VANTIV INC CINCINNATI, April 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE: VNTV) ("Vantiv" or the "company") today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. Total revenue increased 13% to $928.2 million as compared to $818.6 million in the prior year period. Net revenue increased 9% to $470.1 million as compared to $431.2 million in the prior year period. On a GAAP basis, net income per diluted share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. decreased 32% to $0.17 as compared to $0.25 in the prior year period. Pro forma adjusted net income per share increased 21% to $0.68 as compared to $0.56 in the prior year period. (See Schedule 1 for net income per diluted share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. and Schedule 2 for pro forma adjusted net income per share.)
"Vantiv's strategy to expand into high-growth channels and verticals continues to drive strong results for our shareholders," said Charles Drucker, president and chief executive officer at Vantiv. "Being ranked as the largest acquirer by transactions in The Nilson Report demonstrates that our strategy is working, and our acquisition of Paymetric will build upon our success by further enhancing our leading ecommerce capabilities and by enabling us to enter the rapidly growing B2B payments vertical in a unique and differentiated way."
Merchant Services
Merchant Services net revenue increased 13% to $385.9 million in the first quarter as compared to $341.2 million in the prior year period, primarily due to a 10% increase in transactions and a 3% increase in net revenue per transaction. On an organic basis, Merchant Services net revenue grew low double digits in the first quarter as compared to the prior year period. Strong transaction growth was primarily due to new client wins, including the recent ramp up of a new large client. The increase in net revenue per transaction was primarily due to continued positive mix shift toward small and medium-sized clients through high-growth channels. Sales and marketing expenses increased 15% to $149.0 million in the first quarter as compared to $129.3 million in the prior year period, primarily due to strong new sales growth in partner channels. (See Schedule 3 for segment information.)
Financial Institution Services
Financial Institution Services net revenue decreased 6% to $84.2 million in the first quarter as compared to $90.0 million in the prior year period. Net revenue growth was impacted by compression from the Fifth Third Bank contract renewal, lapping the contribution from EMV card reissuance and fraud related services in the prior year period, and the de-conversion of a major client. Sales and marketing expenses decreased 4% to $6.1 million in the first quarter as compared to $6.3 million in the prior year period. (See Schedule 3 for segment information.)
Operating Expenses
Other operating costs increased 3% on a GAAP basis to $75.9 million in the first quarter as compared to $73.7 million in the prior year period. When excluding transition, acquisition and integration costs of $3.3 million, Other operating costs increased 2% on a pro forma basis to $72.7 million as compared to $71.2 million in the prior year period. (See schedule 1 for GAAP financial measures and Schedule 2 for non-GAAP and pro forma adjustments.)
General and administrative expenses increased 103% on a GAAP basis to $89.3 million in the first quarter as compared to $44.0 million in the prior year period. The increase in General and administrative expenses is primarily due to approximately $38 million in costs related to a settlement agreement stemming from legacy litigation of an acquired company. When excluding transition, acquisition and integration costs as well as share-based compensation of $56.9 million, General and administrative expenses increased 5% on a pro forma basis to $32.4 million as compared to $31.0 million in the prior year period. (See schedule 1 for GAAP financial measures and Schedule 2 for non-GAAP and pro forma adjustments.)
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to $210.0 million in the first quarter as compared to $193.4 million in the prior year period. (See Schedule 6 for a reconciliation of GAAP net income to adjusted EBITDA.)
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased 12% on a GAAP basis to $76.1 million in the first quarter as compared to $68.2 million in the prior year period. Excluding intangible amortization of $51.9 million, depreciation and amortization expense increased 18% on a pro forma basis to $24.2 million as compared to $20.6 million in the prior year period. (See Schedule 1 for GAAP financial measures and Schedule 2 for non-GAAP and pro forma adjustments.)
Full-Year and Second Quarter Financial Outlook
For the full-year 2017, net revenue is expected to be $2,080 to $2,120 million, representing an increase of 9% to 11% above the prior year, which is unchanged from our prior guidance. On a GAAP basis, net income per diluted share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. is expected to be $1.51 - $1.58. Pro forma adjusted net income per share is expected to be $3.22 - $3.29, which represents an increase above our prior guidance. The increase in our pro forma adjusted net income per share guidance is primarily due to our strong financial performance during the first quarter as well as our adoption of the updated accounting standard for employee share-based compensation. (See Schedule 7 for a reconciliation of the outlook for GAAP net income per share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. to pro forma adjusted net income per share.)
For the second quarter of 2017, net revenue is expected to be $517 to $527 million, representing an increase of 8% to 10% above the prior year period. On a GAAP basis, net income per diluted share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. is expected to be $0.41 - $0.43 for the second quarter of 2017. Pro forma adjusted net income per share is expected to be $0.81 - $0.83 for the second quarter of 2017. (See Schedule 7 for a reconciliation of the outlook for GAAP net income per share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. to pro forma adjusted net income per share.)
Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast
The company will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter financial results today at 8:00 a.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (877) 440-5804, or for international callers (719) 325-4878, and referencing conference code 5686209. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes and can be accessed by dialing (866) 375-1919, or for international callers (719) 457-0820, and entering replay passcode 5686209. The replay will be available through May 10, 2017. The call will also be webcast live from the company's investor relations website at http://investors.vantiv.com. Following completion of the call, a recorded replay of the webcast will be available on the website.
ABOUT VANTIV
Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE: VNTV) is a leading payment processor differentiated by an integrated technology platform. Vantiv offers a comprehensive suite of traditional and innovative payment processing and technology solutions to merchants and financial institutions of all sizes, enabling them to address their payment processing needs through a single provider. We build strong relationships with our customers, helping them become more efficient, more secure and more successful. Vantiv is the largest merchant acquirer and the largest PIN debit acquirer based on number of transactions in the U.S. The company's growth strategy includes expanding further into high-growth channels and verticals, including integrated payments, eCommerce, and merchant bank. Visit us at www.vantiv.com, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and YouTube.
© 2017 Vantiv, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks, service marks and trade names referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. Vantiv and other Vantiv products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Vantiv, LLC in the U.S. and other countries.
Non-GAAP and Pro Forma Financial Measures
This earnings release presents non-GAAP and pro forma financial information including net revenue, adjusted EBITDA, pro forma adjusted net income, and pro forma adjusted net income per share. These are important financial performance measures for the company, but are not financial measures as defined by GAAP. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation of or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The company uses these non-GAAP and pro forma financial performance measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. The company believes that they provide useful information about operating results, enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making. Reconciliations of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are presented in the attached schedules.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact or relating to present facts or current conditions included in this release are forward-looking statements including any statements regarding guidance and statements of a general economic or industry specific nature. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, guidance, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "plan," "intend," "believe," "may," "should," "can have," "likely" and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events.
The forward-looking statements contained in this release are based on assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience and our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. As you review and consider information presented herein, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of future performance or results. They depend upon future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond our control) and assumptions. Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect our actual future performance or results and cause them to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Certain of these factors and other risks are discussed in the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and include, but are not limited to: (i) our ability to adapt to developments and change in our industry; (ii) competition; (iii) unauthorized disclosure of data or security breaches; (iv) systems failures or interruptions; (v) our ability to expand our market share or enter new markets; (vi) our ability to identify and complete acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships; (vii) failure to comply with applicable requirements of Visa, MasterCard or other payment networks or changes in those requirements; (viii) our ability to pass along fee increases; (ix) termination of sponsorship or clearing services; (x) loss of clients or referral partners; (xi) reductions in overall consumer, business and government spending; (xii) fraud by merchants or others; (xiii) a decline in the use of credit, debit or prepaid cards; (xiv) consolidation in the banking and retail industries; (xv) the effects of governmental regulation or changes in laws; and (xvi) outcomes of future litigation or investigations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of these assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. More information on potential factors that could affect the company's financial results and performance is included from time to time in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the company's periodic reports filed with the SEC, including the company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and its subsequent filings with the SEC.
Any forward-looking statement made by us in this release speaks only as of the date of this release. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
CONTACTS
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Investor Relations
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Schedule 1
Vantiv, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)
Three Months Ended March 31, % Change
2017 2016
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Total revenue $928,202 $818,623 13%
Network fees and
other costs 458,092 387,413 18%
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Net revenue(1) 470,110 431,210 9%
Sales and marketing 155,040 135,638 14%
Other operating
costs 75,924 73,703 3%
General and
administrative 89,298 43,984 103%
Depreciation and
amortization 76,086 68,230 12%
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Income from
operations 73,762 109,655 (33)%
Interest expense-
net (29,170) (27,729) 5%
Non-operating
expenses(2) (4,124) (5,652) (27)%
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Income before
applicable income
taxes 40,468 76,274 (47)%
Income tax
expense(3) 5,167 23,826 (78)%
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Net income 35,301 52,448 (33)%
Less: Net income
attributable to
non-controlling
interests (6,416) (12,710) (50)%
Net income
attributable to
Vantiv, Inc. $28,885 $39,738 (27)%
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Net income per share attributable to
Vantiv, Inc. Class A common stock:
Basic $0.18 $0.26 (31)%
Diluted(4) $0.17 $0.25 (32)%
Shares used in computing net income per
share of Class A common stock:
Basic 160,876,177 155,397,360
Diluted 197,496,680 196,777,827
Non Financial Data:
Transactions (in
millions) 6,275 5,820 8%
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((1)) Net revenue is revenue, less network fees and other costs which primarily consist of pass through expenses incurred by us in connection with providing processing services to our clients, including Visa and Mastercard network association fees, payment network fees, third party processing expenses, telecommunication charges, postage and card production costs.
((2)) Non-operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 primarily relate to the change in fair value of a tax receivable agreement ("TRA") entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury.
((3)) Includes a credit of approximately $8.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 relating to excess tax benefits as a result of the Company adopting new stock compensation accounting guidance on January 1, 2017 which requires those benefits be recorded in income tax expense.
((4)) Due to our structure as a C corporation and Vantiv Holding's structure as a pass-through entity for tax purposes, the numerator in the diluted net income per share calculation is adjusted to reflect our income tax expense at an expected effective tax rate assuming the conversion of the Class B units of Vantiv Holding into shares of our Class A common stock. The components of the diluted net income per share calculation are as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016
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Income before
applicable
income taxes $40,468 $76,274
Taxes 5,931 27,459
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Net income $34,537 $48,815
Diluted shares 197,496,680 196,777,827
Diluted EPS $0.17 $0.25
Schedule 2
Vantiv, Inc.
Pro Forma Adjusted Net Income
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 % Change
---- ---- --------
(in thousands)
Income before applicable income taxes $40,468 $76,274 (47)%
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
Transition, acquisition and integration costs(1) 49,534 7,163 592%
Share-based compensation(2) 10,580 8,352 27%
Intangible amortization(3) 51,906 47,665 9%
Non-operating expenses(4) 4,124 5,652 (27)%
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Non-GAAP Adjusted Income Before Applicable Taxes 156,612 145,106 8%
Less: Pro Forma Adjustments
Income tax expense(5) 53,248 52,238 2%
Tax adjustments(6) (31,578) (18,070) 75%
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Total pro forma tax expense 21,670 34,168 (37)%
Pro forma tax rate 14% 24%
Other(7) 256 535 (52)%
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Pro forma adjusted net income $134,686 $110,403 22%
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Pro forma adjusted net income per share $0.68 $0.56 21%
Adjusted shares outstanding 197,496,680 196,777,827
Non-GAAP and Pro Forma Financial Measures
This schedule presents non-GAAP and pro forma financial measures, which are important financial performance measures for the Company, but are not financial measures as defined by GAAP. Such financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to GAAP, and such measures may not be comparable to those reported by other companies.
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Pro forma adjusted net income is derived from GAAP income before applicable income taxes and adjusted for the following items described below:
((1)) Represents acquisition and integration costs incurred in connection with our acquisitions, charges related to employee termination benefits and other transition activities. Transition, acquisition and integration costs for three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 include $3,263 and $2,488 in Other operating costs, respectively and $46,271 and $4,675 in General and administrative ("G&A"), respectively. Included in Transition, acquisition and integration costs in the three months ended March 31, 2017 is a $38 million charge to G&A related to a settlement agreement stemming from legacy litigation of an acquired company.
((2) )Share-based compensation is recorded in G&A.
((3) )Represents amortization of intangible assets acquired through business combinations and customer portfolio and related asset acquisitions.
((4)) Non-operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 primarily relate to the change in the fair value of a TRA entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury.
((5)) Represents adjusted income tax expense to reflect an effective tax rate of 34.0% for 2017 and 36.0% for 2016, respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, assuming the conversion of the Class B units of Vantiv Holding into shares of Class A common stock, including the tax effect of adjustments described above. The three months ended March 31, 2017 includes the impact of the excess tax benefits relating to stock compensation as a result of the Company adopting new stock compensation accounting guidance on January 1, 2017 which requires those benefits to be recorded in income tax expense. The effective tax rate is expected to remain at 34.0% for the remainder of 2017.
((6)) Represents tax benefits due to the amortization of intangible assets and other tax attributes resulting from or acquired with our acquisitions, and to the tax basis step up associated with our separation from Fifth Third Bank and the purchase or exchange of Class B units of Vantiv Holding, net of payment obligations under tax receivable agreements.
((7)) Represents the non-controlling interest, net of pro forma income tax expense discussed in (5) above, associated with a consolidated joint venture.
Schedule 3
Vantiv, Inc.
Segment Information
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Merchant Services
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Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 % Change
---- ---- --------
Total
revenue $812,036 $694,580 17%
Network
fees
and
other
costs 426,144 353,334 21%
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Net
revenue 385,892 341,246 13%
Sales
and
marketing 148,959 129,336 15%
Segment
profit $236,933 $211,910 12%
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Non-financial data:
Transactions
(in
millions) 5,341 4,847 10%
Net
revenue
per
transaction $0.0723 $0.0704 3%
Financial
Institution
Services
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Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016 % Change
---- ---- --------
Total
revenue $116,166 $124,043 (6)%
Network
fees
and
other
costs 31,948 34,079 (6)%
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Net
revenue 84,218 89,964 (6)%
Sales
and
marketing 6,081 6,302 (4)%
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Segment
profit $78,137 $83,662 (7)%
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Non-
financial
data:
Transactions
(in
millions) 934 973 (4)%
Net
revenue
per
transaction $0.0902 $0.0925 (2)%
Schedule 4
Vantiv, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
March 31, 2017 December 31, 2016
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Assets
Current
assets:
Cash and
cash
equivalents $138,281 $139,148
Accounts
receivable-
net 883,728 940,052
Related
party
receivable 1,359 1,751
Settlement
assets 154,358 152,490
Prepaid
expenses 35,386 39,229
Other 28,400 15,188
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Total
current
assets 1,241,512 1,287,858
Customer
incentives 67,142 67,288
Property,
equipment
and
software-
net 369,036 348,553
Intangible
assets-
net 750,304 787,820
Goodwill 3,739,825 3,738,589
Deferred
taxes 745,221 771,139
Other
assets 31,042 42,760
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Total
assets $6,944,082 $7,044,007
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Liabilities
and
equity
Current
liabilities:
Accounts
payable
and
accrued
expenses $464,402 $471,979
Related
party
payable 3,760 3,623
Settlement
obligations 762,140 801,381
Current
portion
of note
payable 131,119 131,119
Current
portion
of tax
receivable
agreement
obligations
to
related
parties 222,444 191,014
Current
portion
of tax
receivable
agreement
obligations 53,841 60,400
Deferred
income 9,702 7,907
Current
maturities
of
capital
lease
obligations 7,913 7,870
Other 11,034 13,719
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Total
current
liabilities 1,666,355 1,689,012
Long-
term
liabilities:
Note
payable 3,057,977 3,089,603
Tax
receivable
agreement
obligations
to
related
parties 347,131 451,318
Tax
receivable
agreement
obligations 74,990 86,640
Capital
lease
obligations 11,049 13,223
Deferred
taxes 63,463 62,148
Other 54,345 44,774
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Total
long-
term
liabilities 3,608,955 3,747,706
Total
liabilities 5,275,310 5,436,718
Commitments
and
contingencies
Equity:
Total
equity(1) 1,668,772 1,607,289
Total
liabilities
and
equity $6,944,082 $7,044,007
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((1)) Includes equity attributable to non-controlling interests.
Schedule 5
Vantiv, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016
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Operating Activities:
Net
income $35,301 $52,448
Adjustments to reconcile
net income to net cash
provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation
and
amortization
expense 76,086 68,230
Amortization
of
customer
incentives 6,680 7,177
Amortization
of debt
issuance
costs 1,154 1,591
Share-
based
compensation
expense 10,580 8,352
Deferred
taxes 20,000 16,964
Excess
tax
benefit
from
share-
based
compensation - (6,940)
Tax
receivable
agreements
non-
cash
items 4,131 5,652
Other 153 -
Change in operating assets
and liabilities:
Accounts
receivable
and
related
party
receivable 56,474 (30,196)
Net
settlement
assets
and
obligations (41,109) (62,257)
Customer
incentives (7,190) (15,602)
Prepaid
and
other
assets (7,049) (9,675)
Accounts
payable
and
accrued
expenses (8,512) (10,801)
Payable
to
related
party 137 520
Other
liabilities (3,168) 3,820
Net cash
provided
by
operating
activities 143,668 29,283
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Investing Activities:
Purchases
of
property
and
equipment (27,871) (27,883)
Acquisition
of
customer
portfolios
and
related
assets
and
other (4,339) (76)
Purchase
of
derivative
instruments - (21,523)
Net cash
used in
investing
activities (32,210) (49,482)
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Financing Activities:
Borrowings
on
revolving
credit
facility 570,000 765,000
Repayment
of
revolving
credit
facility (570,000) (765,000)
Repayment
of debt
and
capital
lease
obligations (35,588) (41,767)
Payment
of debt
issuance
costs (1,098) -
Proceeds
from
issuance
of Class
A common
stock
under
employee
stock
plans 6,630 3,795
Repurchase
of Class
A common
stock
(to
satisfy
tax
withholding
obligations) (5,677) (5,605)
Settlement
of
certain
tax
receivable
agreements (15,118) -
Payments
under
tax
receivable
agreements (55,695) (53,474)
Excess
tax
benefit
from
share-
based
compensation - 6,940
Distributions
to non-
controlling
interests (5,779) (4,220)
Other - (12)
Net cash
used in
financing
activities (112,325) (94,343)
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Net
decrease
in cash
and cash
equivalents (867) (114,542)
Cash and
cash
equivalents-
Beginning
of
period 139,148 197,096
Cash and
cash
equivalents-
End of
period $138,281 $82,554
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Cash Payments:
Interest $27,488 $25,931
Taxes 250 13,170
Schedule 6
Vantiv, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31, % Change
2017 2016
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Net income $35,301 $52,448 (33)%
Income tax expense 5,167 23,826 (78)%
Non-operating expenses(1) 4,124 5,652 (27)%
Interest expense-net 29,170 27,729 5%
Share-based compensation 10,580 8,352 27%
Transition, acquisition and integration costs(2) 49,534 7,163 592%
Depreciation and amortization 76,086 68,230 12%
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Adjusted EBITDA $209,962 $193,400 9%
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This schedule presents adjusted EBITDA, which is an important financial performance measure for the Company, but is not a financial measure as defined by GAAP. Such financial measure should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income, and such measure may not be comparable to those reported by other companies.
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((1) )Non-operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 primarily relate to the change in fair value of a TRA entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury.
((2) )Represents acquisition and integration costs incurred in connection with our acquisitions, charges related to employee termination benefits and other transition activities. Included in Transition, acquisition and integration costs in the three months ended March 31, 2017 is a $38 million charge related to a settlement agreement stemming from legacy litigation of an acquired company.
Schedule 7
Vantiv, Inc.
Outlook Summary
(Unaudited)
Second Quarter Financial Outlook Full Year Financial Outlook
Three Months Ended June 30, Year Ended December 31,
2017 Outlook 2016 Actual % Change 2017 Outlook 2016 Actual % Change
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GAAP net income per share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. $0.41 - $0.43 $0.38 8% - 13% $1.51 - $1.58 $1.32 14% - 20%
Adjustments to reconcile GAAP to non-GAAP pro forma adjusted net income per share(1) $0.40 $0.32 25% $1.71 $1.41 21%
Pro forma adjusted net income per share $0.81 - $0.83 $0.70 16% - 19% $3.22 - $3.29 $2.73 18% - 21%
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Non-GAAP and Pro Forma Financial Measures
This schedule presents non-GAAP and pro forma financial measures, which are important financial performance measures for the Company, but are not financial measures as defined by GAAP. Such financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to GAAP, and such measures may not be comparable to those reported by other companies.
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((1)) Represents adjustments for the following items: (a) acquisition and integration costs incurred in connection with our acquisitions, charges related to employee termination benefits and other transition activities, the full year 2017 financial outlook includes a $38 million charge recorded in March 2017 related to a settlement agreement stemming from legacy litigation of an acquired company; (b) share-based compensation; (c) amortization of intangible assets acquired in business combinations and customer portfolio and related asset acquisitions; (d) non-operating expense primarily associated with the change in fair value of a TRA entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury; (e) non-controlling interest; (f) adjustments to income tax expense to reflect an effective tax rate of 34.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and year ended December 31, 2017, which includes the impact of excess tax benefits relating to stock compensation as a result of the Company adopting new stock compensation accounting guidance on January 1, 2017 which requires those benefits be recorded in income tax expense and 36.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and year ended December 31, 2016, assuming conversion of the Fifth Third Bank non-controlling interests into shares of Class A common stock, including the tax effect of adjustments described above; and (g) tax benefits due to the amortization of intangible assets and other tax attributes resulting from or acquired with our acquisitions, and to the tax basis step up associated with our separation from Fifth Third Bank and the purchase or exchange of Class B units of Vantiv Holding, net of payment obligations under tax receivable agreements.
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