UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 

FORM 10-Q/A
(Amendment No.1)10-Q
 
(Mark One)
xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
for the quarterly period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018

or
¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
for the transition period from _________ to _________
Commission file number: 001-36153
 
Criteo S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
France 
 
Not Applicable 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
   
32, rue Blanche, Paris-France 75009
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

+33 1 40 40 22 90
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 day Yes x  No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes  x    No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated FilerxAccelerated Filer¨
Non-accelerated Filer
¨ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company¨
  Emerging growth company¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has not elected 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. ¨ 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes ¨    No x
          As of OctoberJuly 31, 2017,2018, the registrant had 65,993,18267,006,234 ordinary shares, nominal value €0.025 per share, outstanding.
 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Amendment No.1 on Form 10-Q/A (this “Amendment”) amends the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Criteo S.A. (the “Company”) for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017 (the “Original Report”) solely to correct figures in Note 15. Breakdown of Revenue and Non-Current Assets by Geographical Areas for the Revenue breakdown by Region for the three months ended September 30, 2017. The Original report was initially filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on November 8, 2017.

Other than correcting the figures described above, the Amendment does not amend, update or change any other statement or amount contained in the Original Report. This Amendment does not reflect events occurring after the filing date of the Original Report.

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General
Except where the context otherwise requires, all references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A10-Q ("Form 10-Q/A"10-Q") to the "Company," "Criteo," "we," "us," "our" or similar words or phrases are to Criteo S.A. and its subsidiaries, taken together. In this Form 10-Q/A,10-Q, references to "$" and "US$" are to United States dollars. Our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or "U.S. GAAP."
Trademarks
“Criteo,” the Criteo logo and other trademarks or service marks of Criteo appearing in this Form 10-Q/A10-Q are the property of Criteo. Trade names, trademarks and service marks of other companies appearing in this Form 10-Q/A10-Q are the property of their respective holders.

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 10-Q/A10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), that are based on our management’s beliefs and assumptions and on information currently available to our management. All statements other than present and historical facts and conditions contained in this Form 10-Q/A,10-Q , including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy, plans and objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements. When used in this Form 10-Q/A,10-Q, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “is designed to,” “may,” “might,” “plan,” “potential,” “predict,” “objective,” “should,” or the negative of these and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about:
the ability of the Criteo Engine to accurately predict engagement by a user;
our ability to predict and adapt to changes in widely adopted industry platforms and other new technologies;
our ability to continue to collect and utilize data about user behavior and interaction with advertisers;
our ability to acquire an adequate supply of advertising inventory from publishers on terms that are favorable to us;
our ability to meet the challenges of a growing and international company in a rapidly developing and changing industry, including our ability to forecast accurately;
our ability to maintain an adequate rate of revenue growth and sustain profitability;
our ability to manage our international operations and expansion and the integration of our acquisitions;
the effects of increased competition in our market;
our ability to adapt to regulatory, legislative or self-regulatory developments regarding internet privacy matters;
our ability to protect users’ information and adequately address privacy concerns;
our ability to enhance our brand;
our ability to enter new marketing channels and new geographies;
our ability to effectively scale our technology platform in new industry verticals;platform;
our ability to attract and retain qualified employees and key personnel;
our ability to maintain, protect and enhance our brand and intellectual property; and
failures in our systems or infrastructure.

You should refer to Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, and to Part II, Item 1A "Risk Factors" of this Form 10-Q/A,10-Q, for a discussion of important factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements. As a result of these factors, we cannot assure you that the forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q/A10-Q will prove to be accurate. Furthermore, if our forward-looking statements prove to be inaccurate, the inaccuracy may be material. In light of the significant uncertainties in these forward-looking statements, you should not regard these statements as a representation or warranty by us or any other person that we will achieve our objectives and plans in any specified time frame or at all. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
You should read this Form 10-Q/A10-Q and the documents that we reference in this Form 10-Q/A10-Q and have filed as exhibits to this Form 10-Q/A10-Q completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.
     This Form 10-Q/A10-Q may contain market data and industry forecasts that were obtained from industry publications. These data and forecasts involve a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such information. We have not independently verified any third-party information. While we believe the market position, market opportunity and market size information included in this Form 10-Q/A10-Q is generally reliable, such information is inherently imprecise.


PART I
Item 1. Financial Statements.

CRITEO S.A.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)
Notes December 31, 2016
 September 30, 2017
Notes December 31, 2017
 June 30, 2018
        
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
Assets        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents3 $270,317
 357,983
4 $414,111
 480,285
Trade receivables, net of allowances4 397,244
 373,922
Trade receivables, net of allowance5 484,101
 372,906
Income taxes 2,741
 5,295
 8,882
 11,921
Other taxes 52,942
 46,095
 58,346
 42,076
Other current assets5 19,340
 26,945
6 26,327
 26,114
Total current assets 742,584
 810,240
 991,767
 933,302
Property, plant and equipment, net 108,581
 134,885
 161,738
 146,904
Intangible assets, net6 102,944
 99,714
7 96,223
 87,031
Goodwill7 209,418
 236,363
7 236,826
 235,950
Non-current financial assets3 17,029
 19,350
 19,525
 20,226
Deferred tax assets 30,630
 57,642
 25,221
 33,129
Total non-current assets 468,602
 547,954
 539,533
 523,240
Total assets $1,211,186
 $1,358,194
 $1,531,300
 $1,456,542
Liabilities and shareholders' equity        
Current liabilities:        
Trade payables $365,788
 $350,690
 $417,032
 $321,295
Contingencies14 654
 1,553
14 1,798
 1,811
Income taxes 14,454
 16,341
 9,997
 9,346
Financial liabilities - current portion9 7,969
 7,943
9 1,499
 1,055
Other taxes 44,831
 42,713
 58,783
 46,947
Employee - related payables 55,874
 59,661
 66,219
 65,832
Other current liabilities8 30,221
 26,802
8 65,677
 30,803
Total current liabilities 519,791
 505,703
 621,005
 477,089
Deferred tax liabilities 686
 28,719
 2,497
 3,251
Retirement benefit obligation 3,221
 3,690
 5,149
 5,472
Financial liabilities - non current portion9 77,611
 2,525
9 2,158
 1,758
Other non-current liabilities 
 4,290
 2,793
 4,104
Total non-current liabilities 81,518
 39,224
 12,597
 14,585
Total liabilities 601,309
 544,927
 633,602
 491,674
Commitments and contingencies 

 

 

 

Shareholders' equity:        
Common shares, €0.025 par value, 63,978,204 and 65,551,174 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and September 30, 2017, respectively. 2,093
 2,137
Common shares, €0.025 par value, 66,085,097 and 66,861,045 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2018, respectively.Common shares, €0.025 par value, 66,085,097 and 66,861,045 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017 and June 30, 2018, respectively. 2,152
 2,177
Additional paid-in capital 488,277
 568,171
 591,404
 630,772
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) (88,593) (21,386) (12,241) (20,722)
Retained earnings 198,355
 247,821
 300,210
 333,725
Equity-attributable to shareholders of Criteo S.A. 600,132
 796,743
 881,525
 945,952
Non-controlling interests 9,745
 16,524
 16,173
 18,916
Total equity 609,877
 813,267
 897,698
 964,868
Total equity and liabilities $1,211,186
 $1,358,194
 $1,531,300
 $1,456,542
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

CRITEO S.A.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
Notes September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
Notes June 30, 2017 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2018
 (in thousands, except share per data) (in thousands, except share per data)
                
Revenue $423,867
 $563,973
 $1,232,321
 $1,622,661
2 $542,022
 $537,185
 $1,058,688
 $1,101,349
         
 
 
 
Cost of revenue:         
 
 
 
Traffic acquisition costs (247,310) (329,576) (727,034) (958,469) (322,200) (306,963) (628,893) (630,709)
Other cost of revenue (22,332) (29,951) (60,950) (89,914) (32,808) (29,957) (59,963) (60,016)
         
 
 
 
Gross profit 154,225
 204,446
 444,337
 574,278
 187,014
 200,265
 369,832
 410,624
         
 
 
 
Operating expenses:         
 
 
 
Research and development expenses (30,701) (43,860) (88,097) (126,992) (43,611) (47,544) (83,132) (92,862)
Sales and operations expenses (68,164) (95,184) (201,862) (283,815) (97,900) (92,726) (188,631) (188,375)
General and administrative expenses (32,492) (32,389) (85,839) (96,143) (32,239) (35,644) (63,754) (70,235)
Total operating expenses (131,357) (171,433) (375,798) (506,950) (173,750) (175,914) (335,517) (351,472)
Income from operations 22,868
 33,013
 68,539
 67,328
 13,264
 24,351
 34,315
 59,152
Financial (expense)11 (570) (2,886) (1,982) (7,313)
Financial income (expense), net11 (2,094) (1,006) (4,427) (2,331)
Income before taxes 22,298
 30,127
 66,557
 60,015
 11,170
 23,345
 29,888
 56,821
Provision for income taxes12 (7,574) (7,858) (19,968) (15,724)12 (3,665) (8,638) (7,866) (21,024)
Net income $14,724
 $22,269
 $46,589
 $44,291
 $7,505
 $14,707
 $22,022
 $35,797
                
Net income available to shareholders of Criteo S.A. $13,539
 $19,774
 $42,869
 $38,185
 $5,970
 $13,726
 $18,411
 $33,535
Net income available to non-controlling interests $1,185
 $2,495
 $3,720
 $6,106
 $1,535
 $981
 $3,611
 $2,262
                
Net income allocated to shareholders of Criteo S.A. per share:                
Basic13 $0.21
 $0.30
 $0.68
 $0.59
13 $0.09

$0.21

$0.28

$0.51
Diluted13 $0.21
 $0.29
 $0.66
 $0.56
13 $0.09

$0.20

$0.27

$0.50
                
Weighted average shares outstanding used in computing per share amounts:                
Basic13 63,628,351
 65,412,326
 63,163,922
 64,881,751
13 65,027,985

66,347,599

64,611,237

66,254,476
Diluted13 65,816,422
 68,200,343
 65,429,757
 67,876,791
13 68,131,274

67,488,311

67,709,789

67,479,513
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


CRITEO S.A.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 (in thousands) (in thousands)
                
Net income $14,724
 $22,269
 $46,589
 $44,291
 $7,505
 $14,707
 $22,022
 $35,797
Foreign currency translation differences, net of taxes 2,649
 20,972
 12,677
 66,826
 36,762
 (34,555) 45,854
 (8,671)
Foreign currency translation differences 2,649
 20,972
 12,677
 66,826
 36,762
 (34,555) 45,854
 (8,671)
Income tax effect 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Actuarial (losses) gains on employee benefits, net of taxes (73) 155
 (282) 745
 337
 413
 590
 413
Actuarial losses on employee benefits (90) 184
 (341) 882
Actuarial gains on employee benefits 401
 413
 698
 413
Income tax effect 17
 (29) 59
 (137) (64) 
 (108) 
Comprehensive income (loss) $17,300
 $43,396
 $58,984
 $111,862
 $44,604
 $(19,435) $68,466
 $27,539
Attributable to shareholders of Criteo S.A. $15,991
 $41,002
 $54,113
 $105,391
 $43,097
 $(19,705) $64,390
 $25,051
Attributable to non-controlling interests $1,309
 $2,394
 $4,871
 $6,471
 $1,507
 $270
 $4,076
 $2,488
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

CRITEO S.A.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Net income$14,724
 $22,269
 $46,589
 $44,291
 $7,505
 $14,707
 $22,022
 $35,797
Non-cash and non-operating items36,609
 61,995
 96,235
 146,443
 42,974
 54,021
 84,448
 107,987
- Amortization and provisions16,030
 25,990
 45,555
 72,681
- Amortization, depreciation and provisions 24,376
 25,099
 46,692
 51,149
- Equity awards compensation expense (1)
13,965
 22,028
 30,030
 51,887
 14,918
 20,241
 29,858
 39,070
- Interest accrued and non-cash financial income and
expenses
(960) (25) 638
 7
 15
 21
 32
 44
- Change in deferred taxes(3,121) (8,164) (7,545) (20,569) (5,536) (4,389) (12,405) (7,535)
- Income tax for the period10,695
 16,022
 27,557
 36,293
 9,201
 13,028
 20,271
 28,560
- Other(2)
 6,144
 
 6,144
 
 21
 
 (3,301)
Changes in working capital related to operating activities4,576
 (12,372) (22,860) 13,418
 25,860
 (10,043) 25,790
 13,644
- (Increase)/decrease in trade receivables(2,160) (991) (4,528) 35,220
- Increase/(decrease) in trade payables11,218
 (5,031) (3,931) (31,284)
- (Increase)/decrease in other current assets(2,856) 4,001
 (18,633) 6,581
- Increase/(decrease) in other current liabilities(1,626) (10,351) 4,232
 2,901
- (Increase) / Decrease in trade receivables (23,358) 10,154
 36,211
 101,446
- Increase / (Decrease) in trade payables 48,776
 (26,745) (26,254) (89,690)
- (Increase) / Decrease in other current assets (3,493) 5,821
 2,580
 13,779
- Increase/(Decrease) in other current liabilities (2)
 3,935
 727
 13,253
 (11,891)
Income taxes paid(12,278) (10,165) (38,152) (37,696) (15,848) (18,344) (27,531) (32,560)
CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES43,631
 61,727
 81,812
 166,456
 60,491
 40,341
 104,729
 124,868
Acquisition of intangible assets, property, plant and equipment(15,792) (20,999) (54,970) (74,275) (30,008) (18,880) (53,275) (26,293)
Change in accounts payable related to intangible assets, property, plant and equipment(4,115) (6,774) 570
 (8,760) 2,953
 1,033
 (1,986) (24,121)
Payments for acquired business, net of cash acquired
 73
 (5,074) 1,125
Payment for (Disposal of) business, net of cash acquired (disposed) 1,089
 
 1,052
 (10,811)
Change in other non-current financial assets(377) (157) 197
 1,117
 1,668
 154
 1,274
 42
CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES(20,284) (27,857) (59,277) (80,793) (24,298) (17,693) (52,935) (61,183)
Issuance of long-term borrowings739
 2,220
 3,798
 3,674
 1,454
 
 1,454
 
Repayment of borrowings32
 (4,672) (5,416) (83,893) (77,168) (235) (79,221) (473)
Proceeds from capital increase1,600
 5,164
 17,182
 29,619
 11,517
 396
 24,454
 562
Change in other financial liabilities(2)(25) 15,082
2 

(196) 15,346
 145
 (35) 264
 16,810
CASH FROM (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES2,346
 17,794
 15,368
 (35,254)
CASH (USED FOR) FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES (64,052) 126
 (53,049) 16,899
               
CHANGE IN NET CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS25,693
 51,664
 37,903
 50,409
 (27,859) 22,774
 (1,255) 80,584
Net cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period377,407
 308,185
 353,537
 270,317
 303,813
 483,874
 270,317
 414,111
Effect of exchange rates changes on cash and cash equivalents(2)4,058
 (1,866)
2 

15,718
 37,257
 32,231
 (26,363) 39,123
 (14,410)
Net cash and cash equivalents at end of period$407,158
 $357,983
 $407,158
 $357,983
 $308,185
 $480,285
 $308,185
 $480,285
(1) Of which $13.1$14.7 million and $21.4$19.8 million of equity awards compensation expense consisted of share-based compensation expense according to ASC 718 Compensation - stock compensation for the quarterthree months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, respectively, and $28.6$29.3 million and $50.7$38.2 million of equity awards compensation expense consisted of share-based compensation expense according to ASC 718 Compensation - stock compensation for the ninesix month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, respectively.
(2) During the three months ended Septemberand six months ended June 30, 2017,2018, the Company reported the cash impact of the settlement of hedging derivatives related to financing activities in cash from (used for) financing activities in the unaudited consolidated statements of cash flows. This resulted in a $9.0 million reclassification from the line "Effect of exchange rates changes on cash and cash equivalents" to "Change in other financial liabilities" and a $6.0 million movement on the line "Change in other financial liabilities" for the quarter ended September 30, 2017.
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.statements.

CRITEO S.A.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Criteo S.A. is a global commerce marketing technology company specialized in digital performance marketing.company. We help commerce companies and brand manufacturers acquire, convert and re-engage their customers, using shopping data, predictive technology and large consumer reach. We strive to deliver post-click sales at scale to our advertiser clients at scale and accordingacross different marketing objectives to the client'smeet their targeted return on investment. Our data is pooled among our clients and offers deep insights into consumer intent and purchasing habits. To drive sales for our clients, we activate our data assets through proprietary machine-learning algorithms to engage consumers in real time through the pricing and delivery of highly relevant digital advertisements, across devices and environments. By pricing our offering on a cost-per-click and measuring our value based on post-click sales, we make the return on investment transparent and easy to measure for our clients. In these notes, Criteo S.A. is referred to as the "Parent" company and together with its subsidiaries, collectively, as "Criteo," the "Company," the "Group," or "we". The Company uses its proprietary predictive software algorithms coupled with its deep insights into expressed consumer intent and purchasing habits to price and deliver highly relevant and personalized performance advertisements to consumers in real time.


Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein (the "Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements") have been prepared by Criteo S.A. pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, filed with the SEC on March 1, 2017.2018. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to state fairly the results for the interim periods presented. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for any subsequent interim period or for the fiscal year.

Conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. We base our estimates and judgments on historical information and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Our actual results may differ from these estimates. U.S. GAAP requires us to make estimates and judgments in several areas, including, but not limited to: (1) the recognition of revenue and particularly, the determination as to whether revenue should be reported on a gross or a net basis; (2) the evaluation of our trade receivables and the recognition of a valuation allowance for doubtful accounts; (3) the recognition of our deferred tax assets considering the subsidiaries projected taxable profit for future years (4) the evaluation of uncertain tax positions considering our transfer pricing policies and research tax credits in the United States and France; (5) the recognition and measurement of income tax positions considering the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in December 2017 in the U.S., and particularly the measurement of the base erosion anti-avoidance tax ("BEAT"); (6) the recognition and measurement of goodwill and intangible assets and particularly costs capitalized in relation to our customized internal-use software; (4)and (7) the measurement of share-based compensation and (5) the tax provision determination and particularly the estimate of our annual effective tax rate based on applicable tax rates.related expenses.

There have been no changes to our significant accounting policies described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 that have had a material impact on our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes.2017, except for the accounting pronouncements adopted below.


Accounting Pronouncements adopted in 20172018

FromIn May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). Topic 606 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605 “Revenue Recognition” (Topic 605), and requires the Company to recognize revenue when control of promised services is transferred to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those services. We adopted the new standard effective January 1, 2017, we adopted ASU 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvement to Employee Share-based Payment Accounting issued by2018 using the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), which among other items, simplifies certain aspects of the accounting for share-based payment transactions to employees.modified retrospective method. The new standard particularly requires excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies to be recorded in the statements of income as a component of the provisionhad no significant impact on our Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, except for income taxes when stock awards vest or are settled. The effective date is January 1, 2017. Upon adoption, a cumulative effect of $10.0 million of this change has been recognized through retained earnings. The adoption of the standard also resulted in a current year tax expense of $1.4 million which previously would have been recognized in the current period in additional paid-in capital.related disclosures (see Note 2 for further details).





Accounting Pronouncements not yet adopted
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASUAccounting Standards Update No. 2017-01 Business(ASU 2017-01) “Business Combinations (Topic 805) ("ASU 2017-01"): Clarifying the purpose of which is to change the definitionDefinition of a businessBusiness.” ASU 2017-01 provides guidance to assist entitiesevaluate whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. If substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired (or disposed of) is concentrated in evaluating when a setsingle asset or a group of transferredsimilar assets, and activities isthe assets acquired (or disposed of) are not considered a business. This update will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those periods. The adoption ofWe adopted ASU 2017-01 isas of January 1, 2018 on a prospective basis and it did not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09 Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718). ASU 2017-09 was issued to provide clarity and reduce diversity in practice and complexity when applying the guidance in Topic 718 to a change in terms or conditions of a share based payment award. Under the new guidance, modification accounting is required only if the fair value, the vesting conditions, or the classification of the award changes as a result of the change in terms or conditions. We adopted ASU 2017-09 as of January 1, 2018 on a prospective basis and it did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In March 2017, FASB issued ASU 2017-07 Compensation-Retirements Benefits (Topic 715). ASU 2017-07 requires that an employer disaggregate the service cost component from the other components of net benefit cost. The amendments also provide explicit guidance on how to present the service cost component and the other components of net benefit cost in the income statement and allow only the service cost component of net benefit cost to be eligible for capitalization. We adopted ASU 2017-07 as of January 1, 2018 and it did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows: Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (“ASU 2016-15”). Among other clarifications, ASU 2016-15 clarifies certain items, including the classification of payments for debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs, including third-party costs, premiums paid, and other fees paid to lenders that are directly related to the debt prepayment or debt extinguishment, excluding accrued interest, which will now be included in the Financing Activities section in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows. We adopted ASU 2016 - 15 as of January 1, 2018 and it did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, including classification as operating, financing, or investing activities.
In October 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers Other than Inventory (ASU 2016-16), which requires companies to recognize the income-tax consequences of an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory. We adopted ASU 2016-16 as of January 1, 2018 on a modified retrospective basis. It did not have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements not yet adopted
In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (ASU 2016-02), which generally requires companies to recognize operating and financing lease liabilities and corresponding right-of-use assets on the balance sheet for operating leases with terms of more than 12 months, in addition to those currently recorded. We have selected a lease accounting system and are currently implementing this system as well as modifying our processes in conjunction with our review of existing lease agreements. Our implementation of this system is on schedule. We will adopt Topic 842 effective January 1, 2019 and expect to elect certain available transitional practical expedients. We anticipate this standard will have a material impact on our financial position and results of operations. While we are continuing to assess all potential impacts of the new standard, we currently believe the most significant impact relates to the accounting for office and datacenter operating leases.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04 Goodwill and Other (Topic 350). ASU 2017-04 simplifies the subsequent measurement of goodwill and reduces the cost and complexity of evaluating goodwill for impairment. It eliminates the need for entities to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill by assigning the fair value of a reporting unit to all of its assets and liabilities as if that reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination. Under this amendment, an entity will perform its goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge is recognized for the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the reporting unit's fair value. This update will be effective for annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The adoption of ASU 2017-04 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In March 2017, FASB issued ASU 2017-07 Compensation-Retirements Benefits (Topic 715). ASU 2017-07 requires that an employer disaggregate the service cost component from the other components of net benefit cost. The amendments also provide explicit guidance on how to present the service cost component and the other components of net benefit cost in the income statement and allow only the service cost component of net benefit cost to be eligible for capitalization. The amendments in ASU 2017-07 improve the consistency, transparency, and usefulness of financial information to users that have communicated that the service cost component generally is analyzed differently from the other components of net benefit cost. This update will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those annual periods. The amendments in ASU 2017-07 should be applied retrospectively for the presentation of the service cost component and the other components of net periodic pension cost and net periodic post-retirement benefit cost in the income statement and prospectively, on and after the effective date, for the capitalization of the service cost component of net periodic pension cost and net periodic post-retirement benefit in assets. We intend to adopt the standard on the effective date of January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU 2017-07 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09 Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718). ASU 2017-09 was issued to provide clarity and reduce diversity in practice and complexity when applying the guidance in Topic 718 to a change in terms or conditions of a share based payment award. Under the new guidance, modification accounting is required only if the fair value, the vesting conditions, or the classification of the award changes as a result of the change in terms or conditions. The amendments are effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted and should be applied prospectively to an award modified on or after the adoption date. To date, Criteo has not yet had any modifications of its share-based awards. We intend to adopt the standard on the effective date of January 1, 2018. The adoption of ASU 2017-09 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12 Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities. ASU 2017-12was issued with the objective of improving the financial reporting of hedging relationships to better portray the economic results of an entity’s risk management activities in it’s financial statements as well as to simply the application of hedge accounting guidance in current GAAP. The amendments in this update are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2017-12 on its consolidated financial statements.


Note 2. Significant Events and TransactionsRevenue

Adoption of ASC Topic 606, “Revenue from contracts with customers”
On January 1, 2018, we adopted Topic 606 using the modified retrospective method. The new standard had no significant impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements, except for related disclosures which are presented under Topic 606 for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018, while prior period disclosures are reported in accordance with previous Topic 605.
Nature of services
We generate revenues from our performance marketing service portfolio currently comprised of the Periodfollowing services:
Criteo Dynamic Retargeting drives post-click sales for our commerce clients by engaging consumers with personalized advertisements offering products or services for which they have already expressed shopping intent.
Criteo Sponsored Products drives post-click sales for our brand clients by pricing and delivering in real time sponsored product advertisements to consumers demonstrating intent, or actively searching for a specific product or product category, on the websites of retailers selling such brand product.
Criteo Customer Acquisition drives post-click sales for our commerce clients by helping them to acquire new prospective customers, using intent information across a large pool of retailers and engaging such prospective customers with personalized advertisements offering products or services that are predicted to be of interest to them.
Criteo Audience Match drives more post-click sales for our commerce clients by accurately targeting and re-engaging their existing customers with personalized advertisements offering new products or services that they have not yet purchased.
Excluding our core product, Criteo Dynamic Retargeting, no other product accounted for more than 10% of total consolidated revenue for the periods presented.
Disaggregation of revenue
The following table presents our revenues disaggregated by geographical area:
 Americas EMEA Asia-Pacific Total
For the three months ended(in thousands)
        
June 30, 2017$229,392
 $191,682
 $120,948
 $542,022
June 30, 2018$212,781
 $201,080
 $123,324
 $537,185
 Americas EMEA Asia-Pacific Total
For the six months ended(in thousands)
        
June 30, 2017$437,405
 $380,774
 $240,509
 $1,058,688
June 30, 2018$425,476
 $423,691
 $252,182
 $1,101,349



Revenue recognition accounting policies
We recognize revenues when we transfer control of promised services directly to our clients or to advertising agencies, which we collectively refer to as our clients, in an amount that reflects the consideration to which we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those services.
All our services consist mainly in serving relevant advertising and banner to clients’ users, using Criteo’s technology, when client’s users are surfing on the web. Our contracts typically include a single promise to stand ready, to display the advertising or banner until a client’s user clicks. This represents a series of distinct repetitive services (units of time) that are substantially the same, with the same pattern of transfer to the client. Accordingly, the promise to stand ready is accounted for as a single performance obligation.
Each performance obligation is satisfied over time as the client continuously receives and consumes the benefits of the services in continue. We generally price our advertising campaigns on a cost per click basis (CPC) model based on the number of clicks generated by users on each advertisement we deliver in our advertising campaigns (variable consideration). Which means that we have a right to invoice our clients when a user clicks on an advertisement displayed by us. Advertising campaigns are billed and paid on a monthly basis. This amount is representative of the value of the service delivered to the client and therefore, applying the right-to-bill practical expedient, we recognize revenue over time based on the users’ clicks.
We act as principal in our arrangements because (i) we control the advertising inventory (spaces on websites) before it is transferred to our clients; (ii) we bear sole responsibility for fulfillment of the advertising promise and inventory risks and (iii) we have full discretion in establishing prices. Therefore, based on these factors, we report revenue earned and the costs incurred related on a gross basis.
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.

Note 3. Restructuring
Restructuring of our China Operations
    
In May 2017, the Company announced it would no longer continue to serve the domestic market in China and would refocus its China operations entirely on the export business. As such,For the three months ended June 30, 2017, we have recordedrecognized $3.3 million in restructuring charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2017, as follows:


detailed below:

 Nine Months Ended
 
September 30, 2017

 (in thousands)
Severance costs$802
Facility Exit Costs2,265
Other232
Total restructuring costs$3,299
Three Months and Six Months Ended
June 30, 2017
(in thousands)
Severance costs$802
Facility exit costs2,265
Other232
Total restructuring costs$3,299

For the three months ended September 30, 2017, no additional restructuring costs have been recorded in the period.

For the nineand six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, $2.5 million was included in Other Cost of Revenue, $0.7 million in Sales and Operations expenses, and $0.1 million was included in General and Administrative expenses.

As of December 31, 2017, we had a restructuring liability of $0.4 million included in other current liabilities on the consolidated statement of financial position. No additional expenses were recorded related to this restructuring in the six months ended June 30, 2018 and the remaining $0.4 million was paid during the period resulting in the extinguishment of the restructuring liability as of June 30, 2018.
Discontinuation of Criteo Predictive Search
On October 31, 2017, the Company announced that it had decided to discontinue the Criteo Predictive Search product. $4.1 million was recognized as restructuring charges in 2017. For the three months ended June 30, 2018, we recognized restructuring costs of $0.2 million due to variances in the terms of actual settlement and facility sublease agreements from those used to determine our original estimate.

Three Months Ended
June 30, 2018
(in thousands)
Severance costs$321
Facility exit costs(122)
Total restructuring costs / (gain)$199

For the three months ended June 30, 2018, $0.2 million was included in Sales and Operations expenses.


Six Months Ended
June 30, 2018
(in thousands)
Severance costs$127
Facility exit costs297
Other(477)
Total restructuring costs / (gain)$(53)

For the six months ended June 30, 2018, we recognized a gain of $0.1 million. This gain
was due to employees being relocated within the company rather than being terminated and a reduction of share based compensation expenses which was partially offset by additional charges for facilities and employee severance agreements.
For the six months ended June 30, 2018, $0.2 million was included in Sales and Operations expenses and $(0.3) million in Research and Development expenses. Other costs relate to a reduction of share based compensation expenses of $(0.5) million due to forfeitures.

The following table summarizes restructuring activities as of SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 included in other current liabilities on the balance sheet:

 Nine Months Ended
 September 30, 2017
 (in thousands)
Restructuring liability - January 1, 2017$
Restructuring charges3,299
Amounts paid$(1,200)
Other(231)
Restructuring liability - September 30, 2017$1,868
Restructuring Liability
(in thousands)
Restructuring liability - January 1, 2018$2,351
Restructuring costs / (gain)(53)
Amounts paid(1,808)
Other472
Restructuring liability - June 30, 2018$962

Repayment of the amount drawn on the Group Revolving Credit Facility agreement
As of December 31, 2016, $75.0 million was drawn on the Multicurrency Revolving Facility Agreement relating to the acquisition of HookLogic. This amount was re-paid in full during the second quarter of 2017 resulting in a nil balance as of September 30, 2017.

Note 3.4. Financial Instruments
Credit Risk
The maximum exposure to credit risk at the end of each reported period is represented by the carrying amount of financial assets, and summarized in the following table:
December 31, 2016
 September 30, 2017
December 31, 2017
 June 30, 2018
   (in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents$270,317
 $357,983
$414,111
 $480,285
Trade receivables, net of allowance397,244
 373,922
484,101
 372,906
Other taxes52,942
 46,095
58,346
 42,076
Other current assets19,340
 26,945
26,327
 26,114
Non-current financial assets17,029
 19,350
19,525
 20,226
Total$756,872
 $824,295
$1,002,410
 $941,607
As of December 31, 20162017 and SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018, no customer accounted for 10% or more of trade receivables.
We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and do not require collateral. We maintain an allowance for estimated credit losses. During the twelve-month periodyear ended December 31, 20162017 and the nine-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018, our allowance for doubtful accounts increased by $5.4$9.2 million and $5.1$2.5 million, respectively.
For our financial assets, the fair value approximates the carrying amount, given the nature of the financial assets and the maturity of the expected cash flows.
Trade Receivables
Credit risk is defined as an unexpected loss in cash and earnings if the client is unable to pay its obligations in due time. We perform internal ongoing credit risk evaluations of our clients. When a possible risk exposure is identified, we require prepayments.
For each period presented, the aging of trade receivables and allowances for potential losses is as follows:
 December 31, 2017 June 30, 2018
 Gross value
 % Allowance
 % Gross value
 % Allowance
 %
 (in thousands)
   (in thousands)
   (in thousands)
   (in thousands)
  
                
Not yet due$304,233
 60.3% $(168) 0.8% $306,148
 77.3% $(31) 0.1%
0 - 30 days121,957
 24.2% 
 % 10,629
 2.7% 
 %
31 - 60 days29,325
 5.8% (21) 0.1% 18,169
 4.6% (29) 0.1%
61 - 90 days7,498
 1.5% (35) 0.2% 13,984
 3.5% (77) 0.3%
> 90 days41,906
 8.3% (20,594) 98.9% 47,356
 11.9% (23,243) 99.5%
Total$504,919
 100% $(20,818) 100% $396,286
 100% $(23,380) 100%


Financial Liabilities
 December 31, 2017 June 30, 2018
    
 (in thousands)
Trade payables$417,032
 $321,295
Other taxes58,783
 46,947
Employee-related payables66,219
 65,832
Other current liabilities65,677
 30,803
Financial liabilities3,657
 2,813
Total$611,368
 $467,690
For our financial liabilities, the fair value approximates the carrying amount, given the nature of the financial liabilities and the maturity of the expected cash flows.
Fair Value Measurements     
We measure the fair value of our cash equivalents, which include money market funds and interest bearing deposits, as level 1 and level 2 measurements because they are valued using quoted market prices and observable market data, respectively.
Financial assets or liabilities include derivative financial instruments used to manage our exposure to the risk of exchange rate fluctuations. These instruments are considered level 2 financial instruments as they are measured using valuation techniques based on observable market data.
Trade Receivables
Credit risk is defined as an unexpected loss in cash and earnings if the client is unable to pay its obligations in due time. We perform internal ongoing credit risk evaluations of our clients. When a possible risk exposure is identified, we require prepayments.
For each period presented, the aging of trade receivables and allowances for potential losses is as follows:
 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017
 Gross value % Allowance % Gross value % Allowance %
 (in thousands)   (in thousands)   (in thousands)   (in thousands)  
                
Not yet due$265,600
 65.0% $
 % $318,476
 81.6% $(8) %
0 - 30 days92,163
 22.5% (49) 0.4% 11,370
 2.9% 
 %
31 - 60 days19,747
 4.8% (182) 1.6% 20,100
 5.1% (534) 3.2%
61 - 90 days6,055
 1.5% (191) 1.6% 8,136
 2.1% (100) 0.6%
> 90 days25,277
 6.2% (11,176) 96.4% 32,560
 8.3% (16,078) 96.2%
Total$408,842
 100.0% $(11,598) 100.0% $390,642
 100.0% $(16,720) 100.0%


Financial Liabilities
 December 31, 2016
 Carrying Value Fair value
    
 (in thousands)
Trade payables$365,788
 $365,788
Other taxes44,831
 44,831
Employee-related payables55,874
 55,874
Other current liabilities30,221
 30,221
Financial liabilities85,580
 85,580
Total$582,294
 $582,294
 September 30, 2017
 Carrying Value
 Fair value
    
 (in thousands)
Trade payables$350,690
 $350,690
Other taxes42,713
 42,713
Employee-related payables59,661
 59,661
Other current liabilities26,802
 26,802
Financial liabilities10,468
 10,468
Total$490,334
 $490,334





















Derivative Financial Instruments
Derivatives consist of foreign currency forward contracts that we use to hedge intercompany transactions and other monetary assets or liabilities denominated in currencies other than the local currency of a subsidiary. We recognize gains and losses on these contracts in financial income (expense), and their position on the balance sheet is based on their fair value at the end of each respective period. These instruments are considered level 2 financial instruments as they are measured using valuation techniques based on observable market data.

December 31, 2016
Carrying Value
 Fair value
December 31, 2017
 June 30, 2018
      
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Derivative Assets:      
Included in other current assets$
 $
$5,159
 $877
      
Derivative Liabilities:      
Included in financial liabilities - current portion$1,968
 $1,968
$
 $
 September 30, 2017
 Carrying Value
 Fair value
    
 (in thousands)
Derivative Assets:   
Included in other current assets$
 $
    
Derivative Liabilities:   
Included in financial liabilities - current portion$2,106
 $2,106










For our derivative financial instruments, the fair value approximates the carrying amount, given the nature of the derivative financial instruments and the maturity of the expected cash flows.

Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include investments in money market funds and interest–bearing bank deposits which meet ASC 230—Statement of Cash flows criteria: short-term, highly liquid investments, for which the risks of changes in value are considered to be insignificant. Money market funds are considered level 1 financial instruments as they are valued using quoted market prices. Interest-bearing bank deposits are considered level 2 financial instruments as they are measured using valuation techniques based on observable market data.
December 31, 2016December 31, 2017
 June 30, 2018
Carrying Value
 Fair value
   
   (in thousands)
(in thousands)
Cash$31,688
 $31,688
Cash and cash equivalents$267,236
 $308,070
Money market funds88,091
 88,091

 
Interest-bearing bank deposits150,538
 150,538
146,875
 172,215
Total cash and cash equivalents$270,317
 $270,317
$414,111
 $480,285

 September 30, 2017
 Carrying Value
 Fair value
    
 (in thousands)
Cash$243,895
 $243,895
Money market funds
 
Interest-bearing bank deposits114,088
 114,088
Total cash and cash equivalents$357,983
 $357,983
For our cash and cash equivalents, the fair value approximates the carrying amount, given the nature of the cash and cash equivalents and the maturity of the expected cash flows.


Note 4.5. Trade Receivables
The following table shows the breakdown in trade receivables net book value for the presented periods:
December 31, 2016
 September 30, 2017
   December 31, 2017
 June 30, 2018
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Trade accounts receivables$408,842
 $390,642
$504,919
 $396,286
(Less) Allowance for doubtful accounts(11,598) (16,720)
(Less) allowance for doubtful accounts(20,818) (23,380)
Net book value at end of period$397,244
 $373,922
$484,101
 $372,906
Changes in allowance for doubtful accounts are summarized below:
2016
 2017
2017
 2018
      
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Balance at January 1$(6,264) $(11,598)$(11,598) $(20,818)
Allowance for doubtful accounts(7,733) (7,849)(3,686) (6,315)
Reversal of provision2,760
 3,378
2,142
 3,303
Currency translation adjustment(10) (651)(87) 450
Balance at September 30$(11,247) $(16,720)
Balance at June 30$(13,229) $(23,380)
The change in allowance for doubtful accounts during the first ninesix months of 2017ended June 30, 2018 related mainly to increased business with categories of clients associated with a higher credit risk.

Note 5.6. Other Current Assets
The following table shows the breakdown in other current assets net book value for the presented periods:
December 31, 2016
 September 30, 2017
December 31, 2017 June 30, 2018
      
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Prepayments to suppliers$2,439
 $6,056
$3,244
 $4,367
Employee-related receivables

154
Other debtors3,263
 4,491
5,694
 4,151
Prepaid expenses13,638
 16,398
12,230
 16,565
Derivative instruments5,159
 877
Gross book value at end of period19,340
 26,945
26,327
 26,114
(Less) Allowance for doubtful accounts$
 $
Net book value at end of period$19,340
 $26,945
$26,327
 $26,114
Prepaid expenses mainly consist of office rentals.rental advance payments.
Derivative financial instruments include foreign currency swaps or forward purchases or sales contracts used to manage our exposure to the risk of exchange rate fluctuations. These instruments are considered level 2 financial instruments as they are measured using valuation techniques based on observable market data.

Note 6.7. Intangible assets and Goodwill
TheThere have been no significant changes in intangible assets or goodwill since December 31, 2016 mainly relate to purchase accounting adjustments to technology and customer relationships following the finalization of the Monsieur Drive (acquired on May 31, 2016) purchase price allocation as well as the preliminary purchase price allocation for HookLogic (acquired on November 9, 2016) in which technology and customer relationships were identified as intangible assets. A change in this preliminary valuation may also impact the income tax related accounts. The amounts shown below may change in the near term as management continues to assess the fair value of acquired assets and liabilities within the twelve-month purchase price allocation period.
 December 31, 2016 September 30, 2017
        
 
Useful Lives
(Years)
 
Amounts recognized as of Acquisition Date
(in millions)
 
Useful Lives
(Years)
 
Amounts recognized as of Acquisition Date
(in millions)
    Technology3-5 years $34.1
 3-5 years $30.3
    Customer relationships5-9 years 65.5
 5-9 years 84.5
Total identifiable intangible assets acquired  $99.6
   $114.8
2017. In addition, no triggering events have occurred during the period whichthat would indicate impairment in the balance of either intangible assets.assets or goodwill.
The estimated amortization expense related to intangible assets for the next five years and thereafter is as follows:
Software
 Technology and customer relationships
 Total
Software
 Technology and customer relationships
 Total
From October 1 to December 31, 2017$1,883
 $3,961
 $5,844
20186,546
 15,678
 22,224
(in thousands)
From July 1 to December 31, 2018$5,964
 $7,561
 $13,525
20193,960
 13,972
 17,932
4,864
 13,035
 17,899
20201,577
 8,628
 10,205
3,368
 8,700
 12,068
2021430
 8,628
 9,058
1,253
 8,700
 9,953
2022166
 8,700
 8,866
Thereafter715
 33,736
 34,451

 24,720
 24,720
Total$15,111
 $84,603
 $99,714
$15,615
 $71,416
 $87,031

Note 7. Goodwill
 Goodwill
 (in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2017$209,418
Additions to goodwill23,738
Currency translation adjustment3,207
Balance at September 30, 2017$236,363
Changes in goodwill since December 31, 2016 relate to purchase accounting adjustments to intangible assets regarding HookLogic, further to the preliminary purchase price allocation as well as the finalization of the Monsieur Drive purchase price allocation (note 6).
In addition, no triggering events have occurred during the period which would indicate impairment in the balance of goodwill.

Note 8. Other Current Liabilities
Other current liabilities are presented in the following table:
December 31,
2016

 September 30,
2017

December 31, 2017 June 30, 2018
      
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Clients' prepayments$9,176
 $17,407
$33,495
 $22,268
Accounts payable relating to capital expenditures15,484
 7,198
30,736
 6,738
Other creditors2,440
 1,749
740
 1,490
Deferred revenue3,121
 448
706
 307
Total$30,221
 $26,802
$65,677
 $30,803
The changes in "Client's prepayments" mainly related to the customers' cash advances for the Criteo Sponsored Products travel business disposed in Q1 2018. The changes in "accounts payable relating to capital expenditures" relate to significant data centers equipment and leasehold improvements acquisitions in 2017 paid during the six-month period ended June 30, 2018.

Note 9. Financial Liabilities
The changes in current and non-current financial liabilities during the period ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2018 are illustrated in the following schedules:
As of January 1, 2017
 New borrowings
 Repayments
 Change in scope
 
Other (1)

 Currency translation adjustment
 As of September 30, 2017
As of January 1, 2018 New borrowings Repayments Change in scope 
Other (1)
 Currency translation adjustment As of June 30, 2018
                          
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Borrowings$5,524
 $3,867
 $(84,086) $
 $79,880
 $310
 $5,495
$982
 $
 $(473) $
 $363
 $(23) $849
Other financial liabilities477
 3
 (241) 
 69
 34
 342
517
 
 (307) 
 
 (4) 206
Derivative instruments1,968
 
 
 
 (92) 230
 2,106

 
 
 
 
 
 
Current portion7,969
 3,870
 (84,327) 
 79,857
 574
 7,943
1,499
 
 (780) 
 363
 (27) 1,055
Borrowings77,397
 
 
 
 (79,880) 4,482
 1,999
1,798
 
 
 
 (363) (37) 1,398
Other financial liabilities214
 360
 
 
 (69) 21
 526
360
 
 
 
 
 
 360
Non current portion77,611
 360
 
 
 (79,949) 4,503
 2,525
2,158
 
 
 
 (363) (37) 1,758
Borrowings82,921
 3,867
 (84,086) 
 
 4,792
 7,494
2,780
 
 (473) 
 
 (60) 2,247
Other financial liabilities691
 363
 (241) 
 
 55
 868
877
 
 (307) 
 
 (4) 566
Derivative instruments1,968
 
 
 
 (92) 230
 2,106

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total$85,580
 $4,230
 $(84,327) $
 $(92) $5,077
 $10,468
$3,657
 $
 $(780) $
 $
 $(64) $2,813
 (1) Includes reclassification from non-current to current portion based on maturity of the financial liabilities.
Borrowings are financial liabilities at amortized cost and are measured using level 2 fair value measurements.
We are party to several loan agreements and revolving credit facilities, or RCF, with third-party financial institutions. The onlyThere have been no significant changes from what was disclosed in Note 1413 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 are the amendment to the revolving credit facility entered into in September 2015, which, among other things, increased the facility amount from €250.0 million to €350.0 million and the amendment of the HSBC Chinese RCF which increased the facility amount from RMB 40.0 million to RMB 50.0 million.2017.

Note 10. Share-Based Compensation
The board of directors has been authorized by the general meeting of the shareholders to grant employee warrants (Bons de Souscription de Parts de Créateur d’Entreprise or "BSPCEs"), share options (Options de Souscription d'Actions or "OSAs"), restricted share units ("RSUs") and non-employee warrants (Bons de Souscription d'Actions or "BSAs").
During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018, there were threefour grants of RSUs and one granttwo grants of OSAs under the Employee Share Option Plan 9 and one grant of BSAs under the Plan F,10 as defined in Note 1918 to our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017.
On March 1, 2017, 231,4602018, 122,448 RSUs were granted to Criteo employees subject to continued employment and 10,825 BSAsemployment.
On March 16, 2018, 1,295,513 RSUs were granted to a board memberCriteo employees subject to continued engagement on the board of directors.employment.
On March 16, 2018, 794,733 OSAs were granted to senior management subject to continued employment.
On April 27, 2017, 139,38625, 2018, 101,377 RSUs were granted to Criteo employees subject to continued employment.
On June 27, 2017, 135,50026, 2018 142,390 RSUs were granted to Criteo employees and 152,833 OSAs were granted to senior management subject to achievement of internal performance objectives and continued employment. Based on the assumptions known as of June 30, 2016, we determined share-based compensation expense by applying the probability of performance objectives completion. In addition, on June 27, 2017, 896,586 RSUs and 355,010 OSAs were granted to Criteo employees subject to continued employment.
On June 28, 2016, the general meeting of the shareholders authorized the board of directors (i) to grant up to 4,600,000 OSAs and/or RSUs, each representing the right to receive one ordinary share and (ii) to grant up to 120,000 BSAs, each representing the right to receive one ordinary share (any BSAs granted will also be deducted from the 4,600,000 limit), such authorizations collectively referred to as "Plan 10". On July 27, 2017, the board of directors granted 227,680 RSUs to Criteo employees subject to continued employment and 9,790 BSAs to board members subject to continued engagement on the board of directors under the Plan 10.
There have been no changes in the vesting and method of valuation of the BSPCEs, OSAs, RSUs, or BSAs from what was disclosed in Note 1918 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, filed with the SEC on March 1, 2017.2018, except for one grant of OSAs to a member of senior management which will vest as follows:
up to a half of OSAs at the expiration of a two (2) year period from the date hereof,
as from the expiration of the initial aforementioned two (2) year period, in increments of 1/16th at the end of each elapsed quarter (i.e., per successive three-month periods), for 2 years from that date.


Change in Number of BSPCE/OSA/RSU/BSA
OSA/BSPCE
 RSU
 BSA
 Total
OSA/BSPCE
 RSU
 BSA
 Total
Balance at January 1, 20174,960,092
 3,243,279
 188,125
 8,391,496
Balance at January 1, 20183,192,708
 4,212,508
 186,276
 7,591,492
Granted355,010
 1,630,612
 20,615
 2,006,237
947,566
 1,661,728
 
 2,609,294
Exercised(1,515,081) 
 (57,889) (1,572,970)
Exercised (OSA/BSPCE/BSA)(96,739) 
 
 (96,739)
Vested (RSU)
 (679,159) 
 (679,159)
Forfeited(288,854) (347,411) 
 (636,265)(548,792) (395,587) (3,040) (947,419)
Expired
 
 
 

 
 
 
Balance at September 30, 20173,511,167
 4,526,480
 150,851
 8,188,498
Balance at June 30, 20183,494,743
 4,799,490
 183,236
 8,477,469








Breakdown of the Closing Balance
 OSA/BSPCE
 RSU
 BSA
Number outstanding3,511,167
 4,526,480
 150,851
Weighted-average exercise price27.66
 NA
 25.87
Number vested2,111,897
 NA
 75,247
Weighted-average exercise price22.06
 NA
 14.04
Weighted-average remaining contractual life of options outstanding, in years7.13
 NA
 7.26



 OSA/BSPCE
 RSU
 BSA
Number outstanding3,494,743
 4,799,490
 183,236
Weighted-average exercise price27.20
 NA
 23.93
Number vested2,156,137
 
 88,833
Weighted-average exercise price24.79
 NA
 16.70
Weighted-average remaining contractual life of options outstanding, in years7.11
 NA
 7.10
Reconciliation with the Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income
 Three Months Ended
 September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017
                
 (in thousands)
 R&D
 S&O
 G&A
 Total
 R&D
 S&O
 G&A
 Total
RSUs$(3,295) $(4,154) $(2,471) $(9,920) $(5,929) $(9,896) $(3,956) $(19,781)
Share options / BSPCE(986) (720) (1,505) (3,211) (432) (1) (1,169) (1,602)
Total share-based compensation(4,281) (4,874) (3,976) (13,131) (6,361) (9,897) (5,125) (21,383)
BSAs
 
 (834) (834) 
 
 (645) (645)
Total equity awards compensation expense$(4,281) $(4,874) $(4,810) $(13,965) $(6,361) $(9,897)
$(5,770) $(22,028)

Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended
September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017June 30, 2017 June 30, 2018
                              
(in thousands)(in thousands)
R&D
 S&O
 G&A
 Total
 R&D
 S&O
 G&A
 Total
R&D
 S&O
 G&A
 Total
 R&D
 S&O
 G&A
 Total
RSUs$(6,010) $(7,638) $(4,755) $(18,403) $(13,443) $(23,028) $(9,354) $(45,825)$(4,040) $(6,875) $(2,667) $(13,582) $(6,446) $(8,059) $(4,101) $(18,606)
Share options / BSPCE(2,852) (3,114) (4,276) (10,242) (1,295) 19
 (3,570) (4,846)(419) 469
 (1,172) (1,122) (326) (602) (284) (1,212)
Total share-based compensation(8,862) (10,752) (9,031) (28,645) (14,738) (23,009) (12,924) (50,671)(4,459) (6,406) (3,839) (14,704) (6,772) (8,661) (4,385) (19,818)
BSA
 
 (1,385) (1,385) 
 
 (1,216) (1,216)
BSAs
 
 (214) (214) 
 
 (423) (423)
Total equity awards compensation expense$(8,862) $(10,752) $(10,416) $(30,030) $(14,738) $(23,009) $(14,140) $(51,887)(4,459) (6,406) (4,053) (14,918) (6,772) (8,661) (4,808) (20,241)

 Six Months Ended
 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2018
                
 (in thousands)
 R&D
 S&O
 G&A
 Total
 R&D
 S&O
 G&A
 Total
RSUs$(7,512) $(13,135) $(5,395) $(26,042) $(11,063) $(14,930) $(9,249) $(35,242)
Share options / BSPCE(863) 19
 (2,401) (3,245) (391) (962) (1,619) (2,972)
Total share-based compensation(8,375) (13,116) (7,796) (29,287) (11,454) (15,892) (10,868) (38,214)
BSAs
 
 (571) (571) 
 
 (856) (856)
Total equity awards compensation expense$(8,375) $(13,116) $(8,367) $(29,858) $(11,454) $(15,892) $(11,724) $(39,070)

Note 11. Financial Income and Expensesincome (expense), net
The condensed consolidated statements of income line item “Financial income (expense), net” can be broken down as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
2016

 September 30,
2017

Three Months Ended
(in thousands)June 30,
2017

 June 30,
2018

   (in thousands)
Financial income from cash equivalents$295
 $189
$202
 $279
Interest and fees(555) (830)(656) (488)
Interest on debt(372) (635)(650) (546)
Fees(183) (195)(6) 58
Foreign exchange gain (loss)(301) (2,227)(1,625) (777)
Other financial expense(9) (18)(15) (20)
Total financial income (expense)$(570) $(2,886)
Total financial income (expense), net$(2,094) $(1,006)

The $2.9$1.0 million financial expense for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 was mainly driven by the non-utilization costs and up-front fees amortization incurred as part of our available RCF financing. The intra-group position between Criteo S.A. and its U.S subsidiary in the context of the funding of the HookLogic acquisition is qualified as a net investment in a foreign operation from February 2018 and no longer requires hedging, costresulting in reduced costs compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017.
 Six Months Ended
 June 30,
2017

 June 30,
2018

 (in thousands)
Financial income from cash equivalents$449
 $504
Interest and fees(1,412) (1,044)
Interest on debt(1,218) (1,033)
Fees(194) (11)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)(3,433) (1,747)
Other financial expense(31) (44)
Total financial income (expense), net$(4,427) $(2,331)
The $2.3 million financial expense for the six months ended June 30, 2018 was mainly driven by the non-utilization costs and up-front amortization incurred as part of our available RCF financing and hedging costs related to an intra-group position between Criteo S.A. and its U.S. subsidiary in the context of the funding of the HookLogic acquisitionacquisition. As of February 2018, this position qualified as a net investment in November 2016a foreign operation and no longer requires hedging resulting in reduced costs compared to the non-utilization fees incurred as part of our available RCF financing. The $0.6 million financial expense for the threesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016 was mainly the result of a limited impact of foreign exchange reevaluations and related hedging together with the recognition of the fees related to the revolving credit facility entered into in September 2015.2017.

 Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2016

 September 30,
2017

 (in thousands)
    
Financial income from cash equivalents$1,165
 $639
Interest and fees(1,643) (2,242)
Interest on debt(1,155) (1,853)
Fees(488) (389)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)(1,476) (5,660)
Other financial expense(28) (50)
Total financial income (expense)$(1,982) $(7,313)

The $7.3 million financial expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was driven by the interest accrued as a result of the $75 million drawn on the revolving credit facility entered into in September 2015 (as amended in March 2017) and the hedging cost related to an intra-group position between Criteo S.A. and its U.S. subsidiary, both in the context of the funding of the HookLogic acquisition in November 2016, as well as the non-utilization fees incurred as part of our available RCF financing. The $2.0 million financial expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was mainly a result of the recognition of negative impact of foreign exchange reevaluations and related hedging recorded during the first quarter, together with the fees related to the revolving credit facility entered into in September 2015.

Note 12. Income Taxes
Breakdown of Income Taxes
Our tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate (“AETR”), adjusted for discrete items arising in that quarter. To calculate our estimated AETR, we estimate our income before taxes and the related tax expense or benefit for the full fiscal year (total of expected current and deferred tax provisions), excluding the effect of significant unusual or infrequently occurring items or comprehensive income items not recognized in the statement of income. Each quarter, we update our estimate of the annual effective tax rate, and if our estimated annual tax rate changes,does change, we make a cumulative adjustment in that quarter. Our quarterly tax provision, and our quarterly estimate of our annual effective tax rate, are subject to significant volatility due to several factors including our ability to accurately predict our income (loss) before provision for income taxes in multiple jurisdictions and the changes in foreign exchange rates. Our effective tax rate in the future will depend on the portion of our profits earned within and outside of France.
The condensed consolidated statements of income line item “Provision for income taxes” can be broken down as follows:
 Nine Months Ended
 September 30,
2016

 September 30,
2017

 (in thousands)
Current income tax$(27,513) $(36,293)
France(12,511) (14,164)
International(15,002) (22,129)
Net change in deferred taxes7,545
 20,569
France7,087
 271
International458
 20,298
Provision for income taxes$(19,968) $(15,724)
 Six Months Ended
 June 30,
2017

 June 30,
2018

 (in thousands)
Current income tax$(20,271) $(28,559)
Net change in deferred taxes12,405
 7,535
Provision for income taxes$(7,866) $(21,024)
For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, we used an annual estimated tax rate of 30% and 30%37%, respectively, to calculate the provision for income taxes. The increase in the annual estimated tax rate is primarily due to our preliminary estimates of the impact of the U.S. Tax Act. The effective tax rate was 30.0%26% and 26.2%37% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, respectively. The difference between the annual estimated tax rate and the effective tax rate for ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 iswas due to the tax impact of discrete items such as share-based compensation in the United States. Discrete items were immaterial for the six months ended June 30, 2018 resulting in no difference between the annual estimated tax rate and the effective tax rate.
Our estimated annual effective tax rate includes our preliminary estimates for the impact of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act") which was enacted on December 22, 2017 and introduces significant changes to U.S. income tax law. Effective in 2018, the Tax Act reduces the U.S. federal income tax rate from 35% to 21% and creates new taxes on certain related-party payments, referred to as a base erosion anti-avoidance tax, or “BEAT”. The Tax Act also modifies the limitation on the amount of deductible interest expense and the limitation on the deductibility of certain executive compensation. Our estimates are preliminary, and our effective tax rate may be impacted as more information becomes available regarding the tax reform.
Current tax assets and liabilities
The total amount of current tax assets consists mainly of prepayments of income taxes byand credits of Criteo S.A., Criteo Corp., Criteo do Brasil LTDA, and Criteo Brazil.B.V.. The current tax liabilities refers mainly to the net corporate tax payables of Criteo Italy, Criteo K.K. and Criteo Deutschland.
Ongoing tax inspection in the United States
On September 27, 2017, we received a draft notice of proposed adjustment "NOPA" from the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") audit of Criteo Corp. for the year ended December 31, 2014. The2014, confirmed by the definitive notice dated February 8, 2018. If the IRS prevails in its position, it could result in an additional federal tax liability of an estimated maximum aggregate amount of adjustments that may be asserted by the IRS in the final notice of proposed adjustment cannot be quantified at this time; however, based on the draft notice received, the amount to be assessed may be material.approximately $15.0 million, excluding related fees, interest and penalties. We strongly disagree with the IRS's position as asserted in the draft notice of proposed adjustment and intend to contest it.



Note 13. Earnings Per Share
Basic Earnings Per Share
We calculate basic earnings per share by dividing the net income for the period attributable to shareholders of the Parent by the weighted average number of shares outstanding.
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2016

 
September 30,
2017

 
September 30,
2016

 
September 30,
2017

 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 (in thousands, except share and per share data) June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
         (in thousands, except share amount and per data)
Net income attributable to shareholders of Criteo S.A. $13,539
 $19,774
 $42,869
 $38,185
 $5,970
 $13,726
 $18,411
 $33,535
Weighted average number of shares outstanding 63,628,351
 65,412,326
 63,163,922
 64,881,751
 65,027,985
 66,347,599
 64,611,237
 66,254,476
Basic earnings per share $0.21
 $0.30
 $0.68
 $0.59
 $0.09
 $0.21
 $0.28
 $0.51
Diluted Earnings Per Share
We calculate diluted earnings per share by dividing the net income attributable to shareholders of the Parent by the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus any potentially dilutive shares not yet issued from share-based compensation plans (see Note 10). There were no other potentially dilutive instruments outstanding as of SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017.2018. Consequently, all potential dilutive effects from shares are considered.
For each period presented, a contract to issue a certain number of shares (i.e. share option, non-employee warrant ("BSA"), restricted share unit ("RSU") or non-employeeemployee warrant ("BSPCE") is assessed as potentially dilutive if it is “in the money” (i.e., the exercise or settlement price is lower than the average market price).
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
 
September 30,
2016

 
September 30,
2017

 
September 30,
2016

 
September 30,
2017

 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 (in thousands, except share and per share data) June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
         (in thousands, except share amount and per data)
Net income attributable to shareholders of Criteo S.A. $13,539
 $19,774
 $42,869
 $38,185
 $5,970
 $13,726
 $18,411
 $33,535
Weighted average number of shares outstanding of Criteo S.A. 63,628,351
 65,412,326
 63,163,922
 64,881,751
 65,027,985
 66,347,599
 64,611,237
 66,254,476
Dilutive effect of :         
 
 
 
Restricted share awards ("RSUs") 266,970
 1,615,344
 152,317
 1,497,121
 1,598,093
 721,154
 1,438,010
 793,096
Share options and BSPCE 1,841,080
 1,116,117
 2,030,088
 1,421,857
 1,427,448
 382,066
 1,574,728
 394,936
Share warrants 80,021
 56,556
 83,430
 76,062
 77,748
 37,492
 85,814
 37,005
Weighted average number of shares outstanding used to determine diluted earnings per share 65,816,422
 68,200,343
 65,429,757
 67,876,791
 68,131,274
 67,488,311
 67,709,789
 67,479,513
Diluted earnings per share $0.21
 $0.29
 $0.66
 $0.56
 $0.09
 $0.20
 $0.27
 $0.50

The weighted average number of securities that were anti-dilutive for diluted EPS for the periods presented but which could potentially dilute EPS in the future are as follows:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 
September 30,
2016

 
September 30,
2017

 
September 30,
2016

 
September 30,
2017

 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2018
                
Restricted share awards 32,176
 1,168,812
 345,732
 470,125
 11,834
 2,651,262
 120,782
 2,276,195
Share options and BSPCE 455,474
 516,668
 426,777
 362,861
 129,005
 
 285,958
 
Share warrants 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of anti-dilutive securities excluded from diluted earnings per share 487,650
 1,685,480
 772,509
 832,986
 140,839
 2,651,262
 406,740
 2,276,195

Note 14. Commitments and contingencies
Commitments
Leases
We are party to various contractual commitments mainly related to our offices as well as hosting services. There have been no significant changes in future payment obligations for these contractual commitments from what was disclosed in Note 2322 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017. Certain of these arrangements have free rent periods or escalating rent payment provisions, and we recognize rent expense under such arrangements on a straight-line basis.
Rent expenses relating to our offices totaled $8.3$8.6 million and $8.9$9.5 million for the three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, respectively and $23.3$17.4 million and $26.3$19.2 million for the nine-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, respectively.
Hosting costs totaled $10.6$17.1 million and $13.1$12.4 million for the three-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, respectively and $30.4$31.0 million and $44.2$24.7 million for the nine-monthsix-month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, respectively.

Revolving Credit Facilities, Credit Line Facilities and Bank Overdrafts     
As mentioned in Note 9, we are party to two RCFs including one with HSBC for which we can draw up to RMB 50.0 million ($7.5 million) and oneRCF with a syndicate of banks which allow us to draw up to €350.0 million ($413.2408.0 million), further to the amendment signed in March 2017 increasing the facility amount from €250.0 million to €350.0 million and extending the term of the contract from 2020 to 2022.. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017, RMB 30.0 million ($4.5 million), and €0.0 million ($0.0 million), respectively, were2018, there was no amount drawn on the RCFs.RCF.
Both of theseThis credit facilities arefacility is unsecured and containcontains customary events of default but do not contain any affirmative, financial or negative covenants, with the exception of the €350.0 million ($413.2 million) RCF whichand contains covenants, including compliance with a total net debt to adjusted EBITDA ratio and restrictions on incurring additional indebtedness. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018, we were in compliance with the required leverage ratio.

Contingencies
Changes in provisions during the presented periods are summarized below:
Provision for employee-related litigation
 Other provisions
 Total
Provision for employee-related litigation Other provisions Total
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Balance at January 1, 2017$485
 $169
 $654
Balance at January 1, 2018$545
 $1,253
 $1,798
Increase275
 964
 1,239
149
 960
 1,109
Provision used(250) 
 (250)(352) (221) (573)
Provision released not used(100) (58) (158)
 (456) (456)
Currency translation adjustments36
 32
 68
(21) (46) (67)
Balance at September 30, 2017$446
 $1,107
 $1,553
Balance at June 30, 2018$321
 $1,490
 $1,811
- of which current446
 1,107
 1,553
321
 1,490
 1,811
The amount of the provisions represent management’s best estimate of the future outflow. As of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018, provisions are mainly in relation to employee-related litigations and business andother operating risks.provisions.

Note 15. Breakdown of Revenue and Non-Current Assets by Geographical Areas
The Company operates in the following three geographical markets:
Americas (North and South America);
EMEA (Europe, Middle-East and Africa); and
Asia-Pacific.
The following tables disclose our consolidated revenue for each geographical area for each of the reported periods. Revenue by geographical area is based on the location of advertisers’ campaigns.
 Americas
 EMEA
 Asia-Pacific
 Total
For the three months ended:(in thousands)
        
September 30, 2016$160,739
 $157,921
 $105,207
 $423,867
September 30, 2017$228,326
 $207,168
 $128,479
 $563,973
 Americas EMEA Asia-Pacific Total
For the three months ended:(in thousands)
        
June 30, 2017$229,392
 $191,682
 $120,948
 $542,022
June 30, 2018$212,781
 $201,080
 $123,324
 $537,185
Revenue generated in France, the country of incorporation of the Parent company, amounted to $31.8$36.1 million and $38.2$37.0 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, respectively.
 Americas
 EMEA
 Asia-Pacific
 Total
For the nine months ended:(in thousands)
        
September 30, 2016$464,435
 $471,226
 $296,660
 $1,232,321
September 30, 2017$665,731
 $587,942
 $368,988
 $1,622,661
 Americas EMEA Asia-Pacific Total
For the six months ended:(in thousands)
        
June 30, 2017$437,405
 $380,774
 $240,509
 $1,058,688
June 30, 2018$425,476
 $423,691
 $252,182
 $1,101,349
Revenue generated in France the country of incorporation of the Parent, amounted to $95.2$73.6 million and $111.8$78.4 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, respectively.
Revenue generated in other significant countries where we operate is presented in the following table:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2016

 September 30,
2017

 September 30,
2016

 September 30,
2017

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(in thousands)June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
       (in thousands)
Americas              
United States$134,504
 $198,342
 $395,769
 $578,806
$200,801
 $187,368
 $380,464
 $373,420
EMEA              
Germany$33,692
 $48,318
 $98,278
 $132,814
$41,882
 $48,632
 $84,496
 $103,147
United Kingdom$24,285
 $28,352
 $80,024
 $82,971
$26,422
 $22,544
 $54,619
 $48,778
Asia-Pacific              
Japan$76,841
 $94,103
 $209,404
 $266,813
$87,400
 $84,060
 $172,710
 $176,324
As of SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, our largest client represented 2.5%2.1% and 2.1%2.4%, respectively, of our consolidated revenue.





Other Information
For each reported period, non-current assets (corresponding to the net book value of tangible and intangible assets) are presented in the table below. The geographical information results from the locations of legal entities.
     Of which
     Of which
Of which
  
 Holding
 Americas
 United States
 EMEA
 Asia-Pacific
 Singapore
Japan
 Total
(in thousands)
               
December 31, 2016$55,052
 $123,308
 $122,474
 $7,132
 $26,033
 $11,574
$8,965
 $211,525
September 30, 2017$68,176
 $131,611
 $131,197
 $8,319
 $26,493
 $11,388
$10,499
 $234,599
     Of which     Of which Of which  
 Holding Americas United States EMEA Asia-Pacific Japan Singapore Total
(in thousands)
                
December 31, 2017$100,819
 $113,272
 $112,685
 $18,850
 $25,020
 $10,141
 $10,085
 $257,961
June 30, 2018$92,926
 $105,119
 $104,736
 $16,785
 $19,105
 $7,900
 $6,680
 $233,935
Note 16. Related Parties
There were no significant related-party transactions during the period nor any change in the nature of the transactions as described in Note 2423 to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.2017 except as follows:

On April 25, 2018, the Board appointed Jean-Baptiste Rudelle, the Executive Chairman of Criteo S.A., as the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

On June 19, 2018 Criteo S.A. entered into a transition and separation agreement with Mr. Eric Eichmann, the Company's former Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to which Mr. Eichmann's Management Agreement with the Company has been terminated, effective as of April 25, 2018 and Mr. Eichmann will continue employment with the Company in a non-executive capacity as advisor to the Chief Executive Officer to assist with transition duties from April 25, 2018 to August 31, 2018.

 
Note 17. Subsequent Events
On October 31, 2017, we announcedCriteo has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Storetail, a pioneering retail media technology platform that we decidedenables retailers to discontinuemonetize native placements on their ecommerce sites on a CPM basis. Criteo expects the product Criteo Predictive Search. We expect that this will resultdeal to close in approximately $4.5 million in total restructuring costs, of which $2.0 million relates to the write-off of acquisition related intangible assets, across the fourththird quarter of 2017 and the first quarter of 2018.this year, subject to certain conditions precedent.

The Company evaluated all other subsequent events that occurred after SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 through the date of issuance of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and determined there are no other significant events that require adjustments or disclosure.

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

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A10-Q and the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2017, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or "SEC", on March 1, 2017.2018.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Item 2, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," included in our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017, except for the adoption of ASC 606 as of January 1, 2018. Please refer to Note 1,"Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of the changes in accounting policies due to the adoption of this standard.

Recently Issued Pronouncements

See "Recently Issued Accounting Standards" under Note 1, "Summary of Significant Accounting Policies," of the Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of certain accounting standards that have been issued during 2017.2018.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This Form 10-Q includes the following financial measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the SEC: Revenue ex-TAC, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income. These measures are not calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Revenue ex-TAC is our revenue excluding Traffic Acquisition Costs ("TAC") generated over the applicable measurement period and Revenue ex-TAC by Region reflects our Revenue ex-TAC by our core geographies. Revenue ex-TAC, Revenue ex-TAC by Region and Revenue ex-TAC margin are key measures used by our management and board of directors to evaluate our operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital. In particular, we believe that the elimination of TAC from revenue can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core business and across our core geographies. Accordingly we believe that Revenue ex-TAC, Revenue ex-TAC by Region and Revenue ex-TAC margin provide useful information to investors and the market generally in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and board of directors.

Adjusted EBITDA is our consolidated earnings before financial income (expense), income taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted to eliminate the impact of equity awards compensation expense, pension service costs, restructuring costs, acquisition-related costs and deferred price consideration. Adjusted EBITDA is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short‑ and long-term operational plans. In particular, we believe that by eliminating equity awards compensation expense, pension service costs, restructuring costs, acquisition-related costs and deferred price consideration, Adjusted EBITDA can provide useful measures for period-to-period comparisons of our business. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors and the market generally in understanding and evaluating our results of operations in the same manner as our management and board of directors.


Adjusted Net Income is our net income adjusted to eliminate the impact of equity awards compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, restructuring costs, acquisition-related costs and deferred price consideration, and the tax impact of these adjustments. Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per diluted share are key measures used by our management and board of directors to evaluate operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital. In particular, we believe that by eliminating equity awards compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, restructuring costs, acquisition-related costs and deferred price consideration and the tax impact of these adjustments, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per diluted share can provide useful measures for period-to-period comparisons of our business. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Net Income per diluted share provide useful information to investors and the market generally in understanding and evaluating our results of operations in the same manner as our management and board of directors.


Please refer to the supplemental financial tables provided for a reconciliation of Revenue ex-TAC to revenue, Adjusted EBITDA to net income, and Adjusted Net Income to net income in each case, the most comparable U.S. GAAP measurement. Our use of non-GAAP financial measures has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are: (1) other companies, including companies in our industry which have similar business arrangements, may address the impact of TAC differently; and (2) other companies may report Revenue ex-TAC, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income, or similarly titled measures but calculate them differently or over different regions, which reduces their usefulness as comparative measures. Because of these and other limitations, you should consider these measures alongside our U.S. GAAP financial results, including revenue and net income.


Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Data (Unaudited):
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30, 2016

September 30, 2017

September 30, 2016

September 30, 2017
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
(in thousands, except share and per share data)(in thousands, except share and per share data)
               
Revenue$423,867
 $563,973
 $1,232,321
 $1,622,661
 $542,022

$537,185

$1,058,688

$1,101,349
        






Cost of revenue (2):
        






Traffic acquisition costs(247,310) (329,576) (727,034) (958,469) (322,200)
(306,963)
(628,893)
(630,709)
Other cost of revenue(22,332) (29,951) (60,950) (89,914) (32,808)
(29,957)
(59,963)
(60,016)
Gross profit154,225
 204,446
 444,337
 574,278
 187,014

200,265

369,832

410,624
               
Operating expenses               
Research and development expenses (2)
(30,701) (43,860) (88,097) (126,992) (43,611)
(47,544)
(83,132)
(92,862)
Sales and operations expenses (2)
(68,164) (95,184) (201,862) (283,815) (97,900)
(92,726)
(188,631)
(188,375)
General and administrative expenses (2)
(32,492) (32,389) (85,839) (96,143) (32,239)
(35,644)
(63,754)
(70,235)
Total operating expenses(131,357) (171,433) (375,798) (506,950) (173,750)
(175,914)
(335,517)
(351,472)
Income from operations22,868
 33,013
 68,539
 67,328
 13,264

24,351

34,315

59,152
Financial income (expense)(570) (2,886) (1,982) (7,313)
Financial income (expense), net (2,094)
(1,006)
(4,427)
(2,331)
Income before taxes22,298
 30,127
 66,557
 60,015
 11,170

23,345

29,888

56,821
Provision for income taxes(7,574) (7,858) (19,968) (15,724) (3,665)
(8,638)
(7,866)
(21,024)
Net income$14,724
 $22,269
 $46,589
 $44,291
 $7,505

$14,707

$22,022

$35,797
Net income available to shareholders of Criteo S.A. (1)
$13,539
 $19,774
 $42,869
 $38,185
 $5,970

$13,726

$18,411

$33,535
Net income available to shareholders of Criteo S.A. per share:        






Basic$0.21
 $0.30
 $0.68
 $0.59
 $0.09

$0.21

$0.28

$0.51
Diluted$0.21
 $0.29
 $0.66
 $0.56
 $0.09

$0.20

$0.27

$0.50
               
Weighted average shares outstanding used in computing per share amounts:               
Basic63,628,351
 65,412,326
 63,163,922
 64,881,751
 65,027,985

66,347,599

64,611,237

66,254,476
Diluted65,816,422
 68,200,343
 65,429,757
 67,876,791
 68,131,274

67,488,311

67,709,789

67,479,513
(1) For the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, this excludes $1.2$1.5 million and $2.5$1.0 million, respectively, and forof net income attributable to non-controlling interests held by Yahoo! Japan in our Japanese subsidiary Criteo KK. For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, this excludes $3.7$3.6 million and $6.1$2.3 million, respectively, of net income attributable to non-controlling interests held by Yahoo! Japan in our Japanese subsidiary Criteo KK.
(2) Cost of revenue and operating expenses include equity awards compensation expense, pension service costs, depreciation and amortization expense, restructuring costs, acquisition-related costs and deferred price consideration as follows:







Detailed Information on Selected Items:Items (unaudited):
 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Equity awards compensation expense                
Research and development expenses $4,667
 $6,361
 $9,248
 $14,738
 $4,461
 $6,771
 $8,377
 $11,326
Sales and operations expenses 5,143
 9,897
 11,021
 23,009
 6,401
 8,668
 13,111
 16,499
General and administrative expenses 4,155
 5,770
 9,761
 14,140
 4,056
 4,806
 8,370
 11,723
Total equity awards compensation expense $13,965
 $22,028
 $30,030
 $51,887
 $14,918
 $20,245
 $29,858
 $39,548
                
Pension service costs                
Research and development expenses 55
 161
 160
 459
 151
 212
 297
 432
Sales and operations expenses 38
 65
 107
 184
 60
 75
 119
 154
General and administrative expenses 39
 94
 125
 267
 88
 132
 173
 267
Total pension service costs (a)
 $132
 $320
 $392
 $910
 $299
 $419
 $589
 $853
                
Depreciation and amortization expense                
Cost of revenue 10,406
 14,320
 27,846
 38,419
 13,003
 15,050
 24,094
 30,299
Research and development expenses (b)
 1,640
 2,822
 5,105
 8,857
 3,092
 2,245
 6,036
 4,466
Sales and operations expenses (c)
 1,813
 5,102
 5,604
 14,988
 4,925
 4,518
 9,886
 8,972
General and administrative expenses 912
 1,511
 2,033
 3,968
 1,286
 1,747
 2,457
 3,469
Total depreciation and amortization expense $14,771
 $23,755
 $40,588
 $66,232
 $22,306
 $23,560
 $42,473
 $47,206
                
Acquisition-related costs                
General and administrative expenses 1,793
 
 1,941
 
 
 
 6
 
Total acquisition-related costs $1,793
 $
 $1,941
 $
 $
 $
 $6
 $
                
Acquisition-related deferred price consideration        
Research and development expenses 3
 
 88
 
Total acquisition-related deferred price consideration $3
 $
 $88
 $
        
Restructuring                
Cost of revenue 
 
 
 2,497
 2,497
 
 2,497
 
Research and development expenses 
 16
 
 (332)
Sales and operations expenses 
 
 
 690
 690
 183
 690
 290
General and administrative expenses 
 
 
 112
 112
 
 112
 (11)
Total Restructuring $
 $
 $
 $3,299
 $3,299
 $199
 $3,299
 $(53)
(a) Effective January 1, 2012, actuarial gains and losses are recognized in other comprehensive income.
(b) Includes acquisition-related amortization of intangible assets of $1.0$2.3 million and $1.9$1.3 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, respectively, and $3.5$4.5 million and $6.4$2.5 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, respectively.
(c) Includes acquisition-related amortization of intangible assets of $2.5 million and $2.2 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 and $7.42018, respectively, and $5.0 million and $4.4 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2017 and 2018, respectively. .






Consolidated Statements of Financial Position Data (Unaudited):
December 31,
2016

 September 30,
2017

December 31,
2017

 June 30,
2018

      
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents$270,317
 $357,983
$414,111
 $480,285
Total assets1,211,186
 1,358,194
1,531,300
 1,456,542
Trade receivables, net of allowances for doubtful accounts397,244
 373,922
Trade receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts484,101
 372,906
Total financial liabilities85,580
 10,468
3,657
 2,813
Total liabilities601,309
 544,927
633,602
 491,674
Total equity$609,877
 $813,267
$897,698
 $964,868
Other Financial and Operating Data (Unaudited):
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2016

 September 30,
2017

 September 30,
2016

 September 30,
2017

Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
       June 30,
2017

 June 30,
2018

 June 30,
2017

 June 30,
2018

(in thousands)(in thousands, except client data)
Number of clients12,882
 17,299
 12,882
 17,299
16,370
 18,936
 16,370
 18,936
Revenue ex-TAC (3)
$176,557
 $234,397
 $505,287
 $664,192
$219,822
 $230,222
 $429,795
 $470,640
Adjusted Net Income (4)
$31,299
 $44,416
 $81,277
 $101,476
$26,244
 $35,482
 $57,065
 $76,001
Adjusted EBITDA (5)
$53,532
 $79,116
 $141,578
 $189,656
$54,086
 $68,774
 $110,540
 $146,706
(3) We define Revenue ex-TAC (Traffic Acquisition Costs) as our revenue excluding traffic acquisition costs, or TAC, generated over the applicable measurement period. Revenue ex-TAC is not a measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We have included Revenue ex-TAC in this Form 10-Q because it is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to evaluate operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital. In particular, we believe that the elimination of TAC from revenue can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core business. Accordingly, we believe that Revenue ex-TAC provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations in the same manner as our management and board of directors. Our use of Revenue ex-TAC has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are: (a) other companies, including companies in our industry which have similar business arrangements, may address the impact of TAC differently; (b) other companies may report Revenue ex-TAC or similarly titled measures but calculate them differently, which reduces their usefulness as a comparative measure. Because of these and other limitations, you should consider Revenue ex-TAC alongside our other U.S. GAAP financial results, including revenue. The following table presents a reconciliation of Revenue ex-TAC to revenue, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure, for each of the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
September 30,
2016

 September 30,
2017

 September 30,
2016

 September 30,
2017

June 30,
2017

 June 30,
2018

 June 30,
2017

 June 30,
2018

              
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Revenue$423,867
 $563,973
 $1,232,321
 $1,622,661
$542,022
 $537,185
 $1,058,688
 $1,101,349
Adjustment:              
Traffic acquisition costs(247,310) (329,576) (727,034) (958,469)(322,200) (306,963) (628,893) (630,709)
Revenue ex-TAC$176,557
 $234,397
 $505,287

$664,192
$219,822

$230,222
 $429,795

$470,640




(4) We define Adjusted Net Income as our net income adjusted to eliminate the impact of equity awards compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, restructuring costs, acquisition-related costs and deferred price consideration, and the tax impact of the foregoing adjustments. Adjusted Net Income is not a measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We have included Adjusted Net Income in this Form 10-Q because it is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to evaluate operating performance, generate future operating plans and make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital. In particular, we believe that the elimination of equity awards compensation expense, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, restructuring costs, acquisition-related costs and deferred price consideration, and the tax impact of the foregoing adjustments in calculating Adjusted Net Income can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core business. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted Net Income provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations in the same manner as our management and board of directors. Our use of Adjusted Net Income has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are: (a) Adjusted Net Income does not reflect the potentially dilutive impact of equity-based compensation or the impact of certain acquisition related costs; and (b) other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate Adjusted Net Income or similarly titled measures differently, which reduces their usefulness as a comparative measure. Because of these and other limitations, you should consider Adjusted Net Income alongside our other U.S. GAAP financial results, including net income. The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income to net income, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure, for each of the periods indicated:
 Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedThree Months Ended Six Months Ended
 September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
               
 (in thousands)(in thousands)
Net income $14,724
 $22,269
 $46,589
 $44,291
$7,505
 $14,707
 $22,022
 $35,797
Adjustments:               
Equity awards compensation expense 13,965
 22,028
 30,030
 51,887
14,918

20,245

29,858

39,548
Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets 943

4,428

3,145

13,879
4,777
 3,448
 9,451
 6,905
Acquisition-related costs 1,793
 
 1,941
 




6


Acquisition-related deferred price consideration 3
 
 88
 
Restructuring 
 
 
 3,299
3,299

199

3,299

(53)
Tax impact of the above adjustments (129)
(4,309)
(516)
(11,880)(4,255) (3,117) (7,571) (6,196)
Total net adjustments18,739
 20,775
 35,043
 40,204
Adjusted Net Income $31,299
 $44,416
 $81,277
 $101,476
$26,244
 $35,482
 $57,065
 $76,001

(5) We define Adjusted EBITDA as our consolidated earnings before financial income (expense), income taxes, depreciation and amortization, adjusted to eliminate the impact of equity awards compensation expense, pension service costs, restructuring costs, acquisition-related costs and deferred price consideration. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We have included Adjusted EBITDA in this Form 10-Q because it is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short and long-term operational plans. In particular, we believe that the elimination of equity awards compensation expense, pension service costs, restructuring costs, acquisition-related costs and deferred price consideration in calculating Adjusted EBITDA can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core business. Accordingly, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations in the same manner as our management and board of directors. Our use of Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are: (a) although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash capital expenditure requirements for such replacements or for new capital expenditure requirements; (b) Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs; (c) Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect the potentially dilutive impact of equity-based compensation; (d) Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to us; and (e) other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate Adjusted EBITDA or similarly titled measures differently, which reduces their usefulness as a comparative measure. Because of these and other limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA alongside our other U.S. GAAP financial results, including net income. The following table presents a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure, for each of the periods indicated:

 Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 September 30,
2016

 September 30,
2017

 September 30,
2016

 September 30,
2017

 June 30,
2017

 June 30,
2018

 June 30,
2017

 June 30,
2018

 (in thousands) (in thousands)
Net income $14,724
 $22,269
 $46,589
 $44,291
 $7,505

$14,707

$22,022

$35,797
Adjustments:                
Financial expense (income) 570
 2,886
 1,982
 7,313
Financial expense (income), net 2,094

1,006

4,427

2,331
Provision for income taxes 7,574
 7,858
 19,968
 15,724
 3,665

8,638

7,866

21,024
Equity awards compensation expense 13,965
 22,028
 30,030
 51,887
 14,918

20,245

29,858

39,548
Pension service costs 132
 320
 392
 910
 299

419

589

853
Depreciation and amortization expense 14,771
 23,755
 40,588
 66,232
 22,306

23,560

42,473

47,206
Acquisition-related costs 1,793
 
 1,941
 
 



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Acquisition-related deferred price consideration 3
 
 88
 
Restructuring 
 
 
 3,299
 3,299

199

3,299

(53)
Total net adjustments 38,808
 56,847
 94,989
 145,365
 46,581

54,067

88,518

110,909
Adjusted EBITDA $53,532
 $79,116
 $141,578
 $189,656
 $54,086

$68,774

$110,540

$146,706



Results of Operations for the Periods Ended September 30, 2016 and 2017 (Unaudited)
The tables as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017 presented below include the contribution of HookLogic Inc. (acquisition of the company completed on November 9, 2016).and 2018 (Unaudited)
Revenue
Three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017
Three Months Ended  Three Months Ended  
September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 2017 vs 2016June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 2017 vs 2018
          
(in thousands)  (in thousands)  
Revenue as reported$423,867
 $563,973
 33.1%$542,022
 $537,185
 (1)%
Conversion impact U.S dollar/other currencies  (2,509)  
 (11,393) 
Revenue at constant currency (1)
423,867
 561,464
 32.5%542,022
 525,792
 (3)%
Americas     
 
 
Revenue as reported160,739
 228,326
 42.0%229,392
 212,781
 (7)%
Conversion impact U.S dollar/other currencies  (1,021)  
 1,416
 
Revenue at constant currency (1)
160,739
 227,305
 41.4%229,392
 214,197
 (7)%
EMEA     
 
 
Revenue as reported157,921
 207,168
 31.2%191,682
 201,080
 5 %
Conversion impact U.S dollar/other currencies  (8,226)  
 (10,702) 
Revenue at constant currency (1)
157,921
 198,942
 26.0%191,682
 190,378
 (1)%
Asia-Pacific     
 
 
Revenue as reported105,207
 128,479
 22.1%120,948
 123,324
 2 %
Conversion impact U.S dollar/other currencies  6,738
  
 (2,107) 
Revenue at constant currency(1)
$105,207
 $135,217
 28.5%$120,948
 $121,217
 0.2 %
(1) Growth at constant currency excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and is computed by applying the 20162017 average exchange rates for the relevant period to 20172018 figures. We have included revenue at constant currency in this Form 10-Q because it is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to evaluate operating performance. Management reviews and analyzes business results excluding the effect of foreign currency translation because they believe this better represents our underlying business trends.
Revenue for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 increased to $564.02018 were $537.2 million, growing 33.1%declining by (1)% (or 32.5%(3)% on a constant currency basis), compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. Revenue from new clients contributed 67.1% to the2017. The year-over-year revenue growth , while revenue from existing clients contributed 32.9% to the year-over-year revenue growth. This increasedecline in revenue was primarilyentirely driven by continued innovation across devices, our broader and improved accessbusiness with existing clients, negatively impacted by significant user coverage limitations, namely Apple’s Intelligent Tracking Prevention (“ITP”) feature, compared to publisher inventory, and the additionprior year, while new clients' contribution to revenue growth was not strong enough to offset the negative contribution of over 4,400existing clients. Over the period, we added 2,566 net new clients across regions and client sizes, and products. Technology improvements and broader inventory reach helped generate more revenue fromexpanded our business with existing clients at constant currency. Our ability to convert and maintain a large portion of our clients to uncapped budgets was a key driverthrough the increasing adoption of the increaseCriteo Customer Acquisition and Criteo Audience Match products, a growing presence in revenue permobile applications, and more direct connections with publishers through Criteo Direct Bidder. However, the strong headwind we experienced from user coverage limitations more than offset the various factors driving our business with existing client across large and midmarket clients.
The year-over-year increase was the result of our growth across all regions. Revenue in the Americas region increased 42.0%decreased (7)% (or 41.4%(7)% on a constant currency basis) to $228.3$212.8 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, and the region remainedwas the largest contributor to our global growth. Revenuerevenue. We saw strength with both large and midmarket clients and the continued ramp up of our newest products, in particular in the U.S., our largestUS. This was partly offset by the negative impact of user coverage limitations across the region, as well as continued difficult market worldwide, increased 47% at constant currency over the period. We continued to add clientsconditions in both Tier-1 and midmarket and further grew Criteo Sponsored Products with retailers and brands in the U.S. market.Latin America. Revenue in EMEA increased 31.2%5% (or 26.0%decreased (1)% on a constant currency basis) to $207.2$201.1 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. This was largely driven by2017. We acquired new clients across the growth in our existing clients' spending with us, across verticals and client sizes,region, in particular in large European markets,the midmarket, but our business with existing clients was negatively impacted by external factors, including user coverage limitations, as well as short-term friction related to the early deploymentimplementation of Criteo Sponsored Products inour new go-to-market model across the region.

Revenue in the Asia-Pacific region increased 22.1%2% (or 28.5%0.2% on a constant currency basis) to $128.5$123.3 million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. This growth continued2017.
Our business in Korea was strong, in particular in mobile applications, while the Japan market faced some headwinds primarily due to be led by existing Tier-1 clients in Japanindustry one-off changes on the supply side and Korea and new midmarket clients acrosssofter demand from the region.

classified vertical.
    Additionally, our $564.0$537.2 million of revenue for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 was positively impacted by $2.5$11.4 million as a result of changes in foreign currency against the U.S. dollar compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017.
The year-over-year growthdecline in revenue on a constant currency basis is primarily attributable to an increased number of clicks delivered on the advertising banners displayed by us.
The release of Apple's Intelligent Tracking Prevention feature, or ITP, on September 19, 2017 had a minimal net negative impact on our Revenue and Traffic Acquisition Costs ("TAC")decrease in the third quarter of 2017 of less than $1.0 million. Given our expectations for the iOS 11 roll out and our coverage of Safari users, we expect ITP will have a net negative impact on our Revenue and TAC in the fourth quarter of 2017 between 8% and 10% relativeaverage cost-per-click charged to our base case projections for the quarter. Factored into our 2018 plans, we currently expect ITP could have a net negative impact on our Revenue and TAC ranging from 9% to 13% next year relative to our base case projections as the roll out of iOS11 continues and we improve our ability to mitigate a larger portion of the ITP impact. Refer to Part II Item 1A. "Risk Factors".advertisers.
NineSix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017
Nine Months Ended  Six Months Ended  
September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 2017 vs 2016June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 2017 vs 2018
          
(in thousands)  (in thousands)  
Revenue as reported$1,232,321
 $1,622,661
 31.7%$1,058,688
 $1,101,349
 4 %
Conversion impact U.S dollar/other currencies  10,107
  
 (42,480) 
Revenue at constant currency (1)
1,232,321
 1,632,768
 32.5%1,058,688
 1,058,869
  %
Americas         
Revenue as reported464,435
 665,731
 43.3%437,405
 425,476
 (3)%
Conversion impact U.S dollar/other currencies
 (5,739)  
 1,619
 
Revenue at constant currency (1)
464,435
 659,992
 42.1%437,405
 427,095
 (2)%
EMEA
 
      
Revenue as reported471,226
 587,942
 24.8%380,774
 423,691
 11 %
Conversion impact U.S dollar/other currencies
 8,507
  
 (36,388) 
Revenue at constant currency (1)
471,226
 596,449
 26.6%380,774
 387,303
 2 %
Asia-Pacific
 
      
Revenue as reported296,660
 368,988
 24.4%240,509
 252,182
 5 %
Conversion impact U.S dollar/other currencies
 7,339
  
 (7,711) 
Revenue at constant currency(1)
$296,660
 $376,327
 26.9%$240,509
 $244,471
 2 %
(1) Growth at constant currency excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and is computed by applying the 20162017 average exchange rates for the relevant period to 20172018 figures. We have included revenue at constant currency in this Form 10-Q because it is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to evaluate operating performance. Management reviews and analyzes business results excluding the effect of foreign currency translation because they believe this better represents our underlying business trends.
Revenue for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 increased to $1,622.7$1,101.3 million, growing 31.7%4% (or 32.5%0.0% on a constant currency basis), compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017. Revenue from new clients contributed 50.5%92.8% to the year-over-year revenue growth, , while revenue from existing clients contributed 49.5%7.2% to the year-over-year revenue growth. This increase in revenue was primarily drivengrowth, impacted by continued innovation across our core technology and new initiatives, our broader and improved access to publisher inventory, anduser coverage limitations. Over the addition of over 4,400period, the company added 2,566 net new clients across regions and client sizes, and products. Technology improvements and broader inventory reach continued to help generate more revenue fromexpanded its business with existing clients at constant currency. Our ability to convert and maintain a large portion of our clients to uncapped budgets remained a key driverthrough the increasing adoption of the increaseCriteo Customer Acquisition and Criteo Audience Match products, a growing presence in revenue per existing client across largemobile applications, and midmarket clients.more direct connections with publishers through Criteo Direct Bidder.
The year-over-year increase was the result of our growth across all regions.


Revenue in the Americas region increased 43.3%decreased (3)% (or 42.1%(2)% on a constant currency basis) to $665.7$425.5 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016, and the region remained the largest contributor to our global

growth.2017. We saw a continued high pace of new business and additions instrength with both Tier-1large and midmarket clients partly driven by higher-level client discussions enabled by new product initiatives, like CRM onboarding and store-to-web retargeting campaigns. The deploymentcontinued ramp-up of Criteo Sponsored Products with new retailers and brandsour newest products, in particular in the U.S.US, offset by the negative impact of user coverage limitations across the region, as well as continued to foster the growthdifficult market conditions in the region.Latin America. Revenue in EMEA increased 24.8%11% (or 26.6%2% on a constant currency basis) to $587.9$423.7 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. Our business with existing clients,2017.
This was largely driven by solid growth in particularGermany and Middle-East and Africa, as well as the largest ones, continuedhigher adoption of our newest products, Criteo Customer Acquisition and Criteo Audience Match, offset by the negative impact of external factors, including user coverage limitations, as well as some short-term friction related to be strong over the period. Our large Western European markets, in particular Germany, continued to post solid double-digit growthimplementation of our new go-to-market model across Tier 1 and midmarket clients. We continued to deploy Criteo Sponsored Products in the largest markets in the region. Revenue in the Asia-Pacific region increased 24.4%5% (or 26.9%2% on a constant currency basis) to $369.0$252.2 million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. Japan and2017. Our business in Korea continued to post solid growth,was strong, in particular with existing large clients,in mobile applications and midmarket growth remained strongwe introduced Criteo Customer Acquisition in some markets across the various markets in the region.region, while Japan faced some industry-related challenges.
Additionally, our $1,622.7$1,101.3 million of revenue for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 was negativelypositively impacted by $10.1$42.5 million as a result of changes in foreign currency against the U.S. dollar compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017.
The year-over-year growth in revenue on a constant currency basis is primarily attributable to an increased number of clicks delivered on the advertising banners displayed by us.
As discussed above, Revenue and Traffic Acquisition Costs in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were also affected by the roll out of iOS 11.
Cost of Revenue
Three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017
Three Months Ended % changeThree Months Ended % change
September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 2017 vs 2016June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 2017 vs 2018
         
(in thousands, except percentages) (in thousands, except percentages)  
Traffic acquisition costs$(247,310) $(329,576) 33.3%$(322,200) $(306,963) (5)%
Other cost of revenue$(22,332) $(29,951) 34.1%$(32,808) $(29,957) (9)%
Total Cost of Revenue$(355,008) $(336,920)
(5)%
% of revenue(63.6)% (63.7)% (65)% (63)%  
Gross profit %36.4 % 36.3 % 35 % 37 %  
Cost of revenue for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 increased $89.92018 decreased $(18.1) million, or 33.3%(5)%, compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017. This increasedecrease was primarily the result of an increasea decrease of $82.3$(15.2) million, or 33.3%(5)% (or 32.7%(7)% on a constant currency basis), in traffic acquisition costs and a $7.6decrease of $(2.9) million, or 34.1%(9)% (or 34.8%(8)% on a constant currency basis), increase in other cost of revenue.
The increasedecrease in traffic acquisition costs related primarily to an increase of 31%a (3.2)% decrease in the number of impressions we purchased, driven by both publishers with whom we have direct relationships, including through the Criteo Publisher Marketplace and our Criteo Direct Bidder, the main real-time bidding exchanges, both global and local, as well as large retailers working with Criteo Sponsored Products. . Over the period, the average cost per thousand impressions (or "CPM"), including Criteo Sponsored Products, increased by 1.8% (or 1.3%(5.3)% on a constant currency basis)., in large part due to the broader deployment of Criteo Direct Bidder, which allows us to remove intermediary fees, and the growing share, in our overall business, of inventory purchased in mobile applications, which tend to come at lower price per unit or CPM, relative to web-based inventory. In addition, the number of impressions we purchased over the period decreased by (2)%, driven by changes in the way we are charged for purchased impressions in mobile applications from certain publisher partners, as well as user coverage limitations.
The year-over year growth in traffic acquisition costs was the result of our strong growth across all geographies. Traffic acquisition costs in the Americas region increased 45.9%decreased (14)% (or 45.0%(13)% on a constant currency basis) to $141.9$(125.5) million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016, as we deployed our2017, in part due to the broader deployment of Criteo Direct Bidder solution with new large publishers, maintained strong direct relationships with large premium publishersin the region, and saw the purchasesgrowing share of impressions from the main real-time bidding exchanges also increase. inventory purchased in mobile applications.


Traffic acquisition costs in EMEA increased 32.6%6% (or 27.0%(0.1)% on a constant currency basis) to $115.4$(112.6) million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, as our purchases of impressions from both large publishers with whom we have direct relationships, including throughfurther deployed Criteo Direct Bidder and the main real-time bidding exchanges increased across markets in the region. In the quarter, we incurred exceptional publisher costs to seed the future growthregion and increased our share of Criteo Sponsored Productsinventory purchased in the region.mobile applications. Traffic acquisition costs in the Asia-Pacific region increased 14.7%decreased (2)% (or 21.0%(4)% on a constant currency basis) to $72.3$(68.9) million for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, as we continued to deploy Criteo Direct Bidderincreased our share of inventory purchased in the region, increased our

purchases of impressions from global and local real-time bidding exchangesmobile applications, and maintained strong relationships with large premium publishers in the region, in particular in Japan.
The increasedecrease in other cost of revenue includes a $2.5$4.7 million increasedecrease in hosting costs partially offset by a $3.9$1.8 million increase in allocated depreciation and amortization expense and a $1.2 million increase in other cost of sales, including additional purchases of third-party data.expense.
We consider Revenue ex-TAC as a key measure of our business activity. Our strategy focuses on maximizing the growth of our Revenue ex-TAC on an absolute basis over maximizing our near-term gross margin. We believe this focus builds sustainable long-term value for our business by fortifying a number of our competitive strengths, including access to advertising inventory, breadth and depth of data and continuous improvement of the Criteo Engine’s performance, allowing it to deliver more relevant advertisements at scale. As a part of this focus, we continue to invest in building relationships with direct publishers and pursuing access to leading advertising exchanges. Our performance-based business model provides us with significant control over our level of Revenue ex-TAC margin, which we seek to optimize in order to maximize Revenue ex-TAC growth on an absolute basis in accordance with our strategic focus.
NineSix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017
Nine Months Ended % changeSix Months Ended % change
September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 2017 vs 2016June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 2017 vs 2018
         
(in thousands, except percentages) (in thousands, except percentages)  
Traffic acquisition costs$(727,034) $(958,469) 31.8%$(628,893) $(630,709) 0.3%
Other cost of revenue$(60,950) $(89,914) 47.5%$(59,963) $(60,016) 0.1%
Total Cost of Revenue$(688,856) $(690,725) 0.3%
% of revenue(63.9)% (64.6)% (65)% (63)%  
Gross profit %36.1 % 35.4 % 35 % 37 %  
Cost of revenue for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 increased $260.4$1.9 million, or 33.0%0.3%, compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017. This increase was primarily the result of an increase of $231.4$1.8 million, or 31.8%0.3% (or 33.0%(3)% on a constant currency basis), in traffic acquisition costs and a $29.0$0.1 million, or 47.5%0.1% (or 49.1%(1)% on a constant currency basis), increase in other cost of revenue.
The increasedecrease in traffic acquisition costs at constant currency related primarily to an increasea (3.7)% decrease in the average cost per thousand impressions (or "CPM") (or (5.3)% on a constant currency basis), in large part due to the broader deployment of 34%Criteo Direct Bidder, which allows us to remove intermediary fees, and the growing share, in our overall business, of inventory purchased in mobile applications, which tend to come at lower price per unit or CPM, relative to web-based inventory. In addition, the number of impressions we purchased over the period increased by 4%, driven by both publishers with whom we have direct relationships, including through the Criteo Publisher Marketplace and our Criteo Direct Bidder, the main real-time bidding exchanges, both global and local, as well as large retailers working with Criteo Sponsored Products. Over the period, the average cost per thousand impressions (or "CPM"), including Criteo Sponsored Products, decreased by 1.5% (or 0.9% on a constant currency basis).
The year-over year growth in traffic acquisition costs was the result of our strong growth across all geographies. Traffic acquisition costs in the Americas region increased 46.1% (or 45.0% on a constant currency basis) to $416.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as we deployed our Criteo Direct Bidder solution with new large publishers, maintained strong direct relationships with large premium publishers and saw the purchases of impressions from the main real-time bidding exchanges also increase. Traffic acquisition costs in EMEA increased 24.3% (or 26.0% on a constant currency basis) to $329.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016, as our purchases of impressions from both large publishers with whom we have direct relationships, including through Criteo Direct Bidder, and the main real-time bidding exchanges, increased across several marketson both the web and mobile applications.
Traffic acquisition costs in the region.Americas region decreased (6)% (or (6)% on a constant currency basis) to $(257.0) million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, in part due to the broader deployment of Criteo Direct Bidder in the region, and the growing share of inventory purchased in mobile applications. Traffic acquisition costs in EMEA increased 9% (or decreased by (1)% on a constant currency basis) to $(232.5) million for the six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017, as we further deployed Criteo Direct Bidder in the region and increased our share of inventory purchased in mobile applications. Traffic acquisition costs in the Asia-Pacific region increased 20.1%0.5% (or 23.0%decreased by (3)% on a constant currency basis) to $212.8$(141.2) million for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016,2017, as we continued to deploy Criteo Direct Bidder in the region, increased our purchasesshare of impressions from global and local real-time bidding exchangesinventory purchased in mobile applications, and maintained strong relationships with large premium publishers in the region, in particular in Japan.

The increase in other cost of revenue includes a $13.8 million increase in hosting costs, a $10.8$6.0 million increase in allocated depreciation and amortization expense and a $4.4$0.4 million increase in other cost of sales, including additional purchases of third-party data.


data partially offset by a $6.3 million decrease in hosting costs.
We consider Revenue ex-TAC as a key measure of our business activity. Our strategy focuses on maximizing the growth of our Revenue ex-TAC on an absolute basis over maximizing our near-term gross margin. We believe this focus builds sustainable long-term value for our business by fortifying a number of our competitive strengths, including access to advertising inventory, breadth and depth of data and continuous improvement of the Criteo Engine’s performance, allowing it to deliver more relevant advertisements at scale. As a part of this focus, we continue to invest in building relationships with direct publishers and pursuing access to leading advertising exchanges. Our performance-based business model provides us with significant control over our level of Revenue ex-TAC margin, which we seek to optimize in order to maximize Revenue ex-TAC growth on an absolute basis in accordance with our strategic focus.

Research and Development Expenses
Three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017
Three Months Ended % changeThree Months Ended % change
September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 2017 vs 2016June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 2017 vs 2018
        
(in thousands,
except percentages)
 (in thousands,
except percentages)
 
Research and development expenses$(30,701) $(43,860) 42.9%$(43,611)
$(47,544) 9%
% of revenue(7.2)% (7.8)% (8)%
(9)% 
Research and development expenses for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 increased $13.2$3.9 million, or 42.9%9%, compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017. This increase was the result of a growth in headcount to 649682 employees resulting in $12.3$5.4 million of additional headcount related costs, a $0.6 million increase in rent and facilities costs, and a $1.2$1.1m increase in other costs, partially offset by a $1.4m decrease in costs for internal events, a $0.8 million increasedecrease in amortization and depreciation of assets partially offset byand an increase in the French Research Tax Credit of $0.4$1.0 million.
NineSix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017
Nine Months Ended % changeSix Months Ended % change
September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 2017 vs 2016June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 2017 vs 2018
        
(in thousands,
except percentages)
 (in thousands,
except percentages)
 
Research and development expenses$(88,097) $(126,992) 44.2%$(83,132)
$(92,862)
12%
% of revenue(7.1)% (7.8)% (8)%
(8)%
Research and development expenses for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 increased $38.9$9.7 million, or 44.2%12%, compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017. This increase was the result of a growth in headcount to 649682 employees resulting in $35.1$11.3 million of additional headcount related costs and a $0.4$1.5 million increase in allocated rent and facilities costs, and a $3.7$1.2m increase in other costs, partially offset by a $1.4m decrease in costs for internal events, a $1.6 million increasedecrease in amortization and depreciation of assets a $0.2 million increase in consulting and professional fees and a $0.4 million increase in other costs, partially offset by an increase in the French Research Tax Credit of $1.0$1.3 million.











Sales and Operations Expenses
Three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017
Three Months Ended % changeThree Months Ended % change
September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 2016 vs 2017June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 2017 vs 2018
        
(in thousands,
except percentages)
 (in thousands,
except percentages)
 
Sales and operations expenses$(68,164) $(95,184) 39.6%$(97,900)
$(92,726) (5)%
% of revenue(16.1)% (16.9)% (18)% (17)% 
 
Sales and operations expenses for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 increased $27.02018 decreased $(5.2) million, or 39.6%(5)%, compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017. This decrease was the result of a $5.4 million decrease in costs for internal events, a $1.0 million decrease in costs for marketing events, a $0.4 million decrease in allocated depreciation and amortization expense, a $0.2 million decrease in allocated rent and facilities costs, and a $0.5 million decrease in other costs. This decrease was only partially offset by a slight increase in headcount-related costs of $1.0 million due to a delay of hiring resulting in 1,527 employees as of June 30, 2018 and a $1.3 million increase in allowance for potential losses.
Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017
 Six Months Ended % change
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 2017 vs 2018
      
 (in thousands,
except percentages)
  
Sales and operations expenses$(188,631)
$(188,375)
(0.1)%
% of revenue(18)%
(17)%

Sales and operations expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018 decreased $(0.3) million, or (0.1)%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017. This decrease was the result of a $5.8 million decrease in costs for internal events, a $1.0 million decrease in costs for marketing events, a $0.9 million decrease in allocated depreciation and amortization expense, a $0.2 million decrease in allocated rent and facilities costs, and a $1.4 million decrease in other costs. This decrease was only partially offset by an increase in headcount-related costs of $5.8 due to a delay of hiring resulting in 1,527 employees as of June 30, 2018 and a $3.2 million increase in allowance for potential losses.

General and Administrative Expenses
Three months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017
 Three Months Ended % change
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 2017 vs 2018
      
 (in thousands,
except percentages)
  
General and administrative expenses$(32,239)
$(35,644)
11%
% of revenue(6)%
(7)%

General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018 increased $3.4 million, or 11%, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017. This increase was the result of a growth in headcount to 1,601469 employees resulting in $19.7$2.6 million of additional headcount-relatedheadcount related costs, a $1.8$0.2 million increase in marketing events,allocated rent and facilities costs, a $3.3$0.5 million increase in allocated depreciation and amortization expense, a $0.8$0.5 million increase in other consulting and professional fees and a $0.7 million increase in other costs offset by a $1.1m decrease in costs for internal events.
Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017
 Six Months Ended % change
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 2017 vs 2018
      
 (in thousands,
except percentages)
  
General and administrative expenses$(63,754) $(70,235) 10%
% of revenue(6)% (6)%  
General and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2018 increased $6.5 million, or 10%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017. This increase was the result of a growth in headcount to 469 employees resulting in $6.7 million of additional headcount related costs, a $0.6 million increase in allocated rent and facilities costs, a $1.0 million increase in consulting and professional fees and an increase of $0.6 million in provisions for doubtful receivables and bad debts, partially offset by a $0.1 million decrease in other costs.
Nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016
 Nine Months Ended % change
 September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 2017 vs 2016
      
 (in thousands,
except percentages)
  
Sales and operations expenses$(201,862) $(283,815) 40.6%
% of revenue(16.4)% (17.5)%  
Sales and operations expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased $82.0 million, or 40.6%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. This increase was the result of a growth in headcount to 1,601 employees resulting in $60.2 million of additional headcount related costs, a $4.2 million increase in marketing events, a $9.4 million increase in allocated depreciation and amortization expense, a $2.5 million increase in allocated rent and facilities costs, a $2.5 million increase in consulting and professional fees, a $2.2 million increase in other taxes and a $1.4 million$0.2m increase in other costs, partially offset by a $0.5 million$1.2m decrease in provisionscosts for doubtful receivablesinternal events and bad debts.a $0.8m decrease in other consulting and professional fees.












General and Administrative ExpensesFinancial income (expense), net
Three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017
 Three Months Ended % change
 September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 2016 vs 2017
      
 (in thousands,
except percentages)
  
General and administrative expenses$(32,492) $(32,389) (0.3)%
% of revenue(7.7)% (5.7)%  
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2017 decreased $(0.1) million, or (0.3)%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016. This decrease was the result of a $2.7 million decrease in consulting and professional fees due to legal fees incurred in the third quarter of 2016 in relation to the HookLogic acquisition and a litigation. This was partially offset by a growth in headcount to 462 employees resulting in $1.3 million of additional headcount related costs, a $0.3 million increase in allocated rent and facilities costs, a $0.6 million increase in allocated depreciation and amortization expense and a $0.4 million increase in other costs.
Nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016
 Nine Months Ended % change
 September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 2017 vs 2016
      
 (in thousands,
except percentages)
  
General and administrative expenses$(85,839) $(96,143) 12.0%
% of revenue(7.0)% (5.9)%  
General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased $10.3 million, or 12.0%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. This increase was the result of a growth in headcount to 462 employees resulting in $7.0 million of additional headcount related costs, a $0.9 million increase in allocated rent and facilities costs, a $1.9 million increase in allocated depreciation and amortization expense, a $0.5 million increase in consulting and professional fees, and a $0.1 million increase in other costs.
Financial Income (Expense)
Three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2016
Three Months Ended % changeThree Months Ended % change
September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 2017 vs 2016June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 2017 vs 2018
        
(in thousands,
 except percentages)
 
(in thousands,
 except percentages)
 
Financial income (expense)$(570) $(2,886) 406.3%
Financial income (expense), net(2,094)
(1,006) (52)%
% of revenue(0.1)% (0.5)% (0.4)%
(0.2)% 
Financial expense for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 increased2018 decreased by $2.3$(1.1) million, or 406.3%(52.0)%, compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017. The $2.9$1.0 million financial expense for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2018 was mainly driven by the non-utilization costs and up-front fees amortization incurred as part of our available RCF financing. The intra-group position between Criteo S.A. and its U.S subsidiary in the context of the funding of HookLogic acquisition is qualified as a net investment in a foreign operation from February 2018 and no longer requires hedging, resulting in reduced costs compared to the three months ended June 30, 2017.
Six months ended June 30, 2018 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017
 Six Months Ended % change
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 2017 vs 2018
      
 
(in thousands,
 except percentages)
  
Financial income (expense), net$(4,427)
$(2,331)
(47)%
% of revenue(0.4)%
(0.2)%

Financial expense for the six months ended June 30, 2018 decreased by $(2.1) million, or (47)%, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2017. The $2.3 million financial expense for the three months ended June 30, 2018 was driven by the non-utilization costs and up-front fees amortization incurred as part of our available RCF financing and hedging costcosts related to an intra-group position between Criteo S.A. and its U.S. subsidiary in the context of the funding of the HookLogic acquisitionacquisition. As of February 2018, this position qualified as a net investment in November 2016a foreign operation and the non-utilization fees incurred as part of our available RCF financing. The $0.6 million financial expense forno longer requires hedging resulting in reduced costs compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016 was mainly as a result of a limited impact of foreign exchange reevaluations and related hedging, together with the recognition of the fees related to the revolving credit facility entered into in September 2015.2017.

Nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016
 Nine Months Ended % change
 September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 2017 vs 2016
      
 
(in thousands,
 except percentages)
  
Financial income (expense)$(1,982) $(7,313) 269.0%
% of revenue(0.2)% (0.5)%  
Financial expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 increased by $5.3 million, or 269.0%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The $7.3 million financial expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was driven by the interest accrued as a result of the $75.0 million drawn on the revolving credit facility entered into in September 2015 (as amended in March 2017) and the hedging cost related to an intra-group position between Criteo S.A. and its U.S. subsidiary, both in the context of the funding of HookLogic acquisition in November 2016, as well as the non-utilization fees incurred as part of our available RCF financing. The $2.0 million financial expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2016 was mainly a result of the recognition of the negative impact of foreign exchange reevaluations and related hedging recorded during the first quarter, together with the fees related to the revolving credit facility entered into in September 2015.
Provision for Income Taxes
NineOur estimated annual effective tax rate includes our preliminary estimates for the impact of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Tax Act") which was enacted on December 22, 2017 and introduces significant changes to U.S. income tax law. Effective in 2018, the Tax Act reduces the U.S. federal income tax rate from 35% to 21% and creates new taxes on certain related-party payments, referred to as a base erosion anti-avoidance tax, or “BEAT”. The Tax Act also modifies the limitation on the amount of deductible interest expense and the limitation on the deductibility of certain executive compensation. Our estimates are preliminary, and our effective tax rate may be impacted as more information becomes available regarding the tax reform.

Six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017
Nine Months Ended % changeSix Months Ended % change
September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 2017 vs 2016June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 2017 vs 2018
        
(in thousands,
except percentages)
 (in thousands,
except percentages)
 
Provision for income taxes$(19,968) $(15,724) (21.3)%$(7,866) $(21,024) 167%
% of revenue(1.6)% (1.0)% (1)% (2)% 
Effective tax rate30.0 % 26.2 % 26 % 37 % 
For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,June 30, 2018, we utilizedused an annual estimated tax rate of 30% and 30%37%, respectively, to calculate the provision for income taxes. The increase in the annual estimated tax rate is primarily due to our preliminary estimates of the impact of the U.S. Tax Act. The effective tax rate was 30.0%26% and 26.2%37% for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, respectively. The difference between the annual estimated tax rate and the effective tax rate for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 iswas due to the tax impact of discrete items such as share-based compensation in the United States. Discrete items were immaterial for the six months ended June 30, 2018 resulting in no difference between the annual estimated tax rate and the effective tax rate.










Net Income
Three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017
Three Months Ended % changeThree Months Ended % change
September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 2017 vs 2016June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 2017 vs 2018
        
(in thousands,
 except percentages)
 
(in thousands,
 except percentages)
 
Net income$14,724
 22,269
 51.2%$7,505

14,707

96%
% of revenue3.5% 3.9% 1%
3%
 
Net income for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 increased $7.5$7.2 million, or 51.2%96%, compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017. This increase was the result of the factors discussed above, in particular, a $10.1$11.1 million increase in income from operations and a $1.1 million decrease in financial expense partially offset by a $2.3 million increase in financial expense and a $0.3$5.0 million increase in provision for income taxes compared to the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017.
Nine
Six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017
Nine Months Ended % changeSix Months Ended % change
September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 2017 vs 2016June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 2017 vs 2018
        
(in thousands,
 except percentages)
 
(in thousands,
 except percentages)
 
Net income$46,589
 $44,291
 (4.9)%$22,022

35,797

63%
% of revenue3.8% 2.7% 2%
3%
 
Net income for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 decreased $2.32018 increased $13.8 million, or (4.9)%63%, compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017. This decreaseincrease was the result of the factors discussed above, in particular, a $1.2$24.8 million decreaseincrease in income from operations and a $5.3$2.1 million increasedecrease in financial expense partially offset by a $4.2$13.1 million decreaseincrease in provision for income taxes compared to the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2017.


Revenue, Traffic Acquisition Costs and Revenue ex-TAC by Region
The following table sets forth our revenue, traffic acquisition costs and Revenue ex-TAC by geographic region, including the Americas (North and South America), Europe, Middle East and Africa, or EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.

 Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
Region September 30, 2016

September 30, 2017
 Year over Year Change September 30, 2016

September 30, 2017
 Year over Year ChangeRegion June 30, 2017

June 30, 2018
 Year over Year Change June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 Year over Year Change
                        
Revenue:Revenue: (amounts in thousands, except percentages)Revenue: (amounts in thousands, except percentages)
Americas $160,739
 $228,326
 42% $464,435
 $665,731
 43%Americas $229,392
 $212,781
 (7)% $437,405
 $425,476
 (3)%
EMEA 157,921
 207,168
 31% 471,226
 587,942
 25%EMEA 191,682
 201,080
 5 % 380,774
 423,691
 11 %
Asia-Pacific 105,207
 128,479
 22% 296,660
 368,988
 24%Asia-Pacific 120,948
 123,324
 2 % 240,509
 252,182
 5 %
Total 423,867
 563,973
 33% 1,232,321
 1,622,661
 32%Total 542,022
 537,185
 (1)% 1,058,688
 1,101,349
 4 %
 
 
 
       
 
 
 
 
 
Traffic acquisition costs:Traffic acquisition costs: 
 
      Traffic acquisition costs: 
 
 
 
 
Americas (97,239) (141,869) 46% (284,728) (416,025) 46%Americas (145,289) (125,502) (14)% (274,156) (257,023) (6)%
EMEA (87,092) (115,446) 33% (265,097) (329,635) 24%EMEA (106,605) (112,577) 6 % (214,189) (232,470) 9 %
Asia-Pacific (62,979) (72,261) 15% (177,209) (212,809) 20%Asia-Pacific (70,306) (68,884) (2)% (140,548) (141,216) 0.5 %
Total (247,310) (329,576) 33% (727,034) (958,469) 32%Total (322,200) (306,963) (5)% (628,893) (630,709) 0.3 %
 
 
 
       
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue ex-TAC (1):
Revenue ex-TAC (1):
 
 
 
      
Revenue ex-TAC (1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
Americas 63,500
 86,457
 36% 179,707
 249,706
 39%Americas 84,103
 87,279
 4 % 163,249
 168,453
 3 %
EMEA 70,829
 91,722
 29% 206,129
 258,307
 25%EMEA 85,077
 88,503
 4 % 166,585
 191,221
 15 %
Asia-Pacific 42,228
 56,218
 33% 119,451
 156,179
 31%Asia-Pacific 50,642
 54,440
 7 % 99,961
 110,966
 11 %
Total $176,557
 $234,397
 33% $505,287
 $664,192
 31%Total $219,822
 $230,222
 5 % $429,795
 $470,640
 10 %

(1) We define Revenue ex-TAC as our revenue excluding traffic acquisition costs generated over the applicable measurement period. Revenue ex-TAC and Revenue, Traffic Acquisition Costs and Revenue ex-TAC by Region are not measures calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We have included Revenue ex-TAC and Revenue, Traffic Acquisition Costs and Revenue ex-TAC by Region in this Form 10-Q because they are key measures used by our management and board of directors to evaluate operating performance and generate future operating plans. In particular, we believe that the elimination of TAC from revenue and review of these measures by region can provide useful measures for period-to-period comparisons of our core business. Accordingly, we believe that Revenue ex-TAC and Revenue, Traffic Acquisition Costs and Revenue ex-TAC by Region provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our results of operations in the same manner as our management and board of directors. Our use of Revenue ex-TAC and Revenue, Traffic Acquisition Costs and Revenue ex-TAC by Region has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations are: (a) other companies, including companies in our industry which have similar business arrangements, may address the impact of TAC differently; (b) other companies may report Revenue, Traffic Acquisition Costs and Revenue ex-TAC by Region or similarly titled measures but define the regions differently, which reduces their effectiveness as a comparative measure; and (c) other companies may report Revenue ex-TAC or similarly titled measures but calculate them differently, which reduces their usefulness as a comparative measure. Because of these and other limitations, you should consider Revenue ex-TAC and Revenue, Traffic Acquisition Costs and Revenue ex-TAC by Region alongside our other U.S. GAAP financial results, including revenue. The above table provides a reconciliation of revenue ex-TAC by region to revenue by region. Please also refer to footnote 3 to the Other Financial and Operating Data table in "Item 2—Management's Discussion and Analysis" of this Form 10-Q for a reconciliation of revenue ex-TAC to revenue, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Constant Currency Reconciliation
Information in this Form 10-Q with respect to results presented on a constant currency basis was calculated by applying the 20162017 average exchange rates for the relevant period to 20172018 figures. We have included information with respect to our results presented on a constant currency basis because it is a key measure used by our management and board of directors to evaluate operating performance. Management reviews and analyzes business results excluding the effect of foreign currency translation because they believe this better represents our underlying business trends. Below is a table which reconciles the actual results presented in this section with the results presented on a constant currency basis:  

 Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended  
 September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 YoY Change
 September 30, 2016
 September 30, 2017
 YoY Change
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 YoY Change
 June 30, 2017
 June 30, 2018
 YoY Change
 (amounts in thousands, except percentages) (amounts in thousands, except percentages)
  
Revenue as reported $423,867
 $563,973
 33% $1,232,321
 $1,622,661
 32% $542,022
 $537,185
 (1)% $1,058,688
 $1,101,349
 4 %
Conversion impact U.S. dollar/other currencies   (2,509)     10,107
   

 (11,393) 

 

 (42,480) 

Revenue at constant currency $423,867
 $561,464
 32% $1,232,321
 $1,632,768
 32% $542,022
 $525,792
 (3)% $1,058,688
 $1,058,869
  %
                        
Traffic acquisition costs as reported $(247,310)
$(329,576) 33% $(727,034) $(958,469) 32% $(322,200) $(306,963) (5)% $(628,893) $(630,709) 0.3 %
Conversion impact U.S. dollar/other currencies   1,299
     (6,074)   

 6,487
 

 

 23,356
 

Traffic Acquisition Costs at constant currency $(247,310) $(328,277) 33% $(727,034) $(964,543) 33% $(322,200) $(300,476) (7)% $(628,893) $(607,353) (3)%
                        
Revenue ex-TAC as reported $176,557
 $234,397
 33% $505,287
 $664,192
 31% $219,822
 $230,222
 5 % $429,795
 $470,640
 10 %
Conversion impact U.S. dollar/other currencies   (1,210)     4,033
   

 (4,906) 

 

 (19,124) 

Revenue ex-TAC at constant currency $176,557
 $233,187
 32% $505,287
 $668,225
 32% $219,822
 $225,316
 2 % $429,795
 $451,516
 5 %
Revenue ex-TAC/Revenue as reported 42% 42%   41% 41%   41% 43% 

 41% 43% 

                        
Other cost of revenue as reported $(22,332) $(29,951) 34% $(60,950) $(89,914) 48% $(32,808) $(29,957) (9)% $(59,963) $(60,016) 0.1 %
Conversion impact U.S. dollar/other currencies   (146)     (973)   

 (73) 

 

 603
 

Other cost of revenue at constant currency $(22,332) $(30,097) 35% $(60,950) $(90,887) 49% $(32,808) $(30,030) (8)% $(59,963) $(59,413) (1)%
                        
Adjusted EBITDA as reported $53,532
 $79,116
 48% $141,578
 $189,656
 34% $54,086
 $68,774
 27 % $110,540
 $146,706
 33 %
Conversion impact U.S. dollar/other currencies   (1,414)     1,189
   

 (3,786) 

 

 (13,099) 

Adjusted EBITDA at constant currency $53,532
 $77,702
 45% $141,578
 $190,845
 35% $54,086
 $64,988
 20 % $110,540
 $133,607
 21 %


Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents and cash generated from operating activities. We also benefited to a much lesser extent from the proceeds of the exercise of share options and warrants and expect to continue to do so in the future, as such securities are exercised by holders. We have never declared or paid any cash dividends on our ordinary shares. We do not anticipate paying cash dividends on our equity securities in the foreseeable future and intend to retain all available funds and any future earnings to fund our growth. As discussed in Note 9 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in Item 1 to this Form 10-Q, we are party to several loan agreements and revolving credit facilities with third-party financial institutions.
Our cash and cash equivalents are invested primarily in demand deposit accounts and money market funds that are currently providing only a minimal return. Our cash and cash equivalents at SeptemberJune 30, 20172018 were held for working capital and general corporate purposes, which could include acquisitions, and amounted to $358.0$480.3 million as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.2018. The $87.7$66.2 million increase in cash and cash equivalents compared with December 31, 20162017 primarily resulted from $166.5$124.9 million in cash from operating activities and $16.9 million in cash from financing activities. This was partially offset by $80.8$61.2 million used for investing activities and $35.3 million of cash used for financing activities over the period. The cash used for investing activities is mainly related to $83.0$50.4 million in capital expenditures.expenditures and $10.8 million upon disposal of an activity. The cash used for financing activities is primarily related to the payment$17.1 million cash impact of the $75.0 million drawn on the RCF for the acquisitionsettlement of HookLogic offset by $29.6 million from the exercise of stock options.hedging derivatives related to financing activities. In addition, the increase in cash includes a $37.3$14.4 million positivenegative impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on our cash position over the period. We do not enter into investments for trading or speculative purposes. Our policy is to invest any cash in excess of our immediate requirements in investments designed to preserve the principal balance and provide liquidity. Accordingly, our cash and cash equivalents are invested primarily in demand deposit accounts and money market funds that are currently providing only a minimal return.
Operating and Capital Expenditure Requirements
For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017,2018, our capital expenditures were $54.4$55.3 million and $83.0$50.4 million, respectively. In 2017,2018, these capital expenditures were primarily related to the acquisition of data center and server equipment for our data centers in Amsterdam and the US as well as furnishing and leasehold improvements of new offices and office expansions. We believe our existing cash balances will be sufficient to meet our anticipated cash requirements through at least the next 12 months. Our future working capital requirements will depend on many factors, including the rate of our revenue growth, the amount and timing of our investments in personnel and capital equipment, and the timing and extent of our introduction of new products and product enhancements. If our cash and cash equivalents balances and cash flows from operating activities are insufficient to satisfy our liquidity requirements, we may need to raise additional funds through equity, equity-linked or debt financings to support our operations, and such financings may not be available to us on acceptable terms, or at all. We may also need to raise additional funds in the event we determine in the future to effect one or more acquisitions of businesses, technologies, assets or products. If we are unable to raise additional funds when needed, our operations and ability to execute our business strategy could be adversely affected. If we raise additional funds through the incurrence of indebtedness, such indebtedness would have rights that are senior to holders of our equity securities and could contain covenants that restrict our operations. Any additional equity financing willcould be dilutive to our shareholders.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, including entities sometimes referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities that were established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. In addition, we do not engage in trading activities involving non-exchange traded contracts. We therefore believe that we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in these relationships.

Historical Cash Flows
The following table sets forth our cash flows for the ninesix month period ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162017 and 2017:2018:
Nine Months EndedSix Months Ended
September 30,
2016

 September 30,
2017

June 30,
2017

 June 30,
2018

      
(in thousands)(in thousands)
Cash from operating activities$81,812
 $166,456
$104,729
 $124,868
Cash used in investing activities$(59,277) $(80,793)$(52,935) $(61,183)
Cash from (used for) financing activities$15,368
 $(35,254)
Cash (used for) from financing activities$(53,049) $16,899
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities is primarily impacted by the increase in the number of clients using our solution and by the amount of cash we invest in personnel and infrastructure to support the anticipated growth of our business. Cash provided by operating activities has typically been generated from net income and by changes in our operating assets and liabilities, particularly in the areas of accounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued expenses, adjusted for certain operatingnon-cash and non-operating items such as depreciation, amortization and share-based compensation, deferred tax assets and income taxes.
For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018, net cash provided by operating activities was $166.5$124.9 million and consisted of net income of $44.3$35.8 million, $146.5$108.0 million in adjustments for certain operatingnon-cash and non-operating items and changes in working capital of $13.4$13.6 million partially offset by $37.7$32.6 million of income taxes paid during the first ninesix months of 2017.2018. Adjustments for certain operating items primarily consisted of depreciation and amortization expense of $72.7$51.1 million, equity awards compensation expense of $51.9$39.1 million, $36.3$28.6 million of accrued income taxes and $6.2partially offset by $3.3 million for other items partially offsetand by $20.6$7.5 million of changes in deferred tax assets. The $13.4$13.6 million increase in cash from changes in working capital primarily consisted of a $35.2$101.4 million decrease in trade receivables, a $2.9$13.8 million increasedecrease in other current assets including prepaid expenses and VAT receivables partially offset by a $89.7 million decrease in trade payables and a $11.9 million decrease in other current liabilities such as payroll and payroll related expenses and value-added tax ("VAT") payables, and a $6.6 million decrease in other current assets including prepaid expenses and VAT receivables. This was partially offset by a $31.3 million decrease in trade payables.
Investing Activities
Our investing activities to date have consisted primarily of purchases of property and equipment and business acquisitions.
For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018, net cash used in investing activities was $80.8$61.2 million and consisted of $83.0$50.4 million for purchases of property and equipment partially offset by $1.1and $10.8 million for various lease deposits and $1.1 million in payments for acquired business due to a change in the purchase price for HookLogic.disposal of an activity.
Financing Activities
For the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018, net cash used forfrom financing activities was $35.3$16.9 million resulting from $83.9the $17.1 million in repayment of borrowings (mainly due to the repaymentcash impact of the $75.0 million drawn on the RCF) partially offset by $29.6settlement of hedging derivatives related to financing activities and $0.6 million of share option exercises, $3.7partially offset by $0.5 million in repayments of additional borrowings on the Chinese RCF, and $15.3a $0.3 million ofchange in other financial liabilities.
    


Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Market Risk

We are mainly exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. There have been no material changes to our exposure to market risk during the first ninesix months of 2017.2018.
    
For a description of our foreign exchange risk, please see "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - B. Liquidity and Capital Resources" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017.
A 10% increase or decrease of the Pound Sterling, the Euro, the Japanese yen or the Brazilian real against the U.S. dollar would have impacted the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as follows:
Nine Months EndedSix Months Ended
September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017June 30, 2017 June 30, 2018
              
(in thousands)(in thousands)
GBP/USD+10%
 -10%
 +10%
 -10%
+10%
 -10%
 +10%
 -10%
Net income impact$(138) $138
 $(192) $192
$115
 $(115) $(550) $550
Nine Months EndedSix Months Ended
September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017June 30, 2017 June 30, 2018
              
(in thousands)(in thousands)
BRL/USD+10%
 -10%
 +10%
 -10%
+10%
 -10%
 +10%
 -10%
Net income impact$429
 $(429) $(52) $52
$(17) $17
 $(200) $200
Nine Months EndedSix Months Ended
September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017June 30, 2017 June 30, 2018
              
(in thousands)(in thousands)
JPY/USD+10%
 -10%
 +10%
 -10%
+10%
 -10%
 +10%
 -10%
Net income impact$722
 $(722) $1,061
 $(1,061)$701
 $(701) $439
 $(439)
Nine Months EndedSix Months Ended
September 30, 2016 September 30, 2017June 30, 2017 June 30, 2018
              
(in thousands)(in thousands)
EUR/USD+10%
 -10%
 +10%
 -10%
+10%
 -10%
 +10%
 -10%
Net income impact$4,397
 $(4,397) $6,800
 $(6,800)$4,192
 $(4,192) $5,428
 $(5,428)
Credit Risk and Trade receivables
For a description of our credit risk and trade receivables, please see "Note 3.4. Financial instruments" in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Based on their evaluation as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2018, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) were effective to provide reasonable assurance that (i) the information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and (ii) such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in management's evaluation pursuant to Rules 13a-15(d) or 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Limitation on Effectiveness of Controls and Procedures

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within Criteo have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration in the degree of compliance with policies and procedures. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error of fraud may occur and not be detected.


PART II
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings.
From time to time we may become involved in legal proceedings or be subject to claims arising in the ordinary course of our business. We are not presently a party to any legal proceedings that, if determined adversely to us, would individually or taken together have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Regardless of the outcome, litigation can have an adverse impact on us because of defense and settlement costs, diversion of management resources and other factors.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

You should carefully consider the risks described below and under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.2017 and in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018. These risks and uncertainties are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties that we are unaware of, or that we currently believe are not material, also may become important factors that affect us. If any such risks materialize, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially harmed and the trading price of our ADSs could decline. These risks are not exclusive and additional risks and uncertainties that we are unaware of, or that we currently believe are not material, also may become important factors that affect us. There have been no material changes to the Risk Factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, except as set forth below.2017 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2018.

Tracking prevention and “ad-blocking” software, including on mobile devices, could significantly impair our ability to collect the data we use to optimize display advertisements for our clients, which could have a material impact on our business and ability to generate revenue.
Our revenue depends on our ability to access and leverage user data. Notably, Apple has launched its Intelligent Tracking Prevention feature, or ITP, as part of its new version of the Safari browser included in the release of iOS 11. This feature makes it more difficult for third-party providers like Criteo to access data on Safari users and is enabled by default on mobile and desktop. We have adapted our solution to be able to collect anonymized commerce data across sites on Safari users, which based on current trends, we expect our solution will allow us to mitigate approximately half of the potential impact from the release of iOS 11. We will continue to improve and deploy our solution for Safari users over the coming quarters. As iOS 11 was released on September 19, 2017, it had a minimal net negative impact on our Revenue and Traffic Acquisition Costs ("TAC") in the third quarter of 2017 of less than $1.0 million. Given our expectations for the iOS 11 roll out and our coverage of Safari users, we expect ITP will have a net negative impact on our Revenue and TAC in the fourth quarter of 2017 between 8% and 10% relative to our base case projections for the quarter. Factored into our 2018 plans, we currently expect ITP could have a net negative impact on our Revenue and TAC ranging from 9% to 13% next year relative to our base case projections as the roll out of iOS11 continues and we improve our ability to mitigate a larger portion of the ITP impact. Despite our efforts, it is possible that we will not be able to successfully mitigate the short- and long-term impacts of ITP on our business. In addition, if and to the extent that Apple, or another software developer, releases technology that further inhibits our ability to collect anonymized commerce data, our business and results of operations could be materially impacted.
Internet users also are able to download free or paid “ad-blocking” software that prevents third-party cookies from being stored on a user’s computer and blocks advertisements from being displayed to such user. If the availability of ad-blocking software increases and its use becomes more prevalent on computers and mobile devices, fewer of our cookies or our clients’ cookies may be set in browsers. As a result, the number of users to whom we could serve our clients’ advertisements could be materially restricted, and the Criteo Engine would be denied the benefits of the data and impressions we could have otherwise collected from such users, which would adversely affect our business. If a significant number of web browser users download such “ad-blocking” software, our business could be materially impacted.









Item 6. Exhibits.
Exhibit Index
    Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit Description Schedule/ Form 
File
Number
 Exhibit 
File
Date
31.1#         
31.2#         
32.1*         
101.INS XBRL Instance Document        
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document        
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document        
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document        
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Extension Labels Linkbase Document        
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document        

#    Filed herewith.
*    Furnished herewith.


SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
   CRITEO S.A.
   (Registrant)
   
 By:/s/ Benoit Fouilland
Date: November 13, 2017August 2, 2018Name: Benoit Fouilland
 Title: Chief Financial Officer
   (Principal financial officer and duly authorized signatory)

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