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Exhibit 99.1
RELS LLC
Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
RELS LLC
Index
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Rels Companies and the Partners of
RELS LLC
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, partners’ capital and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of RELS LLC and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
As discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company has significant related party transactions with Wells Fargo Corporation, CoreLogic, Inc. and Rels Management Company.
/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
March 19, 2014
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RELS LLC
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2013 and 2012
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 12,988,562 | $ | 5,985,948 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $20,564 and $114, respectively | 6,406,494 | 10,536,265 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 915,217 | 299,890 | ||||||
Due from related parties | 33,515,551 | 44,216,754 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 3,099,298 | 2,259,319 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 56,925,122 | $ | 63,298,176 | ||||
Liabilities and Partners' Capital | ||||||||
Accounts payable and other liabilities | $ | 5,392,671 | $ | 7,698,466 | ||||
Accrued payroll and benefits | 7,039,361 | 7,115,143 | ||||||
Accrued pension costs | 4,204,570 | 5,194,577 | ||||||
Accumulated losses of RELS Management Company in excess of investment | 11,925,308 | 12,962,937 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 28,561,910 | 32,971,123 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 5) | ||||||||
Partners' capital | ||||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. | 17,276,279 | 19,253,026 | ||||||
CoreLogic, Inc. | 17,345,526 | 19,330,193 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (6,896,068 | ) | (9,287,381 | ) | ||||
Total RELS LLC partners' capital | 27,725,737 | 29,295,838 | ||||||
Noncontrolling interests | 637,475 | 1,031,215 | ||||||
Total partners' capital | 28,363,212 | 30,327,053 | ||||||
Total liabilities and partners' capital | $ | 56,925,122 | $ | 63,298,176 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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RELS LLC
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||
Revenues | ||||||||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 347,070,726 | $ | 451,875,884 | $ | 352,713,619 | ||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||
Professional fees | 149,332,233 | 232,134,850 | 161,084,579 | |||||||||
Salaries and other personnel costs | 103,701,622 | 110,797,949 | 85,375,217 | |||||||||
Selling, general and administrative costs | 29,915,994 | 29,467,344 | 27,066,247 | |||||||||
Total expenses | 282,949,849 | 372,400,143 | 273,526,043 | |||||||||
Other income (expense) | ||||||||||||
Equity income (loss) from investment in RELS Management Company | 916,865 | 3,162,940 | (2,096,603 | ) | ||||||||
Total other income (expense) | 916,865 | 3,162,940 | (2,096,603 | ) | ||||||||
Income from continuing operations | 65,037,742 | 82,638,681 | 77,090,973 | |||||||||
Income from discontinued operations (Note 4) | — | 7,050,125 | 11,612,853 | |||||||||
Net income | 65,037,742 | 89,688,806 | 88,703,826 | |||||||||
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (654,160 | ) | (1,296,210 | ) | (1,648,117 | ) | ||||||
Net income attributable to RELS LLC | $ | 64,383,582 | $ | 88,392,596 | $ | 87,055,709 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||
Net actuarial gain (loss) adjustment | 2,391,313 | (557,009 | ) | (2,227,674 | ) | |||||||
Comprehensive Income | 67,429,055 | 89,131,797 | 86,476,152 | |||||||||
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (654,160 | ) | (1,296,210 | ) | (1,648,117 | ) | ||||||
Comprehensive income attributable to RELS LLC | $ | 66,774,895 | $ | 87,835,587 | $ | 84,828,035 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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RELS LLC
Consolidated Statements of Partners' Capital
Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
Wells Fargo & Co. | CoreLogic, Inc. | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Total RELS LLC Capital | Noncontrolling Interests | Total Capital | |||||||||||||||||||
Balances at December 31, 2010 | $ | 18,318,224 | $ | 18,391,632 | $ | (6,502,698 | ) | $ | 30,207,158 | $ | 4,717,770 | $ | 34,924,928 | |||||||||||
Distributions | (36,859,145 | ) | (37,006,877 | ) | — | (73,866,022 | ) | (499,000 | ) | (74,365,022 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net income | 43,440,799 | 43,614,910 | — | 87,055,709 | 1,648,117 | 88,703,826 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net actuarial loss adjustment | — | — | (2,227,674 | ) | (2,227,674 | ) | — | (2,227,674 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balances at December 31, 2011 | 24,899,878 | 24,999,665 | (8,730,372 | ) | 41,169,171 | 5,866,887 | 47,036,058 | |||||||||||||||||
Distributions | (49,754,752 | ) | (49,954,168 | ) | — | (99,708,920 | ) | (6,131,882 | ) | (105,840,802 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net income | 44,107,900 | 44,284,696 | — | 88,392,596 | 1,296,210 | 89,688,806 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net actuarial loss adjustment | — | — | (557,009 | ) | (557,009 | ) | — | (557,009 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Balances at December 31, 2012 | 19,253,026 | 19,330,193 | (9,287,381 | ) | 29,295,838 | 1,031,215 | 30,327,053 | |||||||||||||||||
Distributions | (34,104,153 | ) | (34,240,843 | ) | — | (68,344,996 | ) | (1,047,900 | ) | (69,392,896 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net income | 32,127,406 | 32,256,176 | — | 64,383,582 | 654,160 | 65,037,742 | ||||||||||||||||||
Net actuarial gain adjustment | — | — | 2,391,313 | 2,391,313 | — | 2,391,313 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balances at December 31, 2013 | $ | 17,276,279 | $ | 17,345,526 | $ | (6,896,068 | ) | $ | 27,725,737 | $ | 637,475 | $ | 28,363,212 | |||||||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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RELS LLC
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 65,037,742 | $ | 89,688,806 | $ | 88,703,826 | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,274,829 | 2,344,910 | 2,638,190 | |||||||||
Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 448,620 | 531,295 | — | |||||||||
Gain on sale of discontinued operations | — | (3,000,000 | ) | — | ||||||||
Accrued pension costs | 1,280,542 | 703,307 | 837,584 | |||||||||
Equity (income) loss from investment in RELS Management Company | (916,865 | ) | (3,132,416 | ) | 2,204,485 | |||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net | ||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | 4,129,770 | 778,928 | 1,662,582 | |||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (615,327 | ) | (82,583 | ) | (108,872 | ) | ||||||
Accounts payable and other liabilities | (2,305,792 | ) | (2,147,199 | ) | (1,157,989 | ) | ||||||
Accrued payroll and benefits | (75,783 | ) | 1,869,508 | (1,047,286 | ) | |||||||
Cash provided by operating activities | 69,257,736 | 87,554,556 | 93,732,520 | |||||||||
Cash flows from investing activities | ||||||||||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (3,563,429 | ) | (1,945,415 | ) | (1,636,391 | ) | ||||||
Net proceeds from sale of discontinued operations | — | 3,000,000 | — | |||||||||
Due from related parties, net | 10,701,203 | 11,498,401 | (14,622,002 | ) | ||||||||
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 7,137,774 | 12,552,986 | (16,258,393 | ) | ||||||||
Cash flows from financing activities | ||||||||||||
Capital distributions | (68,344,996 | ) | (99,708,920 | ) | (73,866,022 | ) | ||||||
Distributions to noncontrolling interest holders in consolidated joint ventures | (1,047,900 | ) | (6,131,882 | ) | (499,000 | ) | ||||||
Cash used in financing activities | (69,392,896 | ) | (105,840,802 | ) | (74,365,022 | ) | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 7,002,614 | (5,733,260 | ) | 3,109,105 | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | ||||||||||||
Beginning of year | 5,985,948 | 11,719,208 | 8,610,103 | |||||||||
End of year | $ | 12,988,562 | $ | 5,985,948 | $ | 11,719,208 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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RELS LLC
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
1. | Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies |
Description of Business
RELS LLC (the “Company”) is primarily engaged in the business of providing customers with property appraisal and credit reporting services. The Company does business as RELS Valuation and Valuation Ventures. The Company is owned 50.1% by CoreLogic, Inc. (“CoreLogic”) and 49.9% by Wells Fargo & Co. (“Wells Fargo”).
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Accounting
The consolidated financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the consolidated accounts of the Company and all majority-owned subsidiaries and effectively controlled joint ventures. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. Investments in the Company’s joint ventures and Prime Valuation Services, LLC, in which the Company holds 50.1% partnership interests, are accounted for using the full consolidation method due to the Company’s effective control over the joint ventures. The ownership interests of the joint ventures minority participants are recorded as “Noncontrolling interests” in the consolidated balance sheets.
Revision
The Company revised certain prior year expenses which were erroneously recorded as an offset to Operating revenues to Selling, general and administrative costs in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. The amounts were increased $13.1 million and $10.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. This correction did not have an impact to Net income or Partners’ capital as previously reported. Additionally, the Company revised net income and other comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2012 to reflect the actuarial pension loss for an investment accounted for on the equity method. The correction increased previously reported net income by $336,162 and decreased other comprehensive income by $424,727. The Company concluded that the impact to the prior period consolidated financial statements was immaterial.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents are short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. The Company considers cash equivalents to be all short-term investments that have an initial maturity of three months or less and are not restricted.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are generally due from mortgage originators and servicers, financial institutions and other businesses located throughout the United States. Credit is extended based on an evaluation of the customer's financial condition, and generally, collateral is not required.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated primarily on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Maintenance and repair costs are charged to expense as incurred. Major overhauls that extend the useful lives of existing assets are capitalized. When properties are retired or disposed, the costs and accumulated depreciation are eliminated and the resulting profit or loss is recognized in income.
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
Depreciation for financial statement purposes is computed using straight line rates according to the Company’s fixed asset policy. Useful lives by asset category are as follows:
Office furniture and equipment | 5 years | |
Computers, related equipment and software | 3 years | |
Automobiles | 3 years | |
Leasehold improvements | Life of lease or economic life; whichever is shorter | |
The Company capitalizes costs of software developed or obtained for internal use, once the preliminary project stage has been completed, and management commits to funding the project and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Capitalization of costs ceases when the project is substantially complete and ready for its intended use. Costs incurred in the preliminary project stage and costs not qualifying for capitalization are charged to expense.
Revenue Recognition
The Company derives their revenues principally from U.S. mortgage originators and servicers with good creditworthiness. The Company’s product and service deliverables are generally comprised of property valuation or other related services. The Company’s revenue arrangements with their customers generally include a work order or written agreement specifying the data products or services to be delivered and related terms of sale including payment amounts and terms. The primary revenue recognition-related judgments exercised are to determine when all of the following criteria have been met: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered; (3) the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable; and (4) collectability is reasonably assured.
Appraisal service is recognized at the time of delivery as the Company has no significant ongoing obligation after delivery.
Income Taxes
As a limited liability company, the Company is taxed as a partnership and is not subject to federal taxes. The results of operations are included in the tax returns of the respective company members and not taxed at the entity level. There are currently no examinations being conducted of the Company by the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) or any other taxing authority.
Concentration of Risk of the Real Estate Market
Activity in the real estate market is cyclical in nature and is affected greatly by the cost and availability of long-term mortgage funds. Real estate activity and, in turn, the Company’s revenue base, can be adversely affected during periods of high interest rates and/or limited money supply.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated guidance related to the presentation of comprehensive income. The guidance provides that an entity has the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. The updated guidance is effective for annual financial reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and for interim periods within the fiscal year. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In May 2011, the FASB issued updated guidance related to fair value measurements and disclosures. The update provides amendments to achieve common fair value measurements and disclosure requirements in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) and International Financial Reporting Standards. The amendments in this update explain how to measure fair value. They do not require additional fair value measurements and are not intended to establish valuation standards or affect valuation practices outside of financial reporting. The updated guidance is effective during interim and annual financial reporting periods
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
beginning after December 15, 2011. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
2. | Fair Value Measurements |
GAAP requires disclosure of fair value information about financial instruments, whether or not recognized in the balance sheet, for which it is practical to estimate that fair value. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company’s financial instruments included cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable. The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximated carrying values due to the short-term nature of these instruments.
3. | Property and Equipment |
At December 31, 2013 and 2012, property and equipment is comprised of the following:
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Leasehold improvements | $ | 488,622 | $ | 322,459 | ||||
Furniture and equipment | 6,235,608 | 5,084,867 | ||||||
Software | 24,169,093 | 23,828,395 | ||||||
30,893,323 | 29,235,721 | |||||||
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (27,794,025 | ) | (26,976,402 | ) | ||||
$ | 3,099,298 | $ | 2,259,319 | |||||
Depreciation expense for property and equipment was $202,227, $231,981, and $262,038 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. Capitalized software amortization expense was $2,072,602, $2,112,929, and $2,367,691 during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, respectively. The net book value of capitalized software costs included in property and equipment at December 31, 2013 and 2012, was $1,936,613 and $1,960,135, respectively.
4. | Sale of ResDirect and Rels Credit |
On February 28, 2013, Rels Management Company (“RMC”), which is owned 50% by RELS LLC and accounted for on the equity method, completed the sale of ResDirect, its wholly owned subsidiary, to CoreLogic Solutions LLC for $4.0 million. The sale resulted in a net gain of $1.5 million for the year ended 2013. The gain attributable to the Company is included in equity income from investment in Rels Management Company in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. The ResDirect business, wholly owned by RMC, had approximately $3.9 million, $26.7 million and $18.4 million of revenues for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
On July 1, 2012, the Company sold the stock of its wholly owned subsidiary, Rels Credit, to CoreLogic CredCo, LLC for $3.0 million, which resulted in a net gain of $3.0 million for the year ended 2012. Net asset value of Rels Credit at the time of sale was minimal. From the date of this transaction, the Company has no continuing involvement in the credit services business, and therefore Rels Credit operations have been reflected as discontinued operations in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The assets and liabilities for Rels Credit were $146.0 million and $7.0 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2011. Results of this business for 2011 have been recast to conform to the 2012 presentation.
The operating results of the discontinued operations through June 30, 2012, included in the consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
2012 | 2011 | |||||||
Total revenue | $ | 31,056,613 | $ | 48,846,773 | ||||
Total expenses | (24,006,488 | ) | (37,233,920 | ) | ||||
Net income | $ | 7,050,125 | $ | 11,612,853 | ||||
5. | Commitments and Contingencies |
The Company leases certain office facilities under operating leases, which are renewable. Certain leases provide that the Company will pay insurance and taxes. Rental expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 was $1,957,569, $1,882,496, and $1,953,059, respectively.
Future minimum rental payments (including operating expenses) under operating leases, which end after 2013 and have initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year as of December 31, 2013, are as follows:
2014 | $ | 2,245,300 | ||
2015 | 2,173,600 | |||
2016 | 1,833,100 | |||
2017 | 33,900 | |||
2018 | 25,600 | |||
2019 and after | 27,100 | |||
Total minimum payments | $ | 6,338,600 | ||
The Company is involved in various routine legal proceedings related to its operations. While the ultimate disposition of each proceeding is not determinable, the Company does not believe that any such proceedings will have a materially adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
6. | Employee Benefit Plans |
Defined Contribution Plan
The Company participates in a defined contribution 401(k) plan (the “Plan”) for the benefit of its employees and their beneficiaries, which allows eligible employees to save for retirement through pre-tax contributions. The Company makes discretionary contributions in accordance with the plan document. For the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company contributed approximately $1.6 million to this plan. The Company made no contributions to this plan for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Defined Benefit Plan
The Company has a frozen defined benefit pension plan that provides retirement benefits to substantially all employees of the Company who had monthly earnings prior to December 31, 2001. The net pension obligation recorded and the related periodic costs are based on, among other things, assumptions of the discount rate, estimated return on plan assets, highest average monthly compensation, as defined by the plan, and the mortality of participants. The obligation for these claims and the related periodic costs are measured using actuarial techniques and assumptions. Actuarial gains and losses are deferred and amortized over future periods. The plan assets of the Company’s pension plan are valued at fair value using quoted market prices. Investments, in general, are subject to various risks, including credit, interest and overall market volatility risks.
The obligations and funded status of the Company’s postretirement pension benefit plan as of December 31 is as follows:
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Change in benefit obligation | ||||||||
Benefit obligation at beginning of year | $ | 16,651,678 | $ | 15,079,180 | ||||
Interest costs | 667,569 | 690,276 | ||||||
Actuarial losses | (1,951,186 | ) | 1,269,205 | |||||
Benefits paid | (492,198 | ) | (386,983 | ) | ||||
Benefit obligation at end of year | $ | 14,875,863 | $ | 16,651,678 | ||||
As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the accumulated benefit obligation equaled the projected benefit obligation for the plan.
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Change in plan assets | ||||||||
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year | $ | 11,457,101 | $ | 11,144,919 | ||||
Actual return on plan assets | (314,007 | ) | 223,326 | |||||
Company contributions | 20,397 | 475,839 | ||||||
Benefits, premiums and expenses paid | (492,198 | ) | (386,983 | ) | ||||
Fair value of plan assets at end of year | $ | 10,671,293 | $ | 11,457,101 | ||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Reconciliation of funded status | ||||||||
Unfunded status of the plan | $ | (4,204,570 | ) | $ | (5,194,577 | ) | ||
2013 | 2012 | ||||||
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheet consist of | |||||||
Noncurrent postretirement benefit liability | $ | (4,204,570 | ) | $ | (5,194,577 | ) | |
2013 | 2012 | ||||||
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss | |||||||
Unrecognized net actuarial loss | $ | 6,592,104 | $ | 8,862,654 | |||
Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31, 2013 which the Company expects to recognize in postretirement benefit expense during 2014 is $589,436.
2013 | 2012 | |||||
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations | ||||||
Discount rate | 4.92 | % | 4.11 | % | ||
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
Net periodic postretirement pension benefit costs as of December 31 included the following components:
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||
Components of net periodic benefit cost | ||||||||||||
Interest cost | $ | 667,569 | $ | 690,276 | $ | 703,267 | ||||||
Expected return on plan assets | (167,577 | ) | (166,147 | ) | (288,479 | ) | ||||||
Amortization of net actuarial loss | 800,948 | 685,542 | 530,677 | |||||||||
Net periodic benefit cost | $ | 1,300,940 | $ | 1,209,671 | $ | 945,465 | ||||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | ||||||||||
Other changes in plan assets and projected benefit obligation recognized in other comprehensive loss | ||||||||||||
Net actuarial (gain) loss | $ | (1,469,602 | ) | $ | 1,212,026 | $ | 2,650,470 | |||||
Reversal of amortization item | ||||||||||||
Net actuarial loss | (800,948 | ) | (685,542 | ) | (530,677 | ) | ||||||
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss | $ | (2,270,550 | ) | $ | 526,484 | $ | 2,119,793 | |||||
2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |||||||
Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net costs | |||||||||
Discount rate | 4.11 | % | 4.66 | % | 5.48 | % | |||
Expected return on plan assets | 3.50 | % | 3.50 | % | 4.50 | % | |||
Future Cash Flows
At December 31, 2013, the following pension benefit payments are expected to be paid by the Company’s plan and reflect expected future services, as appropriate:
2014 | $ | 496,182 | ||
2015 | 537,207 | |||
2016 | 590,338 | |||
2017 | 652,228 | |||
2018 | 701,535 | |||
2019 to 2023 | 4,351,652 | |||
Estimated contributions to the plan for 2014 are $735,000.
Plan Assets
The Company's pension plan asset allocation by asset category as of the measurement date follows:
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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
Percentage of Plan Assets | ||||||
at December 31, | ||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
Asset category | ||||||
Domestic and international equities | 2 | % | 2 | % | ||
Fixed income funds | 98 | % | 98 | % | ||
100 | % | 100 | % | |||
The Company’s retirement plan assets are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (annually). The Company determines the fair value of its defined benefit pension plans assets with a three‑level hierarchy for fair value measurements that distinguishes between market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity (observable inputs) and the reporting entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy level assigned to each security in the Company’s defined benefit pension plan assets is based on management’s assessment of the transparency and reliability of the inputs used in the valuation of such instrument at the measurement date. The three hierarchy levels are defined as follows:
Level 1 | Valuations based on unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical securities. The fair value of equity and certain fixed income securities are classified as Level 1. |
Level 2 | Valuations based on observable inputs (other than Level 1 prices), such as quoted prices for similar assets at the measurement date; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly. |
Level 3 | Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement, and involve management judgment. |
As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, approximately 93% and 92%, respectively, of the Company's defined pension plan assets were Level 2 assets and 7% and 8% respectively, for 2013 and 2012 were classified as Level 1 assets.
7. | Related Parties |
The Company has significant transactions with CoreLogic, Wells Fargo and RMC. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, approximately 91%, 91% and 92%, respectively, of the Company’s revenues included in the consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income were received from Wells Fargo and its affiliates. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, approximately $4.5 million and $7.3 million, respectively, of the Company’s accounts receivable included in the consolidated balance sheets were due from Wells Fargo and its affiliates.
The Company conducts business with CoreLogic, from whom they primarily receive certain services supporting the sales of credit reports and appraisals. The expenses relating to these services provided by CoreLogic were approximately $1.4 million, $14.2 million, and $22.9 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. For both the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, there were no amounts due to CoreLogic within the Company’s accrued liabilities included in the consolidated balance sheets.
The Company owns 50% of RMC. The Company uses the equity method of accounting for its investment in RMC as the Company has significant influence, but does not have effective control of RMC. RMC provides management, administrative and other support services to the Company including holding excess cash from the Company. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company recorded equity income (loss) from its investment in RMC of $916,865, $3,162,940, and $(2,096,603), respectively. Losses accumulated over the years have caused the Company's carrying value of its investment in RMC to become
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RELS LLC
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
negative. The Company has continued to record the losses in RMC in excess of its carrying value, which is shown as a liability, due to its commitment to provide financial support to RMC. The expenses relating to the services provided by RMC were approximately $2.6 million, $8.6 million, and $6.2 million, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. These expenses, in addition to certain transfers of cash in conjunction with RMC's handling of treasury activity for the Company, all flow through the Due from RMC account.
The consolidated balance sheets include amounts due from the following related parties.
2013 | 2012 | |||||||
Due from (to) | ||||||||
RMC | $ | 33,538,218 | $ | 44,216,754 | ||||
Rels Title | 377,796 | — | ||||||
ResDirect | (400,463 | ) | — | |||||
$ | 33,515,551 | $ | 44,216,754 | |||||
8. | Subsequent Events |
The Company evaluated events occurring between the end of the most recent fiscal year and March 19, 2014, the date the consolidated financial statements were available to be issued.
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