Emerald Holding, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2017 June (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017

or

For the transition period from                      to                     

Commission File Number: 001-38076

Emerald Expositions Events, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

31910 Del Obispo Street

Suite 200

San Juan Capistrano, California 92675

(Address of principal executive offices, zip code)

(949) 226-5700

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants (1) have filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants have submitted electronically and posted on their corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ☒    No  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.    ☒

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ☐    No  ☒

As of August 9, 2017, there were 72,202,207 shares of the Registrant’s common stock, par value $0.01, outstanding.

EMERALD EXPOSITIONS EVENTS, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can generally identify forward-looking statements by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect” “intend,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential” “predict,” “seek” or “should,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology. In particular, statements about the markets in which we operate, including growth of our various markets, and our expectations, beliefs, plans, strategies, objectives, prospects, assumptions or future events or performance contained in this report are forward-looking statements.

We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While we believe these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our control. These and other important factors, including those discussed in this report under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, or could affect the trading price of our common stock on the New York Stock Exchange. Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include:

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Given these risks and uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this report are not guarantees of future performance and our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which we operate, may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this report. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and events in the industry in which we operate, are consistent with the forward-looking statements contained in this report, they may not be predictive of results or developments in future periods.

Any forward-looking statement that we make in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q speaks only as of the date of such statement. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise, or to publicly announce any update or revision to, any of the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the date of this report.

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

Emerald Expositions Events, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except par value)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income and Comprehensive (Loss) Income

(unaudited, in thousands, except earnings per share)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited, in thousands)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the operations of Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. (“the Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the SEC for Interim Reporting. All intercompany transactions, accounts and profits, if any, have been eliminated in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures required by GAAP, therefore, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the more detailed audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016. The December 31, 2016 condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016, but does not contain all of the footnote disclosures from the annual financial statements.

The results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full year, any other interim periods or any future year or period.

Initial Public Offering

On April 28, 2017, the Company’s stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “EEX”. On May 3, 2017, the Company completed the initial public offering of its common stock. The Company sold a total of 10,333,333 shares of common stock, for total net proceeds to the Company of approximately $159.1 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and expenses associated with the offering of $16.5 million. The Company used all of its proceeds from the offering plus cash on hand to prepay $159.2 million of borrowings outstanding under the Term Loan Facility (as defined below).

In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (ASU 2016-15). ASU 2016-15 clarifies how certain cash receipts and payments should be presented in the statement of cash flows. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Adoption of ASU 2016-15 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) (ASU 2016-09). ASU 2016-09 identifies areas for simplification involving several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, an option to recognize gross stock compensation expense with actual forfeitures recognized as they occur, as well as certain classifications on the statement of cash flows. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Adoption of ASU 2016-09 was effective as of the beginning of the Company’s 2017 fiscal year and did not have a significant impact on its financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The revised guidance will be applied prospectively and is effective for calendar year-end filers in 2020. Management is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures.

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, in an effort to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The standards of this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures.

In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-19, Technical Corrections and Improvements. The amendments in this update include an amendment to FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures to clarify the difference between a valuation approach and a valuation technique. The amendment also requires an entity to disclose when there has been a change in either or both a valuation approach and/or a valuation technique. For public entities, this update will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance on its financial statement presentation.

In February, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which will require lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets as a right-of-use asset with a corresponding lease liability, and lessors to recognize a net lease investment. Additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures will also be required. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities), which revised entities’ accounting related to: (i) the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities; and (ii) the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. The ASU also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. The new guidance is effective for the Company in annual periods ending after December 15, 2017 and requires a modified retrospective approach to adoption. Early adoption is only permitted for the provision related to instrument-specific credit risk. While the Company is still assessing the impact of this standard, management does not believe this standard will have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. ASU 2014-09 will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 to defer the effective date for annual reporting to periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date in ASU 2014-09, which is annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, however, the Company will not early adopt. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers which affect narrow aspects of the guidance issued in ASU 2014-09. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Narrow Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, which amends and clarifies certain aspects in ASU 2014-09 that include collectibility, presentation of sales and other taxes collected from customers, noncash consideration, contract modifications and completed contracts at transition. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which amends the guidance in ASU 2014-09 on accounting for licenses of intellectual property and identifying performance obligations. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), which amends the principal versus agent guidance in ASU 2014-09. The standards are to be applied retrospectively and permit the use of either the retrospective or modified retrospective method. Management has completed its evaluation of the impact that the standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and does not believe these standards will have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity.

There have been no other new accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

In line with the Company’s strategic growth initiatives, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities of several companies during 2017 (collectively, the “2017 acquisitions”) and 2016 (collectively, the “2016 acquisitions”), as described below. Each transaction qualified as an acquisition of a business and was accounted for as a
business combination.

CEDIA

The Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with CEDIA Expo (“CEDIA”) on January 25, 2017, for a total purchase price of $36.0 million, which included a negative working capital adjustment of approximately $1.2 million. The acquisition was financed with cash from operations and a draw on the Company’s revolving credit facility.

All of the external acquisition costs of $0.2 million were expensed as incurred and included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income.

The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition:

InterDrone

The Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with the International Drone Conference and Exposition (“InterDrone”) on March 10, 2017, for a total purchase price of $8.2 million, which included a negative working capital adjustment of approximately $0.2 million and contingent consideration of $3.8 million. The $4.4 million closing purchase payment was financed with cash from operations. The $3.8 million is scheduled to be settled in the fourth quarter of 2017 and it is primarily contingent upon achievement of certain performance thresholds. The measurement basis used in calculating the contingent consideration include probability weighted estimates regarding the likelihood of achieving revenue and earnings targets for the respective show acquired. The contingent consideration is included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2017.

All of the external acquisition costs of $0.4 million were expensed as incurred and included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income.

The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition:

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

Snow Show

The Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with the SnowSports Industries America Snow Show (“Snow Show”) on May 24, 2017, for a purchase price of $16.3 million, which included a negative working capital adjustment of approximately $0.3 million. The acquisition was financed with cash from operations.

All of the external acquisition costs of $0.3 million were expensed as incurred and included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income.

The following table summarizes the preliminary estimated fair value of the assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition:

In connection with the 2017 acquisitions, the Company recorded goodwill of $41.2 million. In the view of management, the goodwill recorded reflects the future cash flow expectations for the acquired businesses’ market positions in their respective trade show industries. Substantially all of the goodwill recorded is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

Collective

On August 8, 2016, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with the Swim Collective Trade Show and the Active Collective Trade Show (“Collective”), for a purchase price of $14.1 million, which reflects the contingent consideration payment of $1.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017. The contingent consideration was primarily based upon performance thresholds around revenue and earnings. The liability was re-measured to fair value each reporting period using our most recent internal operational budgets. As a result of our review, a $0.1 million decrease in the fair value of the contingent consideration liability is included in sales, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. The measurement period is closed as of June 30, 2017.

Digital Dealer

On October 11, 2016, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with the Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (“Digital Dealer”), for a purchase price of $19.7 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Company paid $4.7 million of contingent consideration. The remaining $0.2 million contingent consideration, subject to any final working capital adjustment is scheduled to be settled in the third quarter of 2017. The contingent consideration is primarily based upon performance thresholds around revenue and earnings. The liability is re-measured to fair value each reporting period using our most recent internal operational budgets. As a result of our review, a $0.8 million decrease in the fair value of the contingent consideration liability is included in sales, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. The contingent consideration liability is included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. In conjunction with the acquisition, there is a $1.0 million contingent compensation payment that is scheduled to be settled in January 2018. Payment of this contingent amount is primarily based upon achievement of certain performance thresholds as well as the continued engagement of the seller. As such, the $1.0 million was determined to be compensation and is being ratably expensed during the requisite service period. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of the contingent compensation expense was included in sales, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, $0.6 million and $0.2 million was included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The measurement period is open as of June 30, 2017 due to potential final working capital adjustments.

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

Pavement

On October 18, 2016, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with the National Pavement Expo (“Pavement”), for a purchase price of $8.7 million, which reflects the contingent consideration payment of $2.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2017. The contingent consideration was primarily based upon performance thresholds around revenue and earnings. The liability was re-measured to fair value each reporting period using our most recent internal operational budgets. As a result of our review, the $0.9 million increase in the fair value of the contingent consideration liability is included in sales, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. The measurement period is closed as of June 30, 2017.

RFID

On November 15, 2016, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with RFID Journal LIVE! (“RFID LIVE!”) for a purchase price of $5.7 million. In conjunction with the acquisition, there are contingent compensation payments of $2.5 million that are scheduled to be settled during the first quarter of 2018 and 2019, which are primarily contingent upon achievement of certain performance thresholds and the continued employment of the seller. As such, the $2.5 million was determined to be compensation and is being ratably expensed during the requisite service period. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, $0.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of the contingent compensation expense was included in sales, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, $1.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, was included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The measurement period is open as of June 30, 2017 due to potential final working capital adjustments.

ACRE

On December 13, 2016, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with the American Craft Retailers Expo (“ACRE”), for a purchase price of $5.0 million, which includes a negative working capital adjustment of $1.1 million.

Supplemental Pro-Forma Information

Supplemental information on an unaudited pro-forma basis, as if the 2016 and 2017 acquisitions had occurred as of January 1, 2016, is as follows:

The 2017 acquisitions have not generated significant revenues or net (loss) income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.

The unaudited pro-forma supplemental information is based on estimates and assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable and reflects amortization of intangible assets as a result of the acquisitions. This supplemental pro-forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes and does not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisitions been made on January 1, 2016, nor is it indicative of any future results. Further, the supplemental pro-forma information has not been adjusted for show timing differences or discontinued events.

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

Goodwill

The table below summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill:

Other Intangible Assets

Other intangible assets consisted of the following:

The amortization expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 was $10.6 million and $21.0 million, respectively. The amortization expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 was $9.7 million and $19.5 million, respectively.

Property and equipment, net, consisted of the following:

Depreciation expense related to property and equipment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 was $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively.  Depreciation expense related to property and equipment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 was $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

Senior Secured Credit Facilities

On May 22, 2017 (the “Effective Date”), the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Emerald Expositions Holding, Inc. (“EEH”) entered into an amendment and restatement of its senior secured credit facilities.  Prior to the amendment and restatement, the senior secured credit facilities consisted of (a) a seven-year $430.0 million senior secured term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) and (b) a $90.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility” and, together the “Senior Secured Credit Facilities”). On January 15, 2014, EEH entered into an amendment to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, to borrow an additional $200.0 million of term loans under the Term Loan Facility to fund a portion of the consideration for its acquisition of George Little Management. On July 21, 2014, EEH entered into a second amendment to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities to lower the interest rate and LIBOR floor rate. On October 28, 2016, EEH entered into a third amendment to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities to (i) borrow an additional $200.0 million of term loans under the Term Loan Facility to fund a portion of the redemption of the 9.000% Senior Notes due 2021 and (ii) increase commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility by $10.0 million to a total of $100.0 million. On May 8, 2017, using the net proceeds from the initial public offering, the Company prepaid $159.2 million of borrowings outstanding under the Term Loan Facility. On May 22, 2017, EEH amended and restated the Senior Secured Credit Facilities (the “Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities”).  The Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities, which were entered into with a syndicate of lenders and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, consist of (i) a seven-year $565.0 million senior secured term loan facility (the “Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility”), scheduled to mature on May 22, 2024 and (ii) a $150.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility”), scheduled to mature on May 23, 2022.  

The Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility proceeds of $563.6 million (net of a $1.4 million original issuance discount) were used to repay the outstanding principal and interest under the Term Loan Facility, pay third party fees of $6.5 million and pay $0.8 million in financing fees related to the increase in commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility.  An additional $1.5 million in third party fees were paid with cash from operations.  Due to the substantial overlap of lenders under the Term Loan Facility and the Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility, $6.2 million of the $6.5 million in third party fees were recognized as interest expense.  The remaining $0.3 million, together with the $1.5 million in third party fees that were paid with cash from operations, were recorded as deferred financing fees. The $1.4 million original issuance discount and the $0.3 million in deferred financing fees will be amortized over the life of the Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility using the effective interest method.  The $0.8 million in deferred financing fees related to the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility will be amortized over the life of the facility using the effective interest method.    

The Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities allow for EEH to choose from the following two interest rate options:

or

Initially, the spread, or applicable margin, was 2.00% for ABR loans and 3.00% for LIBOR loans.  Following the first fiscal quarter after the Effective Date, (i) the applicable margin will step down by 0.25% if EEH’s Total First Lien Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities) is lower than 2.75 to 1.00 and (ii) the applicable margin under the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility (but not the Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility) will step down by an additional 0.25% if EEH’s Total First Lien Net Leverage Ratio is less than 2.50 to 1.00.

EEH is required to pay a quarterly commitment fee in respect of the unutilized commitments under the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility in an amount equal to 0.50% per annum, subject to a leverage-based step down.  Upon the issuance of letters of credit under the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility, EEH is required to

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

pay fronting fees, customary issuance and administration fees and a letter of credit fee equal to the then-applicable margin (as determined by reference to LIBOR) for the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility.  

EEH had no borrowings under its Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. EEH had $0.9 million and $0.6 million in stand-by letters of credit issuances under its Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility and its Revolving Credit Facility as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Payments and Commitment Reductions

The Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility will be paid down in equal quarterly installments of 0.25% of the $565.0 million (the principal amount outstanding at the Effective Date), with the balance due at maturity.  Installment payments on the Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility are due on the last business day of each quarter, commencing on September 29, 2017.  

Subject to the certain customary exceptions and limitations, EEH is required to prepay amounts outstanding under the Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility under specified circumstances, including 50.0% of Excess Cash Flow (“ECF”), subject to step-downs to 25% and 0% of excess cash flow at certain leverage based thresholds, and with 100% of the net cash proceeds of asset sales and casualty events in excess of certain thresholds (subject to certain reinvestment rights).

EEH may prepay the loans in whole or part without premium or penalty.  

Guarantees; Collateral; Covenants; Events of Default

All obligations under the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Facility are guaranteed by EEH’s direct parent company and, subject to certain exceptions, by all of EEH’s direct and indirect wholly owned domestic subsidiaries.  As of June 30, 2017, all of EEH’s subsidiaries and EEH’s direct parent have provided guarantees.

Subject to certain limitations, the obligations under the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities are secured by a perfected first priority security interest in substantially all tangible and intangible assets owned by EEH or by any guarantor.

The Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities contain customary incurrence-based negative covenants, including limitations on indebtedness; limitations on liens; limitations on certain fundamental changes (including, without limitation, mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions); limitations on asset sales; limitations on dividends and other restricted payments; limitations on investments, loans and advances; limitations on repayments of subordinated indebtedness; limitations on transactions with affiliates; limitations on changes in fiscal periods; limitations on agreements restricting liens and/or dividends; and limitations on changes in lines of business.  In addition, the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility contains a financial covenant requiring EEH to comply with a 5.50 to 1.00 total first lien net secured leverage ratio test.  This financial covenant is tested quarterly only if the aggregate amount of revolving loans, swingline loans and letters of credit outstanding under the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility (net of up to $10.0 million of outstanding letters of credit) exceeds 35% of the total commitments thereunder.  As of June 30, 2017, this financial covenant has not been triggered.

Events of default under the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities include, among others, nonpayment of principal when due; nonpayment of interest, fees or other amounts; cross-defaults; covenant defaults; material inaccuracy of representations and warranties; certain bankruptcy and insolvency events; material unsatisfied or unstated judgments; certain ERISA events; change of control; or actual or asserted invalidity of any guarantee or security document. There were no events of default under the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities as of June 30, 2017.

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

Long-term debt is comprised of the following indebtedness to various lenders:

During the six months ended June 30, 2017, EEH made borrowings and repayments of $25.0 million on the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility.  During the six months ended June 30, 2016, EEH had no activity on the Revolving Credit Facility.  EEH had $0.9 million and $0.6 million in stand-by letter of credit issuances under the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Interest Expense

Interest expense reported in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income consist of the following:

Interest Rate Swap and Floor

In March 2014, the Company entered into forward interest rate swap and floor contracts to manage and reduce its interest rate risk. The Company’s interest rate swap and floor have an effective date of December 31, 2015 and are settled on the last business day of each month of March, June, September and December, beginning March 31, 2016 through December 31, 2018. The Company made payments of $0.4 million and $0.7 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, representing the differential between the three-month LIBOR rate 1.15% and 1.25% and 0.63% and 1.25%, respectively, on the principal amount of $100.0 million. The Company marks-to-market its interest rate contracts quarterly with the unrealized and realized gains and losses included in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company recorded realized losses of $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company recorded realized losses of $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company recorded unrealized gains of $0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively.  For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

recorded unrealized gains of $0.1 million and unrealized losses of $0.3 million, respectively. The liability is included in accounts payable and other current liabilities and noncurrent liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

As of June 30, 2017, the Company’s liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized in the table below:

As of December 31, 2016, the Company’s liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized in the table below:

The contingent consideration liabilities of $4.0 million as of June 30, 2017 are scheduled to be settled in the third and fourth quarter of 2017. The unobservable inputs used in calculating contingent consideration include probability weighted estimates regarding the likelihood of achieving revenue and earnings targets for each of the respective shows acquired. These liabilities are re-measured to fair value each reporting period using our most recent internal operational budgets.

The contingent consideration liabilities of $8.5 million at December 31, 2016, were remeasured and the Company made earn out payments of $8.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017. The determination of the fair value of the contingent consideration liabilities could change in future periods based upon our ongoing evaluation of the changes in the probability of achieving the revenue or earnings targets. The changes in the fair value of the liabilities have been recorded in sales, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income.

The carrying and fair values of the Company’s debt as of June 30, 2017 were $555.8 million and $565.2 million, respectively. The carrying and fair values of the Company’s debt as of December 31, 2016 were $702.1 million and $710.8 million, respectively. The variance between the book value and fair value of the Company’s variable-rate term loans is due to the difference between the period-end market interest rates and the projected market interest rates over the term of the loans, as well as the financial performance of the Company since the issuance of the debt. The Company estimated the fair value of its variable-rate debt using quoted market prices (Level 2 inputs).

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. Common Stock Issuances

On May 24, 2017, the Board of Directors declared and approved a dividend on each share of common stock outstanding on the record date (June 7, 2017), payable to the Company’s common stock holders on June 21, 2017. The dividend payment was $0.07 per share and resulted in an aggregate dividend payment of $5.1 million.  

On April 28, 2017, the Company’s stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “EEX”. On May 3, 2017, the Company completed the initial public offering of its common stock. The Company sold a total of 10,333,333 shares of common stock.

On January 31, 2017, the Board of Directors approved and granted 8,625 shares of the Company’s common stock to three independent directors as part of their Board compensation.

On March 11, 2016, the Company paid $0.1 million to repurchase 6,250 shares of the Company’s common stock from a departing member of senior management.

On February 10, 2016, the Company received $0.1 million representing 7,750 shares of the Company’s common stock purchased by an independent director.

On February 9, 2016, the Board of Directors approved and granted 11,625 shares of the Company’s common stock to three independent directors as part of their Board compensation.

Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. 2013 Stock Option Plan (“the 2013 Plan”) and 2017 Omnibus Equity Plan (“the 2017 Plan”)

In April 2017, the Company adopted the 2017 Plan. The Company’s stockholders approved the 2017 Plan and it became effective in connection with the Company’s initial public offering. Under the 2017 Plan, the Company may grant incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and stock appreciation rights, dividend equivalent rights, share awards and performance-based awards to employees, directors or consultants. The Company has initially reserved 5,000,000 shares of its common stock for issuance under the 2017 Plan.

Restricted Stock Units

In June 2017, the Company granted RSUs that contain a service condition to certain executives and employees. Vesting of the RSUs is subject to continuous service with the Company for one, two or three years with a ratable portion of the grant vesting on each anniversary date. The Company recognizes cumulative stock-based compensation expense for the portion of the awards for which the service period has been satisfied. The stock-based compensation expense recognized in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 was immaterial.

The Company’s summary of RSU activity under the 2017 Plan was as follows:

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

Stock Options

The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $0.6 million, $0.9 million, $1.1 million and $1.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, related to the 2013 Plan. Stock-based compensation expense is included in selling, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. The related deferred tax benefit for stock-based compensation recognized was $0.2 million, $0.3 million, $0.4 million, and $0.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was as follows:

The aggregate intrinsic value is the amount by which the fair value of the Company’s common stock exceeded the exercise price of the options at June 30, 2017, for those options for which the market price was in excess of the exercise price.

There was a total of $1.9 million unrecognized stock-based compensation expense at June 30, 2017 related to non-vested stock options expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.9 years.

Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, plus the dilutive effect of outstanding options, using the treasury stock method and the average market price of the Company’s common stock during the applicable period. Certain shares related to some of the Company’s outstanding stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were antidilutive in the periods presented, but could be dilutive in the future.

On April 10, 2017, the Company effected a 125-for-one stock split of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares and increased its authorized shares of common stock to 800,000,000 shares. The par value of the common stock was not adjusted as a result of the stock split. All issued and outstanding share and per share amounts included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been retroactively restated to reflect the stock split. Fractional shares resulting from the stock split were rounded down to the nearest whole share.

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

The details of the computation of basic and diluted (loss) earnings per common share are as follows:

The Company calculates its provision for income taxes by estimating its annual effective tax rate (estimated annual tax provision divided by estimated annual income before taxes) and applying the effective tax rate to income before taxes for the quarter, plus or minus the tax effects of items that relate uniquely to the quarter, if any.

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded income tax benefits of $4.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, which resulted in effective tax rates of 41.1% and 34.3%. For the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded provisions for income taxes of $14.5 million and $18.2 million, respectively, which resulted in effective tax rates of 39.1% and 39.6%. The differences between the statutory and effective tax rates are primarily attributable to the effects of state income taxes.

Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits and associated interest and penalties were $0.7 million and $0.6 million as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Leases and Other Contractual Arrangements

The Company has entered into operating leases and other contractual obligations to secure real estate facilities and trade show venues. These agreements are not unilaterally cancelable by the Company, are legally enforceable and specify fixed or minimum amounts or quantities of goods or services at fixed or minimum prices.

Legal Proceedings and Contingencies

The Company is subject to litigation and other claims in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the Company’s liability, if any, arising from regulatory matters and legal proceedings related to these matters is not expected to have a material adverse impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets, results of operations or cash flows.

In the opinion of management, there are no claims, commitments or guarantees pending to which the Company is party that would have a material adverse effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Emerald Expositions Events, Inc

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(unaudited)

Accounts payable and other current liabilities consisted of the following:

Other current liabilities is primarily comprised of corporate accruals and the current portion of the liability related to the interest rate swap and floor contract.

On August 1, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors approved and the Company declared the payment of a cash dividend of $0.07 per share for the quarter ending September 30, 2017 to holders of record of the Company’s common stock as of August 17, 2017.  

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This discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of our operations should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes of Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and with our audited consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto in our final prospectus, dated April 27, 2017, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) pursuant to Rule 424(b) under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Prospectus”). You should review the disclosures under the headings “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and “Risk Factors” in the Prospectus for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in the following discussion and analysis. All expressions of the “Company”, “us,” “we,” “our,” and all similar expressions are references to Emerald Expositions Events, Inc., together with its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise expressly stated or the context otherwise requires.

Recent Events

IPO

On May 3, 2017, we completed the initial public offering (“IPO”) of 17,825,000 shares of our common stock at a price of $17.00 per share. We sold 10,333,333 shares, resulting in net proceeds to us after underwriting discounts and expenses of $159.1 million, and funds managed by Onex Partners Manager LP and its affiliates (“Onex”) sold 7,491,667 shares from which we did not receive any proceeds. We used all of the net proceeds from the offering plus cash on hand, to prepay $159.2 million of borrowings outstanding under the Term Loan Facility (as defined below).

Refinancing

On May 22, 2017, our wholly owned subsidiary, Emerald Expositions Holding, Inc. (“EEH”), entered into an amendment and restatement of its senior secured credit facilities which originally consisted of (a) a seven-year $430.0 million senior secured term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”), scheduled to mature on June 17, 2020 and (b) a $90.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), scheduled to mature on June 17, 2018 (together, the “Senior Secured Credit Facilities”). The amended and restated senior secured credit facilities (the “Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities”), which were entered into with a syndicate of lenders and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, consist of (i) a seven-year $565.0 million senior secured term loan facility (the “Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility”), scheduled to mature on May 22, 2024 and (ii) a $150.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility”), scheduled to mature on May 23, 2022. See “—Long Term Debt—Senior Secured Credit Facilities.”

Acquisition

In line with the Company’s strategic growth initiatives, on May 24, 2017, the Company acquired the SnowSports Industries America Snow Show (“Snow Show”) for a purchase price of approximately $16.0 million.

Overview

We are the largest operator of business-to-business trade shows in the United States, with most of our trade shows dating back several decades. We currently operate more than 50 trade shows, as well as numerous other events. In 2016, our events connected over 500,000 global attendees and exhibitors and occupied over 6.5 million net square feet of exhibition space. We have been recognized with many awards and accolades that reflect our industry leadership as well as the importance of our shows to the exhibitors and attendees we serve.

Our mission is to deliver value to our exhibitors and attendees by producing highly-relevant, industry-leading events that enhance the productivity of an industry’s participants and facilitate interaction between its most influential stakeholders on a regular, scheduled basis. We currently operate trade shows within several diverse industry sectors including Gift, Home & General Merchandise; Sports; Design & Construction; Technology; Jewelry; and others including Photography, Food, Healthcare, Industrials and Military.

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Acquisitions

We are focused on growing our national footprint through the acquisition of high-quality events that are leaders in their specific industry verticals. Since our acquisition by Onex in June 2013 (the “Onex Acquisition”), we have completed 14 strategic acquisitions, with purchase prices, excluding the $335.0 million acquisition of George Little Management (“GLM”) in 2014, ranging from approximately $5.0 million to approximately $36.0 million, and revenues ranging from approximately $1.3 million to approximately $8.3 million. Historically, we have completed acquisitions at EBITDA purchase multiples that are typically in the mid-to-high single digits. Our acquisitions have historically been structured as asset deals that have resulted in the generation of long-lived tax assets, which in turn have reduced our purchase multiples when incorporating the value of the created tax assets. In the future, we intend to look for acquisitions with similarly attractive valuation multiples.

Organic Growth Drivers

We are also focused on generating organic growth by understanding and leveraging the drivers for increased exhibitor and attendee participation at trade shows. Creating new opportunities for exhibitors to influence their market, engage with significant buyers, generate incremental sales and expand their brand’s awareness in their industry builds further demand for exhibit space and strengthens the value proposition of a trade show, generally allowing us to modestly increase booth space pricing annually across our portfolio. At the same time, our trade shows provide attendees with the opportunity to enhance their industry connectivity, develop relationships with targeted suppliers and distributors, discover new products, learn about new industry developments, celebrate their industry’s achievements and, in certain cases, obtain continuing professional education credits, which we believe increases their propensity to return and, consequently, drives high recurring participation among our exhibitors. By investing in and promoting these tangible and return-on-investment linked outcomes, we believe we will be able to continue to enhance the value proposition for our exhibitors and attendees alike, thereby driving strong demand and premium pricing for exhibit space, sponsorship opportunities and attendee registration.

Trends and Other Factors Affecting Our Business

There are a number of existing and developing factors and trends which impact the performance of our business, and the comparability of our results from year to year and from quarter to quarter, including:

How We Assess the Performance of Our Business

In assessing the performance of our business, we consider a variety of performance and financial measures. The key indicators of the financial condition and operating performance of our business are revenues, cost of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses, interest expense, depreciation and amortization, income taxes, Adjusted EBITDA, Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income and Free Cash Flow.

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Revenues

We generate revenues primarily from selling trade show exhibit space to exhibitors on a per square foot basis. Other trade show revenue streams include sponsorship, fees for ancillary exhibition services and attendee registration fees. Additionally, we generate revenue through conferences, digital media and print publications that complement our trade shows. We also engage third-party sales agents to support our marketing efforts. More than 95% of our sales are made by our employees, with less than 5% made by third-party sales agents. These agents, who are mainly based in Asia and Europe, are paid a percentage commission on sales.

Cost of Revenues

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Interest Expense

Interest expense represents interest payments and refinancing fees paid to our lenders.  During the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, we paid interest to the lenders under our Senior Secured Credit Facilities and to the holders of $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of our 9.000% Senior Notes due 2021 (the “Senior Notes”). On October 28, 2016, we borrowed $200.0 million of incremental term loans under the Term Loan Facility, and we fully redeemed all $200.0 million in aggregate principal amount of the Senior Notes with the proceeds of the incremental term loans, cash on hand and proceeds of an $8.0 million borrowing under the Revolving Credit Facility. On May 22, 2017, we refinanced our Senior Secured Credit Facilities with the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facility.  As a result, interest expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 principally represents interest paid in respect of the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, as well as interest paid in respect of the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities.  

Because we refinanced our outstanding indebtedness in October 2016 and again in May 2017, interest expense for the periods presented in this report may not be comparable.  In addition, because we reduced our total amount of indebtedness outstanding using proceeds from our initial public offering during the second quarter of 2017, interest expense for future periods may not be comparable to interest expense reported for periods prior to the refinancing.  

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Depreciation and Amortization

We have historically grown our business through acquisitions and, in doing so, have acquired significant intangible assets, the value of some of which is amortized over time. These acquired intangible assets, unless determined to be indefinite-lived, are amortized over extended periods of seven to ten years from the date of each acquisition for GAAP reporting purposes, or fifteen years for tax purposes.

Income Taxes

Income tax expense consists of federal, state and local taxes based on income in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

As a result of federal NOL carryforwards, we do not anticipate significant cash obligations for federal income taxes in 2017. Accordingly, our provision for income taxes consists of current cash taxes primarily related to federal alternative minimum taxes and taxes in states for which we do not have state net operating loss carryforwards. We also record deferred tax charges or benefits primarily associated with our utilization or generation of net operating loss carryforwards and book-to-tax difference related to amortization of goodwill, amortization of intangibles assets, depreciation, stock-based compensation charges and deferred financing costs.

Cash Flow Model

We have favorable cash flow characteristics, as described below (see “—Cash Flows”), as a result of our high profit margins, substantial favorable tax attributes, low capital expenditures and consistently negative working capital. Our working capital is negative as our current assets are consistently lower than our current liabilities. Current assets primarily include accounts receivable and prepaid expenses, while current liabilities primarily include accounts payable and deferred revenues. Cash received prior to an event is recorded as deferred revenue on our balance sheet and recognized in revenue upon completion of each trade show. The implication of having negative working capital is that changes in working capital represent a source of cash as our business grows.

The primary driver for our negative working capital is the sales cycle for a trade show, which typically begins during the prior show. In the interim period between the current show and the following show, we continue to sell to new and past exhibitors and collect payments on contracted exhibit space. We require exhibitors to pay in full in advance of each trade show, whereas the bulk of expenses are paid close to or after the show. Cash deposits start to be received as early as twelve months prior to a show taking place and virtually 100% of booth space revenues are typically received in cash one month prior to a show taking place. This highly efficient cash flow model, where revenue is received in advance of expenses to be paid, creates a working capital benefit.

Free Cash Flow

In addition to net cash provided by operating activities presented in accordance with GAAP, we present Free Cash Flow because we believe it is a useful indicator of liquidity that provides information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated from our core operations that, after capital expenditures, can be used for the repayment of indebtedness and strategic initiatives, including investing in our business, payment of dividends, making strategic acquisitions and strengthening our balance sheet.

Free Cash Flow is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of liquidity and is not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP. Free Cash Flow should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities or other measures determined in accordance with GAAP. Also, Free Cash Flow is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

The most directly comparable GAAP measure to Free Cash Flow is net cash provided by operating activities. For a reconciliation of Free Cash Flow to net cash provided by operating activities, see footnote 4 to the table under the heading “—Results of Operations—Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2016.”

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Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA are key measures of our performance. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest expense, loss on extinguishment of debt, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred revenue adjustment, intangible asset impairment charge, the Onex management fee and other items that management believes are not part of our core operations. We define Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA as Adjusted EBITDA as further adjusted for the results of shows associated with acquisitions made during the period presented and for timing differences with respect to annual trade shows. We present Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA because we believe they assist investors and analysts in comparing our operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. Management and our board of directors use Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA to assess our financial performance and believe they are helpful in highlighting trends because they exclude the results of decisions that are outside the control of management, while other performance metrics can differ significantly depending on long-term strategic decisions regarding capital structure, the tax jurisdictions in which we operate and capital investments.

Under the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities, our ability to engage in certain activities such as incurring additional indebtedness, making certain investments and paying certain dividends is tied to ratios based on Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA (which is defined as “Consolidated EBITDA” in the credit agreement governing the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities). Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA are not defined under GAAP, and are subject to important limitations. We have included the calculations of Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented. Because not all companies use identical calculations, our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.

The most directly comparable GAAP measure to each of Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss). For a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), see footnote 2 to the table under the heading “—Results of Operations—Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2016.”

Adjusted Net Income

Adjusted Net Income is defined as net income before refinancing charges, loss on extinguishment of debt; stock-based compensation; deferred revenue adjustment; intangible asset impairment charge; the Onex management fee; other items that management believes are not part of our core operations; amortization of deferred financing fees and discount; amortization of (acquired) intangible assets; and tax adjustments related to non-GAAP adjustments.

We use Adjusted Net Income as a supplemental metric to evaluate our business’s performance in a way that also considers our ability to generate profit without the impact of certain items. For example, it is useful to exclude stock-based compensation expenses because the amount of such expenses in any specific period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of our business, and these expenses can vary significantly across periods due to timing of new stock-based awards. We also exclude professional fees associated with debt refinancing, the amortization of intangible assets and certain discrete costs, including deferred revenue adjustments, impairment charges and transaction costs (including professional fees and other expenses associated with acquisition activity) in order to facilitate a period-over-period comparison of the Company’s financial performance. Each of the normal recurring adjustments and other adjustments described in this paragraph help management with a measure of our operating performance over time by removing items that are not related to day-to-day operations.

Adjusted Net Income is not defined under GAAP and is subject to important limitations. We have included the Calculation of Adjusted Net Income for the periods presented. Because not all companies use identical calculations, our presentation of Adjusted Net Income may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to Adjusted Net Income is net income. For a reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income to net income, see footnote 3 to the table under the heading “—Results of Operations—Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2016.”

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Results of Operations

Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2016

The tables in this section summarize key components of our results of operations for the periods indicated.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income before (i) interest expense, (ii) loss on extinguishment of debt, (iii) income tax expense, (iv) depreciation and amortization, (v) stock-based compensation, (vi) deferred revenue adjustment, (vii) intangible asset impairment charge, (viii) unrealized loss on interest rate swap and floor, net, which is included in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income, (ix) the Onex management fee and (x) other items that management believes are not part of our core operations. We define Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA as Adjusted EBITDA for each period presented as further adjusted for the results of shows associated with acquisitions made during such period as if they had been completed as of the first day of the period presented and for timing differences with respect to annual trade shows. We present Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA because we believe they assist investors and analysts in comparing our operating performance across reporting periods on a consistent basis by excluding items that we do not believe are indicative of our core operating performance. Management and our board of directors use Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA to assess our financial performance and believe they are helpful in highlighting trends because they exclude the results of decisions that are outside the control of management, while other performance metrics can differ significantly depending on long-term strategic decisions regarding capital structure, the tax jurisdictions in which we operate and capital investments. Furthermore, our Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities use Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA (which is defined as “Consolidated EBITDA” in the credit agreement governing the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities) to measure our compliance with certain limitations and covenants. We reference Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA frequently in our decision-making because they provide supplemental information that facilitates internal comparisons to the historical operating performance of prior periods. In addition, executive incentive compensation is based in part on Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA, and we base certain of our forward-looking estimates and budgets on Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider such measures either in isolation or as a substitute for analyzing our results as reported under GAAP.

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We use Adjusted Net Income as a supplemental metric to evaluate our business’s performance in a way that also considers our ability to generate profit without the impact of certain items.

For example, it is useful to exclude stock-based compensation expenses because the amount of such expenses in any specific period may not directly correlate to the underlying performance of our business, and these expenses can vary significantly across periods due to timing of new stock-based awards. We also exclude the amortization of intangible assets and certain discrete costs, including deferred revenue adjustments, impairment charges and transaction costs (including professional fees and other expenses associated with acquisition activity) in order to facilitate a period-over-period comparison of our financial performance. This measure also reflects an adjustment for the difference between cash amounts paid in respect of taxes and the amount of tax recorded in accordance with GAAP. Each of the normal recurring adjustments and other adjustments described in this paragraph help to provide management with a measure of our operating performance over time by removing items that are not related to day-to-day operations or are noncash expenses.

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Adjusted Net Income is a supplemental non-GAAP financial measure of operating performance and is not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by GAAP. Adjusted Net Income should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income, cash flows from operating activities or other measures determined in accordance with GAAP. Also, Adjusted Net Income is not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

Revenues

Revenues of $74.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 increased $9.1 million, or 14.0%, from $65.0 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The increase in revenues reflected organic growth of 4.6% and acquisition-driven growth of 9.4%. The incremental contributions from acquisitions of $6.2 million largely related to Digital Dealer Conference and Expo (“Digital Dealer”) and RFID Journal LIVE! (“RFID LIVE!”), which we acquired in 2016 after the respective shows were staged. Organic growth of $2.9 million included strong growth from our International Contemporary Furniture Show (“ICFF”), Hospitality Design Expo and Couture trade shows. Elsewhere across our portfolio we experienced particularly robust growth in the HOW Design Live conference.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues of $21.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 increased $2.0 million, or 10.2%, from $19.6 million for the comparable period in the prior year. Incremental costs from acquisitions contributed $1.4 million to cost of revenues. The remaining $0.6 million increase was attributable to costs associated with organic growth of our business, as well as one small show launch.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense

Selling, general and administrative expenses of $34.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 increased $11.7 million, or 51.3%, from $22.8 million for the comparable period in the prior year. Incremental costs from acquisitions contributed $1.4 million to selling, general and administrative expense. We incurred $8.5 million in contract termination costs, $0.4 million of legal, accounting and consulting fees related to the IPO and other transaction-related activities. In addition, we expensed $1.7 million of transaction and transition costs during the three months ended June 30, 2017, mainly related to our recent acquisitions, an increase of $0.7 million over the comparable period in the prior year. The remaining $1.0 million increase was driven mainly by higher salary and marketing costs.

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Depreciation and Amortization Expense

Depreciation and amortization expense of $10.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 increased $0.9 million, or 9.1%, from $9.9 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The increase was primarily comprised of $0.8 million in additional intangible asset amortization related to intangible assets acquired in the American Craft Retailers Expo (“ACRE”), International Gift Exposition in the Smokies and The Souvenir Super Show (“IGES”), Swim Collective Trade Show and the Active Collective Trade Show (“Collective”), Digital Dealer, National Pavement Expo (“Pavement”), RFID LIVE! acquisitions (collectively, the “2016 Acquisitions”) the CEDIA Expo (“CEDIA”), The International Drone Conference & Exposition (“InterDrone”) and the SnowSports Industries America Snow Show (“Snow Show”) (collectively, the “2017 Acquisitions”).

Interest Expense

Interest expense of $16.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 increased $3.5 million, or 26.3%, from $13.3 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The increase was primarily attributable to refinancing fees of $6.1 million related to the amendment and restatement of our Senior Secured Credit Facilities (see “—Long Term Debt—Senior Secured Credit Facilities”) and a $1.2 million increase in the amortization of deferred financing fees and original issue discount due to the optional prepayment of $159.2 million in Term Loans using the proceeds of our initial public offering in the second quarter of 2017.  The refinancing fees and other expenses paid in connection with the prepayment of the Term Loans more than offset the $3.8 million reduction in interest expense resulting from the October 2016 redemption of the $200.0 million 9.00% Senior Notes, which were repaid using $200.0 million in incremental term loan borrowings under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, which bore interest at a lower rate, and interest savings attributable to the reduction in the principal amount of our indebtedness from June 30, 2016 to June 30, 2017.  We made $7.5 million in scheduled repayments on the Term Loans between June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2017, as well as optional term loan prepayments of $189.2 million in connection with the refinancing that occurred during the second quarter of 2017.  Indebtedness under the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities bears interest at a lower rate than applied under the Senior Secured Credit Facilities.  

Provision for Income Taxes

For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, we recorded benefits from income taxes of $4.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, which resulted in an effective tax rate of 41.1% and 34.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The increase in our benefit from income taxes of $3.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 compared to the comparable period in the prior year was primarily attributable to the decrease in our pre-tax income.

Net Income; Adjusted EBITDA; Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA; Adjusted Net Income

Net loss of $5.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 increased $5.4 million, from a loss of $0.4 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The increase in net loss was attributable to higher non-recurring contract termination expenses, refinancing fees and transaction costs, partly offset by contributions from the 2016 Acquisitions, as well as solid organic growth in our overall business and lower interest expense as a result of the redemption of the $200.0 million of the Senior Notes in October 2016.

Adjusted EBITDA of $29.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 increased $4.3 million, or 17.3%, from $24.8 million for the comparable period in the prior year. Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA of $29.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 increased $2.9 million, or 11.1%, from $26.2 million for the comparable period in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2017 primarily benefited from the add-back of certain one-time transaction and transition costs, which increased by $9.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2017 from the comparable period in the prior year, partially offset by the decrease in net income.  In addition, Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA benefited from the exclusion of the $3.5 million increase in interest expense, $0.9 million of higher depreciation and amortization expense and the $0.2 million of loss on extinguishment of debt in the three months ended June 30, 2017 versus the comparable period in the prior year. These benefits were partly offset by the exclusion of the $3.9 million increase in benefit from income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2017, the $0.3 million decrease in stock based compensation and the termination of the $0.2 million quarterly Onex management fee. The adjustment to Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA in the three months ended June 30, 2017 for the impact of acquisitions and timing differences was $1.4 million lower than for the comparable period in the prior year.

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Adjusted Net Income for the three months ended June 30, 2017 of $12.8 million increased $4.9 million, or 62.0%, from $7.9 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The reasons for the increase in Adjusted Net Income were the same as the reasons for the increase in Adjusted EBITDA and also reflected an increase due to the exclusion of the $3.8 million reduction in interest expense related to the optional prepayments on our term loans and the October 2016 refinance of the Senior Notes offset by a $3.0 million higher reduction for income tax effect of adjustments to net income.

Adjusted EBITDA, Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income are financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with GAAP. For a discussion of our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA and Acquisition Adjusted EBITDA, see footnote 2 to the table under the heading “—Results of Operations—Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2016.” For a discussion of our presentation of Adjusted Net Income, see footnote 3 to the table under the heading “—Results of Operations—Three Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2016.”

Six Months Ended June 30, 2017 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

The tables in this section summarize key components of our results of operations for the periods indicated.

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