SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20429

                                    FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended       September 30, 1997March 31, 1998
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OR

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

For the transition period from                   _____________ to
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                              File Number 333-16867

                           Outsourcing Solutions Inc.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

           Delaware                                    58-2197161
(State or other jurisdiction of          (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation orof organization)

390 South Woods Mill Road, Suite 150350
       Chesterfield, Missouri                             63017
(Address of principal executive office)                 (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code:  (314) 576-0022

Check here whether the issuer (1) has filed all reports  required to be filed by
Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding
12 months (or for such shorter  period that the  registrant was required to file
such reports),and (2) has been subject to such filing  requirements for the past
90 days.

                  Yes X[X]              No [ ]

As of September 30, 1997,March 31, 1998, the following shares of the Registrant's common stock were
issued and outstanding:

   Voting common stock                             3,425,126.013,477,126.01
   Class A convertible nonvoting common stock        391,740.58
   Class B convertible nonvoting common stock        400,000.00
   Class C convertible nonvoting common stock      1,040,000.00
                                                   5,256,866.59------------
                                                   5,308,866.59

Transitional Small Disclosure       _______(check(check one): Yes [ ]      No[X]No [X]


                           OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS INC.
                                AND SUBSIDIARIES

                                      INDEX



     Part I. -    Financial Information
     
        Item 1.   -   Financial Statements

                      Consolidated Balance Sheets
                      September 30, 1997 (unaudited) and December 31, 1996. . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . 3

                      Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine
                      month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 (unaudited). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4


                      Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine
                      month periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 (unaudited). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5


                      Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6


        Item 2.   -   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
                      and Results of Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8


     Part II.     -       Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

     
Part I. Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets March 31, 1998 (unaudited)and December 31, 1997............................3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 (unaudited)............................................4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 (unaudited).................................................5 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited).................................................6 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations...............9 Part II. Other Information...................................................10 OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA) SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31, 1997 1996 ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 8,883 $ 14,497 Cash and cash equivalents held for clients 19,241 20,255 Current portion of purchased loans and accounts receivable portfolios 47,913 42,481 Accounts receivable - trade, net of allowance for doubtful receivables of $850 and $879, respectively 22,939 20,738 Deferred income taxes 8,196 2,617 Other current assets 4,156 3,736 Total current assets 111,328 104,324 PURCHASED LOANS AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE PORTFOLIOS 23,868 25,519 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - Net 27,300 36,168 GOODWILL - Less accumulated amortization of $7,095 and $2,986, respectively 170,364 152,707 OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Less accumulated amortization of $29,911 and $12,751, respectively 3,603 20,763 DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS - Less accumulated amortization of $1,463 and $337, respectively 11,761 12,563 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 10,010 3,163 TOTAL $ 358,234 $355,207 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable - trade $ 4,233 $6,495 Collections due to clients 19,241 20,255 Accrued severence and office closing costs 9,855 11,938 Accrued compensation 8,735 9,574 Other current liabilities 1,200 4,289 Accrued expenses 16,523 3,378 Current portion of long-term debt 13,194 10,032 Total current liabilities 72,981 65,961 LONG-TERM DEBT 254,027 237,584 OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 50 64 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: 8% nonvoting cumulative redeemable exchangeable preferred stock; authorized 1,000,000 shares, 935,886.85 and 865,280.01 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding, at liquidation value of $12.50 per share 11,699 10,816 Voting common stock; $.01 par value; authorized 7,500,000 shares and 3,425,126.01 shares, issued and outstanding 35 35 Class A convertible nonvoting common stock; $.01 par value; authorized 7,500,000 shares, 391,740.58 shares issued and outstanding 4 4 Class B convertible nonvoting common stock; $.01 par value; authorized 500,000 shares, 400,000 shares issued and outstanding 4 4 Class C convertible nonvoting common stock; $.01 par value; authorized 1,500,000 shares, 1,040,000 shares issued and outstanding 10 10 Additional paid-in capital 65,658 65,658 Accumulated deficit (46,234) (24,929) Total stockholders' equity 31,176 51,598 TOTAL $ 358,234 $ 355,207
OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands except share and per share amounts) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 31, December 31, 1998 1997 Unaudited Audited ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 14,936 $ 3,217 Cash and cash equivalents held for clients 26,735 20,762 Current portion of purchased loans and accounts receivable portfolios 43,611 42,915 Accounts receivable - trade, less allowance for doubtful receivables of $1,231 and 538 41,560 27,192 Other current assets 5,827 2,119 -------- -------- Total current assets 132,669 96,205 PURCHASED LOANS AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE PORTFOLIOS 25,375 19,537 PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net 44,397 32,563 INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net 430,649 219,795 DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS, net 14,788 12,517 OTHER ASSETS 8,375 1,073 -------- --------- TOTAL $656,253 $381,690 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable - trade $ 5,439 $ 6,977 Collections due to clients 26,735 20,762 Accrued compensation 16,008 8,332 Other current liabilities 56,436 26,131 Current portion of long-term debt 16,765 15,445 -------- -------- Total current liabilities 121,383 77,647 LONG-TERM DEBT 516,624 309,521 OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 26,327 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT): 8%nonvoting cumulative redeemable exchange- able preferred stock; authorized 1,000,000 shares, 973,322.32 and 935,886.85 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding, at liquidation value of $12.50 per share 12,167 11,699 Voting common stock; $.01 par value; authorized 7,500,000 shares and 3,477,126.01 and 3,477,126.01 shares, respectively, issued and outstanding 35 35 Class A convertible nonvoting common stock; $.01 par value; authorized 7,500,000 shares, 391,740.58 shares issued and outstanding 4 4 Class B convertible nonvoting common stock; $.01 par value; authorized 500,000 shares, 400,000 shares issued and outstanding 4 4 Class C convertible nonvoting common stock; $.01 par value; authorized 1,500,000 shares, 1,040,000 shares issued and outstanding 10 10 Paid-in capital 66,958 66,958 Retained deficit (87,259) (84,188) -------- -------- Total stockholders' equity (deficit) (8,081) (5,478) -------- -------- TOTAL $656,253 $381,690 ======== ========= See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS) THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 1996 1997 1996 REVENUES $ 67,537 $ 21,017 $ 197,663 $ 60,443 EXPENSES: Salaries and benefits 32,218 8,896 97,018 23,060 Service fees and other operating and administrative expenses 16,314 6,063 49,882 17,000 Amortization of loans and accounts receivable purchased 13,138 7,868 31,174 20,586 Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles 5,293 3,028 21,269 6,046 Depreciation expense 2,558 320 7,615 876 Total expenses 69,521 26,175 206,958 67,568 OPERATING LOSS (1,984) (5,158) (9,295) (7,125) INTEREST EXPENSE - Net 7,153 1,864 20,950 5,645 LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (9,137) (7,022) (30,245) (12,770) INCOME TAX BENEFIT (2,797) (1,892) (9,626) (4,424) NET LOSS (6,340) (5,130) (20,619) (8,346) PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDEND REQUIREMENTS 266 200 686 613 NET LOSS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $ (6,606) $ (5,330) $ (21,305) $ (8,959)CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) (In thousands) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ 1998 1997 REVENUES $114,826 $63,842 EXPENSES: Salaries and benefits 54,552 32,262 Service fees and other operating and administrative expenses 35,653 17,253 Amortization of loans and accounts receivable purchased 9,040 8,546 Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles 3,495 8,011 Depreciation expense 3,127 2,524 -------- -------- Total expenses 105,867 68,596 -------- ------- OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) 8,959 (4,754) INTEREST EXPENSE - Net 11,224 6,523 -------- ------- LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND MINORITY INTEREST (2,265) (11,277) INCOME TAX BENEFIT - (3,496) MINORITY INTEREST 572 - -------- ------- NET LOSS (2,837) (7,781) PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDEND REQUIREMENTS 234 195 -------- ------- NET LOSS TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS $(3,071) $(7,976) ======== ======== See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS) NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 1996 OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net loss $(20,619) $(8,346) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 28,884 6,922 Amortization of loans and accounts receivable purchased 31,174 20,586 Deferred taxes (9,626) (4,444) Change in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable - trade (2,201) (14) Other current assets (420) - Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities (10,773) (120) Net cash provided by operating activities 16,419 14,584 INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Payments for acquisitions - net of cash acquired - (35,096) Payment of prior acquisition costs (1,200) (1,125) Loans and accounts receivable purchased (34,955) (8,299) Acquisition of property and equipment (5,729) (1,902) Net cash used in investing activities (41,884) (46,422) FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from term loans - 95,000 Repayments of term loans and capital lease obligations (7,225) (43,202) Net proceeds from revolving credit facilities 27,400 5,210 Repayment of notes payable to stockholders - (35,012) Other financing costs (324) (1,965) Proceeds from issuance of stock - 14,975 Net cash provided by financing activities 19,851 35,006 NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (5,614) 3,168 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 14,497 1,469 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 8,883 $ 4,637CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (In thousands except share amounts) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------ 1998 1997 OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net loss $ (2,837) $ (7,781) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in)operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 7,286 11,039 Amortization of loans and accounts receivable purchased 9,040 8,546 Deferred taxes - (3,496) Minority interest 572 - Change in assets and liabilities: Other current assets (949) (1,003) Accounts payable and other current liabilities (4,309) (1,580) --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities 8,803 5,725 --------- --------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (163,670) - Purchase of loans and accounts receivable portfolios (15,574) (9,217) Acquisition of property and equipment (2,856) (1,753) --------- --------- Net cash used in investing activities (182,100) (10,970) --------- --------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from term loans 225,469 - Borrowings under revolving credit agreement 73,400 5,000 Repayments under revolving credit agreement (87,000) - Repayments of debt (23,918) (2,409) Deferred financing fees (2,935) (210) --------- --------- Net cash provided by financing activities 185,016 2,381 --------- --------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 11,719 (2,864) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 3,217 14,497 --------- --------- CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 14,936 $ 11,633 --------- --------- SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash paid during period for interest $ 3,319 $ 2,356 ========= ========= SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES - During the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, the Company paid preferred stock dividends of $468 and $433, respectively, through the issuance of 37,435.47 shares and 34,611.20 shares of preferred stock, respectively. See notes to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) (In thousands) NOTE 1 -1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine month periodsmonths ended September 30, 1997March 31, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 1997.1998. For purposes of comparability, certain prior year'syear amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation. For further information, refer toThese Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's consolidated financial statements and footnotes theretoForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.1997. NOTE 2 - ORGANIZATION Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 13, 19962. ACQUISITION On January 23, 1998, the Company acquired Payco American Corp (Payco)through a tender offer approximately 77% of the outstanding shares of The Union Corporation's ("Union") common stock for $31.50 per share. The merger was completed on November 6, 1996 in a mergerMarch 31, 1998. The aggregate purchase price of the Union acquisition was approximately $230,000 including transaction for an aggregate cash consideration of approximately $150.2 million. The assetsfees, assumed liabilities, and liabilities of Payco were recorded at their estimated fair market value and an amount equalcertain adjustments to conform to the excessCompany's accounting policies. The Company financed the acquisition with funds provided by the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as defined herein). Union furnishes a broad range of credit and receivables management outsourcing services and management and collection of accounts receivable. The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price overhas been preliminarily allocated based upon the estimated fair value of assumed liabilities was allocated to property and equipment, identifiable tangible and intangiblethe assets and goodwill. Goodwill is beingacquired. This treatment resulted in approximately $213,600 of goodwill that will be amortized over 30 years. Duringyears using the third quarterstraight-line method. Union's operating results have been included in the Company finalizedCompany's consolidated results since January 23, 1998, recognizing the purchase price allocation relatedminority interest through the completion date of the merger. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial data presented below gives effect to the Union acquisition and the North Shore Agency and Accelerated Bureau of Payco. Based upon the final purchase price allocation, adjustments were madeCollections acquisitions that occurred in the thirdfourth quarter to: reduceof 1997, as if such acquisitions had occurred as of January 1, 1997. The pro forma adjustments are based upon available information and certain assumptions that management believes are reasonable. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial data do not purport to represent what the recorded valueCompany's financial position or results of fixed assets by $7.0 million, increaseoperations would have been if consummation of the liabilityacquisitions of Union, North Shore Agency and Accelerated Bureau of Collections had occurred on the date indicated or which may be achieved in the future. Except for certain pre- acquisition contingenciesthe elimination of costs associated with duplicative administrative functions and planned exit costs incurredfacilities based upon actions actually taken as of the close of the transaction, anticipated cost savings have not been reflected in this presentation. The unaudited pro forma consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with the acquisition by $16.4 million, increasehistorical consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes for Company, Union (filed separately), North Shore Agency and Accelerated Bureau of Collections. For the deferred tax asset created asthree months Ended March 31, ------------------------ 1998 1997 ---- ---- Revenues $122,180 $114,101 ========= ========= Net loss $ (3,958) $ (8,682) ========= ========= NOTE 3. DEBT On January 26, 1998, the Company entered into a resultSecond Amended and Restated Credit Agreement ("Agreement"). This Agreement amended the existing credit agreement. The Agreement consists of this adjustment by $2.8 million,$412,422 term loan facility and a $58,000 revolving credit facility. The term loan facility consists of a term loan of $62,500 ("Term Loan A"), a term loan of $124,922 ("Term Loan B") and a term loan of $225,000 ("Term Loan C"), which mature on October 15, 2001, 2003 and 2004, respectively. The Company is required to recordmake quarterly principal repayments on each term loan. Term Loan A bears interest, at the resulting increase in goodwill of $20.6 million. A summaryCompany's option, (a) at a base rate equal to the greater of the cashfederal funds rate plus 0.5% or the lender's customary base rate, plus 1.5% or (b) at the reserve adjusted Eurodollar rate plus 2.5%. Term Loans B and non-cash componentsC bear interest, at the Company's option, (a) at a base rate equal to the greater of the Payco acquisition after considerationfederal funds rate plus 0.5% or the lender's customary base rate, plus 2.0% or (b) at the reserve adjusted Eurodollar rate plus 3.0%. The revolving facility has a term of five years and is fully revolving until October 15, 2001. The revolving credit facility bears interest, at the Company's option, (a) at a base rate equal to the greater of the aforementioned adjustmentsfederal funds rate plus 0.5% or the lender's customary base rate, plus 1.5% or (b) at the reserve adjusted Eurodollar rate plus 2.5%. The Agreement is guaranteed by all of the Company's present domestic subsidiaries and is secured by all of the stock of the Company's present domestic subsidiaries and by substantially all of the Company's domestic property assets. The Agreement contains certain covenants the more significant of which limit dividends, asset sales, acquisitions and additional indebtedness, as follows: Fairwell as requiring the Company to satisfy certain financial performance ratios. On March 31, 1998, as required by the Agreement, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a notional principal value of assets acquired, including goodwill and transaction costs $ 228,222 Liabilities assumed (73,423) Cash purchase price 154,799 Acquired cash (5,711) Total cash paid, net$32,000 for the purpose of acquired cash $149,088 NOTE 3 - PURCHASED LOANS AND ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE PORTFOLIOS AND AMORTIZATION Duringmanaging interest rate risk on a portion of floating-rate long-term debt. The swap agreement fixes the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997 the Company purchased $10.0 million and $35.0 millioninterest rate on certain variable-rate debt at a rate of loans and accounts receivable portfolios, respectively.9.105%. The costscontract has a maturity date of purchased portfolios are generally amortized on an individual portfolio basis basedMarch 31, 2001. The Company's credit exposure on the ratioswap is limited to the value of current collectionsthe swap, if such swap is in a favorable position to currentthe Company. NOTE 4. LITIGATION The Company is subject to various investigations, claims and anticipated future collections forlegal proceedings covering a wide range of matters that portfolio. Such portfolio cost is generally amortized over a three year period fromarise in the datenormal course of purchase based upon amounts collected.business and are routine to the nature of the Company's business. In addition, as a result of having over two years of collection experience and data pertaining to certain purchased portfolios acquired in conjunction with the Union acquisition, of Account Portfolios, L.P. in September 1995, the Company is a party to several environmental remediation investigations and clean-ups and, along with other companies, has commenced an in-depth analysis and evaluationbeen named a "potentially responsible party" for certain waste disposal sites. Each of these portfolios. This in-depth analysismatters is subject to various uncertainties, and it is possible that some of these matters will be decided unfavorably against the purchased portfolios acquired in September 1995 will include an evaluation of the achieved portfolio amortization rates, historical and projected future costs to collect, as well as, projected future collection levels including estimated terminal values, if any.Company. The Company expectshas established, with input from environmental and legal experts, accruals for matters that are in its view probable and reasonably estimable. Based on information presently available and expert input provided, management believes that existing accruals are sufficient to complete this in-depth evaluation in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1997 and will determine the need to record additional amortization of these purchased portfolios, if any. NOTE 4 - LIABILITIES RECOGNIZED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PAYCO ACQUISITION At September 30, 1997 the company had a remaining liability provision in the amount of $13,599 related to certain planned exit, employee termination and relocation costs related to the integration of the Payco acquisition, of which $9,755 is included in "Accrued severance and office closing costs" and $5,944 is included in "Accrued expenses" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. Amounts funded related to liabilities provided related to the acquisition of Payco were $2,842 for the quarter ended September 30, 1997. Of this amount, $2,310 was for planned exit costs, $402 was for severance payments and $130 was for relocation costs. Amounts funded to these liabilities were $7,263 for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, of which $3,200 was for planned exit costs, $3,033 was for severance payments, and $1,030 was for relocation costs. NOTE 5 - SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION Cash payments for interest during the periods ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 were $12,146 and $5,103, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, the Company issued 70,606.84 shares and 65,280 shares of preferred stock, respectively, in satisfaction of preferred stock dividends of $883 and $816, respectively. During July 1997, a working capital adjustment resulting from the acquisition of A. M. Miller & Associates in January 1996 was agreed to with the seller which resulted in a reduction to the seller note (retroactively effective June 30, 1997) in the amount of $571. As a result of this adjustment, a reduction to goodwill in the amount of $221 was recorded. NOTE 6 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On October 8, 1997 the Company entered into an amended bank credit facility ("Amended Credit Facility") which amended and restated the bank credit facility ("Credit Facility") entered into in November 1996. The Amended Credit Facility allows for two borrowings up to an additional aggregate amount of $55,000 of Tranche B Term Loans to be used for specific potential acquisitions. The unfunded Tranche B Term Loan Commitment expires immediately on November 10, 1997 if the acquisitions are not made on or before that date. The maturity dates and interest rates under the Amended Credit Facility remain unchanged from the Credit Facility, however scheduled principal payments of Tranche B Term Loans increase effective October 15, 1997 in the event additional borrowings are made to fund acquisitions. On October 9, 1997, the Company acquired North Shore Agency, Inc. (NSA) for cash of $19,500 (before transaction costs of approximately $1,600). The acquisition was funded with $22,000 of additional Tranche B Term Loans provided under the Amended Credit Facility described above. The acquisition will be accounted for as a purchase with the costs of the acquisition to be allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. On November 10, 1997, the Company acquired Accelerated Bureau of Collections (ABC) for cash of $32,000 (before transaction costs of approximately $1,160). The acquisition was funded with $33,000 of additional Tranche B Term Loans provided under the Amended Credit Facility described above. The acquisition will be accounted for as a purchase with the costs of the acquisition to be allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition.satisfy any known environmental liabilities. ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Three Months Ended September 30, 1997 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 1996Results of Operations Revenues for the three months ended September 30, 1997March 31, 1998 were $67.5$114.8 million compared to $21.0with $63.8 million in the comparablesame period for 1996.last year - an increase of 79.9%. The revenue increase of $51.0 million was due to increased fee services and portfolio collection revenues of $3.9 million - an increase of 6.1% over last year, and $47.1 million from the acquisitions of Union, North Shore Agency and Accelerated Bureau of Collections. Revenues from contingent fee services were $48.5$87.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997March 31, 1998 compared to $8.7$44.1 million in the comparable period in 1996.1997. The increase in contingent fee revenues was due to a result of the acquisition of Payco3.5% increase in November 1996. Revenues generatedexisting business and $42.2 million from the collection ofthree acquisitions. Revenues from purchased loans and accounts receivable portfolios (purchased portfolios) increased to $19.0$18.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 compared to $15.7 million in 1997 - up 17.8%. The increased revenue resulted from additional portfolio purchases and higher strategic sales of portfolios. The outsourcing revenue of $8.5 million compared favorably to prior year of $4.0 million due to the Union acquisition. Operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 1997March 31, 1998 were $105.9 million compared to $12.3$68.6 million for the comparable period in 1996. The increase in collections from purchased portfolios resulted from both an increase in purchased portfolio levels and related collection effort as well as from the Payco acquisition. Revenues from outsourcing services increased to $16.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997 compared to $0 in the comparable period in 1996. The increase was due to the acquisition of Payco. Operating Expenses for the three months ended September 30, 1997 were $69.5 million compared to $26.2 million for the comparable period in 1996,- an increase of $43.3$37.3 million. Operating expenses, exclusive of amortization and depreciation charges, were $48.5$90.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997March 31, 1998 and $15.0$49.5 million for the comparable period in 1996. Operating1997. The increase in operating expenses, exclusive of amortization and depreciation charges, resulted primarily from the three acquisitions as well as higher collection-related expenses due to the increased primarily as a result of the Payco acquisition.revenue. Of the $69.5$105.9 million in operating expenses for the three months ended September 30, 1997, $13.1March 31, 1998, $15.7 million was attributable to amortization ofand depreciation charges compared to $19.1 million for the purchase price of purchased portfolios (comparedsame period last year. The lower amortization and depreciation charges were due to $7.9 million in 1996), $3.5 million was attributable to amortization ofno account inventory (compared to $2.5 millionamortization in 1996), $1.8 million1998 since account inventory was attributable tofully amortized at December 31, 1997 offset partially by increased depreciation and amortization of goodwill associated withrelated to the acquisitions of Account Portfolios, L.P. (API), A.M. Miller & Associates, Inc. (Miller), Continental Credit Services, Inc. (Continental) and Payco (compared to $0.5 million in 1996) and $2.6 million was attributable to depreciation (compared to $0.3 million in 1996). The increase in amortization and depreciation expense was thethree acquisitions. As a result of additional goodwill and step-up in basisthe above, the Company generated operating income of fixed assets recorded in connection with the Payco acquisition. Operating Loss$9.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997 was $2.0 millionMarch 31, 1998 compared to $5.2an operating loss of $4.8 million for the comparable period in 1996. The reduction in the operating loss was a result of increased revenues attributable to the acquisition of Payco partially offset by increased salaries and benefits, outside service fees and increased amortization related to the step-up in basis of purchased portfolios, goodwill and account inventory related to Payco. Operating earnings1997. Earnings before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the quarter ended March 31, 1998 was $24.6 million compared to $14.3 million in 1997. The increase of $10.3 million consisted of $9.1 million as a result of the three acquisitions and $1.2 million from the increased revenue of $3.9 million - a 30.8% margin. Interest expense, net for the three months ended September 30, 1997March 31, 1998 was $19.0$11.2 million compared to $6.1$6.5 million for the comparable period in 1996. The increase of $12.9 million in EBITDA reflects additional revenues associated with the acquisition of Payco and additional portfolios at API. Interest Expense, net for the three months ended September 30, 1997 was $7.2 million compared to $1.9 million for the comparable period in 1996. The increase was primarily due to higher debt levels to finance the acquisition of Payco and to finance additional purchased portfolio purchases. Net Loss for the three months ended September 30, 1997 was $6.3 million compared to $5.1 million for the comparable period in 1996. The increase in net loss resulted primarily from increased amortization expense from the step-up in basis of acquired portfolios, goodwill and account inventory recorded in connection with the acquisition of Payco and the increase in interest expense related to the indebtedness incurred to finance the Payco acquisition and purchased portfolio purchases. Nine Months Ended September 30, 1997 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996 Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 were $197.7 million, compared to $60.4 million in the comparable period for 1996. Revenues from contingent fee services were $145.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 compared to $27.9 million in the comparable period in 1996. The increase in contingent fee revenues was a result of the acquisition of Payco in November 1996. Revenues generated from the collection of purchased portfolios increased to $52.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 compared to $34.6 million for the comparable period in 1996. The increase in collections from purchased portfolios resulted from both an increase in purchased portfolio levels and related collection effort as well as from the Payco acquisition. Revenues from outsourcing services increased to $48.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 compared to $0 in the comparable period in 1996. The increase was due to the acquisition of Payco. Operating Expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 were $207.0 million compared to $67.6 million for the comparable period in 1996, an increase of $139.4 million. Operating expenses, exclusive of amortization and depreciation charges, were $146.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and $40.1 million for the comparable period in 1996. Operating expenses increased as a result of the Payco acquisition in addition to the use of outside collection agencies to service purchased portfolios. Of the $207.0 million in expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, $31.2 million was attributable to amortization of the purchase price of purchased portfolios(compared to $20.6 million in 1996), $15.5 million was attributable to amortization of account inventory (compared to $4.4 million in 1996), $5.8 million was attributable to amortization of goodwill associated with the acquisitions of API, Miller, Continental and Payco (compared to $1.6 million in 1996) and $7.6 million was attributable to depreciation (compared to $0.9 million in 1996). The increase in amortization and depreciation expense was the result of additional goodwill and step-up in basis of fixed assets recorded in connection with the Payco acquisition. Operating Loss for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 was $9.3 million compared to $7.1 million for the comparable period in 1996. The operating loss was a result of increased amortization related to the step- up in basis of purchased portfolios, goodwill and account inventory related to the acquisition of Payco. Operating earnings before interest expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 was $50.8 million compared to $20.4 million for the comparable period in 1996. The increase of $30.4 million in EBITDA reflects additional revenues associated with the acquisition of Payco and additional portfolios at API, partially offset by the costs associated with the use of outside collection agencies to service purchased portfolios. Interest Expense, net for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 was $21.0 million compared to $5.6 million for the comparable period in 1996. The increase was primarily due to higher debt levels to finance the acquisition of Payco and to finance additional purchased portfolio purchases. Net Loss for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 was $20.6 million compared to $8.3 million for the comparable period in 1996. The increase in net loss resulted primarily from increased amortization expense from the step-up in basis of acquired portfolios, goodwill and account inventory recorded in connection with the acquisition of Payco and the increase in interest expense related to the indebtedness incurred to finance the Payco acquisition and purchased portfolio purchases. Financial Condition September 30, 1997 Compared to December 31, 1996 Cash and Cash Equivalents decreased from $14.5 million at December 31, 1996 to $8.9 million at September 30, 1997 principally due to the use of $41.9 million for investing activities primarily for the purchase of portfolios, offset by cash provided by operations and financing activities of $16.6 million and $19.7 million, respectively. The Company also held $19.2 million of cash for clients in restricted accounts at September 30, 1997. Purchased Loans and Accounts Receivable Portfolios increased from $68.0 million at December 31, 1996 to $71.8 million at September 30, 1997 due to new portfolio purchases of $35.0 million during the nine month period which were partially offset by amortization of purchased portfolios of $31.2 million. The amount of purchased loans and accounts receivable portfolios which were considered collectible within one year increased from $42.5 million at December 31, 1996 to $47.9 million at September 30, 1997 mainly due to the timing of cash collections based on the relative age and length of ownership of the portfolios. The purchased loans and accounts receivable portfolios consist primarily of consumer loans and credit card receivables, commercial loans, student loan receivables and health club receivables. Consumer loans purchased primarily consist of unsecured term debt. A summary of purchased loans and accounts receivable portfolios at December 31, 1996 and September 30, 1997 by type of receivable is shown below: December 31, 1996 September 30, 1997 Original Gross Original Gross Principal Value Current Long-term Principal Value Current Long-term (in millions) (in thousands) (in millions) (in thousands) Consumer loans . . . . . . $1,770 $ 7,445 $ 4,592 $2,051 $11,419 $3,803 Student loans . . . . . . . . 322 7,456 4,699 322 7,462 - Credit cards . . . . . . . . . 101 2,359 1,453 470 7,073 9,451 Health clubs . . . . . . . . . 954 23,364 13,865 1,271 19,416 8,489 Commercial . . . . . . . . . 41 1,857 910 17 2,543 2,125 $3,188 $42,481 $25,519 $4,131 $47,913 $23,868
Most of the portfolio purchases involve tertiary paper (i.e. accounts more than 360 days past due which have been previously placed with a contingent fee servicer) with the exception of portfolios purchased under forward flow agreements under which the Company agrees to purchase charged off credit card and health club receivables on a monthly basis as they become due. Deferred Taxes increased from an asset of $5.8 million at December 31, 1996 to an asset of $15.7 million at September 30, 1997. The net deferred tax asset at September 30, 1997 and December 31, 1996 relates principally to net operating loss carryforwards. The realization of this asset is dependent on generating sufficient taxable income prior to expiration of the loss carryforwards in years through 2012. Management has analyzed the potential sources of taxable income available to realize the deferred tax asset. The principal assumptions underlying management's current determination that the asset will be realized and there is no need for a valuation allowance are that the earning history of the acquired operations will continue (no improvement has been assumed). The more significant non- recurring and unusual items reflected in operating results are additional amortization of purchased loans and receivable portfolios resulting from the step up in recorded value to fair value, amortization of account inventory, additional financing costs expensed in connection with the refinancing, and other one time expenses. Currently this level of amortization is not expected to continue beyond fiscal 1998. In addition, the Company during the fourth quarter of fiscal 1997 will be finalizing its operating business plan for fiscal 1998 and beyond including potential acquisitions, if any, and the impact on the Company's operations and capital structure. As a result of this planning process, the Company will continue to assess the realization of the net deferred tax asset as well as the need for a valuation allowance, if any. The Long Term Portion of Notes Payable increased from $237.6 million at December 31, 1996 to $254.0 million at September 30, 1997. The increase was primarily due to revolver borrowings of $27.4 million usedadditional indebtedness incurred to finance purchased portfolio acquisitions which wasthe Union, North Shore Agency and Accelerated Bureau of Collections acquisitions. Consistent with management's assessment made in the fourth quarter of 1997, the potential tax benefits generated by additional net operating loss carryovers or the future reversal of the net deductible temporary differences for the three months ended March 31, 1998 were fully offset by principal payments and reductionsvaluation allowances of principal$0.9 million. Minority interest in earnings in 1998 resulted from the Union acquisition. On January 23, 1998, the Company acquired through a tender offer approximately 77% of $7.2 million and the increaseoutstanding common stock of Union. The purchase of all outstanding common stock of Union was completed on March 31,1998. The Company recognized minority interest in earnings of Union during the current portion of long-term debt of $3.2 million. Stockholders' Equity decreasedperiod from $51.6 million at DecemberJanuary 23, 1998 to March 31, 19961998. Due to $31.2 million at September 30, 1997 due tothe factors stated above, the net loss to common stockholders incurred for the nine monthquarter ended March 31, 1998 was $2.8 million compared to $7.8 million for the comparable period in 1997 - - an improvement of $21.3 million, partially offset by an increase in preferred stock of $0.9$5.0 million. Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources As of September 30, 1997,At March 31, 1998, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $8.9$14.9 million. The Company derives substantially all of its cash flow from the operations of its subsidiaries. Capital expenditures were $5.7has a $58.0 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 1997. Portfolio purchases were $35.0 million for the nine month period ended September 30, 1997. The Company had working capital of $38.5 million at September 30, 1997. Of the $5.7 million of capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 1997, $3.9 million represents data processing capital expenditures and $1.8 million was for other capital expenditures,revolving credit facility, which include telecommunications equipment, leasehold improvements, other computer equipment and office furniture and equipment. The Company's debt structure consists of senior debt under the Bank Credit Facility (the Credit Facility) of $139.6 million, indebtedness represented by 11% Senior Subordinated Notes (The Senior Notes) of $100.0 million and other indebtedness of $4.4 million. Under the Credit Facility,allows the Company has the ability to borrow an additional $30.6 million (net of outstanding revolver borrowings of $27.4 million at September 30, 1997) for working capital, general corporate purposes and acquisitions, subject to certain conditions. See Note 6As of March 31, 1998, the Company had outstanding $18.3 million under the revolving credit facility leaving $38.7 million, after outstanding letters of credit, available under the revolving credit facility. Since December 31, 1997, cash and cash equivalents increased $11.7 million primarily due to cash provided by operations and financing activities of $8.8 million and $185.0 million, respectively, offset by cash utilized for the unaudited consolidated financial statementsUnion acquisition of $163.7 million and purchases of loans and accounts receivable portfolios of $15.6 million. The Company also held $26.7 million of cash for a descriptionclients in restricted trust accounts at March 31, 1998. For the first three months in 1998, the Company made capital expenditures of $2.9 million primarily for the replacement and upgrading of equipment and expansion of the amended bank credit facility effective October 8, 1997 which provides additional financing for the NSA and ABC acquisitions. The Senior Notes and the Credit Facility contain financial and operating covenants and restrictions on the ability of the Company to incur indebtedness, make investments and take certain other corporate actions. The debt service requirements associated with the borrowings under the Credit Facility and the Senior Notes significantly impact the Company's liquidity requirements.information services systems. The Company anticipates spending approximately $17.0 million during 1998. All of the statements in this document other than historical facts are forward-looking statements made in reliance upon the safe harbor of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. There can be no assurances that its operating cash flow together with borrowings under the Credit FacilityCompany's actual results will be sufficientmaterially consistent with such forward-looking information. Factors and uncertainties that could affect the outcome of such forward-looking statements include, among others, market and industry conditions, increased competition, changes in governmental regulations, general economic conditions, pricing pressures, and the Company's ability to meetcontinue its anticipated future operating expensesgrowth and expand successfully into new markets and services. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to meet its debt service requirements as they become due. Additionally, future portfolio purchases may require significant financingupdate publicly or investment. However, actual capital requirements may change, particularlyrevise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of acquisitionsnew information, future events or otherwise. PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings The Company is subject to various investigations, claims and legal proceedings covering a wide range of matters that arise in the normal course of business and are routine to the nature of the Company's business. In addition, as a result of the Union acquisition, the Company may make. The abilityis a party to several environmental remediation investigations and clean-ups and, along with other companies, has been named a "potentially responsible party" for certain waste disposal sites. Each of the Companythese matters is subject to meet its debt service obligationsvarious uncertainties, and reduce its total debtit is possible that some of these matters will be dependent, however, upondecided unfavorably against the future performanceCompany. The Company has established accruals for such environmental matters that are in its view probable and reasonably estimable. Based on information presently available, management believes that existing accruals are sufficient to satisfy any known environmental liabilities. Further, any additional liability that may ultimately result from the resolution of the Company and its subsidiaries which, in turn, will be subjectthese matters is not expected to general economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors including factors beyondhave a material effect on the Company's control. Inflation The Company believes that inflation has not had a material impact on itsbusiness, financial condition or results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1997. PART II - OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS As describedoperations. Additionally, there have been no material developments in proceedings since previously reported in the Company's MarchForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 10-Q filing, Payco and its wholly owned subsidiary Payco-General American Credits, Inc. ("Payco") are party1997. Item 2. Changes in Securities None. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities None. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a class action lawsuit filed in July 1996 by Jimmy Rogers, Lillian H. Rogers, Randy Humphrey, Nancy Humphrey, Carl Christopher, David ClapperVote of Security Holders None. Item 5. Other Information None. Item 6. Exhibits and Virginia Clapper, as individuals and as class representatives, in the Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama. On September 16, 1997, the Circuit Court entered an order certifying the case as a class action. Following this certification order, Payco applied to the Alabama Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus to enjoin the case from proceeding as a class action and for an emergency stay of the Circuit Court proceedings. The Alabama Supreme Court granted the emergency stay and ordered a response to the application for a writ of mandamus. Payco subsequently negotiated a settlement with the plaintiff class, and the Alabama Supreme Court lifted the emergency stay for the purpose of allowing the Circuit Court to consider approval of this class settlement. The Circuit Court has preliminarily approved the class settlement and set a hearingReports on final approval for November 18, 1997. Under the class settlement, Payco agreed in principle to pay an amount in cash to individual class members that submit a claim under procedures described in the settlement papers; to make credit counseling services available to individual class members; and to pay attorneys' fees to class counsel. The amount the Company has agreed to pay is not material to the operations or financial condition of the Company. Transamerica Business Credit Corporation ("TBCC"), however, has opposed the class settlement and moved the Alabama Supreme Court for leave to continue discovery on TBCC's cross-claims against Payco. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses to the cross-claim in this suit and believes that the outcome of this litigation will not have a material adverse effect on the operations or the financial condition of the Company. There have been no further developments in the FTC inquiry at API. ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES NONE ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES NONE ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS NONE ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION NONE ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORMForm 8-K (a) Exhibits 2.1 Purchase Agreement dated October 31, 1996 by and among the Company, CFC Services Corp., A.M. Miller & Associates, Inc., Continental Credit Services, Inc., Alaska Financial Services, Inc., Southwest Credit Services, Inc., Account Portfolios, Inc., Account Portfolios G.P., Inc., Account Portfolios, L.P., Perimeter Credit, L.P., Gulf State Credit, L.P. and Goldman Sachs & Co. and Chase Securities Inc. (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed on December 5, 1996). 2.2 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of August 13, 1996 by and among the Company, Boxer Acquisition Corp. and Payco American Corporation (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the Commission on December 5, 1996). 2.3 Purchase Agreement dated as of September 21, 1995 by and among the Company, Account Portfolios, Inc., Account Portfolios G.P., Inc., AP Management, Inc., GSC Management, Inc., Perimeter Credit Management Corporation, Account Portfolios Trust One and Account Portfolios Trust Two (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the Commission on December 5, 1996). 2.4 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of January 10, 1996 by and among the Company, The Continental Alliance, Inc. and Peter C. Rosvall (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the Commission on December 5, 1996). 2.5 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of December 13, 1995 by and among the Company, Outsourcing Solutions Incorporated, A.M. Miller & Associates, Inc. and Alan M. Miller (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the Commission on December 5, 1996). 2.6 Purchase and Inducement Agreement dated as of May 17, 1996 by and among the Company, Account Portfolios, Inc., Account Portfolios, L.P., Gulf State Credit, L.P., Perimeter Credit, L.P., MLQ Investors, L.P. and Goldman, Sachs & Co (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the Commission on December 5, 1996). 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as amended to date, filed with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on September 21, 1995 (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the Commission on December 5, 1996). 3.2 By-laws of the Company (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the Commission on December 5, 1996). 4.1 Indenture dated as of November 6, 1996 by and among the Company, the Guarantors and Wilmington Trust Company (the "Indenture") (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the Commission on December 5, 1996). 4.2 Specimen Certificate of 11% Senior Subordinated Note due 2006 (included in Exhibit 4.1 hereto) (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the Commission on December 5, 1996). 4.3 Specimen Certificate of 11% Series B Subordinated Note due 2006 (the "New Notes") (included in Exhibit 4.1 hereto) (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the Commission on December 5, 1996). 4.4 Form of Guarantee of securities issued pursuant to the Indenture (included in Exhibit 4.1 hereto) (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the Commission on December 5, 1996). 10.1 Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement dated as of February 16, 1996 by and among the Company and various stockholders of the Company (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the Commission on December 5, 1996). 10.2 Advisory Services Agreement dated September 21, 1995 between the Company and MDC Management Company III, L.P. (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the Commission on December 5, 1996) 10.3 Master Services Agreement dated as of October 1, 1992 between Account Portfolios L.P. and HBR Capital, Ltd. (incorporated by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-4 as filed with the Commission on December 5, 1996). 10.4 Amended Credit Agreement dated as of October 8, 1997 by and among the Company, the Lenders listed therein, Goldman Sachs Credit Partners L.P. and the Chase Manhattan Bank, as Co-Administrative Agents, Goldman Sachs Credit Partners L.P. and Chase Securities, Inc., as Arranging Agents and Suntrust Bank, Atlanta as Collateral Agent and Exhibits thereto. 10.5 Amended Employment Agreement dated as of August 27 1997 between the Company and Timothy G. Beffa 27. Financial Data Schedule (Unaudited) (b) Reports on Form 8-K There were noDuring the quarter, the following reports on Form 8-K were filed: Report on Form 8-K filed for the three month period ended September 30, 1997.February 6, 1998. Report on Form 8-K/A filed April 8, 1998. 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. OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS INC. (Registrant) Date: November 14, 1997/s/ TIMOTHY G. BEFFA ----------------------------------------------- Timothy G. Beffa President and Chief Executive Officer /s/ DANIEL J. DOLAN -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Daniel J. Dolan Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer /s/ TIMOTHY G. BEFFA --------------------------------------------- Timothy G. Beffa President and Chief Executive Officer Date: May 14, 1998