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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)



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

For the quarterly period ended March 25, 2018



o	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: 1-9444

CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



DELAWARE		34-1560655
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

One Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, Ohio 44870-5259

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(419) 626-0830

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

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 o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth 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 filer	x	Accelerated filer	o

Non-accelerated filer	o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)	Smaller reporting company	o

		Emerging growth company	o

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

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

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Title of Class		Units Outstanding as of April 30, 2018
Units Representing Limited Partner Interests		56,416,016

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

FORM 10-Q CONTENTS




Part I - Financial Information

Item 1.	Financial Statements	3

Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	32

Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	38

Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	38

Part II - Other Information

Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	39

Item 1A.	Risk Factors	39

Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	39

Item 6.	Exhibits	40

Signatures		41

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)



	3/25/2018			12/31/2017			3/26/2017
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	42,888		$	166,245		$	34,242
Receivables	30,795			37,722			28,585
Inventories	40,303			29,719			37,938
Prepaid advertising	25,590			3,031			20,046
Other current assets	14,408			10,266			10,423
	153,984			246,983			131,234
Property and Equipment:
Land	269,253			271,021			266,433
Land improvements	423,425			421,593			403,830
Buildings	694,029			693,899			664,936
Rides and equipment	1,751,051			1,740,653			1,649,934
Construction in progress	94,602			72,847			97,920
	3,232,360			3,200,013			3,083,053
Less accumulated depreciation	(1,611,261		)	(1,614,241		)	(1,494,405		)
	1,621,099			1,585,772			1,588,648
Goodwill	182,291			183,830			179,899
Other Intangibles, net	37,710			38,064			37,724
Other Assets	9,507			9,510			20,774
	$	2,004,591		$	2,064,159		$	1,958,279
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	—		$	—		$	4,350
Accounts payable	39,812			24,621			44,715
Deferred revenue	124,513			86,131			116,132
Accrued interest	21,119			8,124			11,013
Accrued taxes	10,176			43,975			8,536
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits	14,513			18,740			14,427
Self-insurance reserves	24,811			25,107			25,833
Other accrued liabilities	18,236			18,796			11,619
	253,180			225,494			236,625
Deferred Tax Liability	87,459			74,798			122,007
Derivative Liability	2,730			8,722			15,658
Other Liabilities	11,403			11,684			12,923
Long-Term Debt:
Revolving credit loans	40,000			—			85,000
Term debt	723,525			723,788			593,197
Notes	937,257			936,727			940,421
	1,700,782			1,660,515			1,618,618
Partners’ Equity:
Special L.P. interests	5,290			5,290			5,290
General partner	(1		)	—			(1		)
Limited partners, 56,416, 56,359 and 56,236 units outstanding at March 25, 2018, December 31, 2017 and March 26, 2017, respectively	(58,550		)	81,589			(57,116		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	2,298			(3,933		)	4,275
	(50,963		)	82,946			(47,552		)
	$	2,004,591		$	2,064,159		$	1,958,279

The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands, except per unit amounts)



	Three months ended
	3/25/2018			3/26/2017
Net revenues:
Admissions	$	26,721		$	22,563
Food, merchandise and games	21,055			18,208
Accommodations, extra-charge products and other	6,951			7,547
	54,727			48,318
Costs and expenses:
Cost of food, merchandise, and games revenues	6,003			5,480
Operating expenses	88,828			84,289
Selling, general and administrative	28,682			27,619
Depreciation and amortization	5,521			5,365
Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net	1,340			1,526
	130,374			124,279
Operating loss	(75,647		)	(75,961		)
Interest expense	19,762			18,914
Net effect of swaps	(3,628		)	301
Loss on early debt extinguishment	1,073			—
(Gain) loss on foreign currency	10,094			(2,671		)
Other income	(349		)	(32		)
Loss before taxes	(102,599		)	(92,473		)
Benefit for taxes	(19,199		)	(27,719		)
Net loss	(83,400		)	(64,754		)
Net loss allocated to general partner	(1		)	(1		)
Net loss allocated to limited partners	$	(83,399	)	$	(64,753	)

Net loss	$	(83,400	)	$	(64,754	)
Other comprehensive income, (net of tax):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	4,604			(660		)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging derivatives	2,018			1,994
Other comprehensive income, (net of tax)	6,622			1,334
Total comprehensive loss	$	(76,778	)	$	(63,420	)
Basic loss per limited partner unit:
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding	56,150			56,008
Net loss per limited partner unit	$	(1.49	)	$	(1.16	)
Diluted loss per limited partner unit:
Weighted average limited partner units outstanding	56,150			56,008
Net loss per limited partner unit	$	(1.49	)	$	(1.16	)

The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)



	Three months ended
	3/25/2018			3/26/2017
Limited Partnership Units Outstanding
Beginning balance	56,359			56,201
Limited partnership unit options exercised	6			10
Limited partnership unit forfeitures	(1		)	(2		)
Issuance of limited partnership units as compensation	52			27
	56,416			56,236
Limited Partners’ Equity
Beginning balance	$	81,589		$	52,288
Net loss	(83,399		)	(64,753		)
Partnership distribution declared ($0.890 and $0.855 per limited partnership unit)	(50,266		)	(48,135		)
Reclassification of stranded tax effect	391			—
Expense recognized for limited partnership unit options	125			—
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions	(3,039		)	(1,369		)
Issuance of limited partnership units as compensation	(3,951		)	4,853
	(58,550		)	(57,116		)
General Partner’s Equity
Beginning balance	—			—
Net loss	(1		)	(1		)
Partnership distribution declared	—			—
	(1		)	(1		)
Special L.P. Interests	5,290			5,290

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Foreign currency translation adjustment:
Beginning balance	4,042			18,891
Period activity, net of tax $1,145 and $0	4,604			(660		)
	8,646			18,231
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedging derivatives:
Beginning balance	(7,975		)	(15,950		)
Period activity, net of tax ($347) and ($371)	2,018			1,994
Reclassification of stranded tax effect	(391		)	—
	(6,348		)	(13,956		)
	2,298			4,275
Total Partners’ Equity	$	(50,963	)	$	(47,552	)

The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of this statement.

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)



	Three months ended
	3/25/2018			3/26/2017
CASH FLOWS FOR OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss	$	(83,400	)	$	(64,754	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash for operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	5,521			5,365
Loss on early debt extinguishment	1,073			—
Non-cash foreign currency (gain) loss on debt	10,924			(2,010		)
Other non-cash expenses	13,112			21,379
Net change in working capital	(2,170		)	(33,738		)
Net change in other assets/liabilities	(278		)	(226		)
Net cash for operating activities	(55,218		)	(73,984		)
CASH FLOWS FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures	(44,792		)	(48,465		)
Net cash for investing activities	(44,792		)	(48,465		)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net borrowings on revolving credit loans	40,000			85,000
Distributions paid to partners	(50,266		)	(48,135		)
Payment of debt issuance costs and original issue discount	(1,840		)	—
Exercise of limited partnership unit options	125			—
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions	(3,039		)	(1,369		)
Payments related to tax withholding for equity compensation	(6,919		)	(1,904		)
Net cash from (for) financing activities	(21,939		)	33,592
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(1,408		)	383
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Net decrease for the period	(123,357		)	(88,474		)
Balance, beginning of period	166,245			122,716
Balance, end of period	$	42,888		$	34,242
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Cash payments for interest expense	$	6,779		$	17,978
Interest capitalized	939			1,047
Cash payments for income taxes, net of refunds	4,715			8,084
Capital expenditures in accounts payable	6,182			11,898

The accompanying Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE PERIODS ENDED MARCH 25, 2018 AND MARCH 26, 2017

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the financial records of Cedar Fair, L.P. (the Partnership) without audit and reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the results of the interim periods covered in this report. Due to the seasonal nature of the Partnership's amusement and water park operations, the results for any interim period may not be indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year.

(1) Significant Accounting and Reporting Policies:

Except for the changes described below, the Partnership’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the periods ended March 25, 2018 and March 26, 2017 included in this Form 10-Q report have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies described in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2017 , which were included in the Form 10-K filed on February 23, 2018 . Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Commission). These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Form 10-K referred to above.

The Partnership adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09") effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. The adoption of the standard did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. The Partnership's accounting policy as a result of adopting ASU 2014-09 is discussed below:

Revenue Recognition and related receivables and contract liabilities

As disclosed within the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, revenues are generated from sales of (1) admission to the Partnership's amusement parks and water parks, (2) food, merchandise and games both inside and outside the parks, and (3) accommodations, extra-charge products, and other revenue sources. Admission revenues include amounts paid to gain admission into the Partnership's parks, including parking fees. Revenues related to extra-charge products, including premium benefit offerings such as front-of-line products, and online advanced purchase transaction fees charged to customers are included in "Accommodations, extra-charge products and other". Due to the Partnership's highly seasonal operations, a substantial portion of the Partnership's revenues are generated during an approximate 130 - to 140 -day operating season. Most revenues are recognized on a daily basis based on actual guest spend at the properties. Revenues from multi-use products, including season-long products for admission, dining, beverage and other products, are recognized over the estimated number of uses expected for each type of product. The estimated number of uses is reviewed and may be updated periodically during the operating season prior to the ticket or product expiration, which generally occurs no later than the close of the operating season. The number of uses is estimated based on historical usage adjusted for current period trends. For any bundled products that include multiple performance obligations, revenue is allocated using the retail price of each distinct performance obligation and any inherent discounts are allocated based on the gross margin and expected redemption of each performance obligation. The Partnership does not typically provide for refunds or returns.

In some instances, the Partnership arranges with outside parties ("concessionaires") to provide goods to guests, typically food and merchandise, and the Partnership acts as an agent, resulting in net revenue recorded within the income statement. Concessionaire arrangement revenues are recognized over the operating season and are variable. Sponsorship revenues and marina revenues, which are classified as "Accommodations, extra-charge products and other" within the income statement, are recognized over the park operating season which represents the period in which the performance obligations are satisfied. Sponsorship revenues are typically fixed. However, some sponsorship revenues are variable based on achievement of specified operating metrics. The Partnership estimates variable revenues and performs a constraint analysis using both historical information and current trends to determine the amount of revenue that is not probable of a significant reversal.

Many products, including season-long products, are sold to customers in advance, resulting in a contract liability ("deferred revenue"). Deferred revenue is at its highest immediately prior to the peak summer season, and at its lowest in the fall after the peak summer season and at the beginning of the selling season for the next year's products. Season-long products represent the majority of the deferred revenue balance in any given period.

Of the $86.1 million of deferred revenue recorded as of January 1, 2018 , 88% was related to season-long products. The remainder was related to deferred online advanced purchase transaction fees charged to customers, advanced ticket sales, marina deposits, advanced resort reservations, and other deferred revenue. Most deferred revenue outstanding as of January 1, 2018 will be recognized by December 31, 2018 with the exception of an immaterial amount of deferred revenue for prepaid products such as

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gift cards and prepaid games cards. During the quarter ended March 25, 2018 , approximately $4.2 million of the deferred revenue balance as of January 1, 2018 was recognized. The difference in the opening and closing balances of the Partnership's deferred revenue balance in the current period is attributable to additional sales for the current year's operating season offset by revenue recognized during the quarter.

Payment is due immediately on the transaction date for most products. The Partnership's receivable balance includes outstanding amounts on installment purchase plans which are offered for season-long products (and other select products for specific time periods), and includes sales to retailers, group sales and catering activities which are billed. Installment purchase plans include three month, four month, six month and nine month plans. Payment terms for billings are typically net 30 days . Receivables are highest in the peak summer months and the lowest in the winter months. The Partnership is not exposed to a significant concentration of customer credit risk.

Most deferred revenue from contracts with customers is classified as current within the balance sheet. However, a portion of deferred revenue from contracts with customers is classified as long-term during the third quarter related to season-long products sold in the current season for use in the subsequent season. Season-long products are sold beginning in August of the year preceding the operating season. Season-long products may be recognized 12 to 16 months after purchase depending on the date of sale. The Partnership estimates the number of uses expected outside of the next twelve months for each type of product and classifies the related deferred revenue as long-term.

With the exception of the long-term deferred revenue described above, the Partnership's contracts with customers have an original duration of one year or less. For these short-term contracts, the Partnership uses the practical expedient, a relief provided in the standard to simplify compliance, applicable to such contracts and has not disclosed the transaction price for the remaining performance obligations as of the end of each reporting period or when the Company expects to recognize this revenue. Further, the Partnership has elected to recognize incremental costs of obtaining a contract as an expense when incurred as the amortization period of the asset would be less than one year. Lastly, the Partnership has elected not to adjust consideration for the effects of significant financing components in the form of installment purchase plans as the period between when the entity transfers the promised service to the customer and when the customer pays for that service does not exceed one year.

Reclassifications

Certain prior year supplies inventory amounts of $1.4 million have been reclassified to other current assets in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet for the period ended March 26, 2017 to conform with fiscal 2018 presentation. The change in deferred tax liabilities of $16.8 million has been reclassified from the net change in other assets/liabilities to other non-cash expenses in the unaudited condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the period ended March 26, 2017 .

New Accounting Pronouncements

In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases ("ASU 2016-02"). The ASU requires the recognition of lease assets and lease liabilities within the balance sheet by lessees for operating leases, as well as requires additional disclosures in the consolidated financial statements regarding the amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. The ASU does not significantly change the recognition, measurement, and presentation of expenses and cash flows arising from a lease by a lessee, nor does the ASU change the accounting applied by a lessor. ASU 2016-02 is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2018. The ASU can be adopted using either the modified retrospective approach, which requires application of the new standard at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented, or the alternative approach, which requires application of the new standard at the beginning of the standard's effective date. The Partnership expects to adopt this standard in the first quarter of 2019. While the Partnership is still in the process of evaluating the effect this standard will have on the consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, the Partnership anticipates recognizing a right-of-use asset and corresponding lease liability on the consolidated balance sheet for the Santa Clara land lease, as well as other operating leases, upon adoption.

In February 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-02, Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Comprehensive Income ("ASU 2018-02"). The ASU allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings of stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. ASU 2018-02 is effective for fiscal years after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in any interim period, and the amendments can be applied either in the period of adoption or retrospectively to each period in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is recognized. The Partnership elected to adopt ASU 2018-02 in the first quarter of 2018. The amendment was applied in the period of adoption and resulted in a $0.4 million reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to limited partners' equity for the quarter ended March 25, 2018 .

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(2) Interim Reporting:

The Partnership owns and operates eleven amusement parks, two separately gated outdoor water parks, one indoor water park and four hotels. The Partnership's seasonal amusement parks are generally open during weekends beginning in April or May, and then daily from Memorial Day until Labor Day, after which they are open during weekends in September and, in most cases, October for Halloween events. The two separately gated outdoor water parks also operate seasonally, generally from Memorial Day to Labor Day, plus some additional weekends before and after this period. As a result, a substantial portion of the Partnership’s revenues from these parks are generated during an approximate 130 - to 140 -day operating season with the major portion concentrated in the third quarter during the peak vacation months of July and August. Five of the seasonal properties are open approximately 20 to 25 days to include WinterFest, a holiday event operating during November and December showcasing holiday shows and festivities. Knott's Berry Farm continues to be open daily on a year-round basis. Castaway Bay is generally open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day with an additional limited daily schedule for the balance of the year.

To assure that these highly seasonal operations will not result in misleading comparisons of current and subsequent interim periods, the Partnership has adopted the following accounting and reporting procedures for its seasonal parks: (a) revenues from multi-use products are recognized over the estimated number of uses expected for each type of product; and the estimated number of uses is reviewed and may be updated periodically during the operating season prior to the ticket or product expiration, which generally occurs no later than the close of the operating season; (b) depreciation, certain advertising and certain seasonal operating costs are expensed over each park’s operating season, including some costs incurred prior to the season, which are deferred and amortized over the season; and (c) all other costs are expensed as incurred or ratably over the entire year.

(3) Long-Lived Assets:

Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment upon the occurrence of events or changes in circumstances that would indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. In order to determine if an asset has been impaired, assets are grouped and tested at the lowest level for which identifiable, independent cash flows are available. A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. Such indicators may include, among others: a significant decline in expected future cash flows; a sustained, significant decline in equity price and market capitalization; a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate; unanticipated competition; and slower growth rates. Any adverse change in these factors could have a significant impact on the recoverability of these assets and could have a material impact on the Partnership's consolidated financial statements.

Non-operating assets are evaluated for impairment based on changes in market conditions. When changes in market conditions are observed, impairment is estimated using a market-based approach. If the estimated fair value of the non-operating assets is less than their carrying value, an impairment charge is recorded for the difference.

During the third quarter of 2016, the Partnership ceased operations of one of its separately gated outdoor water parks, Wildwater Kingdom, located near Cleveland in Aurora, Ohio. At the date that Wildwater Kingdom ceased operations, the only remaining long-lived asset was the approximate 670 acres of land owned by the Partnership. This land had an associated carrying value of $17.1 million . The Partnership assessed the remaining asset and concluded there was no impairment during the third quarter of 2016. In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Partnership recorded a $7.6 million impairment charge based on information from ongoing marketing activities. The amount was recorded in "Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net" in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income. The remaining Wildwater Kingdom acreage, reduced by acreage sold, is classified as assets held-for-sale within "Other Assets" in the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet ( $9.0 million as of March 25, 2018 , $9.0 million as of December 31, 2017 and $17.0 million as of March 26, 2017 ).

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(4) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets:

Goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets, including trade-names, are reviewed for impairment annually, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. As of March 25, 2018 , there were no indicators of impairment. The Partnership's annual testing date is the first day of the fourth quarter. There were no impairments for any period presented.

A summary of changes in the Partnership’s carrying value of goodwill for the three months ended March 25, 2018 and March 26, 2017 is as follows:



(In thousands)	Goodwill (gross)			Accumulated Impairment Losses			Goodwill (net)
Balance at December 31, 2017	$	263,698		$	(79,868	)	$	183,830
Foreign currency translation	(1,539		)	—			(1,539		)
Balance at March 25, 2018	$	262,159		$	(79,868	)	$	182,291

Balance at December 31, 2016	$	259,528		$	(79,868	)	$	179,660
Foreign currency translation	239			—			239
Balance at March 26, 2017	$	259,767		$	(79,868	)	$	179,899

As of March 25, 2018 , December 31, 2017 , and March 26, 2017 , the Partnership’s other intangible assets consisted of the following:



(In thousands)	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net Carrying Value
March 25, 2018
Other intangible assets:
Trade names	$	36,188	$	—		$	36,188
License / franchise agreements	3,364		(1,842		)	1,522
Total other intangible assets	$	39,552	$	(1,842	)	$	37,710

December 31, 2017
Other intangible assets:
Trade names	$	36,531	$	—		$	36,531
License / franchise agreements	3,360		(1,827		)	1,533
Total other intangible assets	$	39,891	$	(1,827	)	$	38,064

March 26, 2017
Other intangible assets:
Trade names	$	35,656	$	—		$	35,656
License / franchise agreements	3,301		(1,233		)	2,068
Total other intangible assets	$	38,957	$	(1,233	)	$	37,724

Amortization expense of other intangible assets is expected to continue to be immaterial going forward.

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(5) Long-Term Debt:

Long-term debt as of March 25, 2018 , December 31, 2017 , and March 26, 2017 consisted of the following:



(In thousands)	March 25, 2018			December 31, 2017			March 26, 2017

Revolving credit facility (due 2022)	$	40,000		$	—		$	—
Revolving credit facility (due 2018)	—			—			85,000
Term debt ⁽¹⁾
April 2017 U.S. term loan averaging 3.51% (due 2017-2024)	735,000			735,000			—
March 2013 U.S. term loan averaging 3.25% (due 2013-2020)	—			—			602,850
Notes
April 2017 U.S. fixed rate notes at 5.375% (due 2027)	500,000			500,000			—
June 2014 U.S. fixed rate notes at 5.375% (due 2024)	450,000			450,000			450,000
March 2013 U.S. fixed rate notes at 5.25% (due 2021)	—			—			500,000
	1,725,000			1,685,000			1,637,850
Less current portion	—			—			(4,350		)
	1,725,000			1,685,000			1,633,500
Less debt issuance costs and original issue discount	(24,218		)	(24,485		)	(14,882		)
	$	1,700,782		$	1,660,515		$	1,618,618


(1)	The average interest rate is calculated over the life of the instrument and does not reflect the effect of interest rate swap agreements (see Note 6).

In April 2017, the Partnership issued $500 million of 5.375% senior unsecured notes ("April 2017 notes"), maturing in 2027 . The net proceeds from the offering of the April 2017 notes, together with borrowings under the 2017 Credit Agreement (defined below), were used to redeem all of the Partnership's 5.25% senior unsecured notes due 2021 ("March 2013 notes"), and pay accrued interest and transaction fees and expenses, to repay in full all amounts outstanding under its existing credit facilities and for general corporate purposes. The redemption of the March 2013 notes and repayments of the amounts outstanding under the existing credit facilities resulted in the write-off of debt issuance costs of $7.7 million and debt premium payments of $15.5 million . Accordingly, the Partnership recorded a loss on early debt extinguishment of $23.1 million during 2017.

Concurrently with the April 2017 notes issuance, the Partnership amended and restated its existing $885 million credit agreement (the "2013 Credit Agreement"), which included a $630 million senior secured term loan facility and a $255 million senior secured revolving credit facility. The $1,025 million amended and restated credit agreement (the "2017 Credit Agreement") includes a $750 million senior secured term loan facility and a $275 million senior secured revolving credit facility. The 2017 Credit Agreement was amended on March 14, 2018 (subsequently referred to as the "Amended 2017 Credit Agreement"). Specifically, the interest rate was amended to London InterBank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") plus 175 basis points (bps). The pricing terms for the amendment reflected $0.9 million of Original Issue Discount ("OID") and resulted in the write-off of debt issuance costs of $1.1 million which was recorded as a loss on early debt extinguishment during the first quarter of 2018. The senior secured term loan facility matures April 15, 2024 and amortizes at $7.5 million annually. The facilities provided under the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement are collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the Partnership.

The senior secured revolving credit facility under the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement has a combined limit of $275 million with a Canadian sub-limit of $15 million . Borrowings under the senior secured revolving credit facility bear interest at LIBOR or Canadian Dollar Offered Rate ("CDOR") plus 200 bps. The revolving credit facility is scheduled to mature in April 2022 and also provides for the issuance of documentary and standby letters of credit. The Amended 2017 Credit Agreement requires the payment of a 37.5 bps commitment fee per annum on the unused portion of the credit facilities.

The April 2017 notes pay interest semi-annually in April and October, with the principal due in full on April 15, 2027 . Prior to April 15, 2020 , up to 35% of the notes may be redeemed with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at a price equal to 105.375% of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any. The notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time prior to April 15, 2022 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus a "make-whole" premium together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to the redemption date. Thereafter, the notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed.

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In June 2014, the Partnership issued $450 million of 5.375% senior unsecured notes ("June 2014 notes"). The June 2014 notes pay interest semi-annually in June and December, with the principal due in full on June 1, 2024 . The notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time prior to June 1, 2019 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed together plus a "make-whole" premium together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. Thereafter, the notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed.

The Amended 2017 Credit Agreement includes a Consolidated Leverage Ratio, which if breached for any reason and not cured could result in an event of default. The ratio is set at a maximum of 5.50 x Consolidated Total Debt-to-Consolidated EBITDA. As of March 25, 2018 , the Partnership was in compliance with this financial condition covenant and all other financial covenants under the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement.

The Partnership's long-term debt agreements include Restricted Payment provisions. Pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the Partnership's June 2014 notes, which includes the most restrictive of these Restricted Payments provisions, the Partnership can make Restricted Payments of $60 million annually so long as no default or event of default has occurred and is continuing; and the Partnership can make additional Restricted Payments if the Partnership's pro forma Total-Indebtedness-to-Consolidated-Cash-Flow Ratio is less than or equal to 5.00 x.

As market conditions warrant, the Partnership may from time to time repurchase debt securities issued by the Partnership, in privately negotiated or open market transactions, by tender offer, exchange offer or otherwise.

(6) Derivative Financial Instruments:

Derivative financial instruments are used within the Partnership’s overall risk management program to manage certain interest rate and foreign currency risks. By utilizing a derivative instrument to hedge exposure to LIBOR rate changes, the Partnership is exposed to counterparty credit risk, in particular the failure of the counterparty to perform under the terms of the derivative contract. To mitigate this risk, hedging instruments are placed with a counterparty that the Partnership believes poses minimal credit risk. The Partnership does not use derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.

In the first quarter of 2016, the Partnership amended each of its four interest rate swap agreements to extend each of the maturities to December 31, 2020 and effectively convert $500 million of variable-rate debt to a rate of 2.64% . The amended interest rate swap agreements are not designated as hedging instruments. The fair market value of the Partnership's swap portfolio was recorded within "Derivative Liability" on the unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 25, 2018 , December 31, 2017 , and March 26, 2017 as follows:



(In thousands)	March 25, 2018			December 31, 2017			March 26, 2017
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate swaps	$	(2,730	)	$	(8,722	)	$	(15,658	)

Instruments that do not qualify for hedge accounting or were de-designated are prospectively adjusted to fair value each reporting period through "Net effect of swaps" in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The amounts that were previously recorded as a component of AOCI prior to the de-designation are reclassified to earnings, and a corresponding realized gain or loss will be recognized when the forecasted cash flow occurs. As a result of the first quarter 2016 amendments, the previously existing interest rate swap agreements were de-designated, and the amounts previously recorded in AOCI are being amortized into earnings through the original December 31, 2018 maturity. As of March 25, 2018 , approximately $7.1 million of losses remain in AOCI related to the effective cash flow hedge contracts prior to de-designation, all of which will be reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months.

During the quarter ended March 25, 2018 , the Partnership recognized $6.0 million of gains on the derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges and $2.4 million of expense representing the regular amortization of amounts in AOCI. The effect of these amounts resulted in a benefit to earnings of $3.6 million recorded in "Net effect of swaps".

During the quarter ended March 26, 2017 , the Partnership recognized $2.1 million of gains on the derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges and $2.4 million of expense representing the amortization of amounts in AOCI. The effect of these amounts resulted in a charge to earnings of $0.3 million recorded in "Net effect of swaps".

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(7) Fair Value Measurements:

The FASB's Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 820 - Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures emphasizes that fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions (inputs) that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable, and valuation techniques used to measure fair value should maximize the use of relevant observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Accordingly, FASB ASC 820 establishes a hierarchal disclosure framework that ranks the quality and reliability of information used to determine fair values. The hierarchy is associated with the level of pricing observability utilized in measuring fair value and defines three levels of inputs to the fair value measurement process. Quoted prices are the most reliable valuation inputs, whereas model values that include inputs based on unobservable data are the least reliable. Each fair value measurement must be assigned to a level corresponding to the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.

The three broad levels of inputs defined by the fair value hierarchy are as follows:


•	Level 1 – inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.


•	Level 2 – inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.


•	Level 3 – inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The table below presents the balances of assets and liabilities measured at fair value as of March 25, 2018 , December 31, 2017 , and March 26, 2017 on a recurring basis as well as the fair values of other financial instruments:



(In thousands)	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value Hierarchy Level	March 25, 2018						December 31, 2017						March 26, 2017
(In thousands)	Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Location	Fair Value Hierarchy Level	Carrying Value			Fair Value			Carrying Value			Fair Value			Carrying Value			Fair Value
Financial assets (liabilities) measured on a recurring basis:
Short-term investments	Other current assets	Level 1	$	901		$	901		$	736		$	736		—			—
Interest rate swap agreements not designated as cash flow hedges	Derivative Liability	Level 2	$	(2,730	)	$	(2,730	)	$	(8,722	)	$	(8,722	)	$	(15,658	)	$	(15,658	)
Other financial assets (liabilities):
March 2013 term debt	Long-Term Debt ⁽¹⁾	Level 2	—			—			—			—			$	(598,500	)	$	(601,493	)
April 2017 term debt	Long-Term Debt ⁽¹⁾	Level 2	$	(735,000	)	$	(740,513	)	$	(735,000	)	$	(742,350	)	—			—
March 2013 notes	Long-Term Debt ⁽¹⁾	Level 1	—			—			—			—			$	(500,000	)	$	(513,125	)
June 2014 notes	Long-Term Debt ⁽¹⁾	Level 1	$	(450,000	)	$	(455,625	)	$	(450,000	)	$	(469,125	)	$	(450,000	)	$	(462,375	)
April 2017 notes	Long-Term Debt ⁽¹⁾	Level 2	$	(500,000	)	$	(494,375	)	$	(500,000	)	$	(525,000	)	—			—


(1)	Carrying values of long-term debt balances are before reductions for debt issuance costs and original issue discount of $24.2 million , $24.5 million , and $14.9 million as of March 25, 2018 , December 31, 2017 , and March 26, 2017 , respectively.

Fair values of the interest rate swap agreements are determined using significant inputs, including the LIBOR forward curves, which are considered Level 2 observable market inputs.

As of December 31, 2017 , the Partnership measured the remaining land at Wildwater Kingdom, one of the Partnership's separately gated outdoor water parks which ceased operations in 2016, at fair value less cost to sell based on Level 3 unobservable market input. In the fourth quarter of 2017, the Partnership recorded a $7.6 million impairment charge based on information from ongoing marketing activities. This amount was recorded in "Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net" in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive income.

The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, revolving credit loans, accounts receivable, current portion of term debt, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. There were no assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis as of March 25, 2018 or March 26, 2017 .

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(8) Earnings per Unit:

Net loss per limited partner unit is calculated based on the following unit amounts:



	Three months ended
	3/25/2018			3/26/2017
	(In thousands, except per unit amounts)
Basic weighted average units outstanding	56,150			56,008
Diluted weighted average units outstanding	56,150			56,008
Net loss per unit - basic	$	(1.49	)	$	(1.16	)
Net loss per unit - diluted	$	(1.49	)	$	(1.16	)

(9) Income and Partnership Taxes:

Under the applicable accounting rules, income taxes are recognized for the amount of taxes payable by the Partnership’s corporate subsidiaries for the current year and for the impact of deferred tax assets and liabilities, which represent future tax consequences of events that have been recognized differently in the financial statements than for tax purposes. The income tax provision (benefit) for interim periods is determined by applying an estimated annual effective tax rate to the quarterly income (loss) of the Partnership’s corporate subsidiaries. In addition to income taxes on its corporate subsidiaries, the Partnership is subject to a publicly traded partnership tax (PTP tax) on partnership-level gross income (net revenues less cost of food, merchandise and games). As such, the Partnership’s total provision (benefit) for taxes includes amounts for both the PTP tax and for income taxes on its subsidiaries.

As of the end of the first quarter of 2018, the Partnership has recorded $0.7 million of unrecognized tax benefits including interest and/or penalties related to state and local tax filing positions. The Partnership recognizes interest and/or penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in the income tax provision. The Partnership does not anticipate that the balance of the unrecognized tax benefit will change significantly over the next 12 months.

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Act”), was signed into law. The Act includes numerous tax law changes, including a reduction in the federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% . The change in tax rates necessitated the remeasurement of deferred tax balances that are expected to reverse following enactment using the applicable tax rates. As a result of the remeasurement of the net deferred tax liability, the Partnership realized a $49.2 million deferred tax benefit during the fourth quarter of 2017. The amounts recorded to reflect the effects of the Act were and remain provisional and are subject to change in accordance with SAB 118. The Partnership expects to complete these calculations and record the final effects of the Act before the end of the fourth quarter of 2018.

(10) Contingencies:

The Partnership is a party to a number of lawsuits arising in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, none of these matters are expected to have a material effect in the aggregate on the Partnership's financial statements.

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(11) Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component:

The following tables reflect the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income related to limited partners' equity for the three months ended March 25, 2018 and March 26, 2017 :



Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component
(In thousands)	Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges			Foreign Currency Translation		Total
Balance at December 31, 2017	$	(7,975	)	$	4,042	$	(3,933	)

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax $1,145	—			4,604		4,604

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax ($347)	2,018			—		2,018

Net other comprehensive income	2,018			4,604		6,622

Reclassification of stranded tax effect	(391		)	—		(391		)

Balance at March 25, 2018	$	(6,348	)	$	8,646	$	2,298



Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component
(In thousands)	Gains and Losses on Cash Flow Hedges			Foreign Currency Translation			Total
Balance at December 31, 2016	$	(15,950	)	$	18,891		$	2,941

Other comprehensive income before reclassifications	—			(660		)	(660		)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax ($371)	1,994			—			1,994

Net other comprehensive income	1,994			(660		)	1,334

Balance at March 26, 2017	$	(13,956	)	$	18,231		$	4,275



Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income						Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
(In thousands)	Three months ended 3/25/2018			Three months ended 3/26/2017
Interest rate contracts	$	2,365		$	2,365		Net effect of swaps
Provision for taxes	(347		)	(371		)	Benefit for taxes
Losses on cash flow hedges	$	2,018		$	1,994		Net of tax

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(12) Consolidating Financial Information of Guarantors and Issuers of June 2014 Notes:

Cedar Fair, L.P., Canada's Wonderland Company ("Cedar Canada"), and Magnum Management Corporation ("Magnum") are the co-issuers of the Partnership's June 2014 Notes (see Note 5). The notes have been fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by each 100% owned subsidiary of Cedar Fair (other than Cedar Canada and Magnum) that guarantees the Partnership's senior secured credit facilities. There are no non-guarantor subsidiaries.

The following consolidating schedules present condensed financial information for Cedar Fair, L.P., Cedar Canada, and Magnum, the co-issuers, and each 100% owned subsidiary of Cedar Fair (other than Cedar Canada and Magnum), the guarantors (on a combined basis), as of March 25, 2018 , December 31, 2017 , and March 26, 2017 and for the three-month periods ended March 25, 2018 and March 26, 2017 . In lieu of providing separate unaudited financial statements for the guarantor subsidiaries, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidating financial statements have been included.

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

March 25, 2018

(In thousands)



	Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)		Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	—	$	25,073	$	22,114	$	(4,299	)	$	42,888
Receivables	—			1,232		74,787		785,879		(831,103		)	30,795
Inventories	—			—		2,493		37,810		—			40,303
Other current assets	69			1,922		2,459		35,895		(347		)	39,998
	69			3,154		104,812		881,698		(835,749		)	153,984
Property and Equipment, net	—			827		180,303		1,439,969		—			1,621,099
Investment in Park	485,489			967,791		234,220		203,857		(1,891,357		)	—
Goodwill	674			—		62,012		119,605		—			182,291
Other Intangibles, net	—			—		13,834		23,876		—			37,710
Deferred Tax Asset	—			7,150		—		—		(7,150		)	—
Other Assets	—			—		39		9,468		—			9,507
	$	486,232		$	978,922	$	595,220	$	2,678,473	$	(2,734,256	)	$	2,004,591
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	531,176		$	302,858	$	1,806	$	39,374	$	(835,402	)	$	39,812
Deferred revenue	—			—		8,033		116,480		—			124,513
Accrued interest	215			143		7,634		13,127		—			21,119
Accrued taxes	883			—		463		9,177		(347		)	10,176
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits	—			13,777		736		—		—			14,513
Self-insurance reserves	—			10,438		1,543		12,830		—			24,811
Other accrued liabilities	3,283			5,249		268		9,436		—			18,236
	535,557			332,465		20,483		200,424		(835,749		)	253,180
Deferred Tax Liability	—			—		12,664		81,945		(7,150		)	87,459
Derivative Liability	1,638			1,092		—		—		—			2,730
Other Liabilities	—			705		—		10,698		—			11,403
Long-Term Debt:
Revolving credit loans	—			—		—		40,000		—			40,000
Term debt	—			127,350		—		596,175		—			723,525
Notes	—			—		445,458		491,799		—			937,257
	—			127,350		445,458		1,127,974		—			1,700,782

Equity	(50,963		)	517,310		116,615		1,257,432		(1,891,357		)	(50,963		)
	$	486,232		$	978,922	$	595,220	$	2,678,473	$	(2,734,256	)	$	2,004,591

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

December 31, 2017

(In thousands)



	Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)		Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)		Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	—	$	85,758	$	81,582	$	(1,095	)	$	166,245
Receivables	—		1,184		15,574		857,205		(836,241		)	37,722
Inventories	—		—		1,891		27,828		—			29,719
Other current assets	164		28,297		3,454		10,983		(29,601		)	13,297
	164		29,481		106,677		977,598		(866,937		)	246,983
Property and Equipment, net	—		835		181,673		1,403,264		—			1,585,772
Investment in Park	588,684		1,045,640		238,132		234,238		(2,106,694		)	—
Goodwill	674		—		63,551		119,605		—			183,830
Other Intangibles, net	—		—		14,177		23,887		—			38,064
Deferred Tax Asset	—		20,956		—		—		(20,956		)	—
Other Assets	—		—		40		9,470		—			9,510
	$	589,522	$	1,096,912	$	604,250	$	2,768,062	$	(2,994,587	)	$	2,064,159
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	497,558	$	344,410	$	1,379	$	18,610	$	(837,336	)	$	24,621
Deferred revenue	—		—		6,237		79,894		—			86,131
Accrued interest	27		18		2,055		6,024		—			8,124
Accrued taxes	352		—		—		73,224		(29,601		)	43,975
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits	—		17,498		1,242		—		—			18,740
Self-insurance reserves	—		10,947		1,618		12,542					25,107
Other accrued liabilities	3,406		5,094		157		10,139		—			18,796
	501,343		377,967		12,688		200,433		(866,937		)	225,494
Deferred Tax Liability	—		—		13,809		81,945		(20,956		)	74,798
Derivative Liability	5,233		3,489		—		—		—			8,722
Other Liabilities	—		873		—		10,811		—			11,684
Long-Term Debt:
Term debt	—		127,437		—		596,351		—			723,788
Notes	—		—		445,156		491,571		—			936,727
	—		127,437		445,156		1,087,922		—			1,660,515

Equity	82,946		587,146		132,597		1,386,951		(2,106,694		)	82,946
	$	589,522	$	1,096,912	$	604,250	$	2,768,062	$	(2,994,587	)	$	2,064,159

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

March 26, 2017

(In thousands)



	Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)		Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	—	$	29,590	$	4,652	$	—		$	34,242
Receivables	—			1,552		61,894		541,622		(576,483		)	28,585
Inventories	—			—		1,965		35,973		—			37,938
Other current assets	74			907		3,462		27,687		(1,661		)	30,469
	74			2,459		96,911		609,934		(578,144		)	131,234
Property and Equipment, net	—			835		176,952		1,410,861		—			1,588,648
Investment in Park	711,257			852,264		195,731		294,228		(2,053,480		)	—
Goodwill	674			—		59,620		119,605		—			179,899
Other Intangibles, net	—			—		13,306		24,418		—			37,724
Deferred Tax Asset	—			16,616		—		—		(16,616		)	—
Other Assets	—			2,000		109		18,665		—			20,774
	$	712,005		$	874,174	$	542,629	$	2,477,711	$	(2,648,240	)	$	1,958,279
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	—		$	897	$	100	$	3,353	$	—		$	4,350
Accounts payable	453,329			125,934		2,081		39,854		(576,483		)	44,715
Deferred revenue	—			—		7,373		108,759		—			116,132
Accrued interest	864			589		7,729		1,831		—			11,013
Accrued taxes	1,084			—		—		9,113		(1,661		)	8,536
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits	—			13,792		635		—		—			14,427
Self-insurance reserves	—			11,397		1,484		12,952		—			25,833
Other accrued liabilities	2,644			3,907		164		4,904		—			11,619
	457,921			156,516		19,566		180,766		(578,144		)	236,625
Deferred Tax Liability	—			—		13,273		125,350		(16,616		)	122,007
Derivative Liability	9,395			6,263		—		—		—			15,658
Other Liabilities	—			1,125		—		11,798		—			12,923
Long-Term Debt:
Revolving credit loans	—			—		—		85,000		—			85,000
Term debt	—			123,347		13,576		456,274		—			593,197
Notes	292,241			203,256		444,924		—		—			940,421
	292,241			326,603		458,500		541,274		—			1,618,618

Equity	(47,552		)	383,667		51,290		1,618,523		(2,053,480		)	(47,552		)
	$	712,005		$	874,174	$	542,629	$	2,477,711	$	(2,648,240	)	$	1,958,279

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the Three Months Ended March 25, 2018

(In thousands)



	Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

Net revenues	$	(10,767	)	$	854		$	271		$	49,787		$	14,582		$	54,727
Costs and expenses:
Cost of food, merchandise, and games revenues	—			—			—			6,003			—			6,003
Operating expenses	—			42,671			5,716			25,859			14,582			88,828
Selling, general and administrative	759			14,450			680			12,793			—			28,682
Depreciation and amortization	—			8			—			5,513			—			5,521
Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net	—			—			40			1,300			—			1,340
	759			57,129			6,436			51,468			14,582			130,374
Operating loss	(11,526		)	(56,275		)	(6,165		)	(1,681		)	—			(75,647		)
Interest expense, net	4,904			4,367			5,583			4,682			—			19,536
Net effect of swaps	(2,207		)	(1,421		)	—			—			—			(3,628		)
Loss on early debt extinguishment	—			187			—			886			—			1,073
(Gain) loss on foreign currency	—			(41		)	10,135			—			—			10,094
Other (income) expense	59			(9,804		)	854			8,768			—			(123		)
Loss from investment in affiliates	68,528			28,815			3,913			20,585			(121,841		)	—
Loss before taxes	(82,810		)	(78,378		)	(26,650		)	(36,602		)	121,841			(102,599		)
Provision (benefit) for taxes	590			(9,851		)	(6,062		)	(3,876		)	—			(19,199		)
Net loss	$	(83,400	)	$	(68,527	)	$	(20,588	)	$	(32,726	)	$	121,841		$	(83,400	)
Other comprehensive income, (net of tax):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	4,604			—			4,604			—			(4,604		)	4,604
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging derivatives	2,018			630			—			—			(630		)	2,018
Other comprehensive income, (net of tax)	6,622			630			4,604			—			(5,234		)	6,622
Total comprehensive loss	$	(76,778	)	$	(67,897	)	$	(15,984	)	$	(32,726	)	$	116,607		$	(76,778	)

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the Three Months Ended March 26, 2017

(In thousands)



	Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

Net revenues	$	(6,138	)	$	(291	)	$	353		$	45,296		$	9,098		$	48,318
Costs and expenses:
Cost of food, merchandise, and games revenues	—			—			—			5,480			—			5,480
Operating expenses	—			40,592			5,304			29,295			9,098			84,289
Selling, general and administrative	894			14,495			746			11,484			—			27,619
Depreciation and amortization	—			8			2			5,355			—			5,365
Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net	—			—			445			1,081			—			1,526
	894			55,095			6,497			52,695			9,098			124,279
Operating loss	(7,032		)	(55,386		)	(6,144		)	(7,399		)	—			(75,961		)
Interest (income) expense, net	8,169			5,308			5,905			(500		)	—			18,882
Net effect of swaps	150			151			—			—			—			301
Gain on foreign currency	—			—			(2,671		)	—			—			(2,671		)
Other (income) expense	62			(15,264		)	657			14,545			—			—
Loss from investment in affiliates	48,666			20,604			4,344			11,097			(84,711		)	—
Loss before taxes	(64,079		)	(66,185		)	(14,379		)	(32,541		)	84,711			(92,473		)
Provision (benefit) for taxes	675			(17,519		)	(3,276		)	(7,599		)	—			(27,719		)
Net loss	$	(64,754	)	$	(48,666	)	$	(11,103	)	$	(24,942	)	$	84,711		$	(64,754	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), (net of tax):
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(660		)	—			(660		)	—			660			(660		)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging derivatives	1,994			605			—			—			(605		)	1,994
Other comprehensive income (loss), (net of tax)	1,334			605			(660		)	—			55			1,334
Total comprehensive loss	$	(63,420	)	$	(48,061	)	$	(11,763	)	$	(24,942	)	$	84,766		$	(63,420	)

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Three Months Ended March 25, 2018

(In thousands)



	Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

NET CASH FROM (FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES	$	16,999		$	58,464		$	(6,538	)	$	(120,584	)	$	(3,559	)	$	(55,218	)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany receivables (payments) receipts	—			—			(50,000		)	64,688			(14,688		)	—
Capital expenditures	—			—			(2,739		)	(42,053		)	—			(44,792		)
Net cash from (for) investing activities	—			—			(52,739		)	22,635			(14,688		)	(44,792		)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany payables (payments) receipts	33,622			(48,310		)	—			—			14,688			—
Net borrowings on revolving credit loans	—			—			—			40,000			—			40,000
Distributions paid to partners	(50,621		)	—			—			—			355			(50,266		)
Payment of debt issuance costs and original issue discount	—			(321		)	—			(1,519		)	—			(1,840		)
Exercise of limited partnership unit options	—			125			—			—			—			125
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions	—			(3,039		)	—			—			—			(3,039		)
Payments related to tax withholding for equity compensation	—			(6,919		)	—			—			—			(6,919		)
Net cash from (for) financing activities	(16,999		)	(58,464		)	—			38,481			15,043			(21,939		)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	—			—			(1,408		)	—			—			(1,408		)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Net decrease for the period	—			—			(60,685		)	(59,468		)	(3,204		)	(123,357		)
Balance, beginning of period	—			—			85,758			81,582			(1,095		)	166,245
Balance, end of period	$	—		$	—		$	25,073		$	22,114		$	(4,299	)	$	42,888

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Three Months Ended March 26, 2017

(In thousands)



	Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

NET CASH FROM (FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES	$	23,702		$	56,496		$	(35,208	)	$	(119,483	)	$	509		$	(73,984	)
CASH FLOWS FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany receivables (payments) receipts	—			—			—			28,274			(28,274		)	—
Capital expenditures	—			—			(1,148		)	(47,317		)	—			(48,465		)
Net cash for investing activities	—			—			(1,148		)	(19,043		)	(28,274		)	(48,465		)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany payables (payments) receipts	24,949			(53,223		)	—			—			28,274			—
Net borrowings on revolving credit loans	—			—			—			85,000			—			85,000
Distributions paid to partners	(48,651		)	—			—			—			516			(48,135		)
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions	—			(1,369		)	—			—			—			(1,369		)
Payments related to tax withholding for equity compensation	—			(1,904		)	—			—			—			(1,904		)
Net cash from (for) financing activities	(23,702		)	(56,496		)	—			85,000			28,790			33,592
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	—			—			383			—			—			383
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Net decrease for the period	—			—			(35,973		)	(53,526		)	1,025			(88,474		)
Balance, beginning of period	—			—			65,563			58,178			(1,025		)	122,716
Balance, end of period	$	—		$	—		$	29,590		$	4,652		$	—		$	34,242

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(13) Consolidating Financial Information of Guarantors and Issuers of April 2017 Notes:

Cedar Fair, L.P., Canada's Wonderland Company ("Cedar Canada"), Magnum Management Corporation ("Magnum"), and Millennium Operations LLC ("Millennium") are the co-issuers of the Partnership's April 2017 Notes (see Note 5). The notes have been fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by each 100% owned subsidiary of Cedar Fair (other than Cedar Canada, Magnum and Millennium) that guarantees the Partnership's senior secured credit facilities. There are no non-guarantor subsidiaries.

The following consolidating schedules present condensed financial information for Cedar Fair, L.P., Cedar Canada, Magnum, and Millennium, the co-issuers, and each 100% owned subsidiary of Cedar Fair (other than Cedar Canada, Magnum and Millennium), the guarantors (on a combined basis), as of March 25, 2018 , December 31, 2017 , and March 26, 2017 and for the three-month periods ended March 25, 2018 and March 26, 2017 . In lieu of providing separate unaudited financial statements for the guarantor subsidiaries, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidating financial statements have been included.

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

March 25, 2018

(In thousands)



	Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)		Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)		Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Millennium)		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	—	$	25,073	$	22,114	$	—	$	(4,299	)	$	42,888
Receivables	—			1,232		74,787		23,005		762,874		(831,103		)	30,795
Inventories	—			—		2,493		30,661		7,149		—			40,303
Other current assets	69			1,922		2,459		28,669		7,226		(347		)	39,998
	69			3,154		104,812		104,449		777,249		(835,749		)	153,984
Property and Equipment, net	—			827		180,303		—		1,439,969		—			1,621,099
Investment in Park	485,489			967,791		234,220		1,426,366		203,858		(3,317,724		)	—
Goodwill	674			—		62,012		8,388		111,217		—			182,291
Other Intangibles, net	—			—		13,834		—		23,876		—			37,710
Deferred Tax Asset	—			7,150		—		—		—		(7,150		)	—
Other Assets	—			—		39		399		9,069		—			9,507
	$	486,232		$	978,922	$	595,220	$	1,539,602	$	2,565,238	$	(4,160,623	)	$	2,004,591
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	531,176		$	302,858	$	1,806	$	30,271	$	9,103	$	(835,402	)	$	39,812
Deferred revenue	—			—		8,033		89,492		26,988		—			124,513
Accrued interest	215			143		7,634		13,127		—		—			21,119
Accrued taxes	883			—		463		7,782		1,395		(347		)	10,176
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits	—			13,777		736		—		—		—			14,513
Self-insurance reserves	—			10,438		1,543		10,475		2,355		—			24,811
Other accrued liabilities	3,283			5,249		268		5,054		4,382		—			18,236
	535,557			332,465		20,483		156,201		44,223		(835,749		)	253,180
Deferred Tax Liability	—			—		12,664		—		81,945		(7,150		)	87,459
Derivative Liability	1,638			1,092		—		—		—		—			2,730
Other Liabilities	—			705		—		120		10,578		—			11,403
Long-Term Debt:
Revolving credit loans	—			—		—		40,000		—		—			40,000
Term debt	—			127,350		—		596,175		—		—			723,525
Notes	—			—		445,458		491,799		—		—			937,257
	—			127,350		445,458		1,127,974		—		—			1,700,782

Equity	(50,963		)	517,310		116,615		255,307		2,428,492		(3,317,724		)	(50,963		)
	$	486,232		$	978,922	$	595,220	$	1,539,602	$	2,565,238	$	(4,160,623	)	$	2,004,591

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

December 31, 2017

(In thousands)



	Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)		Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)		Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)		Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Millennium)		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—	$	—	$	85,758	$	80,430	$	1,152	$	(1,095	)	$	166,245
Receivables	—		1,184		15,574		26,130		831,075		(836,241		)	37,722
Inventories	—		—		1,891		22,528		5,300		—			29,719
Other current assets	164		28,297		3,454		9,341		1,642		(29,601		)	13,297
	164		29,481		106,677		138,429		839,169		(866,937		)	246,983
Property and Equipment, net	—		835		181,673		—		1,403,264		—			1,585,772
Investment in Park	588,684		1,045,640		238,132		1,392,761		234,237		(3,499,454		)	—
Goodwill	674		—		63,551		8,387		111,218		—			183,830
Other Intangibles, net	—		—		14,177		—		23,887		—			38,064
Deferred Tax Asset	—		20,956		—		—		—		(20,956		)	—
Other Assets	—		—		40		402		9,068		—			9,510
	$	589,522	$	1,096,912	$	604,250	$	1,539,979	$	2,620,843	$	(4,387,347	)	$	2,064,159
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	497,558	$	344,410	$	1,379	$	13,572	$	5,038	$	(837,336	)	$	24,621
Deferred revenue	—		—		6,237		59,307		20,587		—			86,131
Accrued interest	27		18		2,055		6,024		—		—			8,124
Accrued taxes	352		—		—		6,176		67,048		(29,601		)	43,975
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits	—		17,498		1,242		—		—		—			18,740
Self-insurance reserves	—		10,947		1,618		10,156		2,386		—			25,107
Other accrued liabilities	3,406		5,094		157		5,649		4,490		—			18,796
	501,343		377,967		12,688		100,884		99,549		(866,937		)	225,494
Deferred Tax Liability	—		—		13,809		—		81,945		(20,956		)	74,798
Derivative Liability	5,233		3,489		—		—		—		—			8,722
Other Liabilities	—		873		—		120		10,691		—			11,684
Long-Term Debt:
Term debt	—		127,437		—		596,351		—		—			723,788
Notes	—		—		445,156		491,571		—		—			936,727
	—		127,437		445,156		1,087,922		—		—			1,660,515

Equity	82,946		587,146		132,597		351,053		2,428,658		(3,499,454		)	82,946
	$	589,522	$	1,096,912	$	604,250	$	1,539,979	$	2,620,843	$	(4,387,347	)	$	2,064,159

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

March 26, 2017

(In thousands)



	Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)		Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)		Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Millennium)		Guarantor Subsidiaries		Eliminations			Total
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	—		$	—	$	29,590	$	3,979	$	673	$	—		$	34,242
Receivables	—			1,552		61,894		20,455		521,167		(576,483		)	28,585
Inventories	—			—		1,965		29,247		6,726		—			37,938
Other current assets	74			907		3,462		21,705		5,982		(1,661		)	30,469
	74			2,459		96,911		75,386		534,548		(578,144		)	131,234
Property and Equipment, net	—			835		176,952		—		1,410,861		—			1,588,648
Investment in Park	711,257			852,264		195,731		1,291,335		294,228		(3,344,815		)	—
Goodwill	674			—		59,620		8,388		111,217		—			179,899
Other Intangibles, net	—			—		13,306		—		24,418		—			37,724
Deferred Tax Asset	—			16,616		—		—		—		(16,616		)	—
Other Assets	—			2,000		109		1,240		17,425		—			20,774
	$	712,005		$	874,174	$	542,629	$	1,376,349	$	2,392,697	$	(3,939,575	)	$	1,958,279
LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt	$	—		$	897	$	100	$	3,353	$	—	$	—		$	4,350
Accounts payable	453,329			125,934		2,081		30,886		8,968		(576,483		)	44,715
Deferred revenue	—			—		7,373		80,666		28,093		—			116,132
Accrued interest	864			589		7,729		1,831		—		—			11,013
Accrued taxes	1,084			—		—		7,563		1,550		(1,661		)	8,536
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits	—			13,792		635		—		—		—			14,427
Self-insurance reserves	—			11,397		1,484		10,883		2,069		—			25,833
Other accrued liabilities	2,644			3,907		164		2,717		2,187		—			11,619
	457,921			156,516		19,566		137,899		42,867		(578,144		)	236,625
Deferred Tax Liability	—			—		13,273		—		125,350		(16,616		)	122,007
Derivative Liability	9,395			6,263		—		—		—		—			15,658
Other Liabilities	—			1,125		—		331		11,467		—			12,923
Long-Term Debt:
Revolving credit loans	—			—		—		85,000		—		—			85,000
Term debt	—			123,347		13,576		456,274		—		—			593,197
Notes	292,241			203,256		444,924		—		—		—			940,421
	292,241			326,603		458,500		541,274		—		—			1,618,618

Equity	(47,552		)	383,667		51,290		696,845		2,213,013		(3,344,815		)	(47,552		)
	$	712,005		$	874,174	$	542,629	$	1,376,349	$	2,392,697	$	(3,939,575	)	$	1,958,279

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the Three Months Ended March 25, 2018

(In thousands)



	Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Millennium)		Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

Net revenues	$	(10,767	)	$	854		$	271		$	53,731	$	1,706		$	8,932		$	54,727
Costs and expenses:
Cost of food, merchandise and games revenues	—			—			—			5,899		104			—			6,003
Operating expenses	—			42,671			5,716			22,620		8,889			8,932			88,828
Selling, general and administrative	759			14,450			680			11,643		1,150			—			28,682
Depreciation and amortization	—			8			—			—		5,513			—			5,521
Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net	—			—			40			651		649			—			1,340
	759			57,129			6,436			40,813		16,305			8,932			130,374
Operating income (loss)	(11,526		)	(56,275		)	(6,165		)	12,918		(14,599		)	—			(75,647		)
Interest (income) expense, net	4,904			4,367			5,583			11,553		(6,871		)	—			19,536
Net effect of swaps	(2,207		)	(1,421		)	—			—		—			—			(3,628		)
Loss on early debt extinguishment	—			187			—			886		—			—			1,073
(Gain) loss on foreign currency	—			(41		)	10,135			—		—			—			10,094
Other (income) expense	59			(9,804		)	854			—		8,768			—			(123		)
Loss from investment in affiliates	68,528			28,815			3,913			—		20,585			(121,841		)	—
Income (loss) before taxes	(82,810		)	(78,378		)	(26,650		)	479		(37,081		)	121,841			(102,599		)
Provision (benefit) for taxes	590			(9,851		)	(6,062		)	479		(4,355		)	—			(19,199		)
Net loss	$	(83,400	)	$	(68,527	)	$	(20,588	)	$	—	$	(32,726	)	$	121,841		$	(83,400	)
Other comprehensive income, (net of tax):
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	4,604			—			4,604			—		—			(4,604		)	4,604
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging derivatives	2,018			630			—			—		—			(630		)	2,018
Other comprehensive income, (net of tax)	6,622			630			4,604			—		—			(5,234		)	6,622
Total comprehensive loss	$	(76,778	)	$	(67,897	)	$	(15,984	)	$	—	$	(32,726	)	$	116,607		$	(76,778	)

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the Three Months Ended March 26, 2017

(In thousands)



	Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Millennium)		Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

Net revenues	$	(6,138	)	$	(291	)	$	353		$	46,978	$	3,782		$	3,634		$	48,318
Costs and expenses:
Cost of food, merchandise and games revenues	—			—			—			5,313		167			—			5,480
Operating expenses	—			40,592			5,304			26,318		8,441			3,634			84,289
Selling, general and administrative	894			14,495			746			10,893		591			—			27,619
Depreciation and amortization	—			8			2			—		5,355			—			5,365
Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net	—			—			445			496		585			—			1,526
	894			55,095			6,497			43,020		15,139			3,634			124,279
Operating income (loss)	(7,032		)	(55,386		)	(6,144		)	3,958		(11,357		)	—			(75,961		)
Interest (income) expense, net	8,169			5,308			5,905			3,422		(3,922		)	—			18,882
Net effect of swaps	150			151			—			—		—			—			301
Gain on foreign currency	—			—			(2,671		)	—		—			—			(2,671		)
Other (income) expense	62			(15,264		)	657			—		14,545			—			—
Loss from investment in affiliates	48,666			20,604			4,344			—		11,097			(84,711		)	—
Income (loss) before taxes	(64,079		)	(66,185		)	(14,379		)	536		(33,077		)	84,711			(92,473		)
Provision (benefit) for taxes	675			(17,519		)	(3,276		)	536		(8,135		)	—			(27,719		)
Net loss	$	(64,754	)	$	(48,666	)	$	(11,103	)	$	—	$	(24,942	)	$	84,711		$	(64,754	)
Other comprehensive income (loss), (net of tax):
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment	(660		)	—			(660		)	—		—			660			(660		)
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging derivatives	1,994			605			—			—		—			(605		)	1,994
Other comprehensive income (loss), (net of tax)	1,334			605			(660		)	—		—			55			1,334
Total comprehensive loss	$	(63,420	)	$	(48,061	)	$	(11,763	)	$	—	$	(24,942	)	$	84,766		$	(63,420	)

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Three Months Ended March 25, 2018

(In thousands)



	Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Millennium)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

NET CASH FROM (FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES	$	16,999		$	58,464		$	(6,538	)	$	(64,317	)	$	(56,267	)	$	(3,559	)	$	(55,218	)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany receivables (payments) receipts	—			—			(50,000		)	—			64,688			(14,688		)	—
Capital expenditures	—			—			(2,739		)	(32,480		)	(9,573		)	—			(44,792		)
Net cash from (for) investing activities	—			—			(52,739		)	(32,480		)	55,115			(14,688		)	(44,792		)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany payables (payments) receipts	33,622			(48,310		)	—			—			—			14,688			—
Net borrowings on revolving credit loans	—			—			—			40,000			—			—			40,000
Distributions paid to partners	(50,621		)	—			—			—			—			355			(50,266		)
Payment of debt issuance costs and original issue discount	—			(321		)	—			(1,519		)	—			—			(1,840		)
Exercise of limited partnership unit options	—			125			—			—			—			—			125
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions	—			(3,039		)	—			—			—			—			(3,039		)
Payments related to tax withholding for equity compensation	—			(6,919		)	—			—			—			—			(6,919		)
Net cash from (for) financing activities	(16,999		)	(58,464		)	—			38,481			—			15,043			(21,939		)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	—			—			(1,408		)	—			—			—			(1,408		)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Net decrease for the year	—			—			(60,685		)	(58,316		)	(1,152		)	(3,204		)	(123,357		)
Balance, beginning of year	—			—			85,758			80,430			1,152			(1,095		)	166,245
Balance, end of year	$	—		$	—		$	25,073		$	22,114		$	—		$	(4,299	)	$	42,888

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CEDAR FAIR, L.P.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

For the Three Months Ended March 26, 2017

(In thousands)



	Cedar Fair L.P. (Parent)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Magnum)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Cedar Canada)			Co-Issuer Subsidiary (Millennium)			Guarantor Subsidiaries			Eliminations			Total

NET CASH FROM (FOR) OPERATING ACTIVITIES	$	23,702		$	56,496		$	(35,208	)	$	(97,827	)	$	(21,656	)	$	509		$	(73,984	)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany receivables (payments) receipts	—			—			—			—			28,274			(28,274		)	—
Capital expenditures	—			—			(1,148		)	(41,019		)	(6,298		)	—			(48,465		)
Net cash from (for) investing activities	—			—			(1,148		)	(41,019		)	21,976			(28,274		)	(48,465		)
CASH FLOWS FROM (FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Intercompany payables (payments) receipts	24,949			(53,223		)	—			—			—			28,274			—
Net borrowings on revolving credit loans	—			—			—			85,000			—			—			85,000
Distributions paid to partners	(48,651		)	—			—			—			—			516			(48,135		)
Tax effect of units involved in treasury unit transactions	—			(1,369		)	—			—			—			—			(1,369		)
Payments related to tax withholding for equity compensation	—			(1,904		)	—			—			—			—			(1,904		)
Net cash from (for) financing activities	(23,702		)	(56,496		)	—			85,000			—			28,790			33,592
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	—			—			383			—			—			—			383
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Net increase (decrease) for the year	—			—			(35,973		)	(53,846		)	320			1,025			(88,474		)
Balance, beginning of year	—			—			65,563			57,825			353			(1,025		)	122,716
Balance, end of year	$	—		$	—		$	29,590		$	3,979		$	673		$	—		$	34,242

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Business Overview:

We generate our revenues from sales of (1) admission to our amusement parks and water parks, (2) food, merchandise and games both inside and outside our parks, and (3) accommodations, extra-charge products, and other revenue sources. Our principal costs and expenses, which include salaries and wages, operating supplies, maintenance, advertising, utilities and insurance, are relatively fixed and do not vary significantly with attendance.

Each of our properties is overseen by a park general manager and operates autonomously. Management reviews operating results, evaluates performance and makes operating decisions, including allocating resources, on a property-by-property basis.

Along with attendance and per capita statistics, discrete financial information and operating results are prepared at the individual park level for use by the CEO, who is the Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM), as well as by the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Operating Officer, the Executive Vice President of Operations, Regional Vice Presidents and the park general managers.

Critical Accounting Policies:

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These principles require us to make judgments, estimates and assumptions during the normal course of business that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions.

Management believes that judgment and estimates related to the following critical accounting policies could materially affect our consolidated financial statements:

• Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

• Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

• Self-Insurance Reserves

• Revenue Recognition


•	Income Taxes

We adopted Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASU 2014-09") effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method. The adoption of the standard did not have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Our accounting policy as a result of adopting ASU 2014-09 is discussed below. There were no other changes in the above critical accounting policies from those previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 during the first quarter of 2018 .

Revenue Recognition and related receivables and contract liabilities

As disclosed within the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income, revenues are generated from sales of (1) admission to our amusement parks and water parks, (2) food, merchandise and games both inside and outside the parks, and (3) accommodations, extra-charge products, and other revenue sources. Admission revenues include amounts paid to gain admission into our parks, including parking fees. Revenues related to extra-charge products, including premium benefit offerings such as front-of-line products, and online advanced purchase transaction fees charged to customers are included in "Accommodations, extra-charge products and other". Due to our highly seasonal operations, a substantial portion of our revenues are generated during an approximate 130- to 140-day operating season. Most revenues are recognized on a daily basis based on actual guest spend at the properties. Revenues from multi-use products, including season-long products for admission, dining, beverage and other products, are recognized over the estimated number of uses expected for each type of product. The estimated number of uses is reviewed and may be updated periodically during the operating season prior to the ticket or product expiration, which generally occurs no later than the close of the operating season. The number of uses is estimated based on historical usage adjusted for current period trends. For any bundled products that include multiple performance obligations, revenue is allocated using the retail price of each distinct performance obligation and any inherent discounts are allocated based on the gross margin and expected redemption of each performance obligation. We do not typically provide for refunds or returns.

In some instances, we arrange with outside parties ("concessionaires") to provide goods to our guests, typically food and merchandise, and we act as an agent, resulting in net revenue recorded within the income statement. Concessionaire arrangement revenues are recognized over the operating season and are variable. Sponsorship revenues and marina revenues, which are classified as "Accommodations, extra-charge products and other" within the income statement, are recognized over the park operating season which represents the period in which the performance obligations are satisfied. Sponsorship revenues are typically fixed. However,

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some sponsorship revenues are variable based on achievement of specified operating metrics. We estimate variable revenues and perform a constraint analysis using both historical information and current trends to determine the amount of revenue that is not probable of a significant reversal.

Income Taxes

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the "Act") was signed into law on December 22, 2017. The Act makes significant changes to U.S. tax law and, among other things, reduces federal corporate tax rates from 35% to 21%. The accounting treatment of these tax law changes is complex, and the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 ("SAB 118") to address the application of U.S. GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain tax effects of the Act. We recognized the provisional tax impacts related to the reduction in tax rates including the revaluation of deferred tax assets and liabilities in our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2017. The ultimate impact may differ from these provisional amounts, possibly materially, due to, among other things, additional analysis, changes in interpretations and assumptions we have made, additional regulatory or accounting guidance that may be issued, and actions the Partnership may take as a result of the Act. We expect to complete our analysis of the effects of the Act within the measurement period in accordance with SAB 118.

Adjusted EBITDA:

We believe that Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, other non-cash items, and adjustments as defined in the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement and the 2013 Credit Agreement) is a meaningful measure as it is widely used by analysts, investors and comparable companies in our industry to evaluate our operating performance on a consistent basis, as well as more easily compare our results with those of other companies in our industry. Further, management believes Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful measure of park-level operating profitability and we use it for measuring returns on capital investments, evaluating potential acquisitions, determining awards under incentive compensation plans, and calculating compliance with certain loan covenants. Adjusted EBITDA is provided in the discussion of results of operations that follows as a supplemental measure of our operating results and is not intended to be a substitute for operating income, net income or cash flows from operating activities as defined under generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies.

The table below sets forth a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net loss for the three-month periods ended March 25, 2018 and March 26, 2017 .



	Three months ended
(In thousands)	3/25/2018			3/26/2017
Net loss	$	(83,400	)	$	(64,754	)
Interest expense	19,762			18,914
Interest income	(226		)	(32		)
Benefit for taxes	(19,199		)	(27,719		)
Depreciation and amortization	5,521			5,365
EBITDA	(77,542		)	(68,226		)
Loss on early debt extinguishment	1,073			—
Net effect of swaps	(3,628		)	301
Non-cash foreign currency (gain) loss	10,098			(2,679		)
Non-cash equity compensation expense	2,968			3,417
Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net	1,340			1,526
Other ⁽¹⁾	169			192
Adjusted EBITDA	$	(65,522	)	$	(65,469	)


(1)	Consists of certain costs as defined in the Partnership's Amended 2017 Credit Agreement and prior credit agreements. These items are excluded in the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and have included certain legal expenses, costs associated with certain ride abandonment or relocation expenses, and severance expenses. This balance also includes unrealized gains and losses on short-term investments.

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Results of Operations:

We believe the following are significant measures in the structure of our management and operational reporting, and they are used as major factors in key operational decisions:

Attendance is defined as the number of guest visits to our amusement parks and separately gated outdoor water parks.

In-park per capita spending is calculated as revenues generated within our amusement parks and separately gated outdoor water parks along with related tolls and parking revenues, divided by total attendance.

Out-of-park revenues are defined as revenues from resort, marina, sponsorship, online advanced purchase transaction fees charged to customers and all other out-of-park operations.

Both in-park per capita spending and out-of-park revenues exclude amounts remitted for concessionaire arrangements.

Three months ended March 25, 2018

Operating results for the first quarter are historically less than 5% of our full-year revenues and attendance. The results include normal off-season operating, maintenance, and administrative expenses at our ten seasonal amusement parks and two separately gated outdoor water parks, as well as daily operations at Knott's Berry Farm, which is open year-round, and Castaway Bay, which is generally open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day plus a limited daily schedule for the balance of the year. The fiscal three-month period ended March 25, 2018 consisted of a 13-week period and included a total of 92 operating days compared with 13 weeks and 88 operating days for the fiscal three-month period ended March 26, 2017 . As of March 25, 2018 and March 26, 2017 , four of our amusement parks were operating.

The following table presents key financial information for the three months ended March 25, 2018 and March 26, 2017 :



	Three months ended			Three months ended			Increase (Decrease)
	3/25/2018			3/26/2017			$			%
	(Amounts in thousands, except for per capita spending)
Net revenues	$	54,727		$	48,318		$	6,409		13.3	%
Operating costs and expenses	123,513			117,388			6,125			5.2	%
Depreciation and amortization	5,521			5,365			156			2.9	%
Loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets, net	1,340			1,526			(186		)	N/M
Operating loss	$	(75,647	)	$	(75,961	)	$	314		0.4	%
N/M - Not meaningful
Other Data:
Adjusted EBITDA ⁽¹⁾	$	(65,522	)	$	(65,469	)	$	(53	)	(0.1	)%


(1)	For additional information regarding Adjusted EBITDA, including how we define and use Adjusted EBITDA, as well as a reconciliation to net loss, see page 33.

For the quarter ended March 25, 2018 , net revenues increased by $6.4 million , to $54.7 million , from $48.3 million in the first quarter of 2017. This reflects an increase in attendance and a slight increase in in-park per capita spending. Out-of-park revenues decreased $0.5 million compared with the same period in the prior year. The increase in attendance was driven by higher season pass attendance at Knott's Berry Farm. The slight increase in in-park per capita spending was attributable to an increase in revenues from our food and beverage programs, as well as our premium product offerings, offset by decreases in other guest spending categories. The decrease in out-of-park revenues was attributable to prior period proceeds received during the first quarter of 2017 from a business interruption claim at Cedar Point. Currency exchange rates had an immaterial impact on net revenues for the quarter as our Canadian park was not operating during the period.

Operating costs and expenses for the quarter increased 5.2% , or $6.1 million , to $123.5 million from $117.4 million in the first quarter of 2017. The increase is the result of a $4.5 million increase in operating expense, a $1.1 million increase in SG&A expense, and a $0.5 million increase in cost of goods sold. Operating expenses grew by $4.5 million primarily due to increased seasonal wages which were driven by both labor hour increases and hourly rate increases, increased operating expense attributable to disassembling attractions and decorations following the inaugural WinterFest holiday events at three parks, and to a lesser extent, increased maintenance expense and full-time wages attributable to both headcount and merit increases. We expect to continue to see higher labor costs during the current year due to both mandated and market wage rate adjustments. The $1.1 million increase in SG&A expense was primarily attributable to higher merchant fees and increased technology related costs. The

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increase in cost of goods sold was primarily related to the growth in our food and beverage programs. The increase in operating costs and expenses was not materially impacted by foreign currency exchange rates during the first quarter.

Depreciation and amortization expense for the quarter increased $0.2 million , or 2.9% , compared with the same period in the prior year due to growth in capital improvements over the past several years. For the first quarter of 2018, the loss on impairment / retirement of fixed assets was $1.3 million , reflecting the retirements of assets in the normal course of business at several of our properties.

After the items above, operating loss for the first quarter of 2018 decreased $0.3 million to $75.7 million compared with an operating loss of $76.0 million for the first quarter of 2017.

Interest expense for the first quarter of 2018 increased $0.8 million compared to the same period in the prior year due to an increase in outstanding term debt. We recognized a $1.1 million loss on early debt extinguishment during the current period attributable to the amendment of our 2017 Credit Agreement described in Note 5. The net effect of our swaps resulted in a benefit to earnings of $3.6 million for the first quarter of 2018 compared with a $0.3 million charge to earnings in the first quarter of 2017. The difference reflects the change in fair market value movements in our de-designated swap portfolio offset by the amortization of amounts in OCI for these swaps. During the current quarter, we also recognized a $10.1 million net charge to earnings for foreign currency gains and losses compared with a $2.7 million net benefit to earnings for the first quarter in 2017. Both amounts primarily represent remeasurement of the U.S.-dollar denominated debt held at our Canadian property from the applicable currency to the legal entity's functional currency.

During the first quarter of 2018, a benefit for taxes of $19.2 million was recorded to account for PTP taxes and income taxes on our corporate subsidiaries. This compares with a benefit for taxes recorded in the first quarter of 2017 of $27.7 million . This decrease in benefit for taxes relates largely to the decrease in the federal statutory income tax rate implemented by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act which was signed into law during the fourth quarter of 2017.

After the items above, net loss for the current quarter totaled $83.4 million , or $1.49 per diluted limited partner unit, compared with a net loss of $64.8 million , or $1.16 per diluted limited partner unit, for the first quarter a year ago.

For the current quarter, our Adjusted EBITDA loss was comparable to the prior period. The comparability in Adjusted EBITDA loss is attributable to increased net revenues due to increased attendance offset by increased operating costs and expenses associated with labor, operating supplies and other planned spending.

Liquidity and Capital Resources:

With respect to both liquidity and cash flow, we ended the first quarter of 2018 in sound condition. The working capital ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) of 0.6 as of March 25, 2018 is the result of normal seasonal activity. Receivables, inventories and payables are at normal seasonal levels.

Operating Activities

During the three -month period ended March 25, 2018 , net cash for operating activities was $55.2 million , a decrease of $18.8 million from the same period a year ago, primarily due to lower payments for interest and income taxes, as well as other changes in working capital.

Investing Activities

Net cash used for investing activities for the first three months of 2018 was $44.8 million , a decrease of $3.7 million compared with the same period in the prior year. This decrease reflects less planned capital expenditures in the current period.

Financing Activities

Net cash for financing activities for the first three months of 2018 was $21.9 million , a decrease of $55.5 million compared with the same period in the prior year. This decrease primarily reflects less borrowings on our revolving credit facility in the current period.

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As of March 25, 2018 , our outstanding debt, before reduction for debt issuance costs and original issue discount, consisted of the following:

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$500 million of 5.375% senior unsecured notes, maturing in April 2027 , issued at par. Prior to April 15, 2020 , up to 35% of the notes may be redeemed with net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings at a price equal to 105.375% of the principal amount thereof, together with accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any. The notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time prior to April 15, 2022 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus a "make-whole" premium, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. Thereafter, the notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed. The notes pay interest semi-annually in April and October.

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$450 million of 5.375% senior unsecured notes, maturing in June 2024 , issued at par. The notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at any time prior to June 1, 2019 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes redeemed plus a "make-whole" premium, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. Thereafter, the notes may be redeemed, in whole or in part, at various prices depending on the date redeemed. The notes pay interest semi-annually in June and December.

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$735 million of senior secured term debt, maturing in April 2024 under our Amended 2017 Credit Agreement. The term debt bears interest at the London InterBank Offering Rate ("LIBOR") plus 175 basis points (bps), under amendments we entered into on March 14, 2018 . The pricing terms for the amendment reflected $0.9 million of Original Issue Discount ("OID"). The term loan amortizes $7.5 million annually. We paid $15.0 million of amortization during the third quarter of 2017. Therefore, we have no current maturities as of March 25, 2018 .

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$40 million of borrowings under the $275 million senior secured revolving credit facility under our Amended 2017 Credit Agreement with a Canadian sub-limit of $15 million . Borrowings under the senior secured revolving credit facility bear interest at LIBOR or Canadian Dollar Offered Rate ("CDOR") plus 200 bps. The revolving credit facility is scheduled to mature in April 2022 and also provides for the issuance of documentary and standby letters of credit. The Amended 2017 Credit Agreement requires the payment of a 37.5 bps commitment fee per annum on the unused portion of the credit facilities. After letters of credit, which totaled $15.9 million at March 25, 2018 , we had $219.1 million of available borrowings under the revolving credit facility and cash on hand of $42.9 million .

As of March 25, 2018 , we have four interest rate swap agreements that effectively convert $500 million of variable-rate debt to a fixed rate. These swaps, which mature on December 31, 2020 and fix LIBOR at a weighted average rate of 2.64% , are not designated as cash flow hedges. As of March 25, 2018 , the fair market value of our derivative liability was $2.7 million and was recorded in "Derivative Liability."

The Amended 2017 Credit Agreement includes a Consolidated Leverage Ratio, which if breached for any reason and not cured could result in an event of default. The ratio is set at a maximum of 5.50 x Consolidated Total Debt-to-Consolidated EBITDA. As of March 25, 2018 , we were in compliance with this financial condition covenant and all other financial covenants under the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement.

Our long-term debt agreements include Restricted Payment provisions. Pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing our June 2014 notes, which includes the most restrictive of these Restricted Payments provisions, we can make Restricted Payments of $60 million annually so long as no default or event of default has occurred and is continuing; and we can make additional Restricted Payments if our pro forma Total-Indebtedness-to-Consolidated-Cash-Flow Ratio is less than or equal to 5.00 x.

In accordance with the Amended 2017 Credit Agreement debt provisions, on February 28, 2018, we announced the declaration of a distribution of $0.89 per limited partner unit, which was paid on March 19, 2018. Also, on May 2, 2018, we announced the declaration of a distribution of $0.89 per limited partner unit, which will be payable on June 15, 2018.

Existing credit facilities and cash flows from operations are expected to be sufficient to meet working capital needs, debt service, partnership distributions and planned capital expenditures for the foreseeable future.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements:

We had $15.9 million in letters of credit, which are primarily in place to backstop insurance arrangements, outstanding on our revolving credit facility as of March 25, 2018 . We have no other significant off-balance sheet financing arrangements.

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Forward Looking Statements

Some of the statements contained in this report (including the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section) that are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements as to our expectations, beliefs and strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements may involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, may be beyond our control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. Important factors, including those listed under Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, could adversely affect our future financial performance and cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the filing date of this document.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to market risks from fluctuations in interest rates, and to a lesser extent on currency exchange rates on our operations in Canada, and from time to time, on imported rides and equipment. The objective of our financial risk management is to reduce the potential negative impact of interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations to acceptable levels. We do not acquire market risk sensitive instruments for trading purposes.

We manage interest rate risk through the use of a combination of fixed-rate long-term debt, interest rate swaps that fix a portion of our variable-rate long-term debt, and variable-rate borrowings under our revolving credit facility. Translation exposures with regard to our Canadian operations are not hedged.

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative instrument is reported as a component of "Other comprehensive income (loss)" and reclassified into earnings in the period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments that do not qualify as effective hedging activities are reported as "Net effect of swaps" in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. Additionally, the "Other comprehensive income (loss)" related to interest rate swaps that become ineffective is amortized over the remaining life of the interest rate swap and reported as a component of "Net effect of swaps" in the unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

As of March 25, 2018 , on an adjusted basis after giving affect to the impact of interest rate swap agreements, $1,450.0 million of our outstanding long-term debt represented fixed-rate debt and $235.0 million represented variable-rate debt. Assuming an average balance on our revolving credit borrowings of approximately $5.5 million, a hypothetical 100 bps increase in 30-day LIBOR on our variable-rate debt (not considering the impact of our interest rate swaps) would lead to an increase of approximately $7.4 million in annual cash interest costs.

Assuming a hypothetical 100 bps increase in 30-day LIBOR, the amount of net cash interest paid on our derivative portfolio would decrease by $5.0 million over the next twelve months.

A uniform 10% strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to the Canadian dollar would result in a $3.5 million decrease in annual operating income.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures -

We maintain a system of controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in our reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the Commission and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. As of March 25, 2018 , management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 25, 2018 .

(b) Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting -

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended March 25, 2018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Freddie Ramos vs. Cedar Fair, L.P., Cedar Fair Management Company

The Partnership and Cedar Fair Management, Inc. are defendants in a lawsuit filed in Superior Court of the State of California for Orange County on November 23, 2016 by Freddie Ramos seeking damages and injunctive relief for claims related to certain employment and pay practices at our parks in California, including those related to certain check-out, time reporting, discharge, meal and rest period, and pay statement practices. The Partnership filed an answer on January 13, 2017 denying the allegations in the complaint and requesting a dismissal of all claims. On January 17, 2017, the Partnership filed a Notice of Removal of the case from the state court to the United State District Court for the Central District of California. The class has not been certified. On August 29, 2017, the Partnership participated in a mediation relating to the claims alleged in the lawsuit. Following this mediation, the Partnership negotiated a $4.2 million settlement with the named Plaintiff on a class wide basis. As part of the settlement, the case will be remanded back to the Superior Court of the State of California for Orange County for a preliminary hearing and final court approval of the proposed settlement. The Partnership and the named Plaintiff are required to file a brief in support of the settlement with the court. The hearing to approve the final settlement is not expected to occur until the second quarter of 2018. Based upon the information available, the Partnership believes the liability recorded as of March 25, 2018 is adequate and does not expect the terms of the negotiated settlement or final briefing to materially affect its financial results in future periods.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the Partnership's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 .

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities:

The following table summarizes repurchases of Cedar Fair, L.P. Depositary Units representing limited partner interests by the Partnership during the three months ended March 25, 2018 :



	(a)	(b)		(c)	(d)
Period	Total Number of Units Purchased ⁽¹⁾	Average Price Paid per Unit		Total Number of Units Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Units that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 1 - January 28	—	—		—	$	—
January 29 - February 25	—	—		—	—
February 26 - March 25	30,294	$	68.13	—	—
Total	30,294	$	68.13	—	$	—


(1)	All repurchased units were reacquired by the Partnership in satisfaction of tax obligations related to the vesting of restricted units which were granted under the Partnership's Omnibus Incentive Plan.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS



Exhibit (3.1)		Sixth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Cedar Fair, L.P., as amended by that First Amendment to Sixth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Cedar Fair, L.P., dated June 1, 2017

Exhibit (10.1)		Amendment No. 1, dated March 14, 2018, to Restatement Agreement, dated April 13, 2017, among Cedar Fair, L.P., Magnum Management Corporation, Canada's Wonderland Company and Millennium Operations LLC, as borrowers, the several lenders from time to time party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and collateral agent and the other parties thereto. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2018.

Exhibit (31.1)		Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Exhibit (31.2)		Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Exhibit (32)		Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Exhibit (101)		The following materials from the Partnership's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 25, 2018 formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): (i) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, (ii) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, (iii) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow, (iv) the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Equity, and (v) related notes.

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SIGNATURES

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



		CEDAR FAIR, L.P.
		(Registrant)

		By Cedar Fair Management, Inc.
		General Partner

Date:	May 2, 2018	/s/ Richard A. Zimmerman
		Richard A. Zimmerman
		President and Chief Executive Officer

Date:	May 2, 2018	/s/ Brian C. Witherow
		Brian C. Witherow
		Executive Vice President and
		Chief Financial Officer

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Part I - Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements Item 2. Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk Item 4. Controls and Procedures Part II - Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings Item 1A. Risk Factors Item 2. Unregistered Sales Of Equity Securities and Use Of Proceeds Item 6. Exhibits

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Exhibit (3.1) Sixth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Cedar Fair, L.P., as amended by that First Amendment to Sixth Amended and Restated Agreement of Limited Partnership of Cedar Fair, L.P., dated June 1, 2017 Exhibit (10.1) Amendment No. 1, dated March 14, 2018, to Restatement Agreement, dated April 13, 2017, among Cedar Fair, L.P., Magnum Management Corporation, Canada's Wonderland Company and Millennium Operations LLC, as borrowers, the several lenders from time to time party thereto, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and collateral agent and the other parties thereto. Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on March 14, 2018. Exhibit(31.1) Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Exhibit(31.2) Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Exhibit(32) Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

FUN 10-Q Quarter ended March 25, 2018

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