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Exhibit 99.3

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements give effect to the acquisition by Meredith Corporation (Meredith) of Time Inc. (Time) (the “Merger”) and the subsequent divestiture by Meredith of Time Inc. (UK) Ltd (TIUK), collectively the “Transactions.” The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of earnings (loss) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, and for the six months ended December 31, 2017, have been prepared as though the Transactions occurred on July 1, 2016. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2017, has been prepared as if the Transactions occurred as of that date.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information for the year ended June 30, 2017, for the six months ended December 31, 2017, and as of December 31, 2017, has been derived from the historical consolidated financial statements of Meredith for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017 (audited), for the six months ended December 31, 2017 (unaudited), and as of December 31, 2017 (unaudited), and the unaudited historical consolidated financial statements of Time for the twelve months ended June 30, 2017, for the six months ended December 31, 2017, and as of December 31, 2017, along with certain adjustments.

Time’s fiscal year ended on December 31. Therefore, the Time unaudited historical condensed statement of earnings (loss) for the twelve months ended June 30, 2017, has been derived by taking the audited financial information for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, subtracting the unaudited financial information for the first six months of fiscal year 2016 and adding the unaudited financial information for the first six months of fiscal year 2017. The Time unaudited historical condensed statement of earnings (loss) for the six months ended December 31, 2017, has been derived by taking the audited financial information for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017, and subtracting the unaudited financial information for the first six months of fiscal year 2017.

The pro forma adjustments give effect to events that are (1) directly attributable to the Transactions, (2) factually supportable, and (3) with respect to the statements of earnings (loss), expected to have a continuing impact on the combined company’s results. The pro forma adjustments are based on available information and assumptions that management of Meredith believes are reasonable. Such adjustments are estimates and are subject to change.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements are provided for informational purposes only and do not purport to represent what the actual combined results of operations or the combined financial position of the combined company would have been had the Transactions occurred on the dates assumed, nor are they necessarily indicative of future combined results of operations or combined financial position. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not reflect any cost savings or other synergies that the management of Meredith believes could have been achieved had the Transactions been completed on the dates assumed. Accordingly, no effect has been given to the anticipated annual cost synergies of $400 million to $500 million expected to be generated in first two full years of operations or the related costs to achieve those synergies.

The Merger is being accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 805, Business Combinations (ASC 805). Meredith’s cost to acquire Time is allocated to the acquired assets, liabilities, and commitments based upon their estimated fair values. Any excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed will be recognized as goodwill. Such a valuation requires estimates and assumptions including, but not limited to, estimating future cash flows and direct costs in addition to developing the appropriate discount rates and current market profit margins. The allocation of the purchase price is preliminary and is dependent upon certain valuations that have not progressed to a stage where there is sufficient information to make a final allocation. In addition, Meredith potentially has not yet identified all adjustments necessary to conform Time’s accounting policies to Meredith’s accounting policies. Accordingly, the adjustments necessary to conform accounting policies may be materially different from the preliminary unaudited pro forma adjustments presented.

 

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The actual amounts recorded as of the completion of the Transactions may differ materially from the information presented in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements as a result of several factors, including the following: changes in Time’s assets and liabilities between the pro forma balance sheet as of December 31, 2017, and the closing of the Merger, which could impact the preliminary estimated fair values as of the effective date of the Merger; the value of the combined company at the effective date of the Merger; and other changes in net assets that may have occurred prior to the completion of the Merger, which could cause material differences in the information presented.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements should be read in conjunction with the historical consolidated financial statements of Meredith included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2017, and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2017, and the historical consolidated financial statements of Time included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2017, June 30, 2017, and September 30, 2017, all of which are on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The historical consolidated financial statements of Time for the year ended December 31, 2017, are filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

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Meredith Corporation and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

As of December 31, 2017

 

(In thousands)

   Historical
Meredith
    Historical
Time
    Divestiture
(Note 1)
    Pro Forma
Adjustments
    Note
Reference
     Pro Forma
Combined
 

Assets

             

Current assets

             

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 34,976     $ 496,401     $ —       $ (122,377     6a      $ 409,000  

Accounts receivable, net

     297,388       429,136       —         —            726,524  

Inventories

     21,410       22,250       —         —            43,660  

Current portion of subscription acquisition costs

     141,155       —         —         —            141,155  

Current portion of broadcast rights

     16,453       —         —         —            16,453  

Assets held for sale

     —         325,590       (307,330          18,260  

Other current assets

     31,531       83,273       —         945       6b        115,749  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total current assets

     542,913       1,356,650       (307,330     (121,432        1,470,801  

Net property, plant, and equipment

     200,870       283,333       —         —            484,203  

Subscription acquisition costs

     77,384       —         —         —            77,384  

Broadcast rights

     23,397       —         —         —            23,397  

Other assets

     69,056       69,758       —         117,248       6c        256,062  

Intangible assets, net

     926,809       695,090       —         476,800       6d        2,098,699  

Goodwill

     907,558       1,779,776       —         18,529       6e        2,705,863  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 2,747,987     $ 4,184,607     $ (307,330   $ 491,145        $ 7,116,409  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

             

Current liabilities

             

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ 65,625     $ —       $ —       $ (47,659     6f      $ 17,966  

Current portion of long-term broadcast rights payable

     16,847       —         —         —            16,847  

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities

     189,006       493,244       —         65,868       6g        748,118  

Current portion of deferred revenue

     202,249       329,351       —         —            531,600  

Liabilities held for sale

     —         176,369       (168,447     —            7,922  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     473,727       998,964       (168,447     18,209          1,322,453  

Long-term debt

     631,552       1,221,675       —         1,258,162       6f        3,111,389  

Long-term broadcast rights payable

     24,623       —         —         —            24,623  

Deferred revenue

     107,901       70,759       —         —            178,660  

Deferred income taxes

     263,242       150,688       —         71,083       6h        485,013  

Other noncurrent liabilities

     100,104       252,053       —         8,734       6i        360,891  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     1,601,149       2,694,139       (168,447     1,356,188          5,483,029  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

     —         252       —         —            252  

Series A redeemable convertible preferred stock

     —         —         —         513,290       6j        513,290  

Shareholders’ equity

             

Series preferred stock

     —         —         —         —            —    

Common stock

     39,625       1,004       —         (1,004     6k        39,625  

Class B stock

     5,109       —         —         —            5,109  

Additional paid-in capital

     58,926       12,545,644       —         (12,420,233     6l        184,337  

Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

     1,060,614       (10,719,871     (138,883     10,707,028       6m        908,888  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (17,436     (336,561     —         335,876       6n        (18,121
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity attributable to Company

     1,146,838       1,490,216       (138,883     (1,378,333        1,119,838  

Equity attributable to noncontrolling interests

     —         —         —         —            —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     1,146,838       1,490,216       (138,883     (1,378,333        1,119,838  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities, redeemable noncontrolling interest, series preferred stock, and shareholders’ equity

   $ 2,747,987     $ 4,184,607     $ (307,330   $ 491,145        $ 7,116,409  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.

 

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Meredith Corporation and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Earnings (Loss)

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

  Historical
Meredith
    Historical
Time
    Divestiture
Note 1
    Reclassifi-
cations
    Note
Reference
    Pro Forma
Adjustments
    Note
Reference
    Pro Forma
Combined
 

Revenues

               

Advertising

  $ 934,153     $ 1,630,470     $ (111,573   $ —         $ —         $ 2,453,050  

Circulation

    321,959       881,265       (174,760     65,496       3a, 3b       —           1,093,960  

All other

    457,249       435,292       (37,032     (65,496     3a, 3b       (13,278     7a       776,735  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total revenues

    1,713,361       2,947,027       (323,365     —           (13,278       4,323,745  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Operating expenses

               

Production, distribution, and editorial

    602,985       1,253,462       (139,829     (5,366     3c       —           1,711,252  

Selling, general, and administrative

    741,188       1,369,430       (140,591     (60,281     3c, 3d       (35,870     7b       1,873,876  

Depreciation and amortization

    53,892       80,895       (12,972     55,316       3c       8,466       7c       185,597  

Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets

    6,173       247,117       —         —           —           253,290  

Restructuring and severance costs

    —         113,477       (18,769     10,331       3d       —           105,039  

Gain on operating assets, net

    —         (8,139     8,445       —           —           306  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

    1,404,238       3,056,242       (303,716     —           (27,404       4,129,360  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

    309,123       (109,215     (19,649     —           14,126         194,385  

Bargain purchase loss

    —         (43     —         —           —           (43

Interest expense, net

    (18,789     (67,406     1,315       —           (102,444     7d       (187,324

Other expense, net

    —         (15,169     1,167       —           —           (14,002
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

    290,334       (191,833     (17,167     —           (88,318       (6,984

Income tax benefit (expense)

    (101,406     63,552       (4,683     —           26,935       7e       (15,602
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss)

    188,928       (128,281     (21,850     —           (61,383       (22,586

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

    —         59         —           —           59  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company

  $ 188,928     $ (128,222   $ (21,850   $ —         $ (61,383     $ (22,527
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share

  $ 4.23                 8     $ (1.82
 

 

 

           

 

 

     

 

 

 

Basic average shares outstanding

    44,617               —         8       44,617  
 

 

 

           

 

 

     

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

  $ 4.16                 8     $ (1.82
 

 

 

           

 

 

     

 

 

 

Diluted average shares outstanding

    45,447               (830     8       44,617  
 

 

 

           

 

 

     

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.

 

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Meredith Corporation and Subsidiaries

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Earnings

For the six months ended December 31, 2017

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

  Historical
Meredith
    Historical
Time
    Divestiture
Note 1
    Reclassifi-
cations
    Note
Reference
    Pro Forma
Adjustments
    Note
Reference
    Pro Forma
Combined
 

Revenues

               

Advertising

  $ 441,064     $ 806,862     $ (57,818   $ —         $ —         $ 1,190,108  

Circulation

    136,599       416,999       (85,002     28,879       3a, 3b       —           497,475  

All other

    232,806       220,480       (19,740     (28,879     3a, 3b       (6,318     7a       398,349  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total revenues

    810,469       1,444,341       (162,560     —           (6,318       2,085,932  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Operating expenses

               

Production, distribution, and editorial

    314,548       578,743       (65,435     (2,828     3c       —           825,028  

Selling, general, and administrative

    357,005       660,706       (72,744     (27,615     3c, 3d       (28,150     7b       889,202  

Depreciation and amortization

    25,008       39,105       (6,179     27,604       3c       5,576       7c       91,114  

Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets

    19,765       37,547       (32,298     —           —           25,014  

Restructuring and severance costs

    —         32,538       (3,683     2,839       3d       —           31,694  

Gain on operating assets, net

    —         (19,250     4,308       —           —           (14,942
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

    716,326       1,329,389       (176,031     —           (22,574       1,847,110  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Income from operations

    94,143       114,952       13,471       —           16,256         238,822  

Interest expense, net

    (10,249     (37,830     (221     —           (46,780     7d       (95,080

Other expense, net

    —         (9,597     (360     —           —           (9,957
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

    83,894       67,525       12,890       —           (30,524       133,785  

Income tax benefit

    108,855       16,954       2,542       —           3,878       7e       132,229  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net earnings

    192,749       84,479       15,432       —           (26,646       266,014  

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

    —         —         —         —           —           —    
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Company

  $ 192,749     $ 84,479     $ 15,432     $ —         $ (26,646     $ 266,014  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

     

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

  $ 4.30                 8     $ 5.28  
 

 

 

           

 

 

     

 

 

 

Basic average shares outstanding

    44,818               —         8       44,818  
 

 

 

           

 

 

     

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

  $ 4.23                 8     $ 5.05  
 

 

 

           

 

 

     

 

 

 

Diluted average shares outstanding

    45,603               1,631       8       47,234  
 

 

 

           

 

 

     

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Statements.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

1. Description of Transactions

Acquisition Transaction—On January 31, 2018, Meredith Corporation (Meredith) completed its acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Time Inc. (Time) common stock, par value $0.01 per share, for $18.50 per share in cash, without interest, subject to any required withholding of taxes.

Senior Credit Facilities—In connection with the Merger, Meredith entered into a new debt facility consisting of $1.8 billion of senior secured term loans (Term Loan B) maturing in 2025 and priced at LIBOR plus 3.00 percent and a five-year senior secured revolving credit facility for $350.0 million that is currently undrawn.

Senior Unsecured Notes—In connection with the Merger, Meredith issued $1.4 billion of senior unsecured notes maturing in 2026 and priced at 6.875 percent.

Equity Financing—In exchange for a preferred equity investment of $650.0 million, Meredith issued 650,000 shares of non-voting Series A preferred stock (Preferred Stock) as well as detachable warrants to purchase up to 1,625,000 shares of Meredith’s common stock with an exercise price of $1.00 per share and options to purchase up to 875,000 shares of Meredith’s common stock with an exercise price of $70.50 per share.

Preferred Stock Dividends - The Preferred Stock will accrue an annual dividend at either (a) to the extent paid in cash, in an amount equal to the Cash Dividend Annual Rate (as set forth in the table below), multiplied by the Stated Value (Stated Value is equal to the number of shares of Preferred Stock outstanding multiplied by $1,000), or (b) if dividends are not declared and paid in cash, Meredith will deliver additional shares of Preferred Stock, in kind, by issuing a number of shares equal to (i) the Accrued Dividend Annual Rate (as set forth in the table below), multiplied by the Stated Value for all outstanding shares of Preferred Stock, divided by (ii) $1,000.

 

Year

  

Cash Dividend

Annual Rate

  

Accrued Dividend

Annual Rate

Years 1 through 3

   8.5%    9.0%

Year 4

   LIBOR plus 850 bps    LIBOR plus 900 bps

Year 5

   LIBOR plus 950 bps    LIBOR plus 1000 bps

Year 6 through redemption

   LIBOR plus 1050 bps    LIBOR plus 1100 bps

Preferred Stock Redemption - The Preferred Stock is non-callable during the first three years after issuance provided that Meredith may, at its option, subject to the terms of the preferred stock, redeem all or a portion of the Preferred Stock in cash during such three-year period, if Meredith declares as a dividend and pays a redemption premium in cash as provided in the Statement of Designation.

From and after the third anniversary of the issuance date of the Preferred Stock, Meredith may redeem all or any portion of the Preferred Stock upon payment in cash of accrued and unpaid dividends and a call premium as provided in the Statement of Designation.

 

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Conversion Right - From and after the seventh anniversary of the issuance date, the holders of the Preferred Stock may elect to convert some or all of the Preferred Stock into Meredith common stock based on the 30-day trailing volume weighted average price of Meredith common stock.

Divestiture Transaction—On February 23, 2018, the Company entered into an agreement to sell Time Inc. (UK) Ltd (TIUK), a U.K. multi-platform publisher with approximately 60 brands. The sale closed on March 15, 2018.

2. Basis of Presentation

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is prepared in accordance with Article 11 of SEC Regulation S-X. The historical consolidated financial information has been adjusted in the accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information to give effect to unaudited pro forma events that are (1) directly attributable to the Transactions, (2) factually supportable, and (3) with respect to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of earnings (loss), are expected to have a continuing impact on the results of operations of the combined company.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information was prepared using the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 805, Business Combinations (ASC 805), which requires, among other things, that assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination be recognized at their fair values as of the acquisition date. The acquisition method of accounting, in accordance with ASC 805, uses the fair value concepts defined in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement (ASC 820). ASC 820 defines fair value, establishes the framework for measuring fair value for any asset acquired or liability assumed under accounting principal generally accepted in the United States, expands disclosures about fair value measurements, and specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on the nature of the inputs used to develop the fair value measurements. Fair value is defined in ASC 820 as “the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.” This is an exit price concept for the valuation of an asset or liability. Market participants are assumed to be buyers or sellers in the most advantageous market for the asset or liability. Fair value measurement for an asset assumes the highest and best use by these market participants, and as a result, assets may be required to be recorded which are not intended to be used or sold. Additionally, the fair value may not reflect management’s intended use for those assets.

Fair value measurements can be highly subjective and it is possible the application of reasonable judgment could develop different assumptions resulting in a range of alternative estimates using the same facts and circumstances.

Fair value estimates were determined based on preliminary financial information obtained through discussions between Meredith and Time management, due diligence efforts, and information available in public filings. The allocation of the aggregate Merger consideration used in the preliminary unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is based on preliminary estimates. The final determination of the allocation of the aggregate Merger consideration will be based on the actual tangible and intangible assets and the liabilities of Time at the effective time of the Merger.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is presented solely for informational purposes and is not necessarily indicative of the combined results of operations or financial position that might have been achieved for the periods or dates indicated, nor is it necessarily indicative of the future results of the combined

 

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company. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has not been adjusted to give effect to certain expected financial benefits of the Merger, such as tax savings, cost synergies or revenue synergies, or the anticipated costs to achieve these benefits, including the cost of integration activities. Also, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not reflect possible adjustments related to restructuring or integration activities that have yet to be determined or transaction or other costs following the combination that are not expected to have a continuing impact on the business of the combined company. Further, one-time transaction-related expenses anticipated to be incurred prior to, or concurrent with, the closing of the Merger are not included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of earnings (loss). However, the impact of such transaction expenses is reflected in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of financial position as a decrease to retained earnings and as an increase to accrued payables.

Meredith is in the process of performing a detailed review of Time’s accounting policies in an effort to determine if differences in accounting policies require reclassification of Time’s results of operations or reclassification of assets or liabilities to conform to Meredith’s accounting policies and classifications. As a result of that review, Meredith may identify differences between the accounting policies of the two companies that, when conformed, could have a material impact on these pro forma condensed combined financial statements. During the preparation of these unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements, Meredith was not aware of any material differences between the accounting policies of the two companies and accordingly, these unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not assume any material differences in accounting policies between the two companies, other than certain financial statement reclassifications described in Note 3 below.

3. Reclassifications

Certain balances from the consolidated statements of earnings (loss) of Time and Meredith were reclassified to conform their presentation to that of the pro forma financial statements. The reclassifications to conform to Meredith’s presentation for its statements of earnings (loss) had no effect on net income and primarily relate to:

 

(a) reclassification of Time revenues from the sale of bookazines from other revenues to circulation revenues in the amounts of $77.2 million for the year ended June 30, 2017, and $33.9 million for the six months ended December 31, 2017;

 

(b) reclassification of Time revenues for list rentals, app revenues, and book sales from circulation revenues to other revenues in the amounts of $11.7 million for the year ended June 30, 2017, and $5.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2017;

 

(c) reclassification of Time depreciation from production, distribution and editorial expenses and from selling, general, and administrative expenses to the depreciation and amortization line item; and

 

(d) reclassification of Meredith restructuring and severance costs from selling, general, and administrative to their own line item to provide additional detail.

 

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4. Merger Consideration

The total Merger consideration is calculated as follows:

 

(In thousands, except for per share data)

      

Number of outstanding shares of Time common stock as of January 31, 2018

     100,579  

Purchase price consideration per share

   $ 18.50  
  

 

 

 

Subtotal

     1,860,712  

Cash consideration issued to settle outstanding share-based equity awards

     37,592  
  

 

 

 

Total cash consideration

     1,898,304  

Share-based equity awards issued to settle outstanding share-based equity awards (1) (2)

     33,841  
  

 

 

 

Total consideration issued

     1,932,145  

Portion of cash settlement of outstanding share-based equity awards to be recognized as expense (3)

     (9,222

Portion of share-based equity awards issued to be recognized as an expense, primarily through fiscal 2021 (1)

     (24,020
  

 

 

 

Total purchase price consideration

   $ 1,898,903  
  

 

 

 

 

(1) Amounts are calculated based on Meredith’s common stock share price of $66.14 as of January 31, 2018.

 

(2) Represents the fair value of replacement awards issued for Time’s equity awards outstanding immediately prior to the acquisition.

 

(3) Upon completion of the Merger, $9.2 million of the post-Merger compensation expense became accelerated in the financial statements of the combined company due to the employment of certain Time employees being terminated in conjunction with the transaction and due to cash consideration being issued for certain unvested outstanding share-based equity awards as specified by the merger agreement.

5. Purchase Accounting Adjustments

The following is a preliminary estimate of the assets to be acquired and the liabilities to be assumed by Meredith in the Merger, reconciled to estimated Merger consideration:

 

(In thousands)

   Amounts as of
Acquisition Date
 

Book value of net assets acquired at December 31, 2017

   $ 1,490,216  

Adjustment for elimination of existing goodwill and intangible assets

     (2,474,866
  

 

 

 
     (984,650

Adjustments to:

  

Other assets

     21,898  

Intangible assets

     1,171,890  

Goodwill

     1,798,305  

Deferred income taxes

     (108,540
  

 

 

 

Consideration transferred

   $ 1,898,903  
  

 

 

 

 

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6. Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet Adjustments

The following represent an explanation of the various adjustments to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2017.

 

(a) Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents has been adjusted for the following:

 

(In thousands)

      

Proceeds received from debt issued by Meredith in connection with the Merger net of financing fees

   $ 3,111,823  

Proceeds from issuance of Preferred Stock, options, and warrants, net of issuance costs

     631,000  

Cash paid to Time shareholders for the purchase of outstanding stock

     (1,898,304

Repayment of Meredith and Time debt, including accrued interest

     (1,947,392

Penalty for early payment of Time debt

     (73,491

Receipt of cash proceeds from sale of TIUK

     139,820  

Contribution to UK pension from cash proceeds

     (81,102

Payment to fund escrow related to TIUK building lease payments

     (4,731
  

 

 

 

Total pro forma adjustment to cash and cash equivalents

   $ (122,377
  

 

 

 

 

(b) Other current assets

Represents an increase of $1.4 million related to retention of a third-party receivable in the divestiture of TIUK reduced by the settlement of interest rate swaps of $0.5 million due to the payoff of the associated Meredith debt.

 

(c) Other assets

Other assets has been adjusted for the following:

 

(In thousands)

      

Contribution to UK pension from cash proceeds

   $ 81,102  

Adjust retained inactive UK pension to fair value

     21,898  

Receivable from third-party retained by Meredith in TIUK divestiture

     10,138  

Payment to fund escrow related to TIUK building lease payments

     4,731  

Settlement of interest rate swaps due to the payoff of the associated Meredith debt

     (621
  

 

 

 

Total pro forma adjustment to other assets

   $ 117,248  
  

 

 

 

 

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(d) Intangible assets, net

Represents adjustments to record the preliminary estimated fair value of intangibles of approximately $1,171.9 million, which is an increase of $476.8 million over Time’s book value of intangible assets prior to the Merger. Identified intangibles assets expected to be acquired consist of the following:

 

(In thousands)

   Estimated Fair
Value
 

Trademarks

   $ 137,900  

Advertiser relationships

     265,000  

Subscriber relationships

     40,708  

Technology

     30,282  
  

 

 

 

Acquired identified definite-lived intangible assets

     473,890  

Acquired indefinite-lived intangible assets - trademarks

     698,000  
  

 

 

 

Estimated fair value of identified intangible assets

   $ 1,171,890  
  

 

 

 

These definite-lived intangible assets are expected to be amortized over the estimated remaining useful lives of five to 20 years for trademarks, four years for advertiser relationships, two years for subscriber relationships, and five to seven years for technology.

The fair value estimate for all identifiable intangible assets is preliminary and is based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset, based on the most advantageous market for the asset (i.e., its highest and best use). This preliminary fair value estimate could include assets that are not intended to be used, may be sold, or are intended to be used in a manner other than their best use. The final determination of fair value of intangible assets, as well as estimated useful lives, remains subject to change. The finalization may have a material impact on the valuation of intangible assets and the purchase price allocation, which is expected to be finalized within one year of the Merger.

 

(e) Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the preliminary fair value of the underlying net tangible and identifiable intangible assets net of liabilities. Goodwill acquired is estimated to be $1,798.3 million. The estimated goodwill to be recognized is attributable primarily to expected synergies, expanded market opportunities, and other benefits that Meredith believes will result from combining its operations with the operations of Time. The goodwill created in the Merger is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes and may be subject to material revision as the purchase price allocation is completed.

 

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(f) Current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt

The current portion of long-term debt and long-term debt have been adjusted for the following:

 

(In thousands)

   Current Portion
of Long-term
Debt
     Long-Term
Debt
     Total  

Repayment of Time’s outstanding long-term debt

   $ —        $ (1,237,250    $ (1,237,250

Write-off of Time’s deferred debt issuance costs

     —          15,607        15,607  

Repayment of Meredith’s outstanding long-term debt

     (65,625      (633,750      (699,375

Write-off of Meredith’s deferred debt issuance costs

     —          2,198        2,198  

Issuance of secured term loans

     17,966        1,782,034        1,800,000  

Issuance of senior unsecured notes

     —          1,400,000        1,400,000  

Discount and debt issuance costs incurred

     —          (70,677      (70,677
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total pro forma adjustments to debt

   $ (47,659    $ 1,258,162      $ 1,210,503  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(g) Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities

Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities has been adjusted for the following:

 

(In thousands)

      

Estimated transaction costs (1)

   $ 73,988  

Payment of accrued interest on debt

     (11,868

Estimated TIUK transaction costs

     3,748  
  

 

 

 

Total pro forma adjustment to accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities

   $ 65,868  
  

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents estimated transaction costs incurred by Meredith and Time.

 

(h) Deferred income taxes

Deferred income taxes has been adjusted for the following:

 

(In thousands)

      

Recognize net deferred income tax liability related to acquired assets and liabilities

   $ 100,128  

Recognized deferred income benefit for transaction related costs

     (37,177

Elimination of Time’s pre-Merger deferred tax assets for goodwill and stock based compensation

     8,412  

Write-off of deferred income taxes due to settlement of Meredith interest rate swaps

     (280
  

 

 

 

Total pro forma adjustment to deferred income taxes

   $ 71,083  
  

 

 

 

 

(i) Other noncurrent liabilities

Represents the fair value of $2.1 million of the Preferred Stock conversion feature embedded derivative and a $6.6 million accrued lease payment guarantee.

 

(j) Series A preferred stock

Represents the issuance of 650,000 shares of Series A Preferred Stock, net of issuance costs.

 

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(k) Common stock

Represents the purchase by Meredith of Time’s outstanding common stock.

 

(l) Additional paid-in capital

Represents the elimination of Time’s capital in excess of par value as well as the following adjustments to reflect the revised capital structure of Meredith:

 

(In thousands)

      

Elimination of Time’s capital in excess of par value

   $ (12,545,644

Issuance of warrants, net of issuance costs (1)

     103,135  

Issuance of option, net of issuance costs (1)

     12,455  

Stock consideration issued to settle outstanding share-based equity awards

     33,841  

Portion of settlement of outstanding share-based equity awards to be recognized as an expense, primarily through fiscal 2021

     (24,020
  

 

 

 

Total pro forma adjustment to additional paid-in capital

   $ (12,420,233
  

 

 

 

 

(1) Represents the issuance of detachable warrants to purchase up to 1,625,000 shares of Meredith’s common stock and options to purchase up to 875,000 shares of Meredith’s common stock.

 

(m) Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)

Represents the elimination of Time’s accumulated deficit as well as the following adjustments to reflect the revised capital structure of Meredith:

 

(In thousands)

      

Elimination of Time’s accumulated deficit

   $ 10,719,871  

Estimated transaction costs less tax benefit (1)

     (36,811

Penalty for early payment of Time debt

     (73,491

Interest expense on undrawn bridge loan

     (17,500

Share-based compensation expense for cash consideration issued to settle outstanding share-based equity awards

     (9,222

Write-off of deferred financing fees and other miscellaneous interest rate swap balances

     (16,840

Receipt of cash proceeds from sale of TIUK

     139,820  

Receivable from third-party received retained by Meredith in TIUK divestiture

     11,563  

Estimated TIUK transaction costs

     (3,748

Accrued lease payment guarantee

     (6,614
  

 

 

 

Total pro forma adjustment to retained earnings

   $ 10,707,028  
  

 

 

 

 

(1) Primarily related to transaction costs incurred by Meredith or Time, which primarily relate to financing, investment banking, advisory, legal, valuation, and other professional fees. Not included in these costs are employee or integration-related costs such as severance, restructuring, or other costs anticipated to be incurred to achieve ongoing operating synergies following the completion of the Merger.

 

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(n) Accumulated other comprehensive income

Represents the elimination of Time’s accumulated other comprehensive loss, as well as the elimination of Meredith’s accumulated other comprehensive income of $0.7 million related to the settlement of the interest rate swaps due to the payoff of the associated Meredith debt.

7. Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Earnings (Loss) Adjustments

The following represent an explanation of the various adjustments to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statements of Earnings (Loss).

 

(a) Other revenues

The reductions to other revenues represents the elimination of intercompany revenues for transactions between Meredith and Time.

 

(b) Selling, general, and administrative

The reduction to selling, general, and administrative expenses represents the following pro forma adjustments:

 

(In thousands)

   Fiscal Year
Ended June 30,
2017
     Six Months
Ended
December 31,
2017
 

Elimination of intercompany expenses for transactions involving Meredith and Time

   $ (13,278    $ (6,318

Removal of non-recurring transaction costs related to Meredith’s acquisition of Time

     (2,940      (22,203

Removal of non-recurring transaction costs related to Time’s divestiture of Time Inc. UK

     —          (1,818

Pension expense (income) for retained TIUK pension plan

     (19,652      2,189  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     (35,870      (28,150
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(c) Depreciation and amortization

Represents additional amortization expense due to the identification of definite-lived intangible assets in purchase accounting.

 

(d) Interest expense

Interest expense has been adjusted to reflect the impact of the payment of all outstanding pre-Merger debt, the additional borrowings incurred, amortization of discount and debt issuance costs, and changes to interest rates. Interest expense reflects the new debt of $1,800 million of secured term loans at an interest rate of 4.658 percent and $1,400 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes at an interest rate of 6.875 percent. Meredith incurred $70.7 million in discount and debt-issuance costs, which will be amortized over the terms of the related debt instruments.

 

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(e) Income taxes

Represents the income tax effect for unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of earnings (loss) adjustments related to the Merger using statutory tax rates. Because the adjustments contained in this unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information are based on estimates, the effective tax rate will likely vary from the effective rate in periods subsequent to the Merger. Adjustments to established deferred tax assets and liabilities as well as the recognition of additional deferred tax assets and liabilities upon detailed analysis of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities may occur in conjunction with the finalization of purchase accounting, and these items could be material.

In accordance with SEC guidelines, the income tax effects of the pro forma adjustments have been calculated based on the statutory rates in effect during the periods for which the pro forma financial information is presented.

8. Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The following table sets forth the components of basic earnings (loss) per share:

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

   Fiscal Year
Ended June 30,
2017
     Six Months
Ended
December 31,
2017
 

Net income (loss)

   $ (22,586    $ 266,014  

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     59        —    

Participating warrants dividend

     (3,299      (1,690

Preferred stock dividend

     (55,250      (27,625
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income (loss) available to common shareholders

   $ (81,076    $ 236,699  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     44,617        44,818  

Basic income (loss) per share for common stock

   $ (1.82    $ 5.28  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock. The dilutive effects of these share-based awards were computed using the two-class method.

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

   Fiscal Year
Ended June 30,
2017
     Six Months
Ended
December 31,
2017
 

Net income (loss) available to common shareholders

     (81,076      236,699  

Add back participating warrants dividend

     —          1,690  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     (81,076      238,389  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic weighted-average shares outstanding

     44,617        44,818  

Dilutive effect of stock options and equivalents

     —          818  

Dilutive effects of participating warrants

     —          1,598  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding

     44,617        47,234  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted income (loss) per share for common stock

     (1.82      5.05  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, approximately 2.7 million outstanding common stock equivalent shares were not included in the computation of diluted loss per share because of the antidilutive effect on the loss per share calculation (the diluted loss per share becoming less negative than the basic loss per share). Therefore, these common stock equivalent shares are not taken into account in determining the weighted average number of shares for the calculation of diluted loss per share for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017.

9. Time Financial Information

Time’s fiscal year ended on December 31. Therefore, the Time unaudited historical condensed statement of earnings (loss) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2017, has been derived by taking the financial information for the calendar twelve months ended December 31, 2016, subtracting the financial information for the first six months of Time’s calendar year 2016 and adding the financial information for the first six months of calendar year 2017 as follows:

 

(In thousands)

   Twelve
Months
Ended
December 31,
2016
     Less: Six
Months
Ended
June 30, 2016
     Plus: Six
Months
Ended
June 30, 2017
    Twelve
Months
Ended
June 30, 2017
 

Revenues

          

Advertising

   $ 1,711,838      $ 786,130      $ 704,762     $ 1,630,470  

Circulation

     943,605        473,872        411,532       881,265  

All other

     420,645        199,450        214,097       435,292  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     3,076,088        1,459,452        1,330,391       2,947,027  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses

          

Cost of revenues (Production, distribution, and editorial)

     1,294,985        628,616        587,093       1,253,462  

Selling, general, and administrative

     1,446,206        746,866        670,090       1,369,430  

Amortization of intangible assets (Depreciation and amortization)

     82,841        41,341        39,395       80,895  

Restructuring and severance costs

     76,762        10,554        47,269       113,477  

Asset impairments (Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets)

     192,234        1,200        5,345       196,379  

Goodwill impairment (Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets)

     960        —          49,778       50,738  

Gain on operating assets, net

     (20,072      (16,177      (4,244     (8,139
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     3,073,916        1,412,400        1,394,726       3,056,242  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

     2,172        47,052        (64,335     (109,215

Bargain purchase gain

     3,285        3,328        —         (43

Interest expense, net

     (68,299      (34,512      (33,619     (67,406

Other expense, net

     (18,268      (7,637      (4,538     (15,169
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) earnings before income taxes

     (81,110      8,231        (102,492     (191,833

Income tax benefit

     32,864        (225      30,463       63,552  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) earnings

     (48,246      8,006        (72,029     (128,281

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     59        —          —         59  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss) attributable to Time

   $ (48,187    $ 8,006      $ (72,029   $ (128,222
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The Time unaudited historical condensed statement of earnings (loss) for the six months ended December 31, 2017, has been derived by taking the audited financial information for its fiscal year ended December 31, 2017 and subtracting the unaudited financial information for the first six months of fiscal year 2017 as follows:

 

(In thousands)

   Twelve
Months
Ended
December 31,
2017
     Less: Six
Months
Ended
June 30, 2017
     Six Months
Ended
December 31,
2017
 

Revenues

        

Advertising

   $ 1,511,624      $ 704,762      $ 806,862  

Circulation

     828,531        411,532        416,999  

All other

     434,577        214,097        220,480  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues

     2,774,732        1,330,391        1,444,341  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating expenses

        

Cost of revenues (Production, distribution, and editorial)

     1,165,836        587,093        578,743  

Selling, general, and administrative

     1,330,796        670,090        660,706  

Amortization of intangible assets (Depreciation and amortization)

     78,500        39,395        39,105  

Restructuring and severance costs

     79,807        47,269        32,538  

Asset impairments (Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets)

     9,063        5,345        3,718  

Goodwill impairment (Impairment of goodwill and other long-lived assets)

     83,607        49,778        33,829  

Gain on operating assets, net

     (23,494      (4,244      (19,250
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     2,724,115        1,394,726        1,329,389  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

     50,617        (64,335      114,952  

Interest expense, net

     (71,449      (33,619      (37,830

Other expense, net

     (14,135      (4,538      (9,597
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

     (34,967      (102,492      67,525  

Income tax benefit

     47,417        30,463        16,954  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net (loss) earnings

     12,450        (72,029      84,479  

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     —          —          —    
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net earnings (loss) attributable to Time

   $ 12,450      $ (72,029    $ 84,479  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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