,178 and 74,580 Class B employee share options were granted in 2015 and 2016, respectively, which have economic and voting rights that are 1/1000 of a Class A option. Class A and Class B are presented as the same class of shares and Class B option awards are presented in terms of Class A equivalents. The majority of the employee share options granted in 2015 and 2016 had a strike price of €1. The remaining options granted in 2015 were granted with strike prices which approximated the 2013 acquisition date fair value of trivago shares and the remaining 2016 options were granted with a strike price equal to the fair value of trivago shares estimated at the time of grant. All option awards granted in 2015 and 2016 contain service based vesting provisions between two and three years. The shares subscribed for underlying the grants in 2015 and 2016 are eligible to participate in prescribed liquidity events originally scheduled to occur in 2016, 2018 and 2020. Options granted with exercise prices in excess of €1 are not expected to participate in the risks and rewards of ownership for a reasonable period of time and are therefore accounted for as liability awards. In the third quarter of 2015, 484 Class A equivalent trivago employee option awards were exercised for nominal proceeds. The underlying shares were held by employees in order to participate in the 2016 liquidity window. Upon exercise of these options, trivago paid employees’ personal tax liability related to the option exercise collateralized by the underlying shares and to be repaid by employees from 2016 liquidation proceeds. As the proceeds of €7.1 million were funded by Expedia, trivago recognized a related party payable for this amount. trivago’s extension of this nonrecourse loan to employees triggered an accounting modification and changed the classification of the awards from equity to liability accounting treatment, resulting in a one-time modification charge of €7.3 million and subsequent liability accounting treatment requiring remeasurement to fair value at each reporting period until settlement in 2016. The shareholder loan receivable was netted within the members’ liability balance which reflects the value of the liability awards, net of the loan. There were certain shares held by trivago employees which were originally awarded in the form of share-based options pursuant to the trivago employee option plan and subsequently exercised by such employees. During the second quarter of 2016, Expedia exercised a call right on these shares and elected to do so at a premium to fair value, the aggregate payment of which, €62.5 million, was recorded as a Contribution from Parent in Members’ Equity. The exercise resulted in an incremental share-based compensation charge of approximately €43.7 million in the second quarter of 2016 pursuant to liability award treatment. The differential between the cash settlement amount and the incremental share-based compensation charge reflects share-based compensation expense recorded on these awards in previous periods. The €7.1 million related party payable and the €7.1 million shareholder loan receivable, netted within the members’ liability balance, was extinguished due to cash withheld from proceeds paid to employees by Expedia as part of this call right exercised by Expedia. The acquisition of these employee minority interests increased Expedia’s ordinary ownership of trivago to 63.5%. In the third quarter of 2016, 38 Class A equivalent trivago employee option awards were exercised for nominal proceeds. All of these awards were liability-classified awards and their subsequent settlement resulted in a reclassification of €4.2 million from Option liability to Reserves in equity. The options exercised were later called by Expedia, with the options exercised having strike prices in excess of €1. Expedia withheld all of the proceeds from exercise, which resulted in a €0.7 million payment to trivago and an offsetting impact to Reserves in equity. Amendment to trivago option plan In conjunction with the IPO of trivago N.V. there was a modification to the trivago option plan on December 22, 2016. The modification converted the options for shares in trivago GmbH into options for shares in trivago N.V. The adjustment to the terms of the options was equitable to the option holder, whereas the fair value calculated before and after the adjustment resulted in no incremental fair value. There was no change to the vesting or service conditions of the awards due to the amendment to the trivago option plan. The liquidity windows in 2018 and beyond are no longer in effect under the amended trivago option plan. Furthermore, as part of the modification of options for units in trivago GmbH to options for shares in trivago N.V., all awards are considered to be equity classified awards as of the modification date. Prior to the modification, certain awards with an exercise price higher than €1 were liability classified as the option holders were not expected to participate in the risks and rewards normally associated with equity share ownership for a reasonable period of time. However, with the modification, the employees no longer have the option for the Company to settle the options in cash and with the IPO the employees can now have access to a liquid market for the shares of trivago N.V., allowing them to participate in the risks and rewards or equity share ownership. The amendment to the plan and modification resulted in a €4.9 million reclassification of the liability for these options to Reserves in equity and the awards are classified as equity going forward. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan In connection with our IPO, we established the trivago N.V. 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which we refer to as the 2016 Plan, with the purpose of giving us a competitive advantage in attracting, retaining and motivating officers, employees, directors who are members of the management board and/or consultants by providing them incentives directly linked to shareholder value. The maximum number of Class A shares available for issuance under the 2016 Plan shall be 34,711,009 Class A shares, which does not include any Class B share conversions. Class A shares issuable under the 2016 Plan will be represented by ASDs for such Class A shares. The 2016 Plan was amended on March 6, 2017 to permit the delegation of certain responsibilities to the management board. The 2016 Plan is administered by a committee of at least two members of our supervisory board, which we refer to as the plan committee. The plan committee must approve all awards to directors. Our management board may approve awards to eligible recipients other than directors, subject to annual aggregate and individual limits as may be agreed with the supervisory board. Subject to applicable law or the listing standards of the applicable exchange, the plan committee may delegate to other appropriate persons the authority to grant equity awards under the 2016 Plan to our eligible award recipients. Management board members, supervisory board members, officers, employees and consultants of the company or any of our subsidiaries or affiliates, and any prospective directors, officers, employees and consultants of the company who have accepted offers of employment or consultancy from the company or our subsidiaries or affiliates (excluding supervisory board members) are eligible for awards under the 2016 Plan. Awards include options, share appreciation rights, restricted stock units and other share-based and cash-based awards. Awards may be settled in stock or cash. The option exercise price for options granted to members of the management board and the supervisory board under the 2016 Plan for management board members shall not be less than the fair market value of a Class A share as defined in the 2016 Plan on the relevant grant date, unless otherwise approved by shareholders at a general meeting. The option exercise price for options under the 2016 Plan for other eligible individuals can be less than the fair market value of a Class A share as defined in the 2016 Plan on the relevant grant date. To the extent that listing standards of the applicable exchange require the company’s shareholders to approve any repricing of options, options may not be repriced without shareholder approval. Options and share appreciation rights shall vest and become exercisable at such time and pursuant to such conditions as determined by the plan committee and as may be specified in an individual grant agreement. The plan committee may at any time accelerate the exercisability of any option or share appreciation right. Restricted shares may vest based on continued service, attainment of performance goals or both continued service and performance goals. The plan committee at any time may waive any of these vesting conditions. Options and share appreciation rights will have a term of not more than ten years. The 2016 Plan will also have a ten year term, although awards outstanding on the date the 2016 Plan terminates will not be affected by the termination of the 2016 Plan. As of December 31, 2016, there were no awards granted under the 2016 Plan. During the years ended 2017 and 2018, 10,561,001 and 5,002,236, respectively, awards were granted under the 2016 Plan. trivago amended option plan Under the trivago amended option plan, we may grant share options and other share-based awards to management board and supervisory board members, officers, employees and consultants. We issue new shares to satisfy the exercise or settlement of share-based awards. The following table presents a summary of our share option activity in trivago N.V. equivalent shares for periods prior to January 1, 2017 and trivago N.V. shares after January 1, 2017:
As discussed above, the options legally exercised in 2015 were subject to an accounting modification that changed their classification from equity to liability awards. These awards remained subject to variable accounting treatment through their settlement date in June 2016. Prior to the IPO, 93 Class A and 6 Class B options (in terms of Class A equivalents options) were subject to liability accounting. As of December, 31, 2017 and 2018, no option awards are subject to liability accounting. The total intrinsic value of share options exercised was €14.9 million and €2.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2018, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, we awarded share options as part of our share-based compensation. The fair value of share options granted during the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018 were estimated at the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, assuming the following weighted average assumptions:
In 2018, we granted restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of our share-based compensation. The RSUs are service-based awards which vest between one and three years. The fair value of the RSUs granted are based on the stock price on the day of grant. The following table presents a summary of our RSUs:
In 2016, 2017 and 2018, we recognized total share-based compensation expense of €53.7 million, €16.0 million and €20.7 million, respectively. There was no income tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense for 2016, 2017 and 2018. Additionally, €318 thousand and €85 thousand of share-based compensation cost was capitalized in 2016 and 2017, respectively, as part of software development costs. No share-based compensation cost was capitalized in 2018. Cash received from share-based award exercises for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018 was €686 thousand, €42 thousand and €161 thousand, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, there was approximately €27.0 million in unrecognized share-based compensation expense related to unvested share-based awards subject to equity treatment, which is expected to be recognized in expense over the weighted average period of 1.8 years. |
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| Income taxes | Income taxes The following table summarizes our income tax expense/(benefit):
Reconciliation of German statutory income tax rate to effective income tax rate The following table summarizes our income (loss) before income taxes allocated to Germany and to other countries:
A reconciliation of amounts computed by applying the German statutory income tax rate to income (loss) before income taxes to total income tax expense (benefit) is as follows:
Our effective tax rate was (14.9)% in 2016, 26.7% in 2017 and (5.3)% in 2018. This is primarily due to non-deductible share-based compensation of (pre-tax) €53.7 million in 2016, €16.0 million in 2017 and €20.7 million in 2018. Furthermore, (pre-tax) corporate costs amounting to €4.2 million for 2016 and €0.1 million for 2017 were pushed down from Expedia Group. No amounts were pushed down from Expedia Group in 2018. These corporate costs are non-deductible for tax purposes. Additional details on the movement in valuation allowance are included below. Other differences relate to one-off items during the year. In 2018, €0.8 million relate to foreign withholding tax deductions. The remainder of the other permanent differences amounts in 2016, 2017 and 2018 relate to individually insignificant non-deductible expenses. Uncertain tax positions There are no uncertain tax positions provided for as of December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018. The Company is subject to audit by federal, state, local and foreign income tax authorities. As of December 31, 2018, there is an ongoing audit of tax returns from 2013 through 2015 for corporate and trade income tax as well as value-added tax for trivago GmbH. According to the statute of limitation, the German tax authorities may initiate additional audits of tax returns for 2014 through 2018. Management determined that it is not more likely than not that the current or any future audits result in an unfavorable outcome. Deferred income taxes At December 31, 2017 and 2018, the significant components of our deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities were as follows:
At December 31, 2018, we had net operating loss carryforwards (“NOLs”) for a tax-effected amount of approximately €0.9 million. The tax-effected NOL carryforwards decreased by €1.6 million from the amount recorded at December 31, 2017 primarily due to utilization of pre-tax losses at the level of the trivago N.V. trivago N.V. is a Dutch listed entity, however has its tax residency in Germany. In 2017, trivago N.V. and trivago GmbH merged for tax purposes. This merger enables trivago N.V. to offset its NOLs with any future taxable profits of trivago GmbH. As a result, the €3.2 million previously unrecognized losses of trivago N.V. have been fully recognized in FY 2017. Of this €3.2 million, €0.7 million of NOLs have not been utilized at December 31, 2018. If not utilized, the tax-effected NOL carryforwards of €0.7 million may be carried forward indefinitely. €0.3 million tax-effected NOLs referred to previously unrecognized losses of Base7 GmbH, which also may be carried forward indefinitely. The tax-effected valuation allowance decreased by €0.3 million from the amount recorded at December 31, 2017 and relates to the recognition of previously unrecognized losses at the Base7 GmbH level. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could be adjusted if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period change, or if objective negative evidence in the form of cumulative losses is no longer present and additional weight may be given to subjective evidence such as our projections for growth. The total cumulative amount of undistributed earnings related to investments in certain foreign subsidiaries where the foreign subsidiary has or will invest undistributed earnings indefinitely was €2.0 million at December 31, 2018. We have not provided for any deferred income taxes on this difference as only 5% refer to a taxable temporary difference under German tax law, which is insignificant. In the event we distribute such earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, these would be tax exempt for all investments located in Europe. Any capital gains on the sale of participations would be 95% exempt under German tax law. |
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| Redeemable noncontrolling interests | Redeemable noncontrolling interests Noncontrolling interest existed in myhotelshop until its deconsolidation in December 2017 as it was majority owned by us. We carried it at fair value as the noncontrolling interests contained certain rights, whereby we may have acquired and the minority shareholders may have sold to us the additional shares of the company. A reconciliation of redeemable noncontrolling interest for the year December 31, 2017 is as follows:
During the year ended December 31, 2017, the fair value of the redeemable noncontrolling interest was adjusted by €0.1 million for the net loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest in myhotelshop. A total fair value adjustment of €0.1 million was recorded to reflect the fair value of the noncontrolling interests as of the deconsolidation date of myhotelshop. On December 15, 2017, after losing control of myhotelshop, we deconsolidated the entity including the redeemable noncontrolling interests with a fair value of €0.4 million. There is no redeemable noncontrolling interest as of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2018. |
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| Stockholders'/members' equity | Stockholders' equity Class A and Class B common stock (after the corporate reorganization, see Note 1 - Organization and basis of presentation) As of December 31, 2018, we had ADSs representing 42,559,884 Class A shares outstanding, 308,687,967 Class B shares outstanding. During the third quarter of 2017, the Founders exchanged their units in trivago GmbH for 110,791,880 Class B shares in trivago N.V. in connection with the merger of trivago GmbH with and into trivago N.V. Each Class B share is convertible into one Class A share at any time by the holder. During 2018, 11,112,001 Class B shares were converted into Class A shares. Class A and Class B common stock has a par value of €0.06 and €0.60, respectively. The holder of our Class B shares, Expedia Group and Founders, are entitled to ten votes per share, and holders of our Class A shares are entitled to one vote per share. All other terms and preferences of Class A and Class B common stock are the same. Reserves Reserves primarily represents the effects of pushdown accounting applied due to the change in control in 2013 in addition to share premium as result of the corporate reorganization and IPO. See Note 1 - Organization and basis of presentation. Further effects to the Reserves are due to the merger of trivago GmbH with and into trivago N.V., exercises of employee stock options, and the effect of the Founders' conversion of Class B shares to Class A shares in 2018. Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated other comprehensive income represents foreign currency translation adjustments for our subsidiaries in foreign locations. As of December 31, 2018, we do not expect to reclassify any amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into earnings during the next 12 months. Contribution from Parent The beginning contribution from Parent balance represents the pushdown of share-based compensation expense from Expedia Group. See Note 1 - Organization and basis of presentation, Note 10 - Share-based awards and other equity instruments and Note 17 - Related party transactions. Dividends In December 2016, trivago GmbH agreed to affect a one-time dividend payment in respect of fiscal year 2016. The dividend is in the amount of €0.5 million and was paid to shareholders of record prior to the IPO, resulting in a €0.2 million cash outflow to trivago N.V. in the year ended December 31, 2017. |
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| Earnings per share | Earnings per share Effective with our IPO, basic and diluted earnings per share of Class A and Class B common stock is computed by dividing net income attributable to trivago N.V., after adjusting for noncontrolling interest, by the weighted average number of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding during the same period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated using our weighted-average outstanding common shares including the dilutive effect of stock awards as determined under the treasury stock method. There were no shares of Class A or Class B common stock outstanding prior to December 16, 2016, therefore no earnings per share information has been presented for any period prior to that date. The following table presents our basic and diluted earnings per share:
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| Other, net | Other, net For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, Other, net were primarily made up of the following: (i) foreign exchange rate gains (losses) due to the revaluation of foreign currency receivables and payables and, (ii) income from ADSs offset by custodial fees related to ADSs, (iii) income from campus canteen, (iv) government subsidies for research and development activities and (v) rent income for office subleases.
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| Commitments and contingencies | Commitments and contingencies Credit facility, purchase obligations and guarantees We have commitments and obligations which include purchase commitments, which could potentially require our payment in the event of demands by third parties or contingent events. Commitments and obligations as of December 31, 2018 were as follows:
Our purchase obligations represent minimum obligations we have under agreements with certain of our vendors and marketing partners. These minimum obligations are less than our projected use for those periods. Payments may be more than the minimum obligations based on actual use. Lease commitments We have contractual obligations in the form of operating leases for office space and related office equipment, employee apartments and a financing obligation related to the failed sale-leaseback of our corporate headquarter. Certain operating leases contain periodic rent escalation adjustments and renewal options. Rent expense related to such leases is recorded on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Lease obligations expire at various dates through 2038. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, our rental expense was €4.6 million, €4.8 million and €4.7 million, respectively. For the failed sale-leaseback of our corporate headquarters, we do not recognize rent expense related to the lease; the cash payments are recognized as interest expense and amortization of the liability for the financing obligation. See Note 2 for further information. We have recognized on our balance sheet asset retirement obligation liabilities as of December 31, 2017 and 2018 of €1.0 million and €0.6 million, respectively, for the cost to decommission office space. We have certain operating lease agreements that require us to decommission physical space for which we have not yet recorded an asset retirement obligation. Due to the uncertainty of specific decommissioning obligations, timing and related costs, we cannot reasonably estimate an asset retirement obligation for these properties and we have not recorded a liability at this time for such properties. The following table presents our estimated future minimum rental payments under operating leases with noncancelable lease terms that expire after December 31, 2018 and financing obligations under the failed sale-leaseback of our corporate headquarters:
Minimum rental payments have not been reduced by minimum sublease rentals of €1.9 million due in the future under non-cancelable subleases. Legal proceedings From time to time, we may be involved in various claims and legal proceedings relating to claims arising out of our operations. We also evaluate other potential contingent matters, including value-added tax, excise tax, sales tax, transient occupancy or accommodation tax and similar matters. On August 23, 2018, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, or ACCC, instituted proceedings in the Australian Federal Court against us. The ACCC alleged breaches of Australian consumer law relating to our advertisements in Australia concerning the hotel prices available on our Australian site and our strike-through pricing practice, which is the display adjacent to the price quote in the top position in our search results of a higher price that is crossed out. On November 27, 2018, we filed a response to the ACCC's statement of claim. On December 19, 2018, the court issued an order setting a trial date for September 9, 2019 and requiring us to produce certain documents. We are in the process of producing these documents. Management has established a provision in respect of this matter. We and certain of our management board members are the subject of two putative class actions that were filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. These two actions have since been consolidated into a single action, and an amended complaint was filed in that action on March 30, 2018. The amended complaint asserts claims under the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired trivago’s American Depositary Receipts pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with our IPO on or about December 16, 2016 and/or on the open market between December 16, 2016 and October 25, 2017. The complaint also names underwriters of our initial public offering as defendants. On May 14, 2018, we filed a motion to dismiss this matter. On February 26, 2019, the court granted the motion to dismiss as to all defendants, without granting plaintiffs leave to further amend the complaint. The plaintiffs may appeal the decision by March 29, 2019. The U.K. Competition & Markets Authority, or CMA, announced the launch of a consumer law investigation into online hotel booking sites in the United Kingdom in October 2017. On July 26, 2018, the CMA informed us of its decision to open an investigation into certain of our display practices in the United Kingdom that the CMA considers may violate U.K. consumer law. On January 31, 2019, we submitted voluntary undertakings to the CMA to make changes to certain disclosure and other display practices in the United Kingdom. The undertakings provide for an implementation period of six months and resolved the CMA's investigation into our practices in the United Kingdom without any admission or finding of liability. The outcomes of these matters could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. |
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| Related party transactions | Related party transactions Relationship with Expedia Group, Inc. We have commercial relationships with Expedia Group, Inc. and many of its affiliated brands, including Brand Expedia, Hotels.com, Orbitz, Travelocity, Wotif, HomeAway and ebookers. These are arrangements terminable at will or upon three to seven days’ prior notice by either party and on customary commercial terms that enable Expedia Group’s brands to advertise on our platform, and we receive payment for users we refer to them. We are also party to a letter agreement pursuant to which Expedia Group refers traffic to us when a particular hotel or region is unavailable on the applicable Expedia Group website. Related-party revenue from Expedia Group of €268.2 million, €367.6 million and €331.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively, primarily consists of click through fees and other advertising services provided to Expedia Group and its subsidiaries. These amounts are recorded at contract value, which we believe is a reasonable reflection of the value of the services provided. Related-party revenue represented 36% of our total revenue for each of the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, our operating expenses include €4.2 million, €0.5 million and €0.8 million, respectively, of related-party shared services fees and amounts related to the services and support agreements detailed below. During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2017, Expedia Group allocated certain legal, tax, treasury, audit and corporate development costs, including associated employee compensation costs. These expenses were allocated based on a number of factors including headcount, estimated time spent and operating expenses which trivago considers reasonable estimates. These amounts may have been different had trivago operated as an unaffiliated entity. During 2017, trivago started incurring these expenses directly. The related party trade receivable balances with Expedia Group and its subsidiaries reflected in our consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2017 and 2018 were €38.6 million and €39.7 million. Guarantee On September 5, 2014, we entered into an uncommitted credit facility with Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Ltd., one of the underwriters of our initial public offering, with a maximum principal amount of €10.0 million. Advances under this facility bear interest at a rate of LIBOR, floored at zero, plus 1.0% per annum. This facility may be terminated at any time by the lender. Our obligations under this facility are guaranteed by Expedia Group. On December 19, 2014, we entered into an amendment to this facility pursuant to which the maximum principal amount was increased to €50.0 million. During the year ended December 31, 2016, we utilized €20.0 million under our credit facility and subsequently repaid all obligations outstanding. We did not utilize the credit facility during the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2018. On July 23, 2015, we entered into an agreement to design and build our new headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany. As part of that agreement, Expedia Group had guaranteed certain payments due by trivago. The guarantee by Expedia Group ended upon receipt of a bank guarantee by trivago, which we obtained in July 2017. As of December 31, 2017, there no longer is a guarantee by Expedia Group for certain payments made by us related to our new headquarters. Services agreement On May 1, 2013, we entered into an Assets Purchase Agreement, pursuant to which Expedia Group purchased certain computer hardware and software from us, and a Data Hosting Services Agreement, pursuant to which Expedia Group provides us with certain data hosting services relating to all of the servers we use that are located within the United States. Either party may terminate the Data Hosting Services Agreement upon 30 days’ prior written notice. For each of the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, we paid Expedia Group €21 thousand, €68 thousand and €59 thousand, respectively, for these data hosting services. Services and support agreement On September 1, 2016, we entered into a Services and Support Agreement, pursuant to which Expedia Group agreed to provide us with certain services in connection with localizing content on our websites, such as translation services. Either party may terminate the Services and Support Agreement upon 90 days’ prior notice. For each of the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, we incurred €0.1 million, €0.4 million and €0.7 million, respectively, for these services and support services. |
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| Segment information | Segment information Beginning in the second quarter of 2016, management identified three reportable segments, which correspond to our three operating segments: the Americas, Developed Europe and Rest of World. The change from one to three reportable segments was the result of a shift in the Company’s focus on managing the business to reflect unique market opportunities and competitive dynamics inherent in our business within each of our operating segments. Our Americas segment is comprised of Argentina, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, the United States and Uruguay. Our Developed Europe segment is comprised of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Our Rest of World segment represents all regions outside of the Americas and Developed Europe. The top countries by revenue in the Rest of World segment include Australia, Japan, India, New Zealand and Russia. We determined our operating segments based on how our chief operating decision makers manage our business, make operating decisions and evaluate operating performance. Our primary operating metric is Return on Advertising Spend, or ROAS, for each of our segments, which compares referral revenue to advertising spend. ROAS includes the allocation of revenue by segment which is based on the location of the website, or domain name, regardless of where the consumer resides. This is consistent with how management monitors and runs the business. Corporate and Eliminations also includes all corporate functions and expenses except for direct advertising. In addition, we record amortization of intangible assets and any related impairment, as well as share-based compensation expense, restructuring and related reorganization charges, legal reserves, occupancy tax and other taxes, and other items excluded from segment operating performance in Corporate and Eliminations. Such amounts are detailed in our segment reconciliation below. The following tables present our segment information for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018. As a significant portion of our property and equipment is not allocated to our operating segments and depreciation is not included in our segment measure, we do not report the assets by segment as it would not be meaningful. We do not regularly provide such information to our chief operating decision makers.
(1) Represents all other sales and marketing, excluding advertising spend, as advertising spend is tracked by reporting segment.
(1) Represents all other sales and marketing, excluding advertising spend, as advertising spend is tracked by reporting segment.
(1) Represents all other sales and marketing, excluding advertising spend, as advertising spend is tracked by reporting segment. Geographic information The following table presents revenue by geographic area for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Referral revenue was allocated by country using the same methodology as the allocation of segment revenue, while non-referral revenue was allocated based upon the location of the customer using the service.
The following table presents property and equipment, net for Germany and all other countries, as of December 31, 2017 and 2018:
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| Basis of presentation | Basis of presentation The corporate reorganization, as described above, is considered a transaction between entities under common control. As a result, the financial statements for periods prior to the IPO and the corporate reorganization are the financial statements of trivago GmbH as the predecessor to the Company for accounting and reporting purposes. Upon the merger of trivago GmbH with and into trivago N.V., the merger date, no further noncontrolling interest exists between trivago GmbH and trivago N.V. Unless otherwise specified, “the Company” refers to trivago N.V., and trivago GmbH and its respective subsidiaries throughout the remainder of these notes. These consolidated financial statements reflect Expedia Group’s basis of accounting due to the change in control in 2013 when Expedia Group acquired a controlling ownership in trivago, as we elected the option to apply pushdown accounting in the period in which the change in control event occurred. The Expedia Group incurs certain costs on behalf of trivago. The consolidated financial statements include certain corporate expenses that have been allocated to trivago by the Expedia Group (see Note 17 - Related party transactions for further information). We recorded all corporate allocation charges from the Expedia Group within our consolidated statement of operations and as a contribution from Parent within the consolidated statement of changes in equity. Our management believes that the assumptions underlying the consolidated financial statements are reasonable. However, this financial information does not necessarily reflect the future financial position, results of operations and cash flows of trivago, nor does it reflect what the historical financial position, results of operations and cash flows of trivago would have been had we been a stand-alone company during the periods presented. Certain amounts previously reported in the consolidated financial statements have been reclassified in the accompanying consolidated financial statements to conform to the current period’s presentation, primarily to separately present financing obligations, which were previously classified as other liabilities long-term, as well as payroll liabilities, which were previously classified as accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the balance sheet. |
| Consolidation | Consolidation Our consolidated financial statements include the accounts of trivago and entities we control. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. We deconsolidate entities from our results of operations on the day when we lose control. Further, the equity method of accounting is used for investments in associated companies in which we have a financial interest in but do not have control. We record noncontrolling interest in our consolidated financial statements to recognize the minority ownership interest in our consolidated subsidiaries. Noncontrolling interest in the earnings and losses of consolidated subsidiaries represent the share of net income or loss allocated to members or partners in our consolidated entities, which includes the noncontrolling interest share of net income or loss from our redeemable noncontrolling interest entities and our noncontrolling interest in trivago GmbH; up and until the merger of trivago GmbH with and into trivago N.V. on September 7, 2017. As discussed in Note 1, as a result of the corporate reorganization, trivago N.V. consolidates trivago GmbH and trivago GmbH is considered to be the predecessor to trivago N.V. for accounting and reporting purposes. As a result of the merger of trivago GmbH with and into trivago N.V. during 2017, as of December 31, 2017 there no longer remains a minority interest related to trivago GmbH classified as noncontrolling interest as a component of stockholders’ equity in our consolidated financial statements. As of December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017 all subsidiaries of the Company are wholly-owned. Throughout 2017 until the deconsolidation of myhotelshop, noncontrolling interests with shares redeemable at the option of the minority holders in myhotelshop have been included in redeemable noncontrolling interests. See Note 12 - Redeemable noncontrolling interests for further discussion. |
| Accounting estimates | Accounting estimates We use estimates and assumptions in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). Our estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of our consolidated financial statements. These estimates and assumptions also affect the reported amount of net income or loss during any period. Our actual financial results could differ significantly from these estimates. The significant estimates underlying our consolidated financial statements include revenue recognition, intangible assets and goodwill, redeemable noncontrolling interest, acquisition purchase price allocations, and share-based compensation. |
| Revenue recognition | Seasonality We experience seasonal fluctuations in the demand for our services as a result of seasonal patterns in travel. For example, searches and consequently our revenue are generally the highest in the first three quarters as travelers plan and book their spring, summer and winter holiday travel. Our revenue typically decreases in the fourth quarter. We generally expect to experience higher return on advertising spend in the first and fourth quarter of the year as we typically expect to advertise less in the periods outside of high travel seasons. Seasonal fluctuations affecting our revenue also affect the timing of our cash flows. We typically invoice once per month, with customary payment terms. Therefore, our cash flow varies seasonally with a slight delay to our revenue, and is significantly affected by the timing of our advertising spending. Changes in the relative revenue share of our offerings in countries and areas where seasonal travel patterns vary from those described above may influence the typical trend of our seasonal patterns in the future. 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. We derive our revenues from the following streams: Referral Revenue Revenue relates to fees earned on the display of a customer‘s (advertiser‘s) link on the trivago website on a cost-per-click (CPC) basis. Revenue from click-through fees is recorded after the traveler makes the click-through to the related advertiser’s website. Control is deemed to have transferred at a point in time, being when the link or advertisement has been displayed and the click-through to the customer's website has occurred. The prices per click for an advertising campaign, which generally have a duration of one month or less, are negotiated in advance, thus, the amount to be recognized as revenue for the respective click is fixed and determinable when the performance obligation has been satisfied. Most of our revenue is invoiced on a monthly basis after the performance obligation has been satisfied with payment terms between 10 to 90 days. For some advertisers we require prepayments. Subscription Revenue Revenue from subscription services is recognized ratably over the contract term, which is 12 months or less from the subscription commencement date. Customers may choose to be billed annually or monthly via SEPA or credit card. The price per subscription is fixed and determinable when the contract commences. We consider ourselves principal in all our revenue transactions. We do not have any unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected length of one year or less and contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed. As permitted under ASC 606-10-55, we elected not to disclose the transaction price allocated to performance obligations expected to be satisfied in future periods. Deferred revenue Deferred revenue relates to advanced payments received for services provided in future periods, primarily related to subscription services. Deferred revenue changed from €8.9 million as of December 31, 2017 to €7.9 million as of December 31, 2018. During the year ended December 31, 2018, €8.0 million were recognized as revenue that were included in the beginning deferred revenue balance as of December 31, 2017. |
| Cost of revenue | Cost of revenue Cost of revenue consists of expenses that are directly or closely correlated to revenue generation, including data center costs, salaries and share-based compensation for our data center operations staff and our customer service team who are directly involved in revenue generation. |
| Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | Cash and Cash Equivalents Our cash and cash equivalents include cash and liquid financial instruments, primarily time deposit investments, with maturities of three months or less when purchased. Restricted cash Restricted cash primarily consists of funds held as guarantees in connection with corporate leases and funds held in escrow accounts in the event of default on corporate credit card statements. The carrying value of restricted cash approximates its fair value. As of December 31, 2017 and December 31, 2018, restricted cash was €2.7 million and €2.4 million, respectively. From the total balance as of December 31, 2018, €2.3 million is presented as other long-term assets based on the expected dates the restricted cash will be refunded or made available to the Company. |
| Accounts receivable | Accounts receivable Accounts receivable are generally due within 10 to 90 days and are recorded net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. We determine our allowance by considering a number of factors, including the length of time trade accounts receivable are past due, previous loss history, a specific customer’s ability to pay its obligations to us, and the condition of the general economy and industry as a whole. |
| Property and equipment, net including software and website capitalization | Property and equipment, net including software and website capitalization We record property and equipment at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. We compute depreciation using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which is generally three to five years for computer equipment, capitalized software and software development cost and furniture and other equipment, and 39 years for buildings. We amortize leasehold improvements using the straight-line method, over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the remaining term of the lease. In June 2015, we signed a contract to build our new corporate headquarters in Düsseldorf, Germany. We were deemed to be the accounting owner of the premises during the construction period under build-to-suit lease accounting guidance under ASC 840. Therefore, a construction-in-progress asset and a related construction financing obligation were recorded on our consolidated balance sheets up until the move-in date. The amounts that the Company has paid or incurred for normal tenant improvements and structural improvements had also been recorded as part of the construction-in-progress asset. After we moved into our new headquarters in June 2018, we have capitalized the amounts incurred related to the construction cost and normal tenant improvements to property and equipment, which are amortized using the straight-line method, over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the improvement or the remaining term of the lease. At the date of the move in, it was determined that the sale-leaseback guidance was not met, resulting in our accounting for the lease as a financing obligation as further explained in the “Leases” section below. Certain direct development costs associated with website and internal-use software are capitalized during the application development stage. Capitalized costs include external direct costs of services and payroll costs (including share-based compensation). The payroll costs are for employees devoting time to the software development projects principally related to website and mobile app development, including support systems, software coding, designing system interfaces and installation and testing of the software. These costs are recorded as property and equipment and are generally amortized over a period of three years beginning when the asset is ready for use. Costs incurred for enhancements that are expected to result in additional features or functionality are capitalized and amortized over the estimated useful life of the enhancements, which is generally a period of three years. Costs incurred during the preliminary project stage, as well as maintenance and training costs, are expensed as incurred. Certain acquired software licenses and implementation costs are capitalized during the implementation stage. Capitalized costs include the license fee, external direct costs of services provided in regards to the implementation and customization of the software, and internal payroll costs for employees involved with the implementation process. These costs are recorded as property and equipment and are amortized over the license term when the asset is ready for use. Costs incurred during the preliminary project stage, as well as maintenance and training costs, are expensed as incurred. |
| Leases | Leases We lease office space in several countries under non-cancellable lease agreements. We generally lease our office facilities under operating lease agreements. We recognize rent expense on a straight-line basis over the lease period. Any lease incentives are recognized as reductions of rental expense on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The lease term begins on the date we become legally obligated for the rent payments or when we take possession of the office space, whichever is earlier. Additionally we have entered into subleases for unoccupied leased office space. We recognize sublease payments on a straight-line basis over the term of the sublease. We establish assets and liabilities for the estimated construction costs incurred under lease arrangements where we are considered the owner for accounting purposes only, or build-to-suit leases, to the extent that we are involved in the construction of structural improvements or take construction risk prior to commencement of a lease. The contractual lease agreement for our new campus in Düsseldorf triggered build-to-suit treatment under U.S. GAAP during the construction period of both buildings. We moved into the first building in June 2018, at which point it was determined that the sale-leaseback guidance was not met, resulting in our accounting for the lease as a financing obligation. We have bifurcated our lease payments relating to the premises into a portion that is allocated to the building (a reduction of the financing obligation) and a portion that is allocated to the land on which the building was constructed. The portion of the lease obligations allocated to the land is treated as an operating lease that commenced in July 2015. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, we have recorded €1.7 million, €1.7 million and €1.8 million respectively, of land rent expense in connection with this lease. Until our move-in in June 2018, our non-cash land expense was entirely classified as general and administrative expense. Since our move, we have been allocating these expenses to all of our operating costs. Depreciation on the building commenced upon construction completion, resulting in €1.6 million of depreciation expense for the year ended December 31, 2018, of which the majority is recorded as technology and content expense. The second building relating to our campus remains under construction at December 31, 2018 and is accounted for as a build-to-suit. |
| Business combinations | Business combinations We assign the value of the consideration transferred to acquire a business to the tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed on the basis of their fair values at the date of acquisition. Any excess purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired is allocated to goodwill. When determining the fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, management makes significant estimates and assumptions, especially with respect to intangible assets. Critical estimates in valuing certain intangible assets include but are not limited to future expected cash flows from customer relationships and discount rates. Management’s estimates of fair value are based upon assumptions believed to be reasonable, but which are inherently uncertain and unpredictable and, as a result, actual results may differ from estimates. |
| Recoverability of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets | Recoverability of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets Goodwill is assigned to our three reporting units, which correspond to our three operating segments, on the basis of their relative fair values as of the date of change in reporting units. We assess goodwill and indefinite-lived assets, neither of which are amortized, for impairment annually in the fourth quarter of the year, or more frequently, if events and circumstances indicate that an impairment may have occurred. In the evaluation of goodwill for impairment, we typically first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of each reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, followed by performing a quantitative assessment by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit to the carrying value, if necessary. Effective October 1, 2017, we prospectively adopted accounting guidance that simplified our goodwill impairment testing by eliminating the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill (formerly "Step 2") in the event an impairment is identified. Instead, an impairment charge is recorded based on the excess of the reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value. We generally base the measurement of fair value of our three reporting units on a blended analysis of the present value of future discounted cash flows and market valuation approach. The discounted cash flows model indicates the fair value of the reporting unit based on the present value of the cash flows that we expect the reporting unit to generate in the future. Our significant estimates in the discounted cash flows model include our weighted average cost of capital, long-term rate of growth and profitability of our business. The market valuation approach indicates the fair value of the business based on a comparison of the reporting unit to comparable publicly traded firms in similar lines of business. Our significant estimates in the market approach model include identifying similar companies with comparable business factors, such as size, growth, profitability, risk and return on investment and assessing comparable revenue and operating income multiples in estimating the fair value of the reporting unit. We believe the weighted use of discounted cash flows and market approach is the best method for determining the fair value of our reporting units because these are the most common valuation methodologies used within the travel and Internet industries; and the blended use of both models compensates for the inherent risks associated with either model if used on a stand-alone basis. In addition to measuring the fair value of our reporting units as described above, we consider the combined fair values of our reporting units in relation to the company’s total fair value. In our evaluation of our indefinite-lived intangible assets, we typically first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets is more likely than not impaired. If so, we perform a quantitative assessment and an impairment charge is recorded for the excess of the carrying value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets over the fair value. We base our measurement of the fair value of our indefinite-lived intangible assets, which consist of trade name, trademarks, and domain names using the relief-from-royalty method. This method assumes that the trade name and trademarks have value to the extent that their owner is relieved of the obligation to pay royalties for the benefits received from them. As with goodwill, periodically, we may choose to forgo the initial qualitative assessment and perform a quantitative analysis in our annual evaluation of indefinite-lived intangible assets. |
| Recoverability of intangible assets with definite lives and other long-lived assets | Recoverability of intangible assets with definite lives and other long-lived assets Intangible assets with definite lives and other long-lived assets are carried at cost and are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of generally less than seven years. We review the carrying value of long-lived assets or asset groups, including property and equipment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets might not be recoverable. Factors that would necessitate an impairment assessment include a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, a significant adverse change in legal factors or the business climate that could affect the value of the asset, or a significant decline in the observable market value of an asset, among others. If such facts indicate a potential impairment, we would assess the recoverability of an asset group by determining if the carrying value of the asset group exceeds the sum of the projected undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the assets over the remaining economic life of the primary asset in the asset group. If the recoverability test indicates that the carrying value of the asset group is not recoverable, we will estimate the fair value of the asset group using appropriate valuation methodologies, which would typically include an estimate of discounted cash flows. Any impairment would be measured as the difference between the asset group’s carrying amount and its estimated fair value. |
| Income taxes | Income taxes We record income taxes under the liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect our estimation of the future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for book and tax purposes. We determine deferred income taxes based on the differences in accounting methods and timing between financial statement and income tax reporting. Accordingly, we determine the deferred tax asset or liability for each temporary difference based on the enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when we realize the underlying items of income and expense. We consider many factors when assessing the likelihood of future realization of our deferred tax assets, including our recent earnings experience by jurisdiction, expectations of future taxable income, and the carryforward periods available to us for tax reporting purposes, as well as other relevant factors. We may establish a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount we believe is more likely than not to be realized. Due to inherent complexities arising from the nature of our businesses, future changes in income tax law, tax sharing agreements or variances between our actual and anticipated results of operations, we make certain judgments and estimates. Therefore, actual income taxes could materially vary from these estimates. We account for uncertain tax positions based on a two-step process of evaluating recognition and measurement criteria. The first step assesses whether the tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by the tax authority, including resolution of any appeals or litigation, based on the technical merits of the position. If the tax position meets the more likely than not criteria, the portion of the tax benefit greater than 50% likely to be realized upon settlement with the tax authority is recognized in the financial statements. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are classified in the financial statements as a component of income tax expense. Presentation of taxes in the statements of operations We present taxes that we collect from advertisers and remit to government authorities on a net basis in our consolidated statements of operations. |
| Foreign currency translation and transaction gains and losses | Foreign currency translation and transaction gains and losses The consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in euros, the reporting currency. Certain of our operations outside of the Eurozone use the local currency as their functional currency. We translate revenue and expense at average exchange rates during the period and assets and liabilities at the exchange rates as of the consolidated balance sheet dates and include such foreign currency translation gains and losses as a component of other comprehensive income. Due to the nature of our operations and our corporate structure, we also have subsidiaries that have significant transactions in foreign currencies other than their functional currency. We record transaction gains and losses in our consolidated statements of operations related to the recurring remeasurement and settlement of such transactions. |
| Advertising expense | Advertising expense We incur advertising expense consisting of offline costs, including television and radio advertising, as well as online advertising expense to promote our brands. A significant portion of traffic from users is directed to our websites through our participation in display advertising campaigns on search engines, advertising networks, affiliate websites and social networking sites. We consider traffic acquisition costs to be indirect advertising fees. We expense the production costs associated with advertisements in the period in which the advertisement first takes place. We expense the costs of communicating the advertisement (e.g., television airtime) as incurred each time the advertisement is shown. These costs are included in selling and marketing expense in our consolidated statements of operations. For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, our advertising expense was €623.5 million, €884.7 million and €732.5 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2017 and 2018, we had €12.6 million and €6.3 million, respectively, of prepaid marketing expenses included in prepaid expenses and other current assets. |
| Share-based compensation | Share-based compensation Share-based compensation included in our consolidated financial statements relates to certain outstanding trivago employee options replaced with new trivago employee option awards exercisable into trivago Class A shares, in connection with the controlling-interest acquisition of trivago by the Expedia Group (formerly Expedia, Inc.) in 2013. During 2017 and 2018, there were additional awards granted in connection with the Omnibus Incentive Plan to employees of trivago. The fair value of share options accounted for as equity settled transactions is measured at the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The valuation model incorporates various assumptions including expected volatility of equity, expected term and risk-free interest rates. As we do not have a trading history relatable to the expected term of our awards, the expected share price volatility for our Class A shares was estimated by taking the median historic price volatility for industry peers based on daily price observations over a period commensurate to the expected term. Prior to the IPO, we previously based our expected term assumptions on the terms and conditions of the employee share option agreements, and scheduled exercise windows. Post-IPO, we have used the simplified method in determining the term by using the midpoint between the vesting date and the end of the contractual term to estimate the term for all option grants subsequent of the IPO. The simplified method was used as we do not have sufficient relatable historical term data available. Prior to the IPO, the share price assumption used in the model is based upon a valuation of trivago’s shares as of the grant date utilizing a blended analysis of the present value of future discounted cash flows and a market valuation approach. Subsequent to the IPO, the share price assumption used in the model is based our publicly traded share price on the date of grant. We amortize the fair value to the extent the awards qualify for equity treatment, over the vesting term on a straight-line basis. The majority of our share options are service-based awards which vest between one and three years and have contractual terms that align with prescribed liquidation windows. We have performance-based share options which vest upon achievement of certain company-based performance conditions and service conditions. On the date of grant, we determine the fair value of the performance-based award using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The awards are then assessed to determine the probability of the award vesting. If assessed as probable, we record compensation expense for these awards over the total performance and service period using the accelerated method. At each reporting period, we reassess the probability of achieving the performance targets, which requires judgment, and to the extent actual results or updated estimates differ from our current estimates, the cumulative effect on current and prior periods of those changes will be recorded in the period estimates are revised, or the change in estimate will be applied prospectively depending on whether the change affects the estimate of total compensation cost to be recognized. The ultimate number of shares issued and the related compensation expense recognized will be based on a comparison of the final performance metrics to the specified targets. As at December 31, 2018, there were no awards remaining subject to a performance target condition to be determined in a future period. In 2018, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), which are stock awards entitling the holder to shares of common stock as the award vests, were granted. The RSUs are service-based awards which vest between one and three years. We measure the value of RSUs at fair value based on the number of shares granted and the quoted price of our common stock at the date of grant. We amortize the fair value, net of actual forfeitures, as stock-based compensation expense over the vesting term on a straight-line basis. Prior to the IPO, we classified certain employee option awards as liabilities when we deemed it not probable that the employees holding the awards would bear the risks and rewards of stock ownership for a reasonable period of time. We remeasured these instruments at fair value at the end of each reporting period using a Black-Scholes option pricing model which relied upon an estimate of the fair value of trivago’s shares as of the reporting date which was determined using a blended approach as discussed above. Upon settlement of these awards, our total share-based compensation expense recorded from grant date to settlement date was equal the settlement amount. Upon the IPO, all liability classified awards were reclassified to equity settled awards. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2018, we had no option awards classified as liabilities. We recognize the effect of forfeitures in the period that the award was forfeited. |
| Fair value recognition, measurement and disclosure | Fair value recognition, measurement and disclosure The carrying amounts of cash and restricted cash reported on our consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value as we maintain them with various high-quality financial institutions. The accounts receivable are short-term in nature and their carrying value generally approximates fair value. We disclose the fair value of our financial instruments based on the fair value hierarchy using the following three categories: Level 1 - Valuations based on quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets. Level 2 - Valuations based on observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data. Level 3 - Valuations based on unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s own assumptions, consistent with reasonably available assumptions made by other market participants. These valuations require significant judgment. |
| Certain risks and concentration of credit risk | Certain risks and concentration of credit risk Our business is subject to certain risks and concentrations including dependence on relationships with advertisers, dependence on third-party technology providers, and exposure to risks associated with online commerce security. Our concentration of credit risk relates to depositors holding the Company's cash and customers with significant accounts receivable balances. Our customer base includes primarily online travel agencies and hoteliers. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and maintain allowances for potential credit losses. We generally do not require collateral or other security from our customers. Expedia Group, our controlling shareholder, and its affiliates accounted for 36% of our total revenue for each of the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively, and 47% and 41%, respectively, of total accounts receivable as of December 31, 2017 and 2018. Booking Holdings and its affiliates represent 43%, 44% and 39%, respectively, of revenues for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018 and 28% and 35%, respectively, of total accounts receivable as of December 31, 2017 and 2018. |
| Contingent liabilities | Contingent liabilities From time to time, we may be involved in various claims and legal proceedings relating to claims arising out of our operations, as discussed further in Note 16 - Commitments and contingencies. Periodically, and at year end, we review the status of all significant outstanding matters to assess the potential financial exposure. When (i) it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and (ii) the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, we record the estimated loss in our consolidated statements of operations. We provide disclosure in the notes to the consolidated financial statements for loss contingencies that do not meet both of these conditions if there is a reasonable possibility that a loss may have been incurred that would be material to the financial statements. Significant judgment is required to determine the probability that a liability has been incurred and whether such liability is reasonably estimable. We base accruals made on the best information available at the time, which can be highly subjective. The final outcome of these matters could vary significantly from the amounts included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. |
| Adoption of new accounting pronouncements and Recent accounting policies not yet adopted | Adoption of new accounting pronouncements Revenue from Contracts with Customers. As of January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2014-09 amending revenue recognition guidance using the modified retrospective method for contracts with completion dates subsequent to January 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented in accordance with the new guidance, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with our historic accounting policies. The adoption of the new guidance did not result in a cumulative adjustment to the opening retained earnings balance as of January 1, 2018, and it did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2018 or on how we recognize revenue. Statement of Cash Flows. As of January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2016-15 and ASU 2016-18 which clarify how companies present and classify certain cash receipts and cash payments as well as the presentation of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. Upon adoption, we retrospectively adjusted the prior periods presented in our statement of cash flows. The most significant impact of the adoption was the inclusion of those amounts deemed to be restricted cash and cash equivalents in our cash and cash-equivalent balances in the consolidated statement of cash flows. Intra-entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory. As of January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2016-16 amending the accounting for income taxes associated with intra-entity transfers of assets other than inventory. This new guidance requires an entity to recognize the income tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs rather than our historical practice of deferring and amortizing the tax consequence over a specified period of time. The adoption of this new guidance resulted in an adjustment to retained earnings of €143 thousand, with an offset against our deferred tax balance. Definition of a Business. As of January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2017-01 that clarifies the definition of a business for determining whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The standard must be applied prospectively and will impact how we assess acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements. Stock Compensation. As of January 1, 2018, we adopted ASU 2017-09, which clarifies which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award require an entity to apply modification accounting in Topic 718. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements. Non-employee Share-based Payment Arrangements. In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, which expands the scope of Topic 718 to include share-based payment transactions for acquiring goods and services from nonemployees. ASU 2018-07 also clarifies that Topic 718 does not apply to share-based payments used to effectively provides (1) financing to the issuer or (2) awards granted in conjunction with selling goods or services to customers as part of a contract accounted for under Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). ASU 2018-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We elected to early adopt the new guidance in the second quarter of 2018, which requires us to reflect any adjustments as of January 1, 2018, the beginning of the annual period that includes the interim period of adoption. The primary impact of the adoption was to treat share-based compensation awarded to non-employees as equity awards and not option liabilities. Prior to adoption, we did not have material share-based compensation awards to non-employees; therefore, the adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements. Recognition and Measurement of Financial Instruments. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01 that provides new guidance related to accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure requirements for financial instruments. In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-03, which provides technical corrections and improvements related to ASU 2016-01. We have adopted the new guidance on January 1, 2018. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements. Codification Improvements. In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-09, which does not prescribe any new accounting guidance, but instead makes minor improvements and clarifications of several different Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification areas based on comments and suggestions made by various stakeholders. Certain updates are applicable immediately while others provide for a transition period to adopt in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. We adopted the new guidance in the second quarter of 2018. The adoption of this new guidance did not have a material impact to our consolidated financial statements. Recent accounting pronouncements not yet adopted Leases. In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, that provides new guidance related to accounting and reporting guidelines for leasing arrangements. The new guidance requires entities that lease assets to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet related to the rights and obligations created by those leases regardless of whether they are classified as finance or operating leases. Consistent with current guidance, the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease primarily will depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. The guidance also requires new disclosures to help financial statement users better understand the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. We will adopt this guidance on January 1, 2019 and will elect certain available practical expedients under the transition guidance, including the transition package expedients but excluding the hindsight practical expedient. Additionally, we have elected the optional transition method that allows for a cumulative-effect adjustment in the period of adoption and will not restate prior periods. Based on our lease portfolio as of December 31, 2018, upon adoption we anticipate recording on our consolidated balance sheet right-of use assets of approximately €104 million (representing right-of use asset of approximately €106 million net of approximately €2 million of existing lease incentives and deferred rent) as well as operating lease liabilities of approximately €106 million with no material impact to our consolidated statements of operations or cash flows. Additionally, we will remove the assets and liabilities previously recorded pursuant to build-to-suit lease guidance resulting in an expected increase to retained earnings of less than €10 million. Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments. In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, which changes the guidance related to the measurement of credit losses for financial assets measured at amortized cost, including accounts receivable, and available-for-sale debt securities. The new guidance replaces the existing incurred loss impairment model with an expected loss methodology, which will result in more timely recognition of credit losses. This update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those annual periods. We are in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on our consolidated financial statements; however, we currently do not expect a material impact. Cloud Computing Arrangements. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, which provides additional guidance on the accounting for implementation costs incurred for a cloud computing arrangement that is a service contract. The amendments in the standard align the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software (and hosting arrangements that include an internal use software license). Costs for implementation activities in the application development stage are capitalized depending on the nature of the costs, while costs incurred during the preliminary project and post implementation stages are expensed as the activities are performed. The additional guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within that fiscal year. We are in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on our consolidated financial statements. Fair Value Measurements. In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-13, which is applicable to all entities that are required under existing GAAP to make disclosures about recurring or nonrecurring fair value measurements. The standard removes, modifies, and adds certain disclosure requirements in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and is effective for all entities for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. We are in the process of evaluating the impact of adopting this new guidance on our consolidated financial statements, however, we currently do not expect a material impact. |
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| Schedule of components of income tax expense/(benefit) | The following table summarizes our income tax expense/(benefit):
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| Schedule of income (loss) before income tax, domestic and foreign | The following table summarizes our income (loss) before income taxes allocated to Germany and to other countries:
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| Schedule of effective income tax rate reconciliation | A reconciliation of amounts computed by applying the German statutory income tax rate to income (loss) before income taxes to total income tax expense (benefit) is as follows:
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| Schedule of deferred tax assets and liabilities | At December 31, 2017 and 2018, the significant components of our deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities were as follows:
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| Reconciliation of redeemable noncontrolling interest | A reconciliation of redeemable noncontrolling interest for the year December 31, 2017 is as follows:
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| Schedule of basic and diluted earnings per share | The following table presents our basic and diluted earnings per share:
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| Schedule of other, net | For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018, Other, net were primarily made up of the following: (i) foreign exchange rate gains (losses) due to the revaluation of foreign currency receivables and payables and, (ii) income from ADSs offset by custodial fees related to ADSs, (iii) income from campus canteen, (iv) government subsidies for research and development activities and (v) rent income for office subleases.
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| Schedule of estimated future minimum rental payments under operating leases | The following table presents our estimated future minimum rental payments under operating leases with noncancelable lease terms that expire after December 31, 2018 and financing obligations under the failed sale-leaseback of our corporate headquarters:
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| Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment | The following tables present our segment information for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018. As a significant portion of our property and equipment is not allocated to our operating segments and depreciation is not included in our segment measure, we do not report the assets by segment as it would not be meaningful. We do not regularly provide such information to our chief operating decision makers.
(1) Represents all other sales and marketing, excluding advertising spend, as advertising spend is tracked by reporting segment.
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| Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas | The following table presents revenue by geographic area for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017 and 2018. Referral revenue was allocated by country using the same methodology as the allocation of segment revenue, while non-referral revenue was allocated based upon the location of the customer using the service.
The following table presents property and equipment, net for Germany and all other countries, as of December 31, 2017 and 2018:
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| Schedule of valuation and qualifying accounts | The following table presents the changes in our valuation and qualifying accounts not disclosed elsewhere in these financial statements.
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Organization and basis of presentation (Details) € / shares in Units, € in Millions |
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Dec. 31, 2016
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| Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items] | |||||||
| Ownership percentage by parent | 68.30% | 68.30% | |||||
| Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 31.70% | 31.70% | |||||
| Class A Common Stock | |||||||
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| Class common stock, par value (in EUR per ADS) | € / shares | € 0.06 | € 0.06 | |||||
| Number of shares contributed by the Founders (in shares) | 9,200,029 | ||||||
| IPO | Class A Common Stock | |||||||
| Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items] | |||||||
| Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) | 20,826,606 | ||||||
| Number of common stock per ADS | 1 | ||||||
| Class common stock, par value (in EUR per ADS) | € / shares | € 0.06 | ||||||
| Public offering price (in USD per ADS) | $ / shares | $ 11.00 | ||||||
| Net offering proceeds from issuance initial public offering | € | € 207.8 | ||||||
| Expedia | |||||||
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| Ownership percentage by parent | 59.50% | 96.30% | 63.50% | 63.50% | |||
| Voting ownership by shareholders | 99.60% | ||||||
| Voting power percentage by parent | 66.80% | ||||||
| Travel B.V. | |||||||
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| Voting power percentage by parent | 66.00% | ||||||
| Voting power percentage by noncontrolling owners | 34.00% | ||||||
| Trivago GmbH | |||||||
| Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items] | |||||||
| Number of shares contributed by the Founders (in shares) | 940 | ||||||
| Number of shares contributed by the Founders, percentage | 6.70% | ||||||
| Messrs. Schrömgens, Vinnemeier and Siewert | |||||||
| Subsidiary, Sale of Stock [Line Items] | |||||||
| Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 36.50% | ||||||
| Voting ownership by shareholders | 0.40% | ||||||
| Ownership by shareholders | 3.70% | ||||||
| Indirect ownership percentage by Parent | 28.40% | ||||||
| Indirect voting power percentage by Parent | 31.90% |
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Significant accounting policies (Details) € in Thousands |
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| Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Deferred revenue | € 7,863 | € 7,863 | € 7,863 | € 7,863 | € 7,863 | € 8,941 | ||||||
| Revenue recognized that was included in beginning deferred revenue balance | 8,000 | |||||||||||
| Ownership percentage by noncontrolling owners | 31.70% | |||||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | [1] | 1,684 | 3,220 | € 13,857 | ||||||||
| Restricted cash | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,400 | 2,700 | ||||||
| Restricted cash, noncurrent | 2,300 | € 2,300 | € 2,300 | 2,300 | 2,300 | |||||||
| Land rent expense | 1,800 | 1,700 | 1,700 | |||||||||
| Number of reporting units | 3 | 3 | ||||||||||
| Number of operating segments | segment | 3 | |||||||||||
| Advertising spend | 732,458 | 884,685 | 623,452 | |||||||||
| Prepaid advertising | 6,267 | € 6,267 | € 6,267 | 6,267 | 6,267 | 12,577 | ||||||
| Impact of adoption of new accounting guidance | € 143 | 143 | 143 | 143 | € 143 | |||||||
| Depreciation | 11,370 | € 7,802 | € 5,083 | |||||||||
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| Intangible asset, useful life | 7 years | |||||||||||
| Computer equipment, capitalized software and software development cost and furniture and other equipment | Minimum | ||||||||||||
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| Property and equipment useful life | 3 years | |||||||||||
| Computer equipment, capitalized software and software development cost and furniture and other equipment | Maximum | ||||||||||||
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| Property and equipment useful life | 5 years | |||||||||||
| Buildings | ||||||||||||
| Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Property and equipment useful life | 39 years | |||||||||||
| Depreciation | 1,600 | |||||||||||
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| Property and equipment useful life | 3 years | |||||||||||
| Software Enhancement Costs | ||||||||||||
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| Property and equipment useful life | 3 years | |||||||||||
| RSUs | Minimum | ||||||||||||
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| Award vesting period (in years) | 1 year | |||||||||||
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| Award vesting period (in years) | 3 years | |||||||||||
| Stock Option | Minimum | ||||||||||||
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| Award vesting period (in years) | 1 year | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 1 year | |||||||
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| Award vesting period (in years) | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | |||||||
| Expedia | Customer Concentration Risk | Revenue | ||||||||||||
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| Concentration risk, percentage | 36.00% | 36.00% | 36.00% | |||||||||
| Expedia | Customer Concentration Risk | Accounts Receivable | ||||||||||||
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| Concentration risk, percentage | 41.00% | 47.00% | ||||||||||
| Priceline.com | Customer Concentration Risk | Revenue | ||||||||||||
| Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Concentration risk, percentage | 39.00% | 44.00% | 43.00% | |||||||||
| Priceline.com | Customer Concentration Risk | Accounts Receivable | ||||||||||||
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| Concentration risk, percentage | 35.00% | 28.00% | ||||||||||
| Acquired technology | ||||||||||||
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| Amortization of intangible assets | 278 | € 59 | € 3,750 | |||||||||
| Internal use software and website development costs | ||||||||||||
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| Amortization of intangible assets | 3,000 | € 1,700 | € 1,400 | |||||||||
| Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | ||||||||||||
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| Impact of adoption of new accounting guidance | € 143 | € 143 | € 143 | € 143 | € 143 | |||||||
| Scenario, Forecast | ASU 2016-02 | ||||||||||||
| Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | ||||||||||||
| Right-of use asset | € 104,000 | |||||||||||
| Right-of use asset, gross | 106,000 | |||||||||||
| Right-of use asset, lease incentives and deferred rent | 2,000 | |||||||||||
| Operating lease liability | 106,000 | |||||||||||
| Scenario, Forecast | Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | ASU 2016-02 | ||||||||||||
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| Impact of adoption of new accounting guidance | € 10,000 | |||||||||||
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Acquisitions and divestitures - Acquisitions (Details) € in Thousands |
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Dec. 22, 2016
EUR (€)
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Dec. 31, 2018
EUR (€)
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Dec. 31, 2017
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| Goodwill | € 490,529 | € 490,455 | € 490,503 | ||
| Number of operating segments | segment | 3 | ||||
| Base7booking.com | |||||
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
| Percentage of equity interest acquired | 47.70% | ||||
| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Abstract] | |||||
| Payments to acquire businesses | € 900 | ||||
| tripl GmbH | |||||
| Business Acquisition [Line Items] | |||||
| Total purchase consideration | € 700 |
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| Gain from divestiture | € 0 | € 2,007 | € 0 | |
| Myhotelshop N.V. | ||||
| Noncontrolling Interest [Line Items] | ||||
| Number of shares issued in transaction (in shares) | 8,074 | |||
| Proceeds from issuance of new shares | € 100 | |||
| Percentage ownership before transaction | 61.30% | |||
| Percentage ownership after transaction | 49.00% | |||
| Gain from divestiture | € 2,000 | |||
| Gain on retained noncontrolling investment | 400 | |||
| Gain recognized on receivable from loan granted to investment | € 1,000 | |||
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Details) - EUR (€) € in Thousands |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Prepaid advertising | € 6,267 | € 12,577 |
| Other prepaid expenses | 1,341 | 3,755 |
| Other assets | 738 | 2,426 |
| Total | € 8,346 | € 18,758 |
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Property and equipment, net (Details) - EUR (€) € in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | € 160,544 | € 35,065 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | 25,697 | 17,695 |
| Property and equipment, net | 162,001 | 114,471 |
| Building and leasehold improvements | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | 120,738 | 3,985 |
| Capitalized software and software development costs | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | 16,123 | 13,287 |
| Impairment charges | 1,500 | |
| Computer equipment | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | 15,231 | 13,387 |
| Property and equipment, net | 4,800 | 6,600 |
| Furniture and fixtures | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | 6,285 | 3,620 |
| Office equipment | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | 2,167 | 786 |
| Construction in process | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | 27,154 | 97,101 |
| Building and leasehold improvements with asset retirement obligations | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | 600 | 1,000 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation | 40 | 300 |
| Software Development Costs | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, net | 9,000 | 9,000 |
| Düsseldorf, Germany | Building and leasehold improvements | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, net | € 118,300 | 2,700 |
| Düsseldorf, Germany | Construction in process | ||
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
| Property and equipment, gross | € 92,300 |
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Goodwill and intangible assets, net (Details) - EUR (€) |
12 Months Ended | ||||||
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||||
| Goodwill | € 490,455,000 | € 490,503,000 | € 490,503,000 | € 490,529,000 | € 490,455,000 | ||
| Intangible assets with definite lives, net | 2,064,000 | 3,794,000 | |||||
| Intangible assets with indefinite lives | 169,545,000 | 169,500,000 | |||||
| Total | 662,138,000 | 663,749,000 | |||||
| Accumulated impairment losses of goodwill | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Accumulated impairment losses of indefinite-lived intangible assets | 0 | 0 | |||||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||||||
| Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 490,455,000 | 490,503,000 | |||||
| Foreign exchange translation | 74,000 | (175,000) | |||||
| Acquisition of Tripl | 250,000 | ||||||
| Deconsolidation of myhotelshop | (123,000) | ||||||
| Goodwill, Ending Balance | 490,529,000 | 490,455,000 | 490,503,000 | ||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] | |||||||
| Cost | 105,233,000 | 105,278,000 | |||||
| (Accumulated Amortization) | (103,169,000) | (101,484,000) | |||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | [1] | 1,684,000 | 3,220,000 | 13,857,000 | |||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] | |||||||
| 2019 | 1,685,000 | ||||||
| 2020 | 374,000 | ||||||
| 2021 | 1,000 | ||||||
| 2022 | 3,000 | ||||||
| Future years | 1,000 | ||||||
| Developed Europe | |||||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||||
| Goodwill | 215,250,000 | 215,271,000 | 215,271,000 | 215,283,000 | 215,250,000 | ||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||||||
| Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 215,250,000 | 215,271,000 | |||||
| Foreign exchange translation | 33,000 | (77,000) | |||||
| Acquisition of Tripl | 110,000 | ||||||
| Deconsolidation of myhotelshop | (54,000) | ||||||
| Goodwill, Ending Balance | 215,283,000 | 215,250,000 | 215,271,000 | ||||
| Americas | |||||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||||
| Goodwill | 192,700,000 | 192,719,000 | 192,719,000 | 192,729,000 | 192,700,000 | ||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||||||
| Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 192,700,000 | 192,719,000 | |||||
| Foreign exchange translation | 29,000 | (69,000) | |||||
| Acquisition of Tripl | 98,000 | ||||||
| Deconsolidation of myhotelshop | (48,000) | ||||||
| Goodwill, Ending Balance | 192,729,000 | 192,700,000 | 192,719,000 | ||||
| Rest of World | |||||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||||
| Goodwill | 82,505,000 | 82,513,000 | 82,513,000 | 82,517,000 | 82,505,000 | ||
| Goodwill [Roll Forward] | |||||||
| Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 82,505,000 | 82,513,000 | |||||
| Foreign exchange translation | 12,000 | (29,000) | |||||
| Acquisition of Tripl | 42,000 | ||||||
| Deconsolidation of myhotelshop | (21,000) | ||||||
| Goodwill, Ending Balance | € 82,517,000 | € 82,505,000 | € 82,513,000 | ||||
| Customer relationships | |||||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||||
| Intangible assets with definite lives, net | 18,000 | 29,000 | |||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] | |||||||
| Cost | 34,000 | 34,000 | |||||
| (Accumulated Amortization) | (16,000) | (5,000) | |||||
| Partner relationships | |||||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||||
| Intangible assets with definite lives, net | 19,000 | 30,000 | |||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] | |||||||
| Cost | 34,254,000 | 34,254,000 | |||||
| (Accumulated Amortization) | (34,235,000) | (34,224,000) | |||||
| Technology | |||||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||||
| Intangible assets with definite lives, net | 194,000 | 359,000 | |||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] | |||||||
| Cost | 60,145,000 | 60,190,000 | |||||
| (Accumulated Amortization) | (59,951,000) | (59,831,000) | |||||
| Non-compete agreement | |||||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | |||||||
| Intangible assets with definite lives, net | 1,833,000 | 3,376,000 | |||||
| Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract] | |||||||
| Cost | 10,800,000 | 10,800,000 | |||||
| (Accumulated Amortization) | € (8,967,000) | € (7,424,000) | |||||
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- Definition Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the fourth fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of amortization expense for assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life expected to be recognized during the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Carrying amount of finite-lived intangible assets, indefinite-lived intangible assets and goodwill. Goodwill is an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. Intangible assets are assets, not including financial assets, lacking physical substance. No definition available.
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Debt - credit facility (Details) - Uncommitted Credit Facility |
12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2018
EUR (€)
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| Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |
| Uncommitted credit facility principle amount | € 50,000,000 |
| LIBOR | |
| Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | |
| Debt basis spread on variable rate | 1.00% |
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Share-based awards and other equity instruments - Narrative (Details) |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Sep. 30, 2016
EUR (€)
shares
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Jun. 30, 2016
EUR (€)
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Sep. 30, 2015
EUR (€)
shares
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Dec. 31, 2018
EUR (€)
€ / shares
shares
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Dec. 31, 2017
EUR (€)
€ / shares
shares
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Dec. 31, 2016
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shares
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Dec. 31, 2015
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shares
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Dec. 31, 2014
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shares
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Dec. 31, 2013
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Number of options outstanding (in shares) | 20,693,398 | 17,108,574 | 902 | 722 | |||||||
| Granted (in shares) | 4,944,430 | 10,561,001 | 221 | ||||||||
| Common stock, conversion ratio | 0.001 | 0.001 | |||||||||
| Exercised (in share) | 531,410 | 1,093,428 | 39 | ||||||||
| One-time modification charge due to classification of awards from equity to liability accounting treatment | € | € 7,300,000 | ||||||||||
| Contribution from Parent | € | € 62,500,000 | € 122,307,000 | € 122,307,000 | ||||||||
| Share-based compensation | € | 43,700,000 | 20,700,000 | 16,000,000 | € 53,700,000 | |||||||
| Loans receivable from shareholders | € | 7,100,000 | ||||||||||
| Ownership percentage by parent | 68.30% | ||||||||||
| Reclassification of option liability to reserves | € | € 4,200,000 | € 4,893,000 | |||||||||
| Proceeds from exercise of option awards | € | € 700,000 | 161,000 | 42,000 | 686,000 | |||||||
| Intrinsic value of shares exercised | € | € 2,855,000 | 14,860,000 | |||||||||
| Number of options subject to liability accounting (in shares) | 0 | ||||||||||
| Income tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense | € | € 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Capitalized share-based compensation cost | € | 0 | € 85,000 | € 318,000 | ||||||||
| Unrecognized share-based compensation expense | € | € 27,000,000 | ||||||||||
| Unrecognized share-based compensation expense, period for recognition | 1 year 10 months | ||||||||||
| Stock Option | |||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Strike price for majority of options (in EUR per share) | € / shares | € 1 | € 1 | € 1 | € 1 | € 1 | ||||||
| Stock Option | Minimum | |||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Award vesting period (in years) | 1 year | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 1 year | ||||||
| Stock Option | Maximum | |||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Award vesting period (in years) | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | ||||||
| Trivago amended option plan | |||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Number of options outstanding (in shares) | 887 | ||||||||||
| Number of replacement awards at acquisition (in shares) | 858 | ||||||||||
| Reclassification of option liability to reserves | € | € 4,900,000 | ||||||||||
| Trivago amended option plan | Stock Option | |||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Strike price for majority of options (in EUR per share) | € / shares | € 1 | ||||||||||
| 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan | |||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Number of shares available for grant | 34,711,009 | ||||||||||
| Number of supervisory board in plan administration committee | 2 | ||||||||||
| Share-based payment award, term | 10 years | ||||||||||
| Number of shares awarded (in shares) | 5,002,236.000000 | 0 | |||||||||
| 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Stock Option | |||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Share-based payment award, term | 10 years | ||||||||||
| 2016 Omnibus Incentive Plan | Share Appreciation Rights | |||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Share-based payment award, term | 10 years | ||||||||||
| Expedia | Principal owner | |||||||||||
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Related party payable | € | € 7,100,000 | ||||||||||
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Ownership percentage by parent | 63.50% | 59.50% | 96.30% | 63.50% | |||||||
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Granted (in shares) | 146 | 77 | |||||||||
| Exercised (in share) | 38 | 484 | |||||||||
| Number of options subject to liability accounting (in shares) | 93 | ||||||||||
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| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Granted (in shares) | 74,580 | 62,178 | |||||||||
| Number of options subject to liability accounting (in shares) | 6 | ||||||||||
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- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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- Definition The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of accumulated difference between fair value of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options exercised (or share units converted) into shares. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. No definition available.
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- Definition Period from grant date that an equity-based award expires, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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Share-based awards and other equity instruments - Stock options activities (Details) - EUR (€) € / shares in Units, € in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
|
| Options | |||
| Beginning balance (in shares) | 17,108,574 | 902 | 722 |
| Granted (in shares) | 4,944,430 | 10,561,001 | 221 |
| Exercised (in share) | 531,410 | 1,093,428 | 39 |
| Canceled (in shares) | 828,196 | 63,658 | 2 |
| Ending balance (in shares) | 20,693,398 | 17,108,574 | 902 |
| Exercisable (in shares) | 7,057,182 | ||
| Vested and expected to vest (in shares) | 20,693,398 | ||
| Weighted average exercise price | |||
| Beginning balance, Weighted average exercise price (in EUR per share) | € 5.66 | € 21,637 | € 3,239 |
| Granted, Weighted average exercise price (in EUR per share) | 3.99 | 7.16 | 80,926 |
| Exercised, Weighted average exercise price (in EUR per share) | 0.30 | 0.13 | 17,953 |
| Canceled, Weighted average exercise price (in EUR per share) | 6.23 | 8.15 | 1 |
| Ending balance, Weighted average exercise price (in EUR per share) | 5.54 | € 5.66 | € 21,637 |
| Exercisable, Weighted average exercise price (in EUR per share) | 4.08 | ||
| Vested and expected to vest, Weighted average exercise price (in EUR per share) | € 5.54 | ||
| Outstanding, Remaining contractual term (in years) | 17 years | 21 years | 49 years |
| Exercisable, Remaining contractual term (in years) | 35 years | ||
| Vested and expected to vest after, Remaining contractual life (in years) | 17 years | ||
| Outstanding, Aggregate intrinsic value | € 32,050 | € 32,178 | € 68,235 |
| Granted, Aggregate intrinsic value | 12,573 | 11,827 | |
| Exercised, Aggregate intrinsic value | 2,855 | 14,860 | |
| Canceled, Aggregate intrinsic value | 1,182 | 366 | |
| Outstanding, Aggregate intrinsic value | 32,178 | € 68,235 | |
| Exercisable, Aggregate intrinsic value | 21,894 | ||
| Vested and expected to vest, Aggregate intrinsic value | € 32,050 | ||
| Trivago N.V. | |||
| Options | |||
| Beginning balance (in shares) | 7,704,659 | ||
| Ending balance (in shares) | 7,704,659 | ||
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- Definition Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Canceled, Aggregate Intrinsic Value No definition available.
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- Definition Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Granted, Aggregate Intrinsic Value No definition available.
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- Definition The weighted-average price as of the balance sheet date at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance on vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of accumulated difference between fair value of underlying shares on dates of exercise and exercise price on options exercised (or share units converted) into shares. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition For presentations that combine terminations, the number of shares under options that were cancelled during the reporting period as a result of occurrence of a terminating event specified in contractual agreements pertaining to the stock option plan or that expired. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Weighted average price of options that were either forfeited or expired. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount by which the current fair value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of options outstanding. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Number of options outstanding, including both vested and non-vested options. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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- Definition Weighted average price at which grantees can acquire the shares reserved for issuance under the stock option plan. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount by which current fair value of underlying stock exceeds exercise price of fully vested and expected to vest options outstanding. Includes, but is not limited to, unvested options for which requisite service period has not been rendered but that are expected to vest based on achievement of performance condition, if forfeitures are recognized when they occur. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Number of fully vested and expected to vest options outstanding that can be converted into shares under option plan. Includes, but is not limited to, unvested options for which requisite service period has not been rendered but that are expected to vest based on achievement of performance condition, if forfeitures are recognized when they occur. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Weighted-average exercise price, at which grantee can acquire shares reserved for issuance, for fully vested and expected to vest options outstanding. Includes, but is not limited to, unvested options for which requisite service period has not been rendered but that are expected to vest based on achievement of performance condition, if forfeitures are recognized when they occur. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Weighted average price at which option holders acquired shares when converting their stock options into shares. No definition available.
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- Definition Weighted average per share amount at which grantees can acquire shares of common stock by exercise of options. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of difference between fair value of the underlying shares reserved for issuance and exercise price of vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Weighted average remaining contractual term for vested portions of options outstanding and currently exercisable or convertible, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Weighted average remaining contractual term for option awards outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Weighted average remaining contractual term for fully vested and expected to vest options outstanding, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Includes, but is not limited to, unvested options for which requisite service period has not been rendered but that are expected to vest based on achievement of performance condition, if forfeitures are recognized when they occur. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Number of share options (or share units) exercised during the current period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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Share-based awards and other equity instruments - Stock options fair value assumptions (Details) - € / shares € / shares in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
|
| Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | |||
| Risk-free interest rate | 1.74% | 2.18% | 1.31% |
| Expected volatility | 33.00% | 41.00% | 46.00% |
| Expected life (in years) | 4 years 5 months | 4 years 7 months 13 days | 2 years 8 months 5 days |
| Dividend yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Weighted-average estimated fair value of options granted during the year (in EUR per share) | € 3 | € 4 | € 34,425 |
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- Definition The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Expected term of share-based compensation awards, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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Share-based awards and other equity instruments - RSUs activity (Details) - RSUs |
12 Months Ended |
|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2018
$ / shares
shares
| |
| RSUs | |
| Beginning balance (in shares) | shares | 0 |
| Granted (in shares) | shares | 57,806 |
| Vested (in shares) | shares | 0 |
| Cancelled (in shares) | shares | 0 |
| Ending balance (in shares) | shares | 57,806 |
| Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract] | |
| Beginning balance (in EUR per share) | $ / shares | $ 0.00 |
| Granted (in EUR per share) | $ / shares | 3.88 |
| Vested (in EUR per share) | $ / shares | 0.00 |
| Cancelled (in EUR per share) | $ / shares | 0.00 |
| Ending balance (in EUR per share) | $ / shares | $ 3.88 |
| Granted, remaining contractual life | 7 years |
| Ending balance, remaining contractual life | 7 years |
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- Definition Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Granted, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Terms No definition available.
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- Definition The number of equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that were forfeited during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Weighted average fair value as of the grant date of equity-based award plans other than stock (unit) option plans that were not exercised or put into effect as a result of the occurrence of a terminating event. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The number of non-vested equity-based payment instruments, excluding stock (or unit) options, that validly exist and are outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The weighted average fair value of nonvested awards on equity-based plans excluding option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, revenue or profit achievement stock award plan) for which the employer is contingently obligated to issue equity instruments or transfer assets to an employee who has not yet satisfied service or performance criteria necessary to gain title to proceeds from the sale of the award or underlying shares or units. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The weighted average fair value as of grant date pertaining to an equity-based award plan other than a stock (or unit) option plan for which the grantee gained the right during the reporting period, by satisfying service and performance requirements, to receive or retain shares or units, other instruments, or cash in accordance with the terms of the arrangement. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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Income taxes - Schedule of income tax expenses/(benefit) (Details) - EUR (€) € in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
|
| Current income tax expense (benefit): | |||
| Germany | € 2,225 | € 323 | € 11,405 |
| Other countries | 125 | 112 | 103 |
| Current income tax expense (benefit) | 2,350 | 435 | 11,508 |
| Deferred income tax (benefit) expense: | |||
| Germany | (1,264) | (4,851) | (4,838) |
| Other countries | 0 | (348) | 0 |
| Deferred income tax (benefit) expense | (1,264) | (5,199) | (4,838) |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | € 1,086 | € (4,764) | € 6,670 |
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- Definition Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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Income taxes - Reconciliation of German statutory income tax rate to effective income tax rate (Details) - EUR (€) € in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
|
| Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] | ||||
| Germany | € (20,574) | € (20,018) | € (32,985) | |
| Other countries | 108 | 2,205 | (11,736) | |
| Loss before income taxes | (20,466) | (17,813) | (44,721) | |
| Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract] | ||||
| Income tax expense at German tax rate (31.23%) | (6,391) | (5,562) | (13,964) | |
| Foreign rate differential | (5) | 33 | 219 | |
| Expected tax expense (benefit) | (6,396) | (5,529) | (13,745) | |
| Tax effect from: | ||||
| Non-deductible share-based compensation | 6,465 | 5,017 | 16,875 | |
| Non-deductible corporate costs | 0 | 34 | 1,306 | |
| Movement in valuation allowance | (184) | (3,517) | 1,921 | |
| Foreign withholding taxes | 813 | 0 | 29 | |
| Other differences | 388 | (769) | 284 | |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | € 1,086 | € (4,764) | € 6,670 | |
| German tax rate | 31.23% | 31.23% | 31.23% | |
| Effective tax rate | (5.30%) | 26.70% | (14.90%) | |
| Share-based compensation | € 43,700 | € 20,700 | € 16,000 | € 53,700 |
| Total non-tax deductible expense | 800 | |||
| Expedia | ||||
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | ||||
| Corporate costs pushed down from Parent | € 0 | € 100 | € 4,200 | |
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- Definition Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Withholding Tax, Amount No definition available.
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- Definition Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Non-deductible Expenses, Corporate Costs, Amount No definition available.
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- Definition Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Reconciling Items, Amount [Abstract] No definition available.
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- Definition Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Expected Tax Expense (Benefit) No definition available.
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- Definition Non-tax Deductible Expense No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of income (loss) from continuing operations before deduction of income tax expense (benefit) and income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, and addition of income (loss) from equity method investments. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of current income tax expense (benefit) and deferred income tax expense (benefit) pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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- Definition Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to foreign income tax expense (benefit). Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition The amount of income tax expense or benefit for the period computed by applying the domestic federal statutory tax rates to pretax income from continuing operations. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to nondeductible equity-based compensation costs. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Amount of the difference between reported income tax expense (benefit) and expected income tax expense (benefit) computed by applying the domestic federal statutory income tax rates to pretax income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to tax exempt income, equity in earnings (loss) of an unconsolidated subsidiary, minority noncontrolling interest income (loss), tax holiday, disposition of a business, disposition of an asset, repatriation of foreign earnings, repatriation of foreign earnings jobs creation act of 2004, increase (decrease) in enacted tax rate, prior year income taxes, increase (decrease) in deferred tax asset valuation allowance, and other adjustments. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Expenses recognized resulting from transactions (excluding transactions that are eliminated in consolidated or combined financial statements) with related party. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table. No definition available.
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Income taxes - Uncertain Tax Positions (Details) - EUR (€) € in Millions |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
| Uncertain tax positions | € 0.0 | € 0.0 | € 0.0 |
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of unrecognized tax benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
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Income taxes - Deferred Income Taxes (Details) - EUR (€) € in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
|
| Deferred tax assets: | |||
| Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards | € 949 | € 2,522 | |
| Prepaid expense and other current assets | 5,042 | 2,458 | |
| Deferred rent | 1,778 | 1,429 | |
| Property and Equipment | 459 | 537 | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 1,381 | 473 | |
| Intangible assets, net | 372 | 0 | |
| Other long-term liabilities | 299 | 326 | |
| Other | 329 | 405 | |
| Total deferred tax assets | 10,609 | 8,150 | |
| Less valuation allowance | 0 | (348) | |
| Net deferred tax assets | 10,609 | 7,802 | |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | |||
| Intangible assets, net | 53,499 | 53,981 | |
| Property and equipment | 2,778 | 2,059 | |
| Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | 448 | 67 | |
| Other | 434 | 0 | |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | 57,159 | 56,107 | |
| Net deferred tax asset/(liability) | (46,550) | (48,305) | |
| Net operating loss carryforwards | 700 | € 3,200 | € 3,200 |
| Decrease in NOL | (1,600) | ||
| Decrease in tax-effected valuation allowance | 300 | ||
| Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries (less than) | € 2,000 |
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- Definition Amount of increase (decrease) in the valuation allowance for a specified deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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Redeemable noncontrolling interests (Details) - EUR (€) |
1 Months Ended | 11 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 15, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Roll Forward] | ||||
| Balance, beginning of the period | € 351,000 | |||
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | € (43,000) | € (952,000) | (110,000) | |
| Fair value adjustments through members’ equity | 149,000 | € 995,000 | ||
| Currency translation adjustments and other | 0 | |||
| Change in ownership of noncontrolling interest | 0 | |||
| Deconsolidation of entity | (390,000) | |||
| Balance, end of period | € 351,000 | € 0 | € 351,000 | |
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Stockholders'/members' equity (Details) € / shares in Units, € in Millions |
1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2016
EUR (€)
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Dec. 31, 2018
voting_right
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
Dec. 31, 2017
€ / shares
shares
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Jun. 30, 2017
shares
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| Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
| Common stock, conversion ratio | 0.001 | 0.001 | ||||
| Class A Common Stock | ||||||
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 42,559,884 | 30,916,474 | ||||
| Class common stock, par value (in EUR per ADS) | € / shares | € 0.06 | € 0.06 | ||||
| Common stock, voting rights per share | voting_right | 1 | |||||
| Class B Common Stock | ||||||
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 308,687,967.000 | 319,799,968 | ||||
| Shares converted (in shares) | 11,112,001 | |||||
| Class common stock, par value (in EUR per ADS) | € / shares | € 0.60 | € 0.60 | ||||
| Common stock, voting rights per share | voting_right | 10 | |||||
| Trivago GmbH | ||||||
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
| Common stock dividends | € | € 0.5 | |||||
| Payments of common stock dividends | € | € 0.2 | |||||
| Trivago GmbH | Class A Common Stock | ||||||
| Class of Stock [Line Items] | ||||||
| Exchangeable shares, outstanding | 110,791,880 | |||||
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Earnings per share (Details) € / shares in Units, € in Thousands, shares in Thousands |
1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2016
EUR (€)
€ / shares
shares
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Dec. 31, 2018
EUR (€)
€ / shares
shares
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Dec. 31, 2017
EUR (€)
€ / shares
shares
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Dec. 31, 2016
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Dec. 31, 2016
EUR (€)
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| Numerator: | ||||||||||
| Net income/(loss) | € 1,185 | € (21,489) | € (13,049) | € (51,391) | ||||||
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests | 285 | 0 | 568 | 710 | ||||||
| Net loss attributable to trivago N.V. | € 900 | € (21,489) | € (12,481) | € (50,681) | ||||||
| Denominator: | ||||||||||
| Weighted average shares of Class A and Class B common stock outstanding - basic and diluted (shares) | shares | 237,811 | 350,852 | [1] | 274,666 | [1] | 237,811 | ||||
| Earnings per share attributable to trivago N.V. available to Class A and Class B common stockholders - basic and diluted (in EUR per share) | (per share) | € 0.00 | [1] | € (0.06) | [1] | € (0.05) | [1] | $ 0 | |||
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Other, net (Details) - EUR (€) € in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
|
| Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] | |||
| Foreign exchange rate gains (losses), net | € (590) | € 120 | € 16 |
| Net income from ADS fees | 431 | 294 | 0 |
| Income campus canteen | 307 | 0 | 0 |
| Government subsidies | 278 | 115 | 0 |
| Rent income | 128 | 0 | 0 |
| Other income (expenses) | (15) | 63 | (155) |
| Total | € 539 | € 592 | € (139) |
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Commitments and contingencies (Details) - EUR (€) € in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
|
| Purchase Obligation, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] | |||
| Total | € 19,812 | ||
| Less than 1 year | 19,812 | ||
| 1 to 3 years | 0 | ||
| 3 to 5 years | 0 | ||
| More than 5 years | 0 | ||
| Rental expense | 4,700 | € 4,800 | € 4,600 |
| Asset retirement obligation | 600 | € 1,000 | |
| Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] | |||
| 2019 | 10,348 | ||
| 2020 | 9,143 | ||
| 2021 | 9,137 | ||
| 2022 | 8,730 | ||
| 2023 | 7,505 | ||
| 2024 and thereafter | 32,016 | ||
| Total | 76,879 | ||
| Minimum sublease rentals receivable | € 1,900 | ||
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Related party transactions (Details) - EUR (€) |
12 Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep. 05, 2014 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 19, 2014 |
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| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
| Revenue from related party | € 331,421,000 | € 367,581,000 | € 268,227,000 | ||
| Accounts receivable, related party | 39,655,000 | 39,063,000 | |||
| Proceeds from issuance of credit facility | 0 | 0 | 20,000,000 | ||
| Repayments of debt | € 0 | € 0 | € 40,000,000 | ||
| Revenue | Customer Concentration Risk | Expedia | |||||
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
| Concentration risk, percentage | 36.00% | 36.00% | 36.00% | ||
| Uncommitted Credit Facility | |||||
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
| Uncommitted credit facility principle amount | € 50,000,000 | ||||
| Uncommitted Credit Facility | LIBOR | |||||
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
| Debt basis spread on variable rate | 1.00% | ||||
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Ltd. | Uncommitted Credit Facility | |||||
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
| Uncommitted credit facility principle amount | € 10,000,000 | € 50,000,000 | |||
| Proceeds from issuance of credit facility | € 20,000,000 | ||||
| Bank of America Merrill Lynch International Ltd. | Uncommitted Credit Facility | LIBOR | |||||
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
| Debt basis spread on variable rate | 1.00% | ||||
| Expedia | |||||
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
| Expenses to related party | € 0 | € 100,000 | 4,200,000 | ||
| Principal owner | Expedia | |||||
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
| Revenue from related party | 331,400,000 | 367,600,000 | 268,200,000 | ||
| Other operating expenses from related party | 800,000 | 500,000 | 4,200,000 | ||
| Accounts receivable, related party | € 39,700,000 | 38,600,000 | |||
| Principal owner | Expedia | Minimum | |||||
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
| Prior notice period on customary commercial terms | 3 days | ||||
| Principal owner | Expedia | Maximum | |||||
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
| Prior notice period on customary commercial terms | 7 days | ||||
| Principal owner | Data Hosting Services Agreement | Expedia | |||||
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
| Termination notice period | 30 days | ||||
| Expenses to related party | € 59,000 | 68,000 | 21,000 | ||
| Principal owner | Services and Support Agreement | Expedia | |||||
| Related Party Transaction [Line Items] | |||||
| Termination notice period | 90 days | ||||
| Expenses to related party | € 700,000 | € 400,000 | € 100,000 | ||
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6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2018 |
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| Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |||
| Number of reportable segments | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Number of operating segments | 3 | ||
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
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| Revenue | € 914,816 | € 1,035,383 | € 754,169 | ||||||||
| Other revenue | 1,131 | 3,539 | 2,834 | ||||||||
| Advertising spend | 732,458 | 884,685 | 623,452 | ||||||||
| ROAS contribution | 182,358 | 150,698 | 130,717 | ||||||||
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| Cost of revenue, including related party, excluding amortization | [1],[2] | 5,435 | 5,930 | 4,273 | |||||||
| Other selling and marketing | 73,175 | 62,240 | 49,772 | ||||||||
| Technology and content | [1],[2],[3] | 66,904 | 52,232 | 51,658 | |||||||
| General and administrative, including related party | [1],[2],[3] | 54,326 | 47,444 | 55,602 | |||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | [3] | 1,684 | 3,220 | 13,857 | |||||||
| Operating loss | (19,166) | (20,368) | (44,445) | ||||||||
| Other income/(expense) | |||||||||||
| Interest expense | (1,839) | (44) | (137) | ||||||||
| Gain on deconsolidation of entity | 0 | 2,007 | 0 | ||||||||
| Other, net | 539 | 592 | (139) | ||||||||
| Total other income/(expense), net | (1,300) | 2,555 | (276) | ||||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (20,466) | (17,813) | (44,721) | ||||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 1,086 | (4,764) | 6,670 | ||||||||
| Net loss before equity method investment | (21,552) | (13,049) | (51,391) | ||||||||
| Income from equity method investment | 63 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Net loss | € 1,185 | (21,489) | (13,049) | (51,391) | |||||||
| Operating Segments | Developed Europe | |||||||||||
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| Revenue | 378,919 | 424,993 | 348,909 | ||||||||
| Other revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Advertising spend | 265,004 | 324,487 | 257,471 | ||||||||
| ROAS contribution | 113,915 | 100,506 | 91,438 | ||||||||
| Operating Segments | Americas | |||||||||||
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| Revenue | 315,966 | 391,667 | 286,398 | ||||||||
| Other revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Advertising spend | 261,620 | 338,072 | 243,176 | ||||||||
| ROAS contribution | 54,346 | 53,595 | 43,222 | ||||||||
| Operating Segments | Rest of World | |||||||||||
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| Revenue | 204,937 | 203,673 | 110,517 | ||||||||
| Other revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Advertising spend | 205,834 | 222,126 | 122,805 | ||||||||
| ROAS contribution | (897) | (18,453) | (12,288) | ||||||||
| Corporate & Eliminations | |||||||||||
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| Revenue | 14,994 | 15,050 | 8,345 | ||||||||
| Other revenue | 1,131 | 3,539 | 2,834 | ||||||||
| Advertising spend | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| ROAS contribution | 14,994 | 15,050 | 8,345 | ||||||||
| Referral revenue | |||||||||||
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| Revenue | 899,822 | 1,020,333 | 745,824 | ||||||||
| Referral revenue | Operating Segments | Developed Europe | |||||||||||
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| Revenue | 378,919 | 424,993 | 348,909 | ||||||||
| Referral revenue | Operating Segments | Americas | |||||||||||
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| Revenue | 315,966 | 391,667 | 286,398 | ||||||||
| Referral revenue | Operating Segments | Rest of World | |||||||||||
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| Revenue | 204,937 | 203,673 | 110,517 | ||||||||
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| Revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
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| Revenue | 13,863 | 11,511 | 5,511 | ||||||||
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| Revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
| Revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
| Subscription revenue | Operating Segments | Rest of World | |||||||||||
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| Revenue | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||
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| Revenue | € 13,863 | € 11,511 | € 5,511 | ||||||||
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | € 914,816 | € 1,035,383 | € 754,169 |
| Property and equipment, net | 162,001 | 114,471 | |
| United States | |||
| Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | 194,416 | 255,501 | 199,423 |
| United Kingdom | |||
| Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | 95,893 | 108,080 | 86,745 |
| Germany | |||
| Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | 73,143 | 85,308 | 76,599 |
| Property and equipment, net | 159,071 | 112,707 | |
| Australia | |||
| Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | 47,737 | 50,623 | 30,820 |
| Spain | |||
| Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | 34,059 | 36,757 | 37,715 |
| All other countries | |||
| Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||
| Revenues | 469,568 | 499,114 | € 322,867 |
| Property and equipment, net | € 2,930 | € 1,764 | |
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Balance at Beginning of Period | € 231 | € 152 | € 251 |
| Charges to Earnings | 580 | 2,275 | 1,749 |
| Deductions | (561) | (2,196) | (1,848) |
| Balance at End of Period | € 250 | € 231 | € 152 |
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Dec. 31, 2018 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
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| Shares issued from options exercised (in shares) | 531,410 | 1,093,428 | 39 | |
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| Shares converted (in shares) | 11,112,001 | |||
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| Shares issued upon conversion (in shares) | 1,000,000 | |||
| Shares issued from options exercised (in shares) | 530,646 | |||
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| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest | us-gaap_NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest | € 1,185,000 |
| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest | us-gaap_NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest | (51,581,000) |
| Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition | us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue | 459,000 |
| Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition | us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue | 64,951,000 |
| Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | ||
| Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition | us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue | 459,000 |
| Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition | us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue | 2,465,000 |
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| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest | us-gaap_NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest | 285,000 |
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| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest | us-gaap_NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest | 900,000 |
| Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Nonredeemable Noncontrolling Interest | us-gaap_NetIncomeLossIncludingPortionAttributableToNonredeemableNoncontrollingInterest | (51,581,000) |
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| Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition | us-gaap_AdjustmentsToAdditionalPaidInCapitalSharebasedCompensationRequisiteServicePeriodRecognitionValue | € 62,486,000 |
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