Desktop Metal, Inc. Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

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- Document and Entity Information
Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Narrative (Details)

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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 24, 2021	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Unrealized gain (loss) due to change in fair value of equity securities		$ (464)	$ (6,332)	$ (9,660)
Subscription liability				500
Other investments in convertible debt instruments		2,000	2,000
Recognized gains on convertible debt instruments			(1,600)
Repayment in full of outstanding convertible debt instruments		419	542
Change in fair value of contingent consideration			1,567	429
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities				(56,576)
Transfers from Level 1 to Level 2		0	0
Transfers from Level 2 to Level 1		0	0
Transfer into Level 3		0	0
Transfer out of Level 3		0	0
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Current portion of contingent consideration			2,587
Convertible Notes
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Repayment in full of outstanding convertible debt instruments			3,100
Subscription Agreement
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Recognized loss on investments in equity securities				2,400
Recognized losses on equity investment				(12,600)
Private Placement Warrants
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities				$ 56,600
Aerosint
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Change in fair value of contingent consideration	$ 6,100	0	1,600
Remaining contingent consideration		200
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred [Abstract]
Amount paid on achievement of technical milestones		1,600	1,000
Value of shares paid on achievement of technical milestones		800	$ 500
Period to achieve revenue metrics and technical milestone	3 years		3 years
Current portion of contingent consideration		$ 0

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