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McGraw‐Hill Education
Q4‐2016 Update
March 21, 2017
This presentation has been prepared for existing debt holders of McGraw‐Hill Global Education Holdings LLC and MHGE Parent, LLC .  
Final
Important Notice
Forward‐Looking Statements
This presentation includes statements that are, or may be deemed to be, “forward‐looking statements.” These forward‐looking statements can be identified by the use of 
forward‐looking terminology, including the terms “believes,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “may,” “will” or “should” or, in each case, their 
negative or other variations or comparable terminology. These forward‐looking statements include all matters that are not historical facts. They appear in a number of 
places throughout this presentation and include statements regarding our intentions, beliefs or current expectations concerning, among other things, our results of 
operations, financial condition, liquidity, prospects, growth, strategies and the industry in which we operate.
By their nature, forward‐looking statements involve risks and uncertainties because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that may or may not occur in the 
future. We caution you that forward‐looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and that our actual results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, 
and the development of the industry in which we operate, may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward‐looking statements contained in this 
presentation. In addition, even if our results of operations, financial condition and liquidity, and the development of the industry in which we operate are consistent with the 
forward‐looking statements contained in this presentation, those results of operations, financial condition and liquidity or developments may not be indicative of results or 
developments in subsequent periods.
Any forward‐looking statements we make in this presentation speak only as of the date of such statement, and we undertake no obligation to update such statements. 
Comparisons of results for current and any prior periods are not intended to express any future trends or indications of future performance, unless expressed as such, and 
should only be viewed as historical data.
Non‐GAAP Financial Measures
Certain financial information included herein, including Billings, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, are not presentations made in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and use of such 
terms varies from others in the same industry. Non‐GAAP financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to income from continuing operations, income from 
operations or any other performance measures derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP as measures of operating performance or cash flows as measures of liquidity. Non‐
GAAP financial measures have important limitations as analytical tools, and you should not consider them in isolation or as substitutes for results as reported under U.S. 
GAAP.  This presentation includes a reconciliation of certain non‐GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with 
U.S. GAAP. 
Adjusted EBITDA, which is defined in accordance with our debt agreements, is provided herein on a segment basis and on a consolidated basis. Adjusted  EBITDA on a 
consolidated basis is presented as a debt covenant compliance measure.  Management believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate to provide 
additional information to investors about certain material non‐cash items and about unusual items that we do not expect to continue at the same level in the future as well 
as other items to assess our debt covenant compliance, ability to service our indebtedness and make capital allocation decisions in accordance with our debt agreements.
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Business Review
McGraw‐Hill Education 2016 Results
Market share gains in cyclically smaller year for both Higher Ed and K‐12
 2016 was a challenging year for the industry with cyclically 
smaller markets in both Higher Ed and K‐12 
 Channel destocking and a smaller front‐list unfavorably 
impacted Higher Ed sales while strong new adoption market 
share capture partially offset the anticipated smaller K‐12 
market  
 MHE expanded market share in both Higher Ed and K‐12 
 Digital investment proven successful at scale; almost $800M 
digital Billings and double‐digit growth in both user 
engagement and direct‐to‐student e‐commerce sales  
 Expect MHE Billings improvement in 2017 from a larger front‐
list and abatement of channel destocking in Higher Ed as well 
as a larger K‐12 new adoption market 
 Significant liquidity of over $750M in cash and available credit 
lines at year‐end; repurchased debt on open market in Q1‐17
Company Performance
MHE Billings $1,913M        (‐7.0%) 
MHE Adjusted EBITDA  $421M      (‐13.4%)
MHE Digital Billings $785M        (+2.7%)
% MHE Digital Billings 41%    (+400bps)
Market Share1
Higher Ed Market Share (+) ~200 bps since 2012
K‐12 Market Share (+) ~500 bps since 2013
Key Indicators
Adaptive Interactions since 2012 11.9B
Connect/LearnSmart Paid Activations 3.3M         (+11%)
ALEKS Unique Users 3.3M        (+24%)
Company Liquidity
Cash                                                                  $419M
Credit Line Capacity                                     350M
Total Liquidity                                                 $769M
Q1‐17 Debt Repurchase                                $47M
(Open market purchases)
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Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2016
1Management Practice, Inc. (MPI) and Association of American Publishers (AAP)
McGraw‐Hill Education
 Strong digital growth was more than offset by a smaller 
front‐list and distributor destocking
 Despite destocking, back‐list net sales grew 4.1% Y/Y in 2016, 
as digital demand outpaced the print decline
 Direct‐to‐student e‐commerce net sales grew 22.9% Y/Y in 
2016, representing 20%+ of total Higher Ed Billings
 Sales continued to shift from Q4‐16 to Q1‐17 as direct‐to‐
student purchases are increasingly made closer to the start 
of the semester 
 Expect Higher Ed to stabilize in 2017 due to following:   
̶ Larger front‐list  
̶ Abatement of channel destocking driven by anticipated 
lower actual returns from distributors– returns 
favorability continuing into early Q1  
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Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2016
McGraw‐Hill Higher Education 2016 Results
Industry in transition; meaningful opportunity to grow digital and still monetize print
Company Performance
Billings (net of accrued returns)  $736M      (‐10.8%)             
% Digital Billings    56% (+1,100bps)
Direct‐to‐Student Net Sales                 $172M     (+22.9%)
*Total Net Sales (net of actual returns)  $713M      (‐9.5%)
Back‐list Sales (net of actual returns)       $415M       (+4.1%)
Front‐list Sales (net of actual returns)    $298M     (‐23.4%)
Market Performance / Share1
Market Share (actual returns basis)         21.3%    (+54bps) 
Industry Net Sales (actual returns)          ‐13.8%
MHE Actual Returns Change (‘16 vs.‘15)  ‐$40M      (‐14.4%)
Industry Actual Returns Change ‐$128M (‐9.2%)
Key Indicators
Connect/LearnSmart Paid Activations      3.3M         (+11%)
ALEKS Unique Users                                      1.3M         (+19%)
*Primary difference between Billings and net sales (industry market share measure)                
is the accrual of returns 
1Management Practice, Inc. (MPI) 
Higher Education
 K‐12 billings lower in 2016 due to a cyclically smaller new 
adoption market vs. 2015 and softer open territory performance  
 Outsized performance in California English Language Arts (ELA) 
driven by innovative program offering
̶ MHE K‐6 Reading Wonders program offers an integrated 
English Language Learners’ platform and customized 
reporting for teachers and a digital partnership with 
multimedia lessons for grades 6‐8 
 Larger new adoption market anticipated in 2017‐2019 with key 
purchases in California, Florida and Texas
̶ Well positioned for new adoptions in 2017, including 
remaining 2/3 of California ELA purchases (2017‐2018), 
but a tough comp vs. 2016
 Open territory sales were down slightly in 2016 driven by losses 
in a small number of key urban districts; modifications made to 
drive improvement in 2017
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Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2016
McGraw‐Hill K‐12 2016 Results
Strong K‐12 new adoption performance precedes robust market opportunity 
Company Performance
Billings (net of accrued returns)                 $758M  (‐4.9%)
% Digital Billings    34%  (‐300bps)
Market Performance / Share1
Market Share (actual returns basis)          24.6% (+97bps)
Adoption Market Share                               ~30%
Open Territory Market Share                      ~20%
Industry Net Sales (actual returns)             ‐9.2%                           
MHE California New Adoption Market Share Performance 
K‐8 ELA                                                               ~57%
K‐5 ELA  ~70%
6‐8 ELA  ~37%
Key Indicators
ConnectEd Unique Users                              7.1M      (+38%)
ALEKS Unique Users                                       2.0M      (+27%)
*Primary difference between billings and net sales (industry market share measure) 
is the accrual of returns 
1 As per Monthly AAP data 
‐ Cohort of publishers for monthly AAP data differs from that of annual AAP data
‐ Monthly data reflects net sales on an actual returns basis submitted by 6‐7 publishers
‐ Annual data reflects net sales on an actual returns basis submitted by 5 publishers
K‐12
International
 Digital transition continued with a focus on localized digital 
offerings, multi‐year, recurring revenue UAE contract and the 
launch of new digital product pilots 
 Digital nearing 20% of total Billings vs. 11% in 2015
 Recently launched two new products:  Connect2 and ELLevate
English – these products are global and will be introduced in 
the U.S. 
Professional
 Business continued to evolve from a traditional provider of 
print products to digital subscription solutions 
 Growth of the Access subscription platform coupled with a 
strong renewal rate continued to drive digital growth
 Digital exceeded 50% of total Billings vs. 47% in 2015
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McGraw‐Hill International & Professional 2016 Results
Strong digital performance with growth opportunities ahead 
Company Performance ‐ International
International Billings (constant fx)            $303M        (‐1.6%)
International Digital Billings                        $49M   (+42.4%)
International Digital Billings % 17%   (+600bps)
Key Indicators ‐ International
Connect/LearnSmart Paid Activations        275K      (+7%)
ALEKS Unique Users                                        112K      (+66%)
Company Performance ‐ Professional
Professional Billings                                     $122M  (0.8%)
Professional Digital Billings  $64M  (+9.9%)
Professional Digital Billings % 52%  (+500bps)
Key Indicators ‐ Professional
Access Platform Billings  $50M   (+17.3%)
Access Platform Renewal Rate                  93%   
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2016
NEW PRODUCTS IN THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET
 Connect2: Pre‐built all‐digital course framework attractive to  
the localization and customization needs found within 
international markets
 ELLevate English: Global, digital‐first six level English Language 
Learners’ course for grades 7‐12 leveraging MHE’s open 
learning platform
International & Professional
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McGraw‐Hill 2017 Preliminary Outlook
Improving conditions in Higher Ed; well positioned for key adoptions in K‐12
Key Front‐List Titles – 2018 Copyrights (sold in 2017)
Higher Ed:  Improving conditions anticipated for MHE in 2017
 Expect Higher Ed Billings to stabilize in 2017 (vs. 2016) due to abatement of 
channel destocking and a larger MHE front‐list
 Actual returns favorable YTD March 15
th
: down mid‐teens % Y/Y
 Strong e‐commerce sales in early 2017 demonstrate continued progress in 
digital transition; ($74M in e‐commerce sales, up 23% YTD March 15th)
 Testing go‐to‐market strategies to maximize the print opportunity
 Pre‐publication costs to increase ~$3‐5M to support launch of new front‐list 
K‐12:  Difficult comp vs. 2016 but well positioned for key adoptions
 New adoption market to expand in the 2017‐2019 period; 2019 is the largest 
year for new adoptions in the period
 CA anticipated to purchase ~50% of multi‐year reading adoption in 2017
 FL social studies adoption is next largest adoption in 2017, but significantly 
smaller than 2017 CA ELA adoption
 Pre‐publication costs to increase ~$15‐20M ahead of key new adoptions 
anticipated in 2019
Key drivers of success in 2017:
 Front‐list sell‐through
 Destocking abatement led by a continued 
decline in returns
2017 K‐12 Market Opportunities 
Key drivers of success in 2017:
 Maintaining CA momentum against outsized        
2016 performance
 Level of purchasing in Florida
 MHE improvement in open territory
Higher Education
K‐12
0.7 1.0
1.6 2.00.8
0.9
1.1
1.3
1.5
2.0
2.7
3.3
2013 2014 2015 2016
K‐12 Higher Ed
2.2
2.6
3.0
3.3
2013 2014 2015 2016
MAINTAINING A LEADERSHIP POSITION IN DIGITAL 
ADAPTIVE LEARNING
 Paid activations, unique users and engagement on MHE digital 
adaptive learning products grew double‐digit rates in 2016
 Adaptive products continued to penetrate classrooms and 
improve outcomes 
‐ 99M assignments submitted through Connect, up 12% Y/Y 
‐ ~6.9B interactions (questions answered) on LearnSmart
since 2009
‐ ~5.0B interactions (questions answered) on ALEKS since 
2010
McGraw‐Hill Education FY 2016 Digital Ed Tech Highlights
~12 Billion cumulative adaptive interactions
+11%
CONNECT/LEARNSMART PAID ACTIVATIONS (US HIGHER ED)
ALEKS UNIQUE USERS (GLOBAL HIGHER ED, K‐12) 
+24%
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(Millions)
CONNECTED UNIQUE USERS (K‐12)
2013‐2016 CAGR:  +15%
2.2
3.5
5.2
7.1
2013 2014 2015 2016
+38%2013‐2016 CAGR:  +47%
2013‐2016 CAGR:  +32%
International Connect/LearnSmart Paid Activations of 275K not included in Connect/LearnSmart totals above
International ALEKS Unique Users of 112K included within total ALEKS Unique Users above
$67
$105
$140
$172
2013 2014 2015 2016
DIRECT‐TO‐STUDENT SALES CONTINUED TO GROW 
SIGNIFICANTLY IN 2016
 Higher Ed digital Billings expanded 1,100 bps Y/Y as a 
percentage of total Higher Ed Billings in 2016
 Direct‐to‐student e‐commerce channel was the largest 
distribution channel for Higher Ed in 2016
 Direct‐to‐student e‐commerce sales are predominantly stand‐
alone digital solutions 
‐ Paid activations of Connect/LearnSmart are increasingly 
sourced through the e‐commerce channel
‐ Business and economics disciplines comprised more than 
one‐third of all net sales from this channel
‐ ALEKS sales are gaining traction particularly in science, 
engineering and math disciplines
Higher Ed Billings Mix
McGraw‐Hill Education Higher Ed Digital Billings
Evolving the EdTech business model with increasing direct‐to‐student e‐commerce sales 
DIGITAL VS. PRINT BILLINGS MIX %
E‐COMMERCE NET SALES
10
+23%
($ in Millions)
2013‐2016 CAGR:  +37%
34% 38% 45%
56%
66% 62% 55%
44%
2013 2014 2015 2016
Digital Print (Traditional + Custom)
$16  $17
$292 
$260 
25% 31% 37% 34%
$11 
$19 
$35 
$49 
12% 21% 11% 17%
$22  $25 
$58  $64 
53% 61% 47% 52%
$87  $90 
$375 
$411 
45% 52% 45% 56%
$138  $152 
$765  $785 
35% 42% 37% 41%
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McGraw‐Hill Education Digital Billings Mix
Digital now 56% of Higher Ed Billings; product mix impacted K‐12 in 2016
($ in Millions)
MCGRAW‐HILL EDUCATION +3%
+10%
K‐12
(11%)
Q415 Q416 2015 2016
HIGHER ED
Q415 Q416 2015 2016
+4%
Q415 Q416 2015 2016
Q415
PROFESSIONAL
+10%
+15%
Q416 2015 2016
INTERNATIONAL
+42%
+74%
Q415 Q416 2015 2016
% of Total
Billings
% of Total
Billings
% of Total
Billings
% of Total
Billings
% of Total
Billings
 Digital is now an almost $800M 
business for MHE
 MHE digital Billings impacted by 
K‐12 change in product mix
 Strong Higher Ed digital growth 
adversely impacted by channel 
destocking (physical access 
cards) and weak front‐list
+2%
+9%
Financial Review
$(7) $(5)
$486 
$421 
nm nm
24% 22%
$395  $361 
$2,058 
$1,913 
Total BillingsMHE TOTAL BILLINGS
13
($ in Millions)
Adjusted EBITDAMHE ADJUSTED EBITDA 
Digital %
(9%)
29%
(13%)
Margin %
(7%)
Q415 Q416 2015 2016
Q415 Q416 2015 2016
35% 42% 37% 41%
McGraw‐Hill Education Financial Review
Year of transition in Higher Ed; better than expected K‐12 new adoption performance
BILLINGS GROWTH IMPACTED BY A GREATER THAN 
EXPECTED PRINT DECLINE IN HIGHER ED 
 2016 MHE Billings decreased 7% Y/Y on constant FX 
 Billings impacted by greater than expected distributor 
destocking in Higher Ed and planned smaller K‐12 new 
adoption market vs. 2015
‐ A smaller Higher Ed front‐list was anticipated but the 
extent and duration of destocking was not anticipated
‐ MHE realized better than expected K‐12 market share 
capture in California reading /literacy 
 Digital Billings nearly $800M in 2016 as usage and 
penetration continued to expand
‐ Paid activations, users and engagement on digital adaptive 
learning platforms continued to grow double‐digit rates
ADJUSTED EBITDA IMPACTED BY LOWER BILLINGS AND 
TIMING OF INVESTMENT SPEND
 2016 Adjusted EBITDA predominantly impacted by lower 
Billings in Higher Ed and the timing of digital investment in 
advance of upcoming opportunities
 Billings flow‐through to EBITDA dollars favorably impacted 
by higher gross margin and benefit of previous cost savings
Constant FX  (8%) $363        (7%)       $1,921
Constant FX 37% $(5)       (14%) $420   
McGraw‐Hill Education
$52  $39 
$295 
$234 
26% 23% 36% 32%
$195  $173 
$825 
$736 
Higher Ed Financial Review
Q4 performance in‐line with expectations conveyed after Q3; digital sales shift to Q1‐17
14
($ in Millions)
Total Billings
Adjusted EBITDA
HIGHER ED TOTAL BILLINGS
HIGHER ED ADJUSTED EBITDA
Q415 Q416 2015 2016
Digital %
(11%) 
(11%)
Margin %
45% 52% 45% 56%
Q415 Q416 2015 2016
DESTOCKING ABATING AS RETURNS DECLINE
 Distributor destocking continued into the fourth quarter but 
was partially offset by lower actual returns  
 Actual returns in 2016 declined 14% Y/Y vs. a 9% decline for 
the industry
‐ MHE reserve accrual adjusted down 70bps to 22.7% in 
2016; accrual calculation impacted by both actual returns 
and change in gross sales 
 Digital Billings grew 4% Y/Y in the fourth quarter, in line with 
expectations for this time of the year 
‐ Digital purchases for the back‐ to‐school semester 
continued to shift to Q1 of the following year
‐ Standalone digital sales via our direct‐to‐student                 
e‐commerce channel more closely align with the start of a 
semester (historically, physical access cards would have 
been sold to the channel in Q4)
ADJUSTED EBITDA IMPACTED BY LOWER BILLINGS
 2016 Adjusted EBITDA unfavorably impacted by lower print 
Billings slightly offset by digital Billings growth and reduced 
incentive expense
 Billings flow‐through to EBITDA dollars favorably impacted 
by the higher gross margin associated with digital product 
sales and benefit from previous cost savings
(24%) 
(21%) 
Higher Education
$(87) $(74)
$127  $137 
nm nm
16% 18%
$66 $54
$798  $758 
K‐12 Financial Review
Strong performance in new adoptions; well positioned for upcoming opportunities
15
($ in Millions)
Total Billings
Adjusted EBITDA
K‐12 TOTAL BILLINGS
K‐12 ADJUSTED EBITDA
Digital %
(5%)
(18%)
Margin %
25% 31%
37% 34%
Q415 Q416 2015 2016
Q415 Q416 2015 2016
STRONG PERFORMANCE IN CALIFORNIA ELA 
 Stronger than anticipated new adoption market share gains 
in California reading / literacy partially offset the smaller 
market and softer performance in open territory  
 New adoption capture exceeded normalized levels in 2016 
while open territory lagged due to losses in a small number 
of key urban districts
 Digital Billings were lower in 2016 strictly due to product 
mix; reading / literacy is less digital than math and social 
studies 
 Q4 is a seasonally small quarter for K‐12
‐ Decline in Billings driven by an unfavorable Y/Y comp and 
softer open territory performance
ADJUSTED EBITDA FAVORABLY IMPACTED BY TIMING OF 
PRE‐PUBLICATION INVESTMENT
 2016 EBITDA impacted by the margin flow‐through on 
anticipated lower Billings offset by lower pre‐publication 
investment driven by the timing and size of new adoption 
opportunities
 Pre‐publication investment typically incurred 12‐18 months 
in advance of targeted new adoption
15%
8%
K‐12
$16  $18 
$32  $34 
40% 44% 26% 28%
$41  $41 
$123  $122 
$13  $12 
$33 
$19 
14% 13% 11% 6%
$91  $92 
$308  $295 
International & Professional Financial Review
Digital investment and growth continued across the portfolio
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($ in Millions)
Total BillingsTotal Billings
INTERNATIONAL TOTAL BILLINGS
INTERNATIONAL ADJUSTED EBITDA
Margin %
Q415 Q416 2015 2016
Digital %
Q415 Q416 2015 2016
12% 21% 11% 17%
PROFESSIONAL ADJUSTED EBITDA
PROFESSIONAL TOTAL BILLINGS
 2016 Billings declined 2% Y/Y on constant FX as growth in 
localized digital offerings was more than offset by lower print 
sales 
 Margin adversely impacted by increase in pre‐publication 
investment related to UAE agreement
Digital % 53% 61% 47% 52%
Q415 Q416 2015 2016
Margin %
Q415 Q416 2015 2016
+1%
(4%)
Constant FX              3%   $94                                     (2%)   $303                
(1%)
0%
Constant FX           (9%)   $12                                             (45%)     $18
+5%
+11%(9%)
(43%)
International
 2016 Billings decreased 1% Y/Y as growth in digital Access
platform subscriptions was more than offset by a decline in 
print and eBook sales 
 Margin favorably impacted by lower costs associated with 
product mix and ongoing shift to digital solutions
Professional
Capital Structure and Liquidity
Significant liquidity to support business seasonality and de‐lever
Senior Secured Term Loan due 2022                                     $1,567
Revolving Credit Facility due 2021 ($350M)                                  0 
Total First Lien Indebtedness                                                 $1,567
Less:  McGraw‐Hill Global Education 
Cash and Cash Equivalents                                        (412)
Net First Lien Indebtedness                                                    $1,155
Last Twelve Months Covenant EBITDA                                     $421
Net First Lien Leverage Ratio                                                       2.7x
Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2024                                            400
Net Total Indebtedness $1,555
Leverage
Cash and Cash Equivalents 
McGraw‐Hill Global Education Holdings                              $412
McGraw‐Hill Education Inc.                                                         7
Total McGraw‐Hill Education, Inc.                                       $419
Available under Credit Facilities at Dec 31, 2016                    350
Total Liquidity                                                                               $769
MCGRAW‐HILL EDUCATION INC. (MHE INC.) LIQUIDITY
Notes
˗ Net Total Indebtedness calculation excludes $500M of MHGE Parent LLC debt and 
cash held at McGraw‐Hill Education Inc.  
˗ Net First Lien Leverage covenant takes effect only if 30% of revolving line of credit 
is drawn at quarter‐end.  Usage was less than 30% at December 31, so covenant 
did not apply.  Covenant level is 5.25x in Q2 and 4.8x in Q1, Q3 and Q4.
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MCGRAW‐HILL GLOBAL EDUCATION HOLDINGS COVENANT         
LEVERAGE   
 Ended 2016 with a strong liquidity position
 Management is committed to de‐levering, even after a 
slower year
̶ Board authorized up to $107M for repurchase of 
8.5% 2019 MHGE Parent PIK/Toggle Notes 
callable Aug‐17 
̶ $47M purchased in open market at or below par; 
priority – earliest maturity and highest coupon
̶ Anticipate additional repurchases if business 
meets expectations and depending on market 
conditions
 No excess cash flow payment due in 2017 as a result of 
the 2016 debt prepayment
 Hedged $500M of floating rate debt in Q1‐17
($ in Millions)
AT DECEMBERR 31, 2016
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Summary
MHE gained market share in Higher Ed and K‐12; widened competitive lead in digital
 2016 was a challenging year for the Higher Ed industry as it transitions from print to digital – transition 
to digital remains in early innings; meaningful opportunity to grow digital and still monetize print
̶ Anticipate new front‐list titles in 2017 (2018©) will drive print and digital sales along with 
abatement of channel destocking
̶ Planning alternatives to maximize print opportunity by disintermediating used and rental
 Strong new adoption share in K‐8 California reading/literacy partially offset the smaller market in 2016 
̶ Optimistic for upcoming key new adoption opportunities in the 2017‐2019 period
 Executing well on the digital strategy within key international markets and with new product 
introductions
 Ended the year with a strong cash position and remain focused on de‐levering and digital investment
Appendix
Financial Terms and Acronyms
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Financial Terms Description
Adjusted EBITDA
Non‐GAAP financial measure that includes adjustments required or permitted in calculating covenant compliance under our debt agreements. Adjusted 
EBITDA is a non‐GAAP financial measure defined as net income from continuing operations plus net interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization 
(including amortization of pre‐publication investment cash costs) and adjusted to exclude unusual items and other adjustments required or permitted in 
calculating covenant compliance under our debt agreements less cash spent for pre‐publication investment in addition to the change in deferred revenue.
Billings (formerly referred 
to as Adjusted Revenue)
Non‐GAAP financial measure that we define as U.S. GAAP revenue plus the net change in deferred revenue excluding the impact of purchase accounting. 
Billings, a measure used by management to assess sales performance, is defined as the total amount of revenue that would have been recognized in a period 
if all revenue were recognized immediately at the time of sale.
Change in Deferred 
Revenue
The Company receives cash up‐front for most product sales but recognizes revenue (primarily related to digital sales) over time recording a liability for
deferred revenue at the time of sale. This adjustment represents the net effect of converting deferred revenues to a cash basis assuming the collection of all 
receivable balances.
Digital Billings (formerly
referred to as Digital 
Adjusted Revenue)
Represents standalone digital sales and, where digital product is sold in a bundled arrangement, only the value attributed to the digital component(s) is 
included. The attribution of value in bundled arrangement is based on relative selling prices (inclusive of discounts).
EBITDA Earnings before interest (net), income tax, depreciation and amortization.
Front‐list and Back‐list
Front‐list represents brand new titles and new revisions of existing titles previously published. For example, the 2016 front‐list represents 2017 and 2016
copyrights sold in 2016.  Back‐list represents copyrights from 2015 and prior sold in 2016. 
Net Sales Gross sales less actual returns; net sales are not adjusted for the impact of accruals / net change in deferred revenue.
Pre‐publication
Investment
Pre‐publication costs reflect the costs incurred in the development of instructional solutions, principally design and content creation. These costs are 
capitalized when the title is expected to generate future economic benefits and are amortized upon publication of the title over its estimated useful life of up 
to six years.
Sell‐Through                               Represents the percentage of net sales a new revised title generates vs. prior editions of the same title. 
KPI Terms Description
Paid Activation
A user who accesses a purchased digital product for the first time.  Access can be through a physical access card purchased from a bookstore or directly over 
MHE’s e‐commerce channel.
Unique User on a platform An individual who authenticates a product at least once during a given period of time.
Digital Product Offering Descriptions
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Product Description Higher Education K‐12 International Professional
Access
Digital subscription platform that provides easily searchable and 
customizable digital content integrated with dynamic and 
functional workflow tools
 
ALEKS
Adaptive learning technology for the K‐12 and higher education 
markets
   
Connect
Open learning environment for students and instructors in the 
higher education market
   
Connect2
Collaborative teaching and learning environment for the 
International Higher Education market

ConnectEd Content delivery platform for the K‐12 market 
ELLevate English Six level English Language Learning (ELL) course  
Engrade
Developer of an open digital platform for K‐12 education that 
unifies the data, curriculum and tools to drive student achievement 
and inform district educational strategy

LearnSmart
Adaptive learning program which personalizes learning and designs 
targeted study paths for students
   
Redbird
A leading digital personalized learning company that offers courses 
in K‐12 math, language arts and writing, and virtual professional 
development programs for educators

SmartBook
Adaptive reading product designed to help students understand 
and retain course material by guiding each student through a 
highly personal study experience
   
Supplemental Financial 
Disclosure
Billings and Adjusted EBITDA
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Billings is a non‐GAAP sales performance measure that provides useful information in evaluating our period‐to‐period performance because it reflects the total amount 
of revenue that would have been recognized in a period if we recognized all print and digital revenue at the time of sale. We use Billings as a sales performance measure 
given that we typically collect full payment for our digital and print solutions at the time of sale or shortly thereafter, but recognize revenue from digital solutions and 
multi‐year deliverables ratably over the term of our customer contracts. As sales of our digital learning solutions have increased, so has the amount of revenue that is 
deferred in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Billings is a key metric we use to manage our business as it reflects the sales activity in a given period, provides comparability 
from period‐to‐period during this time of digital transition and is the basis for all sales incentive compensation. In the K‐12 market where customers typically pay for five 
to eight year contracts upfront and the ongoing costs to service any contractual obligation are limited, the impact of the change in deferred revenue is most significant. 
Billings is U.S. GAAP revenue plus the net change in deferred revenue.
EBITDA, a measure used by management to assess operating performance, is defined as net income from continuing operations plus net interest, income taxes, 
depreciation and amortization (including amortization of pre‐publication investment cash costs). Adjusted EBITDA is a non‐GAAP debt covenant compliance measure 
that is defined in accordance with our debt agreements. Adjusted EBITDA is a material term in our debt agreements and provides an understanding of our debt 
covenant compliance, ability to service our indebtedness and make capital allocation decisions in accordance with our debt agreements.
Each of the above described measures is not a recognized term under U.S. GAAP and does not purport to be an alternative to revenue, income from continuing 
operations, or any other measure derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP as a measure of operating performance, debt covenant compliance or to cash flows from 
operations as a measure of liquidity. Additionally, each such measure is not intended to be a measure of free cash flows available for management’s discretionary use, 
as it does not consider certain cash requirements such as interest payments, tax payments and debt service requirements. Such measures have limitations as analytical 
tools, and you should not consider any of such measures in isolation or as substitutes for our results as reported under U.S. GAAP. Management compensates for the 
limitations of using non‐GAAP financial measures by using them to supplement U.S. GAAP results to provide a more complete understanding of the factors and trends 
affecting the business than U.S. GAAP results alone. Because not all companies use identical calculations, our measures may not be comparable to other similarly titled 
measures of other companies. 
Management believes Adjusted EBITDA is helpful in highlighting trends because Adjusted EBITDA excludes the results of decisions that are outside the control of 
operating management and can differ significantly from company to company depending on long‐term strategic decisions regarding capital structure, the tax rules in 
the jurisdictions in which companies operate, and capital investments. In addition, Billings and Adjusted EBITDA provides more comparability between the historical 
operating results and operating results that reflect purchase accounting and the new capital structure post the Founding Acquisition as well as the digital transformation 
that we are undertaking which requires different accounting treatment for digital and print solutions in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
Management believes that the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA is appropriate to provide additional information to investors about certain material non‐cash items and 
about unusual items that we do not expect to continue at the same level in the future as well as other items to assess our debt covenant compliance, ability to service 
our indebtedness and make capital allocation decisions in accordance with our debt agreements.
Note:  In compliance with SEC interpretative guidance, we now refer to ‘Adjusted Revenue’ as ‘Billings’ throughout the presentation
MHE Higher Ed Front‐List / Back‐List Net Sales
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($ in Millions)
Front‐list / Back‐list is on a net sales basis; refer to key financial terms in appendix 
Twelve Months Ended December 31 Three Months Ended
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Dec‐2015 Dec‐2016
Digital Net Sales
Front‐list $100 $126 $132 $156 $149 $36 $34
Back‐list 137                             153                             194                             220                          263                          43                               51                              
Total Digital Net Sales $237 $278 $326 $376 $411 $79 $85
Y/Y %
Front‐list (6.0%) 25.1% 5.2% 18.2% (4.7%) (1.1%) (4.6%)
Back‐list 53.7% 11.8% 27.1% 13.4% 19.2% 2.6% 19.2%
Total Digital Net Sales 21.1% 17.4% 17.2% 15.3% 9.3% 0.9% 8.3%
Print Net Sales
Front‐list $317 $323 $291 $233 $149 $46 $30
Back‐list 205                            215                           233                           178                         152                         32                             34                            
Total Print Net Sales $523 $538 $524 $411 $302 $78 $65
Y/Y %
Front‐list (23.9%) 1.9% (9.9%) (20.0%) (35.9%) (32.2%) (34.6%)
Back‐list 0.6% 4.7% 8.5% (23.6%) (14.6%) (38.2%) 7.6%
Total Print Net Sales (15.9%) 3.0% (2.6%) (21.6%) (26.7%) (34.8%) (17.4%)
Total Net Sales
Front‐list $418 $449 $423 $389 $298 $82 $65
Back‐list 342                            368                           427                           398                         415                         75                             85                            
Total Net Sales $760 $817 $851 $787 $713 $157 $150
Y/Y %
Front‐list (20.3%) 7.5% (5.7%) (8.1%) (23.4%) (21.4%) (21.5%)
Back‐list 16.7% 7.5% 16.2% (6.8%) 4.1% (19.9%) 14.2%
Total Net Sales (7.0%) 7.5% 4.2% (7.4%) (9.5%) (20.7%) (4.5%)
Higher Ed Industry and MHE Higher Ed Sales Trend
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($ in Millions)
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Higher Ed Industry per Management Practice, Inc.
1
Higher Ed Market 
Gross Sales $5,726 $5,420 $5,453 $5,465 $5,302 $4,695
Returns 1,323                  1,311                  1,262                  1,214                  1,377                  1,250                 
Net Sales $4,403 $4,110 $4,191 $4,251 $3,925 $3,446
Y/Y %
Gross Sales n/a (5.3%) 0.6% 0.2% (3.0%) (11.4%)
Returns n/a (0.9%) (3.7%) (3.8%) 13.5% (9.2%)
Net Sales n/a (6.7%) 2.0% 1.4% (7.7%) (12.2%)
McGraw‐Hill Education Return Detail
Actual Returns $263 $276 $257 $252 $277 $237
Reserve for Returns Adjustment (3)                       (13)                    9                         16                      (31)                    (23)                   
Reported Returns $260 $263 $266 $268 $246 $215
Return Accrual % 24.4% 25.8% 25.1% 24.4% 23.4% 22.7%
McGraw‐Hill Higher Education Billings Mix (%)
2
For‐profit % of Total Higher Ed Billings 18% 19% 16% 11% 10% 10%
Non‐profit % of Total Higher Ed Billings 82% 81% 84% 89% 90% 90%
Billings will not reconcile to M PI submission due to classification of revenue between K-12 and Higher Ed
(1) M PI data reflects gross and net sales on an actual returns basis and includes other adjustments, eg. advanced placement which is reported in K-12
(2) Billings mix on a net sales basis; refer to key financial terms in the appendix
Twelve Months Ended December 31
K‐12 Industry New Adoption Market Overview
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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017E 2018E 2019E
Largest Adoption States
Reading Reading* Science
Math Social Studies Social Studies*
Reading (K‐5) Reading (6‐12)
Math (K‐5) Math (6‐12)
Math (K‐8) Math (9‐12)
Science Social Studies
Science*
All Other Adoption States
Alabama Math Reading Social Studies Science
Arkansas  Math
Math*
Reading
Idaho Science Reading Math Social Studies Reading
Indiana Reading Reading*
Math (K‐8)
Social Studies
North Carolina Math Science Social  Studies Reading
New Mexico Science Math Reading Social  Studies Science
Math
Social Studies (6‐12)
Math
Social Studies
Social Studies
Math
(1) Excludes new state adoptions in non‐core disciplines such as career and technical education, music, art, world languages, health, etc.
*Disciplines reflect 2nd or 3rd year of major purchasing
Purchases from AR and IN classified as open territory effective 2015
West Virginia
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Reading (9‐12) Reading (K‐6) Social Studies Math Science
Reading Science Math
Louisiana
New State Adoptions by Purchase Year1
California (K‐8)
Florida
Texas
Georgia
Science Reading (K‐8)
MathScienceSocial Studies
Math
Social Studies
Math* Reading Reading*
Social Studies
Reading
Social Studies
Social Studies (K‐5)Reading
Science
Science
Social StudiesScienceMathReading*ReadingSocial Studies
Reading Math (9‐12) Reading Social Studies
Social Studies Science Reading Math
Science
MathReading
Math Reading*
K‐12 Industry Adoption and Open Territory Market Net Sales
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($ in Millions)
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016E 2017E 2018E 2019E
Historical Industry Net Sales Per AAP1
                                    Projected Industry Net Sales (Mean) 2
Total Adoption Net Sales $1,311 $1,391 $1,860 $1,621 $1,296 $1,354 $1,443 $1,710
$1,175 ‐ $1,418 $1,207 ‐ $1,608 $1,400 ‐ $1,471 $1,530 ‐ $1,910
Total Open Territory Net Sales  $1,423 $1,563 $1,425 $1,431 $1,474 $1,503 $1,557 $1,580
$1,450 ‐ $1,500 $1,475 ‐ $1,546 $1,500 ‐ $1,608  $1,500 ‐ $1,672
Total Adoption & Open Territory Net Sales $2,734 $2,954 $3,285 $3,052
$2,625 ‐ $2,918 $2,682 ‐ $3,154 $2,900 ‐ $3,079  $3,030 ‐ $3,582
(1) AAP total adoption and open territory net sales include front‐list and back‐list and is based on actual returns submitted by five publishers.
 AAP net sales reflect US sales only and includes sales of core and non‐core disciplines, AP products, software and platforms etc. 
Total adoption net saIes includes net sales from both new state adoptions and residual purchases 
(2) Reflects an arithmetic average of MHE estimates with estimates from three wall street firms
(3) High and low of MHE estimates with estimates from three wall street firms
Projected Adoption & Open Territory Net Sales (Low/High) 3
*Projected industry net sales reflect an average of MHE estimates with estimates from three Wall Street firms
Projected Total Adoption Net Sales (Low/High) 3
Projected Total Open Territory Net Sales (Low/High) 3
Adoption and Open Territory Net Sales 
K‐12 Industry and MHE K‐12 Sales Trend
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($ in Millions) Twelve Months Ended December 31
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016*
K‐12 Industry per Association of American Publishers (AAP)
AAP U.S. Net Sales 
1
Total Adoption $1,311 $1,391 $1,860 $1,621
Open Territory                        1,423                         1,563                         1,425                         1,431 
Total Net Sales $2,734 $2,954 $3,285 $3,052
Y/Y %
Total Adoption n/a 6.2% 33.6% (12.8%)
Open Territory n/a 9.8% (8.8%) 0.4%
Total Net Sales n/a 8.1% 11.2% (7.1%)
McGraw‐Hill Education K‐12
McGraw‐Hill Education Billings 
2
Total Adoption $320 $318 $366 $450 $411
Open Territory / Other                            378                             359                             369                             348                             348 
Total K‐12 Billings $698 $677 $734 $798 $758
Y/Y %
Total Adoption n/a (0.5%) 15.0% 23.0% (8.6%)
Open Territory / Other n/a (5.0%) 2.6% (5.7%) (0.1%)
Total K‐12 Billings n/a (3.0%) 8.5% 8.6% (4.9%)
MHE Adoption Participation % 96% 79% 67% 76% 87%
(1) AAP annual data reflects unrestated net sales on an actual returns basis submitted by five publishers in each respective year; data reflects US sales only and includes sales of AP products, software and platforms, etc.
AAP includes front-list and back-list net sales; annual data prior to 2015 has not been restated for the shift of AR and IN from adoption to open territory
(2) M HE Billings reflect an accrued returns basis and will not reconcile to AAP submission due to classification of revenue; Total adoption includes new adoption and residual
M HE Billings have not been restated for the shift of AR and IN in prior periods
*AAP market data to be updated upon release of the AAP annual report 
Digital vs. Print Billings Detail
29
Figures are represented on a cash basis inclusive of actual returns but excluding purchase accounting adjustments.  Accrued returns are reflected in print revenue. 
($ in Millions)
Q4 Billings Detail by Component
December YTD Billings Detail by Component
2014 2015 2016 2015 2014 2015 2016 2015 2014 2015 2016 2015
Higher Ed  $84 $87 $90 3.9% $142 $108 $83 (23.2%) $226 $195 $173 (11.1%)
K‐12 24 16 17 2.5% 49 50 38 (24.7%) 73 66 54 (18.0%)
International 9 11 19 74.3% 86 80 73 (9.1%) 94 91 92 0.9%
Professional 21 22 25 15.1% 19 19 16 (17.3%) 40 41 41 (0.2%)
Other 5 2 1 (52.6%) (2) (0) 0 100.0% 2 2 1 (48.3%)
Total MHE $142 $138 $152 10.1% $294 $257 $210 (18.6%) $436 $395 $361 (8.6%)
% of Total
Higher Ed  37% 45% 52% 63% 55% 48% 100% 100% 100%
K‐12 32% 25% 31% 68% 75% 69% 100% 100% 100%
International 9% 12% 21% 91% 88% 79% 100% 100% 100%
Professional 53% 53% 61% 47% 47% 39% 100% 100% 100%
Total MHE 33% 35% 42% 67% 65% 58% 100% 100% 100%
%  vs %   vs%  vs
Q4 Digital Billings Q4 Print Billings Q4 Total Billings
2014 2015 2016 2015 2014 2015 2016 2015 2014 2015 2016 2015
Higher Ed  $322 $375 $411 9.4% $516 $450 $325 (27.7%) $838 $825 $736 (10.8%)
K‐12 215 292 260 (10.9%) 520 505 498 (1.4%) 734 798 758 (4.9%)
International 31 35 49 42.4% 304 273 246 (10.1%) 336 308 295 (4.2%)
Professional 58 58 64 9.9% 69 65 58 (10.4%) 127 123 122 (0.8%)
Other 5 5 1 (74.9%) (1) (0) 1       N/M 4 5 2 (62.4%)
Total MHE $631 $765 $785 2.7% $1,408 $1,293 $1,128 (12.8%) $2,039 $2,058 $1,913 (7.0%)
% of Total
Higher Ed  38% 45% 56% 62% 55% 44% 100% 100% 100%
K‐12 29% 37% 34% 71% 63% 66% 100% 100% 100%
International 9% 11% 17% 91% 89% 83% 100% 100% 100%
Professional 46% 47% 52% 54% 53% 48% 100% 100% 100%
Total MHE 31% 37% 41% 69% 63% 59% 100% 100% 100%
%  vs %  vs %   vs
Dec YTD Digital Billings Dec YTD Print Billings Dec YTD Total Billings
Free Cash Flow
30
($ in Millions)
Cash Flow Comparison 2015 2016 Y/Y $
Adjusted EBITDA 486 421 (65)
∆ in Accounts Receivable 12 (4) (16) ‐ lower Q4 billings offset by timing of K‐12 collections
∆ in Inventories (14) (27) (13) ‐ inventory build in advance of K‐12 CA ELA opportunity
∆ in Prepaid & Other Current Assets
1
(48) (16) 32 ‐ royalty reclassification in 15 accounts for ‐$24mm
∆ in Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses (22) (62) (40) ‐ royalty reclassification in 15 accounts for +$24mm, lower incentives in 16
∆ in Other Current Liabilities (3) (25) (23) ‐ $17mm accrued interest decline in 16 driven by payment timing
Adjusted EBITDA less ∆ in Working Capital Accounts 411 287 (124)              
Pre‐publication Investment
 (*)
99 90 (9) ‐ timing related spend with Int'l higher & K‐12 lower; see below
Restructuring and Cost Savings Implementation Charges 
(*)
(25) (17) 8 ‐ lower severance payments
Sponsor Fees 
(*)
(4) (4) 0
Cash Interest (170) (170) 1 ‐ Refinancing offset by shift to monthly interest payments
Net (loss) from Discontinued Operations (net of non cash adjustment) (34) (2) 32 ‐ CTB divestiture in 2015
Inventory Obsolescence 25 20 (6)
∆ in Operating Assets and Liabilities
1
(6) (12) (7)
Other 11 6 (5)
Cash (used for) provided by operating activities 308 198 (110)
2015 2016 Y/Y $
Higher Education 30 30 (0)
Adjusted EBITDA less ∆ in Working Capital Accounts per above 411                 287                 (124)               School 53 35 (18)
‐ Capital Expenditures & Payment of Capital Lease Obligations (41)                  (42)                  (1)                    International 7 18 11
Operating Free Cash Flow
2
369                 245                 (125)               Professional 9 8 (2)
Total 99 90 (9)
Cash Balance at Beginning of Period 414 553 139
Cash (used for) provided by operating activities 308 198 (110)
Dividends (101) (320) (219)
Net Borrowings 90 180 90
Payment of Deferred Financing Costs ‐                      (38) (38)
Pre‐publication Investment (*) (99) (90) 9
Capital Expenditures (41) (38) 3
Investments, Acquisitions & Divestitures, net (11) (12) (1)
Payment of Capital Lease Obligations ‐                      (4) (4)
Other (7) (11) (4)
Cash Balance at End of Period 553 419 (134)
Source:  Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows or Adjusted EBITDA reconciliation if denoted by (*)
1
 includes adjustment for change in short term and long term deferred royalties included in calculation of Adjusted EBITDA
2
 includes the impact of certain non operational working capital items 
(i.e., restructuring reserves, purchase accounting, accrued interest, etc.)
Twelve Months Ended December 31
Pre‐publication Investment
Key Drivers
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation
Amounts above may not sum due to rounding. 31
($ in Millions)
2015 2016 2015 2016
Net Income ($95) ($114) ($63) ($46)
Interest (income) expense, net 193                          200                          47                             45                            
Provision for (benefit from) taxes on income 5                               9                               3                               5                              
Depreciation, amortization and prepublication investment amortization 214                          202                          54                             44                            
EBITDA $316 $296 $41 $48
Change in deferred revenue (a) 228                          156                          (31)                           (41)                          
Change in deferred royalties (b) (11)                           (17)                           (1)                             (0)                            
Restructuring and cost savings implementation charges (c) 25                             17                             6                               7                              
Sponsor fees (d) 4                               4                               1                               1                              
Loss on extinguishment of debt (e) ‐                                27                             ‐                                ‐                               
Other (f) 22                             29                             8                               15                            
Pre‐publication investment cash costs (g) (99)                           (90)                           (32)                           (35)                          
Adjusted EBITDA $486 $421 ($7) ($5)
Three Months Ended December 31Twelve Months Ended December 31
Adjusted EBITDA Footnotes
32
(a) We receive cash up‐front for most sales but recognize revenue (primarily related to digital sales) over time recording a liability for deferred revenue at 
the time of sale. This adjustment represents the net effect of converting deferred revenues to a cash basis assuming the collection of all receivable 
balances.
(b) Royalty obligations are generally payable in the period incurred with limited recourse.  This adjustment represents the net effect of converting deferred 
royalties to a cash basis assuming the payment of all amounts owed.  
(c) Represents severance and other expenses associated with headcount reductions and other cost savings initiated as part of our formal restructuring 
initiatives to create a flatter and more agile organization.
(d) Beginning in 2014, $3.5 million of annual management fees was recorded and payable to Apollo.
(e) This amount represents the write‐off of unamortized deferred financing fees, original debt discount and other fees and expenses associated with the 
Company’s refinancing of its existing indebtedness on May 4, 2016. 
(f) For the year ended December 31, 2016 the amount represents (i) non‐cash incentive compensation expense and (ii) other adjustments required or 
permitted in calculating covenant compliance under our debt agreements. For the year ended December 31, 2015, the amount represents (i) non‐cash 
incentive compensation expense; (ii) elimination of the gain of $4.8 million on the sale of an investment in an equity security and (iii) other adjustments 
required or permitted in calculating covenant compliance under our debt agreements. 
(g) Represents the cash cost for pre‐publication investment during the period excluding discontinued operations.
Revenue Bridge & Segment Detail
33
($ in Millions)
Amounts above may not sum due to rounding.
2015 2016 2015 2016
Reported Revenue $1,830 $1,757 $424 $400
Change in Deferred Revenues 228                          156                          (29)                           (39)                          
Billings $2,058 $1,913 $395 $361
Billings by segment
Higher Education $825 $736 $195 $173
K ‐ 12 798                          758                          66                             54                            
International 308                          295                          91                             92                            
Professional 123                          122                          41                             41                            
Other 5                               2                               2                               1                              
Total Billings $2,058 $1,913 $395 $361
Adjusted EBITDA
Higher Education $295 $234 $52 $39
K ‐ 12 127                          137                          (87)                           (74)                          
International 33                             19                             13                             12                            
Professional 32                             34                             16                             18                            
Other (1)                             (2)                             (1)                             0                              
Total Adjusted EBITDA $486 $421 ($7) ($5)
Three Months Ended December 31Twelve Months Ended December 31
Adjusted Operating Expense Bridge
34
($ in Millions)
Amounts above may not sum due to rounding
.
2015 2016 2015 2016
Operating Expense Bridge
Total Reported Operating Expenses $1,252 $1,207 $323 $308
Less: Depreciation & Amortization of intangibles (125)                       (128)                        (34)                         (31)                        
Less: Amortization of prepublication costs (89)                           (74)                           (20)                           (13)                          
Less: Restructuring and cost savings  (25)                           (17)                           (6)                             (7)                            
Less: Other adjustments (22)                           (29)                           (8)                             (15)                          
Adjusted Operating Expenses $991 $959 $255 $241
Three Months Ended December 31Twelve Months Ended December 31
35
Financial Statement Revision
In the December 31, 2016 financial statements, the company revised previously issued financial information for two 
accounting changes relating to K‐12 royalties and Free With Order (FWO).  A summary of the change and impact follows:
 MHE defers royalties associated with digital subscription products and amortizes over the subscription period; prior to 2016, K‐12 
royalties had been deemed immaterial and expensed upfront;
̶ Royalty reassessment following the significant increase in K‐12 royalties associated with the 2016 CA ELA adoption and, as a 
result, K‐12 royalties were material in 2016 and should now be deferred.
 MHE allocates revenue between print, digital and FWO print products. Prior to 2016, FWO digital products were not material to
the allocation. However, during 2016, MHE sold bundled arrangements with multiple deliverables including FWO digital products
associated with the 2016 CA ELA adoption.  
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FY
Non‐GAAP Impact
Billings ($0.2) $0.0 $0.0 $2.7 $2.5 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.9 $0.9
Adjusted EBITDA (5.5) 0.0 1.0 3.7 (0.8) (3.0) (1.0) (1.0) 2.7 (2.4)
Y/Y $
Billings $0.2 $0.0 $0.0 ($1.8) ($1.6)
Adjusted EBITDA 2.5 (1.0) (2.0) (1.1) (1.6)
GAAP Impact
GAAP Revenue ($2.1) ($1.2) ($0.6) ($0.7) ($4.6) ($2.0) ($17.4) ($10.8) $33.8 $3.7
Pre Tax Operating Income (6.1) 0.7 4.3 4.8 3.7 (6.1) (12.6) 0.9 33.2 15.5
Y/Y $
GAAP Revenue $0.1 ($16.2) ($10.2) $34.6 $8.3
Pre Tax Operating Income 0.1 (13.4) (3.4) 28.5 11.8
2015 2016

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