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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q/A
Amendment No. 1
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For
the quarterly period ended September 30, 2007
OR
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission
file number 001-32426
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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01-0526993 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
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(I.R.S Employer Identification No.) |
97 Darling Avenue
South Portland, ME 04106
(Address of principal executive office)
(207) 773-8171
(Registrants telephone number including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and
(2) has been subject to such filing requirements for at least the past 90 days.
Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See
definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer þ Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No þ
There were 39,761,219 shares of common stock $0.01 par value outstanding as of October 30, 2007.
Explanatory Note
This Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-Q/A is filed by Wright Express Corporation (the Company) to
amend the Companys quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007,
originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on November 7, 2007 (the
Original Filing). The Company has concluded that adjustments to its financial statements are
necessary to incorporate a change in the State of Maine tax law enacted on June 7, 2007, but not
identified as relevant until analyzed during the Companys year-end closing process. In accordance
with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, the
Company has determined that a change in tax law shall be reflected in the period that includes the
enactment date. The effect of correcting this error has been disclosed in Note 1 to the
accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
This Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-Q/A amends the following Items:
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Item 1 (Financial Statements) to reflect changes to the Companys Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes. |
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Item 2 (Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations) to reflect changes to Results of Operations and Liquidity, Capital
Resources and Cash Flows. |
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Item 4 (Controls and Procedures) to reflect managements updated evaluation of
disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting. |
No other significant changes have been made to the Original Filing except:
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the items previously listed; and |
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the renumbering of certain pages and notes of this report. |
This amendment is not intended to update other information presented in the Original Filing.
As a result of this amendment, the certifications pursuant to Section 302 and Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed as exhibits to the Original Filing, have been re-executed and
re-filed as of the date of this Form 10-Q/A.
Page 2 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q/A
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 3 of 40
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
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(As restated, |
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see Note 1) |
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September 30, |
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December 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(unaudited) |
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Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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46,001 |
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$ |
35,060 |
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Accounts receivable (less reserve for credit losses of
$9,684 in 2007 and $9,749 in 2006) |
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1,064,857 |
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802,165 |
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Available-for-sale securities |
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8,185 |
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8,023 |
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Property, equipment and capitalized software, net |
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45,165 |
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39,970 |
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Deferred income taxes, net |
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280,670 |
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377,276 |
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Intangible assets |
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21,613 |
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2,421 |
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Goodwill |
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293,987 |
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272,861 |
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Other assets |
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15,585 |
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13,239 |
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Total assets |
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1,776,063 |
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$ |
1,551,015 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
418,993 |
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$ |
297,102 |
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Accrued expenses |
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31,570 |
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26,065 |
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Income taxes payable |
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813 |
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Deposits |
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555,964 |
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394,699 |
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Borrowed federal funds |
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65,396 |
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Revolving line-of-credit facilities |
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206,700 |
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20,000 |
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Term loan, net |
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129,760 |
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Derivative instruments, at fair value |
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18,775 |
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4,524 |
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Other liabilities |
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4,528 |
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1,170 |
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Amounts due to Avis under tax receivable agreement |
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323,962 |
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418,359 |
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Preferred stock; 10,000 shares authorized: |
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Series A non-voting convertible, redeemable preferred stock;
0.1 shares issued and outstanding |
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10,000 |
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10,000 |
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Total liabilities |
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1,570,492 |
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1,367,888 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) |
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Stockholders Equity |
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Common stock $0.01 par value; 175,000 shares authorized,
40,728 in 2007 and 40,430 in 2006 issued |
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407 |
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404 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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96,104 |
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89,325 |
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Retained earnings |
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140,216 |
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93,262 |
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Other comprehensive income, net of tax: |
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Net unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities |
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(123 |
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(98 |
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Net unrealized (loss) gain on interest rate swaps |
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(622 |
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234 |
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Net foreign currency translation adjustment |
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13 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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(732 |
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136 |
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Less treasury stock at cost, 972 shares in 2007 and
no shares in 2006 |
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(30,424 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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205,571 |
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183,127 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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1,776,063 |
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1,551,015 |
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
Page 4 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
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Three months ended |
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Nine months ended |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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(As restated, |
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(As restated, |
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see Note 1) |
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see Note 1) |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Revenues |
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Payment processing revenue |
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66,987 |
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$ |
59,256 |
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$ |
188,154 |
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$ |
163,905 |
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Transaction processing revenue |
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3,684 |
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4,701 |
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10,811 |
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13,254 |
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Account servicing revenue |
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6,915 |
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6,098 |
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19,423 |
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17,939 |
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Finance fees |
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7,230 |
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6,157 |
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19,362 |
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16,638 |
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Other |
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2,836 |
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3,477 |
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7,697 |
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8,755 |
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Total revenues |
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87,652 |
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79,689 |
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245,447 |
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220,491 |
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Expenses |
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Salary and other personnel |
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16,222 |
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15,236 |
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48,050 |
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44,786 |
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Service fees |
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3,677 |
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3,313 |
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10,788 |
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9,730 |
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Provision for credit losses |
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3,300 |
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4,998 |
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12,606 |
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11,218 |
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Technology leasing and support |
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2,015 |
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2,076 |
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6,617 |
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5,873 |
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Occupancy and equipment |
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1,483 |
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1,547 |
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4,579 |
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4,842 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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3,922 |
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2,734 |
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10,562 |
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7,940 |
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Operating interest expense |
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9,158 |
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6,911 |
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25,025 |
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17,560 |
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Other |
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4,873 |
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3,741 |
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14,668 |
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11,990 |
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Total operating expenses |
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44,650 |
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40,556 |
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132,895 |
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113,939 |
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Operating income |
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43,002 |
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39,133 |
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112,552 |
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106,552 |
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Financing interest expense |
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(3,179 |
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(3,592 |
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(9,310 |
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(10,986 |
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Loss on extinguishment of debt |
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(1,572 |
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Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on derivative instruments |
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(4,701 |
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18,138 |
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(25,030 |
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(9,849 |
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Decrease in amount due to Avis under tax receivable agreement |
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78,904 |
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Income before income taxes |
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35,122 |
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53,679 |
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155,544 |
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85,717 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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12,859 |
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19,235 |
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108,590 |
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30,067 |
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Net income |
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22,263 |
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34,444 |
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46,954 |
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55,650 |
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Changes in available-for-sale securities, net of tax effect of
$34 and $(14) in 2007 and $50 and $(12) in 2006 |
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62 |
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99 |
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(25 |
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(19 |
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Changes in interest rate swaps, net of tax effect of $(431) and
$(593) in 2007 and $(169) and $(132) in 2006 |
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(622 |
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(334 |
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(856 |
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(286 |
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Foreign currency translation |
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13 |
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13 |
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Comprehensive income |
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$ |
21,716 |
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$ |
34,209 |
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$ |
46,086 |
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$ |
55,345 |
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Earnings per share: |
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Basic |
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0.56 |
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$ |
0.85 |
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$ |
1.17 |
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$ |
1.38 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.55 |
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$ |
0.83 |
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$ |
1.15 |
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$ |
1.34 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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39,990 |
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40,362 |
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40,121 |
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40,313 |
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Diluted |
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41,060 |
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41,538 |
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41,232 |
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41,499 |
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
Page 5 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
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Nine months ended |
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September 30, |
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(As restated, |
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see Note 1) |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Cash flows from operating activities |
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Net income |
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$ |
46,954 |
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$ |
55,650 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
used for operating activities: |
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Net unrealized loss (gain) on derivative instruments |
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14,251 |
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(22,176 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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3,150 |
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2,402 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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11,204 |
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8,748 |
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Loss on extinguishment of debt |
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1,572 |
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Deferred taxes |
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97,213 |
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27,719 |
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Provision for credit losses |
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12,606 |
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11,218 |
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Loss on disposal and impairment of property and equipment |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
effects of acquisition |
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Accounts receivable |
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(274,779 |
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(198,379 |
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Other assets |
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(3,299 |
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(2,518 |
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Accounts payable |
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121,852 |
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105,626 |
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Accrued expenses |
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5,214 |
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1,658 |
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Income taxes |
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(1,226 |
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Other liabilities |
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348 |
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816 |
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Amounts due to Avis |
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(94,397 |
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(14,685 |
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Net cash used for operating activities |
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(59,337 |
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(23,879 |
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Cash flows from investing activities |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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(12,477 |
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(8,738 |
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Purchases of available-for-sale securities |
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(1,031 |
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(2,120 |
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Maturities of available-for-sale securities |
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830 |
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14,917 |
|
Acquisition, net of cash acquired |
|
|
(40,428 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities |
|
|
(53,106 |
) |
|
|
4,059 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Excess tax benefits from equity instrument share-based
payment arrangements |
|
|
1,713 |
|
|
|
302 |
|
Payments in lieu of issuing shares of common stock |
|
|
(1,180 |
) |
|
|
(682 |
) |
Proceeds from stock option exercises |
|
|
3,065 |
|
|
|
1,451 |
|
Net increase in deposits |
|
|
161,265 |
|
|
|
43,084 |
|
Net decrease in borrowed federal funds |
|
|
(65,396 |
) |
|
|
(16,651 |
) |
Net borrowings on 2007 revolving line-of-credit facility |
|
|
206,700 |
|
|
|
|
|
Loan origination fees paid for 2007 revolving line-of-credit facility |
|
|
(998 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Net repayments on 2005 revolving line-of-credit facility |
|
|
(20,000 |
) |
|
|
(2,000 |
) |
Repayments on term loan |
|
|
(131,000 |
) |
|
|
(27,500 |
) |
Repayments of acquired debt |
|
|
(374 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Purchase of shares of treasury stock |
|
|
(30,424 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
|
|
123,371 |
|
|
|
(1,996 |
) |
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
10,941 |
|
|
|
(21,816 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
|
|
35,060 |
|
|
|
44,994 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
|
$ |
46,001 |
|
|
$ |
23,178 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental cash flow information: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest paid |
|
$ |
31,226 |
|
|
$ |
26,889 |
|
Income taxes paid |
|
$ |
10,646 |
|
|
$ |
1,032 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Significant non-cash transactions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capitalized software licensing agreement |
|
$ |
2,872 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
Page 6 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
1. Nature of Business and Basis of Presentation
Wright Express Corporation (we, our, us, the Company or Wright Express) is a leading
provider of payment processing and information management services to the vehicle fleet industry.
We utilize our wholly owned bank subsidiary, Wright Express Financial Services Corporation (FSC),
a Utah-chartered industrial bank that is regulated, supervised and regularly examined by the Utah
Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to
facilitate and manage transactions for vehicle fleets through our proprietary closed network of
major oil companies, fuel retailers and vehicle maintenance providers.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared
pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding
interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes
required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete
financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial
statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed
with the SEC on February 28, 2007.
In the opinion of our management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements,
and reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature considered necessary to present fairly
results of the interim periods presented. 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
disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates. All adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a
fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows at the dates and for
the periods presented have been included. The results of operations of any interim period are not
necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year or any future interim period.
On July 13, 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. (FIN) 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for
uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entitys financial statements in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, and
prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attributes for financial statement disclosure of
tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Under FIN 48, the impact of an
uncertain income tax position on the income tax return must be recognized at the largest amount
that is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. An
uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than a 50 percent likelihood of
being sustained. Additionally, FIN 48 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest
and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.
We adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. We did not recognize any material
liability for unrecognized tax benefits in conjunction with our FIN 48 implementation. However, as
we accrue for such liabilities when they arise, we will recognize interest and penalties associated
with uncertain tax positions as part of our income tax provision.
Page 7 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Restatement
Subsequent to the end of the third quarter, the Company has concluded that adjustments to its
financial statements are necessary to incorporate a change in the State of Maine tax law enacted on
June 7, 2007. In accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, the Company has
determined that a change in tax law should have been reflected in the period that includes the
enactment date. The impact of the change in the State of Maine tax law is discussed further in
Note 6, Income Taxes. The liability to our former shareholder, Avis Budget Group, Inc. (Avis),
formerly Cendant Corporation (Cendant), has been adjusted as required under the terms of the Tax
Receivable Agreement discussed in further detail in Note 7, Tax Receivable Agreement. An adjustment has also been made to additional paid-in capital to reverse excess state tax benefits
from stock option exercises that had not yet been realized.
The adjustments to the Companys previously issued financial statements as of September 30,
2007, and for the three and nine months then ended are presented below:
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As |
|
|
|
|
|
As restated |
|
|
originally |
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
reported |
|
Adjustment |
|
2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes, net |
|
$ |
360,166 |
|
|
$ |
(79,496 |
) |
|
$ |
280,670 |
|
Other assets |
|
$ |
15,630 |
|
|
$ |
(45 |
) |
|
$ |
15,585 |
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
1,855,604 |
|
|
$ |
(79,541 |
) |
|
$ |
1,776,063 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts due to Avis under tax receivable agreement |
|
$ |
401,160 |
|
|
$ |
(77,198 |
) |
|
$ |
323,962 |
|
Total liabilities |
|
$ |
1,647,690 |
|
|
$ |
(77,198 |
) |
|
$ |
1,570,492 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders Equity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additional paid-in capital |
|
$ |
96,490 |
|
|
$ |
(386 |
) |
|
$ |
96,104 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
$ |
142,173 |
|
|
$ |
(1,957 |
) |
|
$ |
140,216 |
|
Total stockholders equity |
|
$ |
207,914 |
|
|
$ |
(2,343 |
) |
|
$ |
205,571 |
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
|
$ |
1,855,604 |
|
|
$ |
(79,541 |
) |
|
$ |
1,776,063 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended September 30, 2007 |
|
Nine months ended September 30, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As originally |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As originally |
|
|
|
|
|
|
reported |
|
Adjustment |
|
As restated |
|
reported |
|
Adjustment |
|
As restated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Decrease in amount due to Avis
under tax receivable agreement |
|
$ |
1,706 |
|
|
$ |
(1,706 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,706 |
|
|
$ |
77,198 |
|
|
$ |
78,904 |
|
Income before income taxes |
|
$ |
36,828 |
|
|
$ |
(1,706 |
) |
|
$ |
35,122 |
|
|
$ |
78,346 |
|
|
$ |
77,198 |
|
|
$ |
155,544 |
|
Provision for income taxes |
|
$ |
14,583 |
|
|
$ |
(1,724 |
) |
|
$ |
12,859 |
|
|
$ |
29,435 |
|
|
$ |
79,155 |
|
|
$ |
108,590 |
|
Net income |
|
$ |
22,245 |
|
|
$ |
18 |
|
|
$ |
22,263 |
|
|
$ |
48,911 |
|
|
$ |
(1,957 |
) |
|
$ |
46,954 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
$ |
21,698 |
|
|
$ |
18 |
|
|
$ |
21,716 |
|
|
$ |
48,043 |
|
|
$ |
(1,957 |
) |
|
$ |
46,086 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings per share: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.56 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
0.56 |
|
|
$ |
1.22 |
|
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
|
$ |
1.17 |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.55 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
0.55 |
|
|
$ |
1.20 |
|
|
$ |
(0.05 |
) |
|
$ |
1.15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Page 8 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended September 30, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
As originally |
|
|
|
|
|
|
reported |
|
Adjustment |
|
As restated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from operating activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
48,911 |
|
|
$ |
(1,957 |
) |
|
$ |
46,954 |
|
Deferred taxes |
|
$ |
17,717 |
|
|
$ |
79,496 |
|
|
$ |
97,213 |
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income taxes |
|
$ |
(1,271 |
) |
|
$ |
45 |
|
|
$ |
(1,226 |
) |
Amounts due to Avis |
|
$ |
(17,199 |
) |
|
$ |
(77,198 |
) |
|
$ |
(94,397 |
) |
Net cash used for operating activities |
|
$ |
(59,723 |
) |
|
$ |
386 |
|
|
$ |
(59,337 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Excess tax benefits from equity instrument share-based
payment arrangements |
|
$ |
2,099 |
|
|
$ |
(386 |
) |
|
$ |
1,713 |
|
Net cash provided by financing activities |
|
$ |
123,757 |
|
|
$ |
(386 |
) |
|
$ |
123,371 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
On August 6, 2007, we acquired a privately held company TelaPoint, Inc. (TelaPoint). The
acquisition was accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations, and we have
accordingly allocated the purchase price of the acquisition based upon the preliminary fair values
of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The allocations are preliminary and may be revised
as a result of additional information regarding liabilities assumed, including contingent
liabilities, and revisions of preliminary estimates of fair values made at the date of purchase. In
connection with the fair valuing of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, management
performed preliminary assessments of intangible assets using customary valuation procedures and
techniques. We purchased TelaPoint in order to take advantage of its browser-based supply chain
software solutions for bulk petroleum distributors and retailers and to allow us the potential to
diversify our revenues and broaden our customer base. TelaPoint is included in our fleet operating
segment.
The following is a reconciliation of the cost of TelaPoint with the net assets acquired and
the ultimate allocation to goodwill:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consideration paid (including acquisition costs and net of cash acquired) |
|
$ |
40,428 |
|
Net liabilities assumed |
|
|
(298 |
) |
Software |
|
|
9,000 |
|
Customer relationships |
|
|
10,000 |
|
Trademarks |
|
|
600 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Calculated goodwill |
|
$ |
21,126 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill is allocated to our operating segments as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fleet |
|
|
284,274 |
|
|
$ |
263,148 |
|
MasterCard |
|
|
9,713 |
|
|
|
9,713 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
293,987 |
|
|
$ |
272,861 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Page 9 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Our other intangible assets consist of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, 2007 |
|
|
December 31, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Net Carrying |
|
|
Gross Carrying |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Net Carrying |
|
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortized Intangible Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fleet: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Software (a) |
|
$ |
9,000 |
|
|
$ |
(92 |
) |
|
$ |
8,908 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Customer relationships (b) |
|
|
10,000 |
|
|
|
(316 |
) |
|
|
9,684 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
19,000 |
|
|
$ |
(408 |
) |
|
|
18,592 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unamortized Intangible Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fleet: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trademarks |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,939 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,339 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MasterCard: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trademarks |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
82 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
82 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,021 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,421 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
21,613 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,421 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
Weighted average life of 6.8 years |
|
(b) |
|
Weighted average life of 3.8 years |
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007, we recorded $408 of amortization
expense related to the amortized intangible assets above. This amortization has been included in
depreciation and amortization on the condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive
income. No amortization expense was recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30,
2006. The weighted average life of the combined amortized intangible assets is 5.2 years. For the
five succeeding fiscal years, we expect amortization expense related to the amortized intangible
assets above as follows: $683 in the three months ending December 31, 2007, $2,731 in 2008, $2,259
in 2009, $2,011 in 2010, $1,809 in 2011, and $1,596 in 2012.
3. Deposits and Borrowed Federal Funds
The following table presents information about deposits:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Certificates of deposits with maturities within 1 year |
|
$ |
480,219 |
|
|
$ |
294,313 |
|
Certificates of deposits with maturities greater than 1 year and less than 5 years |
|
|
69,780 |
|
|
|
95,340 |
|
Non-interest bearing deposits |
|
|
5,965 |
|
|
|
5,046 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
555,964 |
|
|
$ |
394,699 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average cost of funds on certificates of deposit |
|
|
5.27% |
|
|
|
5.24% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Page 10 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
The following table presents the average interest rates for deposits and borrowed federal
funds:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average interest rate: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deposits |
|
|
5.27% |
|
|
|
5.06% |
|
|
|
5.20% |
|
|
|
4.72% |
|
Borrowed federal funds |
|
|
5.34% |
|
|
|
5.43% |
|
|
|
5.46% |
|
|
|
5.13% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average debt balance |
|
$ |
582,917 |
|
|
$ |
429,919 |
|
|
$ |
532,125 |
|
|
$ |
386,246 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We had federal funds lines of credit of $130,000 at September 30, 2007, and at
December 31, 2006. There were no amounts outstanding at September 30, 2007. The average rate on the
outstanding lines of credit was 5.41 percent at December 31, 2006.
4. Derivative Instruments
We use derivative instruments as part of our overall strategy to manage our exposure to
fluctuations in fuel prices and to reduce the impact of interest rate volatility. As a matter of
policy, we do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. All derivatives are recorded
at fair value on the condensed consolidated balance sheets in accordance with SFAS No. 133,
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. Gains or losses related to fuel price
derivative instruments are recognized currently in earnings, as they do not qualify for hedge
accounting treatment. The instruments are presented on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as
derivative instruments, at fair value. Our interest rate derivatives are designated as cash flow
hedges in accordance with SFAS No. 133 and, accordingly, the change in fair value associated with
the effective portion of these derivative instruments that qualify for hedge accounting treatment
under SFAS No. 133 is recorded as a component of other comprehensive income and the ineffective
portion, if any, is reported currently in earnings. Amounts included in other comprehensive income
are reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged item affects earnings.
These instruments are presented as either other assets or other liabilities on the condensed
consolidated balance sheets.
Fuel Price Derivatives
We use derivative instruments to manage the impact of volatility in fuel prices on our cash
flows. We enter into put and call option contracts (Options) based on the wholesale price of
unleaded gasoline and retail price of diesel fuel, which expire on a monthly basis through
September 2009. The Options are intended to lock in a range of prices during any given quarter on a
portion of our forecasted earnings subject to fuel price variations. Our fuel price risk management
program is designed to purchase derivative instruments to manage our fuel price-related earnings
exposure. We plan to continue locking in a significant portion of our fuel price related earnings
exposure every quarter on a rolling basis.
Page 11 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of the Options which have been
recorded in net realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments on the condensed
consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
Realized loss |
|
$ |
(5,032 |
) |
|
$ |
(12,926 |
) |
|
$ |
(10,779 |
) |
|
$ |
(32,025 |
) |
Unrealized gain (loss) |
|
|
331 |
|
|
|
31,064 |
|
|
|
(14,251 |
) |
|
|
22,176 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on
derivative instruments |
|
$ |
(4,701 |
) |
|
$ |
18,138 |
|
|
$ |
(25,030 |
) |
|
$ |
(9,849 |
) |
|
|
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|
|
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|
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|
Management intends to hold the Options until their scheduled expirations.
Interest Rate Swaps
In April 2005, we entered into interest rate swap arrangements (the 2005 Swaps) with two
counterparties. The 2005 Swaps were designated as cash flow hedges intended to reduce a portion of
the variability of the future interest payments on our variable rate debt instruments. The fair
value of the 2005 Swaps was recorded in other assets.
The following table presents information about the 2005 Swaps:
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average fixed base rate |
|
|
3.85 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Aggregate notional amount of the 2005 Swaps: |
|
|
|
|
For the period October 24, 2005 through April 23, 2006 |
|
$ |
120,000 |
|
For the period April 24, 2006 through October 22, 2006 |
|
$ |
100,000 |
|
For the period October 23, 2006 through April 23, 2007 |
|
$ |
80,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The 2005 Swaps expired on April 23, 2007.
In July 2007, we entered into interest rate swap arrangements (the July 2007 Swaps) with two
counterparties, effective from July 23, 2007 through July 22, 2009. In addition, in August 2007, we
entered into an interest rate swap arrangement (the August 2007 Swap) with a third counterparty.
The August 2007 Swap is effective from August 22, 2007 through August 24, 2009. Both the July 2007
Swaps and the August 2007 Swap were designated as cash flow hedges intended to reduce a portion of
the variability of the future interest payments on our variable rate credit agreement. The fair
value of these instruments is recorded in other assets or accrued expenses, as appropriate.
Page 12 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
The following table presents information about the July 2007 Swaps and the August 2007 Swap:
July 2007 Swaps
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average fixed base rate |
|
|
5.20 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Aggregate notional amount |
|
$ |
80,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
August 2007 Swap |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed base rate |
|
|
4.73 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Notional amount |
|
$ |
25,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following table summarizes the changes in the fair value of all of our interest rate swap
arrangements:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
September 30, |
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Realized gains (a) |
|
$ |
48 |
|
|
$ |
378 |
|
|
$ |
448 |
|
|
$ |
884 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized losses, net of tax impact of $(431) and $(593)
in 2007 and $(169) and $(132) in 2006 (b) |
|
$ |
(622 |
) |
|
$ |
(334 |
) |
|
$ |
(856 |
) |
|
$ |
(286 |
) |
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
Realized gains on our interest rate swap arrangements have been recorded in financing interest expense on the
condensed consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. |
|
(b) |
|
Unrealized losses on our interest rate swap arrangements, net of the tax impact, have been recorded in
accumulated other comprehensive income on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. No ineffectiveness was
reclassified into earnings during the periods shown in the table. |
5. Earnings per Share
Diluted earnings per common share is calculated using weighted-average shares outstanding,
less weighted-average shares reacquired during the period, adjusted for the dilutive effect of
shares issuable upon the assumed conversion of our convertible, redeemable preferred stock and
common stock equivalents, which consist of outstanding stock options and unvested restricted stock
units. The interest expense on convertible, redeemable preferred stock is added back to net income
when the related common stock equivalents are included in computing diluted earnings per common
share.
Income available for common stockholders used to calculate earnings per share is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
Income available for common stockholders Basic |
|
$ |
22,263 |
|
|
$ |
34,444 |
|
|
$ |
46,954 |
|
|
$ |
55,650 |
|
Convertible, redeemable preferred stock |
|
|
177 |
|
|
|
177 |
|
|
|
521 |
|
|
|
498 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income available for common stockholders Diluted |
|
$ |
22,440 |
|
|
$ |
34,621 |
|
|
$ |
47,475 |
|
|
$ |
56,148 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Page 13 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
Weighted average common shares outstanding used to calculate earnings per share is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding Basic |
|
|
39,990 |
|
|
|
40,362 |
|
|
|
40,121 |
|
|
|
40,313 |
|
Unvested restricted stock units |
|
|
543 |
|
|
|
554 |
|
|
|
550 |
|
|
|
549 |
|
Stock options |
|
|
83 |
|
|
|
178 |
|
|
|
117 |
|
|
|
193 |
|
Convertible, redeemable preferred stock |
|
|
444 |
|
|
|
444 |
|
|
|
444 |
|
|
|
444 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding Diluted |
|
|
41,060 |
|
|
|
41,538 |
|
|
|
41,232 |
|
|
|
41,499 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6. Income Taxes
The reconciliation between the income tax computed by applying the U.S. federal statutory rate
and the reported effective tax rate on net income from continuing operations is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Federal statutory rate |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
State income taxes, net of federal income tax benefit |
|
|
1.3 |
|
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
Revaluation of deferred tax assets, net |
|
|
33.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
Dividend exclusion |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
Other |
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effective tax rate |
|
|
69.8 |
% |
|
|
35.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On June 7, 2007, the State of Maine enacted a law effective for tax years beginning on or
after January 1, 2007, which changed the States rules for apportioning income related to the
performance of services. The new law effectively reduced taxable income or loss allocable to the
State of Maine. This caused a change to the Companys apportionment factors and has resulted in a
significant decrease in the Companys blended state income tax rate. The lower state income tax
rate was applied to the cumulative temporary differences existing between the carrying
amounts for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The
Page 14 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
effect of this lower state income tax rate on the temporary differences decreased the Companys
deferred tax assets which resulted in a charge to the provision for income taxes for the nine
months ended September 30, 2007, of $80,879.
Page 15 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
The tax effects of temporary differences between financial reporting and tax purposes that
give rise to the deferred tax assets and the deferred tax liabilities are presented below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax assets related to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reserve for credit losses |
|
$ |
3,588 |
|
|
$ |
3,815 |
|
Stock-based compensation, net |
|
|
2,613 |
|
|
|
2,589 |
|
Accrued expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
439 |
|
State net operating loss carry forwards |
|
|
581 |
|
|
|
8,001 |
|
Derivatives |
|
|
2,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized
losses on interest rate swaps and available-for-sale securities, net |
|
|
498 |
|
|
|
|
|
Tax deductible goodwill, net |
|
|
280,544 |
|
|
|
373,874 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
290,624 |
|
|
|
388,718 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred tax liabilities related to: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other assets |
|
|
372 |
|
|
|
1,317 |
|
Property, equipment and capitalized software |
|
|
9,582 |
|
|
|
7,362 |
|
Derivatives |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,655 |
|
Unrealized gains on interest rate swaps and available-for-sale securities, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
108 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
9,954 |
|
|
|
11,442 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred income taxes, net |
|
$ |
280,670 |
|
|
$ |
377,276 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7. Tax Receivable Agreement
As a consequence of the Companys separation from Avis, the tax basis of the Companys
tangible and intangible assets increased (the Tax Basis Increase). This Tax Basis Increase is
expected to reduce the amount of tax that the Company may pay in the future to the extent the
Company generates taxable income in sufficient amounts in the future. The Company is contractually
obligated, pursuant to its Tax Receivable Agreement with Avis, to remit to Avis 85 percent of any
such cash savings, subject to repayment if it is determined that these savings should not have been
available to the Company.
As discussed in Note 6, Income Taxes, the Companys blended state income tax rate decreased
in the second quarter of 2007. The lower state income tax rate contributes to a lower overall rate.
The lower overall rate decreased the Companys deferred tax assets and resulted in a charge to the
provision for income taxes. The lower overall rate also decreased the expected benefit the Company
will realize from the Tax Basis Increase. Accordingly, the related contractual liability to Avis
recorded in connection with the Tax Receivable Agreement has decreased. This decrease resulted in
non-operating income of $78,904 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007. No income was
recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2007.
Page 16 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
8. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
We are not involved in any material legal proceedings. However, from time to time, we are
subject to other legal proceedings and claims in the ordinary course of business, none of which we
believe are likely to have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of
operations or cash flows.
9. New Credit Facility
On May 22, 2007, we entered into a revolving credit facility (the Credit Agreement) with a
lending syndication. The Credit Agreement provides for a five-year $350 million unsecured revolving
credit facility. Amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to
(a) the British Bankers Association LIBOR plus a margin of 0.45% to 1.125% based on our
consolidated leverage ratio or (b) the higher of the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50% or the prime
rate announced by Bank of America, N.A., plus a margin of up to 0.125% based on our consolidated
leverage ratio. In addition, we have agreed to pay a quarterly commitment fee at a rate per annum
ranging from 0.10% to 0.20% of the daily unused portion of the credit facility. Any outstanding
loans under the Credit Agreement mature on May 22, 2012, unless extended pursuant to the terms of
the Credit Agreement. The agreement contains certain financial covenants.
Proceeds from the Credit Agreement were used to refinance our indebtedness under an existing
credit facility (the 2005 Facility). All balances owed by us, which included $20,000 on a
revolving line-of-credit and $131,000 on a term loan, under the 2005 Facility have been paid and
our obligations have been satisfied.
We expensed $1,572 of unamortized loan origination fees in conjunction with the termination of
the 2005 Facility. This charge has been recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of income
and comprehensive income as loss on extinguishment of debt.
The Credit Agreement contains various financial covenants requiring us to maintain certain
financial ratios. In addition to the financial covenants, the Credit Agreement contains various
customary restrictive covenants that limit our ability to pay dividends, sell or transfer all or
substantially all of our property or assets, incur more indebtedness or make guarantees, grant or
incur liens on our assets, make investments, loans, advances or acquisitions, engage in mergers,
consolidations, liquidations or dissolutions, enter into sales or leasebacks and change our
accounting policies or reporting practices. FSC is not subject to certain of these restrictions.
10. Segment Information
Operating segments are defined by SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise
and Related Information, as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information
is available that is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker, or decision-making
group, in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. Our chief operating
decision maker is our Chief Executive Officer. The operating segments are reviewed separately
because each operating segment represents a strategic business unit that generally offers different
products and serves different markets.
Our chief decision maker evaluates the operating results of our reportable segments based upon
revenues and adjusted net income, which is defined by the Company as net income adjusted for
unrealized fair value changes of derivative instruments and the amortization of intangible assets, net of taxes.
The amortization of intangible assets was included as a reconciling item from net income in the
third quarter of 2007. The amortization is a result of our acquisition of TelaPoint on August 6,
2007.
We operate in two reportable segments, fleet and MasterCard. The fleet reportable segment
provides customers with payment and transaction processing services specifically designed for the
needs of vehicle fleet customers. This segment also provides information management services to
these fleet customers. The fleet reportable segment derives its revenue primarily from three
marketing channels direct, co-branded and private label. The MasterCard reportable segment
provides customers with a payment processing solution for their corporate purchasing and
transaction monitoring needs. Revenue in this segment is derived from two product lines corporate
charge cards and rotating accounts. The different MasterCard products are used by businesses to
facilitate purchases of products and utilize the Companys information management capabilities.
Page 17 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
The accounting policies of the reportable segments are generally the same as those described
in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting
Policies, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
Financing interest expense and net realized and unrealized losses on derivative instruments
are not allocated to the MasterCard segment in the computation of segment results for internal
evaluation purposes. Total assets are also not allocated to the segments.
Page 18 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
The following table presents our reportable segment results for the three months ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating |
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
|
and |
|
|
Provision for |
|
|
Adjusted Net |
|
|
|
Total Revenues |
|
|
Expense |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
Income Taxes |
|
|
Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended
September 30, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fleet |
|
$ |
81,403 |
|
|
$ |
8,484 |
|
|
$ |
3,766 |
|
|
$ |
12,104 |
|
|
$ |
21,059 |
|
MasterCard |
|
|
6,249 |
|
|
|
674 |
|
|
|
156 |
|
|
|
781 |
|
|
|
1,255 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
87,652 |
|
|
$ |
9,158 |
|
|
$ |
3,922 |
|
|
$ |
12,885 |
|
|
$ |
22,314 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended
September 30, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fleet |
|
$ |
74,885 |
|
|
$ |
6,401 |
|
|
$ |
2,696 |
|
|
$ |
6,554 |
|
|
$ |
15,869 |
|
MasterCard |
|
|
4,804 |
|
|
|
510 |
|
|
|
38 |
|
|
|
101 |
|
|
|
91 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
79,689 |
|
|
$ |
6,911 |
|
|
$ |
2,734 |
|
|
$ |
6,655 |
|
|
$ |
15,960 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following table presents our reportable segment results for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007 and 2006:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating |
|
|
Depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
|
and |
|
|
Provision for |
|
|
Adjusted Net |
|
|
|
Total Revenues |
|
|
Expense |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
Income Taxes |
|
|
Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended
September 30, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fleet |
|
$ |
228,673 |
|
|
$ |
23,098 |
|
|
$ |
10,088 |
|
|
$ |
112,204 |
|
|
$ |
53,504 |
|
MasterCard |
|
|
16,774 |
|
|
|
1,927 |
|
|
|
474 |
|
|
|
1,662 |
|
|
|
2,833 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
245,447 |
|
|
$ |
25,025 |
|
|
$ |
10,562 |
|
|
$ |
113,866 |
|
|
$ |
56,337 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended
September 30, 2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fleet |
|
$ |
207,263 |
|
|
$ |
16,353 |
|
|
$ |
7,827 |
|
|
$ |
20,182 |
|
|
$ |
40,474 |
|
MasterCard |
|
|
13,228 |
|
|
|
1,207 |
|
|
|
113 |
|
|
|
1,012 |
|
|
|
1,873 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
220,491 |
|
|
$ |
17,560 |
|
|
$ |
7,940 |
|
|
$ |
21,194 |
|
|
$ |
42,347 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The following table reconciles adjusted net income to net income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted net income |
|
$ |
22,314 |
|
|
$ |
15,960 |
|
|
$ |
56,337 |
|
|
$ |
42,347 |
|
Unrealized gains (losses) on derivative instruments |
|
|
331 |
|
|
|
31,064 |
|
|
|
(14,251 |
) |
|
|
22,176 |
|
Amortization of acquired intangible assets |
|
|
(408 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(408 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Tax impact of adjustments |
|
|
26 |
|
|
|
(12,580 |
) |
|
|
5,276 |
|
|
|
(8,873 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
22,263 |
|
|
$ |
34,444 |
|
|
$ |
46,954 |
|
|
$ |
55,650 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Page 19 of 40
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (concluded)
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
11. Subsequent Event
On October 23, 2007, we purchased put option contracts and sold call option contracts,
designed to be a costless collar, on the price of gasoline and diesel fuel (collectively the
Options). The Options have an aggregate notional amount of approximately 11.3 million gallons of
gasoline and diesel fuel and will expire on a monthly basis during the second, third and fourth
quarters of 2009. The settlement of the Options is based upon the U.S. Department of Energys
weekly retail on-highway national US average diesel price and the New York Mercantile Exchange
nearby unleaded gasoline contracts for the month. The Options lock in a weighted average floor
price of approximately $2.75 per gallon and a weighted average ceiling price of approximately $2.80
per gallon.
Page 20 of 40
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations.
We have restated our previously issued Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30,
2007, and our previously issued Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive
Income and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three and nine months then
ended. This restatement adjusted amounts as detailed in Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements. All affected amounts and period-to-period comparisons described herein have
been restated.
We intend for this discussion to provide the reader with information that will assist you in
understanding our financial statements, the changes in key items in those financial statements from
year to year, and the primary factors that accounted for those changes, as well as how certain
accounting estimates affect our financial statements. The discussion also provides information
about the financial results of the two segments of our business to provide a better understanding
of how those segments and their results affect our financial condition and results of operations as
a whole. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements as of
December 31, 2006, the notes accompanying those financial statements as contained in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 28, 2007 and in conjunction with the unaudited
condensed consolidated financial statements and notes in Item 1 of Part I this report.
Overview
Wright Express is a leading provider of payment processing and information management services
to the vehicle fleet industry. We facilitate and manage transactions for vehicle fleets through our
proprietary closed network of major oil companies, fuel retailers and vehicle maintenance
providers. We provide fleets with detailed transaction data, analytical tools and purchase control
capabilities. Our operations are organized as follows:
|
|
|
Fleet The fleet reportable segment provides customers with payment and transaction
processing services specifically designed for the needs of the vehicle fleet industry.
This segment also provides information management and account services to these fleet
customers. |
|
|
|
|
MasterCard The MasterCard reportable segment provides customers with a payment
processing solution for their corporate purchasing and transaction monitoring needs. The
MasterCard products are used by businesses to facilitate purchases of products and
utilize our information management capabilities. |
Summary
|
|
On August 6, 2007 we acquired TelaPoint, Inc. (TelaPoint) for approximately $40 million
in cash. The acquisition was primarily financed through our existing credit facility.
TelaPoint is a leading provider of browser-based supply chain software solutions for petroleum
distributors and fuel retailers. Operating on a software-as-a-service business model,
TelaPoint generates the majority of its revenue on a recurring basis from monthly site fees.
TelaPoints customers include more than 20,000 retail and wholesale sites across the country,
and the company has relationships with approximately 250 petroleum carriers. The majority of
TelaPoints revenues are classified as account servicing revenue and in our fleet operating
segment. |
|
|
Total payment processing fuel transactions increased 15 percent for both the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2007, over the same periods last year, to 53.6 million for the
three months ended September 30, 2007, and to 157.3 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007. The increase was primarily driven by the conversion of ExxonMobil from a
transaction processing program to a payment processing program in December 2006. |
Page 21 of 40
|
|
The fuel price per gallon for payment processing transactions during the three months ended
September 30, 2007, was $2.88. This was less than a 1 percent increase compared to the same
period a year ago. The fuel price per gallon for payment processing transactions during the nine
months ended September 30, 2007, was $2.76. This was a 1 percent increase compared to the same
period a year ago. Our fuel price derivatives that expired in the third quarter had a higher
collar range than those of the previous comparative quarter. Specifically, there was a floor of
$2.32 and a ceiling of $2.39 for the third quarter of this year compared to a floor of $1.88 and
a ceiling of $1.95 for the third quarter of 2006. Predominantly as a result of the higher floor
and ceiling on the derivative instruments, the realized losses were $5.0 million in the third
quarter of 2007 compared to the realized losses of $12.9 million for the third quarter in 2006.
Realized losses were $10.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to the
realized losses of $32.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. |
|
|
|
Credit losses in the fleet operating segment were $3.3 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2007, versus $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2006. Credit
losses in the fleet operating segment were $12.1 million for the nine months ended September
30, 2007, versus $9.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The additional
credit loss expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, is primarily linked to
higher charge-offs due to higher fuel prices. |
|
|
|
Total MasterCard purchase volume grew $145 million to $511 million for the three months
ended September 30, 2007, an increase of 40 percent over the same period last year. Total
MasterCard purchase volume grew $392 million to $1,360 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007, an increase of 41 percent over the same period last year. Growth was
primarily driven by spend on single use account card, formerly referred to as the rotating
purchase card product. |
|
|
|
Our operating interest expense, which includes interest accruing on deposits and borrowed
federal funds, increased to $9.2 million during the three months ended September 30, 2007,
from $6.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2006. Operating interest expense
increased to $25.0 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2007, from $17.6 million
during the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The purchase of the ExxonMobil portfolio in
December of 2006 resulted in an increase in operating interest expense of $1.0 million for the
three months ended September 30, 2007, compared to the same period in the prior year, and a
$3.2 million increase in operating interest expense for the nine month period ended September
30, 2007, compared to the same period in the prior year. The remainder of the increase in
operating interest expense for both periods was primarily due to an increase in the average
interest rate and an increase in our average operating debt. |
Page 22 of 40
Results of Operations
Fleet
The following table reflects comparative operating results and key operating statistics within
our fleet reportable segment:
(in millions, except per transaction and per gallon data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
Increase |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
Increase |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
(decrease) |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
(decrease) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
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|
|
|
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|
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|
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|
|
Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment processing revenue |
|
$ |
61.2 |
|
|
$ |
54.8 |
|
|
|
12 |
% |
|
$ |
172.6 |
|
|
$ |
152.0 |
|
|
|
14 |
% |
Transaction processing revenue |
|
|
3.7 |
|
|
|
4.7 |
|
|
|
(21) |
% |
|
|
10.8 |
|
|
|
13.2 |
|
|
|
(18) |
% |
Account servicing revenue |
|
|
6.9 |
|
|
|
6.2 |
|
|
|
11 |
% |
|
|
19.4 |
|
|
|
18.0 |
|
|
|
8 |
% |
Finance fees |
|
|
7.2 |
|
|
|
6.0 |
|
|
|
20 |
% |
|
|
19.1 |
|
|
|
16.4 |
|
|
|
16 |
% |
Other |
|
|
2.4 |
|
|
|
3.2 |
|
|
|
(25) |
% |
|
|
6.8 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
|
|
|
(12) |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
|
81.4 |
|
|
|
74.9 |
|
|
|
9 |
% |
|
|
228.7 |
|
|
|
207.3 |
|
|
|
10 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses |
|
|
40.4 |
|
|
|
35.9 |
|
|
|
13 |
% |
|
|
120.6 |
|
|
|
103.6 |
|
|
|
16 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
41.0 |
|
|
|
39.0 |
|
|
|
5 |
% |
|
|
108.1 |
|
|
|
103.7 |
|
|
|
4 |
% |
Financing interest expense |
|
|
(3.2 |
) |
|
|
(3.6 |
) |
|
|
(11) |
% |
|
|
(9.3 |
) |
|
|
(11.0 |
) |
|
|
(15) |
% |
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1.6 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized and unrealized (losses)
gains on derivative instruments |
|
|
(4.7 |
) |
|
|
18.1 |
|
|
NM |
|
|
(25.0 |
) |
|
|
(9.9 |
) |
|
NM |
Decrease in amount due to Avis under
tax receivable agreement |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
78.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before taxes |
|
|
33.1 |
|
|
|
53.5 |
|
|
|
(38) |
% |
|
|
151.1 |
|
|
|
82.8 |
|
|
|
82 |
% |
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
12.1 |
|
|
|
19.2 |
|
|
|
(37) |
% |
|
|
106.9 |
|
|
|
29.1 |
|
|
|
267 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
21.0 |
|
|
$ |
34.3 |
|
|
|
(39) |
% |
|
$ |
44.2 |
|
|
$ |
53.7 |
|
|
|
(18) |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Key operating statistics |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment processing revenue: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment processing transactions |
|
|
53.6 |
|
|
|
46.8 |
|
|
|
15 |
% |
|
|
157.3 |
|
|
|
136.3 |
|
|
|
15 |
% |
Average expenditure per payment
processing transaction |
|
$ |
59.19 |
|
|
$ |
57.95 |
|
|
|
2 |
% |
|
$ |
56.33 |
|
|
$ |
54.81 |
|
|
|
3 |
% |
Average price per gallon of fuel |
|
$ |
2.88 |
|
|
$ |
2.87 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2.76 |
|
|
$ |
2.72 |
|
|
|
1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transaction processing revenue: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transaction processing transactions |
|
|
9.8 |
|
|
|
15.0 |
|
|
|
(35) |
% |
|
|
29.1 |
|
|
|
44.7 |
|
|
|
(35) |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Account servicing revenue: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average number of vehicles serviced |
|
|
4.43 |
|
|
|
4.34 |
|
|
|
2 |
% |
|
|
4.36 |
|
|
|
4.30 |
|
|
|
1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
NM The result of the calculation is not meaningful.
Payment processing revenue increased $6.4 million for the three months ended September 30,
2007, compared to the same period last year. Payment processing revenue increased $20.6 million for
the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to the same period last year. These increases
were primarily due to a 15 percent increase in the number of payment processing transactions during
both the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007. The conversion of the ExxonMobil
portfolio to a payment processing program in December 2006 contributed approximately two-thirds of
the increase in payment processing transactions for both the three and nine months ended September
30, 2007.
Transaction processing revenue decreased $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30,
2007, compared to the same period in 2006. Transaction processing revenue decreased $2.4 million
for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. The decrease in
revenue is due to a decrease in transaction processing transactions due to the conversion of the
ExxonMobil portfolio from a transaction processing program to a payment processing program.
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Our finance fees have increased $1.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007,
over the same period in the prior year to $7.2 million, and increased $2.7 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2007, over the same period in the prior year to $19.1 million.
Approximately $0.8 million of the increase in finance fees for the three months ended September 30,
2007, and approximately $1.7 million of the increase in finance fees for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007, correspond to higher amounts subject to late fees as a result of the conversion
of the ExxonMobil portfolio. The remaining increase in late fees correlates to the increase in our
accounts receivable balance exclusive of the ExxonMobil accounts.
Changes in operating expenses for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007,
as compared to the corresponding periods a year ago, include the following:
|
|
|
Provision for credit losses: |
Credit losses were $3.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2007,
compared to $3.6 million for the same period last year. We generally measure our credit
loss performance by calculating credit losses as a percentage of total fuel expenditures
on payment processing transactions (Fuel Expenditures). This metric for credit losses
was 10.6 basis points of Fuel Expenditures for the three months ended September 30, 2007,
compared to 12.5 basis points of Fuel Expenditures for the same period last year. Higher
accounts receivable balances during 2007 have resulted in an increase to credit loss of
approximately $0.7 million, for the three months ended September 30, 2007, as compared to
the same period in the prior year. During the three months ended September 30, 2006, we
specifically increased our loan loss reserves by $1.1 million for one customer.
Credit losses were $12.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2007,
compared to $9.9 million for the same period last year. We experienced higher charge-offs
during 2007, as a result of higher accounts receivable balances. The increase in accounts
receivable resulted in an increase to credit loss of approximately $1.8 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 2007, as compared to the same period in the prior year.
Credit losses were 13.7 basis points of Fuel Expenditures for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007, compared to 12.9 basis points of Fuel Expenditures for the same period
last year. The conversion of the ExxonMobil portfolio to a payment processing program
resulted in less than 2 basis points of increase to expense for the nine month period. The
ExxonMobil portfolio consists primarily of small fleets, which experienced higher loss
rates than our other portfolios during the first quarter of 2007. During the nine months
ended September 30, 2006, we specifically increased our loan loss reserves by $1.1 million
for one customer.
|
|
|
Operating interest expense: |
Operating interest expense increased $2.1 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. Our total average operating debt
balance, which consists of our deposits and borrowed federal funds, totaled $582.9 million
for the third quarter of this year as compared to our total average operating debt balance
of $429.9 million for the third quarter of 2006. In late December 2006, we borrowed
additional operating debt to fund the $86.8 million purchase of the ExxonMobil portfolio.
Average operating debt related to this purchase resulted in an increase in operating
interest expense of $1.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2007. The
remaining increase in operating interest expense is primarily due to increased borrowings
to fund Fuel Expenditures, exclusive of the ExxonMobil transactions.
Operating interest expense increased $6.7 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007, compared to the same period in 2006. Our total average operating debt
balance for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, totaled $532.1 million as compared
to our total average operating debt balance of $386.2 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2006. Average debt related to the purchase of the ExxonMobil portfolio
resulted in an increase of $3.2 million in operating interest expense. An increase in
weighted average interest rates to 5.2 percent in the nine months ended September 30,
2007, from 4.8 percent in same period last year resulted in an increase to operating
interest expense of $1.4 million. The remaining increase in operating interest expense is
primarily due to increased borrowings to fund Fuel Expenditures, exclusive of the
ExxonMobil transactions. Changes in interest rates may create volatility in our operating
interest expense.
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|
|
|
Salary and other personnel expenses increased $0.9 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2007, as compared to the same period last year. Salary and other personnel
expenses increased $3.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, as compared
to the same period last year. Throughout 2006 and during 2007 we added costs primarily in
the sales, finance and information technology areas to support growth in our existing
business and to facilitate new product offerings. Additional sales positions and the
acquisition of TelaPoint also contributed to the increase in salary and other personnel
expense. |
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased $1.1 million for the three months
ended September 30, 2007, as compared to the same period in 2006, and increased
$2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, as compared to the same period
in 2006. This increase in each period is due to the addition of capital assets as we
enhance our product features and functionality and the amortization of intangible assets
from the acquisition of TelaPoint. |
Financing interest expense is related primarily to the corporate credit facility and
secondarily to the preferred stock. Finance interest expense decreased $0.4 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2007, as compared to same period last year. Finance interest expense
decreased $1.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, as compared to the same period
last year. The primary reason for this decline is the average interest rate decreased to
6.2 percent for the three months ended September 30, 2007, as compared to 7.0 percent for the same
period last year. The average interest rate decreased to 6.6 percent for the nine months ended
September 30, 2007, as compared to 6.8 percent for the same period last year. The average debt
balance decreased to $182.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, as compared to
$216.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The outstanding balance on our
corporate credit facility at September 30, 2007, was $206.7 million. The refinancing of our debt
resulted in a debt extinguishment expense of $1.6 million for the nine months ended September 30,
2007.
We own fuel price-sensitive derivative instruments that we purchase on a periodic basis to
manage the impact of volatility in fuel prices on our cash flows. Our derivative instruments do not
qualify for hedge accounting under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133,
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. Accordingly, gains and losses on our
fuel price-sensitive derivative instruments affect our net income. The following table illustrates
the relationship between our realized and unrealized losses, the estimated collar range and the
average fuel price for each period covered:
(in millions, except per gallon data)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended September 30, |
|
|
Nine months ended September 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Realized loss |
|
$ |
(5.0 |
) |
|
$ |
(12.9 |
) |
|
$ |
(10.8 |
) |
|
$ |
(32.0 |
) |
Unrealized gain (loss) |
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
31.0 |
|
|
|
(14.2 |
) |
|
|
22.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on
fuel price derivatives |
|
$ |
(4.7 |
) |
|
$ |
18.1 |
|
|
$ |
(25.0 |
) |
|
$ |
(9.8 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Collar range (per gallon): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Floor |
|
$ |
2.32 |
|
|
$ |
1.88 |
|
|
$ |
2.30 |
|
|
$ |
1.88 |
|
Ceiling |
|
$ |
2.39 |
|
|
$ |
1.95 |
|
|
$ |
2.37 |
|
|
$ |
1.95 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average fuel price (per gallon) |
|
$ |
2.88 |
|
|
$ |
2.87 |
|
|
$ |
2.76 |
|
|
$ |
2.72 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Page 25 of 40
On June 7, 2007, the State of Maine enacted a law effective for tax years beginning on or
after January 1, 2007, which changed the States rules for apportioning income related to the
performance of services. The new law effectively reduced taxable income or loss allocable to the
State of Maine. This caused a change to our apportionment factors and has resulted in a significant
decrease in our blended state income tax rate. The lower state income tax rate was applied to the
cumulative temporary differences existing between the carrying amounts for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The effect of this lower state income tax
rate on the temporary differences decreased our deferred tax assets which resulted in a charge to
the provision for income taxes of approximately $81 million during the nine months ended
September 30, 2007. After taking into account the change in tax law, we anticipate that our
effective tax rate for the remainder of the year will be
approximately 36.7%.
The lower state income tax rate contributes to a lower overall rate. The lower overall rate
decreased the expected benefit we will realize from the increased tax basis generated by our
separation from Avis. Accordingly, the related contractual liability to Avis recorded in connection
with the Tax Receivable Agreement has decreased. This decrease resulted in non-operating income of
approximately $79 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007.
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MasterCard
The following table reflects comparative operating results and key operating statistics within
our MasterCard reportable segment:
(in millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
Increase |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
Increase |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
(decrease) |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
(decrease) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Payment processing revenue |
|
$ |
5.7 |
|
|
$ |
4.4 |
|
|
|
30 |
% |
|
$ |
15.5 |
|
|
$ |
11.9 |
|
|
|
30 |
% |
Finance fees |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
50 |
% |
Other |
|
|
0.5 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
67 |
% |
|
|
1.0 |
|
|
|
1.1 |
|
|
|
(9) |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
|
6.3 |
|
|
|
4.8 |
|
|
|
31 |
% |
|
|
16.8 |
|
|
|
13.2 |
|
|
|
27 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses |
|
|
4.3 |
|
|
|
4.6 |
|
|
|
(7) |
% |
|
|
12.4 |
|
|
|
10.3 |
|
|
|
20 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Income before taxes |
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2.0 |
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0.2 |
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900 |
% |
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4.4 |
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2.9 |
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52 |
% |
Provision for income taxes |
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0.8 |
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0.1 |
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700 |
% |
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1.7 |
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1.0 |
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70 |
% |
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Net income |
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$ |
1.2 |
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$ |
0.1 |
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1100 |
% |
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$ |
2.7 |
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$ |
1.9 |
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42 |
% |
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Key operating statistics |
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Payment processing revenue: |
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Total MasterCard purchase volume |
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$ |
510.6 |
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$ |
365.7 |
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40 |
% |
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$ |
1,360.2 |
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$ |
967.8 |
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41 |
% |
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Payment processing revenue and the related operating expenses increased due to higher
MasterCard purchase volume, primarily driven by new business from our single use account card
(formerly rotating account product). Offsetting a portion of the increase in payment processing
revenue during 2007 was an increase in rebates as some of our customers have reached higher payout
tiers. Other revenues in 2006 included $0.5 million from the proceeds of MasterCards initial
public offering during the second quarter of 2006.
Operating expenses have increased in the following areas:
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Service fee expenses are based on a purchase volume which has increased period over
period. Continual negotiations and price breaks for higher volume tiers have resulted in
decreased rates. |
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Operating interest expense increased approximately $0.2 million for the three months
ended September 30, 2007, and $0.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007,
over the same periods in the prior year. |
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The provision for credit loss was lower by $1.3 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2007, and $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007, as
compared to the same periods last year. The decrease in credit losses is primarily due to
reserves related to one customer totaling approximately $1.1 million taken during the
third quarter of 2006. |
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Liquidity, Capital Resources and Cash Flows
The following table summarizes our financial position at September 30, 2007, compared to
December 31, 2006:
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September 30, |
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Change |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
46.0 |
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$ |
35.1 |
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$ |
10.9 |
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31 |
% |
Accounts receivable, net |
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|
1,064.9 |
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802.2 |
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262.7 |
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33 |
% |
Deferred income taxes, net |
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280.7 |
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377.3 |
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(96.6 |
) |
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(26) |
% |
All other assets |
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384.5 |
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336.4 |
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48.1 |
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14 |
% |
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Total assets |
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$ |
1,776.1 |
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$ |
1,551.0 |
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$ |
225.1 |
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15 |
% |
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Liabilities and stockholders equity |
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Accounts payable, deposits and borrowed federal funds |
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$ |
975.0 |
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$ |
757.2 |
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$ |
217.8 |
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29 |
% |
Borrowings under credit agreement, net |
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206.7 |
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|
149.8 |
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56.9 |
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38 |
% |
Amounts due to Avis under tax receivable agreement |
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324.0 |
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418.4 |
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(94.4 |
) |
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(23) |
% |
All other liabilities |
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64.8 |
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|
42.5 |
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22.3 |
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52 |
% |
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Total liabilities |
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1,570.5 |
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|
1,367.9 |
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|
202.6 |
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15 |
% |
Stockholders equity |
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|
205.6 |
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|
183.1 |
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|
22.5 |
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12 |
% |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
1,776.1 |
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$ |
1,551.0 |
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$ |
225.1 |
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15 |
% |
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Our results for the first nine months of 2007 provided approximately $11 million of cash. In
comparison, we used approximately $22 million of cash for first the nine months of 2006.
Significant cash flow differences between the nine months of 2007 as compared to the nine months of
2006 include:
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Operating cash of $275 million was used to fund receivable balances for 2007 compared
to $198 million for the same period a year ago an additional usage of $77 million. Net
accounts receivable have increased primarily as a result of a 15 percent increase in
payment processing transactions, including the conversion of the ExxonMobil portfolio to
a payment processing program. |
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Investing cash included approximately $40 million for the purchase of TelaPoint during
the third quarter of 2007. During 2006, investing cash consisted of net maturities of
available-for-sale securities of $13 million. Purchases and maturities netted to
approximately zero during the first nine months of 2007. |
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Deposits and borrowed federal funds provided $96 million in 2007 compared to
$26 million provided during the same period a year ago a change in cash of $70 million.
During the first nine months of 2007, net cash provided by deposits, federal funds and
accounts payable were used to fund a majority of our accounts receivable. |
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We used approximately $30 million as part of the new share repurchase program during
the first nine months of 2007. |
For the nine months ended September 30, 2007, we used approximately $12 million for capital
expenditures. Our capital expenditures are primarily to enhance product features and functionality
and to acquire information systems and equipment. Capital expenditures are $4 million higher than
the same period a year ago. In addition, we entered into an agreement for approximately $3 million
for a software license which we capitalized. This license was financed over 3 years. We expect
total capital expenditures for 2007, including the capitalized software license, to be
approximately $19 to $21 million.
We utilize certificates of deposit to finance the accounts receivable of our bank subsidiary,
FSC. FSC issues certificates of deposit at various maturities ranging between three months and
three years and with effective annual fixed rates ranging from 4.45% to 5.45%. As of September
30, 2007, we had approximately $550 million of certificates of deposit outstanding. Certificate of
deposit borrowings are subject to regulatory capital requirements. We also utilize federal funds lines of credit to supplement the financing of the accounts
receivable of our bank subsidiary.
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On May 22, 2007, we extinguished our term loan and entered into a $350 million revolving
line-of-credit facility agreement with a lending syndication. At September 30, 2007 we had
outstanding borrowings on the credit agreement of $206.7 million for non-portfolio related cash
needs.
Our new credit agreement contains various financial covenants requiring us to maintain certain
financial ratios. In addition to the financial covenants, the credit agreement contains various
customary restrictive covenants that limit our ability to pay dividends, sell or transfer all or
substantially all of our property or assets, incur more indebtedness or make guarantees, grant or
incur liens on our assets, make investments, loans, advances or acquisitions, engage in mergers,
consolidations, liquidations or dissolutions, enter into sales or leasebacks and change our
accounting policies or reporting practices. FSC is not subject to certain of these restrictions. We
were in compliance with all material covenants and restrictions at September 30, 2007.
Additional borrowings under the new revolving line-of-credit facility agreement may be used to
fund future acquisitions, re-acquire additional shares of our common stock or fund other future
non-portfolio related cash needs.
The new State of Maine tax law impacted our overall blended statutory income tax rates, the
amount of our deferred tax assets, and the amount of the related contractual liability to Avis.
These changes had no material impact to our liquidity or cash flows.
Management believes that we can adequately fund our cash needs for at least the next
12 months.
Purchase of Treasury Shares
The following table presents stock repurchase program activity from February 12, 2007, when
the repurchases began, through September 30, 2007:
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(in thousands) |
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Three months ended |
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Nine months ended |
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September 30, 2007 |
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September 30, 2007 |
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Shares |
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Cost |
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Shares |
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Cost |
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Treasury stock purchased |
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273.5 |
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$ |
9,781 |
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972.2 |
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$ |
30,424 |
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On February 7, 2007, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase program authorizing
the purchase of up to $75 million of our common stock over 24 months. As of September 30, 2007, we
have approximately $44.6 million of the authorized amount remaining for the repurchase of shares.
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Application of Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Many accounting estimates and assumptions involved in the application of accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America have a material impact on reported financial
condition and operating performance and on the comparability of such reported information over
different reporting periods. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on
various other factors that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may
differ from these estimates. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments that we
believe are most important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations.
We regard an accounting estimate or assumption underlying our financial statements to be most
important to the portrayal of our financial condition and results of operations and therefore a
critical accounting estimate where:
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The nature of the estimate or assumption is material due to the level of subjectivity
and judgment necessary to account for a highly uncertain matter or the susceptibility of
such matter to change; and |
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The impact of the estimate and assumption on our financial condition or operating
performance is material. |
Reserve for Credit Losses
Our reserve for credit losses is an estimate of the amounts currently recorded in gross
accounts receivable that will ultimately not be collected. The reserve reduces our accounts
receivable balances as reported in our financial statements to their net realizable value.
Management estimates these reserves based on assumptions and other considerations, including a
review of accounts receivable balances which become past due, past loss experience, customer
payment patterns, current economic conditions, known fraud activity in the portfolio and industry
averages.
Management utilizes a model to calculate the level of the reserve for credit losses which
includes such factors as:
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a six-month rolling average of actual charge-off experience; |
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amounts currently due; |
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the age of the balances; |
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estimated bankruptcy rates; and, |
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the absolute dollar value of the accounts receivable portfolio. |
In addition to the model, management uses their judgment to ensure that the reserve for credit
losses that is established is reasonable and appropriate.
Management believes that the assumptions and other considerations it uses to estimate the
reserve for credit losses are appropriate. Management has been materially accurate in past
assumptions. However, if actual experience differs from the assumptions and other considerations
used in estimating the reserves, the resulting change could have a material adverse effect on our
consolidated results of operations, and in certain situations could have a material adverse effect
on our financial condition.
Income Taxes
In calculating our effective tax rate, we apportion income among the various state taxing
jurisdictions based upon where we do business. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate the judgments and
estimates underlying our calculation of the effective tax rates. We base our estimates on
historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the
circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the effective tax
rate. Changes in the location of taxable income or loss can result in significant changes in the
effective tax rate. Materially different results in the amount and timing of our actual results for
any period could occur if our management made different judgments or utilized different estimates.
We make judgments regarding the realizability of our deferred tax assets. In accordance with
SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, the carrying value of net deferred tax assets is based
on the belief that it is more likely than not that we will generate sufficient future taxable
income in certain jurisdictions to realize these deferred tax assets after consideration of all
available positive and negative evidence. Future realization of the tax benefit of
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existing deductible temporary differences or carry forwards ultimately depends on the
existence of sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character within the carry back and carry
forward period available under the tax law. Future reversals of existing taxable temporary
differences, projections of future taxable income excluding reversing temporary differences and
carry forwards, taxable income in prior carry back years, and prudent and feasible tax planning
strategies that would, if necessary, be implemented to preserve the deferred tax asset, may be
considered to identify possible sources of taxable income. At September 30, 2007, we had net
deferred tax assets of approximately $281 million of which the significant components relate to
goodwill deductible for income tax purposes. Management has determined that the likelihood of
realization of the deferred tax asset has met the more likely than not criteria established by
SFAS No. 109. Thus, no valuation allowances have been established. If future taxable income differs
from managements estimate, allowances may be required and may impact our future net income.
On July 13, 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. (FIN) 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109. FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for
uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entitys financial statements in accordance with SFAS
No. 109 and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attributes for financial statement
disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. Under FIN 48, the impact
of an uncertain income tax position on the income tax return must be recognized at the largest
amount that is more likely than not to be sustained upon audit by the relevant taxing authority. An
uncertain income tax position will not be recognized if it has less than a 50 percent likelihood of
being sustained. Additionally, FIN 48 provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest
and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.
We adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. We did not recognize any material
liability for unrecognized tax benefits in conjunction with our FIN 48 implementation. However, as
we accrue for such liabilities when they arise, we will recognize interest and penalties associated
with uncertain tax positions as part of our income tax provision.
Acquired Intangible Assets
We account for our purchases of acquired companies in accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business
Combinations, and account for the related acquired intangible assets in accordance with SFAS
No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangibles. In accordance with SFAS No. 141, we allocate the cost of
the acquired companies to the identifiable tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired,
with the remaining amount being classified into goodwill. Certain intangibles assets, such as
software and customer relationships, are amortized to expense over time.
Our acquisition included intangible assets and goodwill. Our future operating performance will
be impacted by future amortization of intangible assets and potential impairment charges related to
goodwill or intangibles. As of September 30, 2007, we had an aggregate of approximately $40.3
million reflected on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet related to goodwill and intangible
assets of acquired companies. The allocation of the purchase price of the acquired companies to
intangible assets and goodwill required management to make significant estimates and assumptions,
including estimates of future cash flows expected to be generated by the acquired assets and the
appropriate discount rate for these cash flows. If different conditions should prevail, material
write-downs of intangible assets and/or goodwill could occur.
As required by SFAS No. 142, in lieu of amortizing goodwill, we test goodwill for impairment
periodically and record any necessary impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 142. We amortize our
intangible assets based on the period over which an asset is expected to contribute directly or
indirectly to future cash flows.
Changes in Accounting Policies and Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
During the three months ended September 30, 2007, there were no changes to accounting policies
that had or are expected to have a material effect on our financial position or results of
operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157 defines
fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting
principles and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement applies under
other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, the FASB having
previously concluded in those accounting
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pronouncements that fair value is the relevant measurement attribute. Accordingly, this
Statement does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2007. We are evaluating the impact, if any, the adoption of SFAS
No. 157 will have on our results of operations or financial position.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities. SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial
instruments and certain other items at fair value that are not currently required to be measured at
fair value. SFAS No. 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to
facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different measurement attributes for similar
types of assets and liabilities. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on
or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provisions of SFAS No.
157. We are evaluating the impact, if any, the adoption of SFAS No. 159 will have on our results of
operations or financial position.
Cautionary Statement for Purposes of the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for certain
statements that are forward-looking and are not statements of historical facts. When used in this
quarterly report, the words may, will, could, anticipate, plan, continue, project,
intend, estimate, believe, expect and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such words. These
statements relate to our future plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and are not
historical facts and accordingly involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other
factors that may cause the actual results or the performance by us to be materially different from
future results or performance expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. The
following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those
contained in forward-looking statements made in this quarterly report, in press releases and in
oral statements made by our authorized officers:
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Our revenues are largely dependent on fuel prices, which are prone to significant
volatility. |
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Our derivative instruments may expose us to the risk of financial loss if we determine
it necessary to unwind our position prior to the expiration of the contract. |
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Our failure to respond to competitive pressures with reduced fees or increased levels
of capabilities and services. |
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Major oil companies who have not traditionally provided universally accepted
transaction processing may issue competing products and information management services
specifically tailored to their fleet customers. |
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Our failure to maintain or renew key agreements could adversely affect the number of
fleet customer relationships we maintain or the number of locations that accept our
payment processing services. In this regard, our top five strategic relationships are two
of the largest North American oil companies and three of the largest domestic fleet
management companies. |
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A decrease in demand for fuel as a result of a general downturn in the economic
conditions in the United States or an increase in popularity of automobiles powered by
alternative fuel sources, such as hybrid vehicle technology. |
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Our failure to expand our technological capabilities and service offerings as rapidly
as our competitors. |
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Our failure to adequately assess and monitor credit risks of our customers could
result in a significant increase in our bad debt expense. |
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The actions of regulatory bodies, including bank regulators. |
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Acts of terrorism, war, or civil disturbance. |
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A decline in general economic conditions. |
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Our ability to achieve earnings forecasts, which are generated based on projected
volumes. There can be no assurance that we will achieve the projected level of fuel and
service transactions. |
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The uncertainties of litigation, as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed
from time to time in our Companys Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including
the risk factors included in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2006, and updated risk factors in Part II, Item 1A in this Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q. |
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The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date this quarterly report was first filed
with the SEC and undue reliance should not be placed on these statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
The following quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk should be read in
conjunction with our Annual Report on Form
10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on February 28, 2007.
Commodity Price Risk
The following table reflects the estimated quarterly effect of changes in the price of gas,
without the effect of our fuel price derivative instruments:
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|
Change in price per gallon |
|
$ |
(0.30 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.20 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.10 |
) |
|
$ |
0.10 |
|
|
$ |
0.20 |
|
|
$ |
0.30 |
|
Effect on: |
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|
|
Revenue |
|
$ |
(7,002 |
) |
|
$ |
(4,668 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,334 |
) |
|
$ |
2,334 |
|
|
$ |
4,668 |
|
|
$ |
7,002 |
|
Expenses |
|
|
(1,400 |
) |
|
|
(934 |
) |
|
|
(467 |
) |
|
|
467 |
|
|
|
934 |
|
|
|
1,400 |
|
|
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|
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|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
(5,602 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,734 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,867 |
) |
|
$ |
1,867 |
|
|
$ |
3,734 |
|
|
$ |
5,602 |
|
|
|
|
|
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|
We use derivative instruments to manage the impact of volatility in fuel prices on our cash
flows. The table above does not reflect the impact of these derivatives on our pre-tax income, as
management cannot predict the changes in market value of these instruments. These market value
changes are unrealized and have no cash impact but must be reported as unrealized gains and losses
in our operating results.
We enter into put and call option contracts (Options) based on the wholesale price of
unleaded gasoline and retail price of diesel fuel to manage the impact of volatility in fuel prices
on our cash flows. These contracts expire on a monthly basis according to the schedule below. The
Options are intended to lock in a range of prices during any given quarter on a portion of our
forecasted earnings subject to fuel price variations. Our fuel price risk management program is
designed to purchase derivative instruments to manage the Companys fuel price-related earnings
exposure. We plan to continue locking in about 90 percent of our earnings exposure every quarter,
on a rolling basis. The following table presents information about the Options as of October 31,
2007:
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average Price(b) |
|
|
Percentage(a) |
|
Floor |
|
Ceiling |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the period October 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007 |
|
|
90 |
% |
|
$ |
2.41 |
|
|
$ |
2.48 |
|
For the period January 1, 2008 through March 31, 2008 |
|
|
90 |
% |
|
$ |
2.53 |
|
|
$ |
2.60 |
|
For the period April 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008 |
|
|
90 |
% |
|
$ |
2.59 |
|
|
$ |
2.65 |
|
For the period July 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008 |
|
|
90 |
% |
|
$ |
2.53 |
|
|
$ |
2.59 |
|
For the period October 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 |
|
|
90 |
% |
|
$ |
2.50 |
|
|
$ |
2.56 |
|
For the period January 1, 2009 through March 31, 2009 |
|
|
90 |
% |
|
$ |
2.58 |
|
|
$ |
2.64 |
|
For the period April 1, 2009 through June 30, 2009 |
|
|
90 |
% |
|
$ |
2.67 |
|
|
$ |
2.73 |
|
For the period July 1, 2009 through September 30, 2009 |
|
|
60 |
% |
|
$ |
2.71 |
|
|
$ |
2.77 |
|
For the period October 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 |
|
|
30 |
% |
|
$ |
2.75 |
|
|
$ |
2.80 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
Represents the percentage of the Companys forecasted earnings subject to fuel price variations to which the Options pertain. |
|
(b) |
|
Weighted average price is the Companys estimate of the retail price equivalent of the underlying strike price of the Options. |
The Options limit the impact fuel price fluctuations have on our cash flows. The Options that
we have entered into:
|
|
|
Create a floor price that results in cash receipts to us when the price goes below the
floor price. |
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|
|
Create a ceiling price that results in cash payments by us when the price goes above
the ceiling price. |
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|
Result in no cash settlement when prices are between the floor and ceiling prices. |
Page 33 of 40
Our fuel price derivatives for gasoline are based on a wholesale index; our fuel price
derivatives for diesel fuel are based on a retail index. We earn our payment processing revenues
based on retail fuel prices. Differences between the indices and the actual retail prices may
create a mismatch, which may result in an increase or decrease to our realized gains and losses.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
In connection with the original filing of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended September 30, 2007, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, with the
participation of our management, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure
controls and procedures as of September 30, 2007. The term disclosure controls and procedures, as
defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act, means controls and other
procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by a
company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SECs rules and forms. Disclosure
controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure
that information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits
under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the companys management, including its
principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions
regarding required disclosure. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
As a result of the errors and the related restatement discussed in Note 1 to the condensed
consolidated financial statements our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, with the
participation of our management, reevaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and
procedures for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, in connection with filing this amended
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q/A. As a result of the material weakness relating to tax matters
discussed below, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, based on
this reevaluation, that as of September 30, 2007, our disclosure controls and procedures were not
effective. Notwithstanding the tax-related material weakness discussed below, our Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the financial statements included in this
Form 10-Q/A present fairly, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations
and cash flows for the periods presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, in conjunction with management, have
determined that the Company had a material weakness as of September 30, 2007, relating to the
controls over accounting for income taxes. Specifically, the Companys procedures did not operate
effectively to detect changes in state tax laws and the related effects of those changes. As
discussed in Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company is restating
for the tax-related errors.
Page 34 of 40
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting and Remediation Status
Except as discussed below, there were no changes in our internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2007, that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over
financial reporting.
Subsequent to the issuance of our condensed consolidated financial statements for the three
and nine months ended September 30, 2007, the Company determined that it had not appropriately
considered the impact of newly adopted tax legislation in Maine. The Company concluded that certain
elements of its previously issued financial statements were misstated and, accordingly, as
evidenced herein, has restated those financial statements.
Prior to our identification of this tax-related error, and as a result of the Companys
ongoing assessment of controls and procedures, during the fourth quarter of 2007, the Company
engaged resources to add an additional layer of review and strengthened controls over accounting
for income taxes. The Company identified the tax-related error as part of the
closing process for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. The Company intends to enhance its
quarterly process to include such a review in the future.
Page 35 of 40
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
As of the date of this filing, we are not involved in any material legal proceedings. We also
were not involved in any material legal proceedings that were terminated during the third quarter
of 2007.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
Except as provided below, there has not been a material change to the risk factors disclosed
in Item 1A of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
The first two risk factors have been updated to reflect a change in Utah law allowing control of up
to 10 percent of the common stock of the Company instead of the 5 percent threshold and identify
certain risks related to acquisition related activities.
Risks Relating to Our Common Stock
If any entity controls 10 percent or more of our common stock and such entity has caused a
violation of applicable banking laws by its failure to obtain any required approvals prior to
acquiring that common stock, we have the power to restrict such entitys ability to vote shares
held by it.
As owners of a Utah industrial bank, we are subject to banking regulations that require any
entity that controls 10 percent or more of our common stock to obtain the prior approval of the
Utah banking authorities and the federal banking regulators. A failure to comply with these
requirements could result in sanctions, including the loss of our Utah industrial bank charter. Our
certificate of incorporation requires that if any stockholder fails to provide us with satisfactory
evidence that any required approvals have been obtained, we may, or will if required by state or
federal regulators, restrict such stockholders ability to vote such shares with respect to any
matter subject to a vote of our stockholders.
Provisions in our charter documents, Delaware law and applicable banking law may delay or
prevent our acquisition by a third party.
Our certificate of incorporation, by-laws and our rights plan contain several provisions that
may make it more difficult for a third party to acquire control of us without the approval of our
board of directors. These provisions include, among other things, a classified board of directors,
the elimination of stockholder action by written consent, advance notice for raising business or
making nominations at meetings of stockholders, and blank check preferred stock. Blank check
preferred stock enables our board of directors, without stockholder approval, to designate and
issue additional series of preferred stock with such special dividend, liquidation, conversion,
voting or other rights, including the right to issue convertible securities with no limitations on
conversion, and rights to dividends and proceeds in a liquidation that are senior to the common
stock, as our board of directors may determine. These provisions may make it more difficult or
expensive for a third party to acquire a majority of our outstanding voting common stock. We also
are subject to certain provisions of Delaware law, which could delay, deter or prevent us from
entering into an acquisition, including Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, which
prohibits a Delaware corporation from engaging in a business combination with an interested
stockholder unless specific conditions are met. These provisions also may delay, prevent or deter a
merger, acquisition, tender offer, proxy contest or other transaction that might otherwise result
in our stockholders receiving a premium over the market price for their common stock.
In addition, because we own a Utah industrial bank, any purchaser of our common stock who
would own 10 percent or more of our common stock after such purchase would be required to obtain
the prior consent of Utah banking authorities and the federal banking authorities prior to
consummating any such acquisition. These regulatory requirements may preclude or delay the purchase
of a relatively large ownership stake by certain potential investors.
Page 36 of 40
If we engage in any acquisition, we will incur costs and may never realize the anticipated
benefits of the acquisition.
We may attempt to acquire businesses, technologies, services, or products or license in
technologies that we believe are a strategic fit with our business. We have limited experience in
identifying acquisition targets, successfully completing proposed acquisitions and integrating any
acquired businesses, technologies, services or products into our current infrastructure. The
process of integrating any acquired business, technology, service, or product may result in
unforeseen operating difficulties and expenditures and may divert significant management attention
from our ongoing business operations. As a result, we will incur a variety of costs in connection
with an acquisition and may never realize its anticipated benefits.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
Share Repurchases
The following table provides information about the Companys purchases of shares of the
Companys common stock during the quarter ended September 30, 2007:
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Approximate Dollar |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Number of Shares |
|
Value of Shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchased as Part of |
|
that May Yet Be |
|
|
Total Number of |
|
Average Price |
|
Publicly Announced Plans |
|
Purchased Under the |
|
|
Shares Purchased |
|
Paid per Share |
|
or Programs (a) |
|
Plans or Programs (a) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
July 1 July 31, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
54,356,983 |
|
August 1
August 31, 2007 |
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
$ |
35.06 |
|
|
|
40,000 |
|
|
$ |
52,954,401 |
|
September 1
September 30, 2007 |
|
|
233,500 |
|
|
$ |
35.88 |
|
|
|
233,500 |
|
|
$ |
44,575,641 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
273,500 |
|
|
$ |
35.76 |
|
|
|
273,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
(a) |
|
On February 7, 2007, the Company announced a share repurchase program authorizing the purchase of up to $75 million
of its common stock over the next 24 months. Share repurchases will be made on the open market and may be commenced
or suspended at any time. The Companys management, based on its evaluation of market and economic conditions and
other factors, will determine the timing and number of shares repurchased. |
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities.
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
None.
Item 5. Other Information.
None.
Page 37 of 40
Item 6. Exhibits.
|
|
|
Exhibit No. |
|
Description |
3.1
|
|
Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1 to our current report on Form
8-K filed with the SEC on March 1, 2005, File No. 001-32426). |
|
|
|
3.2
|
|
Amended and Restated By-laws of Wright Express Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1 to
our current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 9, 2006, File No. 001-32426). |
|
|
|
10.1
|
|
Form of confirmation evidencing purchases and sales of Nymex Unleaded Regular Gasoline put options and call
options by Wright Express Corporation from Bank of America, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1
to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2007, File No. 001-32426). |
|
|
|
10.2
|
|
Form of confirmation evidencing purchases and sales of Nymex Unleaded Regular Gasoline put options and call
options by Wright Express Corporation from J. Aron & Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to
our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on October 28, 2005, File No. 001-32426). |
|
|
|
* 10.3
|
|
ISDA Master Agreement and Schedule between Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., New York Branch and Wright
Express Corporation, dated as of June 14, 2007. |
|
|
|
* 10.4
|
|
Confirmation of transaction between Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., New York Branch and Wright Express
Corporation, dated as of July 18, 2007. |
|
|
|
* 10.5
|
|
ISDA Master Agreement and Schedule between SunTrust Bank and Wright Express Corporation, dated as of
April 5, 2005. |
|
|
|
* 10.6
|
|
Confirmation of transaction between SunTrust Bank and Wright Express Corporation, dated as of July 18, 2007. |
|
|
|
* 10.7
|
|
ISDA Master Agreement and Schedule between KeyBank National Association and Wright Express Corporation,
dated as of June 15, 2007. |
|
|
|
* 10.8
|
|
Confirmation of transaction between KeyBank National Association and Wright Express Corporation, dated as
of August 22, 2007. |
|
|
|
* 10.9
|
|
First Amendment to the 2005 Special Equity Grant Award Agreement between Wright Express Corporation and
Michael E. Dubyak. |
|
|
|
** 31.1
|
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Wright Express Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
|
|
|
** 31.2
|
|
Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Wright Express Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
|
|
|
** 32.1
|
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Wright Express Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b)
promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title
18 of the United States Code. |
|
|
|
** 32.2
|
|
Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Wright Express Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b)
promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title
18 of the United States Code. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
|
Previously filed |
|
** |
|
Filed herewith |
Page 38 of 40
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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|
WRIGHT EXPRESS CORPORATION
|
|
Date: January 31, 2008 |
By: |
/s/ Melissa D. Smith
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|
|
Melissa D. Smith |
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|
|
CFO and Executive Vice
President, Finance and
Operations (principal financial
officer) |
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Page 39 of 40
EXHIBIT INDEX
|
|
|
Exhibit No. |
|
Description |
3.1
|
|
Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1 to our current report on Form
8-K filed with the SEC on March 1, 2005, File No. 001-32426). |
|
|
|
3.2
|
|
Amended and Restated By-laws of Wright Express Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1 to
our current report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on March 9, 2006, File No. 001-32426). |
|
|
|
10.1
|
|
Form of confirmation evidencing purchases and sales of Nymex Unleaded Regular Gasoline put options and call
options by Wright Express Corporation from Bank of America, N.A. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1
to our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 7, 2007, File No. 001-32426). |
|
|
|
10.2
|
|
Form of confirmation evidencing purchases and sales of Nymex Unleaded Regular Gasoline put options and call
options by Wright Express Corporation from J. Aron & Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to
our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on October 28, 2005, File No. 001-32426). |
|
|
|
* 10.3
|
|
ISDA Master Agreement and Schedule between Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., New York Branch and Wright
Express Corporation, dated as of June 14, 2007. |
|
|
|
* 10.4
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|
Confirmation of transaction between Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., New York Branch and Wright Express
Corporation, dated as of July 18, 2007. |
|
|
|
* 10.5
|
|
ISDA Master Agreement and Schedule between SunTrust Bank and Wright Express Corporation, dated as of
April 5, 2005. |
|
|
|
* 10.6
|
|
Confirmation of transaction between SunTrust Bank and Wright Express Corporation, dated as of July 18, 2007. |
|
|
|
* 10.7
|
|
ISDA Master Agreement and Schedule between KeyBank National Association and Wright Express Corporation,
dated as of June 15, 2007. |
|
|
|
* 10.8
|
|
Confirmation of transaction between KeyBank National Association and Wright Express Corporation, dated as
of August 22, 2007. |
|
|
|
* 10.9
|
|
First Amendment to the 2005 Special Equity Grant Award Agreement between Wright Express Corporation and
Michael E. Dubyak. |
|
|
|
** 31.1
|
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Wright Express Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
|
|
|
** 31.2
|
|
Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Wright Express Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)
promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
|
|
|
** 32.1
|
|
Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Wright Express Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b)
promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title
18 of the United States Code. |
|
|
|
** 32.2
|
|
Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Wright Express Corporation pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b)
promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title
18 of the United States Code. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
* |
|
Previously filed |
|
** |
|
Filed herewith |
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