10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

þ QUARTERLY report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014

OR

o TRANSITION report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from  _________________to  __________________ .

Commission file number 0-33347

Ambassadors Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) 91-1957010 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Dwight D. Eisenhower Building 2001 South Flint Road Spokane, WA (Address of Principal Executive Offices) 99224 (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (509) 568-7800

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

þ Yes

o No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

þ Yes

o No

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

o Large accelerated  filer

o Accelerated filer

o Non-accelerated filer (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

þ Smaller reporting company

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

o Yes

þ No

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Common Stock, $0.01 par value, as of April 28, 2014 was 17,038,707.

AMBASSADORS GROUP, INC.

FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Page
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Consolidated Balance Sheets	1
Consolidated Statements of Operations	2
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss	3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	4
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	5
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	16
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	21
PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	22
Item 6. Exhibits	22
SIGNATURES	23
EXHIBIT INDEX

PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

AMBASSADORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

	UNAUDITED			AUDITED
	March 31,			December 31,
	2014			2013
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	12,574		$	9,473
Available-for-sale securities and other		51,834			36,174
Foreign currency exchange contracts		20			-
Prepaid program costs and expenses		14,661			7,069
Accounts receivable		1,312			1,792
Deferred tax assets		2,382			1,295
Total current assets		82,783			55,803
Property and equipment, net		17,925			18,452
Available-for-sale securities		723			719
Foreign currency exchange contracts		15			-
Intangibles		3,502			3,522
Goodwill		9,781			9,781
Other long-term assets		84			82
Total assets	$	114,813		$	88,359
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	3,339		$	3,587
Participants’ deposits		59,877			26,362
Foreign currency exchange contracts		134			244
Other liabilities		130			119
Total current liabilities		63,480			30,312
Participants’ deposits		712			-
Foreign currency exchange contracts		-			52
Deferred tax liabilities		1,835			2,087
Total liabilities		66,027			32,451
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding		-			-
Common stock, $.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 17,039,367 and 17,040,724 shares issued and outstanding, respectively		170			170
Additional paid-in capital		598			411
Retained earnings		48,325			55,876
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)		(307	)		(549	)
Stockholders’ equity		48,786			55,908
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	114,813		$	88,359

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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AMBASSADORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
Net revenue, non-directly delivered programs	$	116		$	-
Gross revenue, directly delivered programs		273			1,894
Gross revenue, internet and advertising		1,008			999
Total revenue		1,397			2,893
Cost of sales, directly delivered programs		209			1,372
Cost of sales, internet and advertising		132			129
Gross margin		1,056			1,392
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing		6,993			8,519
General and administrative		3,140			5,666
Restructuring costs		108			-
Total operating expenses		10,241			14,185
Operating loss		(9,185	)		(12,793	)
Other income:
Interest and dividend income		131			127
Foreign currency and other income		3			20
Total other income		134			147
Loss before income tax benefit		(9,051	)		(12,646	)
Income tax benefit		1,500			4,587
Net Loss	$	(7,551	)	$	(8,059	)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic		16,755			17,001
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted		16,755			17,001
Net loss per share - basic	$	(0.45	)	$	(0.47	)
Net loss per share - diluted	$	(0.45	)	$	(0.47	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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AMBASSADORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED)

For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

(in thousands)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Net loss	$	(7,551	)	$	(8,059	)
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts, net of income tax benefit (provision) of ($69) and $274		128			(509	)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of income tax provision of ($61) and ($26)		114			48
Comprehensive loss	$	(7,309	)	$	(8,520	)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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AMBASSADORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013

(in thousands)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(7,551	)	$	(8,059	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		1,307			1,326
Stock-based compensation		202			1,751
Deferred income tax benefit		(1,484	)		(3,724	)
Loss on disposition and impairment of property and equipment		-			4
Excess tax shortfall from stock-based compensation		15			351
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and other assets		478			(500	)
Prepaid program costs and expenses		(7,592	)		(9,197	)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities		(237	)		736
Participants’ deposits		34,227			37,443
Net cash provided by operating activities		19,365			20,131
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of available-for-sale securities		(15,609	)		(15,633	)
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities		120			189
Purchase of property and equipment		(678	)		(606	)
Purchase of intangibles		(82	)		(82	)
Net cash used in investing activities		(16,249	)		(16,132	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of common stock		-			(487	)
Dividend payment to shareholders		-			(1,017	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		-			5
Excess tax shortfall from stock-based compensation		(15	)		(351	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(15	)		(1,850	)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		3,101			2,149
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		9,473			6,150
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	12,574		$	8,299

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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AMBASSADORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. The Company

Ambassadors Group, Inc. (the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) is an educational company primarily engaged in organizing and promoting differentiated worldwide travel programs for students and professionals.  In addition, we operate an education oriented research website, called BookRags.com, which provides study guides, lesson plans and other educational resources to students and teachers. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ambassadors Group, Inc., and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Ambassador Programs, Inc., World Adventures Unlimited, Inc., Ambassadors Unlimited, LLC, AGI Hong Kong Limited, Beijing People to People Education Consultation Co., Ltd, Marketing Production Systems LLC, and BookRags, Inc. (“BookRags”). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions, which are of a normal recurring nature, are eliminated in consolidation.

Our operations are organized in two reporting segments, 1) “Ambassador Programs and Other,” which provides educational travel services to students and professionals through multiple itineraries and corporate overhead, and 2) “BookRags,” which provides online research capabilities through book summaries, critical essays, online study guides, lesson plans, biographies, and references to encyclopedia articles.

2. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”), have been condensed or omitted in accordance with such rules and regulations, although management believes the disclosures are adequate to prevent the information presented from being materially misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are not indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014.

It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-08 relating to the presentation of discontinued operations.  ASU 2014-08 will be effective for all periods beginning after December 15, 2014.  The restructuring plan initiated in the third quarter of 2013 does not qualify as discontinued operations under the original, nor the revised accounting standards.  Additionally, the Company anticipates concluding all restructuring activities prior to the effective date of ASU 2014-08.

4. Restructuring Costs

During the third quarter of 2013, we initiated a corporate restructuring plan aimed at streamlining our cost structure and focusing our business on core Student Ambassador Programs in order to promote the long-term health of the organization. This plan included the restructuring of operations and programs associated with Discovery Student Education (“Discovery Student Adventures”) and terminating the operations associated with our Beijing office (“People to People – China”). The costs associated with this restructuring plan included contract termination fees associated with Discovery Student Adventures, asset impairments, and transition-related costs primarily comprised of charges for employee termination benefits, retention incentives during the transition period, and other operating costs incurred as part of the transition period. We anticipate all restructuring expenses to be recognized within six to twelve months of the initial implementation of the restructuring plan. All contract termination fees and transition-related expenses are classified on our consolidated statement of operations as restructuring costs.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we incurred approximately $0.1 million in additional restructuring costs primarily related to continued transition costs.

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AMBASSADORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

The following table summarizes costs incurred as part of the restructuring plan and balance of the restructuring cost liability as of March 31, 2014 (in thousands):

	Restructuring Costs
Contract termination fees	$	1,550
Separation payments		130
Equity compensation expenses		63
Other transition costs		577
Accumulated expense at March 31, 2014		2,320
less: cash payments		2,226
less: non-cash expenses		63
Total restructuring liabilities at March 31, 2014	$	31

5. Investments and Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market, and we consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and risk of non-performance.

Our financial instruments are measured and recorded at fair value. Our non-financial assets, including property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, are measured at fair value upon acquisition, reviewed at least annually for impairment, and are fully assessed if there is an indicator of impairment. An adjustment would be made to the fair value of non-financial assets if an impairment charge is recognized.

Fair value is determined for assets and liabilities using a three-tiered hierarchy, based upon significant levels of inputs as follows:

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

-   Level 2 – Observable inputs, other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

-   Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

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AMBASSADORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

The following tables summarize the composition of our investments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

								Classification on Balance Sheet
March 31, 2014	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains (Losses)			Aggregate Fair Value		Cash and cash equivalents		Short-term  available-for- sale securities		Long-term available-for- sale securities
Auction rate securities (“ARS”), greater than one year	$	1,000	$	(277	)	$	723	$	-	$	-	$	723
Money market funds, ninety days or less		627		-			627		627		-		-
Municipal securities1
Short term municipal securities funds2		42,602		(32	)		42,570		-		42,570		-
One year or less		976		3			979		-		979		-
After one year through three years		3,919		23			3,942		-		3,942		-
Greater than three years		4,424		(81	)		4,343		-		4,343		-
Total	$	53,548	$	(364	)	$	53,184	$	627	$	51,834	$	723
								Classification on Balance Sheet
December 31, 2013	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains (Losses)			Aggregate Fair Value		Cash and cash equivalents		Short-term available-for- sale securities		Long-term available-for- sale securities
ARS, greater than one year	$	1,002	$	(283	)	$	719	$	-	$	-	$	719
Money market funds, ninety days or less		488		-			488		488		-		-
Municipal securities1
Short term municipal securities funds2		27,493		(143	)		27,350		-		27,350		-
One year or less		952		3			955		-		955		-
After one year through three years		3,132		20			3,152		-		3,152		-
Greater than three years		4,854		(137	)		4,717		-		4,717		-
Total	$	37,921	$	(540	)	$	37,381	$	488	$	36,174	$	719

1Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

2Amounts include short-term municipal security funds that do not have a set maturity date.

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AMBASSADORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

The following tables detail the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities within the three levels of the fair value hierarchy at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
March 31, 2014	Fair Market Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
ARS	$	723	$	-	$	-	$	723
Money market funds		627		627		-		-
Municipal securities1		51,834		43,070		8,764		-
Foreign currency exchange contracts		168		-		168		-
Total financial assets	$	53,352	$	43,697	$	8,932	$	723
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts		267		-		267		-
Total financial liabilities	$	267	$	-	$	267	$	-
			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
December 31, 2013	Fair Market Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
ARS	$	719	$	-	$	-	$	719
Money market funds		488		488		-		-
Municipal securities1		36,174		27,350		8,824		-
Foreign currency exchange contracts		253		-		253		-
Total financial assets	$	37,634	$	27,838	$	9,077	$	719
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts		549		-		549		-
Total financial liabilities	$	549	$	-	$	549	$	-

1 At March 31, 2014, municipal securities consisted of an 82/9/8/1 percent split between holdings in short-term municipal security funds, municipal revenue bonds, municipal general obligation bonds and certificates of deposit, respectively. At December 31, 2013, municipal securities consisted of a 76/13/11 split between holdings in short-term municipal security funds, municipal revenue bonds and municipal general obligation bonds, respectively. The underlying credit rating of the municipal securities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were A+, A1 or better as defined by S&P 500 and Moody’s, respectively.

Money market funds and municipal securities are classified as Level 1 assets because market prices are readily available for these investments. Level 2 financial assets and liabilities represent the fair value of our municipal bonds and foreign currency exchange contracts that were valued using pricing models that take into account the contract terms, as well as multiple inputs where applicable, such as equity prices, interest rates, volatility and currency rates. Level 3 financial assets represent the fair value of our one auction-rate security (“ARS”), which was valued using a pricing model that takes into account the average life of the underlying collateral, the rate of return, and the spread used for similar issuances.

The following table details the fair value measurements of assets measured on a non-recurring basis within the three levels of the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
December 31, 2013	Fair Market Value		Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other  Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Other Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Non-financial assets:
Property and equipment, net	$	11,000	$	-	$	-	$	11,000

Assets measured on a non-recurring basis were measured at fair value during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

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AMBASSADORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

Fair value measurements on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs consist of one available-for-sale ARS. The following table presents a reconciliation for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, of available-for-sale ARS measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs (in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2014		2013
Beginning balance	$	719	$	723
Total realized / unrealized losses:
Included in OCI		4		6
Ending balance	$	723	$	729

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we experienced one failed ARS auction, representing principal of $1.0 million. This ARS continues to be classified as a long-term asset due to the high probability that the ARS may fail in future auctions. The next scheduled auction for this ARS is March 6, 2015. We have determined that there is no other-than-temporary impairment on this security, since we do not intend and are not required to sell this security before we have recovered the amortized cost basis, there has been no further deterioration of the credit rating of this investment, interest payments at coupon rate continue to be received, and we expect to recover the amortized cost basis of this security. We will continue to reassess liquidity in future reporting periods based on several factors, including the success or failure of future auctions, possible failure of the investment to be redeemed, deterioration of the credit rating of the investment, market risk, and other factors.

In determining the fair value of bond and ARS investments we consider the individual ratings of each holding. With regard to bonds, we consider the following: the underlying rating of the issuer irrespective of the insurance; the performance of the issuer; the term of the bond; and the quality of bond insurance provided by the rating of the bond insurer. With regard to valuation of our ARS, which is comprised of student loans, we consider the underlying credit quality of comparable student loan portfolios and the average life of the underlying student loan assets and apply a discount related to the illiquidity of our ARS due to past failed auctions. Based on these inputs, we have applied a discount of 327.5-basis points to the London interbank offered rate resulting in a valuation of $0.7 million from a costs basis of $1.0 million as of March 31, 2014. At the reporting dates and in the future, we recognize that this investment is subject to general credit, liquidity, market and interest rate risks. The fair value of this investment accordingly will continue to change and we will continue to evaluate its carrying value.

6. Derivative Financial Instruments

The majority of our travel programs take place outside of the United States, and most foreign suppliers require payment in currency other than the U.S. dollar. Accordingly, we are exposed to foreign currency risk relative to changes in foreign currency exchange rates between those currencies and the U.S. dollar for our non-directly delivered programs. We use forward contracts that allow us to acquire foreign currency at a fixed price for a specified point in time to provide a hedge against foreign currency risk. All of our derivatives are cash flow hedges and at March 31, 2014, all contracts qualified for cash flow hedge accounting.

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income or loss and reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings; this is primarily during the second and third quarters of the year when our student travel programs occur. Gains or losses representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

At March 31, 2014, the following forward contracts were outstanding (in thousands):

	Notional Amount		Matures
Forward contracts:
Australian dollar		6,725	April 2014 - May 2015
Euro		4,700	April 2014 - June 2014
British pound		700	April 2014 - June 2014
Canadian dollar		350	April 2014 - June 2014
New Zealand dollar		200	May 2014 - June 2014
Japanese Yen		54,000	May 2014

The fair value of our forward contracts were as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2014
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments				Total Net
	Assets		Liabilities		Liabilities
Forward contracts	$	168	$	267		$	99
	December 31, 2013
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments				Total Net
	Assets		Liabilities		Liabilities
Forward contracts	$	253	$	549		$	296

The net asset and liability derivatives at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are reported in the consolidated balance sheet as current and long-term foreign currency exchange contracts.

7. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Unrealized gains or losses related to derivative securities are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). The change in unrealized gains or losses related to derivative securities are recorded in other comprehensive income net of income taxes in the period the change occurred. When derivative securities designated as cash flow hedges are used to pay vendors, the effective portion of the hedge is reclassified into the income statement and recorded in net revenue, non-directly delivered programs.

Unrealized gains or losses related to available-for-sale securities are recorded in AOCI. The change in unrealized gains or losses related to available-for-sale securities are recorded in other comprehensive income net of income taxes in the period the change occurred. When securities are sold and a realized gain or loss is recognized, the amount is reclassified from AOCI to the income statement and recorded in interest and dividend income. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no realized gains or losses recognized in the income statement for the sale of investments.

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AMBASSADORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, a summary of AOCI balances and gains (losses) recognized in OCI are as follows (in thousands):

	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Derivative Securities						Available-for-sale securities
	Three months ended						Three months ended
	March 31,						March 31,
	2014			2013			2014			2013
Balance, beginning of period	$	(192	)	$	544		$	(357	)	$	(180	)
Change before reclassification		196			(783	)		175			74
Effect of incomes taxes		(69	)		274			(61	)		(26	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes		127			(509	)		114			48
Balance, end of period	$	(65	)	$	35		$	(243	)	$	(132	)

8. Stock-Based Compensation

Under our Equity Participation Plan (the “Plan”), we may grant stock-based incentive compensation awards to eligible employees (including officers), non-employee directors and consultants in the form of distribution equivalent rights, incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, performance share awards, performance unit awards, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units awards, stock appreciation rights, tandem stock appreciation rights, unrestricted stock awards or any combination of the foregoing, as may be best suited to the circumstances of the particular employee, director or consultant. As of March 31, 2014, we had 1,849,492 shares authorized under the Plan available for future stock-based compensation.

Stock Options

Under the terms of the Plan, options to purchase shares of our common stock are granted at a price set by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”), not to be less than the par value of a share of common stock, and if granted as performance-based compensation or as incentive stock options, not to be less than the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant. The Compensation Committee establishes the vesting period of the awards, which is generally set at 25 percent per year for four years. Options may be exercised any time after they vest for a period up to 10 years from the grant date.

The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of options. Option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, particularly for the expected term and stock price volatility. The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of options granted are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and our experience. Our employee stock options do not trade on a secondary exchange; therefore, employees do not derive a benefit from holding stock options unless there is an appreciation in the market price of our stock above the grant price. Such an increase in stock price would benefit all shareholders commensurately.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants in the three months ended March 31, 2013. We did not grant stock options during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

	Three months ended   March 31, 2013
Expected dividend yield	4.68	%
Expected stock price volatility	59.43	%
Risk-free interest rate	2.02	%
Expected life of options	4.64	Years
Estimated fair value per option granted	$1.68

The dividend yield is based on expected quarterly cash dividends paid to our shareholders. Expected stock price volatility is based on historical volatility of our stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent remaining term. The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. Additionally, an annualized forfeiture rate of 14.2 percent is used as a best estimate of future forfeitures based on our historical forfeiture experience. Stock-based compensation expense will be adjusted in later periods if the actual forfeiture rate is different from the estimate.

A summary of option activity under the Plan as of March 31, 2014, and the changes during the three months then ended is presented below:

	Stock Options	Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average  Remaining Contractual  Life (years)
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	907,945	$	6.54
Granted	-		-
Forfeited / Expired	(34,252)		8.47
Exercised	-		-
Outstanding at March 31, 2014	873,693	$	-	7.85
Exercisable at March 31, 2014	319,837	$	9.41	6.34

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was zero and the total fair value of options which vested was zero. The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding and exercisable stock options was zero, based on our $3.96 closing stock price at March 31, 2014. Compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for stock options was $0.1 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, before the effect of income taxes. As of March 31, 2014, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock options was approximately $0.7 million, which is expected to be recognized over approximately 3.9 years.

Restricted Stock Grants

Under the terms of the Plan, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units are granted by the Compensation Committee on the same terms as options. The Compensation Committee also establishes the vesting period of the awards, which is generally set at 100 percent at the conclusion of one to four years for restricted stock awards. Restricted stock units generally vest pro rata at 25 percent each year over a four year vesting period. Our key employees who have been awarded stock are typically subject to a four year vesting period, while members of our Board of Directors who have been awarded restricted stock are subject to a one year vesting period. The fair value of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units are based on the market price of our shares on the grant date.

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AMBASSADORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

A summary of the activity of non-vested restricted stock awards and restricted stock units under the Plan as of March 31, 2014, and the changes during the three months then ended is presented below:

	Restricted Stock Awards				Restricted Stock Units
	Restricted Stock Awards	Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Weighted-Average  Remaining Contractual  Life (years)	Restricted Stock  Units	Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual  Life (years)
Balance at December 31, 2013	285,435	$	5.24		28,123	$	3.88
Granted	-		-		15,523		4.51
Forfeited	(1,141)		9.20		(291)		3.50
Vested	(661)		11.34		-		-
Balance at March 31, 2014	283,633	$	5.21	2.19	43,355	$	4.11	2.14

At March 31, 2014, the aggregate value of non-vested restricted stock awards and restricted stock units was $1.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, before applicable income taxes, based on a $3.96 closing stock price at March 31, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted stock awards, which vested was $7 thousand and $1.9 million, respectively. Compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for restricted stock awards was $0.1 million and $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, before the effect of income taxes. Compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for restricted stock units was $9 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2014, before the effect of income taxes. As of March 31, 2014, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards and restricted stock units was approximately $0.7 million and $0.2 million, respectively, which is expected to be recognized over approximately 3.9 years.

Performance Stock Awards

Under the terms of the Plan, performance stock awards are granted by the Compensation Committee to key executive employees. Performance stock awards are based on achieving key internal metrics measured at the end of each fiscal year over a three year performance period. If performance objectives are achieved as determined by the Compensation Committee, common stock is granted. The fair value of these awards is determined on the date of grant based on our share price. A forfeiture rate of 14.0 percent is used as a best estimate of future forfeitures. Compensation expense related to performance stock units is evaluated quarterly to determine the likelihood that performance metrics will be achieved during the performance period.

A summary of the activity of performance stock units under the Plan as of March 31, 2014, and the changes during the three months then ended is presented below:

	Performance Stock  Units	Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Weighted-Average  Remaining Contractual Life (years)
Balance at December 31, 2013	114,560	$	4.41
Granted	-		-
Forfeited	-		-
Vested	-		-
Balance at March 31, 2014	114,560	$	4.41	2.76

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, no performance stock units were granted. Performance stock units outstanding on March 31, 2014 are payable upon the achievement of certain internal metrics over a performance period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016. As of March 31, 2014, there was $0.3 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to performance share unit awards, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of time as internal metrics are anticipated to be achieved.

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AMBASSADORS GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

9. Net Loss and Loss per Share

The following table presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted loss per share computations (in thousands, except per share data and anti-dilutive stock option counts):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Numerator:
Net loss	$	(7,551	)	$	(8,059	)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		16,755			17,001
Effect of unvested restricted stock awards      considered participating securities		-			-
Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic		16,755			17,001
Effect of dilutive common stock options		-			-
Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted		16,755			17,001
Net loss per share - basic	$	(0.45	)	$	(0.47	)
Net loss per share - diluted	$	(0.45	)	$	(0.47	)
Cash dividends declared per share1	$	-		$	0.06
Stock options and restricted stock units excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because  their effect would have been anti-dilutive		822,928			1,323,000

1The Company suspended quarterly dividend payments during the second quarter of 2013.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

10. Segment Reporting

Ambassador Programs and Other’s gross margin is comprised of gross receipts less direct program costs, including accommodations, transportation, speakers, facilitators, and event costs. BookRags’ gross margin is comprised of content and subscription and advertising revenues via www.BookRags.com, less affiliate commissions and amortization of intangible assets directly associated with sales.

Segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31, 2014									Three months ended March 31, 2013
	Ambassador Programs and Other1									Ambassador Programs and Other1
				BookRags			Consolidated						BookRags			Consolidated
Total revenue	$	389		$	1,008		$	1,397		$	1,894		$	999		$	2,893
Gross margin	$	180		$	876		$	1,056		$	522		$	870		$	1,392
Depreciation and amortization	$	1,134		$	173		$	1,307		$	1,164		$	162		$	1,326
Operating income (loss)	$	(9,521	)	$	336		$	(9,185	)	$	(13,125	)	$	332		$	(12,793	)
Income tax benefit (provision)	$	1,556		$	(56	)	$	1,500		$	4,707		$	(120	)	$	4,587
Net income (loss)	$	(7,831	)	$	280		$	(7,551	)	$	(8,271	)	$	212		$	(8,059	)
Total additions to property and equipment, net	$	536		$	142		$	678		$	809		$	92		$	901
Total additions to intangibles	$	-		$	82		$	82		$	-		$	82		$	82
Intangibles	$	-		$	3,502		$	3,502		$	-		$	3,553		$	3,553
Total assets	$	98,929		$	15,884		$	114,813		$	111,054		$	13,740		$	124,794

1Ambassador Programs and Other include all travel programs as well as corporate overhead.

Any intercompany sales or services provided are eliminated upon consolidation.

11. Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Our non-cash investing and financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2014			March 31, 2013
Unrealized income (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts		$	197	$	(782	)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities		$	175	$	74
Property and equipment		$	-	$	(30	)

12.  Commitments and Contingencies

We are not a party to any material pending legal proceedings other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business, the outcome of which we believe will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.

We are subject to the possibility of various loss contingencies, including claims, suits and complaints, arising in the ordinary course of business. We consider the likelihood of loss or impairment of an asset or the incurrence of a liability, as well as our ability to reasonably estimate the amount of loss, in determining loss contingencies. An estimated loss contingency is accrued when it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We regularly evaluate current information available to us to determine whether such accruals should be adjusted and whether new accruals are required.

Under our Bylaws, our directors and officers have certain rights to indemnification by us against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers. We maintain director and officer insurance, which covers certain liabilities arising from our obligation to indemnify our directors and officers and former directors in certain circumstances. No material indemnification liabilities were accrued at March 31, 2014.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Certain statements in this report, other than purely historical information, including estimates, projections, statements relating to our business plans, objectives and expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based, are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Forward-looking statements may appear throughout this report, including without limitation, statements in Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. For a detailed discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, please refer to Item 1A Risk Factors disclosure in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 27, 2014. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Introduction

Ambassadors Group, Inc. is a leading provider of educational travel experiences and online education research materials primarily engaged in organizing and promoting worldwide educational travel programs for students through a direct to consumer revenue model. We operate student and adult travel programs primarily using the People to People brand under a long-term exclusive license agreement. We have been traveling students on People to People programs for over 50 years and have over 500,000 alumni. We believe that our association with that brand and experience in the educational travel industry give us both a strong awareness in the market and a high level of credibility.

Our core program offering under the People to People brand is international destination trips for U.S. students in the 11 to 17 year old age group (“Student Ambassador Program”). Student Ambassador Programs make up the majority of our program offerings and are the center of our strategic focus. However, under the People to People brand, we also offer domestic destination travel programs for U.S. students and international students focused on leadership and education (“Leadership Ambassador Program”), as well as professional travel programs for adults (“Citizen Ambassador Program”).

Lastly, we operate BookRags (www.bookrags.com), an education oriented research website, which provides study guides, lesson plans and other educational resources to students and teachers. The site attracts students and teachers each month to its millions of pages of content, which includes internally developed material, licensed material, and user-generated content.

Our operating results depend primarily on the number of travelers who attend our programs (“travelers” or “delegates”), the fees we are able to charge for each traveler, net of pass-through expenses associated with non-directly delivered programs such as airfare and third-party tour operator fees (“total revenue”), and the direct costs associated with the traveler’s itinerary on directly delivered programs including airfare, hotel charges, meal costs, event and location fees, chaperone costs, tour manager fees, and the cost of in-country travel (“cost of sales”). Our business is highly seasonal, and our gross revenue and cost of sales are typically at their highest levels in the second and third quarters. Our marketing and sales efforts are conducted year-round and expenses are recognized when incurred.  Revenue associated with these marketing and sales expenses are generally recognized in the second and third quarter of the following fiscal year upon delegate travel.

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Executive Summary

Our strategy is to maintain our high quality and unique out-of-classroom educational experiences while increasing our volume of business through multi-channel marketing and sales initiatives. In order to grow our business, our operating plans include the following: further integrating digital and social marketing into our methodology, introducing new conversion channels while refining existing avenues; building and preserving high quality customer relationships; engaging our customers year-round while offering a wider range of product offerings; and managing our cost structure to protect profitability.

We are focused on retaining current delegates as we prepare for the 2014 summer travel season, which begins in June. We are concentrating our retention efforts through increased digital engagement and high touch, customized family engagement. In addition, our 2014 summer program selling season will continue through our first departure in June in an effort to capture incremental enrollments from the last minute demand.  Other marketing and sales initiatives are focused on our 2014 winter programs as well as 2015 summer travel.

With regard to our multi-channel marketing approach, we continue to employ social and digital media on a greater scale in our marketing efforts and to augment our traditional direct marketing approach. Therefore, we are focused on integrating direct mail and digital media as part of a true cross-channel marketing campaign at both lead generation and conversion. We believe this will give us greater flexibility as we emphasize selling to our customers year-round. Using our multi-channel approach, we continue to create longer sales and payment cycles for our customers by marketing more than one travel season at a time.

Staying close to our customers through our high touch engagement model is a high priority, and we believe we offer a premium product with strong brand value. Through enhanced and consistent customer service based interaction with our customers, utilizing our multi-channel approach during our marketing and sales processes all the way through and continuing after travel, we believe we are building a customer base of advocates for our brand. We believe that staying close to our customers will improve retention efforts as well as increase our brand presence in social media, ultimately increasing future delegate travel and, therefore, profitability.

Results of Operations

Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014 with the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

Consolidated financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2014			2013			$ Change			% Change
Total revenue	$	1,397		$	2,893		$	(1,496	)		-52	%
Cost of goods sold		341			1,501			(1,160	)		-77	%
Gross margin		1,056			1,392			(336	)		-24	%
Selling and marketing expenses		6,993			8,519			(1,526	)		-18	%
General and administrative expenses		3,140			5,666			(2,526	)		-45	%
Restructuring costs		108			-			108			100	%
Operating loss		(9,185	)		(12,793	)		3,608			-28	%
Other income		134			147			(13	)		-9	%
Loss before income tax benefit		(9,051	)		(12,646	)		3,595			-28	%
Income tax benefit		1,500			4,587			(3,087	)		-67	%
Net loss	$	(7,551	)	$	(8,059	)	$	508			-6	%

The decrease in total revenue during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 was primarily due to a 77 percent decline in Leadership Ambassador Program and People to People – China travelers, partially offset by an increase in Citizen Ambassador Program travelers for an overall 68 percent decline in total delegates traveled. During the first quarter of 2014, we traveled 183 delegates compared to 572 delegates during the prior year period.  The decrease in travelers is primarily due to the timing of programs provided, in particular, the Presidential Inauguration Program, which we operated during January 2013.  Total costs of goods sold for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 correspondingly decreased by 77 percent, compared to the same period in 2013.

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Gross margin for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 decreased approximately $0.3 million, or 24 percent, compared to the same period in 2013. Gross margin as a percentage of gross revenues increased to 67.3 percent compared to 48.1 percent during the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. This increase is primarily due to a higher mix of revenue from BookRags.

Operating expenses decreased $3.9 million, or 28 percent, during the first quarter ended March 31, 2014 compared to the prior year.  Selling and marketing expenses decreased approximately $1.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 mainly due to a purposeful reduction in marketing spend as well as lower overall personnel costs. General and administrative expenses decreased approximately $2.5 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 primarily due to incurred expenses related to the separation of former executives in the first quarter of 2013 that did not recur in 2014.

During the first quarter ended March 31, 2014, we incurred approximately $0.1 million in restructuring costs related to the closing of our Discovery Student Adventures and our People to People – China travel programs.

We recorded income tax benefits using effective income tax rates of 16.6 percent and 36.3 percent applied to pre-tax income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The difference from our statutory rate of 34 percent during 2014 was primarily due to the impact of tax exempt interest earned in relation to projected net income for the year ended December 31, 2014.  The difference from our statutory rate of 34 percent during 2013 was primarily due to the impact of tax exempt interest income on projected net loss for the year ending December 31, 2013.

Results of Operations by Segment

Segment results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31, 2014									Three months ended March 31, 2013
	Ambassador Programs and Other1									Ambassador Programs and Other1
				BookRags			Consolidated						BookRags			Consolidated
Total revenue	$	389		$	1,008		$	1,397		$	1,894		$	999		$	2,893
Cost of goods sold		209			132			341			1,372			129			1,501
Gross margin		180			876			1,056			522			870			1,392
Selling and marketing expenses		6,672			321			6,993			8,103			416			8,519
General and administrative expenses		2,921			219			3,140			5,544			122			5,666
Restructuring costs		108			-			108			-			-			-
Operating income (loss)		(9,521	)		336			(9,185	)		(13,125	)		332			(12,793	)
Other income		134			-			134			147			-			147
Income (loss) before income tax benefit (provision)		(9,387	)		336			(9,051	)		(12,978	)		332			(12,646	)
Income tax benefit (provision)		1,556			(56	)		1,500			4,707			(120	)		4,587
Net income (loss)	$	(7,831	)	$	280		$	(7,551	)	$	(8,271	)	$	212		$	(8,059	)

1Ambassador Programs and Other include all travel programs as well as corporate overhead.

Key Performance Non-GAAP Financial Indicators

We analyze our performance on a net income, cash flow and liquidity basis in accordance with GAAP as well as on a non-GAAP operating, cash flow and liquidity basis referred to below as “non-GAAP operating results” or “non-GAAP cash flows and liquidity measures.” These measures and related discussions are presented as supplementary information in this analysis to enhance the readers’ understanding of, and highlight trends in, our core financial results. Any non-GAAP financial measure used by us should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance or liquidity prepared in accordance with GAAP.

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Net Enrollments

Net enrollments on a forward looking basis consist of all active participants, which we define as those who have enrolled in our programs, including travel that has already been completed, less those who have already withdrawn for the travel year referenced. This is a point in time measurement that we use as an indication of expected future gross revenues for our travel programs. Enrolled revenue consists of estimated gross receipts to be recognized in the future upon travel of an enrolled participant and may not result in the actual gross receipts eventually recognized due both to withdrawals from our programs and expected future enrollments. This non-GAAP measure relates to our travel programs only and does not include anticipated revenue for BookRags.

	As of April 27, 2014 and 2013
	Delegates
Enrollment detail for travel year	2014	2013	Change	% Change
Student Ambassadors	13,138	14,591	(1,453)	-10.0%
Total, all programs	16,849	18,149	(1,300)	-7.2%

 Deployable Cash

We use deployable cash as a liquidity measure, which is calculated as the sum of cash, cash equivalents, short-term available-for-sale securities and prepaid program costs and expenses, less the sum of accounts payable, accrued expenses and other short-term liabilities (excluding deferred taxes) and participant deposits. We believe the deployable cash measurement is useful in understanding cash available to deploy for current and future business opportunities, as it represents an estimate of excess cash available for capital deployment. This non-GAAP measure is based on conservative assumptions, such as all participants’ deposits being forfeited, and should not be construed as the maximum amount of cash sources available to run our business.

Deployable Cash Reconciliation (in thousands)

	March 31,						December 31,
	2014			2013			2013
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term available-for-sale securities	$	64,408		$	55,933		$	45,647
Prepaid program cost and expenses		14,661			26,361			7,069
Less: Participants’ deposits		(60,589	)		(63,178	)		(26,362	)
Less: Accounts payable / accruals / other liabilities		(3,469	)		(5,055	)		(3,706	)
Deployable cash	$	15,011		$	14,061		$	22,648

Free Cash Flow

Free cash flow is calculated as cash flow from operations less the purchase of property, equipment and intangible assets. Management believes this non-GAAP measure is useful to investors in understanding the cash generated or distributed within the current period for future use in operations.

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Free Cash Flow Reconciliation (in thousands)

	Three months ended March 31,
	2014			2013			$ Change
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	19,365		$	20,131			(766	)
Purchase of property, equipment and intangibles		(760	)		(688	)		(72	)
Free cash flow	$	18,605		$	19,443			(838	)

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Total assets at March 31, 2014 were $114.8 million, of which 56.1 percent, or $64.4 million, were cash, cash equivalents and short-term available-for-sale securities. At that date, we also had long-lived assets totaling $32.0 million primarily related to our office building, technology hardware and systems used to deliver on services, and goodwill and intangible assets almost exclusively related to our BookRags segment.  Our total liabilities at March 31, 2014 were $66.0 million, including $60.6 million in participant deposits for future travel.  At March 31, 2014, we had no debt outstanding.

Net cash provided by operations was $19.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to net cash provided by operations of $20.1 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013. This $0.7 million decrease was primarily due to a $3.2 million unfavorable change in participant deposits due to a lower delegate count compared to 2013, offset by a lower change in our prepaid accounts as well as a decline in net loss year-over-year. Net cash used in investing activities was $16.2 million during the first three months of 2014 compared to $16.1 million during the first three months of 2013.

Net cash used in financing activities was $15 thousand and $1.9 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.  In the prior year period, the Company paid $1.0 million and $0.5 million for stockholder dividends and repurchases of our common stock through buybacks and share surrenders, respectively, as well as had excess tax benefits associated with the cancellation of expired stock compensation benefits of $0.4 million. The Company suspended its quarterly dividend in the second quarter of 2013.

Effective June 30, 2013, we amended our credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, modifying the principal amount available under our credit agreement and changing certain covenants. At March 31, 2014, we maintain an unsecured revolving line of credit with Wells Fargo Bank with an unused line of credit of $12.5 million. This line of credit is limited to 50 percent of deployable cash as defined above in “Key Performance Non-GAAP Financial Indicators.” In addition, our covenants also include a measurement of deployable cash greater than zero and a tangible net worth measurement greater than $40.0 million. At March 31, 2014, we were not in compliance with the covenant that requires us to maintain tangible net worth of $40.0 million.  On May 2, 2014, we received a waiver of the requirement to comply with this covenant for the period ending March 31, 2014, from Wells Fargo and there are no current restrictions on our borrowings. For additional information regarding our line of credit, please refer to our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 27, 2014.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported disclosures of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. Our estimates are based on our experience and our interpretation of economic, political, regulatory, and other factors that affect our business.  We consider that our most critical accounting estimates are related to the valuation of available-for-sale securities, valuation of goodwill, intangible assets, and long-lived assets, foreign currency exchange contracts, revenue recognition, and contingencies and litigation as they require us to make assumptions that may be highly uncertain at the time the accounting estimates were made and changes in them are reasonably likely to occur from period to period.  There are other items within our consolidated financial statements that require estimation but are not deemed to be critical.  Changes in estimates used in these and other items could have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements. For a more complete discussion, please refer to our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 27, 2014.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

As of March 31, 2014, the end of the period covered by this report, our interim chief executive officer and chief financial officer reviewed, evaluated and concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) were effective.  These controls and procedures are designed to ensure information required to be disclosed in our Form 10-Q filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis, and has been accumulated and communicated to our management including our interim chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting

In the three months ended March 31, 2014, there has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

On various dates between May 2004 and May 2011, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of shares of our Common Stock in the open market or through private transactions (the “Repurchase Plan”). During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, there were no shares repurchased under the Repurchase Plan. As of March 31, 2014, approximately $13.1 million was available to repurchase shares of our Common Stock under the Repurchase Plan.

Item 6. Exhibits

10.1	Severance Agreement by and between the Company and Eric G. Anderson, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K filed February 19, 2014.
31.1	Certification under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (1)
32.1	Certification under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (2)

(1) Filed herewith.

(2) This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section.  Such exhibit shall not be deemed incorporated into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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 AMBASSADORS GROUP, INC

Date: May 6, 2014	By:	/s/ ANTHONY F. DOMBROWIK
		Anthony F. Dombrowik,
		Interim Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

10.1	Severance Agreement by and between the Company and Eric G. Anderson, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K filed February 19, 2014.
31.1	Certification under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (1)
32.1	Certification under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (2)

(1) Filed herewith.

(2) This exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that Section.  Such exhibit shall not be deemed incorporated into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

EX-31.1

EXHIBIT 31.1

Certification required by Rule 13a-14(a) or Rule 15d-14(a) and under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

I, Anthony F. Dombrowik, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 of Ambassadors Group, Inc.;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(f) and 15d – 15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.

Date: May 6, 2014

/s/ Anthony F. Dombrowik

Anthony F. Dombrowik

Interim Chief Executive Officer,

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

EX-32.1

EXHIBIT 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO

18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,

AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO

SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Ambassadors Group, Inc., (the "Company") on Form 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2014, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the undersigned, Anthony F. Dombrowik, interim chief executive officer and chief financial officer of the Company, certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: May 6, 2014

/s/ Anthony F. Dombrowik

Anthony F. Dombrowik

Interim Chief Executive Officer,

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer)

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Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized under the plan available for future stock-based compensation (in shares)	1,849,492
Expected dividend yield (in hundredths)		4.68%
Expected stock price volatility (in hundredths)		59.43%
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)		2.02%
Expected life of options		4 years 7 months 20 days
Estimated fair value per option granted (in dollars per share)		$ 1.68
Stock Options [Roll Forward]
Stock Options, Beginning Balance (in shares)	907,945
Stock Options, Grants in Period (in shares)	0
Stock Options, Forfeited / Expired (in shares)	(34,252)
Stock Options, Exercised (in shares)	0
Stock Options, Ending Balance (in shares)	873,693
Stock Options, Exercisable Ending Balance (in shares)	319,837
Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 6.54
Stock Options, Grants, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Stock Options, Forfeited / Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 8.47
Stock Options, Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Stock Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Stock Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 9.41
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	7 years 10 months 6 days
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	6 years 4 months 2 days
Stock-based compensation	$ 202,000	$ 1,751,000
Board of Directors [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	1 year
Key Employees and Consultants [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	4 years
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage that can vest per year (in hundredths)	25.00%
Vesting period	4 years
Exercised period for vest from grant date	10 years
Fair value assumptions expected forfeiture rate (in hundredths)	14.20%
Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	0	0
Total fair value of options vested	0	0
Option outstanding, intrinsic value	0
Options exercisable, intrinsic value	0
Valuation assumptions	based on our $3.96 closing stock price
Stock price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.96
Stock-based compensation	100,000	800,000
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	700,000
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense recognition period	3 years 10 months 24 days
Restricted Stock Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage that can vest per year (in hundredths)	100.00%
Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Option outstanding, intrinsic value	1,100,000
Valuation assumptions	based on a $3.96 closing stock price
Stock price (in dollars per share)	$ 3.96
Stock-based compensation	100,000	900,000
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	700,000
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense recognition period	3 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted stock awards vested	7,000	1,900,000
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards [Abstract]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Beginning Balance (in shares)	285,435
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Shares Granted (in shares)	0
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Forfeitures (in shares)	(1,141)
Restricted Stock Awarded Performance Stock Awards, Vested (in shares)	(661)
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Ending Balance (in shares)	283,633
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, weighted average grant date fair value [Abstract]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 5.24
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$ 9.20
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$ 11.34
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 5.21
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 2 months 8 days
Restricted Stock Award [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	1 year
Restricted Stock Award [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	4 years
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage that can vest per year (in hundredths)	25.00%
Vesting period	4 years
Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Option outstanding, intrinsic value	200,000
Stock-based compensation	9,000
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	200,000
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense recognition period	3 years 10 months 24 days
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards [Abstract]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Beginning Balance (in shares)	28,123
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Shares Granted (in shares)	15,523
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Forfeitures (in shares)	(291)
Restricted Stock Awarded Performance Stock Awards, Vested (in shares)	0
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Ending Balance (in shares)	43,355
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, weighted average grant date fair value [Abstract]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 3.88
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$ 4.51
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$ 3.50
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 4.11
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 1 month 20 days
Performance Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	3 years
Fair value assumptions expected forfeiture rate (in hundredths)	14.00%
Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price [Roll Forward]
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	$ 300,000
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards [Abstract]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Beginning Balance (in shares)	114,560
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Shares Granted (in shares)	0
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Forfeitures (in shares)	0
Restricted Stock Awarded Performance Stock Awards, Vested (in shares)	0
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Ending Balance (in shares)	114,560
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, weighted average grant date fair value [Abstract]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 4.41
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$ 0
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$ 4.41
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 9 months 4 days

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Net Loss and Loss per Share (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Net Loss and Loss per Share [Abstract]

Reconciliation of basic and diluted income per share computations

The following table presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted loss per share computations (in thousands, except per share data and anti-dilutive stock option counts):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Numerator:
Net loss	$	(7,551	)	$	(8,059	)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		16,755			17,001
Effect of unvested restricted stock awards considered participating securities		-			-
Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic		16,755			17,001
Effect of dilutive common stock options		-			-
Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted		16,755			17,001
Net loss per share - basic	$	(0.45	)	$	(0.47	)
Net loss per share - diluted	$	(0.45	)	$	(0.47	)
Cash dividends declared per share1	$	-		$	0.06
Stock options and restricted stock units excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive		822,928			1,323,000

¹The Company suspended quarterly dividend payments during the second quarter of 2013.

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Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Basis of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis of Presentation

2. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America ("GAAP"), have been condensed or omitted in accordance with such rules and regulations, although management believes the disclosures are adequate to prevent the information presented from being materially misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring items) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are not indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014.

It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

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Restructuring Costs (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2014
Restructuring cost liability [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	$ 108	$ 0	$ 2,320
less: cash payments			2,226
less: non-cash expenses			63
Total restructuring liabilities at March 31, 2014	31		31
Minimum [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Period in which restructuring costs will be recognized	6 months
Maximum [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Period in which restructuring costs will be recognized	12 months
Contract Termination Fees [Member]
Restructuring cost liability [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs			1,550
Separation payments [Member]
Restructuring cost liability [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs			130
Equity compensation expense [Member]
Restructuring cost liability [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs			63
Other transition costs [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Additional restructuring cost incurred	108
Restructuring cost liability [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs			$ 577

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The Company (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Segment
The Company [Abstract]
Number of reporting segments	2

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Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Investment		Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 53,548,000			$ 37,921,000
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	(364,000)			(540,000)
Aggregate Fair Value	53,184,000			37,381,000
Cash and cash equivalents	627,000			488,000
Short-term available-for-sale securities	51,834,000			36,174,000
Long-term available-for-sale securities	723,000			719,000
Financial assets [Abstract]
ARS	723,000			719,000
Money market funds	627,000			488,000
Municipal securities	51,834,000	[1]		36,174,000	[1]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	168,000			253,000
Total financial assets	53,352,000			37,634,000
Financial liabilities [Abstract]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	267,000			549,000
Total financial liabilities	267,000			549,000
Non-financial assets [Abstract]
Property and equipment, net				11,000,000
Short-term municipal security funds as a percentage of municipal securities (in hundredths)	82.00%			76.00%
Municipal revenue bonds as a percentage of municipal securities (in hundredths)	9.00%			13.00%
Municipal general obligation bonds as a percentage of municipal securities (in hundredths)	8.00%			11.00%
Certificates of deposit as a percentage of municipal securities (in hundredths)	1.00%
Reconciliation of available-for-sale ARS measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance	719,000		723,000
Total realized / unrealized losses [Abstract]
Included in OCI	4,000		6,000
Ending balance	723,000		729,000
Number of investments that failed at auction	1
Principal amount of failed ARS auction	1,000,000
Basis points (in hundredths)	3.275%
Valuation of Ars after discount has been applied	700,000
Cost basis	1,000,000
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Financial assets [Abstract]
ARS	0			0
Money market funds	627,000			488,000
Municipal securities	43,070,000	[1]		27,350,000	[1]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0			0
Total financial assets	43,697,000			27,838,000
Financial liabilities [Abstract]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0			0
Total financial liabilities	0			0
Non-financial assets [Abstract]
Property and equipment, net				0
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
Financial assets [Abstract]
ARS	0			0
Money market funds	0			0
Municipal securities	8,764,000	[1]		8,824,000	[1]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	168,000			253,000
Total financial assets	8,932,000			9,077,000
Financial liabilities [Abstract]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	267,000			549,000
Total financial liabilities	267,000			549,000
Non-financial assets [Abstract]
Property and equipment, net				0
Significant Other Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) [Member]
Financial assets [Abstract]
ARS	723,000			719,000
Money market funds	0			0
Municipal securities	0	[1]		0	[1]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0			0
Total financial assets	723,000			719,000
Financial liabilities [Abstract]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0			0
Total financial liabilities	0			0
Non-financial assets [Abstract]
Property and equipment, net				11,000,000
Auction Rate Securities ("ARS"), Greater Than One Year [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,000,000			1,002,000
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	(277,000)			(283,000)
Aggregate Fair Value	723,000			719,000
Cash and cash equivalents	0			0
Short-term available-for-sale securities	0			0
Long-term available-for-sale securities	723,000			719,000
Money Market Funds, Ninety Days or Less [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	627,000			488,000
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	0			0
Aggregate Fair Value	627,000			488,000
Cash and cash equivalents	627,000			488,000
Short-term available-for-sale securities	0			0
Long-term available-for-sale securities	0			0
Short Term Municipal Securities Funds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	42,602,000	[2],[3]		27,493,000	[2],[3]
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	(32,000)	[2],[3]		(143,000)	[2],[3]
Aggregate Fair Value	42,570,000	[2],[3]		27,350,000	[2],[3]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	[2],[3]		0	[2],[3]
Short-term available-for-sale securities	42,570,000	[2],[3]		27,350,000	[2],[3]
Long-term available-for-sale securities	0	[2],[3]		0	[2],[3]
Municipal Securities Maturing in One Year or Less [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	976,000	[2]		952,000	[2]
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	3,000	[2]		3,000	[2]
Aggregate Fair Value	979,000	[2]		955,000	[2]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	[2]		0	[2]
Short-term available-for-sale securities	979,000	[2]		955,000	[2]
Long-term available-for-sale securities	0	[2]		0	[2]
Municipal Securities Maturing After One Year Through Three Years [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	3,919,000	[2]		3,132,000	[2]
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	23,000	[2]		20,000	[2]
Aggregate Fair Value	3,942,000	[2]		3,152,000	[2]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	[2]		0	[2]
Short-term available-for-sale securities	3,942,000	[2]		3,152,000	[2]
Long-term available-for-sale securities	0	[2]		0	[2]
Municipal Securities Maturing Greater Than Three Years [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	4,424,000	[2]		4,854,000	[2]
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	(81,000)	[2]		(137,000)	[2]
Aggregate Fair Value	4,343,000	[2]		4,717,000	[2]
Cash and cash equivalents	0	[2]		0	[2]
Short-term available-for-sale securities	4,343,000	[2]		4,717,000	[2]
Long-term available-for-sale securities	$ 0	[2]		$ 0	[2]

[1] At March 31, 2014, municipal securities consisted of an 82/9/8/1 percent split between holdings in short-term municipal security funds, municipal revenue bonds, municipal general obligation bonds and certificates of deposit, respectively. At December 31, 2013, municipal securities consisted of a 76/13/11 split between holdings in short-term municipal security funds, municipal revenue bonds and municipal general obligation bonds, respectively. The underlying credit rating of the municipal securities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were A+, A1 or better as defined by S&P 500 and Moody’s, respectively.

[2] Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

[3] Amounts include short-term municipal security funds that do not have a set maturity date.

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified				3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended			3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014 Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Dec. 31, 2013 Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Australian Dollar [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Australian Dollar [Member] Minimum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Australian Dollar [Member] Maximum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Euro [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Euro [Member] Minimum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Euro [Member] Maximum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 British Pound [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 British Pound [Member] Minimum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 British Pound [Member] Maximum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Canadian Dollar [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Canadian Dollar [Member] Minimum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Canadian Dollar [Member] Maximum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 New Zealand Dollar [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 New Zealand Dollar [Member] Minimum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 New Zealand Dollar [Member] Maximum [Member]	Mar. 31, 2014 Japanese Yen [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts			$ 6,725			$ 4,700			$ 700			$ 350			$ 200			$ 54,000
Derivative maturity date range				Apr. 30, 2014	May 31, 2015		Apr. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014		Apr. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014		Apr. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014		May 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	May 31, 2014
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Forward contracts, assets	168	253
Forward contracts, liabilities	267	549
Total net forward contracts	$ 99	$ 296

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The Company

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

The Company [Abstract]

The Company

1. The Company

Ambassadors Group, Inc. (the "Company", "we", "us" or "our") is an educational company primarily engaged in organizing and promoting differentiated worldwide travel programs for students and professionals.  In addition, we operate an education oriented research website, called BookRags.com, which provides study guides, lesson plans and other educational resources to students and teachers. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ambassadors Group, Inc., and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Ambassador Programs, Inc., World Adventures Unlimited, Inc., Ambassadors Unlimited, LLC, AGI Hong Kong Limited, Beijing People to People Education Consultation Co., Ltd, Marketing Production Systems LLC, and BookRags, Inc. ("BookRags"). All significant intercompany accounts and transactions, which are of a normal recurring nature, are eliminated in consolidation.

Our operations are organized in two reporting segments, 1) "Ambassador Programs and Other," which provides educational travel services to students and professionals through multiple itineraries and corporate overhead, and 2) "BookRags," which provides online research capabilities through book summaries, critical essays, online study guides, lesson plans, biographies, and references to encyclopedia articles.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	$ (549)
Effect of incomes taxes, Derivative Securities	69	(274)
Effect of income taxes, Available-for-sale securities	61	26
Balance, end of period	(307)
Realized gain (loss) on sale of investments	0
Derivative Securities [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	(192)	544
Change before reclassification	196	(783)
Effect of incomes taxes, Derivative Securities	(69)	274
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	127	(509)
Balance, end of period	(65)	35
Available-for-sale securities [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	(357)	(180)
Change before reclassification	175	74
Effect of income taxes, Available-for-sale securities	(61)	(26)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	114	48
Balance, end of period	$ (243)	$ (132)

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 12,574	$ 9,473
Available-for-sale securities and other	51,834	36,174
Foreign currency exchange contracts	20	0
Prepaid program costs and expenses	14,661	7,069
Accounts receivable	1,312	1,792
Deferred tax assets	2,382	1,295
Total current assets	82,783	55,803
Property and equipment, net	17,925	18,452
Available-for-sale securities	723	719
Foreign currency exchange contracts	15	0
Intangibles	3,502	3,522
Goodwill	9,781	9,781
Other long-term assets	84	82
Total assets	114,813	88,359
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	3,339	3,587
Participants' deposits	59,877	26,362
Foreign currency exchange contracts	134	244
Other liabilities	130	119
Total current liabilities	63,480	30,312
Participants' deposits	712	0
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0	52
Deferred tax liabilities	1,835	2,087
Total liabilities	66,027	32,451
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 12)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 17,039,367 and 17,040,724 shares issued and outstanding, respectively	170	170
Additional paid-in capital	598	411
Retained earnings	48,325	55,876
Accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss)	(307)	(549)
Stockholders' equity	48,786	55,908
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 114,813	$ 88,359

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts, income tax benefit (provision)	$ (69)	$ 274
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, income tax benefit (provision)	$ (61)	$ (26)

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Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	$ 1,397		$ 2,893
Gross margin	1,056		1,392
Depreciation and amortization	1,307		1,326
Operating income (loss)	(9,185)		(12,793)
Income tax benefit (provision)	1,500		4,587
Net income (loss)	(7,551)		(8,059)
Total additions to property and equipment, net	678		901
Total additions to intangibles	82		82
Intangibles	3,502		3,553		3,522
Total assets	114,813		124,794		88,359
Ambassador Programs and Other [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	389	[1]	1,894	[1]
Gross margin	180	[1]	522	[1]
Depreciation and amortization	1,134	[1]	1,164	[1]
Operating income (loss)	(9,521)	[1]	(13,125)	[1]
Income tax benefit (provision)	1,556	[1]	4,707	[1]
Net income (loss)	(7,831)	[1]	(8,271)	[1]
Total additions to property and equipment, net	536	[1]	809	[1]
Total additions to intangibles	0	[1]	0	[1]
Intangibles	0	[1]	0	[1]
Total assets	98,929	[1]	111,054	[1]
BookRags [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total revenue	1,008		999
Gross margin	876		870
Depreciation and amortization	173		162
Operating income (loss)	336		332
Income tax benefit (provision)	(56)		(120)
Net income (loss)	280		212
Total additions to property and equipment, net	142		92
Total additions to intangibles	82		82
Intangibles	3,502		3,553
Total assets	$ 15,884		$ 13,740

[1] Ambassador Programs and Other include all travel programs as well as corporate overhead.

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Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Foreign currency contracts, by maturity

At March 31, 2014, the following forward contracts were outstanding (in thousands):

 

	Notional Amount		Matures
Forward contracts:
Australian dollar		6,725	April 2014 - May 2015
Euro		4,700	April 2014 - June 2014
British pound		700	April 2014 - June 2014
Canadian dollar		350	April 2014 - June 2014
New Zealand dollar		200	May 2014 - June 2014
Japanese Yen		54,000	May 2014

Forward contracts, by hedging designation

The fair value of our forward contracts were as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2014
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments						Total Net
	Assets			Liabilities			Liabilities
Forward contracts		$	168		$	267		$	99

	December 31, 2013
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments						Total Net
	Assets			Liabilities			Liabilities
Forward contracts		$	253		$	549		$	296

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Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Non-cash financing and investing activities [Abstract]
Unrealized income (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts	$ 197	$ (782)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	175	74
Property and equipment	$ 0	$ (30)

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Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Valuation assumptions

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants in the three months ended March 31, 2013.  We did not grant stock options during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

	Three months ended March 31, 2013
Expected dividend yield			4.68	%
Expected stock price volatility			59.43	%
Risk-free interest rate			2.02	%
Expected life of options	4.64 Years
Estimated fair value per option granted		$	1.68

Summary of stock option activity

A summary of option activity under the Plan as of March 31, 2014, and the changes during the three months then ended is presented below:

	Stock Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)
Outstanding at December 31, 2013		907,945		$	6.54
Granted		-			-
Forfeited / Expired		(34,252	)		8.47
Exercised		-			-
Outstanding at March 31, 2014		873,693		$	-		7.85
Exercisable at March 31, 2014		319,837		$	9.41		6.34

Summary of activity of non-vested restricted stock awards and restricted stock units

A summary of the activity of non-vested restricted stock awards and restricted stock units under the Plan as of March 31, 2014, and the changes during the three months then ended is presented below:

	Restricted Stock Awards						Restricted Stock Units
	Restricted Stock Awards			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	Restricted Stock Units			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)
Balance at December 31, 2013		285,435		$	5.24			28,123		$	3.88
Granted		-			-			15,523			4.51
Forfeited		(1,141	)		9.20			(291	)		3.50
Vested		(661	)		11.34			-			-
Balance at March 31, 2014		283,633		$	5.21	2.19		43,355		$	4.11	2.14

Summary of activity of performance stock units under the Plan

A summary of the activity of performance stock units under the Plan as of March 31, 2014, and the changes during the three months then ended is presented below:

	Performance Stock Units		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)
Balance at December 31, 2013		114,560	$	4.41
Granted		-		-
Forfeited		-		-
Vested		-		-
Balance at March 31, 2014		114,560	$	4.41	2.76

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$ (7,551)	$ (8,059)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	1,307	1,326
Stock-based compensation	202	1,751
Deferred income tax benefit	(1,484)	(3,724)
Loss on disposition and impairment of property and equipment	0	4
Excess tax shortfall from stock-based compensation	15	351
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and other assets	478	(500)
Prepaid program costs and expenses	(7,592)	(9,197)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities	(237)	736
Participants' deposits	34,227	37,443
Net cash provided by operating activities	19,365	20,131
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of available-for-sale securities	(15,609)	(15,633)
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities	120	189
Purchase of property and equipment	(678)	(606)
Purchase of intangibles	(82)	(82)
Net cash used in investing activities	(16,249)	(16,132)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of Common Stock	0	(487)
Dividend payment to shareholders	0	(1,017)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	5
Excess tax shortfall from stock-based compensation	(15)	(351)
Net cash used in financing activities	(15)	(1,850)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	3,101	2,149
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	9,473	6,150
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 12,574	$ 8,299

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	17,039,367	17,040,724
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	17,039,367	17,040,724

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Segment Reporting

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Segment Reporting

10. Segment Reporting

Ambassador Programs and Other's gross margin is comprised of gross receipts less direct program costs, including accommodations, transportation, speakers, facilitators, and event costs. BookRags' gross margin is comprised of content and subscription and advertising revenues via www.BookRags.com, less affiliate commissions and amortization of intangible assets directly associated with sales.

Segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31, 2014									Three months ended March 31, 2013
	Ambassador Programs and Other1									Ambassador Programs and Other1
				BookRags			Consolidated						BookRags			Consolidated
Total revenue	$	389		$	1,008		$	1,397		$	1,894		$	999		$	2,893
Gross margin	$	180		$	876		$	1,056		$	522		$	870		$	1,392
Depreciation and amortization	$	1,134		$	173		$	1,307		$	1,164		$	162		$	1,326
Operating income (loss)	$	(9,521	)	$	336		$	(9,185	)	$	(13,125	)	$	332		$	(12,793	)
Income tax benefit (provision)	$	1,556		$	(56	)	$	1,500		$	4,707		$	(120	)	$	4,587
Net income (loss)	$	(7,831	)	$	280		$	(7,551	)	$	(8,271	)	$	212		$	(8,059	)
Total additions to property and equipment, net	$	536		$	142		$	678		$	809		$	92		$	901
Total additions to intangibles	$	-		$	82		$	82		$	-		$	82		$	82
Intangibles	$	-		$	3,502		$	3,502		$	-		$	3,553		$	3,553
Total assets	$	98,929		$	15,884		$	114,813		$	111,054		$	13,740		$	124,794

¹Ambassador Programs and Other include all travel programs as well as corporate overhead.

Any intercompany sales or services provided are eliminated upon consolidation.

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Document and Entity Information	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Apr. 28, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	AMBASSADORS GROUP INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001162315
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		17,038,707
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Mar. 31, 2014

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Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]

Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

11. Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Our non-cash investing and financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2014		March 31, 2013
Unrealized income (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts	$	197	$	(782	)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	$	175	$	74
Property and equipment	$	-	$	(30	)

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
Net revenue, non-directly delivered programs	$ 116	$ 0
Gross revenue, directly delivered programs	273	1,894
Gross revenue, internet and advertising	1,008	999
Total revenue	1,397	2,893
Cost of sales, directly delivered programs	209	1,372
Cost of sales, internet and advertising	132	129
Gross margin	1,056	1,392
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing	6,993	8,519
General and administrative	3,140	5,666
Restructuring costs	108	0
Total operating expenses	10,241	14,185
Operating loss	(9,185)	(12,793)
Other income:
Interest and dividend income	131	127
Foreign currency and other income	3	20
Total other income	134	147
Loss before income tax benefit	(9,051)	(12,646)
Income tax benefit	1,500	4,587
Net Loss	$ (7,551)	$ (8,059)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	16,755	17,001
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	16,755	17,001
Net loss per share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.45)	$ (0.47)
Net loss per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.45)	$ (0.47)

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Investments and Fair Value Measurements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Investments and Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Investments and Fair Value Measurements

5. Investments and Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market, and we consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and risk of non-performance.

Our financial instruments are measured and recorded at fair value. Our non-financial assets, including property and equipment, intangible assets and goodwill, are measured at fair value upon acquisition, reviewed at least annually for impairment, and are fully assessed if there is an indicator of impairment. An adjustment would be made to the fair value of non-financial assets if an impairment charge is recognized.

Fair value is determined for assets and liabilities using a three-tiered hierarchy, based upon significant levels of inputs as follows:

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

- Level 2 – Observable inputs, other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

- Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

The following tables summarize the composition of our investments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands): 

								Classification on Balance Sheet
March 31, 2014	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains (Losses)			Aggregate Fair Value		Cash and cash equivalents		Short-term available-for-sale securities		Long-term available-for-sale securities
Auction rate securities ("ARS"), greater than one year	$	1,000	$	(277	)	$	723	$	-	$	-	$	723
Money market funds, ninety days or less		627		-			627		627		-		-
Municipal securities1
Short term municipal securities funds2		42,602		(32	)		42,570		-		42,570		-
One year or less		976		3			979		-		979		-
After one year through three years		3,919		23			3,942		-		3,942		-
Greater than three years		4,424		(81	)		4,343		-		4,343		-
Total	$	53,548	$	(364	)	$	53,184	$	627	$	51,834	$	723

December 31, 2013	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains (Losses)			Aggregate Fair Value		Cash and cash equivalents		Short-term available-for-sale securities		Long-term available-for-sale securities
ARS, greater than one year	$	1,002	$	(283	)	$	719	$	-	$	-	$	719
Money market funds, ninety days or less		488		-			488		488		-		-
Municipal securities1
Short term municipal securities funds2		27,493		(143	)		27,350		-		27,350		-
One year or less		952		3			955		-		955		-
After one year through three years		3,132		20			3,152		-		3,152		-
Greater than three years		4,854		(137	)		4,717		-		4,717		-
Total	$	37,921	$	(540	)	$	37,381	$	488	$	36,174	$	719

¹Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

²Amounts include short-term municipal security funds that do not have a set maturity date.

The following tables detail the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities within the three levels of the fair value hierarchy at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
March 31, 2014	Fair Market Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
ARS	$	723	$	-	$	-	$	723
Money market funds		627		627		-		-
Municipal securities1		51,834		43,070		8,764		-
Foreign currency exchange contracts		168		-		168		-
Total financial assets	$	53,352	$	43,697	$	8,932	$	723
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts		267		-		267		-
Total financial liabilities	$	267	$	-	$	267	$	-

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
December 31, 2013	Fair Market Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
ARS	$	719	$	-	$	-	$	719
Money market funds		488		488		-		-
Municipal securities1		36,174		27,350		8,824		-
Foreign currency exchange contracts		253		-		253		-
Total financial assets	$	37,634	$	27,838	$	9,077	$	719
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts		549		-		549		-
Total financial liabilities	$	549	$	-	$	549	$	-

¹ At March 31, 2014, municipal securities consisted of an 82/9/8/1 percent split between holdings in short-term municipal security funds, municipal revenue bonds, municipal general obligation bonds and certificates of deposit, respectively. At December 31, 2013, municipal securities consisted of a 76/13/11 split between holdings in short-term municipal security funds, municipal revenue bonds and municipal general obligation bonds, respectively. The underlying credit rating of the municipal securities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were A+, A1 or better as defined by S&P 500 and Moody's, respectively.

Money market funds and municipal securities are classified as Level 1 assets because market prices are readily available for these investments. Level 2 financial assets and liabilities represent the fair value of our municipal bonds and foreign currency exchange contracts that were valued using pricing models that take into account the contract terms, as well as multiple inputs where applicable, such as equity prices, interest rates, volatility and currency rates. Level 3 financial assets represent the fair value of our one auction-rate security ("ARS"), which was valued using a pricing model that takes into account the average life of the underlying collateral, the rate of return, and the spread used for similar issuances.

The following table details the fair value measurements of assets measured on a non-recurring basis within the three levels of the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

				Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
December 31, 2013	Fair Market Value			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Other Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Non-financial assets:
Property and equipment, net		$	11,000		$	-		$	-		$	11,000

Assets measured on a non-recurring basis were measured at fair value during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Fair value measurements on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs consist of one available-for-sale ARS. The following table presents a reconciliation for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, of available-for-sale ARS measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs (in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
Beginning balance		$	719		$	723
Total realized / unrealized losses:
Included in OCI			4			6
Ending balance		$	723		$	729

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we experienced one failed ARS auction, representing principal of $1.0 million. This ARS continues to be classified as a long-term asset due to the high probability that the ARS may fail in future auctions. The next scheduled auction for this ARS is March 6, 2015. We have determined that there is no other-than-temporary impairment on this security, since we do not intend and are not required to sell this security before we have recovered the amortized cost basis, there has been no further deterioration of the credit rating of this investment, interest payments at coupon rate continue to be received, and we expect to recover the amortized cost basis of this security. We will continue to reassess liquidity in future reporting periods based on several factors, including the success or failure of future auctions, possible failure of the investment to be redeemed, deterioration of the credit rating of the investment, market risk, and other factors.

In determining the fair value of bond and ARS investments we consider the individual ratings of each holding. With regard to bonds, we consider the following: the underlying rating of the issuer irrespective of the insurance; the performance of the issuer; the term of the bond; and the quality of bond insurance provided by the rating of the bond insurer. With regard to valuation of our ARS, which is comprised of student loans, we consider the underlying credit quality of comparable student loan portfolios and the average life of the underlying student loan assets and apply a discount related to the illiquidity of our ARS due to past failed auctions. Based on these inputs, we have applied a discount of 327.5-basis points to the London interbank offered rate resulting in a valuation of $0.7 million from a costs basis of $1.0 million as of March 31, 2014. At the reporting dates and in the future, we recognize that this investment is subject to general credit, liquidity, market and interest rate risks. The fair value of this investment accordingly will continue to change and we will continue to evaluate its carrying value.

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Restructuring Costs

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Restructuring Costs [Abstract]

Restructuring Costs

4. Restructuring Costs

During the third quarter of 2013, we initiated a corporate restructuring plan aimed at streamlining our cost structure and focusing our business on core Student Ambassador Programs in order to promote the long-term health of the organization. This plan included the restructuring of operations and programs associated with Discovery Student Education ("Discovery Student Adventures") and terminating the operations associated with our Beijing office ("People to People – China"). The costs associated with this restructuring plan included contract termination fees associated with Discovery Student Adventures, asset impairments, and transition-related costs primarily comprised of charges for employee termination benefits, retention incentives during the transition period, and other operating costs incurred as part of the transition period. We anticipate all restructuring expenses to be recognized within six to twelve months of the initial implementation of the restructuring plan. All contract termination fees and transition-related expenses are classified on our consolidated statement of operations as restructuring costs.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we incurred approximately $0.1 million in additional restructuring costs primarily related to continued transition costs. The following table summarizes costs incurred as part of the restructuring plan and balance of the restructuring cost liability as of March 31, 2014 (in thousands): 

	Restructuring Costs
Contract termination fees		$	1,550
Separation payments			130
Equity compensation expenses			63
Other transition costs			577
Accumulated expense at March 31, 2014			2,320
less: cash payments			2,226
less: non-cash expenses			63
Total restructuring liabilities at March 31, 2014		$	31

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]

Summary of AOCI balances and gains (losses) recognized in OCI

For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, a summary of AOCI balances and gains (losses) recognized in OCI are as follows (in thousands):

	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Derivative Securities								Available-for-sale securities
	Three months ended								Three months ended
	March 31,								March 31,
	2014				2013				2014				2013
Balance, beginning of period		$	(192	)		$	544			$	(357	)		$	(180	)
Change before reclassification			196				(783	)			175				74
Effect of incomes taxes			(69	)			274				(61	)			(26	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes			127				(509	)			114				48
Balance, end of period		$	(65	)		$	35			$	(243	)		$	(132	)

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Commitments and Contingencies

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

12.  Commitments and Contingencies

We are not a party to any material pending legal proceedings other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business, the outcome of which we believe will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.

We are subject to the possibility of various loss contingencies, including claims, suits and complaints, arising in the ordinary course of business. We consider the likelihood of loss or impairment of an asset or the incurrence of a liability, as well as our ability to reasonably estimate the amount of loss, in determining loss contingencies. An estimated loss contingency is accrued when it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We regularly evaluate current information available to us to determine whether such accruals should be adjusted and whether new accruals are required.

Under our Bylaws, our directors and officers have certain rights to indemnification by us against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers. We maintain director and officer insurance, which covers certain liabilities arising from our obligation to indemnify our directors and officers and former directors in certain circumstances. No material indemnification liabilities were accrued at March 31, 2014.

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Stock-Based Compensation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation

8. Stock-Based Compensation

Under our Equity Participation Plan (the "Plan"), we may grant stock-based incentive compensation awards to eligible employees (including officers), non-employee directors and consultants in the form of distribution equivalent rights, incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, performance share awards, performance unit awards, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units awards, stock appreciation rights, tandem stock appreciation rights, unrestricted stock awards or any combination of the foregoing, as may be best suited to the circumstances of the particular employee, director or consultant. As of March 31, 2014, we had 1,849,492 shares authorized under the Plan available for future stock-based compensation.

Stock Options

Under the terms of the Plan, options to purchase shares of our common stock are granted at a price set by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Compensation Committee"), not to be less than the par value of a share of common stock, and if granted as performance-based compensation or as incentive stock options, not to be less than the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant. The Compensation Committee establishes the vesting period of the awards, which is generally set at 25 percent per year for four years. Options may be exercised any time after they vest for a period up to 10 years from the grant date.

The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of options. Option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, particularly for the expected term and stock price volatility. The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of options granted are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and our experience. Our employee stock options do not trade on a secondary exchange; therefore, employees do not derive a benefit from holding stock options unless there is an appreciation in the market price of our stock above the grant price. Such an increase in stock price would benefit all shareholders commensurately.

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants in the three months ended March 31, 2013.  We did not grant stock options during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

	Three months ended March 31, 2013
Expected dividend yield			4.68	%
Expected stock price volatility			59.43	%
Risk-free interest rate			2.02	%
Expected life of options	4.64 Years
Estimated fair value per option granted		$	1.68

The dividend yield is based on expected quarterly cash dividends paid to our shareholders. Expected stock price volatility is based on historical volatility of our stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent remaining term. The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. Additionally, an annualized forfeiture rate of 14.2 percent is used as a best estimate of future forfeitures based on our historical forfeiture experience. Stock-based compensation expense will be adjusted in later periods if the actual forfeiture rate is different from the estimate.

A summary of option activity under the Plan as of March 31, 2014, and the changes during the three months then ended is presented below:

	Stock Options			Weighted-Average Exercise Price		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)
Outstanding at December 31, 2013		907,945		$	6.54
Granted		-			-
Forfeited / Expired		(34,252	)		8.47
Exercised		-			-
Outstanding at March 31, 2014		873,693		$	-		7.85
Exercisable at March 31, 2014		319,837		$	9.41		6.34

During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was zero and the total fair value of options which vested was zero. The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding and exercisable stock options was zero, based on our $3.96 closing stock price at March 31, 2014. Compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for stock options was $0.1 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, before the effect of income taxes. As of March 31, 2014, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock options was approximately $0.7 million, which is expected to be recognized over approximately 3.9 years.

Restricted Stock Grants

Under the terms of the Plan, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units are granted by the Compensation Committee on the same terms as options. The Compensation Committee also establishes the vesting period of the awards, which is generally set at 100 percent at the conclusion of one to four years for restricted stock awards. Restricted stock units generally vest pro rata at 25 percent each year over a four year vesting period. Our key employees who have been awarded stock are typically subject to a four year vesting periods, while members of our Board of Directors who have been awarded restricted stock are subject to a one year vesting period. The fair value of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units are based on the market price of our shares on the grant date.

A summary of the activity of non-vested restricted stock awards and restricted stock units under the Plan as of March 31, 2014, and the changes during the three months then ended is presented below:

	Restricted Stock Awards						Restricted Stock Units
	Restricted Stock Awards			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)	Restricted Stock Units			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)
Balance at December 31, 2013		285,435		$	5.24			28,123		$	3.88
Granted		-			-			15,523			4.51
Forfeited		(1,141	)		9.20			(291	)		3.50
Vested		(661	)		11.34			-			-
Balance at March 31, 2014		283,633		$	5.21	2.19		43,355		$	4.11	2.14

At March 31, 2014, the aggregate value of non-vested restricted stock awards and restricted stock units was $1.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively, before applicable income taxes, based on a $3.96 closing stock price at March 31, 2014. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted stock awards which vested was $7 thousand and $1.9 million, respectively. Compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for restricted stock awards was $0.1 million and $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, before the effect of income taxes. Compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for restricted stock units was $9 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2014, before the effect of income taxes. As of March 31, 2014, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards and restricted stock units was approximately $0.7 million and $0.2 million, respectively, which is expected to be recognized over approximately 3.9 years.

Performance Stock Awards

Under the terms of the Plan, performance stock awards are granted by the Compensation Committee to key executive employees. Performance stock awards are based on achieving key internal metrics measured at the end of each fiscal year over a three year performance period. If performance objectives are achieved as determined by the Compensation Committee, common stock is granted. The fair value of these awards is determined on the date of grant based on our share price. A forfeiture rate of 14.0 percent is used as a best estimate of future forfeitures. Compensation expense related to performance stock units is evaluated quarterly to determine the likelihood that performance metrics will be achieved during the performance period.

A summary of the activity of performance stock units under the Plan as of March 31, 2014, and the changes during the three months then ended is presented below:

	Performance Stock Units		Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value		Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life (years)
Balance at December 31, 2013		114,560	$	4.41
Granted		-		-
Forfeited		-		-
Vested		-		-
Balance at March 31, 2014		114,560	$	4.41	2.76

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, no performance stock units were granted. Performance stock units outstanding on March 31, 2014 are payable upon the achievement of certain internal metrics over a performance period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016. As of March 31, 2014, there was $0.3 million of unrecognized compensation expense related to performance share unit awards, which will be recognized over a weighted average period of time as internal metrics are anticipated to be achieved.

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Derivative Financial Instruments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Derivative Financial Instruments

6. Derivative Financial Instruments

The majority of our travel programs take place outside of the United States, and most foreign suppliers require payment in currency other than the U.S. dollar. Accordingly, we are exposed to foreign currency risk relative to changes in foreign currency exchange rates between those currencies and the U.S. dollar for our non-directly delivered programs. We use forward contracts that allow us to acquire foreign currency at a fixed price for a specified point in time to provide a hedge against foreign currency risk. All of our derivatives are cash flow hedges and at March 31, 2014, all contracts qualified for cash flow hedge accounting.

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income or loss and reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings; this is primarily during the second and third quarters of the year when our student travel programs occur. Gains or losses representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.

At March 31, 2014, the following forward contracts were outstanding (in thousands):

 

	Notional Amount		Matures
Forward contracts:
Australian dollar		6,725	April 2014 - May 2015
Euro		4,700	April 2014 - June 2014
British pound		700	April 2014 - June 2014
Canadian dollar		350	April 2014 - June 2014
New Zealand dollar		200	May 2014 - June 2014
Japanese Yen		54,000	May 2014

The fair value of our forward contracts were as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2014
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments						Total Net
	Assets			Liabilities			Liabilities
Forward contracts		$	168		$	267		$	99

	December 31, 2013
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments						Total Net
	Assets			Liabilities			Liabilities
Forward contracts		$	253		$	549		$	296

The net asset and liability derivatives at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are reported in the consolidated balance sheet as current and long-term foreign currency exchange contracts.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

7. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Unrealized gains or losses related to derivative securities are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"). The change in unrealized gains or losses related to derivative securities are recorded in other comprehensive income net of income taxes in the period the change occurred. When derivative securities designated as cash flow hedges are used to pay vendors, the effective portion of the hedge is reclassified into the income statement and recorded in net revenue, non-directly delivered programs.

Unrealized gains or losses related to available-for-sale securities are recorded in AOCI. The change in unrealized gains or losses related to available-for-sale securities are recorded in other comprehensive income net of income taxes in the period the change occurred. When securities are sold and a realized gain or loss is recognized, the amount is reclassified from AOCI to the income statement and recorded in interest and dividend income. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, there were no realized gains or losses recognized in the income statement for the sale of investments.

For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, a summary of AOCI balances and gains (losses) recognized in OCI are as follows (in thousands):

	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Derivative Securities								Available-for-sale securities
	Three months ended								Three months ended
	March 31,								March 31,
	2014				2013				2014				2013
Balance, beginning of period		$	(192	)		$	544			$	(357	)		$	(180	)
Change before reclassification			196				(783	)			175				74
Effect of incomes taxes			(69	)			274				(61	)			(26	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes			127				(509	)			114				48
Balance, end of period		$	(65	)		$	35			$	(243	)		$	(132	)

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Net Loss and Loss per Share

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Net Loss and Loss per Share [Abstract]

Net Loss and Loss per Share

9. Net Loss and Loss per Share

The following table presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted loss per share computations (in thousands, except per share data and anti-dilutive stock option counts):

	Three months ended March 31,
	2014			2013
Numerator:
Net loss	$	(7,551	)	$	(8,059	)
Denominator:
Weighted-average shares outstanding		16,755			17,001
Effect of unvested restricted stock awards considered participating securities		-			-
Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic		16,755			17,001
Effect of dilutive common stock options		-			-
Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted		16,755			17,001
Net loss per share - basic	$	(0.45	)	$	(0.47	)
Net loss per share - diluted	$	(0.45	)	$	(0.47	)
Cash dividends declared per share1	$	-		$	0.06
Stock options and restricted stock units excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive		822,928			1,323,000

¹The Company suspended quarterly dividend payments during the second quarter of 2013.

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Net Loss and Loss per Share (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014		Mar. 31, 2013
Numerator [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (7,551)		$ (8,059)
Denominator [Abstract]
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	16,755,000		17,001,000
Effect of unvested restricted stock awards considered participating securities (in shares)	0		0
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	16,755,000		17,001,000
Effect of dilutive common stock options (in shares)	0		0
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	16,755,000		17,001,000
Net loss per share - basic (in dollars per share)	$ (0.45)		$ (0.47)
Net loss per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	$ (0.45)		$ (0.47)
Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0	[1]	$ 0.06	[1]
Stock Options and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options and restricted stock units excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive	822,928		1,323,000

[1] The Company suspended quarterly dividend payments during the second quarter of 2013.

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Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Investments and Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]

Fair value of investments

The following tables summarize the composition of our investments at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands): 

								Classification on Balance Sheet
March 31, 2014	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains (Losses)			Aggregate Fair Value		Cash and cash equivalents		Short-term available-for-sale securities		Long-term available-for-sale securities
Auction rate securities ("ARS"), greater than one year	$	1,000	$	(277	)	$	723	$	-	$	-	$	723
Money market funds, ninety days or less		627		-			627		627		-		-
Municipal securities1
Short term municipal securities funds2		42,602		(32	)		42,570		-		42,570		-
One year or less		976		3			979		-		979		-
After one year through three years		3,919		23			3,942		-		3,942		-
Greater than three years		4,424		(81	)		4,343		-		4,343		-
Total	$	53,548	$	(364	)	$	53,184	$	627	$	51,834	$	723

December 31, 2013	Amortized Cost		Unrealized Gains (Losses)			Aggregate Fair Value		Cash and cash equivalents		Short-term available-for-sale securities		Long-term available-for-sale securities
ARS, greater than one year	$	1,002	$	(283	)	$	719	$	-	$	-	$	719
Money market funds, ninety days or less		488		-			488		488		-		-
Municipal securities1
Short term municipal securities funds2		27,493		(143	)		27,350		-		27,350		-
One year or less		952		3			955		-		955		-
After one year through three years		3,132		20			3,152		-		3,152		-
Greater than three years		4,854		(137	)		4,717		-		4,717		-
Total	$	37,921	$	(540	)	$	37,381	$	488	$	36,174	$	719

¹Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.

²Amounts include short-term municipal security funds that do not have a set maturity date.

Fair value by balance sheet grouping

The following tables detail the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities within the three levels of the fair value hierarchy at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
March 31, 2014	Fair Market Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
ARS	$	723	$	-	$	-	$	723
Money market funds		627		627		-		-
Municipal securities1		51,834		43,070		8,764		-
Foreign currency exchange contracts		168		-		168		-
Total financial assets	$	53,352	$	43,697	$	8,932	$	723
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts		267		-		267		-
Total financial liabilities	$	267	$	-	$	267	$	-

			Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
December 31, 2013	Fair Market Value		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
Financial assets:
ARS	$	719	$	-	$	-	$	719
Money market funds		488		488		-		-
Municipal securities1		36,174		27,350		8,824		-
Foreign currency exchange contracts		253		-		253		-
Total financial assets	$	37,634	$	27,838	$	9,077	$	719
Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency exchange contracts		549		-		549		-
Total financial liabilities	$	549	$	-	$	549	$	-

¹ At March 31, 2014, municipal securities consisted of an 82/9/8/1 percent split between holdings in short-term municipal security funds, municipal revenue bonds, municipal general obligation bonds and certificates of deposit, respectively. At December 31, 2013, municipal securities consisted of a 76/13/11 split between holdings in short-term municipal security funds, municipal revenue bonds and municipal general obligation bonds, respectively. The underlying credit rating of the municipal securities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were A+, A1 or better as defined by S&P 500 and Moody's, respectively.

Fair value measurements of assets measured on non-recurring basis

The following table details the fair value measurements of assets measured on a non-recurring basis within the three levels of the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

				Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
December 31, 2013	Fair Market Value			Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)			Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)			Significant Other Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Non-financial assets:
Property and equipment, net		$	11,000		$	-		$	-		$	11,000

Fair value of Level 3 assets measured on a recurring basis

The following table presents a reconciliation for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, of available-for-sale ARS measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs (in thousands):

	Three months ended
	March 31,
	2014			2013
Beginning balance		$	719		$	723
Total realized / unrealized losses:
Included in OCI			4			6
Ending balance		$	723		$	729

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Segment Reporting (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Financial information by reporting segment

Segment information for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

	Three months ended March 31, 2014									Three months ended March 31, 2013
	Ambassador Programs and Other1									Ambassador Programs and Other1
				BookRags			Consolidated						BookRags			Consolidated
Total revenue	$	389		$	1,008		$	1,397		$	1,894		$	999		$	2,893
Gross margin	$	180		$	876		$	1,056		$	522		$	870		$	1,392
Depreciation and amortization	$	1,134		$	173		$	1,307		$	1,164		$	162		$	1,326
Operating income (loss)	$	(9,521	)	$	336		$	(9,185	)	$	(13,125	)	$	332		$	(12,793	)
Income tax benefit (provision)	$	1,556		$	(56	)	$	1,500		$	4,707		$	(120	)	$	4,587
Net income (loss)	$	(7,831	)	$	280		$	(7,551	)	$	(8,271	)	$	212		$	(8,059	)
Total additions to property and equipment, net	$	536		$	142		$	678		$	809		$	92		$	901
Total additions to intangibles	$	-		$	82		$	82		$	-		$	82		$	82
Intangibles	$	-		$	3,502		$	3,502		$	-		$	3,553		$	3,553
Total assets	$	98,929		$	15,884		$	114,813		$	111,054		$	13,740		$	124,794

¹Ambassador Programs and Other include all travel programs as well as corporate overhead.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (UNAUDITED) [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (7,551)	$ (8,059)
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts, net of income tax benefit (provision) of ($69) and $274	128	(509)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities, net of income tax provision of ($61) and ($26)	114	48
Comprehensive loss	$ (7,309)	$ (8,520)

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Recent Accounting Pronouncements [Abstract]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-08 relating to the presentation of discontinued operations.  ASU 2014-08 will be effective for all periods began after December 15, 2014.  The restructuring plan initiated in the third quarter of 2013 does not qualify as discontinued operations under the original, nor the revised accounting standards.  Additionally, the Company anticipates concluding all restructuring activities prior to the effective date of ASU 2014-08.

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Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]

Non-cash investing and financing activities

Our non-cash investing and financing activities during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

	March 31, 2014		March 31, 2013
Unrealized income (loss) on foreign currency exchange contracts	$	197	$	(782	)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	$	175	$	74
Property and equipment	$	-	$	(30	)

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Restructuring Costs (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Restructuring Costs [Abstract]

Summary of changes in restructuring cost liability

The following table summarizes costs incurred as part of the restructuring plan and balance of the restructuring cost liability as of March 31, 2014 (in thousands): 

	Restructuring Costs
Contract termination fees		$	1,550
Separation payments			130
Equity compensation expenses			63
Other transition costs			577
Accumulated expense at March 31, 2014			2,320
less: cash payments			2,226
less: non-cash expenses			63
Total restructuring liabilities at March 31, 2014		$	31