Emerald Holding (EEX) 10-Q 9 Aug 17 2017 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Aug. 09, 2017
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,017
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Trading Symbol	EEX
Entity Registrant Name	Emerald Expositions Events, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key	1,579,214
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		72,202,207

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands		Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 9,945	$ 14,942
Trade and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $523 and $693 as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively		70,031	57,576
Prepaid expenses		14,011	23,044
Total current assets		93,987	95,562
Noncurrent assets
Property and equipment, net		3,626	3,778
Goodwill		971,537	930,321
Other intangible assets, net		540,298	541,172
Other noncurrent assets		2,010	1,686
Total assets		1,611,458	1,572,519
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and other current liabilities		36,446	28,234
Deferred revenues		160,979	171,644
Term loan, current portion		5,650	8,744
Total current liabilities		203,075	208,622
Noncurrent liabilities
Term loan, net of discount and deferred financing fees		550,135	693,322
Deferred tax liabilities, net		151,046	140,049
Other noncurrent liabilities		1,616	2,758
Total liabilities		905,872	1,044,751
Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)
Shareholders’ equity
Common stock, $0.01 par value; authorized shares: 800,000; issued and outstanding shares: 72,202 and 61,860 at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively (1)	[1]	722	619
Additional paid-in capital	[1]	670,570	510,334
Retained earnings		34,294	16,815
Total shareholders’ equity		705,586	527,768
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$ 1,611,458	$ 1,572,519
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the 125-for-one stock split. See Note 9.

Condensed Consolidated Balance3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)$ / sharesshares	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)$ / sharesshares
Statement Of Partners Capital [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts - trade and other receivables, current | $	$ 523	$ 523	$ 693
Common stock, par value | $ / shares	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	800,000,000	800,000,000	800,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	72,202,000	72,202,000	61,860,000
Common stock, shares outstanding	72,202,000	72,202,000	61,860,000
Adjusted stock split	0.008	0.008	0.008

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income and Comprehensive (Loss) Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenues		$ 74,139	$ 64,974	$ 209,793	$ 192,770
Cost of revenues		21,569	19,564	58,158	51,408
Selling, general and administrative expense		34,545	22,782	66,510	49,174
Depreciation and amortization expense		10,827	9,931	21,402	19,874
Operating income		7,198	12,697	63,723	72,314
Interest expense		16,849	13,260	26,497	26,295
Loss on extinguishment of debt		216	0	216	0
(Loss) income before income taxes		(9,867)	(563)	37,010	46,019
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes		(4,053)	(193)	14,477	18,213
Net (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income		$ (5,814)	$ (370)	$ 22,533	$ 27,806
Basic (loss) earnings per share	[1]	$ (0.08)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.34	$ 0.45
Diluted (loss) earnings per share	[1]	$ (0.08)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.33	$ 0.44
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	[1]	69,102	61,860	65,484	61,854
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	[1]	69,102	61,860	68,393	63,072
Dividend declared per common share		$ 0.07	$ 0	$ 0.07	$ 0
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the 125-for-one stock split. See Note 9.

Condensed Consolidated Stateme5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income and Comprehensive (Loss) Income (Parenthetical)	Apr. 10, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Statement [Abstract]
Adjusted stock split	0.008	0.008	0.008	0.008	0.008	0.008

Condensed Consolidated Stateme6

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Operating activities
Net income	$ 22,533	$ 27,806
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation expense	1,222	1,697
Provision for doubtful accounts	44	177
Depreciation and amortization	21,402	19,874
Amortization and write-off of deferred financing fees and debt discount	4,070	2,796
Unrealized (gain) loss on interest rate swap and floor	(555)	310
Deferred income taxes	10,997	18,189
Other	(25)	61
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of businesses acquired:
Trade and other receivables	(12,499)	(10,773)
Prepaid expenses	8,957	2,698
Other noncurrent assets	553	(30)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities	12,659	9,189
Deferred revenues	(12,572)	(2,033)
Other noncurrent liabilities	(709)	10
Net cash provided by operating activities	56,077	69,971
Investing activities
Acquisition of businesses	(55,480)	0
Purchases of property and equipment	(278)	(346)
Purchases of intangible assets	(298)	(684)
Net cash used in investing activities	(56,056)	(1,030)
Financing activities
Payment of contingent consideration	(8,259)	(4,530)
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility	25,000	0
Repayment of revolving credit facility	(25,000)	0
Proceeds from borrowings on term loan	13,047	0
Repayment of principal on term loan	(161,386)	(33,150)
Fees paid for debt issuance	(2,483)	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	(81)
Cash dividends paid	(5,054)	0
Payment of costs related to the initial public offering	(6,358)	0
Proceeds from common stock issuance	165,475	101
Net cash used in financing activities	(5,018)	(37,660)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(4,997)	31,281
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of period	14,942	16,261
End of period	9,945	47,542
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities
Contingent consideration related to 2017 acquisitions	$ 3,838	$ 0

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	1. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the operations of Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. (“the Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the SEC for Interim Reporting. All intercompany transactions, accounts and profits, if any, have been eliminated in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all disclosures required by GAAP, therefore, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the more detailed audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016. The December 31, 2016 condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016, but does not contain all of the footnote disclosures from the annual financial statements. The results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for a full year, any other interim periods or any future year or period. Initial Public Offering On April 28, 2017, the Company’s stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “EEX”. On May 3, 2017, the Company completed the initial public offering of its common stock. The Company sold a total of 10,333,333 shares of common stock, for total net proceeds to the Company of approximately $159.1 million after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and expenses associated with the offering of $16.5 million. The Company used all of its proceeds from the offering plus cash on hand to prepay $159.2 million of borrowings outstanding under the Term Loan Facility (as defined below).

Recently Adopted Accounting Pro

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	2. In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (ASU 2016-15). ASU 2016-15 clarifies how certain cash receipts and payments should be presented in the statement of cash flows. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Adoption of ASU 2016-15 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) (ASU 2016-09). ASU 2016-09 identifies areas for simplification involving several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, an option to recognize gross stock compensation expense with actual forfeitures recognized as they occur, as well as certain classifications on the statement of cash flows. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Adoption of ASU 2016-09 was effective as of the beginning of the Company’s 2017 fiscal year and did not have a significant impact on its financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The revised guidance will be applied prospectively and is effective for calendar year-end filers in 2020. Management is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, in an effort to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The standards of this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-19, Technical Corrections and Improvements. The amendments in this update include an amendment to FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures to clarify the difference between a valuation approach and a valuation technique. The amendment also requires an entity to disclose when there has been a change in either or both a valuation approach and/or a valuation technique. For public entities, this update will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance on its financial statement presentation. In February, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which will require lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets as a right-of-use asset with a corresponding lease liability, and lessors to recognize a net lease investment. Additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures will also be required. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities), which revised entities’ accounting related to: (i) the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities; and (ii) the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. The ASU also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. The new guidance is effective for the Company in annual periods ending after December 15, 2017 and requires a modified retrospective approach to adoption. Early adoption is only permitted for the provision related to instrument-specific credit risk. While the Company is still assessing the impact of this standard, management does not believe this standard will have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. ASU 2014-09 will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 to defer the effective date for annual reporting to periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date in ASU 2014-09, which is annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, however, the Company will not early adopt. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers which affect narrow aspects of the guidance issued in ASU 2014-09. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Narrow Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, which amends and clarifies certain aspects in ASU 2014-09 that include collectibility, presentation of sales and other taxes collected from customers, noncash consideration, contract modifications and completed contracts at transition. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which amends the guidance in ASU 2014-09 on accounting for licenses of intellectual property and identifying performance obligations. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), which amends the principal versus agent guidance in ASU 2014-09. The standards are to be applied retrospectively and permit the use of either the retrospective or modified retrospective method. Management has completed its evaluation of the impact that the standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and does not believe these standards will have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. There have been no other new accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.

Business Acquisitions

Business Acquisitions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Acquisitions	3. In line with the Company’s strategic growth initiatives, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities of several companies during 2017 (collectively, the “2017 acquisitions”) and 2016 (collectively, the “2016 acquisitions”), as described below. Each transaction qualified as an acquisition of a business and was accounted for as a CEDIA The Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with CEDIA Expo (“CEDIA”) on January 25, 2017, for a total purchase price of $36.0 million, which included a negative working capital adjustment of approximately $1.2 million. The acquisition was financed with cash from operations and a draw on the Company’s revolving credit facility. All of the external acquisition costs of $0.2 million were expensed as incurred and included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition: (in thousands) January 25, 2017 Prepaid expenses 300 Goodwill 24,851 Other intangible assets 11,148 Deferred revenues (1,496 ) Purchase price, including working capital adjustment $ 34,803 InterDrone The Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with the International Drone Conference and Exposition (“InterDrone”) on March 10, 2017, for a total purchase price of $8.2 million, which included a negative working capital adjustment of approximately $0.2 million and contingent consideration of $3.8 million. The $4.4 million closing purchase payment was financed with cash from operations. The $3.8 million is scheduled to be settled in the fourth quarter of 2017 and it is primarily contingent upon achievement of certain performance thresholds. The measurement basis used in calculating the contingent consideration include probability weighted estimates regarding the likelihood of achieving revenue and earnings targets for the respective show acquired. The contingent consideration is included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2017. All of the external acquisition costs of $0.4 million were expensed as incurred and included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition: (in thousands) March 10, 2017 Prepaid expenses 31 Goodwill 5,511 Other intangible assets 2,826 Deferred revenues (199 ) Purchase price, including working capital adjustment $ 8,169 Snow Show The Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with the SnowSports Industries America Snow Show (“Snow Show”) on May 24, 2017, for a purchase price of $16.3 million, which included a negative working capital adjustment of approximately $0.3 million. The acquisition was financed with cash from operations. All of the external acquisition costs of $0.3 million were expensed as incurred and included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. The following table summarizes the preliminary estimated fair value of the assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition: (in thousands) May 24, 2017 Goodwill 10,854 Other intangible assets 5,826 Deferred revenues (333 ) Purchase price, including working capital adjustment $ 16,347 In connection with the 2017 acquisitions, the Company recorded goodwill of $41.2 million. In the view of management, the goodwill recorded reflects the future cash flow expectations for the acquired businesses’ market positions in their respective trade show industries. Substantially all of the goodwill recorded is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Collective On August 8, 2016, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with the Swim Collective Trade Show and the Active Collective Trade Show (“Collective”), for a purchase price of $14.1 million, which reflects the contingent consideration payment of $1.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017. The contingent consideration was primarily based upon performance thresholds around revenue and earnings. The liability was re-measured to fair value each reporting period using our most recent internal operational budgets. As a result of our review, a $0.1 million decrease in the fair value of the contingent consideration liability is included in sales, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. The measurement period is closed as of June 30, 2017. Digital Dealer On October 11, 2016, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with the Digital Dealer Conference & Expo (“Digital Dealer”), for a purchase price of $19.7 million. During the three months ended June 30, 2017, the Company paid $4.7 million of contingent consideration. The remaining $0.2 million contingent consideration, subject to any final working capital adjustment is scheduled to be settled in the third quarter of 2017. The contingent consideration is primarily based upon performance thresholds around revenue and earnings. The liability is re-measured to fair value each reporting period using our most recent internal operational budgets. As a result of our review, a $0.8 million decrease in the fair value of the contingent consideration liability is included in sales, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. The contingent consideration liability is included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. In conjunction with the acquisition, there is a $1.0 million contingent compensation payment that is scheduled to be settled in January 2018. Payment of this contingent amount is primarily based upon achievement of certain performance thresholds as well as the continued engagement of the seller. As such, the $1.0 million was determined to be compensation and is being ratably expensed during the requisite service period. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively, of the contingent compensation expense was included in sales, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, $0.6 million and $0.2 million was included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The measurement period is open as of June 30, 2017 due to potential final working capital adjustments. Pavement On October 18, 2016, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with the National Pavement Expo (“Pavement”), for a purchase price of $8.7 million, which reflects the contingent consideration payment of $2.3 million during the three months ended June 30, 2017. The contingent consideration was primarily based upon performance thresholds around revenue and earnings. The liability was re-measured to fair value each reporting period using our most recent internal operational budgets. As a result of our review, the $0.9 million increase in the fair value of the contingent consideration liability is included in sales, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. The measurement period is closed as of June 30, 2017. RFID On November 15, 2016, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with RFID Journal LIVE! (“RFID LIVE!”) for a purchase price of $5.7 million. In conjunction with the acquisition, there are contingent compensation payments of $2.5 million that are scheduled to be settled during the first quarter of 2018 and 2019, which are primarily contingent upon achievement of certain performance thresholds and the continued employment of the seller. As such, the $2.5 million was determined to be compensation and is being ratably expensed during the requisite service period. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, $0.4 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of the contingent compensation expense was included in sales, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. As of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, $1.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, was included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The measurement period is open as of June 30, 2017 due to potential final working capital adjustments. ACRE On December 13, 2016, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities associated with the American Craft Retailers Expo (“ACRE”), for a purchase price of $5.0 million, which includes a negative working capital adjustment of $1.1 million. Supplemental Pro-Forma Information Supplemental information on an unaudited pro-forma basis, as if the 2016 and 2017 acquisitions had occurred as of January 1, 2016, is as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Revenues $ 74,163 $ 68,317 $ 214,213 $ 206,905 Net (loss) income $ (5,849 ) $ (665 ) $ 24,236 $ 30,505 Basic (loss) earnings per share $ (0.08 ) $ (0.01 ) $ 0.37 $ 0.49 Diluted (loss) earnings per share $ (0.08 ) $ (0.01 ) $ 0.35 $ 0.48 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 69,102 61,860 65,484 61,854 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 69,102 61,860 68,393 63,072 The 2017 acquisitions have not generated significant revenues or net (loss) income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017. The unaudited pro-forma supplemental information is based on estimates and assumptions that the Company believes are reasonable and reflects amortization of intangible assets as a result of the acquisitions. This supplemental pro-forma information has been prepared for comparative purposes and does not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisitions been made on January 1, 2016, nor is it indicative of any future results. Further, the supplemental pro-forma information has not been adjusted for show timing differences or discontinued events.

Goodwill and Other Intangible A

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets	4. Goodwill The table below summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill: (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 930,321 CEDIA 24,851 InterDrone 5,511 Snow Show 10,854 Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 971,537 Other Intangible Assets Other intangible assets consisted of the following: (in thousands) December 31, 2016 Additions Transfers June 30, 2017 Indefinite-lived intangible assets Trade names $ 278,809 $ 6,723 $ - $ 285,532 Amortizing intangibles Customer-related intangibles 382,750 13,077 - 395,827 Computer software 8,047 - 60 8,107 669,606 19,800 60 689,466 Accumulated amortization Customer-related intangibles (124,359 ) (20,422 ) - (144,781 ) Computer software (4,394 ) (550 ) - (4,944 ) (128,753 ) (20,972 ) - (149,725 ) Capitalized software in progress 319 298 (60 ) 557 Total other intangibles, net $ 541,172 $ (874 ) $ - $ 540,298 The amortization expense for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 was $10.6 million and $21.0 million, respectively.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	5. Property and equipment, net, consisted of the following: (in thousands) December 31, 2016 Additions Disposals June 30, 2017 Leasehold improvements $ 1,825 $ 79 $ - $ 1,904 Furniture, equipment and other 4,747 199 (4 ) 4,942 6,572 278 (4 ) 6,846 Less: Accumulated depreciation (2,794 ) (430 ) 4 (3,220 ) Property and equipment, net $ 3,778 $ (152 ) $ - $ 3,626 Depreciation expense related to property and equipment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 was $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively. Depreciation expense related to property and equipment for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 was $0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively.

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-Term Debt	6. Senior Secured Credit Facilities On May 22, 2017 (the “Effective Date”), the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Emerald Expositions Holding, Inc. (“EEH”) entered into an amendment and restatement of its senior secured credit facilities. Prior to the amendment and restatement, the senior secured credit facilities consisted of (a) a seven-year $430.0 million senior secured term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) and (b) a $90.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility” and, together the “Senior Secured Credit Facilities”). On January 15, 2014, EEH entered into an amendment to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities, to borrow an additional $200.0 million of term loans under the Term Loan Facility to fund a portion of the consideration for its acquisition of George Little Management. On July 21, 2014, EEH entered into a second amendment to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities to lower the interest rate and LIBOR floor rate. On October 28, 2016, EEH entered into a third amendment to the Senior Secured Credit Facilities to (i) borrow an additional $200.0 million of term loans under the Term Loan Facility to fund a portion of the redemption of the 9.000% Senior Notes due 2021 and (ii) increase commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility by $10.0 million to a total of $100.0 million. On May 8, 2017, using the net proceeds from the initial public offering, the Company prepaid $159.2 million of borrowings outstanding under the Term Loan Facility. On May 22, 2017, EEH amended and restated the Senior Secured Credit Facilities (the “Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities”). The Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities, which were entered into with a syndicate of lenders and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent, consist of (i) a seven-year $565.0 million senior secured term loan facility (the “Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility”), scheduled to mature on May 22, 2024 and (ii) a $150.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility”), scheduled to mature on May 23, 2022. The Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility proceeds of $563.6 million (net of a $1.4 million original issuance discount) were used to repay the outstanding principal and interest under the Term Loan Facility, pay third party fees of $6.5 million and pay $0.8 million in financing fees related to the increase in commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility. An additional $1.5 million in third party fees were paid with cash from operations. Due to the substantial overlap of lenders under the Term Loan Facility and the Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility, $6.2 million of the $6.5 million in third party fees were recognized as interest expense. The remaining $0.3 million, together with the $1.5 million in third party fees that were paid with cash from operations, were recorded as deferred financing fees. The $1.4 million original issuance discount and the $0.3 million in deferred financing fees will be amortized over the life of the Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility using the effective interest method. The $0.8 million in deferred financing fees related to the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility will be amortized over the life of the facility using the effective interest method. The Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities allow for EEH to choose from the following two interest rate options: - Alternate Base Rate (“ABR”) loans bear interest at a rate equal to a spread, or applicable margin, above the greatest of (i) the administrative agent’s prime rate, (ii) the Federal Funds Rate plus 50 basis points, and (iii) the one month London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) plus 1.00%. or - LIBOR loans bear interest at a rate equal to a spread, or applicable margin, over the LIBOR rate. Initially, the spread, or applicable margin, was 2.00% for ABR loans and 3.00% for LIBOR loans. Following the first fiscal quarter after the Effective Date, (i) the applicable margin will step down by 0.25% if EEH’s Total First Lien Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities) is lower than 2.75 to 1.00 and (ii) the applicable margin under the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility (but not the Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility) will step down by an additional 0.25% if EEH’s Total First Lien Net Leverage Ratio is less than 2.50 to 1.00. EEH is required to pay a quarterly commitment fee in respect of the unutilized commitments under the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility in an amount equal to 0.50% per annum, subject to a leverage-based step down. Upon the issuance of letters of credit under the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility, EEH is required to pay fronting fees, customary issuance and administration fees and a letter of credit fee equal to the then-applicable margin (as determined by reference to LIBOR) for the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility. EEH had no borrowings under its Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. EEH had $0.9 million and $0.6 million in stand-by letters of credit issuances under its Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility and its Revolving Credit Facility as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Payments and Commitment Reductions The Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility will be paid down in equal quarterly installments of 0.25% of the $565.0 million (the principal amount outstanding at the Effective Date), with the balance due at maturity. Installment payments on the Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility are due on the last business day of each quarter, commencing on September 29, 2017. Subject to the certain customary exceptions and limitations, EEH is required to prepay amounts outstanding under the Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility under specified circumstances, including 50.0% of Excess Cash Flow (“ECF”), subject to step-downs to 25% and 0% of excess cash flow at certain leverage based thresholds, and with 100% of the net cash proceeds of asset sales and casualty events in excess of certain thresholds (subject to certain reinvestment rights). EEH may prepay the loans in whole or part without premium or penalty. Guarantees; Collateral; Covenants; Events of Default All obligations under the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Facility are guaranteed by EEH’s direct parent company and, subject to certain exceptions, by all of EEH’s direct and indirect wholly owned domestic subsidiaries. As of June 30, 2017, all of EEH’s subsidiaries and EEH’s direct parent have provided guarantees. Subject to certain limitations, the obligations under the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities are secured by a perfected first priority security interest in substantially all tangible and intangible assets owned by EEH or by any guarantor. The Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities contain customary incurrence-based negative covenants, including limitations on indebtedness; limitations on liens; limitations on certain fundamental changes (including, without limitation, mergers, consolidations, liquidations and dissolutions); limitations on asset sales; limitations on dividends and other restricted payments; limitations on investments, loans and advances; limitations on repayments of subordinated indebtedness; limitations on transactions with affiliates; limitations on changes in fiscal periods; limitations on agreements restricting liens and/or dividends; and limitations on changes in lines of business. In addition, the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility contains a financial covenant requiring EEH to comply with a 5.50 to 1.00 total first lien net secured leverage ratio test. This financial covenant is tested quarterly only if the aggregate amount of revolving loans, swingline loans and letters of credit outstanding under the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility (net of up to $10.0 million of outstanding letters of credit) exceeds 35% of the total commitments thereunder. As of June 30, 2017, this financial covenant has not been triggered. Events Long-term debt is comprised of the following indebtedness to various lenders: (in thousands) June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Term Loan Facility, with interest at LIBOR plus 3.75% (equal to 4.75%) due 2020, net (a) $ - $ 702,066 Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility, with interest at LIBOR plus 3.00% (equal to 4.15%) due 2024, net (b) 555,785 - Less: Current maturities 5,650 8,744 Long-term debt, net of current maturities, debt discount and deferred financing fees $ 550,135 $ 693,322 (a) Term Loan Facility as of December 31, 2016 is recorded net of unamortized discount of $6.0 million and net of unamortized deferred financing fees $5.2 million. (b) Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility as of June 30, 2017 is recorded net of unamortized discount of $5.4 million and net of unamortized deferred financing fees of $3.8 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, EEH made borrowings and repayments of $25.0 million on the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, EEH had no activity on the Revolving Credit Facility. EEH had $0.9 million and $0.6 million in stand-by letter of credit issuances under the Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility and the Revolving Credit Facility as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. Interest Expense Interest expense reported in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income consist of the following: Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, (in thousands) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Senior secured term loan $ 7,265 $ 6,588 $ 15,736 $ 13,195 Refinancing charges 6,151 - 6,151 - Senior notes - 4,500 - 9,000 Noncash interest for amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs 2,943 1,756 3,854 2,796 Realized and unrealized loss on interest rate swap and floor, net 195 292 182 1,046 Revolving credit facility commitment fees 295 124 574 258 $ 16,849 $ 13,260 $ 26,497 $ 26,295 Interest Rate Swap and Floor In March 2014, the Company entered into forward interest rate swap and floor contracts to manage and reduce its interest rate risk. The Company’s interest rate swap and floor have an effective date of December 31, 2015 and are settled on the last business day of each month of March, June, September and December, beginning March 31, 2016 through December 31, 2018. The Company made payments of $0.4 million and $0.7 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, representing the differential between the three-month LIBOR rate 1.15% and 1.25% and 0.63% and 1.25%, respectively, on the principal amount of $100.0 million. The Company marks-to-market its interest rate contracts quarterly with the unrealized and realized gains and losses included in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company recorded realized losses of $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company recorded realized losses of $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company recorded unrealized gains of $0.2 million and $0.6 million, respectively. For the three and six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company recorded unrealized gains of $0.1 million and unrealized losses of $0.3 million, respectively. The liability is included in accounts payable and other current liabilities and noncurrent liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	7. As of June 30, 2017, the Company’s liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized in the table below: (in thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Liabilities Interest rate swap and floor (a) $ 1,712 $ - $ 1,712 $ - Contingent consideration (b) 4,041 - - 4,041 Total liabilities at fair value $ 5,753 $ - $ 1,712 $ 4,041 (a) Included in accounts payable and other current liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. (b) Included in accounts payable and other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2016, the Company’s liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized in the table below: (in thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Liabilities Interest rate swap and floor (a) $ 2,266 $ - $ 2,266 $ - Contingent consideration (b) 8,488 - - 8,488 Total liabilities at fair value $ 10,754 $ - $ 2,266 $ 8,488 (a) Included in accounts payable and other current liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. (b) Included in accounts payable and other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The contingent consideration liabilities of $4.0 million as of June 30, 2017 are scheduled to be settled in the third and fourth quarter of 2017. The unobservable inputs used in calculating contingent consideration include probability weighted estimates regarding the likelihood of achieving revenue and earnings targets for each of the respective shows acquired. These liabilities are re-measured to fair value each reporting period using our most recent internal operational budgets. The contingent consideration liabilities of $8.5 million at December 31, 2016, were remeasured and the Company made earn out payments of $8.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2017. The determination of the fair value of the contingent consideration liabilities could change in future periods based upon our ongoing evaluation of the changes in the probability of achieving the revenue or earnings targets. The changes in the fair value of the liabilities have been recorded in sales, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. The carrying and fair values of the Company’s debt as of June 30, 2017 were $555.8 million and $565.2 million, respectively. The carrying and fair values of the Company’s debt as of December 31, 2016 were $702.1 million and $710.8 million, respectively. The variance between the book value and fair value of the Company’s variable-rate term loans is due to the difference between the period-end market interest rates and the projected market interest rates over the term of the loans, as well as the financial performance of the Company since the issuance of the debt. The Company estimated the fair value of its variable-rate debt using quoted market prices (Level 2 inputs).

Shareholders' Equity and Stock-

Shareholders' Equity and Stock-Based Compensation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity and Stock-Based Compensation	8. Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. Common Stock Issuances On May 24, 2017, the Board of Directors declared and approved a dividend on each share of common stock outstanding on the record date (June 7, 2017), payable to the Company’s common stock holders on June 21, 2017. The dividend payment was $0.07 per share and resulted in an aggregate dividend payment of $5.1 million. On April 28, 2017, the Company’s stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “EEX”. On May 3, 2017, the Company completed the initial public offering of its common stock. The Company sold a total of 10,333,333 shares of common stock. On January 31, 2017, the Board of Directors approved and granted 8,625 shares of the Company’s common stock to three independent directors as part of their Board compensation. On March 11, 2016, the Company paid $0.1 million to repurchase 6,250 shares of the Company’s common stock from a departing member of senior management. On February 10, 2016, the Company received $0.1 million representing 7,750 shares of the Company’s common stock purchased by an independent director. On February 9, 2016, the Board of Directors approved and granted 11,625 shares of the Company’s common stock to three independent directors as part of their Board compensation. Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. 2013 Stock Option Plan (“the 2013 Plan”) and 2017 Omnibus Equity Plan (“the 2017 Plan”) In April 2017, the Company adopted the 2017 Plan. The Company’s stockholders approved the 2017 Plan and it became effective in connection with the Company’s initial public offering. Under the 2017 Plan, the Company may grant incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and stock appreciation rights, dividend equivalent rights, share awards and performance-based awards to employees, directors or consultants. The Company has initially reserved 5,000,000 shares of its common stock for issuance under the 2017 Plan. Restricted Stock Units In June 2017, the Company granted RSUs that contain a service condition to certain executives and employees. Vesting of the RSUs is subject to continuous service with the Company for one, two or three years with a ratable portion of the grant vesting on each anniversary date. The Company recognizes cumulative stock-based compensation expense for the portion of the awards for which the service period has been satisfied. The stock-based compensation expense recognized in the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 was immaterial. The Company’s summary of RSU activity under the 2017 Plan was as follows: Number of RSUs Grant Date Fair Value per Share Unvested balance, December 31, 2016 - $ - Granted 47,022 21.71 Forfeited - - Vested - - Unvested balance, June 30, 2017 47,022 $ 21.71 Stock Options The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $0.6 million, $0.9 million, $1.1 million and $1.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, related to the 2013 Plan. Stock-based compensation expense is included in selling, general and administrative expense in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income. The related deferred tax benefit for stock-based compensation recognized was $0.2 million, $0.3 million, $0.4 million, and $0.6 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was as follows: Weighted-Average Number of Options Exercise Price per Option Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value (years) (thousands) Balance, December 31, 2016 7,157,250 $ 10.91 6.94 Granted - - - - Exercised - - - - Forfeited (77,750 ) 11.10 6.87 - Expired - - - - Balance, June 30, 2017 7,079,500 $ 10.91 6.48 $ 77,823 Exercisable at June 30, 2017 4,120,125 $ 10.82 6.42 $ 45,680 The aggregate intrinsic value is the amount by which the fair value of the Company’s common stock exceeded the exercise price of the options at June 30, 2017, for those options for which the market price was in excess of the exercise price. There was a total of $1.9 million unrecognized stock-based compensation expense at June 30, 2017 related to non-vested stock options expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 0.9 years.

Earnings Per Share

Earnings Per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share	9. Basic earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period, plus the dilutive effect of outstanding options, using the treasury stock method and the average market price of the Company’s common stock during the applicable period. Certain shares related to some of the Company’s outstanding stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were antidilutive in the periods presented, but could be dilutive in the future. On April 10, 2017, the Company effected a 125-for-one stock split of the Company’s issued and outstanding common shares and increased its authorized shares of common stock to 800,000,000 shares. The par value of the common stock was not adjusted as a result of the stock split. All issued and outstanding share and per share amounts included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been retroactively restated to reflect the stock split. Fractional shares resulting from the stock split were rounded down to the nearest whole share. The details of the computation of basic and diluted (loss) earnings per common share are as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands, except for per share data) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net (loss) income $ (5,814 ) $ (370 ) $ 22,533 $ 27,806 Weighted average common shares outstanding 69,102 61,860 65,484 61,854 Basic (loss) earnings per share $ (0.08 ) $ (0.01 ) $ 0.34 $ 0.45 Net (loss) income $ (5,814 ) $ (370 ) $ 22,533 $ 27,806 Dilutive effect of stock options - - 2,909 1,218 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 69,102 61,860 68,393 63,072 Diluted (loss) earnings per share $ (0.08 ) $ (0.01 ) $ 0.33 $ 0.44 Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation 7,127 7,182 23 1,701

Income Taxes

Income Taxes	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Income Taxes	10. The Company calculates its provision for income taxes by estimating its annual effective tax rate (estimated annual tax provision divided by estimated annual income before taxes) and applying the effective tax rate to income before taxes for the quarter, plus or minus the tax effects of items that relate uniquely to the quarter, if any. For the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded income tax benefits of $4.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, which resulted in effective tax rates of 41.1% and 34.3%. For the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company recorded provisions for income taxes of $14.5 million and $18.2 million, respectively, which resulted in effective tax rates of 39.1% and 39.6%. The differences between the statutory and effective tax rates are primarily attributable to the effects of state income taxes. Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits and associated interest and penalties were $0.7 million and $0.6 million as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Commitments and Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies	11. Leases and Other Contractual Arrangements The Company has entered into operating leases and other contractual obligations to secure real estate facilities and trade show venues. These agreements are not unilaterally cancelable by the Company, are legally enforceable and specify fixed or minimum amounts or quantities of goods or services at fixed or minimum prices. Legal Proceedings and Contingencies The Company is subject to litigation and other claims in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the Company’s liability, if any, arising from regulatory matters and legal proceedings related to these matters is not expected to have a material adverse impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets, results of operations or cash flows. In the opinion of management, there are no claims, commitments or guarantees pending to which the Company is party that would have a material adverse effect on the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Accounts Payable and Other Curr

Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities	12. Accounts payable and other current liabilities consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, (in thousands) 2017 2016 Accrued event costs $ 11,660 $ 3,647 Trade payables 8,094 3,812 Accrued personnel costs 5,118 6,965 Contingent consideration 4,041 8,488 Accrued interest 79 102 Other current liabilities 7,454 5,220 Total accounts payable and other current liabilities $ 36,446 $ 28,234 Other current liabilities is primarily comprised of corporate accruals and the current portion of the liability related to the interest rate swap and floor contract.

Subsequent Events

Subsequent Events	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	13. On August 1, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors approved and the Company declared the payment of a cash dividend of $0.07 per share for the quarter ending September 30, 2017 to holders of record of the Company’s common stock as of August 17, 2017.

Recently Adopted Accounting P20

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Accounting Changes And Error Corrections [Abstract]
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements	Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements In August 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (ASU 2016-15). ASU 2016-15 clarifies how certain cash receipts and payments should be presented in the statement of cash flows. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Adoption of ASU 2016-15 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) (ASU 2016-09). ASU 2016-09 identifies areas for simplification involving several aspects of accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, an option to recognize gross stock compensation expense with actual forfeitures recognized as they occur, as well as certain classifications on the statement of cash flows. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016. Adoption of ASU 2016-09 was effective as of the beginning of the Company’s 2017 fiscal year and did not have a significant impact on its financial statements. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Accounting for Goodwill Impairment. The guidance removes Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test, which requires hypothetical purchase price allocation. A goodwill impairment will now be the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The revised guidance will be applied prospectively and is effective for calendar year-end filers in 2020. Management is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures. In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business, in an effort to clarify the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The standards of this ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Management is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-19, Technical Corrections and Improvements. The amendments in this update include an amendment to FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures to clarify the difference between a valuation approach and a valuation technique. The amendment also requires an entity to disclose when there has been a change in either or both a valuation approach and/or a valuation technique. For public entities, this update will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and for interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of this new guidance on its financial statement presentation. In February, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which will require lessees to recognize most leases on their balance sheets as a right-of-use asset with a corresponding lease liability, and lessors to recognize a net lease investment. Additional qualitative and quantitative disclosures will also be required. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Management is currently assessing the impact that adopting this new accounting standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures. In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10: Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities), which revised entities’ accounting related to: (i) the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities; and (ii) the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. The ASU also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. The new guidance is effective for the Company in annual periods ending after December 15, 2017 and requires a modified retrospective approach to adoption. Early adoption is only permitted for the provision related to instrument-specific credit risk. While the Company is still assessing the impact of this standard, management does not believe this standard will have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. ASU 2014-09 will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14 to defer the effective date for annual reporting to periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. Early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date in ASU 2014-09, which is annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, however, the Company will not early adopt. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-20, Technical Corrections and Improvements to Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers which affect narrow aspects of the guidance issued in ASU 2014-09. In May 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Narrow Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients, which amends and clarifies certain aspects in ASU 2014-09 that include collectibility, presentation of sales and other taxes collected from customers, noncash consideration, contract modifications and completed contracts at transition. In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing, which amends the guidance in ASU 2014-09 on accounting for licenses of intellectual property and identifying performance obligations. In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue Gross versus Net), which amends the principal versus agent guidance in ASU 2014-09. The standards are to be applied retrospectively and permit the use of either the retrospective or modified retrospective method. Management has completed its evaluation of the impact that the standard will have on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and does not believe these standards will have a material impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. There have been no other new accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a significant impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.

Business Acquisitions (Tables)

Business Acquisitions (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Schedule of Supplemental Pro-Forma Information	Supplemental information on an unaudited pro-forma basis, as if the 2016 and 2017 acquisitions had occurred as of January 1, 2016, is as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Revenues $ 74,163 $ 68,317 $ 214,213 $ 206,905 Net (loss) income $ (5,849 ) $ (665 ) $ 24,236 $ 30,505 Basic (loss) earnings per share $ (0.08 ) $ (0.01 ) $ 0.37 $ 0.49 Diluted (loss) earnings per share $ (0.08 ) $ (0.01 ) $ 0.35 $ 0.48 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding 69,102 61,860 65,484 61,854 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 69,102 61,860 68,393 63,072
CEDIA [Member]
Summary of the Fair Value of the Assets and Liabilities Acquired	The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition: (in thousands) January 25, 2017 Prepaid expenses 300 Goodwill 24,851 Other intangible assets 11,148 Deferred revenues (1,496 ) Purchase price, including working capital adjustment $ 34,803
InterDrone [Member]
Summary of the Fair Value of the Assets and Liabilities Acquired	The following table summarizes the fair value of the assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition: (in thousands) March 10, 2017 Prepaid expenses 31 Goodwill 5,511 Other intangible assets 2,826 Deferred revenues (199 ) Purchase price, including working capital adjustment $ 8,169
Snow Show [Member]
Summary of the Fair Value of the Assets and Liabilities Acquired	The following table summarizes the preliminary estimated fair value of the assets and liabilities at the date of acquisition: (in thousands) May 24, 2017 Goodwill 10,854 Other intangible assets 5,826 Deferred revenues (333 ) Purchase price, including working capital adjustment $ 16,347

Goodwill and Other Intangible22

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill	The table below summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill: (in thousands) Balance at December 31, 2016 $ 930,321 CEDIA 24,851 InterDrone 5,511 Snow Show 10,854 Balance at June 30, 2017 $ 971,537
Summary of Other Intangible Assets	Other intangible assets consisted of the following: (in thousands) December 31, 2016 Additions Transfers June 30, 2017 Indefinite-lived intangible assets Trade names $ 278,809 $ 6,723 $ - $ 285,532 Amortizing intangibles Customer-related intangibles 382,750 13,077 - 395,827 Computer software 8,047 - 60 8,107 669,606 19,800 60 689,466 Accumulated amortization Customer-related intangibles (124,359 ) (20,422 ) - (144,781 ) Computer software (4,394 ) (550 ) - (4,944 ) (128,753 ) (20,972 ) - (149,725 ) Capitalized software in progress 319 298 (60 ) 557 Total other intangibles, net $ 541,172 $ (874 ) $ - $ 540,298

Property and Equipment (Tables)

Property and Equipment (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Summary of Property and Equipment, Net	Property and equipment, net, consisted of the following: (in thousands) December 31, 2016 Additions Disposals June 30, 2017 Leasehold improvements $ 1,825 $ 79 $ - $ 1,904 Furniture, equipment and other 4,747 199 (4 ) 4,942 6,572 278 (4 ) 6,846 Less: Accumulated depreciation (2,794 ) (430 ) 4 (3,220 ) Property and equipment, net $ 3,778 $ (152 ) $ - $ 3,626

Long-Term Debt (Tables)

Long-Term Debt (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Long-Term Debt	Long-term debt is comprised of the following indebtedness to various lenders: (in thousands) June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016 Term Loan Facility, with interest at LIBOR plus 3.75% (equal to 4.75%) due 2020, net (a) $ - $ 702,066 Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility, with interest at LIBOR plus 3.00% (equal to 4.15%) due 2024, net (b) 555,785 - Less: Current maturities 5,650 8,744 Long-term debt, net of current maturities, debt discount and deferred financing fees $ 550,135 $ 693,322 (a) Term Loan Facility as of December 31, 2016 is recorded net of unamortized discount of $6.0 million and net of unamortized deferred financing fees $5.2 million. (b) Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility as of June 30, 2017 is recorded net of unamortized discount of $5.4 million and net of unamortized deferred financing fees of $3.8 million.
Summary of Interest Expense	Interest expense reported in the condensed consolidated statements of (loss) income and comprehensive (loss) income consist of the following: Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30, (in thousands) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Senior secured term loan $ 7,265 $ 6,588 $ 15,736 $ 13,195 Refinancing charges 6,151 - 6,151 - Senior notes - 4,500 - 9,000 Noncash interest for amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs 2,943 1,756 3,854 2,796 Realized and unrealized loss on interest rate swap and floor, net 195 292 182 1,046 Revolving credit facility commitment fees 295 124 574 258 $ 16,849 $ 13,260 $ 26,497 $ 26,295

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis	As of June 30, 2017, the Company’s liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized in the table below: (in thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Liabilities Interest rate swap and floor (a) $ 1,712 $ - $ 1,712 $ - Contingent consideration (b) 4,041 - - 4,041 Total liabilities at fair value $ 5,753 $ - $ 1,712 $ 4,041 (a) Included in accounts payable and other current liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. (b) Included in accounts payable and other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2016, the Company’s liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are categorized in the table below: (in thousands) Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Liabilities Interest rate swap and floor (a) $ 2,266 $ - $ 2,266 $ - Contingent consideration (b) 8,488 - - 8,488 Total liabilities at fair value $ 10,754 $ - $ 2,266 $ 8,488 (a) Included in accounts payable and other current liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. (b) Included in accounts payable and other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Shareholders' Equity and Stoc26

Shareholders' Equity and Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Equity [Abstract]
Schedule of Restricted Stock Units Activity	The Company’s summary of RSU activity under the 2017 Plan was as follows: Number of RSUs Grant Date Fair Value per Share Unvested balance, December 31, 2016 - $ - Granted 47,022 21.71 Forfeited - - Vested - - Unvested balance, June 30, 2017 47,022 $ 21.71
Schedule of Stock Option Activity	Stock option activity for the six months ended June 30, 2017, was as follows: Weighted-Average Number of Options Exercise Price per Option Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value (years) (thousands) Balance, December 31, 2016 7,157,250 $ 10.91 6.94 Granted - - - - Exercised - - - - Forfeited (77,750 ) 11.10 6.87 - Expired - - - - Balance, June 30, 2017 7,079,500 $ 10.91 6.48 $ 77,823 Exercisable at June 30, 2017 4,120,125 $ 10.82 6.42 $ 45,680

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	The details of the computation of basic and diluted (loss) earnings per common share are as follows: Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, (in thousands, except for per share data) 2017 2016 2017 2016 Net (loss) income $ (5,814 ) $ (370 ) $ 22,533 $ 27,806 Weighted average common shares outstanding 69,102 61,860 65,484 61,854 Basic (loss) earnings per share $ (0.08 ) $ (0.01 ) $ 0.34 $ 0.45 Net (loss) income $ (5,814 ) $ (370 ) $ 22,533 $ 27,806 Dilutive effect of stock options - - 2,909 1,218 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 69,102 61,860 68,393 63,072 Diluted (loss) earnings per share $ (0.08 ) $ (0.01 ) $ 0.33 $ 0.44 Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation 7,127 7,182 23 1,701

Accounts Payable and Other Cu28

Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Schedule of Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities	Accounts payable and other current liabilities consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, (in thousands) 2017 2016 Accrued event costs $ 11,660 $ 3,647 Trade payables 8,094 3,812 Accrued personnel costs 5,118 6,965 Contingent consideration 4,041 8,488 Accrued interest 79 102 Other current liabilities 7,454 5,220 Total accounts payable and other current liabilities $ 36,446 $ 28,234

Basis of Presentation - Additio

Basis of Presentation - Additional Information (Detail) - IPO [Member] - USD ($) $ in Millions	May 08, 2017	May 03, 2017
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Total shares of common stock sold		10,333,333
Total net proceeds from issuance initial public offering		$ 159.1
Underwriting discounts, commissions and expenses		$ 16.5
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Basis Of Presentation [Line Items]
Prepayment of borrowings outstanding	$ 159.2

Business Acquisitions - Additio

Business Acquisitions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands

May 24, 2017

Mar. 10, 2017

Jan. 25, 2017

Dec. 13, 2016

Nov. 15, 2016

Oct. 18, 2016

Oct. 11, 2016

Aug. 08, 2016

Jun. 30, 2017

Jun. 30, 2017

Jun. 30, 2016

Mar. 31, 2019

Mar. 31, 2018

Jan. 31, 2018

Dec. 31, 2017

Sep. 30, 2017

Dec. 31, 2016

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Cash paid on purchase price consideration

$ 55,480

$ 0

Contingent consideration on purchase price

$ 4,041

4,041

$ 8,488

Goodwill

971,537

971,537

930,321

Increase (decrease) in fair value of contingent consideration liability

3,838

$ 0

CEDIA [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Purchase price

$ 36,000

Working capital adjustment

1,200

Goodwill

24,851

CEDIA [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition costs incurred

$ 200

InterDrone [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Purchase price

$ 8,200

Working capital adjustment

200

Cash paid on purchase price consideration

4,400

Contingent consideration on purchase price

3,800

Goodwill

5,511

InterDrone [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Contingent consideration on purchase price

$ 3,800

InterDrone [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition costs incurred

$ 400

Snow Show [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Purchase price

$ 16,300

Working capital adjustment

300

Goodwill

10,854

Snow Show [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Acquisition costs incurred

$ 300

2017 Acquisitions [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Goodwill

41,200

41,200

Collective [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Purchase price

$ 14,100

Contingent consideration on purchase price

1,300

1,300

Collective [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Increase (decrease) in fair value of contingent consideration liability

(100)

Digital Dealer [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Purchase price

$ 19,700

Contingent consideration on purchase price

4,700

4,700

Digital Dealer [Member] | Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Contingent consideration on purchase price

600

600

200

Digital Dealer [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Contingent consideration on purchase price

$ 1,000

$ 200

Digital Dealer [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Increase (decrease) in fair value of contingent consideration liability

$ (800)

Contingent compensation expense

200

400

Pavement[Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Purchase price

$ 8,700

Contingent consideration on purchase price

2,300

2,300

Pavement[Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Increase (decrease) in fair value of contingent consideration liability

$ 900

RFID [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Purchase price

$ 5,700

RFID [Member] | Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Contingent consideration on purchase price

1,100

1,100

$ 200

RFID [Member] | Scenario, Forecast [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Contingent consideration on purchase price

$ 2,500

$ 2,500

RFID [Member] | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Contingent compensation expense

$ 400

$ 900

ACRE [Member]

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Purchase price

$ 5,000

Working capital adjustment

$ 1,100

Business Acquisitions - Summary

Business Acquisitions - Summary of the Fair Value of the Assets and Liabilities Acquired (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017	May 24, 2017	Mar. 10, 2017	Jan. 25, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 971,537				$ 930,321
CEDIA [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses				$ 300
Goodwill				24,851
Other intangible assets				11,148
Deferred revenues				(1,496)
Purchase price, including working capital adjustment				$ 34,803
InterDrone [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Prepaid expenses			$ 31
Goodwill			5,511
Other intangible assets			2,826
Deferred revenues			(199)
Purchase price, including working capital adjustment			$ 8,169
Snow Show [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 10,854
Other intangible assets		5,826
Deferred revenues		(333)
Purchase price, including working capital adjustment		$ 16,347

Business Acquisitions - Schedul

Business Acquisitions - Schedule of Supplemental Pro-Forma Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Revenues	$ 74,163	$ 68,317	$ 214,213	$ 206,905
Net (loss) income	$ (5,849)	$ (665)	$ 24,236	$ 30,505
Basic (loss) earnings per share	$ (0.08)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.37	$ 0.49
Diluted (loss) earnings per share	$ (0.08)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.35	$ 0.48
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding	69,102	61,860	65,484	61,854
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	69,102	61,860	68,393	63,072

Goodwill and Other Intangible33

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Schedule of Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill, beginning balance	$ 930,321
Goodwill, ending balance	971,537
CEDIA [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill acquired during period	24,851
InterDrone [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill acquired during period	5,511
Snow Show [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill acquired during period	$ 10,854

Goodwill and Other Intangible34

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Summary of Other Intangible Assets (Detail) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, gross, Beginning balance	$ 669,606
Other intangible assets, gross, Additions	19,800
Other intangible assets, gross, Transfers	60
Other intangible assets, gross, Ending balance	689,466
Accumulated amortization, Beginning balance	(128,753)
Accumulated amortization, Additions	(20,972)
Accumulated amortization, Transfers	0
Accumulated amortization, Ending balance	(149,725)
Total other intangibles, net, Beginning balance	541,172
Total other intangibles, net, Additions	(874)
Total other intangibles, net, Transfers	0
Total other intangibles, net, Ending balance	540,298
Customer-Related Intangibles [Member]
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizing intangibles, Beginning balance	382,750
Amortizing intangibles, Additions	13,077
Amortizing intangibles, Transfers	0
Amortizing intangibles, Ending balance	395,827
Accumulated amortization, Beginning balance	(124,359)
Accumulated amortization, Additions	(20,422)
Accumulated amortization, Transfers	0
Accumulated amortization, Ending balance	(144,781)
Computer Software [Member]
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Amortizing intangibles, Beginning balance	8,047
Amortizing intangibles, Additions	0
Amortizing intangibles, Transfers	60
Amortizing intangibles, Ending balance	8,107
Accumulated amortization, Beginning balance	(4,394)
Accumulated amortization, Additions	(550)
Accumulated amortization, Transfers	0
Accumulated amortization, Ending balance	(4,944)
Capitalized Software in Progress [Member]
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Capitalized software in progress, Beginning balance	319
Capitalized software in progress, Additions	298
Capitalized software in progress, Transfers	(60)
Capitalized software in progress, Ending balance	557
Trade Names [Member]
Schedule Of Other Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Beginning balance	278,809
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Additions	6,723
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Transfers	0
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Ending balance	$ 285,532

Goodwill and Other Intangible35

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Amortization expense	$ 10.6	$ 9.7	$ 21	$ 19.5

Property and Equipment - Summar

Property and Equipment - Summary of Property and Equipment, Net (Detail) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross, Beginning balance	$ 6,572
Property and equipment, gross, Additions	278
Property and equipment, gross, Disposals	(4)
Property and equipment, gross, Ending balance	6,846
Accumulated depreciation, Beginning balance	(2,794)
Accumulated depreciation, Additions	(430)
Accumulated depreciation, Disposals	4
Accumulated depreciation, Ending balance	(3,220)
Property and equipment, net, Beginning balance	3,778
Property and equipment, net, Additions	(152)
Property and equipment, net, Disposals	0
Property and equipment, net, Ending balance	3,626
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross, Beginning balance	1,825
Property and equipment, gross, Additions	79
Property and equipment, gross, Ending balance	1,904
Furniture, Equipment and Other [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross, Beginning balance	4,747
Property and equipment, gross, Additions	199
Property and equipment, gross, Disposals	(4)
Property and equipment, gross, Ending balance	$ 4,942

Property and Equipment - Additi

Property and Equipment - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract]
Depreciation expense related to property and equipment	$ 0.2	$ 0.2	$ 0.4	$ 0.4

Long-Term Debt - Senior Secured

Long-Term Debt - Senior Secured Credit Facilities - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	May 22, 2017	May 08, 2017	Oct. 28, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016	Jan. 15, 2014
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from borrowings on term loan					$ 13,047,000	$ 0
LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin	3.00%
ABR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Applicable margin	2.00%
Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured debt				$ 0	0		$ 702,066,000
Additional borrowing capacity			$ 200,000,000					$ 200,000,000
Secured debt maturity year							2,020
Original issuance discount							$ 6,000,000
Deferred financing fees							$ 5,200,000
Applicable margin							4.75%
Term Loan Facility [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate							3.75%
Term Loan Facility [Member] | IPO [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Prepayment of borrowings outstanding		$ 159,200,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured debt	$ 90,000,000
Line of credit facility, increse in commitments			10,000,000
Maximum borrowing capacity			$ 100,000,000
Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured debt	565,000,000			555,785,000	$ 555,785,000		$ 0
Secured debt maturity year					2,024
Proceeds from borrowings on term loan	563,600,000
Original issuance discount	1,400,000			5,400,000	$ 5,400,000
Payments of third party fees	6,500,000
Deferred financing fees	300,000			$ 3,800,000	$ 3,800,000
Applicable margin				4.15%	4.15%
Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate					3.00%
Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Deferred financing fees	$ 800,000
Unutilized commitments fee percentage	0.50%
Amount outstanding under the credit facility				$ 0	$ 0		0
Term Loan Facility and Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payments of third party fees	$ 6,500,000
Additional payment of third party fees	1,500,000
Interest expense recognized from third party fees	6,200,000
Payments of third party fees	300,000
Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Member] | Federal Funds Rate [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate					0.50%
Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate					1.00%
Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility and Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Payments of deferred financing fees	800,000
Stand-by letters of credit				$ 900,000	$ 900,000		$ 600,000
Senior Secured Term Loan [Member] | Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured debt	$ 430,000,000
Secured debt maturity period	7 years
Senior Secured Term Loan [Member] | Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured debt	$ 565,000,000
Secured debt maturity period	7 years
Security debt maturity date	May 22, 2024
Senior Secured Term Loan [Member] | Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured debt	$ 150,000,000
Security debt maturity date	May 23, 2022
9.000% Senior Notes Due 2021 [Member] | Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured debt interest rate			9.00%
Secured debt maturity year			2,021
Net Leverage Ratio lower than 2.75 [Member] | Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Decrease in applicable margin				0.25%
Net leverage ratio				275.00%
Net Leverage Ratio is Less Than 2.50 [Member] | Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Decrease in applicable margin				0.25%
Net leverage ratio				250.00%

Long-Term Debt - Payments and C

Long-Term Debt - Payments and Commitment Reductions - Additional Information (Detail) - Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands	May 22, 2017	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term loan facility, frequency of payments		The Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility will be paid down in equal quarterly installments
Quarterly installment percentage of principal amount outstanding	0.25%
Term loan facility, principal amount outstanding	$ 565,000	$ 555,785	$ 0
Term loan facility, installment payment commencement date	Sep. 29, 2017
Percentage of prepayment on excess cash flow	50.00%
Percentage of excess cash flow, leverage based threshold step down one	25.00%
Percentage of excess cash flow, leverage based threshold step down two	0.00%
Percentage of prepayment on net cash proceeds from asset sales and casualty events	100.00%

Long-Term Debt - Guarantees; Co

Long-Term Debt - Guarantees; Collateral; Covenants; Events of Default - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds from line of credit	$ 25,000	$ 0
Repayment of line of credit	$ 25,000	$ 0
Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Percentage of amount outstanding exceeds total commitment for testing of financial covenant	35.00%
Proceeds from line of credit	$ 25,000
Repayment of line of credit	25,000
Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Letters of credit outstanding amount	$ 10,000
Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | First Lien [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Secured leverage ratio	550.00%
Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Description of events of default	Events of default under the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities include, among others, nonpayment of principal when due; nonpayment of interest, fees or other amounts; cross-defaults; covenant defaults; material inaccuracy of representations and warranties; certain bankruptcy and insolvency events; material unsatisfied or unstated judgments; certain ERISA events; change of control; or actual or asserted invalidity of any guarantee or security document. There were no events of default under the Amended and Restated Senior Secured Credit Facilities as of June 30, 2017.
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Repayment of line of credit	$ 0
Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility and Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Stand-by letters of credit	$ 900		$ 600

Long-Term Debt - Summary of Lon

Long-Term Debt - Summary of Long-Term Debt (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017	May 22, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Less: Current maturities	$ 5,650		$ 8,744
Long-term debt, net of current maturities, debt discount and deferred financing fees	550,135		693,322
Term Loan Facility, 4.75%, Due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loan Facility	0		702,066
Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility, 4.15%, Due 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Loan Facility	$ 555,785	$ 565,000	$ 0

Long-Term Debt - Summary of L42

Long-Term Debt - Summary of Long-Term Debt (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	May 22, 2017
LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate			3.00%
Term Loan Facility, 4.75%, Due 2020 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate		4.75%
Maturity year		2,020
Unamortized discount		$ 6
Unamortized deferred financing fees		$ 5.2
Term Loan Facility, 4.75%, Due 2020 [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread		3.75%
Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility, 4.15%, Due 2024 [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest rate	4.15%
Maturity year	2,024
Unamortized discount	$ 5.4		$ 1.4
Unamortized deferred financing fees	$ 3.8		$ 0.3
Amended and Restated Term Loan Facility, 4.15%, Due 2024 [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread	3.00%

Long-Term Debt - Summary of Int

Long-Term Debt - Summary of Interest Expense (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Refinancing charges	$ 6,151	$ 0	$ 6,151	$ 0
Noncash interest for amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs	2,943	1,756	3,854	2,796
Realized and unrealized loss on interest rate swap and floor, net	195	292	182	1,046
Interest expense, total	16,849	13,260	26,497	26,295
Senior Secured Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense on senior secured term loan and senior notes	7,265	6,588	15,736	13,195
Senior Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense on senior secured term loan and senior notes	0	4,500	0	9,000
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving credit facility commitment fees	$ 295	$ 124	$ 574	$ 258

Long-Term Debt - Interest Rate

Long-Term Debt - Interest Rate Swap and Floor - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives			$ 555,000	$ (310,000)
Interest Rate Floor [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Effective date			Dec. 31, 2015
Payment of debt	$ 400,000	$ 400,000	$ 700,000	700,000
Principal amount	100,000,000		100,000,000
Realized losses on derivative	400,000	400,000	700,000	700,000
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives	$ 200,000	$ 100,000	$ 600,000	$ (300,000)
LIBOR [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Interest Rate Floor [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.15%	1.15%	0.63%	0.63%
LIBOR [Member] | Maximum [Member] | Interest Rate Floor [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Basis spread on variable rate	1.25%	1.25%	1.25%	1.25%

Fair Value Measurements - Finan

Fair Value Measurements - Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on Recurring Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Liabilities
Interest rate swap and floor	$ 1,712	$ 2,266
Contingent consideration	4,041	8,488
Total liabilities at fair value	5,753	10,754
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Level 1 [Member]
Liabilities
Interest rate swap and floor	0	0
Contingent consideration	0	0
Total liabilities at fair value	0	0
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Level 2 [Member]
Liabilities
Interest rate swap and floor	1,712	2,266
Contingent consideration	0	0
Total liabilities at fair value	1,712	2,266
Fair Value Measurements Recurring [Member] | Level 3 [Member]
Liabilities
Interest rate swap and floor	0	0
Contingent consideration	4,041	8,488
Total liabilities at fair value	$ 4,041	$ 8,488

Fair Value Measurements - Addit

Fair Value Measurements - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Contingent consideration	$ 4,041	$ 8,488
Business combination, earn-out payments	8,300
Long term debt, fair value	565,200	710,800
Long term debt, carrying value	$ 555,800	$ 702,100

Shareholders' Equity and Stoc47

Shareholders' Equity and Stock-Based Compensation - Additional Information (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	May 24, 2017USD ($)$ / shares	May 03, 2017shares	Jan. 31, 2017Directorshares	Mar. 11, 2016USD ($)shares	Feb. 10, 2016USD ($)Directorshares	Feb. 09, 2016Directorshares	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017USD ($)shares	Jun. 30, 2016USD ($)	Apr. 30, 2017shares
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividend payment									$ 5,054	$ 0
Number of shares granted | shares									0
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock options							$ 1,900		$ 1,900
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense weighted average period of recognition									10 months 24 days
2017 Omnibus Equity Plan [Member]
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock, reserved for issuance | shares											5,000,000
Emerald Expositions Events, Inc. 2013 Stock Option Plan [Member] | Stock Options [Member]
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense							600	$ 1,100	$ 900	1,600
Deferred tax benefit for stock-based compensation							$ 200	$ 400	$ 300	$ 600
IPO [Member]
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award [Line Items]
Total shares of common stock sold | shares		10,333,333
Director [Member]
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award [Line Items]
Dividends payable, date declared									May 24, 2017
Dividends payable, date to be paid									Jun. 21, 2017
Dividends payable, date of record									Jun. 7, 2017
Dividend paid, per share | $ / shares	$ 0.07
Dividend payment	$ 5,100
Number of options granted | shares			8,625			11,625
Number of directors | Director			3		1	3
Value of shares granted					$ 100
Number of shares granted | shares					7,750
Senior Management [Member]
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock repurchased, value				$ 100
Common stock repurchased, shares | shares				6,250

Shareholders' Equity and Stoc48

Shareholders' Equity and Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Restricted Stock Units Activity (Detail) - Restricted Stock Units [Member] shares in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017$ / sharesshares
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of RSUs Unvested, Beginning Balance | shares	0
Number of RSUs, Granted | shares	47,022
Number of RSUs, Forfeited | shares	0
Number of RSUs, Vested | shares	0
Number of RSUs Unvested, Ending Balance | shares	47,022
Grant Date Fair Value per Share Unvested, Beginning Balance | $ / shares	$ 0
Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Granted | $ / shares	21.71
Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Forfeited | $ / shares	0
Grant Date Fair Value per Share, Vested | $ / shares	0
Grant Date Fair Value per Share Unvested, Ending Balance | $ / shares	$ 21.71

Shareholders' Equity and Stoc49

Shareholders' Equity and Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Stock Option Activity (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract]
Number of Options, Beginning Balance	7,157,250
Number of Options, Granted	0
Number of Options, Exercised	0
Number of Options, Forfeited	(77,750)
Number of Options, Expired	0
Number of Options, Ending Balance	7,079,500	7,157,250
Number of Options, Exercisable	4,120,125
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Option, Beginning Balance	$ 10.91
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Option, Granted	0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Option, Exercised	0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Option, Forfeited	11.10
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Option, Expired	0
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Option, Ending Balance	10.91	$ 10.91
Weighted-Average Exercise Price per Option, Exercisable	$ 10.82
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Balance	6 years 5 months 23 days	6 years 11 months 8 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Forfeited	6 years 10 months 14 days
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Term, Exercisable	6 years 5 months 1 day
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Balance	$ 0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Granted	0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercised	0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Forfeited	0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Expired	0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Balance	77,823	$ 0
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Exercisable	$ 45,680

Earnings Per Share - Additional

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail)	Apr. 10, 2017shares	Jun. 30, 2017shares	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017shares	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016shares
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Stock split, conversion ratio	0.008	0.008	0.008	0.008	0.008	0.008
Common stock, shares authorized	800,000,000	800,000,000		800,000,000		800,000,000

Earnings Per Share - Computatio

Earnings Per Share - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net (loss) income		$ (5,814)	$ (370)	$ 22,533	$ 27,806
Weighted average common shares outstanding	[1]	69,102	61,860	65,484	61,854
Basic (loss) earnings per share	[1]	$ (0.08)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.34	$ 0.45
Net income		$ (5,814)	$ (370)	$ 22,533	$ 27,806
Dilutive effect of stock options				2,909	1,218
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding	[1]	69,102	61,860	68,393	63,072
Diluted (loss) earnings per share	[1]	$ (0.08)	$ (0.01)	$ 0.33	$ 0.44
Anti-dilutive shares excluded from diluted earnings per share calculation		7,127	7,182	23	1,701
[1]	Adjusted to reflect the 125-for-one stock split. See Note 9.

Income Taxes - Additional Infor

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2017	Jun. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
(Benefit) from provision for income taxes	$ (4,053)	$ (193)	$ 14,477	$ 18,213
Effective income tax rates	41.10%	34.30%	39.10%	39.60%
Liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits and associated interest and penalties	$ 700		$ 700		$ 600

Accounts Payable and Other Cu53

Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities - Schedule of Accounts Payable and Other Current Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Accrued event costs	$ 11,660	$ 3,647
Trade payables	8,094	3,812
Accrued personnel costs	5,118	6,965
Contingent consideration	4,041	8,488
Accrued interest	79	102
Other current liabilities	7,454	5,220
Total accounts payable and other current liabilities	$ 36,446	$ 28,234

Subsequent Events - Additional

Subsequent Events - Additional Information (Detail) - Subsequent Event [Member]	Aug. 01, 2017$ / shares
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Dividends payable, date declared	Aug. 1, 2017
Dividend paid, per share	$ 0.07
Dividends payable, date of record	Aug. 17, 2017