UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Form 10-Q

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

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

 

Commission File Number 001-11919

 

TeleTech Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		84-1291044 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

9197 South Peoria Street
Englewood, Colorado 80112
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 397-8100

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 þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

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

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

As of April 28, 2011, there were 56,731,554 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.

 

 

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
MARCH 31, 2011 FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS

		Page No.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2011 (unaudited) and December 31, 2010			1
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)			2
Consolidated Statement of Equity as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2011 (unaudited)			3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)			4
Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements			5
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			20
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk			33
Item 4. Controls and Procedures			36
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings			36
Item 1A. Risk Factors			36
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds			37
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities			37
Item 4. Reserved			37
Item 5. Other Information			37
Item 6. Exhibits			38
SIGNATURES			39
EXHIBIT INDEX			40
EX-31.1
EX-31.2
EX-32.1
EX-32.2
EX-101 INSTANCE DOCUMENT
EX-101 SCHEMA DOCUMENT
EX-101 CALCULATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101 LABELS LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101 PRESENTATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
EX-101 DEFINITION LINKBASE DOCUMENT

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

		March 31,				December 31,
		2011				2010
		(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	189,707			$	119,385
Accounts receivable, net			224,665				233,706
Prepaids and other current assets			30,543				38,486
Deferred tax assets, net			9,275				8,770
Income tax receivable			26,138				23,869
Total current assets			480,328				424,216
Long-term assets
Property, plant and equipment, net			98,569				105,528
Goodwill			52,767				52,707
Contract acquisition costs, net			2,147				2,782
Deferred tax assets, net			34,379				37,944
Other long-term assets			42,300				37,446
Total long-term assets			230,162				236,407
Total assets		$	710,490			$	660,623
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable		$	19,404			$	23,599
Accrued employee compensation and benefits			78,547				72,406
Other accrued expenses			33,838				40,682
Income taxes payable			10,073				23,175
Deferred tax liabilities, net			1,861				2,235
Deferred revenue			4,776				5,570
Other current liabilities			11,701				4,584
Total current liabilities			160,200				172,251
Long-term liabilities
Line of credit			79,500				—
Negative investment in deconsolidated subsidiary			76				76
Deferred tax liabilities, net			3,404				3,559
Deferred rent			8,865				10,363
Other long-term liabilities			21,163				19,556
Total long-term liabilities			113,008				33,554
Total liabilities			273,208				205,805
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock — $0.01 par value: 10,000,000 shares authorized; zero shares outstanding as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010			—				—
Common stock — $0.01 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized; 56,874,124 and 57,875,269 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively			569				579
Additional paid-in capital			343,068				349,157
Treasury stock at cost: 25,178,129 and 24,179,176 shares as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively			(348,463	)			(322,946	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income			23,980				20,334
Retained earnings			407,075				396,602
Noncontrolling interest			11,053				11,092
Total stockholders’ equity			437,282				454,818
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	710,490			$	660,623

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2011				2010
Revenue		$	280,979			$	271,526
Operating expenses
Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization presented separately below)			199,121				194,618
Selling, general and administrative			47,801				43,408
Depreciation and amortization			11,598				12,724
Restructuring charges, net			739				1,469
Impairment losses			230				—
Total operating expenses			259,489				252,219
Income from operations			21,490				19,307
Other income (expense)
Interest income			666				574
Interest expense			(1,380	)			(817	)
Other income (expense), net			444				32
Total other income (expense)			(270	)			(211	)
Income before income taxes			21,220				19,096
Provision for income taxes			(9,849	)			(5,054	)
Net income			11,371				14,042
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest			(898	)			(755	)
Net income attributable to TeleTech shareholders		$	10,473			$	13,287
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic			57,190				61,877
Diluted			58,797				63,483
Net income per share attributable to TeleTech shareholders
Basic		$	0.18			$	0.21
Diluted		$	0.18			$	0.21

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

		Stockholders’ Equity of the Company
																										Accumulated
																						Additional				Other
		Preferred Stock								Common Stock								Treasury				Paid-in				Comprehensive				Retained				Noncontrolling				Total
		Shares				Amount				Shares				Amount				Stock				Capital				Income (Loss)				Earnings				interest				Equity
Balance as of December 31, 2010			—			$	—				57,875			$	579			$	(322,946	)		$	349,157			$	20,334			$	396,602			$	11,092			$	454,818
Net income			—				—				—				—				—				—				—				10,473				898				11,371
Dividends distributed to noncontrolling interest			—				—				—				—				—				—				—				—				(990	)			(990	)
Foreign currency translation adjustments			—				—				—				—				—				—				4,993				—				53				5,046
Derivatives valuation, net of tax			—				—				—				—				—				—				(1,457	)			—				—				(1,457	)
Vesting of restricted stock units issued out of treasury			—				—				397				4				5,430				(10,119	)			—				—				—				(4,685	)
Exercise of stock options			—				—				211				2				2,866				(1,118	)			—				—				—				1,750
Excess tax benefit from equity-based awards			—				—				—				—				—				1,388				—				—				—				1,388
Equity-based compensation expense			—				—				—				—				—				3,760				—				—				—				3,760
Purchases of common stock			—				—				(1,609	)			(16	)			(33,813	)			—				—				—				—				(33,829	)
Other			—				—				—				—				—				—				110				—				—				110
Balance as of March 31, 2011			—			$	—				56,874			$	569			$	(348,463	)		$	343,068			$	23,980			$	407,075			$	11,053			$	437,282

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2011				2010
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income		$	11,371			$	14,042
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			11,598				12,724
Amortization of contract acquisition costs			635				928
Amortization of debt issuance costs and other			228				149
Provision for doubtful accounts			—				304
Gain on disposal of assets			(208	)			(49	)
Impairment losses			230				—
Deferred income taxes			5,361				1,564
Excess tax benefit from equity-based awards			(678	)			—
Equity-based compensation expense			3,760				3,188
(Gain)/loss on foreign currency derivatives			(35	)			60
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			11,627				15,016
Prepaids and other assets			(1,774	)			5,519
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			(23,665	)			9,242
Deferred revenue and other liabilities			6,158				(11,255	)
Net cash provided by operating activities			24,608				51,432
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment			(3,870	)			(6,608	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(3,870	)			(6,608	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from line of credit			258,900				215,150
Payments on line of credit			(179,400	)			(215,150	)
Payments on capital lease obligations and equipment financing			(537	)			(951	)
Dividends distributed to noncontrolling interest			(990	)			(1,260	)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options			1,750				814
Excess tax benefit from equity-based awards			2,066				108
Purchase of treasury stock			(33,829	)			(19,568	)
Payments of debt issuance costs			(22	)			—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			47,938				(20,857	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			1,646				507
Increases in cash and cash equivalents			70,322				24,474
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			119,385				109,424
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	189,707			$	133,898
Supplemental disclosures
Cash paid for interest		$	1,050			$	802
Cash paid for income taxes		$	11,860			$	1,197
Non-cash investing and financing activities
Acquisition of equipment through installment purchase agreements		$	—			$	186

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(1) OVERVIEW AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Overview

TeleTech Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“TeleTech” or the “Company”) serve their clients through the primary businesses of Business Process Outsourcing (“BPO”), which provides outsourced business process, customer management, hosted technology, consulting and marketing services for a variety of industries via operations in the U.S., Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, England, Germany, Ghana, Kuwait, Mexico, New Zealand, Northern Ireland, the Philippines, Scotland, South Africa, Spain, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

Basis of Presentation

The Consolidated Financial Statements are comprised of the accounts of TeleTech, its wholly owned subsidiaries, its 55% equity owned subsidiary Percepta, LLC, and its 80% interest in Peppers & Rogers Group (“PRG”) which was acquired on November 30, 2010 (see Note 2 for additional information). All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements do not include all of the disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“GAAP”), pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements reflect all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of the Company as of March 31, 2011, and the consolidated results of operations of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, and the cash flows of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2010 included a $2.0 million reduction to revenue for disputed service delivery issues which occurred in 2009. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.

These unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions in determining the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates including those related to derivatives and hedging activities, income taxes including the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets, self-insurance reserves, litigation reserves, restructuring reserves, allowance for doubtful accounts and valuation of goodwill, long-lived and intangible assets. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Effective January 1, 2011, the Company adopted new revenue guidance that requires an entity to apply the relative selling price allocation method in order to estimate a selling price for all units of accounting, including delivered items when vendor-specific objective evidence or acceptable third-party evidence does not exist. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position, or cash flows.

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

In December 2010, the FASB issued new guidance related to goodwill impairment testing. The new guidance clarifies the requirements of when to perform step 2 of impairment testing for goodwill for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2011 and it did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations, financial position, or cash flows because the Company has not historically had or expected to have a reporting unit with goodwill and a zero or negative carrying amount.

(2) ACQUISITIONS

Peppers & Rogers Group

On November 30, 2010, the Company acquired an 80% interest in Peppers & Rogers Group. PRG is a leading global management consulting firm specializing in customer-centric strategies for Global 1000 companies and is recognized as a leading authority on customer-based strategies with a deep understanding of the most powerful levers that drive customer loyalty and business results. PRG currently operates offices on six continents across the globe, including headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut, and Istanbul, Turkey, along with regional offices in Belgium, Germany, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, Lebanon and Kuwait. PRG has 130 employees.

The up-front cash consideration paid was $15.0 million, subject to working capital adjustments on the date of acquisition as defined in the purchase and sale agreement. The working capital adjustment is approximately $8.3 million and is included in Other accrued expenses in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2011. An additional $5.0 million payment is due on March 1, 2012. This $5.0 million payment was recognized at fair value using a discounted cash flow approach with a discount rate of 18.4%. This measurement is based on significant inputs not observable in the market, which are deemed to be Level 3 inputs. The fair value on the date of acquisition was approximately $4.4 million and was included in Other long-term liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2010. The fair value as of March 31, 2011 was $4.7 million. This value will be accreted up to the $5.0 million payment using the effective interest rate method.

The purchase and sale agreement includes a contingent consideration arrangement that requires additional consideration to be paid in 2013 if PRG achieves a specified fiscal year 2012 earnings before interest, taxes depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) target. The range of the undiscounted amounts the Company could pay under the contingent consideration agreement is between zero and $5.0 million. The fair value of the contingent consideration recognized on the acquisition date was zero and was estimated by applying the income approach. This measure is based on significant inputs not observable in the market (Level 3 inputs). Key assumptions include (i) a discount rate of 30.6% percent and (ii) probability adjusted level of EBITDA between $9.0 million and $12.6 million.

The fair value of the 20% noncontrolling interest of $6.0 million in PRG was estimated by applying a market approach. This fair value measurement is based on significant inputs not observable in the market (Level 3 inputs). The fair value estimates are based on assumed financial multiples of companies deemed similar to PRG, and assumed adjustments because of the lack of control or lack of marketability that market participants would consider when estimating fair value of the noncontrolling interest in PRG.

The purchase and sale agreement also included an option for the Company to acquire the remaining 20% interest in PRG exercisable in 2015 for a period of one year, with a one year extension (the “Initial Exercise Period”). If the Company does not acquire the remaining 20% of PRG pursuant to its call option during the Initial Exercise Period, PRG has an option to purchase the Company’s 80% interest in PRG. The exercise price is based on a multiple of EBITDA as defined in the purchase and sale agreement.

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

The following summarizes the preliminary estimated fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date (in thousands). The estimates of fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are preliminary, pending completion of the valuation, thus are subject to revisions which may result in adjustments to the values presented below.

		Preliminary
		Estimates of
		Acquisition Date
		Fair Value
Cash		$	2,202
Accounts Receivable			16,893
Property, plant and equipment			360
Other assets			843
Customer relationships			9,300
Trade name			6,400
Goodwill			7,251
		$	43,249
Accounts payable		$	1,515
Accrued expenses			2,890
Deferred tax liability			3,690
Deferred revenue			598
Line of credit			571
Other			260
		$	9,524
Noncontrolling interest		$	6,000
Total purchase price		$	27,725

The goodwill recognized is attributable primarily to the assembled workforce of PRG, expected synergies, and other factors. None of the goodwill is deductible for income tax purposes. The operating results of PRG are reported within the International BPO segment from the date of acquisition.

eLoyalty

On March 17, 2011, we entered into a definitive agreement with eLoyalty Corporation to acquire certain assets and assume certain liabilities of the business unit that provides consulting, systems integration and the ongoing management and support of telephony, data and converged Voice over Internet Protocol customer management environments. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company has agreed to pay $40.9 million net of certain closing adjustments.

Completion of the transaction is subject to eLoyalty shareholder approval as well as other customary closing conditions. Subject to these conditions, we anticipate closing this transaction in the second quarter of 2011.

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

(3) SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company’s BPO business provides outsourced business process, consulting, technology services and customer management services for a variety of industries through global delivery centers and represents 100% of total annual revenue. The Company’s North American BPO segment is comprised of sales to all clients based in North America (encompassing the U.S. and Canada), while the Company’s International BPO segment is comprised of sales to all clients based in countries outside of North America.

The Company allocates to each segment its portion of corporate operating expenses. All inter—company transactions between the reported segments for the periods presented have been eliminated.

The following tables present certain financial data by segment (amounts in thousands):

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2011				2010
Revenue
North American BPO		$	192,049			$	207,942
International BPO			88,930				63,584
Total		$	280,979			$	271,526
Income (loss) from operations
North American BPO		$	17,568			$	19,788
International BPO			3,922				(481	)
Total		$	21,490			$	19,307

The following table presents revenue based upon the geographic location where the services are provided (amounts in thousands):

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2011				2010
Revenue
United States		$	84,629			$	101,105
Philippines			83,507				70,970
Latin America			55,598				48,002
Europe / Middle East / Africa			39,758				32,022
Canada			12,798				14,779
Asia Pacific			4,689				4,648
Total		$	280,979			$	271,526

(4) SIGNIFICANT CLIENTS AND OTHER CONCENTRATIONS

The Company did not have any clients that contributed in excess of 10% of total revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2011 or 2010.

The loss of one or more of its significant clients could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results, or financial condition. The Company does not require collateral from its clients. To limit the Company’s credit risk, management performs periodic credit evaluations of its clients and maintains allowances for uncollectible accounts and may require pre-payment for services. Although the Company is impacted by economic conditions in various industry segments, management does not believe significant credit risk exists as of March 31, 2011.

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

(5) GOODWILL

Goodwill consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

														Effect of
		December 31,												Foreign				March 31,
		2010				Acquisitions				Impairments				Currency				2011
North American BPO		$	35,885			$	—			$	—			$	—			$	35,885
International BPO			16,822				—				—				60				16,882
Total		$	52,707			$	—			$	—			$	60			$	52,767

The Company performs a goodwill impairment test on at least an annual basis. Application of the goodwill impairment test requires significant judgments including estimation of future cash flows, which is dependent on internal forecasts, estimation of the long-term rate of growth for the businesses, the useful life over which cash flows will occur and determination of the Company’s weighted average cost of capital. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value and/or conclusions on goodwill impairment for each reporting unit. The Company conducts its annual goodwill impairment test in the fourth quarter each year, or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist. During the quarter ended March 31, 2011, the Company assessed whether any such indicators of impairment existed and concluded that there were none.

(6) DERIVATIVES

Cash Flow Hedges

The Company enters into foreign exchange and interest rate related derivatives. Foreign exchange derivatives entered into consist of forward and option contracts to reduce the Company’s exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations that are associated with forecasted revenue earned in foreign locations. Interest rate derivatives consist of interest rate swaps to reduce the Company’s exposure to interest rate fluctuations associated with its variable rate debt. Upon proper qualification, these contracts are designated as cash flow hedges. It is the Company’s policy to only enter into derivative contracts with investment grade counterparty financial institutions, and correspondingly, the fair value of derivative assets consider, among other factors, the creditworthiness of these counterparties. Conversely, the fair value of derivative liabilities reflects the Company’s creditworthiness. As of March 31, 2011, the Company has not experienced, nor does it anticipate any issues related to derivative counterparty defaults. The following table summarizes the aggregate unrealized net gain or loss in Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 (amounts in thousands and net of tax):

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2011				2010
Aggregate unrealized net gain/(loss) at beginning of year		$	7,091			$	4,468
Add: Net gain/(loss) from change in fair value of cash flow hedges			758				3,889
Less: Net (gain)/loss reclassified to earnings from effective hedges			(2,215	)			(927	)
Aggregate unrealized net gain/(loss) at end of period		$	5,634			$	7,430

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

The Company’s foreign exchange cash flow hedging instruments as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are summarized as follows (amounts in thousands). All hedging instruments are forward contracts.

		Local Currency				U.S. Dollar				% Maturing in				Contracts
		Notional				Notional				the Next 12				Maturing
As of March 31, 2011		Amount				Amount				Months				Through
Canadian Dollar			11,400			$	10,216				100.0	%		December 2011
Philippine Peso			12,059,000				271,523	(1)			54.8	%		December 2014
Mexican Peso			604,500				46,669				68.7	%		December 2012
British Pound Sterling			5,140				8,121	(2)			73.7	%		December 2012
						$	336,529
		Local Currency				U.S. Dollar
		Notional				Notional
As of December 31, 2010		Amount				Amount
Canadian Dollar			10,200			$	8,493
Philippine Peso			7,731,000				169,364	(1)
Mexican Peso			311,500				22,383
British Pound Sterling			4,647				7,231	(2)
						$	207,471

The Company’s interest rate swap arrangement as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows:

Contract

Contract

Notional

Variable Rate

Fixed Rate

Commencement

Maturity

Amount

Received

Paid

Date

Date

As of March 31, 2011

$25 million

1 - month LIBOR

2.55

%

April 2012

April 2016

As of December 31, 2010

—

—

—

—

—

Fair Value Hedges

The Company enters into foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge against foreign currency exchange gains and losses on certain receivables and payables of the Company’s foreign operations. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges, as well as the offsetting gain or loss on the hedged asset or liability, are recognized in earnings in Other income (expense), net. As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 the total notional amount of the Company’s forward contracts used as fair value hedges were $37.0 million and $93.3 million, respectively.

Embedded Derivatives

In addition to hedging activities, the Company’s foreign subsidiary in Argentina is party to U.S. dollar denominated lease contracts that the Company has determined contain embedded derivatives. As such, the Company bifurcates the embedded derivative features of the lease contracts and values these features as foreign currency derivatives.

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

Derivative Valuation and Settlements

The Company’s derivatives as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 were as follows (amounts in thousands):

		March 31, 2011
		Designated as Hedging
		Instruments								Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
		Foreign								Foreign
Derivative contracts:		Exchange				Interest Rate				Exchange				Leases
Derivative classification:		Cash Flow				Cash Flow				Fair Value				Embedded Derivative
Fair value and location of derivative in the Consolidated Balance Sheet:
Prepaids and other current assets		$	8,620			$	—			$	32			$	—
Other long-term assets			2,452				314				—				—
Other current liabilities			(1,245	)			—				(41	)			(56	)
Other long-term liabilities			(527	)			—				—				(39	)
Total fair value of derivatives, net		$	9,300			$	314			$	(9	)		$	(95	)

		December 31, 2010
		Designated as Hedging
		Instruments								Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
		Foreign								Foreign
Derivative contracts:		Exchange				Interest Rate				Exchange				Leases
Derivative classification:		Cash Flow				Cash Flow				Fair Value				Embedded Derivative
Fair value and location of derivative in the Consolidated Balance Sheet:
Prepaids and other current assets		$	10,602			$	—			$	783			$	—
Other long-term assets			2,081				—				—				—
Other current liabilities			(677	)			—				(58	)			(105	)
Other long-term liabilities			(104	)			—				—				(34	)
Total fair value of derivatives, net		$	11,902			$	—			$	725			$	(139	)

The effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was as follows (amounts in thousands):

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2011								2010
		Designated as Hedging								Designated as Hedging
		Instruments								Instruments
Derivative contracts:		Foreign Exchange				Interest Rate				Foreign Exchange				Interest Rate
Derivative classification:		Cash Flow				Cash Flow				Cash Flow				Cash Flow
Amount of gain or (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income — effective portion, net of tax:		$	570			$	188			$	3,889			$	—
Amount and location of net gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI to income — effective portion:
Revenue		$	3,691			$	—			$	1,520			$	—
Amount and location of net gain or (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI to income — ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing:
Other income (expense), net		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	—

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

		Three Months Ended March 31,
		2011												2010
		Not Designated as Hedging Instruments												Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Derivative contracts:		Foreign Exchange								Leases				Foreign Exchange								Leases
		Option and												Option and
		Forward								Embedded				Forward								Embedded
Derivative classification:		Contracts				Fair Value				Derivative				Contracts				Fair Value				Derivative
Amount and location of net gain or (loss) recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations:
Costs of services		$	—			$	—			$	44			$	—			$	—			$	107
Other income (expense), net		$	—			$	711			$	—			$	4			$	1,136			$	—

(7) FAIR VALUE

The authoritative guidance for fair value measurements establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy requires that the Company maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

		Level 1 —		Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
		Level 2 —		Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active or can be corroborated by observable market data.
		Level 3 —		Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

The following presents information as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 of the Company’s assets and liabilities required to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, as well as the fair value hierarchy used to determine their fair value.

Accounts Receivable and Payable - The amounts recorded in the accompanying balance sheets approximate fair value because of their short-term nature.

Debt - The Company’s debt consists primarily of the Company’s Credit Agreement, which permits floating-rate borrowings based upon the current Prime Rate or LIBOR plus a credit spread as determined by the Company’s leverage ratio calculation (as defined in the Credit Agreement). As of March 31, 2011, the Company had $79.5 million of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement. During the first quarter of 2011 outstanding borrowings accrued interest at an average rate of 1.9% per annum, excluding unused commitment fees.

Derivatives - Net derivative assets (liabilities) measured at fair value on a recurring basis.

The portfolio is valued using models based on market observable inputs, including both forward and spot foreign exchange rates, interest rates, implied volatility, and counterparty credit risk, including the ability of each party to execute its obligations under the contract. As of March 31, 2011, credit risk did not materially change the fair value of the Company’s derivative contracts.

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

The following is a summary of the Company’s fair value measurements for its net derivative assets (liabilities) as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (amounts in thousands):

As of March 31, 2011

		Fair Value Measurements Using
		Quoted Prices in								Significant
		Active Markets for				Significant Other				Unobservable
		Identical Assets				Observable Inputs				Inputs
		(Level 1)				(Level 2)				(Level 3)				At Fair Value
Cash flow hedges		$	—			$	9,614			$	—			$	9,614
Fair value hedges			—				(9	)			—				(9	)
Embedded derivatives			—				(95	)			—				(95	)
Total net derivative asset (liability)		$	—			$	9,510			$	—			$	9,510

As of December 31, 2010

		Fair Value Measurements Using
		Quoted Prices in								Significant
		Active Markets for				Significant Other				Unobservable
		Identical Assets				Observable Inputs				Inputs
		(Level 1)				(Level 2)				(Level 3)				At Fair Value
Cash flow hedges		$	—			$	11,902			$	—			$	11,902
Fair value hedges			—				725				—				725
Embedded derivatives			—				(139	)			—				(139	)
Total net derivative asset (liability)		$	—			$	12,488			$	—			$	12,488

The following is a summary of the Company’s fair value measurements as of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (amounts in thousands):

As of March 31, 2011

		Fair Value Measurements Using
		Quoted Prices in								Significant
		Active Markets for				Significant Other				Unobservable
		Identical Assets				Observable Inputs				Inputs
		(Level 1)				(Level 2)				(Level 3)
Assets
Money market investments		$	—			$	18,245			$	—
Derivative instruments, net			—				9,510				—
Total assets		$	—			$	27,755			$	—
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liability		$	—			$	(4,066	)		$	—
Purchase price payable			—				—				(4,685	)
Total liabilities		$	—			$	(4,066	)		$	(4,685	)

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

As of December 31, 2010

		Fair Value Measurements Using
		Quoted Prices in								Significant
		Active Markets for				Significant Other				Unobservable
		Identical Assets				Observable Inputs				Inputs
		(Level 1)				(Level 2)				(Level 3)
Assets
Money market investments		$	—			$	19,668			$	—
Derivative instruments, net			—				12,488				—
Total assets		$	—			$	32,156			$	—
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plan liability		$	—			$	(3,781	)		$	—
Purchase price payable			—				—				(4,506	)
Total liabilities		$	—			$	(3,781	)		$	(4,506	)

Money Market Investments — The Company invests in various well-diversified money market funds which are managed by financial institutions. These money market funds are not publicly traded, but have historically been highly liquid. The value of the money market funds is determined by the banks based upon the funds’ net asset values (“NAV”). All of the money market funds currently permit daily investments and redemptions at a $1.00 NAV.

Deferred Compensation Plan — The Company maintains a non-qualified deferred compensation plan structured as a Rabbi trust for certain eligible employees. Participants in the deferred compensation plan select from a menu of phantom investment options for their deferral dollars offered by the Company each year, which are based upon changes in value of complementary, defined market investments. The deferred compensation liability represents the combined values of market investments against which participant accounts are tracked.

Purchase Price Payable — The Company has a future payable related to the purchase of PRG discussed in Note 2. As part of the PRG acquisition, the Company will pay $5.0 million on March 1, 2012. This payment was recognized at fair value using a discounted cash flow approach and a discount rate of 18.4%. This measurement is based on significant inputs not observable in the market. The Company will record accretion expense each period using the effective interest rate method until the payable reaches $5.0 million on March 1, 2012.

(8) INCOME TAXES

The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with the accounting literature for income taxes, which requires recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future income tax consequences of transactions that have been included in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. Quarterly, the Company assesses the likelihood that its net deferred tax assets will be recovered. Based on the weight of all available evidence, both positive and negative, the Company records a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets when it is more-likely-than-not that a future tax benefit will not be realized.

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

In 2005, the Company, though its Canadian subsidiary, recorded a Canadian income tax receivable related to a refund of tax it considered probable of collecting The potential refund related to income subjected to double taxation by the United States and originally reported to and assessed by Canada in 2001 and 2002. The Company, through the Competent Authorities of the United States and Canada requested relief from the double taxation through the Mutual Agreement procedure found in Article IX of the U.S. — Canada Income Tax Convention (the “Treaty”). At December 31, 2010, the Company continued to believe that collection of the Canadian income tax receivable was more likely than not. On February 20, 2011 the Company received notice that the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) would not consider the Company’s request for relief (please refer to Footnote 12 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements included in the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.) As of March 31, 2011 the Company can no longer conclude that collection of the Canadian income tax receivable is more likely than not and therefore derecognized the Canadian income tax receivable of $9.0 million through a charge to income tax expense. The Company continues to believe in the merits of its claim and that the CRA abused its discretion in refusing TeleTech Canada’s request for relief from double taxation. As such, the Company is exploring and intends to vigorously pursue any available remedies in response to the CRA decision.

Also in the quarter the Company recognized a U.S. tax refund claim of $10.2 million and established a corresponding reserve for uncertain tax positions of $7.3 million. The net benefit of $2.9 million is a reduction to income tax expense. This refund claim relates to previously disallowed deductions included in the Company’s amended 2002 U.S. Income Tax return. The Company and the Appeals branch of the IRS are scheduled to mediate this issue in May 2011. If a settlement is reached with the IRS during mediation, or the Company comes to a change in judgment based on new information, it is possible that the settlement or new judgment of this uncertain tax position will be different than the $2.9 million benefit recorded in the first quarter.

As of March 31, 2011, the Company had $43.7 million of deferred tax assets (after a $22.1 million valuation allowance) and net deferred tax assets (after deferred tax liabilities) of $38.4 million related to the U.S. and international tax jurisdictions whose recoverability is dependent upon future profitability.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 was 46.4% and 26.5%, respectively.

The Company is currently under audit of income taxes and payroll related taxes in the Philippines for 2008. Although the outcome of examinations by taxing authorities are always uncertain, it is the opinion of management that the resolution of these audits will not have a material effect on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

(9) RESTRUCTURING CHARGES AND IMPAIRMENT LOSSES

Restructuring Charges

During the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company undertook a number of restructuring activities primarily associated with reductions in the Company’s capacity and workforce in both the North American BPO and International BPO segments to better align the capacity and workforce with current business needs.

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

A summary of the expenses recorded in Restructuring, net in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, is as follows (amounts in thousands):

		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2011				2010
North American BPO
Reduction in force		$	522			$	1,357
Facility exit charges			7				—
Revision of prior estimates			—				(5	)
Total		$	529			$	1,352

		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2011				2010
International BPO
Reduction in force		$	210			$	117
Facility exit charges			—				—
Revision of prior estimates			—				—
Total		$	210			$	117

A rollforward of the activity in the Company’s restructuring accruals is as follows (amounts in thousands):

		Closure of				Reduction in
		Delivery Centers				Force				Total
Balance as of December 31, 2010		$	695			$	8,267			$	8,962
Expense			7				732				739
Payments			(142	)			(3,656	)			(3,798	)
Reversals			—				—				—
Balance as of March 31, 2011		$	560			$	5,343			$	5,903

The remaining reduction in force accrual is expected to be paid during 2011, with the remaining accrual for the closure of delivery centers to be paid or extinguished no later than 2012.

Impairment Losses

The Company evaluated the recoverability of its leasehold improvement assets at certain delivery centers. An asset is considered to be impaired when the anticipated undiscounted future cash flows of an asset group are estimated to be less than the asset group’s carrying value. The amount of impairment recognized is the difference between the carrying value of the asset group and its fair value. To determine fair value, the Company used Level 3 inputs in its discounted cash flows analysis. Assumptions included the amount and timing of estimated future cash flows and assumed discount rates. During the three months ended March 31, 2011, the Company recognized impairment losses related to leasehold improvement assets of $0.2 million in its International BPO segment. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the Company recognized no impairment loss.

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

(10) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Credit Facility

On October 1, 2010, the Company entered into a credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of lenders led by KeyBank National Association, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Bank of America, N.A., BBVA Compass, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. The Credit Agreement amends and restates in its entirety the Company’s prior credit facility entered into during 2006. The five-year, $350.0 million revolving credit facility with expanded foreign borrower and multi-currency flexibility also includes a $150.0 million accordion provision providing an option to increase the aggregate commitment to $500.0 million.

We primarily utilize our Credit Agreement to fund working capital, general operating purposes, stock repurchases and other strategic purposes, such as the acquisitions described in Note 2. As of March 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we had borrowings of $79.5 million and zero, respectively, under our Credit Agreement, and our average three-month intra-quarter utilization was $71.3 million and $58.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. After consideration for issued letters of credit under the Credit Agreement, totaling $4.6 million, our remaining borrowing capacity was $265.9 million as of March 31, 2011. As of March 31, 2011, we were in compliance with all covenants and conditions under our Credit Agreement.

Letters of Credit

As of March 31, 2011, outstanding letters of credit under the Credit Agreement totaled $4.6 million and primarily guaranteed workers’ compensation and other insurance related obligations. As of March 31, 2011, letters of credit and contract performance guarantees issued outside of the Credit Agreement totaled $1.2 million.

Guarantees

Indebtedness under the Credit Agreement is guaranteed by certain of the Company’s present and future domestic subsidiaries.

Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we have been involved in claims and lawsuits, both as plaintiff and defendant, which arise in the ordinary course of business. Accruals for claims or lawsuits have been provided for to the extent that losses are deemed both probable and estimable. Although the ultimate outcome of these claims or lawsuits cannot be ascertained, on the basis of present information and advice received from counsel, we believe that the disposition or ultimate resolution of such claims or lawsuits will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

(11) COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following table sets forth comprehensive income (loss) for the periods indicated (amounts in thousands):

		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2011				2010
Net income		$	11,371			$	14,042
Foreign currency translation adjustment			5,091				1,456
Derivatives valuation, net of tax			(1,457	)			2,962
Other			110				(253	)
Total comprehensive income		$	15,115			$	18,207
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest			(951	)			(633	)
Comprehensive income attributable to TeleTech		$	14,164			$	17,574

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

The following table reconciles equity attributable to noncontrolling interest (amounts in thousands):

		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2011				2010
Noncontrolling interest, January 1		$	11,092			$	5,478
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest			898				755
Dividends distributed to noncontrolling interest			(990	)			(1,260	)
Foreign currency translation adjustments			53				(122	)
Noncontrolling interest, March 31		$	11,053			$	4,851

(12) NET INCOME PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted shares for the periods indicated (amounts in thousands):

		Three Months Ended
		March 31,
		2011				2010
Shares used in basic earnings per share calculation			57,190				61,877
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options			951				1,011
Restricted stock units			656				595
Total effects of dilutive securities			1,607				1,606
Shares used in dilutive earnings per share calculation			58,797				63,483

For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, options to purchase 0.1 million and 0.2 million shares of common stock, respectively, were outstanding, but not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because the exercise price exceeded the value of the shares and the effect would have been anti—dilutive. For the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) of 0.5 million and 0.7 million, respectively, were outstanding, but not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive.

(13) EQUITY-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

All equity–based awards to employees are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations at the fair value of the award on the grant date.

Stock Options

As of March 31, 2011, there was approximately $10,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost (including the impact of expected forfeitures) related to unvested option arrangements granted under the Company’s equity plans. The Company recognizes compensation expense straight–line over the vesting term of the option grant. The Company recognized compensation expense related to stock options of approximately $14,000 and $130,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

Restricted Stock Unit Grants

During the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company granted 489,500 and 1,008,500 RSUs, respectively, to new and existing employees, which vest in equal installments over four years. The Company recognized compensation expense related to RSUs of $3.7 million and $3.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. As of March 31, 2011, there was approximately $41.3 million of total unrecognized compensation cost (including the impact of expected forfeitures) related to RSUs granted under the Company’s equity plans.

TELETECH HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)

As of March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company had performance-based RSUs outstanding that vest based on the Company achieving specified revenue and operating income performance targets. The Company determined that it was not probable these performance targets would be met; therefore no expense was recognized for the three months ended March 31, 2011 or 2010. The Company did not achieve the operating income performance targets in 2010, thus the 2010 performance RSUs were cancelled.

(14) DECONSOLIDATION OF A SUBSIDIARY

On December 22, 2008, Newgen Results Corporation (“Newgen”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, filed a voluntary petition for liquidation under Chapter 7 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The consolidation of a majority-owned subsidiary is precluded where control does not rest with the majority owners and under legal reorganization or bankruptcy control rests with the Bankruptcy Court. Accordingly, the Company deconsolidated Newgen as of December 22, 2008.

On September 9, 2010, Newgen settled a legal claim for $3.6 million that was paid for by the Company on behalf of Newgen. As a result of the legal settlement, the Company recognized a $5.9 million gain in Other income (expense), net and a $2.3 million expense in Provision for income taxes during the year 2010.

As of March 31, 2011, the Company’s negative investment in Newgen was $0.1 million as presented in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The following condensed financial statements of Newgen have been prepared to show the remaining liabilities subject to compromise by the Bankruptcy Court to be reported separately from the liabilities not subject to compromise (pre and post rent settlement). All liabilities included in the condensed financial statements below (amounts in thousands) are subject to compromise as of March 31, 2011 and represent the current estimate of the amount of known or potential pre-petition claims that are subject to final settlement. Such claims remain subject to future adjustments.

		March 31,				December 31,				December 22,
		2011				2010				2008
Total current assets		$	127			$	127			$	1,700
Total long-term asset			—				—				3,110
Total assets		$	127			$	127			$	4,810
Total current liabilities		$	203			$	203			$	3,931
Total long-term liabilities			—				—				5,744
Total liabilities			203				203				9,675
Total stockholders’ deficit			(76	)			(76	)			(4,865	)
Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit		$	127			$	127			$	4,810

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

Introduction

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10–K for the year ended December 31, 2010. Except for historical information, the discussion below contains certain forward–looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The projections and statements contained in these forward–looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by the forward–looking statements.

All statements not based on historical fact are forward–looking statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. In accordance with the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the following are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward–looking statements, including but not limited to the following: achieving estimated revenue from new, renewed and expanded client business as volumes may not materialize as forecasted, especially due to the global economic slowdown; achieving profit improvement in our International Business Process Outsourcing (“BPO”) operations; the ability to close and ramp new business opportunities that are currently being pursued or that are in the final stages with existing and/or potential clients; our ability to execute our growth plans, including sales of new products; the possibility of lower revenue or price pressure from our clients experiencing a business downturn or merger in their business; greater than anticipated competition in the BPO services market, causing adverse pricing and more stringent contractual terms; risks associated with losing or not renewing client relationships, particularly large client agreements, or early termination of a client agreement; the risk of losing clients due to consolidation in the industries we serve; consumers’ concerns or adverse publicity regarding our clients’ products; our ability to find cost effective locations, obtain favorable lease terms and build or retrofit facilities in a timely and economic manner; risks associated with business interruption due to weather, fires, pandemic, or terrorist–related events; risks associated with attracting and retaining cost–effective labor at our delivery centers; the possibility of asset impairments and restructuring charges; risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates; economic or political changes affecting the countries in which we operate; changes in accounting policies and practices promulgated by standard setting bodies; and new legislation or government regulation that adversely impacts our tax obligations, health care costs or the BPO and customer management industry.

This list is intended to identify some of the principal factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements included elsewhere in this report. These factors are not intended to represent a complete list of all risks and uncertainties inherent in our business and should be read in conjunction with the more detailed cautionary statements included in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption Item 1A. “Risk Factors,” in our other Securities and Exchange Commission filings and in our press releases.

Executive Summary

TeleTech is one of the largest and most geographically diverse global providers of business process outsourcing solutions. We have a 29-year history of designing, implementing and managing critical business processes that drive commerce and differentiate the customer experience to deliver increased brand loyalty, satisfaction and retention. We provide a fully integrated suite of technology-enabled customer-centric services that span strategic professional services, revenue generation, front and back office processes, cloud-based fully hosted BPO delivery center environments and learning innovation services. We help the Global 1000, which are the world’s largest companies based on market capitalization, optimize their customers’ experience, grow revenue, increase operating efficiencies, improve quality and lower costs by designing, implementing and managing their critical business processes. We have developed deep vertical industry expertise and support more than 275 business process outsourcing programs serving approximately 100 global clients in the automotive, broadband, cable, financial services, government, healthcare, logistics, media and entertainment, retail, technology, travel, and wireline and wireless communication industries.

As globalization of the world’s economy continues to accelerate, businesses are increasingly competing on a large-scale basis due to rapid advances in technology and telecommunications that permit cost-effective real-time global communications and ready access to a highly-skilled worldwide labor force. As a result of these developments, we believe that companies have increasingly outsourced business processes to third-party providers in an effort to enhance or maintain their competitive position while increasing shareholder value through improved productivity and profitability.

In 2011, our first quarter revenue increased 3.5% to $281.0 million over the year-ago period, which included an increase of 2.5%, or $6.7 million, due to fluctuations in foreign currency rates. Our first quarter 2011 income from operations increased 11.3% to $21.5 million, or 7.6% of revenue, from $19.3 million, or 7.1% of revenue, in the year-ago period. This revenue increase was due to an increase in existing client volumes, new BPO programs, and additional revenue generation and consultative revenue. Income from operations for the first quarter of 2011 and 2010 included $1.0 million and $1.5 million of restructuring charges and asset impairments, respectively.

Our offshore delivery centers serve clients based both in North America and in other countries. Our offshore delivery capacity spans five countries with 21,700 workstations and currently represents 71% of our global delivery capabilities. Revenue from services provided in these offshore locations was $132 million and represented 47% of our total revenue for the first quarter of 2011.

Our strong financial position due to our cash flow from operations allowed us to finance a significant portion of our capital needs and stock repurchases through internally generated cash flows. At March 31, 2011, we had $189.7 million of cash and cash equivalents and a total debt to total capitalization ratio of 15.8%.

Our Future Growth Goals and Strategy

Our objective is to become the world’s largest, most technologically advanced and innovative provider of customer-centric BPO solutions. Companies within the Global 1000 are our primary client targets due to their size, global reach, focus on outsourcing and desire for a BPO provider who can quickly and efficiently offer an end-to-end suite of fully-integrated, globally scalable solutions. We have developed, and continue to invest in, a broad set of technological and geographical capabilities designed to serve this growing client need. These investments include our recently completed acquisition of a majority interest in Peppers & Rogers Group to further enhance our professional services capabilities. In addition, we have begun to offer cloud-based ‘hosted services’ where clients can license any aspect of our global network and proprietary applications. While the revenue from these offerings is small relative to our consolidated revenue, we believe it will continue to grow as these services become more widely adopted by our clients. We aim to further improve our competitive position by investing in a growing suite of new and innovative business process services across our targeted industries.

Our business strategy to increase revenue, profitability and our industry position includes the following elements:

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Capitalize on the favorable trends in the global outsourcing environment, which we believe will include more companies that want to:

	–		Seek a provider that can deliver strategic consulting and operational execution around customer-centric strategies;
	–		Focus on providers who can offer fully integrated revenue generation solutions;
	–		Adopt or increase BPO services;
	–		Consolidate outsourcing providers with those that have a solid financial position, adequate capital resources to sustain a long-term relationship and globally diverse delivery capabilities across a broad range of solutions;
	–		Modify their approach to outsourcing based on total value delivered versus the lowest priced provider;
	–		Create focused revenue generation capabilities in targeted market segments;
	–		Better integrate front- and back-office processes; and
	–		Take advantage of cost efficiencies through the adoption of cloud-based technology solutions.

	•		Deepen and broaden our relationships with existing clients;
	•		Win business with new clients and focus on end-to-end offerings in targeted industries, such as healthcare, retail and financial services, where we expect accelerating adoption of business process outsourcing;
	•		Continue to invest in innovative proprietary technology and new business offerings;
	•		Continue to diversify revenue into higher-margin offerings such as professional services, talent acquisition, learning innovation services and our hosted TeleTech OnDemandTM capabilities;
	•		Continue to improve our operating margins through selective profit improvement initiatives;
	•		Increase asset utilization of our globally diverse delivery centers by winning more back office opportunities and providing the services during non-peak hours with minimal incremental investment;
	•		Scale our work from home initiative to increase operational flexibility; and
	•		Selectively pursue acquisitions that extend our capabilities, geographic reach and/or industry expertise.

Business Overview

Our BPO business provides outsourced business process and customer management services along with strategic consulting for a variety of industries through global delivery centers. Our North American BPO segment is comprised of sales to all clients based in North America (encompassing the U.S. and Canada), while our International BPO segment is comprised of sales to all clients based in all countries outside of North America.

BPO Services

The BPO business generates revenue based primarily on the amount of time our associates or consultants devote to a client’s program. We primarily focus on large global corporations in the following industries: automotive, broadband, cable, financial services, government, healthcare, logistics, media and entertainment, retail, technology, travel and wireline and wireless telecommunications. Revenue is recognized as services are provided. The majority of our revenue is from multi–year contracts and we expect this trend to continue. However, we do provide certain client programs on a short–term basis.

We have historically experienced annual attrition of existing client programs of approximately 6% to 12% of our revenue. Attrition of existing client programs during the first three months of 2011 was 8%.

The BPO industry is highly competitive. We compete primarily with the in–house business processing operations of our current and potential clients. We also compete with certain third-party BPO providers. Our ability to sell our existing services or gain acceptance for new products or services is challenged by the competitive nature of the industry. There can be no assurance that we will be able to sell services to new clients, renew relationships with existing clients, or gain client acceptance of our new products.

Our ability to renew or enter into new multi-year contracts, particularly large complex opportunities, is dependent upon the macroeconomic environment in general and the specific industry environments in which our clients operate. A continued weakening of the U.S. or the global economy could lengthen sales cycles or cause delays in closing new business opportunities.

Our potential clients typically obtain bids from multiple vendors and evaluate many factors in selecting a service provider, including, among others, the scope of services offered, the service record of the vendor and price. We generally price our bids with a long–term view of profitability and, accordingly, we consider all of our fixed and variable costs in developing our bids. We believe that our competitors, at times, may bid business based upon a short–term view, as opposed to our longer–term view, resulting in a lower price bid. While we believe that our clients’ perceptions of the value we provide results in our being successful in certain competitive bid situations, there are often situations where a potential client may prefer a lower cost.

Our industry is labor intensive and the majority of our operating costs relate to wages, employee benefits and employment taxes. An improvement in the local or global economies where our delivery centers are located could lead to increased labor related costs. In addition, our industry experiences high personnel turnover, and the length of training time required to implement new programs continues to increase due to increased complexities of our clients’ businesses. This may create challenges if we obtain several significant new clients or implement several new, large scale programs and need to recruit, hire and train qualified personnel at an accelerated rate.

To some extent our profitability is influenced by the number of new client programs entered into within the period. For new programs we defer revenue related to initial training (“Training Revenue”) when training is billed as a separate component from production rates. Consequently, the corresponding training costs associated with this revenue, consisting primarily of labor and related expenses (“Training Costs”), are also deferred. In these circumstances, both the Training Revenue and Training Costs are amortized straight-line over the life of the contract. In situations where Training Revenue is not billed separately, but rather included in the production rates, there is no deferral as all revenue is recognized over the life of the contract and the associated training expenses are expensed as incurred.

As of March 31, 2011, we had deferred start-up Training Revenue, net of Training Costs, of $5.8 million that will be recognized into our income from operations over the remaining life of the corresponding contracts ($2.9 million will be recognized within the next 12 months).

We may have difficulties managing the timeliness of launching new or expanded client programs and the associated internal allocation of personnel and resources. This could cause slower than anticipated revenue growth and/or higher than expected costs primarily related to hiring, training and retaining the required workforce, either of which could adversely affect our operating results.

Quarterly, we review our capacity utilization and projected demand for future capacity. In conjunction with these reviews, we may decide to consolidate or close under–performing delivery centers, including those impacted by the loss of a client program, in order to maintain or improve targeted utilization and margins. In addition, because clients may request that we serve their customers from international delivery centers with lower prevailing labor rates, in the future we may decide to close one or more of our delivery centers, even though it is generating positive cash flow, because we believe the future profits from conducting such work outside the current delivery center may more than compensate for the one-time charges related to closing the facility.

Our profitability is influenced by our ability to increase capacity utilization in our delivery centers. We attempt to minimize the financial impact resulting from idle capacity when planning the development and opening of new delivery centers or the expansion of existing delivery centers. As such, management considers numerous factors that affect capacity utilization, including anticipated expirations, reductions, terminations, or expansions of existing programs and the potential size and timing of new client contracts that we expect to obtain.

We continue to win new business with both new and existing clients. To respond more rapidly to changing market demands, to implement new programs and to expand existing programs, we may be required to commit to additional capacity prior to the contracting of additional business, which may result in idle capacity. This is largely due to the significant time required to negotiate and execute large, complex BPO client contracts and the difficulty of predicting specifically when new programs will launch.

We internally target capacity utilization in our delivery centers at 80% to 90% of our available workstations. As of March 31, 2011, the overall capacity utilization in our multi–client centers was 76%. The table below presents workstation data for our multi–client centers as of March 31, 2011 and 2010. Dedicated and managed centers (2,540 and 3,189 workstations as of March 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively) are excluded from the workstation data as unused workstations in these facilities are not available for sale. Our utilization percentage is defined as the total number of utilized production workstations compared to the total number of available production workstations. We may change the designation of shared or dedicated centers based on the normal changes in our business environment and client needs.

		March 31, 2011												March 31, 2010
		Total												Total
		Production												Production
		Workstations				In Use				% In Use				Workstations				In Use				% In Use
Multi-client centers
Sites open <1 year			397				193				49	%			181				89				49	%
Sites open >1 year			27,637				21,057				76	%			31,332				21,389				68	%
Total multi-client centers			28,034				21,250				76	%			31,513				21,478				68	%