Viad Corp Sells GES Exposition Services for $100M

TL;DR

VVI sold GES for $100M cash, closing April 16th. Big move!

AI Summary

On April 17, 2024, Viad Corp (VVI) filed an 8-K report to announce the completion of its previously announced sale of its subsidiary, GES Exposition Services, Inc., to Glazer Acquisition Group, LLC. The transaction was completed on April 16, 2024, and Viad Corp received $100 million in cash at closing, subject to customary adjustments.

Why It Matters

This sale marks a significant divestiture for Viad Corp, potentially reshaping its business focus and financial structure following the transaction.

Risk Assessment

Risk Level: medium — The sale of a subsidiary can introduce integration risks for the buyer and strategic uncertainties for the seller.

Key Numbers

• $100.0M — Cash Proceeds (Amount received by Viad Corp at closing for the sale of GES.)

Key Players & Entities

• Viad Corp (company) — Seller
• GES Exposition Services, Inc. (company) — Subsidiary sold
• Glazer Acquisition Group, LLC (company) — Buyer
• $100 million (dollar_amount) — Cash received at closing
• April 17, 2024 (date) — Filing date
• April 16, 2024 (date) — Closing date of sale

FAQ

Key Financial Figures

• $1.50 — nge on which registered Common Stock, $1.50 Par Value VVI New York Stock Exchan
• $400 million — credit spread (the "Repricing") on its $400 million Term Loan B, which had a remaining bala
• $320 million — had a remaining balance outstanding of $320 million at March 31, 2024. In connection with t

Filing Documents

• vvi-20240417.htm (8-K) — 43KB
• img215947214_0.jpg (GRAPHIC) — 4KB
• 0000950170-24-044934.txt ( ) — 198KB
• vvi-20240417.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 52KB
• vvi-20240417_htm.xml (XML) — 4KB

02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 17, 2024, Viad Corp (the "Company) launched a process to effect a potential repricing of the credit spread (the "Repricing") on its $400 million Term Loan B, which had a remaining balance outstanding of $320 million at March 31, 2024. In connection with the Repricing, the Company affirms that it expects its consolidated revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, and year ending December 31, 2024, to fall within the ranges previously disclosed in its earnings press release furnished with its Current Report on Form 8-K on February 8, 2024. The Company intends to report actual results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024, which are subject to change in connection with the completion of the Company's financial closing process and the preparation of its consolidated financial statements, after market close on May 2, 2024. The Company maintains its previously disclosed outlook for the year ending December 31, 2024, as positive trends continue for both Pursuit and GES. Pursuit booking pace remains ahead of pace for the prior year period, and FlyOver Chicago opened on March 1, 2024, with a strong start. GES continues to see improved demand for exhibitions, events and experiential marketing. The information contained in this Item 2.02 is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of, or otherwise regarded as filed under, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-Looking Statements This Current Report on Form 8-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "expect," "potential" and similar expressions (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Repricing, the Company's expectations with regards to consolidated revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and year ending December 31, 2024, and the Company's financial and operating outlook for the year ending December 31, 2024. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's expectations and assumptions as of the date of this Current Report on Form 8-K. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause results and events to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including risks related to the finalization of the Company's financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 and risks associated with executing the Repricing, including market conditions. Additional factors that may cause the Company's actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 8-K are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and future filings by the Company. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in expectations, even as new information becomes available. SIGNATURE Pursuant to th

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