Document_and_Entity_Informatio
Document and Entity Information | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2014 | Oct. 17, 2014 | |
Document and Entity Information | ' | ' |
Entity Registrant Name | 'EPIQ SYSTEMS INC | ' |
Entity Central Index Key | '0001027207 | ' |
Document Type | '10-Q | ' |
Document Period End Date | 30-Sep-14 | ' |
Amendment Flag | 'false | ' |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | '--12-31 | ' |
Entity Current Reporting Status | 'Yes | ' |
Entity Filer Category | 'Accelerated Filer | ' |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | ' | 36,407,321 |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | '2014 | ' |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | 'Q3 | ' |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 |
REVENUE: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating revenue | $103,955 | $109,837 | $335,626 | $317,721 |
Reimbursable expenses | 7,051 | 5,847 | 23,707 | 34,925 |
Total Revenue | 111,006 | 115,684 | 359,333 | 352,646 |
OPERATING EXPENSE: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Direct cost of operating revenue (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below) | 48,193 | 52,126 | 163,361 | 154,150 |
Reimbursed direct costs | 6,827 | 5,565 | 23,064 | 33,179 |
Selling, general and administrative expense | 35,332 | 35,155 | 125,870 | 104,492 |
Depreciation and software and leasehold amortization | 9,693 | 8,192 | 27,648 | 22,582 |
Amortization of identifiable intangible assets | 3,184 | 4,761 | 9,470 | 14,463 |
Fair value adjustment to contingent consideration | ' | ' | 1,142 | ' |
(Gain) loss on disposition of property and equipment | -175 | 7 | 176 | 29 |
Other operating expense (income) | 390 | -855 | 616 | -759 |
Total Operating Expense | 103,444 | 104,951 | 351,347 | 328,136 |
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | 7,562 | 10,733 | 7,986 | 24,510 |
INTEREST EXPENSE (INCOME): | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest expense | 3,945 | 4,101 | 12,674 | 7,944 |
Interest income | -4 | -2 | -17 | -14 |
Net interest expense | 3,941 | 4,099 | 12,657 | 7,930 |
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 3,621 | 6,634 | -4,671 | 16,580 |
PROVISION FOR (BENEFIT FROM) INCOME TAXES | -1,389 | 2,399 | -3,964 | 5,566 |
NET INCOME (LOSS) | $5,010 | $4,235 | ($707) | $11,014 |
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE INFORMATION: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Basic (in dollars per share) | $0.14 | $0.12 | ($0.02) | $0.31 |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $0.14 | $0.11 | ($0.02) | $0.30 |
WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Basic (in shares) | 35,780 | 35,684 | 35,339 | 35,738 |
Diluted (in shares) | 36,288 | 36,497 | 35,339 | 36,634 |
Cash dividends declared per common share (in dollars per share) | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ' | ' | ' | ' |
NET INCOME (LOSS) | $5,010 | $4,235 | ($707) | $11,014 |
Other comprehensive income: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | -1,775 | 1,437 | -720 | 412 |
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives, net of tax expense (benefit) of $58, $0, ($545), and $0, respectively | 73 | ' | -737 | ' |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | $3,308 | $5,672 | ($2,164) | $11,426 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 |
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivatives, tax expense (benefit) | $58 | $0 | ($545) | $0 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
CURRENT ASSETS: | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | $32,131 | $40,336 |
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,155 and $4,379, respectively | 130,850 | 145,134 |
Prepaid expenses | 8,247 | 10,617 |
Income taxes receivable | 7,602 | ' |
Deferred taxes | 2,344 | 3,824 |
Other current assets | 225 | 58 |
Total Current Assets | 181,399 | 199,969 |
LONG-TERM ASSETS: | ' | ' |
Property and equipment, net | 67,536 | 72,118 |
Internally developed software costs, net | 14,899 | 16,201 |
Goodwill | 404,385 | 404,302 |
Other intangibles, net of accumulated amortization of $118,403 and $108,933, respectively | 32,789 | 41,117 |
Other long-term assets | 14,168 | 14,074 |
Total Long-term Assets | 533,777 | 547,812 |
Total Assets | 715,176 | 747,781 |
CURRENT LIABILITIES: | ' | ' |
Current maturities of long-term obligations | 6,876 | 13,349 |
Accounts payable | 14,588 | 30,419 |
Accrued compensation | 12,636 | 17,932 |
Customer deposits | 2,021 | 2,717 |
Deferred revenue | 1,329 | 4,020 |
Dividends payable | 3,289 | 3,142 |
Other accrued liabilities | 10,088 | 6,985 |
Total Current Liabilities | 50,827 | 78,564 |
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES: | ' | ' |
Deferred income taxes | 31,382 | 35,558 |
Other long-term liabilities | 9,929 | 8,537 |
Long-term obligations, excluding current maturities | 295,522 | 299,108 |
Total Long-term Liabilities | 336,833 | 343,203 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ' | ' |
EQUITY: | ' | ' |
Preferred stock - $1 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding | ' | ' |
Participating preferred stock, series A - $1 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding | ' | ' |
Common stock - $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; Issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 - 40,835,651 and 36,275,238 shares, respectively Issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 - 40,298,852 and 34,991,629 shares, respectively | 408 | 403 |
Additional paid-in capital | 295,526 | 291,414 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -1,998 | -541 |
Retained earnings | 92,357 | 102,754 |
Treasury stock, at cost - 4,560,413 and 5,307,223 shares, respectively | -58,777 | -68,016 |
Total Equity | 327,516 | 326,014 |
Total Liabilities and Equity | $715,176 | $747,781 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | ||
Trade accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts (in dollars) | $4,155 | $4,379 |
Other intangibles, accumulated amortization (in dollars) | $118,403 | $108,933 |
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $1 | $1 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued | 40,835,651 | 40,298,852 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 36,275,238 | 34,991,629 |
Treasury stock, shares | 4,560,413 | 5,307,223 |
Series A Preferred Stock [Member] | ' | ' |
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $1 | ' |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 100,000 | ' |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | ' |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | ' |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ' | ' |
Net income (loss) | ($707) | $11,014 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | ' | ' |
Depreciation and software and leasehold amortization | 27,648 | 22,582 |
Amortization of intangible assets | 9,470 | 14,463 |
Share-based compensation expense | 4,979 | 5,696 |
Fair value adjustment to contingent consideration | 1,142 | ' |
Provision for doubtful accounts | 2,371 | 1,632 |
Loan fee amortization | 1,808 | 1,559 |
Deferred income taxes | -2,244 | -1,538 |
Excess tax benefit related to share-based compensation | -953 | -322 |
Other, net | 275 | -796 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ' | ' |
Trade accounts receivable | 11,469 | -40,268 |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 1,347 | 1,490 |
Accounts payable and other liabilities | -7,618 | 3,498 |
Customer deposits | -696 | -13,947 |
Deferred revenue | -2,708 | 1,413 |
Income taxes | -8,286 | 2,244 |
Other | 67 | -128 |
Net cash used in operating activities | 37,364 | 8,592 |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ' | ' |
Purchase of property and equipment | -23,436 | -28,087 |
Internally developed software costs | -5,379 | -4,875 |
Proceeds from sale of assets | 597 | 5 |
Cash paid for business acquisitions | -302 | ' |
Net cash used in investing activities | -28,520 | -32,957 |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ' | ' |
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt | ' | 300,000 |
Proceeds from revolver borrowings | ' | 88,000 |
Payments to reduce revolver borrowings | ' | -287,000 |
Debt issuance costs | -837 | -8,105 |
Payments under long-term obligations | -8,942 | -5,761 |
Payment of deferred acquisition consideration | -4,963 | -3,139 |
Excess tax benefit related to share-based compensation | 953 | 322 |
Common stock repurchases (Note 10) | -3,982 | -17,793 |
Cash dividends paid (Note 10) | -9,544 | -9,771 |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 10,403 | 969 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | -16,912 | 57,722 |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | -137 | 355 |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | -8,205 | 33,712 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF YEAR | 40,336 | 3,808 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD | 32,131 | 37,520 |
Cash paid for: | ' | ' |
Interest | 10,606 | 7,321 |
Income taxes, net | 6,625 | 4,869 |
Non-cash investing and financing transactions: | ' | ' |
Property, equipment, and leasehold improvements accrued in accounts payable and other long-term liabilities | 2,047 | 5,923 |
Dividends declared but not yet paid | 3,289 | 3,170 |
Obligation incurred in purchase transaction | 976 | ' |
Capitalized lease obligations incurred | $446 | $7,902 |
NATURE_OF_OPERATIONS_AND_SUMMA
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2014 | |
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | ' |
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | ' |
NOTE 1: NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | |
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and with the rules and regulations for reporting on Form 10-Q for interim financial statements. Accordingly, the financial statements do not include certain disclosures required for comprehensive annual financial statements. | |
The unaudited financial information reflects all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly Epiq Systems, Inc.’s (“Epiq,” “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) results of operations, financial position, and cash flows for the periods presented. These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on February 26, 2014 (the “2013 Form 10-K”). | |
The results of operations for any quarter or a partial fiscal year period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for other periods or the entire year. | |
Principles of Consolidation | |
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Epiq and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. | |
Nature of Operations | |
We provide integrated technology solutions for the legal profession. Our solutions are designed to streamline the administration of bankruptcy, litigation, investigations, financial transactions and regulatory compliance matters. We offer innovative managed technology solutions for eDiscovery, document review, legal notification, claims administration and controlled disbursement of funds. Our clients include leading law firms, corporate legal departments, bankruptcy trustees, government agencies, mortgage processors, and financial institutions. | |
Use of Estimates | |
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results may differ from those estimates. | |
Revenue Recognition | |
We have agreements with clients pursuant to which we deliver various services. Our significant sources of revenue are: | |
· Fees contingent upon the month-to-month delivery of services defined by client contracts, such as claims processing, claims reconciliation, professional services, call center support, disbursement services, project management, collection and forensic services, consulting services, document review services and conversion of data into an organized, searchable electronic database. The amount we earn varies based primarily on the size and complexity of the engagement, the number of hours of professional services provided and the number of documents or volume of data processed or reviewed. | |
· Data hosting fees and volume-based fees. | |
· Deposit-based fees earned for the provision of software licenses, limited hardware and hardware maintenance, and postcontract customer support services to our trustee clients are based on a percentage of Chapter 7 assets placed on deposit with designated financial institutions by our trustee clients. Our trustee clients do not directly pay fees in connection with these services. The fees earned based on assets placed on deposit by our trustee clients may vary based on fluctuations in short-term interest rates and changes in service fees assessed on such deposits. | |
· Legal noticing services to parties of interest in bankruptcy, class action and other administrative matters including direct notification and media campaign and advertising management in which we coordinate notification, primarily through print media outlets to potential parties of interest for a particular client engagement. | |
· Monitoring and noticing fees earned based on monthly or on-demand requests for information provided through our AACER® software product. | |
· Reimbursed expenses, primarily related to postage on mailing services and other pass-through expenses. | |
Non-Software Arrangements | |
Certain of our services, such as data hosting, processing and professional services are billed based on unit prices and volumes for which we have identified each deliverable service element. Based on our evaluation of each element, we have determined that each element delivered has standalone value to our customers because we or other vendors sell such services separately from any other services and deliverables. For certain of these services we have obtained objective and reliable evidence of the fair value of each element based either on the price we charge when we sell an element on a standalone basis or on third-party evidence of fair value of such similar services. For elements where evidence cannot be established, the best estimate of sales price has been used. Our arrangements do not include general rights of return. Accordingly, each of the service elements in our multiple element case and document management arrangements qualifies as a separate unit of accounting. We allocate revenue to the various units of accounting in our arrangements based on the fair value or best estimated selling price of each unit of accounting, which is generally consistent with the stated prices in our arrangements. In instances when revenue recognition is deferred, we utilize the relative selling price method to calculate the revenue recognized for each period. As we have evidence of an arrangement, revenue for each separate unit of accounting is recognized each period. Revenue is recognized as the services are rendered, our fee becomes fixed and determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Payments received in advance of satisfaction of the related revenue recognition criteria are recognized as a customer deposit until all revenue recognition criteria have been satisfied. | |
Software Arrangements | |
For our Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee arrangements, we provide our trustee clients with a software license, hardware lease, hardware maintenance, and postcontract customer support services at no charge to the trustee. The trustees place their liquidated estate deposits with a financial institution with which we have an arrangement. We earn contingent monthly fees from the financial institutions for the software license, hardware lease, hardware maintenance, and postcontract customer support services provided to our trustee clients based on the average dollar amount of deposits held by the trustees with that financial institution. The monthly deposit fees have two components consisting of an interest-based component and a non-interest based service fee. Since we have not established vendor specific objective evidence of the fair value of the software license, we do not recognize any revenue on delivery of the software. The software element is deferred and included with the remaining undelivered elements, which are postcontract customer support services. Revenue related to postcontract customer support is entirely contingent on the future placement of liquidated estate deposits by the trustee with the financial institution. Accordingly, we recognize this contingent usage based revenue as the fee becomes fixed or determinable at the time actual usage occurs and collectability is probable. This occurs monthly as a result of the computation, billing and collection of monthly deposit fees contractually agreed. At that time, we have also satisfied the other revenue recognition criteria since we have persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the price is fixed and determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. | |
We also provide our trustee clients with certain hardware, such as desktop computers, monitors, and printers as well as hardware maintenance. We retain ownership of all hardware provided and we account for this hardware as a lease. As the hardware maintenance arrangement is an executory contract similar to an operating lease, we use guidance related to contingent rentals in operating lease arrangements for hardware maintenance as well as for the hardware lease. Since the payments under all of our arrangements are contingent upon the level of trustee deposits and the delivery of upgrades and other services, and there remain important uncertainties regarding the amount of unreimbursable costs yet to be incurred by us, we account for the hardware lease as an operating lease. Therefore, all lease payments, based on the estimated fair value of hardware provided, are accounted for as contingent rentals, which require that we recognize rental income when the changes in the factor on which the contingent lease payment is based actually occur. This occurs at the end of each period as we achieve our target when deposits are held at the financial institution as, at that time, evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the amount has become fixed and determinable, and collection is reasonably assured. | |
Reimbursements | |
We have revenue related to reimbursed expenses, primarily postage. Reimbursed postage and other reimbursable direct costs are recorded gross in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as “Reimbursable expenses” and “Reimbursed direct costs”, in the revenue and operating expenses sections, respectively. | |
Goodwill | |
Goodwill consists of the excess of cost of acquired enterprises over the sum of the amounts assigned to identifiable assets acquired less liabilities assumed. We assess goodwill for impairment on at least an annual basis at a reporting unit level and have identified our operating segments (Technology and Bankruptcy and Settlement Administration) as our reporting units for purposes of testing for goodwill impairment. | |
Goodwill is assessed between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. These events or circumstances could include a significant change in the business climate, a change in strategic direction, legal factors, operating performance indicators, a change in the competitive environment, the sale or disposition of a significant portion of a reporting unit, or future economic factors such as unfavorable changes in our stock price and market capitalization or unfavorable changes in the estimated future discounted cash flows of our reporting units. Our annual test is performed as of July 31 each year, and there have been no events since our last annual test to indicate that it is more likely than not that the recorded goodwill balance had become impaired. As of July 31, 2014, which is the date of our most recent impairment test, the fair value of each of our reporting units was in excess of the carrying value of the reporting unit. Our consolidated goodwill totaled $404.4 million as of September 30, 2014. | |
Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assignment of assets and liabilities to reporting units, assignment of goodwill to reporting units, and determination of the fair value of each reporting unit. We considered both a market approach and an income approach in order to develop an estimate of the fair value of each reporting unit for purposes of our annual impairment test. When available, and as appropriate, we used market multiples derived from a set of competitors or companies with comparable market characteristics to establish fair values for a particular reporting unit (market approach). We also estimated fair value using discounted projected cash flow analysis (income approach). Potential impairment is indicated when the carrying value of a reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its estimated fair value. This analysis requires significant judgment, including estimation of future cash flows, (which is dependent on internal forecasts), estimation of the long-term rate of growth for our business and determination of our weighted average cost of capital. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value and goodwill impairment for each reporting unit. In addition, financial and credit market volatility directly impacts our fair value measurement through our weighted average cost of capital, which is used to determine our discount rate, and through our stock price, which is used to determine our market capitalization. We may be required to recognize impairment of goodwill based on future economic factors such as unfavorable changes in our stock price and market capitalization or unfavorable changes in the estimated future discounted cash flows of our reporting units. | |
If we determine that the estimated fair value of any reporting unit is less than the reporting unit’s carrying value, then we proceed to the second step of the goodwill impairment analysis to measure the potential impairment charge. An impairment loss is recognized for any excess of the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill over the implied fair value. If goodwill on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet or Consolidated Balance Sheet becomes impaired during a future period, the resulting impairment charge could have a material impact on our results of operations and financial condition. | |
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements | |
In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued new guidance on determining when and how reporting entities must disclose going-concern uncertainties in their financial statements which is intended to enhance the timeliness, clarity and consistency of disclosure concerning such uncertainties. The new guidance requires management to perform assessments, on an interim and annual basis, of an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date of issuance of the entity’s interim or annual financial statements, as applicable. In addition, entities must provide certain disclosures if there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The guidance is effective for us beginning January 1, 2017. We do not expect this new guidance to have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. | |
In June 2014, the FASB issued new guidance related to share-based payment awards with performance targets attainable after the requisite service period. The new guidance clarifies that companies should treat performance targets that can be met after the requisite service period of a share-based payment award as performance conditions that affect vesting. Therefore, no compensation expense should be recorded related to an award for which the transfer to the employee is contingent on the attainment of a performance target until it becomes probable that the performance target will be met. The new guidance does not require any new or additional disclosures. This guidance will be effective for us beginning January 1, 2016. We do not expect this new guidance to have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. | |
In May 2014, the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board issued their final standard on revenue from contracts with customers. This standard outlines a single comprehensive model for companies to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most of the current revenue recognition guidance. The new guidance requires that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this core principle, an entity should apply the following steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer, (2) identify the performance obligations under the contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations under the contract and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The new guidance also provides for additional disclosures with respect to revenues and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. This new revenue guidance will be effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 and early adoption is not permitted. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified approach (cumulative effect adjustment in period of adoption) to adopt the new guidance. We are currently assessing the impact of this new revenue guidance on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. | |
GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||||
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS | ' | |||||||||||||
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS | ' | |||||||||||||
NOTE 2: GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS | ||||||||||||||
The change in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was as follows: | ||||||||||||||
Technology | Bankruptcy | Total | ||||||||||||
Segment | and Settlement | |||||||||||||
Administration | ||||||||||||||
Segment | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2013 | $ | 189,339 | $ | 214,963 | $ | 404,302 | ||||||||
Acquisition | — | 153 | 153 | |||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | (70 | ) | — | (70 | ) | |||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2014 | $ | 189,269 | $ | 215,116 | $ | 404,385 | ||||||||
The increase in goodwill in 2014 resulted from the April 2014 acquisition of Minus — 10 Software, LLC (“Minus 10”). See Note 7 of our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further detail. | ||||||||||||||
Identifiable intangible assets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 consisted of the following: | ||||||||||||||
September 30, 2014 | December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||
Gross Carrying | Accumulated | Gross Carrying | Accumulated | |||||||||||
Amount | Amortization | Amount | Amortization | |||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Amortizing intangible assets: | ||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | $ | 124,512 | $ | 98,189 | $ | 124,512 | $ | 90,274 | ||||||
Trade names | 6,591 | 3,103 | 6,591 | 2,481 | ||||||||||
Technology | 1,142 | 57 | — | — | ||||||||||
Non-compete agreements | 18,947 | 17,054 | 18,947 | 16,178 | ||||||||||
Total | $ | 151,192 | $ | 118,403 | $ | 150,050 | $ | 108,933 | ||||||
During the second quarter of 2014 we recorded technology related intangible assets in connection with acquisition of Minus 10. See Note 7 of our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further detail. Customer relationships, trade names, acquired technology and non-compete agreements carry a weighted average life of approximately seven years, nine years, ten years and five years, respectively. | ||||||||||||||
Amortization expense related to identifiable intangible assets was $3.2 million and $4.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively and $9.5 million and $14.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The following table outlines the estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets at September 30, 2014: | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Year Ending December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2014 (from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014) | $ | 3,185 | ||||||||||||
2015 | 10,007 | |||||||||||||
2016 | 6,346 | |||||||||||||
2017 | 5,504 | |||||||||||||
2018 | 3,548 | |||||||||||||
2019 and thereafter | 4,199 | |||||||||||||
Total | $ | 32,789 | ||||||||||||
LONGTERM_OBLIGATIONS
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||
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LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS | ' | |||||||||||
NOTE 3: LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS | ||||||||||||
The following is a summary of long-term debt and other long-term obligations outstanding (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
Final | Weighted- | September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||
Maturity | Average | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||
Date | Interest Rate | |||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Senior secured term loan | August 2020 | 4.25 | % | $ | 297,000 | $ | 299,250 | |||||
Senior revolving loan | August 2018 | — | — | — | ||||||||
Capital leases | April 2017 | 4.3 | % | 3,279 | 6,548 | |||||||
Note payable | October 2014 | 2.1 | % | 1,026 | 4,079 | |||||||
Acquisition-related liabilities | May 2021 | N/A | 1,093 | 2,580 | ||||||||
Total long-term obligations, including current portion | 302,398 | 312,457 | ||||||||||
Current maturities of long-term obligations | ||||||||||||
Senior secured term loan | (3,000 | ) | (3,000 | ) | ||||||||
Capital leases | (2,807 | ) | (3,690 | ) | ||||||||
Notes payable | (1,026 | ) | (4,079 | ) | ||||||||
Acquisition-related liabilities | (43 | ) | (2,580 | ) | ||||||||
Total current maturities of long-term obligations | (6,876 | ) | (13,349 | ) | ||||||||
Total long-term obligations | $ | 295,522 | $ | 299,108 | ||||||||
2013 Secured Credit Agreement | ||||||||||||
On August 27, 2013, we entered into a $400 million senior secured credit facility consisting of a $100 million senior revolving loan commitment, maturing in August 2018, and a $300 million senior secured term loan, maturing in August 2020 (the “Credit Agreement”). | ||||||||||||
During the term of the Credit Agreement, we have the right, subject to compliance with the covenants specified in the Credit Agreement, to increase the amounts available under the Credit Agreement up to a maximum of $600 million in one or more tranches including increasing the term loan from $300 million to $500 million and total capacity under the senior revolving loan commitment from its original $100 million up to a maximum of $200 million. The Credit Agreement is secured by liens on our real property and a significant portion of our personal property. | ||||||||||||
On March 26, 2014, we entered into the First Amendment to the Credit Agreement (“First Amendment”) which reduced the interest rate options for our senior secured term loan and reduced the LIBOR floor resulting in a total interest rate reduction of 50 basis points as described below. | ||||||||||||
Prior to the First Amendment, the senior secured term loan bore interest as follows: (1) 2.75% plus prime rate subject to a 2% floor; or (2) 3.75% plus one, two, three or six month LIBOR subject to a 1% LIBOR floor. Effective with the date of the First Amendment, the senior secured loan bears interest as follows: (1) 2.50% plus prime rate subject to a 1.75% floor; or (2) 3.50% plus one, two, three or six month LIBOR subject to a 0.75% LIBOR floor. As of September 30, 2014, all outstanding borrowings under the senior secured term loan were based on the 0.75% LIBOR floor and the applicable margin was 3.50% for an aggregate floating rate of 4.25%. | ||||||||||||
Borrowings under the senior revolving loan bear interest at various rates based on our total net leverage ratio with two rate options as follows: (1) for base rate advances, borrowings bear interest at prime rate plus 200 to 300 basis points; and (2) for LIBOR advances, borrowings bear interest at LIBOR plus 300 to 400 basis points. As of September 30, 2014, there were no borrowings outstanding under the senior revolving loan and outstanding letters of credit were $1.0 million. | ||||||||||||
In April 2014 we entered into a forward interest rate swap effective from August 31, 2015 through August 27, 2020, with a notional amount of approximately $73.7 million equal to the portion of the outstanding amortized principal amount of the senior secured term loan being hedged as of the effective date of the forward interest rate swap. Under the swap we will pay a fixed amount of interest of 2.81% on the notional amount and the swap counterparty will pay a floating amount of interest based on LIBOR with a one-month designated maturity subject to a floor of 0.75% which is consistent with the Company’s obligation under the term loan. The interest rate swap contains a floor of 0.75% to ensure that the one-month LIBOR received on each settlement of the interest rate swap cannot go below 0.75%. | ||||||||||||
The objective of entering into this interest rate swap is to eliminate the variability of the cash flows in interest payments related to the portion of the debt being hedged. The interest rate swap qualifies as a cash flow hedge and, as such, is being accounted for at estimated fair value with changes in estimated fair value being deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income until such time as the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings. This cash flow hedge is expected to be highly effective and any ineffectiveness will be immediately recognized in earnings. | ||||||||||||
The fair value of the interest rate swap liability for the three months ended September 30, 2014 decreased by $0.1 million and increased by $0.3 million for the period from the inception date in 2014 to September 30, 2014. These changes are included in accumulated other comprehensive income. As the derivative will not begin settling until August 2015, there were no cash settlements during the period from inception of the swap to September 30, 2014. The hedge was determined to be highly effective during the period from inception of the cash flow hedge through September 30, 2014 with any ineffectiveness considered as de minimis. The fair value of the interest rate swap as of September 30, 2014 was a liability of $1.3 million and was included in “Other long-term liabilities” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. We did not utilize any derivative instruments during the period ended September 30, 2013. | ||||||||||||
In 2013, we entered into a two-year 3% interest rate cap agreement for a notional amount of $150.0 million equal to the portion of the senior secured term loan being hedged. The interest rate cap agreement settles monthly and expires on August 31, 2015. It bears a strike rate of 3% with an underlying rate equal to one month USD LIBOR, which is consistent with the variable rate on our senior secured term loan. As the strike rate of 3% was greater than the underlying rate, the caplets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, expired with a $0 value. As of September 30, 2014, the hedge was determined to be highly effective and is expected to continue to be highly effective in mitigating the risk of increases in the Company’s expected interest expense payments related to its senior secured term loan consistent with LIBOR rising above 3%. | ||||||||||||
All changes in the estimated fair value of the interest rate cap were included in accumulated other comprehensive income and represented a de minimis amount as of September 30, 2014. The hedge was determined to be perfectly effective during the period from inception of the cash flow hedge through September 30, 2014 with no ineffectiveness recognized in earnings. The fair value of the interest rate cap as of September 30, 2014 was less than $1,000 and as of December 31, 2013 was $27,000 and was included in “Other noncurrent assets” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. | ||||||||||||
We manage exposure to counter-party credit risk related to our derivative positions by entering into contracts with various major financial institutions that can be expected to fully perform under the terms of such instruments. | ||||||||||||
The term loan facility under our Credit Agreement requires scheduled quarterly principal payments of $750,000, and a final installment equal to the remaining principal balance in August 2020. In addition, the Credit Agreement contains certain annual mandatory pre-payment terms based on a percentage of excess cash flow, commencing with measurement for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014, and initial payment, if any, in fiscal year 2015. Excess cash flow, as defined in the Credit Agreement includes Consolidated EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement) adjusted for capital expenditures, interest paid, income taxes paid, principal payments, certain acquisition-related obligations and working capital changes. Such annual mandatory prepayments are only required when the net leverage ratio exceeds 2.75 to 1.00. | ||||||||||||
The Credit Agreement contains a financial covenant related to a net leverage ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) which is not permitted to exceed 4.50 to 1.00 as well as other customary covenants related to limitations on (i) creating liens, debt, guarantees or other contingent obligations, (ii) engaging in mergers, acquisitions and consolidations, (iii) paying dividends or other distributions to, and redeeming and repurchasing securities from, equity holders, (iv) prepaying, redeeming or repurchasing subordinated or junior debt, and (v) engaging in certain transactions with affiliates, in each case, subject to customary exceptions. Under our Credit Agreement, our ability to pay dividends and repurchase securities from equity holders is limited by a requirement that such payments are not to exceed, in the aggregate, 50% of net income, as adjusted, on a cumulative basis for all quarterly periods from the closing date and ending prior to the date of payment or repurchase. Adjustments to Consolidated Net Income, as defined in the Credit Agreement include, among other items, the exclusion of extraordinary items, cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle, intangible asset amortization and impairment charges, non-cash compensation expense, cumulative effect of foreign currency translations, and gains or losses from discontinued operations. As of September 30, 2014, we were in compliance with all financial covenants. | ||||||||||||
The remaining annual maturities under the senior secured term loan for the next five fiscal years and thereafter are: | ||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Year Ending December 31, | ||||||||||||
2014 (October 1 – December 31) | $ | 750 | ||||||||||
2015 | 3,000 | |||||||||||
2016 | 3,000 | |||||||||||
2017 | 3,000 | |||||||||||
2018 and Thereafter | 287,250 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 297,000 | ||||||||||
Capital Leases | ||||||||||||
We lease certain equipment under capital leases that generally require monthly payments with final maturity dates during various periods through 2019. As of September 30, 2014, our capital lease obligations had a weighted-average interest rate of approximately 4.3 %. | ||||||||||||
Note Payable | ||||||||||||
During 2011 we entered into a note payable related to a software license agreement that bears interest of approximately 2.1% and is payable quarterly through the fourth quarter of 2014. | ||||||||||||
Acquisition-related Liabilities | ||||||||||||
Amounts recorded in connection with acquisition-related liabilities as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows: | ||||||||||||
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Minus 10 deferred acquisition price | ||||||||||||
Current portion | $ | 43 | $ | — | ||||||||
Minus 10 contingent consideration | ||||||||||||
Long-term portion | 1,050 | — | ||||||||||
De Novo contingent consideration | ||||||||||||
Current portion | — | 2,580 | ||||||||||
Total acquisition-related liabilities | $ | 1,093 | $ | 2,580 | ||||||||
Jupiter eSources LLC | ||||||||||||
In October 2010, the Company acquired Jupiter eSources LLC (“Jupiter eSources”). In connection with the acquisition, contingent consideration was payable to the Jupiter eSources sellers based on revenue thresholds as defined in the purchase agreement. The undiscounted amount of all potential future payments that could be required under the Jupiter eSources contingent consideration is between $0 and $10.0 million over the remaining measurement period through December 2014. | ||||||||||||
Based on our assessments of projected revenue over the remainder of the measurement period, we determined that it is not likely that any contingent consideration for Jupiter eSources will be realized and as such there was no liability recorded related to this contingent consideration as of September 30, 2014 or December 31, 2013. | ||||||||||||
De Novo Legal LLC | ||||||||||||
In December 2011, the Company acquired De Novo Legal LLC and its affiliated companies (“De Novo Legal”). In connection with the acquisition, contingent consideration was payable to the De Novo sellers based on revenue-related thresholds related to our Technology segment (the “Performance Measure”) for the January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 measurement period (the “Earn-out period”). Therefore, in the first quarter of 2014, we provided an earn-out statement and paid the sellers $3.5 million as a result of the Company’s calculation of the Performance Measure for the earn-out period. The sellers disputed the Company’s calculation of the earn-out amount and alleged that the Performance Measure was higher, thereby triggering the next tier of contingent consideration. The Company and the sellers participated in the agreed dispute resolution process as specified under the acquisition agreement and in April 2014 agreed to settle this matter for a cash payment to the sellers of $1.5 million which was paid to the sellers in April 2014. As a result, we recorded a total adjustment of $1.5 million to the contingent consideration obligation as of March 31, 2014, of which $1.1 million is included in “Fair value adjustment to contingent consideration” and $0.4 million is included in “Selling, general and administrative expense” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. There are no further payments remaining under the contingent consideration obligation with respect to De Novo Legal. | ||||||||||||
Minus 10 | ||||||||||||
In connection with the April 2014 acquisition of Minus 10 we withheld approximately $43,000 of the purchase price as security for potential indemnification claims payable approximately 14 months following the closing date of the acquisition. Also, in connection with the acquisition of Minus 10, we incurred an obligation to pay certain contingent consideration which may be payable to the sellers based on future levels of qualifying profit and other measures as defined in the purchase agreement. This contingent consideration opportunity for the sellers would be payable, if earned, over seven discrete measurement periods through December 31, 2020. The Minus 10 contingent consideration obligation has been measured and recognized at a fair value of approximately $1.1 million as of September 30, 2014 which is included in “Long-term obligations” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. A discount rate of 25.0% was applied to the contingent consideration liability which is reflective of the inherent risk attributable to this new product line given its status as an early-stage venture. Subsequent fair value changes, measured quarterly, up to the ultimate amount paid, will be recognized in earnings. See Note 7 of our Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the Minus 10 acquisition. | ||||||||||||
NET_INCOME_PER_SHARE
NET INCOME PER SHARE | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
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NOTE 4: NET INCOME PER SHARE | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic net income per share is computed on the basis of weighted average outstanding common shares. | ||||||||||||||||||
On June 11, 2014, our shareholders approved the Amended and Restated 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2004 Plan”), which was effective January 1, 2014. One of the amendments included in the 2004 Plan is to specify that dividends are no longer payable on nonvested share awards during the vesting period. Such dividends declared during the vesting period will be accrued and are payable only if and when the nonvested share awards vest. As a result of this amendment, nonvested share awards (also referred to as restricted stock awards) issued by the Company are no longer considered to be participating securities because they do not have non-forfeitable rights to dividends. Accordingly, basic and diluted net income per share are calculated using the treasury stock method which does not require the allocation of net income to nonvested shares. | ||||||||||||||||||
Diluted net income per share is computed on the basis of basic weighted average outstanding common shares adjusted for the dilutive effect, if any, of outstanding stock options. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we did not include the effect of stock options and non-vested shares in the calculation of diluted loss per share because the effect would have been anti-dilutive due to the net loss reported for the period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, approximately 0.5 million shares related to outstanding options or nonvested shares that otherwise would have been included in the diluted earnings per share calculation were not included because they would have been anti-dilutive due to the net loss for the period. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, weighted-average outstanding stock options totaling approximately 1.2 million and 1.8 million, respectively, were anti-dilutive due to price and therefore not included in the computation of diluted net income per share. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, weighted-average outstanding stock options totaling approximately 2.3 million and 2.4 million, respectively, were anti-dilutive and therefore not included in the computation of diluted net income per share. | ||||||||||||||||||
The computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 is as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Income | Weighted | Per Share | Net Loss | Weighted | Per | |||||||||||||
(Numerator) | Average | Amount | (Numerator) | Average | Share | |||||||||||||
Common | Common | Amount | ||||||||||||||||
Shares | Shares | |||||||||||||||||
Outstanding | Outstanding | |||||||||||||||||
(Denominator) | (Denominator) | |||||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic net income (loss) per share | $ | 5,010 | 35,780 | $ | 0.14 | $ | (707 | ) | 35,339 | $ | (0.02 | ) | ||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||||||||
Stock options | 366 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Nonvested shares | 142 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted net income (loss) per share | $ | 5,010 | 36,288 | $ | 0.14 | $ | (707 | ) | 35,339 | $ | (0.02 | ) | ||||||
The computation of basic and diluted net income per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 is as follows: | ||||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Income | Weighted | Per Share | Net Income | Weighted | Per Share | |||||||||||||
(Numerator) | Average | Amount | (Numerator) | Average | Amount | |||||||||||||
Common | Common | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Shares | |||||||||||||||||
Outstanding | Outstanding | |||||||||||||||||
(Denominator) | (Denominator) | |||||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 4,235 | $ | 11,014 | ||||||||||||||
Less: amounts allocated to nonvested shares | (43 | ) | (111 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Basic net income available to common stockholders | 4,192 | 35,684 | $ | 0.12 | 10,903 | 35,738 | $ | 0.31 | ||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||||||||
Stock options | — | 813 | — | 896 | ||||||||||||||
Add back: amounts allocated to nonvested shares | 43 | — | 111 | — | ||||||||||||||
Less: amounts re-allocated to nonvested shares | (43 | ) | — | (111 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
Diluted net income available to common stockholders | $ | 4,192 | 36,497 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 10,903 | 36,634 | $ | 0.3 | ||||||||
SHAREBASED_COMPENSATION
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
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NOTE 5: SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION | ||||||||||||||
The fair value of the share-based awards is measured at grant date and the resulting compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. The following table presents share-based compensation expense, which is a non-cash charge, included in the below noted captions within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income: | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||
Direct cost of services | $ | 19 | $ | 20 | $ | 66 | $ | 640 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 684 | 1,312 | 4,913 | 5,056 | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 703 | 1,332 | 4,979 | 5,696 | ||||||||||
Income tax benefit | (304 | ) | (575 | ) | (2,154 | ) | (2,216 | ) | ||||||
Total share-based compensation expense, net of tax | $ | 399 | $ | 757 | $ | 2,825 | $ | 3,480 | ||||||
We grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, and restricted stock awards under the 2004 Plan which allows for the issuance of up to 7,500,000 shares. We settle stock option exercises and the vesting of restricted stock awards with newly issued authorized shares or the reissuance of treasury stock. Awards granted under the 2004 Plan that expire, terminate or are forfeited are then available for reissuance as future awards. At September 30, 2014, there were approximately 1.2 million shares available for future grants under the 2004 Plan. | ||||||||||||||
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we granted 861,799 restricted stock awards at a weighted-average grant date price of $14.80 per share of which 450,000 shares granted can only vest upon certification by the compensation committee of the Company’s board of directors (the “Board”) of the achievement of certain Company financial performance criteria for the calendar year ending December 31, 2014 (the “2014 Performance-Based Share Award”). During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, 225,000 shares of the 2014 Performance-Based Share Awards were forfeited by two former executives in conjunction with their resignation from the Company in March 2014 and June 2014, respectively. The Company did not recognize any expense during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 for these forfeited awards. As of September 30, 2014, we have assessed the likelihood that the performance condition related to the remaining 225,000 shares of the 2014 Performance-Based Share Award will be met and accordingly have recorded the related expense based on the estimated outcome. | ||||||||||||||
Also granted during the nine months of 2014 were 62,069 shares which vested in April 2014 upon the achievement of financial performance criteria. An additional 219,730 shares were granted in connection with the achievement of certain financial performance criteria for the year 2013 for executive performance-based annual incentive compensation awards, which vested upon issuance and the related expense was recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the year ended December 31, 2013. In connection with the appointment of an executive officer, 100,000 shares were granted, of which 25,000 shares vested upon issuance and the remaining 75,000 shares vest over three years. The remaining 30,000 restricted stock awards will vest one year from the grant date. | ||||||||||||||
Included in share-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 is a reversal of previously recorded expense of $0.8 million and expense of $0.1 million, respectively, recognized with respect to executive annual incentive compensation awards based on management’s assessment of the likelihood that the performance conditions related to certain of these awards would be met. Based on the assessment of estimated outcomes, we have not accrued expense for such performance-based awards as of September 30, 2014. | ||||||||||||||
During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 we granted 77,500 stock options with a weighted-average exercise price of $13.39 per share which vest over five years. | ||||||||||||||
The fair value of each stock option grant was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The following table presents the weighted-average assumptions used and the weighted-average fair value per option granted. | ||||||||||||||
Nine months ended | ||||||||||||||
September 30, | ||||||||||||||
2014 | ||||||||||||||
Expected life of stock option (years) | 7 | |||||||||||||
Expected volatility | 33 | % | ||||||||||||
Risk-free interest rate | 2.2 | % | ||||||||||||
Dividend yield | 2.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ | 3.67 | ||||||||||||
Expected forfeiture rate | 6 | % | ||||||||||||
As of September 30, 2014 there was $4.0 million of unrecognized compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, related to unvested share-based awards, which will be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately three years. | ||||||||||||||
INCOME_TAXES
INCOME TAXES | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
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NOTE 6: INCOME TAXES | ||||||||||||||||||||
The jurisdictions where we generate income (or loss) before income taxes have a significant effect on our effective tax rate. For 2014, we are projecting that we will incur a pre-tax loss in the U.S. and pre-tax income in our primary foreign jurisdictions. We estimate that our income (or loss) earned in the United States will be subject to an approximate 42% combined statutory federal and state tax rate. Our foreign-sourced income (or loss), which is earned primarily in the United Kingdom, will be subject to a statutory rate of approximately 22%. While we compute interim period tax expense (or benefit) related to income (or loss) before income taxes based on a projected worldwide estimated annual effective tax rate for the entire year, the table below illustrates the amount of tax allocable between jurisdictions for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||
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States | States | |||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | (17,557 | ) | $ | 12,886 | $ | (4,671 | ) | 13,019 | $ | 3,561 | $ | 16,580 | |||||||
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | (6,742 | ) | 2,778 | (3,964 | ) | 4,489 | 1,077 | 5,566 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (10,815 | ) | $ | 10,108 | $ | (707 | ) | $ | 8,530 | $ | 2,484 | $ | 11,014 | ||||||
Summary effective tax rate | 38.4 | % | 21.56 | % | 84.86 | % | 34.48 | % | 30.24 | % | 33.57 | % | ||||||||
The utilization of a significantly higher tax rate in computing the tax benefit on the projected U.S. losses than the tax rate used in computing the tax expense on the projected foreign income results in an overall estimated annual effective tax rate that is not customary. After taking into account changes in actual income (loss) generated in each jurisdiction for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and our forecast of operations for the remainder of 2014, we calculated our expected estimated annual effective tax rate for 2014 and recorded a corresponding tax (benefit) for the three months ended September 30, 2014. The tax benefit recognized resulted from recording the year to date provision based on the estimated annual effective tax rate and the year-to-date net ordinary loss. | ||||||||||||||||||||
We have sufficient U.S. federal taxable income in 2013 and 2012 that can be offset by federal net operating loss carry backs and have recognized tax benefits accordingly. In addition, we have certain state net operating losses that can be carried back or carried forward and have recorded a corresponding state tax benefit. | ||||||||||||||||||||
During the three months ended September 30, 2014, lapses in the statute of limitations for certain federal and state returns resulted in recognition of $0.4 million of net unrecognized tax benefits of which $0.4 million had an impact on our effective tax rate. It is reasonably possible that approximately $0.5 million of unrecognized tax benefits will be recognized in the next twelve months due to the lapses of federal and state statutes of limitation and $0.5 million will have an impact on our effective tax rate. | ||||||||||||||||||||
During the three months ended September 30, 2014, we also concluded our 2010 - 2011 New York City and 2009 - 2011 New York State income tax audits resulting in immaterial settlement payments. | ||||||||||||||||||||
ACQUISITIONS
ACQUISITIONS | 9 Months Ended | ||||
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NOTE 7: ACQUISITIONS | |||||
Minus — 10 Software, LLC (“Minus 10”) | |||||
On April 1, 2014, we completed the acquisition of Minus 10, a company that develops and maintains software products and provides related services to its customers with respect to web-enabled bankruptcy preparation and case management and expanded our Chapter 11 restructuring service offerings. Minus 10 is included in our Bankruptcy and Settlement Administration segment. | |||||
The preliminary purchase price of Minus 10 was comprised of the following: | |||||
(in thousands) | |||||
Cash paid at closing | $ | 302 | |||
Net working capital liability | 17 | ||||
Deferred cash consideration | 43 | ||||
Fair value of contingent consideration | 933 | ||||
Total purchase price | $ | 1,295 | |||
The cash consideration paid at closing was funded from our cash balances. | |||||
As a result of an earn-out opportunity the sellers of Minus 10 have the opportunity to receive contingent consideration based on a percentage of future qualifying profit and other measures, as defined in the purchase agreement. This contingent consideration opportunity for the sellers would be payable, if earned, over seven discrete measurement periods beginning with April 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014 and each annual period ending December 31, 2015 through December 31, 2020. | |||||
The fair value of the contingent consideration was determined by a present value calculation of the potential payouts based on financial projections over the earn-out period. Subsequent changes in fair value, which will be measured quarterly, will be recognized in earnings. We recognized fair value of approximately $1.1 million of the contingent consideration in “Long-term obligations” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at September 30, 2014. | |||||
Transaction related costs, which were expensed during the period in which they were incurred, were not material related to this acquisition. | |||||
Total purchase consideration has been allocated to the identifiable intangible assets based on their respective fair values on the acquisition date. The preliminary purchase price allocations are summarized in the following table: | |||||
(in thousands) | |||||
Intangible assets: | |||||
Acquired technology | $ | 1,142 | |||
Goodwill | 153 | ||||
Net assets acquired | $ | 1,295 | |||
We allocated approximately $1.1 million of the purchase price to acquired technology which is included in “Intangible assets” on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2014. This intangible asset will be amortized on a straight-line basis over an amortization period of 10 years. The entire balances of goodwill and acquired technology related to this acquisition are amortizable for tax purposes. | |||||
For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, our consolidated results of operations, since our acquisition of Minus 10 on April 1, 2014, included immaterial results of operations and operating revenue related to the Minus 10 legal entity. These amounts are not necessarily reflective of the actual impact of the Minus 10 acquisition due to post-acquisition integration with our legal entities. | |||||
SEGMENT_REPORTING
SEGMENT REPORTING | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
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NOTE 8: SEGMENT REPORTING | ||||||||||||||
We report our financial performance based on the following two reportable segments: the Technology segment and the Bankruptcy and Settlement Administration segment. | ||||||||||||||
Our Technology segment provides eDiscovery managed services and technology solutions comprised of consulting, collections and forensics, processing, search and review, and document review to companies and law firms. Produced documents are made available primarily through a hosted environment utilizing our proprietary software DocuMatrix®, and third-party software which allows for efficient attorney review and data requests. Our Bankruptcy and Settlement Administration segment provides managed services and technology solutions that address the needs of our customers with respect to litigation, claims and project administration, compliance matters, controlled disbursements, corporate restructuring, bankruptcy and class action proceedings. | ||||||||||||||
The segment performance measure is based on earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, other operating expense, and share-based compensation expense. In management’s evaluation of performance, certain costs, such as compensation for administrative staff and executive management, are not allocated by segment and, accordingly, the following reporting segment results do not include such unallocated costs. | ||||||||||||||
Assets reported within a segment are those assets that can be identified to a segment and primarily consist of trade receivables, property, equipment and leasehold improvements, software, identifiable intangible assets and goodwill. Cash, certain tax-related assets, and certain prepaid assets and other assets are not allocated to our segments. Although we can and do identify long-lived assets such as property, equipment and leasehold improvements, software, and identifiable intangible assets to reporting segments, we do not allocate the related depreciation and amortization to the segment as management evaluates segment performance exclusive of these non-cash charges. | ||||||||||||||
Following is a summary of segment information for the three months ended September 30, 2014. | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||||
Technology | Bankruptcy | Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||
and Settlement | ||||||||||||||
Administration | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 69,139 | $ | 34,816 | $ | — | $ | 103,955 | ||||||
Intersegment revenues | 187 | — | (187 | ) | — | |||||||||
Operating revenues including intersegment revenue | 69,326 | 34,816 | (187 | ) | 103,955 | |||||||||
Reimbursable expenses | 205 | 6,846 | — | 7,051 | ||||||||||
Total revenues | 69,531 | 41,662 | (187 | ) | 111,006 | |||||||||
Direct costs, selling, general and administrative costs | 49,044 | 28,987 | (187 | ) | 77,844 | |||||||||
Segment performance measure | $ | 20,487 | $ | 12,675 | $ | — | $ | 33,162 | ||||||
Segment performance measure as a percentage of segment operating revenue | 29.6 | % | 36.4 | % | — | 31.9 | % | |||||||
Following is a summary of segment information for the three months ended September 30, 2013. | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||
Technology | Bankruptcy | Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||
and Settlement | ||||||||||||||
Administration | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 75,624 | $ | 34,213 | $ | — | $ | 109,837 | ||||||
Intersegment revenues | 154 | — | (154 | ) | — | |||||||||
Operating revenues including intersegment revenue | 75,778 | 34,213 | (154 | ) | 109,837 | |||||||||
Reimbursable expenses | 676 | 5,171 | — | 5,847 | ||||||||||
Total revenues | 76,454 | 39,384 | (154 | ) | 115,684 | |||||||||
Direct costs, selling, general and administrative costs | 50,857 | 28,589 | (154 | ) | 79,292 | |||||||||
Segment performance measure | $ | 25,597 | $ | 10,795 | $ | — | $ | 36,392 | ||||||
Segment performance measure as a percentage of segment operating revenue | 33.8 | % | 31.6 | % | — | 33.1 | % | |||||||
Following is a reconciliation of our segment performance measure to income before income taxes. | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Segment performance measure | $ | 33,162 | $ | 36,392 | ||||||||||
Unallocated corporate expenses | (11,805 | ) | (12,222 | ) | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | (703 | ) | (1,332 | ) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and software and leasehold amortization | (9,693 | ) | (8,192 | ) | ||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | (3,184 | ) | (4,761 | ) | ||||||||||
Gain (loss) on disposition of property and equipment | 175 | (7 | ) | |||||||||||
Other operating (expense) income | (390 | ) | 855 | |||||||||||
Income from operations | 7,562 | 10,733 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (3,941 | ) | (4,099 | ) | ||||||||||
Income before income taxes | $ | 3,621 | $ | 6,634 | ||||||||||
Following is a summary of segment information for the nine months ended September 30, 2014. | ||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||||
Technology | Bankruptcy | Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||
and Settlement | ||||||||||||||
Administration | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 228,831 | $ | 106,795 | $ | — | $ | 335,626 | ||||||
Intersegment revenues | 625 | — | (625 | ) | — | |||||||||
Operating revenues including intersegment revenue | 229,456 | 106,795 | (625 | ) | 335,626 | |||||||||
Reimbursable expenses | 2,162 | 21,545 | — | 23,707 | ||||||||||
Total revenues | 231,618 | 128,340 | (625 | ) | 359,333 | |||||||||
Direct costs, selling, general and administrative costs | 168,296 | 89,811 | (625 | ) | 257,482 | |||||||||
Segment performance measure | $ | 63,322 | $ | 38,529 | $ | — | $ | 101,851 | ||||||
Segment performance measure as a percentage of segment operating revenue | 27.7 | % | 36.1 | % | — | 30.3 | % | |||||||
Following is a summary of segment information for the nine months ended September 30, 2013. | ||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||
Technology | Bankruptcy | Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||
and Settlement | ||||||||||||||
Administration | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 200,537 | $ | 117,184 | $ | — | $ | 317,721 | ||||||
Intersegment revenues | 237 | — | (237 | ) | — | |||||||||
Operating revenues including intersegment revenue | 200,774 | 117,184 | (237 | ) | 317,721 | |||||||||
Reimbursable expenses | 1,498 | 33,427 | — | 34,925 | ||||||||||
Total revenues | 202,272 | 150,611 | (237 | ) | 352,646 | |||||||||
Direct costs, selling, general and administrative costs | 138,523 | 114,294 | (237 | ) | 252,580 | |||||||||
Segment performance measure | $ | 63,749 | $ | 36,317 | $ | — | $ | 100,066 | ||||||
Segment performance measure as a percentage of segment operating revenue | 31.8 | % | 31 | % | — | 31.5 | % | |||||||
Following is a reconciliation of our segment performance measure to income (loss) before income taxes. | ||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Segment performance measure | $ | 101,851 | $ | 100,066 | ||||||||||
Unallocated corporate expenses | (49,834 | ) | (33,545 | ) | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | (4,979 | ) | (5,696 | ) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and software and leasehold amortization | (27,648 | ) | (22,582 | ) | ||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | (9,470 | ) | (14,463 | ) | ||||||||||
Fair value adjustment to contingent consideration | (1,142 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Loss on disposition of property and equipment | (176 | ) | (29 | ) | ||||||||||
Other operating (expense) income | (616 | ) | 759 | |||||||||||
Income from operations | 7,986 | 24,510 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (12,657 | ) | (7,930 | ) | ||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | (4,671 | ) | $ | 16,580 | |||||||||
Following are total assets by segment. | ||||||||||||||
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||
Technology | $ | 348,570 | $ | 369,135 | ||||||||||
Bankruptcy and Settlement Administration | 280,069 | 281,073 | ||||||||||||
Unallocated corporate | 86,537 | 97,573 | ||||||||||||
Total consolidated assets | $ | 715,176 | $ | 747,781 | ||||||||||
FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||||
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | ' | |||||||||||||
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | ' | |||||||||||||
NOTE 9: FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | ||||||||||||||
Accounting standards establish a three-level fair value hierarchy based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price assets or liabilities. The hierarchy requires us to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are listed below. | ||||||||||||||
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. | ||||||||||||||
Level 2 – Observable inputs other than those included in Level 1, such as quoted market prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets in inactive markets. | ||||||||||||||
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs reflecting our own assumptions and best estimate of what inputs market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. | ||||||||||||||
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | ||||||||||||||
The carrying value and estimated fair value of our cash equivalents, which consist of short-term money market funds, are classified as Level 1. There have been no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. In connection with the acquisition of Minus 10 we established a liability related to potential contingent consideration that is considered to be a Level 3 liability. This liability was valued using unobservable inputs to the valuation methodology that are significant to the measurement of the fair value. Such unobservable inputs include financial forecasts prepared by management which include estimates of future cash flows, projected profit and loss information, and discount rates. | ||||||||||||||
The fair values of our derivative financial instruments have been categorized as Level 2 due to the fact that the forward and spot curves for one-month LIBOR, an active market, are observable for the full term of the respective derivative contracts. | ||||||||||||||
The fair value of the interest rate swap was estimated using the income model and market based models. The fair value of the interest rate cap agreement was estimated using the Black pricing model. | ||||||||||||||
For fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, our accounting and finance management, who report to executive management, determine our valuation policies and procedures. The development and determination of unobservable inputs for Level 3 fair value measurements and fair value calculations are the responsibility of our accounting and finance management and are approved by the principal financial officer. Fair value calculations are generally prepared with the assistance of third-party valuation experts who rely on discussions with management in addition to the use of management’s assumptions and estimates as they relate to the assets or liabilities in Level 3. Such assumptions and estimates include such inputs as estimates of future cash flows, projected profit and loss information, discount rates, and assumptions as they relate to future pertinent events. Through regular interaction with the third-party valuation experts, finance and accounting management determine that the valuation techniques used and inputs and outputs of the models reflect the requirements of accounting standards as they relate to fair value measurements. Changes in fair value measurements categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are analyzed each period based on changes in estimates or assumptions and recorded as appropriate. As of September 30, 2014 our assets or liabilities that were measured and recorded at estimated fair value on a recurring basis are as follows: | ||||||||||||||
Estimated Fair Value Measurements | ||||||||||||||
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring | Carrying | Quoted Prices | Significant | Significant | ||||||||||
in Active | Other | Unobservable | ||||||||||||
Markets | Observable | Inputs | ||||||||||||
Inputs | ||||||||||||||
Basis | Value | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
September 30, 2014: | ||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||
Interest rate cap | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | 1 | $ | — | ||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
Interest rate swap | $ | 1,255 | $ | — | $ | 1,255 | $ | — | ||||||
Acquisition-related liability | $ | 1,050 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,050 | ||||||
December 31, 2013: | ||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||
Interest rate cap | $ | 27 | $ | — | $ | 27 | $ | — | ||||||
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities | ||||||||||||||
As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the carrying value of our trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, certain other liabilities, deferred acquisition price liabilities and capital leases approximated fair value. The amounts outstanding under our Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, approximated fair value due to the borrowing rates currently available to us for debt with similar terms and are classified as Level 2. The fair value of the amount outstanding under our Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2013 of $299.3 million was previously disclosed as $302.3 million. | ||||||||||||||
The estimated fair values of the Company’s option based derivative instruments as described in Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements were determined via the Black option pricing model, which utilizes certain observable inputs including the forward and spot curves for the underlying 1 month LIBOR and the estimated volatility for the 1 month LIBOR over the remaining terms of the agreements. The estimated fair value of the Company’s interest rate swap, a derivative financial instrument, was determined via the income and market approaches utilizing certain observable inputs including the forward and spot curves for the underlying 1 month LIBOR over the remaining term of the agreement. Based on these characteristics these derivative instruments are classified as level 2. The fair values of the derivative instruments are subject to material changes based upon changes in the forward curve for 1 month LIBOR and the volatility thereof. | ||||||||||||||
The following table represents the change in the acquisition-related contingent consideration obligation during the three and six months ended September 30, 2014 (there was no activity in Level 3 during the three months ended March 31, 2014): | ||||||||||||||
Fair Value | ||||||||||||||
Measurements Using | ||||||||||||||
Significant | ||||||||||||||
Unobservable Inputs | ||||||||||||||
(Level 3) | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Beginning balance March 31, 2014 | $ | — | ||||||||||||
Increase in fair value related to Minus 10 acquisition | 933 | |||||||||||||
Increase in fair value related to accretion of obligation | 59 | |||||||||||||
Balance June 30, 2014 | 992 | |||||||||||||
Increase in fair value related to accretion of obligation | 64 | |||||||||||||
Payments | (6 | ) | ||||||||||||
Ending balance September 30, 2014 | $ | 1,050 | ||||||||||||
The carrying value of the Minus 10 contingent consideration was based on management’s estimate of projected profit and loss over the measurement period and an applied discount rate of 25% which is reflective of the inherent risk attributable to this new product line given its status as an early-stage venture. Subsequent fair value changes, measured quarterly, up to the ultimate amount paid, will be recognized in earnings. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, accreted interest expense related to the contingent consideration liability was $0.1 million which is included in “Interest expense” on the Condensed Consolidated Income Statements. | ||||||||||||||
EQUITY
EQUITY | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||
Sep. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
EQUITY | ' | ||||||||
EQUITY | ' | ||||||||
NOTE 10: EQUITY | |||||||||
Share Repurchases | |||||||||
On November 6, 2013, our Board approved and authorized the repurchase, on or prior to December 31, 2015, of our outstanding shares of common stock up to an aggregate of $35.0 million (the “2014 Share Repurchase Program”). There were no repurchases of shares under the 2014 Share Repurchase Program during the nine months ended September 30, 2014. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013 under our prior share repurchase program, which expired on December 31, 2013, we repurchased 1,132,040 shares at an average cost of $12.62 per share. | |||||||||
We also have a policy that requires shares to be repurchased by us to satisfy employee tax withholding obligations upon the vesting of restricted stock awards or the exercise of stock options. During the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we repurchased 24,357 shares and 60,198 shares, respectively, for approximately $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, to satisfy such employee tax withholding obligations. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, we repurchased 276,032 shares and 332,027 shares, respectively, for approximately $4.0 million and $4.3 million, respectively, to satisfy employee tax withholding obligations as described above. | |||||||||
Cash Dividends | |||||||||
Cash dividends declared by the Board during 2014 are as follows: | |||||||||
Date Declared | Amount per | Record | Payment | ||||||
Outstanding | Date | Date | |||||||
Share of | |||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||
September 30, 2014 | $ | 0.09 | November 26, 2014 | December 11, 2014 | |||||
June 11, 2014 | $ | 0.09 | August 1, 2014 | September 9, 2014 | |||||
March 6, 2014 | $ | 0.09 | May 1, 2014 | June 3, 2014 | |||||
Dividends payable were approximately $3.3 million and $3.1 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. | |||||||||
Shareholder Rights Agreement and Rights Dividend | |||||||||
On September 18, 2014, we entered into a Rights Agreement (the “Rights Agreement”) pursuant to which the Board declared a dividend of one preferred stock purchase right (a “Right”) for each outstanding share of common stock of the Company. The dividend was paid on September 29, 2014 to holders of record as of the close of business on that date. The Rights will initially trade with, and will be inseparable from, the common stock. Each Right will allow its holder to receive from the Company one one-thousandth of a preferred share for $40.00 (or, in certain circumstances, alternative consideration which may include cash, property or other securities of the Company), subject to adjustment in accordance with the terms of the Rights Agreement, once the Rights become exercisable. This fraction of a preferred share will give the shareholder approximately the same dividend, voting, and liquidation rights as would one common share. | |||||||||
Subject to certain exceptions, the Rights will separate from the common stock and become exercisable at the earlier to occur of the following dates (or such later date as the Board may determine under certain circumstances): (i) the tenth business day after the date of a public announcement, or public announcement of facts indicating, that a person or group has become a beneficial owner of 10% or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock; or (ii) the tenth business day after the date that any person or group commences or announces an intention to commence a tender or exchange offer that, if consummated, would result in that person or group becoming beneficial owner of 10% or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock. The Rights will expire on May 15, 2015, unless earlier redeemed or terminated by the Company as provided in the Rights Agreement. The Board may redeem the Rights for $0.001 per Right at any time prior to such time as any person or group triggers the Rights. The Rights have no voting or dividend privileges, and, unless and until they become exercisable, have no dilutive effect on the earnings of the Company. | |||||||||
LEGAL_PROCEEDINGS
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2014 | |
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | ' |
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | ' |
NOTE 11: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS | |
We are at times involved in litigation and other legal claims in the ordinary course of business. When appropriate in management’s estimation, we may record reserves in our financial statements for pending litigation and other claims. We do not believe that any of the current pending legal proceedings to which we are a party will have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows. | |
NATURE_OF_OPERATIONS_AND_SUMMA1
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Sep. 30, 2014 | |
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES | ' |
Principles of Consolidation | ' |
Principles of Consolidation | |
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Epiq and our wholly-owned subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. | |
Revenue Recognition | ' |
Revenue Recognition | |
We have agreements with clients pursuant to which we deliver various services. Our significant sources of revenue are: | |
· Fees contingent upon the month-to-month delivery of services defined by client contracts, such as claims processing, claims reconciliation, professional services, call center support, disbursement services, project management, collection and forensic services, consulting services, document review services and conversion of data into an organized, searchable electronic database. The amount we earn varies based primarily on the size and complexity of the engagement, the number of hours of professional services provided and the number of documents or volume of data processed or reviewed. | |
· Data hosting fees and volume-based fees. | |
· Deposit-based fees earned for the provision of software licenses, limited hardware and hardware maintenance, and postcontract customer support services to our trustee clients are based on a percentage of Chapter 7 assets placed on deposit with designated financial institutions by our trustee clients. Our trustee clients do not directly pay fees in connection with these services. The fees earned based on assets placed on deposit by our trustee clients may vary based on fluctuations in short-term interest rates and changes in service fees assessed on such deposits. | |
· Legal noticing services to parties of interest in bankruptcy, class action and other administrative matters including direct notification and media campaign and advertising management in which we coordinate notification, primarily through print media outlets to potential parties of interest for a particular client engagement. | |
· Monitoring and noticing fees earned based on monthly or on-demand requests for information provided through our AACER® software product. | |
· Reimbursed expenses, primarily related to postage on mailing services and other pass-through expenses. | |
Non-Software Arrangements | |
Certain of our services, such as data hosting, processing and professional services are billed based on unit prices and volumes for which we have identified each deliverable service element. Based on our evaluation of each element, we have determined that each element delivered has standalone value to our customers because we or other vendors sell such services separately from any other services and deliverables. For certain of these services we have obtained objective and reliable evidence of the fair value of each element based either on the price we charge when we sell an element on a standalone basis or on third-party evidence of fair value of such similar services. For elements where evidence cannot be established, the best estimate of sales price has been used. Our arrangements do not include general rights of return. Accordingly, each of the service elements in our multiple element case and document management arrangements qualifies as a separate unit of accounting. We allocate revenue to the various units of accounting in our arrangements based on the fair value or best estimated selling price of each unit of accounting, which is generally consistent with the stated prices in our arrangements. In instances when revenue recognition is deferred, we utilize the relative selling price method to calculate the revenue recognized for each period. As we have evidence of an arrangement, revenue for each separate unit of accounting is recognized each period. Revenue is recognized as the services are rendered, our fee becomes fixed and determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. Payments received in advance of satisfaction of the related revenue recognition criteria are recognized as a customer deposit until all revenue recognition criteria have been satisfied. | |
Software Arrangements | |
For our Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee arrangements, we provide our trustee clients with a software license, hardware lease, hardware maintenance, and postcontract customer support services at no charge to the trustee. The trustees place their liquidated estate deposits with a financial institution with which we have an arrangement. We earn contingent monthly fees from the financial institutions for the software license, hardware lease, hardware maintenance, and postcontract customer support services provided to our trustee clients based on the average dollar amount of deposits held by the trustees with that financial institution. The monthly deposit fees have two components consisting of an interest-based component and a non-interest based service fee. Since we have not established vendor specific objective evidence of the fair value of the software license, we do not recognize any revenue on delivery of the software. The software element is deferred and included with the remaining undelivered elements, which are postcontract customer support services. Revenue related to postcontract customer support is entirely contingent on the future placement of liquidated estate deposits by the trustee with the financial institution. Accordingly, we recognize this contingent usage based revenue as the fee becomes fixed or determinable at the time actual usage occurs and collectability is probable. This occurs monthly as a result of the computation, billing and collection of monthly deposit fees contractually agreed. At that time, we have also satisfied the other revenue recognition criteria since we have persuasive evidence that an arrangement exists, services have been rendered, the price is fixed and determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. | |
We also provide our trustee clients with certain hardware, such as desktop computers, monitors, and printers as well as hardware maintenance. We retain ownership of all hardware provided and we account for this hardware as a lease. As the hardware maintenance arrangement is an executory contract similar to an operating lease, we use guidance related to contingent rentals in operating lease arrangements for hardware maintenance as well as for the hardware lease. Since the payments under all of our arrangements are contingent upon the level of trustee deposits and the delivery of upgrades and other services, and there remain important uncertainties regarding the amount of unreimbursable costs yet to be incurred by us, we account for the hardware lease as an operating lease. Therefore, all lease payments, based on the estimated fair value of hardware provided, are accounted for as contingent rentals, which require that we recognize rental income when the changes in the factor on which the contingent lease payment is based actually occur. This occurs at the end of each period as we achieve our target when deposits are held at the financial institution as, at that time, evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the amount has become fixed and determinable, and collection is reasonably assured. | |
Reimbursements | |
We have revenue related to reimbursed expenses, primarily postage. Reimbursed postage and other reimbursable direct costs are recorded gross in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income as “Reimbursable expenses” and “Reimbursed direct costs”, in the revenue and operating expenses sections, respectively. | |
Goodwill | ' |
Goodwill | |
Goodwill consists of the excess of cost of acquired enterprises over the sum of the amounts assigned to identifiable assets acquired less liabilities assumed. We assess goodwill for impairment on at least an annual basis at a reporting unit level and have identified our operating segments (Technology and Bankruptcy and Settlement Administration) as our reporting units for purposes of testing for goodwill impairment. | |
Goodwill is assessed between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. These events or circumstances could include a significant change in the business climate, a change in strategic direction, legal factors, operating performance indicators, a change in the competitive environment, the sale or disposition of a significant portion of a reporting unit, or future economic factors such as unfavorable changes in our stock price and market capitalization or unfavorable changes in the estimated future discounted cash flows of our reporting units. Our annual test is performed as of July 31 each year, and there have been no events since our last annual test to indicate that it is more likely than not that the recorded goodwill balance had become impaired. As of July 31, 2014, which is the date of our most recent impairment test, the fair value of each of our reporting units was in excess of the carrying value of the reporting unit. Our consolidated goodwill totaled $404.4 million as of September 30, 2014. | |
Application of the goodwill impairment test requires judgment, including the identification of reporting units, assignment of assets and liabilities to reporting units, assignment of goodwill to reporting units, and determination of the fair value of each reporting unit. We considered both a market approach and an income approach in order to develop an estimate of the fair value of each reporting unit for purposes of our annual impairment test. When available, and as appropriate, we used market multiples derived from a set of competitors or companies with comparable market characteristics to establish fair values for a particular reporting unit (market approach). We also estimated fair value using discounted projected cash flow analysis (income approach). Potential impairment is indicated when the carrying value of a reporting unit, including goodwill, exceeds its estimated fair value. This analysis requires significant judgment, including estimation of future cash flows, (which is dependent on internal forecasts), estimation of the long-term rate of growth for our business and determination of our weighted average cost of capital. Changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the determination of fair value and goodwill impairment for each reporting unit. In addition, financial and credit market volatility directly impacts our fair value measurement through our weighted average cost of capital, which is used to determine our discount rate, and through our stock price, which is used to determine our market capitalization. We may be required to recognize impairment of goodwill based on future economic factors such as unfavorable changes in our stock price and market capitalization or unfavorable changes in the estimated future discounted cash flows of our reporting units. | |
If we determine that the estimated fair value of any reporting unit is less than the reporting unit’s carrying value, then we proceed to the second step of the goodwill impairment analysis to measure the potential impairment charge. An impairment loss is recognized for any excess of the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill over the implied fair value. If goodwill on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet or Consolidated Balance Sheet becomes impaired during a future period, the resulting impairment charge could have a material impact on our results of operations and financial condition. | |
Use of Estimates | ' |
Use of Estimates | |
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates also affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results may differ from those estimates. | |
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements | ' |
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements | |
In August 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued new guidance on determining when and how reporting entities must disclose going-concern uncertainties in their financial statements which is intended to enhance the timeliness, clarity and consistency of disclosure concerning such uncertainties. The new guidance requires management to perform assessments, on an interim and annual basis, of an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year of the date of issuance of the entity’s interim or annual financial statements, as applicable. In addition, entities must provide certain disclosures if there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The guidance is effective for us beginning January 1, 2017. We do not expect this new guidance to have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. | |
In June 2014, the FASB issued new guidance related to share-based payment awards with performance targets attainable after the requisite service period. The new guidance clarifies that companies should treat performance targets that can be met after the requisite service period of a share-based payment award as performance conditions that affect vesting. Therefore, no compensation expense should be recorded related to an award for which the transfer to the employee is contingent on the attainment of a performance target until it becomes probable that the performance target will be met. The new guidance does not require any new or additional disclosures. This guidance will be effective for us beginning January 1, 2016. We do not expect this new guidance to have a material effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows. | |
In May 2014, the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board issued their final standard on revenue from contracts with customers. This standard outlines a single comprehensive model for companies to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most of the current revenue recognition guidance. The new guidance requires that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this core principle, an entity should apply the following steps: (1) identify the contract with a customer, (2) identify the performance obligations under the contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations under the contract and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. The new guidance also provides for additional disclosures with respect to revenues and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. This new revenue guidance will be effective for us beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2017 and early adoption is not permitted. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified approach (cumulative effect adjustment in period of adoption) to adopt the new guidance. We are currently assessing the impact of this new revenue guidance on our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. | |
GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS1
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||||
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS | ' | |||||||||||||
Schedule of change in the carrying amount of goodwill | ' | |||||||||||||
Technology | Bankruptcy | Total | ||||||||||||
Segment | and Settlement | |||||||||||||
Administration | ||||||||||||||
Segment | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2013 | $ | 189,339 | $ | 214,963 | $ | 404,302 | ||||||||
Acquisition | — | 153 | 153 | |||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | (70 | ) | — | (70 | ) | |||||||||
Balance as of September 30, 2014 | $ | 189,269 | $ | 215,116 | $ | 404,385 | ||||||||
Schedule of Identifiable intangible assets | ' | |||||||||||||
September 30, 2014 | December 31, 2013 | |||||||||||||
Gross Carrying | Accumulated | Gross Carrying | Accumulated | |||||||||||
Amount | Amortization | Amount | Amortization | |||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Amortizing intangible assets: | ||||||||||||||
Customer relationships | $ | 124,512 | $ | 98,189 | $ | 124,512 | $ | 90,274 | ||||||
Trade names | 6,591 | 3,103 | 6,591 | 2,481 | ||||||||||
Technology | 1,142 | 57 | — | — | ||||||||||
Non-compete agreements | 18,947 | 17,054 | 18,947 | 16,178 | ||||||||||
Total | $ | 151,192 | $ | 118,403 | $ | 150,050 | $ | 108,933 | ||||||
Schedule of estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets | ' | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Year Ending December 31, | ||||||||||||||
2014 (from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014) | $ | 3,185 | ||||||||||||
2015 | 10,007 | |||||||||||||
2016 | 6,346 | |||||||||||||
2017 | 5,504 | |||||||||||||
2018 | 3,548 | |||||||||||||
2019 and thereafter | 4,199 | |||||||||||||
Total | $ | 32,789 | ||||||||||||
LONGTERM_OBLIGATIONS_Tables
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS | ' | |||||||||||
Summary of long-term debt and other long-term obligations outstanding | ' | |||||||||||
Final | Weighted- | September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||
Maturity | Average | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||
Date | Interest Rate | |||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Senior secured term loan | August 2020 | 4.25 | % | $ | 297,000 | $ | 299,250 | |||||
Senior revolving loan | August 2018 | — | — | — | ||||||||
Capital leases | April 2017 | 4.3 | % | 3,279 | 6,548 | |||||||
Note payable | October 2014 | 2.1 | % | 1,026 | 4,079 | |||||||
Acquisition-related liabilities | May 2021 | N/A | 1,093 | 2,580 | ||||||||
Total long-term obligations, including current portion | 302,398 | 312,457 | ||||||||||
Current maturities of long-term obligations | ||||||||||||
Senior secured term loan | (3,000 | ) | (3,000 | ) | ||||||||
Capital leases | (2,807 | ) | (3,690 | ) | ||||||||
Notes payable | (1,026 | ) | (4,079 | ) | ||||||||
Acquisition-related liabilities | (43 | ) | (2,580 | ) | ||||||||
Total current maturities of long-term obligations | (6,876 | ) | (13,349 | ) | ||||||||
Total long-term obligations | $ | 295,522 | $ | 299,108 | ||||||||
Schedule of remaining annual maturities under the senior secured term loan, due August 2020 | ' | |||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Year Ending December 31, | ||||||||||||
2014 (October 1 – December 31) | $ | 750 | ||||||||||
2015 | 3,000 | |||||||||||
2016 | 3,000 | |||||||||||
2017 | 3,000 | |||||||||||
2018 and Thereafter | 287,250 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 297,000 | ||||||||||
Schedule of amounts recorded in connection with acquisition-related liabilities | ' | |||||||||||
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||
Minus 10 deferred acquisition price | ||||||||||||
Current portion | $ | 43 | $ | — | ||||||||
Minus 10 contingent consideration | ||||||||||||
Long-term portion | 1,050 | — | ||||||||||
De Novo contingent consideration | ||||||||||||
Current portion | — | 2,580 | ||||||||||
Total acquisition-related liabilities | $ | 1,093 | $ | 2,580 | ||||||||
NET_INCOME_PER_SHARE_Tables
NET INCOME PER SHARE (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||
NET INCOME PER SHARE | ' | |||||||||||||||||
Schedule of computation of basic and diluted net income per share | ' | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Income | Weighted | Per Share | Net Loss | Weighted | Per | |||||||||||||
(Numerator) | Average | Amount | (Numerator) | Average | Share | |||||||||||||
Common | Common | Amount | ||||||||||||||||
Shares | Shares | |||||||||||||||||
Outstanding | Outstanding | |||||||||||||||||
(Denominator) | (Denominator) | |||||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||
Basic net income (loss) per share | $ | 5,010 | 35,780 | $ | 0.14 | $ | (707 | ) | 35,339 | $ | (0.02 | ) | ||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||||||||
Stock options | 366 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Nonvested shares | 142 | — | ||||||||||||||||
Diluted net income (loss) per share | $ | 5,010 | 36,288 | $ | 0.14 | $ | (707 | ) | 35,339 | $ | (0.02 | ) | ||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||
Net Income | Weighted | Per Share | Net Income | Weighted | Per Share | |||||||||||||
(Numerator) | Average | Amount | (Numerator) | Average | Amount | |||||||||||||
Common | Common | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Shares | |||||||||||||||||
Outstanding | Outstanding | |||||||||||||||||
(Denominator) | (Denominator) | |||||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 4,235 | $ | 11,014 | ||||||||||||||
Less: amounts allocated to nonvested shares | (43 | ) | (111 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Basic net income available to common stockholders | 4,192 | 35,684 | $ | 0.12 | 10,903 | 35,738 | $ | 0.31 | ||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: | ||||||||||||||||||
Stock options | — | 813 | — | 896 | ||||||||||||||
Add back: amounts allocated to nonvested shares | 43 | — | 111 | — | ||||||||||||||
Less: amounts re-allocated to nonvested shares | (43 | ) | — | (111 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
Diluted net income available to common stockholders | $ | 4,192 | 36,497 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 10,903 | 36,634 | $ | 0.3 | ||||||||
SHAREBASED_COMPENSATION_Tables
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||||
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION. | ' | |||||||||||||
Schedule of share-based compensation expense | ' | |||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||
Direct cost of services | $ | 19 | $ | 20 | $ | 66 | $ | 640 | ||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 684 | 1,312 | 4,913 | 5,056 | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | 703 | 1,332 | 4,979 | 5,696 | ||||||||||
Income tax benefit | (304 | ) | (575 | ) | (2,154 | ) | (2,216 | ) | ||||||
Total share-based compensation expense, net of tax | $ | 399 | $ | 757 | $ | 2,825 | $ | 3,480 | ||||||
Schedule of weighted-average assumptions used and the weighted-average fair value per option granted | ' | |||||||||||||
Nine months ended | ||||||||||||||
September 30, | ||||||||||||||
2014 | ||||||||||||||
Expected life of stock option (years) | 7 | |||||||||||||
Expected volatility | 33 | % | ||||||||||||
Risk-free interest rate | 2.2 | % | ||||||||||||
Dividend yield | 2.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ | 3.67 | ||||||||||||
Expected forfeiture rate | 6 | % | ||||||||||||
INCOME_TAXES_Tables
INCOME TAXES (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
INCOME TAXES | ' | |||||||||||||||||||
Schedule of effective tax rates for U.S. and foreign jurisdictions | ' | |||||||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||
United | Foreign | Total | United | Foreign | Total | |||||||||||||||
States | States | |||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | (17,557 | ) | $ | 12,886 | $ | (4,671 | ) | 13,019 | $ | 3,561 | $ | 16,580 | |||||||
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes | (6,742 | ) | 2,778 | (3,964 | ) | 4,489 | 1,077 | 5,566 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (10,815 | ) | $ | 10,108 | $ | (707 | ) | $ | 8,530 | $ | 2,484 | $ | 11,014 | ||||||
Summary effective tax rate | 38.4 | % | 21.56 | % | 84.86 | % | 34.48 | % | 30.24 | % | 33.57 | % | ||||||||
ACQUISITIONS_Tables
ACQUISITIONS (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | ||||
Sep. 30, 2014 | |||||
ACQUISITIONS | ' | ||||
Schedule of the purchase price of acquisition | ' | ||||
(in thousands) | |||||
Cash paid at closing | $ | 302 | |||
Net working capital liability | 17 | ||||
Deferred cash consideration | 43 | ||||
Fair value of contingent consideration | 933 | ||||
Total purchase price | $ | 1,295 | |||
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] | ' | ||||
(in thousands) | |||||
Intangible assets: | |||||
Acquired technology | $ | 1,142 | |||
Goodwill | 153 | ||||
Net assets acquired | $ | 1,295 | |||
SEGMENT_REPORTING_Tables
SEGMENT REPORTING (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||||
SEGMENT REPORTING | ' | |||||||||||||
Summary of segment information | ' | |||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||||
Technology | Bankruptcy | Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||
and Settlement | ||||||||||||||
Administration | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 69,139 | $ | 34,816 | $ | — | $ | 103,955 | ||||||
Intersegment revenues | 187 | — | (187 | ) | — | |||||||||
Operating revenues including intersegment revenue | 69,326 | 34,816 | (187 | ) | 103,955 | |||||||||
Reimbursable expenses | 205 | 6,846 | — | 7,051 | ||||||||||
Total revenues | 69,531 | 41,662 | (187 | ) | 111,006 | |||||||||
Direct costs, selling, general and administrative costs | 49,044 | 28,987 | (187 | ) | 77,844 | |||||||||
Segment performance measure | $ | 20,487 | $ | 12,675 | $ | — | $ | 33,162 | ||||||
Segment performance measure as a percentage of segment operating revenue | 29.6 | % | 36.4 | % | — | 31.9 | % | |||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||
Technology | Bankruptcy | Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||
and Settlement | ||||||||||||||
Administration | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 75,624 | $ | 34,213 | $ | — | $ | 109,837 | ||||||
Intersegment revenues | 154 | — | (154 | ) | — | |||||||||
Operating revenues including intersegment revenue | 75,778 | 34,213 | (154 | ) | 109,837 | |||||||||
Reimbursable expenses | 676 | 5,171 | — | 5,847 | ||||||||||
Total revenues | 76,454 | 39,384 | (154 | ) | 115,684 | |||||||||
Direct costs, selling, general and administrative costs | 50,857 | 28,589 | (154 | ) | 79,292 | |||||||||
Segment performance measure | $ | 25,597 | $ | 10,795 | $ | — | $ | 36,392 | ||||||
Segment performance measure as a percentage of segment operating revenue | 33.8 | % | 31.6 | % | — | 33.1 | % | |||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||||
Technology | Bankruptcy | Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||
and Settlement | ||||||||||||||
Administration | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 228,831 | $ | 106,795 | $ | — | $ | 335,626 | ||||||
Intersegment revenues | 625 | — | (625 | ) | — | |||||||||
Operating revenues including intersegment revenue | 229,456 | 106,795 | (625 | ) | 335,626 | |||||||||
Reimbursable expenses | 2,162 | 21,545 | — | 23,707 | ||||||||||
Total revenues | 231,618 | 128,340 | (625 | ) | 359,333 | |||||||||
Direct costs, selling, general and administrative costs | 168,296 | 89,811 | (625 | ) | 257,482 | |||||||||
Segment performance measure | $ | 63,322 | $ | 38,529 | $ | — | $ | 101,851 | ||||||
Segment performance measure as a percentage of segment operating revenue | 27.7 | % | 36.1 | % | — | 30.3 | % | |||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||
Technology | Bankruptcy | Eliminations | Total | |||||||||||
and Settlement | ||||||||||||||
Administration | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 200,537 | $ | 117,184 | $ | — | $ | 317,721 | ||||||
Intersegment revenues | 237 | — | (237 | ) | — | |||||||||
Operating revenues including intersegment revenue | 200,774 | 117,184 | (237 | ) | 317,721 | |||||||||
Reimbursable expenses | 1,498 | 33,427 | — | 34,925 | ||||||||||
Total revenues | 202,272 | 150,611 | (237 | ) | 352,646 | |||||||||
Direct costs, selling, general and administrative costs | 138,523 | 114,294 | (237 | ) | 252,580 | |||||||||
Segment performance measure | $ | 63,749 | $ | 36,317 | $ | — | $ | 100,066 | ||||||
Segment performance measure as a percentage of segment operating revenue | 31.8 | % | 31 | % | — | 31.5 | % | |||||||
Schedule of reconciliation of segment performance measure to income before income taxes | ' | |||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Segment performance measure | $ | 33,162 | $ | 36,392 | ||||||||||
Unallocated corporate expenses | (11,805 | ) | (12,222 | ) | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | (703 | ) | (1,332 | ) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and software and leasehold amortization | (9,693 | ) | (8,192 | ) | ||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | (3,184 | ) | (4,761 | ) | ||||||||||
Gain (loss) on disposition of property and equipment | 175 | (7 | ) | |||||||||||
Other operating (expense) income | (390 | ) | 855 | |||||||||||
Income from operations | 7,562 | 10,733 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (3,941 | ) | (4,099 | ) | ||||||||||
Income before income taxes | $ | 3,621 | $ | 6,634 | ||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Segment performance measure | $ | 101,851 | $ | 100,066 | ||||||||||
Unallocated corporate expenses | (49,834 | ) | (33,545 | ) | ||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | (4,979 | ) | (5,696 | ) | ||||||||||
Depreciation and software and leasehold amortization | (27,648 | ) | (22,582 | ) | ||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | (9,470 | ) | (14,463 | ) | ||||||||||
Fair value adjustment to contingent consideration | (1,142 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Loss on disposition of property and equipment | (176 | ) | (29 | ) | ||||||||||
Other operating (expense) income | (616 | ) | 759 | |||||||||||
Income from operations | 7,986 | 24,510 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (12,657 | ) | (7,930 | ) | ||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | (4,671 | ) | $ | 16,580 | |||||||||
Schedule of total assets by segment | ' | |||||||||||||
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||
Technology | $ | 348,570 | $ | 369,135 | ||||||||||
Bankruptcy and Settlement Administration | 280,069 | 281,073 | ||||||||||||
Unallocated corporate | 86,537 | 97,573 | ||||||||||||
Total consolidated assets | $ | 715,176 | $ | 747,781 | ||||||||||
FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Tables
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2014 | ||||||||||||||
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS | ' | |||||||||||||
Schedule of assets or liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis | ' | |||||||||||||
Estimated Fair Value Measurements | ||||||||||||||
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring | Carrying | Quoted Prices | Significant | Significant | ||||||||||
in Active | Other | Unobservable | ||||||||||||
Markets | Observable | Inputs | ||||||||||||
Inputs | ||||||||||||||
Basis | Value | (Level 1) | (Level 2) | (Level 3) | ||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
September 30, 2014: | ||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||
Interest rate cap | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | 1 | $ | — | ||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
Interest rate swap | $ | 1,255 | $ | — | $ | 1,255 | $ | — | ||||||
Acquisition-related liability | $ | 1,050 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,050 | ||||||
December 31, 2013: | ||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||
Interest rate cap | $ | 27 | $ | — | $ | 27 | $ | — | ||||||
Schedule of changes in the fair value of contingent consideration related to the De Novo acquisition | ' | |||||||||||||
Fair Value | ||||||||||||||
Measurements Using | ||||||||||||||
Significant | ||||||||||||||
Unobservable Inputs | ||||||||||||||
(Level 3) | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||
Beginning balance March 31, 2014 | $ | — | ||||||||||||
Increase in fair value related to Minus 10 acquisition | 933 | |||||||||||||
Increase in fair value related to accretion of obligation | 59 | |||||||||||||
Balance June 30, 2014 | 992 | |||||||||||||
Increase in fair value related to accretion of obligation | 64 | |||||||||||||
Payments | (6 | ) | ||||||||||||
Ending balance September 30, 2014 | $ | 1,050 | ||||||||||||
Equity_Tables
Equity (Tables) | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||
Sep. 30, 2014 | |||||||||
Dividends [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||
Dividends Declared | ' | ||||||||
Date Declared | Amount per | Record | Payment | ||||||
Outstanding | Date | Date | |||||||
Share of | |||||||||
Common Stock | |||||||||
September 30, 2014 | $ | 0.09 | November 26, 2014 | December 11, 2014 | |||||
June 11, 2014 | $ | 0.09 | August 1, 2014 | September 9, 2014 | |||||
March 6, 2014 | $ | 0.09 | May 1, 2014 | June 3, 2014 | |||||
NATURE_OF_OPERATIONS_AND_SUMMA2
NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
item | ||
Revenue Recognition | ' | ' |
Number of components of monthly deposit fees | 2 | ' |
Goodwill | ' | ' |
Number of events indicating impairment of goodwill | 0 | ' |
Goodwill | $404,385 | $404,302 |
GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS2
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 |
Change in the carrying amount of goodwill | ' |
Balance at the beginning of period | $404,302 |
Acquisition | 153 |
Foreign currency translation | -70 |
Balance at the end of period | 404,385 |
Technology | ' |
Change in the carrying amount of goodwill | ' |
Balance at the beginning of period | 189,339 |
Foreign currency translation | -70 |
Balance at the end of period | 189,269 |
Bankruptcy and Settlement Administration Segment | ' |
Change in the carrying amount of goodwill | ' |
Balance at the beginning of period | 214,963 |
Acquisition | 153 |
Balance at the end of period | $215,116 |
GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS3
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 2) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
Amortizing and Non-amortizing intangible assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | $151,192 | ' | $151,192 | ' | $150,050 |
Accumulated Amortization | 118,403 | ' | 118,403 | ' | 108,933 |
Amortization of identifiable intangible assets | 3,184 | 4,761 | 9,470 | 14,463 | ' |
Customer relationships | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Amortizing and Non-amortizing intangible assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | 124,512 | ' | 124,512 | ' | 124,512 |
Accumulated Amortization | 98,189 | ' | 98,189 | ' | 90,274 |
Customer relationships | Weighted Average | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Amortizing and Non-amortizing intangible assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted average life | ' | ' | '7 years | ' | ' |
Trade names | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Amortizing and Non-amortizing intangible assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | 6,591 | ' | 6,591 | ' | 6,591 |
Accumulated Amortization | 3,103 | ' | 3,103 | ' | 2,481 |
Trade names | Weighted Average | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Amortizing and Non-amortizing intangible assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted average life | ' | ' | '9 years | ' | ' |
Technology | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Amortizing and Non-amortizing intangible assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | 1,142 | ' | 1,142 | ' | ' |
Accumulated Amortization | 57 | ' | 57 | ' | ' |
Technology | Weighted Average | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Amortizing and Non-amortizing intangible assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted average life | ' | ' | '10 years | ' | ' |
Non-compete agreements | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Amortizing and Non-amortizing intangible assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Gross Carrying Amount | 18,947 | ' | 18,947 | ' | 18,947 |
Accumulated Amortization | $17,054 | ' | $17,054 | ' | $16,178 |
Non-compete agreements | Weighted Average | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Amortizing and Non-amortizing intangible assets | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted average life | ' | ' | '5 years | ' | ' |
GOODWILL_AND_INTANGIBLE_ASSETS4
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Details 3) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Estimated future amortization expense related to intangible assets | ' | ' |
2014 (from October 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014) | $3,185 | ' |
2015 | 10,007 | ' |
2016 | 6,346 | ' |
2017 | 5,504 | ' |
2018 | 3,548 | ' |
2019 and thereafter | 4,199 | ' |
Total | $32,789 | $41,117 |
LONGTERM_OBLIGATIONS_Details
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Apr. 02, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Apr. 02, 2014 | Apr. 01, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Mar. 26, 2014 | Aug. 27, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Aug. 27, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Apr. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Mar. 25, 2014 | Mar. 26, 2014 | Mar. 25, 2014 | Mar. 26, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Aug. 27, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 |
Interest rate cap | Jupiter eSources LLC | Jupiter eSources LLC | De Novo Legal LLC | De Novo Legal LLC | De Novo Legal LLC | De Novo Legal LLC | De Novo Legal LLC | De Novo Legal LLC | Minus - 10 | Minus - 10 | Minus - 10 | Minus - 10 | Maximum | Credit Agreement | Credit Agreement | Credit Agreement | Senior secured term loan | Senior secured term loan | Senior secured term loan | Senior secured term loan | Senior secured term loan | Senior secured term loan | Senior secured term loan | Senior secured term loan | Senior secured term loan | Senior secured term loan | Senior secured term loan | Senior secured term loan | Senior secured term loan | Senior secured term loan | Senior secured term loan | Senior revolving loan | Senior revolving loan | Senior revolving loan | Senior revolving loan | Senior revolving loan | Senior revolving loan | Senior revolving loan | Senior revolving loan | Capital leases | Capital leases | Notes payable | Notes payable | Acquisition-related liabilities | Acquisition-related liabilities | Acquisition-related liabilities | Acquisition-related liabilities | Acquisition-related liabilities | Contingent consideration | Letters of credit | |||
Current maturities of long-term obligations | Other Accrued Liabilities Current [Member] | Contingent consideration - purchase price consideration | Contingent consideration - purchase price consideration | item | Interest rate cap | item | Interest rate cap | Interest rate cap | Interest rate swap | Interest rate swap | Interest rate swap | Interest rate swap | Interest rate swap | Prime rate | Prime rate | LIBOR | LIBOR | LIBOR | item | Prime rate | Prime rate | Prime rate | LIBOR | LIBOR | LIBOR | Minus - 10 | De Novo Legal LLC and Minus - 10 | De Novo Legal LLC and Minus - 10 | Minus - 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Forward | Forward | Forward | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum | Maximum | Contingent consideration - purchase price consideration | Contingent consideration - purchase price consideration | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Total long-term obligations, including current portion | $302,398,000 | $312,457,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $297,000,000 | $299,250,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $3,279,000 | $6,548,000 | $1,026,000 | $4,079,000 | $1,093,000 | $2,580,000 | $43,000 | $1,093,000 | $2,580,000 | ' | $1,000,000 |
Total current maturities of long-term obligations | -6,876,000 | -13,349,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2,807,000 | 3,690,000 | 1,026,000 | 4,079,000 | 43,000 | 2,580,000 | ' | ' | ' | 1,050,000 | ' |
Total Long-term obligations | 295,522,000 | 299,108,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted average interest rate (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4.25% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4.30% | ' | 2.10% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Aggregate amount of funds available | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 400,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 100,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Principal amount of debt issued | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 300,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Maximum borrowing capacity subject at the entity's option, subject to compliance with covenants | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 600,000,000 | ' | 500,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 200,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Minimum number of tranches | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Reduction in term loan interest rate (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 0.50% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Basis points added to reference rate (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2.75% | 2.50% | 3.75% | 3.50% | 3.50% | ' | ' | ' | 2.00% | 3.00% | ' | 3.00% | 4.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Variable interest rate basis | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 'prime rate | 'prime rate | 'one, two, three or six month LIBOR rate | 'one, two, three or six month LIBOR | ' | ' | ' | 'prime rate | ' | ' | 'LIBOR | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Interest rate, variable interest rate floor | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2.00% | 1.75% | 1.00% | ' | 0.75% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Aggregate floating rate (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4.25% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of rate options | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Term of derivative contract | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '2 years | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Notional amount | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 150,000,000 | ' | ' | 73,700,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Strike rate (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3.00% | ' | ' | 2.81% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Value of caplets expired | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 0 | 0 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Ineffectiveness gain (loss) recognized in earnings | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 0 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Fair value of derivative | ' | ' | 27,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Basis spread on variable rate basis, floor | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 0.75% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Changes in fair value of derivative included in accumulated other comprehensive income | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 100,000 | -300,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Fair value of the interest rate swap, liability | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,300,000 | 1,300,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Payments of the principal amount of debt quarterly | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 750,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Threshold leverage ratio for determination of annual mandatory prepayments | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2.75 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net leverage ratio, maximum | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 4.5 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Maximum percentage of net income that can be paid as dividends and repurchase securities | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 50.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Maturity of long-term obligations consisting of senior secured term loan, acquisition-related liabilities, and capitalized leases | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
2014 (April 1 - December 31) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 750,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
2015 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
2016 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
2017 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
2018 and thereafter | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 287,250,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Total | 302,398,000 | 312,457,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 297,000,000 | 299,250,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,279,000 | 6,548,000 | 1,026,000 | 4,079,000 | 1,093,000 | 2,580,000 | 43,000 | 1,093,000 | 2,580,000 | ' | 1,000,000 |
Interest rate bearing notes payable (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2.10% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Potential undiscounted amount of all future payments, minimum | ' | ' | ' | 0 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Potential undiscounted amount of all future payments, maximum | ' | ' | ' | 10,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Contingent consideration paid | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Amount of potential contingent consideration recorded | ' | ' | ' | 0 | 0 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 0 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Amount withheld as security at the acquisition date for potential indemnification claims | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 43,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Period for payment of potential indemnification claims | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '14 months | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of discrete measurement periods | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 7 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash payment made to sellers on settlement of dispute | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Adjustment to contingent consideration liability | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,500,000 | 1,100,000 | 400,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Fair value of contingent consideration | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $1,100,000 | $933,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Contingent consideration liability, discount rate (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 25.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
NET_INCOME_PER_SHARE_Details
NET INCOME PER SHARE (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 |
NET INCOME PER SHARE | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Net income (loss) | $5,010 | $4,235 | ($707) | $11,014 |
Less: amounts allocated to nonvested shares | ' | -43 | ' | -111 |
Basic net income (loss) available to common stockholders | 5,010 | 4,192 | ' | 10,903 |
Computation of basic and diluted net income per share | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Add back: amounts allocated to nonvested shares | ' | 43 | ' | 111 |
Less: amounts re-allocated to nonvested shares | ' | -43 | ' | -111 |
Diluted net income (loss) available to common stockholders | $5,010 | $4,192 | ' | $10,903 |
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (Denominator) | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding Basic | 35,780,000 | 35,684,000 | 35,339,000 | 35,738,000 |
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding Diluted | 36,288,000 | 36,497,000 | 35,339,000 | 36,634,000 |
Per Share Amount | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Basic net income (loss) available to common stockholders (in dollars per share) | $0.14 | $0.12 | ($0.02) | $0.31 |
Diluted net income (loss) available to common stockholders (in dollars per share) | $0.14 | $0.11 | ($0.02) | $0.30 |
Stock options | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (Denominator) | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Effect on weighted average common shares outstanding from dilutive securities | 366,000 | 813,000 | ' | 896,000 |
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted net income per share | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Anti-dilutive securities (in shares) | 1,200,000 | 2,300,000 | 1,800,000 | 2,400,000 |
Nonvested share awards | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (Denominator) | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Effect on weighted average common shares outstanding, nonvested shares | 142,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Employee And Directors Stock Options Or Restricted Stock Member | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of diluted net income per share | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Anti-dilutive securities (in shares) | ' | ' | 500,000 | ' |
SHAREBASED_COMPENSATION_Detail
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 |
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation expense | $703 | $1,332 | $4,979 | $5,696 |
Income tax benefit | -304 | -575 | -2,154 | -2,216 |
Total share-based compensation expense, net of tax | 399 | 757 | 2,825 | 3,480 |
Direct cost of services | ' | ' | ' | ' |
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation expense | 19 | 20 | 66 | 640 |
Selling, general and administrative expense | ' | ' | ' | ' |
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation expense | $684 | $1,312 | $4,913 | $5,056 |
SHAREBASED_COMPENSATION_Detail1
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Details 2) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | |
Stock options | Nonvested share awards | Nonvested share awards | Nonvested share awards | Performance Shares | Performance Shares | 2004 Plan | Strategic Executive Incentive Plan | Strategic Executive Incentive Plan | Qualified Executive Performance Plan | Executive performance-based annual incentive compensation awards | Executive performance-based annual incentive compensation awards | Appointment of an Executive Officer | Appointment of an Executive Officer | Appointment of an Executive Officer | ||||||
Vest one year after and upon certification of achievement of performance criteria by the compensation committee of the Board | Vest in one year | Former employee | Nonvested share awards | Performance Shares | Vest in three years | Nonvested share awards | ||||||||||||||
item | Vest one year after and upon certification of achievement of performance criteria by the compensation committee of the Board | Vest in one year | ||||||||||||||||||
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Grants of awards for the issuance (in shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 7,500,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 100,000 | ' | ' |
Number of shares available for future grants | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,200,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of shares vested | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 75,000 | ' |
Shares outstanding | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 112,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Restricted stock granted (in shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 861,799 | 62,069 | 30,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 219,730 | 450,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | 25,000 |
Weighted-average grant date price (in dollars per share) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $14.80 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Awards forfeited (in shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 225,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of executives who forfeited share awards in conjunction with resignation | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Remaining restricted stock (in shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 225,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Vesting period | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '5 years | ' | ' | '1 year | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '3 years | ' | ' |
Share-based compensation expense | $703,000 | $1,332,000 | $4,979,000 | $5,696,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $500,000 | $1,400,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Options granted (in shares) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 77,500 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Outstanding, end of period (in dollars per share) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $13.39 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Reversal amount of previously recorded share-based compensation expenses | 800,000 | ' | 100,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Unrecognized compensation cost related to outstanding, unvested stock options and restricted stock | ' | ' | ' | ' | $4,000,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted average recognition period of unrecognized compensation cost | ' | ' | '3 years | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted-average assumptions used and the weighted-average fair value per option granted | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Expected life of stock option | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | '7 years | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Expected volatility (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 33.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Risk-free interest rate (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2.20% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Dividend yield (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 2.60% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $3.67 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Expected forfeiture rate (as a percent) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 6.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
INCOME_TAXES_Details
INCOME TAXES (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | |
Reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the statutory rate to the provision for income taxes at effective rate | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Income (loss) before income taxes | $3,621,000 | $6,634,000 | ($4,671,000) | $16,580,000 |
Provision for income taxes | -1,389,000 | 2,399,000 | -3,964,000 | 5,566,000 |
Net income (loss) | 5,010,000 | 4,235,000 | -707,000 | 11,014,000 |
Computed at the statutory rate | ' | ' | 84.86 | 33.57 |
Net unrecognized tax benefits | 400,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Net unrecognized tax benefits which will impact on our effective tax rate | 400,000 | ' | 400,000 | ' |
Unrecognized tax benefit which will be recognized in the next twelve months | 500,000 | ' | 500,000 | ' |
Unrecognized tax benefit which will impact on our effective tax rate | 500,000 | ' | 500,000 | ' |
United States | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the statutory rate to the provision for income taxes at effective rate | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Income (loss) before income taxes | ' | ' | -17,557,000 | 13,019,000 |
Provision for income taxes | ' | ' | -6,742,000 | 4,489,000 |
Net income (loss) | ' | ' | -10,815,000 | 8,530,000 |
Summary effective tax rate, domestic | ' | ' | 38.40% | 34.48% |
Foreign | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the statutory rate to the provision for income taxes at effective rate | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Income (loss) before income taxes | ' | ' | 12,886,000 | 3,561,000 |
Provision for income taxes | ' | ' | 2,778,000 | 1,077,000 |
Net income (loss) | ' | ' | $10,108,000 | $2,484,000 |
Summary effective tax rate, foreign | ' | ' | 21.56% | 30.24% |
ACQUISITIONS_Details
ACQUISITIONS (Details) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Apr. 02, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Apr. 02, 2014 | Apr. 01, 2014 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Minus - 10 | Minus - 10 | Minus - 10 | Minus - 10 | ||
item | ||||||
Acquisitions | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash paid at closing | ' | ' | $302 | ' | ' | ' |
Net working capital liability | ' | ' | 17 | ' | ' | ' |
Deferred cash consideration | ' | ' | 43 | ' | ' | ' |
Fair value of contingent consideration | ' | ' | ' | 1,100 | 933 | ' |
Total purchase price | ' | ' | 1,295 | ' | ' | ' |
Number of discrete measurement periods | ' | ' | 7 | ' | ' | ' |
Intangible assets: | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Acquired technology | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | 1,142 |
Goodwill | 404,385 | 404,302 | ' | ' | ' | 153 |
Net assets acquired | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $1,295 |
Amortization period | ' | ' | ' | '10 years | ' | ' |
SEGMENT_REPORTING_Details
SEGMENT REPORTING (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 |
segment | ||||
SEGMENT REPORTING | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of reporting segments | ' | ' | 2 | ' |
Revenues: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating revenues | $103,955 | $109,837 | $335,626 | $317,721 |
Reimbursable expenses | 7,051 | 5,847 | 23,707 | 34,925 |
Total Revenue | 111,006 | 115,684 | 359,333 | 352,646 |
Direct costs, selling, general and administrative costs | 77,844 | 79,292 | 257,482 | 252,580 |
Segment performance measure | 33,162 | 36,392 | 101,851 | 100,066 |
Segment performance measure as a percentage of segment operating revenue | ' | ' | 30.30% | 31.50% |
Technology | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating revenues | 69,139 | 75,624 | 228,831 | 200,537 |
Reimbursable expenses | ' | ' | 2,162 | 1,498 |
Total Revenue | ' | ' | 231,618 | 202,272 |
Direct costs, selling, general and administrative costs | 49,044 | 50,857 | 168,296 | 138,523 |
Segment performance measure | 20,487 | 25,597 | 63,322 | 63,749 |
Segment performance measure as a percentage of segment operating revenue | ' | ' | 27.70% | 31.80% |
Bankruptcy and Settlement Administration Segment | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating revenues | 34,816 | 34,213 | 106,795 | 117,184 |
Reimbursable expenses | ' | ' | 21,545 | 33,427 |
Total Revenue | ' | ' | 128,340 | 150,611 |
Direct costs, selling, general and administrative costs | 28,987 | 28,589 | 89,811 | 114,294 |
Segment performance measure | 12,675 | 10,795 | 38,529 | 36,317 |
Segment performance measure as a percentage of segment operating revenue | ' | ' | 36.10% | 31.00% |
Operating segment | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Segment performance measure | 33,162 | 36,392 | ' | ' |
Segment performance measure as a percentage of segment operating revenue | 31.90% | 33.10% | ' | ' |
Operating segment | Technology | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating revenues | 69,326 | 75,778 | 229,456 | 200,774 |
Reimbursable expenses | 205 | 676 | ' | ' |
Total Revenue | 69,531 | 76,454 | ' | ' |
Segment performance measure as a percentage of segment operating revenue | 29.60% | 33.80% | ' | ' |
Operating segment | Bankruptcy and Settlement Administration Segment | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating revenues | 34,816 | 34,213 | 106,795 | 117,184 |
Reimbursable expenses | 6,846 | 5,171 | ' | ' |
Total Revenue | 41,662 | 39,384 | ' | ' |
Segment performance measure as a percentage of segment operating revenue | 36.40% | 31.60% | ' | ' |
Eliminations | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating revenues | -187 | -154 | -625 | -237 |
Total Revenue | -187 | -154 | -625 | -237 |
Direct costs, selling, general and administrative costs | -187 | -154 | -625 | -237 |
Eliminations | Technology | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Revenues: | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Operating revenues | $187 | $154 | $625 | $237 |
SEGMENT_REPORTING_Details_2
SEGMENT REPORTING (Details 2) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 |
Reconciliation of our segment performance measure to income before income taxes | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Segment performance measure | $33,162 | $36,392 | $101,851 | $100,066 |
Unallocated corporate expenses | -11,805 | -12,222 | -49,834 | -33,545 |
Share-based compensation expense | -703 | -1,332 | -4,979 | -5,696 |
Depreciation and software and leasehold amortization | -9,693 | -8,192 | -27,648 | -22,582 |
Amortization of intangible assets | -3,184 | -4,761 | -9,470 | -14,463 |
Fair value adjustment to contingent consideration | ' | ' | -1,142 | ' |
Loss on disposition of property and equipment | ' | ' | -176 | -29 |
Other operating expense | -390 | 855 | -616 | 759 |
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | 7,562 | 10,733 | 7,986 | 24,510 |
Interest expense, net | -3,941 | -4,099 | -12,657 | -7,930 |
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 3,621 | 6,634 | -4,671 | 16,580 |
Operating segment | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Reconciliation of our segment performance measure to income before income taxes | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Segment performance measure | $33,162 | $36,392 | ' | ' |
SEGMENT_REPORTING_Details_3
SEGMENT REPORTING (Details 3) (USD $) | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Assets | ' | ' |
Total consolidated assets | $715,176 | $747,781 |
Unallocated corporate | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' |
Total consolidated assets | 86,537 | 97,573 |
Technology | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' |
Total consolidated assets | 348,570 | 369,135 |
Bankruptcy and Settlement Administration Segment | ' | ' |
Assets | ' | ' |
Total consolidated assets | $280,069 | $281,073 |
FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Detail
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details) (Recurring Basis, USD $) | Sep. 30, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis | ' | ' |
Amount transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 | $0 | ' |
Amount transferred from Level 2 to Level 1 | 0 | ' |
Carrying Value | ' | ' |
Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis | ' | ' |
Acquisition-related liability | 1,050 | ' |
Carrying Value | Interest rate cap | ' | ' |
Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis | ' | ' |
Derivative asset | 1 | 27 |
Carrying Value | Interest rate swap | ' | ' |
Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis | ' | ' |
Derivative Liability | 1,255 | ' |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Interest rate cap | ' | ' |
Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis | ' | ' |
Derivative asset | 1 | 27 |
Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Interest rate swap | ' | ' |
Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis | ' | ' |
Derivative Liability | 1,255 | ' |
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | ' | ' |
Assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis | ' | ' |
Acquisition-related liability | $1,050 | ' |
FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Detail1
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details 2) (Credit Agreement, USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | |
Previously disclosed | ' |
Fair value of Financial Assets and Liabilities | ' |
Amount outstanding under credit facility, which approximated fair value | $302.30 |
Revised disclosure | ' |
Fair value of Financial Assets and Liabilities | ' |
Amount outstanding under credit facility, which approximated fair value | $299.30 |
FAIR_VALUE_MEASUREMENTS_Detail2
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Details 3) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |
Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2014 | |
Minus - 10 | Contingent consideration | Contingent consideration | |||
Minus - 10 | Minus - 10 | ||||
Change in the acquisition-related contingent consideration obligation | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Increase in fair value related to Minus 10 acquisition | ' | ' | ' | $933,000 | ' |
Increase in fair value related to accretion of obligation | ' | ' | ' | 59,000 | 64,000 |
Payments | ' | ' | ' | ' | -6,000 |
Balance at the end of period | ' | ' | ' | 992,000 | 1,050,000 |
Contingent consideration liability, discount rate (as a percent) | ' | ' | 25.00% | ' | 25.00% |
Change in fair value accretion expense included in interest expense | $100,000 | $100,000 | ' | ' | ' |
EQUITY_Details
EQUITY (Details) (USD $) | 0 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||||
Sep. 18, 2014 | Jun. 11, 2014 | Mar. 06, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Nov. 06, 2013 | |
item | 2012 Program | 2014 Share Repurchase Program | 2014 Share Repurchase Program | |||||||||
Share Repurchases | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Authorized amount under stock repurchase program | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $35,000,000 |
Number of shares of common stock repurchased under stock repurchase program | ' | ' | ' | ' | 24,357 | 60,198 | 276,032 | 332,027 | ' | 1,132,040 | 0 | ' |
Value of shares of common stock repurchased under stock repurchase program | ' | ' | ' | ' | 400,000 | 800,000 | 4,000,000 | 4,300,000 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Weighted average cost of common stock repurchased (in dollars per share) | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | $12.62 | ' | ' |
Cash Dividends | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Cash dividends declared on outstanding shares of common stock (in dollars per share) | ' | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.27 | $0.27 | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Dividends payable | ' | ' | ' | ' | 3,289,000 | ' | 3,289,000 | ' | 3,142,000 | ' | ' | ' |
Shareholder Rights Agreement and Rights Dividend | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Preferred stock purchase right dividend declared | 1 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of preferred shares callable by each right | 0.001 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Preferred stock purchase right consideration | $40 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Number of common shares that dividend, voting, and liquidation rights are equivalent to for each preferred share issued upon exercise of preferred stock purchase right | 1 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Minimum percentage of beneficial ownership of common stock acquired for preferred stock rights to become exercisable under the agreement | 10.00% | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Preferred stock purchase right dilutive effect on earnings | $0 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |