8-K/A
Limelight Networks,Inc. true 0001391127 0001391127 2022-06-15 2022-06-15

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K/A

 

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):

June 15, 2022

 

 

EDGIO, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   001-33508   20-1677033
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

2220 West 14th Street

Tempe, AZ 85281

(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)

(602) 850-5000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Limelight Networks, Inc.

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

 

Trading

Symbol(s)

 

Name of exchange

on which registered

Common stock, par value $0.001 per share   EGIO   NASDAQ

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

 

 


EXPLANATORY NOTE

As previously disclosed, Edgio, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company” or “Edgio”) (formerly known as Limelight Networks, Inc. or “Limelight”), entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 6, 2022 (the “Purchase Agreement”), with College Parent, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (together with its wholly-owned subsidiaries other than Edgecast Inc., “College Parent”), pursuant to which the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Edgecast Inc., a California corporation and an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of College Parent (“Edgecast”), and certain Edgecast-related businesses and assets as specified in the Purchase Agreement (the “Business Combination”). On June 15, 2022, pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company completed the Business Combination.

This Amendment No. 1 on Form 8-K/A is being filed by the Company to amend its Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 16, 2022, as amended by the Form 8-K/A filed on July 8, 2022 (the “Original Report”), solely to provide the disclosures required by Item 9.01 of Form 8-K that were omitted from the Original Report, including the required financial statements of Edgecast and the required pro forma financial information. Except as otherwise provided herein, this Amendment does not modify or update any other disclosure contained in the Original Report. Such financial information was excluded from the Original Report in reliance on the instructions to such items.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired

The historical audited combined financial statements of Edgecast as of December 31, 2021 (Successor) and December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and for period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor) and the years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and December 31, 2019 (unaudited) (Predecessor), and the related notes thereto, are filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K/A and are incorporated herein by reference.

The historical unaudited condensed combined financial statements of Edgecast as of March 31, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Successor) and for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (Successor) and March 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and the related notes thereto, are filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K/A and are incorporated herein by reference.

(b) Pro Forma Financial Information

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet of the Company and Edgecast as of March 31, 2022 and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operation of the Company and Edgecast for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and for the year ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes thereto, are filed as Exhibit 99.3 to this Current Report on Form 8-K/A and are incorporated herein by reference.

(d) Exhibits:

 

Exhibit
No.
  

Description

23.1    Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Edgecast’s independent auditors
99.1    Audited combined financial statements of Edgecast as of December 31, 2021 (Successor) and December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and for period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor) and the years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and December 31, 2019 (unaudited) (Predecessor), and the related notes thereto
99.2    Unaudited condensed combined financial statements of Edgecast as of March 31, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Successor) and for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (Successor) and March 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and the related notes thereto


                 
99.3    Unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet of the Company and Edgecast as of March 31, 2022 and the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operation of the Company and Edgecast for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and for the year ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes thereto
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SIGNATURES

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

 

Date: August 19, 2022     Edgio, Inc.
    By:  

/s/ Richard Diegnan

      Richard Diegnan
      Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
EX-23.1

Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Auditors

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements of Edgio, Inc.:

 

  (1)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-147830) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 2003 Incentive Compensation Plan and the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan,

 

  (2)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-159132) pertaining to the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan,

 

  (3)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-165436) pertaining to the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan,

 

  (4)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-176760) pertaining to the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan,

 

  (5)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-181280) pertaining to the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan,

 

  (6)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-187052) pertaining to the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan,

 

  (7)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-190572) pertaining to the 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan,

 

  (8)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-194143) pertaining to the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan,

 

  (9)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-202144) pertaining to the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan,

 

  (10)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-209537) pertaining to the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan,

 

  (11)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-216142) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan,

 

  (12)

Registration Statement Form S-3 (File No. 333-222900) of Limelight Networks, Inc.,

 

  (13)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-222942) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan,

 

  (14)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-229475) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan,

 

  (15)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-231194) pertaining to the 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, As Amended,

 

  (16)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-236171) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan,

 

  (17)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-253058) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 2007 Equity Incentive Plan,

 

  (18)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-260032) pertaining to the Moov Corporation 2017 Equity Incentive Plan, and

 

  (19)

Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-260817) pertaining to the Limelight Networks, Inc. 2021 Inducement Plan;

of our report dated March 15, 2022, with respect to the combined financial statements of Edgecast.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Kansas City, Missouri

August 19, 2022

EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

Edgecast

A Business of College Parent L.P.

Audited Combined Financial Statements

As of December 31, 2021 (Successor) and December 31, 2020 (Predecessor)

And for the Period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), Period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and year ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor)

Unaudited Combined Financial Statements

For the year ended December 31, 2019 (Predecessor)

 

 

 


Report of Independent Auditors

To the Audit Committee of College Parent, L.P.

Opinion

We have audited the combined balance sheets of Edgecast (a Business of College Parent L.P.) (the Company) as of December 31, 2021 (Successor) and as of December 31, 2020 (Predecessor), the related combined statements of operations and comprehensive loss for the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), the period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor) and the year ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor), and the combined statements of changes in equity and cash flows for the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), the period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor) and the year ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor), and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”).

In our opinion, the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2021 (Successor) and December 31, 2020 (Predecessor), and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), the period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor) and the year ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor), in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Company and to meet our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audits. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

Other Matter

The accompanying combined statements of operations and comprehensive loss, cash flows and changes in equity for the year ended December 31, 2019 (Predecessor) were not audited, reviewed, or compiled by us, and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on them.

Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued.

Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free of material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that


includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.

In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:

 

   

Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.

 

   

Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.

 

   

Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.

 

   

Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.

 

   

Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.

We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control-related matters that we identified during the audit.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Kansas City, Missouri

March 15, 2022


Edgecast

A Business of College Parent L.P.

Index to Combined Financial Statements

 

     Page  

Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), Period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and the years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) (Predecessor)

     F-2  

Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2021 (Successor) and December  31, 2020 (Predecessor)

     F-3  

Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Period from September  1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), Period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) (Predecessor)

     F-4  

Combined Statements of Changes in Equity for the Period from September  1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), Period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and December 31, 2019 (Unaudited) (Predecessor)

     F-5  

Notes to Combined Financial Statements

     F-6  

 

F-1


Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss of Edgecast a Business of College Parent L.P.

(dollars in thousands)

 

    Successor     Predecessor  
    Period from
September 1,
2021 to
December 31,
2021
    Period from
January 1, 2021 to
August 31, 2021
    For the Year Ended
December 31, 2020
    For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019
 
                      (Unaudited)  

Revenues

         

Service revenues

  $ 82,454     $ 178,171     $ 243,756     $ 247,144  

Related party revenues

    21,006       41,791       61,056       51,634  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Revenues

    103,460       219,962       304,812       298,778  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Expenses

         

Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below)

    77,717       134,901       192,860       174,602  

Related party cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below)

    2,772       13,904       20,752       20,459  

Selling, general and administrative expense

    34,698       57,463       95,906       97,567  

Related party selling, general and administrative expense

    14,827       30,720       51,319       56,933  

Depreciation and amortization expense

    14,111       43,350       72,648       90,229  

Impairments of long-lived assets

    —         —         —         1,102  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Operating Expenses

    144,125       280,338       433,485       440,892  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Loss

    (40,665     (60,376     (128,673     (142,114

Other income (expense), net

    830       1,810       (2,490     3,480  

Related party other income, net

    3,287       4,481       17,333       13,633  

Related party interest (expense)

    —         (3,992     (8,823     (13,572
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss Before Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes

    (36,548     (58,077     (122,653     (138,573

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

    8,794       (3,464     1,364       13,258  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Loss

    $(27,754     $(61,541     $(121,289     $(125,315
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

    (677     (9,812     6,970       355  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Comprehensive Loss

    $(28,431     $(71,353     $(114,319     $(124,960
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements

 

F-2


Combined Balance Sheets of Edgecast a Business of College Parent L.P.

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Successor     Predecessor  
     As of December 31, 2021     As of December 31, 2020  

Assets

      

Current assets

      

Cash

   $ 7,784     $ —    

Accounts receivable:

      

Trade and other, net of credit losses

     37,210       45,892  

Affiliates

     17,406       5,669  

Affiliate loan receivable

     50,778       733  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     38,659       29,950  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     151,837       82,244  

Property, plant and equipment

     139,723       554,221  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (11,139     (407,152
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total property, plant and equipment, net

     128,584       147,069  

Goodwill

     60,919       —    

Other intangible assets, net

     49,111       11,301  

Operating lease right-of-use assets

     26,456       25,793  

Deferred income taxes

     40       1,554  

Affiliate loan receivable, non-current

     201,000       197,902  

Other assets

     163       1,575  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $  618,110     $ 467,438  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

      

Current liabilities

      

Accounts payable:

      

Trade and other

   $ 32,579     $ 28,065  

Affiliates

     13,763       4,382  

Affiliate loan payable

     —         196,458  

Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities

     69,445       59,809  

Current operating lease liabilities

     11,907       13,144  

Current deferred revenues

     670       1,332  

Total current liabilities

   $ 128,364     $ 303,190  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes

     15,941       1,637  

Non-current operating lease liabilities

     14,619       17,117  

Other liabilities

     6       15,548  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

   $ 158,930     $ 337,492  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)

      

Equity

      

Net parent investment

     459,857       93,802  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     (677     36,144  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Equity

     459,180       129,946  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Equity

   $ 618,110     $ 467,438  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements

 

F-3


Combined Statements of Cash Flows of Edgecast a Business of College Parent L.P.

(dollars in thousands)

 

    Successor     Predecessor  
    Period from
September 1, 2021
to December 31,
2021
    Period from
January 1, 2021
to August 31,
2021
    For the Year Ended
December 31, 2020
    For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019
 
                      (Unaudited)  

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

         

Net loss

  $  (27,754   $  (61,541   $  (121,289   $  (125,315

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:

         

Depreciation and amortization expense

    14,111       43,350       72,648       90,229  

Impairments of long-lived assets

    —         —         —         1,102  

Deferred income taxes

    (9,453     2,834       (1,847     (14,774

Provision for doubtful accounts and credit losses

    319       1,182       1,137       587  

Stock-based compensation—equity classified awards

    71       645       703       203  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

         

Accounts receivable trade and other

    (528     7,568       (6,279     (5,552

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    3,710       (1,649     (4,289     (3,847

Accounts payable trade and other and accrued liabilities and other current liabilities

    39,955       (23,175     4,624       10,439  

Accounts receivable/payable affiliates, net

    (12,629     15,388       (53,773     3,699  

Operating lease assets and liabilities

    (94     (1,060     (1,076     (1,486

Other assets and other liabilities

    (1,057     (14,002     12,123       (5,100

Interest receivable/payable affiliates, net

    (44,991     (11,084     22,012       10,842  

Other operating activities, net

    397       (2,388     (4,190     (2,645
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

    (37,943     (43,932     (79,496     (41,618

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

         

Capital expenditures (including capitalized software)

    (20,126     (44,800     (56,800     (50,459

Net cash proceeds from disposition of assets

    3       810       197       2,858  

Loans receivable from affiliates

    (50,000     —         47,601       (933
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

    (70,123     (43,990     (9,002     (48,534

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

         

Loans payable to affiliates

    —         (156,301     (93,599     —    

Net transfers from Parent

    115,850       244,223       84,716       169,964  

Net cash provided by financing activities

    115,850       87,922       (8,883     169,964  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

    —         —         (3,866     3,063  

Increase (decrease) in cash

    7,784       —         (101,247     82,875  

Cash, beginning of period

    —         —         101,247       18,372  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

  $ 7,784     $ —       $ —       $ 101,247  

Supplemental cash flow information:

         

Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities

    7,564       197       6,248       4,081  

Barter revenue

    12,763       25,526       31,148       22,823  

Barter expense

    13,160       23,139       26,959       20,178  

Cash paid for interest

    44,244       2,192       597       87  

Cash paid for operating leases

    3,435       14,294       10,933       3,234  

Non-cash investing activities:

         

Capital expenditures in accounts payable, trade and other liabilities

    8,862       1,726       3,607       2,049  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements

 

F-4


Combined Statements of Changes in Equity of Edgecast a Business of College Parent L.P.

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Net parent
investment
    Accumulated other
comprehensive
income (loss)
    Total Equity  

Predecessor Equity Balance as of January 1, 2019 (Unaudited)

   $ 84,820     $ 28,819     $ 113,639  

Net loss (Unaudited)

     (125,315     —         (125,315

Other comprehensive income (Unaudited)

     —         355       355  

Net transfers from Parent (Unaudited)

     170,167       —         170,167  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Predecessor Equity Balance as of December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)

     129,672       29,174       158,846  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

     (121,289     —         (121,289

Other comprehensive income

     —         6,970       6,970  

Net transfers from Parent

     85,419       —         85,419  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Predecessor Equity Balance as of December 31, 2020

     93,802       36,144       129,946  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

     (61,541     —         (61,541

Other comprehensive loss

     —         (9,812     (9,812

Net transfers from Parent

     244,868       —         244,868  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Predecessor Equity Balance as of August 31, 2021

     277,129       26,332       303,461  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Successor Equity Balance as of September 1, 2021

     371,690       —         371,690  

Net loss

     (27,754     —         (27,754

Other comprehensive loss

     —         (677     (677

Net transfers from Parent

     115,921       —         115,921  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Successor Equity Balance as of December 31, 2021

   $ 459,857     $ (677   $ 459,180  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to combined financial statements

 

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Notes to Combined Financial Statements of Edgecast a Business of College Parent L.P.

Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation

Organization

Edgecast (the “Business”, “our”, “we”), a business of College Parent L.P. (“Yahoo!”) and formerly a business of Verizon Media Group (“VMG”), operates one of the largest content delivery networks with over 135+ terabytes of capacity, over 175 strategically placed points-of-presence (“PoPs”) in six continents, interconnected with 7,000+ peering and routing partners. Edgecast’s platform is designed to help digital media companies meet the ever-growing expectations of their businesses by providing simplified workflows and improving efficiency across digital content delivery, video streaming services, cloud security, and edge computing. Our platform provides innovative technology, first-class performance, excellent service and the security that comes with working with a proven market leader.

College Parent L.P. was formed in 2021 by an affiliate of certain funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (“Apollo”) to acquire VMG. VMG was a business of Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”). On May 2, 2021, Verizon entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with College Parent L.P. pursuant to which Verizon agreed to sell VMG, and on September 1, 2021, VMG was sold to College Parent L.P. (collectively, the “Transaction”). Accordingly, the term (“Parent”) refers to VMG (a business of Verizon) for the periods prior to September 1, 2021 and to Yahoo! for the period from September 1, 2021 onward.

Edgecast’s products and solutions are categorized within the following areas: Delivery Services, Streaming Services and Other. Edgecast offers a scalable platform for delivering content, including live broadcasts, video on demand, games, software and websites to viewers on their devices at any time. This platform is targeted at media and entertainment companies and other businesses that deliver their digital products and services through the internet. As the digital landscape reshapes the delivery of media and entertainment content, there is an increasing need for stable, high-quality video delivery platforms.

The Business has a highly diverse workforce of approximately 611 employees as of December 31, 2021.

Basis of Presentation

The combined financial statements prior to September 1, 2021 represent the financial information of the Business prior to the Transaction and are labeled as “Predecessor.” The combined financial statements for the period beginning on and subsequent to September 1, 2021 represent the financial information of the Business subsequent to the Transaction and are labeled as “Successor.” Due to the change in the basis of accounting resulting from the Transaction, the combined financial statements of the Predecessor are not comparable to the combined financial statements of the Successor.

For both the Predecessor and Successor periods, the combined financial statements have been prepared on a “carve-out” basis. During the Predecessor and Successor periods, Edgecast operated as part of VMG and Yahoo!, respectively, and consisted of several entities for which separate financial statements had not historically been prepared. As such, the Predecessor and Successor periods have been derived from VMG and Yahoo!’s historical accounting records and were prepared on a standalone basis. For both the Predecessor and Successor periods, the combined financial statements herein have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).

The historical results of operations, comprehensive income, financial position and cash flows of the Predecessor and Successor presented in the combined financial statements may not be indicative of

 

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what they would have been had the Predecessor and Successor actually been an independent standalone entity, nor are they necessarily indicative of the Business’ future results of operations, comprehensive income, financial position and cash flows. Financial information presented in the financial statements and notes herein is presented in thousands, unless otherwise stated.

The combined financial statements include all revenues and costs directly attributable to the Business and an allocation of expenses related to certain VMG and Yahoo! corporate functions as described in “Note 6. Corporate Allocations and Related Party Transactions”. These expenses have been allocated to the Business based on direct usage or benefit where identifiable, with the remainder allocated pro rata based on an applicable measure of revenues, direct costs, headcount, or estimates of use. Management considers these allocations to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services or the benefit received.

For both the Predecessor and Successor periods, the combined financial statements include assets and liabilities specifically attributable to the Business and certain assets and liabilities that are held by the Parent that are specifically identifiable and attributable to the Business. The Parent’s net investment, within equity, represents the Parent’s historical investment in the Business and includes accumulated net earnings attributable to the Parent, the net effect of transactions with the Parent and their related entities, and cost allocations from the Parent that were not historically allocated to the Business.

All significant intercompany balances and transactions within the Business have been eliminated in these combined financial statements. As described in “Note 6. Corporate Allocations and Related Party Transactions,” certain transactions between the Business and the Parent have been included in the combined financial statements.

During the Predecessor periods, the Parent used a centralized approach to cash management and financing of its domestic operations. In the Successor period, cash from the Business’s domestic operation was no longer managed by the Parent centrally. The Parent’s related balances were increased through daily cash deposits by the Business to the Parent and decreased by cash distributions and disbursements made by the Parent on behalf of the Business for operating expenses, fees, and services provided by the Parent, including information system services and other operating expenses, such as personnel costs, legal costs, marketing production, facilities costs, and insurance. This arrangement is not reflective of the manner in which the Business would have financed its domestic operations had it been a stand-alone business separate from the Parent during the Predecessor periods presented. Further, as a result of historical operating losses, net cash used in operating activities and this cash management arrangement, the Business was dependent on transfers of cash from the Parent to fund its operations in certain situations. While the business no longer participates in the cash pooling arrangement for the domestic operations in the Successor period, the Business will continue to depend on transfers of cash from its Parent to fund operations for the foreseeable future. The amounts associated with this arrangement are reported in the Parent’s net investment as a component of equity.

The Parent and Verizon have historically provided a variety of services to the Business. Certain services and support functions, such as administering employee benefits plans and paying related claims, human resources, legal functions, finance, executives, procurement, business development, facility management, real estate, license fees, central and shared technology, and various other Parent corporate functions and overhead, were routinely allocated to the Business. Costs of $16.9 million, $38.1 million, $63.5 million and $68.4 million, for the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), the period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and for the years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and 2019 (Predecessor), respectively, were recorded in our Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for our allocated share of the Parent’s corporate functions.

 

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Where allocations of amounts were necessary, the Business believes the allocations of these amounts were determined on a reasonable basis and the methods were applied consistently for the periods presented. These allocated amounts, however, are not necessarily indicative of the actual amounts that might have been incurred or realized had the Business operated as an independent, standalone entity, during the periods presented, nor are they indicative of the Business’ future operations. Consequently, the combined financial statements do not necessarily represent the results the Business would have achieved if the Business had operated as a separate standalone entity during the Predecessor and Successor periods presented. It is not practicable to estimate actual costs that would have been incurred had the Business been a separate, standalone company during the Predecessor and Successor periods presented.

Edgecast operates in one segment based upon the information used by the chief operating decision maker in evaluating the performance of Edgecast’s business and allocating resources and capital.

Unaudited Combined Financial Statements

The accompanying Combined Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, Combined Statement of Cash Flows, and Combined Statement of Changes in Equity for the year ended December 31, 2019 and amounts relating to these periods included in the accompanying notes to the combined financial statements are unaudited. The unaudited combined financial statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited combined financial statements.

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Combination

The accompanying combined financial statements include the accounts of the Business and all subsidiaries and entities controlled by the Business through majority voting control. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions within the Business have been eliminated in combination.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Business’ accompanying combined financial statements and notes thereto. These estimates and assumptions take into account historical and forward-looking factors that the Business believes are reasonable, including but not limited to the potential impacts arising from the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic and public and private sector policies and initiatives aimed at reducing its transmission. As the extent and duration of the impacts from COVID-19 remain unclear, the Business’ estimates and assumptions may evolve as conditions change. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of these combined financial statements include, but are not limited to, accounting for revenue and cost recognition, the step-up to fair value of assets and liabilities purchased in connection with the Transaction, allocation of expenses related to certain Parent corporate functions, allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses, incremental borrowing rate for the lease liability and right-of-use assets, fair value measurements including those related to financial instruments, intangible assets, unrecognized tax benefits, valuation allowances on tax assets, postretirement benefit obligations, long-lived asset impairments and adjustments, stock-based compensation, contingencies and the identification and valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with business combinations.

Revenue Recognition

We earn revenue from contracts with customers, primarily through streaming and delivery revenue. We account for these revenues under Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, Revenue from

 

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Contracts with Customers (“Topic 606”). Refer to “Note 4. Revenue Recognition” for further discussion related to revenues and contract costs, including qualitative and quantitative disclosures required under Topic 606.

Cost of Revenues

Cost of revenues consists of bandwidth costs, cross-connect, dark fiber and lit wave costs, colocation costs, remote hands, cloud costs, security certificates, stock-based compensation related to certain employees involved in revenue generating activities, and other expenses associated with the production and usage of Edgecast’s network infrastructure and platforms. Cost of revenues also includes hosting costs such as third-party and other operating costs, directly related to revenue generating activities.

Barter Transaction

For Barter transactions, the Business provides content delivery services in exchange for publicly trusted digital certificates and accounts for these transactions in accordance with ASC 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The Business includes the value of such exchanges in both Revenues and Cost of revenues. The Business recorded approximately $12.8 million, $25.5 million, $31.1 million and $22.8 million barter transaction revenue and $13.2 million, $23.1 million, $27.0 million and $20.2 million barter transaction expense for period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and for the years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and 2019 (Predecessor), respectively.

Advertising Costs

Costs of advertising are expensed as advertising space or airtime is used. All other advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expenses totaled approximately $1.0 million, $1.7 million, $2.7 million, and $3.3 million (unaudited) for period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and for the years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and 2019 (Predecessor), respectively.

Research and Development

The Business conducts research and development (“R&D”) activities to continually enhance our existing products and services, develop new products and services to meet our customer’s changing needs and requirements and address new market opportunities. R&D costs are expensed as incurred and amounted to $1.5 million, $3.6 million, $5.0 million and $4.3 million (unaudited) for period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and for the years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and 2019 (Predecessor), respectively, and are included in Cost of revenues and Selling, general and administrative expense.

Stock-Based Compensation

Historically, Verizon granted various broad-based equity grants to employees, including executive officers, and permits the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance stock units and other awards under its 2017 Long-Term Incentive Plan, Yahoo! granted a mix of cash and equity appreciation units under its 2021 Management Equity Plan. The Business accounts for its stock-based awards in accordance with the provisions of ASC 718-10, Compensation—Stock Compensation. Both Verizon and Yahoo! measure and recognize compensation expenses for all stock based compensation awards made to employees and directors

 

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based on estimated fair values. Edgecast’s share of the stock-based compensation expenses include allocations of direct expenses as well as expenses that have been deemed attributable to the Edgecast operations. See “Note 12. Employee Benefits and Stock-Based Compensation” for further discussion.

Employee Benefit Plans

Certain employees and retirees of the Business participate in postretirement benefit plans sponsored by the Parent, which primarily relate to a 401(k) defined contribution plan. The Business is allocated relevant participation costs for the Parent’s employee benefit plans. As such, the Business has not recorded any liabilities associated with our participation in these plans in our Combined Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2021 (Successor) and 2020 (Predecessor). Refer to “Note 6. Corporate Allocations and Related Party Transactions” for further discussion.

Other income (expense), net

Other income (expense), net consists primarily of interest income from related party loans, miscellaneous related party income, and foreign currency transaction gains and losses. Refer to “Note 6. Corporate Allocations and Related Party Transactions’’ for further discussion of related party interest income. The following table summarizes other income and expenses by category:

The following presents Other income (expense), net by category:

(dollars in thousands)

 

    Successor     Predecessor  
    Period from
September 1, 2021
to December 31,
2021
    Period from
January 1, 2021
to August 31,
2021
    For the Year Ended
December 31,
2020
    For the Year Ended
December 31,
2019
 
                      (Unaudited)  

Related party interest income

  $ 2,966     $ 5,670     $ 10,230     $ 10,599  

Miscellaneous related party income (expense)

    986       190       (210     (536

Related party foreign currency gain (loss)

    (665     (1,379     7,313       3,570  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Related party other income, net

  $ 3,287     $ 4,481     $ 17,333     $ 13,633  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Miscellaneous income (expense)

    490       3       (317     121  

Foreign currency gain (loss)

    340       1,807       (2,173     3,359  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other income (expense), net

  $ 830     $ 1,810     $ (2,490   $ 3,480  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Foreign Currency

The functional currency of the Business’ international subsidiaries is evaluated on a case-by-case basis and is often the local currency. The financial statements of these subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using period-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities, historical rates of exchange for equity, and average rates of exchange for the period for revenue and expenses. Translation (gains) losses are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive income in the Combined Balance Sheets. The Business records foreign currency transaction gains and losses, realized and unrealized, and foreign exchange gains and losses due to re-measurement of monetary assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies in Related party other income, net and Other income (expense), net in the Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.

 

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Concentration of Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Business to significant concentration of credit and equity price risk consist primarily of accounts receivable and other financial instruments. As stated above, the Parent used a cash pooling arrangement to manage and finance its domestic operations during the Predecessor periods. In the Successor period, the Business no longer participates in cash pooling arrangements for its domestic operation. Refer to “Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—Fair Value Measurements—Cash, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable” for further discussion.

Accounts receivable are typically unsecured and are derived from revenue earned from customers. The Business performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and maintains allowances for potential credit losses. The Business does not require collateral as a means to mitigate customer credit risk.

Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”), Verizon, and The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) are the top three customers of the Business, see tables below for revenue from these three customers for each of the corresponding reporting periods. No other customers accounted for 10 percent or more of the revenue for the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and for the years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor), and accounts receivable balance as of December 31, 2021 (Successor), and 2020 (Predecessor).

Major customers by percentage of revenues of Edgecast a Business of College Parent, L.P.

 

     Successor     Predecessor  
     Period from
September 1, 2021 to
December 31, 2021
    Period from
January 1, 2021 to
August 31, 2021
    For the Year Ended
December 31,
2020
 

Microsoft

     9.2     12.4     12.3

Verizon

     17.2     16.7     17.6

Disney

     14.6     16.3     16.5

Major customers by percentage of accounts receivable of Edgecast a Business of College Parent, L.P.

 

     As of December 31, 2021     As of December 31, 2020  

Microsoft

     11.4     16.7

Verizon

     31.2     10.6

Disney

     17.8     28.4

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Hierarchy

The following sections describe the valuation methodologies the Business uses to measure financial and non-financial instruments accounted for at fair value in accordance with the fair value hierarchy as set forth in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures.

Fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In the absence of active markets for the identical assets or liabilities, such measurements involve developing assumptions based on market observable data and, in the absence of such data, internal information that is consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction that occurs at the measurement date.

 

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Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. Preference is given to observable inputs. The three-tier hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value, which prioritizes the inputs used in the methodologies of measuring fair value for assets and liabilities, is as follows:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2—Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 3—Unobservable pricing inputs in the market

Financial assets and financial liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurements requires judgment and may affect the valuation of the assets and liabilities being measured and their categorization within the fair value hierarchy. We maintain policies and procedures to value instruments using the best and most relevant data available. In addition, the Business performs reviews to assess the reasonableness of the valuations. This detailed review may include the use of a third-party valuation firm.

In accordance with ASC 825-10, Financial Instruments, the fair value of the Business’ financial instruments are further described as follows.

Cash, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable

The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying Combined Balance Sheets for accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments.

Operating cash deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions with reputable credit and therefore bear limited credit risk. We seek to mitigate our credit risk by spreading such risk across multiple counterparties and monitoring the risk profiles of these counterparties.

Long-lived Assets

Long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Determining whether an impairment has occurred typically requires various estimates and assumptions, including determining which undiscounted cash flows are directly related to the potentially impaired asset, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, their amount and the asset’s residual value, if any. In turn, measurement of an impairment loss requires a determination of fair value, which is based on the best information available. The required undiscounted cash flow estimates are derived from our historical experience and our internal business plans. To determine fair value, the Business uses quoted market prices when available, our internal cash flow estimates discounted at an appropriate discount rate, or independent appraisals, as appropriate. Fair values of long-lived assets are primarily derived internally and are based on observed sales transactions for similar assets. Fair value estimates are derived using established market or replacement values of comparable assets and estimated future net cash flows expected to be generated by market participants. The resulting fair values are considered nonrecurring Level 3 measurements, and are subject to change based on economic or market conditions, as well as future negotiations with interested parties. Further, the Business utilized the replacement-cost method of the

 

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cost approach in estimating the fair value of long-lived assets, such as specialized properties or plant and equipment, which represents the highest value that a market participant would have paid for an asset with similar utility.

Allowance for Credit Losses

Prior to January 1, 2020, accounts receivable were recorded at cost less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The gross amount of accounts receivable and corresponding allowance for doubtful accounts were presented separately. We maintained allowances for uncollectible accounts receivable for estimated losses resulting from the failure or inability of our customers to make required payments. Accounts receivable are recorded at the net value, including an allowance for credit losses that are not expected to be recovered. The net amount of accounts receivable and corresponding allowance for credit losses are presented together in the Combined Balance Sheets as Accounts receivable, trade and other. We maintain allowances for credit losses resulting from the expected failure or inability of our customers to make required payments. We recognize the allowance for credit losses at inception and reassess quarterly based on management’s expectation of the asset’s collectability. The allowance is based on multiple factors including historical experience with bad debts, the credit quality of the customer base, the aging of such receivables and current macroeconomic conditions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as management’s expectations of conditions in the future, if applicable. Our allowance for credit losses is based on management’s assessment of the collectability of assets pooled together with similar risk characteristics. Refer to “Note 7. Accounts Receivable” for further discussion.

Property, Plant and Equipment, and Depreciation

Property, plant and equipment includes assets such as servers, leasehold improvements and capitalized software. We record property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”) at cost. Property, plant and equipment are generally depreciated on a straight-line basis. Subsequently, property, plant and equipment is measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and impairment losses. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the estimated life of the improvement or the remaining term of the related lease, calculated from the time the asset was placed in service. PP&E acquired in connection with business combinations are recorded at estimated fair value in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting as prescribed in ASC 805-10, Business Combinations (“ASC 805-10”).

When depreciable assets are retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are deducted from the property, plant and equipment accounts and any gains or losses on disposition are recognized in income.

Property, plant and equipment to be held and used are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable from estimated future cash flows, in accordance with ASC 360-10, Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (“ASC 360-10”). Determination of recoverability is based on the lowest level of identifiable estimated undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. Measurement of any impairment loss for long-lived assets that management expects to hold and use is based on the excess of the carrying value of the asset over its fair value. Fair value estimates are derived from established market values of comparable assets or internal calculations of estimated future net cash flows. The Business’ estimates of future cash flows are based on assumptions and projections it believes to be reasonable and supportable. The Business’ assumptions consider revenue growth rates and operating margins, the estimation of the useful life over which the undiscounted cash flows will occur, and the terminal value of the asset group at the end of that useful life. We recorded impairment charges of $1.1 million (unaudited) in property, plant and equipment,

 

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which is recorded within Impairments of long-lived assets for the year ended December 31, 2019 (Predecessor). These charges are related to canceled in-flight developed software products.

The fair values are estimated using the framework and hierarchy in ASC 820-10, as described in “Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—Fair Value Measurements—Long-lived Assets”, using a combination of the income, market, and cost approaches. Fair value estimates are derived using established market or replacement values of comparable assets and estimated future net cash flows expected to be generated by market participants. The resulting fair values are considered nonrecurring Level 3 measurements, and are subject to change based on economic or market conditions, as well as future negotiations with interested parties.

Capitalized Software and Labor

The Business capitalizes eligible costs to acquire or develop internal-use software that are incurred subsequent to the preliminary project stage through the development stage. The estimated useful life of costs capitalized is evaluated for each specific project and ranges from one year to seven years. Actual economic lives may differ from estimated useful lives. Periodic reviews could result in a change in estimated useful lives and therefore amortization expense in future periods. See “Note 10. Property, Plant and Equipment” for further discussion.

Pushdown Accounting

VMG was acquired by College Parent L.P. on September 1, 2021 from Verizon. This transaction was accounted for by College Parent L.P. in accordance with the acquisition method of accounting pursuant to ASC 805, Business Combinations, and pushdown accounting was applied to VMG to record the fair value of the assets and liabilities of VMG as of September 1, 2021, the date of the Transaction. Edgecast, as a consolidating business of VMG, also accounts for the transaction using pushdown accounting. Under pushdown accounting, identifiable assets and liabilities are recorded at fair value and the excess of the fair value of the Business above the fair value accounting basis of the net assets and liabilities of the Business is recorded as goodwill. Determining fair value of identifiable assets, particularly intangibles, and liabilities acquired also requires management to make estimates, which are based on all available information and in some cases assumptions with respect to the timing and amount of future revenues and expenses associated with an asset.

Goodwill

Impairment testing for goodwill is performed annually in the fourth quarter or more frequently if impairment indicators are present. During the presented periods, the Business comprised a single reporting unit for impairment test purposes.

To determine if goodwill is potentially impaired, we have the option to perform a qualitative assessment. However, we may elect to bypass the qualitative assessment and perform a quantitative impairment test even if no indications of a potential impairment exist. The quantitative impairment test for goodwill is performed at the reporting unit level and compares the fair value of the reporting unit (calculated using a combination of a market approach and a discounted cash flow method) to its carrying value. The estimated fair value of our reporting unit is a Level 3 measure in the fair value hierarchy. Refer to the Fair Value Measurements discussion above for additional information.

The market approach includes the use of comparative multiples of guideline companies to corroborate discounted cash flow results. The discounted cash flow method is based on the present value of two components, projected cash flows and a terminal value. The terminal value represents the expected normalized future cash flows of the reporting unit beyond the cash flows from the discrete projection

 

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period. The fair value of the reporting unit is calculated based on the sum of the present value of the cash flows from the discrete period and the present value of the terminal value. The discount rate represents our estimate of the weighted-average cost of capital, or expected return, that a marketplace participant would have required as of the valuation date. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value, an impairment charge is booked for the excess carrying value over fair value, limited to the total amount of goodwill of the reporting unit. Refer to “Note 8. Goodwill” for further discussion of the Business’ goodwill.

Under the qualitative assessment, we consider several qualitative factors, including the business enterprise value of the reporting unit from the last quantitative test and the excess of fair value over carrying value from this test, macroeconomic conditions (including changes in interest rates and discount rates), industry and market considerations (including industry revenue and Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) margin results and projections), the recent and projected financial performance of the reporting unit, as well as other factors.

We have concluded that we have one reporting unit and assigned the entire balance of goodwill to this reporting unit. As of October 31, 2021, the goodwill testing date, the Business performed its impairment test for goodwill which indicated that the fair value for the reporting unit exceeded the carrying value, and therefore did not result in a goodwill impairment.

Other Intangible Assets

We have purchased assets and/or businesses, which may include the purchase of intangible assets. Intangible assets include customer relationships and developed technology.

Definite-lived intangible assets are carried at cost and are amortized over their estimated useful lives, generally on a straight-line basis over one year and up to fifteen years as the pattern of use is ratable. All of our intangible assets subject to amortization and other long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. If any indications of impairment are present, we would test for recoverability by comparing the carrying amount of the asset group to the net undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated from the asset group. If those net undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying amount, we would perform the next step, which is to determine the fair value of the asset and record an impairment, if any. We re-evaluate the useful life determinations for these intangible assets each year to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a revision to their remaining useful lives.

These inputs are a Level 3 measure in the fair value hierarchy. No impairments of such assets were identified during any of the periods presented. Refer to “Note 9. Other Intangible Assets” for further discussion of the Business’ intangible assets.

Leases

We assess whether an arrangement is a lease or contains a lease at inception. For arrangements considered leases or that contain a lease that is accounted for separately, we determine the classification and initial measurement of the right-of-use asset and lease liability at the lease commencement date, which is the date that the underlying asset becomes available for use.

For operating leases, we recognize a right-of-use asset, which represents our right to use the underlying asset for the lease term, and a lease liability, which represents the present value of our obligation to make payments arising over the lease term. The present value of the lease payments is calculated using the incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate is determined using a

 

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portfolio approach based on the rate of interest that the Parent would have to pay to borrow an amount equal to the lease payments on a collateralized basis over a similar term. Management uses the unsecured borrowing rate and risk-adjusts that rate to approximate a collateralized rate, which is updated on a quarterly basis. Refer to “Note 11. Leases” for further discussion.

In those circumstances where the Business is the lessee, we have elected to account for non-lease components associated with our leases (e.g., common area maintenance costs) and lease components as a single lease component for substantially all of our asset classes.

Rent expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease and is included in either Cost of revenues or Selling, general and administrative expense in our Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, based on the use of the facility or equipment on which rent is being paid. Variable rent payments are expensed in the period incurred. Our variable lease payments consist of payments dependent on various external indicators, including real estate taxes, common area maintenance charges and utility usage.

Operating leases with a term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet; we recognize rent expenses for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Income Taxes

Income taxes as presented in the combined financial statements of the Business attribute current and deferred income taxes to the Business’ stand-alone financial statements in a manner that is systematic, rational and consistent with the asset and liability method prescribed by FASB ASC Topic 740, Income Taxes (“ASC 740”). Accordingly, the Business’ income tax provision was prepared following the separate return method. The separate return method applies ASC 740 to the stand-alone financial statements of each member of the consolidated group as if the group members were a separate taxpayer and a stand-alone enterprise. The calculation of our income taxes on a separate return basis requires a considerable amount of judgment and use of both estimates and allocations. As a result, actual transactions included in the consolidated financial statements of the Parent may not be included in the separate combined financial statements of the Business. Similarly, the tax treatment of certain items reflected in the combined financial statements of the Business may not be reflected in the consolidated financial statements and tax returns of the Parent. Therefore, such items as net operating losses, credit carry-forwards and valuation allowances may exist in the stand-alone financial statements that may or may not exist in the Parent’s consolidated financial statements. As such, the income taxes of the Business as presented in the combined financial statements may not be indicative of the income taxes that the Business will generate in the future.

For the presented periods, certain operations of the Business have historically been included in a consolidated return with other Parent entities. Current obligations for taxes in certain jurisdictions, where the Business files a consolidated tax return with the Parent, are deemed settled with the Parent as a component of Net parent investment for purposes of the combined financial statements. Our effective tax rate is based on pre-tax income, statutory tax rates, tax laws and regulations and tax planning strategies available to us in the various jurisdictions in which we operate.

Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences in the basis between financial statements and income tax assets and liabilities. Deferred income taxes are recalculated annually at tax rates in effect for the years in which those tax assets and liabilities are expected to be realized or settled. We record valuation allowances to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.

We use a two-step approach for recognizing and measuring tax benefits taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The first step is recognition: we determine whether it is more likely than not that a tax

 

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position will be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation, based on the technical merits of the position. In evaluating whether a tax position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, we presume that the position will be examined by the appropriate taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The second step is measurement: a tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is measured to determine the amount of benefit to recognize in the financial statements. The tax position is measured at the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. Differences between tax positions taken in a tax return and amounts recognized in the financial statements will generally result in one or more of the following: an increase in a liability for income taxes payable, a reduction of an income tax refund receivable, a reduction in a deferred tax asset or an increase in a deferred tax liability.

Significant management judgment is required in evaluating our tax positions and in determining our effective tax rate. Refer to “Note 14. Income Taxes” for further discussion.

Net Parent Investment

Net parent investment in the Combined Balance Sheets for the Predecessor and Successor periods represent the Parent’s historical investment in the Business, the accumulated net earnings after taxes and the net effect of the transactions with and allocations from the Parent. See “Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation” above and “Note 6. Corporate Allocations and Related Party Transactions” for additional information.

Commitments and Contingencies

Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines and penalties and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Legal costs incurred in connection with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred. Refer to “Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies” for further discussion.

Note 3. Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

ASU 2016-13, ASU 2018-19, ASU 2019-04, and ASU 2019-05, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326)

In June 2016, the FASB issued Topic 326 which requires certain financial assets to be measured at amortized cost net of an allowance for estimated credit losses, such that the net receivable represents the present value of expected cash collection. In addition, this standard update requires that certain financial assets be measured at amortized cost reflecting an allowance for estimated credit losses expected to occur over the life of the assets. The estimate of credit losses must be based on all relevant information including historical information, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the amounts. An entity applies the update through a cumulative effect adjustment to net parent investment as of the beginning of the first reporting period in which the guidance is effective (January 1, 2020). A prospective transition approach is required for debt securities for which an other-than-temporary impairment has been recognized before the effective date. Early adoption of this standard is permitted.

The Business adopted Topic 326 beginning on January 1, 2020 using the modified retrospective approach. Upon adoption, there was no cumulative effect adjustment to opening net parent investment recorded at the beginning of the period of adoption as Edgecast assessed the timing of expected credit loss recognition based upon reasonable and supportable forecasts of the future economic condition as of January 1, 2020, as well as historical experience, the age of the accounts receivable balances, the

 

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credit quality of our customers, and other factors that may affect a customer’s ability to determine the speed and severity of the collections effort, and concluded that historical loss rates are consistent with expectations for forward loss estimates. There is no significant impact to our operating results for the current period due to this standard update. Refer to “Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—Allowance for Credit Losses” as well as “Note 7. Accounts Receivable” for further discussion.

ASU 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 740)

In December 2019, the FASB issued a new standard to simplify the accounting for income taxes. The guidance eliminates certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period, and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences related to changes in ownership of equity method investments and foreign subsidiaries. The guidance also simplifies aspects of accounting for franchise taxes and enacted changes in tax laws or rates, and clarifies the accounting for transactions that result in a step-up in the tax basis of goodwill. The Business adopted ASU 2019-12 beginning on January 1, 2021. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on our combined financial statements. Refer to “Note 14. Income Taxes” for further discussion.

ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848)

Topic 848 provides temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. Topic 848 provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying U.S. GAAP to transactions affected by reference rate reform if certain criteria are met.

Topic 848 was effective for the Business beginning on March 12, 2020, and we will apply the amendments prospectively through December 31, 2022. There was no impact to our combined financial statements for the current period as a result of adopting this standard update.

ASU 2021-08, Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (Topic 805)

In October 2021, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2021-08 (“ASU 2021-08”), “Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers (Topics 805).” The new guidance aims to improve the accounting for acquired revenue contracts with customers in a business combination by addressing diversity in practice and inconsistency related to (a) recognition of an acquired contract liability and (b) payment terms and their effect on subsequent revenue recognized by the acquirer. ASU 2021-08 requires that an entity (acquirer) recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in accordance with Topic 606 as if it had originated the contracts, generally resulting in recognition of contract assets and contract liabilities consistent with how the acquiree applied Topic 606. ASU 2021-08 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 for non-public business entities with early adoption permitted. An entity that early adopts in an interim period should apply the amendments (1) retrospectively to all business combinations for which the acquisition date occurs on or after the beginning of the fiscal year that includes the interim period of early application and (2) prospectively to all business combinations that occur on or after the date of initial application. The Business early adopted the provisions of ASU 2021-08 as of September 1, 2021.

Note 4. Revenue Recognition

We earn revenue from contracts with customers on our industry leading cloud platform that delivers smart end-to-end solutions. As the digital platform reshapes the delivery of media and entertainment content, there is an increasing need for stable, high-quality video delivery platforms. Edgecast offers a

 

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scalable platform for delivering content, including live broadcasts, video on demand, games, software and websites to our customers on their devices at any time. This platform is targeted at media and entertainment companies and other businesses that deliver their digital products and services through the internet.

Revenue by Category

The Business’ products and solutions are categorized within the following areas: Delivery Services, Streaming Services, and Other. We record deferred revenues when cash payments are received or due in advance of our performance, including amounts which are refundable. Current deferred revenues were $0.7 million as of December 31, 2021 (Successor), $1.3 million as of December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and $2.6 million (unaudited) as of December 31, 2019 (Predecessor), and primarily relate to advanced invoicing or payments for services. Of the deferred revenues as of December 31, 2020 (Predecessor), $1.3 million was recognized as revenues for the periods from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor). For the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), there was no material additional deferred revenue recognized as revenues. Of the deferred revenues as of December 31, 2019 (Predecessor), $2.6 million was recognized as revenues for the year ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor).

Delivery

Our delivery services provide efficient and secure delivery of data (content) using our global edge network, reducing latency and page-load times across a broad spectrum of devices, anywhere in the world. Edgecast combines the performance of our global edge network with advanced technologies, software, security tools, and service to easily deliver the streaming quality that worldwide broadcasters, content creators, and viewers demand.

Streaming

Our Streaming service provides a way for broadcasters, content owners, and distributors to deliver high-quality, ultra-personalized viewing experiences via our comprehensive streaming solution including video delivery, server side ad insertion, content target, time control and digital rights management. Our streaming infrastructure enables our customers to simplify their workflow from encoding through delivery, to customization and insights.

Other

Other Revenue includes broadcast compliance, monitoring solutions, analytical services, and other customized services provided to our end customers.

The following presents disaggregated revenue by category:

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Successor     Predecessor  
     Period from
September 1, 2021 to
December 31, 2021
    Period from
January 1, 2021 to
August 31, 2021
    For the Year Ended
December 31, 2020
    For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019
 
                       (Unaudited)  

Delivery Services

   $ 60,917     $  139,096     $  207,463     $  209,362  

Streaming Services

     36,916       66,672       74,145       67,979  

Other Revenues

     5,627       14,194       23,204       21,437  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Revenues

   $  103,460     $ 219,962     $ 304,812     $ 298,778  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The following presents revenue by geographic areas:

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Successor     Predecessor  
     Period from
September 1, 2021 to
December 31, 2021
    Period from
January 1, 2021 to
August 31, 2021
    For the Year Ended
December 31,
2020
    For the Year Ended
December 31,
2019
 
                       (Unaudited)  

United States

   $ 93,654     $ 200,061     $ 273,551     $ 256,741  

International

     9,806       19,901       31,261       42,037  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Revenues

   $ 103,460     $ 219,962     $ 304,812     $ 298,778  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Remaining Performance Obligations

When allocating the total contract transaction price to identified performance obligations, a portion of the total transaction price may relate to service performance obligations which were not satisfied or are partially satisfied as of the end of the reporting period. We elected to apply the practical expedient available under Topic 606 that provides the option to exclude the expected revenues arising from unsatisfied performance obligations related to contracts that have an original expected duration of one year or less. This situation primarily arises with respect to certain month-to-month or 1 year term service contracts. As such, we do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less and (ii) contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed. Remaining performance obligation estimates are subject to change and are affected by several factors, including terminations and changes in the timing and scope of contracts, arising from contract modifications.

Edgecast services are individually deemed to be distinct services delivered in a series making up one performance obligation. Management elected to recognize revenue based on the amount invoiced to the customer as the performance obligation is satisfied over time. The amount to which the Business has the right to invoice the customer corresponds directly with the value to the customer of the Business’ performance completed to date (usage based). For customers who prepay for services, the Business recognizes deferred revenue until the services are delivered in each period (volume of data delivered). Certain contracts have a variable component as delivered content is subject to a contractual monthly data limit for data delivered and streaming services are subject to fixed price per hour of content streamed. Additionally, in streaming service contracts the price per hour is reset and settled with the customer on a monthly basis therefore, there is low risk that revenue recognized will be later reversed as a result of the variability.

Customer contracts are either entirely usage based, commit the customer to a minimum monthly level of usage with additional charges applicable for actual usage above the monthly minimum commitment, or minimum commitment over the contractual term. For contracts that contain minimum monthly commitments, we recognize revenue equal to the greater of the minimum monthly committed amount or actual usage, if actual usage exceeds the monthly committed amount, using the right to invoice practical expedient. For certain Business contracts with customers that have a contractual minimum fee over the total contract term, the amount and timing of revenue recognition is largely driven by when the customer utilizes the services and our ability to deliver in accordance with relevant contract terms, which would impact our estimate of the remaining performance obligations and when we expect to recognize such as revenues.

The Business’ contracts with customers do not include significant financing components.

 

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The Business did not have significant revenue recognized in the reporting period from performance obligations satisfied, or partially satisfied, in previous periods. At December 31, 2021 (Successor), the transaction price related to unsatisfied performance obligations that is expected to be recognized within 2022, 2023 and thereafter was $51.4 million, $50.0 million and $32.6 million, respectively.

Contract Costs

Topic 606 requires the recognition of an asset for incremental costs to obtain a customer contract and other costs to fulfill a contract not otherwise required to be immediately expensed when we expect to recover those costs, which are then amortized to expense, over the respective periods of expected benefit. The only material incremental cost we incur is commission expense, which is generally incurred in the same period as the underlying revenue. We only defer these costs when we have determined the commissions are, in fact, incremental and would not have been incurred absent the customer contract. Costs to fulfill a contract are generally not specific to any particular contract or customer, but rather represent a general cost to operate the overall business. Any commissions paid on renewal contracts are commensurate with those paid on initial contracts. As a practical expedient, we elected to recognize these costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when the related contract period is less than one year. When the period exceeds one year, this asset is amortized over the life of the contract. We did not have any deferred contract costs as of December 31, 2021 (Successor) and December 31, 2020 (Predecessor).

Note 5. VMG and Edgecast Acquisition

As discussed in “Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation,” College Parent L.P. acquired VMG, including Edgecast, by acquiring substantially all of the assets, liabilities, and business activities that constitute its historical operations.

The Transaction resulted in a new basis of accounting for College Parent L.P., and in accordance with its election to apply pushdown accounting, the impact of the Transaction has been recognized in the Successor period of the Business’ combined financial statements. The Business’ purchase price was derived as a component of College Parent L.P.’s total purchase price of $4,907.4 million, based on an income approach. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the $371.7 million purchase price attributed to the Edgecast assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

The following presents the purchase consideration for the Business and its allocation to assets acquired and liabilities assumed:

(dollars in thousands)

 

As of September 1, 2021

   2021  

Assets:

  

Accounts receivable:

  

Trade and other, net of credit losses

     37,050  

Affiliates

     32  

Affiliate loan receivable

     2,014  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     43,439  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     125,610  

Other intangible assets, net

     52,000  

Goodwill

     60,919  

Operating lease right-of-use assets

     21,007  

Deferred income taxes

     32  

Affiliate loan receivable, non-current

     199,052  

Other assets

     66  
  

 

 

 

Total assets acquired:

     541,221  
  

 

 

 

 

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As of September 1, 2021

   2021  

Liabilities:

  

Accounts payable:

  

Trade and other

     25,537  

Affiliates

     8,861  

Affiliate loan payable

     44,501  

Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities

     41,726  

Current operating lease liabilities

     7,867  

Current deferred revenues

     1,550  

Deferred income taxes

     25,385  

Non-current operating lease liabilities

     13,140  

Other liabilities

     964  

Total liabilities assumed

     169,531  
  

 

 

 

Total purchase consideration

   $ 371,690  
  

 

 

 

The Business applies the provisions of ASC 805, Business Combinations, in the accounting for its acquisition. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of consideration transferred and the net of the acquisition date fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The allocation of the purchase price to identifiable intangible assets is based on valuations performed to determine the fair values of such assets as of the acquisition dates. Due to the timing of the Transaction and the magnitude of and nature of the net assets acquired on September 1, 2021, the valuation process to determine the fair values is not complete. Our estimates and assumptions are subject to change within the measurement period. The Business has estimated the preliminary fair value of net assets acquired based on information currently available and will continue to adjust those estimates as additional information becomes available.

The fair value of acquired tangible assets, such as specialized properties or plant and equipment, was estimated using the replacement-cost method of the cost approach, which represents the highest value that a market participant would have paid for an asset with similar utility. The preliminary fair value of the Property, Plant and Equipment (“PP&E”) acquired as a result of the Transaction was $125.6 million. Fair values of long-lived assets are primarily derived utilizing the Cost Approach. Replacement costs associated with the building and site improvements were estimated based on construction cost guidelines obtained from public reports of construction costs, industry participants, and Marshall Valuation Service. These costs are then adjusted for accrued depreciation (curable and incurable physical depreciation, functional and/or economic obsolescence).

The Business recorded goodwill of $60.9 million as of the Transaction date. Goodwill recognized is primarily attributable to the acquisition of an assembled workforce and other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

The preliminary intangible assets identified include developed technology and customer relationships. The preliminary fair values of the intangible assets were estimated based on income and cost approaches. The developed technology asset was valued using the excess earnings method, a form of the income approach. Under the excess earnings method, the value of the intangible asset is equal to the present value of the after-tax cash flows attributable solely to the subject intangible asset. The customer relationships asset was valued using a cost / lost profits approach. Under this approach, the value of the intangible asset is based on the estimated cost which would be required to re-create an asset of similar utility and the profits foregone over that re-creation period.

 

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Note 6. Corporate Allocations and Related Party Transactions

As discussed in “Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation”, the Parent and Verizon have historically provided the Business with a number of services. Some of these services are provided directly by the Parent and Verizon, and others are managed by the Parent through third-party service providers. In connection with the Transaction, Yahoo! entered into a transition services agreement (the “TSA”) with Verizon on September 1, 2021. Under the terms of the TSA, Verizon provides various transition services to Yahoo! and directly to the Business. These services include, but are not limited to, colocation, computer emergency response services and interconnections. The cost of these services were either (a) recognized through our allocated portion of Parent and Verizon corporate functions, or (b) billed directly to the Business. In addition, the Business obtained a variety of services (such as software licenses and web services) under various master service agreements to which the Parent (and not the Business) is a party. We are billed directly for some of these services we procure under these arrangements while others are part of our allocation of Parent’s corporate costs.

We receive an allocated share of Parent and Verizon corporate functions for certain services that the Parent and Verizon provides to the Business, but which are not specifically billed to the Business, such as administering employee benefits plans and paying related claims, human resources, legal functions, finance, executives, procurement, business development, facility management, real estate, license fees, central and shared technology, and various other Parent and Verizon corporate functions and overhead. Costs were recorded in our Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for our allocated share of the Parent and Verizon’s corporate functions. The Business also provides services to Verizon such as Content Delivery, Web Security and Video Streaming Services, which are recorded in our Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The following table summarizes the related party revenues and costs related to these services, as well as costs allocated from Parent and Verizon.

Related party revenues/costs and allocation of corporate functions are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

 

    Successor     Predecessor  
    Period from
September 1, 2021 to
December 31, 2021
    Period from January 1, 2021
to August 31, 2021
    For the Year Ended
December 31, 2020
    For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019
 
                      (Unaudited)  

Related party revenues

  $ 21,006     $ 41,791     $ 61,056     $ 51,634  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of revenues

    2,772       13,904       20,752       20,459  

Selling, general and administrative expense

    14,827       30,720       51,319       56,933  

Other income, net

    (3,287     (4,481     (17,333     (13,633

Interest expense

    —         3,992       8,823       13,572  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total related party costs

  $ 14,312     $ 44,135     $ 63,561     $ 77,331  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following items include certain related party transactions and allocations with/from the Parent and Verizon identified above as well as related party transactions within the Combined Balance Sheets. Items specifically related to Verizon are identified accordingly :

 

   

Certain employees and retirees of the Business participate in postretirement benefit plans sponsored by Verizon in the Predecessor period and Yahoo! in the Successor period which primarily relate to a 401(k) defined contribution plan. The Business is allocated relevant participation costs for these employee benefit plans. As such, the Business has not recorded any liabilities associated with our participation in these plans in the Combined Balance Sheet

 

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as of December 31, 2021 (Successor), December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and 2019 (Predecessor). Expenses associated with our employees’ participation in these plans are $0.8 million, $2.4 million, $3.3 million and $2.8 million (unaudited) for the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and for the years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and 2019 (Predecessor), respectively.

 

   

Verizon in the Predecessor period and Yahoo! in the Successor period grants restricted stock units, performance stock units, and other stock-based compensation to its group employees, including those of the Business. Refer to “Note 12—Employee Benefits and Stock-Based Compensation” for more details on stock-based compensation.

 

   

The Business is a part of Verizon’s consolidated tax returns in the predecessor periods and College Parent, L.P.’s consolidated tax return in the successor period filed with the IRS. For carve-out purposes, the Business’ income tax provision has been calculated as if the Business were a separate entity filing its own return with the IRS. Refer to “Note 14. Income Taxes” for further discussion.

 

   

Amounts for due to / due from affiliates are recorded in Affiliates under Accounts receivable and Account payable, and are settled in cash.

 

   

All adjustments relating to certain transactions among the Business and the Parent’s entities, which include the transfer of the balance of cash held in cash pooling arrangements to the Parent, and allocation of all costs of doing business that were paid on behalf of the Business by the Parent’s entities, are classified as Net parent investment.

Additionally, outstanding related party loans between Edgecast and the affiliates are cash settled and presented as an related party asset or liability due to or from affiliates on the Edgecast Combined Balance sheets. Interest income related to the related party loans are included as Related party other income, net for each period in the Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. Interest expense related to the related party loans are included as Interest expense for each period in the Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.

On December 31, 2016, Edgecast issued an unsecured loan note of $249.9 million to Oath Inc., Adap.tv, Inc. and Verizon Media Inc. that are due December 31, 2026. The note bears interest at a fixed rate of 5.4% per annum. $93.6 million of the principal was paid in 2020 (Predecessor) and the remaining principal amount was fully paid as of August 31, 2021 (Predecessor).

On July 1, 2018, Oath Inc. issued a promissory note of $201 million to Edgecast that is due on July 1, 2028. The outstanding principal amount of the note bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.3% per annum. As of December 31, 2021 (Successor), $201.7 million principal and interest is outstanding.

On November 30, 2018, Oath (Netherlands) B.V. issued a promissory note of £36.5 million to Edgecast that is due on November 30, 2023. The note bears interest at a fixed rate of 3.725% per annum. The full principal amount of £36.5 million and interest of £1.0 million on this note have been fully paid in 2020 (Predecessor)

On September 29, 2021, Edgecast entered into a revolving credit facility agreement with Oath Inc., whereby Oath Inc. may draw upon an available capacity of $50 million, with a final maturity of April 30, 2022, with a variable annual rate equal 3-Month LIBOR that resets quarterly as of the last day of the calendar quarter for USD plus a margin of 0.79%. As of December 31, 2021 (Successor), $50.0 million of principal and interest is outstanding.

Net transfers to and from the Parent are included within Net parent investment on the Combined Statements of Changes in Equity.

 

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The components of the net transfers to and from Parent are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

 

    Successor     Predecessor  
    Period from
September 1, 2021
to December 31,
2021
    Period from
January 1, 2021 to
August 31, 2021
    For the Year
Ended December
31, 2020
    For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019
 
                      (Unaudited)  

Cash pooling and general financing activities

  $ 98,996     $ 206,792     $ 21,938     $ 101,777  

Corporate allocations

    16,925       38,076       63,481       68,390  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Transfers from the Parent per Combined Statements of Changes in Equity

    115,921       244,868       85,419       170,167  

Equity classified awards

    (71     (645     (703     (203
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Transfers from the Parent per Combined Statements of Cash Flows

  $ 115,850     $ 244,223     $ 84,716     $ 169,964  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 7. Accounts Receivable

The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the time of billing to our customers. Receivables presented in our Combined Balance Sheets represent an unconditional right to consideration. In accordance with Topic 606 and Topic 326, the Business recognizes its reported estimated credit losses as a direct reduction to revenues as an implicit pricing concession, instead of separately as a discrete deduction to arrive at revenue. Refer to “Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies—Allowance for Credit Losses” for further discussion related to the Business’ policy.

The credit quality indicators are used in determining the estimated amount and the timing of expected credit losses.

Activity in the allowance for credit losses of receivables were as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

 

Balance at January 1, 2020 (Predecessor)

   $  (2,204

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (73

Current period provision for expected credit losses

     (1,137

Write-offs charged against the allowance

     1,482  

Recoveries collected

     357  
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2020 (Predecessor)

     (1,575

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (281

Current period provision for expected credit losses

     (1,182

Write-offs charged against the allowance

     615  

Recoveries collected

     42  
  

 

 

 

Balance at August 31, 2021 (Predecessor)

     (2,381
  

 

 

 

Balance at September 1, 2021 (Successor)

     (2,381

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     353  

Current period provision for expected credit losses

     (319

Write-offs charged against the allowance

     72  

Recoveries collected

     —    
  

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2021 (Successor)

   $  (2,275
  

 

 

 

 

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We monitor delinquency and write-off experience based on the quality of our agreements. The extent of our collection efforts with respect to a particular customer are based on the results of our proprietary custom internal scoring models that analyze the customer’s past performance to predict the likelihood of the customer falling further delinquent. These custom scoring models assess a number of variables, including origination characteristics, customer account history and payment patterns. Since our customers’ behaviors may be impacted by general economic conditions, we analyzed whether changes in macroeconomic conditions impact our credit loss experience and have concluded that our credit loss estimates are generally not materially impacted by reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions. Based on the score derived from these models, accounts are grouped by risk category to determine the collection strategy to be applied to such accounts. We consider an account to be delinquent if there are undisputed, unpaid charges remaining on the account after the invoice due date.

As of December 31, 2021, our allowance for credit losses considered the current and potential future impacts caused by COVID-19 based on available information to date.

Note 8. Goodwill

As described inNote 5. VMG and Edgecast Acquisition”, the Business recorded $60.9 million of goodwill on September 1, 2021 in connection with the Transaction, and as of December 31, 2021, there have been no changes to the carrying amount of goodwill as of the Balance Sheet of the Successor. The Business completed its impairment test and subsequent impairment assessment for goodwill as of October 31, 2021 and concluded no goodwill impairment indicators were presented according to the policies described within “Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies”.

Note 9. Other Intangible Assets

Definite-lived intangible assets are carried at cost and are amortized over their estimated useful lives, generally on a straight-line basis.

The following table displays the details of Other intangible assets, net

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Successor     Predecessor  
     As of December 31, 2021     As of December 31, 2020  
     Useful life
(in years)
     Original
Cost
     Net Carrying
Value
    Useful life
(in years)
     Original
Cost
     Net Carrying
Value
 

Customer relationships

     6      $  40,000      $  37,778       7-8      $  60,200      $  11,301  

Developed technology

     6        12,000        11,333       —          —          —    
     

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total of Other intangible assets, net

      $ 52,000      $ 49,111        $ 60,200      $ 11,301  
     

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Business recognized amortization expense in Other intangible assets, net of $2.9 million, $4.6 million, $7.2 million, and $10.1 million (unaudited) for the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), the period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and for the years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and 2019 (Predecessor), respectively. Based on the current amount of intangibles subject to amortization, the estimated amortization expense for each of the succeeding years is as follows: 2022: $8.7 million; 2023: $8.7 million; 2024: $8.7 million; 2025: $8.7 million; and 2026 and thereafter: $14.4 million.

 

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Note 10. Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful lives, generally on a straight-line basis.

The following table displays the details of Property, plant and equipment, net:

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Successor     Predecessor  
     As of December 31, 2021     As of December 31, 2020  
     Useful life
(in years)
     Original
Cost
     Net Carrying
Value
    Useful life
(in years)
     Original
Cost
     Net Carrying
Value
 

Computer and equipment

     3 - 5        91,093        83,148       5        347,603        108,535  

Leasehold improvements

     15        5,300        4,713       15        5,246        1,134  

Furniture and other

     3 -15        8,740        8,159       7 -10        15,147        6,960  

Construction in progress

     —          13,762        13,762       —          2,210        2,210  

Capitalized software and labor(1)

     0 - 4        20,828        18,802       0 - 4        184,015        28,230  
     

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Property, Plant and Equipment, net

      $  139,723      $  128,584        $  554,221      $  147,069  
     

 

 

    

 

 

      

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Included in the capitalized amounts above are $2.2 million, $4.3 million, $6.6 million, for the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and for the year ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor), respectively, of stock-based compensation expense in each period.

Total depreciation expense was $11.2 million, $38.7 million, $65.4 million, and $80.1 million (unaudited) for the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), the period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and for the years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and 2019 (Predecessor), respectively.

The following table presents property, plant and equipment, net by geographic areas:

Property, plant and equipment, net by geographic areas

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Successor     Predecessor  
     As of
December 31,
2021
    As of
December 31,
2020
 

United States

   $ 84,435     $ 100,913  

International

     44,149       46,156  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Property, Plant and Equipment, net

   $ 128,584     $ 147,069  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Note 11. Leases

The Business leases office space under operating lease agreements. Our leases have remaining lease terms ranging from 1 year to 3 years, some of which include options that we can elect to extend the leases term and some of which include options to terminate the leases. For the majority of leases entered into during the current period, we have concluded it is not reasonably certain that we would exercise the options to extend the lease or terminate the lease. Therefore, as of the lease commencement date, our lease terms generally do not include these options. We include options to extend the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option.

 

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The components of net lease costs were as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

 

         Successor     Predecessor  
    

Classification

  Period from
September 1,
2021 to
December 31,
2021
    Period from
January
1, 2021 to
August 31,
2021
    For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2020
    For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2019
 
                           (Unaudited)  

Operating lease cost(1)

   Cost of revenues   $ 3,466     $ 10,243     $ 9,803     $ 8,830  
   Selling, general and administrative expense     841       835       1,320       1,287  

Short-term lease cost(1)

  

Cost of revenues

    11,524       9,624       18,633       18,590  
   Selling, general and administrative expense     —         —         —         —    

Variable lease cost(1)

  

Cost of revenues

    27       2       2       4  
   Selling, general and administrative expense     39       12       10       9  

Sublease income

  

Other Income

    (572     —         —         —    
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Net Lease Cost

     $  15,325     $  20,716     $  29,768     $  28,720  
    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) 

Operating lease costs and variable lease costs, are split between Cost of revenues and Selling, general and administrative expense in the Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss based on the use of the facility or equipment that the rent is being paid on. Variable lease costs represent payments that are dependent on a rate or index, or on usage of the asset.

The Company sub-leased a portion of its Jefferson facility and received $0.6 million in sublease income for the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor).

The weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate of our operating leases were as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

 

As of December 31,    2021     2020  

Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term (years)

     2.2       2.6  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted-Average Discount Rate

     5.7     3.3

 

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The maturity analysis of operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

 

2022

   $  13,056  

2023

     11,750  

2024

     3,384  

2025

     —    

2026

     —    

Thereafter

     —    
  

 

 

 

Total Lease Payments

     28,190  

Less interest

     1,664  
  

 

 

 

Present Value of Lease Liabilities

     26,526  

Less current obligation

     11,907  
  

 

 

 

Long-Term Obligation at December 31, 2021

   $ 14,619  
  

 

 

 

Note 12. Employee Benefits and Stock-Based Compensation

Historically, under its long-term incentive plan (“LTI”), Verizon granted restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance stock units (“PSUs”) under Verizon’s company-wide plan annually to its employees (collectively “LTI Awards”). RSUs vested over a three-year period and PSUs vested at the end of the third year. In connection with the Transaction, as the sale of VMG was considered an involuntary termination of employment, employees vested in a prorated portion of outstanding LTI Awards while unvested awards were forfeited. Forfeited LTI Awards were subsequently recognized or replaced, by Verizon (“Retention Awards”) or College Parent, L.P. (“Replacement Awards”), respectively, depending on the applicable Predecessor plan, with cash retention awards requiring continued employment with the Business. Subsequent to the Transaction, College Parent, L.P. implemented the Management Equity Program (“MEP”) which includes the granting of profits units (“PUs”) and equity appreciation units (“EAUs”) under the College Parent L.P. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and the Yahoo Equity Appreciation Unit Plan, respectively. These Predecessor and Successor plans are further described below, including determination of impact to the Business.

Predecessor

All stock-based compensation plans in which the Business’ employees participate are administered and managed by the Parent. The Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss include all of the share-based payment expenses directly attributable to the Business. The expenses include allocations of direct expenses as well as expenses that have been deemed attributable to the Business’ operations. The Parent grants various broad-based equity grants to employees, including executive officers, and permits the granting of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance stock units and other awards.

Restricted Stock Units and Performance Stock Units

RSUs granted under Verizon’s company-wide plans generally vest in three equal installments on each anniversary of the grant date. The RSUs that are paid in stock upon vesting and are thus classified as equity awards are measured using the grant date fair value of the Parent’s common stock and are not remeasured at the end of each reporting period. The RSUs that are settled in cash are classified as liability awards and the liability is measured at its fair value at the end of each reporting period. All RSUs granted under the respective plans have dividend equivalent units, which will be paid to participants at the time the RSU award is paid, and in the same proportion as the RSU award. In

 

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February 2018, Verizon announced a broad-based employee special award of RSUs to eligible full-time and part-time employees. These RSUs are vested in two equal installments on each anniversary of the grant date and paid in cash. The first installment of the restricted stock units were vested and paid in February 2019 and the remaining restricted stock units were vested and paid in February 2020.

Verizon’s plans provide for grants of PSUs that generally vest at the end of the third year after the grant. The PSUs that are paid in stock upon vesting and are thus classified as equity awards are measured using the grant date fair value of the Parent’s common stock and are not remeasured at the end of each reporting period. The PSUs that are settled in cash are classified as liability awards. The PSU award liability is measured at its fair value at the end of each reporting period and, therefore, fluctuates based on the price of the Parent’s common stock as well as performance relative to the targets. All PSUs granted under these plans have dividend equivalent units, which will be paid to participants at the time that PSU award is determined and paid, and in the same proportion as the PSU award. The granted and canceled activity for the PSU award includes adjustments for the performance goals achieved.

In 2017 Verizon acquired the historical operating business of Yahoo! Inc. and each unvested and outstanding Yahoo! Inc. PSU award that was held by Yahoo! Inc. employee who became an employee of VMG was converted to a PSU with the right to receive cash based on the price Verizon paid to acquire the outstanding common stock of Yahoo! Inc. on the closing date of the acquisition. Additionally, this plan includes RSUs which were outstanding prior to the acquisition and are both cash and stock settled. The RSUs vest monthly over three to four years and participants were fully vested by May 2021.

In 2015 Verizon acquired the historical operating business of AOL Inc. and it was agreed upon that each unvested and outstanding AOL PSU award, and most RSU awards, that were held by an AOL Inc. employee who became an employee of VMG would be converted to a right to receive cash based on the price Verizon paid to acquire the outstanding common stock of AOL Inc. on the closing date of the acquisition. PSUs are cash settled and RSUs are both cash and stock settled, with a vesting period of three years. The employees participating in this plan were fully vested in May 2020.

We estimate forfeitures at the time of grant and revise those estimates in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. We use historical data to estimate forfeitures and recognize the estimated compensation cost of restricted stock units, net of estimated forfeitures, on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.

 

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The following table summarizes the Business’ Restricted Stock Unit and Performance Stock Unit activity:

(stock units)

 

     Restricted Stock Units     Performance Stock
Units
 
     Equity
Awards
    Liability
Awards
    Equity
Awards
    Liability
Awards
 

Outstanding January 1, 2019 (unaudited)

     16,199       427,149       —         29,170  

Granted

     8,007       253,982       —         14,957  

Payments

     (6,553     (159,854     —         —    

Canceled/forfeited

     —         (69,327     —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Outstanding December 31, 2019 (unaudited)

     17,653       451,950       —         44,127  

Granted

     16,183       268,451       13,819       749  

Payments

     (9,366     (218,067     —         (17,265

Canceled/forfeited

     (1,469     (16,348     (586     —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Outstanding December 31, 2020

     23,001       485,986       13,233       27,611  

Granted

     10,345       248,403       15,271       23,238  

Payments

     (11,255     (203,674     —         (19,720

Canceled/forfeited

     (22,091     (530,715     (28,504     (31,129
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Outstanding August 31, 2021

     —         —         —         —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The total fair value of shares vested as of August 31, 2021, December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and December 31, 2019 (Predecessor), was $13.2 million, $13.5 million, and $9.9 million (unaudited), respectively.

The Business recorded a liability as of December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and 2019 (Predecessor) in the amounts of $12.5 million and $13.9 million (unaudited), respectively, related to RSUs and PSUs vested but not yet paid. The short-term portion is included in Accrued liabilities, while the long-term portion is included in Employee benefit obligations within our Combined Balance Sheets.

The equity RSUs granted for the period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor) and years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and 2019 (Predecessor) have weighted-average grant date fair values of $55.4, $57.3, and $56.5 per unit (unaudited), respectively. During the period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor) and for the years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and 2019 (Predecessor), we paid $14.1 million and $12.3 million and $9.2 million (unaudited), respectively, to settle RSUs and PSUs classified as liability awards.

Stock-Based Compensation Expense

Total compensation expense for stock-based compensation related to RSUs and PSUs described above included in Cost of revenues was $1.3 million, $2.4 million and $3.5 million (unaudited), and in Selling, general and administrative expense was $7.7 million, $9.0 million and $9.1 million for the period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and for the years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and 2019 (Predecessor), respectively. We recognized tax benefits on total stock-based compensation expense, which are reflected in the Benefit (provision) for income taxes in the Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, of $2.4 million, $3.0 million and $3.4 million (unaudited) for the period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and for the years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and 2019 (Predecessor), respectively.

 

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Successor

As noted above, in connection with the Transaction, as the sale of VMG was considered an involuntary termination of employment rather than a vesting acceleration event, employees vested in a prorated portion of outstanding LTI Awards while unvested awards were forfeited. Vested awards at close of the Transaction were considered for the benefit of Verizon and are included within the Predecessor amounts noted above. Forfeited LTI Awards, pursuant to the 2019 or 2020 LTI awards, were subsequently recognized by Verizon with the Retention Awards, which are cash retention awards requiring continued employment with the Business for six-months post closing of the Transaction. Forfeited LTI Awards, pursuant to the 2021 Predecessor LTI awards, were subsequently replaced by College Parent L.P., the Replacement Awards, which are cash awards that will vest on the same vesting schedule that applied to the original award.

As part of the transaction noted within “Note 5. VMG and Edgecast Acquisition”, Verizon recognized the Retention Awards and the Business recorded $9.0 million within Prepaid expenses and other current assets upon close. Compensation expense for unit-based compensation related to the Retention Awards and Replacement Awards described above included in Cost of revenues was $1.4 million and in Selling, general and administrative expense was $6.0 million for the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor), respectively. As of December 31, 2021 (Successor), unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested portion of the Retention Awards and Replacement Awards was approximately $12.1 million and was expected to be recognized over approximately 4 years.

In addition to the Retention Awards and Replacement Awards noted above, certain directors and officers and other key employees of the Parent were awarded Class B Preferred, Class B Incentive units and Class C Common units of the Parent. All of these classes of awards include “time-based” awards and the Class B Incentive awards include “performance-based” awards. Refer to “Note 6. Corporate Allocations and Related Party Transactions” for total compensation expense allocated to the Business, including these awards.

As noted above, subsequent to the Transaction, in the fourth quarter of 2021, Parent implemented the College Parent, L.P. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan and the Yahoo Equity Appreciation Unit Plan which includes the granting of PUs and EAUs, respectively. PUs were granted to employees level VP-2 and above while EAUs were granted to employees below level VP-2.

PUs, which are equity classified, consist of “time-based” and “performance-based” awards. In addition to the “Time-Based Profits Units” and “Performance-Based Profits Units”, participants are also granted “upside” PUs. “Time-based” awards, which comprise 40% of the PU, vest 25% each year, over a period of four years or upon a change-in-control. The estimated grant date fair value of each stock-based award under the plans is recognized in the Business’s Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. These awards are valued using recent transaction values or as determined by an independent third-party valuation service. “Performance-based” awards, which comprise 60% of the PU, as well as “upside” PUs, vest upon actual distributions of cash proceeds that meet the minimum return of money on invested capital (“MOIC”) threshold. The Business recognizes stock-based compensation expenses for the “Performance-Based Profits Units” and the “Upside” Profits units from the date of grant over the period of expected distributions to investor, which is determined to be four years.

EAUs, which are liability classified, consist of “time-based” and “performance-based” awards. EAUs are considered “phantom units” and do not give participants an actual equity interest or voting rights in Parent or its Affiliates. “Time-based” awards vest 25% each year, over a period of four years or upon a change-in-control. The estimated fair value of each stock-based award under the plans is recognized in

 

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the Business’s Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Stock-based compensation expense is adjusted each period based on the derived fair value of the award. These awards are valued using recent transaction values or as determined by an independent third-party valuation service and remeasured to fair value each reporting period until the award is settled. “Performance-based” awards vest upon actual distributions of cash proceeds that meet the minimum return of MOIC. The Business recognizes stock-based compensation expenses for the “Performance-Based Profits Units” and the “Upside” Profits units from the date of grant over the required service period for each tranche.

The Business’s stock-based compensation expense for dedicated employees related to the MEP described above included in Cost of revenues was $0.01 million and Selling, general and administrative expense was $0.1 million, respectively, for the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor). As of December 31, 2021 (Successor), unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to the unvested portion of the PUs and EAUs was approximately $1.4 million and was expected to be recognized over approximately 4 years.

In addition to the MEP, the Business also granted a cash bonus award under a Long Term Incentive Cash Program (“Bonus Program”). This bonus award vests 25% annually over a period of four years on August 31 each year. The compensation expense for dedicated employees related to the cash bonus award included in Cost of revenues and Selling, general and administrative expense was $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021, respectively.

We recognized tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense related to the awards above in the Successor period, which are reflected in the Benefit (provision) for income taxes in the Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss, of $2.0 million for the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor).

Note 13. Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income consists of net income and other gains and losses affecting equity that, under GAAP, are excluded from net income. Significant changes in the components of Other comprehensive loss net of benefit for income taxes are described below.

Changes in the balances of Accumulated other comprehensive income by component are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Foreign currency translation
adjustments
 

Balance as of January 1, 2019 (Predecessor) (unaudited)

   $ 28,819  

Other comprehensive income

     355  
  

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2019 (Predecessor) (unaudited)

     29,174  
  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

     6,970  
  

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2020 (Predecessor)

     36,144  
  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

     (9,812
  

 

 

 

Balance as of August 31, 2021 (Predecessor)

     26,332  
  

 

 

 

Balance as of September 1, 2021 (Successor)

     —    

Other comprehensive loss

     (677
  

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2021 (Successor)

   $ (677
  

 

 

 

 

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There were no accumulated other comprehensive income amounts reclassified to net income in the periods presented.

Note 14. Income Taxes

The tax provisions have been prepared on a separate return basis as if the Business is a separate group of companies under common ownership. The operations have been combined as if Edgecast was filing on a consolidated basis for U.S., state and Non-U.S. income tax purposes, where allowable by law.

Components of (Loss) Before Benefit (Provision) for Income taxes are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

 

    Successor     Predecessor  
    Period from September 1,
2021 to December 31, 2021
    Period from January 1,
2021 to August 31, 2021
    For the Year Ended
December 31, 2020
    For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019
 
                      (Unaudited)  

Domestic

  $ (33,787   $ (61,307   $ (100,947   $ (132,459

Foreign

    (2,761     3,230       (21,706     (6,114
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $ (36,548   $ (58,077   $ (122,653   $ (138,573
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Components of Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes are as follows:

(dollars in thousands)

 

    Successor     Predecessor  
    Period from September 1,
2021 to December 31, 2021
    Period from January 1,
2021 to August 31, 2021
    For the Year Ended
December 31, 2020
    For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019
 
                      (Unaudited)  

Current:

         

Federal

  $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —    

Foreign

    (659     (630     (483     (1,516

State and Local

    —         —         —         —    

Deferred:

         

Federal

    7,127       (1,040     501       11,108  

Foreign

    9       (1,498     1,223       (25

State and Local

    2,317       (296     123       3,691  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes

  $ 8,794     $ (3,464   $ 1,364     $ 13,258  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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The following table reconciles the differences between the statutory federal income tax rate to the Business’ effective tax rate on net loss before income taxes.

Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation of the Business

(dollars in thousands)

 

    Successor     Predecessor  
    Period from September 1,
2021 to December 31, 2021
    Period from January 1,
2021 to August 31, 2021
    For the Year Ended
December 31, 2020
    For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019
 
                      (Unaudited)  

(Loss) before income taxes

  $ (36,548   $ (58,077   $ (122,653   $ (138,573

Federal statutory rate

    7,675       12,196       25,756       29,100  

State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefits

    1,652       2,486       4,044       6,666  

Foreign Rate Differential

    214       (104     386       (45

Change in Valuation Allowance

    (349     (18,459     (28,481     (21,573

Other nondeductible expenses and other items

    (222     (36     (341     (890

Effect of Foreign Operations

    (176     (617     —         —    

Rate Change

    —         1,070       —         —    

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

    8,794       (3,464     1,364       13,258  
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effective Tax Rate

    24.1     (6.0 )%      1.1     9.6
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The effective income tax rate is calculated by dividing the Benefit (provision) for income taxes by Loss Before Benefit for Income Taxes. The effective income tax rate for all periods differs from the statutory rate primarily due to valuation allowances assessed against loss producing jurisdictions.

Deferred income tax balances reflect the effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases, as well as from net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards, and are stated at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when taxes are actually paid or recovered. Deferred income tax assets represent amounts available to reduce income taxes payable on taxable income in future years. The Business did not operate as a standalone entity in the past and, accordingly, tax losses, receivables and other deferred tax assets included in the combined carve-out financial statements on a separate return basis may not be available upon separation of the Business from Parent.

Deferred taxes arise because of differences in the book and tax bases of certain assets and liabilities. Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

Deferred Assets (Liabilities) of the Business:

(dollars in thousands)

 

     Successor     Predecessor  
     As of December 31, 2021     As of December 31, 2020  

Deferred Income Tax Assets:

      

Employee benefits

   $ 8,895     $ 9,091  

Tax loss carry forwards

     7,446       58,243  

Other assets

     770       191  

Right-of-use liabilities

     6,747       7,716  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred income tax assets

     23,858       75,241  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Valuation allowance

     (1,730     (51,300
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Deferred Income Tax Assets

     22,128       23,941  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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     Successor     Predecessor  
     As of December 31, 2021     As of December 31, 2020  

Deferred Income Tax Liabilities:

      

Intangibles

     (16,918     (6,386

Property plant & equipment

     (11,523     (8,096

Other liabilities

     (2,859     (2,966

Right-of-use assets

     (6,729     (6,576
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total deferred income tax liabilities

     (38,029     (24,024
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Deferred Income Tax Liabilities

     $(15,901     $ (83
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2021, undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries indefinitely invested outside the U.S. amount to approximately $11.1 million. We have not provided U.S. deferred taxes on these undistributed earnings because we intend that they will remain indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. and therefore unavailable for use in funding U.S. operations. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred taxes to these undistributed earnings is not practicable, however, any deferred taxes would be immaterial due to U.S. tax provisions for related party dividends and/or the availability to consider foreign tax credits.

The Business had approximately $29.1 million and $231.8 million loss and credit carryforwards for income tax purposes as of December 31, 2021 (Successor) and December 31, 2020 (Predecessor), respectively, that primarily relate to federal, state, and foreign taxes. Of these net after-tax loss and credit carryforwards, approximately $0.8 million will expire between 2025 and 2039 and approximately $28.3 million may be carried forward indefinitely as of December 31, 2021 (Successor).

We regularly evaluate the recoverability of our deferred tax assets and establish a valuation allowance, if necessary, to reduce the deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized (a likelihood of more than 50 percent). Significant judgment is required to determine whether a valuation allowance is necessary and the amount of such valuation allowance. In assessing the recoverability of our deferred tax assets at December 31, 2021 (Successor), we considered all available evidence, including the nature of financial statement losses and reversing taxable temporary differences. The total valuation allowance as of December 31, 2021 (Successor) and December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) was approximately $1.7 million and $51.3 million, respectively. The valuation allowance relates primarily to certain net operating loss carryforwards and deductible temporary differences for which we have concluded it is more-likely-than-not that these items will not be realized in the ordinary course of operations.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

The Business and/or its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state, local, and foreign jurisdictions. In certain jurisdictions, the Predecessor Business’ operations are included in combined tax returns with the Parent. The Parent and/or its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. Prior to the Apollo transaction the business was included in the consolidated tax filings of Verizon. The IRS is currently examining Verizon’s U.S. income tax returns for the tax year 2017 which included the Business’ operations. Tax controversies are ongoing for tax years as early as 2007. No unrecognized tax benefits or related interest and penalties were recorded as of December 31, 2021 (Successor) or December 31, 2020 (Predecessor). No unrecognized tax benefits were recorded in the Successor period. Per the terms of the transaction between Apollo and Verizon, Verizon is responsible for all pre-closing tax liabilities.

 

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Note 15. Commitments and Contingencies

Legal

In the ordinary course of business, the Business is involved in various commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings at the state and federal level. Where it is determined, in consultation with counsel based on litigation and settlement risks, that a loss is probable and estimable in a given matter, the Business establishes an accrual. Management does not believe claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Business’ combined balance sheets, statements of operations, or cash flows.

Commitments

We have various commitments, totaling $5.1 million, primarily to purchase bandwidth and cloud services, which will be used or sold in the ordinary course of business, from a variety of suppliers. Of this total amount, $4.4 million is attributable to 2022 and $0.7 million is attributable to 2023 through 2024. No commitments from 2024 onwards. These amounts do not represent our entire anticipated purchases in the future but represent only those items that are the subject of contractual obligations. Our commitments are generally determined based on the noncancelable quantities or termination amounts.

Self-Insured Medical Benefits

Both Verizon and Yahoo! have insured the Business for substantially all of the medical expenses and benefits of its employees in the Predecessor and Successor periods, respectively. The reserve for medical benefits primarily reflects the current estimate of incurred but not reported losses based upon an annual actuarial calculation as of the balance sheet date. The Business recorded its reserve for self-insured medical benefits of $0.8 million and $0.7 million as of December 31, 2021 (Successor) and December 31, 2020 (Predecessor), respectively, in the Business’ accompanying Combined Balance Sheets.

Letters of Credit

As of December 31, 2021 (Successor) and December 31, 2020 (Predecessor), the Business has off-balance sheet credit exposure for outstanding letters of credit of approximately $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, which were executed in the normal course of business and support several financing arrangements and payment obligations to third parties. These letters of credit have not been drawn upon.

Tax Reserve Release

The Business had tax reserves related to value-added tax. Upon expiration of these reserves, the Business includes the release in Selling, general and administrative expense. The Business recorded approximately $13.2 million, $3.9 million, and $4.4 million for the period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor), and for the years ended December 31, 2020 (Predecessor) and 2019 (Predecessor), respectively.

Note 16. Subsequent Events

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 855, Subsequent Events, the Business evaluated all material events subsequent to the balance sheet date through March 15, 2022, the date of issuance, for events requiring disclosure or recognition in the Business’ audited combined financial statements.

 

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On March 6, 2022 College Parent L.P. entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement with Limelight Networks, Inc. (“Limelight”), pursuant to which Limelight would acquire the Business for an initial purchase price of approximately $270.0 million in shares of its common stock, subject to certain customary adjustments. In addition to the initial purchase price, the transaction includes contingent additional payments of up to $100.0 million based on the future performance of Limelight. In conjunction with the transaction College Parent L.P. will purchase $30.0 million in Limelight shares. The sale is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions and is expected to close in the second half of this year.

There were no other recognized or unrecognized subsequent events that would require an adjustment or additional disclosure in these combined financial statements.

 

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EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

Edgecast

A Business of College Parent L.P.

Unaudited Condensed Combined Financial Statements

As of March 31, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Successor)

And for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 (Successor) and March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)


Edgecast

A Business of College Parent L.P.

..

Index to Unaudited Condensed Combined Unaudited Financial Statements

 

     Page  

Unaudited Condensed Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the Three Months ended March 31, 2022 (Successor) and March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)

     2  

Unaudited Condensed Combined Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Successor)

     3  

Unaudited Condensed Combined Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months ended March 31, 2022 (Successor) and March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)

     4  

Unaudited Condensed Combined Statements of Changes in Equity for the Three Months ended March 31, 2022 (Successor) and March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)

     5  

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Combined Financial Statements

     6  

 

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Condensed Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss of Edgecast a Business of College Parent L.P.
(unaudited)      (dollars in thousands
     Successor            Predecessor  
     Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
           Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021
 

Revenues

         

Service revenues

   $ 57,955          $ 69,501  

Related party revenues

     20,311            16,131  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Total Revenues

     78,266            85,632  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Operating Expenses

         

Cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below)

     53,946            51,583  

Related party cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below)

     5,623            5,195  

Selling, general and administrative expense

     22,211            16,048  

Related party selling, general and administrative expenses

     11,750            12,288  

Depreciation and amortization expense

     13,750            16,596  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Total Operating Expenses

     107,280            101,710  
 

Operating Loss

     (29,014          (16,078

Other income (expense), net

     (115          1,582  

Related party other income , net

     2,377            1,957  

Related party interest (expense)

     —              (2,112
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Loss Before Benefit (provision) for Income Taxes

     (26,752          (14,651

Benefit (provision) for income taxes

     5,430            (1,739
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Net Loss

   $ (21,322        $ (16,390
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     536            (9,716
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Total Comprehensive Loss

   $ (20,786        $ (26,106
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed combined financial statements

 

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Condensed Combined Balance Sheets of Edgecast a Business of College Parent L.P.         (dollars in thousands

 

     Successor            Predecessor  
     As of March 31, 2022
(unaudited)
           As of
December 31, 2021
 

Assets

         

Current assets

         

Cash

   $ 27,087          $ 7,784  

Accounts receivable:

         

Trade and other, net of credit losses

     43,323            37,210  

Affiliates

     22,839            17,406  

Affiliate loan receivable

     50,800            50,778  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     36,905            38,659  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Total current assets

     180,954            151,837  
 

Property, plant and equipment

     159,637            139,723  

Less accumulated depreciation

     (21,727          (11,139
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Total property, plant and equipment, net

     137,910            128,584  
 

Goodwill

     18,546            60,919  

Other intangible assets, net

     40,878            49,111  

Operating lease right-of-use assets

     24,927            26,456  

Deferred income taxes

     40            40  

Affiliate loan receivable, non-current

     201,000            201,000  

Other assets

     740            163  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 604,995          $ 618,110  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Liabilities

         

Current liabilities

         

Accounts payable:

         

Trade and other

   $ 34,960          $ 32,579  

Affiliates

     10,556            13,763  

Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities

     52,515            69,445  

Current operating lease liabilities

     12,645            11,907  

Current deferred revenues

     1,041            670  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

   $ 111,717          $ 128,364  
 

Deferred income taxes

     8,466            15,941  

Non-current operating lease liabilities

     12,409            14,619  

Other liabilities

     24            6  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

   $ 132,616          $ 158,930  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 11)

         
 

Equity

         

Net parent investment

     472,520            459,857  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     (141          (677
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Total Equity

     472,379            459,180  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Equity

   $ 604,995          $ 618,110  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed combined financial statements

 

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Condensed Combined Statements of Cash Flows of Edgecast a Business of College Parent L.P. (unaudited)    (dollars in thousands)

 

     Successor           Predecessor  
     Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
          Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021
 

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

         

Net loss

   $ (21,322        $ (16,390

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:

         

Depreciation and amortization expense

     13,750            16,596  

Deferred income taxes

     (5,695          501  

Provision for doubtful accounts and credit losses

     152            294  

Stock-based compensation - equity classified awards

     75            107  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

         

Accounts receivable trade and other

     (6,212          (11,136

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     2,199            (1,266

Accounts payable trade and other and accrued liabilities and other current liabilities

     (17,904          (15,524

Accounts receivable/payable affiliates, net

     (11,084          (2,692

Operating lease assets and liabilities

     52            (143

Other assets and other liabilities

     (559          (13,897

Interest receivable/payable affiliates, net

     (22          (7,354

Other operating activities, net

     2,412            (1,442
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (44,158          (52,346
 

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

         

Capital expenditures (including capitalized software)

     (17,834          (7,394

Net cash proceeds from disposition of assets

     277            (3
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (17,557          (7,397
 

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

         

Net transfers from Parent

     81,011            59,743  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     81,011            59,743  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     7            —    

Increase (decrease) in cash

     19,303            —    

Cash, beginning of period

     7,784            —    
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 27,087          $ —    
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

         

Operating lease right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities

   $ 1,611          $ 7,554  

Barter revenue

     7,513            9,572  

Barter expense

     9,926            8,130  

Cash paid for operating leases

     1,193            2,642  

Non-cash investing activities:

         

Capital expenditures in accounts payable, trade and other liabilities

     9,948            3,466  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed combined financial statements

 

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Condensed Combined Statements of Changes in Equity of Edgecast a Business of College Parent L.P. (unaudited)      (dollars in thousands

 

     Net parent
investment
    Accumulated other
comprehensive income
(loss)
    Total
Equity
 

Predecessor Equity Balance as of December 31, 2020

   $ 93,802     $ 36,144     $ 129,946  

Net loss

     (16,390     —         (16,390

Other comprehensive loss

     —         (9,716     (9,716

Net transfers from Parent

     59,850       —         59,850  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Predecessor Total Equity Balance as of March 31, 2021

     137,262       26,428       163,690  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Net parent
investment
    Accumulated other
comprehensive income
(loss)
    Total
Equity
 

Successor Equity Balance as of December 31, 2021

   $ 459,857     $ (677   $ 459,180  

Net loss

     (21,322     —         (21,322

Other comprehensive income

     —         536       536  

Impact of measurement period adjustments

     (47,101     —         (47,101

Net transfers from Parent

     81,086       —         81,086  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Successor Total Equity Balance as of March 31, 2022

   $ 472,520     $ (141   $ 472,379  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed combined financial statements

 

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Notes to Condensed Combined Financial Statements of Edgecast a Business of College Parent L.P. (unaudited)

Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation

Organization

Edgecast (the “Business”, “our”, “we”), a business of College Parent L.P. (“Yahoo”) and formerly a business of Verizon Media Group (“VMG”), operates one of the largest content delivery networks with over 135+ terabytes of capacity, over 175 strategically placed points-of-presence (“PoPs”) in six continents, interconnected with 7,000+ peering and routing partners. Edgecast’s platform is designed to help digital media companies meet the ever-growing expectations of their businesses by providing simplified workflows and improving efficiency across digital content delivery, video streaming services, cloud security, and edge computing. Our platform provides innovative technology, first-class performance, excellent service and the security that comes with working with a proven market leader.

College Parent L.P. was formed in 2021 by an affiliate of certain funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. (“Apollo”) to acquire VMG. VMG was a business of Verizon Communications Inc. (“Verizon”). On May 2, 2021, Verizon entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with College Parent L.P. pursuant to which Verizon agreed to sell VMG, and on September 1, 2021, VMG was sold to College Parent L.P. (collectively, the “Transaction”). Accordingly, the term (“Parent”) refers to VMG (a business of Verizon) for the periods prior to September 1, 2021 and to Yahoo for the period from September 1, 2021 onward.

Edgecast’s products and solutions are categorized within the following areas: Delivery Services, Streaming Services and Other. Edgecast offers a scalable platform for delivering content, including live broadcasts, video on demand, games, software and websites to viewers on their devices at any time. This platform is targeted at media and entertainment companies and other businesses that deliver their digital products and services through the internet. As the digital landscape reshapes the delivery of media and entertainment content, there is an increasing need for stable, high-quality video delivery platforms.

The Business has a highly diverse workforce of approximately 589 employees as of March 31, 2022 (Successor).

On March 6, 2022 College Parent L.P. entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (“Agreement”) with Limelight Networks, Inc. (“Limelight”), pursuant to which Limelight acquired the Business for an initial purchase price of approximately $270.0 million in shares of its common stock, subject to certain customary adjustments. The number of shares of common stock received is based on Limelight’s share price of $4.1168 as defined in the Agreement. In addition to the initial purchase price, the transaction included contingent additional payments of up to $100.0 million based on the performance of Limelight. In conjunction with the transaction, College Parent L.P. purchased $30.0 million in Limelight shares. Refer to “Note 12. Subsequent Events” for further discussion.

Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed combined financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2021 represent the financial information of the Business prior to the Transaction and are labeled as “Predecessor.” The unaudited condensed combined financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and as of year-end December 31, 2021 represent the financial information of the Business subsequent to the Transaction and are labeled as “Successor.” Due to the change in the basis of accounting resulting from the Transaction, the unaudited condensed combined financial statements of the Predecessor are not comparable to the unaudited condensed combined financial statements of the Successor. For a more complete discussion of significant accounting policies and certain other information during the Predecessor periods, refer to the financial statements included in the Business’ audited combined financial statements for the period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (Predecessor) and from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (Successor).

For both the Predecessor and Successor periods, the unaudited condensed combined financial statements have been prepared on a “carve-out” basis. During the Predecessor and Successor periods, Edgecast operated as part of VMG and Yahoo, respectively, and consisted of several entities for which separate financial statements had not historically been prepared. As such, the Predecessor and Successor periods have been derived from VMG and Yahoo’s historical accounting records and were prepared on a standalone basis.

For both the Predecessor and Successor periods, the financial statements herein have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) as well as based upon Securities and Exchange Commission rules that permit reduced disclosures for interim periods. The unaudited condensed combined financial statements reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, that are necessary for a fair presentation of results of operations and financial condition for the interim periods

 

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shown. For both the Predecessor and Successor periods, the results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. Financial information presented in the financial statements and notes herein are presented in thousands, unless otherwise stated.

The historical results of operations, comprehensive income, financial position and cash flows of the Predecessor and Successor presented in the unaudited condensed combined financial statements may not be indicative of what they would have been had the Predecessor and Successor actually been an independent standalone entity, nor are they necessarily indicative of the Business’ future results of operations, comprehensive income, financial position and cash flows. Financial information presented in the financial statements and notes herein is presented in thousands, unless otherwise stated.

The unaudited condensed combined financial statements include all revenues and costs directly attributable to the Business and an allocation of expenses related to certain VMG and Yahoo corporate functions as described in “Note 6. Corporate Allocations and Related Party Transactions”. These expenses have been allocated to the Business based on direct usage or benefit where identifiable, with the remainder allocated pro rata based on an applicable measure of revenues, direct costs, headcount, or estimates of use. Management considers these allocations to be a reasonable reflection of the utilization of services or the benefit received.

For both the Predecessor and Successor periods, the unaudited condensed combined financial statements include assets and liabilities specifically attributable to the Business and certain assets and liabilities that are held by the Parent that are specifically identifiable and attributable to the Business. The Parent’s net investment, within equity, represents the Parent’s historical investment in the Business and includes accumulated net earnings attributable to the Parent, the net effect of transactions with the Parent and their related entities, and cost allocations from the Parent that were not historically allocated to the Business.

All significant intercompany balances and transactions within the Business have been eliminated in these unaudited condensed combined financial statements. As described in “Note 6. Corporate Allocations and Related Party Transactions,” certain transactions between the Business and the Parent have been included in the unaudited condensed combined financial statements.

During the Predecessor period, the Parent used a centralized approach to cash management and financing of its domestic operations. In the Successor period, cash from the Business’s domestic operation was no longer managed by the Parent centrally. The Parent’s related balances were increased through daily cash deposits by the Business to the Parent and decreased by cash distributions and disbursements made by the Parent on behalf of the Business for operating expenses, fees, and services provided by the Parent, including information system services and other operating expenses, such as personnel costs, legal costs, marketing production, facilities costs, and insurance. This arrangement is not reflective of the manner in which the Business would have financed its domestic operations had it been a stand-alone business separate from the Parent during the Predecessor period presented. Further, as a result of historical operating losses, net cash used in operating activities and this cash management arrangement, the Business was dependent on transfers of cash from the Parent to fund its operations in certain situations. While the business no longer participates in the cash pooling arrangement for the domestic operations in the Successor period, the Business will continue to depend on transfers of cash from its Parent to fund operations for the foreseeable future. The amounts associated with this arrangement are reported in the Parent’s net investment as a component of equity.

Yahoo, Verizon, and their affiliates historically provided a variety of services to the Business. Certain services and support functions, such as administering employee benefits plans and paying related claims, human resources, legal functions, finance, executives, procurement, business development, facility management, real estate, license fees, central and shared technology, and various other Parent corporate functions and overhead, were routinely allocated to the Business. Costs of $13.2 million and $15.2 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (Successor) and March 31, 2021 (Predecessor), respectively, were recorded in our unaudited condensed combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for our allocated share of the Parent’s corporate functions.

Where allocations of amounts were necessary, the Business believes the allocations of these amounts were determined on a reasonable basis and the methods were applied consistently for the periods presented. These allocated amounts, however, are not necessarily indicative of the actual amounts that might have been incurred or realized had the Business operated as an independent, standalone entity, during the periods presented, nor are they indicative of the Business’ future operations. Consequently, the unaudited condensed combined financial statements do not necessarily represent the results the Business would have achieved if the Business had operated as a separate standalone entity during the Predecessor and Successor periods presented. It is not practical to estimate actual costs that would have been incurred had the Business been a separate, standalone company during the Predecessor and Successor periods presented.

Edgecast operates in one segment based upon the information used by the chief operating decision maker in evaluating the performance of Edgecast’s business and allocating resources and capital.

 

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Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Principles of Combination

The accompanying unaudited condensed combined financial statements include the accounts of the Business and all subsidiaries and entities controlled by the Business through majority voting control. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions within the Business have been eliminated in combination.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the Business’ accompanying unaudited condensed combined financial statements and notes thereto. These estimates and assumptions take into account historical and forward-looking factors that the Business believes are reasonable, including but not limited to the potential impacts arising from the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic and public and private sector policies and initiatives aimed at reducing its transmission as well as the Russian invasion of Ukraine and its global impacts. As the extent and duration of these impacts remain unclear, the Business’ estimates and assumptions may evolve as conditions change. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant estimates inherent in the preparation of these unaudited condensed combined financial statements include, but are not limited to, accounting for revenue and cost recognition, the step-up to fair value of assets and liabilities purchased in connection with the Transaction, allocation of expenses related to certain Parent corporate functions, allowance for doubtful accounts and credit losses, incremental borrowing rate for the lease liability and right-of-use assets, fair value measurements including those related to financial instruments, intangible assets, unrecognized tax benefits, valuation allowances on tax assets, postretirement benefit obligations, long-lived asset impairments and adjustments, stock-based compensation, contingencies and the identification and valuation of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in connection with business combinations.

Significant Accounting Policies

There have been no material changes to the Business’ significant accounting policies from the previous reporting period.

Concentration of Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Business to significant concentration of credit and equity price risk consist primarily of accounts receivable and other financial instruments. As stated above, the Parent used a cash pooling arrangement to manage and finance its domestic operations during the Predecessor periods. In the Successor period, the Business no longer participates in cash pooling arrangements for its domestic operation.

Accounts receivable are typically unsecured and are derived from revenue earned from customers. The Business performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers and maintains allowances for potential credit losses. The Business does not require collateral as a means to mitigate customer credit risk.

Microsoft Corporation (“Microsoft”), Verizon, and The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) are the top three customers of the Business, see table below for account receivables from these three customers as of March 31, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Successor), respectively. No other customers accounted for 10 percent or more of the Business’ accounts receivable balance as of March 31. 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Successor).

Major customers by percentage of accounts receivable of Edgecast a Business of College Parent, L.P.

 

     As of March 31, 2022     As of December 31, 2021  

Microsoft

     8.5     11.4

Verizon

     33.8     31.2

Disney

     24.3     17.8

 

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Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Hierarchy

The following sections describe the valuation methodologies the Business uses to measure financial and non-financial instruments accounted for at fair value in accordance with the fair value hierarchy as set forth in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement and Disclosures.

Fair value of financial and non-financial assets and liabilities is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. In the absence of active markets for the identical assets or liabilities, such measurements involve developing assumptions based on market observable data and, in the absence of such data, internal information that is consistent with what market participants would use in a hypothetical transaction that occurs at the measurement date. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. Preference is given to observable inputs. The three-tier hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value, which prioritizes the inputs used in the methodologies of measuring fair value for assets and liabilities, is as follows:

Level 1—Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2—Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 3—Unobservable pricing inputs in the market

Financial assets and financial liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurements requires judgment and may affect the valuation of the assets and liabilities being measured and their categorization within the fair value hierarchy. We maintain policies and procedures to value instruments using the best and most relevant data available. In addition, the Business performs reviews to assess the reasonableness of the valuations. This detailed review may include the use of a third-party valuation firm.

In accordance with ASC 825-10, Financial Instruments, the fair value of the Business’ financial instruments are further described as follows.

Cash, Accounts Receivable, Short-term Affiliate Loan Receivable, Accounts Payable

The carrying amounts reported in the accompanying unaudited Combined Balance Sheets for accounts receivable, short-term affiliate loan receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the short-term maturity of these instruments.

Operating cash deposits held with banks may exceed the amount of insurance provided on such deposits. Generally, these deposits may be redeemed upon demand and are maintained with financial institutions with reputable credit and therefore bear limited credit risk. We seek to mitigate our credit risk by spreading such risk across multiple counterparties and monitoring the risk profiles of these counterparties.

Long-term Affiliate Loan Receivable

The Business’ long-term affiliate loan receivable is classified within Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy as long-term affiliate loan bears interest at rate for instruments with similar characteristics. Accordingly, the carrying amount reported in the accompanying unaudited Combined Balance Sheets for long-term affiliate loan approximate fair value.

Long-lived Assets

Long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment and intangible assets subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Determining whether an impairment has occurred typically requires various estimates and assumptions, including determining which undiscounted cash flows are directly related to the potentially impaired asset, the useful life over which cash flows will occur, their amount and the asset’s residual value, if any. In turn, measurement of an impairment loss requires a determination of fair value, which is based on the best information available. The required undiscounted cash flow estimates are derived from our historical experience and our internal business plans. To determine fair value, the Business uses quoted market prices when available, our internal cash flow estimates discounted at an appropriate discount rate, or independent appraisals, as appropriate. Fair values of long-lived assets are primarily derived internally and are based on observed sales transactions for similar assets. Fair value estimates are derived using established market or replacement values of comparable assets and estimated future net cash flows expected to be generated by market participants. The resulting fair values are considered nonrecurring Level 3 measurements, and are subject to change based on economic or market conditions, as well

 

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as future negotiations with interested parties. Further, the Business utilized the replacement-cost method of the cost approach in estimating the fair value of long-lived assets, such as specialized properties or plant and equipment, which represents the highest value that a market participant would have paid for an asset with similar utility.

Note 3. Recent Accounting Standards

There have been no recently adopted accounting pronouncements during the three months ended March 31, 2022 (Successor), as compared to the recent accounting pronouncements from the previous reporting period.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In November 2021, the FASB issued ASU No. 2021-10: Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance. This Update requires annual disclosures about transactions with a government that are accounted for by applying a grant or contribution accounting model by analogy. The Update is intended to provide increased transparency by requiring business entities to disclose information about (i) the types of transactions, (ii) an entity’s accounting for those transactions, and (iii) the effect of those transactions on an entity’s financial statements. ASU 2021-10 also adds a new Topic – ASC 832, Government Assistance – to the FASB’s Codification. This Update is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021 and related disclosures are only required for annual financial statements. Early application of the amendments is permitted and the Business does not expect to early adopt. The Business does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the financial statements.

Note 4. Revenue Recognition

We earn revenue from contracts with customers on our industry leading cloud platform that delivers smart end-to-end solutions. As the digital platform reshapes the delivery of media and entertainment content, there is an increasing need for stable, high-quality video delivery platforms. Edgecast offers a scalable platform for delivering content, including live broadcasts, video on demand, games, software and websites to our customers on their devices at any time. This platform is targeted at media and entertainment companies and other businesses that deliver their digital products and services through the internet.

Revenue by Category

The Business’ products and solutions are categorized within the following areas: Delivery Services, Streaming Services, and Other. We record deferred revenues when cash payments are received or due in advance of our performance, including amounts which are refundable. Current deferred revenues were $1.0 million as of March 31, 2022 (Successor), $0.7 million as of December 31, 2021 (Successor), $1.3 million as of December 31, 2020, and primarily relate to advanced invoicing or payments for services. Of the deferred revenues as of December 31, 2021 (Successor), $0.5 million was recognized as revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (Successor). Of the deferred revenues as of December 31, 2020 (Predecessor), $1.2 million was recognized as revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)

Delivery

Our delivery services provide efficient and secure delivery of data (content) using our global edge network, reducing latency and page-load times across a broad spectrum of devices, anywhere in the world. Edgecast combines the performance of our global edge network with advanced technologies, software, security tools, and service to easily deliver the streaming quality that worldwide broadcasters, content creators, and viewers demand.

Streaming

Our Streaming service provides a way for broadcasters, content owners, and distributors to deliver high-quality, ultra-personalized viewing experiences via our comprehensive streaming solution including video delivery, server side ad insertion, content target, time control and digital rights management. Our streaming infrastructure enables our customers to simplify their workflow from encoding through delivery, to customization and insights.

Other

Other Revenue includes broadcast compliance, monitoring solutions, analytical services, and other customized services provided to our end customers.

 

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The following presents disaggregated revenue by category:          (dollars in thousands)

 

     Successor           Predecessor  
     Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
          Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021
 

Delivery Services

   $ 41,472          $ 55,304  

Streaming Services

     32,144            25,217  

Other Revenues

     4,650            5,111  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Revenues

   $ 78,266          $ 85,632  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Remaining Performance Obligations

When allocating the total contract transaction price to identified performance obligations, a portion of the total transaction price may relate to service performance obligations which were not satisfied or are partially satisfied as of the end of the reporting period. We elected to apply the practical expedient available under Topic 606 that provides the option to exclude the expected revenues arising from unsatisfied performance obligations related to contracts that have an original expected duration of one year or less. This situation primarily arises with respect to certain month-to-month or 1 year term service contracts. As such, we do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less and (ii) contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed. Remaining performance obligation estimates are subject to change and are affected by several factors, including terminations and changes in the timing and scope of contracts, arising from contract modifications.

Edgecast services are individually deemed to be distinct services delivered in a series making up one performance obligation. Management elected to recognize revenue based on the amount invoiced to the customer as the performance obligation is satisfied over time. The amount to which the Business has the right to invoice the customer corresponds directly with the value to the customer of the Business’ performance completed to date (usage based). For customers who prepay for services, the Business recognizes deferred revenue until the services are delivered in each period (volume of data delivered). Certain contracts have a variable component as delivered content is subject to a contractual monthly data limit for data delivered and streaming services are subject to fixed price per hour of content streamed. Additionally, in streaming service contracts the price per hour is reset and settled with the customer on a monthly basis therefore, there is low risk that revenue recognized will be later reversed as a result of the variability.

Customer contracts are either entirely usage based, commit the customer to a minimum monthly level of usage with additional charges applicable for actual usage above the monthly minimum commitment, or minimum commitment over the contractual term. For contracts that contain minimum monthly commitments, we recognize revenue equal to the greater of the minimum monthly committed amount or actual usage, if actual usage exceeds the monthly committed amount, using the right to invoice practical expedient. For certain Business contracts with customers that have a contractual minimum fee over the total contract term, the amount and timing of revenue recognition is largely driven by when the customer utilizes the services and our ability to deliver in accordance with relevant contract terms, which would impact our estimate of the remaining performance obligations and when we expect to recognize such as revenues.

The Business’ contracts with customers do not include significant financing components.

The Business did not have significant revenue recognized in the reporting period from performance obligations satisfied, or partially satisfied, in previous periods. At March 31, 2022 (Successor), the transaction price related to unsatisfied performance obligations that is expected to be recognized within the remaining 2022, 2023 and thereafter was $32.8 million, $50.0 million and $31.5 million, respectively.

Contract Costs

Topic 606 requires the recognition of an asset for incremental costs to obtain a customer contract and other costs to fulfill a contract not otherwise required to be immediately expensed when we expect to recover those costs, which are then amortized to expense, over the respective periods of expected benefit. The only material incremental cost we incur is commission expense, which is generally incurred in the same period as the underlying revenue. We only defer these costs when we have determined the commissions are, in fact, incremental and would not have been incurred absent the customer contract. Costs to fulfill a contract are generally not specific to any particular contract or customer, but rather represent a general cost to operate the overall business. Any commissions paid on renewal contracts are commensurate with those paid on initial contracts. As a practical expedient, we elected to recognize these costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when the related contract period is less than one year. When the period exceeds one year, this asset is amortized over the life of the contract. We did not have any deferred contract costs as of March 31, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Successor).

 

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Note 5. VMG and Edgecast Acquisition

As discussed in “Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation,” College Parent L.P. acquired VMG, including Edgecast, by acquiring substantially all of the assets, liabilities, and business activities that constitute its historical operations.

The Transaction resulted in a new basis of accounting for the Business, and in accordance with the Parent’s election to apply pushdown accounting, the impact of the Transaction has been recognized in the Successor period with an allocated purchase price of $324.7 million attributed to the Edgecast assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

The Business applies the provisions of ASC 805, Business Combinations, in the accounting for its acquisition. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of consideration transferred and the net of the acquisition date fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The allocation of the purchase price to identifiable intangible assets is based on valuations performed to determine the fair values of such assets as of the acquisition dates. Due to the timing of the Transaction and the magnitude of and nature of the net assets acquired on September 1, 2021, the valuation process to determine the fair values is not complete. Our estimates and assumptions are subject to changes within the measurement period. The Business has estimated the preliminary fair value of net assets acquired based on information currently available and will continue to adjust those estimates as additional information becomes available and the valuation is finalized. Any changes to the preliminary estimates of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed will be recorded as adjustments to those assets and liabilities and residual amounts will be allocated to goodwill.

The Business continued reviewing its valuations of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on new information obtained about facts and circumstances that existed as of the Transaction date. The following table summarizes the preliminary allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as any adjustments identified within the measurement period (in thousands):

 

The following presents the purchase consideration for the Business and its allocation to assets acquired and liabilities assumed:    (dollars in thousands)

 

     Initial Valuation      Measurement Period
Adjustment
     Updated Valuation  

Assets:

        

Accounts receivable:

        

Trade and other, net of credit losses

     37,050        —          37,050  

Affiliates

     32        159        191  

Affiliate loan receivable

     2,014        —          2,014  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     43,439        —          43,439  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     125,610        —          125,610  

Other intangible assets, net

     52,000        (7,000      45,000  

Goodwill

     60,919        (42,373      18,546  

Operating lease right-of-use assets

     21,007        —          21,007  

Deferred income taxes

     32        —          32  

Affiliate loan receivable, non-current

     199,052        —          199,052  

Other assets

     66        —          66  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets acquired:

     541,221        (49,214      492,007  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

        

Accounts payable:

        

Trade and other

     25,537        —          25,537  

Affiliates

     8,861        6,226        15,087  

Affiliate loan payable

     44,501        —          44,501  

 

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Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities

     41,726        (6,692      35,034  

Current operating lease liabilities

     7,867        —          7,867  

Current deferred revenues

     1,550        —          1,550  

Deferred income taxes

     25,385        (1,781      23,604  

Non-current operating lease liabilities

     13,140        —          13,140  

Other liabilities

     964        —          964  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities assumed

     169,531        (2,247      167,284  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total purchase consideration

   $ 371,690        (46,967      324,723  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The fair value of acquired tangible assets, such as specialized properties or plant and equipment, was estimated using the replacement-cost method of the cost approach, which represents the highest value that a market participant would have paid for an asset with similar utility. The preliminary fair value of the Property, Plant and Equipment (“PP&E”) acquired as a result of the Transaction was $125.6 million. Fair values of long-lived assets are primarily derived utilizing the Cost Approach. Replacement costs associated with the building and site improvements were estimated based on construction cost guidelines obtained from public reports of construction costs, industry participants, and Marshall Valuation Service. These costs are then adjusted for accrued depreciation (curable and incurable physical depreciation, functional and/or economic obsolescence).

The Business recorded goodwill of $18.5 million as of the Transaction date (post measurement period adjustment). Goodwill recognized is primarily attributable to the acquisition of an assembled workforce and other intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition. The goodwill is not deductible for tax purposes.

The preliminary intangible assets identified include IPv4 addresses and customer relationships. The preliminary fair values of the intangible assets were estimated based on market and cost approaches. The market approach was utilized to determine the preliminary fair values of the IPv4 addresses, based on observed historical transaction prices for similar assets. The customer relationships asset was valued using a cost / lost profits approach. Under this approach, the value of the intangible asset is based on the estimated cost which would be required to re-create an asset of similar utility and the profits foregone over that re-creation period.

Note 6. Corporate Allocations and Related Party Transactions

As discussed in “Note 1. Organization and Basis of Presentation”, the Parent and Verizon have historically provided the Business with a number of services. Some of these services are provided directly by the Parent and Verizon, and others are managed by the Parent through third-party service providers. In connection with the Transaction, Yahoo entered into a transition services agreement (the “TSA”) with Verizon on September 1, 2021. Under the terms of the TSA, Verizon provides various transition services to Yahoo and directly to the Business. These services include, but are not limited to, colocation, computer emergency response services and interconnections. The cost of these services were either (a) recognized through our allocated portion of Parent and Verizon corporate functions, or (b) billed directly to the Business. In addition, the Business obtained a variety of services (such as software licenses and web services) under various master service agreements to which the Parent (and not the Business) is a party. We are billed directly for some of these services we procure under these arrangements while others are part of our allocation of Parent’s corporate costs.

We receive an allocated share of Parent and Verizon corporate functions for certain services that the Parent and Verizon provides to the Business, but which are not specifically billed to the Business, such as administering employee benefits plans and paying related claims, human resources, legal functions, finance, executives, procurement, business development, facility management, real estate, license fees, central and shared technology, and various other Parent and Verizon corporate functions and overhead. Costs were recorded in our unaudited condensed combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for our allocated share of the Parent and Verizon corporate functions. The Business also provides services to Verizon such as Content Delivery, Web Security and Video Streaming Services, which are recorded in our unaudited condensed combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. The following table summarizes the related party revenues and costs related to these services, as well as costs allocated from Parent and Verizon.

 

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Related party revenues/costs and allocation of corporate functions are as follows:              (dollars in thousands)

 

     Successor           Predecessor  
     Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
          Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021
 

Related party revenues

   $ 20,311          $ 16,131  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Cost of revenues

     5,623            5,195  

Selling, general and administrative expense

     11,750            12,288  

Other( income), net

     (2,377          (1,957

Interest expense

     —              2,112  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Total related party costs

   $ 14,996          $ 17,638  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

The following items include certain related party transactions and allocations with/from the Parent and Verizon identified above as well as related party transactions within the unaudited condensed combined Balance Sheets. Items specifically related to Verizon are identified accordingly :

 

   

Certain employees and retirees of the Business participate in postretirement benefit plans sponsored by Verizon in the Predecessor period and Yahoo in the Successor period which primarily relate to a 401(k) defined contribution plan. The Business is allocated relevant participation costs for these employee benefit plans. As such, the Business has not recorded any liabilities associated with our participation in these plans in the unaudited condensed combined Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Successor). Expenses associated with our employees’ participation in these plans are $1.0 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (Successor) and March 31, 2021 (Predecessor), respectively.

 

   

Verizon in the Predecessor period and Yahoo in the Successor period granted restricted stock units, performance stock units, and other stock-based compensation to its group employees, including those of the Business.

 

   

The Business is a part of Verizon’s consolidated tax returns in the predecessor periods and College Parent, L.P.’s consolidated tax return in the successor period filed with the IRS. For carve-out purposes, the Business’ income tax provision has been calculated as if the Business were a separate entity filing its own return with the IRS. Refer to “Note 10. Income Taxes” for further discussion.

 

   

Amounts for due to / due from affiliates are recorded in Affiliates under Accounts receivable and Account payable, and are settled in cash.

 

   

All adjustments relating to certain transactions among the Business and the Parent’s entities, which include the transfer of the balance of cash held in cash pooling arrangements to the Parent, and allocation of all costs of doing business that were paid on behalf of the Business by the Parent’s entities, are classified as Net parent investment.

Additionally, outstanding intercompany loans between Edgecast and the affiliates are cash settled and presented as an intercompany asset or liability due to or from affiliates on the Edgecast unaudited condensed combined Balance sheets. Interest income related to the intercompany loans are included as Related party other income, net, for each period in the unaudited condensed combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss. Interest expense related to the intercompany loans are included as Related party interest expense for each period in the unaudited condensed combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss.

On July 1, 2018, Oath Inc. issued a promissory note of $201 million to Edgecast that is due on July 1, 2028. The outstanding principal amount of the note bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.3% per annum. As of March 31, 2022 (Successor), $201.7 million principal and interest is outstanding.

On September 29, 2021, Edgecast entered into a revolving credit facility agreement with Oath Inc., whereby Oath Inc. may draw upon an available capacity of $50.0 million, with a final maturity of April 30, 2022, with a variable annual rate equal 3-Month LIBOR that resets quarterly as of the last day of the calendar quarter for USD plus a margin of 0.79%. As of March 31, 2022 (Successor), $50.1 million of principal and interest is outstanding.

 

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Net transfers to and from the Parent are included within Net parent investment on the unaudited condensed combined Statements of Changes in Equity.

 

The components of the net transfers to and from Parent are as follows:       (dollars in thousands)

 

     Successor            Predecessor  
     Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
           Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021
 

Cash pooling and general financing activities

   $ 67,908          $ 44,680  

Corporate allocations

     13,178            15,170  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Net Transfers from the Parent per combined Statements of Changes in Equity

     81,086            59,850  

Equity classified awards

     (75          (107
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Net Transfers from the Parent per combined Statements of Cash Flows

   $ 81,011          $ 59,743  
  

 

 

        

 

 

 

Note 7. Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are recorded at amortized cost less an allowance for credit losses that are not expected to be recovered. The net amount of accounts receivable and corresponding allowance for credit losses are presented together in the Condensed Combined Balance Sheets as Accounts receivable, trade and other. The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the time of billing to customers. Receivables presented in the Condensed Combined Balance Sheets represent an unconditional right to consideration.

The Business maintains allowances for credit losses resulting from the expected failure or inability of customers to make required payments. The Business recognizes the allowance for credit losses at inception and reassess quarterly based on management’s expectation of the asset’s collectability. The allowance is based on multiple factors including historical experience with bad debts, the credit quality of the customer base, the aging of such receivables and current macroeconomic conditions, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as management’s expectations of conditions in the future, if applicable. The Business’ allowance for credit losses is based on management’s assessment of the collectability of assets pooled together with similar risk characteristics. Write-offs of accounts receivable are deducted from the allowance for credit losses in the period in which the account is deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts receivable previously written off are recorded when received.

The credit quality indicators are used in determining the estimated amount and the timing of expected credit losses.

 

Activity in the allowance for credit losses of receivables were as follows:    (dollars in thousands)

 

Balance at January 1, 2021

   $ (1,575

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     33  

Current period provision for expected credit losses

     (294

Write-offs charged against the allowance

     19  

Recoveries collected

     —    
  

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)

     (1,817
  

 

 

 

Balance at January 1, 2022

     (2,275

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (36

Current period provision for expected credit losses

     (152

Write-offs charged against the allowance

     4  

Recoveries collected

     —    
  

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2022 (Successor)

   $ (2,459
  

 

 

 

We monitor delinquency and write-off experience based on the quality of our agreements. The extent of our collection efforts with respect to a particular customer are based on the results of our proprietary custom internal scoring models that analyze the customer’s past performance to predict the likelihood of the customer falling further delinquent. These custom scoring models assess a number of variables, including origination characteristics, customer account history and payment patterns. Since our customers’ behaviors may be impacted by general economic conditions, we analyzed whether changes in macroeconomic conditions impact our credit loss experience

 

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and have concluded that our credit loss estimates are generally not materially impacted by reasonable and supportable forecasts of future economic conditions. Based on the score derived from these models, accounts are grouped by risk category to determine the collection strategy to be applied to such accounts. We consider an account to be delinquent if there are undisputed, unpaid charges remaining on the account after the invoice due date.

As of March 31, 2022, our allowance for credit losses considered the current and potential future impacts caused by COVID-19 based on available information to date.

Note 8. Comprehensive Income (Loss)

Comprehensive income consists of net income and other gains and losses affecting equity that, under GAAP, are excluded from net income. Significant changes in the components of Other comprehensive income (loss), net of benefit for income taxes are described below.

 

Changes in the balances of Accumulated other comprehensive income by component are as follows:    (dollars in thousands)

 

     Foreign currency
translation
adjustments
 

Balance as of December 31, 2020

   $ 36,144  

Other comprehensive loss

     (9,716
  

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2021 (Predecessor)

   $ 26,428  
  

 

 

 

Balance as of December 31, 2021

   $ (677

Other comprehensive income

     536  
  

 

 

 

Balance as of March 31, 2022 (Successor)

   $ (141
  

 

 

 

There were no accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) amounts reclassified to net income in the periods presented.

Note 9. Other Intangible Assets

Definite-lived intangible assets are carried at cost and are amortized over their estimated useful lives, generally on a straight-line basis.

 

The following table displays the details of Other intangible assets, net             (dollars in thousands)

 

     Successor           Successor  
     As of March 31, 2022           As of December 31, 2021  
     Useful life
(in years)
     Original
Cost
     Net Carrying
Value
          Useful life
(in years)
     Original
Cost
     Net Carrying
Value
 

Customer relationships

     6      $ 39,000      $ 35,111            6      $ 40,000      $ 37,778  

IPv4 addresses

     15        6,000        5,767            —          —          —    

Developed technology

     6        —          —              6        12,000        11,333  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total of Other intangible assets, net

                   $ 45,000      $ 40,878                          $ 52,000      $ 49,111  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

        

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The Business recognized amortization expense in Other intangible assets, net of $1.7 million and $2.1 million (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (Successor) and March 31, 2021 (Predecessor), respectively. Based on the current amount of intangibles subject to amortization, the estimated amortization expense for each of the succeeding years is as follows: 2022: $5.2 million; 2023: $6.9 million; 2024: $6.9 million; 2025: $6.9 million; and 2026 and thereafter: $15.0 million.

Note 10. Income Taxes

The tax provisions have been prepared on a separate return basis as if the Business is a separate group of companies under common ownership. The operations have been combined as if Edgecast was filing on a consolidated basis for U.S., state and Non-U.S. income tax purposes, where allowed by law.

 

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Benefits for income taxes and effective income tax rates are as follows:       (dollars in thousands)

 

     Successor            Predecessor  
     Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
           Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021
 

Loss before income taxes

   $ (26,752        $ (14,651

Benefit (Provision) for income taxes

     5,430            (1,739

Effective income tax rate

     20.3          (11.9 )% 

The effective income tax rate is calculated by dividing the Benefit (provision) for income taxes by Loss Before Benefit for Income Taxes. The effective income tax rate for both periods differs from the statutory rate primarily due to the earnings mix and valuation allowances assessed against loss producing jurisdictions.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

The Business and/or its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state, local, and foreign jurisdictions. In certain jurisdictions, the Predecessor Business’ operations are included in combined tax returns with the Parent. The Parent and/or its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. Prior to the Apollo transaction the business was included in the consolidated tax filings of Verizon. The IRS is currently examining Verizon’s U.S. income tax returns for the tax year 2017 which included the Business’ operations. Tax controversies are ongoing for tax years as early as 2007. No unrecognized tax benefits or related interest and penalties were recorded as of March 31, 2022 (Successor) or December 31, 2021 (Predecessor). Per the terms of the transaction between Apollo and Verizon, Verizon is responsible for all pre-closing tax liabilities.

Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies

Legal

In the ordinary course of business, the Business is involved in various commercial litigation and regulatory proceedings at the state and federal level. Where it is determined, in consultation with counsel based on litigation and settlement risks, that a loss is probable and estimable in a given matter, the Business establishes an accrual. Management does not believe claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business are likely to have a material adverse effect on the Business’ unaudited condensed combined balance sheets, statements of operations, or cash flows.

Self-Insured Medical Benefits

Both Verizon and Yahoo have insured the Business for substantially all of the medical expenses and benefits of its employees in the Predecessor and Successor periods, respectively. The reserve for medical benefits primarily reflects the current estimate of incurred but not reported losses based upon an annual actuarial calculation as of the balance sheet date. The Business recorded its reserve for self-insured medical benefits of $0.5 million and $0.7 million as of March 31, 2022 (Successor) and March 31, 2021 (Predecessor), respectively, in the Business’ accompanying unaudited condensed combined Balance Sheets.

Letters of Credit

As of March 31, 2022 (Successor) and December 31, 2021 (Successor), the Business has off-balance sheet credit exposure for outstanding letters of credit of approximately $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, which were executed in the normal course of business and support several financing arrangements and payment obligations to third parties. These letters of credit have not been drawn upon.

Tax Reserve Release

The Business had tax reserves related to value-added tax. Upon expiration of these reserves, the Business includes the release in Selling, general and administrative expense. The Business recorded approximately $(13.0) million for the three months ended March 31, 2021 (Predecessor).

 

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Note 12. Subsequent Events

In accordance with the provisions of ASC 855, Subsequent Events, the Business evaluated all material events subsequent to the balance sheet date through June 30, 2022, the date of issuance, for events requiring disclosure or recognition in the Business’ unaudited condensed combined financial statements.

As part of the Stock Purchase Agreement College Parent L.P. entered into with Limelight, all intercompany transactions, loans and loan receivables of the Business as noted in “Note 6. Corporate Allocations and Related Party Transactions” were settled prior to transaction closing. There is no impact to the Unaudited Condensed Combined Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) as the transfers were accounted for as distribution to the Parent.

On June 15, 2022, the transaction between Limelight and College Parent L.P. closed resulting in Limelight acquiring the Business per the terms of the Agreement.

There were no other recognized or unrecognized subsequent events that would require an adjustment or additional disclosure in these Unaudited condensed combined financial statements.

 

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EX-99.3

Exhibit 99.3

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED COMBINED FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Defined terms included below shall have the same meaning as terms defined and included elsewhere in the Current Report on Form 8-K (the “Form 8-K”). Unless the context otherwise requires, the “Company” refers to Edgio, Inc. after the closing of the Business Combination and Limelight Inc. prior to the closing of the Business Combination.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information combines the historical consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company and the historical combined financial position and results of operations of Edgecast after giving effect to the Business Combination, the Edgecast employee compensation arrangements, and the June 2022 restructuring event (collectively “the Transactions”), as described below and in the accompanying notes to the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of March 31, 2022 gives effect to the Transactions as if they had occurred on March 31, 2022. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and for the year ended December 31, 2021 gives effect to the Transactions as if they had occurred on January 1, 2021.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared to give effect to the following:

 

   

Application of the acquisition method of accounting under the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”) where the assets and liabilities of Edgecast are recorded by the Company at their respective fair values as of the date the Business Combination was completed;

 

   

Adjustments to conform the accounting policies and financial statement presentation of Edgecast to those of the Company;

 

   

The issuance of 76,920 thousand shares of the Company’s common stock to College Parent in exchange for the right, title and interest in and to all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Edgecast and certain Edgecast related assets specified in the Purchase Agreement, which includes the shares issued in exchange for cash from College Parent of $30,000 thousand, and the issuance of up to an additional 12,685 thousand shares of the Company’s common stock, subject to the achievement of certain share-price targets;

 

   

Adjustments to reflect the elimination of certain affiliate balances between Edgecast and College Parent and certain employee award related balances of Edgecast that were settled by College Parent at or prior to the closing of the Business Combination;

 

   

Adjustments to reflect transaction costs that would have been incurred had the Business Combination been effected on the dates indicated;

 

   

The issuance of 3,892 thousand shares of the Company’s common stock to College Parent in exchange for employee compensation arrangements that require Edgecast employees to provide post-combination services for the combined company; and

 

   

The impact of the restructuring event announced in June 2022 after the Business Combination.

The following unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information and related notes are based on and should be read in conjunction with (i) the historical unaudited consolidated financial statements of the Company and the related notes included in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the historical audited consolidated financial statements of the Company and the related notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as of December 31, 2021, which are incorporated by reference in the Form 8-K, and (ii) the historical unaudited condensed combined financial statements of Edgecast and the related notes as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2022, included in Exhibit 99.2 to the Form 8-K, and the audited combined financial statements of Edgecast and the related notes for the year ended December 31, 2021, included in Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is provided for informational purposes only. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is not necessarily, and should not be assumed to be, an indication of the actual results that would have been achieved had the Transactions occurred as of the dates


indicated or that may be achieved in the future. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared by the Company in accordance with Regulation S-X Article 11 under the Securities Act as amended by the final rule, Release 33-10786, “Amendments to Financial Disclosures about Acquired and Disposed Businesses.”

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information does not give effect to any cost savings, operating synergies, or revenue synergies that may result from the Transactions or the costs to achieve such synergies.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information has been prepared using the acquisition method of accounting under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). GAAP requires that business combinations are accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting, which requires all of the following steps: (a) identifying the acquirer; (b) determining the acquisition date; (c) recognizing and measuring the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree; and (d) recognizing and measuring goodwill or a gain from a bargain purchase. The Company has been deemed to be the accounting acquirer in the Business Combination. In identifying the Company as the acquiring entity for accounting purposes, the Company considered a number of factors, including but not limited to a) the relative voting rights of all equity instruments in the combined company, in which former Limelight stockholders own approximately 63% and College Parent owns approximately 37% of the common stock of the Company as of the acquisition date of the Business Combination, b) the executive management team of the combined company consists of substantially all former Limelight executives, and c) and the corporate governance structure of the combined company, with the board of directors consisting of nine members, in which six of the directors are former Limelight directors.

On the acquisition date, the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed and goodwill are measured at fair value, with limited exceptions. The results of operations for the combined company are reported prospectively after the acquisition date. The pro forma adjustments related to Edgecast’s assets and liabilities were based on estimates of fair value as of the acquisition date. The valuations of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed are preliminary and may change upon completion of the final purchase price allocation as the Company obtains additional information. The Company will finalize the purchase price allocation as soon as practicable within the measurement period, but in no event later than one year following the closing date of the Business Combination. Differences between these preliminary estimates and the final acquisition accounting may occur, and those differences could have a material impact on the accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements and the combined company’s future results of operations and financial position. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements constitute forward-looking information and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.


Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

As of March 31, 2022

(In thousands)

 

     Historical
Limelight
    Historical
Edgecast after
Reclassifications

(Note 3)
    Accounting
Adjustments
from The
Transactions
   

Notes

   Pro Forma
Combined
 
ASSETS            
Current assets:            

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 27,175     $ 27,087     $ 30,000     5(a)    $ 84,262  

Marketable securities

     34,751       —         —            34,751  

Accounts receivable, net

     55,040       66,162       —            121,202  

Affiliate loan receivable

     —         50,800       (50,800   5(b)      —    

Income taxes receivable

     63       —         —            63  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     16,044       36,905       (6,262   5(c), 5(d)      46,687  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 
Total current assets      133,073       180,954       (27,062        286,965  
Property and equipment, net      34,792       137,910       (69,844   5(e)      102,858  
Operating lease right of use assets      6,064       24,927       (23,562   5(f)      7,429  
Marketable securities, less current portion      40       —         —            40  
Deferred income taxes      1,822       40       —            1,862  
Goodwill      113,463       18,546       (4,054   5(g)      127,955  
Intangible assets, net      13,827       40,878       19,122     5(h)      73,827  
Affiliate loan receivable, non-current      —         201,000       (201,000   5(b)      —    
Other assets      4,779       740       2,846     5(d)      8,365  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 
Total assets    $ 307,860     $ 604,995     $ (303,554      $ 609,301  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY            
Current liabilities:            

Accounts payable

   $ 15,599     $ 14,488     $ —          $ 30,087  

Accounts payable - Affiliates

     —         10,556       (10,556   5(b)      —    

Deferred revenue

     2,189       1,041       —            3,230  

Operating lease liability obligations

     1,754       12,645       (9,574   5(f)      4,825  

Income taxes payable

     215       —         —            215  

Other current liabilities

     20,403       72,987       10,803     5(i)      104,193  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 
Total current liabilities      40,160       111,717       (9,327        142,550  
Convertible senior notes, net      121,991       —         —            121,991  
Operating lease liability obligations, less current portion      9,209       12,409       (9,878   5(f)      11,740  
Deferred income taxes      303       8,466       (8,466   5(j)      303  
Deferred revenue, less current portion      282       —         —            282  
Other long-term liabilities      721       24       —            745  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 
Total liabilities      172,666       132,616       (27,671        277,611  
Stockholders’ equity:            

Common stock

     138       —         81     5(a)      219  

Common stock contingent consideration

     —         —         16,900     5(a)      16,900  

Additional paid-in capital

     590,249       —         197,368     5(a)      787,617  

Net parent investment

     —         472,520       (472,520   5(a)      —    

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (9,004     (141     141     5(a)      (9,004

Accumulated deficit

     (446,189     —         (17,853   5(a)      (464,042
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 
Total stockholders’ equity      135,194       472,379       (275,883        331,690  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 307,860     $ 604,995     $ (303,554      $ 609,301  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 


Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2022

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Historical
Limelight
    Historical
Edgecast after
Reclassifications

(Note 3)
    Accounting
Adjustments
from The
Transactions
   

Notes

   Pro Forma
Combined
 

Revenue

   $ 57,959     $ 78,266     $ —          $ 136,225  

Cost of revenue:

           

Cost of services

     35,070       59,528       —            94,598  

Depreciation - network

     5,089       5,408       (808   6(a)      9,689  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total cost of revenue

     40,159       64,936       (808        104,287  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Gross profit

     17,800       13,330       808          31,938  

Operating expenses:

           

General and administrative

     15,833       27,133       (5,243   6(b)      37,723  

Sales and marketing

     7,627       5,912       —            13,539  

Research and development

     9,577       957       —            10,534  

Depreciation and amortization

     1,032       8,342       (4,344   6(a), 6(c)      5,030  

Restructuring charges

     698       —         —            698  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     34,767       42,344       (9,587        67,524  

Operating loss

     (16,967     (29,014     10,395          (35,586

Other income (expense):

           

Interest expense

     (1,313     —         —            (1,313

Interest income

     27       2,299       (2,299   6(d)      27  

Other, net

     (713     (37     —            (750
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total other income (expense)

     (1,999     2,262       (2,299        (2,036
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (18,966     (26,752     8,096          (37,622

Income tax expense (benefit)

     206       (5,430     1,607     6(e)      (3,617
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (19,172   $ (21,322   $ 6,489        $ (34,005
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net loss per share:

           

Basic

   $ (0.14          $ (0.16
  

 

 

          

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ (0.14          $ (0.16
  

 

 

          

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used in per share calculation:

           

Basic

     135,528         6(f)      216,340  

Diluted

     135,528         6(f)      216,340  


Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2021

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Historical
Limelight
    Historical
Edgecast after
Reclassifications

(Note 3)
    Accounting
Adjustments
from The
Transactions
   

Notes

   Pro Forma
Combined
 

Revenue

   $ 217,630     $ 323,422     $ —          $ 541,052  

Cost of revenue:

           

Cost of services

     134,773       228,127       —            362,900  

Depreciation - network

     22,508       26,621       (8,221   6(a)      40,908  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total cost of revenue

     157,281       254,748       (8,221        403,808  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Gross profit

     60,349       68,674       8,221          137,244  

Operating expenses:

           

General and administrative

     40,091       100,085       19,382     6(b)      159,558  

Sales and marketing

     29,760       33,647       —            63,407  

Research and development

     21,669       5,143       —            26,812  

Depreciation and amortization

     2,794       30,840       (14,852   6(a), 6(c)      18,782  

Restructuring charges

     13,425       —         3,714     6(g)      17,139  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     107,739       169,715       8,244          285,698  

Operating loss

     (47,390     (101,041     (23        (148,454

Other income (expense):

           

Interest expense

     (5,245     (3,992     —            (9,237

Interest income

     134       8,636       (8,636   6(d)      134  

Other, net

     (1,106     1,772       —            666  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total other income (expense)

     (6,217     6,416       (8,636        (8,437
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (53,607     (94,625     (8,659        (156,891

Income tax expense (benefit)

     1,154       (5,330     (96   6(e)      (4,272
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (54,761   $ (89,295   $ (8,563      $ (152,619
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net loss per share:

           

Basic

   $ (0.43          $ (0.73
  

 

 

          

 

 

 

Diluted

   $ (0.43          $ (0.73
  

 

 

          

 

 

 

Weighted average shares used in per share calculation:

           

Basic

     127,789         6(f)      208,601  

Diluted

     127,789         6(f)      208,601  


Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Financial Information

Note 1. Description of the Transactions

On March 6, 2022, the Company and College Parent entered into the Purchase Agreement, which provides that, pursuant to the terms and subject to the conditions set forth therein, the Company will acquire all of College Parent’s right, title, and interest in and to all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Edgecast for shares of common stock of the Company. On June 15, 2022, the Company consummated the Business Combination for total purchase consideration of $203,046 thousand. The total purchase consideration included 76,920 shares of the Company’s common stock, including shares issued by the Company in exchange for cash from College Parent of $30,000 thousand, other adjustments related to contingent consideration and employee compensation arrangements as discussed below, and is subject to customary working capital adjustments.

In the event that the sale price of the Company’s common stock exceeds certain thresholds during the period ending on the third anniversary of the acquisition date of the Business Combination (the “Earnout Period”), the Company will be required to issue up to an additional 12,685 thousand shares of the Company’s common stock to College Parent (the “Earnout Shares”).

If during the Earnout Period, the closing share price of the Company’s common stock exceeds the following share prices for 10 trading days in any 30 consecutive trading day period the following number of shares of the Company’s common stock will be issued: (a) approximately 5,398 thousand shares of the Company’s common stock if the closing share price of a share of the Company’s common stock exceeds $6.1752, (b) approximately 4,048 thousand shares of the Company’s common stock if the closing share price of a share of the Company’s common stock exceeds $8.2336, and (c) approximately 3,239 thousand shares of the Company’s common stock if the closing share price of a share of the Company’s common stock exceeds $10.2920.

As of the acquisition date, former Limelight stockholders own approximately 63% and College Parent owns approximately 37% of the common stock of the combined company. The issuance of the Earnout Shares would dilute the value of all shares of the combined company outstanding at that time. As of the acquisition date, if all 12,685 thousand Earnout Shares were issued, former Limelight stockholders would own approximately 60% and College Parent would own approximately 40% of the common stock of the combined company.

As a result of the Business Combination, certain cash awards that existed for Edgecast’s employees require the transferred employees to provide services to the Company in the post-combination period in order for the cash awards to be earned. When the awards are earned, the Company will pay the employees the amount earned and subsequently be reimbursed by College Parent or College Parent will directly pay the employee the amount earned. The employee awards represent compensation for post-combination services rendered to the Company and the reimbursement right was initiated by the Company for the future economic benefit of the combined company. Accordingly, the Company concluded the employee awards represent transactions separate from the Business Combination. The Company allocated $9,419 of the total consideration transferred to College Parent to the employee compensation arrangements based on the post-combination fair value of the employee awards.

During the second quarter of 2022, the Company committed to an action to restructure certain parts of the company to focus on improved profitability. As a result, on June 29, 2022, the Company communicated to its employees certain headcount reductions. A portion of the severance and other termination related benefits to be paid by the Company to the Edgecast employees terminated will be reimbursed by College Parent.

Note 2. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information and related notes were prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 combines the historical unaudited consolidated statement of operations of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the historical unaudited condensed combined statement of operations of Edgecast for the three months ended March 31, 2022 (successor), giving effect to the Transactions as if they had occurred on January 1, 2021. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2021 combines the historical audited consolidated


statement of operations of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2021 and the historical audited combined statements of operations of Edgecast for the period from September 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 (successor) and for the period from January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (predecessor), giving effect to the Transactions as if they had occurred on January 1, 2021. The accompanying unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of March 31, 2022 combines the historical unaudited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of March 31, 2022 and the historical unaudited condensed combined balance sheet of Edgecast as of March 31, 2022 (successor), giving effect to the Transactions as if they had occurred on March 31, 2022. Both Limelight and Edgecast have a fiscal year end of December 31.

The historical combined financial statements prior to September 1, 2021 represent the financial information of Edgecast prior to the business being acquired by College Parent and the historical combined financial statements for the period beginning on and subsequent to September 1, 2021 represent the financial information of the business after the business was acquired by College Parent. The parent of Edgecast during the predecessor period was Verizon Media Group (“VMG”). The acquisition of Edgecast by College Parent on September 1, 2021 was accounted for in accordance with ASC 805, and pushdown accounting was applied to record the fair value of the assets and liabilities as of the acquisition date. A black line separates the successor and predecessor historical combined financial statements of Edgecast to highlight the lack of comparability and change in basis of accounting between these two periods.

Edgecast’s historical combined financial information has been presented on a “carve-out” basis from College Parent’s and VMG’s consolidated financial statements using the historical results of operations, assets, and liabilities of Edgecast and includes allocations of corporate expenses and shared expenses from College Parent and VMG during the successor and predecessor periods, respectively. The following table summarizes the corporate costs allocated to Edgecast’s historical combined statements of operations:

 

(In thousands)

   Historical
Edgecast
(Successor)
Three Months
Ended March 31,
2022
     Historical Edgecast
(Successor) Period
from September 1,
2021 to December 31,
2021
     Historical
Edgecast
(Predecessor)
Period from
January 1, 2021 to
August 31, 2021
 

Related party cost of revenues

   $ 1,428      $ 2,098      $ 7,082  

Related party selling, general and administrative expense

     11,750        14,827        30,994  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total corporate allocations

   $ 13,178      $ 16,925      $ 38,076  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

These allocations reflect significant assumptions, and the financial statements may not fully reflect what Edgecast’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows would have been had it been a stand-alone company during the periods presented. As a result, historical financial information is not necessarily indicative of Edgecast’s future results of operations or financial position.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not include any adjustments to these corporate and shared expense allocations from College Parent nor the realization of any costs from operating efficiencies or synergies that might result from the Transactions. Additionally, the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements do not include any autonomous entity adjustments related to the transition services agreement whereby College Parent will provide various services to the Company following the close as the fixed amounts under the transition services agreement are less than the corporate costs allocated to Edgecast’s historical combined statements of operations.

The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information and explanatory notes have been prepared to illustrate the effects of the Business Combination, the Edgecast employee compensation arrangements, and the June 2022 restructuring event. The unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information is presented for informational purposes only and does not necessarily indicate the financial results of the combined company had the companies been combined at the beginning of the period presented, nor does it necessarily indicate the results of operations in future periods or the future financial position of the combined company. Under the acquisition method


of accounting, the assets and liabilities of Edgecast, as of the acquisition date, have been recorded by the Company at their respective fair values and the excess of the purchase consideration over the fair value of Edgecast’s net assets will be allocated to goodwill. The valuations of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are preliminary and may change upon completion of the final purchase price allocation as the Company obtains additional information.

Note 3. Reclassification Adjustments

During the preparation of the unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial information, the Company performed an analysis of Edgecast’s historical combined financial information to identify differences in accounting policies as compared to those of the Company and differences in financial statement presentation as compared to the financial statement presentation of the Company. With the information currently available, the Company is not aware of any material differences between the accounting policies of the Company and Edgecast that will continue to exist subsequent the application of acquisition accounting. However, certain reclassification adjustments have been made to conform Edgecast’s historical financial statement presentation to the Company’s financial statement presentation.

Pro forma reclassifications to the Edgecast historical condensed combined balance sheet as of March 31, 2022:

Refer to the table below for a summary of reclassification adjustments made to Edgecast’s historical condensed combined balance sheet as of March 31, 2022 to conform with the Company’s historical consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2022:

 

(In thousands)

   Historical Edgecast
(Successor)
    Reclassification
Adjustments
   

Notes

   Historical Edgecast
after
Reclassifications
 

ASSETS

         

Current assets:

         

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 27,087     $ —          $ 27,087  

Accounts receivable, net

     —         66,162     (a)      66,162  

Accounts receivable- Trade and other, net of credit losses

     43,323       (43,323   (a)      —    

Accounts receivable- Affiliates

     22,839       (22,839   (a)      —    

Affiliate loan receivable

     50,800       —            50,800  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     36,905       —            36,905  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total current assets

     180,954       —            180,954  

Property and equipment, net

     137,910       —            137,910  

Operating lease right of use assets

     24,927       —            24,927  

Deferred income taxes

     40       —            40  

Goodwill

     18,546       —            18,546  

Intangible assets, net

     40,878       —            40,878  

Affiliate loan receivable, non-current

     201,000       —            201,000  

Other assets

     740       —            740  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 604,995     $ —          $ 604,995  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

         

Current liabilities:

         

Accounts payable

   $ —       $ 14,488     (b)    $ 14,488  

Accounts payable - Trade and other

     34,960       (34,960   (b)      —    

Accounts payable - Affiliates

     10,556       —            10,556  

Deferred revenue

     1,041       —            1,041  

Operating lease liability obligations

     12,645       —            12,645  

Other current liabilities

     —         72,987     (b), (c)      72,987  

Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities

     52,515       (52,515   (c)      —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     111,717       —            111,717  

Operating lease liability obligations, less current portion

     12,409       —            12,409  

Deferred income taxes

     8,466       —            8,466  

Other long-term liabilities

     24       —            24  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     132,616       —            132,616  

Stockholders’ equity:

         

Net parent investment

     472,520       —            472,520  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (141     —            (141
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     472,379       —            472,379  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 604,995     $ —          $ 604,995  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 


(a) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $66,162 thousand to accounts receivable, net, consisting of $43,323 from accounts receivable – trade and other, net of credit losses and $22,839 from accounts receivable – affiliates.

(b) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $34,960 thousand from accounts payable – trade and other to accounts payable and $20,472 thousand from accounts payable – trade and other to other current liabilities.

(c) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $52,515 thousand from accrued liabilities and other current liabilities to other current liabilities.

Pro forma reclassifications to the Edgecast historical combined statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022:

Refer to the table below for a summary of reclassification adjustments made to Edgecast’s historical condensed combined statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 to conform with the Company’s historical consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022:

 

(In thousands)

   Historical
Edgecast
(Successor)
    Reclassification
Adjustments
   

Notes

   Historical
Edgecast after
Reclassifications
 

Revenue

   $ —       $ 78,266     (a)    $ 78,266  

Service revenues

     57,955       (57,955   (a)      —    

Related party revenues

     20,311       (20,311   (a)      —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total revenues

     78,266       —            78,266  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Cost of revenue:

         

Cost of services

     —         59,528     (b)      59,528  

Depreciation- network

     —         5,408     (c)      5,408  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total cost of revenue

     —         64,936          64,936  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Gross profit

     —         (64,936        13,330  

Operating expenses:

         

Cost of revenues

     53,946       (53,946   (b), (d)      —    

Related party cost of revenues

     5,623       (5,623   (b)      —    

General and administrative

     —         27,133     (e)      27,133  

Sales and marketing

     —         5,912     (f)      5,912  

Selling, general and administrative expense

     22,211       (22,211   (d), (e), (f)      —    

Related party selling, general and administrative expense

     11,750       (11,750   (e), (f)      —    

Research and development

     —         957     (d)      957  

Depreciation and amortization

     13,750       (5,408   (c)      8,342  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     107,280       (64,936        42,344  

Operating loss

     (29,014     —            (29,014

Other income (expense):

         

Interest income

     —         2,299     (g)      2,299  

Other, net

     —         (37   (h)      (37

Other income (expense), net

     (115     115     (h)      —    

Related party other income, net

     2,377       (2,377   (g), (h)      —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total other income (expense)

     2,262       —            2,262  
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (26,752     —            (26,752

Income tax expense (benefit)

     (5,430     —            (5,430
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (21,322   $ —          $ (21,322
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 


(a) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $78,266 thousand to revenue, consisting of $57,955 thousand from service revenues and $20,311 thousand from related party revenues. Approximately $18,824 thousand of Edgecast’s related party revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022 would be considered third party revenue of the combined company, while the remaining $1,487 thousand of Edgecast’s related party revenue is related to services provided to College Parent that will continue to be considered related party revenue of the combined company as a result of College Parent’s beneficial ownership in the combined company.

(b) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $59,528 thousand to cost of services, consisting of $53,905 thousand from cost of revenues and $5,623 thousand from related party cost of revenues.

(c) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $5,408 thousand from depreciation and amortization to depreciation – network.

(d) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $957 thousand to research and development, consisting of $916 thousand from selling, general and administrative expense and $41 thousand from cost of revenues.

(e) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $27,133 thousand to general and administrative, consisting of $17,429 thousand from selling, general and administrative expense and $9,704 thousand from related party selling, general and administrative expense.

(f) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $5,912 thousand to sales and marketing, consisting of $3,866 thousand from selling, general and administrative expense and $2,046 thousand from related party selling, general and administrative expense.

(g) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $2,299 thousand from related party other income, net to interest income.

(h) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $37 thousand of net expenses to other, net, consisting of $115 thousand of expenses from other income (expense), net and $78 thousand from related party other income, net.

Pro forma reclassifications to the Edgecast historical combined statements of operations for the year ended December 31, 2021:

Financial information in the “Pro Forma Edgecast Combined before Reclassification Adjustments” column in the table below combine the results of operations of Edgecast as a stand-alone entity for the period from September 1, 2021 to March 31, 2022 (successor) and for the period January 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 (predecessor). Such financial information has been reclassified to conform to the presentation in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2022 as set forth below:

 

(In thousands)

   Historical
Edgecast
(Successor)
Period from
September 1,
2021 to
December 31,
2021
                  Historical
Edgecast
(Predecessor)
Period from
January 1,
2021 to
August 31,
2021
    Pro Forma
Edgecast
Combined
before
Reclassification
Adjustments
    Reclassification
Adjustments
   

Notes

   Historical
Edgecast after
Reclassifications
 

Revenue

   $ —               $ —       $ —       $ 323,422     (a)    $ 323,422  

Service revenues

     82,454               178,171       260,625       (260,625   (a)      —    

Related party revenues

     21,006               41,791       62,797       (62,797   (a)      —    
  

 

 

           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total revenues

     103,460               219,962       323,422       —            323,422  
  

 

 

           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Cost of revenue:

                     

Cost of services

     —                 —         —         228,127     (b)      228,127  

Depreciation- network

     —                 —         —         26,621     (c)      26,621  
  

 

 

           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total cost of revenue

     —                 —         —         254,748          254,748  
  

 

 

           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Gross profit

     —                 —         —         (254,748        68,674  

Operating expenses:

                     

Cost of revenues

     77,717               134,901       212,618       (212,618   (b), (d)      —    

Related party cost of revenues

     2,772               13,904       16,676       (16,676   (b)      —    

General and administrative

     —                 —         —         100,085     (e)      100,085  

Sales and marketing

     —                 —         —         33,647     (f)      33,647  

Selling, general and administrative expense

     34,698               57,463       92,161       (92,161   (d), (e), (f)      —    

Related party selling, general and administrative expense

     14,827               30,720       45,547       (45,547   (e), (f)      —    

Research and development

     —                 —         —         5,143     (d)      5,143  

Depreciation and amortization

     14,111               43,350       57,461       (26,621   (c)      30,840  
  

 

 

           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     144,125               280,338       424,463       (254,748        169,715  

Operating loss

     (40,665             (60,376     (101,041     —            (101,041

Other income (expense):

                     

Interest expense

     —                 —         —         (3,992   (g)      (3,992

Interest income

     —                 —         —         8,636     (h)      8,636  

Related party interest (expense)

     —                 (3,992     (3,992     3,992     (g)      —    

Other, net

     —                 —         —         1,772     (i)      1,772  

Other income (expense), net

     830               1,810       2,640       (2,640   (i)      —    

Related party other income, net

     3,287               4,481       7,768       (7,768   (h), (i)      —    
  

 

 

           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total other income (expense)

     4,117               2,299       6,416       —            6,416  
  

 

 

           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (36,548             (58,077     (94,625     —            (94,625

Income tax expense (benefit)

     (8,794             3,464       (5,330     —            (5,330
  

 

 

           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (27,754           $ (61,541   $ (89,295   $ —          $ (89,295
  

 

 

           

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 


(a) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $323,422 thousand to revenue, consisting of $260,625 thousand from service revenues and $62,797 thousand from related party revenues. Approximately $54,473 thousand of Edgecast’s related party revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021 would be considered third party revenue of the combined company, while the remaining $8,324 thousand of Edgecast’s related party revenue is related to services provided to College Parent that will continue to be considered related party revenue of the combined company as a result of College Parent’s beneficial ownership in the combined company.

(b) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $228,127 thousand to cost of services, consisting of $211,451 thousand from cost of revenues and $16,676 thousand from related party cost of revenues.

(c) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $26,621 thousand from depreciation and amortization to depreciation - network.

(d) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $5,143 thousand to research and development, consisting of $3,976 thousand from selling, general and administrative expense and $1,167 thousand from cost of revenues.

(e) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $100,085 thousand to general and administrative, consisting of $54,800 thousand from selling, general and administrative expense and $45,285 thousand from related party selling, general and administrative expense.

(f) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $33,647 thousand to sales and marketing, consisting of $33,385 thousand from selling, general and administrative expense and $262 thousand from related party selling, general and administrative expense.

(g) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $3,992 thousand from related party interest (expense) to interest expense.

(h) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $8,636 thousand from related party other income, net to interest income.

(i) Represents an adjustment to reclassify $1,772 thousand to other, net, consisting of $2,640 thousand from other income (expense), net and $868 thousand of expenses from related party other income, net.


Note 4. Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation

Purchase Consideration

The total preliminary purchase consideration for the Business Combination is calculated as follows:

 

(In thousands)

   Amount  

Common stock (1)

   $ 195,565  

Common stock – contingent consideration (2)

     16,900  

Less: consideration allocated to employee compensation arrangements(3)

     (9,419
  

 

 

 

Total consideration allocated to the Business Combination

   $ 203,046  
  

 

 

 

 

(1)

The fair value of the common stock consideration of 80,812 shares, is based on the opening price of the Company’s common stock of $2.42 per share on the acquisition closing date.

(2)

Represents the estimated fair value of the common stock contingent consideration related to the Earnout Shares.

(3)

Represents the fair value of the employee compensation arrangements related to post-combination services as these are accounted for as separate transactions from the Business Combination.

Purchase Price Allocation

The purchase consideration as shown in the table above is allocated to the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Edgecast based on their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The preliminary fair value estimates are based on the data available to the Company and may change upon completion of the final purchase price allocation. The following table summarizes the allocation of the purchase consideration to the fair value of the identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed of Edgecast using Edgecast’s condensed combined balance sheet as of March 31, 2022, adjusted for reclassification alignments to that of the Company’s historical financial information, with the excess recorded to goodwill:

 

(In thousands)

   Amount  

Assets acquired

  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 57,087  

Accounts receivable, net

     66,162  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     24,070  

Property and equipment, net

     68,066  

Operating lease right of use assets

     1,365  

Deferred income taxes

     40  

Intangible assets, net

     60,000  

Other assets

     740  
  

 

 

 

Total assets acquired

   $ 277,530  
  

 

 

 

Liabilities assumed

  

Accounts payable

   $ 14,488  

Deferred revenue

     1,041  

Operating lease liability obligations

     3,071  

Other current liabilities

     67,821  

Operating lease liability obligations, less current portion

     2,531  

Other long-term liabilities

     24  
  

 

 

 

Total liabilities assumed

     88,976  
  

 

 

 

Net assets acquired, excluding goodwill

     188,554  

Total purchase consideration

     203,046  
  

 

 

 

Goodwill

   $ 14,492  
  

 

 

 


Note 5. Adjustments to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

The adjustments included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined balance sheet as of March 31, 2022 are as follows:

(a) The following table summarizes the transaction accounting adjustments impacting the historical equity balances of Edgecast and the equity balances of the combined company as a result of the equity issued as consideration in the Business Combination, the equity issued for the Edgecast employee compensation arrangements, and the capital contribution related to the June 2022 restructuring event:

 

(In thousands)

   Adjustments
to Historical
Equity
    Purchase
Price
Consideration
     Transaction
Costs
    Employee
Compensation
Arrangements
     Restructuring     Total
Transaction
Accounting
Adjustments
 

Common stock

   $ —       $ 77      $ —       $ 4      $ —       $ 81  

Common stock contingent consideration

     —         16,900        —         —          —         16,900  

Additional paid-in capital

     —         186,069        —         9,415        1,884       197,368  

Net parent investment

     (472,520     —          —         —          —         (472,520

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     141       —          —         —          —         141  

Accumulated deficit

     —         —          (14,139     —          (3,714     (17,853
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

   $ (472,379   $ 203,046      $ (14,139   $ 9,419      $ (1,830   $ (275,883
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjustments to Historical Equity: Represents the elimination of Edgecast’s historical equity balances as of March 31, 2022.

Purchase Price Consideration: Represents the issuance of 76,920 thousand shares of the Company’s common stock at a par value of $0.001 in exchange for the outstanding equity interest of Edgecast, resulting in an increase to common stock of $77 thousand and an increase to additional paid-in capital of $186,069 thousand, based on the Company’s opening stock price of $2.42 as of the acquisition date on June 15, 2022.


Inclusive within the 76,920 thousand shares, and pursuant to the Purchase Agreement, is the 7,287 thousand shares of the Company’s common stock issued in exchange for cash from College Parent of $30,000, resulting in an increase in cash and cash equivalents.

Additionally, represents the estimated fair value of $16,900 thousand for the contingent consideration related to the Earnout Shares that is contingently issuable and recorded as equity as of the closing date of the Business Combination.

Transaction Costs: Represents $14,139 thousand of transaction costs incurred as of the acquisition date, but not recorded as of March 31, 2022, which have been reflected as an increase in accumulated deficit.

Employee Compensation Arrangements: Represents the issuance of 3,892 thousand shares of the Company’s common stock at a par value of $0.001 in exchange for the Edgecast employee compensation arrangements and related reimbursement right, resulting in an increase to common stock of $4 thousand and an increase to additional paid-in capital of $9,415 thousand, based on the Company’s opening stock price of $2.42 on June 15, 2022.

Restructuring: Represents an adjustment of $1,884 to additional paid-in capital related to the reimbursement right and capital contribution from College Parent as a result of the June 2022 restructuring event and College Parent’s beneficial ownership in the combined company. Additionally, represents an adjustment of $3,714 to accumulated deficit to reflect the restructuring charges related to the June 2022 restructuring event.

(b) Represents the elimination of the current and non-current portion of Edgecast’s historical affiliate loan receivable balances and the elimination of Edgecast’s historical accounts payable – affiliates balance as these amounts were settled by College Parent prior to or at the closing of the Business Combination.

(c) Represents an adjustment of $14,818 thousand to decrease prepaid expenses and other current assets and $2,485 thousand to decrease other current liabilities (refer to Note 5(i)) to reflect estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date.

(d) Represents an adjustment of $8,556 thousand to increase prepaid expenses and other current assets and $2,846 thousand to other assets as a result of the equity issued and liabilities assumed (refer to Note 5(i)) for the Edgecast employee compensation arrangements and the related reimbursement right from College Parent (refer to Note 5(a)).

(e) Represents an adjustment of $69,844 thousand to property and equipment, net to reflect the estimated fair value of the property and equipment as of the acquisition date, consisting of the following:

 

(In thousands)

   Fair Value      Preliminary
Estimated
Weighted
Average
Useful Life
(in years)
 

Total preliminary fair value of Edgecast’s property and equipment acquired

   $ 68,066        2.9  

Less: Edgecast’s historical property and equipment

     137,910     
  

 

 

    

Transaction accounting adjustment

   $ (69,844   
  

 

 

    

(f) Represents adjustments of $23,562 thousand to operating lease right of use assets, $9,574 thousand to operating lease liability obligations, and $9,878 thousand to operating lease liability obligations, less current portion to reflect the effects of remeasuring Edgecast’s right-of-use asset and lease liability in connection with the application of acquisition accounting.

(g) Represents the elimination of Edgecast’s historical goodwill of $18,546 thousand and the recognition of the preliminary goodwill of $14,492 thousand for the amount of purchase consideration in excess of the fair value of the net assets acquired in connection with the Business Combination, resulting in a net transaction accounting adjustment of $4,054 thousand to reduce goodwill.


(h) Represents an adjustment of $19,122 thousand to intangible assets, net to reflect the estimated fair value of the intangible assets as of the acquisition date, consisting of the following:

 

(In thousands)

   Fair Value      Preliminary
Estimated
Weighted
Average
Useful Life
(in years)
 

Total preliminary fair value of Edgecast’s identifiable intangible assets acquired (other than Goodwill)

   $ 60,000        4.8  

Less: Edgecast historical intangible assets, net

     40,878     
  

 

 

    

Transaction accounting adjustment

   $ 19,122     
  

 

 

    

The estimated fair value of Edgecast’s identified intangible assets includes definite-lived intangible assets related to customer relationships and technology.

(i) The following table summarizes the transaction accounting adjustments impacting other current liabilities:

 

(In thousands)

   Amount  

Transaction costs (1)

   $ 14,139  

Restructuring charges (2)

     1,830  

Employee compensation arrangements (3)

     (2,681

Fair value adjustment (4)

     (2,485
  

 

 

 

Transaction accounting adjustment

   $ 10,803  
  

 

 

 

 

(1)

Represents an adjustment to record transaction costs of $14,139 thousand incurred as of the acquisition date, but not recorded as of March 31, 2022. These incremental transaction costs were recorded as an increase to other current liabilities with an offsetting impact to accumulated deficit (refer to Note 5(a)). Edgecast did not incur any transaction costs as all seller-related transaction costs were incurred and paid for by College Parent.

(2)

Represents an adjustment of $1,830 thousand to increase other current liabilities as a result of $3,714 thousand in restructuring charges related to the June 2022 restructuring event, included as an adjustment to accumulated deficit, offset by the $1,884 thousand reimbursement right and related capital contribution from College Parent, included as an adjustment to additional paid-in capital as a result of College Parent’s beneficial ownership in the combined company (refer to Note 5(a)).

(3)

Represents an adjustment of $2,681 thousand to decrease other current liabilities to reflect the elimination of employee related liabilities that were settled by College Parent at or prior to close and adjust to the liabilities assumed by the Company of $1,983 for pre-combination services (refer to Note 5(d)).

(4)

Represents an adjustment of $2,485 thousand to decrease other current liabilities to reflect estimated fair value of the liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (refer to Note 5(c)).

(j) Represents an adjustment of $8,466 thousand to eliminate the historical deferred income taxes liability balance of Edgecast for temporary differences between the book and tax basis as a result of the preliminary purchase price allocation given the Company’s full valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. A blended U.S. federal and state statutory rate of 25.26% was used in establishing the deferred tax liability adjustment.


Note 6. Adjustments to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Statement of Operations

The adjustments included in the unaudited pro forma condensed combined statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2022 are as follows:

(a) Represents an adjustment of $808 thousand and $8,221 thousand to depreciation – network and $6,007 thousand and $20,864 thousand to depreciation and amortization for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2021, respectively, to reflect a reduction in depreciation expense assuming the acquired property and equipment was recorded at fair value as of January 1, 2021 and depreciated on a straight-line basis over a preliminary weighted average useful life of 2.9 years as follows:

 

(In thousands)

   Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
     Year Ended
December 31,
2021
 

Elimination of historical depreciation expense (1)

   $ (12,025    $ (49,923

Depreciation expense based on preliminary fair value of acquired Edgecast property and equipment

     5,210        20,838  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Transaction accounting adjustment

   $ (6,815    $ (29,085
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Edgecast’s historical depreciation expense in the predecessor period includes depreciation expense based on the original cost of the property and equipment prior to the application of pushdown accounting, on September 1, 2021, and depreciation expense related to developed technology, which was reclassified from property and equipment, net to intangible assets, net on September 1, 2021.

(b) Represents the reversal of $5,243 thousand of transaction costs incurred by the Company as of March 31, 2022 so they could be recorded as one-time costs associated with the Business Combination during the year ended December 31, 2021. Additionally, represents an adjustment of $19,382 thousand to general and administrative for the year ended December 31, 2021 to reflect the transaction costs incurred as of the acquisition date as no transaction costs related to the Business Combination were incurred by the Company during the year ended December 31, 2021. Edgecast did not incur any transaction costs as all seller-related transaction costs were incurred and paid for by College Parent. These costs are non-recurring and are not expected to have a continuing impact on the combined company’s operating results in future periods.

(c) Represents an adjustment to reflect an increase to depreciation and amortization expense for the additional amortization expense related to the estimated fair value adjustment of acquired intangible assets amortized on a straight-line basis over a preliminary weighted average useful life of 4.8 years as follows:

 

(In thousands)

   Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
     Year Ended
December 31,
2021
 

Elimination of historical amortization expense

   $ (1,725    $ (7,538

Amortization expense based on preliminary fair value of acquired Edgecast intangible assets

     3,388        13,550  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Transaction accounting adjustment

   $ 1,663      $ 6,012  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

(d) Represents an adjustment of $2,299 thousand and $8,636 thousand for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2021, respectively, to eliminate the interest income earned related to the Edgecast affiliate loan receivable that was settled by College Parent as described in Note 5(b).

(e) A blended U.S. federal and state statutory rate of 25.26% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2021 has been assumed for the pro forma adjustments. The blended tax rate is not necessarily indicative of the effective tax rate of the combined company. The income tax expense (benefit) adjustment was adjusted based on the Company’s preliminary assessment of tax deduction limitations for transaction costs.


(f) The following table summarizes the computation of the unaudited pro forma combined weighted average shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2022, respectively:

 

(In thousands, except per share data)

   Three Months Ended
March 31, 2022
     Year Ended
December 31,
2021
 

Pro forma basic and diluted weighted average shares

     

Company’s historical weighted average shares outstanding

     135,528        127,789  

Shares of common stock issued to College Parent for the Business Combination

     76,920        76,920  

Shares of common stock issued to College Parent for employee compensation arrangements

     3,892        3,892  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pro forma weighted average shares – basic and diluted (1)

     216,340        208,601  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share

     

Pro forma net loss

   $ (34,005      (152,619

Pro forma weighted average shares – basic and diluted (1)

     216,340        208,601  
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share

   $ (0.16      (0.73
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

Because the combined entity is in a net loss position for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and the year ended December 31, 2022, there is no difference between the basic and diluted pro forma net loss per share as outstanding awards granted under the Company’s equity incentive compensation plans, convertible senior notes, and the Earnout Shares are anti-dilutive and not included in the calculation of diluted net loss per share.

(g) Represents an adjustment to record $3,714 of restructuring charges for the year ended December 31, 2021 related to severance and other termination-related payments due to employees terminated as a result of the June 2022 restructuring event. These costs are non-recurring and are not expected to have a continuing impact on the combined company’s operating results in future periods.