Amendment #1 to Form 10-K

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-K/A

 

 

Amendment No. 1

 

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

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008

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 001-11073

 

 

LOGO

FIRST DATA CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

DELAWARE   47-0731996
(State of incorporation)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

6200 SOUTH QUEBEC STREET, GREENWOOD VILLAGE, COLORADO 80111

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (303) 967-8000

 

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

None

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

None

 

 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

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

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§ 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K/A or any amendment to this Form 10-K/A.  x

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 definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer  ¨   Accelerated filer  ¨   Non-accelerated filer  x     Smaller Reporting Company  ¨

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

The aggregate market value of the registrant’s voting stock held by non-affiliates is zero. The registrant is privately held. There were 1,000 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of March 1, 2009.

 

 

 


EXPLANATORY NOTE

This Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A amends the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2009, to provide supplemental financial information regarding Chase Paymentech in Item 15 (c). This amendment is not intended to update any other information presented in the Annual Report as originally filed.


PART IV

 

ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

 

(a) The following documents are filed as part of this report:

 

  (3) The following exhibits are filed as part of this Annual Report or, where indicated, were heretofore filed and are hereby incorporated by reference:

 

EXHIBIT NO.  

DESCRIPTION

2.1   Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of September 29, 2006, between First Data Corporation and The Western Union Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 2, 2006, Commission File No. 1-11073).
2.2   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of April 1, 2007, among New Omaha Holdings L.P., Omaha Acquisition Corporation and First Data Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 2, 2007, Commission File No. 1-11073).
3(i)   Restated Certificate of Incorporation of First Data Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(i) of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2007, Commission File No. 1-11073).
3(ii)   Registrant’s By-laws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(ii) of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 13, 2008, Commission File No. 1-11073).
4.1   Indenture, dated as of October 24, 2007, between First Data Corporation, the subsidiaries of First Data Corporation identified therein and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, governing the 9 7/8% Senior Notes (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2007, Commission File No. 1-11073).
4.2   Senior Indenture, dated as of September 24, 2008, between First Data Corporation, the subsidiaries of First Data Corporation identified therein and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, governing the Senior Cash Pay Notes due 2015 and Senior PIK Notes due 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2008, Commission File No. 1-11073).
4.3   Senior Subordinated Indenture, dated as of September 24, 2008, between First Data Corporation, the subsidiaries of First Data Corporation identified therein and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee, governing the Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2008, Commission File No. 1-11073).
4.4   Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 24, 2008, among First Data Corporation, the subsidiaries of First Data Corporation identified therein, and CitiBank, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lenders identified therein, relating to the Senior Cash Pay Notes due 2015 and Senior PIK Notes due 2015 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2008, Commission File No. 1-11073).
  4.5   Registration Rights Agreement, dated September 24, 2008, among First Data Corporation, the subsidiaries of First Data Corporation identified therein, and CitiBank, N.A., as Administrative Agent for the Lenders identified therein, relating to the Senior Subordinated Notes due 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2008, Commission File No. 1-11073).
  4.6   Senior Unsecured Interim Loan Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2007, among First Data Corporation, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, Credit Suisse, Cayman Islands Branch, as syndication agent, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs Credit Partners L.P., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as joint lead arrangers and bookrunners (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 28, 2007).

 

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EXHIBIT NO.   

DESCRIPTION

  4.7    First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Senior Unsecured Interim Loan Agreement, dated as of June 19, 2008, among First Data Corporation, Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, and the Guarantors named therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 25, 2008, Commission File No. 1-11073).
  4.8    Senior Unsecured Guarantee, dated September 24, 2007, among First Data Corporation, the subsidiaries of First Data Corporation identified therein and Citibank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2007, Commission File No. 1-11073).
  4.9    Indenture dated as of March 26, 1993 between the Registrant and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, National Association, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed June 3, 1994, Commission File No. 1-11073 (Registration No. 33-74568)).
  4.10    2007 Supplemental Indenture, dated as of August 22, 2007, between First Data Corporation and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed August 28, 2007, Commission File No. 1-11073).
10.1    Credit Agreement, dated as of September 24, 2007, as amended and restated as of September 28, 2007 among First Data Corporation, the several lenders from time to time parties thereto, Credit Suisse, Cayman Islands Branch, as administrative agent, swingline lender and letter of credit issuer, Citibank, N.A., as syndication agent, and Credit Suisse Securities (USA) LLC, Citigroup Global Markets, Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., Goldman Sachs Credit Partners L.P., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Lehman Brothers Inc. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, as joint lead arrangers and bookrunners (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 13, 2008, Commission File No. 1-11073).
10.2    Guarantee Agreement, dated September 24, 2007, among First Data Corporation, the subsidiaries of First Data Corporation identified therein and Credit Suisse, Cayman Islands Branch, as Collateral Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2007, Commission File No. 1-11073).
10.3    Pledge Agreement, dated September 24, 2007, among First Data Corporation, the subsidiaries of First Data Corporation identified therein, and Credit Suisse, Cayman Islands Branch, as Collateral Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2007, Commission File No. 1-11073).
10.4    Security Agreement, dated September 24, 2007, among First Data Corporation, the subsidiaries of First Data Corporation identified therein, and Credit Suisse, Cayman Islands Branch, as Collateral Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2007, Commission File No. 1-11073).
10.5    Management Agreement, dated September 24, 2007, among First Data Corporation, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. and New Omaha Holdings L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2007, Commission File No. 1-11073).
10.6    Letter Agreement, dated as of June 27, 2007, between New Omaha Holdings L.P. and Michael Capellas, as assumed by First Data Corporation and New Omaha Holdings Corporation as of September 24, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 28, 2007, Commission file No. 1-11073). *
10.7    Employment Agreement between the Registrant and Edward A. Labry III dated April 1, 2003 (incorporated by reference to the Exhibit 10.27 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, Commission file No. 1-11073). *
10.8    2007 Stock Incentive Plan for Key Employees of First Data Corporation and its Affiliates (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2007, Commission File No. 1-11073). *

 

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EXHIBIT NO.   

DESCRIPTION

10.9    Form of Stock Option Agreement for Executive Committee Members (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2007, Commission File No. 1-11073). *
10.10    Form of Management Stockholder’s Agreement for Executive Committee Members (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2007, Commission File No. 1-11073). *
10.11    Form of Sale Participation Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 14, 2007, Commission File No. 1-11073).
10.12    First Data Corporation 1992 Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A of the Registrant’s Proxy Statement for its May 12, 1999 Annual Meeting, Commission File No. 1-11073). *
10.13    First Data Corporation 2002 First Data Corporation Long-Term Incentive Plan, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit C of the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed April 17, 2007, Commission File No. 1-11073).*
10.14    Registrant’s Senior Executive Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed on March 25, 2009). *
10.15    Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the First Data 2002 Long-Term Incentive Plan for Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 14, 2004, Commission File No. 1-11073). *
10.16    Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the First Data 2002 Long-Term Incentive Plan for Section 16 Executive Committee members, as amended July 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, Commission File No. 1-11073). *
10.17    Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the First Data 2002 Long-Term Incentive Plan for Section 16 non-Executive Committee members, as amended July 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, Commission File No. 1-11073). *
10.18    Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the First Data 2002 Long-Term Incentive Plan for employees other than Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, Commission File No. 1-11073). *
10.19    Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the First Data 2002 Long-Term Incentive Plan for employees other than Executive Committee members, as amended July 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, Commission File No. 1-11073). *
10.20    Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the First Data 1992 Long-Term Incentive Plan for Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, Commission File No. 1-11073). *
10.21    Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement under the First Data 1992 Long-Term Incentive Plan for employees other than Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, Commission File No. 1-11073). *
10.22    First Data Corporation Severance/Change in Control Policy, as adopted July 26, 2005 as amended and restated effective September 24, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 13, 2008, Commission File No. 1-11073). *

 

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EXHIBIT NO.  

DESCRIPTION

10.23   Amendment No. 1 to the First Data Corporation Severance/Change in Control Policy (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed on March 25, 2009).
10.24   Description of Named Executive Officer salary and bonus arrangements for 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed on March 25, 2009). *
10.25   Description of First Data Holdings Inc. director compensation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of the Registrant’s Form S-4 filed August 12, 2008, Commission File No. 1-11073). *
10.26   First Data Holdings Inc. 2008 Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 of the Registrant’s Form S-4 filed August 12, 2008, Commission File No. 1-11073). *
12   Computation in Support of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed on March 25, 2009).
21   Subsidiaries of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 filed on March 25, 2009).
31.1(1)   Certification of CEO pursuant to rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2(1)   Certification of CFO pursuant to rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1(1)   Certification of CEO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2(1)   Certification of CFO pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

(1) Filed herewith.
* Management contracts and compensatory plans and arrangements required to be filed as exhibits pursuant to Item 15(b) of this report.
(c) The following financial statements are included in this amendment to the Company’s annual report:
  (1) Chase Paymentech
  Combined Financial Statements and Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
  For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 (unaudited).

 

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LOGO

Combined Financial Statements and Report of Independent

Registered Public Accounting Firm for Chase Paymentech

Including:

December 31, 2007

December 31, 2006

December 31, 2005 (unaudited)

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

Board of Managers

Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC

We have audited the accompanying combined balance sheets of Chase Paymentech (the Company) as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related combined statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in owners’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended. These combined financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the combined financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the combined financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the combined financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Chase Paymentech as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

As described in Note 1 to the combined financial statements, First Data Corporation (FDC) was acquired by Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. in 2007, which resulted in a change in control of FDC. This change in control gives JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPMorgan Chase) the option to terminate the Company, giving FDC and JPMorgan Chase the right to receive their respective shares of the Company’s net assets. On May 23, 2008, FDC and JPMorgan Chase entered into an agreement to end the joint ownership of the Company. Accordingly, the Company will not continue in its current form. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this transaction.

The accompanying combined statements of income and comprehensive income, changes in owners’ equity and cash flows of Chase Paymentech for the year ended December 31, 2005 were not audited by us and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion on them.

                            /s/    Grant Thornton LLP

Dallas, Texas

March 10, 2008 (except for Note 1, as to which the date is May 23, 2008)

 

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Chase Paymentech

COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

 

     December 31,
     2007    2006
ASSETS      

Current assets

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 3,527,983    $ 1,315,890

Receivables related to merchant processing

     1,995,948      3,771,418

Investments

     74,588      136,202

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $10,196 and $12,397 as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively

     476,424      394,054

Deferred income taxes

     271      199

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     14,123      9,843
             

Total current assets

     6,089,337      5,627,606

Property and equipment, net

     103,032      84,292

Goodwill

     394,141      372,284

Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $524,515 and $498,048 as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively

     72,948      61,859

Other assets

     32,902      34,908
             

Total assets

   $ 6,692,360    $ 6,180,949
             
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY      

Current liabilities

     

Liabilities related to merchant processing

   $ 4,740,827    $ 4,287,726

Accounts payable

     33,021      27,838

Payables to related parties

     36,189      41,751

Merchant deposits

     524,150      651,672

Accrued assessments

     24,989      25,346

Other accrued expenses

     108,053      119,975

Current portion of long-term debt

     —        16,922
             

Total current liabilities

     5,467,229      5,171,230

Deferred income taxes

     30,864      28,044

Other liabilities

     29,129      24,606
             

Total liabilities

     5,527,222      5,223,880
             

Minority interest

     240      437

Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)

     

Temporary equity

     6,937      8,523

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     62,868      23,744

Owners’ equity

     1,095,093      924,365
             

Total owners’ equity

     1,157,961      948,109
             

Total liabilities and equity

   $ 6,692,360    $ 6,180,949
             

 

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Chase Paymentech

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

For the years ended

(In thousands)

 

     December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005
(unaudited)
 

Revenue

   $ 1,286,232     $ 1,206,583     $ 809,098  

Expenses

      

Operating

     402,613       398,352       247,603  

Salaries and employee benefits

     232,981       213,133       164,393  

Depreciation and amortization

     66,793       113,663       76,522  
                        

Total expenses

     702,387       725,148       488,518  
                        

Operating income

     583,845       481,435       320,580  
                        

Other income (expense), net

      

Interest and other income

     94,552       85,202       32,072  

Interest expense

     (16,661 )     (18,372 )     (5,413 )

Foreign currency exchange

     1,314       (149 )     (529 )
                        

Total other income, net

     79,205       66,681       26,130  
                        

Income before income taxes and minority interest

     663,050       548,116       346,710  

Provision for income taxes

     80,413       71,766       61,575  

Minority interest

     (191 )     (398 )     (1,606 )
                        

Net income

   $ 582,446     $ 475,952     $ 283,529  
                        

Comprehensive income

      

Net income

   $ 582,446     $ 475,952     $ 283,529  

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

      

Net unrealized gains on investments

     1,064       209       1,133  

Cash flow hedges

     —         (5 )     31  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     38,184       (1,826 )     3,037  

Pension and SERP liability adjustments

     (124 )     105       (280 )
                        

Comprehensive income

   $ 621,570     $ 474,435     $ 287,450  
                        

 

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Chase Paymentech

COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN OWNERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)

 

     Total     Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income
    Corporations     Partnerships
and LLC’s
 
       Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Partners’
Capital and
Members’
Equity
 

Balances at December 31, 2004 (unaudited)

   $ 767,559     $ 21,358       —      $ 225,523     $ 105,188     $ 415,490  

Net income

     283,529       —         —        —         87,379       196,150  

Other comprehensive income

     3,921       3,921       —        —         —         —    

Cash dividends and distributions

     (191,952 )     —         —        —         (60,145 )     (131,807 )

Non-cash distributions

     (473 )     —         —        —         —         (473 )

Contributions

     30,434       —         —        —         —         30,434  

Integration of CMS (Note 1)

     40,603       —         —        (122,426 )     15,397       147,632  

Stock issuance, repurchases and other

     (60,612 )     —         —        (62,544 )     1,932       —    
                                               

Balances at December 31, 2005 (unaudited)

   $ 873,009     $ 25,279     $ —      $ 40,553     $ 149,751     $ 657,426  

Net income

     475,952       —         —        —         91,387       384,565  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     (1,517 )     (1,517 )     —        —         —         —    

Cash dividends and distributions

     (477,562 )     —         —        —         (103,522 )     (374,040 )

Non-cash distributions

     (610 )     —         —        —         —         (610 )

Contributions

     95,641       —         —        —         —         95,641  

Stock issuance, repurchases and other

     (16,786 )     —         —        (18,454 )     1,605       63  

Adjustment to initially apply SFAS 158, net of tax

     (18 )     (18 )     —        —         —         —    
                                               

Balances at December 31, 2006

   $ 948,109     $ 23,744     $ —      $ 22,099     $ 139,221     $ 763,045  

Net income

     582,446       —         —        —         114,885       467,561  

Other comprehensive income

     39,124       39,124       —        —         —         —    

Cash dividends and distributions

     (432,263 )     —         —        —         (82,745 )     (349,518 )

Non-cash distributions

     (137 )     —         —        —         —         (137 )

Contributions

     21,058       —         —        —         —         21,058  

Stock issuance, repurchases and other

     (376 )     —         —        (1,942 )     398       1,168  
                                               

Balances at December 31, 2007

   $ 1,157,961     $ 62,868     $ —      $ 20,157     $ 171,759     $ 903,177  
                                               

 

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COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the years ended

(In thousands)

 

     December 31,  
     2007     2006     2005
(unaudited)
 
        

Operating activities

      

Net income

   $ 582,446     $ 475,952     $ 283,529  

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

      

Depreciation and amortization

     66,793       113,663       76,522  

Deferred income taxes

     4,510       9,286       4,214  

Minority interest

     191       398       1,606  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     7,240       8,512       8,530  

Losses on investments

     1,156       137       298  

Other non-cash expense

     5,549       5,661       2,728  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Receivables related to merchant processing

     1,798,190       (1,729,913 )     (846,071 )

Accounts receivable

     (81,186 )     (19,390 )     (41,426 )

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     (7,974 )     25,893       (31,575 )

Accounts payable

     (2,140 )     (5,786 )     73,970  

Liabilities related to merchant processing

     428,061       1,604,049       804,559  

Accrued assessments

     (438 )     4,680       2,360  

Merchant deposits

     (128,727 )     64,769       139,501  

Other accrued expenses and liabilities

     (10,238 )     39,509       28,126  
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     2,663,433       597,420       506,871  

Investing activities

      

Purchases of property and equipment

     (66,190 )     (50,823 )     (33,494 )

Purchases of merchant portfolios

     (23,399 )     (1,566 )     (750 )

Purchases of investments

     (106,283 )     (226,631 )     (287,727 )

Sales of investments

     107,304       11,520       35,675  

Maturities of investments

     60,572       178,052       237,364  
                        

Net cash used in investing activities

     (27,996 )     (89,448 )     (48,932 )

Financing activities

      

Dividends and distributions

     (432,459 )     (478,152 )     (193,795 )

Capital contributions

     21,058       95,641       —    

Cash retained as a result of excess tax benefits relating to employee share-based awards

     410       2,304       (2,661 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock related to employee share-based awards

     1,112       2,471       1,840  

Share repurchases related to employee share-based awards

     (4,065 )     (6,469 )     (26,682 )

Payments on short-term financing

     —         (23,867 )     —    

Payments on long-term debt

     (21,113 )     (17,648 )     (17,023 )

Operating cash attributed to the integration of CMS on October 1, 2005

     —         —         568,383  
                        

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (435,057 )     (425,720 )     330,062  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     11,713       270       967  
                        

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

     2,212,093       82,522       788,968  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     1,315,890       1,233,368       444,400  
                        

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 3,527,983     $ 1,315,890     $ 1,233,368  
                        

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited)

NOTE 1 – ORGANIZATION AND BUSINESS

Organization

The accompanying combined financial statements include all entities commonly owned by First Data Corporation and its subsidiaries (FDC) and JPMorgan Chase & Co. and its subsidiaries (JPMorgan Chase). The common ownership of these entities, which are primarily joint ventures, occurred over the course of several years and involved multiple transactions between FDC, JPMorgan Chase, Bank One Corporation (Bank One) and the joint ventures. The commonly owned entities include corporations, a general partnership and limited liability companies (LLCs) and are functionally grouped into two operating divisions and a group of holding companies. These entities and their form are shown below, by functional grouping, and are collectively referred to as Chase Paymentech, or the Company:

 

Name of Entity

 

Form of Entity

Holding Companies

   

FDC Offer Corp.

  Corporation (incorporated in Delaware in 1999)

Subsidiaries:

 

Paymentech, Inc.

  Corporation (incorporated in Delaware in 1995)

Paymentech Management Resources, Inc.

  Corporation (incorporated in Delaware in 1995)

Paymentech Employee Resources LLC

  LLC (formed in Delaware in 1999)

Chase Merchant Services, LLC

  LLC (formed in Delaware in 1997)

Chase Paymentech—U.S. Operations

   

Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC

  LLC (formed in Delaware in 1996)

Subsidiaries:

 

Merchant-Link, LLC

  LLC (formed in Delaware in 1999)

Paymentech Salem Services, LLC

  LLC (formed in Delaware in 2003)

S3 Financial Services, LLC

  LLC (formed in Delaware in 2005)

Chase Alliance Partners, LLC

  LLC (formed in Delaware in 2007)

Paymentech, LLC

  LLC (formed in Delaware in 2007)

Chase Paymentech—Canadian Operations

   

Chase Paymentech Solutions

  General Partnership (formed in Ontario in 2002)

In June 2007, PTI General Partner, LLC and BOPS Holding, LLC, formerly subsidiaries of Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC, were merged into Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC. Also in June 2007, Chase Alliance Partners, L.P. and Paymentech, L.P., formerly subsidiaries of Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC, were merged into Chase Alliance Partners, LLC and Paymentech, LLC, respectively. These mergers had no impact on the operations of the Company.

The aggregate beneficial ownership in Chase Paymentech is approximately 51% ownership by JPMorgan Chase and approximately 49% ownership by FDC. On September 24, 2007, FDC was acquired by Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co (KKR). KKR’s acquisition of FDC is a change in control, which gives JPMorgan Chase the option to terminate the Company. On May 23, 2008, FDC and JPMorgan Chase entered into an agreement (the “Separation Agreement”) to end the joint ownership of the Company. The Separation Agreement allows for each owner to receive their ownership share of the Company’s net assets including merchant contracts, by value, and their share of sales and certain service professionals. The separation is anticipated to occur prior to December 31, 2008. The accompanying financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of this transaction.

 

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

With respect to FDC’s ownership interest in Chase Paymentech, the Company met the significant subsidiary test provided in SEC Regulation S-X Rule 1-02(w), in that FDC’s equity earnings in the Company exceeded 20% of FDC’s consolidated income from continuing operations before income taxes for the period from January 1, 2007 through September 24, 2007 (the predecessor period), and for the year ended December 31, 2006. In accordance with SEC Regulation S-X Rule 3-09, these combined financial statements are filed with FDC’s Form 10-K as part of Item 15(c). The Company did not meet the significant subsidiary test for the year ended December 31, 2005, as FDC’s equity earnings in the Company did not exceed the 20% threshold in SEC Regulation S-X Rule 1- 02(w). While the combined financial statements present financial information for the year ended December 31, 2005, this information is unaudited because the Company was not audited in its combined form for that period.

Holding Companies

FDC Offer Corp. and its subsidiaries, Paymentech, Inc. and Paymentech Management Resources, Inc. (PMRI), are primarily holding companies whose main source of income results from their ownership interests in the Company’s U.S. operations. Paymentech Employee Resources LLC is the employer of substantially all employees associated with the U.S. operations. The accompanying combined financial statements include the financial position, results of operations, changes in owners’ equity and cash flows for these entities for all periods presented.

Chase Merchant Services, LLC (CMS) is a joint venture formed by FDC and JPMorgan Chase in 1997. As discussed below, effective October 1, 2005, all of the assets and liabilities of CMS were transferred to the Company’s U.S. operations in exchange for an ownership interest in Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC. Subsequent to the October 1, 2005 transaction, CMS’ primary source of income results from its ownership interests in the Company’s U.S. operations. The accompanying combined financial statements include the financial position, results of operations, changes in owners’ equity and cash flows for CMS for all periods subsequent to October 1, 2005.

U.S. Operations

Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC (Chase Paymentech—U.S. or the Company’s U.S. operations), formerly Banc One Payment Services, L.L.C. (BOPS), and its subsidiaries comprise the Company’s U.S.-based operations. Chase Paymentech—U.S. is a joint venture beneficially owned by FDC and JPMorgan Chase, through direct investments as well as through investments in FDC Offer Corp. and CMS. Each of these members in the joint venture hold membership interests which are of a single class and have substantially the same rights and privileges.

BOPS was originally formed as a joint venture between FDC and Bank One in 1996. As a result of JPMorgan Chase’s merger with Bank One in July 2004, FDC and JPMorgan Chase beneficially owned both BOPS and CMS, which while commonly owned, were controlled by different management committees and were competitors in the marketplace. To benefit from the complementary technological and management knowledge, as well as the market presence of each of these joint ventures, on October 1, 2005, through a series of transactions, all of the assets and liabilities of CMS were transferred to BOPS, and the joint venture was subsequently renamed Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

The results of the Company’s U.S. operations and cash flows included in the accompanying combined financial statements for the nine month period ended on September 30, 2005 represent the historical results of BOPS. The financial position, results of operations, changes in owners’ equity and cash flows for all periods presented subsequent to October 1, 2005 reflect the operations of Chase Paymentech—U.S. in its current form.

Canadian Operations

Chase Paymentech Solutions (Chase Paymentech—Canada or the Company’s Canadian operations), formerly Paymentech Canada, is a joint venture beneficially owned by FDC and JPMorgan Chase and comprises the Company’s entire Canadian operations. Each of the partners in the joint venture holds partnership interests which are of a single class and have the same rights and privileges.

Business

The Company engages in the electronic payment processing industry for businesses accepting credit, debit, fleet, and stored value card payments, as well as alternative methods of payment via point-of-sale, internet, catalog and recurring billings. The Company provides these services for transactions that originate throughout the world for financial institutions, sales agents and the Company’s direct merchants, which are primarily located in North America.

NOTE 2—SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying combined financial statements are presented in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP). All intercompany profits, accounts, and transactions have been eliminated.

Unaudited Financial Information

The unaudited combined financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2005 have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These financial statements were prepared on the same basis as the combined financial statements as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and for the years then ended, and in the opinion of management, reflect all adjustments and accruals considered necessary to fairly present the Company’s combined results of operations, changes in owners’ equity and cash flows.

Reclassifications

Certain activities related to the Company’s investments have been reclassified in the Company’s combined statements of cash flows in order to present gross cash flows from purchases, sales and maturities of investments in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. As a result, cash flows from operating activities and investing activities differ from previously filed documents, which presented these activities on a net basis. Certain eliminations of the Company’s intercompany activities have been reclassified to each of the appropriate components of owners’ equity in the Company’s combined statements of changes in owners’ equity. Although these reclassifications do not affect owners’ equity in total, the components of owners’ equity differ from

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

previously filed documents, which presented these eliminations separately. These reclassifications did not impact the combined balance sheets and statements of income and comprehensive income. The Company’s deferred contract incentives have been reclassified from current to non-current assets and certain liabilities, primarily related to the Company’s deferred compensation, long-term incentive, and pension benefit plans, have been reclassified from current to non-current liabilities in the Company’s combined balance sheets. The change in classification to non-current reflects the long-term nature of the respective asset or liability. As a result, total current assets and total current liabilities differ from previously filed documents. These reclassifications did not impact total assets, total liabilities or the combined statements of income and comprehensive income. Management does not believe that these reclassifications are material to the combined financial statements.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of combined financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported on the combined financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Foreign Currency Translation

The Company’s Canadian operation uses its local currency, the Canadian dollar (CAD), as its functional currency. The assets and liabilities related to the Canadian operations in the accompanying combined balance sheets are translated at period end exchange rates. Resulting translation adjustments are reported as a separate component of owners’ equity in accumulated other comprehensive income. All income and expense items are translated using the average exchange rate for the period. Net transaction gains and losses are included in earnings. Unless otherwise stated, amounts presented herein related to the Canadian operations are in U.S. dollars.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

The Company considers cash, certificates of deposit, money market funds, and all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.

Receivables Related to Merchant Processing

Receivables related to merchant processing represent amounts due from card brands for transactions that have been processed.

Marketable and other securities

The Company has investments in marketable securities, as well as investments in non-marketable equity securities. Investments in marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and consist of government, government-backed, corporate debt securities, and short term bond mutual funds. Available-for-sale securities are stated at fair value based on quoted market prices, with unrealized gains or losses on the securities, net of any related tax effects, recorded as a separate component of comprehensive income. The cost basis of debt securities is adjusted for the amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts to maturity. Amortization and accretion, as well as interest and dividend income earned, and realized gains and losses on sales of securities are recorded in interest and other income. Realized gains and losses are derived using the average cost method for determining

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

the cost of securities sold. A decline in market value of any available-for-sale security below cost that is deemed to be other-than-temporary results in an impairment charge to earnings, and a new cost basis for the security is established.

Investments in non-marketable equity securities are accounted for under the cost method as such investments do not meet the equity method criteria. The Company assesses the potential for impairments to cost method investments when impairment indicators are present. Any resulting impairment that is deemed other-than-temporary is charged to earnings.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

The Company maintains cash and cash equivalents with financial institutions in excess of federally insured levels. The Company believes that the concentration of credit risk with respect to these balances is minimal due to the credit standing of the financial institutions. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable are considered minimal. Amounts receivable are generally deducted from customers’ accounts either monthly or as debit and credit card transactions are processed. No single customer accounted for more than ten percent of receivables at December 31, 2007 or 2006, or of revenue for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, or 2005.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation for furniture and equipment is recorded on a straight-line basis over periods generally ranging from three to five years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the economic useful life of the improvement or the term of the lease. The Company capitalizes computer software costs in accordance with Statement of Position No. 98-1, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use. These costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the period of benefit ranging from three to five years.

Advertising

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company incurred $5.2 million, $5.3 million, and $4.1 million in advertising expense, respectively.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over identifiable assets acquired, less liabilities assumed from business combinations. The Company’s annual impairment tests did not identify any impairment in 2007, 2006, or 2005.

Intangible assets primarily consist of purchased merchant portfolios, technology-based intangible assets, and non-compete/referral agreements. These intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives and are subject to impairment testing whenever events occur that would affect the recoverability of the asset. The Company amortizes these intangible assets, primarily on a straight-line basis, over the estimated period to be benefited. On January 1, 2006, a change in the estimated amortization period for purchased merchant portfolios occurred (as discussed in Note 7). These periods range from four to ten years for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

Other Assets

Other assets consist primarily of deferred charges, company-owned life insurance (COLI) policies held in trust for the Company’s deferred compensation plan and deferred contract incentives. Deferred charges represent contributions for services paid on the Company’s behalf, which are amortized on a straight-line basis over the period that the services are to be performed. COLI assets are carried at the policies’ respective cash surrender values. Deferred contract incentives represent initial payments to merchants for new contracts and contract renewals, which are capitalized to the extent recoverable through future operations and are amortized over the term of the contract as a reduction of the associated revenue.

Liabilities Related to Merchant Processing

Liabilities related to merchant processing primarily represent payables to merchants for transactions that have been processed.

Accrued Assessments

Accrued assessments represent fees payable to card brands for debit and credit card transactions that have been processed.

Other Liabilities

Other liabilities consist primarily of accrued liabilities for employee benefit plans, including the defined benefit pension plan, Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP), deferred compensation plan and long-term incentive plan. The Company adopted SFAS No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans—an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R) (SFAS 158) as of December 31, 2006 for its pension plan and SERP. SFAS 158 requires a company to recognize the funded status of a benefit plan as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize previously unrecognized gains/(losses) and prior service costs as components of comprehensive income, net of tax. The effect of applying the recognition provisions of SFAS 158 to the Company’s pension plan was a $28 thousand (pre-tax) decrease in intangible assets related to unrecognized prior service costs and a corresponding increase in accumulated other comprehensive income on the combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2006.

Minority Interest

Minority interest represents the minority stockholders’ proportionate share of the equity and earnings of Paymentech, Inc. Minority interest represented 0.2%, 0.3% and 0.8% of Paymentech, Inc.’s outstanding stock at December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

Cash Flow Hedges

The Company’s Canadian operations utilize forward contracts to hedge exposure to foreign currency fluctuations in the exchange rate for U.S. dollars. Derivative instruments are accounted for as cash flow hedges in accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended by SFAS 138, Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities (SFAS 133). The Company includes derivatives in prepaid expenses and other current assets or other accrued expenses, as

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

appropriate, on the combined balance sheets at fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivative contracts designated as cash flow hedges are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income, and reclassified into foreign currency exchange in the combined statements of income and comprehensive income when the underlying hedged item affects earnings.

Share-Based Payments

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R) and all related interpretations under the modified prospective method. SFAS 123R requires all share-based payments to employees, including employee stock options and stock appreciation rights (SARs), to be measured at their grant date fair values and expensed over the requisite service periods. The Company had previously adopted the expense provisions of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. As a result of certain redemption features, discussed in Note 15, concurrent with the adoption of SFAS 123R, the Company also applies the provisions of Accounting Series Release 268, Redeemable Preferred Stocks (ASR 268). ASR 268 requires the Company to reclassify amounts relating to outstanding options, and shares issued as a result of exercise of these options, outside of permanent equity (to temporary equity). There were no effects on the Company’s results of operations or cash flows as a result of adopting the provisions of SFAS 123R or ASR 268.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income includes net income, changes in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale investments, amounts resulting from cash flow hedging activities, changes in the adjustment resulting from foreign currency translation, and certain adjustments to the Pension and SERP liabilities.

Revenue

Revenue represents fees earned for processing credit and debit card transactions for merchants (including merchant discount fees), partially offset by interchange fees and debit network fees. Revenue also includes amounts earned from third party credit and debit authorization services, incentive payments from card brands for participation in certain initiatives, the sale and rental of point-of-sale equipment, merchant call center help desk services, fees for the deployment of point-of-sale supplies and repair of point-of-sale equipment. Revenue is recorded as services are performed or as merchandise is shipped.

Income Taxes

The Company’s functional groups discussed in Note 1 have various treatments for tax purposes. FDC Offer Corp. and its subsidiaries are treated as a corporation for U.S. federal and state income tax purposes. CMS is treated as a pass-through entity for U.S. federal and state income tax purposes. The members include their share of the Company’s taxable income in their applicable tax returns. The Company’s U.S. operations are also treated as a pass-through entity for U.S. federal and most state income tax purposes. Its members include their share of the Company’s taxable income in their applicable tax returns. The Company’s Canadian operation is treated as a pass-through entity for Canadian federal and provincial income tax purposes. Its partners include their share of the Company’s taxable income in their applicable tax returns.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

The Company uses the asset and liability method required by SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, in accounting for income taxes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded for temporary differences between the tax basis of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts in the financial statements, using statutory tax rates for the applicable entity in effect for the year in which the differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the results of operations in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets unless it is more likely than not that such assets will be realized.

Asset Impairment

In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, management reviews the carrying value of its long-lived assets whenever events indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable. If, upon review, an impairment of the value of the asset is indicated, an impairment loss would be recorded in the period such determination is made. No impairments were recorded for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, or 2005.

NOTE 3—NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes

In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. (FIN) 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 provides a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or expects to take on a tax return. FIN 48 defines the threshold for recognizing tax return positions in the financial statements as “more likely than not” that the position is sustainable, based on its merits. FIN 48 also provides guidance on the measurement, classification and disclosure of tax return positions in the financial statements. FIN 48 is effective for nonpublic enterprises for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle recorded as an adjustment to the beginning balance of retained earnings in the period of adoption. The Company plans to adopt this interpretation in 2008 and is currently evaluating the impact of implementing FIN 48 on its combined financial statements.

Fair Value Measurements

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. This statement defines fair value, establishes a fair value hierarchy to be used in U.S. GAAP, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Although this statement does not require any new fair value measurements, the application could change current practice. The statement is effective for recurring fair value measurements of assets and liabilities for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and for nonrecurring measurements of nonfinancial assets and liabilities for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of implementing this statement on its combined financial statements.

The Fair Value Option

In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159). SFAS 159 gives entities the ability to elect to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The fair value

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

election is made on an instrument by instrument basis and is irrevocable. Unrealized gains and losses on items elected for fair value accounting are reported in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. At this time, the Company does not anticipate electing the fair value option.

Business Combinations

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), Business Combinations (SFAS 141R). Under Statement 141R, an acquiring entity will be required to recognize all the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and noncontrolling interests at the acquisition-date fair value. These acquisition-date fair value provisions apply to contingent consideration, in-process research and development and acquisition contingencies. The new standard also requires expensing associated acquisition costs and restructuring charges. SFAS 141R is effective as of the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company plans to adopt the provisions of this statement prospectively for business combinations with closing dates after January 1, 2009.

Noncontrolling Interests

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—An Amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS 160). SFAS 160 establishes accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. This standard requires the recognition of a noncontrolling interest (minority interest) as a component of equity in the consolidated financial statements and separate from the parent’s equity. The amount of net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest will be included in consolidated net income on the face of the income statement. SFAS 160 is effective for the Company’s fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2008, and will be applied prospectively except for the presentation and disclosure requirements, which must be applied retrospectively for all periods presented. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that adopting SFAS 160 will have on its combined financial statements.

NOTE 4—PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

A summary of property and equipment by major class as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 is as follows (in thousands):

 

     2007     2006  

Furniture and equipment

   $ 179,343     $ 153,266  

Capitalized software

     103,765       92,809  

Leasehold improvements

     14,364       12,005  
                
     297,472       258,080  

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (194,440 )     (173,788 )
                

Property and equipment, net

   $ 103,032     $ 84,292  
                

Depreciation and amortization expense related to property and equipment was $47.4 million, $38.8 million, and $34.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, software costs of $13.8 million and $11.4 million were capitalized, respectively.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

NOTE 5—COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Operating Leases

The Company leases office space and certain equipment under operating leases with remaining terms ranging up to eleven years. The office space leases contain renewal options and generally require the Company to pay certain operating expenses.

Future minimum lease commitments under non-cancelable leases as of December 31, 2007 are as follows (in thousands):

 

2008    $ 8,645
2009    8,970
2010    9,631
2011    8,990
2012    9,122
Thereafter    33,169
    
   $78,527
    

The combined statements of income and comprehensive income include rental expense for operating leases of $11.7 million, $9.7 million, and $8.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

Guarantees

Under the card brand rules, when a merchant acquirer processes bankcard transactions, it has certain obligations for those transactions. These obligations arise from disputes between cardholders and merchants due to the cardholders’ dissatisfaction with merchandise quality or the merchants’ service, which are not resolved with the merchant. In such cases, the transactions are “charged back” to the respective merchants and the related purchase amounts are refunded to the cardholders by the card issuer. If the merchant does not fund the refund due to insolvency, bankruptcy or other extraneous reasons, the Company, in certain circumstances is liable for the full amount of the transaction. This obligation is considered a guarantee under FIN No. 45, Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others.

A cardholder generally has until the later of four months from the date of purchase or delivery of products or services to present a chargeback. Management believes that the maximum exposure for its obligation at any time does not exceed the total amount of bankcard transactions processed for the preceding four-month period. For the four-month periods from September through December 2007, 2006, and 2005, these amounts were $254.3 billion, $231.5 billion, and $175.0 billion, respectively.

The Company records a provision for its estimated obligation based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical credit losses, current processing volume and other relevant factors. As shown in Note 6, for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the Company incurred aggregate merchant credit losses, net of recoveries, of $9.6 million, $9.0 million, and $9.6 million, respectively, on total processed volumes of $719.1 billion, $660.6 billion, and $332.1 billion, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

The Company calculates its provision and evaluates the appropriateness of its reserve on a monthly basis. The provision for credit losses is included in operating expenses on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income. The reserve for this obligation is included in accounts receivable on the combined balance sheets. The Company believes the recorded reserve approximates the fair value of its contingent obligation.

The Company also requires cash deposits, guarantees and letters of credit from certain merchants to minimize its obligation. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company held cash deposits of $524.2 million and $651.7 million, respectively, which were classified as merchant deposits on the combined balance sheets. The Company also held collateral in the form of letters of credit totaling $203.2 million and $192.1 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and merchant certificates of deposit totaling $51.9 million and $49.0 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Other Contingencies

Both the Company and its customers handle sensitive information, such as credit card numbers and personal consumer data, utilizing computer and telecommunications systems operated by the Company, its customers and outside third party providers. Despite internal controls and card brand imposed data security rules, which are in place to protect this information, ever-evolving technology presents inherent risks of data compromises. Data compromises of customers’ systems can result in significant financial liability to the Company if the fines and liability for fraudulent card usage exceeds its customers’ financial capacity. While the Company has not experienced significant losses in the past, data compromise of sensitive data processed by the Company or a third party vendor could have a material impact on the Company’s financial position and results of operations.

In the course of business, the Company is a defendant in various lawsuits. Management believes that the resolution of these lawsuits will not have a material impact on the Company’s combined financial position or results of operations.

NOTE 6—ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS

The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other relevant factors, as discussed in Note 5. Write-offs are recorded as a reduction to the allowance for doubtful accounts when deemed uncollectible.

A summary of the allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows (in thousands):

 

    2007     2006     2005  

Reserve balance at beginning of year

  $ 12,397     $ 12,941     $ 8,489  

Additional reserve attributed to the integration of CMS on October 1, 2005

    —         —         5,449  

Provision for doubtful accounts

    7,240       8,512       8,530  

Write-offs, net

    (9,562 )     (9,032 )     (9,612 )

Effects of foreign currency translation

    121       (24 )     85  
                       

Reserve balance at end of year

  $ 10,196     $ 12,397     $ 12,941  
                       

 

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

NOTE 7—GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill

A summary of goodwill is as follows (in thousands):

 

     2007    2006  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 372,284    $ 372,563  

Effects of foreign currency translation

     21,857      (279 )
               

Balance at end of year

   $ 394,141    $ 372,284  
               

Intangible Assets

A summary of intangible assets and accumulated amortization by intangible asset category as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Gross Carrying Amount  
     Merchant
Portfolios
    Non-compete/
Referral
Agreements
    Pension
Intangibles
    Total  

Balance at December 31, 2005

   $ 543,995     $ 14,529     $ 28     $ 558,552  

Additions

     1,566       —         —         1,566  

Effects of foreign currency translation

     (151 )     (32 )     —         (183 )

Adjustment for SFAS 158 (Note 14)

     —         —         (28 )     (28 )
                                

Balance at December 31, 2006

     545,410       14,497       —         559,907  

Additions

     23,399       —         —         23,399  

Effects of foreign currency translation

     11,617       2,540       —         14,157  
                                

Balance at December 31, 2007

   $ 580,426     $ 17,037     $ —       $ 597,463  
                                

 

     Accumulated Amortization  
     Merchant
Portfolios
    Non-compete/
Referral
Agreements
    Pension
Intangibles
   Total  

Balance at December 31, 2005

   $ (418,634 )   $ (4,823 )   $ —      $ (423,457 )

Additions

     (73,433 )     (1,456 )     —        (74,889 )

Effects of foreign currency translation

     249       49       —        298  
                               

Balance at December 31, 2006

     (491,818 )     (6,230 )     —        (498,048 )

Additions

     (17,904 )     (1,544 )     —        (19,448 )

Effects of foreign currency translation

     (5,806 )     (1,213 )     —        (7,019 )
                               

Balance at December 31, 2007

   $ (515,528 )   $ (8,987 )   $ —      $ (524,515 )
                               

Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $19.4 million, $74.9 million, and $42.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

The Company periodically evaluates the appropriateness of the amortization period to determine whether circumstances warrant revised estimates of the useful lives of its contributed and purchased merchant portfolios

 

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NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

and other intangible assets. If, upon review, such revision of useful life is necessary, the remaining unamortized cost would be amortized over the revised useful life. In performing these reviews, the Company takes into account all currently available data. As a result of additional analysis of attrition statistics and other data, the Company’s U.S. operations revised the estimated useful lives of some of its purchased merchant portfolios effective January 1, 2006 from useful lives of eleven to forty years to useful lives of ten years. This change in estimate was applied on a prospective basis and resulted in additional amortization in 2006 of $13.8 million, which is included in depreciation and amortization on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income.

During 2007 and 2006, the Company purchased merchant portfolios totaling $23.4 million and $1.6 million, respectively, with a weighted-average amortization period of nine and four years, respectively, and no significant residual value.

The following table presents the Company’s estimated amortization expense relating to intangible assets as of December 31, 2007, for the following years ending December 31, (in thousands):

 

2008    $ 17,448
2009      13,444
2010      11,989
2011      11,284
2012      9,492

Thereafter

     9,291
      
   $ 72,948
      

NOTE 8—FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Carrying amounts for certain of the Company’s financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, receivables related to merchant processing, accounts payable and liabilities related to merchant processing approximate fair value due to their short maturities. COLI policies included in other assets are recorded at their cash surrender values, which approximate fair value. Accordingly, these instruments are not presented in the following table. The following table provides carrying amounts and estimated fair values of certain financial instruments (in thousands):

 

     2007    2006
     Carrying
amount
   Estimated
fair value
   Carrying
amount
   Estimated
fair value

Marketable securities classified as investments

   $ 71,772    $ 71,772    $ 133,385    $ 133,385

Current portion of long-term debt

     —        —        16,922      15,956

The following methods and assumptions were used to estimate the fair value of each class of financial instrument for which it is practicable to estimate that value:

Marketable securities classified as investments: These investments are carried at fair value, which is estimated based on quoted market prices.

Current portion of long-term debt: The fair value of the current portion of long-term debt is based on the present value of estimated cash flow for debt service based on the Company’s incremental borrowing rate.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

NOTE 9—MARKETABLE AND OTHER SECURITIES

The Company’s investments include marketable securities classified as available-for-sale and carried at fair market value, as well as $2.8 million in non-marketable equity securities at December 31, 2007 and 2006, accounted for under the cost method. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of available-for-sale securities, including certain highly liquid securities that are classified as cash equivalents on the combined balance sheets, were as follows for the dates indicated (in thousands):

 

     At December 31, 2007
     Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Estimated
Fair Value

Debt securities:

          

U.S. Government obligations

   $ 5,035    $ 85    $ (1 )   $ 5,119

Government agency obligations

     9,825      104      (43 )     9,886

Corporate obligations

     25,310      23      (222 )     25,111

Mutual funds

     47,693      525      —         48,218
                            

Total

   $ 87,863    $ 737    $ (266 )   $ 88,334
                            
     At December 31, 2006
     Amortized
Cost
   Gross
Unrealized
Gains
   Gross
Unrealized
Losses
    Estimated
Fair Value

Debt securities:

          

U.S. Government obligations

   $ 6,052    $ 13    $ (60 )   $ 6,005

Government agency obligations

     12,827      32      (119 )     12,740

Corporate obligations

     77,654      21      (25 )     77,650

Mutual funds

     37,463      —        (473 )     36,990
                            

Total

   $ 133,996    $ 66    $ (677 )   $ 133,385
                            

The Company assesses the potential for other-than-temporary impairments of available-for-sale securities each reporting period and of cost method investments whose fair values are not readily determinable when impairment indicators are present. For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, there were no declines in the value of investments deemed to be other-than-temporary. For the year ended December 31, 2005, the Company recognized an impairment of $126 thousand on a cost method investment for a decline in fair value deemed to be other-than-temporary.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

The following table presents unrealized losses and fair value for securities that were in an unrealized loss position, including certain highly liquid securities classified as cash equivalents on the combined balance sheets, at December 31, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):

 

     At December 31, 2007  
     Less than 12 Months     12 Months or Greater     Total  
     Estimated
Fair Value
   Unrealized
Loss
    Estimated
Fair Value
   Unrealized
Loss
    Estimated
Fair Value
   Unrealized
Loss
 

Debt securities:

               

U.S. Government obligations

   $ —      $ —       $ 1,008    $ (1 )   $ 1,008    $ (1 )

Government agency obligations

     —        —         1,958      (43 )     1,958      (43 )

Corporate obligations

     1,130      (220 )     56      (2 )     1,186      (222 )
                                             

Total

   $ 1,130    $ (220 )   $ 3,022    $ (46 )   $ 4,152    $ (266 )
                                             

 

     At December 31, 2006  
     Less than 12 Months     12 Months or Greater     Total  
     Estimated
Fair Value
   Unrealized
Loss
    Estimated
Fair Value
   Unrealized
Loss
    Estimated
Fair Value
   Unrealized
Loss
 

Debt securities:

               

U.S. Government obligations

   $ 501    $ (2 )   $ 3,480    $ (58 )   $ 3,981    $ (60 )

Government agency obligations

     632      (1 )     7,118      (118 )     7,750      (119 )

Corporate obligations

     4,113      (1 )     2,984      (24 )     7,097      (25 )

Mutual Funds

     —        —         36,990      (473 )     36,990      (473 )
                                             

Total

   $ 5,246    $ (4 )   $ 50,572    $ (673 )   $ 55,818    $ (677 )
                                             

As the Company has both the intent and ability to hold securities with unrealized losses until a recovery of fair value, which may be at maturity, the Company does not consider such securities to be other-than-temporarily impaired at December 31, 2007. Realized gains and losses from sales of available-for-sale securities were $57 thousand and $1.2 million, respectively, during 2007. There were no significant realized gains and losses from sales of available-for-sale securities during 2006 or 2005.

The cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s debt securities (including certain highly liquid securities that are classified as cash equivalents in the combined balance sheets) are shown below by contractual maturity (in thousands). Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities based on the Company’s investment policies.

 

     2007    2006
     Amortized
Cost
   Estimated
Fair Value
   Amortized
Cost
   Estimated
Fair Value

Due in one year or less

   $ 29,291    $ 29,310    $ 71,370    $ 71,357

Due in one through five years

     5,614      5,761      17,158      17,089

Due in five through ten years

     1,258      1,245      1,478      1,468

Due after ten years

     4,007      3,800      6,527      6,481
                           

Total

   $ 40,170    $ 40,116    $ 96,533    $ 96,395
                           

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

NOTE 10—DEBT

Pursuant to an asset purchase agreement, the Company was required to pay five annual non-interest bearing installments of CAD $20.0 million to The Bank of Nova Scotia (Scotiabank), the first of which was paid in November 2003. The final payment was made in November 2007. The combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2006 includes this amount as current portion of long-term debt, net of imputed interest (at a rate of 1.75%), of $246 thousand. Related interest expense of $264 thousand, $552 thousand, and $781 thousand, is included in interest expense in the combined statements of income and comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

NOTE 11—CASH FLOW HEDGES

The Company’s Canadian operations utilizes derivative financial instruments to enhance its ability to manage cash flow risks with respect to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. These risks arise from the Canadian operation’s U.S. dollar-denominated promissory note payable to the Company’s U.S. operations, and the repayment of such debt. The Company’s derivative instruments consist of short-term foreign currency forward contracts. In 2005, the maximum term of these forward contracts was three months. Throughout 2006 and 2007, the Company’s strategy has been to hedge its foreign currency risks using contracts that mature within one month.

The Company designates its forward derivative contracts as cash flow hedges accounted for pursuant to SFAS 133. Changes in the fair value of the contracts are initially recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income, and in each reporting period, an amount that offsets the hedged item’s transaction gain or loss is reclassified to foreign currency exchange on the accompanying combined statements of income and comprehensive income. The net loss on derivatives for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, was $1.8 million, $2.3 million, and $956 thousand, respectively. No contracts were held as of December 31, 2007 or 2006.

The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and the underlying hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge transaction. The Company applies strict policies to manage risks, including prohibition against derivatives trading, derivatives market-making or any other speculative activities.

The Company’s counterparty in all derivative transactions is JPMorgan Chase. The credit risk inherent in these agreements represents the possibility that a loss may occur from the nonperformance of the counterparty to the agreements. The Company believes its risk is minimal. The Company’s exposure is in U.S. dollars, so there is minimal risk that appropriate derivatives to maintain the hedging program would not be available in the future.

NOTE 12—INCOME TAXES

The components of pretax income excluding minority interest are as follows (in thousands):

 

     For the years ended December 31,  
     2007    2006    2005  

Income before income taxes and minority interest—domestic

   $ 638,157    $ 535,640    $ 350,123  

Income before income taxes and minority interest—foreign

     24,893      12,476      (3,413 )
                      

Total

   $ 663,050    $ 548,116    $ 346,710  
                      

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows (in thousands):

 

     For the years ended December 31,  
     2007    2006    2005  

Current

        

Federal income taxes

   $ 59,985    $ 50,289    $ 49,701  

State income taxes, net of U.S. federal income tax benefit

     15,930      12,090      7,822  

Foreign income taxes

     8      7      —    
                      

Total

     75,923      62,386      57,523  
                      

Deferred

        

Federal income taxes

     4,376      9,328      4,150  

State income taxes, net of U.S. federal income tax benefit

     114      52      (98 )
                      

Total

     4,490      9,380      4,052  
                      

Total provision for income taxes

   $ 80,413    $ 71,766    $ 61,575  
                      

The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income before income taxes and minority interest due to the following:

 

         2007             2006             2005      

Statutory tax rate applied to income before income taxes and minority interest

   35.0 %   35.0 %   35.0 %

State income taxes, net of U.S. federal income tax benefit

   1.6 %   1.4 %   1.4 %

Effect of flow-through income

   (24.6 )%   (23.5 )%   (19.2 )%

Amortization of goodwill, merchant portfolios and other intangibles

   0.1 %   0.1 %   0.2 %

Share-based payment excess deferred taxes

   0.0 %   0.0 %   0.2 %

Other, net

   0.0 %   0.1 %   0.2 %
                  

Effective tax rate

   12.1 %   13.1 %   17.8 %
                  

The effective tax rates include the effect of flow-through income that is included in JPMorgan Chase’s and FDC’s applicable tax returns. The change in the effective tax rate from 2005 to 2006 is primarily the result of the integration of CMS in October 2005 that reduced the ownership percentage of FDC Offer Corp. and subsidiaries in the U.S. operations and in turn reduced the percentage of income subject to tax at FDC Offer Corp. and subsidiaries.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the Company’s assets and liabilities. Net deferred tax assets and liabilities are included in deferred income taxes on the combined balance sheets. The components of the Company’s deferred tax items consist of the following at December 31, (in thousands):

 

     2007     2006  

Deferred tax assets related to:

    

Accrued expenses and reserves

   $ 187     $ 185  

Accrued pension benefits

     1,419       1,293  

Other employee benefits

     4,803       3,920  

Tax attribute carryforwards

     651       620  

Other

     117       14  
                

Total deferred tax assets

     7,177       6,032  

Valuation allowance

     (651 )     (620 )
                

Realizable deferred tax assets

     6,526       5,412  
                

Deferred tax liabilities related to:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     (37,119 )     (33,257 )
                

Net deferred tax liabilities

   $ (30,593 )   $ (27,845 )
                

As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, the Company had recorded a valuation allowance of $651 thousand and $620 thousand respectively, against U.S. capital loss carryforwards. It is more likely than not that the tax benefit of those capital losses will not be recognized due to statutory limitations.

Income tax payments of $72.3 million in 2007 are less than current expense primarily due to the benefit of deferral due to tax fiscal year and tax benefits associated with the exercise of stock options. Net income tax payments of $58.2 million in 2006 are less than current expense primarily due to refunds received from prior years, the benefit of deferral due to tax fiscal year and tax benefits associated with the exercise of stock options. Income tax payments of $51.8 million in 2005 are less than current expense primarily due to tax benefits associated with the exercise of stock options and the benefit of deferral due to tax fiscal year.

NOTE 13—SEGMENT REPORTING

Operating segments are defined by SFAS No. 131, Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker (CODM) in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company’s CODM is its Chief Executive Officer. The Company classifies its business into two reporting segments for financial reporting purposes consisting of its U.S. and Canadian operations.

The business segments measurements provided to, and evaluated by, the Company’s CODM are computed in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 2.

The Company’s U.S. operations process electronic payments of credit, debit, fleet, and stored value card transactions primarily for merchants throughout North America.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

The Company’s Canadian operations process electronic payments of credit and debit card transactions, including the rental of point-of-sale equipment for merchants in Canada.

Financial information for the Company’s operating segments is summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     As of and for the year ended December 31, 2007
     U.S.    Canada    Corporate
and
eliminations
    Combined

Revenues:

          

Transaction and processing services

   $ 1,170,621    $ 81,790    $ —       $ 1,252,411

Transaction and processing services—inter-segment

     17,152      —        (17,152 )     —  

Point-of-sale equipment and supplies

     3,777      30,044      —         33,821
                            

Total segment reporting revenues

   $ 1,191,550    $ 111,834    $ (17,152 )   $ 1,286,232
                            

 

     As of and for the year ended December 31, 2007
     U.S.    Canada    Corporate
and
eliminations
    Combined

Interest and other, net

   $ 76,425    $ 1,445    $ 21     $ 77,891

Depreciation and amortization

     43,861      22,932      —         66,793

Income before income taxes and minority interest

     638,634      24,813      (397 )     663,050

Provision for income taxes

     11,674      —        68,739       80,413

Total assets

     6,291,384      417,137      (16,161 )     6,692,360

Goodwill

     247,549      146,592      —         394,141

Long-lived assets, net

     96,518      79,462      —         175,980

Expenditures for long-lived assets

     56,977      32,612      —         89,589

 

     As of and for the year ended December 31, 2006
     U.S.    Canada     Corporate
and
Eliminations
    Combined

Revenues:

         

Transaction and processing services

   $ 1,112,781    $ 66,892     $ —       $ 1,179,673

Transaction and processing services—inter-segment

     15,032      —         (15,032 )     —  

Point-of-sale equipment and supplies

     1,477      25,433       —         26,910
                             

Total segment reporting revenues

   $ 1,129,290    $ 92,325     $ (15,032 )   $ 1,206,583
                             

Interest and other, net

   $ 66,790    $ (701 )   $ 741     $ 66,830

Depreciation and amortization

     94,358      19,305       —         113,663

Income before income taxes and minority interest

     535,461      12,476       179       548,116

Provision for income taxes

     8,556      —         63,210       71,766

Total assets

     5,731,888      463,806       (14,745 )     6,180,949

Goodwill

     247,549      124,735       —         372,284

Long-lived assets, net

     83,410      62,741       —         146,151

Expenditures for long-lived assets

     40,826      11,563       —         52,389

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

     As of and for the year ended December 31, 2005
     U.S.    Canada     Corporate
and
Eliminations
    Combined

Revenues:

         

Transaction and processing services

   $ 728,255    $ 56,055     $ —       $ 784,310

Transaction and processing services—inter-segment

     14,066      —         (14,066 )     —  

Point-of-sale equipment and supplies

     1,974      22,814       —         24,788
                             

Total segment reporting revenues

   $ 744,295    $ 78,869     $ (14,066 )   $ 809,098
                             

Interest and other, net

   $ 31,425    $ (6,104 )   $ 1,338     $ 26,659

Depreciation and amortization

     60,285      16,237       —         76,522

Income (loss) before income taxes and minority interest

     350,423      (3,413 )     (300 )     346,710

Provision for income taxes

     4,165      —         57,410       61,575

Total assets

     4,133,085      383,679       (88,414 )     4,428,350

Goodwill

     247,549      125,014       —         372,563

Long-lived assets, net

     135,488      70,396       —         205,884

Expenditures for long-lived assets

     22,017      12,227       —         34,244

NOTE 14—BENEFIT PLANS

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

The Company provides a qualified noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (Pension Plan) for its eligible U.S. employees. The net periodic pension expense included in salaries and employee benefits on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income for the Pension Plan was $4.0 million, $3.6 million, and $2.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

The Company funds at least the minimum amount required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Contributions are intended to provide not only for benefits attributed to compensation to date, but also for compensation increases to be earned in the future. Each participant’s cash balance account is credited with an amount equal to 4% of the participant’s eligible compensation, plus interest at a rate of 5% per year. Each participant becomes fully vested in benefits under this plan after five years of service. Prior to that time, no portion of a participant’s benefit is vested. Effective January 1, 2008, the vesting period under this plan was reduced from five to three years.

The Company also provides a SERP for highly compensated employees that will provide certain benefits upon retirement, death, or disability. The net periodic expense included in salaries and employee benefits on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income for the SERP was $227 thousand, $173 thousand, and $77 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

A summary of the Pension Plan’s and the SERP’s change in benefit obligation, change in plan assets, and funded status are as follows as of and for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):

 

     Pension Plan     SERP  
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Change in benefit obligation:

        

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

   $ 21,001     $ 18,445     $ 587     $ 443  

Service cost

     4,238       3,690       181       137  

Interest cost

     1,218       1,027       38       31  

Benefits paid

     (2,368 )     (2,590 )     (121 )     (133 )

Actuarial (gain)/loss

     (283 )     429       24       109  
                                

Benefit obligation at end of year

     23,806       21,001       709       587  

Change in plan assets:

        

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

     17,766       14,897       —         —    

Actual return on plan assets

     965       1,809       —         —    

Employer contributions

     6,200       3,650       121       133  

Benefits paid

     (2,368 )     (2,590 )     (121 )     (133 )
                                

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

     22,563       17,766       —         —    
                                

Funded status

   $ (1,243 )   $ (3,235 )   $ (709 )   $ (587 )
                                

Amounts related to the funded statuses of the Pension Plan and SERP are included in other non-current liabilities in the combined balance sheets.

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, at December 31, 2007 and 2006 consisted of (in thousands):

 

     Pension Plan    SERP
     2007    2006    2007     2006

Adjustment for the adoption of SFAS 158

   $ —      $ 2,163    $ —       $ 62

Net actuarial loss

     2,264      —        80       —  

Prior service cost/(credit)

     14      —        (9 )     —  
                            

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income

   $ 2,278    $ 2,163    $ 71     $ 62
                            

The estimated net actuarial loss and prior service cost that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income, pre-tax, into net periodic benefit cost during 2008 are $118 thousand and $5 thousand for the Pension Plan, respectively. The estimated net actuarial loss and prior service credit that will be amortized from accumulated comprehensive income, pre-tax, into net periodic benefit cost during 2008 are $5 thousand and $3 thousand for the SERP, respectively.

The Pension Plan’s and SERP’s accumulated benefit obligations were $23.8 million and $709 thousand, respectively, at December 31, 2007, and $21.0 million and $587 thousand, respectively, at December 31, 2006.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

A summary of the components of net periodic pension expense and changes recognized in other comprehensive income, pre-tax, for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Pension Plan  
     2007     2006     2005  

Service cost

   $ 4,238     $ 3,690     $ 2,817  

Interest cost

     1,218       1,027       821  

Expected return on plan assets

     (1,699 )     (1,351 )     (1,064 )

Amortization of net actuarial loss

     212       261       201  

Amortization of prior service cost

     5       2       (1 )
                        

Net periodic benefit cost

     3,974       3,629       2,774  
                        

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:

      

Net actuarial loss

     451       —         —    

Amortization of net actuarial loss

     (212 )     —         —    

Amortization of prior service cost

     (5 )     —         —    
                        

Total recognized in other comprehensive income

     234       —         —    
                        

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income

   $ 4,208     $ 3,629     $ 2,774  
                        

 

     SERP  
     2007     2006     2005  

Service cost

   $ 181     $ 137     $ 56  

Interest cost

     38       31       24  

Amortization of net actuarial loss

     11       8       —    

Amortization of prior service credit

     (3 )     (3 )     (3 )
                        

Net periodic benefit cost

     227       173       77  
                        

Other changes in plan assets and benefit obligations recognized in other comprehensive income:

      

Net actuarial loss

     24       —         —    

Amortization of net actuarial loss

     (11 )     —         —    

Amortization of prior service credit

     3       —         —    
                        

Total recognized in other comprehensive income

     16       —         —    
                        

Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income

   $ 243     $ 173     $ 77  
                        

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine the benefit obligations of the Pension Plan and SERP at December 31, 2007 and 2006 were:

 

     Pension Plan  
     2007     2006  

Discount rate

   6.25 %   5.75 %

Expected rate of increase in compensation levels

   5.00 %   5.00 %

Expected long-term rate of return on assets

   8.50 %   8.50 %

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

     SERP  
     2007     2006  

Discount rate

   6.25 %   5.75 %

Expected rate of increase in compensation levels

   5.00 %   5.00 %

Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the Pension Plan and SERP for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 were:

 

     Pension Plan  
     2007     2006     2005  

Discount rate

   5.75 %   5.50 %   5.50 %

Expected rate of increase in compensation levels

   5.00 %   5.00 %   5.00 %

Expected long-term rate of return on assets

   8.50 %   8.50 %   8.50 %
     SERP  
     2007     2006     2005  

Discount rate

   5.75 %   5.50 %   5.50 %

Expected rate of increase in compensation levels

   5.00 %   5.00 %   5.00 %

Future benefits are assumed to increase in a manner consistent with past experience of the Pension Plan and SERP, which includes assumed salary increases as presented above. In developing these assumptions, the Company evaluated input from actuaries and plan asset managers, including their review of asset class return expectations, historical average annual returns, and long-term inflation assumptions.

The Pension Plan weighted-average asset allocation and target allocation as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 presented as a percentage of total plan assets were as follows:

 

     Asset Allocation     Target Allocation  
     2007     2006     2007     2006  

Equity securities

   69 %   72 %   70 %   70 %

Debt securities

   29     23     25     25  

Cash and cash equivalents

   2     5     5     5  
                        

Total

   100 %   100 %   100 %   100 %
                        

It is the Company’s policy to invest Pension Plan assets in a diversified portfolio utilizing the target asset allocation as a guide. Deviations from the target allocation may be authorized by the Employee Benefits Committee. Investment risk is limited by diversification both within and between asset classes. The investment objective for the Pension Plan is to earn long-term investment returns in excess of inflation and at least equal to the actuarial discount rate used to calculate the Pension Plan’s liability. Contributions to and disbursements from the fund are used to rebalance towards the target allocation to the extent practical.

Pension Plan assets included shares of a money market fund managed by JPMorgan Asset Management, a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase, with a fair value of $445 thousand and $819 thousand, representing 2% and 5%, of total plan assets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

The Company expects to contribute approximately $8.0 million to the Pension Plan in 2008. As of December 31, 2007, the future benefit payments expected to be paid by the Pension Plan and the SERP for each of the following years are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Pension Plan    SERP

2008

   $ 1,945    $ 10

2009

     2,215      19

2010

     2,642      27

2011

     2,820      34

2012

     2,986      40

2013 through 2017

     18,627      297
             
   $ 31,235    $ 427
             

Defined Contribution Plans

The Company provides a Retirement Savings Plan (Savings Plan) for its eligible U.S. employees. The Savings Plan is a defined contribution plan under sections 401(a) and 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code which provides savings and investment opportunities. Pretax contributions of up to 6% of an eligible employee’s defined compensation are matched 50% by the Company. Salaries and employee benefits included $3.0 million, $2.2 million, and $1.7 million of expense relating to the Savings Plan on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively. Savings Plan assets included 31 thousand and 39 thousand shares of JPMorgan common stock, representing 2% and 3%, of plan assets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

The Company provides a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Registered Savings Plan) for its eligible Canadian employees. The Registered Savings Plan is a defined contribution plan which provides savings and investment opportunities. Pretax contributions of up to 6% of an eligible employee’s defined compensation are matched 50% by the Company. Salaries and employee benefits included $337 thousand, $300 thousand, and $262 thousand of expense relating to the Registered Savings Plan on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

The Company provides a registered defined contributory pension plan for its eligible Canadian employees. The net periodic expense included in salaries and employee benefits for this plan was $657 thousand, $536 thousand, and $457 thousand on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

Long-Term Incentive Plan

Certain employees of the Company are participants in a Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP), which provides for cash awards, subject to certain vesting periods and adjustments based on the performance of JPMorgan Chase and FDC. The LTIP began in 2005, and awards vest over a three-year period with 50% of the award vesting after two years of service and the remaining 50% vesting after the third year of service. The Company records expense using the accelerated expense attribution method over the related vesting periods. For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, $14.5 million, $12.0 million, and $4.1 million, respectively, of expense relating to LTIP grants were included in salaries and employee benefits on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income. The related liability is included in other accrued liabilities on the combined balance sheets.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

Deferred Compensation Plan

The Company has a deferred compensation plan, which provides highly compensated employees the opportunity to defer up to 90% of their annual base salary, 90% of their bonus compensation, and 90% of their LTIP. Each plan participant is fully vested in all deferred compensation and earnings credited to his or her account.

The liability under the deferred compensation plan was $10.9 million and $7.9 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Company’s expense under the deferred compensation plan, net of the investment return on related trust assets, totaled $453 thousand, $261 thousand, and $266 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.

In connection with the deferred compensation plan, the Company has placed certain assets in a rabbi trust to enhance the security of the benefits payable under the plan. The assets of the trust, which consist of COLI policies and money market funds, are not generally available to the Company or its creditors, except to pay participants’ benefits or in the event of the Company’s insolvency. Trust assets of $11.0 million and $7.2 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively, were included in other assets on the combined balance sheets. The COLI policies had cash surrender values of $9.3 million and $7.2 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.

Stop Loss Insurance

The Company provides medical insurance through a variety of third party Administrative Services Agreements. In order to manage its insurance risk, the Company purchases individual and aggregate stop loss coverage policies. The policies provide for payment of eligible expenses in excess of the Company’s individual obligation of $150 thousand per covered individual, not to exceed $2 million over the lifetime of a covered individual. Aggregate stop loss coverage provided for in the policies becomes effective at the Aggregate Benefit Attachment Point, which was $15.0 million, $11.6 million, and $7.4 million for 2007, 2006, and 2005 respectively. A risk exists to the Company with respect to recoveries under the stop loss contracts in the event the stop loss company is unable to meet its obligations.

The Company’s estimated liability for claims incurred but not reported at December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $1.2 million and $1.8 million, respectively, which is included in other accrued expenses on the combined balance sheets.

NOTE 15—SHARE-BASED PAYMENT

Under a share-based payment plan (Stock Option Plan) established in 1999, the Company granted non-qualified stock options to certain employees. The purpose of the Stock Option Plan is to provide an incentive to key employees to better align their interests with the interests of the Company. The Company issued the last option grants under this plan in 2004 and does not intend to provide for any additional grants of options in the future.

The Stock Option Plan allows for grants of options to purchase up to 10 million shares of Class B Common Stock of Paymentech, Inc. ($0.01 par value) (the Shares). The options are granted with exercise prices equal to or greater than the fair market value of Paymentech, Inc.’s stock on the date of grant; have graded vesting over a period of three years with 50% of the award vesting on the second anniversary of the date of grant, and the remaining 50% on the third anniversary of the date of grant; and expire 10 years from the date of grant.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

Upon exercise of the options for the issuance of Shares, the Shares become subject to both put and call redemption features. Holders of Shares may require the Company to repurchase any or all of such holder’s Shares during the period beginning on the 180th day following the date of issuance of such Shares and ending at the end of the 200th day following the date of issuance of such Shares. If the holder does not elect to exercise their put right, the Company has the right, but not the obligation, to call for purchase any or all of such holder’s Shares at any time beginning on the 201st day following the date of issuance. In either event, the purchase price for such Shares will be the fair market value of such Shares on the date of redemption. In addition to these restrictions, in the event the shareholder does not exercise their put rights and the Company does not exercise its call rights, the shareholder is obligated to offer their Shares to the Company for purchase upon the same terms they propose to sell such Shares to a third party. When options are exercised, the Company issues new shares.

Accelerated Vesting and Modifications

The Stock Option Plan provides that, in the event of changes in equity securities by reason of change in capitalization, such as a reclassification, recapitalization, merger, consolidation, reorganization or other similar event, appropriate adjustments in the aggregate number of Shares subject to the Stock Option Plan and/or the exercise price and number of Shares purchasable upon the exercise of any option previously granted will be made. Additionally, the plan provides that upon such events, any unvested options would become fully vested.

As a result of JPMorgan Chase’s merger with Bank One in July 2004, which was a change in control under the Stock Option Plan, all outstanding options became fully vested. As a result of the October 1, 2005 integration of CMS into the Company, which had a dilutive effect for the entity which provides the Stock Option Plan, the Company modified the exercise prices and number of outstanding options to maintain the value of the options to the option holders. The modification affected 241 option holders. As the value of the options was the same before and after the modification, no incremental expense was recorded in 2005 as a result of the modification.

The following schedule summarizes stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2007 (in thousands, except per share data):

 

     Number of
options
    Weighted-
average
exercise
price
   Weighted-
average
remaining
life (years)

Outstanding at December 31, 2006

   360     $ 25.10   

Exercised

   (92 )   $ 24.93   

Forfeited or expired

   (9 )   $ 21.68   
           

Outstanding at December 31, 2007

   259     $ 25.28    3.9
           

Options exercisable at December 31, 2007

   259     $ 25.28    3.9

The Company made no option grants and recognized no compensation cost related to options in 2007, 2006 or 2005. Tax expense related to stock option activity was $67 thousand, and $690 thousand for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 respectively. No tax expense was recognized in 2007 related to stock option activity.

As a result of the redemption features in the Stock Option Plan, the Company expects to repurchase 61 thousand outstanding Shares in 2008.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

The intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2007 was $5.6 million. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, was $1.9 million, $3.9 million, and $9.0 million, respectively.

NOTE 16—SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Supplemental cash flow disclosures and non-cash financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     2007    2006    2005

Supplemental cash flow information:

        

Cash paid for income taxes

   $ 72,315    $ 58,195    $ 51,780

Cash paid for interest

     15,693      17,687      4,340

Supplemental non-cash financing activities:

        

Capital contribution for services paid on the Company’s behalf

   $ —      $ —      $ 30,434

NOTE 17—RELATED PARTIES

The Company has multiple relationships with JPMorgan Chase and FDC as described below.

JPMorgan Chase

JPMorgan Chase serves as the Company’s primary bank and provides depository accounts, as well as investment, treasury management, and hedging services. Amounts related to these services are included in interest and other income, interest expense and operating expenses on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income.

Pursuant to a referral agreement, JPMorgan Chase is obligated to refer customers for credit and debit card processing services to the Company. Fees related to these referrals offset revenue on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income. The payable related to these services is included in current liabilities on the combined balance sheets.

JPMorgan Chase has agreed to indemnify the Company against certain losses, if any, which would result from the provision of bankcard processing services to certain merchants. Pursuant to these indemnification agreements, the Company pays JPMorgan Chase an indemnification fee which is included in operating expenses on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income.

In addition to referral and indemnification agreements, the Company has entered into various contracts with JPMorgan Chase relating to transaction services. Under these contracts both the Company and JPMorgan Chase perform services for each other, such as merchant and private label transaction services, statement preparation, development and support services, as well as gateway services, sponsorship for VISA, MasterCard and other card brands and debit networks, and other services. The related revenue and fees for these services are included in revenue and operating expenses, respectively, on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income. The related receivable and amounts accrued for these services are included in accounts receivable and current liabilities, respectively, on the combined balance sheets.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

JPMorgan Chase leases office space to the Company. Rent associated with these leases is included in operating expenses on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income.

FDC

The Company has entered into agreements with various subsidiaries and affiliates of FDC, for the transaction servicing of some of the Company’s U.S. and international merchant transactions, as well as the provision of related services, such as chargeback management, fraud monitoring, collections, merchant settlement, payer authentication, multi-currency, customer service, and MasterCard sponsorship necessary to process Canadian MasterCard transactions. The negotiation and execution of revised U.S. and Canadian agreements covering certain of the above described services are pending. Fees related to these services are included in operating expenses, and assessments offset revenue, on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income. The related payables are included in payables to related parties, other accrued expenses and accrued assessments on the combined balance sheets.

The Company utilizes the services of TASQ Technology, Inc. (TASQ), a wholly-owned subsidiary of FDC, for the deployment of card processing point-of-sale equipment and related software at customer locations in the U.S. The Company also purchases supplies from TASQ for distribution to its U.S. and Canadian merchants. Amounts accrued for these services are included in current liabilities on the combined balance sheets. Expenses related to these services and supplies offset revenue on the sale of point-of-sale equipment and are included in revenue on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income.

Pursuant to an agreement with a debit network owned by FDC, the Company processes debit card transactions via that debit network and is required to pay certain debit network fees. Fees paid related to this agreement are included in operating expenses on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income. Fees accrued related to these services are included in other accrued expenses on the combined balance sheets.

The Company entered into agreements with FDC to provide data transmission, authorization and portfolio management services. Revenue for these services is included in revenue on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income. The related receivable is included in accounts receivable on the combined balance sheets.

The Company entered into an employee lease arrangement under which FDC provided employees to work at the direction of the Company. The term of the agreement was from January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. Expenses incurred under this leasing arrangement are included in salaries and employee benefits on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2006. The payable related to these services is included in payables to related parties and other accrued expenses on the combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2006.

The Company has various other arrangements with JPMorgan Chase and FDC under which other services may be provided or received. The related amount of revenues and expenses for these services are less than 1% of total revenues and expenses on the combined statements of income and comprehensive income, respectively, for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

A summary of the amounts included on the combined balance sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and the combined statements of income and comprehensive income for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005 is as follows (in thousands):

 

          2007  

Related Party

  

Nature of Relationship

   Receivables
from
(payables to)
related parties, net
    Revenue
(expense), net
 

JPMorgan Chase

   Banking and investment management services    $ (702 )   $ 50,052  
   Customer referral program      (1,288 )     (7,240 )
   Transaction and related services, net      481       8,925  
   Indemnification agreements      (345 )     (1,382 )
   Rent      —         (2,761 )

FDC

   Transaction servicing and related services      (31,923 )     (193,073 )
   Point-of-sale equipment and supplies      (2,086 )     (23,091 )
   Debit interchange      (3,712 )     (29,097 )
   Data transmission, authorization and portfolio     management services      1,632       9,605  
          2006  

Related Party

  

Nature of Relationship

   Receivables
from
(payables to)
related parties, net
    Revenue
(expense), net
 

JPMorgan Chase

   Banking and investment management services    $ 2,411     $ 57,150  
   Customer referral program      (312 )     (3,267 )
   Transaction and related services, net      1,085       2,966  
   Indemnification agreements      (333 )     (2,422 )
   Rent      —         (1,478 )

FDC

   Transaction servicing and related services      (31,501 )     (214,356 )
   Point-of-sale equipment and supplies      (11,554 )     (31,633 )
   Debit interchange      (1,951 )     (16,936 )
   Employee lease arrangement      (2,583 )     (14,921 )
   Data transmission, authorization and portfolio     management services      1,500       10,291  

 

          2005  

Related Party

  

Nature of Relationship

   Revenue
(expense), net
 

JPMorgan Chase

   Banking and investment management services    $ 19,804  
   Customer referral program      (1,543 )
   Transaction and related services, net      (476 )
   Rent      (1,667 )

FDC

   Transaction servicing and related services      (99,843 )
   Point-of-sale equipment and supplies      (22,714 )
   Debit interchange      (12,294 )
   Data transmission, authorization and portfolio management services      9,898  

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

NOTE 18—OWNERS’ EQUITY

As discussed in Note 1, the Company includes a combination of corporations, LLCs and a general partnership. Information regarding the capital structure of these entities is shown below.

Corporations

FDC Offer Corp.

FDC Offer Corp.’s authorized and outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 consisted of 1,000 shares of common stock (FDC Offer Corp. Common Stock), par value $0.01 per share. All FDC Offer Corp. Common Stock outstanding is owned by JPMorgan Chase and FDC. The shares of FDC Offer Corp. are restricted from transfer, without the consent of the other shareholder.

Paymentech, Inc.

Paymentech, Inc.’s authorized capital stock consists of a total of 70,000,000 shares, as follows: 60,000,000 shares of Class A Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share, and 10,000,000 Shares of Class B Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share.

As of December 31, 2007 and 2006 there were 36,451,566 shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding. FDC Offer Corp holds all issued and outstanding Class A Common Stock. Holders of shares of Class A Common Stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. There is no right to cumulative voting for the election of directors. Holders of shares of Class A Common Stock are entitled to receive dividends, paid in accordance with the instructions of the board of directors out of funds legally available therefore. In the event of liquidation, holders of shares of Class A Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment of liabilities. Holders of shares of Class A Common Stock have no conversion, redemption or preemptive rights. The rights of the holders of Class B Common Stock will, in some instances, restrict the rights of the holders of Class A Common Stock.

As of December 31, 2007 and 2006 there were 60,615 and 113,966 Shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding, respectively. Unless otherwise noted, the holders of Shares of Class B Common Stock have the same rights as holders of shares of Class A Common Stock. Holders of shares of Class B Common Stock are entitled to one-tenth of one vote per share on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders, and are entitled to receive dividends, paid in accordance with the instructions of the board of directors out of funds legally available therefore. Dividends so declared must be paid equally with respect to shares of Class A Common Stock and shares of Class B Common Stock. Likewise, in the event of liquidation, holders of Shares of Class B Common Stock are entitled to share ratably with holders of Class A Common Stock in all assets remaining after payment of liabilities. Holders of Class A Common Stock are prohibited from using their superior voting power to impair the rights of holders of Class B Common Stock.

As discussed in Note 15, the Class B Common Stock (or Class B Shares) is subject to certain redemption features. Additionally, should the Company undertake a public offering pursuant to an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, each outstanding share of Class B Common Stock would be automatically converted into one share of Class A Common Stock upon the date of the closing of the sale.

 

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Chase Paymentech

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 and

the year ended December 31, 2005 (unaudited) (Continued)

 

LLC’s

All of the Company’s LLCs are governed by Limited Liability Company Agreements, by and among their respective owner(s) (the Members). All membership interests in the LLCs are of a single class and have the same rights and privileges. Certain of the Members of Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC have the right to elect the LLC’s managers.

Partnership

JPMorgan Chase and FDC partnership interests in Chase Paymentech Solutions are of a single class and have the same rights and privileges.

Other Comprehensive Income

The cumulative balance of each component of other comprehensive income, and associated income tax effects, are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Beginning
balance
    Pretax
gain (loss)
amount
    Tax benefit
(expense)
    Ending
balance
 

December 31, 2005

        

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   $ (1,944 )   $ 1,123     $ 10     $ (811 )

Cash flow hedges

     (26 )     31       —         5  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     25,360       3,037       —         28,397  

Minimum pension liability adjustment

     (2,032 )     (432 )     152       (2,312 )
                                
   $ 21,358     $ 3,759     $ 162     $ 25,279  
                                

December 31, 2006

        

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   $ (811 )   $ 224     $ (15 )   $ (602 )

Cash flow hedges

     5       (5 )     —         —    

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     28,397       (1,826 )     —         26,571  

Minimum pension liability adjustment

     (2,312 )     194       (89 )     (2,207 )

Adjustment to initially apply SFAS 158

     —         (28 )     10       (18 )
                                
   $ 25,279     $ (1,441 )   $ (94 )   $ 23,744  
                                

December 31, 2007

        

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments

   $ (602 )   $ 1,082     $ (18 )   $ 462  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     26,571       38,184       —         64,755  

Pension and SERP liability adjustments

     (2,225 )     (250 )     126       (2,349 )
                                
   $ 23,744     $ 39,016     $ 108     $ 62,868  
                                

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

FIRST DATA CORPORATION

(Registrant)

By:  

/s/    MICHAEL D. CAPELLAS        

   

Michael D. Capellas

Chief Executive Officer and

Chairman of the Board

 

Date: March 31, 2009

By:  

/s/    PHILIP M. WALL        

   

Philip M. Wall

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: March 31, 2009

 

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