UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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x | | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 |
o | | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ________________________ to ________________________ |
Commission file number: 1-7945
DELUXE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Minnesota (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | 41-0216800 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
3680 Victoria St. N., Shoreview, Minnesota (Address of principal executive offices) | 55126-2966 (Zip Code) |
(651) 483-7111
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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. þYes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
þYes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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| Large accelerated filer þ | Accelerated filer o |
| Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company o |
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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The number of shares outstanding of registrant’s common stock, par value $1.00 per share, at OctoberApril 20, 20142015 was 49,671,746.49,930,204.
PART I − FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
DELUXE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share par value)
(Unaudited)
| | | | September 30, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 | | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 188,001 |
| | $ | 121,089 |
| | $ | 58,319 |
| | $ | 61,541 |
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Trade accounts receivable (net of allowances for uncollectible accounts of $3,464 and $3,861, respectively) | | 91,368 |
| | 88,049 |
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Trade accounts receivable (net of allowances for uncollectible accounts of $4,508 and $4,335, respectively) | | | 94,361 |
| | 113,656 |
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Inventories and supplies | | 36,099 |
| | 28,966 |
| | 38,100 |
| | 39,411 |
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Deferred income taxes | | 5,695 |
| | 6,946 |
| | 10,295 |
| | 10,159 |
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Funds held for customers | | 39,546 |
| | 42,425 |
| | 50,038 |
| | 43,604 |
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Other current assets | | 34,287 |
| | 31,838 |
| | 43,831 |
| | 50,519 |
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Total current assets | | 394,996 |
| | 319,313 |
| | 294,944 |
| | 318,890 |
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Deferred income taxes | | 1,510 |
| | 1,851 |
| | 1,291 |
| | 1,411 |
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Long-term investments (including $2,332 and $2,407 of investments at fair value, respectively) | | 46,025 |
| | 44,451 |
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Property, plant and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $367,021 and $360,926, respectively) | | 94,448 |
| | 101,343 |
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Long-term investments (including $2,144 and $2,384 of investments at fair value, respectively) | | | 46,137 |
| | 46,451 |
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Property, plant and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $346,279 and $348,530, respectively) | | | 85,258 |
| | 87,623 |
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Assets held for sale | | 26,798 |
| | 25,451 |
| | 26,916 |
| | 26,819 |
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Intangibles (net of accumulated amortization of $380,883 and $346,086, respectively) | | 147,169 |
| | 153,576 |
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Intangibles (net of accumulated amortization of $397,142 and $388,308, respectively) | | | 210,255 |
| | 207,180 |
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Goodwill | | 822,920 |
| | 822,777 |
| | 879,258 |
| | 868,376 |
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Other non-current assets | | 137,598 |
| | 100,767 |
| | 121,581 |
| | 131,641 |
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Total assets | | $ | 1,671,464 |
| | $ | 1,569,529 |
| | $ | 1,665,640 |
| | $ | 1,688,391 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | |
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Current liabilities: | | |
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Accounts payable | | $ | 74,280 |
| | $ | 71,492 |
| | $ | 75,227 |
| | $ | 87,216 |
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Accrued liabilities | | 177,115 |
| | 162,990 |
| | 220,889 |
| | 219,121 |
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Short-term borrowings | | | 318,000 |
| | 160,000 |
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Long-term debt due within one year | | 254,291 |
| | 255,589 |
| | 1,013 |
| | 911 |
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Total current liabilities | | 505,686 |
| | 490,071 |
| | 615,129 |
| | 467,248 |
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Long-term debt | | 390,321 |
| | 385,115 |
| | 196,434 |
| | 393,401 |
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Deferred income taxes | | 83,941 |
| | 82,814 |
| | 94,836 |
| | 95,838 |
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Other non-current liabilities | | 87,348 |
| | 61,072 |
| | 79,495 |
| | 84,407 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Notes 11 and 12) | |
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Commitments and contingencies (Notes 12 and 13) | | |
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Shareholders’ equity: | | |
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Common shares $1 par value (authorized: 500,000 shares; outstanding: 2014 – 49,670; 2013 – 50,344) | | 49,670 |
| | 50,344 |
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Common shares $1 par value (authorized: 500,000 shares; outstanding: 2015 – 49,929; 2014 – 49,742) | | | 49,929 |
| | 49,742 |
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Additional paid-in capital | | 2,849 |
| | 22,596 |
| | 11,648 |
| | 4,758 |
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Retained earnings | | 586,739 |
| | 510,941 |
| | 660,264 |
| | 629,335 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | (35,090 | ) | | (33,424 | ) | | (42,095 | ) | | (36,338 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | 604,168 |
| | 550,457 |
| | 679,746 |
| | 647,497 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 1,671,464 |
| | $ | 1,569,529 |
| | $ | 1,665,640 |
| | $ | 1,688,391 |
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See Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
DELUXE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
| | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2015 | | 2014 |
Product revenue | | $ | 350,607 |
| | $ | 342,187 |
| | $ | 1,040,734 |
| | $ | 1,014,853 |
| | $ | 355,013 |
| | $ | 345,664 |
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Service revenue | | 62,597 |
| | 55,893 |
| | 184,835 |
| | 152,214 |
| | 78,604 |
| | 61,291 |
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Total revenue | | 413,204 |
| | 398,080 |
| | 1,225,569 |
| | 1,167,067 |
| | 433,617 |
| | 406,955 |
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Cost of products | | (125,917 | ) | | (116,721 | ) | | (363,852 | ) | | (340,442 | ) | | (123,739 | ) | | (118,386 | ) |
Cost of services | | (24,233 | ) | | (25,502 | ) | | (77,117 | ) | | (68,625 | ) | | (28,942 | ) | | (26,542 | ) |
Total cost of revenue | | (150,150 | ) | | (142,223 | ) | | (440,969 | ) | | (409,067 | ) | | (152,681 | ) | | (144,928 | ) |
Gross profit | | 263,054 |
| | 255,857 |
| | 784,600 |
| | 758,000 |
| | 280,936 |
| | 262,027 |
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Selling, general and administrative expense | | (175,661 | ) | | (173,359 | ) | | (527,138 | ) | | (513,013 | ) | | (195,378 | ) | | (177,931 | ) |
Net restructuring charges | | (4,193 | ) | | (2,780 | ) | | (8,507 | ) | | (5,075 | ) | | (267 | ) | | (3,300 | ) |
Asset impairment charge | | (6,468 | ) | | — |
| | (6,468 | ) | | — |
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Operating income | | 76,732 |
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| 79,718 |
| | 242,487 |
| | 239,912 |
| | 85,291 |
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| 80,796 |
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Loss on early debt extinguishment | | | (8,917 | ) | | — |
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Interest expense | | (9,580 | ) | | (9,662 | ) | | (28,677 | ) | | (28,704 | ) | | (6,515 | ) | | (9,567 | ) |
Other income | | 321 |
| | 557 |
| | 820 |
| | 1,048 |
| | 430 |
| | 131 |
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Income before income taxes | | 67,473 |
| | 70,613 |
| | 214,630 |
| | 212,256 |
| | 70,289 |
| | 71,360 |
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Income tax provision | | (23,042 | ) | | (23,710 | ) | | (72,800 | ) | | (71,326 | ) | | (24,349 | ) | | (24,036 | ) |
Net income | | $ | 44,431 |
| | $ | 46,903 |
| | $ | 141,830 |
| | $ | 140,930 |
| | $ | 45,940 |
| | $ | 47,324 |
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Comprehensive income | | $ | 41,585 |
| | $ | 48,907 |
| | $ | 140,164 |
| | $ | 140,945 |
| | $ | 40,183 |
| | $ | 45,455 |
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Basic earnings per share | | $ | 0.89 |
| | $ | 0.93 |
| | $ | 2.83 |
| | $ | 2.77 |
| | 0.92 |
| | 0.94 |
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Diluted earnings per share | | 0.88 |
| | 0.92 |
| | 2.80 |
| | 2.75 |
| | 0.91 |
| | 0.93 |
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Cash dividends per share | | 0.30 |
| | 0.25 |
| | 0.85 |
| | 0.75 |
| | 0.30 |
| | 0.25 |
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See Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
DELUXE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
| | | | Common shares | | Common shares par value | | Additional paid-in capital | | Retained earnings | | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | Total | | Common shares | | Common shares par value | | Additional paid-in capital | | Retained earnings | | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | Total |
Balance, December 31, 2013 | | 50,344 |
| | $ | 50,344 |
| | $ | 22,596 |
| | $ | 510,941 |
| | $ | (33,424 | ) | | $ | 550,457 |
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Balance, December 31, 2014 | | | 49,742 |
| | $ | 49,742 |
| | $ | 4,758 |
| | $ | 629,335 |
| | $ | (36,338 | ) | | $ | 647,497 |
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Net income | | — |
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| | — |
| | 141,830 |
| | — |
| | 141,830 |
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| | — |
| | — |
| | 45,940 |
| | — |
| | 45,940 |
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Cash dividends | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (42,631 | ) | | — |
| | (42,631 | ) | | — |
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| | — |
| | (15,011 | ) | | — |
| | (15,011 | ) |
Common shares issued | | 525 |
| | 525 |
| | 10,580 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 11,105 |
| | 204 |
| | 204 |
| | 4,032 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 4,236 |
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Tax impact of share-based awards | | — |
| | — |
| | 2,225 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,225 |
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| | — |
| | 1,096 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,096 |
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Common shares repurchased | | (1,133 | ) | | (1,133 | ) | | (35,585 | ) | | (23,401 | ) | | — |
| | (60,119 | ) | |
Other common shares retired | | (66 | ) | | (66 | ) | | (3,304 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (3,370 | ) | |
Common shares retired | | | (17 | ) | | (17 | ) | | (1,093 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (1,110 | ) |
Fair value of share-based compensation | | — |
| | — |
| | 6,337 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 6,337 |
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| | — |
| | 2,855 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,855 |
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Other comprehensive income | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1,666 | ) | | (1,666 | ) | |
Balance, September 30, 2014 | | 49,670 |
| | $ | 49,670 |
| | $ | 2,849 |
| | $ | 586,739 |
| | $ | (35,090 | ) | | $ | 604,168 |
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Other comprehensive loss | | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (5,757 | ) | | (5,757 | ) |
Balance, March 31, 2015 | | | 49,929 |
| | $ | 49,929 |
| | $ | 11,648 |
| | $ | 660,264 |
| | $ | (42,095 | ) | | $ | 679,746 |
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See Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
DELUXE CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
| | | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
| | | 2014 | | 2013 | | | 2015 | | 2014 |
Cash flows from operating activities: | Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | |
Net income | Net income | | $ | 141,830 |
| | $ | 140,930 |
| Net income | | $ | 45,940 |
| | $ | 47,324 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | |
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| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | |
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Depreciation | Depreciation | | 12,700 |
| | 13,443 |
| Depreciation | | 3,933 |
| | 4,241 |
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Amortization of intangibles | Amortization of intangibles | | 35,845 |
| | 34,878 |
| Amortization of intangibles | | 13,750 |
| | 12,024 |
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Asset impairment charge | | 6,468 |
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Amortization of contract acquisition costs | Amortization of contract acquisition costs | | 13,180 |
| | 12,633 |
| Amortization of contract acquisition costs | | 4,831 |
| | 4,261 |
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Deferred income taxes | Deferred income taxes | | 116 |
| | 1,563 |
| Deferred income taxes | | (1,215 | ) | | (594 | ) |
Employee share-based compensation expense | Employee share-based compensation expense | | 6,997 |
| | 5,554 |
| Employee share-based compensation expense | | 3,155 |
| | 1,908 |
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Loss on early debt extinguishment | | Loss on early debt extinguishment | | 8,917 |
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Other non-cash items, net | Other non-cash items, net | | 7,708 |
| | 7,979 |
| Other non-cash items, net | | 808 |
| | 2,336 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions: | Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions: | | |
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| Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions: | | |
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Trade accounts receivable | Trade accounts receivable | | (5,547 | ) | | (7,492 | ) | Trade accounts receivable | | 16,395 |
| | 8,926 |
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Inventories and supplies | Inventories and supplies | | (2,016 | ) | | (1,541 | ) | Inventories and supplies | | 1,409 |
| | (585 | ) |
Other current assets | Other current assets | | (4,730 | ) | | (527 | ) | Other current assets | | 5,082 |
| | (1,703 | ) |
Non-current assets | Non-current assets | | (1,860 | ) | | (5,731 | ) | Non-current assets | | 1,215 |
| | (860 | ) |
Accounts payable | Accounts payable | | 1,598 |
| | (2,043 | ) | Accounts payable | | (10,851 | ) | | (2,169 | ) |
Contract acquisition payments | Contract acquisition payments | | (9,831 | ) | | (10,551 | ) | Contract acquisition payments | | (2,947 | ) | | (1,355 | ) |
Other accrued and non-current liabilities | Other accrued and non-current liabilities | | 901 |
| | (5,122 | ) | Other accrued and non-current liabilities | | (12,719 | ) | | (415 | ) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | Net cash provided by operating activities | | 203,359 |
| | 183,973 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | | 77,703 |
| | 73,339 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | Cash flows from investing activities: | | |
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| Cash flows from investing activities: | | |
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Purchases of capital assets | Purchases of capital assets | | (29,649 | ) | | (26,786 | ) | Purchases of capital assets | | (9,512 | ) | | (10,950 | ) |
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | (12,144 | ) | | (48,114 | ) | Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | (7,584 | ) | | (2,866 | ) |
Proceeds from company-owned life insurance policies | | 897 |
| | 4,599 |
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Other | Other | | 462 |
| | 1,472 |
| Other | | 463 |
| | 806 |
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Net cash used by investing activities | Net cash used by investing activities | | (40,434 | ) | | (68,829 | ) | Net cash used by investing activities | | (16,633 | ) | | (13,010 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | Cash flows from financing activities: | | |
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Net payments on short-term debt | | (125 | ) | | — |
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Payments on long-term debt | | (820 | ) | | (1,456 | ) | |
Net proceeds (payments) from short-term borrowings | | Net proceeds (payments) from short-term borrowings | | 158,000 |
| | (125 | ) |
Payments on long-term debt, including costs of debt reacquisition | | Payments on long-term debt, including costs of debt reacquisition | | (207,242 | ) | | (203 | ) |
Payments for debt issue costs | Payments for debt issue costs | | (1,085 | ) | | (236 | ) | Payments for debt issue costs | | (97 | ) | | (939 | ) |
Change in book overdrafts | | — |
| | (270 | ) | |
Proceeds from issuing shares under employee plans | Proceeds from issuing shares under employee plans | | 8,814 |
| | 12,881 |
| Proceeds from issuing shares under employee plans | | 3,389 |
| | 5,376 |
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Excess tax benefit from share-based employee awards | Excess tax benefit from share-based employee awards | | 2,581 |
| | 1,582 |
| Excess tax benefit from share-based employee awards | | 1,260 |
| | 1,401 |
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Payments for common shares repurchased | Payments for common shares repurchased | | (60,119 | ) | | (33,798 | ) | Payments for common shares repurchased | | — |
| | (31,930 | ) |
Cash dividends paid to shareholders | Cash dividends paid to shareholders | | (42,631 | ) | | (38,027 | ) | Cash dividends paid to shareholders | | (15,011 | ) | | (12,644 | ) |
Other | | Other | | (150 | ) | | — |
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Net cash used by financing activities | Net cash used by financing activities | | (93,385 | ) | | (59,324 | ) | Net cash used by financing activities | | (59,851 | ) | | (39,064 | ) |
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Effect of exchange rate change on cash | Effect of exchange rate change on cash | | (2,628 | ) | | (1,215 | ) | Effect of exchange rate change on cash | | (4,441 | ) | | (1,739 | ) |
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents | Net change in cash and cash equivalents | | 66,912 |
| | 54,605 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | | (3,222 | ) | | 19,526 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | | 121,089 |
| | 45,435 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | | 61,541 |
| | 121,089 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 188,001 |
| | $ | 100,040 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 58,319 |
| | $ | 140,615 |
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See Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements
DELUXE CORPORATION
CONDENSED NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Note 1: Consolidated financial statements
The consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and 20132014, the consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity for the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, and the consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine monthsquarters ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and 20132014 are unaudited. The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20132014 was derived from audited consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States of America. In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the consolidated financial statements are included. Adjustments consist only of normal recurring items, except for any discussed in the notes below. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year. The consolidated financial statements and notes are presented in accordance with instructions for Form 10-Q, and do not contain certain information included in our annual consolidated financial statements and notes. The consolidated financial statements and notes appearing in this report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated audited financial statements and related notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20132014 (the “2013“2014 Form 10-K”).
Note 2: New accounting pronouncements
On January 1, 2014, weRecently adopted Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2013-11,accounting pronouncements Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. This standard provides guidance regarding when an unrecognized tax benefit should be classified as a reduction to a deferred tax asset or when it should be classified as a liability in the consolidated balance sheet. Adoption of this standard resulted in an increase of $669 in non-current deferred income tax liabilities and a corresponding decrease in other non-current liabilities.
– In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued ASUAccounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. This standard changes the criteria for determining which disposals should be presented as discontinued operations and modifies the related disclosure requirements. Additionally,We adopted the new guidance requires that a business which qualifies as held for sale upon acquisition should be reported as discontinued operations. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2015, and it is to be applied prospectively. As such, we will apply this standard to any new disposals or new classifications of disposal groups as held for sale which occur on or after January 1, 2015.
Accounting pronouncements not yet adopted – In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The new standard provides revenue recognition guidance for any entity that enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of non-financial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other accounting standards. The new standard also expands the required financial statement disclosures regarding revenue recognition. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2017.2017, although the FASB has voted to propose a deferral of the effective date of the standard for one year. We are currently assessing the impact of this new standard on our consolidated financial statements, as well as the method of transition that we will use in adopting the new standard.
In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period. The new standard requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period should be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2016. We currently have share-based payment awards that fall within the scope of this standard. Our current accounting treatment is in compliance with the new standard, so we expect no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-03, Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. The new standard requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the consolidated balance sheet as a direct reduction from the carrying amount of the debt liability. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2016. As of March 31, 2015, we had debt issuance costs of $2,593 related to long-term debt and $1,804 related to short-term borrowings.
Note 3: Supplemental balance sheet information
Inventories and supplies – Inventories and supplies were comprised of the following:
| | | | September 30, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 | |
(in thousands) | | | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
Raw materials | | $ | 5,761 |
| | $ | 5,426 |
| | $ | 5,674 |
| | $ | 5,899 |
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Semi-finished goods | | 8,948 |
| | 8,361 |
| | 8,535 |
| | 8,990 |
|
Finished goods | | 18,264 |
| | 11,948 |
| | 20,627 |
| | 21,298 |
|
Supplies | | 3,126 |
| | 3,231 |
| | 3,264 |
| | 3,224 |
|
Inventories and supplies | | $ | 36,099 |
| | $ | 28,966 |
| | $ | 38,100 |
| | $ | 39,411 |
|
Available-for-sale securities – Available-for-sale securities included within cash and cash equivalents, funds held for customers and other current assets were comprised of the following:
| | | | September 30, 2014 | | March 31, 2015 |
| | Cost | | Gross unrealized gains | | Gross unrealized losses | | Fair value | |
Canadian and provincial government securities (funds held for customers)(1) | | $ | 9,553 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | (211 | ) | | $ | 9,342 |
| |
Money market securities (cash equivalents) | | 2,996 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,996 |
| |
(in thousands) | | | Cost | | Gross unrealized gains | | Gross unrealized losses | | Fair value |
Canadian and provincial government securities | | | $ | 8,526 |
| | $ | 21 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 8,547 |
|
Canadian guaranteed investment certificate | | | 7,883 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 7,883 |
|
Available-for-sale securities (funds held for customers)(1) | | | 16,409 |
| | 21 |
| | — |
| | 16,430 |
|
Canadian money market fund (other current assets) | | 1,958 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,958 |
| | 1,747 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,747 |
|
Total available-for-sale securities | | $ | 14,507 |
| | $ | — |
|
| $ | (211 | ) |
| $ | 14,296 |
| | $ | 18,156 |
| | $ | 21 |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | 18,177 |
|
(1) Funds held for customers, as reported on the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, also included cash of $30,20433,608.
| | | | December 31, 2013 | | December 31, 2014 |
| | Cost | | Gross unrealized gains | | Gross unrealized losses | | Fair value | |
Money market securities (cash equivalents) | | $ | 70,001 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 70,001 |
| |
Funds held for customers: | | | | | | | | | |
(in thousands) | | | Cost | | Gross unrealized gains | | Gross unrealized losses | | Fair value |
Canadian and provincial government securities | | 9,901 |
| | — |
| | (343 | ) | | 9,558 |
| | $ | 9,245 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | (120 | ) | | $ | 9,125 |
|
Canadian guaranteed investment certificate | | 5,178 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 5,178 |
| | 8,605 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 8,605 |
|
Available-for-sale securities (funds held for customers)(1) | | 15,079 |
|
| — |
|
| (343 | ) |
| 14,736 |
| | 17,850 |
|
| — |
|
| (120 | ) |
| 17,730 |
|
Canadian money market fund (other current assets) | | 2,045 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,045 |
| | 1,895 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,895 |
|
Total available-for-sale securities | | $ | 87,125 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | (343 | ) | | $ | 86,782 |
| | $ | 19,745 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | (120 | ) | | $ | 19,625 |
|
(1) Funds held for customers, as reported on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20132014, also included cash of $27,68925,874.
Expected maturities of available-for-sale securities as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 were as follows:
| | | | Fair value | |
(in thousands) | | | Fair value |
Due in one year or less | | $ | 4,954 |
| | $ | 9,724 |
|
Due in two to five years | | 6,502 |
| | 5,983 |
|
Due in six to ten years | | 2,840 |
| | 2,470 |
|
Total available-for-sale securities | | $ | 14,296 |
| | $ | 18,177 |
|
Further information regarding the fair value of available-for-sale securities can be found in Note 8: Fair value measurements.
Assets held for sale – Assets held for sale included the operations of small business distributors which we previously acquired and which consisted primarily of customer list intangible assets. The net assets of one of the small business distributors were sold during 2014, realizing a net pre-tax gain of $430. We are actively marketing the remaining assetsdistributors and expect the selling prices will exceed the carrying values. Net assets held for sale consisted of the following:
| | | | September 30, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 | | Balance sheet caption | |
(in thousands) | | | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 | | Balance sheet caption |
Current assets | | $ | 136 |
| | $ | 727 |
| | Other current assets | | $ | 107 |
| | $ | 687 |
| | Other current assets |
Intangibles | | 25,910 |
| | 24,603 |
| | Assets held for sale | | 25,926 |
| | 25,926 |
| | Assets held for sale |
Other non-current assets | | 888 |
| | 848 |
| | Assets held for sale | | 990 |
| | 893 |
| | Assets held for sale |
Accrued liabilities | | (932 | ) | | (733 | ) | | Accrued liabilities | | (389 | ) | | (1,058 | ) | | Accrued liabilities |
Non-current deferred income tax liabilities | | (8,748 | ) | | (7,821 | ) | | Other non-current liabilities | | (8,848 | ) | | (8,774 | ) | | Other non-current liabilities |
Other non-current liabilities | | (13 | ) | | (32 | ) | | Other non-current liabilities | |
Net assets held for sale | | $ | 17,241 |
| | $ | 17,592 |
| | | $ | 17,786 |
| | $ | 17,674 |
| |
Intangibles – Intangibles were comprised of the following:
| | | | September 30, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 | | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
| | Gross carrying amount | | Accumulated amortization | | Net carrying amount | | Gross carrying amount | | Accumulated amortization | | Net carrying amount | |
(in thousands) | | | Gross carrying amount | | Accumulated amortization | | Net carrying amount | | Gross carrying amount | | Accumulated amortization | | Net carrying amount |
Indefinite-lived: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Trade name | | $ | 19,100 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 19,100 |
| | $ | 19,100 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 19,100 |
| | $ | 19,100 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 19,100 |
| | $ | 19,100 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 19,100 |
|
Amortizable intangibles: | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
|
Internal-use software | | 363,093 |
| | (300,849 | ) | | 62,244 |
| | 339,995 |
| | (275,159 | ) | | 64,836 |
| | 372,854 |
| | (311,189 | ) | | 61,665 |
| | 364,229 |
| | (303,340 | ) | | 60,889 |
|
Customer lists/relationships | | 70,418 |
| | (37,039 | ) | | 33,379 |
| | 63,282 |
| | (31,606 | ) | | 31,676 |
| | 110,503 |
| | (40,016 | ) | | 70,487 |
| | 106,218 |
| | (40,097 | ) | | 66,121 |
|
Trade names | | 67,281 |
| | (36,594 | ) | | 30,687 |
| | 67,961 |
| | (33,642 | ) | | 34,319 |
| | 69,281 |
| | (38,673 | ) | | 30,608 |
| | 69,281 |
| | (37,623 | ) | | 31,658 |
|
Software to be sold | | | 28,500 |
| | (1,390 | ) | | 27,110 |
| | 28,500 |
| | (601 | ) | | 27,899 |
|
Other | | 8,160 |
| | (6,401 | ) | | 1,759 |
| | 9,324 |
| | (5,679 | ) | | 3,645 |
| | 7,159 |
| | (5,874 | ) | | 1,285 |
| | 8,160 |
| | (6,647 | ) | | 1,513 |
|
Amortizable intangibles | | 508,952 |
| | (380,883 | ) |
| 128,069 |
|
| 480,562 |
|
| (346,086 | ) |
| 134,476 |
| | 588,297 |
| | (397,142 | ) |
| 191,155 |
|
| 576,388 |
|
| (388,308 | ) |
| 188,080 |
|
Intangibles | | $ | 528,052 |
| | $ | (380,883 | ) |
| $ | 147,169 |
|
| $ | 499,662 |
|
| $ | (346,086 | ) |
| $ | 153,576 |
| | $ | 607,397 |
| | $ | (397,142 | ) |
| $ | 210,255 |
|
| $ | 595,488 |
|
| $ | (388,308 | ) |
| $ | 207,180 |
|
Amortization of intangibles was $11,73013,750 for the quarter ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and $11,88012,024 for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. Amortization of intangibles was $35,845 for the nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2014 and $34,878 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. Based on the intangibles in service as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, estimated future amortization expense is as follows:
| | | | Estimated amortization expense | |
Remainder of 2014 | | $ | 10,376 |
| |
2015 | | 35,567 |
| |
(in thousands) | | | Estimated amortization expense |
Remainder of 2015 | | | $ | 36,242 |
|
2016 | | 23,597 |
| | 37,349 |
|
2017 | | 11,785 |
| | 25,004 |
|
2018 | | 8,041 |
| | 17,643 |
|
2019 | | | 14,885 |
|
We acquireDuring the quarter ended March 31, 2015, we acquired internal-use software in the normal course of business. We also acquireacquired internal-use software and other intangible assets in conjunction with acquisitions (Note 6). The following intangible assets were acquired during the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2014:March 31, 2015:
| | | | Amount | | Weighted-average amortization period (in years) | |
(in thousands) | | | Amount | | Weighted-average amortization period (in years) |
Internal-use software | | $ | 26,769 |
| | 4 | | $ | 8,868 |
| | 5 |
Customer lists/relationships | | 9,996 |
| | 10 | | 8,199 |
| | 8 |
Other | | 50 |
| | 2 | |
Acquired intangibles | | $ | 36,815 |
| | 5 | | $ | 17,067 |
| | 6 |
Goodwill – Changes in goodwill during the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 were as follows:
| | | | Small Business Services | | Financial Services | | Direct Checks | | Total | |
Balance, December 31, 2013: | | | | | | | | | |
(in thousands) | | | Small Business Services | | Financial Services | | Direct Checks | | Total |
Balance, December 31, 2014: | | | | | | | | | |
Goodwill, gross | | $ | 652,554 |
| | $ | 41,717 |
| | $ | 148,506 |
| | $ | 842,777 |
| | $ | 654,007 |
| | $ | 85,863 |
| | $ | 148,506 |
| | $ | 888,376 |
|
Accumulated impairment charges | | (20,000 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (20,000 | ) | | (20,000 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (20,000 | ) |
Goodwill, net of accumulated impairment charges | | 632,554 |
| | 41,717 |
|
| 148,506 |
|
| 822,777 |
| | 634,007 |
| | 85,863 |
|
| 148,506 |
|
| 868,376 |
|
Adjustment for acquisition of Destination Rewards, Inc. (Note 6) | | — |
| | (1,375 | ) | | — |
| | (1,375 | ) | |
Acquisition of NetClime, Inc. (Note 6) | | 1,615 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,615 |
| |
Adjustment for acquisition of Wausau Financial Systems, Inc. (Note 6) | | | — |
| | (164 | ) | | — |
| | (164 | ) |
Acquisition of Verify Valid, LLC (Note 6) | | | 11,190 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 11,190 |
|
Currency translation adjustment | | (97 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (97 | ) | | (144 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (144 | ) |
Balance, September 30, 2014: | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| |
Balance, March 31, 2015: | | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
|
Goodwill, gross | | 654,072 |
| | 40,342 |
| | 148,506 |
| | 842,920 |
| | 665,053 |
| | 85,699 |
| | 148,506 |
| | 899,258 |
|
Accumulated impairment charges | | (20,000 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (20,000 | ) | | (20,000 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (20,000 | ) |
Goodwill, net of accumulated impairment charges | | $ | 634,072 |
| | $ | 40,342 |
|
| $ | 148,506 |
|
| $ | 822,920 |
| | $ | 645,053 |
| | $ | 85,699 |
|
| $ | 148,506 |
|
| $ | 879,258 |
|
Other non-current assets – Other non-current assets were comprised of the following:
| | | | September 30, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 | |
(in thousands) | | | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
Contract acquisition costs | | $ | 77,570 |
| | $ | 35,421 |
| | $ | 68,918 |
| | $ | 74,101 |
|
Postretirement benefit plan asset | | 26,177 |
| | 24,981 |
| | 24,188 |
| | 24,243 |
|
Loans and notes receivable from distributors | | 15,237 |
| | 16,162 |
| | 11,957 |
| | 14,583 |
|
Deferred advertising costs | | 8,190 |
| | 10,447 |
| | 7,893 |
| | 8,922 |
|
Other | | 10,424 |
| | 13,756 |
| | 8,625 |
| | 9,792 |
|
Other non-current assets | | $ | 137,598 |
| | $ | 100,767 |
| | $ | 121,581 |
| | $ | 131,641 |
|
Changes in contract acquisition costs during the nine monthsquarters ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and 20132014 were as follows:
| | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
| | 2014 | | 2013 | |
(in thousands) | | | 2015 | | 2014 |
Balance, beginning of year | | $ | 35,421 |
| | $ | 43,036 |
| | $ | 74,101 |
| | $ | 35,421 |
|
Additions(1) | | 55,659 |
| | 8,333 |
| | 1,907 |
| | 425 |
|
Amortization | | (13,180 | ) | | (12,633 | ) | | (4,831 | ) | | (4,261 | ) |
Other | | (330 | ) | | (381 | ) | | (2,259 | ) | | (110 | ) |
Balance, end of period | | $ | 77,570 |
| | $ | 38,355 |
| | $ | 68,918 |
| | $ | 31,475 |
|
(1) Contract acquisition costs are accrued upon contract execution. Cash payments made for contract acquisition costs were $9,831$2,947 for the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and $10,551$1,355 for the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014.
Accrued liabilities – Accrued liabilities were comprised of the following:
| | | | September 30, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 | |
(in thousands) | | | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
Funds held for customers | | $ | 38,687 |
| | $ | 41,810 |
| | $ | 49,274 |
| | $ | 42,944 |
|
Deferred revenue | | | 43,183 |
| | 48,514 |
|
Income taxes | | | 24,320 |
| | 5,393 |
|
Customer rebates | | | 17,526 |
| | 20,550 |
|
Performance-based compensation | | 24,602 |
| | 29,544 |
| | 14,918 |
| | 38,259 |
|
Deferred revenue | | 20,771 |
| | 16,897 |
| |
Customer rebates | | 20,131 |
| | 21,623 |
| |
Contract acquisition costs due within one year | | 13,397 |
| | 3,880 |
| | 10,353 |
| | 9,815 |
|
Interest | | 11,613 |
| | 8,869 |
| |
Restructuring due within one year (Note 9) | | 5,387 |
| | 5,609 |
| | 2,318 |
| | 4,276 |
|
Other | | 42,527 |
| | 34,758 |
| | 58,997 |
| | 49,370 |
|
Accrued liabilities | | $ | 177,115 |
| | $ | 162,990 |
| | $ | 220,889 |
| | $ | 219,121 |
|
Note 4: Earnings per share
The following table reflects the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share. During each period, certain stock options, as noted below, were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because their effect would have been antidilutive.
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
| | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
(dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) | | | 2015 | | 2014 |
Earnings per share – basic: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 44,431 |
| | $ | 46,903 |
| | $ | 141,830 |
| | $ | 140,930 |
| | $ | 45,940 |
| | $ | 47,324 |
|
Income allocated to participating securities | | (256 | ) | | (160 | ) | | (743 | ) | | (689 | ) | | (293 | ) | | (200 | ) |
Income available to common shareholders | | $ | 44,175 |
| | $ | 46,743 |
|
| $ | 141,087 |
| | $ | 140,241 |
| | $ | 45,647 |
| | $ | 47,124 |
|
Weighted-average shares outstanding | | 49,594 |
| | 50,443 |
| | 49,889 |
| | 50,579 |
| | 49,699 |
| | 50,228 |
|
Earnings per share – basic | | $ | 0.89 |
| | $ | 0.93 |
| | $ | 2.83 |
| | $ | 2.77 |
| | $ | 0.92 |
| | $ | 0.94 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings per share – diluted: | | |
| | |
| | | | | | |
| | |
|
Net income | | $ | 44,431 |
| | $ | 46,903 |
| | $ | 141,830 |
| | $ | 140,930 |
| | $ | 45,940 |
| | $ | 47,324 |
|
Income allocated to participating securities | | (255 | ) | | (159 | ) | | (738 | ) | | (684 | ) | | (291 | ) | | (198 | ) |
Re-measurement of share-based awards classified as liabilities | | (66 | ) | | 133 |
| | 43 |
| | 158 |
| | 179 |
| | (8 | ) |
Income available to common shareholders | | $ | 44,110 |
| | $ | 46,877 |
|
| $ | 141,135 |
| | $ | 140,404 |
| | $ | 45,828 |
| | $ | 47,118 |
|
Weighted-average shares outstanding | | 49,594 |
| | 50,443 |
| | 49,889 |
| | 50,579 |
| | 49,699 |
| | 50,228 |
|
Dilutive impact of potential common shares | | 448 |
| | 451 |
| | 448 |
| | 450 |
| | 408 |
| | 456 |
|
Weighted-average shares and potential common shares outstanding | | 50,042 |
| | 50,894 |
|
| 50,337 |
| | 51,029 |
| | 50,107 |
| | 50,684 |
|
Earnings per share – diluted | | $ | 0.88 |
| | $ | 0.92 |
| | $ | 2.80 |
| | $ | 2.75 |
| | $ | 0.91 |
| | $ | 0.93 |
|
| | | | | | | | | |
Antidilutive options excluded from calculation | | 276 |
| | 440 |
| | 276 |
| | 440 |
| | 265 |
| | 281 |
|
Note 5: Other comprehensive income
Reclassification adjustments – Information regarding amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income was as follows:
| | Accumulated other comprehensive loss components | | Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | | Affected line item in consolidated statements of comprehensive income | | Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | | Affected line item in consolidated statements of comprehensive income |
| | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | Quarter Ended March 31, | |
| | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2013 | | |
(in thousands) | | | 2015 | | 2014 | |
Amortization of loss on interest rate locks(1) | | $ | (427 | ) | | $ | (418 | ) | | $ | (1,282 | ) | | $ | (1,255 | ) | | Interest expense | | $ | — |
| | $ | (429 | ) | | Interest expense |
Tax benefit | | 167 |
| | 158 |
| | 501 |
| | 475 |
| | Income tax provision | | — |
| | 168 |
| | Income tax provision |
Amortization of loss on interest rate locks, net of tax | | (260 | ) | | (260 | ) | | (781 | ) | | (780 | ) | | Net income | | — |
| | (261 | ) | | Net income |
Amortization of postretirement benefit plan items: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Prior service credit | | 355 |
| | 355 |
| | 1,066 |
| | 1,066 |
| | (2) | | 355 |
| | 355 |
| | (2) |
Net actuarial loss | | (854 | ) | | (1,110 | ) | | (2,563 | ) | | (3,330 | ) | | (2) | | (780 | ) | | (854 | ) | | (2) |
Total amortization | | (499 | ) | | (755 | ) | | (1,497 | ) | | (2,264 | ) | | (2) | | (425 | ) | | (499 | ) | | (2) |
Tax benefit | | 139 |
| | 229 |
| | 418 |
| | 685 |
| | (2) | | 114 |
| | 140 |
| | (2) |
Amortization of postretirement benefit plan items, net of tax | | (360 | ) | | (526 | ) | | (1,079 | ) | | (1,579 | ) | | (2) | | (311 | ) | | (359 | ) | | (2) |
Total reclassifications, net of tax | | $ | (620 | ) | | $ | (786 | ) | | $ | (1,860 | ) | | $ | (2,359 | ) | | | $ | (311 | ) | | $ | (620 | ) | |
(1) Relates to interest rate locks executedwhich terminated in 2004.October 2014 in conjunction with the maturity of the related debt. See the caption "Note 6: Derivative financial instruments" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in the 20132014 Form 10-K.
(2) Amortization of postretirement benefit plan items is included in the computation of net periodic benefit income. Additional details can be found in Note 10: Postretirement benefits.
Accumulated other comprehensive loss – Changes in the components of accumulated other comprehensive loss were as follows:
| | | | Postretirement benefit plans, net of tax | | Loss on derivatives, net of tax(1) | | Net unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax(2) | | Currency translation adjustment | | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | |
Balance, December 31, 2013 | | $ | (34,874 | ) | | $ | (781 | ) | | $ | (276 | ) | | $ | 2,507 |
| | $ | (33,424 | ) | |
(in thousands) | | | Postretirement benefit plans, net of tax | | Net unrealized loss on marketable securities, net of tax(1) | | Currency translation adjustment | | Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
Balance, December 31, 2014 | | | $ | (32,405 | ) | | $ | (125 | ) | | $ | (3,808 | ) | | $ | (36,338 | ) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | | — |
| | — |
| | 88 |
| | (3,614 | ) | | (3,526 | ) | | — |
| | 104 |
| | (6,172 | ) | | (6,068 | ) |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | | 1,079 |
| | 781 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,860 |
| | 311 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 311 |
|
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) | | 1,079 |
| | 781 |
| | 88 |
| | (3,614 | ) | | (1,666 | ) | | 311 |
| | 104 |
| | (6,172 | ) | | (5,757 | ) |
Balance, September 30, 2014 | | $ | (33,795 | ) | | $ | — |
| | $ | (188 | ) | | $ | (1,107 | ) | | $ | (35,090 | ) | |
Balance, March 31, 2015 | | | $ | (32,094 | ) | | $ | (21 | ) | | $ | (9,980 | ) | | $ | (42,095 | ) |
(1)Relates to interest rate locks executed in 2004. See the caption "Note 6: Derivative financial instruments" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in the 2013 Form 10-K.
(2) Other comprehensive income before reclassifications is net of income tax expense of $3136.
Note 6: Acquisitions
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we made the following payments, net of cash acquired, for business acquisitions:
|
| | | | |
| | Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
Small business distributors | | $ | 7,841 |
|
NetClime, Inc. | | 2,011 |
|
Gift Box Corporation of America(1) | | 1,750 |
|
Other | | 542 |
|
Total | | $ | 12,144 |
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(1) We are operating this business under the name WholeStyle PackagingTM.
In May 2014,January 2015, we acquired selected assets of Gift Box Corporation of America (GBCA)Range, Inc., a supplier of retail packaging solutions, including gift boxes, bags, bows, ribbons and wraps. The allocation of the purchase price to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was finalized during the third quarter of 2014, as we finalized the valuation of acquired inventory.marketing services provider, in a cash transaction for $3,600. Transaction costs related to the acquisition were expensed as incurred and were not significant to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015. The results of operations of this business from its acquisition date are included in our Small Business Services segment. IntangibleWe expect to finalize the allocation of the purchase price in the second quarter of 2015 when we complete our valuation of the acquired customer list. The net assets acquired consisted primarily of a customer list with a preliminary value of $1,095$3,906 and a useful life of fiveeight years, which is being amortized using the straight-line method. Further information regarding the calculation of the estimated fair value of the customer list can be found in Note 8.
In January 2014,2015, we acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of NetClime, Inc., a providersmall business distributor in a cash transaction for $511, net of website development software. The allocationcash acquired, plus non-cash consideration of $3,564 related to our receivables from the purchase price, based upon the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, resulted in goodwill of $1,615. The acquisition resulted in goodwill as we expectdistributor prior to drive future revenue as we incorporate NetClime's software solution into our technology platform and the marketing solutions services we offer our customers.its acquisition. Transaction costs related to the acquisition were expensed as incurred and were not significant to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015. The results of operations of this businessthe distributor are included in our Financial Services segment from its acquisition date, are included inas its customers consist primarily of financial institutions. We expect to finalize the allocation of the purchase price by the third quarter of 2015 when our Small Business Services segment. Intangiblevaluation of certain assets and liabilities is finalized, including, but not limited to, intangibles and deferred income taxes. We also plan to finalize the estimated useful life of intangibles by the third quarter of 2015. The net assets acquired consisted primarily of internal-use softwarea customer list with an aggregatea preliminary fair value of $1,050$4,293 and a preliminary useful life of foureight years,, which is being amortized using the straight-line method. Further information regarding the calculation of the estimated fair value of the internal-use softwarecustomer list can be found in Note 8.
In December 2013,February 2015, we acquired substantially allselected assets of Verify Valid, LLC, a provider of electronic check payment services, in a cash transaction for $3,447. The preliminary allocation of the purchase price based upon the estimated fair value of the assets of Destination Rewards, Inc., a rewards and loyalty program provider. During the first quarter of 2014, we adjusted the valuation of the intangibles acquired and we finalized the determination of the intangible useful lives, resultingliabilities assumed resulted in tax-deductible goodwill of $11,705. This is a decrease of $1,375 from the amount of goodwill as of December 31, 2013.$11,190. The acquisition resulted in goodwill as we planVerify Valid's technology enables us to offer Destination Rewardsdiversify our payment product and service offerings and bring these offerings to our clientscustomer base. Transaction costs related to the acquisition were expensed as a key componentincurred and were not significant to the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the quarter ended March 31, 2015. The results of operations of this business from its acquisition date are included in our marketing solutions product set. TheSmall Business Services segment. We expect to finalize the allocation of the purchase price by the third quarter of 2015 when our valuation of acquired intangiblesoftware and its useful life, as well as the valuation of contingent consideration, is finalized. Net assets acquired consisted primarily of customer relationshipsinternal-use software with a preliminary value of $4,400 with$1,900 and a preliminary useful life of 105 years, internal-use software with an aggregate value of $4,100 and a weighted-average useful life of four years, and supplier relationships of $1,100 with a useful life of five years. All of the intangibles arewhich is being amortized using the straight-line method. In connection with this acquisition, we are required to make annual contingent payments over a period of up to eight years, subject to the business achieving specified revenue thresholds. The preliminary fair value of the liability for contingent payments recognized upon acquisition was $8,340, and is included in accrued liabilities and other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet. There is no maximum amount of contingent payments specified in the agreement. Further information regarding the calculation of the estimated fair valuesvalue of these assetsthe internal-use software and the contingent payments can be found in Note 8.
During the nine months ended September 30,In October 2014, we acquired the operations of several small business distributors for aggregate cash payments of $7,841. The assets acquired consisted primarily of customer lists, $6,501 of which are being amortized using the straight-line method over a weighted-average useful life of nine years. The remaining portionall of the acquired customer lists are being heldoutstanding capital stock of Wausau Financial Systems, Inc. (Wausau), a provider of software-based solutions for salereceivables management, lockbox processing, remote deposit capture and are classifiedpaperless branch solutions to financial institutions, utilities, government agencies and telecommunications companies. During the first quarter of 2015, we adjusted the valuation of certain income tax accounts and decreased goodwill $164 from the December 31, 2014 amount. The acquisition resulted in goodwill as such in our consolidated balance sheet asWausau provides new access into the commercial and treasury side of September 30, 2014. The distributors’ results of operations are included in our Small Business Services segment from their acquisition dates. Further information regardingfinancial institutions through a strong software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology offering. We expect to finalize the calculationallocation of the estimated fair valuespurchase price by mid-2015, when our valuation of the customer lists can be found in Note 8 and further information regarding net assets held for sale can be found in Note 3.deferred income taxes is finalized.
As our acquisitions were immaterial to our operating results both individually and in the aggregate, pro forma results of operations are not provided.
Note 7: Derivative financial instruments
We have entered into interest rate swaps to hedge against changes in the fair value of a portion of our long-term debt. We entered into these swaps, which we designated as fair value hedges, to achieve a targeted mix of fixed and variable rate debt, where we receive a fixed rate and pay a variable rate based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps and the related long-term debt are included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. The interest rate swaps related to our long-term debt due in 2020 have a notional amount of $200,000 and meet the criteria for using the short-cut method for a fair value hedge based on the structure of the hedging relationship. As such, the changes in the fair value of the derivativederivatives and the related long-term debt are equal. The fair value of these interest rate swaps was included in other non-
current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets and was $5,097 as of March 31, 2015 and $8,067 as of December 31, 2014. As the short-cut method is not being used to account for these hedges, the decrease in long-term debt due to fair value adjustments was also $5,097 as of March 31, 2015 and $8,067 as of December 31, 2014.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, we also held interest rate swaps related to our long-term debt duewhich matured in October 2014. When the changeThe short-cut method was not used for these interest rate swaps. As such, changes in the fair value of thesethe interest rate swaps and the hedgedrelated long-term debt arewere not equal (i.e., hedge ineffectiveness), the difference and were included in the changes in fair value affects the reported amount of interest expense in ourthe consolidated statementsstatement of comprehensive income. Information regarding hedge ineffectiveness in each periodduring the quarter ended March 31, 2014 is presented in Note 8.
Information regarding interest rate swaps as of September 30, 2014 was as follows:
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| | Notional amount | | Fair value of interest rate swaps | | Increase (decrease) in debt due to fair value adjustment | | Balance sheet caption including interest rate swaps |
Fair value hedge related to long-term debt due in 2014 | | $ | 198,000 |
| | $ | 745 |
| | $ | 6 |
| | Other current assets |
Fair value hedge related to long-term debt due in 2020 | | 200,000 |
| | (11,180 | ) | | (11,180 | ) | | Other non-current liabilities |
Total fair value hedges | | $ | 398,000 |
| | $ | (10,435 | ) |
| $ | (11,174 | ) | | |
Information regarding interest rate swaps as of December 31, 2013 was as follows:
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| | Notional amount | | Fair value of interest rate swaps | | Increase (decrease) in debt due to fair value adjustment | | Balance sheet caption including interest rate swaps |
Fair value hedge related to long-term debt due in 2014 | | $ | 198,000 |
| | $ | 2,158 |
| | $ | 1,569 |
| | Other current assets |
Fair value hedge related to long-term debt due in 2020 | | 200,000 |
| | (16,239 | ) | | (16,239 | ) | | Other non-current liabilities |
Total fair value hedges | | $ | 398,000 |
| | $ | (14,081 | ) | | $ | (14,670 | ) | | |
Note 8: Fair value measurements
2014 annual impairment analyses – We evaluate the carrying value of goodwill and our indefinite-lived trade name as of July 31 of each year and between annual evaluations, if events or circumstances occur that would indicate a possible impairment. As such, during the quarter ended September 30, 2014, we completed our annual impairment analyses. Our policy on impairment of indefinite-lived intangibles and goodwill, which is included under the caption "Note 1: Significant accounting policies" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in the 2013 Form 10-K, provides further information regarding our methodology.
In completing the 2014 annual goodwill impairment analysis, we elected to perform a quantitative assessment for all of our reporting units to which goodwill is assigned, as our previous quantitative analysis was completed during 2010. First, we calculated the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to which goodwill is assigned and compared this estimated fair value to the carrying amount of the reporting unit's net assets. In calculating the estimated fair value, we used the income approach. The income approach is a valuation technique under which we estimated future cash flows using the reporting unit's financial forecast from the perspective of an unrelated market participant. Using historical trending and internal forecasting techniques, we projected revenue for the next five years. We applied our fixed and variable cost experience rates to the projected revenue to
arrive at the future cash flows. A terminal value was then applied to the projected cash flow stream. Future estimated cash flows were discounted to their present value to calculate the estimated fair value. The discount rate used was the value-weighted average of our estimated cost of capital derived using both known and customary market metrics. In determining the estimated fair values of our reporting units, we were required to estimate a number of factors, including projected operating results, terminal growth rates, economic conditions, anticipated future cash flows, the discount rate and the allocation of shared or corporate items. For reasonableness, the summation of our reporting units' fair values was compared to our consolidated fair value as indicated by our market capitalization. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit's net assets exceeds its estimated fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment analysis requires us to measure the amount of the impairment loss. An impairment loss is calculated by comparing the implied fair value of the goodwill to its carrying amount. To calculate the implied fair value of goodwill, the fair value of the reporting unit's assets and liabilities, excluding goodwill, is estimated. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amount assigned to its assets and liabilities, excluding goodwill, is the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill. We were not required to complete the second step of the goodwill impairment analysis for any of our reporting units. Our 2014 analysis indicated that the calculated fair values of our reporting units' net assets exceeded their carrying values by approximate amounts between $74,000 and $1,128,000, or by amounts between 47% and 482% above the carrying values of their net assets.
In completing the 2014 annual impairment analysis of our indefinite-lived trade name, we elected to perform a quantitative assessment which indicated that the calculated fair value of the asset exceeded its carrying value of $19,100 by approximately $31,000 as of July 31, 2014. As such, we recorded no impairment charges as a result of our 2014 impairment analyses.
Non-recurring asset impairment analysis – During the quarter ended September 30, 2014, we performed an impairment analysis related to our Small Business Services search engine marketing and optimization business. Revenue and the related cash flows from this business have been lower than previously projected, and as a result of our annual planning process completed during the third quarter of 2014, we decided to reduce the revenue base of this business in order to improve its financial performance. As such, we revised our estimates of future revenues and cash flows to reflect these decisions during the quarter ended September 30, 2014. We calculated the estimated fair values of the assets as the net present value of estimated future cash flows (level 3 fair value measurement). Our analysis resulted in an impairment charge of $6,468 during the quarter ended September 30, 2014, which reflects writing down the net book value of the related intangible assets to zero.
The asset impairment charge included the following intangible assets:
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| | Impairment charge |
Internal-use software | | $ | 4,036 |
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Customer relationships | | 1,952 |
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Trade name | | 480 |
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Total impairment charge | | $ | 6,468 |
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20142015 acquisitions – For all acquisitions, we are required to measure the fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired, excluding goodwill and deferred income taxes. The identifiable net assets acquired during the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 were comprised primarily of customer lists associated with the acquisitions of a small business distributorsdistributor and GBCA,Range, Inc., as well as internal-use software associated with the acquisition of NetClime, Inc.Verify Valid, LLC (Note 6). The aggregate fair value of the acquired customer lists was $7,796$8,199 and was estimated using an income approach.by discounting the estimated cash flows expected to be generated by the assets. Assumptions used in the calculations included same-customer revenue growth rates and estimated customer retention rates based on the acquirees' historical information. The fair value of the acquired internal-use software was $1,900 and was estimated using athe cost of reproduction method. The primary components of the software were identified and the estimated cost to reproduce the software was calculated based on data provided by NetClime. The calculated fair value of the acquired internal-use software was $1,050.acquiree.
During the first quarter of 2014, we finalized the valuation of the intangible assets acquired inIn connection with the acquisition of Destination Rewards, Inc. in December 2013 (Note 6). The acquired intangibles consisted primarilyVerifyValid, LLC, we are required to make annual contingent payments over a period of customer relationships, internal-use software and supplier relationships.up to eight years, subject to the business achieving specified revenue thresholds. The fair value of the customer relationshipsliability for contingent payments recognized upon acquisition was $8,340, and was estimated usingby discounting to present value the multi-period excess earnings method.probability-weighted contingent payments expected to be made utilizing an appropriate discount rate. Assumptions used in this calculation included same-customer revenue growth ratesthe discount rate and estimated customer retention rates based onvarious probability factors. This liability is re-measured each reporting period and changes in the acquirees' historical information. Thefair value are included in selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Changes in the fair value of contingent consideration can result from changes in the acquired customer relationships was $4,400, which represents an increasetiming, amount of, $2,200 from the December 31, 2013 amount. The fair valueor likelihood of the acquired internal-use software was estimated using a cost of reproduction method. The primary components of the software were identified and the estimated cost to reproduce the software was calculated using estimated time and labor rates derived from our historical data from previous upgrades of a similar size and nature. The fair value of the acquired internal-use software was $4,100. The fair value of the supplier relationships was estimated by comparing the forecasted gross margin with
the supplier relationships in place compared to the forecasted gross margin without the supplier relationships. The fair value of the acquired supplier relationships was $1,100.applicable contingent payments.
Recurring fair value measurements – Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 included available-for-sale marketable securities (Note 3). These securities consisted of investments in money market funds which are traded in active markets. As such, the fair value of the securities is determined based on quoted market prices. Because of the short-term nature of the underlying investments, the cost of these securities approximates their fair value. The cost of securities sold is determined using the average cost method. No gains or losses on sales of these marketable securities were realized during the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013.
Funds held for customers included available-for-sale marketable securities (Note 3). These securities consisted of a mutual fund investment which invests in Canadian and provincial government securities and as of December 31, 2013, an investmentinvestments in a six-month Canadian guaranteed investment certificate (GIC) which matured in February 2014.certificates (GIC's). The mutual fund is not traded in an active market and its fair value is determined by obtaining quoted prices in active markets for the underlying securities held by the fund. The fair value of the GICGIC's approximated cost due to itsthier relatively short duration. Unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, are included in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the consolidated balance sheets. The cost of securities sold is determined using the average cost method. Realized gains and losses are included in revenue in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and were not significant for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and 20132014.
Other current assets included available-for-sale marketable securities (Note 3). These securities consisted of a Canadian money market fund which is not traded in an active market. As such, the fair value of this investment is determined by obtaining quoted prices in active markets for the underlying securities held by the fund. Because of the short-term nature of the underlying investments, the cost of these securities approximates their fair value. The cost of securities sold is determined using the average cost method. No gains or losses on sales of these marketable securities were realized during the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and 20132014.
We have elected to account for a long-term investment in domestic mutual funds under the fair value option for financial assets and financial liabilities. The fair value option provides companies an irrevocable option to measure many financial assets and liabilities at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in earnings. The investment is included in long-term investments in the consolidated balance sheets. Long-term investments also include the cash surrender values of company-owned life insurance policies. Realized and unrealized gains and losses, as well as dividends earned by the mutual fund investment, are included in selling, general and administrative (SG&A)SG&A expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. This investment corresponds to a liability under an officers’ deferred compensation plan which is not available to new participants and is fully funded by the investment in mutual funds. The liability under the plan equals the fair value of the investment in mutual funds. Thus, as the value of the investment changes, the value of the liability changes accordingly. As changes in the liability are reflected within SG&A expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income, the fair value option of accounting for the investment in mutual funds allows us to net changes in the investment and the related liability in the statements of
comprehensive income. The cost of securities sold is determined using the average cost method. During the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and nine months ended September 30, 2014, and 2013, net realized gains were not significant. NetWe recognized net unrealized losses were not significantof $187 during the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and net unrealized gains of $140 were recognized$149 during the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2013.March 31, 2014.
The fair value of interest rate swaps (Note 7) is determined at each reporting date by means of a pricing model utilizing readily observable market interest rates. The change in fair value is determined as the change in the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted using the LIBOR rate. The interest rate swaps related to our long-term debt due in 2020 meet the criteria for using the short-cut method for a fair value hedge based on the structure of the hedging relationship. As such, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and related long-term debt are equal. The short-cut method iswas not being used for our other interest rate swaps.swaps which terminated with the maturity of the related long-term debt in October 2014. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate swaps, as well as changes in the fair value of the hedged debt, are included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income and were as follows:
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| | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2013 |
(Loss) gain from derivatives | | $ | (1,292 | ) | | $ | 399 |
| | $ | 3,646 |
| | $ | (10,782 | ) |
Gain (loss) from change in fair value of hedged debt | | 1,334 |
| | (411 | ) | | (3,496 | ) | | 10,852 |
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Net decrease (increase) in interest expense | | $ | 42 |
| | $ | (12 | ) | | $ | 150 |
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| $ | 70 |
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(in thousands) | | 2015 | | 2014 |
Gain from derivatives | | $ | 2,970 |
| | $ | 2,042 |
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Loss from change in fair value of hedged debt | | (2,970 | ) | | (1,992 | ) |
Net decrease in interest expense | | $ | — |
| | $ | 50 |
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Information regarding recurring fair value measurements completed during each period was as follows:
| | | | | | Fair value measurements using | | | | Fair value measurements using |
| | Fair value as of September 30, 2014 | | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets | | Significant other observable inputs | | Significant unobservable inputs | | Fair value as of March 31, 2015 | | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets | | Significant other observable inputs | | Significant unobservable inputs |
| | (Level 1) | | (Level 2) | | (Level 3) | |
Available-for-sale marketable securities (cash equivalents) | | $ | 2,996 |
| | $ | 2,996 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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(in thousands) | | | Fair value as of March 31, 2015 | | (Level 1) | | (Level 2) | | (Level 3) |
Available-for-sale marketable securities (funds held for customers) | | 9,342 |
| | — |
| | 9,342 |
| | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 16,430 |
| | $ | — |
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Available-for-sale marketable securities (other current assets) | | 1,958 |
| | — |
| | 1,958 |
| | — |
| | 1,747 |
| | — |
| | 1,747 |
| | — |
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Long-term investment in mutual funds | | 2,332 |
| | 2,332 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,144 |
| | 2,144 |
| | — |
| | — |
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Derivative assets | | 745 |
| | — |
| | 745 |
| | — |
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Derivative liabilities | | (11,180 | ) | | — |
| | (11,180 | ) | | — |
| | (5,097 | ) | | — |
| | (5,097 | ) | | — |
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Accrued contingent consideration | | | (8,340 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (8,340 | ) |
| | | | | | Fair value measurements using | | | | Fair value measurements using |
| | Fair value as of December 31, 2013 | | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets | | Significant other observable inputs | | Significant unobservable inputs | | Fair value as of December 31, 2014 | | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets | | Significant other observable inputs | | Significant unobservable inputs |
| | (Level 1) | | (Level 2) | | (Level 3) | |
Available-for-sale marketable securities (cash equivalents) | | $ | 70,001 |
| | $ | 70,001 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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(in thousands) | | | Fair value as of December 31, 2014 | | (Level 1) | | (Level 2) | | (Level 3) |
Available-for-sale marketable securities (funds held for customers) | | 14,736 |
| | — |
| | 14,736 |
| | — |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 17,730 |
| | $ | — |
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Available-for-sale marketable securities (other current assets) | | 2,045 |
| | — |
| | 2,045 |
| | — |
| | 1,895 |
| | — |
| | 1,895 |
| | — |
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Long-term investment in mutual funds | | 2,407 |
| | 2,407 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,384 |
| | 2,384 |
| | — |
| | — |
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Derivative assets | | 2,158 |
| | — |
| | 2,158 |
| | — |
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Derivative liabilities | | (16,239 | ) | | — |
| | (16,239 | ) | | — |
| | (8,067 | ) | | — |
| | (8,067 | ) | | — |
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Our policy is to recognize transfers between fair value levels as of the end of the reporting period in which the transfer occurred. There were no transfers between fair value levels during the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2014.March 31, 2015.
Fair value measurements of other financial instruments – 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 fair value.
Cash, excluding cash equivalents, and cash included within funds held for customers and short-term borrowings – The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these items.
Loans and notes receivable from distributors – We have receivables for loans made to certain of our Safeguard® distributors. In addition, we have acquired the operations of several small business distributors which we then sold to our Safeguard distributors. In most cases, we entered into notes receivable upon the sale of the assets to the distributors. The fair value of these loans and notes receivable is calculated as the present value of expected future cash flows, discounted using an estimated interest rate based on published bond yields for companies of similar risk.
Long-term debt – The fair value of long-term debt is based on significant observable market inputs other than quoted prices for identical liabilities when traded as assets in an active market.markets. The fair value of long-term debt included in the table below does not reflect the impact of hedging activity. The carrying amount of long-term debt includes the change in fair value of hedged long-term debt.
The estimated fair values of these financial instruments were as follows:
| | | | | | Fair value measurements using | | | | Fair value measurements using |
| | September 30, 2014 | | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets | | Significant other observable inputs | | Significant unobservable inputs | | March 31, 2015 | | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets | | Significant other observable inputs | | Significant unobservable inputs |
| | Carrying value | | Fair value | | (Level 1) | | (Level 2) | | (Level 3) | |
Cash (excluding cash equivalents) | | $ | 185,005 |
| | $ | 185,005 |
| | $ | 185,005 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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(in thousands) | | | Carrying value | | Fair value | | (Level 1) | | (Level 2) | | (Level 3) |
Cash | | | $ | 58,319 |
| | $ | 58,319 |
| | $ | 58,319 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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Cash (funds held for customers) | | 30,204 |
| | 30,204 |
| | 30,204 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 33,608 |
| | 33,608 |
| | 33,608 |
| | — |
| | — |
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Loans and notes receivable from distributors | | 17,555 |
| | 16,618 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 16,618 |
| | 13,986 |
| | 13,104 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 13,104 |
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Long-term debt, including portion due within one year(1) | | 642,326 |
| | 675,050 |
| | 675,050 |
| | — |
| | — |
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Short-term borrowings | | | 318,000 |
| | 318,000 |
| | 318,000 |
| | — |
| | — |
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Long-term debt(1) | | | 194,903 |
| | 217,540 |
| | — |
| | 217,540 |
| | — |
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(1) Amounts exclude capital lease obligations.
| | | | | | Fair value measurements using | | | | Fair value measurements using |
| | December 31, 2013 | | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets | | Significant other observable inputs | | Significant unobservable inputs | | December 31, 2014 | | Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets | | Significant other observable inputs | | Significant unobservable inputs |
| | Carrying value | | Fair value | | (Level 1) | | (Level 2) | | (Level 3) | |
Cash (excluding cash equivalents) | | $ | 51,088 |
| | $ | 51,088 |
| | $ | 51,088 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
| |
(in thousands) | | | Carrying value | | Fair value | | (Level 1) | | (Level 2) | | (Level 3) |
Cash | | | $ | 61,541 |
| | $ | 61,541 |
| | $ | 61,541 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | — |
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Cash (funds held for customers) | | 27,689 |
| | 27,689 |
| | 27,689 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 25,874 |
| | 25,874 |
| | 25,874 |
| | — |
| | — |
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Loans and notes receivable from distributors | | 18,047 |
| | 17,051 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 17,051 |
| | 16,915 |
| | 15,765 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 15,765 |
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Long-term debt, including portion due within one year(1) | | 638,787 |
| | 684,133 |
| | 684,133 |
| | — |
| | — |
| |
Short-term borrowings | | | 160,000 |
| | 160,000 |
| | 160,000 |
| | — |
| | — |
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Long-term debt(1) | | | 391,933 |
| | 419,000 |
| | — |
| | 419,000 |
| | — |
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(1) Amounts exclude capital lease obligations.
Note 9: Restructuring charges
Net restructuring charges for each period consisted of the following components:
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
| | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
(in thousands) | | | 2015 | | 2014 |
Severance accruals | | $ | 4,546 |
| | $ | 2,512 |
| | $ | 7,213 |
| | $ | 4,386 |
| | $ | 743 |
| | $ | 1,545 |
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Severance reversals | | (271 | ) | | (210 | ) | | (866 | ) | | (688 | ) | | (524 | ) | | (310 | ) |
Operating lease obligations | | — |
| | 214 |
| | — |
| | 216 |
| |
Operating lease obligations reversals | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (157 | ) | |
Net restructuring accruals | | 4,275 |
| | 2,516 |
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| 6,347 |
|
| 3,757 |
| | 219 |
| | 1,235 |
|
Other costs | | 80 |
| | 563 |
| | 2,464 |
| | 1,822 |
| | 45 |
| | 2,297 |
|
Net restructuring charges | | $ | 4,355 |
| | $ | 3,079 |
|
| $ | 8,811 |
|
| $ | 5,579 |
| | $ | 264 |
| | $ | 3,532 |
|
The net restructuring charges are reflected in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income as follows:
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
| | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
(in thousands) | | | 2015 | | 2014 |
Total cost of revenue | | $ | 162 |
| | $ | 299 |
| | $ | 304 |
| | $ | 504 |
| | $ | (3 | ) | | $ | 232 |
|
Operating expenses | | 4,193 |
| | 2,780 |
| | 8,507 |
| | 5,075 |
| | 267 |
| | 3,300 |
|
Net restructuring charges | | $ | 4,355 |
| | $ | 3,079 |
|
| $ | 8,811 |
|
| $ | 5,579 |
| | $ | 264 |
| | $ | 3,532 |
|
2014 restructuring charges –During the quarter and nine monthsquarters ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and March 31, 2014, the net restructuring accruals included severance charges related to employee reductions across functional areas as we continue to reduce costs, primarily within our sales and marketing, information technology and fulfillment functions.costs. The restructuring accruals included severance benefits for approximately 14540 employees for the quarter ended September 30, 2014 and severance benefits for approximately 210 employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2014.during both periods. These charges were reduced by the reversal of restructuring accruals recorded primarily in previous years, as fewer employees received severance benefits than originally estimated. Other restructuring costs, which were expensed as incurred, included items such as information technology costs, employee and equipment moves, training and travel related to our restructuring activities.
2013 restructuring charges – During the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2013, the net restructuring accruals included severance charges related to employee reductions across functional areas as we continued to reduce costs. The restructuring accruals included severance benefits for approximately 75 employees for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 and severance benefits for approximately 125 employees for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. These charges were reduced by the reversal of restructuring accruals recorded primarily in previous years, as fewer employees received severance benefits than originally estimated. Other restructuring costs, which were expensed as incurred, included items such as information technology costs, employee and equipment moves, training and travel related to our restructuring activities.
Restructuring accruals of $5,3872,318 as of September 30,March 31, 2015 and $4,276 as of December 31, 2014 are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet in accrued liabilities. Restructuring accruals of $5,638 as of December 31, 2013 are reflected in the consolidated balance sheet as accrued liabilities of $5,609 and other non-current liabilities of $29. The majority of the employee reductions are expected to be completed in 2014,the third quarter of 2015, and we expect most of the related severance payments to be paid by mid-2015,the first quarter of 2016, utilizing cash from operations. The remaining payments due under operating lease obligations will be paid through February 2015. As of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, approximately 13020 employees had not yet started to receive severance benefits. Further information regarding our restructuring accruals can be found under the caption “Note 8: Restructuring charges” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in the 20132014 Form 10-K.
Accruals for our restructuring initiatives, summarized by year, were as follows:
| | | | 2012 initiatives | | 2013 initiatives | | 2014 initiatives | | Total | |
Balance, December 31, 2013 | | $ | 409 |
| | $ | 5,229 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 5,638 |
| |
(in thousands) | | | 2012 initiatives | | 2013 initiatives | | 2014 initiatives | | 2015 initiatives | | Total |
Balance, December 31, 2014 | | | $ | 32 |
| | $ | 128 |
| | $ | 4,116 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 4,276 |
|
Restructuring charges | | 21 |
| | 237 |
| | 6,955 |
| | 7,213 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 66 |
| | 677 |
| | 743 |
|
Restructuring reversals | | (11 | ) | | (775 | ) | | (80 | ) | | (866 | ) | | — |
| | (9 | ) | | (515 | ) | | — |
| | (524 | ) |
Payments | | (344 | ) | | (4,379 | ) | | (1,875 | ) | | (6,598 | ) | | (32 | ) | �� | (67 | ) | | (1,975 | ) | | (103 | ) | | (2,177 | ) |
Balance, September 30, 2014 | | $ | 75 |
|
| $ | 312 |
| | $ | 5,000 |
| | $ | 5,387 |
| |
Balance, March 31, 2015 | | | $ | — |
|
| $ | 52 |
| | $ | 1,692 |
| | $ | 574 |
| | $ | 2,318 |
|
Cumulative amounts: | | |
| | | | | | |
| | |
| | | | | | | | |
|
Restructuring charges | | $ | 8,012 |
| | $ | 7,616 |
| | $ | 6,955 |
| | $ | 22,583 |
| | $ | 8,012 |
| | $ | 7,629 |
| | $ | 8,206 |
| | $ | 677 |
| | $ | 24,524 |
|
Restructuring reversals | | (1,362 | ) | | (912 | ) | | (80 | ) | | (2,354 | ) | | (1,363 | ) | | (1,005 | ) | | (1,157 | ) | | — |
| | (3,525 | ) |
Payments | | (6,575 | ) | | (6,392 | ) | | (1,875 | ) | | (14,842 | ) | | (6,649 | ) | | (6,572 | ) | | (5,357 | ) | | (103 | ) | | (18,681 | ) |
Balance, September 30, 2014 | | $ | 75 |
|
| $ | 312 |
| | $ | 5,000 |
| | $ | 5,387 |
| |
Balance, March 31, 2015 | | | $ | — |
|
| $ | 52 |
| | $ | 1,692 |
| | $ | 574 |
| | $ | 2,318 |
|
The components of our restructuring accruals, by segment, were as follows:
| | | | Employee severance benefits | | Operating lease obligations | | | | Employee severance benefits | | Operating lease obligations | | |
| | Small Business Services | | Financial Services | | Direct Checks | | Corporate | | Small Business Services | | Direct Checks | | Total | |
Balance, December 31, 2013 | | $ | 1,624 |
| | $ | 1,991 |
| | $ | 365 |
| | $ | 1,508 |
| | $ | 150 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 5,638 |
| |
(in thousands) | | | Small Business Services | | Financial Services | | Direct Checks | | Corporate | | Small Business Services | | Direct Checks | | Total |
Balance, December 31, 2014 | | | $ | 1,412 |
| | $ | 1,848 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 984 |
| | $ | 32 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 4,276 |
|
Restructuring charges | | 3,159 |
| | 2,727 |
| | 36 |
| | 1,291 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 7,213 |
| | 250 |
| | 385 |
| | — |
| | 108 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 743 |
|
Restructuring reversals | | (328 | ) | | (208 | ) | | (32 | ) | | (298 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (866 | ) | | (273 | ) | | (55 | ) | | — |
| | (196 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (524 | ) |
Payments | | (2,456 | ) | | (2,068 | ) | | (319 | ) | | (1,664 | ) | | (91 | ) | | — |
| | (6,598 | ) | | (700 | ) | | (1,048 | ) | | — |
| | (397 | ) | | (32 | ) | | — |
| | (2,177 | ) |
Balance, September 30, 2014 | | $ | 1,999 |
| | $ | 2,442 |
|
| $ | 50 |
|
| $ | 837 |
|
| $ | 59 |
| | $ | — |
|
| $ | 5,387 |
| |
Balance, March 31, 2015 | | | $ | 689 |
| | $ | 1,130 |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | 499 |
|
| $ | — |
| | $ | — |
|
| $ | 2,318 |
|
Cumulative amounts(1): | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | | | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | |
| | | | |
|
Restructuring charges | | $ | 8,036 |
| | $ | 6,615 |
| | $ | 585 |
| | $ | 6,735 |
| | $ | 442 |
| | $ | 170 |
| | $ | 22,583 |
| | $ | 8,693 |
| | $ | 7,170 |
| | $ | 585 |
| | $ | 7,464 |
| | $ | 442 |
| | $ | 170 |
| | $ | 24,524 |
|
Restructuring reversals | | (769 | ) | | (477 | ) | | (54 | ) | | (897 | ) | | (157 | ) | | — |
| | (2,354 | ) | | (1,572 | ) | | (630 | ) | | (59 | ) | | (1,107 | ) | | (157 | ) | | — |
| | (3,525 | ) |
Inter-segment transfer | | — |
| | — |
| | (25 | ) | | 25 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (25 | ) | | 25 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Payments | | (5,268 | ) | | (3,696 | ) | | (456 | ) | | (5,026 | ) | | (226 | ) | | (170 | ) | | (14,842 | ) | | (6,432 | ) | | (5,410 | ) | | (501 | ) | | (5,883 | ) | | (285 | ) | | (170 | ) | | (18,681 | ) |
Balance, September 30, 2014 | | $ | 1,999 |
| | $ | 2,442 |
|
| $ | 50 |
|
| $ | 837 |
|
| $ | 59 |
| | $ | — |
|
| $ | 5,387 |
| |
Balance, March 31, 2015 | | | $ | 689 |
| | $ | 1,130 |
|
| $ | — |
|
| $ | 499 |
|
| $ | — |
| | $ | — |
|
| $ | 2,318 |
|
(1) Includes accruals related to our cost reduction initiatives for 2012 through 2014.2015.
Note 10: Postretirement benefits
We have historically provided certain health care benefits for a portionlarge number of our retired U.S. employees. In addition to our retiree health care plan, we also have a supplemental executive retirement plan in the United States. Further information regarding our postretirement benefit plans can be found under the caption “Note 12: Postretirement benefits” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in the 20132014 Form 10-K.
Postretirement benefit income for each period consisted of the following components:
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
| | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2013 | |
(in thousands) | | | 2015 | | 2014 |
Interest cost | | $ | 1,138 |
| | $ | 913 |
| | $ | 3,415 |
| | $ | 2,739 |
| | $ | 859 |
| | $ | 1,138 |
|
Expected return on plan assets | | (2,183 | ) | | (2,008 | ) | | (6,550 | ) | | (6,023 | ) | | (1,958 | ) | | (2,183 | ) |
Amortization of prior service credit | | (355 | ) | | (355 | ) | | (1,066 | ) | | (1,066 | ) | | (355 | ) | | (355 | ) |
Amortization of net actuarial losses | | 854 |
| | 1,110 |
| | 2,563 |
| | 3,330 |
| | 780 |
| | 854 |
|
Net periodic benefit income | | $ | (546 | ) | | $ | (340 | ) | | $ | (1,638 | ) | | $ | (1,020 | ) | | $ | (674 | ) | | $ | (546 | ) |
Note 11: Income tax provision
Our effective tax rate for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 was 34.6%, compared to our 2014 annual effective tax rate of 32.8%. Our 2014 tax rate included a number of discrete credits to income tax expense which collectively reduced our effective tax rate 0.9 points and which related primarily to state income tax credits. Our 2015 tax rate included a number of minor discrete charges to income tax expense which collectively increased our effective tax rate 0.4 points. Also contributing to the increase in our effective tax rate in 2015 was the expiration of the federal research and development credit on December 31, 2014. Accordingly, our 2015 effective tax rate does not include the impact of this tax credit.
Note 11:12: Debt
Debt outstanding was comprised of the following:
| | | | September 30, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 | |
(in thousands) | | | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 |
7.0% senior notes due March 15, 2019 | | $ | 200,000 |
| | $ | 200,000 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 200,000 |
|
6.0% senior notes due November 15, 2020(1) | | 188,820 |
| | 183,761 |
| | 194,903 |
| | 191,933 |
|
Long-term portion of capital lease obligations | | 1,501 |
| | 1,354 |
| | 1,531 |
| | 1,468 |
|
Long-term portion of debt | | 390,321 |
| | 385,115 |
| | 196,434 |
| | 393,401 |
|
5.125% senior, unsecured notes due October 1, 2014, net of discount(2) | | 253,506 |
| | 255,026 |
| |
Amount drawn on credit facility | | | 243,000 |
| | 160,000 |
|
Short-term bank loan | | | 75,000 |
| | — |
|
Capital lease obligations due within one year | | 785 |
| | 563 |
| | 1,013 |
| | 911 |
|
Total debt | | $ | 644,612 |
| | $ | 640,704 |
| | $ | 515,447 |
| | $ | 554,312 |
|
(1) Includes decrease due to cumulative change in fair value of hedged debt of $11,180$5,097 as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and $16,239$8,067 as of December 31, 2013.
(2) Includes increase due to cumulative change in fair value of hedged debt of $6 as of September 30, 2014 and $1,569 as of December 31, 2013.2014.
Discounts from par value are being amortized ratably as increases to interest expense over the term of the related debt.
All of ourOur senior notes include covenants that place certain restrictions on the issuance of additional debt and limitations on certain liens. If our ratio of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to interest expense, as defined in such instruments, falls below two to one, there would be additional limitations on our ability to issue additional debt. The notes due in 2020 and 2019 also include limitations on our ability to issue redeemable stock and preferred stock, make loans and investments, and consolidate, merge or sell all or substantially all of our assets. Absent certain defined events of default under our debt instruments, and as long as our ratio of EBITDA to interest expense is in excess of two to one, our debt covenants do not restrict our ability to pay cash dividends at our current rate. There are currently no limitations on the amount of dividends and share repurchases under the terms of our amended credit facility agreement executed in February 2014.or our short-term bank loan. However, if our leverage ratio, defined in the agreement as total debt less unrestricted cash to EBITDA, should exceed 2.75 to one, there would be an annual limitation on the amount of dividends and share repurchases under the terms of the credit facility.these agreements.
Long-term debt – In November 2012, we issued $200,000 of 6.0% senior notes maturing on November 15, 2020. The notes were issued via a private placement under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These notes were subsequently registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) via a registration statement which became effective on April 3, 2013. Interest payments are due each May and November. The notes are guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries and place a limitation on restricted payments, including share repurchases and increases in dividend levels. The limitation on restricted payments does not apply if the notes are upgraded to an investment-grade credit rating. Financial information for the guarantor subsidiaries can be found in Note 15.16. At any time prior to November 15, 2015, we may on one or more occasions redeem up to 35% of the original principal amount of the notes with the proceeds of one or more equity offerings at a redemption price of 106% of the principal amount of the notes, together with accrued and unpaid interest. At any time prior to November 15, 2016, we may also redeem some or all of the notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest and a make-whole premium. At any time on or after November 15, 2016, we may redeem some or all of the notes at prices ranging from 100% to 103% of the principal amount. If at any time we sell certain of our assets or experience specific types of changes in control, we must offer to purchase all of the outstanding notes at 101% of the principal amount. We classify payments for early redemption premiums as financing activities in our consolidated statements of cash flows. Proceeds from the offering, net of offering costs, were $196,340. These proceeds were used to retire our senior notes which were due in June 2015. The fair value of the notes issued in November 2012 was $212,000217,540 as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, based on quoted prices for identical liabilities when traded as assets.that are directly observable. As discussed in Note 7, we have entered into interest rate swaps to hedge these notes.
In March 2011, we issued $200,000 of 7.0% senior notes maturing on March 15, 2019. The notes were issued via a private placement under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These notes were subsequently registered with the SEC via a registration statement which became effective on January 10, 2012. Interest payments are due each March and September. The notes are guaranteed by certain of our subsidiaries and place a limitation on restricted payments, including share repurchases and increases in dividend levels. The limitation on restricted payments does not apply if the notes are upgraded to an investment-grade credit rating. Financial information for the guarantor subsidiaries can be found in Note 15. At any time prior to March 15, 2015, we may redeem some or all of the notes at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest and a make-whole premium. At any time on or after March 15, 2015, we may redeem some or all of the notes at prices ranging from 100% to 103.5% of the principal amount. If at any time we sell certain of our assets or experience specific types of changes in control, we must offer to purchase all of the outstanding notes at 101% of the principal amount. Proceeds
from the offering, net of offering costs, were $196,195. These proceeds were used to retire a portion of our senior, unsecured notes due in 2012. The fair value of the notes issued in In March 2011 was $209,550 as of September 30, 2014, based on quoted prices for identical liabilities when traded as assets.
In October 2004, we issued $275,000 of 5.125% senior, unsecured notes which matured on October 1, 2014. The notes were issued via a private placement under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These notes were subsequently registered with the SEC via a registration statement which became effective on November 23, 2004. Interest payments were due each April and October. Proceeds from the offering, net of offering costs, were $272,276. These proceeds were used to repay commercial paper borrowings used for the acquisition of New England Business Service, Inc. in 2004. During 2011,2015, we retired $10,000all of these notes, andrealizing a loss on early debt extinguishment of $8,917 during 2009, we retired $11,500 of these notes. As of September 30, 2014, the fair value of the $253,500 remaining notes outstandingquarter ended March 31, 2015. This retirement was $253,500, based on quoted prices for identical liabilities when traded as assets. As discussed in Note 7, we entered into interest rate swaps to hedge a portion of these notes. We utilized cash on hand and borrowings underfunded utilizing our credit facility to settle these notes on October 1, 2014. Further information regarding this settlement can be found in Note 16.and a short-term bank loan.
We had capital lease obligations of $2,2862,544 as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and $1,917$2,379 as of December 31, 20132014 related to information technology hardware. The lease obligations will be paid through MayDecember 2018. The related assets are included in property, plant and equipment in the consolidated balance sheets. Depreciation of the leased assets is included in depreciation expense in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Short-term debt – In March 2015, we entered into a $75,000 short-term variable rate bank loan. The weighted-average interest rate on this loan during the first quarter of 2015 was 1.51%. Under the terms of the credit agreement, we must repay any principal amount outstanding greater than $50,000 on September 5, 2015, and any remaining principal amount must be repaid by March 3, 2016. We may prepay the loan in whole or in part at our discretion. Interest payments are due at the end of each quarter. Proceeds from this loan, net of offering costs were $74,903 and were used, along with a draw on our credit facility, to retire all $200,000 of our 7.0% senior notes which were scheduled to mature on March 15, 2019.
As of DecemberMarch 31, 2013,2015, we had a $200,000$350,000 credit facility, which wasis scheduled to expire in February 2017. In February 2014, we modified the terms of this credit facility, increasing the amount available for borrowing to $350,000 and extending the term to February 2019. Our commitment fee under the amended agreement ranges from 0.20% to 0.40% based on our leverage ratio. Borrowings under the credit facility are collateralized by substantially all of our personal and intangible property.
The credit agreementagreements governing theour credit facility containsand our short-term bank loan contain customary covenants regarding limits on levels of subsidiary indebtedness and capital expenditures, liens, investments, acquisitions, certain mergers, certain asset sales outside the ordinary course of business, and change in control as defined in the agreement. The agreementagreements also containscontain financial covenants regarding our leverage ratio and interest coverage, and our credit facility agreement also contains a financial covenant regarding liquidity.No
Daily average amounts were outstanding under our credit facility during the nine months ended were as follows:
|
| | | | | | | | |
(in thousands) | | Quarter Ended March 31, 2015 | | Year Ended December 31, 2014 |
Daily average amount outstanding | | $ | 174,900 |
| | $ | 43,675 |
|
Weighted-average interest rate | | 1.64 | % | | 1.63 | % |
September 30,As of March 31, 2015, $243,000 was drawn on our credit facility at a weighted-average interest rate of 1.64%. As of December 31, 2014, or during 2013. $160,000 was drawn on our credit facility at a weighted-average interest rate of 1.63%. As of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, amounts were available for borrowing under our credit facility as follows:
| | | | Total available | |
(in thousands) | | | Total available |
Credit facility commitment | | $ | 350,000 |
| | $ | 350,000 |
|
Amount drawn on credit facility | | | (243,000 | ) |
Outstanding letters of credit(1) | | (12,728 | ) | | (12,953 | ) |
Net available for borrowing as of September 30, 2014(2) | | $ | 337,272 |
| |
Net available for borrowing as of March 31, 2015 | | | $ | 94,047 |
|
(1) We use standby letters of credit primarily to collateralize certain obligations related to our self-insured workers’ compensation claims, as well as claims for environmental matters, as required by certain states. These letters of credit reduce the amount available for borrowing under our credit facility.
(2) Our credit facility was utilized in October 2014 to settle maturing debt and to fund an acquisition. Further information can be found in Note 16.
Note 12:13: Other commitments and contingencies
Indemnifications – In the normal course of business, we periodically enter into agreements that incorporate general indemnification language. These indemnifications encompass third-party claims arising from our products and services, including service failures, breach of security, intellectual property rights, governmental regulations and/or employment-related matters. Performance under these indemnities would generally be triggered by our breach of the terms of the contract. In disposing of assets or businesses, we often provide representations, warranties and/or indemnities to cover various risks including, for example, unknown damage to the assets, environmental risks involved in the sale of real estate, liability to investigate and remediate environmental contamination at waste disposal sites and manufacturing facilities, and unidentified tax liabilities and legal fees related to periods prior to disposition. We do not have the ability to estimate the potential liability from such indemnities because they relate to unknown conditions. However, we have no reason to believe that any possible liability under these indemnities would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, annual results of operations or annual cash flows. We have recorded liabilities for known indemnifications related to environmental matters.
Environmental matters – We are currently involved in environmental compliance, investigation and remediation activities at some of our current and former sites, primarily printing facilities of our Financial Services and Small Business Services segments which have been sold. Remediation costs are accrued on an undiscounted basis when the obligations are
either known or considered probable and can be reasonably estimated. Remediation or testing costs that result directly from the
sale of an asset and which we would not have otherwise incurred are considered direct costs of the sale of the asset. As such, they are included in our measurement of the carrying value of the asset sold.
Accruals for environmental matters were $8,0907,597 as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and $8,2947,942 as of December 31, 20132014, primarily related to facilities which have been sold. These accruals are included in accrued liabilities and other non-current liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Accrued costs consist of direct costs of the remediation activities, primarily fees which will be paid to outside engineering and consulting firms. Although recorded accruals include our best estimates, our total costs cannot be predicted with certainty due to various factors such as the extent of corrective action that may be required, evolving environmental laws and regulations and advances in environmental technology. Where the available information is sufficient to estimate the amount of the liability, that estimate is used. Where the information is only sufficient to establish a range of probable liability and no point within the range is more likely than any other, the lower end of the range is recorded. We do not believe that the range of possible outcomes could have a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations or liquidity. Expense reflected in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income for environmental matters was $1,020293 for the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and $1,085269 for the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2013March 31, 2014.
As of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, $3,0612,332 of the costs included in our environmental accruals were covered by an environmental insurance policy which we purchased during 2002. The insurance policy covers up to $12,911 of remediation costs, of which $9,85010,579 had been paid through September 30, 2014March 31, 2015. This insurance policy does not cover properties acquired subsequent to 2002. However, costs included in our environmental accruals for such properties were not material as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015. We do not anticipate significant net cash outlays for environmental matters in 2014.2015. The insurance policy also covers up to $10,000 of third-party claims through 2032 at certain owned, leased and divested sites. We consider the realization of recovery under the insurance policy to be probable based on the insurance contract in place with a reputable and financially-sound insurance company. As our environmental accruals include our best estimates of these costs, we have recorded receivables from the insurance company within other current assets and other non-current assets based on the amounts of our environmental accruals for insured sites.
We also have an additional environmental site liability insurance policy providing coverage on facilities which we acquired subsequent to 2002. This policy covers liability for claims of bodily injury or property damage arising from pollution events at the covered facilities. The policy also provides remediation coverage should we be required by a governing authority to perform remediation activities at the covered sites. The policy provides coverage of up to $15,000 through April 2019. No accruals have been recorded in our consolidated financial statements for any of the events contemplated in this insurance policy.
Self-insurance – We are self-insured for certain costs, primarily workers' compensation claims and medical and dental benefits. The liabilities associated with these items represent our best estimate of the ultimate obligations for reported claims plus those incurred, but not reported. The liability for workers' compensation, which totaled $4,1554,046 as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and $4,5604,040 as of December 31, 20132014, is accounted for on a discounted basis. The difference between the discounted and undiscounted workers' compensation liability was not significant as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 or December 31, 20132014. We record liabilities for medical and dental benefits for active employees and those employees on long-term disability. Our liability for active employees is not recorded on a discounted basis as we expect the benefits to be paid in a relatively short period of time. Our liability for those employees on long-term disability is accounted for on a discounted basis. Our total liability for these medical and dental benefits totaled $3,3402,206 as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and $3,3222,361 as of December 31, 20132014. The difference between the discounted and undiscounted medical and dental liability was $149not significant as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 andor December 31, 20132014.
Our self-insurance liabilities are estimated, in part, by considering historical claims experience, demographic factors and other actuarial assumptions. The estimated accruals for these liabilities could be significantly affected if future events and claims differ from these assumptions and historical trends.
Note 13:14: Shareholders’ equity
We have an outstanding authorization from our board of directors to purchase up to 10,000 shares of our common stock. This authorization has no expiration date, and 1,962 shares remained available for purchase under this authorization as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015. DuringWe did not repurchase any shares during the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, we repurchased 1,133 shares for $60,119..
Note 14:15: Business segment information
We operate three reportable business segments: Small Business Services, Financial Services and Direct Checks. Our business segments are generally organized by type of customer served and reflect the way we manage the company. Small Business Services promotes and sells products and services to small businesses via direct response mail and internet advertising, referrals from financial institutions and telecommunications clients, Safeguard distributors, a network of local dealers, a direct sales force which focuses on major accounts, and an outbound telemarketing group. Financial Services' products and services are sold primarily through a direct sales force, which executes product and service supply contracts with our financial institution clients nationwide, including banks, credit unions and financial services companies. OnceIn the case of check supply contracts, once the financial institution relationship is established, consumers may submit their check orders through their financial institution or over the phone or internet. Direct Checks sells products and services directly to consumers using direct response marketing, including print advertising and search engine marketing and optimization strategies. All three segments operate primarily in the United States. Small Business Services also has operations in Canada and portions of Europe.
In January 2015, we decided that two company-owned small business distributors will no longer be managed as part of our Small Business Services segment. Because their customers consist primarily of financial institutions, we determined that the businesses would be better positioned for long-term growth if they were managed as part of our Financial Services segment. As such, the results of operations of these businesses are included in the Financial Services segment beginning in 2015. Our business segment results for prior periods have been restated to reflect this change. Restated amounts for revenue and operating income for each quarter of 2014 and full year 2013 were as follows:
|
| | | | | | | | |
(in thousands) | | Revenue | | Operating income |
Small Business Services: | | | | |
First quarter 2014 | | $ | 266,510 |
| | $ | 43,397 |
|
Second quarter 2014 | | 267,695 |
| | 48,788 |
|
Third quarter 2014 | | 278,268 |
| | 42,948 |
|
Fourth quarter 2014 | | 294,032 |
| | 52,093 |
|
Total 2014 | | $ | 1,106,505 |
| | $ | 187,226 |
|
Total 2013 | | $ | 1,036,268 |
| | $ | 175,420 |
|
| | | | |
Financial Services: | | | | |
First quarter 2014 | | $ | 92,446 |
| | $ | 21,823 |
|
Second quarter 2014 | | 94,565 |
| | 22,277 |
|
Third quarter 2014 | | 92,072 |
| | 19,133 |
|
Fourth quarter 2014 | | 112,046 |
| | 24,675 |
|
Total 2014 | | $ | 391,129 |
| | $ | 87,908 |
|
Total 2013 | | $ | 357,142 |
| | $ | 82,811 |
|
Our product and service offerings are comprised of the following:
Checks – We remain one of the largest providers of checks in the United States, both in terms of revenue and the number of checks produced. Checks account for the majority of the revenue in our Financial Services and Direct Checks segments and represented 43.2%40.7% of our Small Business Services segment's revenue in 2013.2014.
Marketing solutions and other services – All three of our segments offer products and services that help small businesses and/or financial institutions promote their businesses and acquire customers, as well as provide various other service offerings. Our Small Business Services segment offers services designed to fulfill the sales and marketing needs of small businesses, including web design, hosting and other web services; search engine optimization; marketing services, including email, mobile, social media and other self-service marketing solutions; digital printing services; and logo design. In addition, Small Business Services offers products such as promotional products, postcards, brochures, retail packaging supplies, apparel, greeting cards and business cards, as well as service offerings, including fraud protection and security, and payroll services. Financial Services offers various customer acquisition programs, marketing communications services, rewards and loyalty programs, fraud protection and security services, financial institution profitability and risk management services, supply chain management expertise, and a suite of financial technology solutions that integrates receivables, accelerates deposits and
payments, and eliminates paper. Our Direct Checks segment provides fraud protection and security services, as well as package insert programs under which companies' marketing materials are included in our check packages.
Forms – Our Small Business Services segment provides printed forms to small businesses, including deposit tickets, billing forms, work orders, job proposals, purchase orders, invoices and personnel forms. This segment also offers computer forms compatible with accounting software packages commonly used by small businesses. Forms sold by our Financial Services and Direct Checks segments include deposit tickets and check registers.
Accessories and other products – Small Business Services provides products designed to providesupply small business owners with the customized documents necessary to efficiently manage their business including envelopes, office supplies, stamps and labels, as well as retail packaging supplies.labels. Our Financial Services and Direct Checks segments offer checkbook covers and stamps.
Marketing solutions – All three of our segments offer products and services that help small businesses and/or financial institutions promote their businesses and acquire customers. Our Small Business Services segment offers services designed to fulfill the sales and marketing needs of small businesses, including web design, hosting and other web services; search engine optimization; marketing services, including email, mobile, social media and other self-service marketing solutions; digital printing services; and logo design. In addition, Small Business Services offers products such as promotional products, postcards, brochures, apparel, greeting cards and business cards. Financial Services offers various customer acquisition programs, marketing communications services, and rewards and loyalty programs. Direct Checks provides package insert programs under which companies' marketing materials are included in our check packages.
Other services – All three of our segments provide fraud protection and security services. In addition, our Small Business Services segment offers payroll services, and Financial Services provides financial institution profitability and risk management services.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in the 20132014 Form 10-K. We allocate corporate costs for our shared services functions to our business segments, including costs of our executive management, human resources, supply chain, finance, information technology and legal functions. Generally, where costs incurred are directly attributable to a business segment, primarily within the areas of information technology, supply chain and finance, those costs are charged directly to that segment. Because we use a shared services approach for many of our functions, certain costs are not directly attributable to a business segment. These costs are allocated to our business segments based on segment revenue, as revenue is a measure of the relative size and magnitude of each segment and indicates the level of corporate shared services consumed by each segment. Corporate assets are not allocated to the segments and consist of property, plant and equipment, internal-use software, inventories and supplies related to our corporate shared services functions of manufacturing, information technology and real estate, as well as long-term investments.
We are an integrated enterprise, characterized by substantial intersegment cooperation, cost allocations and the sharing of assets. Therefore, we do not represent that these segments, if operated independently, would report the operating income and other financial information shown.
The following is our segment information as of and for the quarters ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and 20132014:
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Reportable Business Segments | | | | |
| | | | Small Business Services | | Financial Services | | Direct Checks | | Corporate | | Consolidated |
Total revenue from external | | 2014 | | $ | 284,643 |
| | $ | 85,697 |
| | $ | 42,864 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 413,204 |
|
customers: | | 2013 | | 265,463 |
| | 86,482 |
| | 46,135 |
| | — |
| | 398,080 |
|
Operating income: | | 2014 | | 43,235 |
| | 18,846 |
| | 14,651 |
| | — |
| | 76,732 |
|
| | 2013 | | 46,277 |
| | 18,859 |
| | 14,582 |
| | — |
| | 79,718 |
|
Depreciation and amortization | | 2014 | | 11,176 |
| | 3,075 |
| | 1,676 |
| | — |
| | 15,927 |
|
expense: | | 2013 | | 11,449 |
| | 2,842 |
| | 1,984 |
| | — |
| | 16,275 |
|
Total assets: | | 2014 | | 948,839 |
| | 151,009 |
| | 164,083 |
| | 407,533 |
| | 1,671,464 |
|
| | 2013 | | 929,820 |
| | 87,934 |
| | 167,626 |
| | 324,306 |
| | 1,509,686 |
|
Capital asset purchases: | | 2014 | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 9,798 |
| | 9,798 |
|
| | 2013 | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 10,196 |
| | 10,196 |
|
The following is our segment information as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
| | | | | | Reportable Business Segments | | | | | | | | Reportable Business Segments | | | | |
| | | | Small Business Services | | Financial Services | | Direct Checks | | Corporate | | Consolidated | |
(in thousands) | | | | | Small Business Services | | Financial Services | | Direct Checks | | Corporate | | Consolidated |
Total revenue from external | | 2014 | | $ | 828,250 |
| | $ | 263,307 |
| | $ | 134,012 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 1,225,569 |
| | 2015 | | $ | 276,966 |
| | $ | 111,540 |
| | $ | 45,111 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 433,617 |
|
customers: | | 2013 | | 765,607 |
| | 256,695 |
| | 144,765 |
| | — |
| | 1,167,067 |
| | 2014 | | 266,510 |
| | 92,446 |
| | 47,999 |
| | — |
| | 406,955 |
|
Operating income: | | 2014 | | 135,591 |
| | 62,775 |
| | 44,121 |
| | — |
| | 242,487 |
| | 2015 | | 49,448 |
| | 20,410 |
| | 15,433 |
| | — |
| | 85,291 |
|
| | 2013 | | 131,068 |
| | 63,350 |
| | 45,494 |
| | — |
| | 239,912 |
| | 2014 | | 43,397 |
| | 21,823 |
| | 15,576 |
| | — |
| | 80,796 |
|
Depreciation and amortization | | 2014 | | 34,027 |
| | 9,416 |
| | 5,102 |
| | — |
| | 48,545 |
| | 2015 | | 10,209 |
| | 5,990 |
| | 1,484 |
| | — |
| | 17,683 |
|
expense: | | 2013 | | 34,139 |
| | 8,233 |
| | 5,949 |
| | — |
| | 48,321 |
| | 2014 | | 11,346 |
| | 3,202 |
| | 1,717 |
| | — |
| | 16,265 |
|
Total assets: | | 2014 | | 948,839 |
| | 151,009 |
| | 164,083 |
| | 407,533 |
| | 1,671,464 |
| | 2015 | | 953,165 |
| | 277,994 |
| | 163,301 |
| | 271,180 |
| | 1,665,640 |
|
| | 2013 | | 929,820 |
| | 87,934 |
| | 167,626 |
| | 324,306 |
| | 1,509,686 |
| | 2014 | | 928,118 |
| | 103,767 |
| | 166,501 |
| | 365,946 |
| | 1,564,332 |
|
Capital asset purchases: | | 2014 | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 29,649 |
| | 29,649 |
| | 2015 | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 9,512 |
| | 9,512 |
|
| | 2013 | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 26,786 |
| | 26,786 |
| | 2014 | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 10,950 |
| | 10,950 |
|
Note 15:16: Supplemental guarantor financial information
Our long-term notes due in 2019 and 2020 (Note 11)12), as well as obligations under our credit facility, are jointly and severally guaranteed on a full and unconditional basis, subject to the release provisions described herein, by certain 100%-owned subsidiaries. The subsidiary guarantees with respect to our long-term notes are subject to release upon the occurrence of certain events: the sale of all or substantially all of a subsidiary's assets, when the requirements for defeasance of the guaranteed securities have been satisfied, when the subsidiary is declared an unrestricted subsidiary, or upon satisfaction and discharge of the indenture.
The following condensed supplemental consolidating financial information reflects the summarized financial information of Deluxe Corporation, the guarantors on a combined basis and the non-guarantor subsidiaries on a combined
basis. Separate financial statements of the guarantors are not presented because the guarantors are jointly, severally, fully and unconditionally liable under the guarantees, subject to the release provisions described herein, and we believe that the condensed consolidating financial statements presented are sufficient to provide an understanding of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the guarantors.
We are an integrated enterprise, characterized by substantial intersegment cooperation, cost allocations and the sharing of assets. Therefore, we do not represent that the financial information presented is indicative of the financial position, results
of operations or cash flows which the entities would have reported if they had operated independently. The condensed consolidating financial statements should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements.
Deluxe Corporation
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
(Unaudited)
| | | | September 30, 2014 | | March 31, 2015 |
| | Deluxe Corporation | | Guarantor subsidiaries | | Non-guarantor subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total | |
(in thousands) | | | Deluxe Corporation | | Guarantor subsidiaries | | Non-guarantor subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 133,927 |
| | $ | 3,093 |
| | $ | 51,220 |
| | $ | (239 | ) | | $ | 188,001 |
| | $ | 6,817 |
| | $ | 2,009 |
| | $ | 49,508 |
| | $ | (15 | ) | | $ | 58,319 |
|
Trade accounts receivable, net | | — |
| | 77,046 |
| | 14,322 |
| | — |
| | 91,368 |
| | — |
| | 82,940 |
| | 11,421 |
| | — |
| | 94,361 |
|
Inventories and supplies | | — |
| | 30,789 |
| | 5,310 |
| | — |
| | 36,099 |
| | — |
| | 33,346 |
| | 4,754 |
| | — |
| | 38,100 |
|
Deferred income taxes | | 2,722 |
| | 2,911 |
| | 62 |
| | — |
| | 5,695 |
| | 9,096 |
| | 1,189 |
| | 10 |
| | — |
| | 10,295 |
|
Funds held for customers | | — |
| | — |
| | 39,546 |
| | — |
| | 39,546 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 50,038 |
| | — |
| | 50,038 |
|
Other current assets | | 11,678 |
| | 19,268 |
| | 3,341 |
| | — |
| | 34,287 |
| | 7,336 |
| | 32,951 |
| | 3,544 |
| | — |
| | 43,831 |
|
Total current assets | | 148,327 |
| | 133,107 |
| | 113,801 |
| | (239 | ) | | 394,996 |
| | 23,249 |
| | 152,435 |
| | 119,275 |
| | (15 | ) | | 294,944 |
|
Deferred income taxes | | — |
| | — |
| | 1,510 |
| | — |
| | 1,510 |
| | 2,067 |
| | — |
| | 1,291 |
| | (2,067 | ) | | 1,291 |
|
Long-term investments | | 38,186 |
| | 7,839 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 46,025 |
| | 38,776 |
| | 7,361 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 46,137 |
|
Property, plant and equipment, net | | 4,891 |
| | 83,127 |
| | 6,430 |
| | — |
| | 94,448 |
| | 4,696 |
| | 74,947 |
| | 5,615 |
| | — |
| | 85,258 |
|
Assets held for sale | | — |
| | 3,104 |
| | 23,694 |
| | — |
| | 26,798 |
| | — |
| | 3,102 |
| | 23,814 |
| | — |
| | 26,916 |
|
Intangibles, net | | 633 |
| | 144,280 |
| | 2,256 |
| | — |
| | 147,169 |
| | 1,367 |
| | 206,761 |
| | 2,127 |
| | — |
| | 210,255 |
|
Goodwill | | — |
| | 821,138 |
| | 1,782 |
| | — |
| | 822,920 |
| | — |
| | 877,685 |
| | 1,573 |
| | — |
| | 879,258 |
|
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries | | 1,106,617 |
| | 89,487 |
| | — |
| | (1,196,104 | ) | | — |
| | 1,319,928 |
| | 88,254 |
| | — |
| | (1,408,182 | ) | | — |
|
Intercompany receivable | | 8,168 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (8,168 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | 125,513 |
| | 1,359 |
| | (126,872 | ) | | — |
|
Other non-current assets | | 10,224 |
| | 126,911 |
| | 463 |
| | — |
| | 137,598 |
| | 7,539 |
| | 113,653 |
| | 389 |
| | — |
| | 121,581 |
|
Total assets | | $ | 1,317,046 |
| | $ | 1,408,993 |
| | $ | 149,936 |
| | $ | (1,204,511 | ) | | $ | 1,671,464 |
| | $ | 1,397,622 |
| | $ | 1,649,711 |
| | $ | 155,443 |
| | $ | (1,537,136 | ) | | $ | 1,665,640 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 11,523 |
| | $ | 58,759 |
| | $ | 4,237 |
| | $ | (239 | ) | | $ | 74,280 |
| | $ | 13,313 |
| | $ | 58,951 |
| | $ | 2,978 |
| | $ | (15 | ) | | $ | 75,227 |
|
Accrued liabilities | | 27,749 |
| | 102,703 |
| | 46,663 |
| | — |
| | 177,115 |
| | 41,875 |
| | 123,683 |
| | 55,331 |
| | — |
| | 220,889 |
|
Short-term borrowings | | | 318,000 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 318,000 |
|
Long-term debt due within one year | | 254,282 |
| | — |
| | 9 |
| | — |
| | 254,291 |
| | 1,009 |
| | — |
| | 4 |
| | — |
| | 1,013 |
|
Total current liabilities | | 293,554 |
| | 161,462 |
| | 50,909 |
| | (239 | ) | | 505,686 |
| | 374,197 |
| | 182,634 |
| | 58,313 |
| | (15 | ) | | 615,129 |
|
Long-term debt | | 390,305 |
| | — |
| | 16 |
| | — |
| | 390,321 |
| | 196,406 |
| | — |
| | 28 |
| | — |
| | 196,434 |
|
Deferred income taxes | | 1,620 |
| | 82,321 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 83,941 |
| | — |
| | 96,903 |
| | — |
| | (2,067 | ) | | 94,836 |
|
Intercompany payable | | — |
| | 7,409 |
| | 759 |
| | (8,168 | ) | | — |
| | 126,872 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (126,872 | ) | | — |
|
Other non-current liabilities | | 27,399 |
| | 51,184 |
| | 8,765 |
| | — |
| | 87,348 |
| | 20,401 |
| | 50,246 |
| | 8,848 |
| | — |
| | 79,495 |
|
Total shareholders' equity | | 604,168 |
| | 1,106,617 |
| | 89,487 |
| | (1,196,104 | ) | | 604,168 |
| | 679,746 |
| | 1,319,928 |
| | 88,254 |
| | (1,408,182 | ) | | 679,746 |
|
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 1,317,046 |
| | $ | 1,408,993 |
| | $ | 149,936 |
| | $ | (1,204,511 | ) | | $ | 1,671,464 |
| | $ | 1,397,622 |
| | $ | 1,649,711 |
| | $ | 155,443 |
| | $ | (1,537,136 | ) | | $ | 1,665,640 |
|
Deluxe Corporation
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
(Unaudited)
| | | | December 31, 2013 | | December 31, 2014 |
| | Deluxe Corporation | | Guarantor subsidiaries | | Non-guarantor subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total | |
(in thousands) | | | Deluxe Corporation | | Guarantor subsidiaries | | Non-guarantor subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 71,972 |
| | $ | 6,991 |
| | $ | 45,229 |
| | $ | (3,103 | ) | | $ | 121,089 |
| | $ | 8,335 |
| | $ | 4,342 |
| | $ | 52,193 |
| | $ | (3,329 | ) | | $ | 61,541 |
|
Trade accounts receivable, net | | — |
| | 70,317 |
| | 17,732 |
| | — |
| | 88,049 |
| | — |
| | 100,197 |
| | 13,459 |
| | — |
| | 113,656 |
|
Inventories and supplies | | — |
| | 24,173 |
| | 4,793 |
| | — |
| | 28,966 |
| | — |
| | 34,097 |
| | 5,314 |
| | — |
| | 39,411 |
|
Deferred income taxes | | 2,698 |
| | 4,198 |
| | 50 |
| | — |
| | 6,946 |
| | 8,929 |
| | 1,182 |
| | 48 |
| | — |
| | 10,159 |
|
Funds held for customers | | — |
| | — |
| | 42,425 |
| | — |
| | 42,425 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 43,604 |
| | — |
| | 43,604 |
|
Other current assets | | 8,266 |
| | 20,118 |
| | 3,454 |
| | — |
| | 31,838 |
| | 8,538 |
| | 38,912 |
| | 3,069 |
| | — |
| | 50,519 |
|
Total current assets | | 82,936 |
| | 125,797 |
| | 113,683 |
| | (3,103 | ) | | 319,313 |
| | 25,802 |
| | 178,730 |
| | 117,687 |
| | (3,329 | ) | | 318,890 |
|
Deferred income taxes | | — |
| | — |
| | 1,851 |
| | — |
| | 1,851 |
| | 660 |
| | — |
| | 1,411 |
| | (660 | ) | | 1,411 |
|
Long-term investments | | 35,155 |
| | 9,296 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 44,451 |
| | 38,623 |
| | 7,828 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 46,451 |
|
Property, plant and equipment, net | | — |
| | 93,472 |
| | 7,871 |
| | — |
| | 101,343 |
| | 4,868 |
| | 76,306 |
| | 6,449 |
| | — |
| | 87,623 |
|
Assets held for sale | | — |
| | 4,046 |
| | 21,405 |
| | — |
| | 25,451 |
| | — |
| | 3,102 |
| | 23,717 |
| | — |
| | 26,819 |
|
Intangibles, net | | — |
| | 151,361 |
| | 2,215 |
| | — |
| | 153,576 |
| | 987 |
| | 203,967 |
| | 2,226 |
| | — |
| | 207,180 |
|
Goodwill | | — |
| | 820,898 |
| | 1,879 |
| | — |
| | 822,777 |
| | — |
| | 866,659 |
| | 1,717 |
| | — |
| | 868,376 |
|
Investments in consolidated subsidiaries | | 1,155,705 |
| | 82,918 |
| | — |
| | (1,238,623 | ) | | — |
| | 1,268,918 |
| | 90,960 |
| | — |
| | (1,359,878 | ) | | — |
|
Intercompany receivable | | — |
| | 39,192 |
| | 1,373 |
| | (40,565 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | 82,758 |
| | 536 |
| | (83,294 | ) | | — |
|
Other non-current assets | | 8,077 |
| | 92,461 |
| | 229 |
| | — |
| | 100,767 |
| | 9,675 |
| | 121,549 |
| | 417 |
| | — |
| | 131,641 |
|
Total assets | | $ | 1,281,873 |
| | $ | 1,419,441 |
| | $ | 150,506 |
| | $ | (1,282,291 | ) | | $ | 1,569,529 |
| | $ | 1,349,533 |
| | $ | 1,631,859 |
| | $ | 154,160 |
| | $ | (1,447,161 | ) | | $ | 1,688,391 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 11,831 |
| | $ | 54,655 |
| | $ | 8,109 |
| | $ | (3,103 | ) | | $ | 71,492 |
| | $ | 13,792 |
| | $ | 73,380 |
| | $ | 3,373 |
| | $ | (3,329 | ) | | $ | 87,216 |
|
Accrued liabilities | | 13,794 |
| | 97,577 |
| | 51,619 |
| | — |
| | 162,990 |
| | 26,278 |
| | 141,816 |
| | 51,027 |
| | — |
| | 219,121 |
|
Short-term borrowings | | | 160,000 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 160,000 |
|
Long-term debt due within one year | | 255,589 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 255,589 |
| | 903 |
| | — |
| | 8 |
| | — |
| | 911 |
|
Total current liabilities | | 281,214 |
| | 152,232 |
| | 59,728 |
| | (3,103 | ) | | 490,071 |
| | 200,973 |
| | 215,196 |
| | 54,408 |
| | (3,329 | ) | | 467,248 |
|
Long-term debt | | 385,115 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 385,115 |
| | 393,387 |
| | — |
| | 14 |
| | — |
| | 393,401 |
|
Deferred income taxes | | 2,821 |
| | 79,993 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 82,814 |
| | — |
| | 96,498 |
| | — |
| | (660 | ) | | 95,838 |
|
Intercompany payable | | 40,565 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (40,565 | ) | | — |
| | 83,294 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (83,294 | ) | | — |
|
Other non-current liabilities | | 21,701 |
| | 31,511 |
| | 7,860 |
| | — |
| | 61,072 |
| | 24,382 |
| | 51,247 |
| | 8,778 |
| | — |
| | 84,407 |
|
Total shareholders' equity | | 550,457 |
| | 1,155,705 |
| | 82,918 |
| | (1,238,623 | ) | | 550,457 |
| | 647,497 |
| | 1,268,918 |
| | 90,960 |
| | (1,359,878 | ) | | 647,497 |
|
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | | $ | 1,281,873 |
| | $ | 1,419,441 |
| | $ | 150,506 |
| | $ | (1,282,291 | ) | | $ | 1,569,529 |
| | $ | 1,349,533 |
| | $ | 1,631,859 |
| | $ | 154,160 |
| | $ | (1,447,161 | ) | | $ | 1,688,391 |
|
Deluxe Corporation
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, 2014 | | Quarter Ended March 31, 2015 |
| | Deluxe Corporation | | Guarantor subsidiaries | | Non-guarantor subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total | |
(in thousands) | | | Deluxe Corporation | | Guarantor subsidiaries | | Non-guarantor subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total |
Product revenue | | $ | — |
| | $ | 326,483 |
| | $ | 24,124 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 350,607 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 332,738 |
| | $ | 22,275 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 355,013 |
|
Service revenue | | 21,597 |
| | 56,883 |
| | 6,929 |
| | (22,812 | ) | | 62,597 |
| | 26,685 |
| | 73,240 |
| | 6,598 |
| | (27,919 | ) | | 78,604 |
|
Total revenue | | 21,597 |
| | 383,366 |
| | 31,053 |
| | (22,812 | ) | | 413,204 |
| | 26,685 |
| | 405,978 |
| | 28,873 |
| | (27,919 | ) | | 433,617 |
|
Cost of products | | — |
| | (113,576 | ) | | (12,341 | ) | | — |
| | (125,917 | ) | | — |
| | (112,252 | ) | | (11,487 | ) | | — |
| | (123,739 | ) |
Cost of services | | (22,115 | ) | | (22,878 | ) | | (1,762 | ) | | 22,522 |
| | (24,233 | ) | | (30,283 | ) | | (28,580 | ) | | (2,090 | ) | | 32,011 |
| | (28,942 | ) |
Total cost of revenue | | (22,115 | ) | | (136,454 | ) | | (14,103 | ) | | 22,522 |
| | (150,150 | ) | | (30,283 | ) | | (140,832 | ) | | (13,577 | ) | | 32,011 |
| | (152,681 | ) |
Gross profit | | (518 | ) | | 246,912 |
| | 16,950 |
| | (290 | ) | | 263,054 |
| | (3,598 | ) | | 265,146 |
| | 15,296 |
| | 4,092 |
| | 280,936 |
|
Operating expenses | | — |
| | (168,313 | ) | | (11,831 | ) | | 290 |
| | (179,854 | ) | | — |
| | (180,758 | ) | | (10,795 | ) | | (4,092 | ) | | (195,645 | ) |
Asset impairment charge | | — |
| | (6,468 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (6,468 | ) | |
Operating (loss) income | | (518 | ) | | 72,131 |
| | 5,119 |
| | — |
| | 76,732 |
| | (3,598 | ) | | 84,388 |
| | 4,501 |
| | — |
| | 85,291 |
|
Loss on early debt extinguishment | | | (8,917 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (8,917 | ) |
Interest expense | | (9,560 | ) | | (4,161 | ) | | — |
| | 4,141 |
| | (9,580 | ) | | (6,497 | ) | | (1,370 | ) | | — |
| | 1,352 |
| | (6,515 | ) |
Other income | | 3,826 |
| | 399 |
| | 237 |
| | (4,141 | ) | | 321 |
| | 1,375 |
| | 138 |
| | 269 |
| | (1,352 | ) | | 430 |
|
(Loss) income before income taxes | | (6,252 | ) | | 68,369 |
| | 5,356 |
| | — |
| | 67,473 |
| | (17,637 | ) | | 83,156 |
| | 4,770 |
| | — |
| | 70,289 |
|
Income tax benefit (provision) | | 3,930 |
| | (25,524 | ) | | (1,448 | ) | | — |
| | (23,042 | ) | | 6,501 |
| | (29,441 | ) | | (1,409 | ) | | — |
| | (24,349 | ) |
(Loss) income before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | | (2,322 | ) | | 42,845 |
| | 3,908 |
| | — |
| | 44,431 |
| | (11,136 | ) | | 53,715 |
| | 3,361 |
| | — |
| | 45,940 |
|
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | | 46,753 |
| | 3,908 |
| | — |
| | (50,661 | ) | | — |
| | 57,076 |
| | 3,361 |
| | — |
| | (60,437 | ) | | — |
|
Net income | | $ | 44,431 |
| | $ | 46,753 |
| | $ | 3,908 |
| | $ | (50,661 | ) | | $ | 44,431 |
| | $ | 45,940 |
| | $ | 57,076 |
| | $ | 3,361 |
| | $ | (60,437 | ) | | $ | 45,940 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Comprehensive income | | $ | 41,585 |
| | $ | 43,609 |
| | $ | 442 |
| | $ | (44,051 | ) | | $ | 41,585 |
| | $ | 40,183 |
| | $ | 51,277 |
| | $ | (2,707 | ) | | $ | (48,570 | ) | | $ | 40,183 |
|
Deluxe Corporation
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, 2013 | | Quarter Ended March 31, 2014 |
| | Deluxe Corporation | | Guarantor subsidiaries | | Non-guarantor subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total | |
(in thousands) | | | Deluxe Corporation | | Guarantor subsidiaries | | Non-guarantor subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total |
Product revenue | | $ | — |
| | $ | 321,039 |
| | $ | 21,148 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 342,187 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 322,649 |
| | $ | 23,015 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 345,664 |
|
Service revenue | | 2,220 |
| | 50,972 |
| | 6,580 |
| | (3,879 | ) | | 55,893 |
| | 21,570 |
| | 55,532 |
| | 8,061 |
| | (23,872 | ) | | 61,291 |
|
Total revenue | | 2,220 |
| | 372,011 |
| | 27,728 |
| | (3,879 | ) | | 398,080 |
| | 21,570 |
| | 378,181 |
| | 31,076 |
| | (23,872 | ) | | 406,955 |
|
Cost of products | | — |
| | (106,523 | ) | | (10,198 | ) | | — |
| | (116,721 | ) | | — |
| | (106,666 | ) | | (11,720 | ) | | — |
| | (118,386 | ) |
Cost of services | | (2,573 | ) | | (23,516 | ) | | (2,005 | ) | | 2,592 |
| | (25,502 | ) | | (24,051 | ) | | (24,431 | ) | | (3,076 | ) | | 25,016 |
| | (26,542 | ) |
Total cost of revenue | | (2,573 | ) | | (130,039 | ) | | (12,203 | ) | | 2,592 |
| | (142,223 | ) | | (24,051 | ) | | (131,097 | ) | | (14,796 | ) | | 25,016 |
| | (144,928 | ) |
Gross profit | | (353 | ) | | 241,972 |
| | 15,525 |
| | (1,287 | ) | | 255,857 |
| | (2,481 | ) | | 247,084 |
| | 16,280 |
| | 1,144 |
| | 262,027 |
|
Operating expenses | | — |
| | (165,539 | ) | | (11,887 | ) | | 1,287 |
| | (176,139 | ) | | — |
| | (167,766 | ) | | (12,321 | ) | | (1,144 | ) | | (181,231 | ) |
Operating (loss) income | | (353 | ) | | 76,433 |
| | 3,638 |
| | — |
| | 79,718 |
| | (2,481 | ) | | 79,318 |
| | 3,959 |
| | — |
| | 80,796 |
|
Interest expense | | (9,632 | ) | | (2,194 | ) | | (3 | ) | | 2,167 |
| | (9,662 | ) | | (9,466 | ) | | (3,422 | ) | | — |
| | 3,321 |
| | (9,567 | ) |
Other income (expense) | | 2,092 |
| | (162 | ) | | 794 |
| | (2,167 | ) | | 557 |
| |
Other income | | | 2,603 |
| | 672 |
| | 177 |
| | (3,321 | ) | | 131 |
|
(Loss) income before income taxes | | (7,893 | ) | | 74,077 |
| | 4,429 |
| | — |
| | 70,613 |
| | (9,344 | ) | | 76,568 |
| | 4,136 |
| | — |
| | 71,360 |
|
Income tax benefit (provision) | | 5,439 |
| | (28,125 | ) | | (1,024 | ) | | — |
| | (23,710 | ) | | 3,706 |
| | (26,554 | ) | | (1,188 | ) | | — |
| | (24,036 | ) |
(Loss) income before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | | (2,454 | ) | | 45,952 |
| | 3,405 |
| | — |
| | 46,903 |
| | (5,638 | ) | | 50,014 |
| | 2,948 |
| | — |
| | 47,324 |
|
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | | 49,357 |
| | 3,405 |
| | — |
| | (52,762 | ) | | — |
| | 52,962 |
| | 2,948 |
| | — |
| | (55,910 | ) | | — |
|
Net income | | $ | 46,903 |
| | $ | 49,357 |
| | $ | 3,405 |
| | $ | (52,762 | ) | | $ | 46,903 |
| | $ | 47,324 |
| | $ | 52,962 |
| | $ | 2,948 |
| | $ | (55,910 | ) | | $ | 47,324 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Comprehensive income | | $ | 48,907 |
| | $ | 51,093 |
| | $ | 4,622 |
| | $ | (55,715 | ) | | $ | 48,907 |
| | $ | 45,455 |
| | $ | 50,795 |
| | $ | 459 |
| | $ | (51,254 | ) | | $ | 45,455 |
|
Deluxe Corporation
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 |
| | Deluxe Corporation | | Guarantor subsidiaries | | Non-guarantor subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total |
Product revenue | | $ | — |
| | $ | 970,175 |
| | $ | 70,559 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 1,040,734 |
|
Service revenue | | 64,727 |
| | 168,630 |
| | 22,008 |
| | (70,530 | ) | | 184,835 |
|
Total revenue | | 64,727 |
| | 1,138,805 |
| | 92,567 |
| | (70,530 | ) | | 1,225,569 |
|
Cost of products | | — |
| | (328,277 | ) | | (35,575 | ) | | — |
| | (363,852 | ) |
Cost of services | | (65,910 | ) | | (72,083 | ) | | (6,908 | ) | | 67,784 |
| | (77,117 | ) |
Total cost of revenue | | (65,910 | ) | | (400,360 | ) | | (42,483 | ) | | 67,784 |
| | (440,969 | ) |
Gross profit | | (1,183 | ) | | 738,445 |
| | 50,084 |
| | (2,746 | ) | | 784,600 |
|
Operating expenses | | — |
| | (502,294 | ) | | (36,097 | ) | | 2,746 |
| | (535,645 | ) |
Asset impairment charge | | — |
| | (6,468 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (6,468 | ) |
Operating (loss) income | | (1,183 | ) | | 229,683 |
| | 13,987 |
| | — |
| | 242,487 |
|
Interest expense | | (28,536 | ) | | (10,632 | ) | | — |
| | 10,491 |
| | (28,677 | ) |
Other income | | 9,525 |
| | 1,331 |
| | 455 |
| | (10,491 | ) | | 820 |
|
(Loss) income before income taxes | | (20,194 | ) | | 220,382 |
| | 14,442 |
| | — |
| | 214,630 |
|
Income tax benefit (provision) | | 9,883 |
| | (78,691 | ) | | (3,992 | ) | | — |
| | (72,800 | ) |
(Loss) income before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | | (10,311 | ) | | 141,691 |
| | 10,450 |
| | — |
| | 141,830 |
|
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | | 152,141 |
| | 10,450 |
| | — |
| | (162,591 | ) | | — |
|
Net income | | $ | 141,830 |
| | $ | 152,141 |
| | $ | 10,450 |
| | $ | (162,591 | ) | | $ | 141,830 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | |
Comprehensive income | | $ | 140,164 |
| | $ | 149,581 |
| | $ | 6,924 |
| | $ | (156,505 | ) | | $ | 140,164 |
|
Deluxe Corporation
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 |
| | Deluxe Corporation | | Guarantor subsidiaries | | Non-guarantor subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total |
Product revenue | | $ | — |
| | $ | 962,380 |
| | $ | 52,473 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 1,014,853 |
|
Service revenue | | 6,570 |
| | 137,517 |
| | 19,632 |
| | (11,505 | ) | | 152,214 |
|
Total revenue | | 6,570 |
| | 1,099,897 |
| | 72,105 |
| | (11,505 | ) | | 1,167,067 |
|
Cost of products | | — |
| | (317,908 | ) | | (22,534 | ) | | — |
| | (340,442 | ) |
Cost of services | | (5,227 | ) | | (62,567 | ) | | (6,452 | ) | | 5,621 |
| | (68,625 | ) |
Total cost of revenue | | (5,227 | ) | | (380,475 | ) | | (28,986 | ) | | 5,621 |
| | (409,067 | ) |
Gross profit | | 1,343 |
| | 719,422 |
| | 43,119 |
| | (5,884 | ) | | 758,000 |
|
Operating expenses | | — |
| | (491,374 | ) | | (32,598 | ) | | 5,884 |
| | (518,088 | ) |
Operating income | | 1,343 |
| | 228,048 |
| | 10,521 |
| | — |
| | 239,912 |
|
Interest expense | | (28,655 | ) | | (7,016 | ) | | (3 | ) | | 6,970 |
| | (28,704 | ) |
Other income (expense) | | 6,184 |
| | (510 | ) | | 2,344 |
| | (6,970 | ) | | 1,048 |
|
(Loss) income before income taxes | | (21,128 | ) | | 220,522 |
| | 12,862 |
| | — |
| | 212,256 |
|
Income tax benefit (provision) | | 12,018 |
| | (80,048 | ) | | (3,296 | ) | | — |
| | (71,326 | ) |
(Loss) income before equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | | (9,110 | ) | | 140,474 |
| | 9,566 |
| | — |
| | 140,930 |
|
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries | | 150,040 |
| | 9,566 |
| | — |
| | (159,606 | ) | | — |
|
Net income | | $ | 140,930 |
| | $ | 150,040 |
| | $ | 9,566 |
| | $ | (159,606 | ) | | $ | 140,930 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | |
Comprehensive income | | $ | 140,945 |
| | $ | 149,253 |
| | $ | 7,221 |
| | $ | (156,474 | ) | | $ | 140,945 |
|
Deluxe Corporation
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
| | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 | | Quarter Ended March 31, 2015 |
| | Deluxe Corporation | | Guarantor subsidiaries | | Non-guarantor subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total | |
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities | | $ | (227 | ) | | $ | 191,159 |
| | $ | 9,563 |
| | $ | 2,864 |
| | $ | 203,359 |
| |
(in thousands) | | | Deluxe Corporation | | Guarantor subsidiaries | | Non-guarantor subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | $ | 12,584 |
| | $ | 57,848 |
| | $ | 3,957 |
| | $ | 3,314 |
| | $ | 77,703 |
|
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
|
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
|
Purchases of capital assets | | (560 | ) | | (27,910 | ) | | (1,179 | ) | | — |
| | (29,649 | ) | | (417 | ) | | (8,266 | ) | | (829 | ) | | — |
| | (9,512 | ) |
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | — |
| | (12,144 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (12,144 | ) | | (26 | ) | | (7,558 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (7,584 | ) |
Proceeds from company-owned life insurance policies | | 897 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 897 |
| |
Other | | (319 | ) | | 770 |
| | 11 |
| | — |
| | 462 |
| | (176 | ) | | 636 |
| | 3 |
| | — |
| | 463 |
|
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities | | 18 |
| | (39,284 | ) | | (1,168 | ) | | — |
| | (40,434 | ) | |
Net cash used by investing activities | | | (619 | ) | | (15,188 | ) | | (826 | ) | | — |
| | (16,633 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
|
Net payments on short-term debt | | — |
| | (125 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (125 | ) | |
Payments on long-term debt | | (645 | ) | | (170 | ) | | (5 | ) | | — |
| | (820 | ) | |
Net proceeds from short-term borrowings | | | 158,000 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 158,000 |
|
Payments on long-term debt, including costs of debt reacquisition | | | (207,238 | ) | | — |
| | (4 | ) | | — |
| | (207,242 | ) |
Payments for debt issue costs | | (1,085 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (1,085 | ) | | (97 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (97 | ) |
Proceeds from issuing shares under employee plans | | 8,814 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 8,814 |
| | 3,389 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 3,389 |
|
Excess tax benefit from share-based employee awards | | 2,581 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 2,581 |
| | 1,260 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,260 |
|
Payments for common shares repurchased | | (60,119 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (60,119 | ) | |
Cash dividends paid to shareholders | | (42,631 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (42,631 | ) | | (15,011 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (15,011 | ) |
Advances from (to) consolidated subsidiaries | | 155,249 |
| | (155,478 | ) | | 229 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 46,214 |
| | (44,993 | ) | | (1,221 | ) | | — |
| | — |
|
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities | | 62,164 |
| | (155,773 | ) | | 224 |
| | — |
| | (93,385 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Other | | | — |
| | — |
| | (150 | ) | | — |
| | (150 | ) |
Net cash used by financing activities | | | (13,483 | ) | | (44,993 | ) | | (1,375 | ) | | — |
| | (59,851 | ) |
Effect of exchange rate change on cash | | — |
| | — |
| | (2,628 | ) | | — |
| | (2,628 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (4,441 | ) | | — |
| | (4,441 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | | 61,955 |
| | (3,898 | ) | | 5,991 |
| | 2,864 |
| | 66,912 |
| | (1,518 | ) | | (2,333 | ) | | (2,685 | ) | | 3,314 |
| | (3,222 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | | 71,972 |
| | 6,991 |
| | 45,229 |
| | (3,103 | ) | | 121,089 |
| | 8,335 |
| | 4,342 |
| | 52,193 |
| | (3,329 | ) | | 61,541 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 133,927 |
| | $ | 3,093 |
| | $ | 51,220 |
| | $ | (239 | ) | | $ | 188,001 |
| | $ | 6,817 |
| | $ | 2,009 |
| | $ | 49,508 |
| | $ | (15 | ) | | $ | 58,319 |
|
Deluxe Corporation
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
| | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 | | Quarter Ended March 31, 2014 |
| | Deluxe Corporation | | Guarantor subsidiaries | | Non-guarantor subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total | |
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities | | $ | (4,192 | ) | | $ | 172,604 |
| | $ | 15,561 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 183,973 |
| |
(in thousands) | | | Deluxe Corporation | | Guarantor subsidiaries | | Non-guarantor subsidiaries | | Eliminations | | Total |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | $ | 19,972 |
| | $ | 50,290 |
| | $ | 415 |
| | $ | 2,662 |
| | $ | 73,339 |
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchases of capital assets | | — |
| | (23,645 | ) | | (3,141 | ) | | — |
| | (26,786 | ) | | (92 | ) | | (10,058 | ) | | (800 | ) | | — |
| | (10,950 | ) |
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | — |
| | (48,114 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (48,114 | ) | | — |
| | (2,866 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (2,866 | ) |
Proceeds from company-owned life insurance policies | | 3,641 |
| | 958 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 4,599 |
| |
Other | | 1,260 |
| | 204 |
| | 8 |
| | — |
| | 1,472 |
| | 226 |
| | 577 |
| | 3 |
| | — |
| | 806 |
|
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities | | 4,901 |
| | (70,597 | ) | | (3,133 | ) | | — |
| | (68,829 | ) | | 134 |
| | (12,347 | ) | | (797 | ) | | — |
| | (13,010 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payments on long-term debt | | (125 | ) | | — |
| | (1,331 | ) | | — |
| | (1,456 | ) | |
Net payments on short-term borrowings | | | — |
| | (125 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (125 | ) |
Payments on long-term debt, including costs of debt reacquisition | | | (183 | ) | | (20 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (203 | ) |
Payments for debt issue costs | | (236 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (236 | ) | | (939 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (939 | ) |
Change in book overdrafts | | (270 | ) | | (3,066 | ) | | — |
| | 3,066 |
| | (270 | ) | |
Proceeds from issuing shares under employee plans | | 12,881 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 12,881 |
| | 5,376 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 5,376 |
|
Excess tax benefit from share-based employee awards | | 1,582 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,582 |
| | 1,401 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,401 |
|
Payments for common shares repurchased | | (33,798 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (33,798 | ) | | (31,930 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (31,930 | ) |
Cash dividends paid to shareholders | | (38,027 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (38,027 | ) | | (12,644 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (12,644 | ) |
Advances from (to) consolidated subsidiaries | | 97,427 |
| | (98,606 | ) | | 1,179 |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 29,045 |
| | (30,950 | ) | | 1,905 |
| | — |
| | — |
|
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities | | 39,434 |
| | (101,672 | ) | | (152 | ) | | 3,066 |
| | (59,324 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities | | | (9,874 | ) | | (31,095 | ) | | 1,905 |
| | — |
| | (39,064 | ) |
Effect of exchange rate change on cash | | — |
| | — |
| | (1,215 | ) | | — |
| | (1,215 | ) | | — |
| | — |
| | (1,739 | ) | | — |
| | (1,739 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | | 40,143 |
| | 335 |
| | 11,061 |
| | 3,066 |
| | 54,605 |
| | 10,232 |
| | 6,848 |
| | (216 | ) | | 2,662 |
| | 19,526 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | | 14,862 |
| | 3,228 |
| | 31,346 |
| | (4,001 | ) | | 45,435 |
| | 71,972 |
| | 6,991 |
| | 45,229 |
| | (3,103 | ) | | 121,089 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 55,005 |
| | $ | 3,563 |
| | $ | 42,407 |
| | $ | (935 | ) | | $ | 100,040 |
| | $ | 82,204 |
| | $ | 13,839 |
| | $ | 45,013 |
| | $ | (441 | ) | | $ | 140,615 |
|
Note 16: Subsequent events
On October 1, 2014, our senior, unsecured notes issued in October 2004 matured and were repaid utilizing $124,996 of cash and an initial draw of $135,000 on our $350,000 credit facility. Our total payment related to the maturing debt was $259,996, consisting of $253,500 of principal and $6,496 of accrued interest.
On October 22, 2014, we acquired Wausau Financial Systems, Inc. (WFS) in an all cash transaction for approximately $90,000, net of cash acquired, funded by a draw on our existing credit facility. The purchase included specific tax attributes which are expected to generate approximately $4,000 of incremental cash tax savings. WFS provides software-based solutions for receivables management, lockbox processing, remote deposit capture and paperless branch solutions to financial institutions, utilities, government agencies and telecommunications companies. The company will provide us new access into the commercial and treasury side of financial institutions through a strong software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology offering. The results of this business will be included in our Financial Services segment.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
We employ a multi-channel strategy to provide a suite of life-cycle driven solutions to our customers. We use printed and electronic marketing, a direct sales force, financial institution and telecommunication client referrals, purchased search results from online search engines, and independent distributors and dealers to promote and sell a wide range of customized products and services. Our Small Business Services segment provides products and services to over 4.5nearly 4.6 million small business customers and our Direct Checks segment provides products and services to more than six million consumers. Through our Financial Services segment, we provide products and services to approximately 5,5005,600 financial institution clients. We operate primarily in the United States. Small Business Services also has operations in Canada and portions of Europe. Our product and service offerings are comprised of the following:
Checks – We remain one of the largest providers of checks in the United States, both in terms of revenue and the number of checks produced. Checks account for the majority of the revenue in our Financial Services and Direct Checks segments and represented 43.2%40.7% of our Small Business Services segment's revenue in 2013.2014.
Marketing solutions and other services – All three of our segments offer products and services that help small businesses and/or financial institutions promote their businesses and acquire customers, as well as provide various other service offerings. Our Small Business Services segment offers services designed to fulfill the sales and marketing needs of small businesses, including web design, hosting and other web services; search engine optimization; marketing services, including email, mobile, social media and other self-service marketing solutions; digital printing services; and logo design. In addition, Small Business Services offers products such as promotional products, postcards, brochures, retail packaging supplies, apparel, greeting cards and business cards, as well as service offerings, including fraud protection and security, and payroll services. Financial Services offers various customer acquisition programs, marketing communications services, rewards and loyalty programs, fraud protection and security services, financial institution profitability and risk management services, supply chain management expertise, and a suite of financial technology solutions that integrates receivables, accelerates deposits and payments, and eliminates paper. Our Direct Checks segment provides fraud protection and security services, as well as package insert programs under which companies' marketing materials are included in our check packages.
Forms – Our Small Business Services segment is a leading provider of printed forms to small businesses, including deposit tickets, billing forms, work orders, job proposals, purchase orders, invoices and personnel forms. This segment also offers computer forms compatible with accounting software packages commonly used by small businesses. Forms sold by our Financial Services and Direct Checks segments include deposit tickets and check registers.
Accessories and other products – Small Business Services offers products designed to provide small business owners with the customized documents necessary to efficiently manage their business including envelopes, office supplies, stamps and labels, as well as retail packaging supplies.labels. Our Financial Services and Direct Checks segments offer checkbook covers and stamps.
Marketing solutions – All three of our segments offer products and services that help small businesses and/or financial institutions promote their businesses and acquire customers. Our Small Business Services segment offers services designed to fulfill the sales and marketing needs of small businesses, including web design, hosting and other web services; search engine optimization; marketing services, including email, mobile, social media and other self-service marketing solutions; digital printing services; and logo design. In addition, Small Business Services offers products such as promotional products, postcards, brochures, apparel, greeting cards and business cards. Financial Services offers various customer acquisition programs, marketing communications services, and rewards and loyalty programs. Direct Checks provides package insert programs under which companies' marketing materials are included in our check packages.
Other services – All three of our segments provide fraud protection and security services. In addition, our Small Business Services segment offers payroll services, and Financial Services provides financial institution profitability and risk management services.
Throughout the past several years, we have focused on opportunities to increase revenue and operating income, while maintaining strong operating margins. These opportunities have included new product and service offerings, brand awareness and positioning initiatives, investing in technology for our service offerings, enhancing our internet capabilities, improving customer segmentation, adding new small business customers, and reducing costs. In addition, we invested in various
acquisitions that extend the range of products and services we offer to our customers, including marketing solutions and other services offerings. During the remainder of 2014,2015, we will continue our focus in these areas, with an emphasis on profitable revenue growth, increasing revenue from our marketing solutions and other services offerings for small businesses and financial institutions, and assessing small to medium-sized acquisitions that complement our large customer bases, with a focus on marketing solutions and other services opportunities.services.
Earnings for the first nine monthsquarter of 2014,2015, as compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2013,2014, benefited from price increases in all three segments and continuing initiatives to reduce our cost structure, primarily within our fulfillment, sales, and marketing and information technologyfulfillment organizations. These increases in earnings were partially offset by volume reductions for our personal check businesses due primarily to the continuing decline in check usage, as well as increased investments in revenue growth opportunities, including product and service enhancements.opportunities.
Our Strategies
Details concerning our strategies were provided in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20132014 (the “2013“2014 Form 10-K”). We made no significant changes to our strategies during the first nine monthsquarter of 2014.2015.
Consistent with our strategy,strategies, during the first nine monthsquarter of 2014,2015, we purchased the operationsacquired selected assets of several small business distributors for $7.8 million, netRange, Inc., a marketing services provider, and VerifyValid, LLC, a provider of cash acquired. We also purchasedelectronic check payment services, as well as all of the outstanding capital stock of NetClime, Inc.a small business distributor, in cash transactions for cashan aggregate amount of $2.0$7.6 million, net of cash acquired, as well as selected assets of Gift Box Corporation of America (GBCA) for cash of $1.8 million. NetClime is a provider of website development software and GBCA is a supplier of retail packaging solutions, including gift boxes, bags, bows, ribbons and wraps.plus non-cash consideration. The results of operations of each of these businesses from their acquisition datesRange, Inc. and VerifyValid, LLC are included in our Small Business Services segment.
On October 22, 2014, we acquired Wausau Financial Systems, Inc. (WFS) in an all cash transaction for approximately $90 million, net of cash acquired, funded by a draw on our credit facility. The purchase included specific tax attributes which are expected to generate approximately $4 million of incremental cash tax savings. WFS provides software-based solutions for receivables management, lockbox processing, remote deposit capture and paperless branch solutions to financial institutions, utilities, government agencies and telecommunications companies.segment from their acquisition dates. The results of this business will beoperations of the acquired distributor are included in our Financial Services segment. In 2014, we anticipate that WFS will contribute revenuesegment from its acquisition date, as its customers consist primarily of approximately $12 million, willfinancial institutions. Further information regarding these acquisitions can be $0.01 dilutivefound under the caption “Note 6: Acquisitions” of the Condensed Notes to earnings per share and will generate positive operating cash flow. In 2015, we estimate that WFS will contribute revenueUnaudited Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in Item 1 of approximately $80 million and be $0.04 dilutive to earnings per share, turning slightly accretive to earnings per share in the fourth quarter of 2015.this report.
Cost Reduction Initiatives
As discussed in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section of the 20132014 Form 10-K, we anticipated that we would realize net cost reductions of approximately $5550 million in 2014,2015, as compared to our 20132014 results of operations. To date, we haveWe are currently on track to realize these cost reductions, with approximately $11 million realized approximately $48 million of net cost reductionsthrough March 31, 2015, primarily from our sales, marketing and fulfillment and information technology organizations, and we have increased our estimate of 2014 net cost reductions to $60 million.organizations. Approximately 70%60% of these savings will impactimpacted selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense, with the remaining 30%40% affecting total cost of revenue.
Outlook for 20142015
We anticipate that consolidated revenue will be between $1.6571.75 billion and $1.6651.78 billion for 2014,2015, compared to $1.5851.67 billion for 2013.2014. In Small Business Services, we expect revenue to increase between 7%5% and 8%6% compared to 20132014 revenue of $1.0501.11 billion, as volume. Volume declines in core business products, andlower search engine marketing/optimization revenue resulting from our decision in 2014 to reduce the impactrevenue base of this business and unfavorable foreign currency exchange rate changesrates are expected to be more than offset by benefits from our e-commerce investments, price increases and growth in our distributor, dealer and major accounts channels and in our marketing solutions and other services offerings. The anticipated revenue increase includes incremental revenue from the VerticalResponse acquisition in June 2013 and the GBCA acquisition in May 2014. In Financial Services, we expect revenue to increase approximately 5%between 11% and 14% compared to 20132014 revenue of $343.2391.1 million. We expect that year-over-year secular check order declines of approximately 6%, as well as pricing pressure onexpected contract renewals,renewal allowances, will be more than offset by continued growth in non-check revenue,marketing solutions and other services, including incremental revenue from the Acton Marketing acquisition in August 2013, the Destination Rewards acquisition in December 2013 and the WFSWausau Financial Systems, Inc. acquisition in October 2014.2014 and growth in our Deluxe Rewards service offerings. Additionally, we expect Financial Services revenue to benefit from higher revenue per order and a full year of revenue from a new large financial institution client acquired in the thirdfourth quarter of 2013, and a quarter of revenue from a new client recently
acquired.2014. In Direct Checks, we expect revenue to decline approximately 8% compared to 20132014 revenue of $191.4176.4 million, driven primarily by secular check order volume declines.declines resulting from reduced check usage, as well as the elimination of marketing expenditures that no longer meet our return criteria.
We expect that 20142015 diluted earnings per share will be between $3.864.27 and $3.924.42, including $0.220.13 per share for the loss on early debt extinguishment in the first quarter of 2015 and restructuring an asset impairment charge and transaction costs, related to acquisitions, compared to $3.653.96 for 2013,2014, which also included total charges of $0.22$0.24 per share related to restructuring ancosts, asset impairment chargecharges and transaction costs related to acquisitions. We expect that the benefits of additional cost reduction activities and lower fourth quarter interest expense will be partially offset by a continued sluggish economy, increases in medical expenses, material costs and delivery rates, as well as continued investments in revenue growth opportunities, including brand awareness, marketing solutions and other services offers, and enhanced e-commerce capabilities. We estimate that our annual effective tax rate for 20142015 will be approximately 34.0%, compared to 33.6%32.8% for 2013.2014. A number of discrete credits to income tax expense in 20132014 collectively reduced our 20132014 tax rate by 0.70.9 points.
We anticipate that net cash provided by operating activities will be between $278$295 million and $285$305 million in 2014,2015, compared to $262280 million in 2013,2014, driven by higher earnings lower contributions to our trust used to fund medical benefits, and lower performance-based compensationinterest payments, partially offset by higher income tax, medical and performance-based compensation payments. We anticipate contract acquisition payments of approximately $1915 million in 2014,2015, and we estimate that capital spending will be approximately $40 million in 2014,2015, as we continue to invest in key revenue growth initiatives as well asand order fulfillment and information technology infrastructure.
We believe that cash generated by operating activities, along with availability under our credit facility, will be sufficient to support our operations for the next 12 months, including required interest and principal payments, dividend payments, capital expenditures, required interest payments and anticipated share repurchases in the last half of 2015 to offset the dilutive impact of shares issued under our employee stock incentive plan, as well as possible small-to-medium-sized acquisitions. We are focused on a disciplined approach to capital deployment that focuses on our need to continue investing in initiatives to drive revenue growth, including small-to-medium-sized acquisitions and continued expansion of our distributor channel. In April 2014, our board of directors increased our quarterly dividend amount from $0.25 per share to $0.30 per share. Dividends are approved by the board of
directors on a quarterly basis, and thus are subject to change. In February 2014, we increased the amountAs of March 31, 2015, $94.0 million was available for borrowing under our credit facility fromfacility. On March 16, 2015, we redeemed all $200.0 million to $350.0 million, along with extending the term of the agreement from February 2017 to February 2019. In October 2014, $253.5 million of our 7.0% senior notes matured. We used cash on hand and an initial borrowing of $135.0 million underdue in March 2019, utilizing our credit facility to meet this debt obligation.and a $75.0 million short-term bank loan. We may also, from time to time, consider retiring additional outstanding debt through open market repurchases,purchases, privately negotiated transactions or other means. We also utilizedAny such purchases or exchanges would depend upon prevailing market conditions, our credit facility to fund the entire amount paid for the acquisitionliquidity requirements and other potential uses of WFS in October 2014. We expect to reduce the amount drawn on our credit facility during the fourth quarter of 2014 using cash, generated by operations.including acquisitions and share repurchases.
BUSINESS CHALLENGES/MARKET RISKS
Details concerning business challenges/market risks were provided in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section of the 20132014 Form 10-K. There were no significant changes in these items during the first nine monthsquarter of 2014.2015.
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Revenue
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
(in thousands, except per order amounts) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change |
Total revenue | | $ | 413,204 |
| | $ | 398,080 |
| | 3.8 | % | | $ | 1,225,569 |
| | $ | 1,167,067 |
| | 5.0 | % | | $ | 433,617 |
| | $ | 406,955 |
| | 6.6 | % |
Orders(1) | | 13,445 |
| | 13,232 |
| | 1.6 | % | | 39,021 |
| | 39,565 |
| | (1.4 | %) | | 13,471 |
| | 12,515 |
| | 7.6 | % |
Revenue per order | | $ | 30.73 |
| | $ | 30.08 |
| | 2.2 | % | | $31.41 | | $29.50 | | 6.5 | % | | $ | 32.19 |
| | $ | 32.52 |
| | (1.0 | %) |
(1) Orders is our company-wide measure of volume and includes both products and services.
The increase in total revenue for the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of 2014,2015, as compared to the same periods in 2013,first quarter of 2014, was primarily due to growth in marketing solutions and other services revenue of $29 million, including incremental revenue of $21 million from acquisitions,businesses acquired during 2015 and price increases in all three segments,2014, as well as growth in our Small Business Services distributor channel.
channel of approximately $5 million. Revenue for the first quarter of 2015 also benefited from price increases in all three segments. These revenue increases were partially offset by lower order volume for our personal check businesses and continued pricing pressure on contract renewalsrenewal allowances within Financial Services.
Service revenue represented 15.1%18.1% of total revenue for the first nine monthsquarter of 20142015 and 13.0%15.1% for the first nine monthsquarter of 2013.2014. As such, the majority of our revenue is generated by product sales. We do not manage our business based on product versus service revenue. Instead, we analyze our revenue based on the following categories:
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
| | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2015 | | 2014 |
Checks, including contract settlements | | 52.7 | % | | 55.6 | % | | 53.7 | % | | 57.0 | % | | 51.7 | % | | 54.7 | % |
Marketing solutions and other services | | | 27.8 | % | | 22.5 | % |
Forms | | 13.0 | % | | 12.7 | % | | 12.9 | % | | 12.9 | % | | 12.3 | % | | 12.9 | % |
Accessories and other products | | 9.5 | % | | 10.1 | % | | 9.7 | % | | 9.7 | % | | 8.2 | % | | 9.9 | % |
Marketing solutions, including services | | 19.1 | % | | 16.7 | % | | 17.9 | % | | 14.9 | % | |
Other services | | 5.7 | % | | 4.9 | % | | 5.8 | % | | 5.5 | % | |
Total revenue | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % | | 100.0 | % |
The number of orders increased for the thirdfirst quarter of 2014,2015, as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2013,2014, due primarily to growth in marketing solutions and other services, including the impact of acquisitions as well asin 2015 and 2014, and growth in the Small Business Services distributor channel. These increases werechannel, partially offset by the continuing decline in check and forms usage.
The number of orders Revenue per order decreased for the first nine monthsquarter of 2014,2015, as compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2013,2014, primarily due primarily to the continuing decline in checkproduct and forms usage, partially offset by growth in marketing solutionsservice mix within Small Business Services and other services, including the impact of acquisitions, as well as growth in the Small BusinessFinancial Services distributor channel.
Revenue per order increased for the third quarter and first nine months of 2014, as compared to the same periods in 2013, primarily due tocontract renewal allowances, partially offset by the benefit of price increases in all three segments, as well as a continued shift from personal check orders to higher dollar Small Business Services orders. At the same time, Financial Services continues to experience pricing pressure on contract renewals.segments.
Consolidated Gross MarginCost of Revenue
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
(in thousands) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change |
Gross profit | | $ | 263,054 |
| | $ | 255,857 |
| | 2.8 | % | | $ | 784,600 |
| | $ | 758,000 |
| | 3.5 | % |
Gross margin | | 63.7 | % | | 64.3 | % | | (0.6) pts. |
| | 64.0 | % | | 64.9 | % | | (0.9) pts. |
|
|
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Quarter Ended March 31, |
(in thousands) | | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change |
Total cost of revenue | | $ | 152,681 |
| | $ | 144,928 |
| | 5.3 | % |
Total cost of revenue as a percentage of total revenue | | 35.2 | % | | 35.6 | % | | (0.4) pts. |
|
As withCost of revenue we do not separately analyze gross margin generated by product revenueconsists primarily of raw materials used to manufacture our products, shipping and service revenue. Instead, we evaluate gross margin on a consolidated basis when analyzing our consolidated results of operations to gain important insight into significant profit drivers. As a significant portion of our revenue is generated from the sale of manufactured andhandling costs, third-party production costs for outsourced products, we believepayroll and related expenses for fulfillment personnel, information technology costs, depreciation and amortization of assets used in the measureproduction process and in support of gross margin best demonstrates our manufacturingdigital service offerings, and distribution performance, as well as the impact of pricing on our profitability. Gross margin is not a complete measure of profitability, as it omits SG&A expense. However, it is a financial measure which we believe is useful in evaluating our results of operations.related overhead.
Gross margin decreasedThe increase in total cost of revenue for the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of 2014,2015, as compared to the same periods in 2013, duefirst quarter of 2014, was primarily attributable to the shiftgrowth in volume. This included businesses we acquired in 2015 and 2014, which incurred incremental costs of approximately $7 million, and growth in our revenue mix to lower margin services andSmall Business Services distributor channel, which generated an increase of approximately $2 million in outsourced products, as well as higherproduct costs in 2015. Additionally, delivery rates and material costs increased in 2014. These decreases2015. Partially offsetting these increases in gross margintotal cost of revenue were partially offset by the benefit of price increases, as well as manufacturing and delivery efficiencies and other benefits resulting from our continued cost reduction initiatives.initiatives of approximately $4 million.
Consolidated Selling, General & Administrative Expense
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
(in thousands) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change |
SG&A expense | | $ | 175,661 |
| | $ | 173,359 |
| | 1.3 | % | | $ | 527,138 |
| | $ | 513,013 |
| | 2.8 | % | | $ | 195,378 |
| | $ | 177,931 |
| | 9.8 | % |
SG&A expense as a percentage of total revenue | | 42.5 | % | | 43.5 | % | | (1.0) pts. |
| | 43.0 | % | | 44.0 | % | | (1.0) pts. |
| | 45.1 | % | | 43.7 | % | | 1.4 pts. |
|
The increase in SG&A expense for the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of 2014,2015, as compared to the same periods in 2013,first quarter of 2014, was driven primarily by incremental operating expenses of the businesses we acquired in 2015 and 2014 and 2013of approximately $16 million and investments in revenue growth opportunities, including efforts to grow our Small Business Services distributor channel. In addition, performance-based compensationSmall Business Services commission expense increased as compared$2 million due primarily to 2013.increased financial institution commission rates. These increases were partially offset by various expense reduction initiatives of approximately $7 million within sales, marketing and our shared services organizations, including improved labor efficiency and reduced expenses for information technology infrastructure, as well as planned lower spending on brand awareness initiatives relative to 2013. Additionally, amortization expense related to previous acquisitions decreased in 2014.infrastructure.
Net Restructuring Charges
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
(in thousands) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change |
Net restructuring charges | | $ | 4,193 |
| | $ | 2,780 |
| | $ | 1,413 |
| $ | 8,507 |
| | $ | 5,075 |
| | $ | 3,432 |
| | $ | 267 |
| | $ | 3,300 |
| | $ | (3,033 | ) |
We recorded restructuring charges and reversals related to the cost reduction initiatives discussed under Executive Overview. TheRestructuring charges and reversals for each period primarily relate to costs of our restructuring activities such as employee severance benefits and other direct costs of our initiatives, including information technology costs, employee and equipment moves, training and travel. In addition to the restructuring charges shown here, total cost of revenue in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income included net restructuring charges of $0.2 million for the thirdfirst quarter of 2014, $0.3 million for the third quarter of 2013, $0.3 million for the first nine months of 2014, and $0.5 million for the first nine months of 2013.2014. Further information can be found under Restructuring Costs.
Asset Impairment Charge34
Loss on Early Debt Extinguishment
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
(in thousands) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change |
Asset impairment charge | | $ | 6,468 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 6,468 |
| $ | 6,468 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 6,468 |
| |
Loss on early debt extinguishment | | | $ | 8,917 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 8,917 |
|
During the thirdfirst quarter of 2014,2015, we performed an impairment analysisretired all $200.0 million of assets related to our Small Business Services search engine marketing and optimization business. Revenue7.0% senior notes due in March 2019, realizing a pre-tax loss of $8.9 million consisting of a contractual call premium and the write-off of related debt issuance costs. We funded the retirement utilizing our credit facility and a short-term bank loan. We may also, from time to time, consider retiring additional outstanding debt through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or other means. Any such purchases or exchanges would depend upon prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements and other potential uses of cash, flows from this business have been lower than previously projected,including acquisitions and as a result of our annual planning process completed during the third quarter of 2014, we decided to reduce the revenue base of this business in order to improve its financial performance. As such, we revised our estimates of future revenues and cash flows to reflect these decisions during the third quarter of 2014. We calculated the estimated fair values of the assets as the net present value of estimated future cash flows. Our analysis resulted in an impairment charge of $6,468 during the third quarter of 2014, which reflects writing down the net book value of the related intangible assets to zero.share repurchases.
Interest Expense
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
(in thousands) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change |
Interest expense | | $ | 9,580 |
| | $ | 9,662 |
| | (0.8 | %) | | $ | 28,677 |
| | $ | 28,704 |
| | (0.1 | %) | | $ | 6,515 |
| | $ | 9,567 |
| | (31.9 | %) |
Weighted-average debt outstanding | | 655,777 |
| | 655,024 |
| | 0.1 | % | | 655,773 |
| | 654,510 |
| | 0.2 | % | | 557,637 |
| | 655,737 |
| | (15.0 | %) |
Weighted-average interest rate | | 5.30 | % | | 5.32 | % | | (0.02) pts. |
| | 5.30 | % | | 5.33 | % | | (0.03) pts. |
| | 4.4 | % | | 5.3 | % | | (0.9) pts. |
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InterestThe decrease in interest expense for the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of 2014, was virtually flat2015, as compared to the same periodsfirst quarter of 2014, was driven by changes in 2013, as our average debt outstanding andstructure. In October 2014, long-term notes of $253.5 million matured. These notes had a weighted-average interest rate inof 4.3% during the first quarter of 2014, approximatedincluding the 2013 amounts.impact of hedging activities. We utilized cash on hand and an initial borrowing of $135.0 million under our credit facility to meet this debt obligation. In addition, on March 16, 2015, we retired $200.0 million of long-term debt with an interest rate of 7.0%. We utilized our credit facility and a short-term bank loan to fund this redemption. Amounts outstanding under our short-term borrowings carried a weighted-average interest rate of 1.6% during the first quarter of 2015.
Income Tax Provision
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| | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
(in thousands) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change |
Income tax provision | | $ | 23,042 |
| | $ | 23,710 |
| | (2.8 | %) | | $ | 72,800 |
| | $ | 71,326 |
| | 2.1 | % |
Effective tax rate | | 34.1 | % | | 33.6 | % | | 0.5 pts. |
| | 33.9 | % | | 33.6 | % | | 0.3 pts. |
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The increase in our effective tax rate for the third quarter of 2014, as compared to the third quarter of 2013, was primarily due to discrete credits to income tax expense in the third quarter of 2013, which collectively reduced our 2013 effective tax rate 0.8 points, and which related primarily to state tax matters. Additionally, our current year research and development credit is lower than in 2013, as the law allowing for the federal credit expired at the end of 2013 and extension legislation for 2014 has not yet been enacted. Partially offsetting these increases was a lower state income tax rate in 2014. |
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| | Quarter Ended March 31, |
(in thousands) | | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change |
Income tax provision | | $ | 24,349 |
| | $ | 24,036 |
| | 1.3 | % |
Effective tax rate | | 34.6 | % | | 33.7 | % | | 0.9 pts. |
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The increase in our effective tax rate for the first nine monthsquarter of 2014,2015, as compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2013,2014, was primarily due to a number of minor discrete credits to income tax expense in the first nine months of 2013, which collectively reduced our effective tax rate 0.7 points, and which related primarily to the impact of federal legislation enacted in January 2013 which allowed us to claim the research and development credit on our 2012 federal income tax return. Additionally, our current year research and development credit is lower than in 2013, as the law allowing for the federal credit expired at the end of 2013 and extension legislation for 2014 has not yet been enacted. Partially offsetting these increases in our effective tax rate relative to 2013 was a lower state income tax rate in 2014, as well as discrete credits to income tax expense in the first nine monthsquarter of 2014, which collectively reduced our 2014 effective tax rate 0.2by 0.4 points. In addition, our 2015 tax rate included a number of minor discrete charges to income tax expense which collectively increased our 2015 effective tax rate 0.4 points. We expect that our annual effective tax rate for 2015 will be approximately 34%.
RESTRUCTURING COSTS
We have recorded expenses related to our restructuring activities, including accruals consisting primarily of employee severance benefits, as well as costs which are expensed as incurred, including information technology costs, employee and equipment moves, training and travel. Our restructuring activities are driven by our cost reduction initiatives and include employee reductions in various functional areas, as well as the closing of facilities.facilities, including one printing facility in 2014. Restructuring costs have been reduced by the reversal of severance accruals when fewer employees receive severance benefits than originally estimated.
Net restructuring charges for each period were as follows:
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
(in thousands) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2014 | | 2013 | | 2015 | | 2014 |
Severance accruals | | $ | 4,546 |
| | $ | 2,512 |
| | $ | 7,213 |
| | $ | 4,386 |
| | $ | 743 |
| | $ | 1,545 |
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Severance reversals | | (271 | ) | | (210 | ) | | (866 | ) | | (688 | ) | | (524 | ) | | (310 | ) |
Operating lease obligations | | — |
| | 214 |
| | — |
| | 216 |
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Operating lease obligations reversals | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | (157 | ) | |
Net restructuring accruals | | 4,275 |
| | 2,516 |
| | 6,347 |
| | 3,757 |
| | 219 |
| | 1,235 |
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Other costs | | 80 |
| | 563 |
| | 2,464 |
| | 1,822 |
| | 45 |
| | 2,297 |
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Net restructuring charges | | $ | 4,355 |
| | $ | 3,079 |
| | $ | 8,811 |
| | $ | 5,579 |
| | $ | 264 |
| | $ | 3,532 |
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Number of employees included in severance accruals | | 145 |
| | 75 |
| | 210 |
| | 125 |
| | 40 |
| | 40 |
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The majority of the employee reductions included in our restructuring accruals are expected to be completed by the endthird quarter of 2014,2015, and we expect most of the related severance payments to be paid by mid-2015,the first quarter of 2016, utilizing cash from operations.
As a result of our employee reductions and facility closings, we expect to realize in 2014 cost savings of approximately $3$2 million in total cost of revenue and $15$15 million in SG&A expense in 2015, in comparison to our 20132014 results of operations. These savings represent a portion of the estimated $6050 million of total net cost reductions we expect to realize in 2014.2015. Expense reductions consist primarily of labor and facility costs.
Further information regarding our restructuring charges can be found under the caption “Note 9: Restructuring charges” of the Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in Item 1 of this report.
SEGMENT RESULTS
Additional financial information regarding our business segments appears under the caption “Note 14:15: Business segment information” of the Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in Item 1 of this report. In January 2015, we decided that two company-owned small business distributors will no longer be managed as part of our Small Business Services segment. Because their customers consist primarily of financial institutions, we determined that the businesses would be better positioned for long-term growth if they were managed as part of our Financial Services segment. As such, the results of operations of these businesses are included in the Financial Services segment beginning in 2015. Our business segment results for prior periods have been restated to reflect this change.
Small Business Services
This segment's products and services are promoted through direct response mail and internet advertising, referrals from financial institutions and telecommunications clients, Safeguard® distributors, a network of local dealers, a direct sales force which focuses on major accounts, and an outbound telemarketing group. Results for this segment were as follows:
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
(in thousands) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change |
Total revenue | | $ | 284,643 |
| | $ | 265,463 |
| | 7.2 | % | | $ | 828,250 |
| | $ | 765,607 |
| | 8.2 | % | | $ | 276,966 |
| | $ | 266,510 |
| | 3.9 | % |
Operating income | | 43,235 |
| | 46,277 |
| | (6.6 | %) | | 135,591 |
| | 131,068 |
| | 3.5 | % | | 49,448 |
| | 43,397 |
| | 13.9 | % |
Operating margin | | 15.2 | % | | 17.4 | % | | (2.2) pts. |
| | 16.4 | % | | 17.1 | % | | (0.7) pts. |
| | 17.9 | % | | 16.3 | % | | 1.6 pts. |
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The increase in total revenue for the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of 2014,2015, as compared to the same periods in 2013,first quarter of 2014, was due primarily to growth in marketing solutions and other services revenue of $7 million, including incremental revenue from acquisitions, as well as growth in our distributor channel of approximately $5 million and incremental revenue from the acquisitions of Range, Inc. in January 2015 and Gift Box Corporation of America in May 2014 of $4 million, partially offset by lower search engine marketing/optimization revenue resulting from our decision in 2014 to reduce the revenue base of this business. Revenue for the first quarter of 2015 also benefited from price increases. These increases in revenue were partially offset by a decrease in volume for certain core business products sold through our direct sales channel, including accessories and forms, as well as an unfavorable currency exchange rate impact of $2 million.
The decreaseincrease in operating income and operating margin for the thirdfirst quarter of 2014,2015, as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2013,2014, was primarily due to an asset impairment chargeprice increases and benefits of $6.5our cost reduction initiatives. Additionally, restructuring costs were approximately $3 million lower in 2014, which reduced operating margin for the third quarter of 2014 by 2.3 points. Additionally,2015. Further information can be found under Restructuring Costs. Partially offsetting these increases in operating income and operating margin decreased due to the shift in our revenue mix to lower margin services and outsourced products, an increase inwere increased investments in revenue growth opportunities, including those to grow our distributor channel, and increases in delivery rates, material costs and performance-based compensation in 2014. Partially offsetting these decreases in operating income and operating margin was the benefit of cost reduction initiatives and price increases. Further information regarding the asset impairment charge can be found under Consolidated Results of Operations.
The increase in operating income for the first nine months of 2014, as compared to the first nine months of 2013, was primarily due to price increases, benefits of our cost reduction initiatives and planned lower spending on brand awareness initiatives relative to 2013, as well as lower amortization expense related to previous acquisitions. Brand awareness spending decreased as we incurred considerable production start-up expenses in 2013. Partially offsetting these increases in operating income was the asset impairment charge of $6.5 million in 2014, the shift in our revenue mix to lower margin services and outsourced products, an increase in investments in revenue growth opportunities, including those to grow our distributor channel, and increases in delivery rates, material costs and performance-based compensation in 2014.channel. In addition, restructuring charges for the first nine months of 2014 were $2.8commission expense increased $2 million higher than in the first nine months of 2013. Further information can be found under Restructuring Costs.
Operating margin decreased for the first nine months of 2014, as compared to the first nine months of 2013, due primarily to the $6.5 million asset impairment charge, as well as increased SG&A expense associated with acquisitions, investments in revenue growth opportunitiesfinancial institution commission rates, and increases in delivery rates and material costs increased in 2014. The asset impairment charge reduced operating margin for the first nine months of 2014 by 0.8 points. Partially offsetting these decreases in operating margin was the impact of price increases, benefits of our cost reduction initiatives, lower brand awareness spending in 2014, as well as lower amortization expense related to previous acquisitions.2015.
Financial Services
Financial Services' products and services are sold primarily through a direct sales force, which executes product and service supply contracts with our financial institution clients nationwide, including banks, credit unions and financial services companies. OnceIn the case of check supply contracts, once the financial institution relationship is established, consumers may submit their check orders through their financial institution or over the phone or internet. Results for this segment were as follows:
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| | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
(in thousands) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change |
Total revenue | | $ | 85,697 |
| | $ | 86,482 |
| | (0.9 | %) | | $ | 263,307 |
| | $ | 256,695 |
| | 2.6 | % |
Operating income | | 18,846 |
| | 18,859 |
| | (0.1 | %) | | 62,775 |
| | 63,350 |
| | (0.9 | %) |
Operating margin | | 22.0 | % | | 21.8 | % | | 0.2 pts. |
| | 23.8 | % | | 24.7 | % | | (0.9) pts. |
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The decrease in revenue for the third quarter of 2014, as compared to the third quarter of 2013, was due to lower order volume, resulting primarily from the continued decline in check usage, and continuing competitive pricing pressure on contract renewals. Partially offsetting these revenue decreases was growth in marketing solutions and other services, including incremental revenue from the Destination Rewards acquisition in December 2013, and the benefit of price increases. |
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| | Quarter Ended March 31, |
(in thousands) | | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change |
Total revenue | | $ | 111,540 |
| | $ | 92,446 |
| | 20.7 | % |
Operating income | | 20,410 |
| | 21,823 |
| | (6.5 | %) |
Operating margin | | 18.3 | % | | 23.6 | % | | (5.3) pts. |
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The increase in revenue for the first nine monthsquarter of 2014,2015, as compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2013,2014, was due to price increases and growth in marketing solutions and other services of $22 million, including incremental revenue of $17 million from the acquisitions of Acton MarketingWausau Financial Systems, Inc. (Wausau) acquisition in August 2013October 2014 and Destinationincreased revenue for our Deluxe Rewards in December 2013.service offerings. Additionally, revenue benefited from price increases. Partially offsetting these revenue increases was lower check order volume resulting primarily fromdue to the continued decline in check usage, and continuing competitive pricing pressure on contract renewals.
Operating income was virtually flat for the third quarter of 2014, as compared to the third quarter of 2013, primarily due to the benefit of our continuing cost reduction initiatives and price increases, partially offset by higher performance-based compensation and increased delivery and material costs. In addition, restructuring charges for the third quarter of 2014 were $0.7 million higher than in the third quarter of 2013. Further information can be found under Restructuring Costs. Operating margin increased for the third quarter of 2014, as compared to the third quarter of 2013,well as the impact of cost reduction initiatives and price increases more than offset the expense increases.contract renewal allowances.
OperatingThe decrease in operating income and operating margin decreased for the first nine monthsquarter of 2014,2015, as compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2013,2014, was primarily due to the impact of the Wausau acquisition, contract renewal allowances and increased delivery and material costs in 2014, as well as the impact2015. The operating results of acquisitions and higher performance-based compensation. In addition, restructuring chargesWausau, including acquisition-related amortization, reduced Financial Services' operating margin for the first nine monthsquarter of 2014 were $0.8 million higher than in the first nine months of 2013.2015 by 5.4 points. Partially offsetting these decreases in operating income and operating margin were price increases and the benefit of our continuing cost reduction initiatives.
Direct Checks
Direct Checks sells products and services directly to consumers using direct response marketing, including print advertising and search engine marketing and optimization strategies. Direct Checks sells under various brand names, including Checks Unlimited®, Designer® Checks, Checks.com, Check Gallery®, The Styles Check Company®, and Artistic Checks®, among others. Results for this segment were as follows:
| | | | Quarter Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
(in thousands) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change |
Total revenue | | $ | 42,864 |
| | $ | 46,135 |
| | (7.1 | %) | | $ | 134,012 |
| | $ | 144,765 |
| | (7.4 | %) | | $ | 45,111 |
| | $ | 47,999 |
| | (6.0 | %) |
Operating income | | 14,651 |
| | 14,582 |
| | 0.5 | % | | 44,121 |
| | 45,494 |
| | (3.0 | %) | | 15,433 |
| | 15,576 |
| | (0.9 | %) |
Operating margin | | 34.2 | % | | 31.6 | % | | 2.6 pts. |
| | 32.9 | % | | 31.4 | % | | 1.5 pts. |
| | 34.2 | % | | 32.5 | % | | 1.7 pts. |
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The decrease in revenue for the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of 2014,2015, as compared to the same periods in 2013,first quarter of 2014, was due to a reduction in orders stemming from the continued decline in check usage.usage, as well as eliminating marketing expenditures that no longer meet our return criteria. Partially offsetting the revenuevolume decline was higher revenue per order, partly due to price increases.
The increasedecrease in operating income for the thirdfirst quarter of 2014,2015, as compared to the thirdfirst quarter of 2013,2014, was due primarily to benefits from our cost reduction initiatives and higher revenue per order. These increases in operating income were partially offset by the lower order volume and increased delivery rates and material costs and performance-based compensation.
The decrease in operating income for the first nine months of 2014, as compared to the first nine months of 2013, was due primarily to the lower order volume and increased delivery rates, material costs and performance-based compensation in 2014.2015. These decreases in operating income were partially offset by benefits from our cost reduction initiatives and higher revenue per order.
Operating margin increased for the thirdfirst quarter and first nine months of 2014,2015, as compared to the same periods in 2013,first quarter of 2014, as the benefits from our cost reduction initiatives and price increases exceeded the impact of increased delivery rates and material costs and performance-based compensation.costs.
CASH FLOWS AND LIQUIDITY
As of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, we held cash and cash equivalents of $188.058.3 million. The following table shows our cash flow activity for the nine monthsquarters ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and 20132014, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statements of cash flows appearing in Item 1 of this report.
| | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
(in thousands) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 203,359 |
| | $ | 183,973 |
| | $ | 19,386 |
| | $ | 77,703 |
| | $ | 73,339 |
| | $ | 4,364 |
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Net cash used by investing activities | | (40,434 | ) | | (68,829 | ) | | 28,395 |
| | (16,633 | ) | | (13,010 | ) | | (3,623 | ) |
Net cash used by financing activities | | (93,385 | ) | | (59,324 | ) | | (34,061 | ) | | (59,851 | ) | | (39,064 | ) | | (20,787 | ) |
Effect of exchange rate change on cash | | (2,628 | ) | | (1,215 | ) | | (1,413 | ) | | (4,441 | ) | | (1,739 | ) | | (2,702 | ) |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 66,912 |
| | $ | 54,605 |
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| $ | 12,307 |
| | $ | (3,222 | ) | | $ | 19,526 |
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| $ | (22,748 | ) |
The $19.44.4 million increase in net cash provided by operating activities for the first nine monthsquarter of 2014,2015, as compared to the first nine monthsquarter of 2013,2014, was primarily due to higher cash provided by earnings and a $10.3$3.6 million decrease in the funding of medical benefits the positive impact of working capital changes, and a $5.3 million decrease in performance-based compensation payments related to our 2013 performance. Our funding of medical benefits decreased during 2014 as we utilized more of the plan assets of our postretirement benefit plan and we reduced pre-funding of the trust used to pay medical benefits.these benefits beginning in the second quarter of 2014. These increases in net cash provided by operating activities were partially offset by a $6.35.9 million increase in income taxperformance-based compensation payments related to our 2014 performance and a $1.6 million increase in contract acquisition payments.
Included in net cash provided by operating activities were the following operating cash outflows:
| | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
(in thousands) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change |
Performance-based compensation payments | | | $ | 30,983 |
| | $ | 25,050 |
| | $ | 5,933 |
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Interest payments | | | 7,792 |
| | 7,128 |
| | 664 |
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Income tax payments | | $ | 75,874 |
| | $ | 69,549 |
| | $ | 6,325 |
| | 6,275 |
| | 5,981 |
| | 294 |
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Interest payments | | 26,711 |
| | 26,148 |
| | 563 |
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Performance-based compensation payments | | 25,050 |
| | 30,322 |
| | (5,272 | ) | |
Funding of medical benefits | | 14,000 |
| | 24,256 |
| | (10,256 | ) | | 5,450 |
| | 9,000 |
| | (3,550 | ) |
Contract acquisition payments | | 9,831 |
| | 10,551 |
| | (720 | ) | | 2,947 |
| | 1,355 |
| | 1,592 |
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Severance payments | | 6,507 |
| | 4,327 |
| | 2,180 |
| | 2,145 |
| | 2,743 |
| | (598 | ) |
Net cash used by investing activities for the first nine monthsquarter of 20142015 was $28.43.6 million lowerhigher than the first nine monthsquarter of 2013,2014, driven primarily by a decreasean increase in payments for acquisitions of $36.0$4.7 million. In 2014,2015, we acquired Range, Inc., as well as a small business distributors, NetClime, Inc.distributor and Gift Box Corporation of AmericaVerifyValid, LLC, for an aggregate of $12.1$7.6 million, net of cash acquired. In 2013,2014, we acquired VerticalResponse,NetClime, Inc. and small business distributors and Acton Marketing for an aggregate of $48.1$2.9 million, net of cash acquired. Partially offsetting this decreaseincrease in cash used by investing activities was a decrease of $3.7 million in benefits received from company-owned life insurance policies, as well as an increase of $2.9$1.4 million in purchases of capital assets asin 2015. For all of 2015, we continueestimate that capital spending will be approximately $40 million, comparable to invest in key revenue growth initiatives and in order fulfillment and information technology infrastructure.the 2014 amount.
Net cash used by financing activities for the first nine monthsquarter of 20142015 was $34.120.8 million higher than the first nine monthsquarter of 20132014 due primarily to an increase of $26.3$207.0 million in payments on long-term debt due to repurchase common shares.the redemption of $200.0 million of our long-term notes due in 2019. In addition, dividend payments increased $4.6$2.4 million, as we increased our per share dividend amount in the second quarter of 2014, and proceeds from issuing shares under employee plans decreased $4.1$2.0 million, as fewer stock options were exercised in 2014.2015. Partially offsetting these increases in cash used by financing activities were net proceeds from short-term borrowings of $158.0 million during 2015, which were used primarily for the redemption of a portion of our long-term debt, as well as a decrease of $31.9 million in payments to repurchase common shares, as we did not repurchase any shares during the first quarter of 2015.
Significant cash inflows, excluding those related to operating activities, for each period were as follows:
| | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
(in thousands) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change |
Net proceeds from short-term borrowings | | | $ | 158,000 |
| | $ | — |
| | $ | 158,000 |
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Proceeds from issuing shares under employee plans | | $ | 8,814 |
| | $ | 12,881 |
| | $ | (4,067 | ) | | 3,389 |
| | 5,376 |
| | (1,987 | ) |
Proceeds from company-owned life insurance policies | | 897 |
| | 4,599 |
| | (3,702 | ) | |
Significant cash outflows, excluding those related to operating activities, for each period were as follows:
| | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | Quarter Ended March 31, |
(in thousands) | | 2014 | | 2013 | | Change | | 2015 | | 2014 | | Change |
Payments on long-term debt, including costs of debt reacquisition | | | $ | 207,242 |
| | $ | 203 |
| | $ | 207,039 |
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Payments for common shares repurchased | | $ | 60,119 |
| | $ | 33,798 |
| | $ | 26,321 |
| | — |
| | 31,930 |
| | (31,930 | ) |
Cash dividends paid to shareholders | | 42,631 |
| | 38,027 |
| | 4,604 |
| | 15,011 |
| | 12,644 |
| | 2,367 |
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Purchases of capital assets | | 29,649 |
| | 26,786 |
| | 2,863 |
| | 9,512 |
| | 10,950 |
| | (1,438 | ) |
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | 12,144 |
| | 48,114 |
| | (35,970 | ) | | 7,584 |
| | 2,866 |
| | 4,718 |
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We anticipate that net cash provided by operating activities will be between $278$295 million and $285$305 million in 2014,2015, compared to $262280 million in 2013,2014, driven by higher earnings lower contributions to our trust used to fund medical benefits, and lower performance-based compensationinterest payments, partially offset by higher income tax, medical and performance-based compensation payments. We anticipate that net cash generatedprovided by operating activities in 20142015 will be utilized for small-to-medium-sized acquisitions, share repurchases, dividend payments, and capital expenditures of approximately $40 million.million and small-to-medium-sized acquisitions. We intend to focus our capital spending on key revenue growth initiatives and investments in order fulfillment and information technology infrastructure. In February 2014, we increased the amountAs of March 31, 2015, $94.0 million was available for borrowing under our credit facility fromfacility. On March 16, 2015, we redeemed all $200.0 million to $350.0 million, along with extending the term of the agreement from February 2017 to February 2019. In October 2014, $253.5 million of our 7.0% senior notes matured. We used cash on hand and an initial borrowing of $135.0 million underdue in March 2019, utilizing our credit facility to meet this debt obligation.and a short-term bank loan. We may also, from time to time, consider retiring outstanding debt through open market repurchases, privately negotiated transactions or other means. We also utilizedAny such purchases or exchanges would depend upon prevailing market conditions, our credit facility to fund the entire amount paid for the acquisitionliquidity requirements and other potential uses of WFS in October 2014. Further information can be found under Executive Overview. We expect to reduce the amount drawn on our credit facility during the fourth quarter of 2014 using cash, generated by operations.including acquisitions and share repurchases.
As of September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, our subsidiaries located in Canada held cash and marketable securities of $51.2$50.0 million. Deferred income taxes have not been recognized on unremitted earnings of our foreign subsidiaries, as these amounts are intended to be reinvested indefinitely in the operations of those subsidiaries. If we were to repatriate all of the Canadian cash and marketable securities into the U.S. at one time, we would incur a U.S. tax liability of approximately $7 million, based on current federal tax law.
We had $337.3 million available for borrowing under our credit facility as of September 30, 2014. We believe that net cash generated by operating activities, along with availability under our credit facility, will be sufficient to support our operations for the next 12 months, including required interest and principal payments, dividend payments, capital expenditures and possiblerequired interest payments, as well as anticipated share repurchases in the last half of 2015 and small-to-medium-sized acquisitions.
CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our total debt was $644.6515.4 million as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, an increasea decrease of $3.938.9 million from December 31, 20132014. We have entered into interest rate swaps to hedge against changes in the fair value of a portion of our long-term debt. As of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $398.0$200.0 million were designated as fair value hedges. The carrying amount of long-term debt as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 included an $11.2a $5.1 million decrease related to adjusting the hedged debt for changes in its fair value. As of December 31, 20132014, this fair value adjustment was a decrease of $14.7 million.$8.1 million. Further information concerning the interest rate swaps and our outstanding debt can be found under the captions “Note 7: Derivative financial instruments” and “Note 11:12: Debt” of the Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements appearing
in Item 1 of this report. Information regarding our debt service obligations can be found under Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements, Guarantees and Contractual Obligations in the 20132014 Form 10-K.
Our capital structure for each period was as follows:
| | | | September 30, 2014 | | December 31, 2013 | | | | March 31, 2015 | | December 31, 2014 | | |
(in thousands) | | Amount | | Weighted- average interest rate | | Amount | | Weighted- average interest rate | | Change | | Amount | | Weighted- average interest rate | | Amount | | Weighted- average interest rate | | Change |
Fixed interest rate | | $ | 257,786 |
| | 6.6 | % | | $ | 257,408 |
| | 6.6 | % | | $ | 378 |
| | $ | 2,544 |
| | 2.0 | % | | $ | 202,379 |
| | 6.9 | % | | $ | (199,835 | ) |
Floating interest rate | | 386,826 |
| | 4.5 | % | | 383,296 |
| | 4.5 | % | | 3,530 |
| | 512,903 |
| | 2.9 | % | | 351,933 |
| | 3.5 | % | | 160,970 |
|
Total debt | | 644,612 |
| | 5.3 | % | | 640,704 |
| | 5.3 | % | | 3,908 |
| | 515,447 |
| | 2.9 | % | | 554,312 |
| | 4.7 | % | | (38,865 | ) |
Shareholders’ equity | | 604,168 |
| | |
| | 550,457 |
| | |
| | 53,711 |
| | 679,746 |
| | |
| | 647,497 |
| | |
| | 32,249 |
|
Total capital | | $ | 1,248,780 |
| | |
| | $ | 1,191,161 |
| | |
| | $ | 57,619 |
| | $ | 1,195,193 |
| | |
| | $ | 1,201,809 |
| | |
| | $ | (6,616 | ) |
We have an outstanding authorization from our board of directors to purchase up to 10 million shares of our common stock. This authorization has no expiration date, and 2.0 million shares remained available for purchase under this authorization as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015. DuringWe did not repurchase any shares during the first nine monthsquarter of 2014, we purchased 1.1 million shares for $60.1 million.2015. Information regarding changes in shareholders' equity can be found in the consolidated statement of shareholders' equity appearing in Item 1 of this report.
On March 16, 2015, we redeemed all $200.0 million of our 7.0% senior notes due in March 2019, utilizing our credit facility and a $75.0 million short-term bank loan. The weighted average interest rate on the short-term bank loan was 1.51% during the first quarter of 2015. We may, from time to time, consider retiring outstanding debt through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or other means. Any such repurchases or exchanges would depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements and other potential uses of cash, including acquisitions or share repurchases.
As of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, we had a $350.0 million credit facility, which expires in February 2019. Our commitment fee ranges from 0.20% to 0.40% based on our leverage ratio. Borrowings under the credit facility are collateralized by substantially all of our personal and intangible property. The credit agreementagreements governing the credit facility containsand our short-term bank loan contain customary covenants regarding limits on levels of subsidiary indebtedness and capital expenditures, liens, investments, acquisitions, certain mergers, certain asset sales outside the ordinary course of business, and change in control as defined in the agreement. The agreementagreements also containscontain financial covenants regarding our leverage ratio and interest coverage, and our credit facility agreement also contains a financial covenant regarding liquidity. We were in compliance with all debt covenants as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, and we expect to remain in compliance with all debt covenants throughout the next 12 months.
No amounts were outstanding underAs of March 31, 2015, $243,000 was drawn on our credit facility during the first nine monthsat a weighted-average interest rate of 1.64%. As of December 31, 2014, or during 2013.$160,000 was drawn on our credit facility at a weighted-average interest rate of 1.63%. As of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, amounts were available for borrowing under our credit facility as follows:
| | (in thousands) | Total available | Total available |
Credit facility commitment | $ | 350,000 |
| $ | 350,000 |
|
Amount drawn on credit facility | | (243,000 | ) |
Outstanding letters of credit(1) | (12,728 | ) | (12,953 | ) |
Net available for borrowing as of September 30, 2014(2) | $ | 337,272 |
| |
Net available for borrowing as of March 31, 2015 | | $ | 94,047 |
|
(1) We use standby letters of credit primarily to collateralize certain obligations related to our self-insured workers’ compensation claims, as well as claims for environmental matters, as required by certain states. These letters of credit reduce the amount available for borrowing under our credit facility.
(2) Our credit facility was utilized in October 2014 to settle maturing debt and to fund an acquisition. Further information can be found under Executive Overview and under the caption “Note 16: Subsequent events” of the Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in Item 1 of this report.
OTHER FINANCIAL POSITION INFORMATION
Contract acquisition costs – Other non-current assets include contract acquisition costs of our Financial Services segment. These costs, which are essentially pre-paid product discounts, are recorded as non-current assets upon contract execution and are amortized, generally on the straight-line basis, as reductions of revenue over the related contract term. Changes in contract acquisition costs during the nine monthsquarters ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and 20132014 can be found under the caption "Note 3: Supplemental balance sheet information" of the Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in Item 1 of this report. Cash payments for contract acquisition costs were $9.82.9 million for the first nine
monthsquarter of 20142015 and $10.61.4 million for the first nine monthsquarter of 2013.2014. We anticipate cash payments of approximately $1915 million for the year ending December 31, 2014.2015.
The number of checks being written has been declining, which has contributed to increased competitive pressure when attempting to retain or acquire clients. Both the number of financial institution clients requesting contract acquisition payments and the amount of the payments has fluctuated significantly from year to year. Although we anticipate that we will selectively continue to make contract acquisition payments, we cannot quantify future amounts with certainty. The amount paid depends on numerous factors, such as the number and timing of contract executions and renewals, competitors’ actions, overall product discount levels and the structure of up-front product discount payments versus providing higher discount levels throughout the term of the contract.
Liabilities for contract acquisition payments are recorded upon contract execution. These obligations are monitored for each contract and are adjusted as payments are made. Contract acquisition payments due within the next year are included in accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. These accruals were $13.410.4 million as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and $3.9$9.8 million
as of December 31, 20132014. Accruals for contract acquisition payments included in other non-current liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets were $38.533.0 million as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and $2.4$36.8 million as of December 31, 20132014.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS, GUARANTEES AND CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
It is not our general business practice to enter into off-balance sheet arrangements or to guarantee the performance of third parties. In the normal course of business we periodically enter into agreements that incorporate general indemnification language. These indemnifications encompass third-party claims arising from our products and services, including service failures, breach of security, intellectual property rights, governmental regulations and/or employment-related matters. Performance under these indemnities would generally be triggered by our breach of terms of the contract. In disposing of assets or businesses, we often provide representations, warranties and/or indemnities to cover various risks, including, for example, unknown damage to the assets, environmental risks involved in the sale of real estate, liability to investigate and remediate environmental contamination at waste disposal sites and manufacturing facilities, and unidentified tax liabilities and legal fees related to periods prior to disposition. We do not have the ability to estimate the potential liability from such indemnities because they relate to unknown conditions. However, we have no reason to believe that any possible liability under these indemnities would have a material adverse effect on our financial position, annual results of operations or annual cash flows. We have recorded liabilities for known indemnifications related to environmental matters. Further information can be found under the caption “Note 12:13: Other commitments and contingencies” of the Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in the Item 1 of this report.
We are not engaged in any transactions, arrangements or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other third parties that are reasonably likely to have a material effect on our liquidity or on our access to, or requirements for, capital resources. In addition, we have not established any special purpose entities.
A table of our contractual obligations was provided in the Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section of the 20132014 Form 10-K. ThereWith the exception of the redemption in March 2015 of our $200.0 million notes due in 2019, as discussed in the 2014 Form 10-K, there were no significant changes in these obligations during the first nine monthsquarter of 2014. In October 2014, $253.5 million of our senior notes matured. We used cash on hand and borrowings under our credit facility to meet this debt obligation.2015.
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
We did not enter into any material related party transactions during the first nine monthsquarter of 20142015 or during 2013.2014.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
A description of our critical accounting policies was provided in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations section of the 20132014 Form 10-K. There were no changes in these policies during the first nine months of 2014.
During the third quarter of 2014, we completed the annual impairment analyses of goodwill and our indefinite-lived trade name. In completing the 2014 annual goodwill impairment analysis, we elected to perform a quantitative assessment for all of our reporting units to which goodwill is assigned, as our previous quantitative analysis was completed during 2010. First,
we calculated the estimated fair value of each reporting unit to which goodwill is assigned and compared this estimated fair value to the carrying amount of the reporting unit's net assets. In calculating the estimated fair value, we used the income approach. The income approach is a valuation technique under which we estimated future cash flows using the reporting unit's financial forecast from the perspective of an unrelated market participant. Using historical trending and internal forecasting techniques, we projected revenue for the next 2015.five years. We applied our fixed and variable cost experience rates to the projected revenue to arrive at the future cash flows. A terminal value was then applied to the projected cash flow stream. Future estimated cash flows were discounted to their present value to calculate the estimated fair value. The discount rate used was the value-weighted average of our estimated cost of capital derived using both known and customary market metrics. In determining the estimated fair values of our reporting units, we were required to estimate a number of factors, including projected operating results, terminal growth rates, economic conditions, anticipated future cash flows, the discount rate and the allocation of shared or corporate items. For reasonableness, the summation of our reporting units' fair values was compared to our consolidated fair value as indicated by our market capitalization. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit's net assets exceeds its estimated fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment analysis requires us to measure the amount of the impairment loss. An impairment loss is calculated by comparing the implied fair value of the goodwill to its carrying amount. To calculate the implied fair value of goodwill, the fair value of the reporting unit's assets and liabilities, excluding goodwill, is estimated. The excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the amount assigned to its assets and liabilities, excluding goodwill, is the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill. We were not required to complete the second step of the goodwill impairment analysis for any of our reporting units. Our 2014 analysis indicated that the calculated fair values of our reporting units' net assets exceeded their carrying values by approximate amounts between $74 million and $1.13 billion, or by amounts between 47% and 482% above the carrying values of their net assets.
In completing the annual impairment analysis of our indefinite-lived trade name, we elected to perform a quantitative assessment which indicated that the calculated fair value of the asset exceeded its carrying value of $19.1 million by approximately $31.0 million. In this analysis, we assumed a discount rate of 11.0% and a royalty rate of 1.5%. A one-half percentage point increase in the discount rate would reduce the indicated fair value of the asset by approximately $3 million and a one-half percentage point decrease in the royalty rate would reduce the indicated fair value of the asset by approximately $17 million.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Information regarding the accounting pronouncementpronouncements not yet adopted during 2014 can be found under the caption “Note 2: New accounting pronouncements” of the Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in Item 1 of this report.
In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. This standard changes the criteria for determining which disposals should be presented as discontinued operations and modifies the related disclosure requirements. Additionally, the new guidance requires that a business which qualifies as held for sale upon acquisition should be reported as discontinued operations. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2015 and is to be applied prospectively. As such, we will apply this standard to any new disposals or new classifications of disposal groups as held for sale which occur on or after January 1, 2015.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The new standard provides revenue recognition guidance for any entity that enters into contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or enters into contracts for the transfer of non-financial assets, unless those contracts are within the scope of other accounting standards. The new standard also expands the required financial statement disclosures regarding revenue recognition. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2017. We are currently assessing the impact of this new standard on our consolidated financial statements, as well as the method of transition that we will use in adopting the new standard.
In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period. The new standard requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period should be treated as a performance condition. As such, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. The new guidance is effective for us on January 1, 2016. We currently have share-based payment awards that fall within the scope of this standard. Our current accounting treatment is in compliance with the new standard, so we expect no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the Reform Act) provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide prospective information. We are filing this cautionary statement in connection with the Reform Act. When we use the words or phrases “should result,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “are expected to,” “targeted,” “will continue,” “will approximate,” “is anticipated,” “estimate,” “project,” “outlook” or similar expressions in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in our press releases and in oral statements made by our representatives, they indicate forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Reform Act.
We want to caution you that any forward-looking statements made by us or on our behalf are subject to uncertainties and other factors that could cause them to be incorrect. Known material risks are discussed in Item 1A of the 20132014 Form 10-K and are incorporated into this Item 2 of this report on Form 10-Q as if fully stated herein. Although we have attempted to compile a comprehensive list of these important factors, we want to caution you that other factors may prove to be important in affecting future operating results. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of these factors, nor can we assess the impact each factor or combination of factors may have on our business.
You are further cautioned not to place undue reliance on those forward-looking statements because they speak only of our views as of the date the statements were made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
We are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of the borrowing activities used to support our capital structure, maintain liquidity and fund business operations. We do not enter into financial instruments for speculative or trading purposes. The nature and amount of debt outstanding can be expected to vary as a result of future business requirements, market conditions and other factors. As of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, our total debt was comprised of the following:
| | (in thousands) | | Carrying amount | | Fair value(1) | | Weighted-average interest rate | | Carrying amount | | Fair value(1) | | Weighted-average interest rate |
Long-term notes maturing October 2014, including increase of $6 related to cumulative change in fair value of hedged debt | | $ | 253,506 |
| | $ | 253,500 |
| | 4.3 | % | |
Long-term notes maturing March 2019 | | 200,000 |
| | 209,550 |
| | 7.0 | % | |
Long-term notes maturing November 2020, including decrease of $11,180 related to cumulative change in fair value of hedged debt | | 188,820 |
| | 212,000 |
| | 4.9 | % | |
Amount drawn on credit facility | | | $ | 243,000 |
| | $ | 243,000 |
| | 1.6 | % |
Long-term notes maturing November 2020, including decrease of $5,097 related to cumulative change in fair value of hedged debt | | | 194,903 |
| | 217,540 |
| | 4.9 | % |
Short-term bank loan | | | 75,000 |
| | 75,000 |
| | 1.5 | % |
Capital lease obligations | | 2,286 |
| | 2,286 |
| | 2.0 | % | | 2,544 |
| | 2,544 |
| | 2.0 | % |
Total debt | | $ | 644,612 |
| | $ | 677,336 |
| | 5.3 | % | | $ | 515,447 |
| | $ | 538,084 |
| | 2.9 | % |
(1) For our long-term notes, fair value is based on observable market inputs other than quoted market prices as of September 30, 2014 for identical liabilities when traded as assets.in active markets. Capital lease obligations are presented at their carrying amount. For short-term borrowings, fair value equals carrying value due to their short-term duration.
On March 16, 2015, we redeemed all $200.0 million of our 7.0% senior notes due in March 2019, utilizing our credit facility and a short-term bank loan. We may, from time to time, retire outstanding debt through open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or other means. Any such repurchases or exchanges would depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements and other potential uses of cash, including acquisitions or share repurchases.
We have entered into interest rate swaps to hedge against changes in the fair value of a portion of our long-term debt. As of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, interest rate swaps with a notional amount of $398.0$200.0 million were designated as fair value hedges. The carrying amount of long-term debt as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 included an $11.2a $5.1 million decrease related to adjusting the hedged debt for changes in its fair value. ChangesThe interest rate swaps outstanding as of March 31, 2015 related to our long-term debt due in 2020 and meet the criteria for using the short-cut method of accounting for a fair value hedge based on the structure of the hedging relationship. As such, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swapsderivative and the related long-term debt are included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. When the change in the fair value of the interest rate swaps and the hedged debt are not equal (i.e., hedge ineffectiveness), the difference in the changes in fair value affects the reported amount of interest expense in our consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Information regarding hedge ineffectiveness can be found under the caption “Note 8: Fair value measurements” of the Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements appearing in Item 1 of this report.equal.
Based on the daily average amount of outstanding variable rate debt in our portfolio, a one percentage point change in our weighted-average interest rates would have resulted in a $3.01.0 million change in interest expense for the first nine monthsquarter of 2014, excluding any hedge ineffectiveness related to our interest rate swaps.2015.
We are exposed to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Investments in, loans and advances to foreign subsidiaries and branches, as well as the operations of these businesses, are denominated in foreign currencies, primarily the Canadian dollar. The effect of exchange rate changes is expected to have a minimal impact on our earnings and cash flows, as our foreign operations represent a relatively small portion of our business. We have not entered into hedges against changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
See Business Challenges/Market Risks in Item 2 of this report for further discussion of market risks.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
(a) Disclosure Controls and Procedures — As of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”), we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “1934 Act”)). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in applicable rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
In May 2013, the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) issued an updated version of its (b) Internal Control – Integrated Framework (the “2013 COSO Framework”). Originally issued in 1992, the framework helps organizations design, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of internal control concepts and simplify their use and application. We expect that our assessment of the overall effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting for the year ending December 31, 2014 will be based on the 2013 COSO Framework. We do not expect that our transition to the updated framework will have a significant impact on our internal control over financial reporting or on our disclosure controls and procedures.
(b) Internal Control Over Financial Reporting —There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with our evaluation during the quarter ended September 30, 2014March 31, 2015, which have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II−OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
We record provisions with respect to identified claims or lawsuits when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Claims and lawsuits are reviewed quarterly and provisions are taken or adjusted to reflect the status of a particular matter. We believe the recorded reserves in our consolidated financial statements are adequate in light of the probable and estimable outcomes. Recorded liabilities were not material to our financial position, results of operations or liquidity, and we do not believe that any of the currently identified claims or litigation, either individually or in the aggregate, will materially affect our financial position, results of operations or liquidity upon resolution.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Our risk factors are outlined in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20132014 (the “2013“2014 Form 10-K”). There have been no significant changes to these risk factors since we filed the 20132014 Form 10-K.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
The following table shows purchases of our own equity securities, based on trade date, which were completed during the third quarter of 2014:
|
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Period | | Total number of shares (or units) purchased | | Average price paid per share (or unit) | | Total number of shares (or units) purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs | | Maximum number (or approximate dollar value) of shares (or units) that may yet be purchased under the plans or programs |
July 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014 | | 15,300 |
| | $ | 55.24 |
| | 15,300 |
| | 2,092,407 |
August 1, 2014 - August 31, 2014 | | 130,300 |
| | 56.28 |
| | 130,300 |
| | 1,962,107 |
September 1, 2014 - September 30, 2014 | | — |
| | — |
| | — |
| | 1,962,107 |
Total | | 145,600 |
| | $ | 56.17 |
| | 145,600 |
| | 1,962,107 |
In August 2003, our board of directors approved an authorization to purchase up to 10 million shares of our common stock. This authorization has no expiration date and 2.0 million shares remained available for purchase under this authorization as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015. We did not repurchase any shares during the quarter ended March 31, 2015.
While not considered repurchases of shares, we do at times withhold shares that would otherwise be issued under equity-based awards to cover the withholding taxes due as a result of the exercising or vesting of such awards. During the thirdfirst quarter of 2014,2015, we withheld 8,14517,054 shares in conjunction with the vesting and exercise of equity-based awards.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not applicable.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.We held our annual shareholders' meeting on April 29, 2015.
43,739,554 shares were represented (87.6% of the 49,917,161 shares outstanding and entitled to vote at the meeting). Three items were considered at the meeting, and the results of the voting were as follows:
(1) Election of Directors:
Shareholders were asked to elect 10 directors to hold office until the 2016 annual meeting of shareholders. The nominees for director were: Ronald C. Baldwin, Charles A. Haggerty, Cheryl E. Mayberry McKissack, Don J. McGrath, Neil J. Metviner, Stephen P. Nachtsheim, Mary Ann O'Dwyer, Thomas J. Reddin, Martyn R. Redgrave and Lee J. Schram. The results were as follows:
|
| | | | | | |
| For | Withheld | Broker non-vote |
Ronald C. Baldwin | 39,243,822 |
| 360,499 |
| 4,135,233 |
|
Charles A. Haggerty | 39,026,626 |
| 577,695 |
| 4,135,233 |
|
Cheryl E. Mayberry McKissack | 39,098,974 |
| 505,347 |
| 4,135,233 |
|
Don J. McGrath | 39,216,046 |
| 388,275 |
| 4,135,233 |
|
Neil J. Metviner | 39,249,362 |
| 354,959 |
| 4,135,233 |
|
Stephen P. Nachtsheim | 39,031,920 |
| 572,401 |
| 4,135,233 |
|
Mary Ann O'Dwyer | 38,982,582 |
| 621,739 |
| 4,135,233 |
|
Thomas J. Reddin | 39,130,296 |
| 474,025 |
| 4,135,233 |
|
Martyn R. Redgrave | 39,111,623 |
| 492,698 |
| 4,135,233 |
|
Lee J. Schram | 39,193,357 |
| 410,964 |
| 4,135,233 |
|
(2) A non-binding resolution to approve the compensation of our named executive officers, as described in the proxy statement filed in connection with the annual meeting (or "say-on-pay" vote):
|
| | |
For: | 37,479,442 |
|
Against: | 1,817,259 |
|
Abstain: | 307,620 |
|
Broker non-vote: | 4,135,233 |
|
(3) Ratification of the selection of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2015:
|
| | |
For: | 43,191,778 |
|
Against: | 229,178 |
|
Abstain: | 318,598 |
|
Item 6. Exhibits.
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| | | | |
Exhibit Number | | Description | | Method of Filing |
3.1 | | Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010) | | * |
3.2 | | Bylaws (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on October 23, 2008) | | * |
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| | | | |
Exhibit Number | | Description | | Method of Filing |
4.1 | | Amended and Restated Rights Agreement, dated as of December 20, 2006, by and between us and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Rights Agent, which includes as Exhibit A thereto, the Form of Rights Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on December 21, 2006) | | * |
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| | | | |
Exhibit Number | | Description | | Method of Filing |
4.2 | | Indenture, dated as of April 30, 2003, by and between us and Wells Fargo Bank Minnesota, N.A., as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-104858) filed with the Commission on April 30, 2003) | | * |
4.3 | | Form of Officer’s Certificate and Company Order authorizing the 2014 Notes, series B (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.9 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-120381) filed with the Commission on November 12, 2004)
| | * |
4.4 | | Specimen of 5 1/8% notes due 2014, series B (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.10 to the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-120381) filed with the Commission on November 12, 2004)
| | * |
4.5 | | Indenture, dated as of March 15, 2011, by and among us, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (including form of 7.00% Senior Notes due 2019) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on March 15, 2011) | | * |
4.64.4 | | Supplemental Indenture, dated as of July 30, 2012, among us, OrangeSoda, Inc., the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.11 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012) | | * |
4.5 | | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 28, 2013, among us, VerticalResponse, Inc., the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.13 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013) | | * |
4.6 | | Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 25, 2013, among us, ChecksByDeluxe.com, LLC, Direct Checks Unlimited, LLC, Direct Checks Unlimited Sales, Inc., Safeguard Acquisitions, Inc., Safeguard Franchise Systems, Inc., the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.16 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013) | | * |
4.7 | | Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of December 17, 2014, among us, Safeguard Franchise Sales, Inc., Wausau Financial Systems, Inc., the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.9 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014) | | * |
4.8 | | Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 4, 2015, among us, AccuSource Solutions Corporation, SyncSuite, LLC, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee | | Filed herewith |
4.9 | | Indenture, dated as of November 27, 2012, by and among us, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (including form of 6.000% Senior Notes due 2020) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on November 27, 2012) | | * |
4.8 | | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 28, 2013 among us, VerticalResponse, Inc., the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.13 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013) | | * |
4.94.10 | | Supplemental Indenture, dated as of June 28, 2013, among us, VerticalResponse, Inc., the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.14 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013) | | * |
4.104.11 | | Second Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 25, 2013, among us, ChecksByDeluxe.com, LLC, Direct Checks Unlimited, LLC, Direct Checks Unlimited Sales, Inc., Safeguard Acquisitions, Inc., Safeguard Franchise Systems, Inc., the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto, and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.15 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2013) | | * |
4.114.12 | | Third Supplemental Indenture, dated as of September 25, 2013December 17, 2014, among us, ChecksByDeluxe.com, LLC, Direct Checks Unlimited, LLC, Direct Checks UnlimitedSafeguard Franchise Sales, Inc., Safeguard Acquisitions, Inc., Safeguard FranchiseWausau Financial Systems, Inc., the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.164.13 to the QuarterlyAnnual Report on Form 10-Q10-K for the quarteryear ended September 30, 2013)December 31, 2014) | | * |
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Exhibit Number | | Description | | Method of Filing |
4.13 | | Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 4, 2015, among us, AccuSource Solutions Corporation, SyncSuite, LLC, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee | | Filed herewith |
12.1 | | Statement re: Computation of Ratios | | Filed herewith |
31.1 | | CEO Certification of Periodic Report pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | | Filed herewith |
31.2 | | CFO Certification of Periodic Report pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | | Filed herewith |
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Exhibit Number | | Description | | Method of Filing |
32.1 | | CEO and CFO Certification of Periodic Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | | Furnished herewith |
101 | | Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2013,2014, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and nine months ended September 30, 2014, and 2013, (iii) Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity for the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine monthsquarters ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014, and 2013, and (v) Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements**Statements | | Filed herewith |
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* Incorporated by reference
** Submitted electronically with this report
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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| DELUXE CORPORATION (Registrant) |
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Date: October 30, 2014May 1, 2015 | /s/ Lee Schram |
| Lee Schram Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
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Date: October 30, 2014May 1, 2015 | /s/ Terry D. Peterson |
| Terry D. Peterson Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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Date: October 30, 2014May 1, 2015 | /s/ Jeffrey J. Bata |
| Jeffrey J. Bata Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer) |
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit No. | | Description |
4.8 | | Fifth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 4, 2015, among us, AccuSource Solutions Corporation, SyncSuite, LLC, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee |
4.13 | | Fourth Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 4, 2015, among us, AccuSource Solutions Corporation, SyncSuite, LLC, the guarantors listed on the signature pages thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee |
12.1 | | Statement re: Computation of Ratios |
31.1 | | CEO Certification of Periodic Report pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
31.2 | | CFO Certification of Periodic Report pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
32.1 | | CEO and CFO Certification of Periodic Report pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
101 | | Interactive data files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T: (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2013,2014, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the quarters ended March 31, 2015 and nine months ended September 30, 2014, and 2013, (iii) Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity for the nine monthsquarter ended September 30, 2014,March 31, 2015, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine monthsquarters ended September 30,March 31, 2015 and 2014, and 2013, and (v) Condensed Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements |