Restructuring Charges

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Restructuring And Related Activities [Abstract]

Note 17. Restructuring Charges

The Company has taken certain restructuring actions designed to reduce the Company’s cost structure primarily within GES U.S. and GES International, as well as the elimination of certain positions at the corporate office. As a result, the Company recorded restructuring charges primarily consisting of severance and related benefits as a result of workforce reductions and charges related to the consolidation and downsizing of facilities representing the remaining operating lease obligations (net of estimated sublease income) and related costs.

Changes to the restructuring liability by major restructuring activity are as follows:

	GES						Other Restructurings
(in thousands)	Severance & Employee Benefits			Facilities			Severance & Employee Benefits			Total
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	2,274		$	1,092		$	416		$	3,782
Restructuring charges		442			237			138			817
Cash payments		(1,048	)		(449	)		(451	)		(1,948	)
Adjustment to liability		—			—			2			2
Balance at September 30, 2017	$	1,668		$	880		$	105		$	2,653

As of September 30, 2017, the liabilities related to severance and employee benefits are expected to be paid by the end of 2018. Additionally, the liability related to future lease payments will be paid over the remaining lease terms for GES. Refer to Note 19 – Segment Information, for information regarding restructuring charges by segment.