10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2016

OR

¨ 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 001-32548

NeuStar, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	52-2141938
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

21575 Ridgetop Circle

Sterling, Virginia 20166

(Address of principal executive offices) (zip code)

(571) 434-5400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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.    Yes  ý    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).    Yes  ý    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):

Large accelerated filer	ý	Accelerated filer	¨
Non-accelerated filer	¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý

There were 54,572,524 shares of Class A common stock, $0.001 par value, and 1,864 shares of Class B common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding at October 24, 2016.

NEUSTAR, INC.

INDEX

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION		3
Item 1.	Financial Statements	3
	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016 (unaudited)	3
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016	5
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016	6
	Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016	7
	Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements	8
Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	29
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	36
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	36
PART II OTHER INFORMATION		36
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	36
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	37
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	37
Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	37
Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosures	37
Item 5.	Other Information	37
Item 6.	Exhibits	37
Signatures
EX – 31.1
EX – 31.2
EX – 32.1
EX – 101 INSTANCE DOCUMENT
EX – 101 SCHEMA DOCUMENT
EX – 101 CALCULATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX – 101 DEFINITION LINBASE DOCUMENT
EX – 101 LABELS LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX – 101 PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

NEUSTAR, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

	December 31, 2015		September 30, 2016
			(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	89,097	$	56,199
Restricted cash	2,363		2,287
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,512 and $6,257, respectively	167,593		195,799
Unbilled receivables	17,712		14,001
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	30,216		31,942
Deferred costs	6,676		9,591
Income taxes receivable	5,883		41,324
Total current assets	319,540		351,143
Property and equipment, net	147,764		141,862
Goodwill	1,186,983		1,172,765
Intangible assets, net	529,279		447,902
Other assets, long-term	18,681		18,482
Total assets	$	2,202,247	$	2,132,154

See accompanying notes.

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

	December 31, 2015			September 30, 2016
				(unaudited)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	28,392		$	19,096
Accrued expenses	134,632			106,548
Deferred revenue	91,006			93,661
Notes payable	131,272			100,977
Capital lease obligations	4,791			2,028
Other liabilities	10,875			12,267
Total current liabilities	400,968			334,577
Deferred revenue, long-term	22,998			21,535
Notes payable, long-term	957,509			819,793
Capital lease obligations, long-term	1,831			60
Deferred income tax liabilities, long-term	38,701			36,649
Other liabilities, long-term	56,741			52,080
Total liabilities	1,478,748			1,264,694
Commitments and contingencies	—			—
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016	—			—
Class A common stock, par value $0.001; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 80,233,896 and 81,786,092 shares issued; and 53,516,287 and 54,570,683 shares outstanding at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016, respectively	80			82
Class B common stock, par value $0.001; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 2,270 and 1,864 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016, respectively	—			—
Additional paid-in capital	729,273			759,742
Treasury stock, 26,717,609 and 27,215,409 shares at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016, respectively, at cost	(920,439		)	(932,515		)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(1,904		)	1,135
Retained earnings	916,489			1,039,016
Total stockholders’ equity	723,499			867,460
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,202,247		$	2,132,154

See accompanying notes.

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended   September 30,						Nine Months Ended   September 30,
	2015			2016			2015			2016
Revenue	$	261,653		$	300,081		$	769,808		$	884,944
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	67,108			93,560			198,817			275,148
Sales and marketing	48,911			50,824			146,587			160,435
Research and development	6,009			6,041			18,460			18,850
General and administrative	28,617			28,040			78,003			82,796
Depreciation and amortization	30,272			49,701			89,634			127,012
Restructuring charges	—			2,629			—			11,422
Separation costs	—			2,135			—			6,353
	180,917			232,930			531,501			682,016
Income from operations	80,736			67,151			238,307			202,928
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(6,775		)	(22,179		)	(19,978		)	(54,981		)
Interest income	7			50			302			291
Income before income taxes	73,968			45,022			218,631			148,238
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	23,686			(8,009		)	77,077			25,711
Net income	$	50,282		$	53,031		$	141,554		$	122,527
Net income per common share:
Basic	$	0.93		$	0.97		$	2.57		$	2.26
Diluted	$	0.91		$	0.96		$	2.52		$	2.22
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	54,123			54,542			55,153			54,318
Diluted	55,125			55,432			56,078			55,127

See accompanying notes.

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended   September 30,					Nine Months Ended   September 30,
	2015			2016		2015			2016
Net income	$	50,282		$	53,031	$	141,554		$	122,527
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax:
Available for sale investments, net of tax:
Change in net unrealized gains, net of tax	(50		)	66		(81		)	85
Reclassification for gains included in net income, net of tax	(15		)	2		(38		)	2
Net change in unrealized gains on investments, net of tax	(65		)	68		(119		)	87
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax:
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(2,067		)	1,589		(3,134		)	2,952
Reclassification adjustment included in net income, net of tax	158			—		572			—
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	(1,909		)	1,589		(2,562		)	2,952
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	(1,974		)	1,657		(2,681		)	3,039
Comprehensive income	$	48,308		$	54,688	$	138,873		$	125,566

See accompanying notes.

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

	Nine Months Ended   September 30,
	2015			2016
Operating activities:
Net income	$	141,554		$	122,527
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	89,634			127,012
Stock-based compensation	28,111			32,087
Loss on debt modification and extinguishment	—			6,354
Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount on debt	2,561			13,438
Tax benefit from equity awards	(341		)	(267		)
Deferred income taxes	(2,301		)	13,172
Provision for doubtful accounts	5,982			5,399
Gain on disposal of assets	(678		)	—
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(7,644		)	(34,458		)
Unbilled receivables	(777		)	3,705
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(4,406		)	(1,047		)
Deferred costs	(1,357		)	(4,317		)
Income taxes	(856		)	(38,453		)
Other assets	(264		)	4,160
Other liabilities	3,457			(3,749		)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	5,395			(36,869		)
Deferred revenue	(7,393		)	8
Net cash provided by operating activities	250,677			208,702
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(22,448		)	(38,030		)
Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired	(84,130		)	12
Net cash used in investing activities	(106,578		)	(38,018		)
Financing activities:
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	(188		)	76
Payments under notes payable obligations	(6,094		)	(179,170		)
Debt issuance costs	—			(10,201		)
Principal repayments on capital lease obligations	(3,887		)	(4,547		)
Proceeds from issuance of stock	7,676			562
Tax benefit from equity awards	341			267
Repurchase of restricted stock awards and common stock	(109,605		)	(11,027		)
Net cash used in financing activities	(111,757		)	(204,040		)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(493		)	458
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	31,849			(32,898		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	326,577			89,097
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	358,426		$	56,199

See accompanying notes.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2016

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION

NeuStar, Inc. (the Company or Neustar) offers authoritative, hard-to-replicate data sets and proprietary analytics that provide insights to help clients promote and protect their businesses. The Company’s proprietary, cloud-based platforms and differentiated data sets offer informative, real-time analytics, which enable clients to make actionable, data-driven decisions. The Company provides chief marketing officers a comprehensive suite of services to plan their media spend, identify and locate desired customers, invest effectively in marketing campaigns, deliver relevant offers and measure the performance of these activities. Security professionals use the Company’s solutions to maximize web performance and protect against malicious attacks. The Company enables the exchange of essential operating information across multiple carriers to provision and manage services, assisting clients with fast and accurate order processing and immediate routing of customer inquiries. The Company provides communications service providers in the United States critical infrastructure that enables the dynamic routing of calls and text messages.

On June 21, 2016, the Company announced its intention to separate into two independent and publicly traded companies. One company will consist of the majority of the Company's Information Services, which consists of Marketing Services, Security Services and related Data Services. The other company will focus on providing Order Management and Numbering Services. Order Management and Numbering Services will provide Local Number Portability Administration, number administration and ancillary numbering services as well as order and inventory management solutions. The Company intends to accomplish the separation through a tax-free spin-off, which the Company expects to occur in 2017. The separation is subject to final approval by the Company's Board of Directors, as well as a number of market and regulatory conditions, including, among others, effectiveness of the Form 10 to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Unaudited Interim Financial Information

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting periods. Significant estimates and assumptions are inherent in the analysis and the measurement of deferred tax assets; identification and valuation of acquired intangible assets; and recoverability of goodwill. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and assumptions that it believes are reasonable. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Separation Costs

In the second quarter of 2016 the Company announced its intention to separate into two independent and publicly traded companies. Separation costs are expensed as incurred and include professional fees for outside advisory services including legal, finance, accounting and related services.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2016

Reclassifications

Within the consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company reclassified $9.0 million from cash provided by operating activities to cash used in financing activities related to the exercise of equity awards and presentation of tax benefits to conform with current period presentation.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value is the price that would be received in the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value and requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

• Level 1. Observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets;

• Level 2. Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

• Level 3. Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

The Company evaluates assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements on a recurring and non-recurring basis to determine the appropriate level at which to classify them for each reporting period. Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amounts reported in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements approximate the fair value for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses. The Company determines the fair value of its term loan facilities, the 2013 Term Facility (as defined in Note 5), the 2015 Incremental Term Facility (as defined in Note 5) and the Amended 2013 Term Facility (as defined in Note 5), using pricing service quotations as quoted by Bloomberg (Level 2) (see Note 5). The Company believes the carrying value of its Amended 2013 Revolving Facility (as defined in Note 5) approximates the fair value of the debt as the term and interest rate approximates the market rate (Level 2) (see Note 5). The Company determines the fair value of its Senior Notes using a secondary market price on the last trading day in each period as quoted by Bloomberg (Level 2) (see Note 5).

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015				September 30, 2016
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
2013 Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount)	$	300,328	$	296,013	$	—	$	—
2015 Incremental Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount)	337,947		341,326		—		—
2013 Amended Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount)	—		—		464,292		465,466
2013 Revolving Facility	175,000		175,000		—		—
Amended 2013 Revolving Facility	—		—		175,000		175,000
Senior Notes (including current portion)	300,000		249,000		300,000		273,213

Restricted Cash

As of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016, cash of $2.4 million and $2.3 million, respectively, was restricted as collateral for certain of the Company’s outstanding letters of credit and for deposits on leased facilities.

Identifiable Intangible Assets

Identifiable intangible assets are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives using a method of amortization that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed or otherwise used and are periodically reviewed for impairment. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded an

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2016

intangible asset impairment charge of $11.1 million related to an asset group (see “Impairment of Long-Lived Assets” below). There were no intangible asset impairment charges recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.

The Company’s identifiable intangible assets are amortized as follows:

	Years	Method
Acquired technologies	3 – 8	Straight-line
Client lists and relationships	3 – 13	Straight-line
Trade names and trademarks	3	Straight-line
Non-compete agreement	3	Straight-line

Amortization expense related to identifiable intangible assets is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

In accordance with Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the FASB ASC, the Company reviews long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company measures recoverability of assets to be held and used by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. Recoverability measurement and estimating undiscounted cash flows are performed at the lowest possible level for which there are identifiable cash flows. If the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by those assets, such assets fail the recoverability test and an impairment charge would be recognized and measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value. Assets to be disposed of are recorded at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

During the third quarter of 2016, the Company determined that it will discontinue the use of certain technology acquired from Aggregate Knowledge, Inc. (AKI). The Company performed an impairment analysis and concluded that the carrying amount of the AKI asset group exceeded the estimated future undiscounted cash flows of the AKI asset group. The Company performed a recoverability test, determined that the fair value of these long-lived assets was less than the carrying value, and recorded a total impairment charge of $11.1 million, consisting of charges of $10.1 million to write down the carrying value of acquired technology and $1.0 million to write down the carrying value of customer lists and relationships (see Note 4). This $11.1 million impairment charge is included in depreciation and amortization expense on the consolidated statement of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Effective

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments (Topic 805): Business Combinations, which requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The guidance is to be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date of the standard, with earlier application permitted for financial statements that have not been issued. The Company’s adoption of this ASU did not impact its consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Not Yet Effective

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. This standard clarifies how certain cash receipts and cash payments should be classified on the statement of cash flows. The standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, although early adoption is permitted. The Company currently intends to adopt this standard on January 1, 2018 and is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718). This standard makes several modifications to Topic 718 related to the accounting for forfeitures, employer tax withholding on share-based compensation and the financial statement presentation of excess tax benefits or deficiencies. ASU 2016-09 also clarifies the statement of cash flows presentation for certain components of share-based awards. The standard is effective for interim and

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2016

annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, although early adoption is permitted. The Company currently intends to adopt this standard on January 1, 2017 and is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases. ASU 2016-02 requires that long-term lease arrangements be recognized on the balance sheet. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 31, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). Under this standard, revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which a company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. On July 9, 2015, the FASB decided to defer by one year the effective dates of the standard. As a result, the standard will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Companies may adopt the standard as early as the original effective date (i.e. annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016). Early adoption prior to that date is not permitted. The standard allows for either full retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or a modified retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

3. ACQUISITIONS

Bombora Acquisition

On July 30, 2015, the Company acquired Bombora Technologies Pty Ltd (Bombora) and expanded the Company’s registry services. As of September 30, 2016, the final purchase price was $87.7 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company completed the allocation of the purchase price, which did not result in any material changes to either the purchase price or the preliminary valuation of acquired assets and assumed liabilities. Pro forma financial information for this acquisition has not been presented because the financial impact is not material.

MarketShare Acquisition

On December 9, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of MarketShare Partners, LLC (MarketShare), a marketing analytics technology provider to major brands. The acquisition of MarketShare expanded the Company’s marketing services by creating a complete data-driven solution for Chief Marking Officers as they plan, optimize and allocate their entire marketing budget and resources across all channels. 

The transaction was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with the Business Combination Topic of the FASB ASC. The total preliminary purchase price was $442.4 million, consisting of cash consideration of $429.1 million and non-cash consideration of $13.3 million paid in shares of NeuStar Class A Common Stock, which shares are subject to certain transfer restrictions. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded working capital and escrow adjustments of $1.3 million, reducing the preliminary purchase price to $441.1 million. In addition, the Company adjusted its preliminary valuation of acquired assets and assumed liabilities based upon new information that was received pertaining to acquisition date fair values. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company adjusted the preliminary valuation the deferred tax asset balance by $16.7 million, the accounts payable and accrued expenses balance by $1.0 million, and the accounts receivable balance by $0.3 million.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2016

The allocation of the preliminary purchase price is pending the finalization of the fair value of acquired deferred income tax assets and assumed income and non-income based tax liabilities. The following table summarizes the current preliminary purchase price allocation based on the estimated fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and reflects the measurement period adjustments recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (in thousands):

Cash and cash equivalents	$	7,504
Accounts receivable	8,954
Prepaids and other assets	6,344
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(9,330		)
Deferred revenue	(2,062		)
Deferred tax asset	5,844
Net tangible assets acquired	17,254
Customer relationships	30,000
Acquired identified technology	100,000
Goodwill	293,832
Total preliminary purchase price allocation	$	441,086

As of September 30, 2016, of the total goodwill balance of $293.8 million, approximately $203.0 million is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Pro Forma Financial Information for the MarketShare Acquisition

The following unaudited pro forma financial information summarizes the Company’s results of operations for the period indicated as if the Company’s acquisition of MarketShare had been completed as of the beginning of the earliest period presented. These pro forma amounts (unaudited and in thousands) are not indicative of the results that would have actually been obtained if the acquisition occurred as of the beginning of the periods presented and should not be construed as representative of the future consolidated results of operations or financial condition of the combined entity. The pro forma financial information for all periods presented also includes the effect of the related 2015 acquisition financing, amortization expense from the acquired intangible assets, adjustments to interest expense and related tax effects.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2015		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
Pro forma revenue	$	275,183	$	807,648
Pro forma income from operations	$	73,573	$	209,037
Pro forma net income	$	41,112	$	103,061

Caller Authentication Assets Acquisition

On December 18, 2015, the Company acquired caller authentication assets from Transaction Network Services, Inc., enhancing its position in the caller authentication market that includes subscriber data storage, database management, caller identification and verification services. As of September 30, 2016, the estimated preliminary purchase price was $220.0 million, of which $22.0 million was deposited into escrow to satisfy post-closing indemnification claims. The preliminary purchase price is subject to the finalization of the acquisition date fair value of acquired deferred income tax assets and assumed non-income based tax liabilities. Pro forma financial information for this acquisition has not been presented because the financial impact is not material.

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2016

4. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

The Company’s goodwill as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015			Acquisitions		Adjustments (1)			Foreign Currency Translation		September 30, 2016
Gross goodwill	$	1,280,585		$	—	$	(17,655	)	$	3,437	$	1,266,367
Accumulated impairments	(93,602		)	—		—			—		(93,602		)
Net goodwill	$	1,186,983		$	—	$	(17,655	)	$	3,437	$	1,172,765

(1) During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company adjusted the preliminary purchase price paid for certain of its 2015 acquisitions based on adjustments to the preliminary valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the 2015 acquisitions (see Note 3).

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015			September 30, 2016			Weighted- Average Amortization Period (in years)
Intangible assets:
Client lists and relationships	$	578,085		$	581,685		8.9
Accumulated amortization	(196,806		)	(247,205		)
Client lists and relationships, net	381,279			334,480
Acquired technology	214,212			204,451			6.2
Accumulated amortization	(66,335		)	(91,029		)
Acquired technology, net	147,877			113,422
Trade name	8,030			8,011			3.0
Accumulated amortization	(7,919		)	(8,011		)
Trade name, net	111			—
Non-compete agreement	100			100			3.0
Accumulated amortization	(88		)	(100		)
Non-compete agreement, net	12			—
Intangible assets, net	$	529,279		$	447,902

During the third quarter of 2016, the Company performed a recoverability test of its AKI asset group and determined that the fair value of these long-lived assets was less than the carrying value. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $11.1 million, consisting of charges of $10.1 million to write down the carrying value of acquired technology and $1.0 million to write down the carrying value of customer lists and relationships.

Amortization expense related to intangible assets, which is included in depreciation and amortization expense, was approximately $16.5 million and $23.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively, and $48.0 million and $72.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively. Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and thereafter is expected to be

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approximately $94.1 million, $82.6 million, $79.3 million, $72.9 million, $43.9 million and $147.6 million, respectively. Intangible assets as of September 30, 2016 will be fully amortized during the year ended December 31, 2028.

5. NOTES PAYABLE

Notes payable consist of the following (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015			September 30, 2016
2013 Term Facility (net of discount)	$	300,328		$	—
2013 Term Facility deferred financing fees	(1,683		)	—
2015 Incremental Term Facility (net of discount)	337,947			—
2015 Incremental Term Facility deferred financing fees	(9,012		)	—
Amended 2013 Term Facility (net of discount)	—			464,292
Amended 2013 Term Facility deferred financing fees	—			(5,798		)
2013 Revolving Facility	175,000			—
2013 Revolving Facility deferred financing fees	(2,162		)	—
Amended 2013 Revolving Facility	—			175,000
Amended 2013 Revolving Facility deferred financing fees	—			(2,147		)
Senior Notes	300,000			300,000
Senior Notes deferred financing fees	(11,637		)	(10,577		)
Total	1,088,781			920,770
Less: current portion, net of discount	(131,272		)	(100,977		)
Long-term portion	$	957,509		$	819,793

Credit Facilities and Senior Notes

On January 22, 2013, the Company entered into a credit facility that provided for a $325 million senior secured term loan facility (2013 Term Facility) and a $200 million senior secured revolving credit facility (2013 Revolving Facility, and together with the 2013 Term Facility, the 2013 Credit Facilities). In addition, the Company closed an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes (Senior Notes).

On December 9, 2015, the Company amended its 2013 Credit Facilities to provide for (i) the permissibility of an incremental term facility under the 2013 Credit Agreement (the 2013 Credit Agreement), (ii) the addition of a senior secured leverage financial measurement covenant; (iii) streamlined conditions for the incurrence of an incremental term facility to be used for a permitted acquisition; (iv) a required escrow and prepayment (such prepayment to be for the benefit of the incremental facility lenders) by the Company under certain specified circumstances; and (v) certain tax related changes favorable to the Company to the terms of the 2013 Credit Agreement and related security agreement.

On December 9, 2015, the Company borrowed $350 million under its incremental term facility (the 2015 Incremental Term Facility). The proceeds of the 2015 Incremental Term Facility were used to consummate the acquisition of MarketShare and to pay related fees and expenses.

On September 28, 2016, the Company entered into the third amendment to the 2013 Credit Facilities to (i) extend the maturity date of the 2013 Revolving Facility (the Amended 2013 Revolving Facility) to January 22, 2019, (ii) consolidate the remaining principal balance outstanding under the 2013 Term Facility and the 2015 Incremental Term Facility into a single term loan facility (the Amended 2013 Term Facility, and together with the Amended 2013 Revolving Facility, the Amended 2013 Credit Facilities) and provide a maturity date of January 22, 2019, (iii) set the annual amortization percentage of the Amended 2013 Term Facility at 22% through December 31, 2017 and 10% thereafter and (iv) lower the eurodollar rate margin and base rate margin for the Amended 2013 Term Facility to (a) if the Consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) is less than 2 to 1 after March 1, 2017, 3% and 2%, respectively, and (b) if the Consolidated Leverage Ratio is 2 to 1 or greater, 3.25% and 2.25%, respectively.

The Company may voluntarily prepay the borrowings under theAmended 2013 Credit Facilities at any time in minimum amounts of $1 million or an integral multiple of $500,000 in excess thereof. The Amended 2013 Credit Facilities provide for

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mandatory prepayments with the net cash proceeds of certain debt issuances, insurance receipts, and dispositions. The Amended 2013 Credit Facilities also contain certain events of default, upon the occurrence of which, and so long as such event of default is continuing, the amounts outstanding may, at the option of the required lenders, accrue interest at an increased rate and payments of such outstanding amounts could be accelerated, or other remedies undertaken.

As of September 30, 2016, outstanding borrowings under the Amended 2013 Revolving Facility were $175.0 million and available borrowings under the same facility were $7.0 million, exclusive of outstanding letters of credit totaling $18.0 million.

Senior Notes

On January 22, 2013, the Company closed an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50% senior notes due 2023. The Senior Notes are the general unsecured senior obligations of the Company and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of its domestic subsidiaries, or the Subsidiary Guarantors. Interest is payable on the Senior Notes semi-annually in arrears at an annual rate of 4.50%, on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on July 15, 2013.

If the Company experiences certain changes of control together with a ratings downgrade, it will be required to offer to purchase all of the Senior Notes then outstanding at a purchase price equal to 101.00% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase. If the Company sells certain assets and does not repay certain debt or reinvest the proceeds of such sales within certain time periods, it will be required to offer to repurchase the Senior Notes with such proceeds at 100.00% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase.

The Senior Notes contain customary events of default, including among other things, payment default, failure to provide certain notices and defaults related to bankruptcy events. The Senior Notes also contain customary negative covenants.

Future Principal Payments

Future principal payments under the Amended 2013 Credit Facilities and the Senior Notes as of September 30, 2016, are as follows (in thousands):

2016	$	27,439
2017	109,757
2018	49,889
2019	459,369
2020	—
Thereafter	300,000
Total future principal payments	$	946,454

In October 2016, the Company made $40.0 million in voluntary prepayments towards the outstanding principal balance of its Amended 2013 Credit Facilities.

Deferred Financing Costs

On September 28, 2016, the Company amended its 2013 Credit Facilities. Certain creditors in the 2013 Term Facility and the 2015 Incremental Term Facility reinvested in the Amended 2013 Term Facility and the change in the present value of future cash flows between the investments was less than 10%. Accordingly, the Company accounted for this refinancing event for these creditors as a debt modification. Previously deferred fees and costs for existing debt will be amortized over the term of the Amended 2013 Term Facility. Fees paid to the creditors in connection with the amendment were included in the loss on debt extinguishment. The proportionate fees incurred with third parties directly related to the modification were included in debt modification expense. Certain investors in the 2013 Term Facility and the 2015 Incremental Term Facility either did not invest in the Amended 2013 Term Facility or the change in the present value of future cash flows between the investments was greater than 10%. Accordingly, the Company accounted for this refinancing event for these investors as a debt extinguishment. Previously deferred fees and costs for existing debt were included in the loss on debt extinguishment. Fees paid to the creditors in connection with the amendment will be amortized over the term of the Amended 2013 Term Facility. The proportionate fees incurred with third parties directly related to the modification will be amortized over the term of the Amended 2013 Term Facility.

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Further, the borrowing capacity of certain investors under the Amended 2013 Revolving Facility was greater than or equal to the borrowing capacity under the 2013 Revolving Facility. Accordingly, fees and costs incurred related to the amendment on September 28, 2016, as well as unamortized deferred financing costs, associated with the 2013 Revolving Facility, will be amortized over the term of the Amended 2013 Revolving Facility. The borrowing capacity of certain investors under the Amended 2013 Credit Facility was less than the borrowing capacity under the 2013 Revolving Facility. Accordingly, fees paid in 2016 to the creditor and third-party costs incurred in connection with the amendment on September 28, 2016 will be amortized over the term of the Amended 2013 Revolving Facility. Unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the 2013 Revolving Facility were written off in proportion to an investor's decrease in borrowing capacity.

In applying debt modification accounting, the Company recorded $6.4 million in interest and other expense, comprised of $6.0 million in loss on debt extinguishment and $0.4 million in debt modification expense, in connection with this refinancing event.

6. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

As of September 30, 2016, a total of 2,736,526 shares were available for grant or award under the Company’s stock incentive plans and a total of 176,474 shares were available to be issued under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On June 15, 2016, at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders, the Company’s stockholders approved a proposal to make an additional 3,000,000 shares available for grant under the Company’s stock incentive plans. These shares will become available for grant once registered on a Form S-8 filed with the SEC.

Stock-based compensation expense recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016 was $10.4 million and $11.6 million, respectively, and $28.1 million and $32.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively. As of September 30, 2016, total unrecognized compensation expense was estimated at $54.6 million, which the Company expects to recognize over a weighted average period of approximately 1.4 years. Total unrecognized compensation expense as of September 30, 2016 is estimated based on outstanding non-vested stock options, non-vested restricted stock units and non-vested performance vested restricted stock units (PVRSUs). Stock-based compensation expense may increase or decrease in future periods for subsequent grants or forfeitures.

Stock Options

The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted. The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity:

	Shares		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
Outstanding at December 31, 2015	1,356,904		$	24.70
Granted	—		—
Exercised	(133,794	)	16.28
Forfeited	(172,559	)	26.77
Outstanding at September 30, 2016	1,050,551		$	25.44	$	1.5	2.2
Exercisable at September 30, 2016	944,211		$	25.33	$	1.5	1.9

The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $1.0 million.

Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units

The fair value of a PVRSU is measured by reference to the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant. The Company recognizes the estimated fair value of PVRSUs, net of estimated forfeitures, as stock-based compensation expense over the vesting period, which considers each performance period or tranche separately, based upon the Company’s determination of the level of achievement of the performance target.

During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company revised its estimate of the level of achievement of the performance target for the 2016 performance year, resulting in a decrease in stock-based compensation expense. The

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Company’s consolidated net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $53.0 million and $122.5 million, respectively, and diluted net income per common share was $0.96 and $2.22 per share, respectively. If the Company had continued to use the previous estimate of achievement for each respective period, the as adjusted net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 would have been approximately $52.2 million and $121.0 million, respectively, and the as adjusted diluted net income per common share would have been approximately $0.94 and $2.19 per share, respectively.

The following table summarizes the Company’s non-vested PVRSU activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016:

	Shares		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)
Non-vested at December 31, 2015	1,366,572		$	26.78
Granted	1,123,061		24.08
Vested	(882,243	)	28.29
Forfeited	(211,584	)	26.94
Non-vested at September 30, 2016	1,395,806		$	23.63	$	37.1

The aggregate intrinsic value of PVRSUs vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was approximately $21.8 million. The Company repurchased 339,783 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $8.4 million pursuant to the participants’ rights under the Company’s stock incentive plans to elect to use common stock to satisfy their minimum tax withholding obligations.

Restricted Stock Units

The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock units activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016:

	Shares		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)
Outstanding at December 31, 2015	2,074,120		$	30.42
Granted	1,172,334		24.00
Vested	(535,753	)	32.12
Forfeited	(231,194	)	28.39
Outstanding at September 30, 2016	2,479,507		$	27.21	$	66.0

The aggregate intrinsic value of restricted stock units vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was approximately $13.0 million. The Company repurchased 191,249 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $4.6 million pursuant to the participants’ rights under the Company’s stock incentive plans to elect to use common stock to satisfy their minimum tax withholding obligations.

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7. BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

The following table provides a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in computing basic and diluted net income per common share (in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended   September 30,				Nine Months Ended   September 30,
	2015		2016		2015		2016
Computation of basic net income per common share:
Net income	$	50,282	$	53,031	$	141,554	$	122,527
Weighted average common shares and participating securities outstanding – basic	54,123		54,542		55,153		54,318
Basic net income per common share	$	0.93	$	0.97	$	2.57	$	2.26
Computation of diluted net income per common share:
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic	54,123		54,542		55,153		54,318
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock-based awards	1,002		890		925		809
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted	55,125		55,432		56,078		55,127
Diluted net income per common share	$	0.91	$	0.96	$	2.52	$	2.22

Diluted net income per common share reflects the potential dilution of common stock equivalents such as options and warrants, to the extent the impact is dilutive. Common stock options to purchase an aggregate of 754,059 and 1,190,512 shares were excluded from the calculation of the denominator for diluted net income per common share due to their anti-dilutive effect for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively. Common stock options to purchase an aggregate of 776,001 and 1,433,707 shares were excluded from the calculation of the denominator for diluted net income per common share due to their anti-dilutive effect for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively.

8. RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

2016 Restructuring

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $2.6 million and $11.4 million, respectively, related to estimated severance and severance-related costs.

9. INTEREST AND OTHER EXPENSE

Interest and other expense consists of the following (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   September 30,						Nine Months Ended   September 30,
	2015			2016			2015			2016
Interest and other expense:
Interest expense	$	6,475		$	15,191		$	19,321		$	47,718
Loss on debt modification and extinguishment	—			6,354			—			6,354
Gain on asset disposals	(23		)	(123		)	(277		)	(115		)
Foreign currency transaction loss	323			757			934			1,024
Total interest and other expense	$	6,775		$	22,179		$	19,978		$	54,981

10. INCOME TAXES

The Company’s effective tax rate, including discrete tax benefits of $26.4 million, decreased to 17.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 from 35.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, primarily due to a discrete

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income tax benefit of $23.1 million recorded in the third quarter of 2016 for a worthless stock deduction associated with the liquidation of one of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries for tax purposes. The Company intends to treat the common stock of this subsidiary as worthless for U.S. income tax purposes on its 2016 U.S. federal and state income tax returns.

As of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of $7.5 million and $7.7 million, respectively, of which $6.9 million and $7.0 million, respectively, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, potential interest and penalties were insignificant. Interest and penalties are primarily due to uncertain tax positions assumed in acquisitions. To the extent interest and penalties are not assessed with respect to uncertain tax positions, amounts accrued will be reduced and reflected as a reduction of the overall income tax provision.

The Company files income tax returns in the United States federal jurisdiction and in many state and foreign jurisdictions. The tax years 2009 through 2015 remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject. During the first quarter of 2016, the IRS completed an examination of the 2010 federal income tax return of Neustar Information Services, Inc. No adjustments were made as a result of the audit.

The Company anticipates that the amount of reasonably possible unrecognized tax benefits that could decrease over the next 12 months due to the expiration of certain statutes of limitations and settlement of tax audits is not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

11. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company engages in business activities as a single entity and the chief operating decision maker reviews consolidated operating results and allocates resources based on consolidated reports. The Company has a single operating segment.

Enterprise-Wide Disclosures

Revenue by geographical areas is based on the billing address of the Company’s clients. Geographic area revenue and service revenue from external clients for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, and geographic area property and equipment as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016 are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   September 30,				Nine Months Ended   September 30,
	2015		2016		2015		2016
Revenue by geographical areas:
United States	$	240,652	$	274,212	$	713,696	$	810,656
International	21,001		25,869		56,112		74,288
Total revenue	$	261,653	$	300,081	$	769,808	$	884,944
Revenue by service:
Marketing Services	$	41,108	$	63,277	$	119,224	$	184,871
Security Services	43,150		51,020		123,243		148,990
Data Services	51,198		58,155		148,592		167,119
NPAC Services	126,197		127,629		378,749		383,964
Total revenue	$	261,653	$	300,081	$	769,808	$	884,944

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	December 31, 2015		September 30, 2016
Property and equipment, net
United States	$	145,077	$	139,791
Australia	2,171		1,431
Other	516		640
Total property and equipment, net	$	147,764	$	141,862

12. SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION

The following schedules present condensed consolidating financial information of the Company as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016 for (a) Neustar, Inc., the parent company; (b) certain of the Company’s 100% owned domestic subsidiaries (collectively, the Subsidiary Guarantors); and (c) certain wholly-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the Company (collectively, the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries). Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for using the equity method; accordingly, entries necessary to consolidate the parent company and all of the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries are reflected in the eliminations column. Intercompany amounts that will not be settled between entities are treated as contributions or distributions for purposes of these condensed consolidated financial statements. The guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several. A Subsidiary Guarantor will be released from its obligations under the Senior Notes when: (a) the Subsidiary Guarantor is sold or sells substantially all of its assets; (b) the Subsidiary Guarantor is designated as an unrestricted subsidiary as defined by the Senior Notes; (c) the Subsidiary Guarantor’s guarantee of indebtedness under the Senior Notes is released (other than discharge through repayment); or (d) the requirements for legal or covenant defeasance or discharge of the indenture have been satisfied.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

DECEMBER 31, 2015

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	48,061	$	27,092	$	13,944	$	—		$	89,097
Restricted cash	1,260		1,103		—		—			2,363
Accounts receivable, net	91,899		71,062		4,632		—			167,593
Unbilled receivables	2,357		14,694		661		—			17,712
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	23,080		8,551		1,868		(3,283		)	30,216
Deferred costs	1,119		2,876		2,681		—			6,676
Income taxes receivable	10,661		—		—		(4,778		)	5,883
Intercompany receivable	26,030		—		—		(26,030		)	—
Total current assets	204,467		125,378		23,786		(34,091		)	319,540
Property and equipment, net	135,445		9,302		3,017		—			147,764
Goodwill	94,153		984,017		108,813		—			1,186,983
Intangible assets, net	13,751		462,848		52,680		—			529,279
Net investments in subsidiaries	1,545,227		—		—		(1,545,227		)	—
Other assets, long-term	16,071		1,283		2,635		(1,308		)	18,681
Total assets	$	2,009,114	$	1,582,828	$	190,931	$	(1,580,626	)	$	2,202,247
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	18,945	$	7,522	$	1,925	$	—		$	28,392
Accrued expenses	98,761		29,262		6,609		—			134,632
Income taxes payable	—		3,068		1,496		(4,564		)	—
Deferred revenue	24,929		46,153		19,924		—			91,006
Notes payable	131,272		—		3,283		(3,283		)	131,272
Capital lease obligations	3,927		—		864		—			4,791
Other liabilities	9,937		279		659		—			10,875
Intercompany payable	—		18,199		7,831		(26,030		)	—
Total current liabilities	287,771		104,483		42,591		(33,877		)	400,968
Deferred revenue, long-term	8,239		9,734		5,025		—			22,998
Notes payable, long-term	957,509		—		—		—			957,509
Capital lease obligations, long-term	1,825		—		6		—			1,831
Deferred income tax liabilities, long-term	—		42,865		7,658		(11,822		)	38,701
Other liabilities, long-term	41,978		8,652		6,111		—			56,741
Total liabilities	1,297,322		165,734		61,391		(45,699		)	1,478,748
Total stockholders’ equity	711,792		1,417,094		129,540		(1,534,927		)	723,499
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,009,114	$	1,582,828	$	190,931	$	(1,580,626	)	$	2,202,247

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	36,354	$	10,856	$	8,989	$	—		$	56,199
Restricted cash	1,260		1,027		—		—			2,287
Accounts receivable, net	98,916		91,667		5,216		—			195,799
Unbilled receivables	1,897		11,398		706		—			14,001
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	24,971		4,739		2,232		—			31,942
Deferred costs	1,575		4,622		3,394		—			9,591
Income taxes receivable	41,952		—		781		(1,409		)	41,324
Intercompany receivable	12,506		—		—		(12,506		)	—
Total current assets	219,431		124,309		21,318		(13,915		)	351,143
Property and equipment, net	130,503		9,067		2,292		—			141,862
Goodwill	94,153		967,320		111,292		—			1,172,765
Intangible assets, net	11,590		387,189		49,123		—			447,902
Net investments in subsidiaries	1,486,252		—		—		(1,486,252		)	—
Other assets, long-term	12,639		2,750		3,093		—			18,482
Total assets	$	1,954,568	$	1,490,635	$	187,118	$	(1,500,167	)	$	2,132,154
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	10,537	$	7,908	$	651	$	—		$	19,096
Accrued expenses	66,653		32,539		7,356		—			106,548
Deferred revenue	22,595		52,555		18,511		—			93,661
Notes payable	100,977		6,964		3,124		(10,088		)	100,977
Capital lease obligations	2,002		—		26		—			2,028
Income taxes payable	—		1,409		—		(1,409		)	—
Other liabilities	8,656		2,568		1,043		—			12,267
Intercompany payable	556		—		1,862		(2,418		)	—
Total current liabilities	211,976		103,943		32,573		(13,915		)	334,577
Deferred revenue, long-term	8,255		6,978		6,302		—			21,535
Notes payable, long-term	819,793		—		—		—			819,793
Capital lease obligations, long-term	60		—		—		—			60
Deferred income tax liabilities, long-term	9,438		20,247		6,964		—			36,649
Other liabilities, long-term	39,757		5,598		6,725		—			52,080
Total liabilities	1,089,279		136,766		52,564		(13,915		)	1,264,694
Total stockholders’ equity	865,289		1,353,869		134,554		(1,486,252		)	867,460
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,954,568	$	1,490,635	$	187,118	$	(1,500,167	)	$	2,132,154

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2016

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	176,980		$	85,273		$	9,426		$	(10,026	)	$	261,653
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	42,633			28,169			4,680			(8,374		)	67,108
Sales and marketing	34,789			15,452			272			(1,602		)	48,911
Research and development	5,479			526			4			—			6,009
General and administrative	25,633			2,543			491			(50		)	28,617
Depreciation and amortization	13,044			15,940			1,288			—			30,272
	121,578			62,630			6,735			(10,026		)	180,917
Income from operations	55,402			22,643			2,691			—			80,736
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(6,719		)	112			(168		)	—			(6,775		)
Interest income	(7		)	5			9			—			7
Income before income taxes and equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	48,676			22,760			2,532			—			73,968
Provision for income taxes	28,303			(5,727		)	1,110			—			23,686
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	20,373			28,487			1,422			—			50,282
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	29,909			296			—			(30,205		)	—
Net income	$	50,282		$	28,783		$	1,422		$	(30,205	)	$	50,282
Comprehensive income	$	51,887		$	28,837		$	(2,211	)	$	(30,205	)	$	48,308

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2016

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	170,937		$	127,628		$	13,735		$	(12,219	)	$	300,081
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	42,051			57,563			5,045			(11,099		)	93,560
Sales and marketing	29,200			19,725			2,900			(1,001		)	50,824
Research and development	5,636			(79		)	484			—			6,041
General and administrative	24,297			2,988			874			(119		)	28,040
Depreciation and amortization	13,788			33,462			2,451			—			49,701
Restructuring charges	1,190			951			488			—			2,629
Separation costs	2,135			—			—			—			2,135
	118,297			114,610			12,242			(12,219		)	232,930
Income from operations	52,640			13,018			1,493			—			67,151
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(21,647		)	(799		)	267			—			(22,179		)
Interest income	502			126			(578		)	—			50
Income before income taxes and equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	31,495			12,345			1,182			—			45,022
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	(17,090		)	9,553			(472		)	—			(8,009		)
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	48,585			2,792			1,654			—			53,031
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	4,445			194			—			(4,639		)	—
Net income	$	53,030		$	2,986		$	1,654		$	(4,639	)	$	53,031
Comprehensive income	$	52,119		$	3,009		$	4,198		$	(4,638	)	$	54,688

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NEUSTAR, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2016

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	528,566		$	251,752	$	16,946		$	(27,456	)	$	769,808
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	130,888			81,323		10,081			(23,475		)	198,817
Sales and marketing	107,635			42,492		247			(3,787		)	146,587
Research and development	15,976			2,470		14			—			18,460
General and administrative	69,663			7,743		791			(194		)	78,003
Depreciation and amortization	39,245			48,534		1,855			—			89,634
	363,407			182,562		12,988			(27,456		)	531,501
Income from operations	165,159			69,190		3,958			—			238,307
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(20,004		)	142		(116		)	—			(19,978		)
Interest income	276			15		11			—			302
Income before income taxes and equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	145,431			69,347		3,853			—			218,631
Provision for income taxes	53,902			21,494		1,681			—			77,077
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	91,529			47,853		2,172			—			141,554
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	50,025			1,263		—			(51,288		)	—
Net income	$	141,554		$	49,116	$	2,172		$	(51,288	)	$	141,554
Comprehensive income	$	143,082		$	48,876	$	(1,797	)	$	(51,288	)	$	138,873

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2016

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	506,467		$	369,866		$	42,487		$	(33,876	)	$	884,944
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	125,522			160,651			18,493			(29,518		)	275,148
Sales and marketing	90,912			63,596			9,218			(3,291		)	160,435
Research and development	16,210			1,313			1,327			—			18,850
General and administrative	69,303			12,525			2,035			(1,067		)	82,796
Depreciation and amortization	40,727			79,056			7,229			—			127,012
Restructuring charges	7,559			2,919			944			—			11,422
Separation costs	6,353			—			—			—			6,353
	356,586			320,060			39,246			(33,876		)	682,016
Income from operations	149,881			49,806			3,241			—			202,928
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(53,952		)	(1,769		)	740			—			(54,981		)
Interest income	1,597			296			(1,602		)	—			291
Income before income taxes and equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	97,526			48,333			2,379			—			148,238
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	5,532			21,099			(920		)	—			25,711
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	91,994			27,234			3,299			—			122,527
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	30,532			505			—			(31,037		)	—
Net income	$	122,526		$	27,739		$	3,299		$	(31,037	)	$	122,527
Comprehensive income	$	120,835		$	27,741		$	8,026		$	(31,036	)	$	125,566

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2016

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	158,111		$	126,758		$	86,315		$	(120,507	)	$	250,677
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(20,615		)	(1,833		)	—			—			(22,448		)
Business acquired, net of cash acquired	—			—			(84,130		)	—			(84,130		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(20,615		)	(1,833		)	(84,130		)	—			(106,578		)
Financing activities:
Increase of restricted cash	—			(188		)	—			—			(188		)
Payments under notes payable obligations	(6,094		)	—			—			—			(6,094		)
Principal repayments on capital lease obligations	(3,887		)	—			—			—			(3,887		)
Proceeds from issuance of stock	7,676			—			—			—			7,676
Tax benefit from equity awards	341			—			—			—			341
Repurchase of restricted stock awards and common stock	(109,605		)	—			—			—			(109,605		)
Distribution to parent	—			(120,384		)	(123		)	120,507			—
Net cash used in financing activities	(111,569		)	(120,572		)	(123		)	120,507			(111,757		)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(1,089		)	(413		)	1,009			—			(493		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	24,838			3,940			3,071			—			31,849
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	297,565			19,606			9,406			—			326,577
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	322,403		$	23,546		$	12,477		$	—		$	358,426

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NEUSTAR, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015 AND 2016

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	228,264		$	134,944		$	(7,935	)	$	(146,571	)	$	208,702
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(36,197		)	(1,833		)	—			—			(38,030		)
Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired	12			—			—			—			12
Net cash used in investing activities	(36,185		)	(1,833		)	—			—			(38,018		)
Financing activities:
Decrease of restricted cash	—			76			—			—			76
Payments under notes payable obligations	(179,170		)	—			—			—			(179,170		)
Debt issuance costs	(10,201		)	—			—			—			(10,201		)
Principal repayments on capital lease obligations	(4,547		)	—			—			—			(4,547		)
Proceeds from issuance of stock	562			—			—			—			562
Tax benefit from equity awards	267			—			—			—			267
Repurchase of restricted stock awards and common stock	(11,027		)	—			—			—			(11,027		)
(Distribution to) investment by parent	—			(149,426		)	2,855			146,571			—
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(204,116		)	(149,350		)	2,855			146,571			(204,040		)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	330			3			125			—			458
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(11,707		)	(16,236		)	(4,955		)	—			(32,898		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	48,061			27,092			13,944			—			89,097
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	36,354		$	10,856		$	8,989		$	—		$	56,199

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements concerning the conditions in our industries, our operations and economic performance, and our business and growth strategy. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Many of these risks are beyond our ability to control or predict. These forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by our management that we believe to be reasonable but are inherently uncertain and subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, those described in this report, in Part II, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” and in subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

Overview

Planned Company Separation

On June 21, 2016, we announced our intention to separate into two independent and publicly traded companies. One company will consist of the majority of our Information Services, which consists of Marketing Services, Security Services and related Data Services. The other company will focus on providing Order Management and Numbering Services. Order Management and Numbering Services will provide Local Number Portability Administration, number administration and ancillary numbering services as well as order and inventory management solutions. We intend to accomplish the separation through a tax-free spin-off, which we expect to occur in 2017. The separation is subject to final approval by our Board of Directors, as well as a number of market and regulatory conditions, including, among others, effectiveness of the Form 10 to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Third Quarter 2016 Activity

During the third quarter, we expanded our highly competitive solutions by entering into new strategic partnerships. In particular, we entered into an advanced marketing analytics partnership with Facebook and now have a differentiated solution that chief marketing officers can rely on for attribution across various channels and for intelligent planning of marketing spend. In addition, we developed new features for our DDoS protection solution. These features provide improved speed and flexibility through enhanced automation of traffic flows, management and visibility.

During the third quarter, we generated revenue of $300.1 million, an increase of 15% from $261.7 million in the third quarter of 2015. This increase was driven by revenue from our 2015 acquisitions and continued demand for our solutions. Our Marketing Services revenue for the quarter increased 54% to $63.3 million from $41.1 million in the third quarter of 2015, and included revenue from the acquisition of MarketShare. Our Security Services revenue increased 18% to $51.0 million from $43.2 million in the third quarter of 2015, and included revenue from the acquisition of Bombora Technologies. Our Data Services revenue increased 14% to $58.2 million from $51.2 million, and included revenue from the caller authentication assets acquired from TNS. Our NPAC Services revenue increased 1% to $127.6 million from $126.2 million due to revenue from transition services under our contracts to provide Local Number Portability Administrator, or LNPA, services.

In addition to our continued growth in revenue, we improved our financial structure through the refinancing of our credit facilities. Specifically, we amended the terms of our 2013 Credit Facility to include a lower interest rate of LIBOR plus 325 basis points, subject to a pricing grid, and a reduced annual amortization of 22% until the end of 2017 and 10% thereafter. We also extended the maturity date by one year to January 22, 2019. This refinancing provides us with a lower cost of debt and greater financial flexibility.

On March 26, 2015, the Federal Communications Commission, or FCC, approved a competitor to serve as the next LNPA and authorized the North American Portability Management LLC, or NAPM, to begin contract negotiations with that competitor.  On April 6, 2015, we filed a Petition for Review asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to “hold unlawful, vacate, enjoin, and set aside” the FCC’s Order approving the North American Numbering Counsel’s recommendation.  On June 19, 2015, the Court of Appeals granted the requests made by third-party petitioners to intervene in the case.  On July 21, 2015, the Court of Appeals dismissed the FCC’s motion to hold the case in abeyance pending further FCC action and ruled that the issues raised in the FCC’s motion to dismiss should be addressed in the parties’ briefs on the

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merits.  We filed our initial brief on September 21, 2015, the briefing schedule concluded on December 17, 2015, and oral argument before the Court of Appeals took place on September 13, 2016.

On April 7, 2015, we amended our seven regional contracts with the NAPM.  Under this amendment, we will provide LNPA services for an annual fixed fee of $496.1 million until the termination of these contracts.  In addition to LNPA services, we are providing certain transition services under this amendment on a cost-plus basis.  On July 1, 2016, we received a notice of non-renewal from the NAPM informing us of its election not to renew the master agreements that expire on September 30, 2016. On July 25, 2016 the FCC issued an Order approving the proposed contract between the NAPM and a competitor to serve as the next LNPA. On September 29, 2016, the NAPM provided notice to extend the term of our master contracts with NAPM and opted not to license the source code that we use to provide services to the NAPM. We will continue to provide services and transition services at the pricing terms under the current contracts until the NAPM provides at least one termination notice to us, which must establish a termination date that is 180 days after the date of notice. We cannot be certain how long we will provide LNPA services; however, we will continue to provide services under the current terms of the NAPM contracts for as long as required by NAPM.  On April 20, 2016, the NAPM Transition Oversight Manager, or the TOM, published a preliminary transition timeline which extends the transition through the third quarter of 2017. The TOM subsequently issued a revised timeline that extends the transition through May 25, 2018. Based on this timeline, we do not expect that the NAPM will provide us with a termination notice establishing a termination date occurring during the next twelve months.

Prior to the April 2015 amendment, we provided LNPA services under our contracts with NAPM for a fixed fee with a 6.5% annual price escalator.  These contracts were due to expire on June 30, 2015.  The 2015 LNPA service fixed fee under the prior contract terms represents the impact of a 6.5% annual escalator on the 2014 LNPA service fixed fee of $465.8 million, resulting in a 2015 LNPA service fixed fee of $496.1 million.  Under the April 7, 2015 amendment, the annual LNPA service fixed fee remains the same at $496.1 million for the duration of the amended term of the contracts.  As a result, the amendment will not have an impact on our revenue growth rate for the year ended December 31, 2016.

Loss of the NPAC contracts will have a material adverse impact on our future operating results when compared to our current financial profile.  We expect to lose approximately $500 million of annual revenue and this loss will adversely impact our income from operations and operating margin.  Additionally, this loss may have a disproportionate material negative impact on our operating margin because of the largely fixed and shared cost structure that is designed to support all of our services.  As a result of the uncertain contract end date and due to our cost structure, which is organized by function, we are currently analyzing the impact of the termination of the contracts on our income from operations in an effort to quantify such impacts.  Our disclosure will expand as we evaluate the cost structure that will be in place to support our ongoing business or as we learn more about the timing of the contract termination.

Given the facts and circumstances described above, we determined that the structure of our organization is appropriate at this time.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our unaudited consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires us to utilize accounting policies and make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingencies as of the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during a fiscal period. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, considers an accounting policy to be critical if it is important to a company’s financial condition and results of operations, and if it requires significant judgment and estimates on the part of management in its application. We have discussed the selection and development of the critical accounting policies with the audit committee of our Board of Directors, and the audit committee has reviewed our related disclosures in this report.

Although we believe that our judgments and estimates are appropriate and reasonable, actual results may differ from those estimates. In addition, while we have used our best estimates based on the facts and circumstances available to us at the time, we reasonably could have used different estimates in the current period. Changes in the accounting estimates we use are reasonably likely to occur from period to period, which may have a material impact on the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations. If actual results or events differ materially from those contemplated by us in making these estimates, our reported financial condition and results of operations could be materially affected. See the information in our filings with the SEC from time to time, including Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for our quarter ended June 30, 2016, or June 2016 10-Q, filed with the SEC on July 28, 2016, for certain matters that may bear on our results of operations.

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For a discussion of selected critical accounting policies refer to our critical accounting policies described in Part II, “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Consolidated Results of Operations

Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

The following table presents an overview of our results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016:

	Three Months Ended September 30,
	2015			2016			2015 vs. 2016
	$			$			$ Change			% Change
	(unaudited) (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Revenue	$	261,653		$	300,081		$	38,428		14.7	%
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excludes depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	67,108			93,560			26,452			39.4	%
Sales and marketing	48,911			50,824			1,913			3.9	%
Research and development	6,009			6,041			32			0.5	%
General and administrative	28,617			28,040			(577		)	(2.0	)%
Depreciation and amortization	30,272			49,701			19,429			64.2	%
Restructuring charges	—			2,629			2,629			100.0	%
Separation costs	—			2,135			2,135			100.0	%
	180,917			232,930			52,013			28.7	%
Income from operations	80,736			67,151			(13,585		)	(16.8	)%
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(6,775		)	(22,179		)	(15,404		)	227.4	%
Interest income	7			50			43			614.3	%
Income before income taxes	73,968			45,022			(28,946		)	(39.1	)%
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	23,686			(8,009		)	(31,695		)	(133.8	)%
Net income	$	50,282		$	53,031		$	2,749		5.5	%
Net income per common share:
Basic	$	0.93		$	0.97
Diluted	$	0.91		$	0.96
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	54,123			54,542
Diluted	55,125			55,432

Revenue

Revenue. Revenue increased $38.4 million driven by revenue from acquisitions closed in 2015 and demand for our Marketing and Security Services. Revenue from our Marketing Services increased $22.2 million driven by a $14.9 million contribution from MarketShare, acquired in the fourth quarter of 2015, and increased demand for our services that our clients use to make informed and high impact decisions to promote their products and services.

Security Services revenue increased $7.9 million driven by an increase in revenue of $4.7 million from domain name registries and an increase in revenue of $3.1 million resulting from demand for our DNS services. The increase in revenue from domain name registries was driven by $3.4 million from the acquisition of Bombora Technologies completed on July 30, 2015. The remaining increase in domain name registries was driven by continued growth in the number of domain names under management.

Data Services revenue increased $7.0 million. Revenue from caller identification services increased $19.5 million driven by a $15.9 million contribution from the caller authentication assets we acquired from TNS. This increase was partially offset by a $10.0 million decrease in revenue from the expiration of our contract to serve as the registry operator for U.S. Common

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Short Codes in 2015. In addition, revenue from user authentication and rights managements services decreased $2.6 million.

Revenue from our NPAC Services increased $1.4 million driven by revenue from transition services under our contracts to provide LNPA services.

Expense

Cost of revenue. Cost of revenue increased $26.5 million, including $18.4 million of operating expense related to acquisitions. This increase of $26.5 million was due to an increase of $15.3 million in costs related to our information technology and systems and an increase of $8.3 million in personnel and personnel-related expense. The increase in costs related to our information technology and systems was driven by increased data processing, telecommunications, maintenance and hardware costs. The increase of $8.3 million in personnel and personnel-related expense was due to a $7.9 million increase in personnel costs driven by headcount growth and a $0.4 million increase in stock-based compensation. In addition, royalty costs increased $1.7 million and contractor costs increased $1.1 million.

Sales and marketing. Sales and marketing expense increased $1.9 million, including $7.1 million of operating expense related to acquisitions. This increase of $1.9 million was due to an increase of $3.5 million in personnel and personnel-related expense and an increase of $0.3 million in maintenance and general facilities costs. The increase of $3.5 million in personnel and personnel-related expense was due to a $3.8 million increase in personnel costs, partially offset by a $0.3 million decrease in stock-based compensation. These increases were partially offset by a $1.9 million decrease in advertising and marketing costs.

Research and development. Research and development expense for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was comparable to the research and development expense for the three months ended September 30, 2015.

General and administrative. General and administrative expense decreased $0.6 million, including $1.4 million of operating expense related to acquisitions completed in 2015. This decrease of $0.6 million was due to a decrease of $2.3 million in professional fees, partially offset by an increase of $1.4 million in general facilities costs and an increase of $0.3 million in personnel and personnel-related expense. The decrease in professional fees was driven by a reduction of costs to pursue new business opportunities. The increase of $0.3 million in personnel and personnel-related expense was due to a $1.1 million increase in stock-based compensation, partially offset by a $0.8 million decrease in personnel costs.

Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $19.4 million, including $7.8 million in depreciation and amortization expense related to assets acquired as part of our 2015 acquisitions. During the quarter, we recorded an $11.1 million impairment charge to write down long-lived intangible assets. Amortization expense increased $7.3 million related to other acquired intangible assets. In addition, depreciation expense increased $1.0 million.

Restructuring charges. Restructuring charges increased $2.6 million in connection with a restructuring initiated in the third quarter of 2016 to achieve efficiencies in connection with the integration of our recent acquisitions and the review of our go-to-market strategy.

Separation costs. During the three months ended September 30, 2016, we incurred separation costs of $2.1 million. In the second quarter of 2016, we announced our intention to separate into two independent and publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off. Separation costs recorded in the third quarter related to activities supporting the planned separation. These costs include professional fees for outside advisory services including legal, finance, accounting and related services.

Interest and other expense. Interest and other expense increased $15.4 million due to an increase of $8.7 million in interest expense, a $6.4 million loss on debt modification and extinguishment recorded in connection with the Amended 2013 Credit Facilities, and a net increase of $0.4 million in foreign currency transaction losses. The increase in interest expense was driven by borrowings under the 2015 Incremental Term Facility and an increase in the interest rate under our 2013 Term Facility. On September 28, 2016, we amended our credit facilities and among other things, consolidated the remaining principal outstanding under our 2013 Term Facility and our 2015 Incremental Term Facility into a single term loan facility, or the Amended 2013 Term Facility.

Interest income. Interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was comparable to the interest income for the three months ended September 30, 2015.

Provision (benefit) for income taxes. Our effective tax rate, including discrete items, for the three months ended September 30, 2016 was (17.8)%, a decrease from 32.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2015. During the third quarter of 2016, we liquidated one of our domestic subsidiaries for tax purposes. We intend to treat the common stock of this subsidiary as worthless for U.S. income tax purposes on our 2016 U.S. federal and state income tax returns. We recorded a discrete tax benefit of $23.1 million associated with this worthless stock deduction in the third quarter of 2016. Excluding all

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discrete tax items, our effective tax rate was approximately 35.1% and 36.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

The following table presents an overview of our results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2015			2016			2015 vs. 2016
	$			$			$ Change			% Change
	(unaudited) (dollars in thousands, except per share data)
Revenue	$	769,808		$	884,944		$	115,136		15.0	%
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excludes depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	198,817			275,148			76,331			38.4	%
Sales and marketing	146,587			160,435			13,848			9.4	%
Research and development	18,460			18,850			390			2.1	%
General and administrative	78,003			82,796			4,793			6.1	%
Depreciation and amortization	89,634			127,012			37,378			41.7	%
Restructuring charges	—			11,422			11,422			100.0	%
Separation costs	—			6,353			6,353			100.0	%
	531,501			682,016			150,515			28.3	%
Income from operations	238,307			202,928			(35,379		)	(14.8	)%
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(19,978		)	(54,981		)	(35,003		)	175.2	%
Interest income	302			291			(11		)	(3.6	)%
Income before income taxes	218,631			148,238			(70,393		)	(32.2	)%
Provision for income taxes	77,077			25,711			(51,366		)	(66.6	)%
Net income	$	141,554		$	122,527		$	(19,027	)	(13.4	)%
Net income per common share:
Basic	$	2.57		$	2.26
Diluted	$	2.52		$	2.22
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	55,153			54,318
Diluted	56,078			55,127

Revenue

Revenue. Revenue increased $115.1 million driven by revenue from acquisitions closed in 2015 and demand for our Marketing and Security Services. Revenue from our Marketing Services increased $65.6 million driven by a $40.6 million contribution from MarketShare, acquired in the fourth quarter of 2015, and increased demand for our services that help clients make informed and high impact decisions to promote their products and services.

Security Services revenue increased $25.7 million driven by an increase in revenue of $21.7 million from domain name registries and an increase in revenue of $4.0 million resulting from demand for our DNS services. The increase in revenue from domain name registries was driven by $16.5 million from the acquisition of Bombora Technologies completed on July 30, 2015, which included $4.1 million in revenue resulting from the consolidation of the customer base. The remaining increase in domain name registries was driven by continued growth in the number of domain names under management.

Data Services revenue increased $18.5 million. Revenue from caller identification services increased $55.7 million driven by a $48.2 million contribution from the caller authentication assets we acquired from TNS. This increase was partially offset by a $29.0 million decrease in revenue from the expiration of our contract to serve as the registry operator for U.S. Common Short Codes in 2015. In addition, revenue from user authentication and rights managements services decreased $5.5 million, and revenue from carrier provisioning services decreased $2.7 million due to the completion of client projects.

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Revenue from our NPAC Services increased $5.2 million driven by revenue from transition services under our contracts to provide LNPA services.

Expense

Cost of revenue. Cost of revenue increased $76.3 million, including $60.9 million of operating expense related to acquisitions. This increase of $76.3 million was due to an increase of $39.1 million in costs related to our information technology and systems and an increase of $27.9 million in personnel and personnel-related expense. The increase in costs related to our information technology and systems was driven by increased data processing, telecommunications, maintenance and hardware costs. The increase of $27.9 million in personnel and personnel-related expense was due to a $26.2 million increase in personnel costs driven by headcount growth and a $1.7 million increase in stock-based compensation. In addition, royalty costs increased $5.6 million and contractor costs increased $3.6 million.

Sales and marketing. Sales and marketing expense increased $13.8 million, including $27.1 million of operating expense related to acquisitions. This increase of $13.8 million was due to an increase of $15.4 million in personnel and personnel-related expense and an increase of $1.3 million in maintenance and general facilities costs. The increase of $15.4 million in personnel and personnel-related expense was due to a $14.5 million increase in personnel costs and a $0.9 million increase in stock-based compensation. These increases were partially offset by a $3.0 million decrease in advertising and marketing costs.

Research and development. Research and development expense increased $0.4 million, including $2.1 million of operating expense related to acquisitions. This increase of $0.4 million was due to personnel and personnel-related expense.

General and administrative. General and administrative expense increased $4.8 million, including $6.3 million of operating expense related to acquisitions completed in 2015. This increase of $4.8 million was due to an increase of $2.9 million in personnel and personnel-related costs, a $2.1 million gain from the sale of certain and assets and liabilities in the second quarter of 2015 with no comparable benefit in the second quarter of 2016, and an increase of $2.1 million in general facilities costs. The increase of $2.9 million in personnel and personnel-related expense was due to a $1.7 million increase in personnel costs and a $1.2 million increase in stock-based compensation. These increases were partially offset by a $2.4 million decrease in professional fees.

Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased $37.4 million, including $21.8 million in depreciation and amortization expense related to assets acquired as part of our 2015 acquisitions. During the third quarter, we recorded an $11.1 million impairment charge to write down long-lived intangible assets. Amortization expense increased $24.4 million related to other acquired intangible assets. In addition, depreciation expense increased $2.0 million.

Restructuring expense. Restructuring charges increased $11.4 million due to plans initiated in the first and third quarters of 2016 to achieve efficiencies in connection with the integration of our recent acquisitions and the review of our go-to-market strategy.

Separation costs. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we incurred separation costs of $6.4 million. In the second quarter of 2016, we announced our intention to separate into two independent and publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off. Separation costs recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 related to activities supporting the planned separation. These costs include professional fees for outside advisory services including legal, finance, accounting and related services.

Interest and other expense. Interest and other expense increased $35.0 million due an increase of $28.4 million in interest expense, a $6.4 million loss on debt modification and extinguishment recorded in connection with the Amended 2013 Credit Facilities, and a net increase of $0.2 million in losses on asset disposals. The increase in interest expense was driven by borrowings under the 2015 Incremental Term Facility and an increase in the interest rate under our 2013 Term Facility. On September 28, 2016, we amended our credit facilities and among other things, consolidated the remaining principal outstanding under our 2013 Term Facility and our 2015 Incremental Term Facility into a single term loan facility, or the Amended 2013 Term Facility.

Interest income. Interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was comparable to the interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

Provision for income taxes. Our effective tax rate, including discrete items, for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was 17.3%, a decrease from 35.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. During the third quarter of 2016, we liquidated one of our domestic subsidiaries for tax purposes. We intend to treat the common stock of this subsidiary as worthless for U.S. income tax purposes on our 2016 U.S. federal and state income tax returns. We recorded a discrete tax benefit of $23.1 million associated with this worthless stock deduction in the third quarter of 2016. Excluding all

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discrete tax items, our effective tax rate was approximately 35.1% and 36.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal source of liquidity has been cash provided by our operating and financing activities. Our principal uses of cash have been to fund acquisitions, share repurchases, debt service requirements and capital expenditures. We anticipate that our principal uses of cash in the future will be for debt service requirements and capital expenditures. Total cash and cash equivalents were $56.2 million at September 30, 2016, a decrease of $32.9 million from $89.1 million at December 31, 2015. This decrease in cash and cash equivalents was driven by cash used to reduce the outstanding principal under the 2013 Credit Facilities, partially offset by cash provided by operating activities.

We believe that our existing cash and cash equivalents and cash from operations will be sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next twelve months.

Credit Facilities

On January 22, 2013, we entered into a credit facility that provided for a $325 million senior secured term loan facility, or 2013 Term Facility, and a $200 million senior secured revolving credit facility, or the 2013 Revolving Facility, and together with the 2013 Term Facility, the 2013 Credit Facilities. In addition, we closed an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes, or Senior Notes. On December 9, 2015, we amended our 2013 Credit Facilities to provide for a $350 million incremental term loan, or the 2015 Incremental Term Facility. On September 28, 2016 we further amended our 2013 Credit Facilities to (i) consolidate the remaining principal outstanding under our 2013 Term Facility and our 2015 Incremental Term Facility into a single term loan facility, (ii) provide a maturity date of January 22, 2019, (iii) set the annual amortization percentage of the Amended 2013 Term Facility at 22% through December 31, 2017 and 10% thereafter and (iv) lower the eurodollar rate margin and base rate margin for the Amended 2013 Term Facility to (a) if the Consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) is less than 2 to 1 after March 1, 2017, 3.00% and 2.00%, respectively, and (b) if the Consolidated Leverage Ratio is 2 to 1 or greater, 3.25% and 2.25%, respectively. The third amendment also provides that upon consummation of a spin-off separating our business into two separate companies, the commitments under the revolving credit facility will be permanently reduced to zero and we must prepay all outstanding advances under the Amended 2013 Credit Facilities.

For further discussion of this debt, refer to Note 7 to our Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and Note 5 to our Financial Statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report.

Discussion of Cash Flows

Cash flows from operations

Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $208.7 million, as compared to $250.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. This $42.0 million decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was the result of a decrease in net income of $19.0 million, an increase in non-cash adjustments of $74.2 million and a decrease in net changes in operating assets and liabilities of $97.2 million.

Non-cash adjustments increased $74.2 million, driven by an increase of $37.4 million in depreciation and amortization expense, an increase of $15.5 million in deferred income taxes, an increase of $10.9 million in amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount on debt, a loss on debt modification and extinguishment of $6.4 million recorded in the fourth quarter related to our Amended 2013 Credit Facilities, an increase of $4.0 million in stock-based compensation, a decrease of $0.7 million in gain on asset disposals, and a decrease of $0.1 million in tax benefit from equity awards. These total increases of $75.0 million in non-cash adjustments were partially offset by a decrease of $0.6 million in the provision for doubtful accounts.

Cash provided by net changes in operating assets and liabilities decreased $97.2 million primarily due to a decrease of $42.3 million in accounts payable and accrued expenses, a decrease of $37.6 million in income taxes, a net increase of $22.3 million in accounts and unbilled receivables, a decrease of $7.2 million in other liabilities, and a decrease of $3.0 million in deferred costs. These total decreases of $112.4 million in net changes in operating assets and liabilities were partially offset by an increase of $7.4 million in deferred revenue, an increase of $4.4 million in other assets, and an increase of $3.4 million in prepaid expenses and other current assets.

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Cash flows from investing

Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $38.0 million, as compared to $106.6 million for nine months ended September 30, 2015. This $68.6 million decrease in net cash used in investing activities was due to a decrease of $84.1 million in cash used for acquisitions, partially offset by an increase of $15.6 million in cash used for purchases of property and equipment.

Cash flows from financing

Net cash used in financing activities was $204.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as compared to $111.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015. This $92.3 million increase in net cash used in financing activities was due to an increase of $173.1 million in principal payments under our 2013 Credit Facilities, an increase of $10.2 million in debt issuance costs, a decrease of $7.1 million in cash proceeds from the issuance of stock, an increase of $0.7 million in cash used in principal repayments on capital lease obligations, and a decrease of $0.1 million in tax benefit from equity awards. These total increases of $191.2 million in cash used in financing activities was partially offset by a decrease of $98.6 million in cash used for share repurchases and for the net down of employee shares and cash provided of $0.3 million due to a net change in restricted cash.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See Note 2 to our Financial Statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for a discussion of the effects of recent accounting pronouncements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

None.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

For quantitative and qualitative disclosures about our market risk, see “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in Item 7A of Part II of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015. Our exposure to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2015.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

As of September 30, 2016, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective and were operating at the reasonable assurance level.

In addition, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred in the third quarter of 2016 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

On April 6, 2015, we filed a Petition for Review asking the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit to “hold unlawful, vacate, enjoin, and set aside” the FCC Order issued on March 27, 2015, approving a recommendation by the North American Numbering Council for a competitor to serve as the next LNPA.  Among other things, we believe the FCC Order violates the notice and comment rulemaking requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, violates the FCC’s rules by selecting an entity that is not impartial or neutral to serve as the next LNPA and is arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion or otherwise contrary to law.  On June 19, 2015, the Court of Appeals granted the requests made by third-party petitioners to intervene in the case.  On July 21, 2015, the Court of Appeals dismissed the FCC’s motion to hold the case in abeyance pending further FCC action and ruled that the issues raised in the FCC’s motion to dismiss should be addressed in the parties’ briefs on the merits.  We filed our initial brief on September 21, 2015, the briefing schedule concluded on December 17, 2015, and oral argument before the Court of Appeals took place on September 13, 2016.

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Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report, you should carefully consider the risks discussed in Part II, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for our quarter ended June 30, 2016, or June 2016 10-Q, filed with the SEC on July 28, 2016. The risks discussed in our June 2016 10-Q could materially affect our business, financial condition and future results. The risks described in our June 2016 10-Q are not the only risks facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results.

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

The following table is a summary of our repurchases of common stock during each of the three months in the quarter ended September 30, 2016:

Month	Total Number of Shares Purchased (1)	Average Price Paid per Share
July 1 through July 31, 2016	2,049	$	23.98
August 1 through August 31, 2016	3,089	24.18
September 1 through September 30, 2016	2,271	26.35
Total	7,409	$	24.79

(1) The number of shares purchased includes shares of common stock tendered by employees to us to satisfy the employees’ minimum tax withholding obligations arising as a result of the vesting of restricted stock grants under our stock incentive plan. We purchased these shares for their fair market value on the vesting date.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information

None.

Item 6. Exhibits

See exhibits listed under the Exhibit Index below.

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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.

		NeuStar, Inc.
Date:	October 27, 2016	By:	/s/ Paul S. Lalljie
		Paul S. Lalljie
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibits identified in parentheses below are on file with the SEC and are incorporated herein by reference. All other exhibits are provided as part of this electronic submission.

Exhibit No.	Description
(3.1)	Third Restated Certificate of Incorporation, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1.2 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed October 29, 2015.
(3.2)	Amended and Restated Bylaws, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed October 29, 2015.
(10.48)	Amendment No. 3 to the Credit Agreement, dated as of September 28, 2016, by and among Neustar, Inc., certain subsidiaries of Neustar, Inc. party thereto as Guarantors, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as Administrative Agent and Collateral Agent, and the Lenders party thereto, incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed September 28, 2016.
31.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation
101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition
101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label
101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation

† Compensation arrangement.

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Lisa A. Hook, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of NeuStar, 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(s) 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(s) 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.

October 27, 2016	/s/ Lisa A. Hook
	Lisa A. Hook
	President and Chief Executive Officer
	(Principal Executive Officer)

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Paul S. Lalljie, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of NeuStar, 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(s) 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(s) 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.

October 27, 2016	/s/ Paul S. Lalljie
	Paul S. Lalljie
	Chief Financial Officer
	(Principal Accounting Officer)

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION

PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. 1350

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, each of the undersigned certifies that, to the best of his/her knowledge:

1. The quarterly report on Form 10-Q of NeuStar, Inc. for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. Information contained in such quarterly report on Form 10-Q fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of NeuStar, Inc.

October 27, 2016	By:	/s/    Lisa A. Hook
		Lisa A. Hook President and Chief Executive Officer
October 27, 2016	By:	/s/    Paul S. Lalljie
		Paul S. Lalljie Chief Financial Officer

A signed original of this written statement has been provided to NeuStar, Inc. and will be retained by NeuStar, Inc. and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request

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Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Oct. 24, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]
Document Type	10-Q
Amendment Flag	false
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2016
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2016
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Trading Symbol	NSR
Entity Registrant Name	NEUSTAR INC
Entity Central Index Key	0001265888
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Class A common stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		54,572,524
Class B common stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		1,864

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 56,199	$ 89,097
Restricted cash	2,287	2,363
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,512 and $6,257, respectively	195,799	167,593
Unbilled receivables	14,001	17,712
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	31,942	30,216
Deferred costs	9,591	6,676
Income taxes receivable	41,324	5,883
Total current assets	351,143	319,540
Property and equipment, net	141,862	147,764
Goodwill	1,172,765	1,186,983
Intangible assets, net	447,902	529,279
Other assets, long-term	18,482	18,681
Total assets	2,132,154	2,202,247
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	19,096	28,392
Accrued expenses	106,548	134,632
Deferred revenue	93,661	91,006
Notes payable	100,977	131,272
Capital lease obligations	2,028	4,791
Other liabilities	12,267	10,875
Total current liabilities	334,577	400,968
Deferred revenue, long-term	21,535	22,998
Notes payable, long-term	819,793	957,509
Capital lease obligations, long-term	60	1,831
Deferred income tax liabilities, long-term	36,649	38,701
Other liabilities, long-term	52,080	56,741
Total liabilities	1,264,694	1,478,748
Commitments and contingencies	0	0
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016	0	0
Additional paid-in capital	759,742	729,273
Treasury stock, 26,717,609 and 27,215,409 shares at December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016, respectively, at cost	(932,515)	(920,439)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	1,135	(1,904)
Retained earnings	1,039,016	916,489
Total stockholders’ equity	867,460	723,499
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	2,132,154	2,202,247
Class A common stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $0.001	82	80
Class B common stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value $0.001	$ 0	$ 0

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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 6,257	$ 4,512
Preferred stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Treasury stock, shares	27,215,409	26,717,609
Class A common stock
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	200,000,000	200,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	81,786,092	80,233,896
Common stock, shares outstanding	54,570,683	53,516,287
Class B common stock
Common stock, par value (usd per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	100,000,000	100,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	1,864	2,270
Common stock, shares outstanding	1,864	2,270

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Income Statement [Abstract]
Revenue	$ 300,081	$ 261,653	$ 884,944	$ 769,808
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	93,560	67,108	275,148	198,817
Sales and marketing	50,824	48,911	160,435	146,587
Research and development	6,041	6,009	18,850	18,460
General and administrative	28,040	28,617	82,796	78,003
Depreciation and amortization	49,701	30,272	127,012	89,634
Restructuring charges	2,629	0	11,422	0
Separation costs	2,135	0	6,353	0
Total operating expense	232,930	180,917	682,016	531,501
Income from operations	67,151	80,736	202,928	238,307
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(22,179)	(6,775)	(54,981)	(19,978)
Interest income	50	7	291	302
Income before income taxes	45,022	73,968	148,238	218,631
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(8,009)	23,686	25,711	77,077
Net income	$ 53,031	$ 50,282	$ 122,527	$ 141,554
Net income per common share:
Basic (usd per share)	$ 0.97	$ 0.93	$ 2.26	$ 2.57
Diluted (usd per share)	$ 0.96	$ 0.91	$ 2.22	$ 2.52
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic (in shares)	54,542	54,123	54,318	55,153
Diluted (in shares)	55,432	55,125	55,127	56,078

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 53,031	$ 50,282	$ 122,527	$ 141,554
Available for sale investments, net of tax:
Change in net unrealized gains, net of tax	66	(50)	85	(81)
Reclassification for gains included in net income, net of tax	2	(15)	2	(38)
Net change in unrealized gains on investments, net of tax	68	(65)	87	(119)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax:
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	1,589	(2,067)	2,952	(3,134)
Reclassification adjustment included in net income, net of tax	0	158	0	572
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax	1,589	(1,909)	2,952	(2,562)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax	1,657	(1,974)	3,039	(2,681)
Comprehensive income	$ 54,688	$ 48,308	$ 125,566	$ 138,873

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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Operating activities:
Net income	$ 122,527	$ 141,554
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	127,012	89,634
Stock-based compensation	32,087	28,111
Loss on debt modification and extinguishment	6,354	0
Amortization of deferred financing costs and original issue discount on debt	13,438	2,561
Tax benefit from equity awards	(267)	(341)
Deferred income taxes	13,172	(2,301)
Provision for doubtful accounts	5,399	5,982
Gain on disposal of assets	0	(678)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(34,458)	(7,644)
Unbilled receivables	3,705	(777)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(1,047)	(4,406)
Deferred costs	(4,317)	(1,357)
Income taxes	(38,453)	(856)
Other assets	4,160	(264)
Other liabilities	(3,749)	3,457
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(36,869)	5,395
Deferred revenue	8	(7,393)
Net cash provided by operating activities	208,702	250,677
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(38,030)	(22,448)
Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired	12	(84,130)
Net cash used in investing activities	(38,018)	(106,578)
Financing activities:
(Increase) decrease in restricted cash	76	(188)
Payments under notes payable obligations	(179,170)	(6,094)
Debt issuance costs	(10,201)	0
Principal repayments on capital lease obligations	(4,547)	(3,887)
Proceeds from issuance of stock	562	7,676
Tax benefit from equity awards	267	341
Repurchase of restricted stock awards and common stock	(11,027)	(109,605)
Net cash used in financing activities	(204,040)	(111,757)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	458	(493)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(32,898)	31,849
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	89,097	$ 326,577
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 56,199

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DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND ORGANIZATION

NeuStar, Inc. (the Company or Neustar) offers authoritative, hard-to-replicate data sets and proprietary analytics that provide insights to help clients promote and protect their businesses. The Company’s proprietary, cloud-based platforms and differentiated data sets offer informative, real-time analytics, which enable clients to make actionable, data-driven decisions. The Company provides chief marketing officers a comprehensive suite of services to plan their media spend, identify and locate desired customers, invest effectively in marketing campaigns, deliver relevant offers and measure the performance of these activities. Security professionals use the Company’s solutions to maximize web performance and protect against malicious attacks. The Company enables the exchange of essential operating information across multiple carriers to provision and manage services, assisting clients with fast and accurate order processing and immediate routing of customer inquiries. The Company provides communications service providers in the United States critical infrastructure that enables the dynamic routing of calls and text messages.

On June 21, 2016, the Company announced its intention to separate into two independent and publicly traded companies. One company will consist of the majority of the Company's Information Services, which consists of Marketing Services, Security Services and related Data Services. The other company will focus on providing Order Management and Numbering Services. Order Management and Numbering Services will provide Local Number Portability Administration, number administration and ancillary numbering services as well as order and inventory management solutions. The Company intends to accomplish the separation through a tax-free spin-off, which the Company expects to occur in 2017. The separation is subject to final approval by the Company's Board of Directors, as well as a number of market and regulatory conditions, including, among others, effectiveness of the Form 10 to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Unaudited Interim Financial Information

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting periods. Significant estimates and assumptions are inherent in the analysis and the measurement of deferred tax assets; identification and valuation of acquired intangible assets; and recoverability of goodwill. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and assumptions that it believes are reasonable. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Separation Costs

In the second quarter of 2016 the Company announced its intention to separate into two independent and publicly traded companies. Separation costs are expensed as incurred and include professional fees for outside advisory services including legal, finance, accounting and related services.

Reclassifications

Within the consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company reclassified $9.0 million from cash provided by operating activities to cash used in financing activities related to the exercise of equity awards and presentation of tax benefits to conform with current period presentation.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value is the price that would be received in the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value and requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

• Level 1. Observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets;

• Level 2. Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

• Level 3. Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

The Company evaluates assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements on a recurring and non-recurring basis to determine the appropriate level at which to classify them for each reporting period. Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amounts reported in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements approximate the fair value for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses. The Company determines the fair value of its term loan facilities, the 2013 Term Facility (as defined in Note 5), the 2015 Incremental Term Facility (as defined in Note 5) and the Amended 2013 Term Facility (as defined in Note 5), using pricing service quotations as quoted by Bloomberg (Level 2) (see Note 5). The Company believes the carrying value of its Amended 2013 Revolving Facility (as defined in Note 5) approximates the fair value of the debt as the term and interest rate approximates the market rate (Level 2) (see Note 5). The Company determines the fair value of its Senior Notes using a secondary market price on the last trading day in each period as quoted by Bloomberg (Level 2) (see Note 5).

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015				September 30, 2016
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
2013 Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount)	$	300,328	$	296,013	$	—	$	—
2015 Incremental Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount)	337,947		341,326		—		—
2013 Amended Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount)	—		—		464,292		465,466
2013 Revolving Facility	175,000		175,000		—		—
Amended 2013 Revolving Facility	—		—		175,000		175,000
Senior Notes (including current portion)	300,000		249,000		300,000		273,213

Restricted Cash

As of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016, cash of $2.4 million and $2.3 million, respectively, was restricted as collateral for certain of the Company’s outstanding letters of credit and for deposits on leased facilities.

Identifiable Intangible Assets

Identifiable intangible assets are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives using a method of amortization that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed or otherwise used and are periodically reviewed for impairment. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded an intangible asset impairment charge of $11.1 million related to an asset group (see “Impairment of Long-Lived Assets” below). There were no intangible asset impairment charges recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.

The Company’s identifiable intangible assets are amortized as follows:

	Years	Method
Acquired technologies	3 – 8	Straight-line
Client lists and relationships	3 – 13	Straight-line
Trade names and trademarks	3	Straight-line
Non-compete agreement	3	Straight-line

Amortization expense related to identifiable intangible assets is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

In accordance with Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the FASB ASC, the Company reviews long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company measures recoverability of assets to be held and used by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. Recoverability measurement and estimating undiscounted cash flows are performed at the lowest possible level for which there are identifiable cash flows. If the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by those assets, such assets fail the recoverability test and an impairment charge would be recognized and measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value. Assets to be disposed of are recorded at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

During the third quarter of 2016, the Company determined that it will discontinue the use of certain technology acquired from Aggregate Knowledge, Inc. (AKI). The Company performed an impairment analysis and concluded that the carrying amount of the AKI asset group exceeded the estimated future undiscounted cash flows of the AKI asset group. The Company performed a recoverability test, determined that the fair value of these long-lived assets was less than the carrying value, and recorded a total impairment charge of $11.1 million, consisting of charges of $10.1 million to write down the carrying value of acquired technology and $1.0 million to write down the carrying value of customer lists and relationships (see Note 4). This $11.1 million impairment charge is included in depreciation and amortization expense on the consolidated statement of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Effective

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments (Topic 805): Business Combinations, which requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The guidance is to be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date of the standard, with earlier application permitted for financial statements that have not been issued. The Company’s adoption of this ASU did not impact its consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Not Yet Effective

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. This standard clarifies how certain cash receipts and cash payments should be classified on the statement of cash flows. The standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, although early adoption is permitted. The Company currently intends to adopt this standard on January 1, 2018 and is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718). This standard makes several modifications to Topic 718 related to the accounting for forfeitures, employer tax withholding on share-based compensation and the financial statement presentation of excess tax benefits or deficiencies. ASU 2016-09 also clarifies the statement of cash flows presentation for certain components of share-based awards. The standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, although early adoption is permitted. The Company currently intends to adopt this standard on January 1, 2017 and is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases. ASU 2016-02 requires that long-term lease arrangements be recognized on the balance sheet. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 31, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). Under this standard, revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which a company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. On July 9, 2015, the FASB decided to defer by one year the effective dates of the standard. As a result, the standard will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Companies may adopt the standard as early as the original effective date (i.e. annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016). Early adoption prior to that date is not permitted. The standard allows for either full retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or a modified retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

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ACQUISITIONS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Business Combinations [Abstract]

ACQUISITIONS

3. ACQUISITIONS

Bombora Acquisition

On July 30, 2015, the Company acquired Bombora Technologies Pty Ltd (Bombora) and expanded the Company’s registry services. As of September 30, 2016, the final purchase price was $87.7 million. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company completed the allocation of the purchase price, which did not result in any material changes to either the purchase price or the preliminary valuation of acquired assets and assumed liabilities. Pro forma financial information for this acquisition has not been presented because the financial impact is not material.

MarketShare Acquisition

On December 9, 2015, the Company completed its acquisition of MarketShare Partners, LLC (MarketShare), a marketing analytics technology provider to major brands. The acquisition of MarketShare expanded the Company’s marketing services by creating a complete data-driven solution for Chief Marking Officers as they plan, optimize and allocate their entire marketing budget and resources across all channels. 

The transaction was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting in accordance with the Business Combination Topic of the FASB ASC. The total preliminary purchase price was $442.4 million, consisting of cash consideration of $429.1 million and non-cash consideration of $13.3 million paid in shares of NeuStar Class A Common Stock, which shares are subject to certain transfer restrictions. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded working capital and escrow adjustments of $1.3 million, reducing the preliminary purchase price to $441.1 million. In addition, the Company adjusted its preliminary valuation of acquired assets and assumed liabilities based upon new information that was received pertaining to acquisition date fair values. During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company adjusted the preliminary valuation the deferred tax asset balance by $16.7 million, the accounts payable and accrued expenses balance by $1.0 million, and the accounts receivable balance by $0.3 million.

The allocation of the preliminary purchase price is pending the finalization of the fair value of acquired deferred income tax assets and assumed income and non-income based tax liabilities. The following table summarizes the current preliminary purchase price allocation based on the estimated fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and reflects the measurement period adjustments recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (in thousands):

Cash and cash equivalents	$	7,504
Accounts receivable	8,954
Prepaids and other assets	6,344
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(9,330		)
Deferred revenue	(2,062		)
Deferred tax asset	5,844
Net tangible assets acquired	17,254
Customer relationships	30,000
Acquired identified technology	100,000
Goodwill	293,832
Total preliminary purchase price allocation	$	441,086

As of September 30, 2016, of the total goodwill balance of $293.8 million, approximately $203.0 million is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

Pro Forma Financial Information for the MarketShare Acquisition

The following unaudited pro forma financial information summarizes the Company’s results of operations for the period indicated as if the Company’s acquisition of MarketShare had been completed as of the beginning of the earliest period presented. These pro forma amounts (unaudited and in thousands) are not indicative of the results that would have actually been obtained if the acquisition occurred as of the beginning of the periods presented and should not be construed as representative of the future consolidated results of operations or financial condition of the combined entity. The pro forma financial information for all periods presented also includes the effect of the related 2015 acquisition financing, amortization expense from the acquired intangible assets, adjustments to interest expense and related tax effects.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2015		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
Pro forma revenue	$	275,183	$	807,648
Pro forma income from operations	$	73,573	$	209,037
Pro forma net income	$	41,112	$	103,061

Caller Authentication Assets Acquisition

On December 18, 2015, the Company acquired caller authentication assets from Transaction Network Services, Inc., enhancing its position in the caller authentication market that includes subscriber data storage, database management, caller identification and verification services. As of September 30, 2016, the estimated preliminary purchase price was $220.0 million, of which $22.0 million was deposited into escrow to satisfy post-closing indemnification claims. The preliminary purchase price is subject to the finalization of the acquisition date fair value of acquired deferred income tax assets and assumed non-income based tax liabilities. Pro forma financial information for this acquisition has not been presented because the financial impact is not material.

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

4. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

The Company’s goodwill as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015			Acquisitions		Adjustments (1)			Foreign Currency Translation		September 30, 2016
Gross goodwill	$	1,280,585		$	—	$	(17,655	)	$	3,437	$	1,266,367
Accumulated impairments	(93,602		)	—		—			—		(93,602		)
Net goodwill	$	1,186,983		$	—	$	(17,655	)	$	3,437	$	1,172,765

(1) During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company adjusted the preliminary purchase price paid for certain of its 2015 acquisitions based on adjustments to the preliminary valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the 2015 acquisitions (see Note 3).

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015			September 30, 2016			Weighted- Average Amortization Period (in years)
Intangible assets:
Client lists and relationships	$	578,085		$	581,685		8.9
Accumulated amortization	(196,806		)	(247,205		)
Client lists and relationships, net	381,279			334,480
Acquired technology	214,212			204,451			6.2
Accumulated amortization	(66,335		)	(91,029		)
Acquired technology, net	147,877			113,422
Trade name	8,030			8,011			3.0
Accumulated amortization	(7,919		)	(8,011		)
Trade name, net	111			—
Non-compete agreement	100			100			3.0
Accumulated amortization	(88		)	(100		)
Non-compete agreement, net	12			—
Intangible assets, net	$	529,279		$	447,902

During the third quarter of 2016, the Company performed a recoverability test of its AKI asset group and determined that the fair value of these long-lived assets was less than the carrying value. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $11.1 million, consisting of charges of $10.1 million to write down the carrying value of acquired technology and $1.0 million to write down the carrying value of customer lists and relationships.

Amortization expense related to intangible assets, which is included in depreciation and amortization expense, was approximately $16.5 million and $23.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively, and $48.0 million and $72.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively. Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and thereafter is expected to be approximately $94.1 million, $82.6 million, $79.3 million, $72.9 million, $43.9 million and $147.6 million, respectively. Intangible assets as of September 30, 2016 will be fully amortized during the year ended December 31, 2028.

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NOTES PAYABLE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

NOTES PAYABLE

5. NOTES PAYABLE

Notes payable consist of the following (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015			September 30, 2016
2013 Term Facility (net of discount)	$	300,328		$	—
2013 Term Facility deferred financing fees	(1,683		)	—
2015 Incremental Term Facility (net of discount)	337,947			—
2015 Incremental Term Facility deferred financing fees	(9,012		)	—
Amended 2013 Term Facility (net of discount)	—			464,292
Amended 2013 Term Facility deferred financing fees	—			(5,798		)
2013 Revolving Facility	175,000			—
2013 Revolving Facility deferred financing fees	(2,162		)	—
Amended 2013 Revolving Facility	—			175,000
Amended 2013 Revolving Facility deferred financing fees	—			(2,147		)
Senior Notes	300,000			300,000
Senior Notes deferred financing fees	(11,637		)	(10,577		)
Total	1,088,781			920,770
Less: current portion, net of discount	(131,272		)	(100,977		)
Long-term portion	$	957,509		$	819,793

Credit Facilities and Senior Notes

On January 22, 2013, the Company entered into a credit facility that provided for a $325 million senior secured term loan facility (2013 Term Facility) and a $200 million senior secured revolving credit facility (2013 Revolving Facility, and together with the 2013 Term Facility, the 2013 Credit Facilities). In addition, the Company closed an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes (Senior Notes).

On December 9, 2015, the Company amended its 2013 Credit Facilities to provide for (i) the permissibility of an incremental term facility under the 2013 Credit Agreement (the 2013 Credit Agreement), (ii) the addition of a senior secured leverage financial measurement covenant; (iii) streamlined conditions for the incurrence of an incremental term facility to be used for a permitted acquisition; (iv) a required escrow and prepayment (such prepayment to be for the benefit of the incremental facility lenders) by the Company under certain specified circumstances; and (v) certain tax related changes favorable to the Company to the terms of the 2013 Credit Agreement and related security agreement.

On December 9, 2015, the Company borrowed $350 million under its incremental term facility (the 2015 Incremental Term Facility). The proceeds of the 2015 Incremental Term Facility were used to consummate the acquisition of MarketShare and to pay related fees and expenses.

On September 28, 2016, the Company entered into the third amendment to the 2013 Credit Facilities to (i) extend the maturity date of the 2013 Revolving Facility (the Amended 2013 Revolving Facility) to January 22, 2019, (ii) consolidate the remaining principal balance outstanding under the 2013 Term Facility and the 2015 Incremental Term Facility into a single term loan facility (the Amended 2013 Term Facility, and together with the Amended 2013 Revolving Facility, the Amended 2013 Credit Facilities) and provide a maturity date of January 22, 2019, (iii) set the annual amortization percentage of the Amended 2013 Term Facility at 22% through December 31, 2017 and 10% thereafter and (iv) lower the eurodollar rate margin and base rate margin for the Amended 2013 Term Facility to (a) if the Consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) is less than 2 to 1 after March 1, 2017, 3% and 2%, respectively, and (b) if the Consolidated Leverage Ratio is 2 to 1 or greater, 3.25% and 2.25%, respectively.

The Company may voluntarily prepay the borrowings under theAmended 2013 Credit Facilities at any time in minimum amounts of $1 million or an integral multiple of $500,000 in excess thereof. The Amended 2013 Credit Facilities provide for mandatory prepayments with the net cash proceeds of certain debt issuances, insurance receipts, and dispositions. The Amended 2013 Credit Facilities also contain certain events of default, upon the occurrence of which, and so long as such event of default is continuing, the amounts outstanding may, at the option of the required lenders, accrue interest at an increased rate and payments of such outstanding amounts could be accelerated, or other remedies undertaken.

As of September 30, 2016, outstanding borrowings under the Amended 2013 Revolving Facility were $175.0 million and available borrowings under the same facility were $7.0 million, exclusive of outstanding letters of credit totaling $18.0 million.

Senior Notes

On January 22, 2013, the Company closed an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 4.50% senior notes due 2023. The Senior Notes are the general unsecured senior obligations of the Company and are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by certain of its domestic subsidiaries, or the Subsidiary Guarantors. Interest is payable on the Senior Notes semi-annually in arrears at an annual rate of 4.50%, on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on July 15, 2013.

If the Company experiences certain changes of control together with a ratings downgrade, it will be required to offer to purchase all of the Senior Notes then outstanding at a purchase price equal to 101.00% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase. If the Company sells certain assets and does not repay certain debt or reinvest the proceeds of such sales within certain time periods, it will be required to offer to repurchase the Senior Notes with such proceeds at 100.00% of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of purchase.

The Senior Notes contain customary events of default, including among other things, payment default, failure to provide certain notices and defaults related to bankruptcy events. The Senior Notes also contain customary negative covenants.

Future Principal Payments

Future principal payments under the Amended 2013 Credit Facilities and the Senior Notes as of September 30, 2016, are as follows (in thousands):

2016	$	27,439
2017	109,757
2018	49,889
2019	459,369
2020	—
Thereafter	300,000
Total future principal payments	$	946,454

In October 2016, the Company made $40.0 million in voluntary prepayments towards the outstanding principal balance of its Amended 2013 Credit Facilities.

Deferred Financing Costs

On September 28, 2016, the Company amended its 2013 Credit Facilities. Certain creditors in the 2013 Term Facility and the 2015 Incremental Term Facility reinvested in the Amended 2013 Term Facility and the change in the present value of future cash flows between the investments was less than 10%. Accordingly, the Company accounted for this refinancing event for these creditors as a debt modification. Previously deferred fees and costs for existing debt will be amortized over the term of the Amended 2013 Term Facility. Fees paid to the creditors in connection with the amendment were included in the loss on debt extinguishment. The proportionate fees incurred with third parties directly related to the modification were included in debt modification expense. Certain investors in the 2013 Term Facility and the 2015 Incremental Term Facility either did not invest in the Amended 2013 Term Facility or the change in the present value of future cash flows between the investments was greater than 10%. Accordingly, the Company accounted for this refinancing event for these investors as a debt extinguishment. Previously deferred fees and costs for existing debt were included in the loss on debt extinguishment. Fees paid to the creditors in connection with the amendment will be amortized over the term of the Amended 2013 Term Facility. The proportionate fees incurred with third parties directly related to the modification will be amortized over the term of the Amended 2013 Term Facility.

Further, the borrowing capacity of certain investors under the Amended 2013 Revolving Facility was greater than or equal to the borrowing capacity under the 2013 Revolving Facility. Accordingly, fees and costs incurred related to the amendment on September 28, 2016, as well as unamortized deferred financing costs, associated with the 2013 Revolving Facility, will be amortized over the term of the Amended 2013 Revolving Facility. The borrowing capacity of certain investors under the Amended 2013 Credit Facility was less than the borrowing capacity under the 2013 Revolving Facility. Accordingly, fees paid in 2016 to the creditor and third-party costs incurred in connection with the amendment on September 28, 2016 will be amortized over the term of the Amended 2013 Revolving Facility. Unamortized deferred financing costs associated with the 2013 Revolving Facility were written off in proportion to an investor's decrease in borrowing capacity.

In applying debt modification accounting, the Company recorded $6.4 million in interest and other expense, comprised of $6.0 million in loss on debt extinguishment and $0.4 million in debt modification expense, in connection with this refinancing event.

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Equity [Abstract]

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

6. STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

As of September 30, 2016, a total of 2,736,526 shares were available for grant or award under the Company’s stock incentive plans and a total of 176,474 shares were available to be issued under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. On June 15, 2016, at the Company’s annual meeting of stockholders, the Company’s stockholders approved a proposal to make an additional 3,000,000 shares available for grant under the Company’s stock incentive plans. These shares will become available for grant once registered on a Form S-8 filed with the SEC.

Stock-based compensation expense recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016 was $10.4 million and $11.6 million, respectively, and $28.1 million and $32.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively. As of September 30, 2016, total unrecognized compensation expense was estimated at $54.6 million, which the Company expects to recognize over a weighted average period of approximately 1.4 years. Total unrecognized compensation expense as of September 30, 2016 is estimated based on outstanding non-vested stock options, non-vested restricted stock units and non-vested performance vested restricted stock units (PVRSUs). Stock-based compensation expense may increase or decrease in future periods for subsequent grants or forfeitures.

Stock Options

The Company utilizes the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value of stock options granted. The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity:

	Shares		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
Outstanding at December 31, 2015	1,356,904		$	24.70
Granted	—		—
Exercised	(133,794	)	16.28
Forfeited	(172,559	)	26.77
Outstanding at September 30, 2016	1,050,551		$	25.44	$	1.5	2.2
Exercisable at September 30, 2016	944,211		$	25.33	$	1.5	1.9

The aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $1.0 million.

Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units

The fair value of a PVRSU is measured by reference to the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of the grant. The Company recognizes the estimated fair value of PVRSUs, net of estimated forfeitures, as stock-based compensation expense over the vesting period, which considers each performance period or tranche separately, based upon the Company’s determination of the level of achievement of the performance target.

During the three months ended September 30, 2016, the Company revised its estimate of the level of achievement of the performance target for the 2016 performance year, resulting in a decrease in stock-based compensation expense. The Company’s consolidated net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 was $53.0 million and $122.5 million, respectively, and diluted net income per common share was $0.96 and $2.22 per share, respectively. If the Company had continued to use the previous estimate of achievement for each respective period, the as adjusted net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 would have been approximately $52.2 million and $121.0 million, respectively, and the as adjusted diluted net income per common share would have been approximately $0.94 and $2.19 per share, respectively.

The following table summarizes the Company’s non-vested PVRSU activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016:

	Shares		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)
Non-vested at December 31, 2015	1,366,572		$	26.78
Granted	1,123,061		24.08
Vested	(882,243	)	28.29
Forfeited	(211,584	)	26.94
Non-vested at September 30, 2016	1,395,806		$	23.63	$	37.1

The aggregate intrinsic value of PVRSUs vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was approximately $21.8 million. The Company repurchased 339,783 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $8.4 million pursuant to the participants’ rights under the Company’s stock incentive plans to elect to use common stock to satisfy their minimum tax withholding obligations.

Restricted Stock Units

The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock units activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016:

	Shares		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)
Outstanding at December 31, 2015	2,074,120		$	30.42
Granted	1,172,334		24.00
Vested	(535,753	)	32.12
Forfeited	(231,194	)	28.39
Outstanding at September 30, 2016	2,479,507		$	27.21	$	66.0

The aggregate intrinsic value of restricted stock units vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was approximately $13.0 million. The Company repurchased 191,249 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $4.6 million pursuant to the participants’ rights under the Company’s stock incentive plans to elect to use common stock to satisfy their minimum tax withholding obligations.

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BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

7. BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

The following table provides a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in computing basic and diluted net income per common share (in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended   September 30,				Nine Months Ended   September 30,
	2015		2016		2015		2016
Computation of basic net income per common share:
Net income	$	50,282	$	53,031	$	141,554	$	122,527
Weighted average common shares and participating securities outstanding – basic	54,123		54,542		55,153		54,318
Basic net income per common share	$	0.93	$	0.97	$	2.57	$	2.26
Computation of diluted net income per common share:
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic	54,123		54,542		55,153		54,318
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock-based awards	1,002		890		925		809
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted	55,125		55,432		56,078		55,127
Diluted net income per common share	$	0.91	$	0.96	$	2.52	$	2.22

Diluted net income per common share reflects the potential dilution of common stock equivalents such as options and warrants, to the extent the impact is dilutive. Common stock options to purchase an aggregate of 754,059 and 1,190,512 shares were excluded from the calculation of the denominator for diluted net income per common share due to their anti-dilutive effect for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively. Common stock options to purchase an aggregate of 776,001 and 1,433,707 shares were excluded from the calculation of the denominator for diluted net income per common share due to their anti-dilutive effect for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively.

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RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

8. RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

2016 Restructuring

During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $2.6 million and $11.4 million, respectively, related to estimated severance and severance-related costs.

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INTEREST AND OTHER EXPENSE

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

INTEREST AND OTHER EXPENSE

9. INTEREST AND OTHER EXPENSE

Interest and other expense consists of the following (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   September 30,						Nine Months Ended   September 30,
	2015			2016			2015			2016
Interest and other expense:
Interest expense	$	6,475		$	15,191		$	19,321		$	47,718
Loss on debt modification and extinguishment	—			6,354			—			6,354
Gain on asset disposals	(23		)	(123		)	(277		)	(115		)
Foreign currency transaction loss	323			757			934			1,024
Total interest and other expense	$	6,775		$	22,179		$	19,978		$	54,981

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INCOME TAXES

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

10. INCOME TAXES

The Company’s effective tax rate, including discrete tax benefits of $26.4 million, decreased to 17.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 from 35.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, primarily due to a discrete income tax benefit of $23.1 million recorded in the third quarter of 2016 for a worthless stock deduction associated with the liquidation of one of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries for tax purposes. The Company intends to treat the common stock of this subsidiary as worthless for U.S. income tax purposes on its 2016 U.S. federal and state income tax returns.

As of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016, the Company had unrecognized tax benefits of $7.5 million and $7.7 million, respectively, of which $6.9 million and $7.0 million, respectively, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized.

The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, potential interest and penalties were insignificant. Interest and penalties are primarily due to uncertain tax positions assumed in acquisitions. To the extent interest and penalties are not assessed with respect to uncertain tax positions, amounts accrued will be reduced and reflected as a reduction of the overall income tax provision.

The Company files income tax returns in the United States federal jurisdiction and in many state and foreign jurisdictions. The tax years 2009 through 2015 remain open to examination by the major taxing jurisdictions to which the Company is subject. During the first quarter of 2016, the IRS completed an examination of the 2010 federal income tax return of Neustar Information Services, Inc. No adjustments were made as a result of the audit.

The Company anticipates that the amount of reasonably possible unrecognized tax benefits that could decrease over the next 12 months due to the expiration of certain statutes of limitations and settlement of tax audits is not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements.

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT INFORMATION

11. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company engages in business activities as a single entity and the chief operating decision maker reviews consolidated operating results and allocates resources based on consolidated reports. The Company has a single operating segment.

Enterprise-Wide Disclosures

Revenue by geographical areas is based on the billing address of the Company’s clients. Geographic area revenue and service revenue from external clients for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, and geographic area property and equipment as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016 are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   September 30,				Nine Months Ended   September 30,
	2015		2016		2015		2016
Revenue by geographical areas:
United States	$	240,652	$	274,212	$	713,696	$	810,656
International	21,001		25,869		56,112		74,288
Total revenue	$	261,653	$	300,081	$	769,808	$	884,944
Revenue by service:
Marketing Services	$	41,108	$	63,277	$	119,224	$	184,871
Security Services	43,150		51,020		123,243		148,990
Data Services	51,198		58,155		148,592		167,119
NPAC Services	126,197		127,629		378,749		383,964
Total revenue	$	261,653	$	300,081	$	769,808	$	884,944

	December 31, 2015		September 30, 2016
Property and equipment, net
United States	$	145,077	$	139,791
Australia	2,171		1,431
Other	516		640
Total property and equipment, net	$	147,764	$	141,862

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SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]

SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION

12. SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION

The following schedules present condensed consolidating financial information of the Company as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016 and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016 for (a) Neustar, Inc., the parent company; (b) certain of the Company’s 100% owned domestic subsidiaries (collectively, the Subsidiary Guarantors); and (c) certain wholly-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries of the Company (collectively, the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries). Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for using the equity method; accordingly, entries necessary to consolidate the parent company and all of the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries are reflected in the eliminations column. Intercompany amounts that will not be settled between entities are treated as contributions or distributions for purposes of these condensed consolidated financial statements. The guarantees are full and unconditional and joint and several. A Subsidiary Guarantor will be released from its obligations under the Senior Notes when: (a) the Subsidiary Guarantor is sold or sells substantially all of its assets; (b) the Subsidiary Guarantor is designated as an unrestricted subsidiary as defined by the Senior Notes; (c) the Subsidiary Guarantor’s guarantee of indebtedness under the Senior Notes is released (other than discharge through repayment); or (d) the requirements for legal or covenant defeasance or discharge of the indenture have been satisfied.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

DECEMBER 31, 2015

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	48,061	$	27,092	$	13,944	$	—		$	89,097
Restricted cash	1,260		1,103		—		—			2,363
Accounts receivable, net	91,899		71,062		4,632		—			167,593
Unbilled receivables	2,357		14,694		661		—			17,712
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	23,080		8,551		1,868		(3,283		)	30,216
Deferred costs	1,119		2,876		2,681		—			6,676
Income taxes receivable	10,661		—		—		(4,778		)	5,883
Intercompany receivable	26,030		—		—		(26,030		)	—
Total current assets	204,467		125,378		23,786		(34,091		)	319,540
Property and equipment, net	135,445		9,302		3,017		—			147,764
Goodwill	94,153		984,017		108,813		—			1,186,983
Intangible assets, net	13,751		462,848		52,680		—			529,279
Net investments in subsidiaries	1,545,227		—		—		(1,545,227		)	—
Other assets, long-term	16,071		1,283		2,635		(1,308		)	18,681
Total assets	$	2,009,114	$	1,582,828	$	190,931	$	(1,580,626	)	$	2,202,247
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	18,945	$	7,522	$	1,925	$	—		$	28,392
Accrued expenses	98,761		29,262		6,609		—			134,632
Income taxes payable	—		3,068		1,496		(4,564		)	—
Deferred revenue	24,929		46,153		19,924		—			91,006
Notes payable	131,272		—		3,283		(3,283		)	131,272
Capital lease obligations	3,927		—		864		—			4,791
Other liabilities	9,937		279		659		—			10,875
Intercompany payable	—		18,199		7,831		(26,030		)	—
Total current liabilities	287,771		104,483		42,591		(33,877		)	400,968
Deferred revenue, long-term	8,239		9,734		5,025		—			22,998
Notes payable, long-term	957,509		—		—		—			957,509
Capital lease obligations, long-term	1,825		—		6		—			1,831
Deferred income tax liabilities, long-term	—		42,865		7,658		(11,822		)	38,701
Other liabilities, long-term	41,978		8,652		6,111		—			56,741
Total liabilities	1,297,322		165,734		61,391		(45,699		)	1,478,748
Total stockholders’ equity	711,792		1,417,094		129,540		(1,534,927		)	723,499
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,009,114	$	1,582,828	$	190,931	$	(1,580,626	)	$	2,202,247

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	36,354	$	10,856	$	8,989	$	—		$	56,199
Restricted cash	1,260		1,027		—		—			2,287
Accounts receivable, net	98,916		91,667		5,216		—			195,799
Unbilled receivables	1,897		11,398		706		—			14,001
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	24,971		4,739		2,232		—			31,942
Deferred costs	1,575		4,622		3,394		—			9,591
Income taxes receivable	41,952		—		781		(1,409		)	41,324
Intercompany receivable	12,506		—		—		(12,506		)	—
Total current assets	219,431		124,309		21,318		(13,915		)	351,143
Property and equipment, net	130,503		9,067		2,292		—			141,862
Goodwill	94,153		967,320		111,292		—			1,172,765
Intangible assets, net	11,590		387,189		49,123		—			447,902
Net investments in subsidiaries	1,486,252		—		—		(1,486,252		)	—
Other assets, long-term	12,639		2,750		3,093		—			18,482
Total assets	$	1,954,568	$	1,490,635	$	187,118	$	(1,500,167	)	$	2,132,154
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	10,537	$	7,908	$	651	$	—		$	19,096
Accrued expenses	66,653		32,539		7,356		—			106,548
Deferred revenue	22,595		52,555		18,511		—			93,661
Notes payable	100,977		6,964		3,124		(10,088		)	100,977
Capital lease obligations	2,002		—		26		—			2,028
Income taxes payable	—		1,409		—		(1,409		)	—
Other liabilities	8,656		2,568		1,043		—			12,267
Intercompany payable	556		—		1,862		(2,418		)	—
Total current liabilities	211,976		103,943		32,573		(13,915		)	334,577
Deferred revenue, long-term	8,255		6,978		6,302		—			21,535
Notes payable, long-term	819,793		—		—		—			819,793
Capital lease obligations, long-term	60		—		—		—			60
Deferred income tax liabilities, long-term	9,438		20,247		6,964		—			36,649
Other liabilities, long-term	39,757		5,598		6,725		—			52,080
Total liabilities	1,089,279		136,766		52,564		(13,915		)	1,264,694
Total stockholders’ equity	865,289		1,353,869		134,554		(1,486,252		)	867,460
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,954,568	$	1,490,635	$	187,118	$	(1,500,167	)	$	2,132,154

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	176,980		$	85,273		$	9,426		$	(10,026	)	$	261,653
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	42,633			28,169			4,680			(8,374		)	67,108
Sales and marketing	34,789			15,452			272			(1,602		)	48,911
Research and development	5,479			526			4			—			6,009
General and administrative	25,633			2,543			491			(50		)	28,617
Depreciation and amortization	13,044			15,940			1,288			—			30,272
	121,578			62,630			6,735			(10,026		)	180,917
Income from operations	55,402			22,643			2,691			—			80,736
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(6,719		)	112			(168		)	—			(6,775		)
Interest income	(7		)	5			9			—			7
Income before income taxes and equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	48,676			22,760			2,532			—			73,968
Provision for income taxes	28,303			(5,727		)	1,110			—			23,686
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	20,373			28,487			1,422			—			50,282
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	29,909			296			—			(30,205		)	—
Net income	$	50,282		$	28,783		$	1,422		$	(30,205	)	$	50,282
Comprehensive income	$	51,887		$	28,837		$	(2,211	)	$	(30,205	)	$	48,308

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	170,937		$	127,628		$	13,735		$	(12,219	)	$	300,081
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	42,051			57,563			5,045			(11,099		)	93,560
Sales and marketing	29,200			19,725			2,900			(1,001		)	50,824
Research and development	5,636			(79		)	484			—			6,041
General and administrative	24,297			2,988			874			(119		)	28,040
Depreciation and amortization	13,788			33,462			2,451			—			49,701
Restructuring charges	1,190			951			488			—			2,629
Separation costs	2,135			—			—			—			2,135
	118,297			114,610			12,242			(12,219		)	232,930
Income from operations	52,640			13,018			1,493			—			67,151
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(21,647		)	(799		)	267			—			(22,179		)
Interest income	502			126			(578		)	—			50
Income before income taxes and equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	31,495			12,345			1,182			—			45,022
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	(17,090		)	9,553			(472		)	—			(8,009		)
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	48,585			2,792			1,654			—			53,031
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	4,445			194			—			(4,639		)	—
Net income	$	53,030		$	2,986		$	1,654		$	(4,639	)	$	53,031
Comprehensive income	$	52,119		$	3,009		$	4,198		$	(4,638	)	$	54,688

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	528,566		$	251,752	$	16,946		$	(27,456	)	$	769,808
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	130,888			81,323		10,081			(23,475		)	198,817
Sales and marketing	107,635			42,492		247			(3,787		)	146,587
Research and development	15,976			2,470		14			—			18,460
General and administrative	69,663			7,743		791			(194		)	78,003
Depreciation and amortization	39,245			48,534		1,855			—			89,634
	363,407			182,562		12,988			(27,456		)	531,501
Income from operations	165,159			69,190		3,958			—			238,307
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(20,004		)	142		(116		)	—			(19,978		)
Interest income	276			15		11			—			302
Income before income taxes and equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	145,431			69,347		3,853			—			218,631
Provision for income taxes	53,902			21,494		1,681			—			77,077
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	91,529			47,853		2,172			—			141,554
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	50,025			1,263		—			(51,288		)	—
Net income	$	141,554		$	49,116	$	2,172		$	(51,288	)	$	141,554
Comprehensive income	$	143,082		$	48,876	$	(1,797	)	$	(51,288	)	$	138,873

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	506,467		$	369,866		$	42,487		$	(33,876	)	$	884,944
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	125,522			160,651			18,493			(29,518		)	275,148
Sales and marketing	90,912			63,596			9,218			(3,291		)	160,435
Research and development	16,210			1,313			1,327			—			18,850
General and administrative	69,303			12,525			2,035			(1,067		)	82,796
Depreciation and amortization	40,727			79,056			7,229			—			127,012
Restructuring charges	7,559			2,919			944			—			11,422
Separation costs	6,353			—			—			—			6,353
	356,586			320,060			39,246			(33,876		)	682,016
Income from operations	149,881			49,806			3,241			—			202,928
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(53,952		)	(1,769		)	740			—			(54,981		)
Interest income	1,597			296			(1,602		)	—			291
Income before income taxes and equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	97,526			48,333			2,379			—			148,238
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	5,532			21,099			(920		)	—			25,711
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	91,994			27,234			3,299			—			122,527
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	30,532			505			—			(31,037		)	—
Net income	$	122,526		$	27,739		$	3,299		$	(31,037	)	$	122,527
Comprehensive income	$	120,835		$	27,741		$	8,026		$	(31,036	)	$	125,566

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	158,111		$	126,758		$	86,315		$	(120,507	)	$	250,677
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(20,615		)	(1,833		)	—			—			(22,448		)
Business acquired, net of cash acquired	—			—			(84,130		)	—			(84,130		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(20,615		)	(1,833		)	(84,130		)	—			(106,578		)
Financing activities:
Increase of restricted cash	—			(188		)	—			—			(188		)
Payments under notes payable obligations	(6,094		)	—			—			—			(6,094		)
Principal repayments on capital lease obligations	(3,887		)	—			—			—			(3,887		)
Proceeds from issuance of stock	7,676			—			—			—			7,676
Tax benefit from equity awards	341			—			—			—			341
Repurchase of restricted stock awards and common stock	(109,605		)	—			—			—			(109,605		)
Distribution to parent	—			(120,384		)	(123		)	120,507			—
Net cash used in financing activities	(111,569		)	(120,572		)	(123		)	120,507			(111,757		)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(1,089		)	(413		)	1,009			—			(493		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	24,838			3,940			3,071			—			31,849
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	297,565			19,606			9,406			—			326,577
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	322,403		$	23,546		$	12,477		$	—		$	358,426

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	228,264		$	134,944		$	(7,935	)	$	(146,571	)	$	208,702
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(36,197		)	(1,833		)	—			—			(38,030		)
Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired	12			—			—			—			12
Net cash used in investing activities	(36,185		)	(1,833		)	—			—			(38,018		)
Financing activities:
Decrease of restricted cash	—			76			—			—			76
Payments under notes payable obligations	(179,170		)	—			—			—			(179,170		)
Debt issuance costs	(10,201		)	—			—			—			(10,201		)
Principal repayments on capital lease obligations	(4,547		)	—			—			—			(4,547		)
Proceeds from issuance of stock	562			—			—			—			562
Tax benefit from equity awards	267			—			—			—			267
Repurchase of restricted stock awards and common stock	(11,027		)	—			—			—			(11,027		)
(Distribution to) investment by parent	—			(149,426		)	2,855			146,571			—
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(204,116		)	(149,350		)	2,855			146,571			(204,040		)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	330			3			125			—			458
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(11,707		)	(16,236		)	(4,955		)	—			(32,898		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	48,061			27,092			13,944			—			89,097
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	36,354		$	10,856		$	8,989		$	—		$	56,199

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the reporting periods. Significant estimates and assumptions are inherent in the analysis and the measurement of deferred tax assets; identification and valuation of acquired intangible assets; and recoverability of goodwill. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and assumptions that it believes are reasonable. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Separation Costs

Separation Costs

In the second quarter of 2016 the Company announced its intention to separate into two independent and publicly traded companies. Separation costs are expensed as incurred and include professional fees for outside advisory services including legal, finance, accounting and related services.

Reclassifications

Reclassifications

Within the consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2015, the Company reclassified $9.0 million from cash provided by operating activities to cash used in financing activities related to the exercise of equity awards and presentation of tax benefits to conform with current period presentation.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair value is the price that would be received in the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Fair Value Measurements and Disclosure Topic of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value and requires that assets and liabilities carried at fair value be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:

• Level 1. Observable inputs, such as quoted prices in active markets;

• Level 2. Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

• Level 3. Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

The Company evaluates assets and liabilities subject to fair value measurements on a recurring and non-recurring basis to determine the appropriate level at which to classify them for each reporting period. Due to their short-term nature, the carrying amounts reported in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements approximate the fair value for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses. The Company determines the fair value of its term loan facilities, the 2013 Term Facility (as defined in Note 5), the 2015 Incremental Term Facility (as defined in Note 5) and the Amended 2013 Term Facility (as defined in Note 5), using pricing service quotations as quoted by Bloomberg (Level 2) (see Note 5). The Company believes the carrying value of its Amended 2013 Revolving Facility (as defined in Note 5) approximates the fair value of the debt as the term and interest rate approximates the market rate (Level 2) (see Note 5). The Company determines the fair value of its Senior Notes using a secondary market price on the last trading day in each period as quoted by Bloomberg (Level 2) (see Note 5).

Restricted Cash

Restricted Cash

As of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016, cash of $2.4 million and $2.3 million, respectively, was restricted as collateral for certain of the Company’s outstanding letters of credit and for deposits on leased facilities.

Identifiable Intangible Assets

Identifiable Intangible Assets

Identifiable intangible assets are amortized over their respective estimated useful lives using a method of amortization that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed or otherwise used and are periodically reviewed for impairment. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company recorded an intangible asset impairment charge of $11.1 million related to an asset group (see “Impairment of Long-Lived Assets” below). There were no intangible asset impairment charges recognized during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015.

The Company’s identifiable intangible assets are amortized as follows:

	Years	Method
Acquired technologies	3 – 8	Straight-line
Client lists and relationships	3 – 13	Straight-line
Trade names and trademarks	3	Straight-line
Non-compete agreement	3	Straight-line

Amortization expense related to identifiable intangible assets is included in depreciation and amortization expense in the consolidated statements of operations.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

In accordance with Property, Plant and Equipment Topic of the FASB ASC, the Company reviews long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. The Company measures recoverability of assets to be held and used by comparing the carrying amount of the assets to future undiscounted net cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. Recoverability measurement and estimating undiscounted cash flows are performed at the lowest possible level for which there are identifiable cash flows. If the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by those assets, such assets fail the recoverability test and an impairment charge would be recognized and measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value. Assets to be disposed of are recorded at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

During the third quarter of 2016, the Company determined that it will discontinue the use of certain technology acquired from Aggregate Knowledge, Inc. (AKI). The Company performed an impairment analysis and concluded that the carrying amount of the AKI asset group exceeded the estimated future undiscounted cash flows of the AKI asset group. The Company performed a recoverability test, determined that the fair value of these long-lived assets was less than the carrying value, and recorded a total impairment charge of $11.1 million, consisting of charges of $10.1 million to write down the carrying value of acquired technology and $1.0 million to write down the carrying value of customer lists and relationships (see Note 4). This $11.1 million impairment charge is included in depreciation and amortization expense on the consolidated statement of operations.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Effective

In September 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-16, Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments (Topic 805): Business Combinations, which requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The guidance is to be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date of the standard, with earlier application permitted for financial statements that have not been issued. The Company’s adoption of this ASU did not impact its consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - Not Yet Effective

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. This standard clarifies how certain cash receipts and cash payments should be classified on the statement of cash flows. The standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, although early adoption is permitted. The Company currently intends to adopt this standard on January 1, 2018 and is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718). This standard makes several modifications to Topic 718 related to the accounting for forfeitures, employer tax withholding on share-based compensation and the financial statement presentation of excess tax benefits or deficiencies. ASU 2016-09 also clarifies the statement of cash flows presentation for certain components of share-based awards. The standard is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, although early adoption is permitted. The Company currently intends to adopt this standard on January 1, 2017 and is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases. ASU 2016-02 requires that long-term lease arrangements be recognized on the balance sheet. The standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 31, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). Under this standard, revenue is recognized when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which a company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. On July 9, 2015, the FASB decided to defer by one year the effective dates of the standard. As a result, the standard will be effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Companies may adopt the standard as early as the original effective date (i.e. annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016). Early adoption prior to that date is not permitted. The standard allows for either full retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied to all of the periods presented, or a modified retrospective adoption, meaning the standard is applied only to the most current period presented. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption on its consolidated financial statements.

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

The Company’s identifiable intangible assets are amortized as follows:

	Years	Method
Acquired technologies	3 – 8	Straight-line
Client lists and relationships	3 – 13	Straight-line
Trade names and trademarks	3	Straight-line
Non-compete agreement	3	Straight-line

Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015			September 30, 2016			Weighted- Average Amortization Period (in years)
Intangible assets:
Client lists and relationships	$	578,085		$	581,685		8.9
Accumulated amortization	(196,806		)	(247,205		)
Client lists and relationships, net	381,279			334,480
Acquired technology	214,212			204,451			6.2
Accumulated amortization	(66,335		)	(91,029		)
Acquired technology, net	147,877			113,422
Trade name	8,030			8,011			3.0
Accumulated amortization	(7,919		)	(8,011		)
Trade name, net	111			—
Non-compete agreement	100			100			3.0
Accumulated amortization	(88		)	(100		)
Non-compete agreement, net	12			—
Intangible assets, net	$	529,279		$	447,902

Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis

The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments are as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015				September 30, 2016
	Carrying Amount		Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Fair Value
2013 Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount)	$	300,328	$	296,013	$	—	$	—
2015 Incremental Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount)	337,947		341,326		—		—
2013 Amended Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount)	—		—		464,292		465,466
2013 Revolving Facility	175,000		175,000		—		—
Amended 2013 Revolving Facility	—		—		175,000		175,000
Senior Notes (including current portion)	300,000		249,000		300,000		273,213

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ACQUISITIONS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation

The following table summarizes the current preliminary purchase price allocation based on the estimated fair value of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities and reflects the measurement period adjustments recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 (in thousands):

Cash and cash equivalents	$	7,504
Accounts receivable	8,954
Prepaids and other assets	6,344
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(9,330		)
Deferred revenue	(2,062		)
Deferred tax asset	5,844
Net tangible assets acquired	17,254
Customer relationships	30,000
Acquired identified technology	100,000
Goodwill	293,832
Total preliminary purchase price allocation	$	441,086

Pro Forma Financial Information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information summarizes the Company’s results of operations for the period indicated as if the Company’s acquisition of MarketShare had been completed as of the beginning of the earliest period presented. These pro forma amounts (unaudited and in thousands) are not indicative of the results that would have actually been obtained if the acquisition occurred as of the beginning of the periods presented and should not be construed as representative of the future consolidated results of operations or financial condition of the combined entity. The pro forma financial information for all periods presented also includes the effect of the related 2015 acquisition financing, amortization expense from the acquired intangible assets, adjustments to interest expense and related tax effects.

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2015		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015
Pro forma revenue	$	275,183	$	807,648
Pro forma income from operations	$	73,573	$	209,037
Pro forma net income	$	41,112	$	103,061

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Goodwill

The Company’s goodwill as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016 is as follows (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015			Acquisitions		Adjustments (1)			Foreign Currency Translation		September 30, 2016
Gross goodwill	$	1,280,585		$	—	$	(17,655	)	$	3,437	$	1,266,367
Accumulated impairments	(93,602		)	—		—			—		(93,602		)
Net goodwill	$	1,186,983		$	—	$	(17,655	)	$	3,437	$	1,172,765

(1) During the nine months ended September 30, 2016, the Company adjusted the preliminary purchase price paid for certain of its 2015 acquisitions based on adjustments to the preliminary valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the 2015 acquisitions (see Note 3).

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015			September 30, 2016			Weighted- Average Amortization Period (in years)
Intangible assets:
Client lists and relationships	$	578,085		$	581,685		8.9
Accumulated amortization	(196,806		)	(247,205		)
Client lists and relationships, net	381,279			334,480
Acquired technology	214,212			204,451			6.2
Accumulated amortization	(66,335		)	(91,029		)
Acquired technology, net	147,877			113,422
Trade name	8,030			8,011			3.0
Accumulated amortization	(7,919		)	(8,011		)
Trade name, net	111			—
Non-compete agreement	100			100			3.0
Accumulated amortization	(88		)	(100		)
Non-compete agreement, net	12			—
Intangible assets, net	$	529,279		$	447,902

During the third quarter of 2016, the Company performed a recoverability test of its AKI asset group and determined that the fair value of these long-lived assets was less than the carrying value. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $11.1 million, consisting of charges of $10.1 million to write down the carrying value of acquired technology and $1.0 million to write down the carrying value of customer lists and relationships.

Amortization expense related to intangible assets, which is included in depreciation and amortization expense, was approximately $16.5 million and $23.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively, and $48.0 million and $72.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, respectively. Amortization expense related to intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and thereafter is expected to be approximately $94.1 million, $82.6 million, $79.3 million, $72.9 million, $43.9 million and $147.6 million, respectively. Intangible assets as of September 30, 2016 will be fully amortized during the year ended December 31, 2028.

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets

The Company’s identifiable intangible assets are amortized as follows:

	Years	Method
Acquired technologies	3 – 8	Straight-line
Client lists and relationships	3 – 13	Straight-line
Trade names and trademarks	3	Straight-line
Non-compete agreement	3	Straight-line

Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015			September 30, 2016			Weighted- Average Amortization Period (in years)
Intangible assets:
Client lists and relationships	$	578,085		$	581,685		8.9
Accumulated amortization	(196,806		)	(247,205		)
Client lists and relationships, net	381,279			334,480
Acquired technology	214,212			204,451			6.2
Accumulated amortization	(66,335		)	(91,029		)
Acquired technology, net	147,877			113,422
Trade name	8,030			8,011			3.0
Accumulated amortization	(7,919		)	(8,011		)
Trade name, net	111			—
Non-compete agreement	100			100			3.0
Accumulated amortization	(88		)	(100		)
Non-compete agreement, net	12			—
Intangible assets, net	$	529,279		$	447,902

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NOTES PAYABLE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Debt Disclosure [Abstract]

Schedule of Debt

Notes payable consist of the following (in thousands):

	December 31, 2015			September 30, 2016
2013 Term Facility (net of discount)	$	300,328		$	—
2013 Term Facility deferred financing fees	(1,683		)	—
2015 Incremental Term Facility (net of discount)	337,947			—
2015 Incremental Term Facility deferred financing fees	(9,012		)	—
Amended 2013 Term Facility (net of discount)	—			464,292
Amended 2013 Term Facility deferred financing fees	—			(5,798		)
2013 Revolving Facility	175,000			—
2013 Revolving Facility deferred financing fees	(2,162		)	—
Amended 2013 Revolving Facility	—			175,000
Amended 2013 Revolving Facility deferred financing fees	—			(2,147		)
Senior Notes	300,000			300,000
Senior Notes deferred financing fees	(11,637		)	(10,577		)
Total	1,088,781			920,770
Less: current portion, net of discount	(131,272		)	(100,977		)
Long-term portion	$	957,509		$	819,793

Schedule of Maturities of Future Principal Payments

Future principal payments under the Amended 2013 Credit Facilities and the Senior Notes as of September 30, 2016, are as follows (in thousands):

2016	$	27,439
2017	109,757
2018	49,889
2019	459,369
2020	—
Thereafter	300,000
Total future principal payments	$	946,454

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Equity [Abstract]

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity

The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity:

	Shares		Weighted- Average Exercise Price		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)		Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
Outstanding at December 31, 2015	1,356,904		$	24.70
Granted	—		—
Exercised	(133,794	)	16.28
Forfeited	(172,559	)	26.77
Outstanding at September 30, 2016	1,050,551		$	25.44	$	1.5	2.2
Exercisable at September 30, 2016	944,211		$	25.33	$	1.5	1.9

Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Units Activity

The following table summarizes the Company’s non-vested PVRSU activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016:

	Shares		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)
Non-vested at December 31, 2015	1,366,572		$	26.78
Granted	1,123,061		24.08
Vested	(882,243	)	28.29
Forfeited	(211,584	)	26.94
Non-vested at September 30, 2016	1,395,806		$	23.63	$	37.1

Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity

The following table summarizes the Company’s restricted stock units activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2016:

	Shares		Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value		Aggregate Intrinsic Value (in millions)
Outstanding at December 31, 2015	2,074,120		$	30.42
Granted	1,172,334		24.00
Vested	(535,753	)	32.12
Forfeited	(231,194	)	28.39
Outstanding at September 30, 2016	2,479,507		$	27.21	$	66.0

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BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share Reconciliation

The following table provides a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators used in computing basic and diluted net income per common share (in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended   September 30,				Nine Months Ended   September 30,
	2015		2016		2015		2016
Computation of basic net income per common share:
Net income	$	50,282	$	53,031	$	141,554	$	122,527
Weighted average common shares and participating securities outstanding – basic	54,123		54,542		55,153		54,318
Basic net income per common share	$	0.93	$	0.97	$	2.57	$	2.26
Computation of diluted net income per common share:
Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic	54,123		54,542		55,153		54,318
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock-based awards	1,002		890		925		809
Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted	55,125		55,432		56,078		55,127
Diluted net income per common share	$	0.91	$	0.96	$	2.52	$	2.22

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INTEREST AND OTHER EXPENSE (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]

Schedule of Interest and Other Expense

Interest and other expense consists of the following (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   September 30,						Nine Months Ended   September 30,
	2015			2016			2015			2016
Interest and other expense:
Interest expense	$	6,475		$	15,191		$	19,321		$	47,718
Loss on debt modification and extinguishment	—			6,354			—			6,354
Gain on asset disposals	(23		)	(123		)	(277		)	(115		)
Foreign currency transaction loss	323			757			934			1,024
Total interest and other expense	$	6,775		$	22,179		$	19,978		$	54,981

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SEGMENT INFORMATION (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of Revenue from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets, by Geographical Areas

Geographic area revenue and service revenue from external clients for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2016, and geographic area property and equipment as of December 31, 2015 and September 30, 2016 are as follows (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended   September 30,				Nine Months Ended   September 30,
	2015		2016		2015		2016
Revenue by geographical areas:
United States	$	240,652	$	274,212	$	713,696	$	810,656
International	21,001		25,869		56,112		74,288
Total revenue	$	261,653	$	300,081	$	769,808	$	884,944
Revenue by service:
Marketing Services	$	41,108	$	63,277	$	119,224	$	184,871
Security Services	43,150		51,020		123,243		148,990
Data Services	51,198		58,155		148,592		167,119
NPAC Services	126,197		127,629		378,749		383,964
Total revenue	$	261,653	$	300,081	$	769,808	$	884,944

	December 31, 2015		September 30, 2016
Property and equipment, net
United States	$	145,077	$	139,791
Australia	2,171		1,431
Other	516		640
Total property and equipment, net	$	147,764	$	141,862

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SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

DECEMBER 31, 2015

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	48,061	$	27,092	$	13,944	$	—		$	89,097
Restricted cash	1,260		1,103		—		—			2,363
Accounts receivable, net	91,899		71,062		4,632		—			167,593
Unbilled receivables	2,357		14,694		661		—			17,712
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	23,080		8,551		1,868		(3,283		)	30,216
Deferred costs	1,119		2,876		2,681		—			6,676
Income taxes receivable	10,661		—		—		(4,778		)	5,883
Intercompany receivable	26,030		—		—		(26,030		)	—
Total current assets	204,467		125,378		23,786		(34,091		)	319,540
Property and equipment, net	135,445		9,302		3,017		—			147,764
Goodwill	94,153		984,017		108,813		—			1,186,983
Intangible assets, net	13,751		462,848		52,680		—			529,279
Net investments in subsidiaries	1,545,227		—		—		(1,545,227		)	—
Other assets, long-term	16,071		1,283		2,635		(1,308		)	18,681
Total assets	$	2,009,114	$	1,582,828	$	190,931	$	(1,580,626	)	$	2,202,247
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	18,945	$	7,522	$	1,925	$	—		$	28,392
Accrued expenses	98,761		29,262		6,609		—			134,632
Income taxes payable	—		3,068		1,496		(4,564		)	—
Deferred revenue	24,929		46,153		19,924		—			91,006
Notes payable	131,272		—		3,283		(3,283		)	131,272
Capital lease obligations	3,927		—		864		—			4,791
Other liabilities	9,937		279		659		—			10,875
Intercompany payable	—		18,199		7,831		(26,030		)	—
Total current liabilities	287,771		104,483		42,591		(33,877		)	400,968
Deferred revenue, long-term	8,239		9,734		5,025		—			22,998
Notes payable, long-term	957,509		—		—		—			957,509
Capital lease obligations, long-term	1,825		—		6		—			1,831
Deferred income tax liabilities, long-term	—		42,865		7,658		(11,822		)	38,701
Other liabilities, long-term	41,978		8,652		6,111		—			56,741
Total liabilities	1,297,322		165,734		61,391		(45,699		)	1,478,748
Total stockholders’ equity	711,792		1,417,094		129,540		(1,534,927		)	723,499
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	2,009,114	$	1,582,828	$	190,931	$	(1,580,626	)	$	2,202,247

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Consolidated
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	36,354	$	10,856	$	8,989	$	—		$	56,199
Restricted cash	1,260		1,027		—		—			2,287
Accounts receivable, net	98,916		91,667		5,216		—			195,799
Unbilled receivables	1,897		11,398		706		—			14,001
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	24,971		4,739		2,232		—			31,942
Deferred costs	1,575		4,622		3,394		—			9,591
Income taxes receivable	41,952		—		781		(1,409		)	41,324
Intercompany receivable	12,506		—		—		(12,506		)	—
Total current assets	219,431		124,309		21,318		(13,915		)	351,143
Property and equipment, net	130,503		9,067		2,292		—			141,862
Goodwill	94,153		967,320		111,292		—			1,172,765
Intangible assets, net	11,590		387,189		49,123		—			447,902
Net investments in subsidiaries	1,486,252		—		—		(1,486,252		)	—
Other assets, long-term	12,639		2,750		3,093		—			18,482
Total assets	$	1,954,568	$	1,490,635	$	187,118	$	(1,500,167	)	$	2,132,154
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	10,537	$	7,908	$	651	$	—		$	19,096
Accrued expenses	66,653		32,539		7,356		—			106,548
Deferred revenue	22,595		52,555		18,511		—			93,661
Notes payable	100,977		6,964		3,124		(10,088		)	100,977
Capital lease obligations	2,002		—		26		—			2,028
Income taxes payable	—		1,409		—		(1,409		)	—
Other liabilities	8,656		2,568		1,043		—			12,267
Intercompany payable	556		—		1,862		(2,418		)	—
Total current liabilities	211,976		103,943		32,573		(13,915		)	334,577
Deferred revenue, long-term	8,255		6,978		6,302		—			21,535
Notes payable, long-term	819,793		—		—		—			819,793
Capital lease obligations, long-term	60		—		—		—			60
Deferred income tax liabilities, long-term	9,438		20,247		6,964		—			36,649
Other liabilities, long-term	39,757		5,598		6,725		—			52,080
Total liabilities	1,089,279		136,766		52,564		(13,915		)	1,264,694
Total stockholders’ equity	865,289		1,353,869		134,554		(1,486,252		)	867,460
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,954,568	$	1,490,635	$	187,118	$	(1,500,167	)	$	2,132,154

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	176,980		$	85,273		$	9,426		$	(10,026	)	$	261,653
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	42,633			28,169			4,680			(8,374		)	67,108
Sales and marketing	34,789			15,452			272			(1,602		)	48,911
Research and development	5,479			526			4			—			6,009
General and administrative	25,633			2,543			491			(50		)	28,617
Depreciation and amortization	13,044			15,940			1,288			—			30,272
	121,578			62,630			6,735			(10,026		)	180,917
Income from operations	55,402			22,643			2,691			—			80,736
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(6,719		)	112			(168		)	—			(6,775		)
Interest income	(7		)	5			9			—			7
Income before income taxes and equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	48,676			22,760			2,532			—			73,968
Provision for income taxes	28,303			(5,727		)	1,110			—			23,686
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	20,373			28,487			1,422			—			50,282
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	29,909			296			—			(30,205		)	—
Net income	$	50,282		$	28,783		$	1,422		$	(30,205	)	$	50,282
Comprehensive income	$	51,887		$	28,837		$	(2,211	)	$	(30,205	)	$	48,308

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	170,937		$	127,628		$	13,735		$	(12,219	)	$	300,081
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	42,051			57,563			5,045			(11,099		)	93,560
Sales and marketing	29,200			19,725			2,900			(1,001		)	50,824
Research and development	5,636			(79		)	484			—			6,041
General and administrative	24,297			2,988			874			(119		)	28,040
Depreciation and amortization	13,788			33,462			2,451			—			49,701
Restructuring charges	1,190			951			488			—			2,629
Separation costs	2,135			—			—			—			2,135
	118,297			114,610			12,242			(12,219		)	232,930
Income from operations	52,640			13,018			1,493			—			67,151
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(21,647		)	(799		)	267			—			(22,179		)
Interest income	502			126			(578		)	—			50
Income before income taxes and equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	31,495			12,345			1,182			—			45,022
(Benefit) provision for income taxes	(17,090		)	9,553			(472		)	—			(8,009		)
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	48,585			2,792			1,654			—			53,031
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	4,445			194			—			(4,639		)	—
Net income	$	53,030		$	2,986		$	1,654		$	(4,639	)	$	53,031
Comprehensive income	$	52,119		$	3,009		$	4,198		$	(4,638	)	$	54,688

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries		Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	528,566		$	251,752	$	16,946		$	(27,456	)	$	769,808
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	130,888			81,323		10,081			(23,475		)	198,817
Sales and marketing	107,635			42,492		247			(3,787		)	146,587
Research and development	15,976			2,470		14			—			18,460
General and administrative	69,663			7,743		791			(194		)	78,003
Depreciation and amortization	39,245			48,534		1,855			—			89,634
	363,407			182,562		12,988			(27,456		)	531,501
Income from operations	165,159			69,190		3,958			—			238,307
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(20,004		)	142		(116		)	—			(19,978		)
Interest income	276			15		11			—			302
Income before income taxes and equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	145,431			69,347		3,853			—			218,631
Provision for income taxes	53,902			21,494		1,681			—			77,077
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	91,529			47,853		2,172			—			141,554
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	50,025			1,263		—			(51,288		)	—
Net income	$	141,554		$	49,116	$	2,172		$	(51,288	)	$	141,554
Comprehensive income	$	143,082		$	48,876	$	(1,797	)	$	(51,288	)	$	138,873

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Revenue	$	506,467		$	369,866		$	42,487		$	(33,876	)	$	884,944
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	125,522			160,651			18,493			(29,518		)	275,148
Sales and marketing	90,912			63,596			9,218			(3,291		)	160,435
Research and development	16,210			1,313			1,327			—			18,850
General and administrative	69,303			12,525			2,035			(1,067		)	82,796
Depreciation and amortization	40,727			79,056			7,229			—			127,012
Restructuring charges	7,559			2,919			944			—			11,422
Separation costs	6,353			—			—			—			6,353
	356,586			320,060			39,246			(33,876		)	682,016
Income from operations	149,881			49,806			3,241			—			202,928
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(53,952		)	(1,769		)	740			—			(54,981		)
Interest income	1,597			296			(1,602		)	—			291
Income before income taxes and equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	97,526			48,333			2,379			—			148,238
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	5,532			21,099			(920		)	—			25,711
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	91,994			27,234			3,299			—			122,527
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	30,532			505			—			(31,037		)	—
Net income	$	122,526		$	27,739		$	3,299		$	(31,037	)	$	122,527
Comprehensive income	$	120,835		$	27,741		$	8,026		$	(31,036	)	$	125,566

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	158,111		$	126,758		$	86,315		$	(120,507	)	$	250,677
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(20,615		)	(1,833		)	—			—			(22,448		)
Business acquired, net of cash acquired	—			—			(84,130		)	—			(84,130		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(20,615		)	(1,833		)	(84,130		)	—			(106,578		)
Financing activities:
Increase of restricted cash	—			(188		)	—			—			(188		)
Payments under notes payable obligations	(6,094		)	—			—			—			(6,094		)
Principal repayments on capital lease obligations	(3,887		)	—			—			—			(3,887		)
Proceeds from issuance of stock	7,676			—			—			—			7,676
Tax benefit from equity awards	341			—			—			—			341
Repurchase of restricted stock awards and common stock	(109,605		)	—			—			—			(109,605		)
Distribution to parent	—			(120,384		)	(123		)	120,507			—
Net cash used in financing activities	(111,569		)	(120,572		)	(123		)	120,507			(111,757		)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	(1,089		)	(413		)	1,009			—			(493		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	24,838			3,940			3,071			—			31,849
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	297,565			19,606			9,406			—			326,577
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	322,403		$	23,546		$	12,477		$	—		$	358,426

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

(in thousands)

	NeuStar, Inc.			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	228,264		$	134,944		$	(7,935	)	$	(146,571	)	$	208,702
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(36,197		)	(1,833		)	—			—			(38,030		)
Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired	12			—			—			—			12
Net cash used in investing activities	(36,185		)	(1,833		)	—			—			(38,018		)
Financing activities:
Decrease of restricted cash	—			76			—			—			76
Payments under notes payable obligations	(179,170		)	—			—			—			(179,170		)
Debt issuance costs	(10,201		)	—			—			—			(10,201		)
Principal repayments on capital lease obligations	(4,547		)	—			—			—			(4,547		)
Proceeds from issuance of stock	562			—			—			—			562
Tax benefit from equity awards	267			—			—			—			267
Repurchase of restricted stock awards and common stock	(11,027		)	—			—			—			(11,027		)
(Distribution to) investment by parent	—			(149,426		)	2,855			146,571			—
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(204,116		)	(149,350		)	2,855			146,571			(204,040		)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	330			3			125			—			458
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(11,707		)	(16,236		)	(4,955		)	—			(32,898		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	48,061			27,092			13,944			—			89,097
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	36,354		$	10,856		$	8,989		$	—		$	56,199

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Exercise of equity awards and presentation of tax benefits reclassified				$ 9,000,000
Restricted cash	$ 2,287,000		$ 2,287,000		$ 2,363,000
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	11,100,000	$ 0	$ 11,100,000	$ 0
Aggregate Knowledge, Inc (AKI)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	11,100,000
Acquired technologies | Aggregate Knowledge, Inc (AKI)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	10,100,000
Client lists and relationships | Aggregate Knowledge, Inc (AKI)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Finite-lived	$ 1,000,000

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Estimated Fair Values of Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 09, 2015
Senior Notes
Carrying Amount
Term Facility and Senior Notes (including current portion)	$ 300,000	$ 300,000
Fair Value
Term Facility and Senior Notes (including current portion)	273,213	249,000
2013 Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount)
Carrying Amount
Term Facility and Senior Notes (including current portion)	0	300,328
Fair Value
Term Facility and Senior Notes (including current portion)	0	296,013
2015 Incremental Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount)
Carrying Amount
Term Facility and Senior Notes (including current portion)	0	337,947	$ 350,000
Fair Value
Term Facility and Senior Notes (including current portion)	0	341,326
Amended 2013 Term Facility
Carrying Amount
Term Facility and Senior Notes (including current portion)	464,292	0
Fair Value
Term Facility and Senior Notes (including current portion)	465,466	0
2013 Revolving Facility
Carrying Amount
Credit facility	0	175,000
Fair Value
Credit facility	0	175,000
Amended 2013 Revolving Facility
Carrying Amount
Credit facility	175,000	0
Fair Value
Credit facility	$ 175,000	$ 0

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Intangible Asset Useful Life (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016
Acquired technologies
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (in years)	6 years 2 months 12 days
Acquired technologies | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (in years)	3 years
Acquired technologies | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (in years)	8 years
Client lists and relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (in years)	8 years 10 months 24 days
Client lists and relationships | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (in years)	3 years
Client lists and relationships | Maximum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (in years)	13 years
Trade names and trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (in years)	3 years
Trade names and trademarks | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (in years)	3 years
Non-compete agreement
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (in years)	3 years
Non-compete agreement | Minimum
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Useful life (in years)	3 years

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ACQUISITIONS - Bombora Acquisition (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Bombora
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition, purchase price	$ 87.7

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ACQUISITIONS - MarketShare Acquisition (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands		9 Months Ended
	Dec. 09, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill		$ 1,172,765	$ 1,186,983
MarketShare
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition, purchase price	$ 442,400
Business acquisition, cash consideration	429,100
Non-cash consideration in shares of Class A common stock	$ 13,300
Working capital adjustments		1,300
Total preliminary purchase price allocation		441,086
Increase in deferred tax assets valuation allowance		16,700
Increase in accounts payable and accrued liabilities		1,000
Increase in accounts receivable		300
Goodwill		293,832
Goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes		$ 203,000

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ACQUISITIONS - Preliminary Purchase Allocation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 1,172,765	$ 1,186,983
MarketShare
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents	7,504
Accounts receivable	8,954
Prepaids and other assets	6,344
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	(9,330)
Deferred revenue	(2,062)
Deferred tax asset	5,844
Net tangible assets acquired	17,254
Goodwill	293,832
Total preliminary purchase price allocation	441,086
MarketShare | Customer relationships
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets	30,000
MarketShare | Acquired technologies
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets	$ 100,000

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ACQUISITIONS - Pro Forma Financial Information (Details) - MarketShare - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Pro forma revenue	$ 275,183	$ 807,648
Pro forma income from operations	73,573	209,037
Pro forma net income	$ 41,112	$ 103,061

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ACQUISITIONS - Caller Authentication Assets Acquisition (Details) - Transaction Network Services $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business acquisition, purchase price	$ 220.0
Consideration deposited into escrow	$ 22.0

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Gross goodwill, beginning balance			$ 1,280,585
Acquisitions			0
Adjustments			(17,655)
Foreign Currency Translation			3,437
Gross goodwill, ending balance	$ 1,266,367		1,266,367
Accumulated impairments	(93,602)		(93,602)		$ (93,602)
Net goodwill					1,186,983
Net goodwill	1,172,765		1,172,765		1,186,983
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	447,902		447,902		529,279
Amortization of Intangible Assets	23,800	$ 16,500	72,400	$ 48,000
Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year					94,100
Amortization Expense, 2017	82,600		82,600
Amortization Expense, 2018	79,300		79,300
Amortization Expense, 2019	72,900		72,900
Amortization Expense, 2020	43,900		43,900
Amortization Expense, Thereafter	147,600		147,600
Client lists and relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	581,685		581,685		578,085
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(247,205)		(247,205)		(196,806)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	334,480		$ 334,480		381,279
Useful life (in years)			8 years 10 months 24 days
Acquired technologies
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	204,451		$ 204,451		214,212
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(91,029)		(91,029)		(66,335)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	113,422		$ 113,422		147,877
Useful life (in years)			6 years 2 months 12 days
Trade names and trademarks
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	8,011		$ 8,011		8,030
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(8,011)		(8,011)		(7,919)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	0		$ 0		111
Useful life (in years)			3 years
Non-compete agreement
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross	100		$ 100		100
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	(100)		(100)		(88)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net	0		$ 0		$ 12
Useful life (in years)			3 years
Aggregate Knowledge, Inc (AKI)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	11,100
Aggregate Knowledge, Inc (AKI) | Acquired technologies
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	10,100
Aggregate Knowledge, Inc (AKI) | Client lists and relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of intangible assets	$ 1,000

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NOTES PAYABLE - Summary of Debt (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 09, 2015
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Total	$ 920,770	$ 1,088,781
Less: current portion, net of discount	(100,977)	(131,272)
Long-term portion	819,793	957,509
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Facility and Senior Notes	300,000	300,000
Deferred financing fees	(10,577)	(11,637)
2013 Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Facility and Senior Notes	0	300,328
Deferred financing fees	0	(1,683)
2015 Incremental Term Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Facility and Senior Notes	0	337,947	$ 350,000
Deferred financing fees	0	(9,012)
Amended 2013 Term Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Term Facility and Senior Notes	464,292	0
Deferred financing fees	(5,798)	0
2013 Revolving Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving Facility	0	175,000
Deferred financing fees	0	(2,162)
Amended 2013 Revolving Facility
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Revolving Facility	175,000	0
Deferred financing fees	$ (2,147)	$ 0

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NOTES PAYABLE - Credit Facilities and Senior Notes (Additional Information) (Details)	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Sep. 28, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)	Dec. 09, 2015 USD ($)	Jan. 22, 2013 USD ($)
Senior Notes
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount of borrowings	$ 300,000,000		$ 300,000,000
Aggregate principal amount					$ 300,000,000
2013 Term Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount of borrowings					325,000,000
2013 Revolving Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Line of credit facility					200,000,000
Outstanding borrowings	0		175,000,000
2015 Incremental Term Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount of borrowings	0		337,947,000	$ 350,000,000
Amended 2013 Term Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Amount of borrowings	464,292,000		0
Amended 2013 Revolving Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Outstanding borrowings	175,000,000		$ 0
Credit facility, available borrowings	7,000,000
Letter of credit, outstanding amount	$ 18,000,000
2013 Amended Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount) | Integral Multiple
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Optional voluntary prepayment of term loan facility					500,000
2013 Amended Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount) | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio		2
Optional voluntary prepayment of term loan facility					$ 1,000,000
2013 Amended Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount) | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio		2
Amended 2013 Term Facility | Revolving Credit Facility
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Debt Instrument, Amortization Period, Remainder of Fiscal Year and Year Two		22.00%
Debt Instrument, Amortization Period, After Year Two		10.00%
Eurodollar | 2013 Amended Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount) | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio		0.03
Eurodollar | 2013 Amended Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount) | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio		0.0325
Base Rate | 2013 Amended Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount) | Minimum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio		0.02
Base Rate | 2013 Amended Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount) | Maximum
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio		0.0225

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NOTES PAYABLE - Senior Notes (Additional Information) (Details) - Senior Notes	Jan. 22, 2013 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Principal amount of senior notes	$ 300,000,000
Debt instrument, interest rate	4.50%
Change in control with ratings downgrade
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price, percentage	101.00%
Sale of assets and no payment of debt or reinvestment of sales proceeds
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Redemption price, percentage	100.00%

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NOTES PAYABLE - Schedule of Future Principal Payments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2016		$ 27,439
2017		109,757
2018		49,889
2019		459,369
2020		0
Thereafter		300,000
Total future principal payments		$ 946,454
2013 Amended Term Facility (including current portion, net of discount) | Subsequent Event [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Prepayments of principal	$ 40,000

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NOTES PAYABLE Deferred Financing Costs (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Interest expense, debt	$ 6.4
Loss on extinguishment of debt	6.0
Debt modification expense	$ 0.4

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Jun. 15, 2016
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense recognized	$ 11,600	$ 10,400	$ 32,100	$ 28,100
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options, non-vested restricted stock awards, non-vested restricted stock units and non-vested PVRSUs	54,600		$ 54,600
Weighted average period of recognition for unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested stock options, non-vested restricted stock awards, non-vested restricted stock units and non-vested PVRSUs (in years)			1 year 4 months 24 days
Consolidated net income	$ 53,031	$ 50,282	$ 122,527	$ 141,554
Diluted net income per common share (usd per share)	$ 0.96	$ 0.91	$ 2.22	$ 2.52
Previous Estimate of Target Performance
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Consolidated net income	$ 52,200		$ 121,000
Diluted net income per common share (usd per share)	$ 0.94		$ 2.19
Employee Stock Purchase Plans
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Shares approved for grant under employee stock purchase Plan	176,474		176,474
Employee Stock Option
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised			$ 1,000
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Total aggregate intrinsic value of vested shares			$ 13,000
Shares repurchased during period			191,249
Common stock, aggregate repurchase price			$ 4,600
Stock Incentive Plan 2009
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Shares available for grant or award	2,736,526		2,736,526
Additional Number of Shares Approved For Grant					3,000,000
Share Based Awards | PVRSUs
Stockholders Equity Note [Line Items]
Total aggregate intrinsic value of vested shares			$ 21,800
Shares repurchased during period			339,783
Common stock, aggregate repurchase price			$ 8,400

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Stock Option Activity (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Shares
Beginning balance (in shares) | shares	1,356,904
Granted (in shares) | shares	0
Exercised (in shares) | shares	(133,794)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares	(172,559)
Ending balance (in shares) | shares	1,050,551
Exercisable at end of period (in shares) | shares	944,211
Weighted- Average Exercise Price
Beginning balance (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 24.70
Granted (usd per share) | $ / shares	0.00
Exercised (usd per share) | $ / shares	16.28
Forfeited (usd per share) | $ / shares	26.77
Ending balance (usd per share) | $ / shares	25.44
Exercisable at end of period (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 25.33
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at end of period | $	$ 1.5
Exercisable at end of period | $	$ 1.5
Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Life (in years)
Outstanding at end of period	2 years 2 months 12 days
Exercisable at end of period	1 year 10 months 24 days

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Non-Vested PVRSU Activity (Details) - PVRSUs $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Shares
Beginning balance (in shares) | shares	1,366,572
Granted (in shares) | shares	1,123,061
Vested (in shares) | shares	(882,243)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares	(211,584)
Ending balance (in shares) | shares	1,395,806
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Beginning balance (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 26.78
Granted (usd per share) | $ / shares	24.08
Vested (usd per share) | $ / shares	28.29
Forfeited (usd per share) | $ / shares	26.94
Ending balance (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 23.63
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Non-vested at end of period | $	$ 37.1

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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - Restricted Stock Units Activity (Details) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Shares
Beginning balance (in shares) | shares	2,074,120
Granted (in shares) | shares	1,172,334
Vested (in shares) | shares	(535,753)
Forfeited (in shares) | shares	(231,194)
Ending balance (in shares) | shares	2,479,507
Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value
Beginning balance (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 30.42
Granted (usd per share) | $ / shares	24.00
Vested (usd per share) | $ / shares	32.12
Forfeited (usd per share) | $ / shares	28.39
Ending balance (usd per share) | $ / shares	$ 27.21
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at end of period | $	$ 66.0

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BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators Used in Computing Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Computation of basic net income per common share:
Net income	$ 53,031	$ 50,282	$ 122,527	$ 141,554
Weighted average common shares and participating securities outstanding - basic (in shares)	54,542	54,123	54,318	55,153
Basic net income per common share (usd per share)	$ 0.97	$ 0.93	$ 2.26	$ 2.57
Computation of diluted net income per common share:
Weighted average common shares and participating securities outstanding - basic (in shares)	54,542	54,123	54,318	55,153
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock-based awards (in shares)	890	1,002	809	925
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	55,432	55,125	55,127	56,078
Diluted net income per common share (usd per share)	$ 0.96	$ 0.91	$ 2.22	$ 2.52

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BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - Additional Information (Details) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Dilutive effect of stock-based awards (in shares)	1,190,512	754,059	1,433,707	776,001

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RESTRUCTURING CHARGES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring charges	$ 2,629	$ 0	$ 11,422	$ 0

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INTEREST AND OTHER EXPENSE (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Interest and other expense:
Interest expense	$ 15,191	$ 6,475	$ 47,718	$ 19,321
Loss on debt modification and extinguishment	6,354	0	6,354	0
Gain on asset disposals	(123)	(23)	(115)	(277)
Foreign currency transaction loss	757	323	1,024	934
Total interest and other expense	$ 22,179	$ 6,775	$ 54,981	$ 19,978

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INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2015
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Discrete tax benefits	$ 23.1	$ 26.4
Effective tax rate (as a percent)		17.30%	35.30%
Unrecognized tax benefits	7.7	$ 7.7		$ 7.5
Unrecognized tax benefits that would affect the Company's effective tax rate if recognized	$ 7.0	$ 7.0		$ 6.9

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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Geographic Area Revenues and Service Offering Revenues from External Customers (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 300,081	$ 261,653	$ 884,944	$ 769,808
Marketing Services
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue	63,277	41,108	184,871	119,224
Security Services
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue	51,020	43,150	148,990	123,243
Data Services
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue	58,155	51,198	167,119	148,592
NPAC Services
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue	127,629	126,197	383,964	378,749
United States
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue	274,212	240,652	810,656	713,696
International
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 25,869	$ 21,001	$ 74,288	$ 56,112

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SEGMENT INFORMATION - Geographic Area Long-Lived Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Areas [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 141,862	$ 147,764
United States
Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Areas [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	139,791	145,077
Australia
Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Areas [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	1,431	2,171
Other
Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Areas [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 640	$ 516

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SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION - Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 56,199	$ 89,097	$ 358,426	$ 326,577
Restricted cash	2,287	2,363
Accounts receivable, net	195,799	167,593
Unbilled receivables	14,001	17,712
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	31,942	30,216
Deferred costs	9,591	6,676
Income taxes receivable	41,324	5,883
Intercompany receivable	0	0
Total current assets	351,143	319,540
Property and equipment, net	141,862	147,764
Goodwill	1,172,765	1,186,983
Intangible assets, net	447,902	529,279
Net investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets, long-term	18,482	18,681
Total assets	2,132,154	2,202,247
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	19,096	28,392
Accrued expenses	106,548	134,632
Income taxes payable	0	0
Deferred revenue	93,661	91,006
Notes payable	100,977	131,272
Capital lease obligations	2,028	4,791
Other liabilities	12,267	10,875
Intercompany payable	0	0
Total current liabilities	334,577	400,968
Deferred revenue, long-term	21,535	22,998
Notes payable, long-term	819,793	957,509
Capital lease obligations, long-term	60	1,831
Deferred income tax liabilities, long-term	36,649	38,701
Other liabilities, long-term	52,080	56,741
Total liabilities	1,264,694	1,478,748
Total stockholders’ equity	867,460	723,499
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	2,132,154	2,202,247
Eliminations
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Restricted cash	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	0	0
Unbilled receivables	0	0
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	0	(3,283)
Deferred costs	0	0
Income taxes receivable	(1,409)	(4,778)
Intercompany receivable	(12,506)	(26,030)
Total current assets	(13,915)	(34,091)
Property and equipment, net	0	0
Goodwill	0	0
Intangible assets, net	0	0
Net investments in subsidiaries	(1,486,252)	(1,545,227)
Other assets, long-term	0	(1,308)
Total assets	(1,500,167)	(1,580,626)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	0	0
Accrued expenses	0	0
Income taxes payable	(1,409)	(4,564)
Deferred revenue	0	0
Notes payable	(10,088)	(3,283)
Capital lease obligations	0	0
Other liabilities	0	0
Intercompany payable	(2,418)	(26,030)
Total current liabilities	(13,915)	(33,877)
Deferred revenue, long-term	0	0
Notes payable, long-term	0	0
Capital lease obligations, long-term	0	0
Deferred income tax liabilities, long-term	0	(11,822)
Other liabilities, long-term	0	0
Total liabilities	(13,915)	(45,699)
Total stockholders’ equity	(1,486,252)	(1,534,927)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	(1,500,167)	(1,580,626)
NeuStar, Inc.
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	36,354	48,061	322,403	297,565
Restricted cash	1,260	1,260
Accounts receivable, net	98,916	91,899
Unbilled receivables	1,897	2,357
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	24,971	23,080
Deferred costs	1,575	1,119
Income taxes receivable	41,952	10,661
Intercompany receivable	12,506	26,030
Total current assets	219,431	204,467
Property and equipment, net	130,503	135,445
Goodwill	94,153	94,153
Intangible assets, net	11,590	13,751
Net investments in subsidiaries	1,486,252	1,545,227
Other assets, long-term	12,639	16,071
Total assets	1,954,568	2,009,114
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	10,537	18,945
Accrued expenses	66,653	98,761
Income taxes payable	0	0
Deferred revenue	22,595	24,929
Notes payable	100,977	131,272
Capital lease obligations	2,002	3,927
Other liabilities	8,656	9,937
Intercompany payable	556	0
Total current liabilities	211,976	287,771
Deferred revenue, long-term	8,255	8,239
Notes payable, long-term	819,793	957,509
Capital lease obligations, long-term	60	1,825
Deferred income tax liabilities, long-term	9,438	0
Other liabilities, long-term	39,757	41,978
Total liabilities	1,089,279	1,297,322
Total stockholders’ equity	865,289	711,792
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,954,568	2,009,114
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	10,856	27,092	23,546	19,606
Restricted cash	1,027	1,103
Accounts receivable, net	91,667	71,062
Unbilled receivables	11,398	14,694
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	4,739	8,551
Deferred costs	4,622	2,876
Income taxes receivable	0	0
Intercompany receivable	0	0
Total current assets	124,309	125,378
Property and equipment, net	9,067	9,302
Goodwill	967,320	984,017
Intangible assets, net	387,189	462,848
Net investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets, long-term	2,750	1,283
Total assets	1,490,635	1,582,828
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	7,908	7,522
Accrued expenses	32,539	29,262
Income taxes payable	1,409	3,068
Deferred revenue	52,555	46,153
Notes payable	6,964	0
Capital lease obligations	0	0
Other liabilities	2,568	279
Intercompany payable	0	18,199
Total current liabilities	103,943	104,483
Deferred revenue, long-term	6,978	9,734
Notes payable, long-term	0	0
Capital lease obligations, long-term	0	0
Deferred income tax liabilities, long-term	20,247	42,865
Other liabilities, long-term	5,598	8,652
Total liabilities	136,766	165,734
Total stockholders’ equity	1,353,869	1,417,094
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	1,490,635	1,582,828
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	8,989	13,944	$ 12,477	$ 9,406
Restricted cash	0	0
Accounts receivable, net	5,216	4,632
Unbilled receivables	706	661
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	2,232	1,868
Deferred costs	3,394	2,681
Income taxes receivable	781	0
Intercompany receivable	0	0
Total current assets	21,318	23,786
Property and equipment, net	2,292	3,017
Goodwill	111,292	108,813
Intangible assets, net	49,123	52,680
Net investments in subsidiaries	0	0
Other assets, long-term	3,093	2,635
Total assets	187,118	190,931
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	651	1,925
Accrued expenses	7,356	6,609
Income taxes payable	0	1,496
Deferred revenue	18,511	19,924
Notes payable	3,124	3,283
Capital lease obligations	26	864
Other liabilities	1,043	659
Intercompany payable	1,862	7,831
Total current liabilities	32,573	42,591
Deferred revenue, long-term	6,302	5,025
Notes payable, long-term	0	0
Capital lease obligations, long-term	0	6
Deferred income tax liabilities, long-term	6,964	7,658
Other liabilities, long-term	6,725	6,111
Total liabilities	52,564	61,391
Total stockholders’ equity	134,554	129,540
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$ 187,118	$ 190,931

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SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION - Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 300,081	$ 261,653	$ 884,944	$ 769,808
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	93,560	67,108	275,148	198,817
Sales and marketing	50,824	48,911	160,435	146,587
Research and development	6,041	6,009	18,850	18,460
General and administrative	28,040	28,617	82,796	78,003
Depreciation and amortization	49,701	30,272	127,012	89,634
Restructuring charges	2,629	0	11,422	0
Separation costs	2,135	0	6,353	0
Total operating expense	232,930	180,917	682,016	531,501
Income from operations	67,151	80,736	202,928	238,307
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(22,179)	(6,775)	(54,981)	(19,978)
Interest income	50	7	291	302
Income before income taxes	45,022	73,968	148,238	218,631
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(8,009)	23,686	25,711	77,077
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	53,031			141,554
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	0			0
Net income	53,031	50,282	122,527	141,554
Comprehensive income	54,688	48,308	125,566	138,873
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		50,282	122,527
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments		0	0
Eliminations
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue	(12,219)	(10,026)	(33,876)	(27,456)
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	(11,099)	(8,374)	(29,518)	(23,475)
Sales and marketing	(1,001)	(1,602)	(3,291)	(3,787)
Research and development	0	0	0	0
General and administrative	(119)	(50)	(1,067)	(194)
Depreciation and amortization	0	0	0	0
Restructuring charges	0		0
Separation costs	0		0
Total operating expense	(12,219)	(10,026)	(33,876)	(27,456)
Income from operations	0	0	0	0
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	0	0	0	0
Interest income	0	0	0	0
Income before income taxes	0	0	0	0
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	0	0	0	0
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	0			0
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	(4,639)			(51,288)
Net income	(4,639)	(30,205)	(31,037)	(51,288)
Comprehensive income	(4,638)	(30,205)	(31,036)	(51,288)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		0	0
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments		(30,205)	(31,037)
NeuStar, Inc.
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue	170,937	176,980	506,467	528,566
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	42,051	42,633	125,522	130,888
Sales and marketing	29,200	34,789	90,912	107,635
Research and development	5,636	5,479	16,210	15,976
General and administrative	24,297	25,633	69,303	69,663
Depreciation and amortization	13,788	13,044	40,727	39,245
Restructuring charges	1,190		7,559
Separation costs	2,135		6,353
Total operating expense	118,297	121,578	356,586	363,407
Income from operations	52,640	55,402	149,881	165,159
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(21,647)	(6,719)	(53,952)	(20,004)
Interest income	502	(7)	1,597	276
Income before income taxes	31,495	48,676	97,526	145,431
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(17,090)	28,303	5,532	53,902
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	48,585			91,529
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	4,445			50,025
Net income	53,030	50,282	122,526	141,554
Comprehensive income	52,119	51,887	120,835	143,082
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		20,373	91,994
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments		29,909	30,532
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue	127,628	85,273	369,866	251,752
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	57,563	28,169	160,651	81,323
Sales and marketing	19,725	15,452	63,596	42,492
Research and development	(79)	526	1,313	2,470
General and administrative	2,988	2,543	12,525	7,743
Depreciation and amortization	33,462	15,940	79,056	48,534
Restructuring charges	951		2,919
Separation costs	0		0
Total operating expense	114,610	62,630	320,060	182,562
Income from operations	13,018	22,643	49,806	69,190
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	(799)	112	(1,769)	142
Interest income	126	5	296	15
Income before income taxes	12,345	22,760	48,333	69,347
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	9,553	(5,727)	21,099	21,494
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	2,792			47,853
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	194			1,263
Net income	2,986	28,783	27,739	49,116
Comprehensive income	3,009	28,837	27,741	48,876
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		28,487	27,234
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments		296	505
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Revenue	13,735	9,426	42,487	16,946
Operating expense:
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below)	5,045	4,680	18,493	10,081
Sales and marketing	2,900	272	9,218	247
Research and development	484	4	1,327	14
General and administrative	874	491	2,035	791
Depreciation and amortization	2,451	1,288	7,229	1,855
Restructuring charges	488		944
Separation costs	0		0
Total operating expense	12,242	6,735	39,246	12,988
Income from operations	1,493	2,691	3,241	3,958
Other (expense) income:
Interest and other expense	267	(168)	740	(116)
Interest income	(578)	9	(1,602)	11
Income before income taxes	1,182	2,532	2,379	3,853
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(472)	1,110	(920)	1,681
Income before equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	1,654			2,172
Equity income in consolidated subsidiaries	0			0
Net income	1,654	1,422	3,299	2,172
Comprehensive income	$ 4,198	(2,211)	8,026	$ (1,797)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent		1,422	3,299
Income (Loss) from Equity Method Investments		$ 0	$ 0

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SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION - Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$ 208,702	$ 250,677
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(38,030)	(22,448)
Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired	12	(84,130)
Net cash used in investing activities	(38,018)	(106,578)
Financing activities:
(Increase) decrease of restricted cash	76	(188)
Payments under notes payable obligations	(179,170)	(6,094)
Debt issuance costs	(10,201)	0
Principal repayments on capital lease obligations	(4,547)	(3,887)
Proceeds from issuance of stock	562	7,676
Tax benefit from equity awards	267	341
Repurchase of restricted stock awards and common stock	(11,027)	(109,605)
(Distribution to) investment by parent		0
(Distribution to) investment by parent	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(204,040)	(111,757)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	458	(493)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(32,898)	31,849
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	89,097	326,577
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	56,199
Eliminations
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(146,571)	(120,507)
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	0	0
Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	0	0
Financing activities:
(Increase) decrease of restricted cash	0	0
Payments under notes payable obligations	0	0
Debt issuance costs	0
Principal repayments on capital lease obligations	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of stock	0	0
Tax benefit from equity awards	0	0
Repurchase of restricted stock awards and common stock	0	0
(Distribution to) investment by parent		120,507
(Distribution to) investment by parent	146,571
Net cash used in financing activities	146,571	120,507
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0
NeuStar, Inc.
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	228,264	158,111
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(36,197)	(20,615)
Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired	12	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(36,185)	(20,615)
Financing activities:
(Increase) decrease of restricted cash	0	0
Payments under notes payable obligations	(179,170)	(6,094)
Debt issuance costs	(10,201)
Principal repayments on capital lease obligations	(4,547)	(3,887)
Proceeds from issuance of stock	562	7,676
Tax benefit from equity awards	267	341
Repurchase of restricted stock awards and common stock	(11,027)	(109,605)
(Distribution to) investment by parent		0
(Distribution to) investment by parent	0
Net cash used in financing activities	(204,116)	(111,569)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	330	(1,089)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(11,707)	24,838
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	48,061	297,565
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	36,354
Guarantor Subsidiaries
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	134,944	126,758
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(1,833)	(1,833)
Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	(1,833)	(1,833)
Financing activities:
(Increase) decrease of restricted cash	76	(188)
Payments under notes payable obligations	0	0
Debt issuance costs	0
Principal repayments on capital lease obligations	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of stock	0	0
Tax benefit from equity awards	0	0
Repurchase of restricted stock awards and common stock	0	0
(Distribution to) investment by parent		(120,384)
(Distribution to) investment by parent	(149,426)
Net cash used in financing activities	(149,350)	(120,572)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	3	(413)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(16,236)	3,940
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	27,092	19,606
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	10,856
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	(7,935)	86,315
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	0	0
Businesses acquired, net of cash acquired	0	(84,130)
Net cash used in investing activities	0	(84,130)
Financing activities:
(Increase) decrease of restricted cash	0	0
Payments under notes payable obligations	0	0
Debt issuance costs	0
Principal repayments on capital lease obligations	0	0
Proceeds from issuance of stock	0	0
Tax benefit from equity awards	0	0
Repurchase of restricted stock awards and common stock	0	0
(Distribution to) investment by parent		(123)
(Distribution to) investment by parent	2,855
Net cash used in financing activities	2,855	(123)
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	125	1,009
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(4,955)	3,071
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	13,944	$ 9,406
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$ 8,989