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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2016

OR

 

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

For the transition period from                      To                     

Commission file number: 1-10254

 

LOGO

Total System Services, Inc.

www.tsys.com

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Georgia   58-1493818

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

One TSYS Way, Post Office Box 1755, Columbus, Georgia 31902

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(706) 644-6081

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

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   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

CLASS

  

OUTSTANDING AS OF: April 26, 2016

Common Stock, $0.10 par value    183,612,032 shares

 

 

 


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LOGO

TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.

Table of Contents

 

     Page
Number
 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Financial Statements

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) — March 31, 2016 and December  31, 2015

     3   

Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) — Three months ended March  31, 2016 and 2015

     4   

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) — Three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015

     5   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) — Three months ended March  31, 2016 and 2015

     6   

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

     7   

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

     19   

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     35   

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     36   

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

     37   

Item 1A. Risk Factors

     37   

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

     37   

Item 6. Exhibits

     38   

SIGNATURES

     39   

EXHIBIT INDEX

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements.

TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

 

(in thousands, except per share data)    March 31, 2016     December 31, 2015  

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents (Note 3)

   $ 1,932,111        389,328   

Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts, billing adjustments and merchant losses of $4.6 million and $4.0 million as of 2016 and 2015, respectively

     349,271        314,705   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Note 3)

     145,052        154,199   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     2,426,434        858,232   

Goodwill

     1,545,631        1,545,424   

Computer software, net of accumulated amortization of $699.8 million and $680.6 million as of 2016 and 2015, respectively

     396,015        405,070   

Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $276.2 million and $257.1 million as of 2016 and 2015, respectively

     309,372        328,320   

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization of $466.8 million and $457.3 million as of 2016 and 2015, respectively (Note 7)

     283,888        289,898   

Contract acquisition costs, net of accumulated amortization of $295.7 million and $287.9 million as of 2016 and 2015, respectively (Note 3)

     254,706        247,811   

Equity investments, net

     112,232        106,118   

Deferred income tax assets

     6,318        6,242   

Other assets

     89,337        90,780   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 5,423,933        3,877,895   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 44,526        52,213   

Accrued salaries and employee benefits

     25,007        66,594   

Current portion of long-term borrowings (Note 4)

     18,376        50,078   

Current portion of obligations under capital leases

     3,271        3,468   

Other current liabilities (Note 3)

     192,517        166,579   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     283,697        338,932   

Long-term borrowings, excluding current portion (Note 4)

     2,884,274        1,373,878   

Deferred income tax liabilities

     211,735        192,444   

Obligations under capital leases, excluding current portion

     2,973        3,663   

Other long-term liabilities

     94,627        96,886   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     3,477,306        2,005,803   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Redeemable noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary

     25,086        23,410   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Note 9)

    

Equity

    

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock — $0.10 par value. Authorized 600,000 shares; 202,765 and 202,769 issued as of 2016 and 2015, respectively; 183,436 and 182,781 outstanding as of 2016 and 2015, respectively

     20,277        20,277   

Additional paid-in capital

     240,162        241,891   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net (Note 3)

     (36,410     (33,544

Treasury stock, at cost (19,329 and 19,988 shares as of 2016 and 2015, respectively)

     (631,357     (641,664

Retained earnings

     2,328,869        2,256,058   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     1,921,541        1,843,018   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noncontrolling interest in consolidated subsidiary

     —          5,664   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

     1,921,541        1,848,682   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 5,423,933        3,877,895   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands, except per share data)    2016     2015  

Total revenues (Note 7)

   $ 739,378        662,156   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of services

     480,556        449,705   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     107,135        89,955   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     587,691        539,660   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     151,687        122,496   

Nonoperating expenses, net

     (22,440     (9,209
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes and equity in income of equity investments

     129,247        113,287   

Income taxes

     43,429        39,782   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before equity in income of equity investments

     85,818        73,505   

Equity in income of equity investments, net of tax

     6,590        5,394   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     92,408        78,899   

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (1,780     (1,144
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Total System Services, Inc. (TSYS) common shareholders

   $ 90,628        77,755   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share (EPS) attributable to TSYS common shareholders (Note 10):

   $ 0.49        0.42   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted EPS attributable to TSYS common shareholders (Note 10):

   $ 0.49        0.42   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016     2015  

Net income

   $ 92,408        78,899   

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

    

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (2,768     (13,361

Postretirement healthcare plan adjustments

     (391     147   

Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities

     (39     592   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

     (3,198     (12,622
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

     89,210        66,277   

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (1,448     (870
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to TSYS common shareholders

   $ 87,762        65,407   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016     2015  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 92,408        78,899   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     67,583        62,815   

Deferred income tax expense

     20,156        998   

Provisions for fraud and other losses

     12,109        8,684   

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     10,386        458   

Share-based compensation

     8,158        8,143   

Provisions for bad debt expenses and billing adjustments

     1,441        1,425   

Charges for transaction processing provisions

     1,109        1,588   

Changes in value of private equity investments

     210        (1,170

Amortization of bond discount

     102        98   

Loss on disposal of equipment, net

     1        2   

Net (gain) loss on foreign currency

     (510     403   

Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements

     (5,533     (3,793

Equity in income of equity investments

     (6,590     (5,394

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accrued salaries and employee benefits

     (41,467     (11,549

Accounts receivable

     (37,044     (36,598

Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other long-term assets

     (7,677     1,302   

Accounts payable

     (4,167     2,030   

Other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities

     35,153        50,151   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     145,828        158,492   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Additions to contract acquisition costs

     (21,010     (12,364

Purchases of property and equipment

     (9,940     (10,047

Additions to internally developed computer software

     (8,544     (9,561

Additions to licensed computer software from vendors

     (4,894     (11,581

Proceeds from sale of private equity investment

     —          1,839   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (44,388     (41,714
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt

     1,796,295        —     

Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements

     5,533        3,793   

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     626        10,712   

Subsidiary dividends paid to noncontrolling shareholders

     —          (500

Repurchase of common stock under plans and tax withholding

     (5,034     (54,415

Purchase of noncontrolling interest

     (5,879     —     

Dividends paid on common stock

     (18,283     (18,260

Debt issuance costs

     (26,592     —     

Principal payments on long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations

     (304,654     (15,086
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     1,442,012        (73,756
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents:

    

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (669     (4,093
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     1,542,783        38,929   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     389,328        289,183   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 1,932,111        328,112   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information:

    

Interest paid

   $ 2,585        1,760   

Income taxes (refunded) paid, net

   $ (418     724   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Business

Total System Services, Inc.’s (TSYS’ or the Company’s) revenues are derived from providing payment processing, merchant services and related payment services to financial and nonfinancial institutions, generally under long-term processing contracts. The Company also derives revenues by providing general-purpose reloadable (GPR) prepaid debit cards and payroll cards and alternative financial services to underbanked consumers. The Company’s services are provided through four operating segments: North America Services, International Services, Merchant Services and NetSpend.

Through the Company’s North America Services and International Services segments, TSYS processes information through its cardholder systems for financial and nonfinancial institutions throughout the United States and internationally. The Company’s North America Services segment provides these services to clients in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. The Company’s International Services segment provides services to clients in Europe, India, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and Brazil. The Company’s Merchant Services segment provides merchant services to merchant acquirers and merchants mainly in the United States. The Company’s NetSpend segment provides services to consumers in the United States.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of TSYS include the accounts of TSYS and its wholly- and majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for interim financial information and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements requires management of the Company to make estimates and assumptions relating to the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. These estimates and assumptions are developed based upon all information available. Actual results could differ from estimated amounts. All adjustments, consisting of normal recurring accruals, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of financial position and results of operations for the periods covered by this report, have been included.

Certain prior period amounts may have been reclassified to conform to the current period’s presentation.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s summary of significant accounting policies, consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Results of interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year.

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

The Company adopted the following Accounting Standards Updates (ASUs) on January 1, 2016:

ASU 2015-17 “Income Taxes (Topic 740), Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes,” requires the classification of all deferred tax assets and liabilities as noncurrent on the balance sheet instead of separating deferred taxes into current and noncurrent amounts. Also, companies will no longer allocate valuation allowances between current and noncurrent deferred tax assets because those allowances also will be classified as noncurrent. The Company early adopted this ASU resulting in $24.7 million of current net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2015 being moved to noncurrent. The guidance was applied retrospectively. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or cash flows.

ASU 2015-16 “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Simplifying the Accounting for Measurement-Period Adjustments,” eliminates the requirement for an acquirer to retrospectively adjust the financial statements for measurement-period adjustments that occur in periods after a business combination is consummated. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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ASU 2015-15 “Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements – Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant to Staff Announcement at June 18, 2015 EITF Meeting” and ASU 2015-03 “Interest – Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30), Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs.” These ASUs require entities to present debt issuance costs in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the corresponding debt liability, consistent with debt discounts, and allow entities to defer and present debt issuance costs associated with a line-of credit as an asset and subsequently amortize deferred debt issuance costs ratably over the term of a line-of-credit arrangement. The guidance was applied retrospectively. The adoption of this guidance resulted in $6.4 million of debt issuance costs as of December 31, 2015 being moved from noncurrent assets on the Company’s balance sheet to liabilities that offset both the current and noncurrent portions of the debt which these costs are associated as of March 31, 2016. The Company continues to include debt issuance costs associated with a line-of-credit in its noncurrent assets. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or cash flows.

ASU 2015-05 “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other – Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement.” The amendments in this ASU provide guidance about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license or a service agreement. The Company adopted this ASU on a prospective basis. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

ASU 2015-01 “Income Statement – Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items.” ASU 2015-01 eliminates from GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASU 2016-07 “Simplifying the Transition to the Equity Method of Accounting,” which simplifies the equity method of accounting by eliminating the requirement to retrospectively apply the equity method to an investment that subsequently qualifies for such accounting as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence. The ASU further requires that unrealized holding gains or losses in accumulated other comprehensive income related to an available-for-sale security that becomes eligible for the equity method be recognized in earnings as of the date on which the investment qualifies for the equity method. The guidance in the ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. Entities are required to apply the guidance prospectively to increases in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence occurring after the ASU’s effective date. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09 “Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting,” which simplifies several aspects of the accounting for employee share-based payment transactions, including the accounting for income taxes, forfeitures, and statutory tax withholding requirements, as well as classification in the statement of cash flows. The ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2016. The Company has not determined the effect on its ongoing financial reporting for adoption of this ASU.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02 “Leases (Topic 842).” ASU 2016-02 introduces a lessee model that brings most leases on the balance sheet and aligns many of the underlying principles of the new lessor model with those in the FASB’s new revenue recognition standard. The ASU also addresses other concerns related to the current leases model. The new guidance will be effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption will be permitted for all entities. The Company has not determined the effect on its ongoing financial reporting for adoption of this ASU.

In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01 “Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,” which amends the guidance in U.S. GAAP on the classification and measurement of financial instruments. The ASU significantly revises an entity’s accounting related to (1) the classification and measurement of investments in equity securities and (2) the presentation of certain fair value changes for financial liabilities measured at fair value. The ASU also amends certain disclosure requirements associated with the fair value of financial instruments. The new standard is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company does not expect the adoption of this ASU to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers,” which requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of promised goods or services to customers. The ASU will replace most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. The new standard is effective for the Company on January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted no sooner than January 1, 2017. The standard permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. The Company is evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. The Company has not yet selected a transition method nor has it determined the effect on its ongoing financial reporting.

Note 2 — Fair Value Measurement

Refer to Note 3 of the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, which are included as Exhibit 13.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC, for a discussion regarding fair value measurement.

GAAP requires disclosure about how fair value is determined for assets and liabilities and establishes a hierarchy for which these assets and liabilities must be grouped, based on significant level of inputs. The three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in the valuation methodologies, is as follows:

Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets.

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

The Company had no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3 assets during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

Note 3 — Supplementary Balance Sheet Information

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company maintains accounts outside the United States denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. All amounts in domestic accounts are denominated in U.S. Dollars.

Cash and cash equivalent balances are summarized as follows:

 

(in thousands)    March 31, 2016      December 31, 2015  

Cash and cash equivalents in domestic accounts

   $ 1,865,702         307,578   

Cash and cash equivalents in foreign accounts

     66,409         81,750   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,932,111         389,328   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

Significant components of prepaid expenses and other current assets are summarized as follows:

 

(in thousands)    March 31, 2016      December 31, 2015  

Prepaid expenses

   $ 49,752         37,961   

Supplies inventory

     15,205         15,114   

Income taxes receivable

     34,066         51,322   

Other

     46,029         49,802   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 145,052         154,199   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Contract Acquisition Costs, net

Significant components of contract acquisition costs, net of accumulated amortization, are summarized as follows:

 

(in thousands)    March 31, 2016      December 31, 2015  

Conversion costs, net of accumulated amortization of $154.9 million and $149.9 million as of 2016 and 2015, respectively

   $ 156,070         159,000   

Payments for processing rights, net of accumulated amortization of $140.8 million and $137.9 million as of 2016 and 2015, respectively

     98,636         88,811   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 254,706         247,811   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Amortization expense related to conversion costs, which is recorded in cost of services, was $7.2 million and $5.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Amortization related to payments for processing rights, which is recorded as a reduction of revenues, was $4.9 million and $4.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

Other Current Liabilities

Significant components of other current liabilities are summarized as follows:

 

(in thousands)    March 31, 2016      December 31, 2015  

Deferred revenues

   $ 43,494         39,863   

Accrued expenses

     30,683         26,017   

Dividends payable

     18,902         19,367   

Accrued interest

     13,703         2,820   

Accrued third-party commissions

     12,395         9,810   

Other

     73,340         68,702   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 192,517         166,579   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI)

The income tax effects allocated to and the cumulative balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to TSYS shareholders are as follows:

 

     (a)     (b)     (c)     (d)     (a+d)  
(in thousands)    Beginning
Balance
December 31,
2015
    Pretax
Amount
    Tax
Effect
    Net-of-Tax
Amount
(b-c)
    Ending
Balance
March 31, 2016
 

Foreign currency translation adjustments and transfers from noncontrolling interests

   $ (35,013     (3,401     (965   $ (2,436   $ (37,449

Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities

     2,503        (66     (27     (39     2,464   

Change in AOCI related to postretirement healthcare plans

     (1,034     (612     (221     (391     (1,425
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ (33,544     (4,079     (1,213   $ (2,866   $ (36,410
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

There were no reclassifications of AOCI to net income or to other accounts for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

Note 4 — Long-Term Borrowings

On January 26, 2016, the Company entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Vista Equity Partners Fund V, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Fund V”), Vista Equity Partners Fund V-A, L.P., a Cayman Islands limited partnership (“Fund V-A”), Vista Equity Partners Fund V-B, L.P., a Cayman Islands limited partnership (“Fund V-B”), Vista Equity Partners Fund V Executive, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“Fund V Executive”), VEPF V FAF, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership (“VEPF V”), Vista Equity Associates, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Associates LLC” and, together with Fund V, Fund V-A, Fund V-B, Fund V Executive and VEPF V, the “Sellers”), and TransFirst Holdings Corp., a Delaware corporation (“TransFirst”), pursuant to which, and upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Purchase Agreement, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of TransFirst from the Sellers on April 1, 2016 (the “Acquisition”).

 

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On February 23, 2016, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent and L/C Issuer, Bank of America, N.A., as Syndication Agent and L/C Issuer, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, LTD., U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents, and the other lenders party thereto, with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, LTD., U.S. Bank National Association and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners. The Credit Agreement provides the Company with a $700 million five-year term loan facility (the “Term Loan Facility”) consisting of (i) a $300 million term loan (the “Refinancing Term Loan”) funded upon entry into the Credit Agreement and (ii) a $400 million term loan (the “Delayed Draw Term Loan”). The Credit Agreement also provides the Company with a $800 million unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Revolving Loan Facility”), which includes a $50 million sub-facility for the issuance of standby letters of credit.

The Refinancing Term Loan was used to repay in full the Company’s outstanding loans and other obligations under that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of September 10, 2012, by and among the Company, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent thereunder, as amended, and that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of April 8, 2013, by and among the Company, the lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent thereunder, as amended. The Delayed Draw Term Loan was used to finance, in part, the Acquisition and related transactions, upon satisfaction of a limited set of conditions precedent. The Revolving Loan Facility is available for draws for purposes of working capital and other general corporate purposes, including to finance, in part, the Acquisition and related transactions upon satisfaction of a limited set of conditions precedent.

Concurrently with entering into the Purchase Agreement, the Company obtained commitments for a $2.0 billion 364-day bridge term loan facility from JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Bank of America N.A., The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd, U.S. Bank National Association, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (collectively, the “Commitment Parties”). Thereafter, the Commitment Parties assigned portions of their commitments to certain other bridge facility lenders. Based on the terms of the bridge term loan facility commitment letter, upon entering into the Credit Agreement, the total commitments under the bridge term loan facility were reduced from $2.0 billion to $1.15 billion by the amount of the Delayed Draw Term Loan commitment and the portion of the Revolving Loan Facility commitments in excess of $350 million. The bridge term loan facility was terminated in March 2016 after the issuance of the Notes described below.

Borrowings under the Credit Agreement will accrue interest at the base rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) or, for certain euro-denominated borrowings, the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”), in each case plus a margin that is set based on the Company’s corporate credit ratings. The applicable margin for loans bearing interest based on LIBOR ranges from 0.900% to 1.500% for revolving loans and 1.000% to 1.750% for term loans. The applicable margin for loans bearing interest based on the base rate ranges from 0.000% to 0.500% for revolving loans and 0.000% to 0.750% for term loans. In addition, the Company will pay the lenders a facility fee ranging from 0.100% to 0.250% per annum, depending on the Company’s corporate credit ratings, on the commitments under the Revolving Loan Facility (regardless of usages) and the undrawn commitment amount in respect of the Delayed Draw Term Loan. Based on the Company’s current corporate credit ratings, (i) the applicable margin for loans accruing interest at the base rate is 0.500% for term loans and 0.300% for revolving loans and (ii) the applicable margin for loans accruing interest at LIBOR is 1.500% for term loans and 1.300% for revolving loans. The Credit Agreement contains customary covenants regarding, among other matters, the maintenance of insurance, the preservation and maintenance of our corporate existence, material compliance with laws and the payment of taxes and other material obligations.

On March 17, 2016, the Company closed its sale (the “Transaction”) of $750 million aggregate principal amount of 3.800% Senior Notes due 2021 and $750 million aggregate principal amount of 4.800% Senior Notes due 2026 (collectively, the “Notes”) pursuant to an agreement (the “Underwriting Agreement”) with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as representatives of the underwriters, whereby the Company agreed to sell and the Underwriters agreed to purchase the Notes from the Company, subject to and upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Underwriting Agreement. The Company used the net proceeds of the Transaction to pay a portion of the approximately $2.35 billion purchase price of the Company’s Acquisition of TransFirst and related fees and expenses. The Notes were issued pursuant to a Senior Indenture, dated as of March 17, 2016, between the Company and Regions Bank, as trustee.

For more information regarding the indebtedness and the Acquisition, refer to Note 12. Refer to Note 13 of the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, which are included as Exhibit 13.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC, for a discussion regarding long-term borrowings.

 

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Note 5 — Share-Based Compensation

Refer to Notes 1 and 19 of the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, which are included as Exhibit 13.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC, for a discussion regarding the Company’s share-based compensation plans and policy.

Share-Based Compensation

Share-based compensation costs are classified as selling, general and administrative expenses on the Company’s statements of income and corporate administration and other expenses typically for segment reporting purposes. TSYS’ share-based compensation costs are expensed, rather than capitalized, as these awards are typically granted to individuals not involved in capitalizable activities. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, share-based compensation was $8.2 million, compared to $8.1 million for the same period in 2015.

Nonvested Share Awards

The Company granted shares of TSYS common stock to certain key employees. The nonvested stock bonus awards are typically for services to be provided in the future and vest over a period of up to four years. The market value of the TSYS common stock as of the date of issuance is charged as compensation expense over the vesting periods of the awards.

Performance- and Market-Based Awards

The Company granted performance- and market-based shares to certain key executives. The Company has also granted performance-based shares to certain key employees. The performance- and market-based goals are established by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and will vest, up to a maximum of 200%. During the first three months of 2016 and 2015, the Compensation Committee established performance goals based on adjusted EPS, revenue growth and revenues before reimbursable items and market goals based on Total Shareholder Return (TSR) as compared to the TSR of the companies in the S&P 500 over the performance period.

Compensation expense for performance shares is measured on the grant date based on the quoted market price of TSYS common stock. The Company estimates the probability of achieving the goals through the performance period and expenses the awards on a straight-line basis. The fair value of market-based awards is estimated on the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation model. The Company expenses market-based awards on a straight-line basis. Compensation costs related to performance- and market-based shares are recognized through the longer of the performance period or the vesting period. As of March 31, 2016, there was approximately $19.9 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to TSYS performance-based awards that is expected to be recognized through December 2018. As of March 31, 2016, there was approximately $5.9 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to TSYS market-based awards that is expected to be recognized through December 2018.

The following table summarizes the performance- and market-based awards granted during the first three months of 2016 and 2015:

 

Year
Awarded

  

Type of

Award

  

Performance

Period Ending

  

Performance

Measure

   Number of
Shares
Granted
    

Period Expensed
Through

2016    Performance    December 2018    Adjusted EPS      109,684       December 2018
2016    Market    December 2018    TSR      47,004       December 2018
2016    Performance    December 2016    Revenues before Reimbursable Items and Adjusted EPS      140,425       December 2018
2016    Performance    December 2018    Revenues before Reimbursable Items and Adjusted Operating Income      67,517       December 2018
2015    Performance    December 2017    Adjusted EPS      128,034       December 2017
2015    Market    December 2017    TSR      54,872       December 2017
2015    Performance    December 2015    Revenues before Reimbursable Items and Adjusted EPS      165,543       December 2018

 

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Stock Option Awards

The Company granted stock options to certain key executives. The grants will vest over a period of up to three years.

The weighted average fair value of the option grants was estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2016     2015  

Number of options granted

     464,408        487,735   

Weighted average exercise price

   $ 44.48        38.20   

Risk-free interest rate

     1.24     1.70

Expected volatility

     21.03     21.00

Expected term (years)

     4.6        6.3   

Dividend yield

     0.90     1.05

Weighted average fair value

   $ 7.89        8.03   

As of March 31, 2016, there was approximately $5.0 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to TSYS stock options that is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted average period of 1.7 years.

Note 6 — Income Taxes

Refer to Notes 1 and 15 of the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, which are included as Exhibit 13.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC, for a discussion regarding income taxes.

TSYS is the parent of an affiliated group that files a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return and most state and foreign income tax returns on a separate entity basis. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examinations by these taxing authorities unless statutory examination periods lapse. TSYS is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations for years before 2011 and with few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations from state and local or foreign tax authorities for years before 2005. There are currently federal income tax examinations in progress for the years 2009 through 2012 for a subsidiary which TSYS acquired in 2013. Also, TSYS is currently undergoing federal income tax examinations for the years 2011 through 2013. Additionally, a number of tax examinations are in progress by the relevant state tax authorities. Although TSYS is unable to determine the ultimate outcome of these examinations, TSYS believes that its liability for uncertain tax positions relating to these jurisdictions for such years is adequate.

TSYS’ effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was 33.6%, compared to 35.1% for the same period in 2015. The primary differences in the 2016 rates compared to 2015 rates reflect changes in tax credits.

GAAP prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The amount of unrecognized tax benefits were $13.6 million and $13.1 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, which resulted in an increase of $0.5 million during the period.

TSYS recognizes potential interest and penalties related to the underpayment of income taxes as income tax expense in the consolidated statements of income. Gross accrued interest and penalties on unrecognized tax benefits totaled $0.8 million and $0.7 million as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively. The total amounts of unrecognized income tax benefits as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rates are $13.8 million and $13.2 million (net of the federal benefit on state tax issues), respectively, which include interest and penalties of $0.5 million for both periods. TSYS does not expect any material changes to its calculation of uncertain tax positions during the next twelve months.

 

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Note 7 — Segment Reporting and Major Customers

Refer to Note 22 of the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, which are included as Exhibit 13.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC, for a discussion regarding segment reporting and major customers.

The following table presents the Company’s operating results by segment:

 

Operating Segments    Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016      2015  

Net revenue1

     

North America Services

   $ 303,641         266,219   

International Services

     75,354         73,730   

Merchant Services

     120,612         110,398   

NetSpend

     184,992         155,074   

Intersegment revenues

     (12,955      (9,637
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net revenue from external customers

     671,644         595,784   

Total reimbursable, interchange and assessment expenses

     67,734         66,372   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total revenues

   $ 739,378         662,156   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

     

North America Services

   $ 27,483         23,064   

International Services

     8,136         8,778   

Merchant Services

     5,050         4,277   

NetSpend

     3,109         2,293   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Segment depreciation and amortization

     43,778         38,412   

Acquisition intangible amortization

     22,921         23,867   

Corporate Administration and Other

     884         536   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total depreciation and amortization

   $ 67,583         62,815   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted segment operating income1

     

North America Services

   $ 124,788         102,570   

International Services

     10,289         6,983   

Merchant Services

     38,357         34,115   

NetSpend

     42,201         35,467   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total adjusted segment operating income

     215,635         179,135   

Acquisition intangible amortization

     (22,921      (23,867

TransFirst M&A operating expenses

     (3,401      —     

Share-based compensation

     (8,158      (8,143

Corporate Administration and Other

     (29,468      (24,629
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

   $ 151,687         122,496   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     As of  
     March 31, 2016      December 31, 2015  

Total assets

     

North America Services

   $ 5,035,970         3,485,924   

International Services

     322,264         348,714   

Merchant Services

     700,141         689,781   

NetSpend

     1,518,887         1,504,740   

Intersegment assets

     (2,153,329      (2,151,264
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 5,423,933         3,877,895   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

1 Net revenue and adjusted segment operating income are non-GAAP measures. Net revenue is total revenues less reimbursable items (such as postage), as well as, merchant acquiring interchange and assessment fees charged by the card associations or payment networks that are recorded by TSYS as expense. Adjusted segment operating income excludes acquisition intangible amortization and expenses associated with Corporate Administration and Other.

 

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Revenues by Geographic Area

The following tables reconcile geographic revenues to external revenues by operating segment based on the domicile of the Company’s customers:

 

     Three months ended March 31, 2016  
(in thousands)    North America
Services
     International
Services
     Merchant
Services
     NetSpend      Total  

United States

   $ 257,649         —           137,719         184,199       $ 579,567   

Canada*

     69,850         —           65         —           69,915   

Europe*

     199         69,614         —           —           69,813   

Mexico

     6,086         —           —           —           6,086   

Other*

     4,164         9,639         194         —           13,997   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 337,948         79,253         137,978         184,199       $ 739,378   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Three months ended March 31, 2015  
(in thousands)    North America
Services
     International
Services
     Merchant
Services
     NetSpend      Total  

United States

   $ 213,423         —           128,801         155,074       $ 497,298   

Canada*

     77,809         —           64         —           77,873   

Europe*

     196         67,623         —           —           67,819   

Mexico

     4,270         —           —           —           4,270   

Other*

     5,034         9,683         179         —           14,896   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 300,732         77,306         129,044         155,074       $ 662,156   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Revenues are impacted by movements in foreign currency exchange rates.

The Company maintains property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, in the following geographic areas:

 

     As of  
(in thousands)    March 31, 2016      December 31, 2015  

United States

   $ 238,073         241,814   

Europe*

     39,790         41,953   

Other*

     6,025         6,131   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 283,888         289,898   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Property and equipment are impacted by movements in foreign currency exchange rates.

Major Customers

For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company did not have any major customers.

Note 8 — Supplementary Cash Flow Information

Nonvested Awards

The Company issued shares of common stock to certain key employees during the first three months of 2016 and 2015, respectively. The grants were issued under nonvested stock bonus awards for services to be provided in the future. Refer to Note 5 for more information.

Equipment and Software Acquired Under Capital Lease Obligations

There was no equipment or software acquired under capital lease obligations in the first three months of 2016. The Company acquired equipment and software under capital lease obligations in the amount of $0.7 million during the first three months of 2015, related to software and other peripheral hardware.

Equipment and Software Acquired Under Direct Financing

The Company did not acquire any equipment or software under direct financing during the first three months of 2016 or 2015.

 

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Note 9 — Commitments and Contingencies

Refer to Note 16 of the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, which are included as Exhibit 13.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC, for a discussion regarding commitments and contingencies.

Income Taxes

The total liability for uncertain tax positions as of March 31, 2016 was $13.6 million. Refer to Note 6 for more information on income taxes. The Company is not able to reasonably estimate the amount by which the liability will increase or decrease over time; however, at this time, the Company does not expect a significant change related to these obligations within the next twelve months.

Legal Proceedings

General

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims and is also subject to information requests, inquiries and investigations arising out of the ordinary conduct of its business. The Company establishes accruals for litigation and similar matters when those matters present loss contingencies that TSYS determines to be both probable and reasonably estimable in accordance with GAAP. In the opinion of management, based on current knowledge and in part upon the advice of legal counsel, all matters not specifically discussed below are believed to be adequately covered by insurance, or, if not covered, the possibility of losses from such matters are believed to be remote or such matters are of such kind or involve such amounts that would not have a material adverse effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company if disposed of unfavorably.

Telexfree Matter

ProPay, Inc. (“ProPay”), a subsidiary of the Company, has been named as one of a number of defendants (including other merchant processors) in several purported class action lawsuits relating to the activities of Telexfree, Inc. and its affiliates and principals. Telexfree is a former merchant customer of ProPay. With regard to Telexfree, each purported class action lawsuit generally alleges that Telexfree engaged in an improper multi-tier marketing scheme involving voice-over Internet protocol telephone services. The plaintiffs in each of the purported class action complaints generally allege that the various merchant processor defendants, including ProPay, aided and abetted the improper activities of Telexfree. Telexfree filed for bankruptcy protection in Nevada. The bankruptcy proceeding was subsequently transferred to the Massachusetts Bankruptcy Court.

Specifically, ProPay has been named as one of a number of defendants (including other merchant processors) in each of the following purported class action complaints relating to Telexfree: (i) Waldermara Martin, et al. v. TelexFree, Inc., et al. (Case No. BK-S-14-12524-ABL) filed on May 3, 2014 in the United States Bankruptcy Court District of Nevada, (ii) Anthony Cellucci, et al. v. TelexFree, Inc., et. al. (Case No. 4:14-BK-40987) filed on May 15, 2014 in the United States Bankruptcy Court District of Massachusetts, (iii) Maduako C. Ferguson Sr., et al. v. Telexelectric, LLLP, et. al (Case No. 5:14-CV-00316-D) filed on June 5, 2014 in the United States District Court of North Carolina, (iv) Todd Cook v. TelexElectric LLLP et al. (Case No. 2:14-CV-00134), filed on June 24, 2014 in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, (v) Felicia Guevara v. James M. Merrill et al., CA No. 1:14-cv-22405-DPG), filed on June 27, 2014 in the United State District Court for the Southern District of Florida, and (vi) Reverend Jeremiah Githere, et al. v. TelexElectric LLLP et al. (Case No. 1:14-CV-12825-GAO), filed on June 30, 2014 in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (together, the “Actions”). On October 21, 2014, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred and consolidated the Actions before the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts (the “Consolidated Action”).

Following the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation’s October 21, 2014 order, four additional cases arising from the alleged TelexFree scheme were transferred to the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts for coordinated or consolidated proceedings, including (i) Paulo Eduardo Ferrari et al. v. Telexfree, Inc. et al. (Case No. 14-04080); (ii) Magalhaes v. TelexFree, Inc., et al., No. 14-cv-12437 (D. Mass.); (iii) Griffith v. Merrill et al., No. 14-CV-12058 (D. Mass.); Abelgadir v. Telexelectric, LLP, No. 14-09857 (S.D.N.Y.) In addition, on September 23, 2015, a putative class action relating to TelexFree was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, styled Rita Dos Santos, Putative Class Representatives and those Similarly Situated v. TelexElectric, LLLP et al., 2:15-cv-01906-NVW (the “Arizona Action”). The Arizona Action makes claims similar to those alleged in the consolidated action pending before the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. On September 29, 2015, a group of certain defendants to the Consolidated Action, including ProPay, filed a “tag along” notice with the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation,

 

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asking that the Arizona Action be transferred to the District of Massachusetts where it can be consolidated or coordinated with the Consolidated Action. On October 20, 2015, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred the Arizona Action to the District of Massachusetts.

The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts appointed lead plaintiffs’ counsel on behalf of the putative class of plaintiffs in the Consolidated Action. On March 31, 2015, the plaintiffs filed a First Consolidated Amended Complaint (the “Consolidated Complaint”). The Consolidated Complaint purports to bring claims on behalf of all persons who purchased certain TelexFree “memberships” and suffered a “net loss” between January 1, 2012 and April 16, 2014. The Consolidated Complaint supersedes the complaints filed prior to consolidation of the Actions, and alleges that ProPay aided and abetted tortious acts committed by TelexFree, and that ProPay was unjustly enriched in the course of providing payment processing services to TelexFree. On April 30, 2015, the plaintiffs filed a Second Consolidated Amended Complaint (the “Second Amended Complaint”), which amends and supersedes the Consolidated Complaint. Like the Consolidated Complaint, the Second Amended Complaint generally alleges that ProPay aided and abetted tortious acts committed by TelexFree, and that ProPay was unjustly enriched in the course of providing payment processing services to TelexFree.

Several defendants, including ProPay, moved to dismiss the Second Amended Complaint on June 2, 2015. Briefing on those motions closed on October 16, 2015. The court held a hearing on the motions to dismiss on November 2, 2015. At present, pursuant to a court order, all discovery in the action is stayed pending the resolution of parallel criminal proceedings against certain former principals of TelexFree, Inc.

ProPay has also received various subpoenas, a seizure warrant and other inquiries requesting information regarding Telexfree from (i) the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Securities Division, (ii) United States Securities and Exchange Commission, (iii) US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and (iv) the bankruptcy Trustee of the Chapter 11 entities of Telexfree, Inc., Telexfree, LLC and Telexfree Financial, Inc. Pursuant to the seizure warrant served by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts, ProPay delivered all funds associated with Telexfree held for chargeback and other purposes by ProPay to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In addition, ProPay received a notice of potential claim from the bankruptcy Trustee as a result of the relationship of ProPay with Telexfree and its affiliates.

The above proceedings and actions are preliminary in nature. While the Company and ProPay intend to vigorously defend matters arising out of the relationship of ProPay with Telexfree and believe ProPay has substantial defenses related to these purported claims, the Company currently cannot reasonably estimate losses attributable to these matters.

 

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Note 10 — Earnings Per Share

The following tables illustrate basic and diluted EPS for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
     2016      2015  
(in thousands, except per share data)    Common
Stock
     Participating
Securities
     Common
Stock
     Participating
Securities
 

Basic EPS:

           

Net income attributable to TSYS common shareholders

   $ 90,628            77,755      

Less income allocated to nonvested awards

     (526      526         (712      712   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income allocated to common stock for EPS calculation (a)

   $ 90,102         526         77,043         712   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average common shares outstanding (b)

     182,177         1,079         182,772         1,709   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic EPS (a)/(b)

   $ 0.49         0.49         0.42         0.42   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted EPS:

           

Net income attributable to TSYS common shareholders

   $ 90,628            77,755      

Less income allocated to nonvested awards

     (525      525         (709      709   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income allocated to common stock for EPS calculation (c)

   $ 90,103         525         77,046         709   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average common shares outstanding

     182,177         1,079         182,772         1,709   

Increase due to assumed issuance of shares related to common equivalent shares outstanding

     630            1,082      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (d)

     182,807         1,079         183,854         1,709   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted EPS (c)/(d)

   $ 0.49         0.49         0.42         0.42   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The diluted EPS calculation excludes stock options and nonvested awards that are convertible into 0.8 million and 0.9 million common shares for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, because their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.

Note 11 — Acquisitions

In March 2016, the Company completed the acquisition of the remaining 45% interest in TSYS Managed Services EMEA Limited (EMEA) from Merchants Limited. The Company acquired the outstanding stock from Merchants Limited for approximately £4.2 million, or $5.9 million, in cash. In connection with the purchase, the Company repaid the outstanding balance of the existing debt between EMEA and Merchants Limited of approximately £2.2 million, or $3.0 million.

Note 12 — Subsequent Events

On April 1, 2016, the Company completed its previously announced Acquisition of TransFirst from the Sellers for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $2.35 billion in cash less net indebtedness of TransFirst as of the closing and subject to certain working capital and other adjustments, as described in the Purchase Agreement.

The Company funded the cash consideration, the pay-off of certain TransFirst indebtedness and the payment of transaction-related expenses through a combination of cash-on-hand and proceeds from debt financings, including proceeds drawn under the Company’s Credit Agreement and the proceeds from the issuance of Notes, which together included proceeds of approximately $2.36 billion. For more information regarding the Credit Agreement and the Notes, refer to Note 4.

Management performed an evaluation of the Company’s activity as of the date of these financial statements were issued, and has concluded that, other than as set forth above, there are no significant subsequent events requiring disclosure.

 

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

Financial Overview

Total System Services, Inc.’s (TSYS’ or the Company’s) revenues are derived from providing global payment processing services to financial and nonfinancial institutions, generally under long-term processing contracts. In addition, the Company derives revenues from providing processing services, acquiring solutions, related systems and integrated support services to merchant acquirers and merchants. The Company also derives revenues by providing general-purpose reloadable (GPR) prepaid debit cards and payroll cards and alternative financial services to underbanked and other consumers. The Company’s services are provided through the Company’s four operating segments: North America Services, International Services, Merchant Services and NetSpend.

Through the Company’s North America Services and International Services segments, TSYS processes information through its cardholder systems for financial and nonfinancial institutions throughout the United States and internationally. The Company’s North America Services segment provides these services to clients in the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean. The Company’s International Services segment provides services to clients in Europe, India, Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific and Brazil. The Company’s Merchant Services segment provides merchant services to merchant acquirers and merchants mainly in the United States. The Company’s NetSpend segment provides GPR prepaid debit and payroll cards and alternative financial service solutions to the underbanked and other consumers in the United States.

For a detailed discussion regarding the Company’s operations, see “Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which is included as Exhibit 13.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Management’s discussion and analysis contains items prepared in conformity with GAAP, as well as non-GAAP measures. For detailed information and reconciliations to GAAP, refer to the discussion under the caption Non-GAAP Measures.

A summary of the financial highlights for 2016, as compared to 2015, is provided below:

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands, except per share data)    2016      2015      Percent
Change
 

Total revenues

   $ 739,378         662,156         11.7

Net revenue1

   $ 671,644         595,784         12.7   

Operating income

   $ 151,687         122,496         23.8   

Net income attributable to TSYS common shareholders

   $ 90,628         77,755         16.6   

Basic earnings per share (EPS) attributable to TSYS common shareholders

   $ 0.49         0.42         17.3   

Diluted EPS attributable to TSYS common shareholders

   $ 0.49         0.42         17.6   

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA)2

   $ 230,829         193,454         19.3   

Adjusted EPS3

   $ 0.66         0.54         22.8   

Cash flows from operating activities

   $ 145,828         158,492         (8.0

Free cash flow4

   $ 101,440         114,938         (11.7

 

Refer to the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures later in Item 2.

1  Net revenue is total revenues less reimbursable items (such as postage), as well as, merchant acquiring, interchange and assessment fees charged by the card associations or payment networks that are recorded by TSYS as expense.
2  Adjusted EBITDA is net income excluding equity in income of equity investments, nonoperating income/(expense), income taxes, depreciation, amortization and share-based compensation expenses and other items.
3  Adjusted EPS is adjusted earnings divided by weighted average shares outstanding used for basic EPS calculations. Adjusted earnings is net income excluding noncontrolling interests, the after-tax impact of share-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquisition intangibles and other items
4  Free cash flow is net cash provided by operating activities less capital expenditures.

 

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Below is a summary of accounts on file (AOF) for the Company’s North America Services and International Services segments:

 

(in millions)    As of March 31,  

AOF

   2016      2015      Percent
Change
 

Consumer

     414.8         392.8         5.6

Commercial

     46.3         42.3         9.3   

Other

     27.7         22.7         22.5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Traditional AOF1

     488.8         457.8         6.8   

Prepaid/Stored Value2

     103.1         126.6         (18.6

Government Services3

     82.7         74.5         11.1   

Commercial Card Single-Use4

     75.9         64.8         17.1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total AOF

     750.5         723.7         3.7
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

1  Traditional accounts include consumer, retail, commercial, debit and other accounts. These accounts are grouped together due to the tendency to have more transactional activity than prepaid, government services and single-use accounts.
2 Prepaid does not include NetSpend accounts. These accounts tend to have less transactional activity than the traditional accounts. Prepaid and stored value cards are issued by firms through retail establishments to be purchased by consumers to be used at a later date. These accounts tend to be the least active of all accounts on file.
3  Government services accounts are disbursements of student loan accounts issued by the Department of Education, which have minimal activity.
4  Commercial card single-use accounts are one-time use accounts issued by firms to book lodging and other travel related expenses.

Financial Review

This Financial Review provides a discussion of critical accounting policies and estimates, related party transactions and off-balance sheet arrangements. This Financial Review also discusses the results of operations, financial position, liquidity and capital resources of TSYS and outlines the factors that have affected its recent earnings, as well as those factors that may affect its future earnings. For a detailed discussion regarding these topics, refer to our Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and “Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” which are included as Exhibit 13.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Refer to Note 1 in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on changes to the Company’s critical accounting policies, estimates and assumptions or the judgments affecting the application of those estimates and assumptions in 2016.

Related Party Transactions

The Company believes the terms and conditions of transactions between the Company and its equity investments, Total System Services de México, S.A. de. C.V. (TSYS de México) and China UnionPay Data Co., Ltd. (CUP Data), are comparable to those which could have been obtained in transactions with unaffiliated parties. The Company’s margins with respect to related party transactions are comparable to margins recognized in transactions with unrelated third parties.

In March 2016, the Company purchased the remaining 45% interest in TSYS Managed Services EMEA Limited (EMEA). Refer to Note 11 in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on acquisitions.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Operating Leases

As a method of funding its operations, TSYS employs noncancelable operating leases for computer equipment, software and facilities. These leases allow the Company to provide the latest technology while avoiding the risk of ownership. Neither the assets nor obligations related to these leases are included on the balance sheet.

 

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Contractual Obligations

The total liability for uncertain tax positions under GAAP as of March 31, 2016 is $13.6 million. Refer to Note 6 in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on income taxes. The Company is not able to reasonably estimate the amount by which the liability will increase or decrease over time; however, as of this time, the Company does not expect a significant change related to these obligations within the next twelve months.

Additionally, the Company has long-term obligations which consist of required minimum future payments under contracts with our distributors and other service providers for the NetSpend segment.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

For a discussion of recent accounting pronouncements, refer to Note 1 in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and see “Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which is included as Exhibit 13.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC.

Results of Operations

Revenues

The Company generates revenues by providing transaction processing and other payment-related services. The Company’s pricing for transactions and services is complex. Each category of revenue has numerous fee components depending on the types of transactions processed or services provided. TSYS reviews its pricing and implements pricing changes on an ongoing basis. In addition, standard pricing varies among its regional businesses, and such pricing can be customized further for its clients through tiered pricing of various thresholds for volume activity. TSYS’ revenues are based upon transactional information accumulated by its systems or reported by its customers. The Company’s revenues are impacted by currency translation of foreign operations, as well as doing business in the current economic environment.

Total revenues increased 11.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to the same period in 2015. The increase in revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016 includes a decrease of $5.6 million related to the effects of currency translation of foreign-based subsidiaries and branches. The Company has included reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses as revenues and expenses. The largest reimbursable expense items for which TSYS is reimbursed by clients are postage and network association fees. The Company’s reimbursable items are impacted with changes in postal rates and changes in the volumes of mailing activities by its clients. Reimbursable items for the three months ended March 31, 2016, were $67.7 million, an increase of 2.1% compared to the same period last year.

Net revenue increased $75.9 million, or 12.7%, during the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to 2015. The increase in net revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, is the result of organic growth, partially offset by a $5.2 million decrease associated with currency translation.

Major Customers

For discussion regarding the Company’s major customers, refer to Note 7 in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and see “Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which is included as Exhibit 13.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC.

The Company works to maintain a large and diverse customer base across various industries. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company does not have a major customer on a consolidated basis. However, a significant amount of the Company’s revenues are derived from long-term contracts with large clients. TSYS derives revenues from providing various processing and other services to these clients, including processing of consumer and commercial accounts, as well as revenues for reimbursable items. The loss of one of the Company’s large clients could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows.

 

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Operating Segments

TSYS’ services are provided through four operating segments: North America Services, International Services, Merchant Services and NetSpend. Refer to Note 7 in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the Company’s operating segments.

Issuing Services – North America Services and International Services

The Company’s North America and International segments have many long-term customer contracts with card issuers providing account processing and output services for printing and embossing items. These contracts generally require advance notice prior to the end of the contract if a client chooses not to renew. Additionally, some contracts may allow for early termination upon the occurrence of certain events such as a change in control. The termination fees paid upon the occurrence of such events are designed primarily to cover balance sheet exposure related to items such as capitalized conversion costs or client incentives associated with the contract and, in some cases, may cover a portion of lost future revenue and profit. Although these contracts may be terminated upon certain occurrences, the contracts provide the segment with a steady revenue stream since a vast majority of the contracts are honored through the contracted expiration date.

These services are provided throughout the period of each account’s use, starting from a card-issuing client processing an application for a card. Services may include processing the card application, initiating service for the cardholder, processing each card transaction for the issuing retailer or financial institution and accumulating the account’s transactions. Fraud management services monitor the unauthorized use of accounts which have been reported to be lost, stolen, or which exceed credit limits. Fraud detection systems help identify fraudulent transactions by monitoring each accountholder’s purchasing patterns and flagging unusual purchases. Other services provided include customized communications to cardholders, information verification associated with granting credit, debt collection and customer service.

TSYS’ revenues in its North America Services and International Services segments are derived from electronic payment processing. There are certain basic core services directly tied to accounts on file and transactions. These are provided to all of TSYS’ processing clients. The core services begin with an AOF.

The core services include housing an account on TSYS’ system (AOF), authorizing transactions (authorizations), accumulating monthly transactional activity (transactions) and providing a monthly statement (statement generation). From these core services, TSYS’ clients also have the option to use fraud and portfolio management services. Collectively, these services are considered volume-based revenues.

Non-volume related revenues include processing fees which are not directly associated with AOF and transactional activity, such as value added products and services, custom programming and certain other services, which are only offered to TSYS’ processing clients.

Additionally, certain clients license the Company’s processing systems and process in-house. Since the accounts are processed outside of TSYS for licensing arrangements, the AOF and other volumes are not available to TSYS. Thus, volumes reported by TSYS do not include volumes associated with licensing.

Output and managed services include offerings such as card production, statement production, correspondence and call center support services.

A summary of each segment’s results follows:

North America Services

The North America Services segment provides payment processing and related services to clients based primarily in North America. Growth in revenues and operating profit in this segment is derived from retaining and growing the core business and improving the overall cost structure. Growing the core business comes primarily from an increase in account usage, growth from existing clients and sales to new clients and the related account conversions. This segment has two major customers for the three-month period ended March 31, 2016.

 

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Below is a summary of the North America Services segment:

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016     2015     Percent
Change
 

Volume-based revenues

   $ 152,482        136,490        11.7
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Non-volume related revenues:

      

Processing fees

     59,556        57,831        3.0   

Value-added, custom programming, licensing and other

     45,660        34,723        31.5   

Output and managed services

     45,943        37,175        23.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total non-volume related revenues

     151,159        129,729        16.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net revenue

   $ 303,641        266,219        14.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total revenues

   $ 349,626        309,233        13.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Adjusted segment operating income1

   $ 124,788        102,570        21.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Adjusted segment operating margin2

     41.1     38.5  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Key indicators (in millions):

      

AOF

     669.7        653.2        2.5   

Traditional AOF

     423.3        396.3        6.8   

Transactions

     3,969.5        3,310.7        19.9   

 

1  Adjusted segment operating income excludes acquisition intangible amortization and expenses associated with Corporate Administration and Other.
2  Adjusted segment operating margin equals adjusted segment operating income divided by net revenue.

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, approximately 50.2% of net revenue was driven by the volume of AOF and transactions processed and approximately 49.8% was derived from non-volume based revenues, such as processing fees, value-added products and services, custom programming and licensing arrangements.

The increases in net revenue and total segment revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, are driven by organic growth.

During the first quarter of 2015, two of the Company’s largest prepaid processing clients in the North America Services segment informed TSYS that they did not intend to renew their prepaid processing agreements. The revenues associated with these clients, in the aggregate, accounted for approximately 2% of the Company’s total consolidated revenues in the first three months of 2015. One of the deconversions was completed in early October 2015. The other is expected to be completed by the end of 2016.

The increase in adjusted segment operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to 2015, is driven by an increase in revenues, partially offset by increases in technology and facilities expenses and other expenses.

International Services

The International Services segment provides issuer and acquirer solutions to financial institutions and other organizations primarily based outside the North America region. Changes in revenues in this segment are derived from retaining and growing the core business. Growing the core business comes primarily from an increase in account usage, growth from existing clients and sales to new clients and the related account conversions. This segment has two major customers for the three-month period ended March 31, 2016.

 

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Below is a summary of the International Services segment:

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016     2015     Percent
Change
 

Volume-based revenues

   $ 29,200        28,952        0.9
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Non-volume related revenues:

      

Processing fees

     14,304        14,759        (3.1

Value-added, custom programming, licensing and other

     17,170        18,503        (7.2

Output and managed services

     14,680        11,516        27.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total non-volume related revenues

     46,154        44,778        3.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net revenue

   $ 75,354        73,730        2.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total revenues

   $ 81,073        79,802        1.6   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Adjusted segment operating income1

   $ 10,289        6,983        47.3   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Adjusted segment operating margin2

     13.7     9.5  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Key indicators (in millions):

      

AOF

     80.8        70.5        14.7   

Traditional AOF

     65.5        61.5        6.5   

Transactions

     618.3        572.0        8.1   

 

1  Adjusted segment operating income excludes acquisition intangible amortization and expenses associated with Corporate Administration and Other.
2  Adjusted segment operating margin equals adjusted segment operating income divided by net revenue.

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, approximately 38.8% of net revenue was driven by the volume of AOF and transactions processed and approximately 61.2% was derived from non-volume based revenues, such as processing fees, value-added products and services, custom programming and licensing arrangements.

Net revenue increased for the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, primarily as a result of increases in non-volume based revenues, partially offset by a $5.1 million decrease associated with currency translation.

Total segment revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, include a decrease of $5.5 million associated with currency translation.

The increase in adjusted segment operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to 2015, is driven primarily by an increase in revenues, partially offset by increases in employment expenses.

Movements in foreign currency exchange rates as compared to the U.S. Dollar can result in foreign denominated financial statements being translated into more or fewer U.S. Dollars, which impacts the comparison to prior periods when the U.S. Dollar was stronger or weaker.

Merchant Services

The Merchant Services segment provides merchant processing and related services to clients based primarily in the United States. Merchant Services processing and related services revenues are derived from providing processing services, acquiring solutions, related systems and integrated support services to merchant acquirers and merchants. Revenues from merchant services include processing all payment forms including credit, debit, prepaid, electronic benefit transfer and electronic check for merchants of all sizes across a wide array of market verticals. Merchant services include authorization and capture of transactions; clearing and settlement of transactions; information reporting services related to transactions; merchant billing services; and point-of-sale (POS) equipment sales and service. This segment has no major customers for the three-month period ended March 31, 2016.

 

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Below is a summary of the Merchant Services segment:

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016     2015     Percent
Change
 

Net revenue

   $ 120,612        110,398        9.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total revenues

   $ 138,029        129,104        6.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Adjusted segment operating income1

   $ 38,357        34,115        12.4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Adjusted segment operating margin2

     31.8     30.9  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Key indicators (in millions):

      

POS transactions

     1,091.0        984.6        10.8   

Dollar sales volume

   $ 11,783.4        11,301.6        4.3   

 

1  Adjusted segment operating income excludes acquisition intangible amortization and expenses associated with Corporate Administration and Other.
2  Adjusted segment operating margin equals adjusted segment operating income divided by net revenue.

Merchant Services segment revenues are reported net of merchant acquiring interchange and assessment fees charged by the card associations or payment networks. The segment also includes revenue classified as reimbursable items as the costs are passed through to and paid by TSYS clients. With the acquisition of TransFirst Holdings, Inc. (TransFirst) on April 1, 2016, TSYS will include TransFirst’s results as part of the Merchant Services segment. TransFirst’s revenues are reported gross of amounts paid for interchange and assessments as TransFirst is the principal in the contractual relationship with its customers. Included in TransFirst’s cost of services are the expenses covering interchange and assessment fees directly attributable to processing fee revenues and are recognized in cost of services in the same period as the related revenue.

The Merchant Services segment’s results are driven by dollar sales volume and the authorization and capture transactions processed at the POS. This segment’s authorization and capture transactions are primarily through Internet connectivity or dial-up.

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, approximately 91.5% of the revenues of the Merchant Services segment, are influenced by several factors, including volumes related to transactions and dollar sales volume. The remaining 8.5% of this segment’s revenues are derived from value added services, chargebacks, managed services, investigation, risk and collection services performed.

The increases in net revenue and total segment revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, are driven by higher processing volumes, product fees and processing fees.

The increase in adjusted segment operating income for the three months ended March 31, 2016, is a result of higher revenues compared to the same period in 2015.

NetSpend

The NetSpend segment is a program manager for FDIC-insured depository institutions that issue GPR cards and payroll cards and provide alternative financial services to underbanked and other consumers in the United States. The products within this segment provide underbanked consumers with access to FDIC-insured depository accounts with a menu of pricing and features specifically tailored to their needs. This segment has an extensive distribution and reload network comprised of financial service centers, employers and retail locations throughout the United States. The NetSpend segment markets prepaid cards through multiple distribution channels, including direct-to-consumer and online marketing programs, alternative financial service providers, traditional retailers and contractual relationships with corporate employers. This segment has no major customers, but it has two major third-party distributors for the three-month period ended March 31, 2016.

The NetSpend segment’s revenues primarily consist of a portion of the service fees and interchange revenues received by NetSpend’s prepaid card Issuing Banks in connection with the programs managed by this segment. Cardholders are charged fees for transactions including fees for PIN and signature-based purchase transactions made using their prepaid cards, for Automated Teller Machine (ATM) withdrawals or other transactions conducted at ATMs, for balance inquiries, and monthly maintenance fees among others. Cardholders are also charged fees associated with additional products and services offered in connection with certain cards including the use of overdraft features, bill payment options, custom card

 

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designs and card-to-card transfers of funds initiated through call centers. The NetSpend segment also earns revenues from a portion of the interchange fees remitted by merchants when cardholders make purchase transactions using their cards. Subject to applicable law, interchange fees are fixed by card associations and network organizations.

Below is a summary of the NetSpend segment:

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016     2015     Percent
Change
 

Total revenues (and net revenue)

   $ 184,992        155,074        19.3
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Adjusted segment operating income1

   $ 42,201        35,467        19.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Adjusted segment operating margin2

     22.8     22.9  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Key indicators (in millions):

      

Number of active cards3

     4.9        4.2        16.4   

Number of active cards with direct deposit4

     2.8        2.4        16.0   

Percentage of active cards with direct deposit

     57.1     57.3  

Gross dollar volume5

   $ 9,161.5        7,660.7        19.6   

 

1  Adjusted segment operating income excludes acquisition intangible amortization and expenses associated with Corporate Administration and Other.
2  Adjusted segment operating margin equals adjusted segment operating income divided by net revenue.
3  Number of active cards represents the total number of prepaid cards that have had a PIN or signature-based purchase transaction, a point-of-sale load transaction or an ATM withdrawal within three months of the date of determination.
4  Number of active cards with direct deposit represents the number of active cards that have had a direct deposit load within three months of the date of determination.
5  Gross dollar volume represents the total dollar volume of debit transactions and cash withdrawals made using prepaid cards.

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, 67.9% of revenues were derived from service fees charged to cardholders and 32.1% of revenues were derived from interchange and other revenues. Service fee revenues are driven by the number of active cards, and in particular by the number of cards with direct deposit. Cardholders with direct deposit generally initiate more transactions and generate more revenues than those that do not take advantage of this feature. Interchange revenues are driven by gross dollar volume, which totaled approximately $9.2 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Substantially all of the NetSpend segment’s revenues are volume driven as they are driven by the active card and gross dollar volume indicators.

Total segment revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, increased $29.9 million. Service fee revenue increased $21.2 million, or 20.3%. Revenues from interchange and other services increased $8.7 million or 17.3%. These increases were substantially driven by the increase in the number of active cards and gross dollar volume.

Cardholder funds and deposits related to NetSpend’s prepaid products are held at FDIC-insured Issuing Banks for the benefit of the cardholders. NetSpend currently has active agreements with six Issuing Banks.

NetSpend’s prepaid card business derived approximately one-third of its revenues from cardholders acquired through two of its third-party distributors.

Operating Expenses

The Company’s operating expenses were $587.7 million and $539.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The Company’s operating expenses consist of cost of services and selling, general and administrative expenses. Cost of services describes the direct expenses incurred in performing a particular service for the Company’s customers, including the cost of reimbursable items and direct labor expense in putting the service in saleable condition. Selling, general and administrative expenses are incurred in selling or marketing and for the direction of the enterprise as a whole, including accounting, legal fees, sales, investor relations and mergers and acquisitions.

The Company’s cost of services was $480.6 million, which was an increase of 6.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to the same period last year. The increase in cost of services is due to increases in employment, technology and facilities and other costs to support revenue growth. The Company’s selling, general and administrative expenses were $107.1 million, which was an increase of 19.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to the same period last year. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2016, is due primarily to one-time merger and acquisition (M&A) expenses and increases in professional service fees and employment expenses.

 

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Operating Income

Operating income increased 23.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to the same period in 2015. The Company’s operating profit margin for the three months ended March 31, 2016 was 20.5%, compared to 18.5% for the same period last year. TSYS’ operating margins increased for the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015, due primarily to an increase in revenues from payment processing and general purpose reloadable cards, partially offset by increases in employment expenses and technology and facilities expenses.

Nonoperating Income (Expense)

Nonoperating income (expense) consists of interest income, interest expense, gains and losses on currency transactions and gains and losses on investments in private equity. Net nonoperating expense increased for the three months ended March 31, 2016, as compared to the same period in 2015.

The following table provides a summary of nonoperating expenses, net:

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016      2015      Percent
Change
 

Interest income

   $ 490         248         97.4

Interest expense1

     (22,786      (10,214      nm   

Currency transaction gains (losses), net

     510         (403      nm   

Net (losses) gains on investments in private equity

     (342      1,051         nm   

Other

     (312      109         nm   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Total

   $ (22,440      (9,209      nm   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

nm = not meaningful

1  Interest expense includes interest on bonds of $11.2 million and $8.8 million, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 increased $12.6 million compared the same period in 2015. The increase in interest expense in 2016 compared to 2015 is due primarily to $12.4 million in interest expense related to the bridge term loan facility and notes issued in connection with the financing of the Company’s acquisition of TransFirst on April 1, 2016. Refer to Notes 4 and 12 for more information.

Occasionally, the Company will provide financing to its subsidiaries in the form of an intercompany loan, which is required to be repaid in U.S. Dollars. For its subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. dollar, the translated balance of the financing (liability) is adjusted upward or downward to match the U.S. Dollar obligation (receivable) on the Company’s financial statements. The upward or downward adjustment is recorded as a gain or loss on foreign currency translation.

The Company records foreign currency translation adjustments on foreign-denominated balance sheet accounts. The Company maintains several cash accounts denominated in foreign currencies, primarily in U.S. Dollars and Japanese Yen. As the Company translates the foreign-denominated cash balances into U.S. Dollars, the translated cash balance is adjusted upward or downward depending upon the foreign currency exchange movements. The upward or downward adjustment is recorded as a gain or loss on foreign currency translation in the Company’s statements of income.

The balance of the Company’s foreign-denominated cash accounts subject to risk of translation gains or losses as of March 31, 2016, was approximately $9.0 million, the majority of which is denominated in U.S. Dollars and Japanese Yen. The net asset account balance subject to foreign currency exchange rates between the local currencies and the U.S. Dollar as of March 31, 2016 was $26.4 million.

Income Taxes

For a detailed discussion regarding income taxes, refer to Notes 1 and 6 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and “Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” which are included as Exhibit 13.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC.

 

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Below is a summary of income tax expense:

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016     2015     Percent
Change
 

Income tax expense

   $ 43,429        39,782        9.2

Effective income tax rate

     33.6     35.1  

The primary differences in the 2016 rates compared to 2015 rates reflect changes in federal tax credits realized during the three months ended March 31, 2016.

In the normal course of business, TSYS is subject to examinations from various tax authorities. These examinations may alter the timing or amount of taxable income or deductions or the allocation of income among tax jurisdictions.

TSYS continually monitors and evaluates the potential impact of current events and circumstances on the estimates and assumptions used in the analysis of its income tax positions, and accordingly, TSYS’ effective tax rate may fluctuate in the future.

No provision for U.S. federal and state income taxes has been made in the Company’s consolidated financial statements for those non-U.S. subsidiaries whose earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested. The amount of undistributed earnings considered to be “reinvested” which may be subject to tax upon distribution was approximately $87.5 million as of March 31, 2016. A distribution of these non-U.S. earnings in the form of dividends, or otherwise, would subject the Company to both U.S. federal and state income taxes, as adjusted for non-U.S. tax credits, and withholding taxes payable to the various non-U.S. countries. Determination of the amount of any unrecognized deferred income tax liability on these undistributed earnings is not practicable.

Equity in Income of Equity Investments

Below is a summary of TSYS’ share of income from its interest in equity investments:

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016      2015      Percent
Change
 

Equity in income of equity investments

   $ 6,590         5,394         22.2

The increase in equity income for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to the same period in 2015, is the result of organic growth in CUP Data.

Net Income

The following table provides a summary of net income and EPS:

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands, except per share data)    2016      2015      Percent
Change
 

Net income

   $ 92,408         78,899         17.1

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (1,780      (1,144      (55.6
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Net income attributable to TSYS common shareholders

   $ 90,628         77,755         16.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Basic EPS attributable to TSYS common shareholders1

   $ 0.49         0.42         17.3   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Diluted EPS attributable to TSYS common shareholders1

   $ 0.49         0.42         17.6   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

1  Basic and diluted EPS is computed based on the two-class method in accordance with the guidance under GAAP. Refer to Note 10 for more information.

 

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Non-GAAP Measures

Management evaluates the Company’s operating performance based upon operating margin on a net revenue basis, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EPS and free cash flow which are all non-generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) measures. TSYS also uses these non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate and assess TSYS’ financial performance against budget.

Although not a substitute for GAAP, TSYS believes that non-GAAP financial measures are important to enable investors to understand and evaluate its ongoing operating results. Accordingly, TSYS includes non-GAAP financial measures when reporting its financial results to shareholders and potential investors in order to provide them with an additional tool to evaluate TSYS’ ongoing business operations. TSYS believes that the non-GAAP financial measures are representative of comparative financial performance that reflects the economic substance of TSYS’ current and ongoing business operations.

Although non-GAAP financial measures are often used to measure TSYS’ operating results and assess its financial performance, they are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled captions of other companies due to potential inconsistencies in the method of calculation.

TSYS believes that its use of non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with the same key financial performance indicators that are utilized by management to assess TSYS’ operating results, evaluate the business and make operational decisions on a prospective, going-forward basis. Hence, management provides disclosure of non-GAAP financial measures to give shareholders and potential investors an opportunity to see TSYS as viewed by management, to assess TSYS with some of the same tools that management utilizes internally and to be able to compare such information with prior periods. TSYS believes that the presentation of GAAP financial measures alone would not provide its shareholders and potential investors with the ability to appropriately analyze its ongoing operational results, and therefore expected future results. TSYS therefore believes that inclusion of non-GAAP financial measures provides investors with additional information to help them better understand its financial statements just as management utilizes these non-GAAP financial measures to better understand the business, manage budgets and allocate resources.

The following tables provide a reconciliation of GAAP to the Company’s non-GAAP financial measures:

Net Revenue and Operating Margin on a Net Revenue Basis

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016     2015  

Operating income (a)

   $ 151,687        122,496   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues (b)

   $ 739,378        662,156   

Less reimbursable items, interchange and assessment expenses

     67,734        66,372   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net revenue (c)

   $ 671,644        595,784   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating margin (as reported) (a)/(b)

     20.52     18.50
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating margin on a net revenue basis (a)/(c)

     22.58     20.56
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Adjusted EBITDA

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016      2015  

Net income

   $ 92,408         78,899   

Adjust for:

     

Equity in income of equity investments, net of tax

     (6,590      (5,394

Income taxes

     43,429         39,782   

Nonoperating expenses, net

     22,440         9,209   

Depreciation and amortization

     67,583         62,815   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

EBITDA

     219,270         185,311   

Adjust for:

     

Share-based compensation

     8,158         8,143   

TransFirst M&A operating expenses

     3,401         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 230,829         193,454   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Segment Operating Margin and Consolidated Adjusted Operating Margin

 

     Three months ended March 31, 2016  
(in thousands)    Adjusted Segment
Operating Income
     Net Revenue      Adjusted
Operating Margin
 

North America Services

   $ 124,788         303,641         41.10

International Services

     10,289         75,354         13.65   

Merchant Services

     38,357         120,612         31.80   

NetSpend

     42,201         184,992         22.81   

Intersegment

     —           (12,955   

Corporate admin and other

     (29,468      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Adjusted operating margin

     186,167         671,644         27.72

Acquisition intangible amortization

     (22,921      

TransFirst M&A operating expenses

     (3,401      

Share-based compensation

     (8,158      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Operating income and margin1

     151,687         671,644         22.58

Reimbursable items, interchange and assessment expenses

        67,734      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Operating income and margin

   $ 151,687         739,378         20.52
  

 

 

    

 

 

    
     Three months ended March 31, 2015  
     Adjusted Segment
Operating Income
     Net Revenue      Adjusted
Operating Margin
 

North America Services

   $ 102,570         266,219         38.53

International Services

     6,983         73,730         9.47   

Merchant Services

     34,115         110,398         30.90   

NetSpend

     35,467         155,074         22.87   

Intersegment

     —           (9,637   

Corporate admin and other

     (24,629      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Adjusted operating margin

     154,506         595,784         25.93

Acquisition intangible amortization

     (23,867      

TransFirst M&A operating expenses

     —           

Share-based compensation

     (8,143      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Operating income and margin1

     122,496         595,784         20.56

Reimbursable items, interchange and
assessment expenses

        66,372      
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

Operating income and margin

   $ 122,496         662,156         18.50
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

1  Operating margin on net revenue

 

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Adjusted Earnings Per Share

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands, except per share data)    2016      2015  

Income from continuing operations attributable to TSYS common shareholders, as reported (GAAP)

   $ 90,628         77,755   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjust for amounts attributable to TSYS common shareholders (net of tax):

     

Acquisition intangible amortization

     15,021         15,761   

Share-based compensation

     5,406         5,441   

TransFirst M&A expenses, net of taxes1

     9,655         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted earnings

   $ 120,710         98,957   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic EPS - Income from continuing operations attributable to TSYS common shareholders, as reported (GAAP)

   $ 0.49         0.42   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjust for amounts attributable to TSYS common shareholders (net of tax):

     

Acquisition intangible amortization, net of tax

     0.08         0.09   

Share-based compensation, net of tax

     0.03         0.03   
     0.05         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Adjusted EPS2

   $ 0.66         0.54   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Average common shares and participating securities

     183,256         184,481   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

1 Certain merger and acquisition costs are nondeductible for income tax purposes.
2 Adjusted EPS amounts may not total due to rounding.

Free Cash Flow

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016      2015  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 145,828         158,492   

Capital expenditures

     (44,388      (43,554
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Free cash flow

   $ 101,440         114,938   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Projected Outlook for 2016

As compared to 2015, TSYS expects its 2016 total revenues to increase by 50%-53%, its net revenue to increase by 22%-24%, and its adjusted EPS from continuing operations attributable to TSYS common shareholders to increase by 13%-16%. This guidance includes TransFirst’s operating results for nine months of 2016 and excludes one-time expenses incurred in connection with the TransFirst acquisition. The guidance is based on the following assumptions with respect to 2016: (1) there will be no significant movements in the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) and TSYS will not make any significant draws on the remaining balance of its revolving credit facility; (2) there will be no significant movement in foreign currency exchange rates related to TSYS’ business; (3) TSYS will not incur significant expenses associated with the conversion of new large clients, additional acquisitions, or any significant impairment of goodwill or other intangibles; (4) there will be no deconversions of large clients during the year other than as previously disclosed; and (5) the economy will not worsen. In addition, TSYS’ earnings guidance for 2016 does not include the impact of any future share repurchases.

 

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Financial Position, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash Flows

The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows detail the Company’s cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities. TSYS’ primary method of funding its operations and growth has been cash generated from current operations. TSYS has occasionally used borrowed funds to supplement financing of capital expenditures and acquisitions. For more information regarding borrowings, refer to Note 4 in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Cash Flows From Operating Activities

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016      2015  

Net income

   $ 92,408         78,899   

Depreciation and amortization

     67,583         62,815   

Deferred income tax expense

     20,156         998   

Provisions for fraud and other losses

     12,109         8,684   

Amortization of debt issuance costs

     10,386         458   

Other noncash items and charges, net

     3,921         5,095   

Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements

     (5,533      (3,793

Net change in current and other assets and current and other liabilities

     (55,202      5,336   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 145,828         158,492   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TSYS’ main source of funds is derived from operating activities, specifically net income. Net change in current and other assets and current and other liabilities include accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets, accounts payable, accrued salaries and employee benefits, other current liabilities and other liabilities. The change in accounts receivable as of March 31, 2016, as compared to March 31, 2015, is the result of timing of collections compared to billings as well as increased billings. The change in accounts payable and other liabilities for the same period is the result of the timing of payments. The change in accrued salaries and employee benefits is due primarily to an increase in incentive bonuses and benefits paid in the first three months of 2016 compared to the same period in 2015.

Cash Flows From Investing Activities

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016      2015  

Additions to contract acquisition costs

   $ (21,010      (12,364

Purchases of property and equipment, net

     (9,940      (10,047

Additions to internally developed computer software

     (8,544      (9,561

Additions to licensed computer software from vendors

     (4,894      (11,581

Proceeds from sale of private equity investment

     —           1,839   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (44,388      (41,714
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The primary use of cash for investing activities in 2016 was for investments in contract acquisition costs associated with obtaining and servicing new or existing clients. Other major uses of cash for investing activities in 2016 were for the addition of property and equipment, internal development of computer software and the purchase of licensed computer software. The major uses of cash for investing activities in 2015 were investments in contract acquisition costs associated with obtaining and servicing new or existing clients, the addition of property and equipment, internal development of computer software and the purchase of licensed computer software conversions.

Contract Acquisition Costs

TSYS makes cash payments for processing rights, third-party development costs and other direct salary-related costs in connection with converting new clients to the Company’s processing systems. The Company’s investments in contract acquisition costs were $21.0 million, including $15.7 million of client incentives, for the three months ended March 31, 2016, compared to $12.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

Private Equity Investments

The Company has entered into limited partnership agreements in connection with investing in two Atlanta-based venture capital funds focused exclusively on investing in technology-enabled financial services companies. Pursuant to each limited partnership agreement, the Company has committed to invest up to $20.0 million in each fund so long as its ownership interest in each fund does not exceed 50%. During the first three months 2016 and 2015, the Company did not make any additional investments in the funds.

 

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Cash Flows From Financing Activities

 

     Three months ended March 31,  
(in thousands)    2016      2015  

Proceeds from borrowings of long-term debt

   $ 1,796,295         —     

Excess tax benefit from share-based payment arrangements

     5,533         3,793   

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     626         10,712   

Subsidiary dividends paid to noncontrolling shareholders

     —           (500

Repurchase of common stock under plans and tax withholding

     (5,034      (54,415

Purchase of noncontrolling interest

     (5,879      —     

Dividends paid on common stock

     (18,283      (18,260

Debt issuance costs

     (26,592      —     

Principal payments on long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations

     (304,654      (15,086
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

   $ 1,442,012         (73,756
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The main source of cash provided by financing activities in 2016 were proceeds from borrowings of long term debt. The main uses of cash for financing activities in 2016 were principal payments on long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations, debt issuance costs and the payment of dividends. The main uses of cash for financing activities in 2015 were the repurchase of outstanding shares of common stock, the payment of dividends and the principal payments on long-term borrowings and capital lease obligations. The main source of cash provided by financing activities in 2015 were the proceeds from exercise of stock options.

Borrowings

Refer to Note 4 in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on borrowings.

Stock Repurchase

For a detailed discussion regarding the Company’s stock repurchase plan, see “Item 7: Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” which is included as Exhibit 13.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC.

In January 2015, TSYS announced that its Board had approved a new stock repurchase plan to repurchase up to 20 million shares of TSYS stock. The shares may be purchased from time to time at prices considered appropriate. There is no expiration date of the plan.

The Company did not purchase any shares during the three months ended March 31, 2016. In the first three months of 2015, the Company purchased 1.5 million shares for approximately $54.4 million, at an average price of $37.53.

Dividends

Dividends on common stock of $18.3 million were paid during both the three months ended March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015.

Foreign Operations

TSYS operates internationally and is subject to adverse movements in foreign currency exchange rates. TSYS has not entered into foreign exchange forward contracts to reduce its exposure to foreign currency rate changes. TSYS continues to analyze potential hedging instruments to safeguard it from significant foreign currency translation risks.

TSYS maintains operating cash accounts outside the United States. Refer to Note 3 in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on cash and cash equivalents. TSYS has adopted the permanent reinvestment exception under GAAP with respect to future earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries. While some of the foreign cash is available to repay intercompany financing arrangements, remaining amounts are not presently available to fund domestic operations and obligations without paying a significant amount of taxes upon its repatriation. Demand on the Company’s cash has increased as a result of its strategic initiatives. TSYS funds these initiatives through a balance of internally generated cash, external sources of capital, and, when advantageous, access to foreign cash in a tax efficient manner. Where local regulations limit an efficient intercompany transfer of amounts held outside of the U.S., TSYS will

 

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continue to utilize these funds for local liquidity needs. Under current law, balances available to be repatriated to the U.S. would be subject to U.S. federal income taxes, less applicable foreign tax credits. TSYS has provided for the U.S. federal tax liability on these amounts for financial statement purposes, except for foreign earnings that are considered permanently reinvested outside of the U.S. TSYS utilizes a variety of tax planning and financing strategies with the objective of having its worldwide cash available in the locations where it is needed.

Impact of Inflation

Although the impact of inflation on its operations cannot be precisely determined, the Company believes that by controlling its operating expenses, and by taking advantage of more efficient computer hardware and software, it can minimize the impact of inflation.

Working Capital

TSYS may seek additional external sources of capital in the future. The form of any such financing will vary depending upon prevailing market and other conditions and may include short-term or long-term borrowings from financial institutions or the issuance of additional equity and/or debt securities such as industrial revenue bonds. However, there can be no assurance that funds will be available on terms acceptable to TSYS. Management expects that TSYS will continue to be able to fund a significant portion of its capital expenditure needs through internally generated cash in the future, as evidenced by TSYS’ current ratio of 2.8:1. As of March 31, 2016, TSYS had working capital of $655.8 million compared to $543.7 million as of December 31, 2015. The current ratio and working capital as of March 31, 2016 exclude $1.5 billion in cash which was obtained in anticipation of the acquisition of TransFirst, which took place on April 1, 2016.

Legal Proceedings

Refer to Note 16 of the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, which are included as Exhibit 13.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC, for a discussion regarding commitments and contingencies including legal proceedings. Also, for more information regarding the Company’s legal proceedings, refer to Note 9 in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this filing which are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act (the Act). These forward-looking statements include, among others: (i) TSYS’ expectation with respect to the effect of recent accounting pronouncements; (ii) TSYS’ expectation that it will be able to fund a significant portion of its capital expenditure needs through internally generated cash in the future; (iii) TSYS’ earnings guidance for 2016 total revenues, net revenue, and adjusted EPS attributable to TSYS’ common shareholders from continuing operations; (iv) TSYS’ belief with respect to lawsuits, claims and other complaints; (v) TSYS’ expectation with respect to certain tax matters; (vi) TSYS’ expectation with respect to the timing of deconversions and the assumptions underlying such statements. In addition, certain statements in future filings by TSYS with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in press releases, and in oral and written statements made by or with the approval of TSYS which are not statements of historical fact constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) projections of revenue, income or loss, earnings or loss per share, the payment or nonpayment of dividends, capital structure and other financial items; (ii) statements of plans and objectives of TSYS or its management or Board of Directors, including those relating to products or services; (iii) statements of future economic performance; and (iv) statements of assumptions underlying such statements. Words such as “believes,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “targeted,” “estimates,” “projects,” “plans,” “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying these statements.

These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of TSYS’ management and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the Company’s forward-looking statements. Many of these factors are beyond TSYS’ ability to control or predict. These factors include, but are not limited to:

 

    the material breach of security of any of TSYS’ systems;

 

    TSYS incurs expenses associated with the signing of a significant client;

 

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    organic growth rates for TSYS’ existing clients are lower than anticipated whether as a result of unemployment rates, card delinquencies and charge off rates or otherwise or attrition rates of existing clients are higher than anticipated;

 

    TSYS does not convert and deconvert clients’ portfolios as scheduled;

 

    risks associated with foreign operations, including adverse developments with respect to foreign currency exchange rates;

 

    adverse developments with respect to entering into contracts with new clients and retaining current clients;

 

    consolidation in the financial services and other industries, including the merger of TSYS clients with entities that are not TSYS processing clients, the sale of portfolios by TSYS clients to entities that are not TSYS processing clients and financial institutions which are TSYS clients otherwise ceasing to exist;

 

    the impact of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act on TSYS and its clients;

 

    adverse developments with respect to the payment card industry in general, including a decline in the use of cards as a payment mechanism;

 

    the impact of potential and completed acquisitions, particularly the recently completed TransFirst acquisition, including the costs associated therewith, the acquisitions being more difficult to integrate than anticipated, and the inability to achieve the anticipated growth opportunities and other benefits of the acquisitions;

 

    the costs and effects of litigation, investigations or similar matters or adverse facts and developments relating thereto;

 

    the impact of the application of and/or changes in accounting principles;

 

    TSYS’ inability to timely, successfully and cost-effectively improve and implement processing systems to provide new products, increased functionality and increased efficiencies;

 

    TSYS’ reliance on financial institution sponsors;

 

    changes occur in laws, rules, regulations, credit card association rules, prepaid industry rules, or other industry standards affecting TSYS and its clients that may result in costly new compliance burdens on TSYS and its clients and lead to a decrease in the volume and/or number of transactions processed or limit the types and amounts of fees that can be charged to customers;

 

    successfully managing the potential both for patent protection and patent liability in the context of rapidly developing legal framework for expansive patent protection;

 

    one or more of the assumptions upon which TSYS’ earnings guidance for 2016 is based is inaccurate;

 

    the effect of current domestic and worldwide economic and geopolitical conditions;

 

    the impact on TSYS’ business, as well as on the risks set forth above, of various domestic or international military or terrorist activities or conflicts;

 

    other risk factors described in the “Risk Factors” and other sections of TSYS’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission; and

 

    TSYS’ ability to manage the foregoing and other risks.

These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and TSYS does not intend to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Foreign Exchange Risk

The Company is exposed to foreign exchange risk because it has assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. These currencies are translated into U.S. Dollars at current exchange rates, except for revenues, costs and expenses and net income, which are translated at the average exchange rate for each reporting period. Net exchange gains or losses resulting from the translation of assets and liabilities of foreign operations, net of tax, are accumulated in a separate section of shareholders’ equity entitled “accumulated other comprehensive loss, net.”

Currently, the Company does not use financial instruments to hedge exposure to exchange rate changes.

 

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The following table presents the carrying value of the net assets of TSYS’ foreign operations in U.S. Dollars as of March 31, 2016:

 

(in thousands)    March 31, 2016  

Europe

   $ 190,334   

China

     104,678   

Mexico

     7,658   

Other

     39,153   

The Company provides financing to its international operations through intercompany loans that require the operation to repay the financing in amounts denominated in currencies other than the local currency. The functional currency of the operation is the respective local currency. As it translates the foreign currency denominated financial statements into U.S. Dollars, the translated balance of the financing (liability) is adjusted upward or downward to match the obligation (receivable) on its financial statements. The upward or downward adjustment is recorded as a gain or loss on foreign currency translation.

TSYS records foreign currency translation adjustments associated with other balance sheet accounts. The Company maintains several cash accounts denominated in foreign currencies, primarily in U.S. Dollars and Japanese Yen. As TSYS translates the foreign-denominated cash balances into U.S. Dollars, the translated cash balance is adjusted upward or downward depending upon the foreign currency exchange movements. The upward or downward adjustment is recorded as a gain or loss on foreign currency translation in the statements of income.

TSYS recorded a net translation gain of approximately $510,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 relating to the translation of cash and other balance sheet accounts. The balance of the Company’s foreign-denominated cash accounts subject to risk of translation gains or losses as of March 31, 2016, was approximately $9.0 million, the majority of which was denominated in U.S. Dollars and Japanese Yen.

The net asset account balance subject to foreign currency exchange rates between the local currencies and the U.S. Dollar as of March 31, 2016, was $26.4 million. The following table presents the potential effect on income before income taxes of hypothetical shifts in the foreign currency exchange rate between the local currencies and the U.S. Dollar of plus-or-minus 100 basis points, 500 basis points and 1,000 basis points based on the net asset account balance of $26.4 million as of March 31, 2016.

 

     Effect of basis point change  
     Increase in basis point
of
     Decrease in basis point
of
 
(in thousands)    100      500      1,000      100     500     1,000  

Effect on income before income taxes

   $ 264         1,320         2,640         (264     (1,320     (2,640

Interest Rate Risk

TSYS is also exposed to interest rate risk associated with the investing of available cash and the use of debt. TSYS invests available cash in conservative short-term instruments and is subject to changes in interest rates.

The Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC, contains a discussion of interest rate risk and the Company’s debt obligations that are sensitive to changes in interest rates. Also, refer to Note 4 in the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the Company’s long-term debt.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

We have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report as required by Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“Exchange Act”). This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including its chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Based on this evaluation, the chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that as of March 31, 2016, TSYS’ disclosure controls and procedures were designed and operating effectively to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by TSYS in reports that it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods

 

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specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and were also designed and operating effectively to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in the reports that TSYS files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Other than as set forth below, no change in TSYS’ internal control over financial reporting occurred during the period covered by this report that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

During the first quarter of 2016, TSYS implemented a new corporate-wide share-based compensation accounting system. The new system is expected to materially impact internal controls over financial reporting by providing enhanced share-based compensation reporting and reducing manual processes.

Part II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

For information regarding TSYS’ legal proceedings, refer to Note 9 of the Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements which is incorporated by reference into this item.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, one should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, which could materially affect the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The risks described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing the Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to the Company or that the Company currently deems to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk factors from those disclosed in the Company’s 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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

 

(in thousands, except per share data)    Total Number of
Shares
Purchased
     Average Price
Paid per Share
     Total Number of
Shares
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
     Maximum
Number of
Shares That May
Yet Be
Purchased Under
the Plans of
Programs
 

January 2016

     125       $ 40.20         5,150         14,850   

February 2016

     —           —           5,150         14,850   

March 2016

     —           —           5,150         14,850   
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

Total

     125    $ 40.20         
  

 

 

    

 

 

       

 

* Consists of delivery of shares to TSYS on vesting of shares to pay taxes.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits.

a) Exhibits

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Description

  10.1    Form of Stock Option Agreement for stock option awards under the Total System Services, Inc. 2012 Omnibus Plan
  10.2    Form of Performance Share Agreement for 2016 performance share awards under the Total System Services, Inc. 2012 Omnibus Plan
  31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  32    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

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TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.

SIGNATURES

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

 

    TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.
Date: May 5, 2016     by:  

/s/ M. Troy Woods

      M. Troy Woods
      Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 5, 2016     by:  

/s/ Paul M. Todd

      Paul M. Todd
      Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

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TOTAL SYSTEM SERVICES, INC.

Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Description

  10.1    Form of Stock Option Agreement for stock option awards under the Total System Services, Inc. 2012 Omnibus Plan
  10.2    Form of Performance Share Agreement for 2016 performance share awards under the Total System Services, Inc. 2012 Omnibus Plan
  31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
  32    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

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