VIAD CORP, 10-K filed on 3/11/2016
Annual Report
Document and Entity Information (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Jan. 31, 2016
Jun. 30, 2015
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
 
 
 
Entity Registrant Name
VIAD CORP 
 
 
Entity Central Index Key
0000884219 
 
 
Document Type
10-K 
 
 
Document Period End Date
Dec. 31, 2015 
 
 
Amendment Flag
false 
 
 
Document Fiscal Year Focus
2015 
 
 
Document Fiscal Period Focus
FY 
 
 
Current Fiscal Year End Date
--12-31 
 
 
Trading Symbol
VVI 
 
 
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Yes 
 
 
Entity Voluntary Filers
No 
 
 
Entity Current Reporting Status
Yes 
 
 
Entity Filer Category
Accelerated Filer 
 
 
Entity Public Float
 
 
$ 534 
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
 
20,173,803 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 56,531 
$ 56,990 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $1,593 and $1,258, respectively
93,800 
78,121 
Inventories
27,529 
32,401 
Other current assets
17,311 
17,440 
Total current assets
195,171 
184,952 
Property and equipment, net
189,239 
199,571 
Other investments and assets
39,203 
40,674 
Deferred income taxes
50,137 
52,582 
Goodwill
185,223 
194,197 
Other intangible assets, net
33,322 
42,967 
Total Assets
692,295 
714,943 
Current liabilities
 
 
Accounts payable
65,497 
61,789 
Customer deposits
33,128 
32,720 
Accrued compensation
23,154 
20,736 
Other current liabilities
29,238 
27,787 
Current portion of debt and capital lease obligations
34,554 
27,856 
Total current liabilities
185,571 
170,888 
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations
94,421 
113,164 
Pension and postretirement benefits
29,629 
33,427 
Other deferred items and liabilities
47,336 
49,762 
Total liabilities
356,957 
367,241 
Commitments and contingencies
   
   
Viad Corp stockholders’ equity:
 
 
Common stock, $1.50 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 24,934,981 shares issued
37,402 
37,402 
Additional capital
576,523 
582,066 
Retained deficit
(17,866)
(36,427)
Unearned employee benefits and other
109 
23 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
Unrealized gain on investments
346 
471 
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments
(23,257)
12,416 
Unrecognized net actuarial loss and prior service credit, net
(11,265)
(13,476)
Common stock in treasury, at cost, 4,771,443 and 4,842,621 shares, respectively
(239,411)
(247,088)
Total Viad stockholders’ equity
322,581 
335,387 
Noncontrolling interest
12,757 
12,315 
Total stockholders’ equity
335,338 
347,702 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
$ 692,295 
$ 714,943 
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract]
 
 
Allowance for doubtful accounts
$ 1,593 
$ 1,258 
Common stock, par value
$ 1.50 
$ 1.50 
Common stock, shares authorized
200,000,000 
200,000,000 
Common stock, shares issued
24,934,981 
24,934,981 
Treasury stock, shares
4,771,443 
4,842,621 
Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Revenue:
 
 
 
Exhibition and event services
$ 799,752 
$ 772,770 
$ 685,350 
Exhibits and environments
177,126 
171,698 
159,554 
Travel and recreation services
112,170 
120,519 
108,443 
Total revenue
1,089,048 
1,064,987 
953,347 
Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
Costs of services
868,369 
843,652 
758,466 
Costs of products sold
166,095 
161,469 
157,745 
Gain on sale of facility and related land
(4,775)
Corporate activities
9,720 
14,348 
6,755 
Interest income
(658)
(305)
(550)
Interest expense
4,535 
2,015 
1,234 
Restructuring charges
2,956 
1,637 
3,793 
Goodwill impairment charge
 
 
2,097 
Other impairment charges
96 
884 
952 
Total costs and expenses
1,051,113 
1,023,700 
925,717 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
37,935 
41,287 
27,630 
Income tax expense
10,493 
109 
8,310 
Income from continuing operations
27,442 
41,178 
19,320 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
(394)
14,389 
2,366 
Net income
27,048 
55,567 
21,686 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(442)
(3,213)
(131)
Net income attributable to Viad
26,606 
52,354 
21,555 
Diluted income (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
Continuing operations attributable to Viad common stockholders
$ 1.34 
$ 2.02 
$ 0.96 
Discontinued operations attributable to Viad common stockholders
$ (0.02)
$ 0.57 
$ 0.10 
Net income attributable to Viad common stockholders
$ 1.32 1
$ 2.59 1
$ 1.06 1
Weighted-average outstanding and potentially dilutive common shares
19,981 
20,133 
20,265 
Basic income (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
Continuing operations attributable to Viad common stockholders
$ 1.34 
$ 2.02 
$ 0.96 
Discontinued operations attributable to Viad common stockholders
$ (0.02)
$ 0.57 
$ 0.10 
Net income attributable to Viad common stockholders
$ 1.32 
$ 2.59 
$ 1.06 
Weighted-average outstanding common shares
19,797 
19,804 
19,850 
Dividends declared per common share
$ 0.40 
$ 1.90 
$ 2.90 
Amounts attributable to Viad common stockholders
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
27,000 
40,790 
19,437 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
(394)
11,564 
2,118 
Net income attributable to Viad
$ 26,606 
$ 52,354 
$ 21,555 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
 
 
 
Net income
$ 27,048 
$ 55,567 
$ 21,686 
Other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax effects of $(78), $26, and $96
(125)
42 
154 
Unrealized foreign currency translation losses net of tax
(35,673)
(18,431)
(11,311)
Change in net actuarial gain (loss), net of tax effects of $653, $(1,538), and $2,380
2,556 
(2,568)
4,244 
Change in prior service credit (cost), net of tax effects of $(210), $339, and $(327)
(345)
351 
(535)
Comprehensive income (loss)
(6,539)
34,961 
14,238 
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(442)
(3,213)
(131)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Viad
$ (6,981)
$ 31,748 
$ 14,107 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
 
 
 
Unrealized investment gains (losses) arising during the period, tax effects
$ (78)
$ 26 
$ 96 
Amortization of net actuarial gain (loss), tax effects
653 
(1,538)
2,380 
Amortization of prior service credit (cost), tax effects
$ (210)
$ 339 
$ (327)
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Total
Common Stock
Additional Capital
Retained Deficit
Unearned Employee Benefits and Other
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Common Stock in Treasury
Total Viad Equity
Non-Controlling Interest
Beginning Balance at Dec. 31, 2012
$ 397,032 
$ 37,402 
$ 593,862 
$ (13,034)
$ (1,301)
$ 27,465 
$ (256,333)
$ 388,061 
$ 8,971 
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
21,686 
 
 
21,555 
 
 
 
21,555 
131 
Dividends on common stock
(58,914)
 
 
(58,914)
 
 
 
(58,914)
 
Common stock purchased for treasury
(1,328)
 
 
 
 
 
(1,328)
(1,328)
 
Employee benefit plans
778 
 
(6,456)
 
 
 
7,234 
778 
 
ESOP allocation adjustment
1,280 
 
 
 
1,280 
 
 
1,280 
 
Share-based compensation—equity awards
3,053 
 
3,053 
 
 
 
 
3,053 
 
Tax benefits (expenses) from share-based compensation
404 
 
404 
 
 
 
 
404 
 
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment
(11,311)
 
 
 
 
(11,311)
 
(11,311)
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments
154 
 
 
 
 
154 
 
154 
 
Amortization of net actuarial gain (loss)
4,244 
 
 
 
 
4,244 
 
4,244 
 
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit
(535)
 
 
 
 
(535)
 
(535)
 
Other, net
 
 
(1)
 
 
 
 
 
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2013
356,543 
37,402 
590,862 
(50,393)
(21)
20,017 
(250,426)
347,441 
9,102 
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
55,567 
 
 
52,354 
 
 
 
52,354 
3,213 
Dividends on common stock
(38,387)
 
 
(38,387)
 
 
 
(38,387)
 
Common stock purchased for treasury
(12,321)
 
 
 
 
 
(12,321)
(12,321)
 
Employee benefit plans
4,324 
 
(11,334)
 
 
 
15,658 
4,324 
 
ESOP allocation adjustment
44 
 
 
 
44 
 
 
44 
 
Share-based compensation—equity awards
2,319 
 
2,319 
 
 
 
 
2,319 
 
Tax benefits (expenses) from share-based compensation
217 
 
217 
 
 
 
 
217 
 
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment
(18,431)
 
 
 
 
(18,431)
 
(18,431)
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments
42 
 
 
 
 
42 
 
42 
 
Amortization of net actuarial gain (loss)
(2,568)
 
 
 
 
(2,568)
 
(2,568)
 
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit
351 
 
 
 
 
351 
 
351 
 
Other, net
 
(1)
 
 
 
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2014
347,702 
37,402 
582,066 
(36,427)
23 
(589)
(247,088)
335,387 
12,315 
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
27,048 
 
 
26,606 
 
 
 
26,606 
442 
Dividends on common stock
(8,036)
 
 
(8,036)
 
 
 
(8,036)
 
Common stock purchased for treasury
(4,816)
 
 
 
 
 
(4,816)
(4,816)
 
Employee benefit plans
4,536 
 
(7,957)
 
 
 
12,493 
4,536 
 
Share-based compensation—equity awards
2,156 
 
2,156 
 
 
 
 
2,156 
 
Tax benefits (expenses) from share-based compensation
360 
 
360 
 
 
 
 
360 
 
Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment
(35,673)
 
 
 
 
(35,673)
 
(35,673)
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments
(125)
 
 
 
 
(125)
 
(125)
 
Amortization of net actuarial gain (loss)
2,556 
 
 
 
 
2,556 
 
2,556 
 
Amortization of prior service (cost) credit
(345)
 
 
 
 
(345)
 
(345)
 
Other, net
(25)
 
(102)
(9)
86 
 
 
(25)
 
Ending Balance at Dec. 31, 2015
$ 335,338 
$ 37,402 
$ 576,523 
$ (17,866)
$ 109 
$ (34,176)
$ (239,411)
$ 322,581 
$ 12,757 
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Parenthetical)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract]
 
 
 
Dividends on common stock per share
$ 0.40 
$ 1.90 
$ 2.90 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
Net income
$ 27,048 
$ 55,567 
$ 21,686 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
35,231 
30,792 
27,967 
Deferred income taxes
469 
(9,731)
2,298 
(Income) loss from discontinued operations
394 
(14,389)
(2,366)
Restructuring charges
2,956 
1,637 
3,793 
Impairment charges
96 
884 
3,049 
Gain on sale of facility and related land
(4,775)
Gains on dispositions of property and other assets
(690)
(958)
(265)
Share-based compensation expense
3,848 
2,930 
5,221 
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements
(418)
(114)
(422)
Other non-cash items, net
5,394 
5,386 
4,870 
Change in operating assets and liabilities (excluding the impact of acquisitions):
 
 
 
Receivables
(16,665)
(10,441)
1,246 
Inventories
4,872 
(2,555)
7,663 
Accounts payable
(2,619)
18,128 
(15,436)
Restructuring liabilities
(2,572)
(5,276)
(4,841)
Accrued compensation
1,469 
3,663 
(11,707)
Customer deposits
408 
(6,406)
(20,965)
Income taxes payable
67 
1,543 
218 
Other assets and liabilities, net
989 
(12,570)
(11,179)
Net cash provided by operating activities
60,277 
58,090 
6,055 
Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(29,839)
(29,389)
(36,119)
Cash paid for acquired businesses
(430)
(120,251)
(647)
Proceeds from dispositions of property and other assets
1,542 
1,109 
464 
Proceeds from possessory interest and personal property - discontinued operations
28,000 
Proceeds from sale of facility and related land
12,696 
Proceeds from sale of land—discontinued operations
1,645 
Net cash used in investing activities
(28,727)
(120,531)
(21,961)
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
Proceeds from borrowings
50,000 
189,512 
20,000 
Payments on debt and capital lease obligations
(62,969)
(61,461)
(11,362)
Acquisition of business - deferred consideration
(896)
Dividends paid on common stock
(8,036)
(38,387)
(58,914)
Common stock purchased for treasury
(4,816)
(12,321)
(1,328)
Debt issuance costs
(1,671)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation arrangements
418 
114 
422 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
1,041 
1,155 
777 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(25,258)
76,941 
(50,405)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(6,751)
(3,331)
(2,039)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
(459)
11,169 
(68,350)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
56,990 
45,821 
114,171 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year
56,531 
56,990 
45,821 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
 
 
 
Cash paid for income taxes
10,114 
8,389 
8,498 
Cash paid for interest
4,199 
1,703 
1,006 
Property and equipment acquired under capital leases
1,008 
881 
832 
Property and equipment purchases in accounts payable and accrued liabilities
$ 2,320 
$ 780 
$ 3,204 
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Viad Corp (“Viad” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of Viad and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Nature of Business

Viad’s reportable segments consist of Marketing & Events U.S. Segment, Marketing & Events International Segment (collectively, the “Marketing & Events Group”) and the Travel & Recreation Group.

Marketing & Events Group

The Marketing & Events Group produces exhibitions, events, exhibits, and services some of the most visible and influential events. The Marketing & Events Group, comprised of Global Experience Specialists, Inc. and affiliates (“GES”), is a global, full-service provider for live events that helps clients gain more awareness, more engagement, and a greater return at their events. GES offers a complete range of services and products, from design and production of immersive environments and brand-based experiences, to audio-visual services, event accommodations, and registration and data services to material handling, rigging, electrical, furnishings, and other on-site services for clients. In addition, GES offers clients a full suite of online tools and new technologies to help them more easily manage the complexities of their events.

GES’ clients include event organizers and corporate brand marketers. Corporate brand marketers include exhibitors and domestic and international corporations that want to promote their brands, services and innovations, feature new products, and build business relationships. GES serves its clients when they exhibit at shows or when GES is hired to manage their global exhibit program or corporate event.

Travel & Recreation Group

The Travel & Recreation Group provides experiential travel services in iconic natural and cultural destinations in North America through its collection of unique hotels, lodges, recreational attractions, and transportation services. The Travel & Recreation Group is composed of four lines of business: (i) Hospitality; (ii) Attractions; (iii) Package Tours; and (iv) Transportation. These four lines of business work together, driving economies of scope and meaningful scale in and around the iconic destinations of Banff, Jasper and Waterton Lakes National Parks in Canada, and Glacier and Denali National Parks in the United States. The Travel & Recreation Group is composed of Brewster Inc. (“Brewster”), Glacier Park, Inc. (“Glacier Park”), and Alaskan Park Properties, Inc. (“Alaska Denali Travel”).

Significant Accounting Policies

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period. Estimates and assumptions are used in accounting for, among other things, the fair value of Viad’s reporting units used to perform annual impairment testing of recorded goodwill; allowances for uncollectible accounts receivable; provisions for income taxes, including uncertain tax positions; valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets; liabilities for losses related to self-insured liability claims; liabilities for losses related to environmental remediation obligations; sublease income associated with restructuring liabilities; assumptions used to measure pension and postretirement benefit costs and obligations; assumptions used to determine share-based compensation costs under the fair value method; and allocation of purchase price of acquired businesses. Actual results could differ from these and other estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Viad considers all highly-liquid investments with remaining maturities when purchased of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Viad’s cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and bank demand deposits and money market mutual funds. The Company’s investments in money market mutual funds are classified as available-for-sale and carried at fair value.

Allowances for Doubtful Accounts

Viad maintains allowances for doubtful accounts to reflect the best estimate of probable losses inherent in the accounts receivable balance. The allowances for doubtful accounts, including a sales allowance for discounts at the time of sale, is based upon an evaluation of the aging of receivables, historical trends, and the current economic environment.

Inventories

Inventories, which consist primarily of exhibit design and construction materials and supplies, as well as deferred show costs, including labor, show purchases, and commissions used in providing convention show services, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out and specific identification methods) or market.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Property and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets: buildings, 15 to 40 years; equipment, 3 to 12 years; and leasehold improvements, over the shorter of the lease term or useful life. Property and equipment are tested for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the long-lived asset may not be recoverable through undiscounted cash flows.

Capitalized Software

Viad capitalizes certain internal and external costs incurred in developing or obtaining internal use software. Capitalized costs principally relate to costs incurred to purchase software from third parties, external direct costs of materials and services, and certain payroll-related costs for employees directly associated with software projects once application development begins. Costs associated with preliminary project activities, training, and other post-implementation activities are expensed as incurred. Capitalized software costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the software, ranging from three to ten years. These costs are included in the consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Property and equipment, net.”

Goodwill

Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis as of October 31, and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more-likely-than-not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. Viad uses a discounted expected future cash flow methodology (income approach) in order to estimate the fair value of its reporting units for purposes of goodwill impairment testing. The estimates and assumptions regarding expected future cash flows, discount rates, and terminal values require considerable judgment and are based on market conditions, financial forecasts, industry trends, and historical experience. These estimates, however, have inherent uncertainties and different assumptions could lead to materially different results.

Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance

Viad has Company-owned life insurance contracts which are intended to fund the cost of certain employee compensation and benefit programs. These contracts are carried at cash surrender value, net of outstanding policy loans. The cash surrender value represents the amount of cash the Company could receive if the policies were discontinued before maturity. The changes in the cash surrender value of the policies, net of insurance premiums, are included as a component of “Costs of Services” in the consolidated statements of operations.

Self-Insurance Liabilities

Viad is self-insured up to certain limits for workers’ compensation, automobile, product and general liability, property loss, and medical claims. Viad has also retained certain liabilities related to workers’ compensation and general liability insurance claims in conjunction with previously sold operations. Provisions for losses for claims incurred, including estimated claims incurred but not yet reported, are made based on Viad’s prior historical experience, claims frequency, insurance coverage, and other factors. Viad has purchased insurance for amounts in excess of the self-insured levels.

Environmental Remediation Liabilities

Viad has retained certain liabilities representing the estimated cost of environmental remediation obligations primarily associated with previously sold operations. The amounts accrued primarily consist of the estimated direct incremental costs, on an undiscounted basis, for contractor and other services related to remedial actions and post-remediation site monitoring. Environmental remediation liabilities are recorded when the specific obligation is considered probable and the costs are reasonably estimable. Subsequent recoveries from third parties, if any, are recorded through discontinued operations when realized. The Company maintains environmental insurance that provides coverage for new and undiscovered pre-existing conditions at both its continuing and discontinued operations.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. Refer to Note 11 – Debt and Capital Lease Obligations for the estimated fair value of debt obligations.

Foreign Currency Translation

Viad conducts its foreign operations primarily in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and to a lesser extent, in certain other countries. The functional currency of Viad’s foreign subsidiaries is their local currency. Accordingly, for purposes of consolidation, Viad translates the assets and liabilities of its foreign subsidiaries into U.S. dollars at the foreign exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. The unrealized gains or losses resulting from the translation of these foreign denominated assets and liabilities are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in Viad’s consolidated balance sheets. For purposes of consolidation, revenue, expenses, gains, and losses related to Viad’s foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the average foreign exchange rates for the period.

Revenue Recognition

Viad recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. GES derives revenue primarily by providing show services to exhibitors participating in exhibitions and events and from the design, construction, and refurbishment of exhibit booths. Service revenue is recognized at the time services are completed. Service revenue from event accommodations services is recorded when services are completed and is net of commissions. Exhibits and environments revenue is accounted for using the completed-contract method. The Travel & Recreation Group generates revenue through its attractions, hotels, transportation, and sightseeing services. Revenue is recognized at the time services are performed.

Share-Based Compensation

Viad recognizes and measures compensation costs related to all share-based payment awards using the fair value method of accounting. These awards generally include restricted stock, stock options, and liability-based awards (including performance units and restricted stock units). These awards contain forfeiture and non-compete provisions.

The fair value of restricted stock awards is based on Viad’s stock price on the date of grant. Viad issues restricted stock awards from shares held in treasury. Future vesting of restricted stock is generally subject to continued employment with Viad or its subsidiaries. Holders of restricted stock have the right to receive dividends and vote the shares, but may not sell, assign, transfer, pledge, or otherwise encumber the stock, except to the extent restrictions have lapsed.

Restricted stock awards vest between three and five years from the date of grant. Share-based compensation expense related to restricted stock is recognized using the straight-line method over the requisite service period of approximately three years except for certain awards with a five-year vesting period whereby expense is recognized based on an accelerated multiple-award approach over a five-year period. For these awards, 40 percent of the shares vest on the third anniversary of the grant and the remaining shares vest in 30 percent increments over the subsequent two anniversary dates.

Liability-based awards (including performance units and restricted stock units) are recorded at estimated fair value, based on the number of units expected to vest and the level of achievement of predefined performance goals, where applicable, and are remeasured on each balance sheet date based on Viad’s stock price, or the Monte Carlo simulation model, until the time of settlement. A Monte Carlo simulation requires the use of a number of assumptions, including historical volatility and correlation of the price of Viad’s stock and the price of the common shares of a comparator group, a risk-free rate of return, and an expected term. To the extent earned, liability-based awards are settled in cash based on Viad’s stock price. Compensation expense related to liability-based awards is recognized ratably over the requisite service period of approximately three years.

The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Share-based compensation expense related to stock option awards is recognized using the straight-line method over the requisite service period of approximately five years. The exercise price of stock options is based on the market value of Viad’s common stock at the date of grant.

Common Stock in Treasury

Common stock purchased for treasury is recorded at historical cost. Subsequent share reissuances are primarily related to share-based compensation programs and recorded at weighted-average cost.

Income Per Common Share

Viad applies the two-class method in calculating income per common share as unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends are considered participating securities. Accordingly, such securities are included in the earnings allocation in calculating income per share. Historically, Viad has funded its matching contributions to employees’ 401(k) accounts through the Company’s leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) feature of the Company’s 401(k) defined contribution plan. ESOP shares are treated as outstanding for income per share calculations. During 2014, the Company depleted these shares and matching contributions are now funded from shares of Viad common stock held in treasury.

Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting pronouncements:

Standard

 

Description

 

Date of adoption

 

Effect on the financial statements

Standards Not Yet Adopted

ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)

 

The standard establishes a new recognition model that requires revenue to be recognized in a manner to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for those goods or services. The Company may adopt either retrospectively to each prior period presented with the option to elect certain practical expedients or with the cumulative effect recognized at the date of initial application and providing certain disclosures.

 

January 1, 2018

 

The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the adoption of this new guidance on its financial position or results of operations, including the method of adoption to be used.

ASU 2014-12, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) - Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide that a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period

 

The amendment requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award.

 

January 1, 2016

 

The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant effect on Viad's consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs

ASU 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements

 

The amendments requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. For line-of-credit arrangements, an entity may defer and present debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortize the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement.

 

January 1, 2016

 

The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant effect on Viad's consolidated financial statements or financial covenants.

ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) - Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory

 

The amendments apply to inventory measures using first-in, first-out or average cost and will require entities to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the normal course of business, minus the cost of completion, disposal and transportation. Replacement cost and net realizable value less a normal profit margin will no longer be considered.

 

January 1, 2017

 

The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant effect on Viad's consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805) - Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments

 

The amendment requires an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined.

 

January 1, 2016

 

The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant effect on Viad's consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842)

 

The amendment requires lessees to recognize on their balance sheet a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for leases with lease terms greater than one year. The amendment requires additional disclosures about leasing arrangements, and requires a modified retrospective approach to adoption. Early adoption is permitted.

 

January 1, 2019

 

The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the adoption of this new guidance on its financial position or results of operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards Recently Adopted

ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes

 

The amendment simplifies the presentation of deferred taxes by requiring all deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet.

 

December 31, 2015

 

Early adopted on a retrospective basis. As a result, current deferred tax assets of $22.9 million were reclassified to non-current on the December 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet.

 

Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation

Note 2. Share-Based Compensation

Viad grants share-based compensation awards to officers, directors, and certain key employees pursuant to the 2007 Viad Corp Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2007 Plan”). The 2007 Plan has a 10-year life and provides for the following types of awards: (a) incentive and non-qualified stock options; (b) restricted stock and restricted stock units; (c) performance units or performance shares; (d) stock appreciation rights; (e) cash-based awards; and (f) certain other stock-based awards. The number of shares of common stock available for grant under the 2007 Plan is limited to 1.7 million shares plus shares awarded under the 1997 Viad Corp Omnibus Incentive Plan (which terminated in May 2007) (the “1997 Plan”) that subsequently cease for any reason to be subject to such awards (other than by reason of exercise or settlement of the awards to the extent the shares are exercised for, or settled in, vested and non-forfeited shares) up to an aggregate maximum of 1.5 million shares. As of December 31, 2015, there were 959,330 total shares available for future grant.

The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense:

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Restricted stock

 

$

2,111

 

 

$

2,495

 

 

$

3,073

 

Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)

 

 

1,692

 

 

 

359

 

 

 

1,864

 

Restricted stock units

 

 

45

 

 

 

76

 

 

 

177

 

Stock options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

107

 

Share-based compensation before income tax benefit

 

 

3,848

 

 

 

2,930

 

 

 

5,221

 

Income tax benefit

 

 

(1,454

)

 

 

(1,102

)

 

 

(1,936

)

Share-based compensation, net of income tax benefit

 

$

2,394

 

 

$

1,828

 

 

$

3,285

 

 

In addition, $45,000 of costs, $0.1 million of benefits, and $0.7 million of costs associated with share-based compensation were included in restructuring expense in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The 2015 amount of $45,000 related to restricted stock units. The 2014 amount of $0.1 million related to the reversal of expense of PUP awards. Of the 2013 amount, $0.3 million related to the restricted stock units and PUP awards. No share-based compensation costs were capitalized during 2015, 2014, or 2013.

On January 24, 2014 and October 25, 2013, Viad’s Board of Directors declared special cash dividends of $1.50 and $2.50 per share, respectively, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 7, 2014 and November 7, 2013, respectively. In accordance with the mandatory provisions of the 2007 Plan and the 1997 Plan, the Human Resources Committee of Viad’s Board of Directors approved equitable adjustments to outstanding long-term incentive awards of stock options and PUP awards issued pursuant to those plans in order to prevent the special dividends from diluting the rights of participants under those plans. The equitable adjustments to the outstanding stock options reduced the exercise price and increased the number of shares of common stock underlying such options. The equitable adjustment to the PUP awards reflects the effect of the special dividends, but will be paid only if certain performance goals are met at the end of the three-year performance period.

The following table summarizes the activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards:

 

 

 

Restricted Stock

 

 

PUP Awards

 

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted-Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted-Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted-Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

Balance, December 31, 2014

 

 

328,602

 

 

$

23.30

 

 

 

267,120

 

 

$

23.51

 

 

 

25,370

 

 

$

23.17

 

Granted

 

 

92,850

 

 

$

27.52

 

 

 

92,100

 

 

$

27.30

 

 

 

4,800

 

 

$

27.35

 

Vested

 

 

(109,050

)

 

$

20.51

 

 

 

(103,555

)

 

$

20.60

 

 

 

(11,623

)

 

$

20.91

 

Forfeited

 

 

(33,185

)

 

$

24.51

 

 

 

(24,500

)

 

$

25.23

 

 

 

(2,100

)

 

$

25.46

 

Balance, December 31, 2015

 

 

279,217

 

 

$

25.65

 

 

 

231,165

 

 

$

26.15

 

 

 

16,447

 

 

$

25.69

 

 

The grant date fair value of restricted stock which vested during 2015, 2014, and 2013 was $2.2 million, $4.5 million, and $3.5 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, the unamortized cost of all outstanding restricted stock awards was $2.7 million, which Viad expects to recognize in the consolidated financial statements over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.4 years. During 2015, 2014, and 2013, the Company repurchased 35,649 shares for $1.0 million, 72,996 shares for $1.8 million and 50,156 shares for $1.3 million, respectively, related to tax withholding requirements on vested share-based awards.

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, Viad had liabilities recorded of $2.4 million and $3.5 million, respectively, related to PUP awards. In March 2015, the PUP units granted in 2012 vested and cash payouts totaling $2.5 million were distributed. In March 2014, the PUP units granted in 2011 vested and cash payouts totaling $2.9 million were distributed. There were no cash settlements of PUP awards during 2013. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, Viad had aggregate liabilities recorded of $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, related to restricted stock unit liability awards. In February 2015, portions of the 2010, 2011, and 2012 restricted stock unit awards vested and cash payouts totaling $0.3 million were distributed. Similarly, in February 2014 and 2013, portions of the 2010 and 2011 restricted stock unit awards vested and cash payouts of $0.2 million and $0.3 million were distributed, respectively. As discussed above, the equitable adjustment to the PUP awards reflects the effect of the special dividends, but would be paid only if certain performance goals are met at the end of the three-year performance period. This adjustment to the PUP awards did not impact the compensation expense recognized by the Company for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, or the unrecognized cost.

The following table summarizes stock option activity:

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted-

Average

Exercise Price

 

 

Options

Exercisable

 

Options outstanding at December 31, 2014

 

 

247,590

 

 

$

17.82

 

 

 

247,590

 

Exercised

 

 

(54,076

)

 

$

16.62

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited or expired

 

 

(129,741

)

 

$

18.91

 

 

 

 

 

Options outstanding at December 31, 2015

 

 

63,773

 

 

$

16.62

 

 

 

63,773

 

 

As of December 31, 2015, there were no unrecognized costs related to non-vested stock option awards. No stock options were granted in 2015, 2014, or 2013. As discussed above, the equitable adjustments to the outstanding stock options resulting from the special cash dividends paid on February 14, 2014 and November 14, 2013 reduced the exercise price and increased the number of shares of common stock underlying such options. This adjustment to the exercise price and the number of shares did not impact the compensation expense recognized by the Company for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, or the unrecognized cost.

As of December 31, 2015, there were 63,773 stock options outstanding and exercisable with a weighted-average exercise price of $16.62 and a weighted-average remaining contractual life of 3.2 years.

Additional information pertaining to stock options is provided in the table below:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Total intrinsic value of stock options outstanding

 

$

740

 

 

$

2,251

 

 

$

2,723

 

Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised

 

$

1,474

 

 

$

1,616

 

 

$

1,611

 

Fair value of stock options vested

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

532

 

Cash received from the exercise of stock options

 

$

898

 

 

$

1,155

 

 

$

777

 

Tax benefits realized for tax deductions related to stock option exercises

 

$

104

 

 

$

461

 

 

$

404

 

 

The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding in the table above represents the difference between Viad’s closing stock price on December 31 of each year and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options. The intrinsic value of stock options outstanding therefore changes based on changes in the fair market value of Viad’s common stock.

Acquisition of Businesses
Acquisition of Businesses

Note 3. Acquisition of Businesses

West Glacier Properties

In July 2014, the Company acquired the West Glacier Motel & Cabins, the Apgar Village Lodge and related land, food and beverage services, and retail operations (collectively, the “West Glacier Properties”). The purchase price was $16.5 million in cash with a working capital adjustment of $0.3 million related to certain current assets and liabilities. The allocation of the purchase price was completed as of September 30, 2015.

The following table summarizes the purchase price and opening balance sheet for the West Glacier Properties acquisition as of the acquisition date:

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase price paid as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

 

 

$

16,544

 

Working capital adjustment payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

320

 

Total purchase price

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,864

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of net assets acquired:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

$

24

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory

 

 

1,374

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

14,510

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets

 

 

189

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

16,097

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

Customer deposits

 

 

402

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

64

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities acquired

 

 

501

 

 

 

 

 

Total fair value of net assets acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,596

 

Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”)

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the purchase price as shown in the table above is allocated to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is included in the Travel & Recreation Group and the primary factor that contributed to the purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill relates to future growth opportunities when combined with the Company’s other businesses. Goodwill is deductible for tax purposes over a period of 15 years. The estimated values of current assets and liabilities were based upon their historical costs on the date of acquisition due to their short-term nature. Transaction costs associated with the acquisition of the West Glacier Properties were $0.2 million in 2014 and were included in corporate activities in Viad’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Identified intangible assets acquired in the West Glacier Properties acquisition totaled $0.2 million and consist primarily of favorable lease contracts. The weighted-average amortization period related to the definite lived intangible assets is 3.5 years.

The results of operations of the West Glacier Properties have been included in Viad’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. During 2014, revenue of $4.6 million and operating income of $1.5 million related to the West Glacier Properties were included in Viad’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Blitz

In September 2014, the Company acquired Blitz Communications Group Limited and its affiliates (collectively, “Blitz”), which has offices in the United Kingdom and is a leading audio-visual staging and creative services provider for the live events industry in the United Kingdom and continental Europe. The purchase price was £15 million (approximately $24.4 million) in cash.

The following table summarizes the updated allocation of the aggregate purchase price paid and amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon the estimated fair value at the date of acquisition. During 2015, the Company made certain purchase accounting measurement period adjustments based on refinements to assumptions used in the preliminary valuation of approximately $49,000 to property and equipment, $16,000 from intangible assets, $0.2 million from accrued lease obligations, $0.2 million to deferred taxes and $22,000 to goodwill. These adjustments did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations, balance sheet, or cash flows for all periods presented, and therefore, were not retrospectively adjusted in the 2014 financial statements. Other than the line items mentioned previously, the balances in the table below as of December 31, 2015 remain unchanged from the balances reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The allocation of the purchase price was completed as of September 30, 2015.

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase price paid as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

 

 

$

24,416

 

Cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

(190

)

Purchase price, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,226

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of net assets acquired:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

264

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory

 

 

433

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

410

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

5,951

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets

 

 

8,692

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

15,750

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

1,232

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

2,246

 

 

 

 

 

Customer deposits

 

 

199

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liability

 

 

468

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving credit facility

 

 

488

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued dilapidations

 

 

417

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities acquired

 

 

5,050

 

 

 

 

 

Total fair value of net assets acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,700

 

Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”)

 

 

 

 

 

$

13,526

 

 

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the purchase price as shown in the table above is allocated to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is included in the Marketing & Events International Segment and the primary factor that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill relates to future growth opportunities when combined with the Company’s other businesses. The estimated values of current assets and liabilities were based upon their historical costs on the date of acquisition due to their short-term nature. Transaction costs associated with the acquisition of Blitz were $0.8 million in 2014 and $0.1 million in 2015 and are included in corporate activities in Viad’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Identified intangible assets acquired in the Blitz acquisition totaled $8.7 million and consist of customer relationships, non-compete agreements, and trade name. The weighted-average amortization period related to the intangible assets is approximately 6.9 years.

The results of operations of Blitz have been included in Viad’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. During 2014, revenue of $10.1 million and operating income of $0.4 million related to Blitz have been included in Viad’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

onPeak LLC

In October 2014, the Company acquired onPeak LLC for a purchase price of $43.0 million in cash. Of the initial purchase price, $4.1 million was deposited at closing into escrow to secure post-closing purchase price adjustments, resolution of certain tax matters and other indemnity claims. onPeak LLC provides event accommodations services in North America to the live events industry.

The following table summarizes the updated allocation of the aggregate purchase price paid and amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon the estimated fair value at the date of acquisition. During 2015, the Company made certain purchase accounting measurement period adjustments based on refinements to assumptions used in the preliminary valuation of approximately $0.2 million from other non-current assets, $0.2 million from intangible assets, $1.4 million to deferred taxes, $0.2 million from other liabilities, and $1.6 million to goodwill. These adjustments did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations, balance sheet, or cash flows for all periods presented, and therefore, were not retrospectively adjusted in the 2014 financial statements. Other than the line items mentioned previously, as of December 31, 2015, the balances in the table below remain unchanged from the balances reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The allocation of the purchase price was completed as of December 31, 2015.

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase price paid as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

 

 

$

42,950

 

Cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,064

)

Purchase price, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,886

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of net assets acquired:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

4,008

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

640

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

2,450

 

 

 

 

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

129

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets

 

 

14,100

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

21,327

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

738

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

3,341

 

 

 

 

 

Customer deposits

 

 

4,225

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liability

 

 

3,028

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

129

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities acquired

 

 

11,461

 

 

 

 

 

Total fair value of net assets acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,866

 

Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”)

 

 

 

 

 

$

29,020

 

 

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the purchase price as shown in the table above is allocated to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is included in the Marketing & Events U.S. Segment and the primary factor that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill relates to future growth opportunities when combined with the Company’s other businesses. Goodwill of $9.9 million is deductible for tax purposes over a period of 15 years. The estimated values of current assets and liabilities were based upon their historical costs on the date of acquisition due to their short-term nature. Transaction costs associated with the acquisition of onPeak LLC were $0.5 million in 2014 and $0.2 million in 2015 and are included in corporate activities in Viad’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Identified intangible assets acquired in the onPeak LLC acquisition totaled $14.1 million and consist primarily of customer relationships and trade name. The weighted-average amortization period related to the definite lived intangible assets is 9.9 years.

The results of operations of onPeak LLC have been included in Viad’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. During 2014, revenue of $2.7 million and an operating loss of $0.7 million related to onPeak LLC have been included in Viad’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Travel Planners, Inc.

In October 2014, the Company acquired Travel Planners, Inc. for a purchase price of $33.7 million in cash less a working capital adjustment of $0.3 million. Of the purchase price, $8.8 million was deposited at closing into escrow to secure post-closing purchase price adjustments, resolution of certain tax matters, and other indemnity claims. An additional amount of $0.9 million was paid during the third quarter of 2015 to Travel Planners, Inc. as a result of an election made by the Company to treat the purchase as an asset acquisition for tax purposes. Travel Planners, Inc. provides event accommodations services in North America to the live events industry. Travel Planners, Inc. was merged into onPeak LLC in January 2015.

The following table summarizes the updated allocation of the aggregate purchase price paid and amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon the estimated fair value at the date of acquisition. During 2015, the Company made certain purchase accounting measurement period adjustments based on refinements to assumptions used in the preliminary valuation of $0.6 million from intangible assets, $0.4 million from additional purchase price payable upon tax election and $0.1 million from other accrued liabilities. These adjustments did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations, balance sheet, or cash flows for all periods presented, and therefore, were not retrospectively adjusted in the 2014 financial statements. Other than the line items mentioned previously, the balances in the table below as of December 31, 2015 remain unchanged from the balances reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The allocation of the purchase price was completed as of December 31, 2015.

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase price paid as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

 

 

$

33,674

 

Additional purchase price paid for tax election

 

 

 

 

 

 

896

 

Working capital adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

(279

)

Cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,204

)

Purchase price, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,087

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of net assets acquired:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

1,450

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

120

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

93

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets

 

 

14,400

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

16,063

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

488

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

1,557

 

 

 

 

 

Customer deposits

 

 

4,525

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities acquired

 

 

6,570

 

 

 

 

 

Total fair value of net assets acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,493

 

Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”)

 

 

 

 

 

$

20,594

 

 

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the purchase price as shown in the table above is allocated to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. The goodwill is included in the Marketing & Events U.S. Segment and the primary factor that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill relates to future growth opportunities when combined with the Company’s other businesses. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes over a period of 15 years. The estimated values of current assets and liabilities were based upon their historical costs on the date of acquisition due to their short-term nature. Transaction costs associated with the acquisition of Travel Planners, Inc. were $0.5 million in 2014 and $0.2 million in 2015 and are included in corporate activities in Viad’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Identified intangible assets acquired in the Travel Planners, Inc. acquisition totaled $14.4 million and consist primarily of customer relationships, favorable lease contracts and trade name. The weighted-average amortization period related to the definite lived intangible assets is 9.8 years.

The results of operations of Travel Planners, Inc. have been included in Viad’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. During 2014, revenue of $3.4 million and operating income of $0.5 million related to Travel Planners, Inc. have been included in Viad’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

N200

In November 2014, the Company acquired N200 Limited and its affiliates (collectively, “N200”) for €9.7 million (approximately $12.1 million) in cash, plus an earnout payment (the “Earnout”) of up to €1.0 million. The amount of the Earnout was based on N200’s achievement of established financial targets for the twelve-month period ended June 30, 2015. N200 exceeded those financial targets and, consequently, on October 5, 2015, the Company paid the full €1.0 million (approximately $1.1 million) Earnout to the former owners of N200. N200, which has offices in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, is a leading event registration and data intelligence services provider for the live events industry in continental Europe.

The following table summarizes the updated allocation of the aggregate purchase price paid and amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon the estimated fair value at the date of acquisition. During 2015, the Company made certain purchase accounting measurement period adjustments based on refinements to assumptions used in the preliminary valuation of $0.1 million from contingent consideration, $0.5 million to working capital adjustment, $15,000 from accounts receivable, $0.1 million to intangible assets, $0.1 million to accrued liabilities, $0.1 million to deferred taxes and $0.4 million to goodwill. These adjustments did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations, balance sheet, or cash flows for all periods presented, and therefore, were not retrospectively adjusted in the 2014 financial statements. Other than the line items mentioned previously, the balances in the table below as of December 31, 2015 remain unchanged from the balances reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The allocation of the purchase price was completed as of December 31, 2015.

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase price paid as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

 

 

$

12,068

 

Working capital adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

458

 

Contingent consideration

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,145

 

Cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

(943

)

Purchase price, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,728

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of net assets acquired:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

1,732

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory

 

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

115

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

1,280

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets

 

 

3,682

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

6,855

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

421

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

1,057

 

 

 

 

 

Customer deposits

 

 

569

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liability

 

 

986

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

106

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities acquired

 

 

3,139

 

 

 

 

 

Total fair value of net assets acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,716

 

Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”)

 

 

 

 

 

$

9,012

 

 

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the purchase price as shown in the table above is allocated to the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values. The excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. Goodwill is included in the Marketing & Events International Segment and the primary factor that contributed to a purchase price resulting in the recognition of goodwill relates to future growth opportunities when combined with the Company’s other businesses. The estimated values of current assets and liabilities were based upon their historical costs on the date of acquisition due to their short-term nature. Transaction costs associated with the acquisition of N200 were $1.0 million in 2014 and $0.2 million in 2015 and are included in corporate activities in Viad’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Identified intangible assets acquired in the N200 acquisition totaled $3.7 million and consist primarily of customer relationships. The weighted-average amortization period related to the definite lived intangible assets is 7.4 years.

The results of operations of N200 have been included in Viad’s consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition. During 2014, revenue of $0.4 million and an operating loss of $0.2 million related to N200 have been included in Viad’s Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Resource Creative Limited

In February 2013, Viad acquired the assets of Resource Creative Limited (“RCL”) for $0.6 million in cash. RCL is a United Kingdom-based company specializing in providing creative graphic services to the exhibition, events, and retail markets throughout the United Kingdom and continental Europe. The purchase price was subject to certain adjustments, plus a deferred payment of up to approximately £0.2 million, which was contingent upon RCL’s achievement of certain net revenue targets between the acquisition date and December 31, 2014. RCL exceeded the net revenue targets for the period ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 and, consequently, deferred payment installments in the amount of $0.1 million (£0.1 million) and $0.2 million (£0.1 million), respectively, were paid in January 2015 and March 2014, respectively.

Supplementary pro forma financial information

The following table summarizes the unaudited pro forma results of operations attributable to Viad, assuming the above acquisitions had each been completed on January 1, 2013: 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Revenue

 

$

1,109,629

 

 

$

1,015,275

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

38,014

 

 

$

38,981

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

44,636

 

 

$

15,317

 

Net income attributable to Viad

 

$

55,833

 

 

$

17,510

 

Diluted net income per share

 

$

2.77

 

 

$

0.86

 

Basic net income per share

 

$

2.77

 

 

$

0.86

 

 

Pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 2014 was adjusted to exclude transaction costs associated with the acquisitions of Blitz, the West Glacier Properties, onPeak LLC, Travel Planners, Inc., and N200, which totaled $3.0 million in 2014 and $0.6 million in 2015. These costs were included in the pro forma net income for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Inventories
Inventories

Note 4. Inventories

The components of inventories consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Raw materials

 

$

14,383

 

 

$

16,749

 

Work in process

 

 

13,146

 

 

 

15,652

 

Inventories

 

$

27,529

 

 

$

32,401

 

 

Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets

Note 5. Other Current Assets

Other current assets consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Income tax receivable

 

$

4,643

 

 

$

1,869

 

Prepaid vendor payments

 

 

2,140

 

 

 

2,689

 

Prepaid software maintenance

 

 

2,026

 

 

 

1,934

 

Prepaid insurance

 

 

2,024

 

 

 

2,170

 

Prepaid rent

 

 

1,406

 

 

 

186

 

Prepaid taxes

 

 

1,261

 

 

 

1,416

 

Prepaid other

 

 

2,777

 

 

 

4,427

 

Other

 

 

1,034

 

 

 

2,749

 

Other current assets

 

$

17,311

 

 

$

17,440

 

 

Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment

Note 6. Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Land and land interests

 

$

29,032

 

 

$

30,360

 

Buildings and leasehold improvements

 

 

135,381

 

 

 

138,104

 

Equipment and other

 

 

270,957

 

 

 

319,435

 

Gross property and equipment

 

 

435,370

 

 

 

487,899

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(246,131

)

 

 

(288,328

)

Property and equipment, net

 

$

189,239

 

 

$

199,571

 

 

Included in the “Equipment and other” caption above are capitalized costs incurred in developing or obtaining internal use software. The net carrying amount of capitalized software was $12.3 million and $17.0 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Included in the “Land and land interests” caption above are certain leasehold interests in land within the Travel & Recreation Group for which the Company is considered to have perpetual use rights. The carrying amount of these leasehold interests was $7.7 million and $9.1 million at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. These land interests are not subject to amortization.

Depreciation expense was $28.1 million for both 2015 and 2014 and $27.4 million for 2013.

During 2015, Viad recorded an impairment charge of $0.1 million related to the write-off of certain software in the Travel & Recreation Group. During 2014 and 2013, Viad recorded impairment charges of $0.9 million and $1.0 million, respectively, at the Marketing & Events Group, primarily related to the write off of certain internally developed software. These impairment losses are included in the consolidated statements of operations under the caption “Other impairment charges.”

Other Investments and Assets
Other Investments and Assets

Note 7. Other Investments and Assets

Other investments and assets consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Cash surrender value of life insurance

 

$

21,970

 

 

$

20,866

 

Self-insured liability receivable

 

 

5,979

 

 

 

7,728

 

Workers’ compensation insurance security deposits

 

 

4,250

 

 

 

4,250

 

Other mutual funds

 

 

2,192

 

 

 

2,536

 

Unamortized debt issuance costs

 

 

1,572

 

 

 

1,964

 

Other

 

 

3,240

 

 

 

3,330

 

Total other investments and assets

 

$

39,203

 

 

$

40,674

 

 

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Note 8. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:

 

(in thousands)

 

Marketing &

Events U.S. Segment

 

 

Marketing &

Events

International Segment

 

 

Travel &

Recreation

Group

 

 

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2013

 

$

62,686

 

 

$

22,611

 

 

$

44,246

 

 

$

129,543

 

Acquisition of Blitz

 

 

 

 

 

13,504

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,504

 

Acquisition of the West Glacier Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,268

 

 

 

1,268

 

Acquisition of onPeak LLC

 

 

27,406

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27,406

 

Acquisition of Travel Planners, Inc.

 

 

20,526

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,526

 

Acquisition of N200

 

 

 

 

 

8,563

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,563

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

(2,457

)

 

 

(4,156

)

 

 

(6,613

)

Balance at December 31, 2014

 

 

110,618

 

 

 

42,221

 

 

 

41,358

 

 

 

194,197

 

Purchase price allocation adjustments

 

 

1,682

 

 

 

475

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,157

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

(3,488

)

 

 

(7,070

)

 

 

(10,558

)

Disposals(1)

 

 

 

 

 

(573

)

 

 

 

 

 

(573

)

Balance at December 31, 2015

 

$

112,300

 

 

$

38,635

 

 

$

34,288

 

 

$

185,223

 

(1)

During 2015, the Company partially disposed of certain operations associated with a venue services contract within the Marketing & Events International Segment. Accordingly, goodwill of $0.6 million was included in the carrying amount of those operations, and a loss of $23,000 was recorded in income from continuing operations related to the disposal.

 

The following table summarizes goodwill by reporting unit and segment:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Marketing & Events Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events U.S. Segment

 

$

112,300

 

 

$

110,618

 

Marketing & Events International Segment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GES EMEA

 

 

32,064

 

 

 

34,396

 

GES Canada

 

 

6,571

 

 

 

7,825

 

Total Marketing & Events Group

 

 

150,935

 

 

 

152,839

 

Travel & Recreation Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brewster

 

 

29,836

 

 

 

36,906

 

Alaska Denali Travel

 

 

3,184

 

 

 

3,184

 

Glacier Park

 

 

1,268

 

 

 

1,268

 

Total Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

34,288

 

 

 

41,358

 

Total Goodwill

 

$

185,223

 

 

$

194,197

 

 

Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis as of October 31, and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more-likely-than-not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value.

For the Marketing & Events U.S. Segment, goodwill is assigned to and tested at the operating segment level. For the Marketing & Events International Segment, goodwill is assigned to and tested based on the segment’s geographical operations (GES EMEA and GES Canada). For the Travel & Recreation Group, impairment testing is performed at the reporting unit level (Brewster, Alaska Denali Travel, and Glacier Park).

As a result of the Company’s most recent impairment analysis performed as of October 31, 2015, the excess of the estimated fair value over the carrying value (expressed as a percentage of the carrying amounts) under step one of the impairment test for each of the Marketing & Events Group’s reporting units in the U.S., GES EMEA, and GES Canada was 146 percent, 132 percent, and 91 percent, respectively. For the Brewster, Alaska Denali Travel, and Glacier Park reporting units, the excess of the estimated fair value over the carrying value was 146 percent, 48 percent, and 10 percent, respectively.

Viad’s accumulated goodwill impairments were $229.7 million for both 2015 and 2014.

Intangible assets consisted of the following as of the respective periods:

 

 

 

December 31, 2015

 

(in thousands)

 

Gross Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Net Carrying

Value

 

Amortized intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer contracts and relationships

 

$

38,342

 

 

$

(7,814

)

 

$

30,528

 

Other

 

 

4,401

 

 

 

(2,067

)

 

 

2,334

 

Total amortized intangible assets

 

 

42,743

 

 

 

(9,881

)

 

 

32,862

 

Unamortized intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business licenses

 

 

460

 

 

 

 

 

 

460

 

Total

 

$

43,203

 

 

$

(9,881

)

 

$

33,322

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2014

 

(in thousands)

 

Gross Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Net Carrying

Value

 

Amortized intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer contracts and relationships

 

$

41,624

 

 

$

(2,961

)

 

$

38,663

 

Other

 

 

4,576

 

 

 

(732

)

 

 

3,844

 

Total amortized intangible assets

 

 

46,200

 

 

 

(3,693

)

 

 

42,507

 

Unamortized intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business licenses

 

 

460

 

 

 

 

 

 

460

 

Total

 

$

46,660

 

 

$

(3,693

)

 

$

42,967

 

 

Intangible asset amortization expense was $7.2 million, $2.7 million, and $1.3 million for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. The weighted-average amortization period of customer contracts and relationships and other amortizable intangible assets is approximately 8.2 years and 3.1 years, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense related to amortized intangible assets is as follows:

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

Year ending December 31,

 

 

 

 

2016

 

$

6,303

 

2017

 

 

5,492

 

2018

 

 

4,536

 

2019

 

 

4,155

 

2020

 

 

3,616

 

Thereafter

 

 

8,760

 

Total

 

$

32,862

 

 

Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities

Note 9. Other Current Liabilities

Other current liabilities consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self-insured liability accrual

 

$

6,891

 

 

$

6,297

 

Accrued sales and use taxes

 

 

4,772

 

 

 

3,624

 

Accrued employee benefit costs

 

 

3,892

 

 

 

3,215

 

Accrued dividends

 

 

2,103

 

 

 

2,107

 

Deferred rent

 

 

548

 

 

 

896

 

Current portion of pension liability

 

 

1,768

 

 

 

1,729

 

Accrued restructuring

 

 

1,757

 

 

 

1,154

 

Accrued rebates

 

 

752

 

 

 

1,600

 

Accrued professional fees

 

 

751

 

 

 

1,228

 

Accrued foreign income taxes

 

 

986

 

 

 

2,370

 

Other

 

 

4,002

 

 

 

2,636

 

Total continuing operations

 

 

28,222

 

 

 

26,856

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environmental remediation liabilities

 

 

295

 

 

 

350

 

Self-insured liability accrual

 

 

200

 

 

 

173

 

Other

 

 

521

 

 

 

408

 

Total discontinued operations

 

 

1,016

 

 

 

931

 

Total other current liabilities

 

$

29,238

 

 

$

27,787

 

 

Other Deferred Items and Liabilities
Other Deferred Liabilities

Note 10. Other Deferred Items and Liabilities

Other deferred items and liabilities consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self-insured liability

 

$

13,662

 

 

$

13,525

 

Accrued compensation

 

 

7,612

 

 

 

6,824

 

Self-insured excess liability

 

 

5,979

 

 

 

7,728

 

Deferred rent

 

 

5,607

 

 

 

3,939

 

Foreign deferred tax liability

 

 

2,384

 

 

 

2,135

 

Accrued restructuring

 

 

519

 

 

 

555

 

Other

 

 

1,262

 

 

 

3,965

 

Total continuing operations

 

 

37,025

 

 

 

38,671

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environmental remediation liabilities

 

 

4,177

 

 

 

4,395

 

Self-insured liability

 

 

3,986

 

 

 

4,327

 

Accrued income taxes

 

 

1,151

 

 

 

1,119

 

Other

 

 

997

 

 

 

1,250

 

Total discontinued operations

 

 

10,311

 

 

 

11,091

 

Total other deferred items and liabilities

 

$

47,336

 

 

$

49,762

 

 

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations
Debt Capital Lease Obligation

Note 11. Debt and Capital Lease Obligations

The components of long-term debt and capital lease obligations consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands, except interest rates)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Revolving credit facility and term loan 2.4% and 2.4% weighted-average interest

   rate at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, due through 2019 (1)

 

$

127,500

 

 

$

139,500

 

Capital lease obligations, 6.1% and 6.0% weighted-average interest rate at

   December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, due through 2018

 

 

1,475

 

 

 

1,520

 

Total debt

 

 

128,975

 

 

 

141,020

 

Current portion

 

 

(34,554

)

 

 

(27,856

)

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations

 

$

94,421

 

 

$

113,164

 

(1)

Represents the weighted-average interest rate in effect at December 31 for revolving credit facility and term loan borrowings, including any applicable margin. The interest rates do not include amortization of debt issuance costs or commitment fees.

 

Effective December 22, 2014, Viad entered into a $300 million Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement amended and replaced in its entirety the Company’s $180 million revolving credit facility under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of May 18, 2011. The Credit Agreement provides for a senior credit facility in the aggregate amount of $300 million, which consists of a $175 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) and a $125 million term loan (the “Term Loan”). Loans under the Credit Agreement have a maturity date of December 22, 2019. Proceeds from the loans made under the Credit Agreement were used to refinance certain outstanding debt of the Company and will be used for the Company’s general corporate purposes in the ordinary course of its business. Under the Credit Agreement, the Revolving Credit Facility and/or the Term Loan may be increased up to an additional $100 million under certain circumstances. If such circumstances are met, the Company may obtain the additional borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Term Loan, or a combination of the two facilities. The Revolving Credit Facility has a $40 million sublimit for letters of credit. Borrowings and letters of credit can be denominated in U.S. dollars, Euros, Canadian dollars, or British pounds. Viad’s lenders under the Credit Agreement have a first perfected security interest in all of the personal property of Viad, GES and GES Event Intelligence Services, Inc., including 65 percent of the capital stock of top-tier foreign subsidiaries.

Effective February 24, 2016, the Credit Agreement was amended to modify the terms of the financial covenants and the negative covenants related to acquisitions, restricted payments, and indebtedness. Prior to this amendment to the Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement Amendment”), the financial covenants included a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.75 to 1.00, with a step-up to 2.00 to 1.00 for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2016. Viad was required to maintain a leverage ratio of not greater than 3.00 to 1.00, with a step-down to 2.75 to 1.00 from January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016 and a step-down to 2.50 to 1.00 thereafter. Acquisitions in the same or related lines of business were permitted if the leverage ratio, on a pro forma basis, was less than or equal to 2.50 to 1.00 for acquisitions consummated on or prior to December 31, 2015, and 2.25 to 1.00 for acquisitions consummated between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016, and 2.00 to 1.00 for acquisitions consummated thereafter. Viad was allowed to pay dividends or repurchase the Company’s common stock up to $20 million in the aggregate in any calendar year, but additional dividends, share repurchases or distributions of stock were permitted only if the Company’s leverage ratio was less than or equal to 2.00 to 1.00, the liquidity amount (defined as cash in the U.S. and Canada plus available revolver borrowings on a pro forma basis) was not less than $100 million, and no default or unmatured default, as defined in the Credit Agreement, existed. As of December 31, 2015, the fixed charge coverage ratio was 2.18 to 1.00, the leverage ratio was 1.67 to 1.00, and Viad was in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Agreement.

Under the Credit Agreement Amendment, the scheduled limit decrease for the Company’s overall leverage ratio, as well as the scheduled limit increase for the fixed charge coverage ratio, as those terms are defined in the Credit Agreement, were eliminated. The overall leverage ratio and fixed charge coverage ratio are now 3.50 to 1.00 and 1.75 to 1.00, respectively, and will remain at those levels for the entire remaining term of the Credit Agreement. Acquisitions in substantially the same or related lines of business are permitted under the Credit Agreement Amendment, as long as the pro forma leverage ratio is less than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00. Viad can still make dividends, distributions, and repurchases of its common stock up to $20 million per calendar year. Stock dividends, distributions, and repurchases above the $20 million limit are no longer subject to a liquidity covenant, and are permitted as long as the Company’s pro forma leverage ratio is less than or equal to 2.50 to 1.00 and no default or unmatured default, as defined in the Credit Agreement, exists. Unsecured debt is also allowed as long as the Company’s pro forma leverage ratio is less than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00. Significant other covenants under the Credit Agreement that remain unchanged by the Credit Agreement Amendment include limitations on investments, sales/leases of assets, consolidations or mergers, and liens on property.

As of December 31, 2015, Viad’s total debt was $129.0 million, consisting of outstanding borrowings under the Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility of $112.5 million and $15.0 million, respectively, and capital lease obligations of $1.5 million. As of December 31, 2015, Viad had $158.7 million of capacity remaining under its Credit Facility reflecting outstanding letters of credit of $1.3 million.

Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility (of which GES and GES Event Intelligence Services, Inc. are guarantors) are indexed to the prime rate or the London Interbank Offered Rate, plus appropriate spreads tied to Viad’s leverage ratio. Commitment fees and letters of credit fees are also tied to Viad’s leverage ratio. The fees on the unused portion of the Credit Facility are currently 0.35 percent annually.

As of December 31, 2015, Viad had certain obligations under guarantees to third parties on behalf of its subsidiaries. These guarantees are not subject to liability recognition in the consolidated financial statements and relate to leased facilities entered into by the Company’s subsidiary operations. The Company would generally be required to make payments to the respective third parties under these guarantees in the event that the related subsidiary could not meet its own payment obligations. The maximum potential amount of future payments that Viad would be required to make under all guarantees existing as of December 31, 2015 would be $10.4 million. These guarantees relate to leased facilities and expire through March 2021. There are no recourse provisions that would enable Viad to recover from third parties any payments made under the guarantees. Furthermore, there are no collateral or similar arrangements whereby Viad could recover payments.

Aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations as of December 31, 2015 are as follows:

 

(in thousands)

 

Revolving Credit

Agreement

 

 

Capital Lease

Obligations

 

Year ending December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2016

 

$

33,750

 

 

$

926

 

2017

 

 

18,750

 

 

 

570

 

2018

 

 

18,750

 

 

 

207

 

2019

 

 

56,250

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

127,500

 

 

$

1,703

 

Less: Amount representing interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

(228

)

Present value of minimum lease payments

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,475

 

 

The gross amount of assets recorded under capital leases and accumulated amortization as of December 31, 2015 was $3.5 million and $2.1, respectively. As of December 31, 2014, the gross amount of assets recorded under capital leases and accumulated amortization was $3.5 million and $2.1 million, respectively. The amortization charges related to assets recorded under capital leases are included in depreciation expense. Refer to Note 6 - Property and Equipment.

The weighted-average interest rate on total debt (including amortization of debt issuance costs and commitment fees) was 3.2 percent, 4.0 percent and 4.2 percent for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. The estimated fair value of total debt was $113.9 million and $123.0 million as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The fair value of debt was estimated by discounting the future cash flows using rates currently available for debt of similar terms and maturity.

Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements

Note 12. Fair Value Measurements

The fair value of an asset or liability is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value guidance requires an entity to maximize the use of quoted prices and other observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value, and also establishes a fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value as follows:

 

·

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

·

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly.

 

·

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of fair value.

Viad measures its money market mutual funds and certain other mutual fund investments at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 1 inputs. The fair value information related to these assets is summarized in the following tables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

 

(in thousands)

 

December 31, 2015

 

 

Quoted Prices in

Active

Markets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobserved

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market funds

 

$

118

 

 

$

118

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Other mutual funds

 

 

2,192

 

 

 

2,192

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis

 

$

2,310

 

 

$

2,310

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

 

(in thousands)

 

December 31, 2014

 

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobserved

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market funds

 

$

8,518

 

 

$

8,518

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Other mutual funds

 

 

2,536

 

 

 

2,536

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis

 

$

11,054

 

 

$

11,054

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnout contingent consideration liability

 

 

(1,210

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,210

)

Total liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis

 

$

(1,210

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

(1,210

)

 

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, Viad had investments in money market mutual funds of $0.1 million and $8.5 million, respectively, which are included in the consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Cash and cash equivalents.” These investments are classified as available-for-sale and were recorded at fair value. There have been no realized gains or losses related to these investments and the Company has not experienced any redemption restrictions with respect to any of the money market mutual funds.

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, Viad had investments in other mutual funds of $2.2 million and $2.5 million, respectively, which are classified in the consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Other investments and assets.” These investments were classified as available-for-sale and were recorded at fair value. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, there were unrealized gains of $0.6 million ($0.3 million after-tax) and $0.8 million ($0.5 million after-tax), respectively, which were included in the consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).”

The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. The estimated fair value of debt obligations is disclosed in Note 11 – Debt and Capital Lease Obligations.

Income (Loss) Per Share
Income (Loss) Per Share

Note 13. Income Per Share

The components of basic and diluted income per share are as follows:

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Net income attributable to Viad (diluted)

 

$

26,606

 

 

$

52,354

 

 

$

21,555

 

Less: Allocation to non-vested shares

 

 

(385

)

 

 

(970

)

 

 

(485

)

Net income allocated to Viad common stockholders (basic)

 

$

26,221

 

 

$

51,384

 

 

$

21,070

 

Basic weighted-average outstanding common shares

 

 

19,797

 

 

 

19,804

 

 

 

19,850

 

Additional dilutive shares related to share-based compensation

 

 

184

 

 

 

329

 

 

 

415

 

Diluted weighted-average outstanding shares

 

 

19,981

 

 

 

20,133

 

 

 

20,265

 

Income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic income attributable to Viad common stockholders

 

$

1.32

 

 

$

2.59

 

 

$

1.06

 

Diluted income attributable to Viad common stockholders (1)

 

$

1.32

 

 

$

2.59

 

 

$

1.06

 

 

(1)

Diluted income per share amount cannot exceed basic income per share.

Options to purchase 4,000, 26,000 and 47,000 shares of common stock were outstanding during 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively, but were not included in the computation of dilutive shares outstanding because the effect would be anti-dilutive.

Employee Stock Ownership Feature of 401Plan
Employee Stock Ownership Feature of 401(k) Plan

Note 14. Employee Stock Ownership Feature of 401(k) Plan

Viad has historically funded its matching contributions to employees’ 401(k) accounts through the Company’s ESOP portion of the Viad Corp Capital Accumulation Plan (the “401(k) Plan”). During 2014, the Company depleted these shares and matching contributions are now funded from shares of Viad common stock held in treasury. All eligible employees of Viad and its participating affiliates, other than certain employees covered by collective-bargaining agreements that do not expressly provide for participation of such employees in an employee stock ownership plan, may participate in the employee stock ownership feature within the 401(k) Plan.

In 1989, the ESOP borrowed $40.0 million (guaranteed by Viad) to purchase treasury shares from the Company. In 2004, Viad borrowed $12.2 million under its revolving credit agreement to pay in full the outstanding ESOP loan and obtain release of Viad from its guarantee of the loan. In connection with the loan payoff, the ESOP entered into a $12.4 million loan with Viad maturing in June 2009 calling for minimum quarterly principal payments of $250,000 plus interest. The same amount, representing unearned employee benefits, was recorded as a reduction of stockholders’ equity. In 2007, the loan agreement between the ESOP and Viad was extended to December 31, 2016. As of December 31, 2014, the Company has fully paid off the ESOP loan. For prior years, the loan liability is included in the consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Unearned employee benefits and other.” The liability was reduced as the ESOP made principal payments on the borrowing, and the amount offsetting stockholders’ equity was reduced as stock was allocated to employees and benefits were charged to expense. The 401(k) Plan repaid the loan using Viad contributions and dividends received on the unallocated Viad shares held by the 401(k) Plan.

Information regarding ESOP transactions is as follows:

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Amounts paid by ESOP for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt repayment

 

$

44

 

 

$

1,280

 

Interest

 

$

 

 

$

1

 

Amounts received from Viad as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contributions

 

$

44

 

 

$

1,202

 

Dividends

 

$

 

 

$

79

 

 

Shares were released for allocation to participants based upon the ratio of the current year’s principal and interest payments to the sum of the total principal and interest payments expected over the remaining life of the loan. Viad recorded expense of less than $0.1 million in 2014 and $1.3 million in 2013.

There were no unallocated shares held by the 401(k) Plan as of December 31, 2014 and unallocated shares held by the 401(k) Plan totaled 4,361 as of December 31, 2013. In January 2014, the 4,361 shares remaining in the ESOP as of December 31, 2013 were fully exhausted. Matching contributions on employee deferrals for the remainder of 2014 were made from shares held in treasury. Shares allocated during 2013 totaled 126,216.

Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights

Note 15. Preferred Stock Purchase Rights

Viad has authorized five million and two million shares of Preferred Stock and Junior Participating Preferred Stock, respectively, none of which was outstanding on December 31, 2015.

On February 28, 2013, Viad’s shareholder rights plan (the “Rights Agreement”), as adjusted in connection with Viad’s one-for-four reverse stock split on July 1, 2004, and as amended on February 28, 2012, terminated on its own terms and the Preferred Stock Purchase Rights issued pursuant to the Rights Agreement expired.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Note 16. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) by component are as follows:

 

(in thousands)

 

Unrealized Gains on

Investments

 

 

Cumulative

Foreign Currency

Translation

Adjustments

 

 

Unrecognized Net

Actuarial Loss

and Prior Service

Credit, Net

 

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss)

 

Balance at December 31, 2013

 

$

429

 

 

$

30,847

 

 

$

(11,259

)

 

$

20,017

 

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications

 

 

98

 

 

 

(18,432

)

 

 

 

 

 

(18,334

)

Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax

 

 

(56

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,021

)

 

 

(2,077

)

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

42

 

 

 

(18,432

)

 

 

(2,021

)

 

 

(20,411

)

Balance at December 31, 2014

 

$

471

 

 

$

12,415

 

 

$

(13,280

)

 

$

(394

)

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications

 

 

(55

)

 

 

(35,672

)

 

 

1,546

 

 

 

(34,181

)

Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax

 

 

(70

)

 

 

 

 

 

469

 

 

 

399

 

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(125

)

 

 

(35,672

)

 

 

2,015

 

 

 

(33,782

)

Balance at December 31, 2015

 

$

346

 

 

$

(23,257

)

 

$

(11,265

)

 

$

(34,176

)

 

The following table presents information about reclassification adjustments out of AOCI:

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

Affected Line Item in the

Statement Where Net Income

is Presented

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

 

Unrealized gains on investments

 

$

(112

)

 

$

(90

)

 

Income income

Tax effect

 

 

42

 

 

 

34

 

 

Income taxes

 

 

$

(70

)

 

$

(56

)

 

 

Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss (1)

 

$

1,180

 

 

$

(3,821

)

 

 

Amortization of prior service credit (1)

 

 

(552

)

 

 

565

 

 

 

Tax effect

 

 

(159

)

 

 

1,235

 

 

Income taxes

 

 

$

469

 

 

$

(2,021

)

 

 

(1)

Amount included in pension expense. Refer to Note 18 – Pension and Postretirement Benefits.

Income Taxes
Income Taxes

Note 17. Income Taxes

Earnings before income taxes from continuing operations consist of the following: 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Foreign

 

$

35,571

 

 

$

33,349

 

 

$

25,010

 

United States

 

 

2,364

 

 

 

7,938

 

 

 

2,620

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

$

37,935

 

 

$

41,287

 

 

$

27,630

 

 

Significant components of the income tax provision from continuing operations are as follows:

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(876

)

 

$

 

 

$

(3,308

)

State

 

 

1,558

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

(286

)

Foreign

 

 

9,342

 

 

 

9,824

 

 

 

9,606

 

Total current

 

 

10,024

 

 

 

9,840

 

 

 

6,012

 

Deferred:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

1,854

 

 

 

(9,486

)

 

 

2,007

 

State

 

 

(164

)

 

 

(125

)

 

 

651

 

Foreign

 

 

(1,221

)

 

 

(120

)

 

 

(360

)

Total deferred

 

 

469

 

 

 

(9,731

)

 

 

2,298

 

Income tax expense

 

$

10,493

 

 

$

109

 

 

$

8,310

 

 

The Company is subject to income tax in jurisdictions in which it operates. A reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the effective tax rate of the Company for the years 2013 – 2015 is as follows:

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Computed income tax expense at statutory federal income tax rate of 35%

 

$

13,277

 

 

 

35.0

%

 

$

14,450

 

 

 

35.0

%

 

$

9,670

 

 

 

35.0

%

State income taxes, net of federal provision

 

 

1,713

 

 

 

4.5

%

 

 

227

 

 

 

0.5

%

 

 

345

 

 

 

1.2

%

Foreign tax rate differentials

 

 

(1,181

)

 

 

(3.1

)%

 

 

(1,262

)

 

 

(3.1

)%

 

 

77

 

 

 

0.3

%

U.S. tax on foreign earnings (net of foreign tax credits)

 

 

(948

)

 

 

(2.5

)%

 

 

(2,168

)

 

 

(5.3

)%

 

 

(1,831

)

 

 

(6.6

)%

Change in valuation allowance

 

 

(944

)

 

 

(2.5

)%

 

 

(11,650

)

 

 

(28.2

)%

 

 

(2,184

)

 

 

(7.9

)%

Proceeds from life insurance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(133

)

 

 

(0.3

)%

 

 

(196

)

 

 

(0.7

)%

Return to provision and other adjustments

 

 

(1,557

)

 

 

(4.1

)%

 

 

(1,401

)

 

 

(3.4

)%

 

 

1,664

 

 

 

6.0

%

Other, net

 

 

133

 

 

 

0.4

%

 

 

2,046

 

 

 

5.0

%

 

 

765

 

 

 

2.8

%

Income tax expense

 

$

10,493

 

 

 

27.7

%

 

$

109

 

 

 

0.2

%

 

$

8,310

 

 

 

30.1

%

 

The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities included in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax credit carryforwards

 

$

19,529

 

 

$

21,783

 

Pension, compensation, and other employee benefits

 

 

23,212

 

 

 

23,501

 

Provisions for losses

 

 

11,119

 

 

 

12,127

 

Net operating loss carryforward

 

 

4,310

 

 

 

4,886

 

State income taxes

 

 

2,944

 

 

 

2,979

 

Other deferred income tax assets

 

 

3,456

 

 

 

3,927

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

64,570

 

 

 

69,203

 

Valuation allowance

 

 

(2,837

)

 

 

(3,781

)

Foreign deferred tax assets included above

 

 

(2,460

)

 

 

(1,536

)

Net deferred tax assets

 

 

59,273

 

 

 

63,886

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

(3,510

)

 

 

(5,856

)

Deferred tax related to life insurance

 

 

(5,316

)

 

 

(4,962

)

Goodwill and other intangible assets

 

 

(4,038

)

 

 

(2,705

)

Other deferred income tax liabilities

 

 

(1,115

)

 

 

(1,452

)

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(13,979

)

 

 

(14,975

)

Foreign deferred tax liabilities included above

 

 

3,471

 

 

 

3,671

 

United States net deferred tax assets

 

$

48,765

 

 

$

52,582

 

 

In accordance with ASU 2015-17, all of the Company’s deferred tax assets are reflected as non-current. The Company applied ASU 2015-17 on a retrospective basis. As a result, current deferred tax assets of $22.9 million were reclassified to non-current on the December 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet. Refer to Note 1 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further information.

 

The Company uses significant judgment in forming conclusions regarding the recoverability of its deferred tax assets and evaluates all available positive and negative evidence to determine if it is more-likely-than-not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. To the extent recovery does not appear likely, a valuation allowance must be recorded. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, Viad had gross deferred tax assets of $64.6 million and $69.2 million, respectively. These deferred tax assets reflect the expected future tax benefits to be realized upon reversal of deductible temporary differences, and the utilization of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.

As of December 31, 2015, the Company has foreign tax credit carryforwards of $9.2 million. The credits are subject to a 10-year carryforward period. Of the $9.2 million, $1.0 million will expire in 2020, $6.0 million will expire in 2021, $0.3 million will expire in 2022, and $1.9 million will expire in 2023. As of December 31, 2015, Viad had tax credit carryforwards related to alternative minimum tax of $10.3 million that may be carried forward indefinitely.

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, Viad had gross state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards of $56.0 million and $75.8 million, respectively, for which the Company had deferred tax assets of $4.3 million and $4.9 million, respectively. The state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards expire on various dates from 2016 through 2035. During 2015, the Company decreased its valuation allowance related to state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards by $0.8 million and $0.2 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, Viad had a valuation allowance of $2.8 million and $3.8 million related to state and foreign net operating loss carryforwards, respectively.

While management believes that the deferred tax assets, net of existing valuation allowances will be utilized in future periods, there are inherent uncertainties regarding the ultimate realization of these assets. It is possible that the relative weight of positive and negative evidence regarding the realization of deferred tax assets may change, which could result in a material increase or decrease in the Company’s valuation allowance. Such a change could result in a material increase or decrease to income tax expense in the period the assessment was made.

Viad has not recorded deferred taxes on certain historical unremitted earnings of its subsidiaries located in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the Netherlands as management intends to reinvest those earnings in its operations. As of December 31, 2015, the incremental unrecognized tax liability (net of estimated foreign tax credits) related to those undistributed earnings was approximately $3.4 million. To the extent that circumstances change and it becomes apparent that some or all of those undistributed earnings will be remitted to the U.S., Viad would accrue income taxes attributable to such remittance.

Viad exercises judgment in determining its income tax provision when the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Viad classifies liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions as non-current liabilities in its consolidated balance sheets unless they are expected to be paid within the next year. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Company had liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions (including interest and penalties) of $1.5 million and $2.4 million, respectively, which were classified as non-current liabilities.

During 2015, the Company recognized a net decrease in the liability for uncertain tax positions for continuing operations of approximately $1.0 million. As of December 31, 2015, Viad had no accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions for continuing operations which are classified as a component of income tax expense. The tax expense impact of the change in uncertain tax positions was a benefit of $0.3 million after restoration of the deferrals that the uncertain tax positions were previously offset against. The Company does not expect any material positions will be resolved or settled during 2016.

The Company had accrued liabilities for uncertain tax positions for discontinued operations of $0.6 million and accrued interest and penalties of $0.5 million as of both December 31, 2015 and 2014. Future tax resolutions or settlements that may occur related to these uncertain tax positions would be recorded through discontinued operations (net of tax, if applicable). The Company does not expect the discontinued operations uncertain tax positions to be resolved or settled within the next twelve months.

A reconciliation of the liabilities associated with uncertain tax positions (excluding interest and penalties) is as follows:

 

(in thousands)

 

Continuing

Operations

 

 

Discontinued

Operations

 

 

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2012

 

$

 

 

$

636

 

 

$

636

 

Additions for tax positions taken in prior years

 

 

736

 

 

 

 

 

 

736

 

Balance at December 31, 2013

 

 

736

 

 

 

636

 

 

 

1,372

 

Additions for tax positions taken in prior years

 

 

1,019

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,019

 

Reductions for lapse of applicable statutes

 

 

(472

)

 

 

 

 

 

(472

)

Balance at December 31, 2014

 

 

1,283

 

 

 

636

 

 

 

1,919

 

Additions for tax positions taken in prior years

 

 

43

 

 

 

 

 

 

43

 

Reductions for tax positions taken in prior years

 

 

(666

)

 

 

 

 

 

(666

)

Reductions for lapse of applicable statutes

 

 

(353

)

 

 

 

 

 

(353

)

Balance at December 31, 2015

 

$

307

 

 

$

636

 

 

$

943

 

 

Viad is subject to regular and recurring audits by taxing authorities in jurisdictions in which the Company currently operates or has operated in the past. This includes the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Viad’s 2012 through 2015 U.S. federal tax years and various state tax years from 2011 through 2015 remain subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities. The 2006, 2008, and 2010 federal tax years remain subject to adjustment to the extent of federal net operating loss carryback claims. Tax years 2011 through 2015 remain subject to examination by various foreign taxing jurisdictions.

Pension and Postretirement Benefits
Pension and Postretirement Benefits

Note 18. Pension and Postretirement Benefits

Domestic Plans. Viad has trusteed, frozen defined benefit pension plans that cover certain employees which are funded by the Company. Viad also maintains certain unfunded defined benefit pension plans which provide supplemental benefits to select management employees. These plans use traditional defined benefit formulas based on years of service and final average compensation. Funding policies provide that payments to defined benefit pension trusts shall be at least equal to the minimum funding required by applicable regulations.

Viad also has certain defined benefit postretirement plans that provide medical and life insurance for certain eligible employees, retirees, and dependents. The related postretirement benefit liabilities are recognized over the period that services are provided by employees. In addition, Viad retained the obligations for these benefits for retirees of certain sold businesses. While the plans have no funding requirements, Viad may fund the plans.

The components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income of Viad’s pension plans included the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

101

 

 

$

87

 

 

$

66

 

Interest cost

 

 

1,018

 

 

 

1,079

 

 

 

1,030

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(380

)

 

 

(436

)

 

 

(400

)

Recognized net actuarial loss

 

 

492

 

 

 

407

 

 

 

583

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

 

1,231

 

 

 

1,137

 

 

 

1,279

 

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other

   comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net actuarial loss (gain)

 

 

(963

)

 

 

3,418

 

 

 

(2,565

)

Reversal of amortization item:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net actuarial loss

 

 

(492

)

 

 

(407

)

 

 

(583

)

Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(1,455

)

 

 

3,011

 

 

 

(3,148

)

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other

   comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

(224

)

 

$

4,148

 

 

$

(1,869

)

 

The components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income of Viad’s postretirement benefit plans included the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

152

 

 

$

129

 

 

$

156

 

Interest cost

 

 

619

 

 

 

640

 

 

 

663

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of prior service credit

 

 

(552

)

 

 

(593

)

 

 

(902

)

Recognized net actuarial loss

 

 

528

 

 

 

166

 

 

 

518

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

 

747

 

 

 

342

 

 

 

435

 

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other

   comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net actuarial loss (gain)

 

 

(1,248

)

 

 

1,045

 

 

 

(1,496

)

Prior service credit

 

 

3

 

 

 

(1,283

)

 

 

(40

)

Reversal of amortization item:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net actuarial loss

 

 

(528

)

 

 

(166

)

 

 

(518

)

Prior service credit

 

 

552

 

 

 

593

 

 

 

902

 

Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(1,221

)

 

 

189

 

 

 

(1,152

)

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other

   comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

(474

)

 

$

531

 

 

$

(717

)

 

The following table indicates the funded status of the plans as of December 31:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Postretirement

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

 

Benefit Plans

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Change in benefit obligation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

16,012

 

 

$

13,435

 

 

$

11,127

 

 

$

10,536

 

 

$

16,235

 

 

$

16,919

 

Service cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

101

 

 

 

87

 

 

 

152

 

 

 

129

 

Interest cost

 

 

616

 

 

 

644

 

 

 

402

 

 

 

435

 

 

 

619

 

 

 

640

 

Actuarial adjustments

 

 

(1,013

)

 

 

2,700

 

 

 

(1,072

)

 

 

649

 

 

 

(1,248

)

 

 

1,011

 

Plan amendments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

(1,283

)

Benefits paid

 

 

(709

)

 

 

(767

)

 

 

(509

)

 

 

(580

)

 

 

(1,188

)

 

 

(1,181

)

Benefit obligation at end of year

 

 

14,906

 

 

 

16,012

 

 

 

10,049

 

 

 

11,127

 

 

 

14,573

 

 

 

16,235

 

Change in plan assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

 

 

11,198

 

 

 

10,872

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

520

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

 

(742

)

 

 

364

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(34

)

Company contributions

 

 

732

 

 

 

729

 

 

 

509

 

 

 

580

 

 

 

1,188

 

 

 

695

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(709

)

 

 

(767

)

 

 

(509

)

 

 

(580

)

 

 

(1,188

)

 

 

(1,181

)

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

 

 

10,479

 

 

 

11,198

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded status at end of year

 

$

(4,427

)

 

$

(4,814

)

 

$

(10,049

)

 

$

(11,127

)

 

$

(14,573

)

 

$

(16,235

)

 

The net amounts recognized in Viad’s consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Pension and postretirement benefits” as of December 31 were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Postretirement

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

 

Benefit Plans

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Other current liabilities

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

645

 

 

$

635

 

 

$

1,122

 

 

$

1,094

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

4,427

 

 

 

4,814

 

 

 

9,404

 

 

 

10,492

 

 

 

13,451

 

 

 

15,141

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

4,427

 

 

$

4,814

 

 

$

10,049

 

 

$

11,127

 

 

$

14,573

 

 

$

16,235

 

 

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2015 consisted of:

 

(in thousands)

 

Funded

Plans

 

 

Unfunded

Plans

 

 

Postretirement

Benefit Plans

 

 

Total

 

Net actuarial loss

 

$

9,202

 

 

$

2,806

 

 

$

3,795

 

 

$

15,803

 

Prior service credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,173

)

 

 

(2,173

)

Subtotal

 

 

9,202

 

 

 

2,806

 

 

 

1,622

 

 

 

13,630

 

Less tax effect

 

 

(3,490

)

 

 

(1,064

)

 

 

(615

)

 

 

(5,169

)

Total

 

$

5,712

 

 

$

1,742

 

 

$

1,007

 

 

$

8,461

 

 

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2014 consisted of:

 

(in thousands)

 

Funded

Plans

 

 

Unfunded

Plans

 

 

Postretirement

Benefit Plans

 

 

Total

 

Net actuarial loss

 

$

9,442

 

 

$

4,020

 

 

$

5,571

 

 

$

19,033

 

Prior service credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,729

)

 

 

(2,729

)

Subtotal

 

 

9,442

 

 

 

4,020

 

 

 

2,842

 

 

 

16,304

 

Less tax effect

 

 

(3,581

)

 

 

(1,525

)

 

 

(1,078

)

 

 

(6,184

)

Total

 

$

5,861

 

 

$

2,495

 

 

$

1,764

 

 

$

10,120

 

 

The estimated net actuarial loss for the postretirement benefit plans that is expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost in 2016 is approximately $0.4 million. The estimated prior service credit for the postretirement benefit plans that is expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit credit in 2016 is approximately $0.5 million.

 

The estimated net actuarial loss for the unfunded and funded benefit plans that is expected to be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost in 2016 is approximately $0.1 million and $0.3 million, respectively.

The fair value of the domestic plans’ assets by asset class was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

 

 

Significant

Unobserved

Inputs

 

(in thousands)

 

Total

 

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

Domestic pension plans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed income securities

 

$

5,453

 

 

$

5,453

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

U.S. equity securities

 

 

4,459

 

 

 

4,459

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

357

 

 

 

357

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

210

 

 

 

 

 

 

210

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

10,479

 

 

$

10,269

 

 

$

210

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

 

 

Significant

Unobserved

Inputs

 

(in thousands)

 

Total

 

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

Domestic pension plans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed income securities

 

$

6,534

 

 

$

6,534

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

U.S. equity securities

 

 

3,855

 

 

 

3,855

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

552

 

 

 

552

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

257

 

 

 

 

 

 

257

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

11,198

 

 

$

10,941

 

 

$

257

 

 

$

 

 

The Viad Corp Medical Plan maintained a trust account for plan assets invested in various securities.  In June 2014, the trust account was closed after all plan assets were liquidated to reimburse Viad Corp for net postretirement medical claims paid. All medical claims are being paid by Viad.

Viad employs a total return investment approach whereby a mix of equities and fixed income securities is used to maximize the long-term return of plan assets for a prudent level of risk. Risk tolerance is established through careful consideration of plan liabilities, plan funded status, and corporate financial condition. The investment portfolio contains a diversified blend of equity and fixed income securities. Furthermore, equity securities are diversified across U.S. and non-U.S. stocks, as well as growth and value. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through quarterly investment portfolio reviews and annual liability measurements.

Viad utilizes a building-block approach in determining the long-term expected rate of return on plan assets. Historical markets are studied and long-term historical relationships between equity securities and fixed income securities are preserved consistent with the widely accepted capital market principle that assets with higher volatility generate a greater return over the long run. Current market factors such as inflation and interest rates are evaluated before long-term capital market assumptions are determined. The long-term portfolio return also considers diversification and rebalancing. Peer data and historical returns are reviewed relative to Viad’s assumed rates for reasonableness and appropriateness.

The following pension and postretirement benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

 

(in thousands)

 

Funded

Plans

 

 

Unfunded

Plans

 

 

Postretirement

Benefit

Plans

 

2016

 

$

834

 

 

$

659

 

 

$

1,146

 

2017

 

$

875

 

 

$

697

 

 

$

1,157

 

2018

 

$

895

 

 

$

722

 

 

$

1,153

 

2019

 

$

922

 

 

$

735

 

 

$

1,123

 

2020

 

$

988

 

 

$

737

 

 

$

1,112

 

2021-2025

 

$

4,879

 

 

$

3,447

 

 

$

5,021

 

 

Foreign Pension Plans. Certain of Viad’s foreign operations also maintain trusteed defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees which are funded by the companies, and unfunded defined benefit pension plans providing supplemental benefits to select management employees. These plans use traditional defined benefit formulas based on years of service and final average compensation. Funding policies provide that payments to defined benefit pension trusts shall be at least equal to the minimum funding required by applicable regulations. The components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income included the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

503

 

 

$

413

 

 

$

534

 

Interest cost

 

 

505

 

 

 

631

 

 

 

702

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(583

)

 

 

(640

)

 

 

(698

)

Recognized net actuarial loss

 

 

160

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

248

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

 

585

 

 

 

549

 

 

 

786

 

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other

   comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net actuarial loss (gain)

 

 

182

 

 

 

361

 

 

 

(1,214

)

Reversal of amortization of net actuarial loss

 

 

(160

)

 

 

145

 

 

 

(248

)

Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

22

 

 

 

506

 

 

 

(1,462

)

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other

   comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

607

 

 

$

1,055

 

 

$

(676

)

 

The following table represents the funded status of the plans as of December 31:

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Change in benefit obligation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

12,016

 

 

$

11,460

 

 

$

2,756

 

 

$

2,911

 

Service cost

 

 

503

 

 

 

413

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest cost

 

 

415

 

 

 

507

 

 

 

89

 

 

 

124

 

Actuarial adjustments

 

 

(176

)

 

 

1,042

 

 

 

178

 

 

 

234

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(1,115

)

 

 

(344

)

 

 

(179

)

 

 

(211

)

Translation adjustment

 

 

(1,899

)

 

 

(1,062

)

 

 

(374

)

 

 

(302

)

Benefit obligation at end of year

 

 

9,744

 

 

 

12,016

 

 

 

2,470

 

 

 

2,756

 

Change in plan assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

 

 

11,747

 

 

 

11,560

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

 

377

 

 

 

983

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company contributions

 

 

566

 

 

 

604

 

 

 

179

 

 

 

211

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(1,115

)

 

 

(344

)

 

 

(179

)

 

 

(211

)

Translation adjustment

 

 

(1,870

)

 

 

(1,056

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

 

 

9,705

 

 

 

11,747

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded status at end of year

 

$

(39

)

 

$

(269

)

 

$

(2,470

)

 

$

(2,756

)

 

The net amounts recognized in Viad’s consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Pension and postretirement benefits” as of December 31 were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Other current liabilities

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

162

 

 

$

94

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

39

 

 

 

318

 

 

 

2,308

 

 

 

2,662

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

39

 

 

$

318

 

 

$

2,470

 

 

$

2,756

 

 

The net actuarial losses for the foreign funded plans as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 were $3.3 million ($2.5 million after-tax) and $4.0 million ($3.1 million after-tax), respectively. The net actuarial losses as of December 31, 2015 and 2014 for the foreign unfunded plans were $0.4 million ($0.3 million after-tax) and $0.4 million ($0.2 million after-tax), respectively.

The fair value of the foreign pension plans’ assets by asset category was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015

 

(in thousands)

 

Total

 

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobserved

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian fixed income securities

 

$

4,372

 

 

$

4,372

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

International equity securities

 

 

3,896

 

 

 

3,521

 

 

 

375

 

 

 

 

U.S. equity securities

 

 

1,012

 

 

 

1,012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

425

 

 

 

425

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

9,705

 

 

$

9,330

 

 

$

375

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014

 

(in thousands)

 

Total

 

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobserved

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian fixed income securities

 

$

5,367

 

 

$

5,367

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

International equity securities

 

 

4,693

 

 

 

4,273

 

 

 

420

 

 

 

 

U.S. equity securities

 

 

1,236

 

 

 

1,236

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

451

 

 

 

451

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

11,747

 

 

$

11,327

 

 

$

420

 

 

$

 

 

The following payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

 

(in thousands)

 

Funded

Plans

 

 

Unfunded

Plans

 

2016

 

$

311

 

 

$

166

 

2017

 

$

383

 

 

$

166

 

2018

 

$

395

 

 

$

166

 

2019

 

$

449

 

 

$

165

 

2020

 

$

451

 

 

$

165

 

2021-2025

 

$

2,716

 

 

$

816

 

 

Information for Pension Plans with an Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets. The accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of December 31 were as follows:

 

 

 

Domestic Plans

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Projected benefit obligation

 

$

14,906

 

 

$

16,012

 

 

$

10,049

 

 

$

11,127

 

Accumulated benefit obligation

 

$

14,906

 

 

$

16,012

 

 

$

9,934

 

 

$

11,014

 

Fair value of plan assets

 

$

10,479

 

 

$

11,200

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

Foreign Plans

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Projected benefit obligation

 

$

9,744

 

 

$

12,016

 

 

$

2,470

 

 

$

2,756

 

Accumulated benefit obligation

 

$

9,186

 

 

$

11,268

 

 

$

2,470

 

 

$

2,656

 

Fair value of plan assets

 

$

9,705

 

 

$

11,747

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

Contributions. In aggregate for both the domestic and foreign plans, the Company anticipates contributing $0.9 million to the funded pension plans, $0.8 million to the unfunded pension plans and $1.1 million to the postretirement benefit plans in 2016.

Weighted-Average Assumptions. Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31 were as follows:

 

 

 

Domestic Plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

 

Postretirement

Benefit Plans

 

 

Foreign Plans

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Discount rate

 

 

4.37

%

 

 

4.01

%

 

 

4.25

%

 

 

3.90

%

 

 

4.30

%

 

 

4.00

%

 

 

3.76

%

 

 

3.85

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

3.00

%

 

 

3.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

2.31

%

 

 

3.00

%

 

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost were as follows:

 

 

 

Domestic Plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

 

Postretirement

Benefit Plans

 

 

Foreign Plans

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Discount rate

 

 

3.97

%

 

 

4.90

%

 

 

3.90

%

 

 

4.60

%

 

 

4.00

%

 

 

4.65

%

 

 

3.86

%

 

 

4.67

%

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

3.33

%

 

 

4.15

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

0.00

%

 

 

0.00

%

 

 

4.51

%

 

 

5.69

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

3.00

%

 

 

3.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

2.31

%

 

 

3.00

%

 

The assumed health care cost trend rate used in measuring the December 31, 2015 accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was 7.0 percent, declining one-quarter percent each year to the ultimate rate of 4.5 percent by the year 2025 and remaining at that level thereafter. The assumed health care cost trend rate used in measuring the December 31, 2014 accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was 7.5 percent, declining one-quarter percent each year to the ultimate rate of 5.0 percent by the year 2025 and remaining at that level thereafter.

A one-percentage-point increase in the assumed health care cost trend rate for each year would increase the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2015 by approximately $1.5 million and the total of service and interest cost components by approximately $0.1 million. A one-percentage-point decrease in the assumed health care cost trend rate for each year would decrease the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation as of December 31, 2015 by approximately $1.3 million and the total of service and interest cost components by approximately $0.1 million.

Multi-employer Plans. Viad contributes to defined benefit pension plans under the terms of collective-bargaining agreements that cover its union-represented employees. The financial risks of participating in these multi-employer pension plans generally include the fact that assets contributed to the plan by one employer may be used to provide benefits to employees of other participating employers. Furthermore, if a participating employer ceases to contribute to the plan, the unfunded obligations of the plan may be borne by the remaining participating employers. In addition, if Viad were to discontinue its participation in some of its multi-employer pension plans, the Company may be required to pay those plans a withdrawal liability amount based on the underfunded status of the plan. Viad also contributes to defined contribution plans pursuant to its collective-bargaining agreements, which are generally not subject to the funding risks inherent in defined benefit pension plans. The overall level of Viad’s contributions to its multi-employer plans may significantly vary from year to year based on the demand for union-represented labor to support the Company’s operations. Viad does not have any minimum contribution requirements for future periods pursuant to its collective-bargaining agreements for individually significant multi-employer plans.

Viad’s participation in multi-employer pension plans for 2015 is outlined in the following table. Unless otherwise noted, the most recent Pension Protection Act zone status available in 2015 and 2014 relates to the plan’s year end as of December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and is based on information received from the plan. Among other factors, plans in the red zone are generally less than 65 percent funded, plans in the yellow zone are less than 80 percent funded, and plans in the green zone are at least 80 percent funded. The “FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented” column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan or a rehabilitation plan is either pending or has been implemented.

 

 

 

 

 

Plan

 

 

Pension

Protection Act

Zone Status

 

FIP/RP

Status

Pending/ Implemented

 

Viad Contributions

 

 

Surcharge Paid

 

Expiration

Date of

Collective-

Bargaining Agreement(s)

(in thousands)

 

EIN

 

No.

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

Pension Fund:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Western Conference of

   Teamsters Pension Plan

 

91-6145047

 

 

1

 

 

Green

 

Green

 

No

 

$

5,632

 

 

$

6,369

 

 

$

5,524

 

 

No

 

5/31/2018

Southern California Local

   831—Employer Pension

   Fund (1)

 

95-6376874

 

 

1

 

 

Green

 

Green

 

No

 

 

2,485

 

 

 

2,481

 

 

 

2,244

 

 

No

 

8/31/17

Chicago Regional Council

   of Carpenters Pension

   Fund

 

36-6130207

 

 

1

 

 

Yellow

 

Yellow

 

Yes

 

 

1,887

 

 

 

1,946

 

 

 

1,614

 

 

No

 

5/31/18

Electrical Contractors

   Assoc. Chicago Local

   Union 134, IBEW

   Joint Pension Trust of

   Chicago Plan #2

 

51-6030753

 

 

2

 

 

Green

 

Green

 

No

 

 

1,190

 

 

 

1,081

 

 

 

957

 

 

No

 

6/3/17

IBEW Local Union

   No 357 Pension Plan A (2)

 

88-6023284

 

 

1

 

 

Green

 

Green

 

No

 

 

1,150

 

 

 

1,457

 

 

 

1,631

 

 

No

 

6/16/18

Central States, Southeast

   and Southwest Areas

   Pension Plan

 

36-6044243

 

 

1

 

 

Red

 

Red

 

Yes

 

 

948

 

 

 

1,018

 

 

 

836

 

 

No

 

7/31/18

Southern California

   IBEW-NECA Pension

   Fund

 

95-6392774

 

 

1

 

 

Yellow

 

Yellow

 

Yes

 

 

835

 

 

 

768

 

 

 

184

 

 

No

 

continuous

National Electrical

   Benefit Fund

 

53-0181657

 

 

1

 

 

Green

 

Green

 

No

 

 

771

 

 

 

167

 

 

 

193

 

 

No

 

6/16/18

Southwest Carpenters

   Pension Trust

 

95-6042875

 

 

1

 

 

Green

 

Green

 

No

 

 

750

 

 

 

885

 

 

 

812

 

 

No

 

6/30/18

Sign Pictorial & Display

   Industry Pension Plan (1)

 

94-6278490

 

 

1

 

 

Green

 

Green

 

No

 

 

541

 

 

 

439

 

 

 

367

 

 

No

 

3/31/18

Machinery Movers

   Riggers & Mach Erect

   Local 136 Supplemental

   Retirement Plan (1)

 

36-1416355

 

 

11

 

 

Red

 

Red

 

Yes

 

 

502

 

 

 

993

 

 

 

430

 

 

Yes

 

6/30/19

All other funds (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,869

 

 

 

3,491

 

 

 

2,032

 

 

 

 

 

Total contributions to

   defined benefit plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,560

 

 

 

21,095

 

 

 

16,824

 

 

 

 

 

Total contributions to

   other plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,428

 

 

 

2,057

 

 

 

3,489

 

 

 

 

 

Total contributions to

   multi-employer plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

21,988

 

 

$

23,152

 

 

$

20,313

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Company contributed more than 5 percent of total plan contributions for the 2014 and 2013 plan years based on the plans’ Form 5500s.

(2)

The Company contributed more than 5 percent of total plan contributions for the 2013 plan year based on the plans’ Form 5500.

(3)

Represents participation in 45 pension funds during 2015.

Other Employee Benefits. The Company matches U.S. employee contributions to the 401(k) plan with shares of Viad common stock up to 100 percent of the first 3 percent of a participant’s salary plus 50 percent of the next 2 percent. The expense associated with the Company match was $3.7 million, $3.3 million, and $1.3 million for 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Historically, Viad has funded its matching contributions to employees’ 401(k) accounts through the Company’s leveraged ESOP feature of the Company’s 401(k) defined contribution plan. ESOP shares are treated as outstanding for income per share calculations. During 2014, the Company depleted these shares and matching contributions are now funded from shares of Viad common stock held in treasury. Refer to Note 14 – Employee Stock Ownership Feature of 401(k) Plan for further information.

Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Charges

Note 19. Restructuring Charges

Marketing & Events Group Consolidation

Beginning in 2009, Viad commenced certain restructuring actions designed to reduce the Company’s cost structure primarily within the Marketing & Events U.S. Segment, and to a lesser extent in the Marketing & Events International Segment. The Company implemented a strategic reorganization plan in order to consolidate the separate business units within the Marketing & Events U.S. Segment. The Company also consolidated facilities and streamlined its operations in the United Kingdom and Germany. As a result, the Company recorded restructuring charges in 2015, 2014 and 2013, primarily consisting of severance and related benefits as a result of workforce reductions and charges related to the consolidation and downsizing of facilities representing the remaining operating lease obligations (net of estimated sublease income) and related costs.

Other Restructurings

The Company recorded restructuring charges in connection with the consolidation of certain support functions at its corporate headquarters and certain reorganization activities within the Travel & Recreation Group. These charges primarily consist of severance and related benefits due to headcount reductions and charges related to the downsizing of facilities.

The table below represents a reconciliation of beginning and ending liability balances by major restructuring activity:

 

 

 

Marketing & Events

Group Consolidation

 

 

Other Restructurings

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Severance &

Employee

Benefits

 

 

Facilities

 

 

Severance &

Employee

Benefits

 

 

Facilities

 

 

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2012

 

$

720

 

 

$

5,571

 

 

$

 

 

$

933

 

 

$

7,224

 

Restructuring charges (recoveries)

 

 

2,931

 

 

 

(315

)

 

 

1,869

 

 

 

(692

)

 

 

3,793

 

Cash payments

 

 

(2,411

)

 

 

(1,691

)

 

 

(498

)

 

 

(241

)

 

 

(4,841

)

Adjustment to liability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(478

)

 

 

 

 

 

(478

)

Balance at December 31, 2013

 

 

1,240

 

 

 

3,565

 

 

 

893

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,698

 

Restructuring charges (recoveries)

 

 

2,358

 

 

 

(828

)

 

 

107

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,637

 

Cash payments

 

 

(3,055

)

 

 

(1,376

)

 

 

(845

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5,276

)

Adjustment to liability

 

 

 

 

 

(200

)

 

 

85

 

 

 

 

 

 

(115

)

Balance at December 31, 2014

 

 

543

 

 

 

1,161

 

 

 

240

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,944

 

Restructuring charges

 

 

1,767

 

 

 

587

 

 

 

602

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,956

 

Cash payments

 

 

(1,514

)

 

 

(457

)

 

 

(601

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,572

)

Adjustment to liability

 

 

(45

)

 

 

 

 

 

(7

)

 

 

 

 

 

(52

)

Balance at December 31, 2015

 

$

751

 

 

$

1,291

 

 

$

234

 

 

$

 

 

$

2,276

 

 

As of December 31, 2015, the liabilities related to severance and employee benefits are expected to be paid by the end of 2018. Refer to Note 22 - Segment Information for information regarding restructuring charges by segment.

Leases and Other
Leases and Other

Note 20. Leases and Other

Viad has entered into operating leases for the use of certain of its offices, equipment and other facilities. These leases expire over periods up to 40 years. Leases which expire are generally renewed or replaced by similar leases. Some leases contain scheduled rental increases accounted for on a straight-line basis.

As of December 31, 2015, Viad’s future minimum rental payments and related sublease rentals receivable with respect to non-cancelable operating leases with terms in excess of one year were as follows:

 

(in thousands)

 

Rental

Payments

 

 

Receivable

Under Subleases

 

2016

 

$

20,962

 

 

$

1,526

 

2017

 

 

18,567

 

 

 

1,544

 

2018

 

 

16,437

 

 

 

1,490

 

2019

 

 

13,027

 

 

 

1,005

 

2020

 

 

11,413

 

 

 

509

 

Thereafter

 

 

10,122

 

 

 

253

 

Total

 

$

90,528

 

 

$

6,327

 

 

Net rent expense under operating leases consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Minimum rentals

 

$

41,564

 

 

$

37,707

 

 

$

34,201

 

Sublease rentals

 

 

(3,457

)

 

 

(6,884

)

 

 

(6,815

)

Total rentals, net

 

$

38,107

 

 

$

30,823

 

 

$

27,386

 

 

The aggregate annual maturities and the related amounts representing interest on capital lease obligations are included in Note 11 – Debt and Capital Lease Obligations.

In addition, as of December 31, 2015, the Company had aggregate purchase obligations of $28.1 million related to various licensing agreements, consulting and other contracted services.

Litigation, Claims, Contingencies and Other
Litigation, Claims, Contingencies and Other

Note 21. Litigation, Claims, Contingencies, and Other

Viad and certain of its subsidiaries are plaintiffs or defendants to various actions, proceedings and pending claims, some of which involve, or may involve, compensatory, punitive or other damages. Litigation is subject to many uncertainties and it is possible that some of the legal actions, proceedings or claims could be decided against Viad. Although the amount of liability as of December 31, 2015 with respect to these matters is not ascertainable, Viad believes that any resulting liability, after taking into consideration amounts already provided for and insurance coverage, will not have a material effect on Viad’s business, financial position or results of operations.

Viad is subject to various U.S. federal, state and foreign laws and regulations governing the prevention of pollution and the protection of the environment in the jurisdictions in which Viad has or had operations. If the Company has failed to comply with these environmental laws and regulations, civil and criminal penalties could be imposed and Viad could become subject to regulatory enforcement actions in the form of injunctions and cease and desist orders. As is the case with many companies, Viad also faces exposure to actual or potential claims and lawsuits involving environmental matters relating to its past operations. Although it is a party to certain environmental disputes, Viad believes that any resulting liabilities, after taking into consideration amounts already provided for and insurance coverage, will not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, Viad had recorded environmental remediation liabilities of $4.5 million and $4.7 million related to previously sold operations, respectively.

As of December 31, 2015, Viad had certain obligations under guarantees to third parties on behalf of its subsidiaries. These guarantees are not subject to liability recognition in the consolidated financial statements and relate to leased facilities entered into by Viad’s subsidiary operations. The Company would generally be required to make payments to the respective third parties under these guarantees in the event that the related subsidiary could not meet its own payment obligations. The maximum potential amount of future payments that Viad would be required to make under all guarantees existing as of December 31, 2015 would be $10.4 million. These guarantees relate to leased facilities expiring through March 2021. There are no recourse provisions that would enable Viad to recover from third parties any payments made under the guarantees. Furthermore, there are no collateral or similar arrangements whereby Viad could recover payments.

A significant portion of Viad’s employees are unionized and the Company is a party to approximately 100 collective-bargaining agreements, with approximately one-third requiring renegotiation each year. As of December 31, 2015, approximately 29 percent of Viad’s regular full-time employees are covered by collective-bargaining agreements. If the Company were unable to reach an agreement with a union during the collective-bargaining process, the union may call for a strike or work stoppage, which may, under certain circumstances, adversely impact the Company’s businesses and results of operations. Viad believes that relations with its employees are satisfactory and that collective-bargaining agreements expiring in 2016 will be renegotiated in the ordinary course of business without having a material adverse effect on Viad’s operations. The Company entered into new showsite and warehouse agreements with the Chicago Teamsters Local 727, effective January 1, 2014, and those agreements contain provisions that allow the parties to re-open negotiation of the agreements on pension-related issues. The Company is in informal discussions regarding those issues with all relevant parties and is working diligently to resolve those issues in a manner that will be reasonable and equitable to employees, customers and shareholders. Although the Company’s labor relations are currently stable, disruptions pending the outcome of the Chicago Teamsters Local 727 negotiations could occur, as they could with any collective-bargaining agreement negotiation, with the possibility of an adverse impact on the operating results of the Marketing & Events Group.

Viad’s businesses contribute to various multi-employer pension plans based on obligations arising under collective bargaining agreements covering its union-represented employees. Viad’s contributions to these plans in 2015, 2014 and 2013 totaled $22.0 million, $23.2 million and $20.3 million, respectively. Based upon the information available to Viad from plan administrators, management believes that several of these multi-employer plans are underfunded. The Pension Protection Act of 2006 requires pension plans underfunded at certain levels to reduce, over defined time periods, the underfunded status. In addition, under current laws, the termination of a plan, or a voluntary withdrawal from a plan by Viad, or a shrinking contribution base to a plan as a result of the insolvency or withdrawal of other contributing employers to such plan, would require Viad to make payments to such plan for its proportionate share of the plan’s unfunded vested liabilities. As of December 31, 2015, the amount of additional funding, if any, that Viad would be required to make related to multi-employer pension plans is not ascertainable.

Viad is self-insured up to certain limits for workers’ compensation, employee health benefits, automobile, product and general liability and property loss claims. The aggregate amount of insurance liabilities (up to the Company’s retention limit) related to Viad’s continuing operations was approximately $20.5 million as of December 31, 2015 which includes $13.4 million related to workers’ compensation liabilities and $7.1 million related to general/auto liability claims. Viad has also retained and provided for certain insurance liabilities in conjunction with previously sold businesses of $4.2 million as of December 31, 2015, related to workers’ compensation liabilities. Provisions for losses for claims incurred, including estimated claims incurred but not yet reported, are made based on Viad’s historical experience, claims frequency, and other factors. A change in the assumptions used could result in an adjustment to recorded liabilities. Viad has purchased insurance for amounts in excess of the self-insured levels, which generally range from $0.2 million to $0.5 million on a per claim basis. Viad does not maintain a self-insured retention pool fund as claims are paid from current cash resources at the time of settlement. Viad’s net cash payments in connection with these insurance liabilities were $5.6 million, $4.8 million and $6.6 million in 2015, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

In addition, as of December 31, 2015, Viad had recorded insurance liabilities of $6.0 million related to continuing operations, which represents the amount for which Viad remains the primary obligor after self-insured insurance limits, without taking into consideration the above-referenced insurance coverage. Of this total, $2.5 million related to workers’ compensation liabilities and $3.5 million related to general/auto liability claims. The Company has recorded those amounts in other deferred items and liabilities in Viad’s consolidated balance sheets with a corresponding receivable in other investments and assets.

Segment Information
Segment Information

Note 22. Segment Information

Viad measures profit and performance of its operations on the basis of segment operating income which excludes restructuring charges and recoveries and impairment charges. Intersegment sales are eliminated in consolidation and intersegment transfers are not significant. Corporate activities include expenses not allocated to operations. Depreciation and amortization and share-based compensation expense are the only significant non-cash items for the reportable segments.

Viad’s reportable segments with reconciliations to consolidated totals are as follows:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Segment

 

$

720,882

 

 

$

710,835

 

 

$

628,856

 

International Segment

 

 

272,634

 

 

 

249,649

 

 

 

229,312

 

Intersegment eliminations

 

 

(16,638

)

 

 

(16,016

)

 

 

(13,264

)

Total Marketing & Events Group

 

 

976,878

 

 

 

944,468

 

 

 

844,904

 

Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

112,170

 

 

 

120,519

 

 

 

108,443

 

Total revenue

 

$

1,089,048

 

 

$

1,064,987

 

 

$

953,347

 

Segment operating income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Segment

 

$

14,563

 

 

$

21,400

 

 

$

11,024

 

International Segment

 

 

12,211

 

 

 

10,339

 

 

 

9,068

 

Total Marketing & Events Group

 

 

26,774

 

 

 

31,739

 

 

 

20,092

 

Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

27,810

 

 

 

28,127

 

 

 

21,819

 

Segment operating income

 

 

54,584

 

 

 

59,866

 

 

 

41,911

 

Corporate activities

 

 

(9,720

)

 

 

(14,348

)

 

 

(6,755

)

Operating income

 

 

44,864

 

 

 

45,518

 

 

 

35,156

 

Interest income

 

 

658

 

 

 

305

 

 

 

550

 

Interest expense

 

 

(4,535

)

 

 

(2,015

)

 

 

(1,234

)

Restructuring (charges) recoveries:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events U.S. Segment

 

 

(541

)

 

 

278

 

 

 

409

 

Marketing & Events International Segment

 

 

(1,813

)

 

 

(1,808

)

 

 

(2,362

)

Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

(200

)

 

 

41

 

 

 

(809

)

Corporate

 

 

(402

)

 

 

(148

)

 

 

(1,031

)

Impairment charges:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events U.S. Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(658

)

Marketing & Events International Segment

 

 

 

 

 

(884

)

 

 

(294

)

Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

(96

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,097

)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

$

37,935

 

 

$

41,287

 

 

$

27,630

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

$

294,618

 

 

$

304,727

 

 

$

194,422

 

International

 

 

115,494

 

 

 

116,842

 

 

 

81,058

 

Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

195,527

 

 

 

199,986

 

 

 

209,611

 

Corporate and other

 

 

86,656

 

 

 

93,388

 

 

 

76,841

 

 

 

$

692,295

 

 

$

714,943

 

 

$

561,932

 

Depreciation and amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

$

18,658

 

 

$

16,066

 

 

$

14,906

 

International

 

 

8,435

 

 

 

6,311

 

 

 

5,566

 

Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

7,974

 

 

 

8,232

 

 

 

7,319

 

Corporate and other

 

 

164

 

 

 

183

 

 

 

176

 

 

 

$

35,231

 

 

$

30,792

 

 

$

27,967

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

$

8,066

 

 

$

14,515

 

 

$

8,278

 

International

 

 

8,366

 

 

 

4,134

 

 

 

4,332

 

Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

13,107

 

 

 

10,740

 

 

 

23,108

 

Corporate and other

 

 

300

 

 

 

 

 

 

401

 

 

 

$

29,839

 

 

$

29,389

 

 

$

36,119

 

 

Geographic Areas. Viad’s foreign operations are located principally in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands. Marketing & Events Group revenue is designated as domestic or foreign based on the originating location of the product or service. Long-lived assets are attributed to domestic or foreign based principally on the physical location of the assets. Long-lived assets consist of “Property and equipment, net” and “Other investments and assets.” The table below presents the financial information by major geographic area:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

726,436

 

 

$

718,538

 

 

$

637,482

 

EMEA

 

 

220,046

 

 

 

192,674

 

 

 

166,931

 

Canada

 

 

142,566

 

 

 

153,775

 

 

 

148,934

 

Total revenue

 

$

1,089,048

 

 

$

1,064,987

 

 

$

953,347

 

Long-lived assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

141,051

 

 

$

130,401

 

 

$

132,315

 

EMEA

 

 

15,714

 

 

 

14,215

 

 

 

10,055

 

Canada

 

 

71,677

 

 

 

78,193

 

 

 

82,986

 

Total long-lived assets

 

$

228,442

 

 

$

222,809

 

 

$

225,356

 

 

Common Stock Repurchases
Common Stock Repurchases

Note 23. Common Stock Repurchases

In December 2012, Viad announced the authorization of its Board of Directors to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock from time to time at prevailing market prices. During 2015 and 2014, Viad repurchased 141,462 and 448,436 shares on the open market for $3.8 million and $10.6 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2015, 440,540 shares remain available for repurchase. In addition, during 2015, 2014, and 2013, the Company repurchased 35,649 shares at a cost of $1.0 million, 72,996 shares at a cost of $1.8 million, and 50,156 shares at a cost of $1.3 million, respectively, related to tax withholding requirements on vested share-based awards.

 

Discontinued Operations
Discontinued Operations

Note 24. Discontinued Operations

In 2015, Viad recorded losses from discontinued operations of $0.4 million due to reserve adjustments and legal fees related to previously sold operations. In 2014, Viad recorded income from discontinued operations of $13.3 million primarily related to the gain on the possessory interest and personal property at Glacier Park. The Company’s 2013 results related to the operations of Glacier Park’s concession contract business have been reclassified as discontinued operations in Viad’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. For the year ended 2013, Viad recorded income from discontinued operations of $1.2 million related to Glacier Park income.

On December 31, 2013, Glacier Park’s concession contract with the Park Service to operate lodging, tour and transportation and other hospitality services within Glacier National Park expired. Upon completion of the contract, the Company received cash payments in January 2014 totaling $25.0 million resulting in a pre-tax gain of $21.5 million for the Company’s possessory interest. The gain after-tax on the possessory interest was $13.5 million with $2.7 million attributable to the noncontrolling interest. These amounts are included in income (loss) from discontinued operations and net income attributable to noncontrolling interest in Viad’s Consolidated Statements of Operations. In September 2014, the Company received $3.0 million in cash for the sale of the remaining personal property assets held for sale at Glacier Park. This resulted in a gain of approximately $0.7 million, net of tax.

The following summarizes Glacier Park’s expired concession contract operating results, which are presented in income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, in Viad’s Consolidated Statements of Operations: 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Total revenue

 

$

 

 

$

19,445

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

(93

)

 

 

(15,462

)

Impairment charges

 

 

 

 

 

(2,364

)

Restructuring charges

 

 

 

 

 

(98

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, before income taxes

 

 

(93

)

 

 

1,521

 

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

 

45

 

 

 

(280

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 

(48

)

 

 

1,241

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 

13,343

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

13,295

 

 

 

1,241

 

Income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 

(2,825

)

 

 

(248

)

Income from discontinued operations attributable to Viad

 

$

10,470

 

 

$

993

 

 

For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $4.5 million representing all goodwill at the Glacier Park reporting unit, of which $2.1 million related to continuing operations and $2.4 million related to discontinued operations. Additionally, for the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded other asset impairment charges of $1.0 million at the Marketing & Events Group related to the write-off of certain assets within the Marketing & Events Group.

For the year ended December 31, 2014, Viad also recorded income from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $1.1 million primarily due to additional reserves related to certain liabilities associated with previously sold operations and an insurance recovery. For the year ended December 31, 2013, Viad recorded income from discontinued operations, net of tax, of $1.1 million primarily related to the sale of land associated with previously sold operations.

The following is a reconciliation of net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest: 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

442

 

 

$

388

 

 

$

(117

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

2,825

 

 

 

248

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

$

442

 

 

$

3,213

 

 

$

131

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Quarterly Results (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Quarterly Results (Unaudited)

Note 25. Selected Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)

The following table sets forth selected unaudited consolidated quarterly financial information:

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

First

Quarter

 

 

Second

Quarter

 

 

Third

Quarter

 

 

Fourth

Quarter

 

 

First

Quarter

 

 

Second

Quarter

 

 

Third

Quarter

 

 

Fourth

Quarter

 

Revenue:

 

$

264,396

 

 

$

317,035

 

 

$

255,946

 

 

$

251,671

 

 

$

285,641

 

 

$

256,391

 

 

$

299,802

 

 

$

223,155

 

Operating income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ongoing operations (1)

 

$

(1,125

)

 

$

36,286

 

 

$

14,571

 

 

$

4,852

 

 

$

13,361

 

 

$

14,136

 

 

$

33,013

 

 

$

(644

)

Corporate activities

 

 

(2,810

)

 

 

(1,983

)

 

 

(1,354

)

 

 

(3,573

)

 

 

(2,039

)

 

 

(1,991

)

 

 

(3,468

)

 

 

(6,850

)

Restructuring (charges)

   recoveries

 

 

(216

)

 

 

(1,069

)

 

 

(257

)

 

 

(1,414

)

 

 

(211

)

 

 

(1,369

)

 

 

(234

)

 

 

177

 

Impairment charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(96

)

 

 

 

 

 

(884

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

(4,151

)

 

$

33,234

 

 

$

12,960

 

 

$

(231

)

 

$

11,111

 

 

$

9,892

 

 

$

29,311

 

 

$

(7,317

)

Income (loss) from continuing

   operations attributable to Viad (2)

 

$

(1,908

)

 

$

22,311

 

 

$

7,393

 

 

$

(796

)

 

$

9,312

 

 

$

7,978

 

 

$

30,755

 

 

$

(7,255

)

Net income (loss) attributable to

   Viad (2)

 

$

(2,056

)

 

$

22,389

 

 

$

7,230

 

 

$

(957

)

 

$

21,882

 

 

$

6,742

 

 

$

29,620

 

 

$

(5,889

)

Basic and Diluted income (loss) per

   common share: (2) (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

   attributable to Viad

 

$

(0.10

)

 

$

1.11

 

 

$

0.37

 

 

$

(0.04

)

 

$

0.46

 

 

$

0.39

 

 

$

1.53

 

 

$

(0.37

)

Net income (loss) attributable to

   Viad common stockholders

 

$

(0.10

)

 

$

1.12

 

 

$

0.36

 

 

$

(0.05

)

 

$

1.08

 

 

$

0.33

 

 

$

1.48

 

 

$

(0.30

)

 

(1)

Represents revenue less costs of services and products sold.

(2)

Includes $10.1 million benefit associated with the 2014 third quarter release of the valuation allowance relating to foreign income tax credits.

(3)

The sum of quarterly income per share amounts may not equal annual income per share due to rounding.

Subsequent Event
Subsequent Events

Note 26. Subsequent Events

Acquisition of the Maligne Lake Tours Business

On January 4, 2016, Viad acquired the business of Maligne Tours Ltd. (“Maligne Lake Tours”), which provides interpretive boat tours and related services at Maligne Lake, the largest lake in Jasper National Park. Maligne Lake Tours has seven tour boats operating seasonally from May through October, a marina and day lodge that offers food and beverage and retail services, a historic chalet complex that is available for catered special events, and a historic boat house that offers canoes, kayaks, and rowboats for rental. The purchase price was approximately $20.9 million Canadian dollars (approximately $15.0 million U.S. dollars) in cash, subject to certain adjustments.

Amendment to Credit Agreement

Effective February 24, 2016, Viad executed the Credit Agreement Amendment to the Company’s Credit Agreement, to modify the terms of the financial covenants and the negative covenants under the Credit Agreement related to acquisitions, restricted payments, and indebtedness.

The Credit Agreement, as amended by the Credit Agreement Amendment, includes the following revisions:

 

·

Acquisitions in the same or related lines of business are permitted if the leverage ratio, on a pro forma basis, is less than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00;

 

·

Unlimited stock dividends, distributions, and repurchases if the leverage ratio is less than or equal to 2.50 to 1.00, otherwise limited to $20 million in any calendar year;

 

·

Maintain a leverage ratio of not greater than 3.50 to 1.00;

 

·

Maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.75 to 1.00; and

 

·

Unlimited unsecured indebtedness if the leverage ratio is less than or equal to 3.00 to 1.00.

Refer to Note 11 – Debt and Capital Lease Obligations for further information.

Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

VIAD CORP

SCHEDULE II – VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions

 

 

Deductions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at

Beginning

 

 

Charged to

 

 

Charged to

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

Credited

to Other

 

 

Balance at

 

(in thousands)

 

of Year

 

 

Expense

 

 

Accounts

 

 

Write Offs

 

 

Accounts

 

 

End of Year

 

Allowances for doubtful accounts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

$

1,150

 

 

$

313

 

 

$

 

 

$

(586

)

 

$

 

 

$

877

 

December 31, 2014

 

 

877

 

 

 

821

 

 

 

 

 

 

(440

)

 

 

 

 

 

1,258

 

December 31, 2015

 

 

1,258

 

 

 

955

 

 

 

542

 

 

 

(1,162

)

 

 

 

 

 

1,593

 

Deferred tax valuation allowance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2013

 

$

14,576

 

 

$

1,917

 

 

$

 

 

$

(4,100

)

 

$

 

 

$

12,393

 

December 31, 2014

 

 

12,393

 

 

 

95

 

 

 

2,589

 

 

 

(11,782

)

 

 

 

 

 

3,295

 

December 31, 2015

 

 

3,295

 

 

 

 

 

 

402

 

 

 

(860

)

 

 

 

 

 

2,837

 

 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Viad Corp (“Viad” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of Viad and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Nature of Business

Viad’s reportable segments consist of Marketing & Events U.S. Segment, Marketing & Events International Segment (collectively, the “Marketing & Events Group”) and the Travel & Recreation Group.

Marketing & Events Group

The Marketing & Events Group produces exhibitions, events, exhibits, and services some of the most visible and influential events. The Marketing & Events Group, comprised of Global Experience Specialists, Inc. and affiliates (“GES”), is a global, full-service provider for live events that helps clients gain more awareness, more engagement, and a greater return at their events. GES offers a complete range of services and products, from design and production of immersive environments and brand-based experiences, to audio-visual services, event accommodations, and registration and data services to material handling, rigging, electrical, furnishings, and other on-site services for clients. In addition, GES offers clients a full suite of online tools and new technologies to help them more easily manage the complexities of their events.

GES’ clients include event organizers and corporate brand marketers. Corporate brand marketers include exhibitors and domestic and international corporations that want to promote their brands, services and innovations, feature new products, and build business relationships. GES serves its clients when they exhibit at shows or when GES is hired to manage their global exhibit program or corporate event.

Travel & Recreation Group

The Travel & Recreation Group provides experiential travel services in iconic natural and cultural destinations in North America through its collection of unique hotels, lodges, recreational attractions, and transportation services. The Travel & Recreation Group is composed of four lines of business: (i) Hospitality; (ii) Attractions; (iii) Package Tours; and (iv) Transportation. These four lines of business work together, driving economies of scope and meaningful scale in and around the iconic destinations of Banff, Jasper and Waterton Lakes National Parks in Canada, and Glacier and Denali National Parks in the United States. The Travel & Recreation Group is composed of Brewster Inc. (“Brewster”), Glacier Park, Inc. (“Glacier Park”), and Alaskan Park Properties, Inc. (“Alaska Denali Travel”).

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported period. Estimates and assumptions are used in accounting for, among other things, the fair value of Viad’s reporting units used to perform annual impairment testing of recorded goodwill; allowances for uncollectible accounts receivable; provisions for income taxes, including uncertain tax positions; valuation allowances related to deferred tax assets; liabilities for losses related to self-insured liability claims; liabilities for losses related to environmental remediation obligations; sublease income associated with restructuring liabilities; assumptions used to measure pension and postretirement benefit costs and obligations; assumptions used to determine share-based compensation costs under the fair value method; and allocation of purchase price of acquired businesses. Actual results could differ from these and other estimates.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Viad considers all highly-liquid investments with remaining maturities when purchased of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Viad’s cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and bank demand deposits and money market mutual funds. The Company’s investments in money market mutual funds are classified as available-for-sale and carried at fair value.

Allowances for Doubtful Accounts

Viad maintains allowances for doubtful accounts to reflect the best estimate of probable losses inherent in the accounts receivable balance. The allowances for doubtful accounts, including a sales allowance for discounts at the time of sale, is based upon an evaluation of the aging of receivables, historical trends, and the current economic environment.

Inventories

Inventories, which consist primarily of exhibit design and construction materials and supplies, as well as deferred show costs, including labor, show purchases, and commissions used in providing convention show services, are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out and specific identification methods) or market.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Property and equipment are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets: buildings, 15 to 40 years; equipment, 3 to 12 years; and leasehold improvements, over the shorter of the lease term or useful life. Property and equipment are tested for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the long-lived asset may not be recoverable through undiscounted cash flows.

Capitalized Software

Viad capitalizes certain internal and external costs incurred in developing or obtaining internal use software. Capitalized costs principally relate to costs incurred to purchase software from third parties, external direct costs of materials and services, and certain payroll-related costs for employees directly associated with software projects once application development begins. Costs associated with preliminary project activities, training, and other post-implementation activities are expensed as incurred. Capitalized software costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the software, ranging from three to ten years. These costs are included in the consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Property and equipment, net.”

Goodwill

Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis as of October 31, and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more-likely-than-not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. Viad uses a discounted expected future cash flow methodology (income approach) in order to estimate the fair value of its reporting units for purposes of goodwill impairment testing. The estimates and assumptions regarding expected future cash flows, discount rates, and terminal values require considerable judgment and are based on market conditions, financial forecasts, industry trends, and historical experience. These estimates, however, have inherent uncertainties and different assumptions could lead to materially different results.

Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance

Viad has Company-owned life insurance contracts which are intended to fund the cost of certain employee compensation and benefit programs. These contracts are carried at cash surrender value, net of outstanding policy loans. The cash surrender value represents the amount of cash the Company could receive if the policies were discontinued before maturity. The changes in the cash surrender value of the policies, net of insurance premiums, are included as a component of “Costs of Services” in the consolidated statements of operations.

Self-Insurance Liabilities

Viad is self-insured up to certain limits for workers’ compensation, automobile, product and general liability, property loss, and medical claims. Viad has also retained certain liabilities related to workers’ compensation and general liability insurance claims in conjunction with previously sold operations. Provisions for losses for claims incurred, including estimated claims incurred but not yet reported, are made based on Viad’s prior historical experience, claims frequency, insurance coverage, and other factors. Viad has purchased insurance for amounts in excess of the self-insured levels.

Environmental Remediation Liabilities

Viad has retained certain liabilities representing the estimated cost of environmental remediation obligations primarily associated with previously sold operations. The amounts accrued primarily consist of the estimated direct incremental costs, on an undiscounted basis, for contractor and other services related to remedial actions and post-remediation site monitoring. Environmental remediation liabilities are recorded when the specific obligation is considered probable and the costs are reasonably estimable. Subsequent recoveries from third parties, if any, are recorded through discontinued operations when realized. The Company maintains environmental insurance that provides coverage for new and undiscovered pre-existing conditions at both its continuing and discontinued operations.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these instruments. Refer to Note 11 – Debt and Capital Lease Obligations for the estimated fair value of debt obligations.

Foreign Currency Translation

Viad conducts its foreign operations primarily in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, and to a lesser extent, in certain other countries. The functional currency of Viad’s foreign subsidiaries is their local currency. Accordingly, for purposes of consolidation, Viad translates the assets and liabilities of its foreign subsidiaries into U.S. dollars at the foreign exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. The unrealized gains or losses resulting from the translation of these foreign denominated assets and liabilities are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in Viad’s consolidated balance sheets. For purposes of consolidation, revenue, expenses, gains, and losses related to Viad’s foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the average foreign exchange rates for the period.

Revenue Recognition

Viad recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. GES derives revenue primarily by providing show services to exhibitors participating in exhibitions and events and from the design, construction, and refurbishment of exhibit booths. Service revenue is recognized at the time services are completed. Service revenue from event accommodations services is recorded when services are completed and is net of commissions. Exhibits and environments revenue is accounted for using the completed-contract method. The Travel & Recreation Group generates revenue through its attractions, hotels, transportation, and sightseeing services. Revenue is recognized at the time services are performed.

Share-Based Compensation

Viad recognizes and measures compensation costs related to all share-based payment awards using the fair value method of accounting. These awards generally include restricted stock, stock options, and liability-based awards (including performance units and restricted stock units). These awards contain forfeiture and non-compete provisions.

The fair value of restricted stock awards is based on Viad’s stock price on the date of grant. Viad issues restricted stock awards from shares held in treasury. Future vesting of restricted stock is generally subject to continued employment with Viad or its subsidiaries. Holders of restricted stock have the right to receive dividends and vote the shares, but may not sell, assign, transfer, pledge, or otherwise encumber the stock, except to the extent restrictions have lapsed.

Restricted stock awards vest between three and five years from the date of grant. Share-based compensation expense related to restricted stock is recognized using the straight-line method over the requisite service period of approximately three years except for certain awards with a five-year vesting period whereby expense is recognized based on an accelerated multiple-award approach over a five-year period. For these awards, 40 percent of the shares vest on the third anniversary of the grant and the remaining shares vest in 30 percent increments over the subsequent two anniversary dates.

Liability-based awards (including performance units and restricted stock units) are recorded at estimated fair value, based on the number of units expected to vest and the level of achievement of predefined performance goals, where applicable, and are remeasured on each balance sheet date based on Viad’s stock price, or the Monte Carlo simulation model, until the time of settlement. A Monte Carlo simulation requires the use of a number of assumptions, including historical volatility and correlation of the price of Viad’s stock and the price of the common shares of a comparator group, a risk-free rate of return, and an expected term. To the extent earned, liability-based awards are settled in cash based on Viad’s stock price. Compensation expense related to liability-based awards is recognized ratably over the requisite service period of approximately three years.

The fair value of each stock option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Share-based compensation expense related to stock option awards is recognized using the straight-line method over the requisite service period of approximately five years. The exercise price of stock options is based on the market value of Viad’s common stock at the date of grant.

Common Stock in Treasury

Common stock purchased for treasury is recorded at historical cost. Subsequent share reissuances are primarily related to share-based compensation programs and recorded at weighted-average cost.

Income Per Common Share

Viad applies the two-class method in calculating income per common share as unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends are considered participating securities. Accordingly, such securities are included in the earnings allocation in calculating income per share. Historically, Viad has funded its matching contributions to employees’ 401(k) accounts through the Company’s leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”) feature of the Company’s 401(k) defined contribution plan. ESOP shares are treated as outstanding for income per share calculations. During 2014, the Company depleted these shares and matching contributions are now funded from shares of Viad common stock held in treasury.

Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements

The following table provides a brief description of recent accounting pronouncements:

Standard

 

Description

 

Date of adoption

 

Effect on the financial statements

Standards Not Yet Adopted

ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)

 

The standard establishes a new recognition model that requires revenue to be recognized in a manner to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration expected to be received in exchange for those goods or services. The Company may adopt either retrospectively to each prior period presented with the option to elect certain practical expedients or with the cumulative effect recognized at the date of initial application and providing certain disclosures.

 

January 1, 2018

 

The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the adoption of this new guidance on its financial position or results of operations, including the method of adoption to be used.

ASU 2014-12, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) - Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide that a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period

 

The amendment requires that a performance target that affects vesting, and that could be achieved after the requisite service period, be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant date fair value of the award.

 

January 1, 2016

 

The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant effect on Viad's consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2015-03, Interest - Imputation of Interest Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs

ASU 2015-15, Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements

 

The amendments requires debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability. For line-of-credit arrangements, an entity may defer and present debt issuance costs as an asset and subsequently amortize the deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of the line-of-credit arrangement.

 

January 1, 2016

 

The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant effect on Viad's consolidated financial statements or financial covenants.

ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330) - Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory

 

The amendments apply to inventory measures using first-in, first-out or average cost and will require entities to measure inventory at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Net realizable value is the estimated selling price in the normal course of business, minus the cost of completion, disposal and transportation. Replacement cost and net realizable value less a normal profit margin will no longer be considered.

 

January 1, 2017

 

The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant effect on Viad's consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2015-16, Business Combinations (Topic 805) - Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments

 

The amendment requires an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined.

 

January 1, 2016

 

The adoption of this guidance is not expected to have a significant effect on Viad's consolidated financial statements.

ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842)

 

The amendment requires lessees to recognize on their balance sheet a right-of-use asset and a lease liability for leases with lease terms greater than one year. The amendment requires additional disclosures about leasing arrangements, and requires a modified retrospective approach to adoption. Early adoption is permitted.

 

January 1, 2019

 

The Company is currently evaluating the potential impact of the adoption of this new guidance on its financial position or results of operations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards Recently Adopted

ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes

 

The amendment simplifies the presentation of deferred taxes by requiring all deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent on the balance sheet.

 

December 31, 2015

 

Early adopted on a retrospective basis. As a result, current deferred tax assets of $22.9 million were reclassified to non-current on the December 31, 2014 consolidated balance sheet.

 

Share-Based Compensation (Tables)

The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense:

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Restricted stock

 

$

2,111

 

 

$

2,495

 

 

$

3,073

 

Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)

 

 

1,692

 

 

 

359

 

 

 

1,864

 

Restricted stock units

 

 

45

 

 

 

76

 

 

 

177

 

Stock options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

107

 

Share-based compensation before income tax benefit

 

 

3,848

 

 

 

2,930

 

 

 

5,221

 

Income tax benefit

 

 

(1,454

)

 

 

(1,102

)

 

 

(1,936

)

Share-based compensation, net of income tax benefit

 

$

2,394

 

 

$

1,828

 

 

$

3,285

 

 

The following table summarizes the activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards:

 

 

 

Restricted Stock

 

 

PUP Awards

 

 

Restricted Stock Units

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted-Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted-Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted-Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

 

Balance, December 31, 2014

 

 

328,602

 

 

$

23.30

 

 

 

267,120

 

 

$

23.51

 

 

 

25,370

 

 

$

23.17

 

Granted

 

 

92,850

 

 

$

27.52

 

 

 

92,100

 

 

$

27.30

 

 

 

4,800

 

 

$

27.35

 

Vested

 

 

(109,050

)

 

$

20.51

 

 

 

(103,555

)

 

$

20.60

 

 

 

(11,623

)

 

$

20.91

 

Forfeited

 

 

(33,185

)

 

$

24.51

 

 

 

(24,500

)

 

$

25.23

 

 

 

(2,100

)

 

$

25.46

 

Balance, December 31, 2015

 

 

279,217

 

 

$

25.65

 

 

 

231,165

 

 

$

26.15

 

 

 

16,447

 

 

$

25.69

 

 

The following table summarizes stock option activity:

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Weighted-

Average

Exercise Price

 

 

Options

Exercisable

 

Options outstanding at December 31, 2014

 

 

247,590

 

 

$

17.82

 

 

 

247,590

 

Exercised

 

 

(54,076

)

 

$

16.62

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeited or expired

 

 

(129,741

)

 

$

18.91

 

 

 

 

 

Options outstanding at December 31, 2015

 

 

63,773

 

 

$

16.62

 

 

 

63,773

 

 

Additional information pertaining to stock options is provided in the table below:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Total intrinsic value of stock options outstanding

 

$

740

 

 

$

2,251

 

 

$

2,723

 

Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised

 

$

1,474

 

 

$

1,616

 

 

$

1,611

 

Fair value of stock options vested

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

532

 

Cash received from the exercise of stock options

 

$

898

 

 

$

1,155

 

 

$

777

 

Tax benefits realized for tax deductions related to stock option exercises

 

$

104

 

 

$

461

 

 

$

404

 

 

Acquisition of Businesses (Tables)

The following table summarizes the purchase price and opening balance sheet for the West Glacier Properties acquisition as of the acquisition date:

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase price paid as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

 

 

$

16,544

 

Working capital adjustment payable

 

 

 

 

 

 

320

 

Total purchase price

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,864

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of net assets acquired:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

$

24

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory

 

 

1,374

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

14,510

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets

 

 

189

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

16,097

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

Customer deposits

 

 

402

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

64

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities acquired

 

 

501

 

 

 

 

 

Total fair value of net assets acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,596

 

Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”)

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,268

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The following table summarizes the updated allocation of the aggregate purchase price paid and amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon the estimated fair value at the date of acquisition. During 2015, the Company made certain purchase accounting measurement period adjustments based on refinements to assumptions used in the preliminary valuation of approximately $49,000 to property and equipment, $16,000 from intangible assets, $0.2 million from accrued lease obligations, $0.2 million to deferred taxes and $22,000 to goodwill. These adjustments did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations, balance sheet, or cash flows for all periods presented, and therefore, were not retrospectively adjusted in the 2014 financial statements. Other than the line items mentioned previously, the balances in the table below as of December 31, 2015 remain unchanged from the balances reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The allocation of the purchase price was completed as of September 30, 2015.

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase price paid as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

 

 

$

24,416

 

Cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

(190

)

Purchase price, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

24,226

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of net assets acquired:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

264

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory

 

 

433

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

410

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

5,951

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets

 

 

8,692

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

15,750

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

1,232

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

2,246

 

 

 

 

 

Customer deposits

 

 

199

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liability

 

 

468

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving credit facility

 

 

488

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued dilapidations

 

 

417

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities acquired

 

 

5,050

 

 

 

 

 

Total fair value of net assets acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,700

 

Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”)

 

 

 

 

 

$

13,526

 

 

The following table summarizes the updated allocation of the aggregate purchase price paid and amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon the estimated fair value at the date of acquisition. During 2015, the Company made certain purchase accounting measurement period adjustments based on refinements to assumptions used in the preliminary valuation of approximately $0.2 million from other non-current assets, $0.2 million from intangible assets, $1.4 million to deferred taxes, $0.2 million from other liabilities, and $1.6 million to goodwill. These adjustments did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations, balance sheet, or cash flows for all periods presented, and therefore, were not retrospectively adjusted in the 2014 financial statements. Other than the line items mentioned previously, as of December 31, 2015, the balances in the table below remain unchanged from the balances reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The allocation of the purchase price was completed as of December 31, 2015.

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase price paid as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

 

 

$

42,950

 

Cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,064

)

Purchase price, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

38,886

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of net assets acquired:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

4,008

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

640

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

2,450

 

 

 

 

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

129

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets

 

 

14,100

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

21,327

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

738

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

3,341

 

 

 

 

 

Customer deposits

 

 

4,225

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liability

 

 

3,028

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

129

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities acquired

 

 

11,461

 

 

 

 

 

Total fair value of net assets acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,866

 

Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”)

 

 

 

 

 

$

29,020

 

 

The following table summarizes the updated allocation of the aggregate purchase price paid and amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon the estimated fair value at the date of acquisition. During 2015, the Company made certain purchase accounting measurement period adjustments based on refinements to assumptions used in the preliminary valuation of $0.6 million from intangible assets, $0.4 million from additional purchase price payable upon tax election and $0.1 million from other accrued liabilities. These adjustments did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations, balance sheet, or cash flows for all periods presented, and therefore, were not retrospectively adjusted in the 2014 financial statements. Other than the line items mentioned previously, the balances in the table below as of December 31, 2015 remain unchanged from the balances reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The allocation of the purchase price was completed as of December 31, 2015.

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase price paid as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

 

 

$

33,674

 

Additional purchase price paid for tax election

 

 

 

 

 

 

896

 

Working capital adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

(279

)

Cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

(4,204

)

Purchase price, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

30,087

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of net assets acquired:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

1,450

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

120

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

93

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets

 

 

14,400

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

16,063

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

488

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

1,557

 

 

 

 

 

Customer deposits

 

 

4,525

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities acquired

 

 

6,570

 

 

 

 

 

Total fair value of net assets acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,493

 

Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”)

 

 

 

 

 

$

20,594

 

 

The following table summarizes the updated allocation of the aggregate purchase price paid and amounts of assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon the estimated fair value at the date of acquisition. During 2015, the Company made certain purchase accounting measurement period adjustments based on refinements to assumptions used in the preliminary valuation of $0.1 million from contingent consideration, $0.5 million to working capital adjustment, $15,000 from accounts receivable, $0.1 million to intangible assets, $0.1 million to accrued liabilities, $0.1 million to deferred taxes and $0.4 million to goodwill. These adjustments did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations, balance sheet, or cash flows for all periods presented, and therefore, were not retrospectively adjusted in the 2014 financial statements. Other than the line items mentioned previously, the balances in the table below as of December 31, 2015 remain unchanged from the balances reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. The allocation of the purchase price was completed as of December 31, 2015.

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase price paid as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

 

 

 

$

12,068

 

Working capital adjustment

 

 

 

 

 

 

458

 

Contingent consideration

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,145

 

Cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

(943

)

Purchase price, net of cash acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

12,728

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of net assets acquired:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

$

1,732

 

 

 

 

 

Inventory

 

 

46

 

 

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses

 

 

115

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

1,280

 

 

 

 

 

Intangible assets

 

 

3,682

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

 

 

6,855

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

 

421

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued liabilities

 

 

1,057

 

 

 

 

 

Customer deposits

 

 

569

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liability

 

 

986

 

 

 

 

 

Other liabilities

 

 

106

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities acquired

 

 

3,139

 

 

 

 

 

Total fair value of net assets acquired

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,716

 

Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”)

 

 

 

 

 

$

9,012

 

 

The following table summarizes the unaudited pro forma results of operations attributable to Viad, assuming the above acquisitions had each been completed on January 1, 2013: 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Revenue

 

$

1,109,629

 

 

$

1,015,275

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

$

38,014

 

 

$

38,981

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

44,636

 

 

$

15,317

 

Net income attributable to Viad

 

$

55,833

 

 

$

17,510

 

Diluted net income per share

 

$

2.77

 

 

$

0.86

 

Basic net income per share

 

$

2.77

 

 

$

0.86

 

 

Inventories (Tables)
Components of Inventories

The components of inventories consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Raw materials

 

$

14,383

 

 

$

16,749

 

Work in process

 

 

13,146

 

 

 

15,652

 

Inventories

 

$

27,529

 

 

$

32,401

 

 

Other Current Assets (Tables)
Schedule of Other Current Assets

Other current assets consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Income tax receivable

 

$

4,643

 

 

$

1,869

 

Prepaid vendor payments

 

 

2,140

 

 

 

2,689

 

Prepaid software maintenance

 

 

2,026

 

 

 

1,934

 

Prepaid insurance

 

 

2,024

 

 

 

2,170

 

Prepaid rent

 

 

1,406

 

 

 

186

 

Prepaid taxes

 

 

1,261

 

 

 

1,416

 

Prepaid other

 

 

2,777

 

 

 

4,427

 

Other

 

 

1,034

 

 

 

2,749

 

Other current assets

 

$

17,311

 

 

$

17,440

 

 

Property and Equipment (Tables)
Schedule of Property and Equipment

Property and equipment consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Land and land interests

 

$

29,032

 

 

$

30,360

 

Buildings and leasehold improvements

 

 

135,381

 

 

 

138,104

 

Equipment and other

 

 

270,957

 

 

 

319,435

 

Gross property and equipment

 

 

435,370

 

 

 

487,899

 

Accumulated depreciation

 

 

(246,131

)

 

 

(288,328

)

Property and equipment, net

 

$

189,239

 

 

$

199,571

 

 

Other Investments and Assets (Tables)
Summary of other investments and assets

Other investments and assets consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Cash surrender value of life insurance

 

$

21,970

 

 

$

20,866

 

Self-insured liability receivable

 

 

5,979

 

 

 

7,728

 

Workers’ compensation insurance security deposits

 

 

4,250

 

 

 

4,250

 

Other mutual funds

 

 

2,192

 

 

 

2,536

 

Unamortized debt issuance costs

 

 

1,572

 

 

 

1,964

 

Other

 

 

3,240

 

 

 

3,330

 

Total other investments and assets

 

$

39,203

 

 

$

40,674

 

 

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:

 

(in thousands)

 

Marketing &

Events U.S. Segment

 

 

Marketing &

Events

International Segment

 

 

Travel &

Recreation

Group

 

 

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2013

 

$

62,686

 

 

$

22,611

 

 

$

44,246

 

 

$

129,543

 

Acquisition of Blitz

 

 

 

 

 

13,504

 

 

 

 

 

 

13,504

 

Acquisition of the West Glacier Properties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,268

 

 

 

1,268

 

Acquisition of onPeak LLC

 

 

27,406

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27,406

 

Acquisition of Travel Planners, Inc.

 

 

20,526

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,526

 

Acquisition of N200

 

 

 

 

 

8,563

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,563

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

(2,457

)

 

 

(4,156

)

 

 

(6,613

)

Balance at December 31, 2014

 

 

110,618

 

 

 

42,221

 

 

 

41,358

 

 

 

194,197

 

Purchase price allocation adjustments

 

 

1,682

 

 

 

475

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,157

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

(3,488

)

 

 

(7,070

)

 

 

(10,558

)

Disposals(1)

 

 

 

 

 

(573

)

 

 

 

 

 

(573

)

Balance at December 31, 2015

 

$

112,300

 

 

$

38,635

 

 

$

34,288

 

 

$

185,223

 

(1)

During 2015, the Company partially disposed of certain operations associated with a venue services contract within the Marketing & Events International Segment. Accordingly, goodwill of $0.6 million was included in the carrying amount of those operations, and a loss of $23,000 was recorded in income from continuing operations related to the disposal.

The following table summarizes goodwill by reporting unit and segment:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Marketing & Events Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events U.S. Segment

 

$

112,300

 

 

$

110,618

 

Marketing & Events International Segment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GES EMEA

 

 

32,064

 

 

 

34,396

 

GES Canada

 

 

6,571

 

 

 

7,825

 

Total Marketing & Events Group

 

 

150,935

 

 

 

152,839

 

Travel & Recreation Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brewster

 

 

29,836

 

 

 

36,906

 

Alaska Denali Travel

 

 

3,184

 

 

 

3,184

 

Glacier Park

 

 

1,268

 

 

 

1,268

 

Total Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

34,288

 

 

 

41,358

 

Total Goodwill

 

$

185,223

 

 

$

194,197

 

 

Intangible assets consisted of the following as of the respective periods:

 

 

 

December 31, 2015

 

(in thousands)

 

Gross Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Net Carrying

Value

 

Amortized intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer contracts and relationships

 

$

38,342

 

 

$

(7,814

)

 

$

30,528

 

Other

 

 

4,401

 

 

 

(2,067

)

 

 

2,334

 

Total amortized intangible assets

 

 

42,743

 

 

 

(9,881

)

 

 

32,862

 

Unamortized intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business licenses

 

 

460

 

 

 

 

 

 

460

 

Total

 

$

43,203

 

 

$

(9,881

)

 

$

33,322

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2014

 

(in thousands)

 

Gross Carrying

Value

 

 

Accumulated

Amortization

 

 

Net Carrying

Value

 

Amortized intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer contracts and relationships

 

$

41,624

 

 

$

(2,961

)

 

$

38,663

 

Other

 

 

4,576

 

 

 

(732

)

 

 

3,844

 

Total amortized intangible assets

 

 

46,200

 

 

 

(3,693

)

 

 

42,507

 

Unamortized intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business licenses

 

 

460

 

 

 

 

 

 

460

 

Total

 

$

46,660

 

 

$

(3,693

)

 

$

42,967

 

 

Estimated future amortization expense related to amortized intangible assets is as follows

 

(in thousands)

 

 

 

 

Year ending December 31,

 

 

 

 

2016

 

$

6,303

 

2017

 

 

5,492

 

2018

 

 

4,536

 

2019

 

 

4,155

 

2020

 

 

3,616

 

Thereafter

 

 

8,760

 

Total

 

$

32,862

 

 

Other Current Liabilities (Tables)
Other Current Liabilities

Other current liabilities consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self-insured liability accrual

 

$

6,891

 

 

$

6,297

 

Accrued sales and use taxes

 

 

4,772

 

 

 

3,624

 

Accrued employee benefit costs

 

 

3,892

 

 

 

3,215

 

Accrued dividends

 

 

2,103

 

 

 

2,107

 

Deferred rent

 

 

548

 

 

 

896

 

Current portion of pension liability

 

 

1,768

 

 

 

1,729

 

Accrued restructuring

 

 

1,757

 

 

 

1,154

 

Accrued rebates

 

 

752

 

 

 

1,600

 

Accrued professional fees

 

 

751

 

 

 

1,228

 

Accrued foreign income taxes

 

 

986

 

 

 

2,370

 

Other

 

 

4,002

 

 

 

2,636

 

Total continuing operations

 

 

28,222

 

 

 

26,856

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environmental remediation liabilities

 

 

295

 

 

 

350

 

Self-insured liability accrual

 

 

200

 

 

 

173

 

Other

 

 

521

 

 

 

408

 

Total discontinued operations

 

 

1,016

 

 

 

931

 

Total other current liabilities

 

$

29,238

 

 

$

27,787

 

 

Other Deferred Items and Liabilities (Tables)
Summary of Other Deferred Items and Liabilities

Other deferred items and liabilities consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Continuing operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Self-insured liability

 

$

13,662

 

 

$

13,525

 

Accrued compensation

 

 

7,612

 

 

 

6,824

 

Self-insured excess liability

 

 

5,979

 

 

 

7,728

 

Deferred rent

 

 

5,607

 

 

 

3,939

 

Foreign deferred tax liability

 

 

2,384

 

 

 

2,135

 

Accrued restructuring

 

 

519

 

 

 

555

 

Other

 

 

1,262

 

 

 

3,965

 

Total continuing operations

 

 

37,025

 

 

 

38,671

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environmental remediation liabilities

 

 

4,177

 

 

 

4,395

 

Self-insured liability

 

 

3,986

 

 

 

4,327

 

Accrued income taxes

 

 

1,151

 

 

 

1,119

 

Other

 

 

997

 

 

 

1,250

 

Total discontinued operations

 

 

10,311

 

 

 

11,091

 

Total other deferred items and liabilities

 

$

47,336

 

 

$

49,762

 

 

Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Tables)

The components of long-term debt and capital lease obligations consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands, except interest rates)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Revolving credit facility and term loan 2.4% and 2.4% weighted-average interest

   rate at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, due through 2019 (1)

 

$

127,500

 

 

$

139,500

 

Capital lease obligations, 6.1% and 6.0% weighted-average interest rate at

   December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, due through 2018

 

 

1,475

 

 

 

1,520

 

Total debt

 

 

128,975

 

 

 

141,020

 

Current portion

 

 

(34,554

)

 

 

(27,856

)

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations

 

$

94,421

 

 

$

113,164

 

 

1.

Represents the weighted-average interest rate in effect at December 31 for revolving credit facility and term loan borrowings, including any applicable margin. The interest rates do not include amortization of debt issuance costs or commitment fees.

Aggregate annual maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations as of December 31, 2015 are as follows:

 

(in thousands)

 

Revolving Credit

Agreement

 

 

Capital Lease

Obligations

 

Year ending December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2016

 

$

33,750

 

 

$

926

 

2017

 

 

18,750

 

 

 

570

 

2018

 

 

18,750

 

 

 

207

 

2019

 

 

56,250

 

 

 

 

2020

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

127,500

 

 

$

1,703

 

Less: Amount representing interest

 

 

 

 

 

 

(228

)

Present value of minimum lease payments

 

 

 

 

 

$

1,475

 

 

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis

The fair value information related to these assets is summarized in the following tables:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

 

(in thousands)

 

December 31, 2015

 

 

Quoted Prices in

Active

Markets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobserved

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market funds

 

$

118

 

 

$

118

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Other mutual funds

 

 

2,192

 

 

 

2,192

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis

 

$

2,310

 

 

$

2,310

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using

 

(in thousands)

 

December 31, 2014

 

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobserved

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Money market funds

 

$

8,518

 

 

$

8,518

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Other mutual funds

 

 

2,536

 

 

 

2,536

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets at fair value on a recurring basis

 

$

11,054

 

 

$

11,054

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnout contingent consideration liability

 

 

(1,210

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,210

)

Total liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis

 

$

(1,210

)

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

(1,210

)

 

Income (Loss) Per Share (Tables)
Reconciliation of basic and diluted income per share

The components of basic and diluted income per share are as follows:

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Net income attributable to Viad (diluted)

 

$

26,606

 

 

$

52,354

 

 

$

21,555

 

Less: Allocation to non-vested shares

 

 

(385

)

 

 

(970

)

 

 

(485

)

Net income allocated to Viad common stockholders (basic)

 

$

26,221

 

 

$

51,384

 

 

$

21,070

 

Basic weighted-average outstanding common shares

 

 

19,797

 

 

 

19,804

 

 

 

19,850

 

Additional dilutive shares related to share-based compensation

 

 

184

 

 

 

329

 

 

 

415

 

Diluted weighted-average outstanding shares

 

 

19,981

 

 

 

20,133

 

 

 

20,265

 

Income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic income attributable to Viad common stockholders

 

$

1.32

 

 

$

2.59

 

 

$

1.06

 

Diluted income attributable to Viad common stockholders (1)

 

$

1.32

 

 

$

2.59

 

 

$

1.06

 

 

(1)

Diluted income per share amount cannot exceed basic income per share.

Employee Stock Ownership Feature of 401Plan (Tables)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Information regarding ESOP transactions is as follows:

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Amounts paid by ESOP for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debt repayment

 

$

44

 

 

$

1,280

 

Interest

 

$

 

 

$

1

 

Amounts received from Viad as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contributions

 

$

44

 

 

$

1,202

 

Dividends

 

$

 

 

$

79

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) by component are as follows:

 

(in thousands)

 

Unrealized Gains on

Investments

 

 

Cumulative

Foreign Currency

Translation

Adjustments

 

 

Unrecognized Net

Actuarial Loss

and Prior Service

Credit, Net

 

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss)

 

Balance at December 31, 2013

 

$

429

 

 

$

30,847

 

 

$

(11,259

)

 

$

20,017

 

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications

 

 

98

 

 

 

(18,432

)

 

 

 

 

 

(18,334

)

Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax

 

 

(56

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,021

)

 

 

(2,077

)

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

42

 

 

 

(18,432

)

 

 

(2,021

)

 

 

(20,411

)

Balance at December 31, 2014

 

$

471

 

 

$

12,415

 

 

$

(13,280

)

 

$

(394

)

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications

 

 

(55

)

 

 

(35,672

)

 

 

1,546

 

 

 

(34,181

)

Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax

 

 

(70

)

 

 

 

 

 

469

 

 

 

399

 

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(125

)

 

 

(35,672

)

 

 

2,015

 

 

 

(33,782

)

Balance at December 31, 2015

 

$

346

 

 

$

(23,257

)

 

$

(11,265

)

 

$

(34,176

)

 

The following table presents information about reclassification adjustments out of AOCI:

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

 

Affected Line Item in the

Statement Where Net Income

is Presented

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

 

Unrealized gains on investments

 

$

(112

)

 

$

(90

)

 

Income income

Tax effect

 

 

42

 

 

 

34

 

 

Income taxes

 

 

$

(70

)

 

$

(56

)

 

 

Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss (1)

 

$

1,180

 

 

$

(3,821

)

 

 

Amortization of prior service credit (1)

 

 

(552

)

 

 

565

 

 

 

Tax effect

 

 

(159

)

 

 

1,235

 

 

Income taxes

 

 

$

469

 

 

$

(2,021

)

 

 

(1)

Amount included in pension expense. Refer to Note 18 – Pension and Postretirement Benefits.

Income Taxes (Tables)

Earnings before income taxes from continuing operations consist of the following: 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Foreign

 

$

35,571

 

 

$

33,349

 

 

$

25,010

 

United States

 

 

2,364

 

 

 

7,938

 

 

 

2,620

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

$

37,935

 

 

$

41,287

 

 

$

27,630

 

 

Significant components of the income tax provision from continuing operations are as follows:

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Current:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

$

(876

)

 

$

 

 

$

(3,308

)

State

 

 

1,558

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

(286

)

Foreign

 

 

9,342

 

 

 

9,824

 

 

 

9,606

 

Total current

 

 

10,024

 

 

 

9,840

 

 

 

6,012

 

Deferred:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Federal

 

 

1,854

 

 

 

(9,486

)

 

 

2,007

 

State

 

 

(164

)

 

 

(125

)

 

 

651

 

Foreign

 

 

(1,221

)

 

 

(120

)

 

 

(360

)

Total deferred

 

 

469

 

 

 

(9,731

)

 

 

2,298

 

Income tax expense

 

$

10,493

 

 

$

109

 

 

$

8,310

 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Computed income tax expense at statutory federal income tax rate of 35%

 

$

13,277

 

 

 

35.0

%

 

$

14,450

 

 

 

35.0

%

 

$

9,670

 

 

 

35.0

%

State income taxes, net of federal provision

 

 

1,713

 

 

 

4.5

%

 

 

227

 

 

 

0.5

%

 

 

345

 

 

 

1.2

%

Foreign tax rate differentials

 

 

(1,181

)

 

 

(3.1

)%

 

 

(1,262

)

 

 

(3.1

)%

 

 

77

 

 

 

0.3

%

U.S. tax on foreign earnings (net of foreign tax credits)

 

 

(948

)

 

 

(2.5

)%

 

 

(2,168

)

 

 

(5.3

)%

 

 

(1,831

)

 

 

(6.6

)%

Change in valuation allowance

 

 

(944

)

 

 

(2.5

)%

 

 

(11,650

)

 

 

(28.2

)%

 

 

(2,184

)

 

 

(7.9

)%

Proceeds from life insurance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(133

)

 

 

(0.3

)%

 

 

(196

)

 

 

(0.7

)%

Return to provision and other adjustments

 

 

(1,557

)

 

 

(4.1

)%

 

 

(1,401

)

 

 

(3.4

)%

 

 

1,664

 

 

 

6.0

%

Other, net

 

 

133

 

 

 

0.4

%

 

 

2,046

 

 

 

5.0

%

 

 

765

 

 

 

2.8

%

Income tax expense

 

$

10,493

 

 

 

27.7

%

 

$

109

 

 

 

0.2

%

 

$

8,310

 

 

 

30.1

%

 

The components of deferred income tax assets and liabilities included in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Deferred tax assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tax credit carryforwards

 

$

19,529

 

 

$

21,783

 

Pension, compensation, and other employee benefits

 

 

23,212

 

 

 

23,501

 

Provisions for losses

 

 

11,119

 

 

 

12,127

 

Net operating loss carryforward

 

 

4,310

 

 

 

4,886

 

State income taxes

 

 

2,944

 

 

 

2,979

 

Other deferred income tax assets

 

 

3,456

 

 

 

3,927

 

Total deferred tax assets

 

 

64,570

 

 

 

69,203

 

Valuation allowance

 

 

(2,837

)

 

 

(3,781

)

Foreign deferred tax assets included above

 

 

(2,460

)

 

 

(1,536

)

Net deferred tax assets

 

 

59,273

 

 

 

63,886

 

Deferred tax liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment

 

 

(3,510

)

 

 

(5,856

)

Deferred tax related to life insurance

 

 

(5,316

)

 

 

(4,962

)

Goodwill and other intangible assets

 

 

(4,038

)

 

 

(2,705

)

Other deferred income tax liabilities

 

 

(1,115

)

 

 

(1,452

)

Total deferred tax liabilities

 

 

(13,979

)

 

 

(14,975

)

Foreign deferred tax liabilities included above

 

 

3,471

 

 

 

3,671

 

United States net deferred tax assets

 

$

48,765

 

 

$

52,582

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Continuing

Operations

 

 

Discontinued

Operations

 

 

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2012

 

$

 

 

$

636

 

 

$

636

 

Additions for tax positions taken in prior years

 

 

736

 

 

 

 

 

 

736

 

Balance at December 31, 2013

 

 

736

 

 

 

636

 

 

 

1,372

 

Additions for tax positions taken in prior years

 

 

1,019

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,019

 

Reductions for lapse of applicable statutes

 

 

(472

)

 

 

 

 

 

(472

)

Balance at December 31, 2014

 

 

1,283

 

 

 

636

 

 

 

1,919

 

Additions for tax positions taken in prior years

 

 

43

 

 

 

 

 

 

43

 

Reductions for tax positions taken in prior years

 

 

(666

)

 

 

 

 

 

(666

)

Reductions for lapse of applicable statutes

 

 

(353

)

 

 

 

 

 

(353

)

Balance at December 31, 2015

 

$

307

 

 

$

636

 

 

$

943

 

 

Pension and Postretirement Benefits (Tables)

The components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income of Viad’s pension plans included the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

101

 

 

$

87

 

 

$

66

 

Interest cost

 

 

1,018

 

 

 

1,079

 

 

 

1,030

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(380

)

 

 

(436

)

 

 

(400

)

Recognized net actuarial loss

 

 

492

 

 

 

407

 

 

 

583

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

 

1,231

 

 

 

1,137

 

 

 

1,279

 

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other

   comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net actuarial loss (gain)

 

 

(963

)

 

 

3,418

 

 

 

(2,565

)

Reversal of amortization item:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net actuarial loss

 

 

(492

)

 

 

(407

)

 

 

(583

)

Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(1,455

)

 

 

3,011

 

 

 

(3,148

)

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other

   comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

(224

)

 

$

4,148

 

 

$

(1,869

)

 

 

The components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income of Viad’s postretirement benefit plans included the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

152

 

 

$

129

 

 

$

156

 

Interest cost

 

 

619

 

 

 

640

 

 

 

663

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of prior service credit

 

 

(552

)

 

 

(593

)

 

 

(902

)

Recognized net actuarial loss

 

 

528

 

 

 

166

 

 

 

518

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

 

747

 

 

 

342

 

 

 

435

 

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other

   comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net actuarial loss (gain)

 

 

(1,248

)

 

 

1,045

 

 

 

(1,496

)

Prior service credit

 

 

3

 

 

 

(1,283

)

 

 

(40

)

Reversal of amortization item:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net actuarial loss

 

 

(528

)

 

 

(166

)

 

 

(518

)

Prior service credit

 

 

552

 

 

 

593

 

 

 

902

 

Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

(1,221

)

 

 

189

 

 

 

(1,152

)

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other

   comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

(474

)

 

$

531

 

 

$

(717

)

 

The components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income included the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Net periodic benefit cost:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

503

 

 

$

413

 

 

$

534

 

Interest cost

 

 

505

 

 

 

631

 

 

 

702

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(583

)

 

 

(640

)

 

 

(698

)

Recognized net actuarial loss

 

 

160

 

 

 

145

 

 

 

248

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 

 

585

 

 

 

549

 

 

 

786

 

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other

   comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net actuarial loss (gain)

 

 

182

 

 

 

361

 

 

 

(1,214

)

Reversal of amortization of net actuarial loss

 

 

(160

)

 

 

145

 

 

 

(248

)

Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

22

 

 

 

506

 

 

 

(1,462

)

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other

   comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

607

 

 

$

1,055

 

 

$

(676

)

 

The following table indicates the funded status of the plans as of December 31:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Postretirement

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

 

Benefit Plans

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Change in benefit obligation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

16,012

 

 

$

13,435

 

 

$

11,127

 

 

$

10,536

 

 

$

16,235

 

 

$

16,919

 

Service cost

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

101

 

 

 

87

 

 

 

152

 

 

 

129

 

Interest cost

 

 

616

 

 

 

644

 

 

 

402

 

 

 

435

 

 

 

619

 

 

 

640

 

Actuarial adjustments

 

 

(1,013

)

 

 

2,700

 

 

 

(1,072

)

 

 

649

 

 

 

(1,248

)

 

 

1,011

 

Plan amendments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

(1,283

)

Benefits paid

 

 

(709

)

 

 

(767

)

 

 

(509

)

 

 

(580

)

 

 

(1,188

)

 

 

(1,181

)

Benefit obligation at end of year

 

 

14,906

 

 

 

16,012

 

 

 

10,049

 

 

 

11,127

 

 

 

14,573

 

 

 

16,235

 

Change in plan assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

 

 

11,198

 

 

 

10,872

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

520

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

 

(742

)

 

 

364

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(34

)

Company contributions

 

 

732

 

 

 

729

 

 

 

509

 

 

 

580

 

 

 

1,188

 

 

 

695

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(709

)

 

 

(767

)

 

 

(509

)

 

 

(580

)

 

 

(1,188

)

 

 

(1,181

)

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

 

 

10,479

 

 

 

11,198

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded status at end of year

 

$

(4,427

)

 

$

(4,814

)

 

$

(10,049

)

 

$

(11,127

)

 

$

(14,573

)

 

$

(16,235

)

 

 

The following table represents the funded status of the plans as of December 31:

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Change in benefit obligation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

 

$

12,016

 

 

$

11,460

 

 

$

2,756

 

 

$

2,911

 

Service cost

 

 

503

 

 

 

413

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest cost

 

 

415

 

 

 

507

 

 

 

89

 

 

 

124

 

Actuarial adjustments

 

 

(176

)

 

 

1,042

 

 

 

178

 

 

 

234

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(1,115

)

 

 

(344

)

 

 

(179

)

 

 

(211

)

Translation adjustment

 

 

(1,899

)

 

 

(1,062

)

 

 

(374

)

 

 

(302

)

Benefit obligation at end of year

 

 

9,744

 

 

 

12,016

 

 

 

2,470

 

 

 

2,756

 

Change in plan assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

 

 

11,747

 

 

 

11,560

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Actual return on plan assets

 

 

377

 

 

 

983

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company contributions

 

 

566

 

 

 

604

 

 

 

179

 

 

 

211

 

Benefits paid

 

 

(1,115

)

 

 

(344

)

 

 

(179

)

 

 

(211

)

Translation adjustment

 

 

(1,870

)

 

 

(1,056

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

 

 

9,705

 

 

 

11,747

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded status at end of year

 

$

(39

)

 

$

(269

)

 

$

(2,470

)

 

$

(2,756

)

 

 

The net amounts recognized in Viad’s consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Pension and postretirement benefits” as of December 31 were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Postretirement

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

 

Benefit Plans

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Other current liabilities

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

645

 

 

$

635

 

 

$

1,122

 

 

$

1,094

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

4,427

 

 

 

4,814

 

 

 

9,404

 

 

 

10,492

 

 

 

13,451

 

 

 

15,141

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

4,427

 

 

$

4,814

 

 

$

10,049

 

 

$

11,127

 

 

$

14,573

 

 

$

16,235

 

 

The net amounts recognized in Viad’s consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Pension and postretirement benefits” as of December 31 were as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Other current liabilities

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

162

 

 

$

94

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

39

 

 

 

318

 

 

 

2,308

 

 

 

2,662

 

Net amount recognized

 

$

39

 

 

$

318

 

 

$

2,470

 

 

$

2,756

 

 

 

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2015 consisted of:

 

(in thousands)

 

Funded

Plans

 

 

Unfunded

Plans

 

 

Postretirement

Benefit Plans

 

 

Total

 

Net actuarial loss

 

$

9,202

 

 

$

2,806

 

 

$

3,795

 

 

$

15,803

 

Prior service credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,173

)

 

 

(2,173

)

Subtotal

 

 

9,202

 

 

 

2,806

 

 

 

1,622

 

 

 

13,630

 

Less tax effect

 

 

(3,490

)

 

 

(1,064

)

 

 

(615

)

 

 

(5,169

)

Total

 

$

5,712

 

 

$

1,742

 

 

$

1,007

 

 

$

8,461

 

 

 

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2014 consisted of:

 

(in thousands)

 

Funded

Plans

 

 

Unfunded

Plans

 

 

Postretirement

Benefit Plans

 

 

Total

 

Net actuarial loss

 

$

9,442

 

 

$

4,020

 

 

$

5,571

 

 

$

19,033

 

Prior service credit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,729

)

 

 

(2,729

)

Subtotal

 

 

9,442

 

 

 

4,020

 

 

 

2,842

 

 

 

16,304

 

Less tax effect

 

 

(3,581

)

 

 

(1,525

)

 

 

(1,078

)

 

 

(6,184

)

Total

 

$

5,861

 

 

$

2,495

 

 

$

1,764

 

 

$

10,120

 

 

The fair value of the domestic plans’ assets by asset class was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

 

 

Significant

Unobserved

Inputs

 

(in thousands)

 

Total

 

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

Domestic pension plans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed income securities

 

$

5,453

 

 

$

5,453

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

U.S. equity securities

 

 

4,459

 

 

 

4,459

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

357

 

 

 

357

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

210

 

 

 

 

 

 

210

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

10,479

 

 

$

10,269

 

 

$

210

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

 

 

Significant

Unobserved

Inputs

 

(in thousands)

 

Total

 

 

(Level 1)

 

 

(Level 2)

 

 

(Level 3)

 

Domestic pension plans:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed income securities

 

$

6,534

 

 

$

6,534

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

U.S. equity securities

 

 

3,855

 

 

 

3,855

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

 

552

 

 

 

552

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

257

 

 

 

 

 

 

257

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

11,198

 

 

$

10,941

 

 

$

257

 

 

$

 

 

The fair value of the foreign pension plans’ assets by asset category was as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2015

 

(in thousands)

 

Total

 

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobserved

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian fixed income securities

 

$

4,372

 

 

$

4,372

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

International equity securities

 

 

3,896

 

 

 

3,521

 

 

 

375

 

 

 

 

U.S. equity securities

 

 

1,012

 

 

 

1,012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

425

 

 

 

425

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

9,705

 

 

$

9,330

 

 

$

375

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014

 

(in thousands)

 

Total

 

 

Quoted Prices

in Active

Markets

(Level 1)

 

 

Significant

Other

Observable

Inputs

(Level 2)

 

 

Significant

Unobserved

Inputs

(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canadian fixed income securities

 

$

5,367

 

 

$

5,367

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

International equity securities

 

 

4,693

 

 

 

4,273

 

 

 

420

 

 

 

 

U.S. equity securities

 

 

1,236

 

 

 

1,236

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

451

 

 

 

451

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

$

11,747

 

 

$

11,327

 

 

$

420

 

 

$

 

 

The following pension and postretirement benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

 

(in thousands)

 

Funded

Plans

 

 

Unfunded

Plans

 

 

Postretirement

Benefit

Plans

 

2016

 

$

834

 

 

$

659

 

 

$

1,146

 

2017

 

$

875

 

 

$

697

 

 

$

1,157

 

2018

 

$

895

 

 

$

722

 

 

$

1,153

 

2019

 

$

922

 

 

$

735

 

 

$

1,123

 

2020

 

$

988

 

 

$

737

 

 

$

1,112

 

2021-2025

 

$

4,879

 

 

$

3,447

 

 

$

5,021

 

 

The following payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid:

 

(in thousands)

 

Funded

Plans

 

 

Unfunded

Plans

 

2016

 

$

311

 

 

$

166

 

2017

 

$

383

 

 

$

166

 

2018

 

$

395

 

 

$

166

 

2019

 

$

449

 

 

$

165

 

2020

 

$

451

 

 

$

165

 

2021-2025

 

$

2,716

 

 

$

816

 

 

The accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of December 31 were as follows:

 

 

 

Domestic Plans

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Projected benefit obligation

 

$

14,906

 

 

$

16,012

 

 

$

10,049

 

 

$

11,127

 

Accumulated benefit obligation

 

$

14,906

 

 

$

16,012

 

 

$

9,934

 

 

$

11,014

 

Fair value of plan assets

 

$

10,479

 

 

$

11,200

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

Foreign Plans

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Projected benefit obligation

 

$

9,744

 

 

$

12,016

 

 

$

2,470

 

 

$

2,756

 

Accumulated benefit obligation

 

$

9,186

 

 

$

11,268

 

 

$

2,470

 

 

$

2,656

 

Fair value of plan assets

 

$

9,705

 

 

$

11,747

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31 were as follows:

 

 

Domestic Plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

 

Postretirement

Benefit Plans

 

 

Foreign Plans

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Discount rate

 

 

4.37

%

 

 

4.01

%

 

 

4.25

%

 

 

3.90

%

 

 

4.30

%

 

 

4.00

%

 

 

3.76

%

 

 

3.85

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

3.00

%

 

 

3.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

2.31

%

 

 

3.00

%

 

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost were as follows:

 

 

 

Domestic Plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Funded Plans

 

 

Unfunded Plans

 

 

Postretirement

Benefit Plans

 

 

Foreign Plans

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

Discount rate

 

 

3.97

%

 

 

4.90

%

 

 

3.90

%

 

 

4.60

%

 

 

4.00

%

 

 

4.65

%

 

 

3.86

%

 

 

4.67

%

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

3.33

%

 

 

4.15

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

0.00

%

 

 

0.00

%

 

 

4.51

%

 

 

5.69

%

Rate of compensation increase

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

3.00

%

 

 

3.00

%

 

N/A

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

2.31

%

 

 

3.00

%

 

The “FIP/RP Status Pending/Implemented” column indicates plans for which a financial improvement plan or a rehabilitation plan is either pending or has been implemented.

 

 

 

 

 

Plan

 

 

Pension

Protection Act

Zone Status

 

FIP/RP

Status

Pending/ Implemented

 

Viad Contributions

 

 

Surcharge Paid

 

Expiration

Date of

Collective-

Bargaining Agreement(s)

(in thousands)

 

EIN

 

No.

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

Pension Fund:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Western Conference of

   Teamsters Pension Plan

 

91-6145047

 

 

1

 

 

Green

 

Green

 

No

 

$

5,632

 

 

$

6,369

 

 

$

5,524

 

 

No

 

5/31/2018

Southern California Local

   831—Employer Pension

   Fund (1)

 

95-6376874

 

 

1

 

 

Green

 

Green

 

No

 

 

2,485

 

 

 

2,481

 

 

 

2,244

 

 

No

 

8/31/17

Chicago Regional Council

   of Carpenters Pension

   Fund

 

36-6130207

 

 

1

 

 

Yellow

 

Yellow

 

Yes

 

 

1,887

 

 

 

1,946

 

 

 

1,614

 

 

No

 

5/31/18

Electrical Contractors

   Assoc. Chicago Local

   Union 134, IBEW

   Joint Pension Trust of

   Chicago Plan #2

 

51-6030753

 

 

2

 

 

Green

 

Green

 

No

 

 

1,190

 

 

 

1,081

 

 

 

957

 

 

No

 

6/3/17

IBEW Local Union

   No 357 Pension Plan A (2)

 

88-6023284

 

 

1

 

 

Green

 

Green

 

No

 

 

1,150

 

 

 

1,457

 

 

 

1,631

 

 

No

 

6/16/18

Central States, Southeast

   and Southwest Areas

   Pension Plan

 

36-6044243

 

 

1

 

 

Red

 

Red

 

Yes

 

 

948

 

 

 

1,018

 

 

 

836

 

 

No

 

7/31/18

Southern California

   IBEW-NECA Pension

   Fund

 

95-6392774

 

 

1

 

 

Yellow

 

Yellow

 

Yes

 

 

835

 

 

 

768

 

 

 

184

 

 

No

 

continuous

National Electrical

   Benefit Fund

 

53-0181657

 

 

1

 

 

Green

 

Green

 

No

 

 

771

 

 

 

167

 

 

 

193

 

 

No

 

6/16/18

Southwest Carpenters

   Pension Trust

 

95-6042875

 

 

1

 

 

Green

 

Green

 

No

 

 

750

 

 

 

885

 

 

 

812

 

 

No

 

6/30/18

Sign Pictorial & Display

   Industry Pension Plan (1)

 

94-6278490

 

 

1

 

 

Green

 

Green

 

No

 

 

541

 

 

 

439

 

 

 

367

 

 

No

 

3/31/18

Machinery Movers

   Riggers & Mach Erect

   Local 136 Supplemental

   Retirement Plan (1)

 

36-1416355

 

 

11

 

 

Red

 

Red

 

Yes

 

 

502

 

 

 

993

 

 

 

430

 

 

Yes

 

6/30/19

All other funds (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,869

 

 

 

3,491

 

 

 

2,032

 

 

 

 

 

Total contributions to

   defined benefit plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,560

 

 

 

21,095

 

 

 

16,824

 

 

 

 

 

Total contributions to

   other plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,428

 

 

 

2,057

 

 

 

3,489

 

 

 

 

 

Total contributions to

   multi-employer plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

21,988

 

 

$

23,152

 

 

$

20,313

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

The Company contributed more than 5 percent of total plan contributions for the 2014 and 2013 plan years based on the plans’ Form 5500s.

(2)

The Company contributed more than 5 percent of total plan contributions for the 2013 plan year based on the plans’ Form 5500.

(3)

Represents participation in 45 pension funds during 2015.

Restructuring Charges (Tables)
Reconciliation of beginning and ending liability balances by major restructuring activity

The table below represents a reconciliation of beginning and ending liability balances by major restructuring activity:

 

 

 

Marketing & Events

Group Consolidation

 

 

Other Restructurings

 

 

 

 

 

(in thousands)

 

Severance &

Employee

Benefits

 

 

Facilities

 

 

Severance &

Employee

Benefits

 

 

Facilities

 

 

Total

 

Balance at December 31, 2012

 

$

720

 

 

$

5,571

 

 

$

 

 

$

933

 

 

$

7,224

 

Restructuring charges (recoveries)

 

 

2,931

 

 

 

(315

)

 

 

1,869

 

 

 

(692

)

 

 

3,793

 

Cash payments

 

 

(2,411

)

 

 

(1,691

)

 

 

(498

)

 

 

(241

)

 

 

(4,841

)

Adjustment to liability

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(478

)

 

 

 

 

 

(478

)

Balance at December 31, 2013

 

 

1,240

 

 

 

3,565

 

 

 

893

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,698

 

Restructuring charges (recoveries)

 

 

2,358

 

 

 

(828

)

 

 

107

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,637

 

Cash payments

 

 

(3,055

)

 

 

(1,376

)

 

 

(845

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5,276

)

Adjustment to liability

 

 

 

 

 

(200

)

 

 

85

 

 

 

 

 

 

(115

)

Balance at December 31, 2014

 

 

543

 

 

 

1,161

 

 

 

240

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,944

 

Restructuring charges

 

 

1,767

 

 

 

587

 

 

 

602

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,956

 

Cash payments

 

 

(1,514

)

 

 

(457

)

 

 

(601

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,572

)

Adjustment to liability

 

 

(45

)

 

 

 

 

 

(7

)

 

 

 

 

 

(52

)

Balance at December 31, 2015

 

$

751

 

 

$

1,291

 

 

$

234

 

 

$

 

 

$

2,276

 

 

Leases and Other (Tables)

As of December 31, 2015, Viad’s future minimum rental payments and related sublease rentals receivable with respect to non-cancelable operating leases with terms in excess of one year were as follows:

 

(in thousands)

 

Rental

Payments

 

 

Receivable

Under Subleases

 

2016

 

$

20,962

 

 

$

1,526

 

2017

 

 

18,567

 

 

 

1,544

 

2018

 

 

16,437

 

 

 

1,490

 

2019

 

 

13,027

 

 

 

1,005

 

2020

 

 

11,413

 

 

 

509

 

Thereafter

 

 

10,122

 

 

 

253

 

Total

 

$

90,528

 

 

$

6,327

 

 

Net rent expense under operating leases consisted of the following:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Minimum rentals

 

$

41,564

 

 

$

37,707

 

 

$

34,201

 

Sublease rentals

 

 

(3,457

)

 

 

(6,884

)

 

 

(6,815

)

Total rentals, net

 

$

38,107

 

 

$

30,823

 

 

$

27,386

 

 

Segment Information (Tables)

Viad’s reportable segments with reconciliations to consolidated totals are as follows:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Segment

 

$

720,882

 

 

$

710,835

 

 

$

628,856

 

International Segment

 

 

272,634

 

 

 

249,649

 

 

 

229,312

 

Intersegment eliminations

 

 

(16,638

)

 

 

(16,016

)

 

 

(13,264

)

Total Marketing & Events Group

 

 

976,878

 

 

 

944,468

 

 

 

844,904

 

Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

112,170

 

 

 

120,519

 

 

 

108,443

 

Total revenue

 

$

1,089,048

 

 

$

1,064,987

 

 

$

953,347

 

Segment operating income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Segment

 

$

14,563

 

 

$

21,400

 

 

$

11,024

 

International Segment

 

 

12,211

 

 

 

10,339

 

 

 

9,068

 

Total Marketing & Events Group

 

 

26,774

 

 

 

31,739

 

 

 

20,092

 

Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

27,810

 

 

 

28,127

 

 

 

21,819

 

Segment operating income

 

 

54,584

 

 

 

59,866

 

 

 

41,911

 

Corporate activities

 

 

(9,720

)

 

 

(14,348

)

 

 

(6,755

)

Operating income

 

 

44,864

 

 

 

45,518

 

 

 

35,156

 

Interest income

 

 

658

 

 

 

305

 

 

 

550

 

Interest expense

 

 

(4,535

)

 

 

(2,015

)

 

 

(1,234

)

Restructuring (charges) recoveries:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events U.S. Segment

 

 

(541

)

 

 

278

 

 

 

409

 

Marketing & Events International Segment

 

 

(1,813

)

 

 

(1,808

)

 

 

(2,362

)

Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

(200

)

 

 

41

 

 

 

(809

)

Corporate

 

 

(402

)

 

 

(148

)

 

 

(1,031

)

Impairment charges:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events U.S. Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(658

)

Marketing & Events International Segment

 

 

 

 

 

(884

)

 

 

(294

)

Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

(96

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,097

)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

$

37,935

 

 

$

41,287

 

 

$

27,630

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

$

294,618

 

 

$

304,727

 

 

$

194,422

 

International

 

 

115,494

 

 

 

116,842

 

 

 

81,058

 

Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

195,527

 

 

 

199,986

 

 

 

209,611

 

Corporate and other

 

 

86,656

 

 

 

93,388

 

 

 

76,841

 

 

 

$

692,295

 

 

$

714,943

 

 

$

561,932

 

Depreciation and amortization:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

$

18,658

 

 

$

16,066

 

 

$

14,906

 

International

 

 

8,435

 

 

 

6,311

 

 

 

5,566

 

Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

7,974

 

 

 

8,232

 

 

 

7,319

 

Corporate and other

 

 

164

 

 

 

183

 

 

 

176

 

 

 

$

35,231

 

 

$

30,792

 

 

$

27,967

 

Capital expenditures:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Marketing & Events Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S.

 

$

8,066

 

 

$

14,515

 

 

$

8,278

 

International

 

 

8,366

 

 

 

4,134

 

 

 

4,332

 

Travel & Recreation Group

 

 

13,107

 

 

 

10,740

 

 

 

23,108

 

Corporate and other

 

 

300

 

 

 

 

 

 

401

 

 

 

$

29,839

 

 

$

29,389

 

 

$

36,119

 

 

The table below presents the financial information by major geographic area:

 

 

 

December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

726,436

 

 

$

718,538

 

 

$

637,482

 

EMEA

 

 

220,046

 

 

 

192,674

 

 

 

166,931

 

Canada

 

 

142,566

 

 

 

153,775

 

 

 

148,934

 

Total revenue

 

$

1,089,048

 

 

$

1,064,987

 

 

$

953,347

 

Long-lived assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

141,051

 

 

$

130,401

 

 

$

132,315

 

EMEA

 

 

15,714

 

 

 

14,215

 

 

 

10,055

 

Canada

 

 

71,677

 

 

 

78,193

 

 

 

82,986

 

Total long-lived assets

 

$

228,442

 

 

$

222,809

 

 

$

225,356

 

 

Discontinued Operations (Tables)

The following summarizes Glacier Park’s expired concession contract operating results, which are presented in income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax, in Viad’s Consolidated Statements of Operations: 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Total revenue

 

$

 

 

$

19,445

 

Costs and expenses

 

 

(93

)

 

 

(15,462

)

Impairment charges

 

 

 

 

 

(2,364

)

Restructuring charges

 

 

 

 

 

(98

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, before income taxes

 

 

(93

)

 

 

1,521

 

Income tax benefit (expense)

 

 

45

 

 

 

(280

)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 

(48

)

 

 

1,241

 

Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax

 

 

13,343

 

 

 

 

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

13,295

 

 

 

1,241

 

Income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

 

(2,825

)

 

 

(248

)

Income from discontinued operations attributable to Viad

 

$

10,470

 

 

$

993

 

 

The following is a reconciliation of net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest: 

 

 

 

Year Ended December 31,

 

(in thousands)

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

442

 

 

$

388

 

 

$

(117

)

Income from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

2,825

 

 

 

248

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 

$

442

 

 

$

3,213

 

 

$

131

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Quarterly Results (Unaudited) (Tables)
Quarterly financial information

The following table sets forth selected unaudited consolidated quarterly financial information:

 

 

 

2015

 

 

2014

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

First

Quarter

 

 

Second

Quarter

 

 

Third

Quarter

 

 

Fourth

Quarter

 

 

First

Quarter

 

 

Second

Quarter

 

 

Third

Quarter

 

 

Fourth

Quarter

 

Revenue:

 

$

264,396

 

 

$

317,035

 

 

$

255,946

 

 

$

251,671

 

 

$

285,641

 

 

$

256,391

 

 

$

299,802

 

 

$

223,155

 

Operating income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ongoing operations (1)

 

$

(1,125

)

 

$

36,286

 

 

$

14,571

 

 

$

4,852

 

 

$

13,361

 

 

$

14,136

 

 

$

33,013

 

 

$

(644

)

Corporate activities

 

 

(2,810

)

 

 

(1,983

)

 

 

(1,354

)

 

 

(3,573

)

 

 

(2,039

)

 

 

(1,991

)

 

 

(3,468

)

 

 

(6,850

)

Restructuring (charges)

   recoveries

 

 

(216

)

 

 

(1,069

)

 

 

(257

)

 

 

(1,414

)

 

 

(211

)

 

 

(1,369

)

 

 

(234

)

 

 

177

 

Impairment charges

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(96

)

 

 

 

 

 

(884

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

(4,151

)

 

$

33,234

 

 

$

12,960

 

 

$

(231

)

 

$

11,111

 

 

$

9,892

 

 

$

29,311

 

 

$

(7,317

)

Income (loss) from continuing

   operations attributable to Viad (2)

 

$

(1,908

)

 

$

22,311

 

 

$

7,393

 

 

$

(796

)

 

$

9,312

 

 

$

7,978

 

 

$

30,755

 

 

$

(7,255

)

Net income (loss) attributable to

   Viad (2)

 

$

(2,056

)

 

$

22,389

 

 

$

7,230

 

 

$

(957

)

 

$

21,882

 

 

$

6,742

 

 

$

29,620

 

 

$

(5,889

)

Basic and Diluted income (loss) per

   common share: (2) (3)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

   attributable to Viad

 

$

(0.10

)

 

$

1.11

 

 

$

0.37

 

 

$

(0.04

)

 

$

0.46

 

 

$

0.39

 

 

$

1.53

 

 

$

(0.37

)

Net income (loss) attributable to

   Viad common stockholders

 

$

(0.10

)

 

$

1.12

 

 

$

0.36

 

 

$

(0.05

)

 

$

1.08

 

 

$

0.33

 

 

$

1.48

 

 

$

(0.30

)

 

(1)

Represents revenue less costs of services and products sold.

(2)

Includes $10.1 million benefit associated with the 2014 third quarter release of the valuation allowance relating to foreign income tax credits.

(3)

The sum of quarterly income per share amounts may not equal annual income per share due to rounding.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
Remaining maturities of highly-liquid investments
three months or less 
 
Share based compensation arrangements requisite service period
3 years 
 
Percent of shares vest on the third anniversary of the grant
40.00% 
 
Percent of increments over the subsequent two anniversary dates
30.00% 
 
Deferred income taxes
$ 50,137 
$ 52,582 
Adjustments for New Accounting Principle, Early Adoption
 
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
$ 22,900 
Liability Based Awards
 
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
Share based compensation arrangements requisite service period
3 years 
 
Other Restricted Stock
 
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
Share based compensation arrangements requisite service period
5 years 
 
Stock Options
 
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
Share based compensation arrangements requisite service period
5 years 
 
Minimum |
Restricted Stock
 
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
Share based compensation arrangements vesting period
3 years 
 
Maximum |
Restricted Stock
 
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
Share based compensation arrangements vesting period
5 years 
 
Building |
Minimum
 
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, useful life
15 years 
 
Building |
Maximum
 
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, useful life
40 years 
 
Equipment |
Minimum
 
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, useful life
3 years 
 
Equipment |
Maximum
 
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, useful life
12 years 
 
Computer Software, Development Costs |
Minimum
 
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, useful life
3 years 
 
Computer Software, Development Costs |
Maximum
 
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, useful life
10 years 
 
Travel & Recreation Group
 
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
 
 
Number of business lines
 
Share-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 24, 2014
Oct. 25, 2013
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Mar. 31, 2015
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)
Mar. 31, 2014
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)
Dec. 31, 2015
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)
Dec. 31, 2013
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)
Dec. 31, 2014
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)
Dec. 31, 2015
Restricted stock units
Dec. 31, 2014
Restricted stock units
Dec. 31, 2013
Restricted stock units
Feb. 28, 2015
Restricted stock units
Feb. 28, 2014
Restricted stock units
Feb. 28, 2013
Restricted stock units
Dec. 31, 2015
Restricted stock units
Dec. 31, 2014
Restricted stock units
Dec. 31, 2015
Stock Options
Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Charges
Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Charges
Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Charges
Dec. 31, 2015
Restructuring Charges
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)
Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Charges
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)
Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Charges
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Useful Life of the 2007 plan
 
 
10 years 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Minimum number of shares of common stock available for grant
 
 
1,700,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional number of shares of common stock available for grant
 
 
1,500,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares Available for Grant
 
 
959,330 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share-based compensation expense and reversal
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 45,000 
$ (100,000)
$ 700,000 
$ 45,000 
$ (100,000)
$ 300,000 
Capitalized share-based compensation costs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per common share (USD per share)
$ 1.50 
$ 2.50 
$ 0.40 
$ 1.90 
$ 2.90 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Award vesting period
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3 years 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Grant date fair value of restricted stock vested
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,200,000 
4,500,000 
3,500,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unamortized cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,700,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recognition Period of Unrecognized cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1 year 4 months 24 days 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repurchase of Common Stock for Employee Tax Withholding Obligations amount, shares
 
 
35,649 
72,996 
50,156 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Repurchase of Common Stock for Employee Tax Withholding Obligations amount
 
 
1,000,000 
1,800,000 
1,300,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liability awards recorded
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,400,000 
 
3,500,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Payments To Employees
 
 
 
 
 
2,500,000 
2,900,000 
 
 
 
 
 
300,000 
200,000 
300,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities related to restricted stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 300,000 
$ 500,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Options outstanding, Shares
 
 
63,773 
247,590 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Options exercisable, Shares
 
 
63,773 
247,590 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average exercise price
 
 
$ 16.62 
$ 17.82 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average remaining contractual life
 
 
3 years 2 months 12 days 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Share-Based Compensation Expenses (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of share-based compensation expense
 
 
 
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit
$ 3,848 
$ 2,930 
$ 5,221 
Income tax benefit
(1,454)
(1,102)
(1,936)
Share-based compensation, net of income tax benefit
2,394 
1,828 
3,285 
Restricted Stock
 
 
 
Summary of share-based compensation expense
 
 
 
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit
2,111 
2,495 
3,073 
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)
 
 
 
Summary of share-based compensation expense
 
 
 
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit
1,692 
359 
1,864 
Restricted stock units
 
 
 
Summary of share-based compensation expense
 
 
 
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit
45 
76 
177 
Stock Options
 
 
 
Summary of share-based compensation expense
 
 
 
Share-based compensation before income tax benefit
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 107 
Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Activity of the Outstanding Share-Based Compensation Awards (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Restricted Stock
 
Summary of activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards
 
Beginning Balance, Shares
328,602 
Granted, Shares
92,850 
Vested, Shares
(109,050)
Forfeited, Shares
(33,185)
Ending Balance, Shares
279,217 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
 
Beginning Balance, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
$ 23.30 
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
$ 27.52 
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
$ 20.51 
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
$ 24.51 
Ending Balance, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
$ 25.65 
Performance unit incentive plan (“PUP”)
 
Summary of activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards
 
Beginning Balance, Shares
267,120 
Granted, Shares
92,100 
Vested, Shares
(103,555)
Forfeited, Shares
(24,500)
Ending Balance, Shares
231,165 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
 
Beginning Balance, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
$ 23.51 
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
$ 27.30 
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
$ 20.60 
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
$ 25.23 
Ending Balance, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
$ 26.15 
Restricted stock units
 
Summary of activity of the outstanding share-based compensation awards
 
Beginning Balance, Shares
25,370 
Granted, Shares
4,800 
Vested, Shares
(11,623)
Forfeited, Shares
(2,100)
Ending Balance, Shares
16,447 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
 
Beginning Balance, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
$ 23.17 
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
$ 27.35 
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
$ 20.91 
Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
$ 25.46 
Ending Balance, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
$ 25.69 
Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Stock Option Activity (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Summary of stock option activity
 
Options outstanding, Beginning Balance (shares)
247,590 
Exercised (shares)
(54,076)
Forfeited or Expired (shares)
(129,741)
Options outstanding, Ending Balance (shares)
63,773 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract]
 
Options Outstanding, Beginning Balance, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share)
$ 17.82 
Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share)
$ 16.62 
Forfeited or Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share)
$ 18.91 
Options Outstanding, Ending Balance, Weighted Average Exercise Price (USD per share)
$ 16.62 
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
 
Options outstanding, Beginning Balance, Options Exercisable (shares)
247,590 
Options outstanding, Ending Balance, Options Exercisable (shares)
63,773 
Share-Based Compensation - Summary of Additional Information on Stock Options (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
 
 
 
Total intrinsic value of stock options outstanding
$ 740 
$ 2,251 
$ 2,723 
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised
1,474 
1,616 
1,611 
Fair value of stock options vested
532 
Cash received from the exercise of stock options
898 
1,155 
777 
Tax benefits realized for tax deductions related to stock option exercises
$ 104 
$ 461 
$ 404 
Acquisition of Businesses - Narrative (Details)
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2014
West Glacier, Apgar Village, and other operations
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
West Glacier, Apgar Village, and other operations
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2004
West Glacier, Apgar Village, and other operations
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2014
Blitz Communication Group Limited
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2014
Blitz Communication Group Limited
GBP (£)
Dec. 31, 2015
Blitz Communication Group Limited
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Blitz Communication Group Limited
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2014
onPeak LLC
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
onPeak LLC
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
onPeak LLC
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2014
Travel Planners, Inc
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2015
Travel Planners, Inc
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
Travel Planners, Inc
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Travel Planners, Inc
USD ($)
Oct. 5, 2015
N200 Limited And Affiliates
USD ($)
Oct. 5, 2015
N200 Limited And Affiliates
EUR (€)
Nov. 30, 2014
N200 Limited And Affiliates
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2014
N200 Limited And Affiliates
EUR (€)
Dec. 31, 2015
N200 Limited And Affiliates
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
N200 Limited And Affiliates
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2015
Resource Creative Limited
USD ($)
Jan. 31, 2015
Resource Creative Limited
GBP (£)
Mar. 31, 2014
Resource Creative Limited
USD ($)
Mar. 31, 2014
Resource Creative Limited
GBP (£)
Feb. 28, 2013
Resource Creative Limited
USD ($)
Feb. 28, 2013
Resource Creative Limited
GBP (£)
Dec. 31, 2015
Blitz Communication, West Glacier, onPeak LLC, Travel Planners Inc, and N200 Limited and Affiliates [Member]
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
Blitz Communication, West Glacier, onPeak LLC, Travel Planners Inc, and N200 Limited and Affiliates [Member]
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase price
$ 16,544,000 
 
 
$ 24,416,000 
£ 15,000,000 
 
 
$ 42,950,000 
 
 
$ 33,674,000 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 12,068,000 
€ 9,700,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 600,000 
 
 
 
Liability for working capital adjustment
300,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill expected to be tax deductible, term of recognition
 
 
15 years 
 
 
 
 
15 years 
 
 
15 years 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition Related Costs
 
 
200,000 
 
 
100,000 
800,000 
 
200,000 
500,000 
 
 
200,000 
500,000 
 
 
 
 
200,000 
1,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
600,000 
3,000,000 
Intangible assets
189,000 
 
 
8,692,000 
 
 
 
14,100,000 
 
 
14,400,000 
 
 
 
 
 
3,682,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average useful life of intangibles
3 years 6 months 
 
 
6 years 10 months 24 days 
6 years 10 months 24 days 
 
 
9 years 10 months 24 days 
 
 
9 years 9 months 18 days 
 
 
 
 
 
7 years 4 months 24 days 
7 years 4 months 24 days 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
 
4,600,000 
 
 
 
 
10,100,000 
 
 
2,700,000 
 
 
 
3,400,000 
 
 
 
 
 
400,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings or Loss of Acquiree since Acquisition Date, Actual
 
1,500,000 
 
 
 
 
400,000 
 
 
700,000 
 
 
 
500,000 
 
 
 
 
 
200,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition adjustment for property and equipment
 
 
 
 
 
49,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition adjustment for intangibles
 
 
 
 
 
16,000 
 
 
200,000 
 
 
 
600,000 
 
 
 
 
 
100,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition adjustment for accrued lease obligations
 
 
 
 
 
200,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition adjustment for deferred taxes
 
 
 
 
 
200,000 
 
 
1,400,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
100,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition adjustment for goodwill
 
 
 
 
 
22,000 
 
 
1,600,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
400,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Escrow deposit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,100,000 
 
 
8,800,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition adjustment for other non-current assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
200,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition adjustment for other liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
200,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill deductible
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
9,900,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Working capital adjustment
320,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(279,000)
 
 
 
 
 
458,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional payment of consideration
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
900,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Payable due to tax election
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
400,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition adjustment for accrued liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
100,000 
 
 
 
 
 
100,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contingent liability
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
200,000 
 
 
Payment of contingent liability
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,100,000 
1,000,000 
 
 
 
 
100,000 
100,000 
200,000 
100,000 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition adjustment for contingent consideration
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
100,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition adjustment for working capital adjustment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
500,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition adjustment for accounts receivable
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 15,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition of Businesses - Schedule of Recognized Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
Jul. 31, 2014
West Glacier, Apgar Village, and other operations
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2014
Blitz Communication Group Limited
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2014
Blitz Communication Group Limited
GBP (£)
Oct. 31, 2014
onPeak LLC
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2014
Travel Planners, Inc
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2014
N200 Limited And Affiliates
USD ($)
Nov. 30, 2014
N200 Limited And Affiliates
EUR (€)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash
 
 
 
$ 16,544 
$ 24,416 
£ 15,000 
$ 42,950 
$ 33,674 
$ 12,068 
€ 9,700 
Additional purchase price paid for tax election
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
896 
 
 
Working capital adjustment
 
 
 
320 
 
 
 
(279)
458 
 
Contingent consideration
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,145 
 
Cash acquired
 
 
 
 
(190)
 
(4,064)
(4,204)
(943)
 
Purchase price, net of cash acquired
430 
120,251 
647 
16,864 
24,226 
 
38,886 
30,087 
12,728 
 
Accounts receivable
 
 
 
 
264 
 
4,008 
1,450 
1,732 
 
Inventory
 
 
 
1,374 
433 
 
 
 
46 
 
Prepaid expenses
 
 
 
24 
410 
 
640 
120 
115 
 
Property and equipment
 
 
 
14,510 
5,951 
 
2,450 
93 
1,280 
 
Other non-current assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
129 
 
 
 
Intangible assets
 
 
 
189 
8,692 
 
14,100 
14,400 
3,682 
 
Total assets acquired
 
 
 
16,097 
15,750 
 
21,327 
16,063 
6,855 
 
Accounts payable
 
 
 
 
1,232 
 
738 
488 
421 
 
Accrued liabilities
 
 
 
35 
2,246 
 
3,341 
1,557 
1,057 
 
Customer deposits
 
 
 
402 
199 
 
4,225 
4,525 
569 
 
Deferred tax liability
 
 
 
 
468 
 
3,028 
 
986 
 
Revolving credit facility
 
 
 
 
488 
 
 
 
 
 
Accrued dilapidations
 
 
 
 
417 
 
 
 
 
 
Other liabilities
 
 
 
64 
 
 
129 
 
106 
 
Total liabilities acquired
 
 
 
501 
5,050 
 
11,461 
6,570 
3,139 
 
Total fair value of net assets acquired
 
 
 
15,596 
10,700 
 
9,866 
9,493 
3,716 
 
Excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired (“goodwill”)
$ 185,223 
$ 194,197 
$ 129,543 
$ 1,268 
$ 13,526 
 
$ 29,020 
$ 20,594 
$ 9,012 
 
Acquisition of Businesses - Unaudited Pro Forma (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Business Combinations [Abstract]
 
 
Revenue
$ 1,109,629 
$ 1,015,275 
Depreciation and amortization
38,014 
38,981 
Income from continuing operations
44,636 
15,317 
Net income attributable to Viad
$ 55,833 
$ 17,510 
Diluted net income per share
$ 2.77 
$ 0.86 
Basic net income per share
$ 2.77 
$ 0.86 
Inventories - Components of Inventories (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Components of Inventories
 
 
Raw materials
$ 14,383 
$ 16,749 
Work in process
13,146 
15,652 
Inventories
$ 27,529 
$ 32,401 
Other Current Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred Costs Capitalized Prepaid And Other Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
Income tax receivable
$ 4,643 
$ 1,869 
Prepaid vendor payments
2,140 
2,689 
Prepaid software maintenance
2,026 
1,934 
Prepaid insurance
2,024 
2,170 
Prepaid rent
1,406 
186 
Prepaid taxes
1,261 
1,416 
Prepaid other
2,777 
4,427 
Other
1,034 
2,749 
Other current assets
$ 17,311 
$ 17,440 
Property and Equipment - Schedule of Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross property and equipment
$ 435,370 
$ 487,899 
Accumulated depreciation
(246,131)
(288,328)
Property and equipment, net
189,239 
199,571 
Land and land interests
 
 
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross property and equipment
29,032 
30,360 
Buildings and leasehold improvements
 
 
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross property and equipment
135,381 
138,104 
Equipment and other
 
 
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
 
 
Gross property and equipment
$ 270,957 
$ 319,435 
Property and Equipment - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Sep. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net carrying amount of capitalized software
$ 12,300,000 
 
 
 
$ 17,000,000 
 
 
 
$ 12,300,000 
$ 17,000,000 
 
Leasehold interests
435,370,000 
 
 
 
487,899,000 
 
 
 
435,370,000 
487,899,000 
 
Depreciation expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
28,100,000 
28,100,000 
27,400,000 
Asset Impairment Charges
96,000 
884,000 
96,000 
884,000 
3,049,000 
Travel & Recreation Group
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset Impairment Charges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
96,000 
 
 
Travel & Recreation Group |
Leasehold Land Interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leasehold interests
7,700,000 
 
 
 
9,100,000 
 
 
 
7,700,000 
9,100,000 
 
Marketing and Events Group
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Asset Impairment Charges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 900,000 
$ 1,000,000 
Other Investments and Assets - Summary of Other Investments and Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Investments All Other Investments [Abstract]
 
 
Cash surrender value of life insurance
$ 21,970 
$ 20,866 
Self-insured liability receivable
5,979 
7,728 
Workers’ compensation insurance security deposits
4,250 
4,250 
Other mutual funds
2,192 
2,536 
Unamortized debt issuance costs
1,572 
1,964 
Other
3,240 
3,330 
Total other investments and assets
$ 39,203 
$ 40,674 
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Goodwill Balances by Component and Segment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2015
Marketing & Events U.S. Segment
Dec. 31, 2014
Marketing & Events U.S. Segment
Dec. 31, 2015
Marketing & Events International Segment
Dec. 31, 2014
Marketing & Events International Segment
Dec. 31, 2015
Travel & Recreation Group
Dec. 31, 2014
Travel & Recreation Group
Dec. 31, 2014
Blitz Communication Group Limited
Sep. 30, 2014
Blitz Communication Group Limited
Dec. 31, 2014
Blitz Communication Group Limited
Marketing & Events U.S. Segment
Dec. 31, 2014
Blitz Communication Group Limited
Marketing & Events International Segment
Dec. 31, 2014
Blitz Communication Group Limited
Travel & Recreation Group
Dec. 31, 2014
West Glacier Motel and Cabins
Dec. 31, 2014
West Glacier Motel and Cabins
Marketing & Events U.S. Segment
Dec. 31, 2014
West Glacier Motel and Cabins
Marketing & Events International Segment
Dec. 31, 2014
West Glacier Motel and Cabins
Travel & Recreation Group
Dec. 31, 2014
onPeak LLC
Oct. 31, 2014
onPeak LLC
Dec. 31, 2014
onPeak LLC
Marketing & Events U.S. Segment
Dec. 31, 2014
onPeak LLC
Marketing & Events International Segment
Dec. 31, 2014
onPeak LLC
Travel & Recreation Group
Dec. 31, 2014
Travel Planners, Inc
Oct. 31, 2014
Travel Planners, Inc
Dec. 31, 2014
Travel Planners, Inc
Marketing & Events U.S. Segment
Dec. 31, 2014
Travel Planners, Inc
Marketing & Events International Segment
Dec. 31, 2014
Travel Planners, Inc
Travel & Recreation Group
Dec. 31, 2014
N200 Limited And Affiliates
Nov. 30, 2014
N200 Limited And Affiliates
Dec. 31, 2014
N200 Limited And Affiliates
Marketing & Events U.S. Segment
Dec. 31, 2014
N200 Limited And Affiliates
Marketing & Events International Segment
Dec. 31, 2014
N200 Limited And Affiliates
Travel & Recreation Group
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2013
$ 194,197 
$ 129,543 
$ 110,618 
$ 62,686 
$ 42,221 
$ 22,611 
$ 41,358 
$ 44,246 
 
$ 13,526 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 29,020 
 
 
 
 
$ 20,594 
 
 
 
 
$ 9,012 
 
 
 
Business acquisitions
2,157 
 
1,682 
 
475 
 
 
13,504 
 
13,504 
1,268 
1,268 
27,406 
 
27,406 
20,526 
 
20,526 
8,563 
 
8,563 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(10,558)
(6,613)
(3,488)
(2,457)
(7,070)
(4,156)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Disposals
(573)1
 
1
 
(573)1
 
1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2014
$ 185,223 
$ 194,197 
$ 112,300 
$ 110,618 
$ 38,635 
$ 42,221 
$ 34,288 
$ 41,358 
 
$ 13,526 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 29,020 
 
 
 
 
$ 20,594 
 
 
 
 
$ 9,012 
 
 
 
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Goodwill Balances by Component and Segment (Parenthetical) (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
Amount of goodwill included in the carrying amount of disposal operations
$ 573,000 1
 
Goodwill impairment charge
 
2,097,000 
Marketing & Events International Segment
 
 
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
Amount of goodwill included in the carrying amount of disposal operations
573,000 1
 
Goodwill impairment charge
$ 23,000 
 
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill by Reporting Unit and Segment (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill by reporting unit and segment
 
 
 
Goodwill
$ 185,223 
$ 194,197 
$ 129,543 
Marketing & Events U.S. Segment
 
 
 
Goodwill by reporting unit and segment
 
 
 
Goodwill
112,300 
110,618 
62,686 
Marketing & Events U.S. Segment |
United States
 
 
 
Goodwill by reporting unit and segment
 
 
 
Goodwill
112,300 
110,618 
 
Marketing & Events International Segment
 
 
 
Goodwill by reporting unit and segment
 
 
 
Goodwill
38,635 
42,221 
22,611 
Marketing & Events International Segment |
GES EMEA
 
 
 
Goodwill by reporting unit and segment
 
 
 
Goodwill
32,064 
34,396 
 
Marketing & Events International Segment |
GES Canada
 
 
 
Goodwill by reporting unit and segment
 
 
 
Goodwill
6,571 
7,825 
 
Marketing and Events Group
 
 
 
Goodwill by reporting unit and segment
 
 
 
Goodwill
150,935 
152,839 
 
Travel & Recreation Group
 
 
 
Goodwill by reporting unit and segment
 
 
 
Goodwill
34,288 
41,358 
44,246 
Travel & Recreation Group |
Brewster
 
 
 
Goodwill by reporting unit and segment
 
 
 
Goodwill
29,836 
36,906 
 
Travel & Recreation Group |
Alaska Denali Travel
 
 
 
Goodwill by reporting unit and segment
 
 
 
Goodwill
3,184 
3,184 
 
Travel & Recreation Group |
Glacier Park
 
 
 
Goodwill by reporting unit and segment
 
 
 
Goodwill
$ 1,268 
$ 1,268 
 
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
 
Accumulated Impairment Loss on Goodwill
$ 229.7 
$ 229.7 
 
Intangible asset amortization expense
$ 7.2 
$ 2.7 
$ 1.3 
Customer Contracts
 
 
 
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
8 years 2 months 12 days 
 
 
Other
 
 
 
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
3 years 1 month 6 days 
 
 
Marketing & Events U.S. Segment
 
 
 
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
 
Percentage of estimated fair values
146.00% 
 
 
GES EMEA |
Marketing & Events International Segment
 
 
 
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
 
Percentage of estimated fair values
132.00% 
 
 
GES Canada |
Marketing & Events International Segment
 
 
 
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
 
Percentage of estimated fair values
91.00% 
 
 
Brewster |
Travel & Recreation Group
 
 
 
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
 
Percentage of estimated fair values
146.00% 
 
 
Alaska Denali Travel |
Travel & Recreation Group
 
 
 
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
 
Percentage of estimated fair values
48.00% 
 
 
Glacier Park |
Travel & Recreation Group
 
 
 
Goodwill [Line Items]
 
 
 
Percentage of estimated fair values
10.00% 
 
 
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
 
 
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value
$ 42,743 
$ 46,200 
Accumulated Amortization
(9,881)
(3,693)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value
32,862 
42,507 
Intangible Assets, Gross (Excluding Goodwill)
43,203 
46,660 
Other intangible assets, net
33,322 
42,967 
Customer contracts and relationships
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
 
 
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value
38,342 
41,624 
Accumulated Amortization
(7,814)
(2,961)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value
30,528 
38,663 
Other
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
 
 
Amortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value
4,401 
4,576 
Accumulated Amortization
(2,067)
(732)
Amortized intangible assets, Net Carrying Value
2,334 
3,844 
Business licenses
 
 
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net [Abstract]
 
 
Accumulated Amortization
Unamortized intangible assets, Gross Carrying Value
$ 460 
$ 460 
Other Current Liabilities - Schedule of Other Current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Continuing operations:
 
 
Self-insured liability accrual
$ 6,891 
$ 6,297 
Accrued sales and use taxes
4,772 
3,624 
Accrued employee benefit costs
3,892 
3,215 
Accrued dividends
2,103 
2,107 
Deferred rent
548 
896 
Current portion of pension liability
1,768 
1,729 
Accrued restructuring
1,757 
1,154 
Accrued rebates
752 
1,600 
Accrued professional fees
751 
1,228 
Accrued foreign income taxes
986 
2,370 
Other
4,002 
2,636 
Total continuing operations
28,222 
26,856 
Discontinued operations:
 
 
Environmental remediation liabilities
295 
350 
Self-insured liability accrual
200 
173 
Other
521 
408 
Total discontinued operations
1,016 
931 
Total other current liabilities
$ 29,238 
$ 27,787 
Other Deferred Items and Liabilities - Schedule of Other Deferred Liabilities (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Continuing operations:
 
 
Self-insured liability
$ 13,662 
$ 13,525 
Accrued compensation
7,612 
6,824 
Self-insured excess liability
5,979 
7,728 
Deferred rent
5,607 
3,939 
Foreign deferred tax liability
2,384 
2,135 
Accrued restructuring
519 
555 
Other
1,262 
3,965 
Total continuing operations
37,025 
38,671 
Discontinued operations:
 
 
Environmental remediation liabilities
4,177 
4,395 
Self-insured liability
3,986 
4,327 
Accrued income taxes
1,151 
1,119 
Other
997 
1,250 
Total discontinued operations
10,311 
11,091 
Total other deferred items and liabilities
$ 47,336 
$ 49,762 
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Schedule of Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
Revolving credit facility and term loan 2.4% and 2.4% weighted-average interest rate at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, due through 2019 (1)
$ 127,500 1
$ 139,500 1
Capital lease obligations, 6.1% and 6.0% weighted-average interest rate at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, due through 2018
1,475 
1,520 
Total debt
128,975 
141,020 
Current portion
(34,554)
(27,856)
Long-term debt and capital lease obligations
$ 94,421 
$ 113,164 
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 22, 2014
Acquisitions Consummated Between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016
Dec. 22, 2014
Acquisitions Consummated After December 31, 2016
Dec. 22, 2014
Maximum
Acquisitions Consummated on or Prior to December 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2015
Revolving Credit Facility
Dec. 31, 2015
Term Loan
Dec. 31, 2015
Capital Leases
Dec. 31, 2014
Capital Leases
Dec. 22, 2014
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Dec. 31, 2015
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Dec. 22, 2014
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Minimum
Jun. 30, 2016
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Minimum
Scenario Forecast
Dec. 22, 2014
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Maximum
Jan. 1, 2017
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Maximum
Scenario Forecast
Dec. 31, 2016
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Maximum
Scenario Forecast
Dec. 22, 2014
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Senior Credit Facility
Dec. 22, 2014
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Revolving Credit Facility
May 18, 2011
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Revolving Credit Facility
Dec. 22, 2014
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Term Loan
Dec. 31, 2015
Credit Agreement Amendment
Dec. 31, 2015
Credit Agreement Amendment
Dec. 31, 2015
Top Tier Foreign Subsidiaries
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest rate on credit facility
2.40% 
2.40% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted interest rate on long term debt
6.10% 
6.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Borrowing capacity on line of credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 300,000,000 
$ 175,000,000 
$ 180,000,000 
$ 125,000,000 
 
 
 
Additional borrowing capacity on line of credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
100,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
Line of Credit borrowings used to support letter of credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
40,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
Maturity date
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dec. 22, 2019 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Percent of lenders security interest on capital stock foreign subsidiary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
65.00% 
Fixed charge coverage ratio
218.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
175.00% 
200.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
175.00% 
 
Leverage ratio
167.00% 
 
 
225.00% 
200.00% 
250.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
300.00% 
250.00% 
275.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
350.00% 
 
Annual share repurchase limit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
20,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Leverage ratio required for dividend or share activity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
200.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
250.00% 
 
Required level of restricted cash
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
100,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum leverage ratio for acquisition
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
300.00% 
 
Maximum leverage ratio for unsecured debt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
300.00% 
 
Annual share repurchase limit on leverage ratio basis
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
20,000,000 
 
 
Balance of long term debt
128,975,000 
141,020,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revolving credit facility and term loan 2.4% and 2.4% weighted-average interest rate at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, due through 2019 (1)
127,500,000 1
139,500,000 1
 
 
 
 
15,000,000 
112,500,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Capital lease obligations, 6.1% and 6.0% weighted-average interest rate at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, due through 2018
1,475,000 
1,520,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Remaining borrowing capacity on line of credit
158,700,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Letters of credit outstanding
1,300,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commitment fee percentage on line of credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
0.35% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maximum potential amount of future payments
10,400,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recourse provisions
There are no recourse provisions that would enable Viad to recover from third parties any payments made under the guarantees 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Collateral on line of credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
Furthermore, there are no collateral or similar arrangements whereby Viad could recover payments. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross amount of assets recorded under capital leases
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3,500,000 
3,500,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated Amortization
9,881,000 
3,693,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,100,000 
2,100,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
3.20% 
4.00% 
4.20% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value of debt
$ 113,900,000 
$ 123,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Debt and Capital Lease Obligations - Schedule of Aggregate Annual Maturities of Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2016
$ 926 
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2017
570 
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2018
207 
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2019
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, 2020
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Total
1,703 
Capital Leases, Interest Included in Payments
(228)
Capital Leases, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
1,475 
Revolving Credit Agreement
 
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
 
Revolving Credit, Maturity, 2016
33,750 
Revolving Credit, Maturity, 2017
18,750 
Revolving Credit, Maturity, 2018
18,750 
Revolving Credit, Maturity, 2019
56,250 
Revolving Credit, Maturity, Total
$ 127,500 
Fair Value Measurements - Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Assets
$ 2,310 
$ 11,054 
Liabilities
 
(1,210)
Earnout contingent consideration liability
 
 
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Liabilities
 
(1,210)
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
 
 
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Assets
2,310 
11,054 
Liabilities
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) |
Earnout contingent consideration liability
 
 
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Liabilities
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
 
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Assets
Liabilities
 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Earnout contingent consideration liability
 
 
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Liabilities
 
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3)
 
 
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Assets
Liabilities
 
(1,210)
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) |
Earnout contingent consideration liability
 
 
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Liabilities
 
(1,210)
Money market funds
 
 
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Assets
118 
8,518 
Money market funds |
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
 
 
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Assets
118 
8,518 
Money market funds |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
 
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Assets
Money market funds |
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3)
 
 
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Assets
Other mutual funds
 
 
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Assets
2,192 
2,536 
Other mutual funds |
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1)
 
 
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Assets
2,192 
2,536 
Other mutual funds |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
 
 
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Assets
Other mutual funds |
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3)
 
 
Fair value information related to assets
 
 
Assets
$ 0 
$ 0 
Fair Value Measurements - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
 
 
Unrealized gains on the investments after-tax
$ 346,000 
$ 471,000 
Money market funds
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
 
 
Unrealized gains on the investments
 
Other mutual funds
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
 
 
Unrealized gains on the investments
600,000 
800,000 
Unrealized gains on the investments after-tax
300,000 
500,000 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
 
 
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
2,310,000 
11,054,000 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring |
Money market funds
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
 
 
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
118,000 
8,518,000 
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring |
Other mutual funds
 
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Line Items]
 
 
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
$ 2,192,000 
$ 2,536,000 
Income (Loss) Per Share - Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Income Per Share (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Sep. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Viad (diluted)
$ (957)
$ 7,230 
$ 22,389 
$ (2,056)
$ (5,889)
$ 29,620 
$ 6,742 
$ 21,882 
$ 26,606 
$ 52,354 
$ 21,555 
Less: Allocation to non-vested shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(385)
(970)
(485)
Net income allocated to Viad common stockholders (basic)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 26,221 
$ 51,384 
$ 21,070 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted-average outstanding common shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
19,797 
19,804 
19,850 
Additional dilutive shares related to share-based compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
184 
329 
415 
Diluted weighted-average outstanding shares
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
19,981 
20,133 
20,265 
Basic income attributable to Viad common stockholders
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1.32 
$ 2.59 
$ 1.06 
Diluted income attributable to Viad common stockholders
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 1.32 1
$ 2.59 1
$ 1.06 1
Income (Loss) Per Share - Narrative (Details) (Stock Options)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Stock Options
 
 
 
Antidilutive Securities Excluded From Computation Of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
 
 
 
Common stock shares effect would be anti-dilutive
4,000 
26,000 
47,000 
Employee Stock Ownership Feature of 401Plan - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2004
Dec. 31, 1989
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
ESOP borrowing to purchase treasury shares
 
 
 
$ 40,000,000 
Borrowings of Viad under its revolving credit agreement
 
 
12,200,000 
 
ESOP, Loan entered with Viad
 
 
12,400,000 
 
Minimum quarterly principal payments
 
 
250,000 
 
Reduction of stockholders' equity
 
 
250,000 
 
Expense recorded by Viad
$ 100,000 
$ 1,300,000 
 
 
Unallocated shares
4,361 
 
 
Shares allocated
 
126,216 
 
 
Employee Stock Ownership Feature of 401Plan - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Amounts paid by ESOP for:
 
 
Debt repayment
$ 44 
$ 1,280 
Interest
 
Amounts received from Viad as:
 
 
Contributions
44 
1,202 
Dividends
 
$ 79 
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights - Narrative (Details)
0 Months Ended
Jul. 2, 2014
Dec. 31, 2015
Equity [Abstract]
 
 
Preferred Stock, Authorized
 
5,000,000 
Junior participating preferred Stock, Authorized
 
2,000,000 
Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
 
Junior Preferred Stock, Shares Outstanding
 
Stockholders' Equity Note, Stock Split, Conversion Ratio
0.25 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Schedules of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
 
 
Beginning of Period
$ (394)
$ 20,017 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
(34,181)
(18,334)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax
399 
(2,077)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
(33,782)
(20,411)
Ending of Period
(34,176)
(394)
Unrealized Gains on Investments
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
 
 
Beginning of Period
471 
429 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
(55)
98 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax
(70)
(56)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
(125)
42 
Ending of Period
346 
471 
Cumulative Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
 
 
Beginning of Period
12,415 
30,847 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
(35,672)
(18,432)
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
(35,672)
(18,432)
Ending of Period
(23,257)
12,415 
Unrecognized Net Actuarial Loss and Prior Service Credit, Net
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Roll Forward]
 
 
Beginning of Period
(13,280)
(11,259)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
1,546 
 
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax
469 
(2,021)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
2,015 
(2,021)
Ending of Period
$ (11,265)
$ (13,280)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Reclassification Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Sep. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains on investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ (658)
$ (305)
$ (550)
Tax effect
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(10,493)
(109)
(8,310)
Income from continuing operations
(796)
7,393 
22,311 
(1,908)
(7,255)
30,755 
7,978 
9,312 
27,442 
41,178 
19,320 
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
Unrealized Gains on Investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gains on investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(112)
(90)
 
Tax effect
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
42 
34 
 
Income from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(70)
(56)
 
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income |
Unrecognized Net Actuarial Loss and Prior Service Credit, Net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reclassification Adjustment out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Recognized net actuarial (gain) loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,180 1
(3,821)1
 
Amortization of prior service credit
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(552)1
565 1
 
Tax effect
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(159)
1,235 
 
Income from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 469 
$ (2,021)
 
Income Taxes - Schedule of Domestic and Foreign Income Before Income Tax (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
 
 
 
Foreign
$ 35,571 
$ 33,349 
$ 25,010 
United States
2,364 
7,938 
2,620 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
$ 37,935 
$ 41,287 
$ 27,630 
Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Current:
 
 
 
Federal
$ (876)
 
$ (3,308)
State
1,558 
16 
(286)
Foreign
9,342 
9,824 
9,606 
Total current
10,024 
9,840 
6,012 
Deferred:
 
 
 
Federal
1,854 
(9,486)
2,007 
State
(164)
(125)
651 
Foreign
(1,221)
(120)
(360)
Total deferred
469 
(9,731)
2,298 
Income tax expense
$ 10,493 
$ 109 
$ 8,310 
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
 
 
 
Computed income tax expense at statutory federal income tax rate of 35%
$ 13,277 
$ 14,450 
$ 9,670 
State income taxes, net of federal provision
1,713 
227 
345 
Foreign tax rate differentials
(1,181)
(1,262)
77 
U.S. tax on foreign earnings (net of foreign tax credits)
(948)
(2,168)
(1,831)
Change in valuation allowance
(944)
(11,650)
(2,184)
Proceeds from life insurance
 
(133)
(196)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Amount
(1,557)
(1,401)
1,664 
Other, net
133 
2,046 
765 
Income tax expense
$ 10,493 
$ 109 
$ 8,310 
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
 
 
 
Computed income tax expense at statutory federal income tax rate of 35%, tax rate
35.00% 
35.00% 
35.00% 
State income taxes, net of federal provision, tax rate
4.50% 
0.50% 
1.20% 
Foreign tax differentials rate
(3.10%)
(3.10%)
0.30% 
U.S. tax on foreign earnings rate
(2.50%)
(5.30%)
(6.60%)
Change in valuation allowance, tax rate
(2.50%)
(28.20%)
(7.90%)
Proceeds from life insurance rate
 
(0.30%)
(0.70%)
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prior Year Income Taxes, Percent
(4.10%)
(3.40%)
6.00% 
Other, net, tax rate
0.40% 
5.00% 
2.80% 
Income tax expense
27.70% 
0.20% 
30.10% 
Income Taxes - Reconciliation of Income Tax Expense (Parenthetical) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
Computed income tax expense at statutory federal income tax rate of 35%, tax rate
35.00% 
35.00% 
35.00% 
Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Deferred tax assets:
 
 
Tax credit carryforwards
$ 19,529 
$ 21,783 
Pension, compensation, and other employee benefits
23,212 
23,501 
Provisions for losses
11,119 
12,127 
Net operating loss carryforward
4,310 
4,886 
State income taxes
2,944 
2,979 
Other deferred income tax assets
3,456 
3,927 
Total deferred tax assets
64,570 
69,203 
Valuation allowance
(2,837)
(3,781)
Foreign deferred tax assets included above
(2,460)
(1,536)
Net deferred tax assets
59,273 
63,886 
Deferred tax liabilities:
 
 
Property and equipment
(3,510)
(5,856)
Deferred tax related to life insurance
(5,316)
(4,962)
Goodwill and other intangible assets
(4,038)
(2,705)
Other deferred income tax liabilities
(1,115)
(1,452)
Total deferred tax liabilities
(13,979)
(14,975)
Foreign deferred tax liabilities included above
3,471 
3,671 
United States net deferred tax assets
$ 48,765 
$ 52,582 
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
 
 
Deferred income taxes
$ 50,137,000 
$ 52,582,000 
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
64,570,000 
69,203,000 
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
19,529,000 
21,783,000 
Foreign Tax Credit Carryforward Expire On 2020
1,000,000 
 
Foreign Tax Credit Carryforward Expire On 2021
6,000,000 
 
Foreign Tax Credit Carryforward Expire On 2022
300,000 
 
Foreign Tax Credit Carryforward Expire On 2023
1,900,000 
 
Deferred Tax, Operating Loss Carryforwards
4,310,000 
4,886,000 
Valuation Allowance
2,837,000 
3,781,000 
Unrecognized Tax Liability For Undistributed Foreign Earnings
3,400,000 
 
Liability for uncertain tax positions
1,500,000 
2,400,000 
Increase (Decrease) in Uncertain Tax Liability
(1,000,000)
 
Accrued Interest And Penalties For Continued Operations
 
Income Tax Penalties and Interest Expense
300,000 
 
Accrued Income Taxes Payable
600,000 
600,000 
Accrued Interest and Penalties for Discontinued Operations
500,000 
500,000 
Foreign Tax Authority
 
 
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
 
 
Valuation Allowance Operating Loss Carryforwards Change In Amount
(200,000)
 
State and Foreign
 
 
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
 
 
Operating Loss Carryforwards
56,000,000 
75,800,000 
Deferred Tax, Operating Loss Carryforwards
4,300,000 
4,900,000 
Valuation Allowance
2,800,000 
3,800,000 
State
 
 
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
 
 
Valuation Allowance Operating Loss Carryforwards Change In Amount
(800,000)
 
Foreign Income Tax Credit |
Foreign Tax Authority
 
 
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
 
 
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
9,200,000 
 
Tax credit carryforward expiration period
10 years 
 
Alternative Minimum Tax Credit Carryforward
 
 
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
 
 
Tax credit carryforward
10,300,000 
 
Adjustments for New Accounting Principle, Early Adoption
 
 
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
$ 22,900,000 
Income Taxes - Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning Balance
$ 1,919 
$ 1,372 
$ 636 
Additions for tax positions taken in prior years
43 
1,019 
736 
Reductions for tax positions taken in prior years
(666)
 
 
Reductions for lapse of applicable statutes
(353)
(472)
 
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance
943 
1,919 
1,372 
Continuing Operations
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning Balance
1,283 
736 
Additions for tax positions taken in prior years
43 
1,019 
736 
Reductions for tax positions taken in prior years
(666)
 
 
Reductions for lapse of applicable statutes
(353)
(472)
 
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance
307 
1,283 
736 
Discontinued Operations
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning Balance
636 
636 
636 
Additions for tax positions taken in prior years
Reductions for tax positions taken in prior years
 
 
Reductions for lapse of applicable statutes
 
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance
$ 636 
$ 636 
$ 636 
Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Components of net periodic benefit cost and other amounts recognized in other comprehensive income of Viad's postretirement benefit plans (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Pension Plans
 
 
 
Net periodic benefit cost:
 
 
 
Service cost
$ 101 
$ 87 
$ 66 
Interest cost
1,018 
1,079 
1,030 
Expected return on plan assets
(380)
(436)
(400)
Recognized net actuarial loss
492 
407 
583 
Net periodic benefit cost
1,231 
1,137 
1,279 
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
Net actuarial loss (gain)
(963)
3,418 
(2,565)
Reversal of amortization item:
 
 
 
Net actuarial loss
(492)
(407)
(583)
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)
(1,455)
3,011 
(3,148)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss)
(224)
4,148 
(1,869)
US Postretirement Benefit Plans
 
 
 
Net periodic benefit cost:
 
 
 
Service cost
152 
129 
156 
Interest cost
619 
640 
663 
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of prior service credit
(552)
(593)
(902)
Recognized net actuarial loss
528 
166 
518 
Net periodic benefit cost
747 
342 
435 
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
Net actuarial loss (gain)
(1,248)
1,045 
(1,496)
Prior service credit
(1,283)
(40)
Reversal of amortization item:
 
 
 
Net actuarial loss
(528)
(166)
(518)
Prior service credit
552 
593 
902 
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)
(1,221)
189 
(1,152)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss)
(474)
531 
(717)
Foreign Pension Plans
 
 
 
Net periodic benefit cost:
 
 
 
Service cost
503 
413 
534 
Interest cost
505 
631 
702 
Expected return on plan assets
(583)
(640)
(698)
Recognized net actuarial loss
160 
145 
248 
Net periodic benefit cost
585 
549 
786 
Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:
 
 
 
Net actuarial loss (gain)
182 
361 
(1,214)
Reversal of amortization of net actuarial loss
(160)
145 
(248)
Reversal of amortization item:
 
 
 
Total recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)
22 
506 
(1,462)
Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income (loss)
$ 607 
$ 1,055 
$ (676)
Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Summary of funded status of the plans (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Funded Plans
Dec. 31, 2014
Funded Plans
Dec. 31, 2015
Unfunded Pension Plans
Dec. 31, 2014
Unfunded Pension Plans
Dec. 31, 2015
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Dec. 31, 2014
Postretirement Benefit Plans
Dec. 31, 2015
Foreign Pension Plans
Dec. 31, 2014
Foreign Pension Plans
Dec. 31, 2013
Foreign Pension Plans
Dec. 31, 2015
Foreign Pension Plans
Funded Plans
Dec. 31, 2014
Foreign Pension Plans
Funded Plans
Dec. 31, 2013
Foreign Pension Plans
Funded Plans
Dec. 31, 2012
Foreign Pension Plans
Funded Plans
Dec. 31, 2015
Foreign Pension Plans
Unfunded Pension Plans
Dec. 31, 2014
Foreign Pension Plans
Unfunded Pension Plans
Dec. 31, 2013
Foreign Pension Plans
Unfunded Pension Plans
Dec. 31, 2012
Foreign Pension Plans
Unfunded Pension Plans
Change in benefit obligation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
$ 16,012 
$ 13,435 
$ 11,127 
$ 10,536 
$ 16,235 
$ 16,919 
 
 
 
$ 9,744 
$ 12,016 
 
$ 11,460 
$ 2,470 
$ 2,756 
 
$ 2,911 
Service cost
101 
87 
152 
129 
503 
413 
534 
503 
413 
 
 
 
 
Interest cost
616 
644 
402 
435 
619 
640 
505 
631 
702 
415 
507 
 
 
89 
124 
 
 
Recognized net actuarial loss
(1,013)
2,700 
(1,072)
649 
(1,248)
1,011 
160 
145 
248 
(176)
1,042 
 
 
178 
234 
 
 
Plan amendments
(1,283)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Benefits paid
(709)
(767)
(509)
(580)
(1,188)
(1,181)
 
 
 
(1,115)
(344)
 
 
(179)
(211)
 
 
Benefit obligation at end of year
14,906 
16,012 
10,049 
11,127 
14,573 
16,235 
 
 
 
 
9,744 
 
11,460 
 
2,470 
 
2,911 
Translation adjustment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,899)
(1,062)
 
 
(374)
(302)
 
 
Change in plan assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
11,198 
10,872 
520 
11,747 
 
 
9,705 
11,747 
 
11,560 
 
Actual return on plan assets
(742)
364 
 
(34)
 
 
 
377 
983 
 
 
 
 
 
Company contributions
732 
729 
509 
580 
1,188 
695 
 
 
 
566 
604 
 
 
179 
211 
 
 
Benefits paid
(709)
(767)
(509)
(580)
(1,188)
(1,181)
 
 
 
(1,115)
(344)
 
 
(179)
(211)
 
 
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
10,479 
11,198 
9,705 
11,747 
 
 
9,705 
 
11,560 
 
 
Translation adjustment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,870)
(1,056)
 
 
 
 
 
Funded status at end of year
$ (4,427)
$ (4,814)
$ (10,049)
$ (11,127)
$ (14,573)
$ (16,235)
 
 
 
 
$ (39)
$ (269)
 
 
$ (2,470)
$ (2,756)
 
Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Net amount recognized in Viad's consolidated balance sheets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Funded Plans
 
 
Net amounts recognized in Viad's consolidated balance sheets under the caption Pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
Net amount recognized
$ 4,427 
$ 4,814 
Unfunded Pension Plans
 
 
Net amounts recognized in Viad's consolidated balance sheets under the caption Pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
Net amount recognized
10,049 
11,127 
US Postretirement Benefit Plans
 
 
Net amounts recognized in Viad's consolidated balance sheets under the caption Pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
Net amount recognized
14,573 
16,235 
Foreign Pension Plans |
Funded Plans
 
 
Net amounts recognized in Viad's consolidated balance sheets under the caption Pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
Net amount recognized
39 
318 
Foreign Pension Plans |
Unfunded Pension Plans
 
 
Net amounts recognized in Viad's consolidated balance sheets under the caption Pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
Net amount recognized
2,470 
2,756 
Other current liabilities |
Funded Plans
 
 
Net amounts recognized in Viad's consolidated balance sheets under the caption Pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
Net amount recognized
Other current liabilities |
Unfunded Pension Plans
 
 
Net amounts recognized in Viad's consolidated balance sheets under the caption Pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
Net amount recognized
645 
635 
Other current liabilities |
US Postretirement Benefit Plans
 
 
Net amounts recognized in Viad's consolidated balance sheets under the caption Pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
Net amount recognized
1,122 
1,094 
Other current liabilities |
Foreign Pension Plans |
Unfunded Pension Plans
 
 
Net amounts recognized in Viad's consolidated balance sheets under the caption Pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
Net amount recognized
162 
94 
Non Current Liabilities |
Funded Plans
 
 
Net amounts recognized in Viad's consolidated balance sheets under the caption Pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
Net amount recognized
4,427 
4,814 
Non Current Liabilities |
Unfunded Pension Plans
 
 
Net amounts recognized in Viad's consolidated balance sheets under the caption Pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
Net amount recognized
9,404 
10,492 
Non Current Liabilities |
US Postretirement Benefit Plans
 
 
Net amounts recognized in Viad's consolidated balance sheets under the caption Pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
Net amount recognized
13,451 
15,141 
Non Current Liabilities |
Foreign Pension Plans |
Funded Plans
 
 
Net amounts recognized in Viad's consolidated balance sheets under the caption Pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
Net amount recognized
39 
318 
Non Current Liabilities |
Foreign Pension Plans |
Unfunded Pension Plans
 
 
Net amounts recognized in Viad's consolidated balance sheets under the caption Pension and postretirement benefits
 
 
Net amount recognized
$ 2,308 
$ 2,662 
Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income
 
 
Total
$ 11,265 
$ 13,476 
Pension Plans |
Funded Plans
 
 
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income
 
 
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
9,202 
9,442 
Prior service credit
Subtotal
9,202 
9,442 
Less tax effect
(3,490)
(3,581)
Total
5,712 
5,861 
Pension Plans |
Unfunded Pension Plans
 
 
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income
 
 
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
2,806 
4,020 
Prior service credit
Subtotal
2,806 
4,020 
Less tax effect
(1,064)
(1,525)
Total
1,742 
2,495 
US Postretirement Benefit Plans
 
 
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income
 
 
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
3,795 
5,571 
Prior service credit
(2,173)
(2,729)
Subtotal
1,622 
2,842 
Less tax effect
(615)
(1,078)
Total
1,007 
1,764 
US Postretirement and Pension Plan
 
 
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income
 
 
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Gains (Losses), before Tax
15,803 
19,033 
Prior service credit
(2,173)
(2,729)
Subtotal
13,630 
16,304 
Less tax effect
(5,169)
(6,184)
Total
$ 8,461 
$ 10,120 
Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Assumed health care cost trend rate
7.00% 
7.50% 
 
Decrease in assumed health care cost trend rate
4.50% 
5.00% 
 
Effect of one percentage point increase on accumulated post retirement benefit obligation
$ 1,500,000 
 
 
Effect of one percentage point increase in assumed health care cost trend rate on total service and interest cost components
100,000 
 
 
Effect of one percentage point decrease in assumed health care cost trend rate on accumulated post retirement benefit obligation
1,300,000 
 
 
Effect of one percentage point decrease in assumed health care cost trend rate on total service and interest cost components
100,000 
 
 
Maximum percentage of funding status of plans in red zone
65.00% 
 
 
Maximum percentage of funding status of plans in yellow zone
80.00% 
 
 
Maximum percentage of funding status of plans in green zone
80.00% 
 
 
401(k) plan [Member]
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Percentage of employer matching contribution with employee gross pay
100.00% 
 
 
Percentage of employer matching contribution match with 100 percent
3.00% 
 
 
Percentage of employer matching contribution
50.00% 
 
 
Percentage of employer matching contribution match with 50 percent
2.00% 
 
 
Expense associated with other employee benefit plans
3,700,000 
3,300,000 
1,300,000 
US Postretirement and Pension Plan
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Estimated net actuarial loss for pension plans that is expected to be amortized
400,000 
 
 
Estimated prior service credit for postretirement benefit plans
500,000 
 
 
US Postretirement and Pension Plan |
Unfunded Pension Plans
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Estimated net actuarial loss for pension plans that is expected to be amortized
100,000 
 
 
US Postretirement and Pension Plan |
Funded Plans
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Estimated net actuarial loss for pension plans that is expected to be amortized
300,000 
 
 
Foreign Pension Plans
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Estimated net actuarial loss for pension plans that is expected to be amortized
(160,000)
145,000 
(248,000)
Net actuarial losses for the foreign funded plans (before tax)
(3,300,000)
(4,000,000)
 
Net actuarial losses for the foreign funded plans (after tax)
(2,500,000)
(3,100,000)
 
Net actuarial losses for the foreign unfunded plans (before tax)
(400,000)
(400,000)
 
Net actuarial losses for the foreign unfunded plans (after tax)
(300,000)
(200,000)
 
Pension Plans |
Unfunded Pension Plans
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Amount expected to contribute in unfunded pension plans
800,000 
 
 
Pension Plans |
Funded Plans
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Amount expected to contribute in funded pension plans
900,000 
 
 
US Postretirement Benefit Plans
 
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
 
Estimated prior service credit for postretirement benefit plans
552,000 
593,000 
902,000 
Amount expected to contribute in postretirement benefit plans
 
$ 1,100,000 
 
Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Fair value of the plans' assets by asset class (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Plans
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
$ 10,479 
$ 11,198 
Pension Plans |
Aggregate fixed income securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
5,453 
6,534 
Pension Plans |
U.S. equity securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
4,459 
3,855 
Pension Plans |
Cash
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
357 
552 
Pension Plans |
Equity Securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
210 
257 
Foreign Pension Plans
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
9,705 
11,747 
Foreign Pension Plans |
U.S. equity securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
1,012 
1,236 
Foreign Pension Plans |
Equity Securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
425 
451 
Foreign Pension Plans |
Canadian Fixed Income Securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
4,372 
5,367 
Foreign Pension Plans |
International equity securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
3,896 
4,693 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) |
Pension Plans
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
10,269 
10,941 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) |
Pension Plans |
Aggregate fixed income securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
5,453 
6,534 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) |
Pension Plans |
U.S. equity securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
4,459 
3,855 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) |
Pension Plans |
Cash
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
357 
552 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) |
Pension Plans |
Equity Securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) |
Foreign Pension Plans
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
9,330 
11,327 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) |
Foreign Pension Plans |
U.S. equity securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
1,012 
1,236 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) |
Foreign Pension Plans |
Equity Securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
425 
451 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) |
Foreign Pension Plans |
Canadian Fixed Income Securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
4,372 
5,367 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) |
Foreign Pension Plans |
International equity securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
3,521 
4,273 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Pension Plans
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
210 
257 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Pension Plans |
Aggregate fixed income securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Pension Plans |
U.S. equity securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Pension Plans |
Cash
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Pension Plans |
Equity Securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
210 
257 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Foreign Pension Plans
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
375 
420 
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Foreign Pension Plans |
U.S. equity securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Foreign Pension Plans |
Equity Securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Foreign Pension Plans |
Canadian Fixed Income Securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) |
Foreign Pension Plans |
International equity securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
375 
420 
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) |
Pension Plans
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) |
Pension Plans |
Aggregate fixed income securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) |
Pension Plans |
U.S. equity securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) |
Pension Plans |
Cash
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) |
Pension Plans |
Equity Securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) |
Foreign Pension Plans
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) |
Foreign Pension Plans |
U.S. equity securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) |
Foreign Pension Plans |
Equity Securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) |
Foreign Pension Plans |
Canadian Fixed Income Securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
Significant Unobserved Inputs (Level 3) |
Foreign Pension Plans |
International equity securities
 
 
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
 
 
Fair value measurement domestic pension plans
$ 0 
 
Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Payments and receipts reflecting expected future service (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
US Postretirement Benefit Plans
 
Expected future service expected to be paid
 
2016
$ 1,146 
2017
1,157 
2018
1,153 
2019
1,123 
2020
1,112 
2021-2025
5,021 
Funded Plans
 
Expected future service expected to be paid
 
2016
834 
2017
875 
2018
895 
2019
922 
2020
988 
2021-2025
4,879 
Funded Plans |
Foreign Pension Plans
 
Expected future service expected to be paid
 
2016
311 
2017
383 
2018
395 
2019
449 
2020
451 
2021-2025
2,716 
Unfunded Pension Plans
 
Expected future service expected to be paid
 
2016
659 
2017
697 
2018
722 
2019
735 
2020
737 
2021-2025
3,447 
Unfunded Pension Plans |
Foreign Pension Plans
 
Expected future service expected to be paid
 
2016
166 
2017
166 
2018
166 
2019
165 
2020
165 
2021-2025
$ 816 
Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Dec. 31, 2015
Domestic Pension Plans
Funded Plans
Dec. 31, 2014
Domestic Pension Plans
Funded Plans
Dec. 31, 2015
Domestic Pension Plans
Unfunded Pension Plans
Dec. 31, 2013
Domestic Pension Plans
Unfunded Pension Plans
Dec. 31, 2015
Foreign Plans
Funded Plans
Dec. 31, 2014
Foreign Plans
Funded Plans
Dec. 31, 2015
Foreign Plans
Unfunded Pension Plans
Dec. 31, 2014
Foreign Plans
Unfunded Pension Plans
Accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Projected benefit obligation
$ 14,906 
$ 16,012 
$ 10,049 
$ 11,127 
$ 9,744 
$ 12,016 
$ 2,470 
$ 2,756 
Accumulated benefit obligation
14,906 
16,012 
9,934 
11,014 
9,186 
11,268 
2,470 
2,656 
Fair value of plan assets
$ 10,479 
$ 11,200 
$ 0 
$ 0 
$ 9,705 
$ 11,747 
$ 0 
$ 0 
Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Pension Plans |
Funded Plans
 
 
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations
 
 
Discount rate
4.37% 
4.01% 
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
 
 
Discount rate
3.97% 
4.90% 
Expected return on plan assets
3.33% 
4.15% 
Pension Plans |
Unfunded Pension Plans
 
 
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations
 
 
Discount rate
4.25% 
3.90% 
Rate of compensation increase
3.00% 
3.00% 
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
 
 
Discount rate
3.90% 
4.60% 
Rate of compensation increase
3.00% 
3.00% 
US Postretirement Benefit Plans
 
 
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations
 
 
Discount rate
4.30% 
4.00% 
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
 
 
Discount rate
4.00% 
4.65% 
Expected return on plan assets
0.00% 
0.00% 
Foreign Pension Plans
 
 
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations
 
 
Discount rate
3.76% 
3.85% 
Rate of compensation increase
2.31% 
3.00% 
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
 
 
Discount rate
3.86% 
4.67% 
Expected return on plan assets
4.51% 
5.69% 
Rate of compensation increase
2.31% 
3.00% 
Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Multi-employer pension plans (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Multi-employer pension plans
 
 
 
Viad Contributions
$ 21,988 
$ 23,152 
$ 20,313 
Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Plan
 
 
 
Multi-employer pension plans
 
 
 
EIN
916145047 
 
 
Plan No:
001 
 
 
Pension Protection Act Zone Status
Green 
Green 
 
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented
No 
 
 
Viad Contributions
5,632 
6,369 
5,524 
Surcharge Paid
No 
 
 
Collective bargaining agreements expiration date
May 31, 2015 
 
 
Southern California Local 831—Employer Pension Fund
 
 
 
Multi-employer pension plans
 
 
 
EIN
956376874 
 
 
Plan No:
001 
 
 
Pension Protection Act Zone Status
Green 
Green 
 
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented
No 
 
 
Viad Contributions
2,485 
2,481 
2,244 
Surcharge Paid
No 
 
 
Collective bargaining agreements expiration date
Aug. 31, 2017 
 
 
Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Pension Fund
 
 
 
Multi-employer pension plans
 
 
 
EIN
366130207 
 
 
Plan No:
001 
 
 
Pension Protection Act Zone Status
Yellow 
Yellow 
 
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented
Implemented 
 
 
Viad Contributions
1,887 
1,946 
1,614 
Surcharge Paid
No 
 
 
Collective bargaining agreements expiration date
May 31, 2018 
 
 
Electrical Contractors Assoc. Chicago Local Union 134, IBEW Joint Pension Trust of Chicago Plan 2
 
 
 
Multi-employer pension plans
 
 
 
EIN
516030753 
 
 
Plan No:
002 
 
 
Pension Protection Act Zone Status
Green 
Green 
 
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented
No 
 
 
Viad Contributions
1,190 
1,081 
957 
Surcharge Paid
No 
 
 
Collective bargaining agreements expiration date
Jun. 03, 2017 
 
 
IBEW Local Union No 357 Pension Plan A
 
 
 
Multi-employer pension plans
 
 
 
EIN
886023284 
 
 
Plan No:
001 
 
 
Pension Protection Act Zone Status
Green 
Green 
 
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented
No 
 
 
Viad Contributions
1,150 
1,457 
1,631 
Surcharge Paid
No 
 
 
Collective bargaining agreements expiration date
Jun. 16, 2018 
 
 
Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Plan
 
 
 
Multi-employer pension plans
 
 
 
EIN
366044243 
 
 
Plan No:
001 
 
 
Pension Protection Act Zone Status
Red 
Red 
 
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented
Implemented 
 
 
Viad Contributions
948 
1,018 
836 
Surcharge Paid
No 
 
 
Collective bargaining agreements expiration date
Jul. 31, 2015 
 
 
Southern California IBEW-NECA Pension Fund
 
 
 
Multi-employer pension plans
 
 
 
EIN
956392774 
 
 
Plan No:
001 
 
 
Pension Protection Act Zone Status
Yellow 
Yellow 
 
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented
Implemented 
 
 
Viad Contributions
835 
768 
184 
Surcharge Paid
No 
 
 
National Electrical Benefit Fund
 
 
 
Multi-employer pension plans
 
 
 
EIN
530181657 
 
 
Plan No:
001 
 
 
Pension Protection Act Zone Status
Green 
Green 
 
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented
No 
 
 
Viad Contributions
771 
167 
193 
Surcharge Paid
No 
 
 
Collective bargaining agreements expiration date
Jun. 18, 2018 
 
 
Southwest Carpenters Pension Trust
 
 
 
Multi-employer pension plans
 
 
 
EIN
956042875 
 
 
Plan No:
001 
 
 
Pension Protection Act Zone Status
Green 
Green 
 
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented
No 
 
 
Viad Contributions
750 
885 
812 
Surcharge Paid
No 
 
 
Collective bargaining agreements expiration date
Jun. 30, 2018 
 
 
Sign Pictorial & Display Industry Pension Plan
 
 
 
Multi-employer pension plans
 
 
 
EIN
946278490 
 
 
Plan No:
001 
 
 
Pension Protection Act Zone Status
Green 
Green 
 
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented
No 
 
 
Viad Contributions
541 
439 
367 
Surcharge Paid
No 
 
 
Collective bargaining agreements expiration date
Mar. 31, 2018 
 
 
Machinery Movers Riggers & Mach Erect Local 136 Supplemental Retirement Plan(1),
 
 
 
Multi-employer pension plans
 
 
 
EIN
361416355 
 
 
Plan No:
001 
 
 
Pension Protection Act Zone Status
Red 
Red 
 
FIP/RP Status Pending/ Implemented
Implemented 
 
 
Viad Contributions
502 
993 
430 
Surcharge Paid
Yes 
 
 
Collective bargaining agreements expiration date
Jun. 30, 2019 
 
 
All other funds
 
 
 
Multi-employer pension plans
 
 
 
Viad Contributions
3,869 
3,491 
2,032 
Pension Plans
 
 
 
Multi-employer pension plans
 
 
 
Viad Contributions
20,560 
21,095 
16,824 
Total contributions to other plans
 
 
 
Multi-employer pension plans
 
 
 
Viad Contributions
$ 1,428 
$ 2,057 
$ 3,489 
Pension and Postretirement Benefits - Multi-employer pension plans (Parenthetical) (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
PensionFund
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
 
Percentage of excess employer contributions
5.00% 
Aggregate number of funds
45 
Restructuring Charges - Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Liability Balances by Major Restructuring Activity (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Sep. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
 
 
$ 1,944 
 
 
 
$ 5,698 
$ 1,944 
$ 5,698 
$ 7,224 
Restructuring charges (recoveries)
1,414 
257 
1,069 
216 
(177)
234 
1,369 
211 
2,956 
1,637 
3,793 
Cash payments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,572)
(5,276)
(4,841)
Adjustment to liability
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(52)
(115)
(478)
Balance at December 31, 2013
2,276 
 
 
 
1,944 
 
 
 
2,276 
1,944 
5,698 
Marketing & Events Group |
Severance & Employee Benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
 
 
543 
 
 
 
1,240 
543 
1,240 
720 
Restructuring charges (recoveries)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,767 
2,358 
2,931 
Cash payments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,514)
(3,055)
(2,411)
Adjustment to liability
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(45)
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2013
751 
 
 
 
543 
 
 
 
751 
543 
1,240 
Marketing & Events Group |
Facilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
 
 
1,161 
 
 
 
3,565 
1,161 
3,565 
5,571 
Restructuring charges (recoveries)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
587 
(828)
(315)
Cash payments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(457)
(1,376)
(1,691)
Adjustment to liability
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(200)
 
Balance at December 31, 2013
1,291 
 
 
 
1,161 
 
 
 
1,291 
1,161 
3,565 
Other Restructuring |
Severance & Employee Benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
 
 
240 
 
 
 
893 
240 
893 
 
Restructuring charges (recoveries)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
602 
107 
1,869 
Cash payments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(601)
(845)
(498)
Adjustment to liability
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(7)
85 
(478)
Balance at December 31, 2013
234 
 
 
 
240 
 
 
 
234 
240 
893 
Other Restructuring |
Facilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring Cost And Reserve [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
933 
Restructuring charges (recoveries)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(692)
Cash payments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ (241)
Leases and Other - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Leases and Other (Textual) [Abstract]
 
Lease expiration period
40 years 
Aggregate purchase obligation
$ 28.1 
Leases and Other - Net Rent Expense Under Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Net rent expense under operating leases
 
 
 
Minimum rentals
$ 41,564 
$ 37,707 
$ 34,201 
Sublease rentals
(3,457)
(6,884)
(6,815)
Total rentals, net
$ 38,107 
$ 30,823 
$ 27,386 
Litigation, Claims, Contingencies and Other - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Agreement
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
 
 
 
Environmental remediation liability
$ 4,500,000 
$ 4,700,000 
 
Maximum potential amount of future payments
10,400,000 
 
 
Guarantees relate to leased facilities expiry date
2021-03 
 
 
Recourse provision to recover guarantees
 
 
Bargaining agreements
100 
 
 
Percent of Viad's regular full-time employees are covered by collective-bargaining agreements
29.00% 
 
 
Contribution to multi-employer pension plans
21,988,000 
23,152,000 
20,313,000 
Self insurance reserve
20,500,000 
 
 
Workers' compensation liability
13,400,000 
 
 
Self insurance reserve for general and auto
7,100,000 
 
 
Self insurance reserve on discontinued operations
4,200,000 
 
 
Payments for self insurance
5,600,000 
4,800,000 
6,600,000 
Self insurance reserve in which company is the primary obligor
6,000,000 
 
 
Self insurance reserve in which company is the primary obligor for workers compensation
2,500,000 
 
 
Self insurance reserve in which company is the primary obligor for general liability
3,500,000 
 
 
Minimum
 
 
 
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
 
 
 
General range on claims
200,000 
 
 
Maximum
 
 
 
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
 
 
 
General range on claims
$ 500,000 
 
 
Segment Information - Reconciliation of Income Statement Items from Reportable Segments (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Sep. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Reportable segments reconciliations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue
$ 251,671 
$ 255,946 
$ 317,035 
$ 264,396 
$ 223,155 
$ 299,802 
$ 256,391 
$ 285,641 
$ 1,089,048 
$ 1,064,987 
$ 953,347 
Segment operating income (loss)
(231)
12,960 
33,234 
(4,151)
(7,317)
29,311 
9,892 
11,111 
44,864 
45,518 
35,156 
Interest income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
658 
305 
550 
Interest expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(4,535)
(2,015)
(1,234)
Restructuring (charges) recoveries
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2,956)
(1,637)
(3,793)
Impairment charges
(96)
(884)
(96)
(884)
(3,049)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
37,935 
41,287 
27,630 
Travel & Recreation Group
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reportable segments reconciliations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Impairment charges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(96)
 
 
Operating Segments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reportable segments reconciliations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
54,584 
59,866 
41,911 
Operating Segments |
Marketing & Events Group
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reportable segments reconciliations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
976,878 
944,468 
844,904 
Segment operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
26,774 
31,739 
20,092 
Restructuring (charges) recoveries
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(541)
278 
409 
Impairment charges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(658)
Operating Segments |
Travel & Recreation Group
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reportable segments reconciliations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
112,170 
120,519 
108,443 
Segment operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
27,810 
28,127 
21,819 
Restructuring (charges) recoveries
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(200)
41 
(809)
Impairment charges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(96)
 
(2,097)
Operating Segments |
Marketing & Events International Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reportable segments reconciliations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restructuring (charges) recoveries
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1,813)
(1,808)
(2,362)
Impairment charges
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(884)
(294)
Intersegment Eliminations |
Marketing & Events Group
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reportable segments reconciliations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(16,638)
(16,016)
(13,264)
Corporate
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reportable segments reconciliations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(9,720)
(14,348)
(6,755)
Restructuring (charges) recoveries
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(402)
(148)
(1,031)
U.S. Segment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reportable segments reconciliations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
726,436 
718,538 
637,482 
U.S. Segment |
Operating Segments |
Marketing & Events Group
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reportable segments reconciliations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
720,882 
710,835 
628,856 
Segment operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
14,563 
21,400 
11,024 
International Segment |
Operating Segments |
Marketing & Events Group
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reportable segments reconciliations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
272,634 
249,649 
229,312 
Segment operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 12,211 
$ 10,339 
$ 9,068 
Segment Information - Reconciliation of Assets from Reportable Segments (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Reconciliation of assets from segment
 
 
 
Total Assets
$ 692,295 
$ 714,943 
$ 561,932 
Total Depreciation and Amortization
35,231 
30,792 
27,967 
Capital expenditures
29,839 
29,389 
36,119 
Marketing & Events Group |
U.S. Segment
 
 
 
Reconciliation of assets from segment
 
 
 
Total Assets
294,618 
304,727 
194,422 
Total Depreciation and Amortization
18,658 
16,066 
14,906 
Capital expenditures
8,066 
14,515 
8,278 
Marketing & Events Group |
International Segment
 
 
 
Reconciliation of assets from segment
 
 
 
Total Assets
115,494 
116,842 
81,058 
Total Depreciation and Amortization
8,435 
6,311 
5,566 
Capital expenditures
8,366 
4,134 
4,332 
Travel & Recreation Group
 
 
 
Reconciliation of assets from segment
 
 
 
Total Assets
195,527 
199,986 
209,611 
Total Depreciation and Amortization
7,974 
8,232 
7,319 
Capital expenditures
13,107 
10,740 
23,108 
Corporate and other
 
 
 
Reconciliation of assets from segment
 
 
 
Total Assets
86,656 
93,388 
76,841 
Total Depreciation and Amortization
164 
183 
176 
Capital expenditures
$ 300 
 
$ 401 
Segment Information - Financial Information by Major Geographic Area (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Sep. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue
$ 251,671 
$ 255,946 
$ 317,035 
$ 264,396 
$ 223,155 
$ 299,802 
$ 256,391 
$ 285,641 
$ 1,089,048 
$ 1,064,987 
$ 953,347 
Long-lived assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total long-lived assets
228,442 
 
 
 
222,809 
 
 
 
228,442 
222,809 
225,356 
United States
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
726,436 
718,538 
637,482 
Long-lived assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total long-lived assets
141,051 
 
 
 
130,401 
 
 
 
141,051 
130,401 
132,315 
EMEA
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
220,046 
192,674 
166,931 
Long-lived assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total long-lived assets
15,714 
 
 
 
14,215 
 
 
 
15,714 
14,215 
10,055 
Canada
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenue
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
142,566 
153,775 
148,934 
Long-lived assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total long-lived assets
$ 71,677 
 
 
 
$ 78,193 
 
 
 
$ 71,677 
$ 78,193 
$ 82,986 
Common Stock Repurchases - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Common Stock Repurchases (Textual) [Abstract]
 
 
 
Repurchased shares
141,462 
448,436 
 
Common stock purchased for treasury
$ 3.8 
$ 10.6 
 
Shares remain available for repurchase
440,540 
 
 
Repurchased shares tax withholding
35,649 
72,996 
50,156 
Share repurchased relating to tax withholding requirements
$ 1.0 
$ 1.8 
$ 1.3 
Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Glacier Park
Jan. 31, 2014
Glacier Park
Dec. 31, 2014
Glacier Park
Dec. 31, 2013
Glacier Park
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations
$ (394,000)
$ 14,389,000 
$ 2,366,000 
 
 
$ 13,295,000 
$ 1,241,000 
Proceeds from possessory interest and personal property - discontinued operations
28,000,000 
 
25,000,000 
 
 
Gain on Possessory Interest, before Tax
 
 
 
 
21,500,000 
 
 
Gain on Possessory Interest, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Only
 
 
 
 
13,500,000 
 
 
Gain on Possessory Interest, Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
 
 
 
 
2,700,000 
 
 
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
1,542,000 
1,109,000 
464,000 
3,000,000 
 
 
 
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
690,000 
958,000 
265,000 
700,000 
 
 
 
Impairment Charge, Including Disposal Group and Discontinued Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
4,500,000 
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
 
 
2,097,000 
 
 
 
2,100,000 
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Impairment Charges
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,364,000 
Other Asset Impairment Charges
96,000 
884,000 
952,000 
 
 
 
 
Amount of Adjustment to Prior Period Gain (Loss) on Disposal
 
$ 1,100,000 
$ 1,100,000 
 
 
 
 
Discontinued Operations - Schedule of Disconnected Operations, Income Statement (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
Income from discontinued operations
$ (394)
$ 14,389 
$ 2,366 
Income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
(2,825)
(248)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to Viad
(394)
11,564 
2,118 
Glacier Park
 
 
 
Income Statement Balance Sheet And Additional Disclosures By Disposal Groups Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
 
 
 
Total revenue
 
 
19,445 
Costs and expenses
 
(93)
(15,462)
Impairment charges
 
 
(2,364)
Restructuring charges
 
 
(98)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, before income taxes
 
(93)
1,521 
Income tax benefit (expense)
 
45 
(280)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
 
(48)
1,241 
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of tax
 
13,343 
 
Income from discontinued operations
 
13,295 
1,241 
Income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
(2,825)
(248)
Income from discontinued operations attributable to Viad
 
$ 10,470 
$ 993 
Discontinued Operations - Reconciliation of Noncontrolling Interest, Income Statement (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Income Amounts Attributable To Reporting Entity Disclosures [Abstract]
 
 
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
$ 442 
$ 388 
$ (117)
Income from discontinued operations
 
2,825 
248 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest
$ 442 
$ 3,213 
$ 131 
Condensed Consolidated Quarterly Results (Unaudited) - Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Sep. 30, 2015
Jun. 30, 2015
Mar. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Sep. 30, 2014
Jun. 30, 2014
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue:
$ 251,671,000 
$ 255,946,000 
$ 317,035,000 
$ 264,396,000 
$ 223,155,000 
$ 299,802,000 
$ 256,391,000 
$ 285,641,000 
$ 1,089,048,000 
$ 1,064,987,000 
$ 953,347,000 
Operating income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Ongoing operations
4,852,000 
14,571,000 
36,286,000 
(1,125,000)
(644,000)
33,013,000 
14,136,000 
13,361,000 
 
 
 
Corporate activities
(3,573,000)
(1,354,000)
(1,983,000)
(2,810,000)
(6,850,000)
(3,468,000)
(1,991,000)
(2,039,000)
 
 
 
Restructuring (charges) recoveries
(1,414,000)
(257,000)
(1,069,000)
(216,000)
177,000 
(234,000)
(1,369,000)
(211,000)
(2,956,000)
(1,637,000)
(3,793,000)
Impairment charges
(96,000)
(884,000)
(96,000)
(884,000)
(3,049,000)
Operating income (loss)
(231,000)
12,960,000 
33,234,000 
(4,151,000)
(7,317,000)
29,311,000 
9,892,000 
11,111,000 
44,864,000 
45,518,000 
35,156,000 
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Viad
(796,000)
7,393,000 
22,311,000 
(1,908,000)
(7,255,000)
30,755,000 
7,978,000 
9,312,000 
27,442,000 
41,178,000 
19,320,000 
Net income (loss) attributable to Viad
(957,000)
7,230,000 
22,389,000 
(2,056,000)
(5,889,000)
29,620,000 
6,742,000 
21,882,000 
26,606,000 
52,354,000 
21,555,000 
Basic and Diluted income (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations attributable to Viad
$ (0.04)
$ 0.37 
$ 1.11 
$ (0.10)
$ (0.37)
$ 1.53 
$ 0.39 
$ 0.46 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Viad common stockholders
$ (0.05)
$ 0.36 
$ 1.12 
$ (0.10)
$ (0.30)
$ 1.48 
$ 0.33 
$ 1.08 
 
 
 
Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance, Change in Amount
 
 
 
 
 
$ 10,100,000 
 
 
 
 
 
Subsequent Event (Details)
12 Months Ended 1 Months Ended 0 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 0 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2015
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
USD ($)
Dec. 22, 2014
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Maximum
Dec. 22, 2014
Amended and Restated Credit Agreement
Minimum
Dec. 31, 2015
Credit Agreement Amendment
Feb. 24, 2016
Subsequent Event
Credit Agreement Amendment
Minimum
Feb. 24, 2016
Subsequent Event
Credit Agreement Amendment
Acquisitions In Same Or Related Lines Of Business
Maximum
Feb. 24, 2016
Subsequent Event
Credit Agreement Amendment
Unlimited Stock Dividends Distributions And Repurchases
Maximum
Feb. 24, 2016
Subsequent Event
Credit Agreement Amendment
Limited Stock Dividends Distributions And Repurchases
USD ($)
Feb. 24, 2016
Subsequent Event
Credit Agreement Amendment
Limited Stock Dividends Distributions And Repurchases
Minimum
Feb. 24, 2016
Subsequent Event
Credit Agreement Amendment
Maintain Leverage Ratio
Maximum
Feb. 24, 2016
Subsequent Event
Credit Agreement Amendment
Unlimited Unsecured Indebtedness
Maximum
Jan. 4, 2016
Subsequent Event
Maligne Tours Ltd
USD ($)
Boat
Jan. 4, 2016
Subsequent Event
Maligne Tours Ltd
CAD ($)
Boat
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Business acquisition date
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jan. 04, 2016 
Jan. 04, 2016 
Number of boats
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 15,000,000 
$ 20,900,000 
Leverage ratio
167.00% 
 
300.00% 
 
350.00% 
 
300.00% 
250.00% 
 
250.00% 
350.00% 
300.00% 
 
 
Annual share repurchase limit
 
$ 20,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$ 20,000,000 
 
 
 
 
 
Fixed charge coverage ratio
218.00% 
 
 
175.00% 
175.00% 
175.00% 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Schedule II - Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Allowances for doubtful accounts
 
 
 
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of Year
$ 1,258 
$ 877 
$ 1,150 
Additions Charged to Expense
955 
821 
313 
Additions Charged to Other Accounts
542 
Write Offs
(1,162)
(440)
(586)
Deductions Credited to Other Accounts
Balance at end of Year
1,593 
1,258 
877 
Deferred tax valuation allowance
 
 
 
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]
 
 
 
Balance at beginning of Year
3,295 
12,393 
14,576 
Additions Charged to Expense
95 
1,917 
Additions Charged to Other Accounts
402 
2,589 
Write Offs
(860)
(11,782)
(4,100)
Deductions Credited to Other Accounts
Balance at end of Year
$ 2,837 
$ 3,295 
$ 12,393