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


Form 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2003

OR

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 No. 1-10308

Cendant Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
  06-0918165
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

9 West 57th Street
New York, NY

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

10019
(Zip Code)

(212) 413-1800
(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 ý No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in the Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act): Yes ý No o


APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's common stock was 1,013,210,944 shares as of October 31, 2003.





Cendant Corporation and Subsidiaries

Table of Contents

 
   
  Page
PART I   Financial Information    

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements

 

 

 

 

Independent Accountants' Report

 

3

 

 

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002

 

4

 

 

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2003 and December 31, 2002

 

5

 

 

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 and 2002

 

6

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

 

7

Item 2.

 

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

31

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks

 

53

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

53

PART II

 

Other Information

 

 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

55

 

 

Signatures

 

56

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Forward-looking statements in our public filings or other public statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements were based on various factors and were derived utilizing numerous important assumptions and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning our future financial performance, business strategy, projected plans and objectives. Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "projects", "estimates", "plans", "may increase", "may fluctuate" and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would", "may" and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. You should understand that the following important factors and assumptions could affect our future results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements:

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Other factors and assumptions not identified above were also involved in the derivation of these forward-looking statements, and the failure of such other assumptions to be realized as well as other factors may also cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Most of these factors are difficult to predict accurately and are generally beyond our control.

You should consider the areas of risk described above in connection with any forward-looking statements that may be made by us and our businesses generally. Except for our ongoing obligations to disclose material information under the federal securities laws, we undertake no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements, to report events or to report the occurrence of unanticipated events unless required by law. For any forward-looking statements contained in any document, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements


INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Cendant Corporation
New York, New York

We have reviewed the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheet of Cendant Corporation and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of September 30, 2003, the related consolidated condensed statements of income for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002, and the related consolidated condensed statements of cash flows for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2003 and 2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.

We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and of making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.

Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to such consolidated condensed financial statements for them to be in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

We have previously audited, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of December 31, 2002, and the related consolidated statements of income, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein); and in our report dated February 5, 2003 (March 3, 2003 as to the subsequent events described in Note 31), we expressed an unqualified opinion (and included an explanatory paragraph with respect to the adoption of the non-amortization provisions for goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets, the modification of the accounting treatment relating to securitization transactions and the accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities and the revision of certain revenue recognition policies, as discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements) on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2002 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
New York, New York
November 5, 2003

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Cendant Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In millions, except per share data)

 
  Three Months Ended
September 30,

  Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
 
  2003
  2002
  2003
  2002
 
Revenues                          
  Service fees and membership, net   $ 3,516   $ 2,799   $ 9,476   $ 7,299  
  Vehicle-related     1,538     1,034     4,211     2,905  
  Other     8     6     49     34  
   
 
 
 
 
Net revenues     5,062     3,839     13,736     10,238  
   
 
 
 
 

Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Operating     2,596     2,008     7,010     4,701  
  Vehicle depreciation, lease charges and interest, net     651     523     1,865     1,532  
  Marketing and reservation     491     379     1,312     1,059  
  General and administrative     358     301     1,038     876  
  Non-program related depreciation and amortization     129     121     387     337  
  Non-program related interest, net:                          
    Interest expense, net     75     68     234     194  
    Early extinguishment of debt     4     4     58     42  
  Acquisition and integration related costs:                          
    Amortization of pendings and listings     5     45     12     239  
    Other     15     11     30     24  
   
 
 
 
 
Total expenses     4,324     3,460     11,946     9,004  
   
 
 
 
 

Income before income taxes and minority interest

 

 

738

 

 

379

 

 

1,790

 

 

1,234

 
Provision for income taxes     248     121     596     414  
Minority interest, net of tax     4     8     17     16  
   
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations     486     250     1,177     804  
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax                 51  
Loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax                 (256 )
   
 
 
 
 
Income before cumulative effect of accounting change     486     250     1,177     599  
Cumulative effect of accounting change     (293 )       (293 )    
   
 
 
 
 
Net income   $ 193   $ 250   $ 884   $ 599  
   
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share                          
  Basic                          
    Income from continuing operations   $ 0.48   $ 0.24   $ 1.15   $ 0.79  
    Cumulative effect of accounting change     (0.29 )       (0.28 )    
    Net income     0.19     0.24     0.87     0.59  
 
Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
    Income from continuing operations   $ 0.47   $ 0.24   $ 1.13   $ 0.77  
    Cumulative effect of accounting change     (0.28 )       (0.28 )    
    Net income     0.19     0.24     0.85     0.58  

See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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Cendant Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions, except share data)

 
  September 30,
2003

  December 31,
2002

 
Assets              
Current assets:              
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 1,004   $ 126  
  Restricted cash     413     307  
  Receivables, net     1,480     1,457  
  Deferred income taxes     337     334  
  Other current assets     995     1,134  
   
 
 
Total current assets     4,229     3,358  

Property and equipment, net

 

 

1,742

 

 

1,780

 
Deferred income taxes     852     1,115  
Goodwill     10,857     10,699  
Other intangibles, net     2,413     2,464  
Other non-current assets     974     1,359  
   
 
 
Total assets exclusive of assets under programs     21,067     20,775  
   
 
 
Assets under management and mortgage programs:              
  Program cash     353     354  
  Mortgage loans held for sale     5,060     1,923  
  Relocation receivables     299     239  
  Vehicle-related, net     10,479     10,052  
  Timeshare-related, net     1,779     675  
  Mortgage servicing rights, net     1,523     1,380  
  Derivatives related to mortgage servicing rights     423     385  
  Mortgage-backed securities     89     114  
   
 
 
      20,005     15,122  
   
 
 

Total assets

 

$

41,072

 

$

35,897

 
   
 
 

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Current liabilities:              
  Accounts payable and other current liabilities   $ 4,473   $ 4,287  
  Current portion of long-term debt     705     30  
  Deferred income     832     680  
   
 
 
Total current liabilities     6,010     4,997  

Long-term debt, excluding Upper DECS

 

 

4,714

 

 

5,571

 
Upper DECS     863     863  
Deferred income     315     320  
Other non-current liabilities     927     692  
   
 
 
Total liabilities exclusive of liabilities under programs     12,829     12,443  
   
 
 

Liabilities under management and mortgage programs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Debt     17,043     12,747  
  Derivatives related to mortgage servicing rights     227      
  Deferred income taxes     1,018     1,017  
   
 
 
      18,288     13,764  
   
 
 
Mandatorily redeemable preferred interest in a subsidiary         375  
   
 
 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value—authorized 10 million shares; none issued and outstanding          
  CD common stock, $.01 par value—authorized 2 billion shares; issued 1,253,745,075 and 1,238,952,970 shares     13     12  
  Additional paid-in capital     10,293     10,090  
  Deferred compensation     (77 )    
  Retained earnings     4,142     3,258  
  Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)     130     (14 )
  CD treasury stock, at cost—242,215,852 and 207,188,268 shares     (4,546 )   (4,031 )
   
 
 
Total stockholders' equity     9,955     9,315  
   
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 41,072   $ 35,897  
   
 
 

See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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Cendant Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In millions)

 
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
 
  2003
  2002
 
Operating Activities              
Net income   $ 884   $ 599  
Adjustments to arrive at income from continuing operations     293     205  
   
 
 
Income from continuing operations     1,177     804  

Adjustments to reconcile income from continuing operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities exclusive of management and mortgage programs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Non-program related depreciation and amortization     387     337  
  Amortization of pendings and listings     12     239  
  Net change in assets and liabilities, excluding the impact of acquisitions and dispositions:              
    Receivables     46     (50 )
    Income taxes and deferred income taxes     658     274  
    Accounts payable and other current liabilities     (224 )   (261 )
    Payment of stockholder litigation settlement liability         (2,850 )
    Deferred income     (98 )   (201 )
Proceeds from termination of fair value hedges     200      
Other, net     208     113  
   
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities exclusive of management and mortgage programs     2,366     (1,595 )
   
 
 
Management and mortgage programs:              
  Vehicle depreciation     1,519     1,310  
  Amortization and impairment of mortgage servicing rights     735     659  
  Net gain on mortgage servicing rights and related derivatives     (150 )   (17 )
  Origination of mortgage loans     (53,145 )   (29,080 )
  Proceeds on sale of and payments from mortgage loans held for sale     52,100     29,086  
   
 
 
      1,059     1,958  
   
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities     3,425     363  
   
 
 
Investing Activities              
Property and equipment additions     (309 )   (235 )
Proceeds received on asset sales     120     9  
Net assets acquired, net of cash acquired and acquisition-related payments     (234 )   (1,015 )
Proceeds from disposition of businesses, net of transaction-related payments         1,175  
Proceeds from stockholder litigation settlement trust         1,410  
Other, net     88     (33 )
   
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities exclusive of management and mortgage programs     (335 )   1,311  
   
 
 
Management and mortgage programs:              
  Investment in vehicles     (11,562 )   (7,688 )
  Payments received on investment in vehicles     9,741     5,834  
  Origination of timeshare-related assets     (554 )   (620 )
  Principal collection of investment in timeshare-related assets     681     535  
  Equity advances on homes under management     (4,439 )   (4,645 )
  Repayment on advances on homes under management     4,383     4,685  
  Additions to mortgage servicing rights     (819 )   (657 )
  Cash received on derivatives related to mortgage servicing rights, net     273     218  
  Other, net     27     26  
   
 
 
      (2,269 )   (2,312 )
   
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities     (2,604 )   (1,001 )
   
 
 
Financing Activities              
Proceeds from borrowings     2,588     3  
Principal payments on borrowings     (3,215 )   (1,462 )
Issuances of common stock     247     102  
Repurchases of common stock     (710 )   (197 )
Other, net     (86 )   (30 )
   
 
 
Net cash used in financing activities exclusive of management and mortgage programs     (1,176 )   (1,584 )
   
 
 
Management and mortgage programs:              
  Proceeds from borrowings     22,570     9,425  
  Principal payments on borrowings     (21,041 )   (9,212 )
  Net change in short-term borrowings     (276 )   194  
  Other, net     (10 )   (8 )
   
 
 
      1,243     399  
   
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities     67     (1,185 )
   
 
 
Effect of changes in exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents     (10 )   12  
Cash provided by discontinued operations         74  
   
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     878     (1,737 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period     126     1,942  
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 1,004   $ 205  
   
 
 

See Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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Cendant Corporation and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unless otherwise noted, all amounts are in millions, except per share amounts)

1.     Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

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  Three Months Ended
September 30,

  Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
 
  2003
  2002
  2003
  2002
 
Reported net income   $ 193   $ 250   $ 884   $ 599  
Add back: Stock-based employee compensation expense included in reported net income, net of tax(a)     4         7     2  
Less: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under the fair value based method for all awards,
net of tax(b)
    (14 )   (199 )   (37 )   (280 )
   
 
 
 
 
Pro forma net income   $ 183   $ 51   $ 854   $ 321  
   
 
 
 
 
Net income per share:                          
Reported                          
  Basic   $ 0.19   $ 0.24   $ 0.87   $ 0.59  
  Diluted     0.19     0.24     0.85     0.58  
Pro Forma                          
  Basic   $ 0.18   $ 0.05   $ 0.84   $ 0.32  
  Diluted     0.18     0.05     0.82     0.31  

8


9


 
  Assets
  Liabilities
Bishop's Gate(a)   $ 3,117   $ 3,098
Sierra(b)     985     982
Trilegiant(c)     88     385

10


2.     Earnings Per Share

 
  Three Months Ended
September 30,

  Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
 
  2003
  2002
  2003
  2002
 
Income from continuing operations:                          
  Income from continuing operations for basic EPS   $ 486   $ 250   $ 1,177   $ 804  
  Convertible debt interest, net of tax                 1  
   
 
 
 
 
  Income from continuing operations for diluted EPS   $ 486   $ 250   $ 1,177   $ 805  
   
 
 
 
 
Net income:                          
  Net income for basic EPS   $ 193   $ 250   $ 884   $ 599  
  Convertible debt interest, net of tax                 1  
   
 
 
 
 
  Net income for diluted EPS   $ 193   $ 250   $ 884   $ 600  
   
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:                          
  Basic     1,013     1,039     1,019     1,014  
    Stock options, warrants and non-vested shares     26     19     20     27  
    Convertible debt                 2  
   
 
 
 
 
  Diluted     1,039     1,058     1,039     1,043  
   
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share:                          
Basic                          
  Income from continuing operations   $ 0.48   $ 0.24   $ 1.15   $ 0.79  
  Income from discontinued operations                 0.05  
  Loss on disposal of discontinued operations                 (0.25 )
  Cumulative effect of accounting change     (0.29 )       (0.28 )    
   
 
 
 
 
  Net income   $ 0.19   $ 0.24   $ 0.87   $ 0.59  
   
 
 
 
 
Diluted                          
  Income from continuing operations   $ 0.47   $ 0.24   $ 1.13   $ 0.77  
  Income from discontinued operations                 0.05  
  Loss on disposal of discontinued operations                 (0.24 )
  Cumulative effect of accounting change     (0.28 )       (0.28 )    
   
 
 
 
 
  Net income   $ 0.19   $ 0.24   $ 0.85   $ 0.58  
   
 
 
 
 

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  As of
September 30,

 
  2003
  2002
Options(a)   121   127
Warrants(b)   2   2
Upper DECS(c)   40   40

3.     Acquisitions

12


 
  Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2002

Net revenues   $ 11,190
Income from continuing operations     759
Net income     554

Earnings per share:

 

 

 
  Basic      
    Income from continuing operations   $ 0.73
    Net income     0.53
  Diluted      
    Income from continuing operations   $ 0.71
    Net income     0.52

13


 
  Costs
  Cash
Payments

  Balance at
December 31,
2002

  Cash
Payments

  Other
Additions

  Balance at
September 30,
2003

Personnel related   $ 35   $   $ 35   $ (24 ) $ 3   $ 14
Contract termination     6         6             6
Facility related     7         7     (3 )   9     13
   
 
 
 
 
 
Total   $ 48   $   $ 48   $ (27 ) $ 12   $ 33
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Costs
  Cash
Payments

  Other
Additions
(Reductions/
Utilization)

  Balance at
December 31,
2002

  Cash
Payments

  Other
Reductions

  Balance at
September 30,
2003

Personnel related   $ 44   $ (62 ) $ 33   $ 15   $ (8 )   (5 ) $ 2
Asset fair value adjustments and contract terminations     93     (25 )   (56 )   12     (6 )   (6 )  
Facility related     16     (2 )   8     22     (6 )       16
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total   $ 153   $ (89 ) $ (15 ) $ 49   $ (20 ) $ (11 ) $ 18
   
 
 
 
 
 
 

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4.     Discontinued Operations

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5.     Intangible Assets

        Intangible assets consisted of:

 
  As of September 30, 2003
  As of December 31, 2002
 
  Gross
Carrying
Amount

  Accumulated
Amortization

  Net
Carrying
Amount

  Gross
Carrying
Amount

  Accumulated
Amortization

  Net
Carrying
Amount

Amortized Intangible Assets                                    
  Franchise agreements   $ 1,155   $ 329   $ 826   $ 1,151   $ 301   $ 850
  Customer lists     548     144     404     544     116     428
  Pendings and listings     17     10     7     267     256     11
  Other     102     39     63     99     34     65
   
 
 
 
 
 
    $ 1,822   $ 522   $ 1,300   $ 2,061   $ 707   $ 1,354
   
 
 
 
 
 
Unamortized Intangible Assets                                    
  Goodwill   $ 10,857               $ 10,699            
   
             
           
  Trademarks   $ 1,079               $ 1,076            
  Other     34                 34            
   
             
           
    $ 1,113               $ 1,110            
   
             
           
 
  Balance at
January 1,
2003

  Goodwill
Acquired
during
2003

  Adjustments
to Goodwill
Acquired
during
2002

  Foreign
Exchange
and
Other

  Balance at
September 30,
2003

Real Estate Services   $ 2,658   $ 33 (a) $ 16 (f) $   $ 2,707
Hospitality     2,386     17 (b)   15 (g)   17     2,435
Travel Distribution     2,463     43 (c)   10 (h)   (10 )   2,506
Vehicle Services     2,576     6 (d)   6 (i)   2     2,590
Financial Services     616     2 (e)       1     619
   
 
 
 
 
Total Company   $ 10,699   $ 101   $ 47   $ 10   $ 10,857
   
 
 
 
 

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  Three Months Ended
September 30,

  Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
  2003
  2002
  2003
  2002
Franchise agreements   $ 9   $ 9   $ 28   $ 33
Customer lists     9     10     28     28
Pendings and listings     5     45     12     239
Other     2     2     7     12
   
 
 
 
Total   $ 25   $ 66   $ 75   $ 312
   
 
 
 

6.     Mortgage Servicing Activities

        The activity in the Company's residential first mortgage loan servicing portfolio consisted of:

 
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
 
  2003
  2002
 
Balance, January 1,   $ 114,079   $ 97,205  
Additions     53,858     31,340  
Payoffs/curtailments     (46,365 )   (21,745 )
Purchases, net     11,354     3,631  
   
 
 
Balance, September 30,(*)   $ 132,926   $ 110,431  
   
 
 

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  Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
 
  2003
  2002
 
Balance, January 1,   $ 1,883   $ 2,081  
Additions, net     819     657  
Changes in fair value     66     (567 )
Amortization     (578 )   (321 )
Sales/deletions     (11 )   (18 )
Permanent impairment     (315 )    
   
 
 
Balance, September 30,     1,864     1,832  
   
 
 

Valuation Allowance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Balance, January 1,     (503 )   (144 )
Additions     (157 )   (338 )
Reductions     4     2  
Permanent impairment     315      
   
 
 
Balance, September 30,     (341 )   (480 )
   
 
 
Mortgage Servicing Rights, net   $ 1,523   $ 1,352  
   
 
 
 
  Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
 
  2003
  2002
 
Net balance, January 1,   $ 385   $ 100  
Additions, net     288     251  
Changes in fair value     84     584  
Sales/proceeds received or paid     (561 )   (469 )
   
 
 
Net balance, September 30,(*)   $ 196   $ 466  
   
 
 

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  Three Months Ended
September 30,

  Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
 
  2003
  2002
  2003
  2002
 
Adjustment of MSR asset under hedge accounting   $ 193   $ (463 ) $ 66   $ (567 )
Net gain (loss) on derivatives related to MSR asset     (175 )   488     84     584  
   
 
 
 
 
  Net gain     18     25     150     17  
Provision for impairment of MSR asset         (275 )   (157 )   (338 )
   
 
 
 
 
  Net impact   $ 18   $ (250 ) $ (7 ) $ (321 )
   
 
 
 
 

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7.     Long-term Debt and Borrowing Arrangements

        Long-term debt consisted of:

 
  Maturity
Date

  As of
September 30,
2003

  As of
December 31,
2002

Term notes:                
  73/4% notes(a)   December 2003   $ 229   $ 966
  67/8% notes   August 2006     849     849
  61/4% notes(b)   January 2008     796    
  11% senior subordinated notes(c)   May 2009     337     530
  61/4% notes(d)   March 2010     348    
  73/8% notes(b)   January 2013     1,190    
  71/8% notes(d)   March 2015     250    
Contingently convertible debt securities:                
  Zero coupon senior convertible contingent notes   February 2004(*)     428     420
  Zero coupon convertible debentures(e)   May 2004 (*)     7     857
  37/8% convertible senior debentures(f)   November 2004(*)     804     1,200
Other:                
  Revolver borrowings(g)   December 2005         600
  Net hedging gains(h)         80     89
  Other         101     90
       
 
Total long-term debt, excluding Upper DECS         5,419     5,601
       
 
Less: current portion(i)         705     30
       
 
Long-term debt, excluding Upper DECS         4,714     5,571
Upper DECS         863     863
       
 
Long-term debt, including Upper DECS       $ 5,577   $ 6,434
       
 

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  As of
September 30,
2003

  As of
December 31,
2002

Zero coupon convertible debentures   0.3   33.5
Zero coupon senior convertible contingent notes   22.0   22.0
37/8% convertible senior debentures   33.4   49.9
   
 
    55.7   105.4
   
 

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  As of
September 30,
2003

Within 1 year (a)   $ 705
Between 1 and 2 years(b)     842
Between 2 and 3 years(c)     918
Between 3 and 4 years     2
Between 4 and 5 years     815
Thereafter     2,137
   
    $ 5,419
   

8.     Debt Under Management and Mortgage Programs and Borrowing Arrangements

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  As of
September 30,
2003

  As of
December 31,
2002

Asset-Backed Debt:            
Vehicle rental program(a)   $ 6,562   $ 6,082
Vehicle management program(b)     3,069     3,058
Mortgage program            
  Bishop's Gate(c)     3,098    
  Other     500     871
Timeshare program            
  Sierra(d)     717    
  Other(e)     340     145
Relocation program         80
   
 
      14,286     10,236
   
 
Unsecured Debt:            
  Term notes(f)     1,943     1,421
  Commercial paper     590     866
  Bank loans     42     107
  Other     182     117
   
 
      2,757     2,511
   
 
Total debt under management and mortgage programs   $ 17,043   $ 12,747
   
 

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  Unsecured(*)
  Asset-Backed
  Total
Within 1 year   $ 224   $ 4,437   $ 4,661
Between 1 and 2 years     823     2,835     3,658
Between 2 and 3 years     6     3,295     3,301
Between 3 and 4 years     187     1,384     1,571
Between 4 and 5 years     430     1,177     1,607
Thereafter     1,087     1,158     2,245
   
 
 
    $ 2,757   $ 14,286   $ 17,043
   
 
 

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  Total
Capacity

  Outstanding
Borrowings

  Available
Capacity

Asset-Backed Funding Arrangements(a)                  
  Vehicle rental program   $ 7,714   $ 6,562   $ 1,152
  Vehicle management program     3,599     3,069     530
  Mortgage program                  
    Bishop's Gate     3,176     3,098     78
    Other     500     500    
  Timeshare program                  
    Sierra     834     717     117
    Other     425     340     85
  Relocation program     100         100
   
 
 
      16,348     14,286     2,062
   
 
 
Committed Credit Facilities(b)                  
  Maturing in February 2005(c)     500         500
  Maturing in February 2005     750         750
   
 
 
      1,250         1,250
   
 
 
    $ 17,598   $ 14,286   $ 3,312
   
 
 

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9.     Off-Balance Sheet Financing Arrangements

 
  Assets
Serviced(a)

  Maximum
Funding
Capacity

  Debt
Issued(b)

  Maximum
Available
Capacity(c)

Apple Ridge   $ 512   $ 500   $ 400   $ 100
Timeshare QSPEs     426     372     372    

10.   Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Interest in a Subsidiary

11.   Trilegiant Corporation

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12.   Commitments and Contingencies

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13.   Stockholders' Equity

 
  Three Months Ended
September 30,

  Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 
 
  2003
  2002
  2003
  2002
 
Net income   $ 193   $ 250   $ 884   $ 599  
Other comprehensive income (loss):                          
  Currency translation adjustments:                          
    Currency translation adjustments arising during period     10     23     78     44  
    Reclassification adjustment for currency translation adjustments recognized in net income                 245  
  Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax:                          
    Cash flow hedges     17     (19 )   27     (16 )
    Available-for-sale securities     43     (2 )   39     (11 )
  Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax         (1 )       (1 )
   
 
 
 
 
Total comprehensive income   $ 263   $ 251   $ 1,028   $ 860  
   
 
 
 
 
 
  Currency
Translation
Adjustments

  Unrealized
Gains (Losses)
on Cash Flow
Hedges

  Unrealized
Gains on
Available-for-
Sale Securities

  Minimum
Pension
Liability
Adjustment

  Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

 
Balance, January 1, 2003   $ 81   $ (41 ) $ 4   $ (58 ) $ (14 )
Current period change     78     27     39         144  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, September 30, 2003   $ 159   $ (14 ) $ 43   $ (58 ) $ 130  
   
 
 
 
 
 

14.   Stock-Based Compensation

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15.   Related Party Transactions

16.   Segment Information

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  Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
  2003
  2002
 
 
  Revenues
  EBITDA
  Revenues
  EBITDA
 
Real Estate Services   $ 1,998   $ 436   $ 1,331   $ 59  
Hospitality     696     189     671     204  
Travel Distribution     424     119     432     129  
Vehicle Services     1,574     187     1,085     143  
Financial Services     370     62     322     122  
   
 
 
 
 
  Total Reportable Segments     5,062     993     3,841     657  
Corporate and Other(a)         (42 )   (2 )   (40 )
   
 
 
 
 
  Total Company   $ 5,062     951   $ 3,839     617  
   
       
       
Less: Non-program related depreciation and amortization     129           121  
         Non-program related interest expense, net     75           68  
         Early extinguishment of debt     4           4  
         Amortization of pendings and listings     5           45  
         
       
 
Income before income taxes and minority interest   $ 738         $ 379  
         
       
 
 
  Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
  2003
  2002
 
 
  Revenues
  EBITDA
  Revenues
  EBITDA
 
Real Estate Services   $ 5,123   $ 1,015   $ 3,181   $ 556  
Hospitality     1,910     483     1,640     489  
Travel Distribution     1,266     351     1,314     406  
Vehicle Services     4,360     369     3,048     336  
Financial Services     1,034     302     1,052     374  
   
 
 
 
 
  Total Reportable Segments     13,693     2,520     10,235     2,161  
Corporate and Other(a)     43     (39 )   3     (115 )
   
 
 
 
 
  Total Company   $ 13,736     2,481   $ 10,238     2,046  
   
       
       
Less: Non-program related depreciation and amortization     387           337  
         Non-program related interest expense, net     234           194  
         Early extinguishment of debt     58           42  
         Amortization of pendings and listings     12           239  
         
       
 
Income before income taxes and minority interest   $ 1,790         $ 1,234  
         
       
 
(a)
Includes the results of operations of the Company's non-strategic businesses, unallocated corporate overhead, the elimination of transactions between segments and, in the nine months ended September 30, 2003, a $30 million gain on the sale of the Company's investment in Entertainment Publications, Inc.

17.   Subsequent Event

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

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements and accompanying Notes thereto included elsewhere herein and with our 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on March 5, 2003. Unless otherwise noted, all dollar amounts are in millions.

We are one of the foremost providers of travel and real estate services in the world. Our businesses provide a wide range of consumer and business services and are intended to complement one another and create cross-marketing opportunities both within and among our following five business segments. Our Real Estate Services segment franchises our three residential and one commercial real estate brands, provides real estate brokerage services, provides home buyers with mortgages and title, appraisal review and closing services and facilitates employee relocations; our Hospitality segment develops, markets, sells and manages vacation ownership interests, provides consumer financing to individuals purchasing these interests, facilitates the exchange of vacation ownership intervals, franchises our nine lodging brands and markets vacation rental properties in Europe; our Travel Distribution segment provides global distribution, computer reservation and travel agency services; our Vehicle Services segment operates and franchises our vehicle rental brands and provides fleet management and fuel card services; our Financial Services segment provides financial institution enhancement products and insurance-based and loyalty solutions, operates and franchises tax preparation offices and provides a variety of membership programs through Trilegiant Corporation.

Our management team is committed to building long-term value through operational excellence. Historically, a significant portion of our growth had been generated through strategic acquisitions of businesses that have strengthened our position in the travel and real estate services industries and augmented our strategy of building a hedged and diversified portfolio of businesses. Now that we have assembled our vertically integrated portfolio of businesses, we have sharply curtailed the pace of acquisitions and our operating management has emphasized organic growth and cash flow generation as principal objectives in achieving operational excellence and building long-term value. Throughout 2003, our spending on new acquisitions has been inconsequential, aggregating only $80 million in cash. Although we remain highly disciplined in our acquisition activity, we may augment organic growth through the select acquisition of (or possible joint venture with) complementary businesses primarily in the real estate and travel industries. The purchase price of any such acquisition is expected to be funded with cash generated by our core operations and/or available lines of credit.

We are steadfast in our commitment to deploy our cash to increase shareholder value. To this end, we completed the first phase of our corporate debt reduction program during first quarter 2003, which was to replace current maturities of corporate indebtedness with longer-term debt, and we are well into the second phase of the program where, by the end of 2004, we intend to reduce outstanding corporate indebtedness by $2 billion. Our plan is to use call provisions and maturities wherever possible rather than paying a significant premium to repurchase our debt in the open market. In addition to replacing our near-term obligations, the redemption/retirement of our convertible debt instruments during 2003 has eliminated 49.7 million shares of potential dilution to our future earnings per share. Further, through October 2003, we have repurchased approximately 52 million shares of our common stock at an average price of $15.99 and beginning in 2004, we intend to return additional value to our shareholders through the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of seven cents per share (28 cents per share annually), subject to final approval by our Board of Directors. We expect to increase this dividend over time as our earnings and cash flow grow.

While the war in Iraq, SARS and the economy have dampened organic growth in our travel-related businesses this year, we have demonstrated our ability to achieve organic earnings and cash flow growth for the company as a whole, particularly due to the strong operating results within our real estate services businesses, which benefited from greater mortgage loan refinancing activity and increased

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home sales volume across both our franchised and owned brokerage operations. Although no assurances can be given, we currently believe that a decrease in mortgage refinancing activity resulting from an expected rise in interest rates during 2004 should be more than offset by organic growth in our other businesses. We also expect that organic growth will continue to be augmented in the future through the use of technology and by taking advantage of cross-selling opportunities across the company.

Finally, we have made significant progress toward our goal of simplifying our corporate structure as demonstrated by the acquisition of two affiliated but previously unconsolidated businesses, FFD Development Company, LLC and Trip Network, Inc., and by the consolidation of Bishop's Gate Residential Mortgage Trust and the Sierra Receivables Funding entities in the third quarter of 2003. Furthermore, we routinely review and evaluate our portfolio of existing businesses to determine if they continue to meet our growth objectives and, from time to time, engage in discussions concerning possible divestitures, joint ventures and related corporate transactions to redirect our portfolio of businesses to achieve company-wide objectives.


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Three Months Ended September 30, 2003 vs. Three Months Ended September 30, 2002

Our consolidated results from continuing operations were as follows:

 
  Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
  2003
  2002
  Change
 
Net revenues   $ 5,062   $ 3,839   $ 1,223  
Total expenses     4,324     3,460     864  
   
 
 
 
Income before income taxes and minority interest     738     379     359  
Provision for income taxes     248     121     127  
Minority interest, net of tax     4     8     (4 )
   
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations   $ 486   $ 250   $ 236  
   
 
 
 

Net revenues and total expenses increased approximately $1.2 billion (32%) and $864 million (25%), respectively, due to (i) the acquisition of the principal car and truck rental operations of Budget Group, Inc. in November 2002, which contributed incremental revenues and expenses aggregating $492 million and $458 million, respectively, (ii) organic growth in our real estate services businesses, especially our real estate brokerage and mortgage businesses (even after adjusting for the $275 million non-cash provision for impairment of our mortgage servicing rights asset, which was recorded in third quarter 2002 and is discussed in greater detail under the section entitled "Real Estate Services" below) and (iii) the consolidation of Trilegiant, which contributed incremental revenues and expenses of $109 million and $111 million, respectively (Trilegiant is reflected in 2003 but not in 2002 due to the July 1, 2003 consolidation pursuant to FASB Interpretation No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities" ("FIN 46")—see discussion under "Liquidity and Capital Resources—Trilegiant Corporation"). The growth in our mortgage and real estate brokerage businesses also contributed to the increase in total expenses to support the continued high level of mortgage loan production, related servicing activities and home sale transactions. Our overall effective tax rate increased to 33.6% for third quarter 2003 from 31.9% for the comparable period in 2002 primarily due to an increase in state taxes and non-deductible items. As a result of the above-mentioned items, income from continuing operations increased $236 million (94%).

Discussed below are the results of operations for each of our reportable segments. Management evaluates the operating results of each of our reportable segments based upon revenue and "EBITDA,"

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which is defined as income from continuing operations before non-program related depreciation and amortization, non-program related interest, amortization of pendings and listings, income taxes and minority interest. On January 1, 2003, we changed the performance measure we use to evaluate the operating results of our reportable segments and, as such, the information presented below for third quarter 2002 has been revised to reflect this change. Our presentation of EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures used by other companies.

 
  Revenues
  EBITDA
 
 
  2003
  2002
  %
Change

  2003
  2002
  %
Change

 
Real Estate Services   $ 1,998   $ 1,331   50 % $ 436   $ 59   639 %
Hospitality     696     671   4     189     204   (7 )
Travel Distribution     424     432   (2 )   119     129   (8 )
Vehicle Services     1,574     1,085   45     187     143   31  
Financial Services     370     322   15     62     122   (49 )
   
 
     
 
     
  Total Reportable Segments     5,062     3,841   32     993     657   51  
Corporate and Other(a)         (2 ) *     (42 )   (40 ) *  
   
 
     
 
     
  Total Company   $ 5,062   $ 3,839   32     951     617      
   
 
                     
Less:    Non-program related depreciation and amortization     129     121      
             Non-program related interest expense, net     75     68      
             Early extinguishment of debt     4     4      
             Amortization of pendings and listings     5     45      
                   
 
     
             Income before income taxes and minority interest   $ 738   $ 379      
                   
 
     

*
Not meaningful.
(a)
Includes the results of operations of our non-strategic businesses, unallocated corporate overhead and the elimination of transactions between segments.

Real Estate Services
Revenues and EBITDA increased $667 million (50%) and $377 million (639%), respectively, in third quarter 2003 compared with 2002, reflecting growth across substantially all of our real estate businesses.

Revenues and EBITDA increased primarily due to higher production volume and servicing revenues at our mortgage business, price and volume growth in our real estate brokerage and franchise businesses and higher settlement services volumes. In addition, the increase in revenues and EBITDA is also reflective of acquisitions of real estate brokerage offices made in 2002 and 2003 by NRT, our real estate brokerage subsidiary. NRT's significant brokerage acquisitions contributed incremental revenues and EBITDA of $58 million and $6 million, respectively, in third quarter 2003. Excluding such acquisitions, NRT generated incremental net revenues of $179 million (net of $11 million of intercompany royalties paid to our real estate franchise business) in third quarter 2003, an 18% increase compared with the prior year quarter. The increase in NRT's revenues was substantially comprised of incremental net commission income earned on home sales transactions due to a 9% increase in the volume of home sale transactions and a 13% increase in the average price of homes sold. Real estate agent commission expenses also increased $122 million as a result of the incremental gross commissions earned on home sale transactions.

Our real estate franchise brands generated incremental royalties and marketing fund revenues of $33 million, in third quarter 2003, including incremental intercompany royalties paid by NRT, an increase of 18% over third quarter 2002, primarily due to a 10% increase in home sale transactions and a 12% increase in the average price of homes sold. Royalty increases in the real estate franchise

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business are recognized with little or no corresponding increase in expenses due to the significant operating leverage within our franchise operations.

Our settlement services business generated incremental revenues of $38 million as title, appraisal and other closing fees all increased due to higher volumes, consistent with growth in the mortgage origination markets, and cross-selling initiatives.

Revenues from mortgage-related activities totaled $275 million in third quarter 2003, an increase of $357 million compared with third quarter 2002. Revenues and EBITDA in last year's third quarter were adversely impacted by a $275 million non-cash provision for impairment of our mortgage servicing rights asset ("MSRs"). Declines in interest rates at such time resulted in increases to our current and estimated future loan prepayment rates and a corresponding provision for impairment against the value of our MSRs. Excluding the $275 million non-cash MSR impairment provision in third quarter 2002, revenues from mortgage-related activities increased $82 million in third quarter 2003 due to a significant increase in mortgage loan production, partially offset by an increase in amortization of the mortgage servicing rights asset as low interest rates continued to result in record levels of mortgage refinancing activity.

Revenues from mortgage loan production increased $221 million (107%) in third quarter 2003 compared with third quarter 2002 and were derived from growth in our fee-based mortgage origination operations (discussed below) and an increase in the volume of loans that we sold, which more than doubled quarter-over-quarter. We sold $19.2 billion of mortgage loans in third quarter 2003 compared with $9.2 billion in third quarter 2002, generating incremental production revenues of $181 million. In addition, production revenues generated from our fee-based mortgage-origination activity increased $40 million (66%) as compared with third quarter 2002. Production fee income on fee-based loans is generated at the time of closing, whereas originated mortgage loans held for sale generate revenues at the time of sale (typically 30-60 days after closing). Accordingly, our production revenue in any given period is driven by a mix of mortgage loans closed and mortgage loans sold. Total mortgage loans closed increased $12.6 billion (84%) to $27.6 billion in third quarter 2003, comprised of an $11.3 billion (114%) increase in closed loans to be securitized (sold by us) and a $1.3 billion (26%) increase in closed loans which were fee-based. Refinancings increased $10.0 billion (147%) to $16.7 billion and purchase mortgage closings grew $2.6 billion (32%) to $10.9 billion.

Net revenues from servicing mortgage loans increased $136 million primarily due to the $275 million non-cash provision for impairment of MSRs recorded in third quarter 2002. Apart from this impairment charge, net servicing revenues declined $139 million substantially due to a quarter-over-quarter increase in MSR amortization of $136 million (recorded as a contra revenue) resulting from the high levels of mortgage loan prepayments during third quarter 2003, which was partially offset by a $9 million (9%) increase in recurring servicing fees (fees received for servicing existing loans in the portfolios) driven by a 16% quarter-over-quarter increase in the average servicing portfolio to $125.2 billion. In addition, net servicing revenues declined $7 million from hedging and other derivative activities to protect against changes in the fair value of MSR's due to fluctuations in interest rates.

Interest rates have risen from their lows in the earlier part of 2003 and, as such, we expect mortgage refinancing volume and resulting net production revenues to decline comparatively in future quarters. However, in a rising interest rate environment, although no assurances can be given, the impact of lower revenues from a decline in production should be partially offset by increased servicing revenues, net of hedge results. Historically, mortgage production and mortgage servicing operations have been counter-cyclical in nature and represented a naturally offsetting relationship. Additionally, to supplement this relationship, we also maintain a comprehensive, non-speculative mortgage risk management program to further mitigate the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on our operating results.

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Excluding the impact from NRT's significant acquisitions and NRT's real estate agent commission expenses (disclosed above), operating and administrative expenses within this segment increased approximately $125 million primarily due to the direct costs incurred in connection with the high level of mortgage loan production in third quarter 2003 and increased volumes in our real estate brokerage and settlement services operations.

Hospitality
Revenues increased $25 million (4%), while EBITDA declined $15 million (7%) in third quarter 2003 compared with third quarter 2002. Revenues from sales of vacation ownership interests ("VOI's") in our timeshare resorts increased $30 million in third quarter 2003, a 10% increase over third quarter 2002, primarily as a result of a 10% increase in tour flow at our timeshare resort sites. Income generated from the funding we provided to the purchasers of our timeshare units decreased $10 million principally resulting from a reduction in gains recognized on the securitization of timeshare receivables pursuant to amendments made to our timeshare receivable securitization structures in September 2003, which resulted in our consolidation of those entities and, at such time, ceased any gain recognition upon the securitization of timeshare receivables. Timeshare subscription and exchange fee revenues within our timeshare exchange business increased $7 million (7%) primarily due to a 12% increase in the average fee per exchange.

Royalties and marketing and reservation fund revenues within our lodging franchise operations declined $4 million (4%) in third quarter 2003. The number of weighted average rooms available declined 6% primarily due to our decision to terminate certain properties from our franchise system that were not meeting required standards. However, such quality control initiatives also contributed to an increase in the occupancy levels and average daily room rates at our lodging brands and, as a result, revenue per available room increased 3% quarter-over-quarter and substantially offset the impact on royalties from the reduction in available rooms.

We completed the acquisition of a European vacation rental company in fourth quarter 2002, the operating results of which have been included from its acquisition date forward. The acquisition contributed incremental revenues and EBITDA of $7 million and $2 million, respectively, in third quarter 2003 compared with third quarter 2002. Excluding such acquisition, operating and administrative expenses within this segment increased approximately $35 million in 2003 principally due to increased timeshare sales-related expenses, including marginal expense increases on higher sales volumes, higher product costs on developed timeshare inventory and an increased investment in marketing expenses to enhance future tour flow.

Travel Distribution
Revenues and EBITDA declined $8 million (2%) and $10 million (8%), respectively, in third quarter 2003 compared with third quarter 2002. Our travel distribution segment derives revenues from (i) Galileo booking fees paid by travel suppliers for electronic global distribution and computer reservation services ("GDS"), (ii) fees and commissions for retail travel services provided by Cheap Tickets and Lodging.com, and (iii) transaction and other fees from providing travel distribution services. Like other industry participants, we were unfavorably impacted by weak global travel demand in third quarter 2003, which was affected by various factors, including continuing economic pressures and geopolitical concerns. As a result, Galileo worldwide air travel booking fees decreased $5 million (2%) primarily due to a 4% reduction in international GDS booking volumes, partially offset by 1% growth in domestic GDS bookings reflecting higher on-line leisure volume. In addition, travel agents leased less equipment from us in third quarter 2003 compared with third quarter 2002 and, as such, subscriber fees declined quarter-over-quarter.

In April 2003, we completed the acquisition of Trip Network, which operates the on-line travel services business of Cheap Tickets. Trip Network contributed $10 million in revenues and an EBITDA decline of $7 million in third quarter 2003. Our on-line booking volumes grew 29% in third quarter 2003

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compared with third quarter 2002 primarily due to (i) a shift in travel bookings from the traditional off-line channels to on-line channels, (ii) higher on-line travel market share and (iii) increased merchant model hotel bookings. Merchant model hotel bookings are derived from a program whereby we provide distribution channels for hotels to sell rooms and also control the retail markup with no risk of inventory loss to us. Additionally, revenues from our off-line travel agency business declined $3 million in third quarter 2003. The results of our on-line and off-line travel agency operations are reflective of the general industry decline in travel demand, as discussed above, reductions in commission rates paid by airlines and the lack of reduced-rate air inventory availability. Such results also reflect our investment in the marketing and administration of our on-line travel services business, which we believe represents a significant opportunity for future growth.

The impact on EBITDA of lower GDS and travel agency revenues was partially offset by variable expense savings on lower revenues and expense reductions due to segment-wide cost containment initiatives, which we instituted during 2003 and 2002 to mitigate the impact of the industry decline. Lodging.com, our on-line hotel reservation and travel services business acquired during third quarter 2002, contributed incremental revenues of $5 million in third quarter 2003.

Vehicle Services
Revenues and EBITDA increased $489 million (45%) and $44 million (31%), respectively, in third quarter 2003 compared with the comparable prior year quarter. In November 2002, we acquired substantially all of the domestic operations, as well as select international operations, of the vehicle rental business of Budget Group, Inc., a car and truck rental company. Budget's operating results, including integration costs, were included from the acquisition date forward and contributed revenues and EBITDA of $492 million and $42 million, respectively, in third quarter 2003. Excluding Budget's third quarter 2003 results, revenue declined $3 million (less than 1%) and EBITDA increased $2 million (1%) in third quarter 2003. Avis domestic car rental revenues declined $26 million (4%) in third quarter 2003 compared with third quarter 2002 due to a 5% reduction in total car rental days, partially offset by a 2% increase in time and mileage revenue per rental day reflecting an increase in pricing which has minimal associated incremental costs. In addition, EBITDA includes favorable program-related interest costs of $9 million on the financing of vehicles due to lower interest rates, which was offset by increased vehicle-related net expenses primarily due to incremental vehicle maintenance and damage costs. Despite reduced Avis revenues domestically, revenues from Avis' international operations increased $16 million due to increased car rental transaction volume and pricing and the favorable impact to revenues of exchange rates, principally in Canada and Australia (principally offset in EBITDA by the unfavorable impact on expenses). Avis' and Budget's revenues are primarily derived from car rentals at airport locations.

Wright Express, our fleet fuel management subsidiary, recognized incremental revenues of $7 million in third quarter 2003, a 22% increase over third quarter 2002. This was primarily due to an increase in fuel card usage and higher gasoline prices, since Wright Express earns a percentage of the total gas purchases by its clients.

Financial Services
Revenues increased $48 million (15%) while EBITDA declined $60 million (49%) in third quarter 2003 compared with third quarter 2002. Effective July 1, 2003, pursuant to FIN 46, we consolidated Trilegiant (the company to which we outsourced our membership business in 2001). Trilegiant contributed revenues and EBITDA of $109 million and $1 million, respectively, in third quarter 2003. Apart from the consolidation of Trilegiant, revenues and EBITDA declined, reflecting an expected continued attrition of the membership base retained by us in connection with the outsourcing of our individual membership business to Trilegiant. However, the impact on EBITDA was mitigated by a net reduction in expenses from servicing fewer members. A smaller membership base resulted in a net revenue reduction of $48 million (net of $9 million of royalty income from Trilegiant), which was partially offset in EBITDA by net favorable membership operating and marketing expenses of

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$15 million. Jackson Hewitt, our tax preparation franchise business, recorded $17 million less revenues in third quarter 2003 compared with third quarter 2002 due to timing, as certain tax services revenues were primarily earned during the second quarter of this year, as compared to last year when such revenues were earned during the third quarter. The decline in EBITDA also includes a $7 million charge for restructuring actions taken in third quarter 2003 at our international membership business, which included the closure and consolidation of certain facilities in the United Kingdom. Partially offsetting the unfavorable quarter-over-quarter impact from the attrition of the membership base retained by us, the timing of Jackson Hewitt program revenues, and the restructuring of our international membership operations, was an increase in the operating results of our insurance-wholesale businesses and the favorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates on the revenues of our international membership business. Revenues in our insurance-wholesale businesses increased $12 million as a result of favorable claims experience quarter-over-quarter and increased insurance premium collections.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2003 vs. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002

Our consolidated results from continuing operations were as follows:

 
  Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
  2003
  2002
  Change
Net revenues   $ 13,736   $ 10,238   $ 3,498
Total expenses     11,946     9,004     2,942
   
 
 
Income before income taxes and minority interest     1,790     1,234     556
Provision for income taxes     596     414     182
Minority interest, net of tax     17     16     1
   
 
 
Income from continuing operations   $ 1,177   $ 804   $ 373
   
 
 

Net revenues and total expenses increased approximately $3.5 billion (34%) and $2.9 billion (33%), respectively, principally due to the acquisitions of the following businesses, which contributed incremental revenues and expenses, each aggregating approximately $2.5 billion.

Acquired Business

  Date of
Acquisition

  Incremental
Contribution to
Net Revenues

  Incremental
Contribution to
Total Expenses

NRT Incorporated(a)   April 2002   $ 1,012   $ 1,054
Trendwest Resorts, Inc.(b)   April 2002     169     150
Net assets of Budget Group, Inc.(c)   November 2002     1,339     1,325
       
 
Total Contributions       $ 2,520   $ 2,529
       
 

(a)
Represents NRT and NRT's significant brokerage acquisitions subsequent to our ownership. Principally reflects the results of operations from January 1 through April 16, 2003 (the corresponding period during which these businesses were not included during the nine months ended September 30, 2002).
(b)
Reflects the results of operations from January 1 through April 30, 2003 (the corresponding period during which this business was not included during the nine months ended September 30, 2002).
(c)
While we expect to spend a total of $80 to $100 million in 2003 to integrate Budget, approximately $20 million of such amount will be expensed in 2003, while approximately $30 to $40 million will be deferred to future years. The remaining costs primarily represent cash payments to exit activities, which will be recorded as reductions to the related purchase accounting liabilities during 2003.

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In addition to the contributions made by the aforementioned acquired businesses, revenues and expenses also increased period-over-period from (i) organic growth in our real estate services businesses, especially our real estate brokerage and mortgage businesses (even after adjusting for the $275 million non-cash provision for impairment of our mortgage servicing rights asset, which was recorded in third quarter 2002 and is discussed in greater detail under the section entitled "Real Estate Services" below) and (ii) the consolidation of Trilegiant, which contributed incremental revenues and expenses of $109 million and $111 million, respectively. The growth in our mortgage and real estate brokerage businesses also contributed to the increase in total expenses as we incurred additional expenses to support the continued high level of mortgage loan production, related servicing activities and home sale transactions. The increases in total expenses were partially offset by a reduction of $221 million in acquisition and integration related costs primarily due to the amortization in 2002 of the pendings and listings intangible asset acquired as part of the acquisition of NRT, which was amortized over the closing period of the underlying contracts (less than five months). Our overall effective tax rate decreased to 33.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 from 33.5% for the comparable period in 2002 primarily due to the utilization of capital loss carryforwards, partially offset by an increase in state taxes and non-deductible items. As a result of the above-mentioned items, income from continuing operations increased $373 million (46%).

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Discussed below are the results of operations for each of our reportable segments. The information presented for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 has been revised to reflect the previously described change in the performance measure that we use to evaluate the operating results of our reportable segments.

 
  Revenues
  EBITDA
 
 
  2003
  2002
  %
Change

  2003
  2002
  %
Change

 
Real Estate Services   $ 5,123   $ 3,181   61 % $ 1,015   $ 556   83 %
Hospitality     1,910     1,640   16     483     489   (1 )
Travel Distribution     1,266     1,314   (4 )   351     406   (14 )
Vehicle Services     4,360     3,048   43     369     336   10  
Financial Services     1,034     1,052   (2 )   302     374   (19 )
   
 
     
 
     
  Total Reportable Segments     13,693     10,235   34     2,520     2,161   17  
Corporate and Other(a)     43     3   *     (39 )   (115 ) *  
   
 
     
 
     
  Total Company   $ 13,736   $ 10,238   34     2,481     2,046      
   
 
                     
Less:    Non-program related depreciation and amortization     387     337      
             Non-program related interest expense, net     234     194      
             Early extinguishment of debt     58     42      
             Amortization of pendings and listings     12     239      
                   
 
     
             Income before income taxes and minority interest   $ 1,790   $ 1,234      
                   
 
     

*
Not meaningful.
(a)
Includes the results of operations of our non-strategic businesses, unallocated corporate overhead, the elimination of transactions between segments and, in 2003, a $30 million gain on the sale of our investment in Entertainment Publications, Inc.

Real Estate Services
Revenues and EBITDA increased $1,942 million (61%) and $459 million (83%), respectively, in nine months 2003 compared with nine months 2002, reflecting growth across all of our real estate businesses.

Revenues and EBITDA were primarily impacted by increased production volume and servicing revenues at our mortgage business and by the April 17, 2002 acquisition of NRT, our real estate brokerage subsidiary, and subsequent acquisitions by NRT of other real estate brokerages (the operating results of which have been included from the acquisition dates forward). NRT (inclusive of its title and closing business) and NRT's significant brokerage acquisitions, subsequent to our ownership, contributed an incremental $1,012 million of revenues and an EBITDA decline of $19 million from January 1, 2003 through April 16, 2003. This EBITDA decline is reflective of the seasonality of the real estate brokerage business, whereby the operating results are typically weakest in the early part of the calendar year and strengthen in the second and third quarters. Excluding the impact of NRT's significant brokerage acquisitions, NRT generated incremental revenues of $187 million (net of $12 million of intercompany royalties paid to our real estate franchise business), a 10% increase in the comparable post-acquisition periods in 2003 versus 2002. The increase in NRT's revenues was substantially comprised of incremental net commission income on home sale transactions primarily due to a 9% increase in the average price of homes sold. Real estate agent commission expenses also increased $117 million as a result of the incremental gross commissions earned on home sale transactions. During 2002 (prior to our acquisition of NRT), we received royalty and marketing fees from NRT of $66 million, real estate referral fees of $9 million and a $16 million fee in connection with the termination of a franchise agreement under which NRT operated brokerage offices under our

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ERA real estate brand. We also had a preferred stock investment in NRT, which generated dividend income of $10 million prior to our acquisition in 2002. In addition, revenues in nine months 2003 benefited by $76 million (with no impact on EBITDA) from certain accounting reclassifications made in 2003 primarily in connection with the merger of our pre-existing title and closing businesses with and into the larger-scale title and appraisal business of NRT. Upon the combining of such businesses, we changed certain accounting presentations used by our pre-existing businesses to conform to the presentations used by NRT. Excluding such reclassifications, our settlement services business generated incremental revenues of $74 million compared with nine months 2002. Title, appraisal and other closing fees all increased due to higher volumes, consistent with the growth in the mortgage origination markets, and cross-selling initiatives.

On a comparable basis, including post-acquisition intercompany royalties paid by NRT to our real estate franchise business, our real estate franchise brands contributed incremental royalties and marketing fund revenues of $54 million in nine months 2003, an increase of 11% over nine months 2002, due to a 5% increase in volume of home sale transactions and a 9% increase in the average price of homes sold. Royalty increases in the real estate franchise business are recognized with little or no corresponding increase in expenses due to the significant operating leverage within our franchise operations.

Revenues from mortgage-related activities grew $576 million (246%) in nine months 2003 compared with nine months 2002 due to a significant increase in mortgage loan production, partially offset by an increase in amortization of our MSRs as low interest rates resulted in record levels of mortgage refinancing activity. Revenues and EBITDA in last year's third quarter were adversely impacted by a $275 million non-cash provision for impairment of our MSRs. Declines in interest rates at such time resulted in increases to our current and estimated future loan prepayment rates and a corresponding provision for impairment against the value of our MSRs. Excluding the $275 million non-cash MSR impairment provision in third quarter 2002, revenues from mortgage-related activities increased $301 million (59%) in nine months 2003.

Revenues from mortgage loan production increased $497 million (86%) in nine months 2003 compared with the prior year period and were derived from growth in our fee-based mortgage origination operations (discussed below) and a 91% increase in the volume of loans that we sold. We sold $48.2 billion of mortgage loans in nine months 2003 compared with $25.8 billion in nine months 2002, generating incremental production revenues of $378 million. In addition, production revenues generated from our fee-based mortgage-origination activity increased $119 million (74%), as compared with nine months 2002. Production fee income on fee-based loans is generated at the time of closing, whereas originated mortgage loans held for sale generate revenues at the time of sale (typically 30-60 days after closing). Accordingly, our production revenue in any given period is driven by a mix of mortgage loans closed and mortgage loans sold. Total mortgage loans closed increased $28.7 billion (72%) to $68.8 billion in nine months 2003, comprised of a $25.0 billion (99%) increase in closed loans to be securitized (sold by us) and a $3.7 billion (25%) increase in closed loans that were fee-based. Refinancings increased $24.2 billion (133%) to $42.5 billion and purchase mortgage closings grew $4.5 billion (21%) to $26.3 billion.

Net revenues from servicing mortgage loans increased $79 million primarily due to the $275 million non-cash provision for impairment of MSRs recorded in third quarter 2002. Apart from this impairment charge, net servicing revenues declined $196 million primarily due to a period-over-period increase in MSR amortization and provision for impairment of $351 million (recorded as a contra revenue), partially offset by $133 million of incremental gains from hedging and other derivative activities. The increase in MSR amortization and provision for impairment is a result of the high levels

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of refinancings and related mortgage loan prepayments in nine months 2003 due to low mortgage interest rates during 2003, while the incremental gains from hedging and other derivative activities resulted from our strategies to protect against changes in the fair value of MSRs due to fluctuations in interest rates. In addition, recurring servicing fees (fees received for servicing existing loans in the portfolio), increased $28 million (9%) driven by a 16% period-over-period increase in the average servicing portfolio, which rose to $120.3 billion for the nine-month period in 2003.

Interest rates have risen from their lows in the earlier part of 2003 and, as such, we expect mortgage refinancing volume and resulting net production revenues to decline comparatively in future quarters. However, in a rising interest rate environment, although no assurances can be given, the impact of lower revenues from a decline in production should be partially offset by increased servicing revenues, net of hedge results. Historically, mortgage production and mortgage servicing operations have been counter-cyclical in nature and represented a naturally offsetting relationship. Additionally, to supplement this relationship, we also maintain a comprehensive, non-speculative mortgage risk management program to further mitigate the impact of fluctuations in interest rates on our operating results.

Excluding the impact from our acquisition of NRT, NRT's significant acquisitions and NRT's real estate agent commission expenses (disclosed above), operating and administrative expenses within this segment increased approximately $265 million primarily due to the direct costs incurred in connection with continued high levels of mortgage loan production and related servicing activities.

Hospitality
Revenues increased $270 million (16%), while EBITDA declined $6 million (1%) in nine months 2003 compared with nine months 2002. We completed the acquisitions of Trendwest, a leading vacation ownership company, in June 2002 (90% was acquired in April 2002); Equivest Finance, Inc. in February 2002 and certain European vacation rental companies during 2002. The operating results of the acquired companies were included from the acquisition dates forward and, therefore, were incremental for the portions of nine months 2003 that were pre-acquisition periods in 2002. Accordingly, Trendwest, Equivest and the acquired vacation rental companies contributed incremental revenues of $169 million, $8 million and $52 million, respectively, and EBITDA of $23 million, $2 million and $15 million, respectively, in nine months 2003 compared with nine months 2002. In February 2003, we acquired the common interests of FFD Development Company LLC, ("FFD"), the primary developer of timeshare inventory for our Fairfield Resorts subsidiary. The operating results of FFD were included from the acquisition date forward and were not significant to our segment results subsequent to our acquisition. Prior to our acquisition, we owned a preferred stock investment in FFD, which accrued a dividend, and we also received additional fees from FFD for providing various support services. Accordingly, prior to our acquisition, FFD contributed incremental revenues and EBITDA of $12 million and $2 million, respectively. Excluding the impact from acquisitions, revenues increased $29 million (2%), while EBITDA declined $48 million (10%) for the comparable nine month periods in 2003 and 2002. Travel demand during nine months 2003 was negatively impacted by the military conflict in Iraq, as well as economic pressures which contributed to suppressing volumes within certain of our hospitality-related businesses and, in turn, reduced the EBITDA margin (EBITDA as a percentage of revenues) from 30% in nine months 2002 to 26% in nine months 2003. Despite a challenging travel environment, revenues from sales of VOIs in our timeshare resorts increased $48 million in nine months 2003, a 7% increase over nine months 2002, as we increased tour flow at our timeshare resort sites by 7%. Income generated from the funding we provided to the purchasers of our timeshare units decreased $16 million principally resulting from a reduction in gains recognized on the securitization of timeshare receivables pursuant to amendments made to our principal timeshare receivable securitization structures in September 2003 and certain changes made to the terms of our financing

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arrangements during second quarter 2003. The amendments to our securitization structures in September 2003 resulted in our consolidation of those entities and, at such time, we ceased any recognition of gains upon the securitization of timeshare receivables. Timeshare subscription and exchange fee revenues within our timeshare exchange business increased $22 million (7%) primarily due to a 12% increase in the average fee per exchange, which was partially offset by a 4% reduction in the volume of exchange transactions.

Royalties and marketing and reservation fund revenues within our lodging franchise operations declined $9 million (3%) in nine months 2003 due to a 5% decline in the number of weighted average rooms available following our decision to terminate from our franchise system certain properties that were not meeting required standards. However, such quality control initiatives also contributed to an increase in the occupancy levels and average daily room rates at our lodging brands, and, as a result, revenue per available room increased 2% period-over-period and substantially offset the impact on royalties from the reduction in available rooms. Our lodging franchise business and our franchisees were unfavorably impacted by the weaker travel environment, as discussed above, and as a result, during nine months 2003, we recorded an incremental $8 million of non-cash expenses related to the doubtful collectibility of certain franchisee receivables. Excluding acquisitions, operating and administrative expenses within this segment increased approximately $70 million in nine months 2003 principally due to increased timeshare sales-related expenses, including marginal expense increases on higher sales volumes, higher product costs on developed timeshare inventory and an increased investment in marketing spending to enhance tour flow.

Travel Distribution
Revenues and EBITDA declined $48 million (4%) and $55 million (14%), respectively, in nine months 2003 compared with nine months 2002. Our travel distribution segment derives revenue from (i) Galileo booking fees paid by travel suppliers for electronic GDS, (ii) fees and commissions for retail travel services provided by Cheap Tickets and Lodging.com, and (iii) transaction and other fees from providing travel distribution services. Like other industry participants, we were unfavorably impacted by weak global travel demand during nine months 2003. Travel demand in nine months 2003 was negatively affected by various factors, including the military conflict in Iraq and terrorist threat alerts, continuing economic pressures and SARS concerns in the Asia-Pacific region and other parts of the world. Such factors suppressed bookings and revenues across our travel distribution businesses but primarily impacted international travel volumes. Galileo worldwide domestic air travel booking fees decreased $67 million (7%) primarily due to a 12% reduction in international GDS booking volumes. However, this was partially offset by a 1% growth in domestic air bookings, reflecting higher on-line leisure volumes. Galileo subscriber fees and EBITDA during nine months 2003 increased $28 million and $12 million, respectively, due to the acquisition of national distribution companies ("NDCs") in Europe during 2002. NDCs are independent organizations that market and sell Galileo global distribution and computer reservation services to travel agents and other subscribers. During the summer of 2002, we also acquired two other companies that supply reservation and distribution services to the hospitality industry. The operating results of such companies were included from the acquisition dates forward and collectively contributed revenue of $24 million with a nominal EBITDA impact during nine months 2003.

In April 2003, we completed the acquisition of Trip Network, which operates the on-line travel services business of Cheap Tickets. Trip Network contributed $19 million in revenues and an EBITDA decline of $18 million in nine months 2003. Our on-line booking volumes grew 46% in nine months 2003 compared with nine months 2002 primarily due to (i) a shift in travel bookings from the traditional off-line channels to on-line channels, (ii) higher on-line travel market share and (iii) increased merchant model hotel bookings. Merchant model hotel bookings are derived from a program whereby

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we provide the distribution channels for hotels to sell rooms and also control the retail markup with no risk of inventory loss to us. Additionally, revenues from our off-line travel agency business declined $19 million in nine months 2003. The results of our on-line and off-line travel agency operations are reflective of the general industry decline in travel demand, as discussed above, reductions in commission rates paid by airlines, the lack of reduced-rate air inventory availability and a decline in travel-related clubs which are serviced by us. Such results also reflect our investment in the marketing and administration of our on-line travel services business, which we believe represents a significant opportunity for future growth.

The impact on EBITDA of lower GDS and travel agency revenues was partially offset by variable expense savings on lower revenues and expense reductions due to segment-wide cost containment initiatives implemented in 2002 and 2003 to mitigate the impact of the industry decline. Additionally, EBITDA in nine months 2003 was favorably impacted by $8 million in connection with a contract termination settlement during first quarter 2003.

Vehicle Services
Revenues and EBITDA increased $1,312 million (43%) and $33 million (10%), respectively, in nine months 2003 compared with the prior year period primarily due to our November 2002 acquisition of substantially all of the domestic assets, as well as selected international operations, of the vehicle rental business of Budget Group, Inc. Budget's operating results, including integration costs, were included from the acquisition date forward and contributed revenues and EBITDA of $1,339 million and $35 million, respectively, in nine months 2003. Excluding Budget's nine months 2003 results, revenue and EBITDA declined $27 million (less than 1%) and $2 million (less than 1%), respectively, in nine months 2003, which is primarily attributable to reduced car rental demand offset by increased pricing at Avis. Avis domestic car rental revenues declined $87 million (5%) in nine months 2003 compared with nine months 2002. The net reduction in domestic car rental revenues at Avis was primarily due to a 6% period-over-period reduction in the total number of car rental days. This was partially offset by a 2% increase in time and mileage revenue per rental day reflecting an increase in pricing which has minimal associated incremental costs. In addition, EBITDA, period-over-period, includes favorable program-related interest costs of $27 million on the financing of vehicles due to lower interest rates and $38 million of lower program-related depreciation expense on vehicles due to a different mix of vehicles in Avis' fleet bearing a lower cost in 2003 compared with 2002. This favorable impact on EBITDA was substantially offset by incremental vehicle-related net expenses and customer service costs. The increase in vehicle-related net expenses includes incremental maintenance costs, damages on vehicles, a decline in gas reimbursements from Avis car rental customers and higher vehicle license and registration costs. Despite reduced Avis revenue domestically, revenues from Avis' international operations increased $38 million due to increased transaction volume and the favorable impact to revenues of exchange rates in Canada, Australia and New Zealand (principally offset in EBITDA by the unfavorable impact on expenses).

Wright Express, our fleet fuel management subsidiary, recognized incremental revenues of $24 million (26%) in nine months 2003 compared with the prior year period. This was primarily due to an increase in fuel card usage and higher gasoline prices, since Wright Express earns a percentage of the total gas purchases by its clients.

Financial Services
Revenues and EBITDA decreased $18 million (2%) and $72 million (19%), respectively, in nine months 2003 compared with the comparable prior year nine months. Effective July 1, 2003, pursuant to FIN 46, we consolidated Trilegiant. Trilegiant contributed revenues and EBITDA of $109 million and $1 million, respectively, subsequent to our consolidation in 2003. Apart from the consolidation of

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Trilegiant, revenues and EBITDA declined, reflecting an expected continued attrition of the membership base retained by us in connection with the outsourcing of our individual membership business to Trilegiant; however, the impact on EBITDA was mitigated by a net reduction in expenses from servicing fewer members. A smaller membership base resulted in a net revenue reduction of $162 million (net of $17 million of royalty income from Trilegiant), which was partially offset in EBITDA by net favorable membership operating and marketing expenses of $88 million. Partially offsetting the impact from the attrition of the membership business was revenue growth in our Jackson Hewitt tax preparation franchise operations, an increase in the operating results of our insurance-wholesale businesses and the favorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates on the revenues of our international membership business, which was principally offset in EBITDA by the unfavorable impact of foreign exchange rates on expenses. Jackson Hewitt generated incremental franchise royalty and tax preparation revenues of $12 million and $7 million, respectively, in nine months 2003 compared with nine months 2002 principally driven by a 12% increase in total system tax return volume and a 7% increase in the average price per return. Royalties in our tax preparation franchise business are recognized with nominal increases in expenses due to significant operating leverage within this business. Revenues in our insurance-wholesale businesses increased $13 million as a result of favorable claims experience quarter-over-quarter and increased insurance premium collections. Additionally, in second quarter 2003, we ceased marketing and selling new long-term care policies within our long-term preferred care business but will continue servicing the existing in-force block of policy holders. This resulted in a reduction in revenue of $6 million with a nominal impact to EBITDA for the comparable nine month period. EBITDA in nine months 2003 was also impacted by an $8 million expense incurred in connection with a litigation settlement and a $7 million charge for restructuring actions taken in third quarter 2003 at our international membership business, which included the closure and consolidation of certain facilities in the United Kingdom.


FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

We present separately the financial data of our management and mortgage programs. These programs are distinct from our other activities as the assets are generally funded through the issuance of debt that is collateralized by such assets. Specifically, in our vehicle rental, vehicle management, relocation, mortgage services and vacation ownership businesses, assets under management and mortgage programs are funded through either borrowings under asset-backed funding arrangements or unsecured borrowings at our PHH subsidiary. Such borrowings are classified as debt under management and mortgage programs. The income generated by these assets is used, in part, to repay the principal and interest associated with the debt. Cash inflows and outflows relating to the generation or acquisition of such assets and the principal debt repayment or financing of such assets are classified as activities of our management and mortgage programs.    We believe it is appropriate to segregate the financial data of our management and mortgage programs because, ultimately, the source of repayment of such debt is the realization of such assets.

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

 
  September 30,
2003

  December 31,
2002

  Change
 
Total assets exclusive of assets under management and mortgage programs   $ 21,067   $ 20,775   $ 292  
Total liabilities exclusive of liabilities under management and mortgage programs     12,829     12,443     386  
Assets under management and mortgage programs     20,005     15,122     4,883  
Liabilities under management and mortgage programs     18,288     13,764     4,524  
Mandatorily redeemable preferred interest         375     (375 )
Stockholders' equity     9,955     9,315     640  

Total assets exclusive of assets under management and mortgage programs increased primarily due to an increase of $878 million in cash and cash equivalents (see "Liquidity and Capital Resources—Cash Flow" for a detailed discussion of such increase), which was partially offset by (i) a reduction in timeshare-related inventory as a result of a reclassification to assets under management and mortgage programs as such assets were financed under a program during first quarter 2003, (ii) a decrease in non-current deferred income taxes primarily resulting from the utilization of a portion of our net operating loss carryforward and (iii) the sale of real estate in the normal course of our mortgage services business.

Total liabilities exclusive of liabilities under management and mortgage programs increased primarily due to (i) an increase in deferred income principally resulting from the consolidation of Trilegiant ($237 million) and (ii) an increase in the derivative liability associated with our outstanding corporate indebtedness ($133 million). Such increases were partially offset by a net reduction in outstanding corporate debt securities (see "Liquidity and Capital Resources—Financial Obligations—Corporate Indebtedness" for a detailed account of this reduction).

Assets under management and mortgage programs increased primarily due to (i) the consolidation of Bishop's Gate, which increased our mortgage loans held for sale by $3.1 billion, (ii) the consolidation of the Sierra entities, the acquisition of FFD Development Company, LLC and the reclassification of timeshare-related inventory (referred to above), which collectively increased our timeshare-related assets by $1.3 billion and (iii) the purchase of vehicles used primarily in our vehicle rental operations.

Liabilities under management and mortgage programs increased primarily due to the consolidation of Bishop's Gate and the Sierra entities and additional debt borrowings to support the growth in our portfolio of assets under management and mortgage programs, as discussed above (see "Liquidity and Capital Resources—Financial Obligations—Debt Related to Management and Mortgage Programs" for a detailed account of the change in debt related to management and mortgage programs).

The decrease in mandatorily redeemable preferred interest represents our prepayment of these securities in September 2003.

Stockholders' equity increased primarily due to (i) $884 million of net income generated during the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and (ii) $299 million related to the exercise of employee stock options. Such increases were partially offset by our repurchase of $710 million (46 million shares) in CD common stock.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our principal sources of liquidity are cash on hand and our ability to generate cash through operations and financing activities, as well as available credit and securitization facilities, each of which is discussed below.

Cash Flows
At September 30, 2003, we had approximately $1.0 billion of cash on hand, an increase of $878 million from $126 million at December 31, 2002. The following table summarizes such increase:

 
  Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
  2003
  2002
  Change
 
Cash provided by (used in):                    
  Operating activities   $ 3,425   $ 363   (a) $ 3,062  
  Investing activities     (2,604 )   (1,001 )(b)   (1,603 )
  Financing activities     67     (1,185 )   1,252  
Effects of exchange rate changes     (10 )   12     (22 )
Cash provided by discontinued operations         74     (74 )
Net change in cash and cash equivalents   $ 878   $ (1,737 ) $ 2,615  

(a)
Includes (i) the 2002 application of $1.41 billion of payments made to the stockholder litigation settlement trust in 2001 to extinguish a portion of the principal stockholder litigation settlement liability and (ii) $1.44 billion of payments made during 2002 to extinguish a portion of the principal stockholder litigation settlement liability.
(b)
Includes $1.41 billion of proceeds from the principal stockholder litigation settlement trust, which were used during the same period to extinguish a portion of the principal stockholder litigation settlement liability, as discussed in (a) above.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2003, we generated approximately $3.1 billion more cash from operating activities as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2002. This change principally reflects the completion of our funding the principal stockholder litigation settlement liability in 2002, as noted in the table above. Excluding the effects of the principal stockholder litigation settlement funding, net cash provided by operating activities increased by $212 million. Such change primarily represents (i) stronger operating results, (ii) better management of our working capital and (iii) proceeds received from the termination of fair value hedges of corporate debt instruments (we subsequently reset these hedge positions to create a desired balance between our floating rate debt and floating rate assets). These increases were partially offset by the operating activities of our management and mortgage programs which produced a net cash outflow resulting from timing differences between the origination of mortgage loans and the receipt of proceeds from the sale of such loans.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2003, we used approximately $1.6 billion more cash in investing activities as compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2002. This change principally reflects the absence in 2003 of (i) $1.41 billion of proceeds received in 2002 from the stockholder litigation settlement trust, which represented funds that we deposited to the trust in 2001 that were then used in 2002 to fund the stockholder litigation settlement liability, as discussed above, and (ii) $1.2 billion in net proceeds received from the May 2002 sale of our car parking facility business. Excluding these amounts, we used $982 million less cash for investing activities during 2003 as compared to the same period in 2002. This decrease primarily reflects our decision to significantly curtail acquisitions, as evidenced by an almost $800 million reduction in cash used for this purpose. Also contributing to this change are aggregate proceeds of $97 million received in 2003 on the sale of assets, specifically our investment in Entertainment Publications, Inc. ($33 million) and the sale/leaseback of two of our facilities ($64 million). We also increased our capital expenditures in 2003 by

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$74 million to support operational growth and businesses acquired in 2002, and to enhance marketing opportunities and develop operating efficiencies through technological improvements. We continue to anticipate aggregate capital expenditure investments for 2003 to be in the range of $450 million to $480 million. The investing activities of our management and mortgage programs remained relatively flat period-over-period.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2003, we generated $67 million of net cash from financing activities as compared to using approximately $1.2 billion of net cash during the comparable period in 2002. While we benefited from approximately $2.6 billion of proceeds received during 2003 on the issuance of fixed-rate debt, this cash was deployed primarily to increase debt repayments by approximately $1.8 billion and to increase share repurchases period-over-period. These actions demonstrate our dedication to strengthening our financial position. Further contributing to this change is an increase of $844 million in the cash provided by the financing activities of our management and mortgage programs primarily resulting from greater borrowings in 2003 to support the purchase of vehicles used in our vehicle rental operations. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources—Financial Obligations" for a detailed discussion of financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2003.

Throughout the remainder of 2003, we intend to continue to demonstrate our commitment to improve our balance sheet by reducing corporate indebtedness and repurchasing outstanding shares of our common stock. We currently expect to use $229 million of cash in December 2003 to retire our 73/4% notes. Additionally, management currently intends to use cash to redeem our zero coupon senior convertible contingent notes and zero coupon convertible debentures on or subsequent to their call dates (February 2004 and May 2004, respectively); however, holders of these instruments may convert them into shares of our common stock if the price of such stock exceeds the stipulated thresholds or upon the exercise of our call provisions. We also intend to begin paying a quarterly cash dividend in 2004 (starting at seven cents per share). While we expect to use approximately $280 million of cash to pay this dividend in 2004, we anticipate increasing the dividend over time as our earnings and cash flow grow.

Financial Obligations
At September 30, 2003, we had approximately $23.3 billion of indebtedness (including corporate indebtedness of $5.4 billion, Upper DECS of $863 million and debt under management and mortgage programs of $17.0 billion).

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Corporate Indebtedness
Corporate indebtedness consisted of:

 
  Earliest
Mandatory
Redemption
Date

  Final
Maturity
Date

  September 30,
2003

  December 31,
2002

  Change
 
Term notes:                            
  73/4% notes   December 2003   December 2003   $ 229   $ 966   $ (737 )
  67/8% notes   August 2006   August 2006     849     849      
  61/4% notes(a)   January 2008   January 2008     796         796  
  11% senior subordinated notes   May 2009   May 2009     337     530     (193 )
  61/4% notes(b)   March 2010   March 2010     348         348  
  73/8% notes(a)   January 2013   January 2013     1,190         1,190  
  71/8% notes(b)   March 2015   March 2015     250         250  
Contingently convertible debt securities:                            
  Zero coupon senior convertible contingent notes   February 2004   February 2021     428     420     8  
  Zero coupon convertible debentures   May 2004   May 2021     7     857     (850 )
  37/8% convertible senior debentures   November 2004   November 2011     804     1,200     (396 )
Other:                            
  Revolver borrowings       December 2005         600     (600 )
  Net hedging gains(c)             80     89     (9 )
  Other             101     90     11  
           
 
 
 
              5,419     5,601     (182 )
Mandatorily redeemable preferred interest in a subsidiary         375     (375 )
Upper DECS             863     863      
           
 
 
 
            $ 6,282   $ 6,839   $ (557 )
           
 
 
 

(a)
These notes, issued in January 2003, are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness.
(b)
These notes, issued in March 2003, are senior unsecured obligations and rank equally in right of payment with all our existing and future unsecured senior indebtedness.
(c)
As of September 30, 2003, the balance represents $213 million of realized gains resulting from the termination of fair value hedges, which we will amortize to reduce future interest expense. These hedge positions were reset to create a desired balance between our floating rate debt and floating rate assets. Partially offsetting the gains of $213 million are mark to market adjustments of $133 million on these new fair value interest rate hedges.

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The change in our total corporate debt reflects the issuance of $2.6 billion in notes with maturity dates ranging from five to twelve years, the proceeds of which were primarily used to repurchase debt with nearer-term maturities or mandatory redemption provisions. Through third quarter 2003, we have repurchased/repaid approximately $3.2 billion of our outstanding corporate debt, $1.6 billion of which was scheduled to mature or potentially become due in 2003 (73/4% notes and zero coupon convertible debentures) and $396 million of which was scheduled to potentially become due in November 2004 (37/8% convertible senior debentures). Through these repurchases, we have not only eliminated a significant liquidity need, we have also removed 49.7 million shares of potential dilution from our future earnings per share. The number of shares of common stock potentially issuable for each of our contingently convertible debt securities is detailed below (in millions):

 
  September 30,
2003

  December 31,
2002

  Change
 
Zero coupon convertible debentures   0.3   33.5   (33.2 )
Zero coupon senior convertible contingent notes   22.0   22.0    
37/8% convertible senior debentures   33.4   49.9   (16.5 )
   
 
 
 
    55.7   105.4   (49.7 )
   
 
 
 

Debt Under Management and Mortgage Programs
The following table summarizes the components of our debt under management and mortgage programs:

 
  September 30,
2003

  December 31,
2002

  Change
 
Asset-Backed Debt:                    
  Vehicle rental program(a)   $ 6,562   $ 6,082   $ 480  
  Vehicle management program(b)     3,069     3,058     11  
  Mortgage program                    
    Bishop's Gate(c)     3,098         3,098  
    Other     500     871     (371 )
  Timeshare program                    
    Sierra(d)     717         717  
    Other(e)     340     145     195  
  Relocation program         80     (80 )
   
 
 
 
      14,286     10,236     4,050  
   
 
 
 

Unsecured Debt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
  Term notes(f)     1,943     1,421     522  
  Commercial paper     590     866     (276 )
  Bank loans     42     107     (65 )
  Other     182     117     65  
   
 
 
 
      2,757     2,511     246  
   
 
 
 
Total debt under management and mortgage programs   $ 17,043   $ 12,747   $ 4,296  
   
 
 
 

(a)
The change in the balance at September 30, 2003 principally reflects an increase in outstanding term notes at various interest rates. At September 30, 2003, approximately $5.3 billion of asset-backed term notes were included in outstanding borrowings.
(b)
At September 30, 2003, approximately $2.6 billion of asset-backed term notes were included in outstanding borrowings.

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(c)
As of December 31, 2002, Bishop's Gate had $2.5 billion of indebtedness, which was not recorded on our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as Bishop's Gate was not consolidated on such date. See Note 8 to our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements for more detailed information regarding Bishop's Gate.
(d)
As of December 31, 2002, the Sierra entities had $550 million of debt outstanding, which was not recorded on our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheet as these entities were not consolidated on such date. See Note 8 to our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements for more detailed information regarding the Sierra entities.
(e)
The change in the balance at September 30, 2003 primarily reflects the borrowing of $219 million under a timeshare financing agreement.
(f)
The change in the balance at September 30, 2003 principally reflects (i) the issuance of $400 million of 6% term notes due March 2008, (ii) the issuance of $600 million of 71/8% term notes due March 2013, (iii) the issuance of $187 million of term notes with various interest rates and maturity dates and (iv) the February 2003 repayment of $650 million of 81/8% term notes.

The following table provides the contractual maturities for our debt under management and mortgage programs at September 30, 2003 (except for notes issued under our vehicle management and Sierra timeshare programs, where the underlying indentures require payments based on cash inflows relating to the corresponding assets under management and mortgage programs and for which appropriate estimates have been used):

 
  Unsecured(*)
  Asset-Backed
  Total
Within 1 year   $ 224   $ 4,437   $ 4,661
Between 1 and 2 years     823     2,835     3,658
Between 2 and 3 years     6     3,295     3,301
Between 3 and 4 years     187     1,384     1,571
Between 4 and 5 years     430     1,177     1,607
Thereafter     1,087     1,158     2,245
   
 
 
    $ 2,757   $ 14,286   $ 17,043
   
 
 

(*)
Unsecured commercial paper borrowings of $590 million are assumed to be repaid with borrowings under our PHH subsidiary's committed credit facilities, which expire in February 2005, as such amount is fully supported by these committed credit facilities, which are detailed below.

Subsequent to September 30, 2003, we issued $500 million of term notes under our vehicle rental program. Approximately $200 million of such notes mature in December 2006 and bear interest at a fixed rate of 2.78% and approximately $300 million of such notes mature in December 2008 and bear interest at a floating rate of LIBOR plus 38 basis points.

AVAILABLE FUNDING ARRANGEMENTS AND COMMITTED CREDIT FACILITIES
At September 30, 2003, we had approximately $5.0 billion of available funding arrangements and credit facilities (comprised of approximately $1.7 billion of availability at the corporate level and approximately $3.3 billion available for use in our management and mortgage programs). As of September 30, 2003, the committed credit facilities at the corporate level consisted of:

 
  Total
Capacity

  Outstanding
Borrowings

  Letters of
Credit Issued
and Outstanding(a)

  Available
Capacity(b)

Maturing in December 2005   $ 2,900   $   $ 1,202   $ 1,698

(a)
Issued primarily as credit enhancements to provide additional collateralization for our vehicle rental financing arrangements.

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(b)
Includes $548 million of capacity to issue additional letters of credit.

Available funding under our asset-backed debt programs and committed credit facilities related to our management and mortgage programs as of September 30, 2003 consisted of:

 
  Total
Capacity

  Outstanding
Borrowings

  Available
Capacity

Asset-Backed Funding Arrangements(a)                  
  Vehicle rental program   $ 7,714   $ 6,562   $ 1,152
  Vehicle management program     3,599     3,069     530
  Mortgage program                  
    Bishop's Gate     3,176     3,098     78
    Other     500     500    
  Timeshare program                  
    Sierra     834     717     117
    Other     425     340     85
  Relocation program     100         100
   
 
 
      16,348     14,286     2,062
   
 
 
Committed Credit Facilities(b)                  
  Maturing in February 2005(c)     500         500
  Maturing in February 2005     750         750
   
 
 
      1,250         1,250
   
 
 
    $ 17,598   $ 14,286   $ 3,312
   
 
 

(a)
Capacity is subject to maintaining sufficient assets to collateralize debt.
(b)
These committed credit facilities were entered into by and are for the exclusive use of our PHH subsidiary.
(c)
On July 3, 2003, we amended the terms of this facility, which reduced the capacity to $500 million and extended the maturity date to February 2005.

In addition to these on-balance sheet facilities, we also utilize Apple Ridge Funding Corporation, a bankruptcy remote qualifying special purpose entity ("QSPE") to securitize relocation receivables and, prior to the establishment of the Sierra entities, we utilized multiple bankruptcy remote QSPEs to securitize timeshare receivables (we no longer sell receivables to these QSPEs). As these entities are QSPEs and precluded from consolidation pursuant to generally accepted accounting principles, the debt issued by these entities and the collateralizing assets, which we service, are not reflected on our Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets. The assets of these QSPEs are not available to pay our obligations. Additionally, the creditors of these QSPEs have no recourse to our credit. However, we have made representations and warranties customary for securitization transactions, including eligibility characteristics of the receivables and servicing responsibilities, in connection with the securitization of these assets. The following table provides detailed information for these off-balance sheet QSPEs:

 
  Assets
Serviced(a)

  Maximum
Funding
Capacity

  Debt
Issued(b)

  Maximum
Available
Capacity(c)

Apple Ridge   $ 512   $ 500   $ 400   $ 100
Timeshare QSPEs     426     372     372    

(a)
Does not include cash of $14 million and $34 million at Apple Ridge and the timeshare QSPEs, respectively.
(b)
Primarily represents term notes.

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(c)
Subject to maintaining sufficient assets to collateralize debt.

As of September 30, 2003, we also had $400 million of availability for public debt or equity issuances under a shelf registration statement and our PHH subsidiary had an additional $874 million of availability for public debt issuances under a shelf registration statement.

TRILEGIANT CORPORATION
Trilegiant operates membership-based clubs and programs and other incentive-based programs through an outsourcing arrangement with Cendant. Pursuant to such arrangement, Cendant retained substantially all of the assets and liabilities of its existing membership business and licensed Trilegiant the right to market products to new members utilizing its intellectual property. Accordingly, Cendant continues to collect membership fees from, and is obligated to provide membership benefits to, members of its individual membership business that existed as of July 2, 2001 (referred to as "existing members"), including their renewals, and Trilegiant provides fulfillment services for these members in exchange for a servicing fee paid by Cendant. Furthermore, Trilegiant collects the membership fees from, and is obligated to provide membership benefits to, any members who joined the membership-based clubs and programs and all other incentive programs subsequent to July 2, 2001 (referred to as "new members") and recognizes the related revenue and expenses. Similar to Cendant's franchise businesses, Cendant receives a royalty from Trilegiant on all future revenue generated by the new members.

As previously discussed, we consolidated Trilegiant on July 1, 2003 in connection with FIN 46. Accordingly, Trilegiant has been included in our consolidated results of operations and cash flows since July 1, 2003. Although we are now recording Trilegiant's profits and losses in our consolidated results of operations, Cendant is not obligated to infuse capital or otherwise fund or cover any losses incurred by Trilegiant. Therefore, Cendant's maximum exposure to loss as a result of our involvement with Trilegiant is substantially limited to the advances and loans made to Trilegiant, as well as any receivables due from Trilegiant (collectively aggregating $112 million as of September 30, 2003), as such amounts may not be recoverable if Trilegiant were to cease operations.    The creditors of Trilegiant have no recourse to Cendant's credit and the assets of Trilegiant are not available to pay Cendant's obligations. Cendant does not manage or operationally control Trilegiant. As of September 30, 2003, Cendant's equity ownership interest in Trilegiant approximated 36% on a fully diluted basis; however, after giving consideration to the applicable stockholders agreement, Cendant's management believes that Cendant has the right to acquire an additional 7% ownership interest.

The consolidation of Trilegiant also resulted in a non-cash charge of $293 million ($0.28 per diluted share) recorded on July 1, 2003 as a cumulative effect of accounting change. Summarized financial data regarding the impact of consolidating Trilegiant on July 1, 2003 and the impact of transactions between Cendant and Trilegiant prior to consolidation is presented in Note 11 to our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

LIQUIDITY RISK
Our liquidity position may be negatively affected by unfavorable conditions in any one of the industries in which we operate. Additionally, our liquidity as it relates to both management and mortgage programs could be adversely affected by (i) the deterioration in the performance of the underlying assets of such programs, (ii) the impairment of our ability to access the principal financing program for our vehicle rental subsidiaries if General Motors Corporation or Ford Motor Company should not be able to honor its obligations to repurchase a substantial number of our vehicles and (iii) our inability to access the secondary market for mortgage loans or certain of our securitization facilities and our inability to act as servicer thereto, which could occur in the event that our or PHH's credit ratings are downgraded below investment grade and, in certain circumstances, where we or PHH fail to meet certain financial ratios. Further, access to our credit facilities may be limited if we were to fail to meet certain financial ratios. We do not believe that our or PHH's credit ratings are likely to fall below

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investment grade. Additionally, we monitor the maintenance of required financial ratios and, as of September 30, 2003, we were in compliance with all covenants under our credit and securitization facilities. Currently our credit ratings are as follows:

 
  Moody's
Investor
Service

  Standard
& Poor's

  Fitch
Ratings

Cendant            
Senior unsecured debt   Baa1   BBB   BBB+

PHH

 

 

 

 

 

 
Senior debt   Baa1   BBB+   BBB+
Short-term debt   P-2   A-2   F-2

All of the above credit ratings, with the exception of those assigned to PHH's short-term debt, are currently on negative outlook. A security rating is not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold securities and is subject to revision or withdrawal by the assigning rating organization. Each rating should be evaluated independently of any other rating.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
As of September 30, 2003, our future contractual obligations have not changed significantly from the amounts reported within our 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Any changes to our obligations related to corporate indebtedness and debt under management and mortgage programs are presented above within the section entitled "Financial Obligations" herein and also within Notes 7, 8 and 10 to our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The majority of our businesses operate in environments where we are paid a fee for a service performed. Therefore, the results of the majority of our recurring operations are recorded in our financial statements using accounting policies that are not particularly subjective, nor complex. However, in presenting our financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported therein. Several of the estimates and assumptions that we are required to make pertain to matters that are inherently uncertain as they relate to future events. Presented within the section entitled "Critical Accounting Policies" of our 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K are the accounting policies that we believe require subjective and/or complex judgments that could potentially affect reported results (mortgage servicing rights, retained interests from securitizations, financial instruments and goodwill and other intangible assets). There have not been any significant changes to those accounting policies or to our assessment of which accounting policies we would consider to be critical accounting policies with the exception of our current application of FIN 46 to specific entities as discussed in Note 1 to our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements. From time to time, we evaluate the estimates used in recording goodwill in connection with the acquisition of a business. In certain circumstances, those estimates may be based upon preliminary or outdated information. Accordingly, the allocation to goodwill is subject to revision when we receive new information. Revisions to the estimates are recorded as further adjustments to goodwill or within the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income, as appropriate.

On January 1, 2003, we adopted the fair value method of accounting for stock-based compensation provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" and all the provisions of SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation—Transition and Disclosure." As a result, we changed our accounting policy for stock-based compensation.

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In addition, on January 1, 2003, we adopted the following standards as a result of the issuance of new accounting pronouncements by the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") in 2002:

On January 17, 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46, "Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities." As of September 30, 2003, we have applied the provisions of this Interpretation for all transactions initiated subsequent to January 31, 2003 (including the Sierra entities) and also to Bishop's Gate and Trilegiant. We are currently assessing the application of this Interpretation to other entities and are awaiting the additional clarification that the FASB is expected to provide prior to December 31, 2003.

During 2003, the FASB also issued the following literature, which we have adopted as of July 1, 2003:

For more detailed information regarding any of these pronouncements and the impact thereof on our business, see Note 1 to our Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

Item 3. Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks

As previously discussed in our 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we assess our market risk based on changes in interest and foreign currency exchange rates utilizing a sensitivity analysis. The sensitivity analysis measures the potential loss in earnings, fair values, and cash flows based on a hypothetical 10% change (increase and decrease) in our market risk sensitive positions. We used September 30, 2003 market rates to perform a sensitivity analysis separately for each of our market risk exposures. The estimates assume instantaneous, parallel shifts in interest rate yield curves and exchange rates. We have determined, through such analyses, that the impact of a 10% change in interest and foreign currency exchange rates and prices on our earnings, fair values and cash flows would not be material.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a)
Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in recording, processing, summarizing and reporting, on a timely basis, information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act.

(b)
Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter to which this report relates 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 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)    Exhibits

(b)    Reports on Form 8-K

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

  CENDANT CORPORATION

 

/s/  
RONALD L. NELSON      
Ronald L. Nelson
Chief Financial Officer

 

/s/  
VIRGINIA M. WILSON      
Virginia M. Wilson
Executive Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer

Date: November 6, 2003

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.

  Description
3.1   Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form 10-Q/A for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2000, dated July 28, 2000).

3.2

 

Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Form 10-Q/A for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2000, dated July 28, 2000).

10.1

 

First amendment, dated as of June 26, 2003, to the Three Year Competitive Advance and Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of December 10, 2002, among Cendant Corporation and the financial institutions parties thereto.

10.2

 

Fourth Amendment to Master Indenture and Servicing Agreement, Series 2002-1 Supplement dated as of October 14, 2003 among Sierra Receivables Funding Company, LLC, Fairfield Acceptance Corporation — Nevada and Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee and as Collateral Agent.

10.3

 

Second Amendment, dated as of October 29, 2003, to the Three Year Competitive Advance and Revolving Credit Agreement dated as of December 10, 2002, among Cendant Corporation and the financial institutions parties thereto.

12

 

Statement Re: Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

15

 

Letter Re: Unaudited Interim Financial Information.

31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) Promulgated Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) Promulgated Under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

32

 

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

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