FORM 10-Q
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 March 31, 2009
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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 No. 001-16427
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Georgia
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37-1490331 |
(State or other jurisdiction
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(I.R.S. Employer |
of incorporation or organization)
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Identification No.) |
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601 Riverside Avenue |
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Jacksonville, Florida
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32204 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
(904) 854-5000
(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
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large accelerated filer þ
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company o |
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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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
As of April 30, 2009, 191,255,135 shares of the Registrants Common Stock were outstanding.
FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT
Quarter Ended March 31, 2009
INDEX
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FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions, except per share amounts )
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March 31, 2009 |
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December 31, 2008 |
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
272.0 |
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$ |
220.9 |
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Settlement deposits |
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39.2 |
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31.4 |
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Trade receivables, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $39.9 and $40.6 at
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008,
respectively |
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498.8 |
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538.1 |
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Settlement receivables |
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42.7 |
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52.1 |
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Other receivables |
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110.7 |
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121.1 |
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Receivable from related party |
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11.2 |
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10.1 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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99.1 |
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115.1 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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62.3 |
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77.4 |
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Total current assets |
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1,136.0 |
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1,166.2 |
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Property and equipment, net of accumulated
depreciation of $256.5 and $244.4 at March
31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively |
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269.6 |
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272.6 |
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Goodwill |
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4,190.1 |
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4,194.0 |
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Intangible assets, net of accumulated
amortization of $511.1 and $499.3 at March
31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively |
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893.1 |
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924.3 |
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Computer software, net of accumulated
amortization of $350.8 and $345.7 at March
31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively |
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613.0 |
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617.0 |
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Deferred contract costs |
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237.2 |
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241.2 |
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Long term note receivable from FNF |
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5.3 |
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5.5 |
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Other noncurrent assets |
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72.1 |
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79.6 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
7,416.4 |
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$ |
7,500.4 |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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$ |
395.1 |
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$ |
444.8 |
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Settlement payables |
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82.4 |
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83.3 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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132.8 |
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105.5 |
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Deferred revenues |
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192.5 |
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182.9 |
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Total current liabilities |
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802.8 |
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816.5 |
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Deferred revenues |
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87.9 |
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86.7 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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326.6 |
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332.7 |
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Long-term debt, excluding current portion |
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2,327.7 |
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2,409.0 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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147.5 |
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158.5 |
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Total liabilities |
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3,692.5 |
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3,803.4 |
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Equity: |
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FIS stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock $0.01 par value; 200
shares authorized, none issued and
outstanding at March 31, 2009 and
December 31, 2008 |
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Common stock $0.01 par value; 600
shares authorized, 200.2 shares issued
at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 |
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2.0 |
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2.0 |
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Additional paid in capital |
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2,961.6 |
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2,959.8 |
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Retained earnings |
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1,099.6 |
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1,076.1 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive earnings |
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(111.5 |
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(102.3 |
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Treasury stock, $0.01 par value, 9.0
and 9.3 shares at March 31, 2009 and
December 31, 2008, respectively |
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(391.4 |
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(402.8 |
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Total FIS stockholders equity |
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3,560.3 |
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3,532.8 |
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Noncontrolling interest |
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163.6 |
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164.2 |
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Total equity |
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3,723.9 |
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3,697.0 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
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$ |
7,416.4 |
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$ |
7,500.4 |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(In millions, except per share amounts)
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Three-month periods |
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ended March 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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Processing and services revenues (for related party activity, see note 3) |
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$ |
797.8 |
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830.3 |
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Cost of revenues (for related party activity, see note 3) |
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594.3 |
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648.7 |
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Gross profit |
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203.5 |
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181.6 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses (for related party activity, see note 3) |
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99.0 |
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111.1 |
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Research and development costs |
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22.6 |
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19.3 |
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Operating income |
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81.9 |
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51.2 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
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0.8 |
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2.8 |
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Interest expense |
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(32.0 |
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(38.8 |
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Other income (expense), net |
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1.2 |
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(1.2 |
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Total other income (expense) |
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(30.0 |
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(37.2 |
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Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes |
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51.9 |
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14.0 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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17.9 |
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3.3 |
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Earnings from continuing operations, net of tax |
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34.0 |
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10.7 |
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(Losses) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax |
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(1.3 |
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59.6 |
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Net earnings |
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32.7 |
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70.3 |
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Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
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0.3 |
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0.2 |
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Net earnings attributable to FIS |
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33.0 |
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70.5 |
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Net earnings per share basic from continuing operations attributable to FIS common stockholders |
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0.18 |
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0.06 |
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Net earnings per share basic from discontinued operations attributable to FIS common stockholders |
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(0.01 |
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0.30 |
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Net earnings per share basic attributable to FIS common stockholders |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.36 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding basic |
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190.0 |
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194.5 |
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Net earnings per share diluted from continuing operations attributable to FIS common stockholders |
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$ |
0.18 |
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$ |
0.06 |
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Net earnings per share diluted from discontinued operations attributable to FIS common
stockholders |
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(0.01 |
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0.30 |
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Net earnings per share diluted attributable to FIS common stockholders |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.36 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding diluted |
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191.6 |
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196.5 |
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Cash dividends paid per share |
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$ |
0.05 |
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$ |
0.05 |
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Amounts attributable to FIS common stockholders |
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Net earnings from continuing operations, net of tax |
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$ |
34.3 |
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$ |
10.9 |
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(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax |
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(1.3 |
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59.6 |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
33.0 |
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$ |
70.5 |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
4
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statement of Equity
(In millions, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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Amount |
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FIS Stockholders |
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Accumulated |
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Other |
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Number of Shares |
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Additional |
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Comprehensive |
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Common |
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Treasury |
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Common |
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Paid In |
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Retained |
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Earnings |
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Treasury |
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Noncontrolling |
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Comprehensive |
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Total |
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Shares |
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Stock |
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Stock |
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Capital |
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Earnings |
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(Loss) |
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Stock |
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Interest |
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Earnings |
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Equity |
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Balances, December 31,
2008 |
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200.2 |
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(9.3 |
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$ |
2.0 |
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$ |
2,959.8 |
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$ |
1,076.1 |
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$ |
(102.3 |
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(402.8 |
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164.2 |
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3,697.0 |
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Exercise of stock options |
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0.3 |
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(7.8 |
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11.4 |
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Tax benefit associated
with exercise of stock
options |
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0.1 |
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0.1 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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9.5 |
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9.5 |
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Cash dividends paid
($0.05 per share) and
other distributions |
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(9.5 |
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(0.5 |
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(10.0 |
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Comprehensive earnings: |
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Net earnings (loss) |
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33.0 |
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(0.3 |
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32.7 |
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32.7 |
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Other comprehensive
earnings (loss), net of
tax: |
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Unrealized gain on
investments and
derivatives, net |
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9.4 |
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9.4 |
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9.4 |
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Unrealized loss on
foreign currency
translation |
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(18.6 |
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0.2 |
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(18.4 |
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(18.4 |
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Comprehensive earnings: |
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$ |
23.7 |
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Balances, March 31, 2009 |
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200.2 |
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(9.0 |
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$ |
2.0 |
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$ |
2,961.6 |
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$ |
1,099.6 |
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$ |
(111.5 |
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$ |
(391.4 |
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$ |
163.6 |
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$ |
3,723.9 |
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See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
5
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions)
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Three-month periods |
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ended March 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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(Unaudited) |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net earnings
attributable to FIS |
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$ |
33.0 |
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$ |
70.5 |
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Adjustment to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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92.0 |
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|
124.1 |
|
Amortization of debt issue costs |
|
|
0.9 |
|
|
|
1.4 |
|
Gain on sale of company assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4.0 |
) |
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
9.5 |
|
|
|
26.4 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
1.3 |
|
|
|
6.8 |
|
Income tax benefit from exercise of stock options |
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
|
|
(0.4 |
) |
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated entities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.0 |
|
Noncontrolling interest |
|
|
(0.3 |
) |
|
|
0.1 |
|
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net decrease (increase) in trade and other receivables |
|
|
68.9 |
|
|
|
(8.1 |
) |
Net decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets |
|
|
19.1 |
|
|
|
(12.0 |
) |
Net increase in deferred contract costs |
|
|
(10.9 |
) |
|
|
(22.0 |
) |
Net increase in deferred revenue |
|
|
16.0 |
|
|
|
4.6 |
|
Net decrease in accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and other liabilities |
|
|
(66.5 |
) |
|
|
(21.2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
162.9 |
|
|
|
168.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions to property and equipment |
|
|
(15.0 |
) |
|
|
(24.3 |
) |
Additions to capitalized software |
|
|
(30.3 |
) |
|
|
(65.3 |
) |
Net proceeds from sale of company assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
6.0 |
|
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
|
|
(3.0 |
) |
|
|
(1.9 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(48.3 |
) |
|
|
(85.5 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Borrowings |
|
|
541.8 |
|
|
|
1,283.6 |
|
Debt service payments |
|
|
(595.9 |
) |
|
|
(1,381.4 |
) |
Income tax benefits from exercise of stock options |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
|
Stock options exercised |
|
|
3.6 |
|
|
|
6.0 |
|
Treasury stock purchases |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9.9 |
) |
Dividends paid |
|
|
(9.5 |
) |
|
|
(9.7 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
(59.9 |
) |
|
|
(111.0 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash |
|
|
(3.6 |
) |
|
|
1.0 |
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
51.1 |
|
|
|
(27.3 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
|
|
220.9 |
|
|
|
355.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
|
$ |
272.0 |
|
|
$ |
328.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest |
|
$ |
30.7 |
|
|
$ |
69.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash (paid) received for taxes |
|
$ |
(37.9 |
) |
|
$ |
8.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
6
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings
(In millions)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three-month periods |
|
|
|
ended March 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
Net earnings |
|
$ |
32.7 |
|
|
$ |
70.3 |
|
Other comprehensive (loss) earnings: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in interest rate swaps, net of tax (1) |
|
|
9.4 |
|
|
|
(48.3 |
) |
Unrealized gain (loss) on other investments, net of tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency translation, net of tax (2) |
|
|
(18.4 |
) |
|
|
23.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other comprehensive losses |
|
|
(9.0 |
) |
|
|
(24.9 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive earnings |
|
|
23.7 |
|
|
|
45.4 |
|
Comprehensive losses attributable to the noncontrolling interest |
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive earnings attributable to FIS |
|
$ |
23.8 |
|
|
$ |
45.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Net of income tax expense (benefit) of $5.4 million and of ($28.1) million for the
three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Includes amounts
reclassified to interest expense, net of tax of $13.6 million and $3.5 million during the
three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively (note 6). |
|
(2) |
|
Net of income tax (benefit) expense of ($0.1) million and $0.8 million for the three-month
periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. |
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
7
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires all references to FIS, we, the
Company or the registrant are to Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., a Georgia
corporation.
(1) Basis of Presentation
The unaudited financial information included in this report includes the accounts of FIS and
its subsidiaries prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and the
instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. All adjustments considered necessary
for a fair presentation have been included. This report should be read in conjunction with the
Companys Annual Report on
Form 10-K, as amended by the Annual Report on Form 10-K/A, for the year
ended December 31, 2008. The preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity
with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from
those estimates. Certain reclassifications have been made in the 2008 Consolidated Financial
Statements to conform to the classifications used in 2009.
As of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 our market capitalization was below our book value.
Consistent with our conclusion as of December 31, 2008, we believe the overall market conditions
that existed at the measurement dates and continue to exist because
of the current financial crisis have led
to a market capitalization well below the fair value of a controlling interest. Based on these
factors we concluded that the market capitalization does not represent the fair value of the
Company. We believe there is no impairment of our goodwill as of March 31, 2009.
In December 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 160, Non-controlling Interests in Consolidated
Financial Statements an amendment of ARB No. 51 (SFAS 160), requiring noncontrolling interests
(sometimes called minority interests) to be presented as a component of equity on the balance
sheet. SFAS 160 also requires that the amount of net earnings attributable to the parent and to the
non-controlling interests be clearly identified and presented on the face of the Consolidated
Statement of Earnings. SFAS 160 requires expanded disclosures in the Consolidated Financial
Statements that identify and distinguish between the interests of the parents owners and the
interest of the non-controlling owners of subsidiaries. Pursuant to the transition provisions of
the statement, the Company adopted SFAS 160 as of January 1, 2009. The presentation and
disclosure requirements have been applied retrospectively for all periods presented. As
prescribed, the other provisions of this statement, which relate principally to the accounting for
changes in ownership interests, will be applied prospectively to any applicable transactions.
We report the results of our operations in four reporting segments: 1) Financial Solutions, 2)
Payment Solutions, 3) International and 4) Corporate and Other (Note 8).
(2) Discontinued Operations
During 2008, we discontinued certain operations which are reported as discontinued operations
in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three-month period ended March 31, 2008, in
accordance with SFAS No. 144 Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets (SFAS
144). Interest is allocated to discontinued operations based on debt to be retired and debt
specifically identified as related to the respective discontinued operation.
LPS
On July 2, 2008 (the spin-off date), all of the shares of the common stock, par value
$0.0001 per share, of Lender Processing Services, Inc. (LPS) were distributed to FIS shareholders
through a stock dividend (the spin-off). At the time of the distribution, LPS consisted of
substantially all the assets, liabilities, businesses and employees related to FIS Lender
Processing Services segment. Upon the distribution, FIS shareholders received one-half share of LPS
common stock for every share of FIS common stock held as of the close of business on June 24, 2008.
The results of operations of the former LPS segment of FIS are reflected as discontinued operations
in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three-month period ended March 31, 2008 in
accordance with SFAS 144. LPS had revenues of $452.7 million and earnings before taxes of $93.7
million for the three-month period ended March 31, 2008.
8
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) Continued
Certegy Australia, Ltd.
On October 13, 2008, we sold Certegy Australia, Ltd. (Certegy Australia) for $21.1 million
in cash and other consideration, because its operations did not align with our strategic plans.
Certegy Australia had revenues of $8.0 million during the three-month period ended March 31, 2008
and (loss) earnings before taxes of ($1.9) million and $4.2 million during the three-month periods
ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
Certegy Gaming Services
On April 1, 2008, we sold Certegy Gaming Services, Inc. (Certegy Game) for $25.0 million,
realizing a pretax loss of $4.1 million, because its operations did not align with our strategic
plans. Certegy Game had revenues of $27.2 million and earnings before taxes of $0.3 million
(excluding the pretax loss realized on sale) during the three-month period ended March 31, 2008.
FIS Credit Services
On February 29, 2008, we sold FIS Credit Services, Inc. (Credit) for $6.0 million, realizing
a pre-tax gain of $1.4 million, because its operations did not align with our strategic plans.
Credit had revenues of $1.4 million and losses before taxes of $0.2 million (excluding the realized
gain) during the three-month period ended March 31, 2008.
Homebuilders Financial Network
During the year ended December 31, 2008, we discontinued and dissolved Homebuilders Financial
Network, LLC and its related entities (HFN) due to the loss of a major customer. HFN had revenues
of $1.1 million and losses before taxes of ($5.4) million during the three-month period ended March
31, 2008.
(3) Related Party Transactions
We are party to certain related party agreements described below.
Revenues and Expenses
A detail of related party items included in revenues for the three-month periods ended March
31, 2009 and 2008 is as follows (in millions):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
ABN AMRO Real card and item processing revenue |
|
$ |
19.8 |
|
|
$ |
14.7 |
|
Banco Bradesco card and item processing revenue |
|
|
20.9 |
|
|
|
20.9 |
|
Sedgwick data processing services revenue |
|
|
10.0 |
|
|
|
9.7 |
|
FNF data processing services revenue |
|
|
11.8 |
|
|
|
5.6 |
|
LPS services revenue |
|
|
1.7 |
|
|
|
1.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
64.2 |
|
|
$ |
52.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A detail of related party items included in operating expenses (net of expense reimbursements)
for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 is as follows (in millions):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Equipment and real estate leasing with FNF and LPS |
|
$ |
4.9 |
|
|
$ |
4.6 |
|
Administrative corporate support and other services with FNF and LPS |
|
|
2.0 |
|
|
|
1.8 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenses |
|
$ |
6.9 |
|
|
$ |
6.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ABN AMRO Real and Banco Bradesco
In March 2006, we entered into an agreement with ABN AMRO Real (ABN) and Banco Bradesco S.A.
(Bradesco) (collectively, banks) to form a venture to provide comprehensive, fully outsourced
card processing services to Brazilian card issuers. In exchange for a 51% controlling interest in
the venture, we contributed our existing Brazilian card processing business contracts and Brazilian
card processing infrastructure and committed to make enhancements to our card processing system to
meet the processing needs of the banks and their affiliates. The banks executed long-term contracts
to process their card portfolios with the venture in exchange for an aggregate 49% interest in the
venture. Additionally, we provide item processing services to Bradesco and ABN outside of the
Brazilian card processing venture.
9
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) Continued
Sedgwick
We provide data processing services to Sedgwick CMS, Inc. (Sedgwick), a company in which
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., (FNF) holds an approximate 32% equity interest.
FNF
We provide data processing services to FNF consisting primarily of infrastructure support and
data center management. Our agreement with FNF runs through June 30, 2013, with an option to renew
for one or two additional years, subject to certain early termination provisions (including the
payment of minimum monthly service and termination fees). We also have a $6.1 million note
receivable from FNF, which matures in September 2012, with interest payable at a rate of LIBOR plus
0.45% (1.88% as of March 31, 2009). We recorded interest income related to this note of less than
$0.1 million and $0.2 million for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008.
Historically, FNF has provided to us, and to a lesser extent we have provided to FNF, certain
administrative support services relating to general management and administration. The pricing for
these services, both to and from FNF, is at cost. We also incurred expenses for amounts paid by us
to FNF under leases of certain personal property and technology equipment.
LPS
We provide transitional services to LPS as a result of the spin-off. In addition, we have
entered into certain property management and real estate lease agreements with LPS relating to our
Jacksonville corporate headquarters.
We believe the amounts earned from or charged by us under each of the foregoing arrangements
are fair and reasonable. We believe our service arrangements are priced within the range of prices
we offer to third parties. However, the amounts we earned or that were charged under these
arrangements were not negotiated at arms-length, and may not represent the terms that we might
have obtained from an unrelated third party.
(4) Unaudited Net Earnings per Share
The basic weighted average shares and common stock equivalents for the quarters ended March
31, 2009 and 2008 are computed in accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share, using the
treasury stock method.
The following table summarizes the earnings per share attributable to FIS common stockholders,
for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 (in millions, except per share amounts):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to FIS, net of tax |
|
$ |
34.3 |
|
|
$ |
10.9 |
|
Net (loss) earnings from discontinued operations attributable to FIS, net of tax |
|
|
(1.3 |
) |
|
|
59.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings attributable to FIS, net of tax |
|
$ |
33.0 |
|
|
$ |
70.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding basic |
|
|
190.0 |
|
|
|
194.5 |
|
Plus: Common stock equivalent shares assumed from conversion of options |
|
|
1.6 |
|
|
|
2.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding diluted |
|
|
191.6 |
|
|
|
196.5 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings per share basic from continuing operations attributable to FIS common stockholders |
|
$ |
0.18 |
|
|
$ |
0.06 |
|
Net earnings per share basic from discontinued operations attributable to FIS common stockholders |
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
0.30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings per share basic attributable to FIS common stockholders |
|
$ |
0.17 |
|
|
$ |
0.36 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings per share diluted from continuing operations attributable to FIS common stockholders |
|
$ |
0.18 |
|
|
$ |
0.06 |
|
Net earnings per share diluted from discontinued operations attributable to FIS common stockholders |
|
|
(0.01 |
) |
|
|
0.30 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings per share diluted attributable to FIS common stockholders |
|
$ |
0.17 |
|
|
$ |
0.36 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options to purchase approximately 19.0 million shares and 8.6 million shares of our common
stock for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, were not included in
the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive.
10
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) Continued
(5) Metavante Merger
On March 31, 2009, FIS and Metavante Technologies, Inc. (Metavante) entered into an
Agreement and Plan of Merger (the Merger Agreement), pursuant to which FIS will acquire
Metavante. The transaction will be structured as a tax-free reorganization whereby Metavante will
be merged with and into a newly formed subsidiary of FIS (the Merger).
Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, Metavante shareholders will receive a fixed exchange
ratio of 1.35 (the Exchange Ratio) shares of FIS common stock for each share of Metavante common
stock they own. In addition, outstanding Metavante stock options and other stock-based awards
(other than performance shares) will be converted into stock options and other stock-based awards
with respect to shares of FIS common stock using the Exchange Ratio.
Consummation of the Merger is subject to customary conditions, including, among others, the
approval of the Merger by the shareholders of Metavante, the approval of the issuance of FIS common
stock in connection with the Merger by the shareholders of FIS, the receipt of required
governmental approvals and expiration of applicable waiting periods, the accuracy of the
representations and warranties of the other party (generally subject to a material adverse effect
standard), material compliance by the other party with its obligations under the Merger Agreement,
the delivery of legal opinions as to the tax treatment of the Merger, and the receipt of certain
tax opinions regarding the impact of the Merger on the tax treatment of certain past transactions.
Upon termination of the Merger Agreement under specified circumstances (including a superior
proposal), each party is required to pay the other a termination fee of $175.0 million. The Merger
is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 2009.
In connection with the Merger Agreement, FIS entered into an Investment Agreement (the
Investment Agreement) on March 31, 2009, with certain affiliates of Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P.
(THL) and FNF, pursuant to which, the Company will issue and sell (a) to THL in a private
placement 12.9 million shares of common stock of the Company for an aggregate purchase price of
approximately $200.0 million and (b) to FNF in a private placement 3.2 million shares of common
stock of the Company for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $50.0 million. Pursuant to
the terms of the Investment Agreement, the Company will pay each of THL and FNF a transaction fee
equal to 3% of their respective investments.
(6) Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008 consisted of the following (in
millions):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Term Loan A, secured, interest payable at LIBOR plus 0.88%
(1.44% at March 31, 2009), quarterly principal amortization,
maturing January 2012 |
|
$ |
1,968.8 |
|
|
$ |
1,995.0 |
|
Revolving Loan, secured, interest payable at LIBOR plus 0.70%
(Eurocurrency Borrowings), Fed-funds plus 0.70% (Swingline
Borrowings) or Prime plus 0.00% (Base Rate Borrowings) plus
0.18% facility fee (1.16%, 0.86% or 3.25% respectively at March
31, 2009), maturing January 2012. Total of $429.0 million unused
as of March 31, 2009 |
|
|
471.0 |
|
|
|
499.4 |
|
Other promissory notes with various interest rates and maturities |
|
|
20.7 |
|
|
|
20.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,460.5 |
|
|
|
2,514.5 |
|
Less current portion |
|
|
(132.8 |
) |
|
|
(105.5 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, excluding current portion |
|
$ |
2,327.7 |
|
|
$ |
2,409.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of March 31, 2009, we have entered into the following interest rate swap transactions
converting a portion of the interest rate exposure on our Term and Revolving Loans from variable to
fixed (in millions):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank Pays |
|
|
FIS pays |
|
Effective Date |
|
Termination Date |
|
|
Notional Amount |
|
|
Variable Rate of(1) |
|
|
Fixed Rate of(2) |
|
October 11, 2007 |
|
October 11, 2009 |
|
$ |
1,000.0 |
|
|
1 Month LIBOR |
|
|
4.73 |
% |
December 11, 2007 |
|
December 11, 2009 |
|
|
250.0 |
|
|
1 Month LIBOR |
|
|
3.80 |
% |
April 11, 2007 |
|
April 11, 2010 |
|
|
850.0 |
|
|
1 Month LIBOR |
|
|
4.92 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,100.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
0.56 % in effect at March 31, 2009 under the agreements. |
|
(2) |
|
In addition to the fixed rates paid under the swaps, we pay an applicable margin to our bank
lenders on the Term Loan A of 0.88% and the Revolving Loan of 0.70% (plus a facility fee of
0.18%) as of March 31, 2009. |
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) Continued
We have designated these interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges in accordance with SFAS No.
133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. A portion of the amount included
in accumulated other comprehensive earnings is reclassified into interest expense as a yield
adjustment as interest payments are made on the Term and Revolving Loans. In accordance with the
provisions of SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157) the inputs used to determine the
estimated fair value of our interest rate swaps are Level 2-type measurements. In accordance with
SFAS 157, we considered our own credit risk when determining the fair value of our interest rate
swaps. During June 2008, we terminated the $750 million interest rate swap tied to the Term Loan B
that was retired during July 2008, without any significant impact to our financial position or
results of operations during the period as its fair value was approximately zero on the date of
termination.
A summary of the fair value of the Companys derivative instruments is as follows (in
millions):
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Liability Derivatives |
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March 31, 2009 |
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December 31, 2008 |
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Value |
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Interest rate swap contracts |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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$ |
30.7 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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39.6 |
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Interest rate swap contracts |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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38.7 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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44.6 |
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Total derivatives designated as hedging
instruments under SFAS 133 |
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$ |
69.4 |
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$ |
84.2 |
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|
A summary of the effect of derivative
instruments on the Companys Consolidated Statements of
Earnings and loss recognized in Other Comprehensive Earnings (OCE) are as follows (in
millions):
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Amount of Loss Reclassified |
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Amount of Gain Recognized |
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from Accumulated OCE into |
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in OCE on Derivative |
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Income |
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Three |
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Three |
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Months |
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Location of Loss |
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Months |
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Derivatives in SFAS 133 |
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Three Months |
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Ended |
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Reclassified from |
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Ended |
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Three Months |
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Cash Flow Hedging |
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Ended March |
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March 31, |
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Accumulated OCE into |
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March 31, |
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Ended March |
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Relationships |
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31, 2009 |
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2008 |
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Income |
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2009 |
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|
31, 2008 |
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Interest rate swap
contracts |
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$ |
6.7 |
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$ |
82.0 |
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Interest expense |
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$ |
(21.5 |
) |
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$ |
(5.6 |
) |
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Our existing cash flow hedges are highly effective and there is no current impact on earnings
due to hedge ineffectiveness. It is our policy to execute such instruments with credit-worthy banks
at the time of execution and not to enter into derivative financial instruments for speculative
purposes. As of March 31, 2009, we believe that our interest rate swap counterparties will be able
to fulfill
their obligations under our agreements and we believe that we will have debt outstanding
through the various expiration dates of the swaps such that the future hedge cash flows remain
probable of occurring.
Principal maturities of long-term debt at March 31, 2009 are as follows (in millions):
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2009 remainder |
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$ |
80.3 |
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2010 |
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210.0 |
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2011 |
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157.5 |
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2012 |
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2,012.7 |
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Total |
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$ |
2,460.5 |
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FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) Continued
Through the eFunds Corporation (eFunds) acquisition on September 12, 2007, we assumed $100.0
million in long-term notes payable previously issued by eFunds (the eFunds Notes). On February
26, 2008, we redeemed the eFunds Notes for a total of $109.3 million, which included a make-whole
premium of $9.3 million.
(7) Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
In the ordinary course of business, the Company is involved in various pending and threatened
litigation matters related to operations, some of which include claims for punitive or exemplary
damages. The Company believes that no actions, other than the matters listed below, depart from
customary litigation incidental to its business. As background to the disclosure below, please note
the following:
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These matters raise difficult and complicated factual and legal issues and are subject to
many uncertainties and complexities. |
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The Company reviews these matters on an on-going basis and follows the provisions of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies (SFAS
5), when making accrual and disclosure decisions. When assessing reasonably possible and
probable outcomes, the Company bases decisions on the assessment of the ultimate outcome
following all appeals. Legal fees associated with defending these matters are expensed as
incurred. |
Litigation Related to the Merger
On April 7, 2009, a putative class action complaint was filed by a purported Metavante
shareholder against Metavante, its directors, certain officers, and FIS. The complaint alleges that
the Metavante directors and officers breached fiduciary duties to Metavante shareholders and that
Metavante and FIS aided and abetted such breaches. The complaint seeks to enjoin the proposed
Merger transaction, preliminarily and permanently, and also seeks damages, attorneys fees, and
class certification. An amended complaint was filed on April 23, 2009, adding an additional
plaintiff, but it is otherwise the same as the original complaint. The case is Lisa Repinski, et al
v. Michael Hayford, et al, Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case No. 09CV5325.
On April 24, 2009, a second putative class action containing similar allegations was filed by
another purported Metavante shareholder against Metavante and its directors and certain officers.
This complaint also seeks to enjoin the Merger transaction, preliminarily and permanently, and also
seeks damages, attorneys fees, and class certification. The case is Samuel Beren v. Metavante
Technologies, Inc. et al., Milwaukee County Circuit Court Case No. 09CV6315.
On April 28, 2009, a motion was filed to consolidate the Repinski and Beren actions; that
motion has not yet been decided. FIS believes these actions are
without merit and intends to
defend vigorously against the claims.
McCormick, April v. Certegy Payment Recovery Services, Inc., et al.
This is a putative class action filed during the first quarter of 2006 in the U.S. District
Court for the Northern District of Texas against Certegy Payment Recovery Services, Inc. The
complaint seeks damages and declaratory relief for breach of contract as well as alleged violations
of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Texas Debt Collections Act, and Texas
Deceptive Trade Practices Act (TDTPA). The Plaintiff wrote a check to a retailer that was
subsequently dishonored on presentment. The dishonored check was assigned to Certegy Payment
Recovery Services for recovery and collection of an associated service charge. The Plaintiff
alleged that there was no authority to collect the $30 service charge on her bounced check, that
the collection letters were misleading and that Certegys actions were oppressive. Point-of-sale
signage indicated that a fee of $25 or the maximum allowed by law would be
owed for any dishonored check. In addition, the check was stamped at the point-of-sale with a
similar statement that the plaintiff signed. The service charge statute in Texas allows a
reasonable fee of up to $30 for bounced checks. The court dismissed multiple claims arising out of
the FDCPA, including all claims based on alleged misrepresentations or oppressive conduct. The only
FDCPA claim remaining is Plaintiffs claim against Certegy Payment Recovery Services under Section
808 of the FDCPA, which governs unfair debt collection practices. Certegy filed a motion to dismiss
the state law claims and a motion for summary judgment as to all counts, arguing that the Plaintiff
expressly agreed to pay a service charge if her check bounced. The court dismissed the declaratory
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) Continued
judgment claim and found that Certegy did not make false, deceptive or misleading representations
under the TDTPA; however, the court did not dismiss the remainder of the state law claims. The
Plaintiff filed a motion for class certification, and in the first quarter of 2009 the court
granted that motion with respect to the FDCPA claim against Certegy Payment Recovery Services, but
denied it with respect to all other claims and against all other defendants. Certegy Payment
Recovery Services has appealed the decision to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Drivers Privacy Protection Act
This is a putative class action lawsuit styled Richard Fresco, et al. v. Automotive
Directions, Inc. et al., that was filed against eFunds and seven other non-related parties in the
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida during the second quarter of 2003. The
complaint alleged that eFunds purchased motor vehicle records that were used for marketing and
other purposes that are not permitted under the Federal Drivers Privacy Protection Act (DPPA).
The plaintiffs sought statutory damages, plus costs, attorneys fees and injunctive relief. eFunds
and five of the other seven defendants settled the case with the plaintiffs. That settlement was
approved by the court over the objection of a group of Texas drivers and motor vehicle record
holders. The plaintiffs have since moved to amend the courts order approving the settlement in
order to seek a greater attorneys fee award and to recover supplemental costs. In the meantime,
the objectors filed two class action complaints styled Sharon Taylor, et al. v. Biometric
Access Company et al. and Sharon Taylor, et al. v. Acxiom et al. in the U.S. District
Court for the Eastern District of Texas during the first quarter of 2007 alleging similar
violations of the DPPA. The Acxiom action was filed against the Companys ChexSystems, Inc.
subsidiary, while the Biometric suit was filed against the Companys Certegy Check Services, Inc.
subsidiary. The judge recused himself in the action against Certegy because he was a potential
member of the class. The lawsuit was then assigned to a new judge and Certegy filed a motion to
dismiss. The court granted Certegys motion to dismiss with prejudice in the third quarter of 2008.
ChexSystems filed a motion to dismiss or stay its action based upon the earlier settlement and the
Court granted the motion to stay pending resolution of the Florida case. The court dismissed the
ChexSystems lawsuit with prejudice against the remaining defendants in the third quarter of 2008.
The plaintiffs moved the court to amend the dismissal to exclude defendants that were parties to
the Florida settlement. That motion was granted. The plaintiffs then appealed the dismissal. The
plaintiffs appeals of the dismissals in both lawsuits are pending.
Searcy, Gladys v. eFunds Corporation
This is a nationwide putative class action that was originally filed against eFunds
Corporation and its affiliate Deposit Payment Protection Services, Inc. in the U.S. District Court
for the Northern District of Illinois during the first quarter of 2008. The complaint alleges
willful violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) in connection with the operation of the
Shared Check Authorization Network (SCAN). Plaintiffs principal allegation is that consumers did
not receive appropriate disclosures pursuant to §1681g of the FCRA because the disclosures did not
include: (i) all information in the consumers file at the time of the request; (ii) the source of
the information in the consumers file; and/or (iii) the names of any persons who requested
information related to the consumers check writing history during the prior year. The Company is
vigorously defending the matter.
Indemnifications and Warranties
The Company often indemnifies its customers against damages and costs resulting from claims of
patent, copyright, or trademark infringement associated with use of its software through software
licensing agreements. Historically, the Company has not made any payments under such
indemnifications, but continues to monitor the conditions that are subject to the indemnifications
to identify whether it is probable that a loss has occurred, and would recognize any such losses
when they are estimable. In addition, the Company warrants to customers that its software operates
substantially in accordance with the software specifications. Historically, no costs have been
incurred related to software warranties and none are expected in the future, and as such no
accruals for warranty costs have been made.
(8) Segment Information
Summarized financial information for the Companys segments is shown in the following tables.
As of and for the three-months ended March 31, 2009 (in millions):
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) Continued
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|
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|
|
|
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|
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Financial |
|
|
Payment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Solutions |
|
|
Solutions |
|
|
International |
|
|
and Other |
|
|
Total |
|
Processing and services revenues |
|
$ |
271.3 |
|
|
$ |
364.7 |
|
|
$ |
162.3 |
|
|
$ |
(0.5 |
) |
|
$ |
797.8 |
|
Operating expenses |
|
|
197.7 |
|
|
|
280.6 |
|
|
|
152.1 |
|
|
|
85.5 |
|
|
|
715.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
73.6 |
|
|
$ |
84.1 |
|
|
$ |
10.2 |
|
|
$ |
(86.0 |
) |
|
|
81.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense) unallocated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(30.0 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
51.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
$ |
28.4 |
|
|
$ |
11.1 |
|
|
$ |
13.2 |
|
|
$ |
39.3 |
|
|
$ |
92.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
|
$ |
25.9 |
|
|
$ |
7.7 |
|
|
$ |
9.3 |
|
|
$ |
2.4 |
|
|
$ |
45.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
2,891.8 |
|
|
$ |
2,220.7 |
|
|
$ |
1,358.2 |
|
|
$ |
859.0 |
|
|
$ |
7,329.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill |
|
$ |
2,096.2 |
|
|
$ |
1,677.1 |
|
|
$ |
416.8 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
4,190.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of and for the three-months ended March 31, 2008 (in millions):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Financial |
|
|
Payment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Solutions |
|
|
Solutions |
|
|
International |
|
|
and Other |
|
|
Total |
|
Processing and services revenues |
|
$ |
280.4 |
|
|
$ |
373.3 |
|
|
$ |
176.9 |
|
|
$ |
(0.3 |
) |
|
$ |
830.3 |
|
Operating expenses |
|
|
210.9 |
|
|
|
302.4 |
|
|
|
164.7 |
|
|
|
101.1 |
|
|
|
779.1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
69.5 |
|
|
$ |
70.9 |
|
|
$ |
12.2 |
|
|
$ |
(101.4 |
) |
|
|
51.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense) unallocated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(37.2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from continuing operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
14.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
$ |
35.5 |
|
|
$ |
14.5 |
|
|
$ |
13.4 |
|
|
$ |
39.9 |
|
|
$ |
103.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Capital expenditures |
|
$ |
25.0 |
|
|
$ |
8.7 |
|
|
$ |
41.3 |
|
|
$ |
3.3 |
|
|
$ |
78.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
2,875.1 |
|
|
$ |
2,597.5 |
|
|
$ |
1,107.6 |
|
|
$ |
1,104.1 |
|
|
$ |
7,684.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill |
|
$ |
2,112.8 |
|
|
$ |
1,687.0 |
|
|
$ |
426.8 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
4,226.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Brazil, Germany and the U.K. accounted for the majority of the sales to non-U.S. based
customers.
Total assets at March 31, 2009 and 2008, excludes $86.7 million and $2,147.9 million,
respectively, related to discontinued operations. Goodwill at March 31, 2008, excludes $1,112.1
million related to discontinued operations.
Financial Solutions
The Financial Solutions segment focuses on serving the processing needs of financial
institutions of all sizes, commercial lenders, finance companies and other businesses. The
Companys primary software applications function as the underlying infrastructure of a financial
institutions processing environment. These applications include core bank processing software,
which banks use to maintain the primary records of their customer accounts. The Company also
provides a number of complementary applications and services that interact directly with the core
processing applications, including applications that facilitate interactions between the Companys
financial institution customers and their clients. The Company offers applications and services
through a range of delivery and service models, including on-site outsourcing and remote processing
arrangements, as well as on a licensed software basis for installation on customer-owned and
operated systems.
Payment Solutions
The Payment Solutions segment focuses on serving the payment processing and risk management
needs of financial institutions, retailers and other businesses. This segment includes card issuer
services, which enable banks, credit unions, and others to issue VISA and MasterCard credit and
debit cards, private label cards, and other electronic payment cards for use by both consumer and
business accounts. In addition, this segment provides risk management services to retailers and
financial institutions. The Company offers applications and services through a range of delivery
and service models, including on-site outsourcing and remote processing arrangements, as well as on
a licensed software basis for installation on customer-owned and operated systems.
International
The International segment offers both financial solutions and payment solutions to a wide
array of international financial institutions. Also, this segment includes the Companys
consolidated Brazilian card processing venture (see note 3). Included in this segment are long-term
assets, excluding Goodwill and other Intangible assets, located outside of the United States
totaling $391.8 million and $434.6 million at March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. These assets
are predominantly located in Germany, Brazil, the U.K. and India.
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AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) Continued
Corporate and Other
The Corporate and Other segment consists of the corporate overhead costs that are not
allocated to operating segments. These include costs related to human resources, finance, legal,
accounting, domestic sales and marketing and amortization of acquisition-related intangibles and
other costs that are not considered when management evaluates segment performance.
16
Unless stated otherwise or the context otherwise requires all references to FIS, we, the
Company or the registrant are to Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., a Georgia
corporation.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Item 1: Consolidated Financial
Statements and the Notes thereto included elsewhere in this report. The discussion below contains
forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements that are
not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on managements beliefs, as well as assumptions
made by, and information currently available to, management. Because such statements are based on
expectations as to future economic performance and are not statements of fact, actual results may
differ materially from those projected. The risks and uncertainties which forward-looking
statements are subject to include, without limitation: changes in general economic, business and
political conditions, including changes in the financial markets; the effect of governmental
regulations, including the possibility that there are unexpected delays in obtaining regulatory
approvals for our merger with Metavante; the failure to obtain required transaction approvals from
FIS and Metavantes shareholders; the effects of our substantial leverage which may limit the
funds available to make acquisitions and invest in our business; the risks of reduction in revenue
from the elimination of existing and potential customers due to consolidation in the banking,
retail and financial services industries or due to financial failures suffered by firms in those
industries; failures to adapt our services to changes in technology or in the marketplace; our
potential inability to find suitable acquisition candidates or difficulties in integrating
acquisitions; significant competition that our operating subsidiaries face; and other risks
detailed in the Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information, Risk Factors and other
sections of the Companys Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available at the
time of the document. FIS assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement.
Overview
We are one of the largest global providers of processing services to financial institutions
and businesses, serving customers in over 90 countries throughout the world. We are among the
market leaders in core processing, card issuing services and check point-of-sale verification and
guarantee. We offer a diversified service mix, and benefit from the opportunity to cross-sell
multiple services across our broad customer base. We have four reporting segments: Financial
Solutions, Payment Solutions, International and Corporate and Other. A description of these
segments is included in Note 8 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
Revenues by segment and the results of operations of our segments are discussed below in Segment
Results of Operations.
Business Trends and Conditions
A significant portion of our revenue is derived from transaction processing fees. As a
result, the number of deposit and card transactions can affect our business and thus the condition
of the overall economy can have an effect on our growth. In light of current economic conditions,
we are seeking to manage our costs and capital expenditures prudently. We reduced both domestic
headcount and capital expenditures in 2009 from 2008 levels.
Card transactions continue to increase as a percentage of total point-of-sale payments, which
fuels continuing demand for card-related services. We continue to launch new services aimed at
accommodating this demand. In recent years, we have introduced a variety of stored-value card
types, Internet banking, and electronic bill presentment/payment services, as well as a number of
card enhancement and loyalty/reward programs. The common goal of these offerings continues to be
convenience and security for the consumer coupled with value to the financial institution. At the
same time, the use of checks continues to decline as a percentage of total point-of-sale payments.
We have announced that we are considering strategic alternatives for our remaining check
businesses, although no assurance can be given as to whether or when any disposal transaction or
other change with respect to those businesses will be accomplished.
In many of the businesses of our Financial Solutions segment, we compete for both licensing
and outsourcing business, and thus are affected by the decisions of financial institutions to
utilize our services under an outsourced arrangement or to process in-house under a software
license and maintenance agreement. As a provider of outsourcing solutions, we benefit from
multi-year recurring revenue streams, which help moderate the effects of year to year economic
changes on our results of operations. Generally, demand for outsourcing solutions has increased
over time as service providers such as us realize economies of scale and improve their ability to
provide services that improve customer efficiencies and reduce costs.
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Consolidation within the banking industry may be beneficial or detrimental to our businesses.
When consolidations occur, merger partners often operate disparate systems licensed from competing
service providers. The newly formed entity generally makes a determination to migrate its core
systems to a single platform. When a financial institution processing client is involved in a
consolidation, we may benefit by expanding the use of our services if such services are chosen to
survive the consolidation and support the newly combined entity. Conversely, we may lose market
share if a customer of ours is involved in a consolidation and our services are not chosen to
survive the consolidation and support the newly combined entity. While it is difficult to mitigate
the risks of consolidations, we seek to do so through offering competitive services and trying to
take advantage of situations on a case by case basis depending on the specific opportunities at the
combined company.
We believe that we are in the midst of one of the most difficult times that has ever existed
for financial institutions, retailers and other businesses in the United States and
internationally. We expect there to be a significant number of bank failures in the next few years,
which may be offset to a degree by somewhat decreased bank acquisition activity. However, we
believe that our potential exposure to bank failures and forced government actions that have
occurred to date is less than one percent of our revenues. Additionally, this exposure does not
consider any incremental revenues we may generate from potential license fees or service associated
with assisting surviving institutions with integrating acquired assets resulting from financial
failures. In the current economy, we believe customers may turn more to outsourcing as a means to
reduce fixed costs and gain a competitive edge. However, although we have lately seen an increase
in requests for outsourcing proposals, it is not yet certain how many of these requesting financial
institutions will move forward with their potential projects given current economic conditions.
Financial institutions may defer upgrades or other outsourcing projects until conditions improve.
We believe that software sales and to a lesser degree professional services will be the most at
risk as far as purchases that financial institutions may defer, because in general they tend to be
more discretionary than outsourcing projects. The software sales and professional services
represented approximately 14% of our revenues during the year ended December 31, 2008. We are
addressing the foregoing trends and business conditions in part by managing our costs and capital
expenditures, as described above, and by ensuring that the pricing and quality of our services
continue to deliver value for our existing and potential customers.
While we believe that we are well positioned to withstand the current financial crisis, there
are factors outside our control that might impact our operating results that we may not be able to
fully anticipate as to timing and severity, including but not limited to adverse effects if banks
are nationalized, continued global economic conditions worsen, causing further slowdowns in
consumer spending and lending, and the impact on our ability to access capital should any of our
lenders fail.
Critical Accounting Policies
There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies since our Form 10-K
was filed on February 27, 2009, as amended by our Form 10-K/A filed on March 10, 2009.
Transactions with Related Parties
We are a party to certain historical related party agreements, which are more particularly
described in Note 3 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statement.
Discontinued Operations
During 2008, we discontinued certain operations in our former Transaction Processing Services
and Lender Processing Services segments, which are reported as discontinued operations in the
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, in
accordance with SFAS 144. See Note 2 to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a detailed description of discontinued operations.
Factors Affecting Comparability
On July 2, 2008, we completed the LPS spin-off. The results of operations of the Lender
Processing Services segment through the July 2, 2008 spin-off date are reflected as discontinued
operations in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings, in accordance with SFAS 144, for all periods
presented.
As a result of the above transaction, the results of operations in the periods covered by the
Consolidated Financial Statements may not be directly comparable.
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Comparisons of three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
Consolidated Results of Operations (Unaudited)
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2009 |
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2008 |
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(In millions, except per share |
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amounts) |
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Processing and services revenues |
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$ |
797.8 |
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$ |
830.3 |
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Cost of revenues |
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594.3 |
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648.7 |
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Gross profit |
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203.5 |
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181.6 |
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses |
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99.0 |
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111.1 |
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Research and development costs |
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22.6 |
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19.3 |
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Operating income |
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81.9 |
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51.2 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
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0.8 |
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2.8 |
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Interest expense |
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(32.0 |
) |
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(38.8 |
) |
Other income (expense), net |
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1.2 |
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(1.2 |
) |
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Total other income (expense) |
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(30.0 |
) |
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(37.2 |
) |
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Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes |
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51.9 |
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14.0 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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17.9 |
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3.3 |
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Earnings from continuing operations, net of tax |
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34.0 |
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10.7 |
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(Losses) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax |
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(1.3 |
) |
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59.6 |
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Net earnings |
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32.7 |
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70.3 |
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Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
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0.3 |
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0.2 |
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Net earnings attributable to FIS |
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$ |
33.0 |
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$ |
70.5 |
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Net earnings per share basic from continuing operations attributable
to FIS common stockholders |
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$ |
0.18 |
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$ |
0.06 |
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Net earnings per share basic from discontinued operations
attributable to FIS common stockholders |
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(0.01 |
) |
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0.30 |
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Net earnings per share basic attributable to FIS common stockholders |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.36 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding basic |
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190.0 |
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194.5 |
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Net earnings per share diluted from continuing operations
attributable to FIS common stockholders |
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$ |
0.18 |
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$ |
0.06 |
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Net earnings per share diluted from discontinued operations
attributable to FIS common stockholders |
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(0.01 |
) |
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0.30 |
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Net earnings per share diluted attributable to FIS common stockholders |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.36 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding diluted |
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191.6 |
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196.5 |
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Amounts attributable to FIS common stockholders: |
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Net earnings from continuing operations, net of tax |
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$ |
34.3 |
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$ |
10.9 |
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(Loss) earnings from discontinued operations, net of tax |
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(1.3 |
) |
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59.6 |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
33.0 |
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$ |
70.5 |
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Processing and Services Revenues
Processing and services revenues totaled $797.8 million and $830.3 million for the three-month
periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease in revenue during the 2009 period
of $32.5 million, or 3.9% as compared to 2008 is primarily attributable to the impact of
unfavorable foreign currency adjustments resulting from a strengthening of the U.S. dollar.
Excluding the impact of unfavorable foreign currency adjustments, our International revenue growth
was offset by declines in Financial Solutions and Payment Solutions segment revenues.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues totaled $594.3 million and $648.7 million for the three-month periods ended
March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, resulting in gross profit of $203.5 million and $181.6
million in the 2009 and 2008 periods, respectively. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues
(gross margin) was 25.5% and 21.9% in the 2009 and 2008 periods, respectively. The decrease in
cost of revenues of $54.4 million in the 2009 period as compared to the 2008 period is directly
attributable to the decrease in revenue across our three operating segments. The increase in gross
margin of 3.6% for 2009 over 2008 period was driven by cost reduction activities and improved
operating efficiency.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $99.0 million and $111.1 million for the
three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease of $12.1 million in
2009 as compared to the 2008 period primarily related to higher stock compensation costs, and
charges associated with the LPS spin-off in the 2008 period, partially offset by merger-related
charges during the 2009 period. Stock-based compensation decreased from $24.9 million in 2008 to
$9.5 million in 2009 mainly attributable to charges of $14.1 million for the accelerated vesting of
all stock awards held by eFunds employees assumed in the eFunds acquisition. The 2009 period
included $7.3 million in merger-related charges while the 2008 period included $2.9 million in
charges associated with the spin-off of LPS.
Research and Development Costs
Research and development costs totaled $22.6 million and $19.3 million for the three-month
periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The increase in research and development costs
for 2009 as compared to the 2008 period results from the determination of which costs are
capitalized based on the nature of the projects underway in the respective periods, pursuant to
SFAS No. 86, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased or Otherwise
Marketed.
Operating Income
Operating income totaled $81.9 million and $51.2 million for the three-month periods ended
March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Operating income as a percentage of revenue (operating
margin) was 10.3% and 6.2% for the 2009 and 2008 periods, respectively. The increase in operating
margin for 2009 as compared to 2008 is attributable to the decreased stock compensation costs,
restructuring and integration charges, and charges associated with the LPS spin-off noted
previously and the impact of cost-containment activities, as well as improved operating efficiency.
Interest Expense
Interest expense totaled $32.0 million and $38.8 million for the three-month periods
ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The decrease of $6.8 million in interest expense in
2009 as compared to the 2008 period results from the favorable decrease in borrowing rates under
our credit facility.
Provision for Income Taxes
Income tax expense from continuing operations totaled $17.9 million and $3.3 million for the
three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. This resulted in an effective tax
rate on continuing operations of 34.5% and 23.6% for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009
and 2008, respectively. The increase in tax expense for the 2009 period as compared to the 2008
period is attributable to increased operating income in the 2009 period. The increase in the 2009
overall effective tax rate is primarily related to the impact of the LPS spin-off in 2008.
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Attributable to FIS Common Stockholders
Net earnings from continuing operations attributable to FIS common stockholders totaled
$34.3 million and $10.9 million for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively, or $0.18 and $0.06 per diluted share, respectively, due
to the factors described above.
Segment Results of Operations (Unaudited)
Financial Solutions
(in millions)
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Three Months Ended |
|
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March 31, |
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|
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2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Processing and services revenues |
|
$ |
271.3 |
|
|
$ |
280.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
73.6 |
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$ |
69.5 |
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Revenues for the Financial Solutions segment totaled $271.3 million and $280.4 million for
the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The overall segment decrease
of $9.1 million in 2009 as compared to the 2008 period resulted primarily from lower software
license and professional services revenue, partially offset by increased demand in risk management
and higher commercial outsourcing services revenue.
Operating income for the Financial Solutions segment totaled $73.6 million and $69.5 million
for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Operating margin was
approximately 27.1% and 24.8% for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively. The increase in 2009 as compared to 2008 period primarily resulted from increased
operating margins due to targeted cost reductions.
Payment Solutions
(in millions)
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|
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|
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Three Months Ended |
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|
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March 31, |
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|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Processing and services revenues |
|
$ |
364.7 |
|
|
$ |
373.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
84.1 |
|
|
$ |
70.9 |
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|
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|
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|
|
Revenues for the Payment Solutions segment totaled $364.7 million and $373.3 million for the
three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The overall segment decrease of
$8.6 million in 2009 as compared to 2008 period resulted primarily from a $9.7 million decline in
the Companys retail check guarantee business. Excluding Check Services revenue from both
periods, Payment Solutions revenue increased 0.4% as growth in debit processing, cardholder support
and printing services was offset by declines in prepaid, merchant and item processing activity.
Operating income for the Payment Solutions segment totaled $84.1 million and
$70.9 million for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Operating
margin was approximately 23% and 19% for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008,
respectively. The increase in 2009 as compared to 2008 period primarily resulted from increased
operating margins efficiencies and targeted cost reductions.
International
(in millions)
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Three Months Ended |
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|
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March 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Processing and services revenues |
|
$ |
162.3 |
|
|
$ |
176.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
10.2 |
|
|
$ |
12.2 |
|
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|
Revenues for the International segment totaled $162.3 million and $176.9 million for the
three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The overall segment decrease of
$14.6 million in 2009 as compared to 2008 period resulted primarily from unfavorable currency
effects of $34.9 million. Excluding the impact of unfavorable foreign currency, consolidated
revenue increased 11.5% in constant currency driven by growth in core processing in Europe and
transaction volumes in Brazil.
Operating income for the International segment totaled $10.2 million and $12.2 million
for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Operating margin was
approximately 6% and 7% for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively.
The decrease in operating income in 2009, as compared to the 2008 period primarily results from
unfavorable currency impact of $1.7 million. The International margin of 6% was comparable to the
prior period.
Corporate and Other
The Corporate and Other segment results consist of selling, general and administrative
expenses and depreciation and intangible asset amortization not otherwise allocated to the
reportable segments. Corporate and Other expenses were $86.0 million and $101.4 million for the
three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. The overall Corporate and Other
decrease of $15.4 million for 2009 as compared to the 2008 period is attributable to a reduction in
stock compensation expense, incremental restructuring and integration charges and costs associated
with the LPS spin-off. Stock-based compensation decreased from $24.9 million in 2008 to $9.5
million in 2009 mainly attributable to charges of $14.1 million for the accelerated vesting of all
stock awards held by eFunds employees assumed in the eFunds acquisition.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Requirements
Our cash requirements include cost of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses,
income taxes, debt service payments, capital expenditures, systems development expenditures,
stockholder dividends, and business acquisitions. Our principal sources of funds are cash generated
by operations and borrowings.
At March 31, 2009, we had cash on hand of $272.0 million and debt of approximately $2,460.5
million, including the current portion. Of the $272.0 million cash on hand, approximately
$210.7 million is held by our operations in foreign jurisdictions. We expect that cash flows from
operations over the next twelve months will be sufficient to fund our operating cash requirements
and pay principal and interest on our outstanding debt absent any unusual circumstances such as
acquisitions or adverse changes in the business environment. The proposed Merger with Metavante is
not expected to have a significant immediate impact on cash operating requirements.
We currently pay a $0.05 dividend on a quarterly basis, and expect to continue to do so in the
future. The declaration and payment of future dividends is at the discretion of the Board of
Directors and depends on, among other things, our investment policy and opportunities, results of
operations, financial condition, cash requirements, future prospects, and other factors that may be
considered relevant by our Board of Directors, including legal and contractual restrictions.
Additionally, the payment of cash dividends may be limited by covenants in certain debt agreements.
A regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per common share was paid on March 30, 2009 to shareholders
of record as of the close of business on March 16, 2009.
Cash Flows from Operations
Cash flows from operations were $162.9 million and $168.2 million for the three-month periods
ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively. Cash flows from operations in 2008 include cash flows
from LPS of $139.7 million. Excluding the impact of LPS in 2008,
cash flows from operations increased by
$134.4 million due to higher earnings and better working capital management during the three months
ended March 31, 2009.
Capital Expenditures
Our principal capital expenditures are for computer software (purchased and internally
developed) and additions to property and equipment. We spent approximately $45.3 million and $89.6
million on capital expenditures during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2009 and 2008,
including approximately $11.3 million during the 2008 period related to discontinued operations
including LPS prior to the spin-off. In 2009, we expect to spend approximately 5% to 7% of 2009
revenue on capital expenditures.
Financing
On January 18, 2007, we entered into a credit agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as
Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender, and Letter of Credit Issuer, Bank of America, N.A., as
Swing Line Lender, and other financial institutions party thereto (the Credit Agreement). The
Credit Agreement replaced our prior term loans and revolver as well as a $100 million settlement
facility. The Credit Agreement, which became secured as of September 12, 2007, provides for a
committed $2.1 billion five-year term facility denominated in U.S. Dollars (the Term Loan A) and
a committed $900 million revolving credit facility (the Revolving Loan) with a sublimit of
$250 million for letters of credit and a sublimit of $250 million for swing line loans, maturing on
the fifth anniversary of the closing date, January 18, 2012 (the Maturity Date). The Revolving
Loan is bifurcated into a $735 million multicurrency revolving credit loan (the Multicurrency
Tranche) that can be denominated in any combination of U.S. Dollars, Euro, British Pounds Sterling
and Australian Dollars, and any other foreign currency in which the relevant lenders agree to make
advances and a $165 million U.S. Dollar revolving credit loan that can be denominated only in U.S.
Dollars. The swingline loans and letters of credit are available as a sublimit under the
Multicurrency Tranche. In addition, the Credit Agreement originally provided for an uncommitted
incremental loan facility in the maximum principal amount of $600 million, which would be made
available only upon receipt of further commitments from lenders under the Credit Agreement
sufficient to fund the amount requested by us. On July 30, 2007, we, along with the requisite
lenders, executed an amendment to the existing Credit Agreement to facilitate our acquisition of
eFunds. The amendment permitted the issuance of up to $2.1 billion in additional loans, an increase
from the foregoing $600 million. The amendment became effective September 12, 2007. On September
12, 2007, we entered into a joinder agreement to obtain a secured $1.6 billion tranche of term
loans denominated in U.S. Dollars (the Term Loan B) under the Credit Agreement, utilizing $1.6
billion of the $2.1 billion uncommitted incremental loan amount. The Term Loan B proceeds were used
to finance the eFunds Acquisition, and pay related fees and expenses. On July 2, 2008, we completed
the spin-off of our former Lender Processing Services segment into a separate publicly traded
company, Lender Processing Services, Inc., referred to as LPS. In conjunction with the LPS
spin-off, we immediately retired the outstanding $1,585.0 million principal balance of the Term
Loan B. Debt issuance costs of $8.2 million are
capitalized as of March 31, 2009. The $12.4 million remaining balance of Term Loan B debt
issuance costs were written-off during July 2008 in conjunction with the LPS spin-off and
retirement of the Term Loan B.
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As of March 31, 2009, the Term Loan A balance was $1,968.8 million and a total of $471.0
million was outstanding under the Revolving Loan. The obligations under the Credit Agreement have
been jointly and severally, unconditionally guaranteed by certain of our domestic subsidiaries.
Additionally, we and certain subsidiary guarantors pledged certain equity interests in other
entities (including certain of our direct and indirect subsidiaries) as collateral security for the
obligations under the credit facility and the guarantee.
We may borrow, repay and re-borrow amounts under the Revolving Loan from time to time until
the maturity of the Revolving Loan. We must make quarterly principal payments under the Term Loan A
in scheduled installments of: (a) $26.3 million per quarter from March 31, 2009 through
December 31, 2009; and (b) $52.5 million per quarter from March 31, 2010 through September 30,
2011, with the remaining balance of approximately $1.5 billion payable on the Maturity Date.
In addition to the scheduled principal payments, the Term Loan is (with certain
exceptions) subject to mandatory prepayment upon the occurrence of certain events. There were no
mandatory prepayments owed for the period ended March 31, 2009. Voluntary prepayment of the Loan is
generally permitted at any time without fee upon proper notice and subject to a minimum dollar
requirement. Commitment reductions of the Revolving Loan are also permitted at any time without fee
upon proper notice. The Revolving Loan has no scheduled principal payments, but it will be due and
payable in full on the Maturity Date.
The outstanding balance on the Loans bears interest at a floating rate, which is an applicable
margin plus, at our option, either (a) the Eurocurrency (LIBOR) rate or (b) either (i) the federal
funds rate or (ii) the prime rate. The applicable margin is subject to adjustment based on a
leverage ratio (our total indebtedness to our consolidated total EBITDA in our consolidated
subsidiaries, as further defined in the Credit Agreement). Alternatively, we have the ability to
request the lenders to submit competitive bids for one or more advances under the Revolving Loan.
The Credit Agreement contains affirmative, negative and financial covenants customary for
financings of this type, including, among other things, limits on the creation of liens, limits on
the incurrence of indebtedness, restrictions on investments and dispositions, a prohibition on the
payment of dividends and other restricted payments if an event of default has occurred and is
continuing or would result therefrom, a minimum interest coverage ratio and a maximum leverage
ratio. Upon an event of default, the Administrative Agent can accelerate the maturity of the Loans.
Events of default include conditions customary for such an agreement, including failure to pay
principal and interest in a timely manner and breach of certain covenants. These events of default
include a cross-default provision that permits the lenders to declare the Credit Agreement in
default if (i) we fail to make any payment after the applicable grace period under any indebtedness
with a principal amount in excess of $150 million or (ii) we fail to perform any other term under
any such indebtedness, as a result of which the holders thereof may cause it to become due and
payable prior to its maturity. We were in compliance with all covenants related to the Credit
Agreement at March 31, 2009.
As of March 31, 2009, one financial institution that was a party to our credit facility
failed, thereby reducing the amount available to us under our credit facility by an immaterial
amount. No other financial institutions that were a party to our credit facility or our interest
rate swap agreements have failed to date. We continue to monitor the financial stability of our
counterparties on an ongoing basis. The lenders under our credit facility are a diversified set of
financial institutions both domestic and international. Concentration has increased due to recent
consolidation with the top 10 lenders thereunder having about 60% of the overall facility. The
loss of any single participant would not adversely impact our ability to fund operations. The
revolving facility is bifurcated into two tranches each with a distinct group of lenders and we
retain capacity under both tranches. If the single largest lender were to default under the terms
of the credit agreement, the maximum loss of liquidity on the undrawn portion of the revolver would
be about $59.6 million.
As of March 31, 2009, we have entered into interest rate swap transactions converting a
portion of the interest rate exposure on our Term and Revolving Loans from variable to fixed (see
Item 3).
Contractual Obligations
Our contractual obligations have not changed materially from the table included in our Form
10-K as filed on February 27, 2009, as amended by our Form 10-K/A filed on March 10, 2009.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
FIS does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) FAS 115-2 and FAS 124-2, Recognition
and Presentation of Other-Than-Temporary Impairments. This FSP amends the other-than-temporary
impairment guidance for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the
presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in
the financial statements. This FSP does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance
related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities. The FSP is effective for interim
and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. This FSP is not anticipated to have a
material impact on the Companys financial position or results of operations.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1, Interim Disclosures about Fair
Value of Financial Instruments. This FSP amends SFAS 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of
Financial Instruments, to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim
reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements. This FSP
also amends Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to
require those disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods. This
FSP is effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. This FSP will not
impact the consolidated financial results as it is disclosure-only in nature.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (SFAS
141(R)), requiring an acquirer in a business combination to recognize the assets acquired, the
liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at their fair values at the
acquisition date, with limited exceptions. The costs of the acquisition and any related
restructuring costs will be recognized separately. When the fair value of assets acquired exceeds
the fair value of consideration transferred plus any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, the
excess will be recognized as a gain. Under SFAS 141(R), all business combinations will be accounted
for prospectively by applying the acquisition method, including combinations among mutual entities
and combinations by contract alone. In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP 141(R)-1, Accounting for
Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies.
This FSP amends and clarifies the initial recognition and measurement, subsequent measurement and
accounting, and related disclosures arising from contingencies in a business combination under SFAS
141(R). Assets and liabilities arising from contingencies in a business combination are to be
recognized at their fair value on the acquisition date if fair value can be determined during the
measurement period. If fair value cannot be determined, the existing guidance for contingencies in
SFAS 5, Accounting for Contingencies, and other authoritative literature should be followed. Both
SFAS 141(R) and FSP 141(R)-1 are effective for periods beginning on or after December 15, 2008, and
will apply to business combinations occurring after the effective date. The Company will apply
their provisions to business combinations subsequent to December 31, 2008.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FSP 157-4, Determining Fair Value When the Volume and Level of
Activity for the Asset or Liability Have Significantly Decreased and Identifying Transactions That
Are Not Orderly. This FSP provides additional guidance for estimating fair value in accordance
with SFAS 157 when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability have significantly
decreased. This FSP also includes guidance on identifying circumstances that indicate a transaction
is not orderly. This FSP is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June
15, 2009, and is to be applied prospectively. Management does not anticipate a material impact on
the Companys financial position or results of operations as a result of adopting this FSP.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risks
Market Risk
We are exposed to market risks primarily from changes in interest rates and foreign currency
exchange rates. On a limited basis, we use certain derivative financial instruments, including
interest rate swaps, to manage interest rate risk. We do not use derivatives for trading purposes,
to generate income or to engage in speculative activity.
Interest Rate Risk
At the present time, our only material market risk-sensitive instruments are our debt and
related interest rate swaps. We have issued debt that bears interest at floating rates. We use
interest rate swaps for the purpose of controlling interest expense by managing the mix of fixed
and floating rate debt. We do not seek to make a profit from changes in interest rates. We manage
interest rate sensitivity by measuring potential increases in interest expense that would result
from a probable change in interest rates. When the potential increase in interest expense exceeds
an acceptable amount, we reduce risk through the purchase of derivatives.
As of March 31, 2009, we are paying interest on our Revolving Loan at LIBOR plus 0.70% and on
our Term Loan A at LIBOR plus 0.88%. A one percent increase in the LIBOR rate would increase our
annual debt service under our Credit Agreement, after we calculate the impact of our interest rate
swaps, by $3.6 million (based on principal amounts outstanding at March 31, 2009). We performed
the foregoing sensitivity analysis based on the principal amount of our floating rate debt as
of March 31, 2009, less the
principal amount of such debt that was then subject to an interest rate swap converting such
debt into fixed rate debt. This sensitivity analysis is based solely on the principal amount of
such debt as of March 31, 2009 and does not take into account any changes that
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occurred in
the prior 12 months or that may take place in the next 12 months in the amount of our outstanding
debt or in the notional amount of outstanding interest rate swaps in respect of our debt. Further,
in this sensitivity analysis, the change in interest rates is assumed to be applicable for an
entire year. For comparison purposes, based on principal amounts outstanding as of March 31, 2008,
and calculated in the same manner as set forth above, a 1% change in the LIBOR rate would have
increased our annual debt service, after we calculate the impact of our interest rate swaps, by
$7.8 million.
As of March 31, 2009, we have entered into the following interest rate swap transactions
converting a portion of the interest rate exposure on our Term and Revolving Loans from variable to
fixed (in millions):
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In addition to the fixed rates paid under the swaps, we pay an applicable margin to our bank
lenders on the Term Loan A of 0.88% and the Revolving Loan of 0.70% (plus a facility fee of
0.18%) as of March 31, 2009. |
Foreign Currency Risk
We have no material market risk sensitive instruments that are exposed to foreign currency
exchange risks. Our exposure to foreign currency exchange risks arises instead from our non-U.S.
operations generally, to the extent they are conducted in local currency. Changes in foreign
currency exchange rates affect translations of revenues denominated in currencies other than U.S.
Dollars. Our international operations generated approximately $162.3 million in revenues in the
2009 period, of which approximately $128.3 million was denominated in currencies other than the
U.S. Dollar. The major currencies that we are exposed to are the Brazilian Real, the Euro and the
British Pound Sterling. A 10% move in average exchange rates for these currencies (assuming a
simultaneous and immediate 10% change in all of such rates for the relevant period) would have had
the following effects on our reported revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and the
three months ended March 31, 2008 (in millions):
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The impact on earnings of the foregoing assumed 10% change in each of the periods presented
would have been negligible.
We do not have an established policy or procedure to manage foreign exchange rate risk at this
time. As our international operations grow, we will evaluate the need to implement foreign
exchange rate risk management policies, and we are currently analyzing our operations and related
foreign currency risk. If a policy were established to manage foreign exchange rate risk, we would
consider hedging both fair value and cash flow exposures using derivatives such as foreign currency
forward contracts, collars and other types of option contracts to minimize foreign exchange rate
risk.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under
the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal
financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
(the Exchange Act). Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal
financial officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure
that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Act
is: (a) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the
Commissions rules and forms; and (b)
accumulated and communicated to management, including our principal executive and principal
financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
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There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Part II: OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
See discussion of Litigation in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements included in
Item 1 of Part I of this Report, which is incorporated by reference into this Part II, Item 1.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in the Risk Factors described in our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, other than as described below.
We may fail to realize the anticipated cost savings and other financial benefits of the Merger
with Metavante on the anticipated schedule, if at all.
To achieve the planned financial benefits of the Merger, FIS will need to successfully
integrate Metavantes operations into its own in a timely and efficient manner and will need to
execute transitional matters successfully, including integrating new members of FIS management and
the retention of key Metavante personnel. Currently, each company operates as an independent
public company. Achieving the anticipated cost savings and financial benefits of the Merger will
depend in part upon whether FIS integrates Metavantes businesses in an efficient and effective
manner. There can be no assurance that FIS will be able to accomplish this integration process
smoothly or successfully. In addition, the integration of certain operations will require the
dedication of significant management resources, which will compete for managements attention with
management of the day-to-day business of the combined company. Any inability to realize the full
extent of, or any of, the anticipated cost savings and financial benefits of the Merger, as well as
any delays encountered in the integration process, could have an adverse effect on the business and
results of operations of the combined company, which may affect the market price of FIS common
stock.
The Merger is subject to the receipt of consents and approvals from government entities. Such
approvals may not be obtained or may impose conditions that could have an adverse effect on the
combined company following the Merger.
Completion of the Merger is conditioned upon the receipt of certain governmental approvals,
including the expiration or termination of the applicable waiting period under the HSR Act.
Although FIS and Metavante have agreed in the Merger Agreement to use their reasonable best efforts
to obtain the requisite governmental approvals, there can be no assurance that these approvals will
be obtained. In addition, the governmental authorities from which these approvals are required may
impose conditions on the completion of the Merger or require changes to the terms of the Merger.
Although FIS and Metavante do not currently expect that any such conditions or changes would be
imposed, there can be no assurance that they will not be, and such conditions or changes could have
the effect of delaying completion of the Merger or imposing additional costs on or limiting the
revenues of FIS following the Merger. In addition, under the terms of the Merger Agreement,
neither party is obligated to complete the Merger if any such condition or change would reasonably
be expected to have a material adverse effect (as measured on a scale relative to Metavante) on
either party or the surviving company in the Merger.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
There were no unregistered sales of equity securities during the three-month period ended March 31,
2009.
Item 6. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits:
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10.1 |
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Contribution and Distribution Agreement, dated as of June 13,
2008, between Lender Processing Services, Inc. and Fidelity
National Information Services, Inc. (1) |
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10.2 |
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Tax Disaffiliation Agreement, dated as of July 2, 2008, between
Lender Processing Services, Inc. and Fidelity National Information
Services, Inc. |
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10.3 |
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Lease Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2008, between Lender
Processing Services, Inc. and Fidelity National Information
Services, Inc. |
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31.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1 |
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Certification by Chief Executive Officer of Periodic Financial Reports pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
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32.2 |
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Certification by Chief Financial Officer of Periodic Financial Reports pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
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(1) |
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Portions of this Exhibit have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission as part of an application for confidential treatment pursuant to the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
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Date: May 6, 2009 |
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Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. |
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/s/ GEORGE P. SCANLON
George P. Scanlon
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
The following documents are being filed with this Report:
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10.1
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Contribution and Distribution Agreement, dated as of June 13,
2008, between Lender Processing Services, Inc. and Fidelity
National Information Services, Inc. (1) |
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10.2
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Tax Disaffiliation Agreement, dated as of July 2, 2008, between
Lender Processing Services, Inc. and Fidelity National Information
Services, Inc. |
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10.3
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Lease Agreement, dated as of June 13, 2008, between Lender
Processing Services, Inc. and Fidelity National Information
Services, Inc. |
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31.1
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Certification of Lee A. Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer of
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., pursuant to rule
13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2
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Certification of George P. Scanlon, Chief Financial Officer of
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., pursuant to rule
13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1
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Certification of Lee A. Kennedy, Chief Executive Officer of
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.2
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Certification of George P. Scanlon, Chief Financial Officer of
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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Portions of this Exhibit have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange
Commission as part of an application for confidential treatment pursuant to the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. |
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EX-10.1
Exhibit 10.1
CONTRIBUTION AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
between
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
and
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC.
dated as of June 13, 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS |
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SECTION 1.1. Definitions |
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SECTION 1.2. Interpretation |
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ARTICLE II THE ASSET CONTRIBUTION, THE DISTRIBUTION AND THE DEBT EXCHANGE |
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SECTION 2.1. Asset Contribution, Assumption of Liabilities and Delivery of Shares and Notes |
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viii |
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SECTION 2.2. Asset Contribution Deliverables; Distribution Date Deliverables |
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SECTION 2.3. Spin-off |
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SECTION 2.4. Debt Exchange |
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ARTICLE III NO REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES |
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SECTION 3.1. No Representations and Warranties |
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SECTION 3.2. No Warranty Regarding Transition License |
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ARTICLE IV ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND RECORDS |
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SECTION 4.1. Access to Information |
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SECTION 4.2. Restrictions on Disclosure of Information |
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SECTION 4.3. Record Retention |
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SECTION 4.4. Production of Witnesses |
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SECTION 4.5. Other Agreements Regarding Access to Information |
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ARTICLE V ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS |
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SECTION 5.1. Performance |
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SECTION 5.2. Insurance Matters |
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SECTION 5.3. Reasonable Best Efforts |
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SECTION 5.4. Public Announcements |
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SECTION 5.5. Related Party Agreements |
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SECTION 5.6. Intercompany Obligations |
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xix |
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SECTION 5.7. Tax Matters |
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xix |
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ARTICLE VI TRANSITION LICENSE OF CERTAIN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY |
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SECTION 6.1. Grant of Transition License for Use of Certain FIS Marks |
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(a) Grant of License |
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(b) License Restrictions and Limitations |
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(c) Quality Control |
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(d) Sublicense Limitations |
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(e) Inconsistency with Related Party Agreements |
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SECTION 6.2. Alterations and Variations |
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SECTION 6.3. Ownership |
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SECTION 6.4. Enforcement; Infringement |
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SECTION 6.5. Termination Prior to the Transition License Expiration Date |
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(a) Termination as a result of Disaffiliation |
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(b) Termination for Insolvency |
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(c) Transition Upon Termination |
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(d) Abandonment |
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(e) Transition License Survival |
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xxiii |
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SECTION 6.6. Unauthorized Use |
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ARTICLE VII INDEMNIFICATION |
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SECTION 7.1. Indemnification by LPS |
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SECTION 7.2. Indemnification by FIS |
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xxiv |
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SECTION 7.3. Claim Procedure |
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(a) Claim Notice |
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(b) Response to Notice of Claim |
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(c) Contested Claims |
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(d) Third Party Claims |
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SECTION 7.4. Contribution |
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SECTION 7.5. Limitations |
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(a) Insurance Proceeds; Third Party Coverage |
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(b) Other Agreements |
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(c) Certain Damages Not Indemnified |
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(d) Successors and Assigns |
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(e) Payments Made on After-Tax Basis |
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ARTICLE VIII GENERAL PROVISIONS |
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SECTION 8.1. Governing Law |
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SECTION 8.2. Jurisdiction and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial |
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SECTION 8.3. Dispute Resolution |
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(a) Amicable Resolution |
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(b) Mediation |
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(c) Arbitration |
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(d) Non-Exclusive Remedy |
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(e) Commencement of Dispute Resolution Procedure |
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SECTION 8.4. Notices |
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SECTION 8.5. Binding Effect and Assignment |
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SECTION 8.6. Severability |
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SECTION 8.7. Entire Agreement |
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SECTION 8.8. Counterparts |
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SECTION 8.9. Expenses |
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xxxiii |
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SECTION 8.10. Amendment |
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SECTION 8.11. Waiver |
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xxxiii |
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SECTION 8.12. Construction of Agreement |
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xxxiii |
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SECTION 8.13. Transition License General Terms |
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xxxiv |
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(a) Relationship of the Parties |
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(b) Title 11 |
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(c) UN Convention Disclaimed |
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(d) Effectiveness |
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SECTION 8.14. Termination |
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EXHIBITS AND SCHEDULES
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Exhibit A
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Form of LPS Term A Notes |
Exhibit B
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Form of LPS Term B Notes |
Exhibit C
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Form of LPS Bond Indebtedness |
Exhibit D
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Form of Assignment and Bill of Sale |
Exhibit E
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Form of Assumption Agreement |
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Schedule I
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List of Subject Companies |
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Schedule 2.2(a)
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Transferred Employee Employment Agreements (1) |
Schedule 5.5
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Related Party Agreements |
Schedule 5.6
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Repayment of Intercompany Obligations |
Schedule 7.1(a)
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Liabilities Requiring Indemnification (1) |
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This Schedule has been omitted in its entirety and filed separately with the Securities and
Exchange Commission as part of an application for confidential treatment pursuant to the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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CONTRIBUTION AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT
CONTRIBUTION AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT, dated as of June 13, 2008 (this Agreement),
between Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., a Georgia corporation (FIS), and
Lender Processing Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation (LPS).
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of FIS has determined that it is in the best interests of FIS
and its stockholders to separate its lender processing services business and to distribute
ownership of the lender processing services business to the stockholders of FIS as a dividend; and
WHEREAS, FIS owns, directly or indirectly, (i) that percentage of the issued and outstanding
shares of capital stock or other equity securities or ownership interests set forth on Schedule
I (the Subject Securities) of the entities listed on Schedule I (the
Subject Companies) and (ii) the Other Assets (as hereinafter defined), which Subject
Securities and Other Assets constitute all of the material properties, assets and rights that
primarily relate to, arise out of or are held in connection with the lender processing services
business currently conducted by FIS and its Subsidiaries; and
WHEREAS, FIS desires to contribute to LPS all of the Subject Securities and all of the Other
Assets (collectively, the Asset Contribution) in exchange for (i) the issuance by LPS to
FIS of the LPS Shares (as hereinafter defined) and the LPS Notes (as hereinafter defined) and (ii)
the assumption by LPS of the Assumed Liabilities (as hereinafter defined); and
WHEREAS, the board of directors of FIS has approved (i) the Asset Contribution in exchange for
the LPS Shares and the LPS Notes, (ii) the distribution, following the Asset Contribution, of all
of the shares of LPS Common Stock held by FIS to the holders of the outstanding shares of capital
stock of FIS as of the Record Date (as defined herein) for such distribution (the
Spin-off), and (iii) in connection with the Spin-off, the exchange by FIS of the LPS
Notes for a like amount of FISs existing indebtedness consisting of the Tranche B Term Loans
issued under the FIS 2007 Credit Agreement (as defined herein) (the Debt Exchange); and
WHEREAS, the board of directors of LPS has approved the issuance of the LPS Shares and the LPS
Notes, as well as assumption by LPS of the Assumed Liabilities (as hereinafter defined) and the
acceptance of the Asset Contribution;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, covenants and agreements contained in this
Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, FIS and LPS agree as follows:
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ARTICLE I
DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1.1. Definitions. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall
have the respective meanings set forth below:
Action or Proceeding means any charge, complaint, grievance, action, suit,
litigation, proceeding or arbitration, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, by
any Person, or any investigation by or before any Governmental Entity.
Adverse Consequences means damages, penalties, fines, costs, expenses (including
professional fees and expenses), amounts paid in settlement, liabilities, obligations, liens, and
losses, including any such amounts arising out of or related to claims asserted against LPS or FIS
by any shareholder participating in the Spin-off; provided that Adverse Consequences shall
not include any indirect, special, consequential, or punitive damages.
Affiliate means, with respect to any specified Person, a Person that directly, or
indirectly through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common
control with, such specified Person; provided, however, that, for purposes of this
Agreement, no member of either Group shall be deemed to be an Affiliate of any member of the other
Group. As used herein, control means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to
direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such entity, whether through
ownership of voting securities or other interests, by contract or otherwise.
Agreement has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.
Ancillary Agreement or Ancillary Agreements, as the context may require,
means each of the LPS Notes, the Employee Matters Agreement, the Tax Disaffiliation Agreement, each
of the other Related Party Agreements, and each other agreement or instrument to be entered into in
connection with the Asset Contribution or the Spin-off, including any exhibits, schedules,
attachments, tables or other appendices thereto, and each other agreement and other instrument
contemplated herein or in any of the foregoing, all as may be amended from time to time.
Arbitrator has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3(c).
Asset Contribution has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.
Asset Contribution Date means the date on which the Asset Contribution is effective.
Assignment and Bill of Sale means that certain Assignment and Bill of Sale to be
entered by FIS to and in favor of LPS in connection with the Asset Contribution, in the form of
Exhibit D, as such may be amended from time to time.
Assumed Liabilities means all liabilities and obligations of any member of the FIS
Group required to be paid or performed under any contract or other agreement included in
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the Other Assets or otherwise arising in connection with any of the Other Assets, whether
required to be paid or performed before or after the Asset Contribution Date.
Assumption Agreement means that certain Assumption Agreement to be entered by LPS to
and in favor of FIS in connection with the Asset Contribution, in the form of Exhibit E, as
such agreement may be amended from time to time.
Business Day means any day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, or a day on which
banking institutions are authorized or required by law or regulation to close in Jacksonville,
Florida or New York, New York.
Change of Control means, with respect to any Person, an acquisition by any person
(within the meaning of Section 3(a)(9) of the Exchange Act) and used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d)
thereof of Beneficial Ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of 50% or
more of either the then outstanding shares of common stock or the combined voting power of the then
outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors;
excluding, however, the following: (A) any acquisition directly from such Person,
other than an acquisition by virtue of the exercise of a conversion privilege unless the security
being so converted was itself acquired directly from such Person or (B) any acquisition by any
employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by such Person or by one or more
members of such Persons group of affiliates entities.
Claim Notice has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a).
Claimed Amount has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a).
Code means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
Controlling Party has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(d)(ii).
D&O Tail Policy has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(b)(i).
Damages means all losses, claims, demands, damages, liabilities, judgments, dues,
penalties, assessments, fines (civil, criminal or administrative), costs, obligations, liens,
forfeitures, settlements, payments, costs, fees or expenses (including reasonable attorneys fees
and expenses and any other expenses reasonably incurred in connection with investigating,
prosecuting or defending a claim or Action or Proceeding), of any nature or kind, whether or not
the same would properly be reflected on a balance sheet.
Debt Exchange has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.
Disclosing Party has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(c).
Dispute has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3(a).
Distribution Date means the date on which the Spin-off is effective.
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Employee Matters Agreement means the Employee Matters Agreement to be entered into
by and between FIS and LPS, as may be amended from time to time.
Exchange Act means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, together with
the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
Existing Insurance has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(b)(ii).
Fiduciary and EP Tail Policy has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(b).
FIS means Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., a Georgia corporation.
FIS 2007 Credit Agreement means the Credit Agreement dated as of January 18, 2007,
as amended, among FIS, as borrower, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Bank of America, N.A., Wachovia
Bank, National Association, and certain other parties.
FIS Group means FIS, the Subsidiaries of FIS and each Person that is or becomes an
Affiliate of FIS (other than LPS or any member of the LPS Group) from and after the Asset
Contribution.
FIS Indemnified Parties has the meaning set forth in Section 7.1.
FIS Marks has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(a).
FIS Policies has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(b)(ii).
FIS Public Filings has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(b).
FNF means Fidelity National Financial, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
FNF Policy has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(a).
GAAP means U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, consistently applied.
Governmental Entity means any federal, state, local, foreign or international court,
government, department, commission, board, bureau or agency, or any other regulatory,
administrative or governmental authority, including the NYSE.
Group means either the FIS Group or the LPS Group, as the context requires.
Indemnifiable Losses mean all Damages suffered by an Indemnitee, including any
reasonable out-of-pocket fees, costs or expenses of enforcing any indemnity hereunder;
provided that Indemnifiable Losses shall not include any such Damages caused by,
resulting from or arising out of the gross negligence, willful misconduct or fraud of such
Indemnitee.
Indemnified Party has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a).
Indemnifying Party has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a).
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Indemnitee means a Person who or which may seek indemnification under this
Agreement.
Jacksonville Court has the meaning set forth in Section 8.2.
LPS means Lender Processing Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
LPS Common Stock means LPS Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share.
LPS Group means LPS, the Subsidiaries of LPS, and each Person that LPS directly or
indirectly controls (within the meaning of the Securities Act) immediately after the Asset
Contribution, and each other Person that becomes an Affiliate of LPS after the Spin-off.
LPS Indemnified Parties has the meaning set forth in Section 7.2.
LPS Notes has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(a).
LPS Public Filings has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c).
LPS Shares has the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(a).
Non-controlling Party has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(d)(ii).
NYSE means the New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
Other Assets means all other properties, assets and rights of any nature, kind and
description, tangible and intangible (including goodwill), whether real, personal or mixed, held by
FIS immediately prior to the Asset Contribution that primarily relate to, arise out of or are held
in connection with the Transferred Business.
Owning Party has the meaning set forth in Section 4.2(c).
Party or Parties, as the context may require, mean each or both of FIS and
LPS.
Person means (i) for all Sections of this Agreement, except in the context of
Change of Control, an individual, a partnership, a corporation, a limited liability company, an
association, a joint stock company, a trust, a joint venture, an unincorporated organization or a
Governmental Entity, and (ii) for Change of Control, the meaning set forth in the definition for
Change of Control.
Providing Party has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(a).
Record Date means the close of business on the date to be determined by the FIS
board of directors as the record date for determining the stockholders of FIS entitled to receive
shares of LPS Common Stock pursuant to a pro-rata distribution of shares of LPS Common Stock as
part of the Spin-off.
Records has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(a).
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Related Party Agreements has the meaning set forth in Section 5.5(a).
Representative means, with respect to any Person, any of such Persons directors,
officers, employees, agents, consultants, advisors, accountants or attorneys.
Requesting Party has the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(a).
Retention Period has the meaning set forth in Section 4.3.
SEC means the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, or any successor
agency.
Securities Act means the Securities Act of 1933, as amended from time to time,
together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.
Spin-off has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.
Spin-off Declaration has the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(a).
Split Dollar Plan has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(a)(vi).
Steering Committee has the meaning set forth in Section 8.3(a).
Subject Companies has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.
Subject Company Subsidiary means one or more Subsidiaries of a Subject Company.
Subject Securities has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.
Subsidiary means, with respect to any specified Person, any Person of which such
specified Person controls or owns, directly or indirectly, more than fifty percent (50%) of the
stock or other equity interest entitled to vote on the election of the members to the board of
directors or similar governing body; provided, however, that unless the context
otherwise requires, references to Subsidiaries of FIS will not include LPS or the Persons that will
be transferred to LPS or other members of the LPS Group pursuant to this Agreement, whether the
transfer of such Persons occurs prior to or after the Asset Contribution.
Tax and Taxes means any net income, gross income, gross receipts,
alternative or add-on minimum, sales, use, ad valorem, franchise, profits, license, withholding,
payroll, employment, excise, transfer, recording, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property,
environmental, estimated, custom duty, or other tax, governmental fee or other like assessment or
charge of any kind whatsoever, together with any interest and any penalty, addition to Tax, or
additional amount, imposed by any Governmental Entity or any subdivision, agency, commission or
authority thereof or any quasi-governmental or private body having jurisdiction over the
assessment, determination, collection, or imposition of any Tax (including the United States
Internal Revenue Service).
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Tax Disaffiliation Agreement means that certain Tax Disaffiliation Agreement to be
entered by and between FIS and LPS, as may be amended from time to time.
Third-Party Claim has the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(d)(i).
Title 11 has the meaning set forth in Section 8.13(b).
Transfer Agent means Computershare or such other Person who has been appointed as
the transfer agent for LPS Common Stock.
Transferred Business means the lender processing services operations of FIS as
conducted on or prior to the Asset Contribution Date.
Transferred Employee has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(a)(iv).
Transactions means the Asset Contribution, the Spin-off, the Debt Exchange, and the
preliminary transactions as defined in the Tax Disaffiliation Agreement.
Transition License Expiration Date has the meaning set forth in Section 6.1(a).
Unauthorized Access has the meaning set forth in Section 6.6.
SECTION 1.2. Interpretation.
(a) For purposes of this Agreement (including all exhibits, schedules and amendments),
unless the context otherwise requires, (i) all terms defined herein include the plural as
well as the singular, and the masculine, feminine or neuter gender shall be deemed to
include the others whenever the context so requires, (ii) all accounting terms used but not
otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings given to them under GAAP, and
(iii) references to any Person include successors of such Person by consolidation and merger
and transferees of all or substantially all its assets (provided that such successor
has duly assumed in writing all such Persons obligations, if any, hereunder).
(b) Words such as herein, hereinafter, hereof, hereto, hereby and
hereunder, and words of like import refer to this Agreement, unless the context requires
otherwise.
(c) The words including, includes, or include are to be read as listing
non-exclusive examples of the matters referred to, whether or not words such as without
limitation or but not limited to are used in each instance.
(d) References herein to any agreement or other instrument shall, unless the context
otherwise requires (or the definition thereof otherwise specifies), be deemed references to
the same as it may from time to time be changed, amended or extended in accordance with its
terms.
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(e) Any reference in this Agreement to a member of a Group means the applicable Party
to this Agreement or another Person referred to in the definition of FIS Group or LPS Group,
as applicable.
(f) All references in this Agreement to times of day shall be to the city of
Jacksonville, Florida time.
ARTICLE II
THE ASSET CONTRIBUTION, THE DISTRIBUTION AND THE DEBT EXCHANGE
SECTION 2.1. Asset Contribution, Assumption of Liabilities and Delivery of Shares and
Notes. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions of this Agreement:
(a) On the Asset Contribution Date, FIS shall transfer, or cause to be transferred, to
LPS all right, title and interest of FIS in and to all of the Subject Securities and all
right, title and interest of FIS in and to the Other Assets, in exchange for (i) that number
of shares of LPS Common Stock (the LPS Shares) as shall be determined in
accordance with the formula set forth in the Spin-off Declaration, to be issued and
delivered to FIS on or prior to the Distribution Date, (ii) one or more senior notes,
designated as Term A Notes and Term B Notes, together with certain other bond indebtedness
(collectively, the LPS Notes), all issued by LPS to and in favor of FIS in the
aggregate original principal amount of up to approximately $1.6 billion, in the form of and
containing the terms set forth in Exhibit A (the form of the LPS Term A Notes),
Exhibit B (the form of the LPS Term B Notes, and Exhibit C (the form of the
LPS bond indebtedness), all to be delivered to FIS on or prior to the Distribution Date, and
(iii) the assumption by LPS of the Assumed Liabilities, as evidenced by the Assumption
Agreement, to be effective on the Asset Contribution Date; and
(b) LPS shall (i) issue and deliver the LPS Shares and the LPS Notes to FIS on or prior
to the Distribution Date, and (ii) assume and agree to pay, honor and discharge when due all
of the Assumed Liabilities in accordance with their respective terms pursuant to the
Assumption Agreement, effective on the Asset Contribution Date, all in exchange for the
Transferred Business, including the Subject Securities and the Other Assets.
SECTION 2.2. Asset Contribution Deliverables; Distribution Date Deliverables.
(a) On the Asset Contribution Date at the time of the Asset Contribution:
(i) FIS shall deliver to LPS (x) certificates representing the respective
Subject Securities, together with duly executed transfer forms including all such
deeds, instruments, stock powers, transfer stamps or other documents as may be
necessary to transfer full legal and beneficial ownership of such Subject Securities
to LPS, and (y) all books and records of each of the Subject Companies, together
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with all material documents and materials relating solely to the Subject
Companies, the Other Assets and the Transferred Business;
(ii) FIS shall execute and deliver to LPS a bill of sale and such other deeds,
instruments or other documents (each in substance and form reasonably satisfactory
to LPS) as may be necessary to transfer full legal and beneficial title to the Other
Assets to LPS, and any cash that is a part of the Other Assets shall be paid by wire
transfer of immediately available funds to an account designated by LPS to FIS in
writing no later than two Business Days before the Asset Contribution Date;
(iii) LPS and FIS shall execute and deliver the Assumption Agreement and the
Employee Matters Agreement;
(iv) All FIS employees whose functions or responsibilities primarily relate to
the Transferred Business and who are not intended to be both employees of FIS (or
any member of the FIS Group) and of LPS (or any member of the LPS Group) on the day
immediately following the Asset Contribution Date (each such employee being a
Transferred Employee) shall be transferred to LPS and thereafter, such
employees shall be employees of LPS;
(v) FIS or the applicable member of the FIS Group shall assign to LPS (or the
applicable member of the LPS Group), and LPS or the applicable member of the LPS
Group shall assume from FIS (or the applicable member of the FIS Group), all of
FISs right, title, and interest in and to, and all obligations and liabilities of
FIS or any member of the FIS Group under, all individual employment, termination,
retention, severance or other similar contracts or agreements with each Transferred
Employee and all of the rights, interests, responsibilities, obligations and
liabilities as the employer under such contracts and agreements, including without
limitation those employment agreements listed on Schedule 2.2(a); and
(vi) FIS or the applicable member of the FIS Group shall assign to LPS (or the
applicable member of the LPS Group), and LPS or the applicable member of the LPS
Group shall assume from FIS (or the applicable member of the FIS Group), the
obligations of FIS or any member of the FIS Group for each Transferred Employee
under the Certegy Inc. Executive Life and Supplemental Retirement Benefit Plan (the
Split Dollar Plan) and the life insurance policies issued thereunder and
all of the obligations and benefits as the employer under the Split Dollar Plan and
such life insurance policies.
(b) On or before the Distribution Date immediately prior to the Spin-off:
(i) LPS shall issue and deliver to FIS the LPS Shares;
(ii) LPS shall issue and deliver to FIS the LPS Notes; and
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(iii) LPS and FIS shall execute and deliver the Tax Disaffiliation Agreement,
as well as all other Related Party Agreements or amendments thereto, to be effective
as of the Distribution Date.
SECTION 2.3. Spin-off.
(a) Pursuant to the approval of the Spin-off by the board of directors of FIS and its
declaration of the Spin-off dividend (the Spin-off Declaration), following the
Asset Contribution but before the Distribution Date, FIS shall deliver to the Transfer Agent
certificates representing the shares of LPS Common Stock to be delivered to the holders of
FIS common stock entitled thereto in connection with the Spin-off, and the Transfer Agent
shall thereafter distribute on the Distribution Date to each holder (other than FIS or any
FIS Subsidiary) of record of common stock of FIS, as of the close of business on the Record
Date, such number of shares of LPS Common Stock as shall be determined in accordance with
the formula set forth in the Spin-off Declaration.
(b) LPS agrees to take any and all actions and enter into any and all agreements and
arrangements reasonably requested by FIS to facilitate the Spin-off (no matter the form of
the Spin-off), including with respect to the matters set forth in Article V of this
Agreement, and to cooperate with FIS in connection with the Spin-off. LPS shall use its
reasonable best efforts to cause its Representatives to cooperate with FIS in connection
with the Spin-off, including making LPS executives available for any presentations, and
causing comfort letters and disclosure letters required by FIS to be provided in connection
therewith and shall take all actions necessary or desirable to cause such documents to be in
customary form.
(c) No certificates representing fractional shares of LPS Common Stock will be
distributed in the Spin-off. As soon as practicable after the consummation of the Spin-off,
LPS shall direct the Transfer Agent to determine the number of whole shares and fractional
shares of LPS Common Stock allocable to each holder of record or beneficial owner of FIS
Common Stock otherwise entitled to fractional shares of LPS Common Stock, to aggregate all
such fractional shares and sell the whole shares obtained thereby, in open market
transactions or otherwise, in each case at then prevailing trading prices, and to cause to
be distributed to each such holder or for the benefit of each such beneficial owner to which
a fractional share shall be allocable such holder or owners ratable share of the proceeds
of such sale, after making appropriate deductions for any amount required to be withheld for
United States federal income tax purposes and to repay expenses reasonably incurred by the
Transfer Agent, including all brokerage charges, commissions and transfer taxes, in
connection with such sale. LPS and the Transfer Agent shall use their commercially
reasonable efforts to aggregate the shares of LPS Common Stock that may be held by any
beneficial owner thereof through more than one account in determining the fractional share
allocable to such beneficial owner.
SECTION 2.4. Debt Exchange. Prior to the Spin-off, LPS shall issue to FIS the LPS
Notes. The LPS Notes will be issued under appropriate agreements and instruments to which LPS
shall become a party prior to its issuance of the LPS Notes. The Parties acknowledge and agree
that in connection with the Spin-off, FIS intends to exchange all of the LPS Notes for
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its existing Tranche B Term Loan indebtedness issued under the FIS 2007 Credit Agreement. The
holders of the Tranche B Term Loan indebtedness intend to syndicate or place the obligations of LPS
under the various credit facilities and with various groups of lenders and debtholders. LPS
agrees, and agrees to cause the LPS Subsidiaries to, execute and deliver to FIS or any other person
such further documents, agreements and instruments, and take such further action, as FIS may at any
time reasonably request in order to consummate and make effective, in the most expeditious manner
practicable, the Debt Exchange and such subsequent syndication and placement, as contemplated by
this Section 2.4.
ARTICLE III
NO REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
SECTION 3.1. No Representations and Warranties. LPS (on behalf of itself and each
member of the LPS Group) acknowledges and agrees that, except as expressly set forth in this
Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, (a) neither FIS nor any member of the FIS Group is making any
representations or warranties, express or implied, in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or
any other agreement contemplated hereby or thereby, as to the Transferred Business, including
without limitation as to the title to such entities shares or other ownership interests or as to
the assets, liabilities, business or financial condition of such entities (including the Subject
Companies and the Other Assets), all such transfers being made on an as-is, where-is basis and
(b) LPS and its Affiliates will bear the economic and legal risks that any conveyance will prove to
be sufficient to vest in them good and marketable title, free and clear of any security interest,
pledge, lien, charge, claim or other encumbrance of any nature whatsoever and that any consents or
approvals, and that any requirements of laws or judgments, with respect to the transfer of the
Transferred Business, have been received or met.
SECTION 3.2. No Warranty Regarding Transition License. Without limiting the
generality of Section 3.1, except as may be expressly set forth in Article VI, all licenses granted
pursuant to Article VI are as is, and neither Party (nor any Person within the FIS Group or the
LPS Group), nor any of their respective officers, directors employees or agents makes any
representation or warranty (except as may be expressly set forth in Article VI) with respect to FIS
Marks or the licenses granted or made pursuant to Article VI, including any representation as to:
(i) a Partys right to grant licenses, (ii) the scope of rights in the FIS Marks for any specific
goods or services, or (iii) the title to any such FIS Marks or the absence of any third party
infringement of any such FIS Marks. FIS does not undertake any commitment to maintain or defend
the FIS Marks.
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ARTICLE IV
ACCESS TO INFORMATION AND RECORDS
SECTION 4.1. Access to Information.
(a) Information Access Available. The Parties intend that effective upon the Asset
Contribution, all books and records, documents, agreements, data, files and other materials,
whether written or electronically stored (as applicable to each Party, its
Records), relating to the Subject Companies or the Other Assets, or arising out of
or in connection with the operation of the Transferred Business, shall be delivered by FIS
to LPS. To the extent that (i) Records owned or in the possession of one Party (in such
capacity, the Providing Party) created prior to the Distribution Date also include
therein (imbedded, as a part of or as a separate segment) information relating to the other
Party (in such capacity, the Requesting Party) or relating to the Requesting
Partys business, assets, liabilities or operations, then during the Retention Period (as
defined in Section 4.3), the Providing Party will provide to the Requesting Party, and will
cause its respective Group members and Representatives to provide to the Requesting Party,
upon reasonable advance written request and otherwise in accordance with the requirements of
this Section 4.1, reasonable access during normal business hours and at the expense of the
Requesting Party to all such Records owned or in the possession of the Providing Party and
its Subsidiaries, if such access is reasonably required by the Requesting Party in
connection with the Requesting Partys financial reporting and accounting matters, the
preparation of and filing of any tax returns or the defense of any tax claim or assessment,
the prosecution or defense of any litigation or other dispute with third parties, the
preparation and filing of reports and other materials with any Governmental Entity or any
other bona fide purpose, provided that such access does not unreasonably disrupt the
normal operations of the Providing Party or any of its Subsidiaries. Subject to the
confidentiality provisions set forth in Section 4.2 and any other security obligations as
the Providing Party may reasonably deem necessary, the Requesting Party may have all
requested information duplicated at the Requesting Partys expense. Alternatively, the
Providing Party may choose to deliver, at the Requesting Partys expense, all requested
information to the Requesting Party in the form requested by the Requesting Party. The
Providing Party will notify the Requesting Party in writing at the time of delivery if such
information is to be returned to the Providing Party. In such case, the Requesting Party
will return such information when no longer needed to the Providing Party at the Requesting
Partys expense. In connection with providing information pursuant to this Section 4.1, the
Providing Party hereto will, upon the request of the Requesting Party and upon reasonable
advance notice, make available during normal business hours its respective employees (and
those employees of its respective Group members and Representatives, as applicable) to the
extent that they are reasonably necessary to and explain all requested information with and
to the Requesting Party, provided that such access does not unreasonably disrupt the
normal operations of the Providing Party or any of its Subsidiaries. Each Providing Party
shall be entitled to reimbursement from the Requesting Party, upon the presentation of
invoices therefor, for all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses (excluding allocated
compensation and overhead expenses) as may be reasonably incurred in providing information
pursuant to this Section 4.1(a).
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(b) Access for FIS Public Filings. Without limiting the generality of the provisions
of Section 4.1(a), LPS agrees to cooperate fully, and cause LPSs auditors to cooperate
fully, with FIS to the extent requested by FIS in the preparation of FISs press releases,
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Annual Reports to Shareholders, Annual Reports on Form 10-K,
any Current Reports on Form 8-K and any other proxy, information and registration
statements, reports, notices, prospectuses and any other filings made by FIS with the SEC,
any national securities exchange or otherwise made publicly available (collectively, the
FIS Public Filings). LPS agrees to provide to FIS all information that FIS
reasonably requests in connection with any FIS Public Filings or that, in the judgment of
FIS, is required to be disclosed or incorporated by reference therein under any law, rule or
regulation. LPS will provide such information in a timely manner on the dates reasonably
requested by FIS (which may be earlier than the dates on which LPS otherwise would be
required hereunder to have such information available) to enable FIS to prepare, print and
release all FIS Public Filings on such dates as FIS will reasonably determine but in no
event later than as required by applicable law. LPS will use its commercially reasonable
efforts to cause LPSs auditors to consent to any reference to them as experts in any FIS
Public Filings required under any law, rule or regulation. LPS will authorize its auditors
to make available to FIS and its auditors both the personnel who performed, or are
performing, the annual audit of LPS and work papers related to the annual audit of LPS, in
all cases within a reasonable time prior to the opinion date of FISs auditors, so that such
auditors are able to perform the procedures they consider necessary within sufficient time
to enable FIS to meet a reasonable timetable for the release of the related audited
financial statements. If and to the extent requested by FIS, LPS will diligently and
promptly review all drafts of such FIS Public Filings and prepare in a diligent and timely
fashion any portion of such FIS Public Filing pertaining to LPS. Prior to any printing or
public release of any FIS Public Filing, an appropriate executive officer of LPS will, if
requested by FIS, certify on behalf of LPS that the information relating to LPS or any LPS
Subsidiary or the Transferred Business in such FIS Public Filing is accurate, true, complete
and correct in all material respects. Prior to the release or filing thereof, FIS will
provide LPS with a draft of any portion of an FIS Public Filing containing information
relating to LPS or any LPS Subsidiary and will give LPS an opportunity to review such
information and comment thereon; provided that FIS will determine in its sole and
absolute discretion the final form and content of all FIS Public Filings.
(c) Access for LPS Public Filings. Without limiting the generality of the provisions
of Section 4.1(a), FIS agrees to cooperate fully, and cause FISs auditors to cooperate
fully, with LPS to the extent requested by LPS in the preparation of LPSs press releases,
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Annual Reports to Shareholders, Annual Reports on Form 10-K,
any Current Reports on Form 8-K and any other proxy, information and registration
statements, reports, notices, prospectuses and any other filings made by LPS with the SEC,
any national securities exchange or otherwise made publicly available (collectively, the
LPS Public Filings). FIS agrees to provide to LPS all information that LPS
reasonably requests in connection with any LPS Public Filings or that, in the judgment of
LPS, is required to be disclosed or incorporated by reference therein under any law, rule or
regulation. FIS will provide such information in a timely manner on the dates reasonably
requested by LPS (which may be earlier than the dates on
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which FIS otherwise would be required hereunder to have such information available) to
enable LPS to prepare, print and release all LPS Public Filings on such dates as LPS will
reasonably determine but in no event later than as required by applicable law. FIS will use
its commercially reasonable efforts to cause FISs auditors to consent to any reference to
them as experts in any LPS Public Filings required under any law, rule or regulation. FIS
will authorize its auditors to make available to LPS and its auditors both the personnel who
performed, or are performing, the annual audit of FIS and work papers related to the annual
audit of FIS, in all cases within a reasonable time prior to the opinion date of LPSs
auditors, so that such auditors are able to perform the procedures they consider necessary
within sufficient time to enable LPS to meet a reasonable timetable for the release of the
related audited financial statements. If and to the extent requested by LPS, FIS will
diligently and promptly review all drafts of such LPS Public Filings and prepare in a
diligent and timely fashion any portion of such LPS Public Filing pertaining to FIS. Prior
to any printing or public release of any LPS Public Filing, an appropriate executive officer
of FIS will, if requested by LPS, certify on behalf of FIS that the information relating to
FIS or any FIS Subsidiary in such LPS Public Filing is accurate, true, complete and correct
in all material respects. Prior to the release or filing thereof, LPS will provide FIS with
a draft of any portion of an LPS Public Filing containing information relating to FIS or any
FIS Subsidiary and will give FIS an opportunity to review such information and comment
thereon; provided that LPS will determine in its sole and absolute discretion the
final form and content of all LPS Public Filings.
SECTION 4.2. Restrictions on Disclosure of Information.
(a) Generally. Without limiting any rights or obligations under any other existing or
future agreement between the Parties and/or any other members of their respective Groups
relating to confidentiality, until the third anniversary of the Distribution Date, each
Party will, and each Party will cause its respective Group members and its Representatives
to, hold in confidence, with at least the same degree of care that applies to FISs
confidential and proprietary information pursuant to its confidentiality policies in effect
as of the Asset Contribution Date, all confidential and proprietary information concerning
the other Group that is either in its possession as of the Distribution Date or furnished by
the other Group or its respective Representatives at any time pursuant to this Agreement,
any Ancillary Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, each Party, its respective Group members and its Representatives may disclose
such information to the extent that such Party can demonstrate that such information is or
was (i) in the public domain other than by the breach of this Agreement or by breach of any
other agreement between or among the Parties and/or any of their respective Group members
relating to confidentiality, or (ii) lawfully acquired from a third Person on a
non-confidential basis or independently developed by, or on behalf of, such Party by Persons
who do not have access to any such information. Each Party will maintain, and will cause
its respective Group members and Representatives to maintain, policies and procedures, and
develop such further policies and procedures as will from time to time become necessary or
appropriate, to ensure compliance with this Section 4.2.
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(b) Disclosure of Third Person Information. Each Party acknowledges that it and other
members of its Group may have in its or their possession confidential or proprietary
information of third Persons that was received under a confidentiality or non-disclosure
agreement between such third Person and the other Party. Each Party will, and will cause
its respective Group members and its Representatives to, hold in strict confidence the
confidential and proprietary information of third Persons to which any member of such
Partys Group has access, in accordance with the terms of any agreements entered into
between such third Person and the other Party or a member of the other Partys Group.
(c) Legally Required Disclosure of Information. If either Party or any of its
respective Group members or Representatives becomes legally required to disclose any
information (the Disclosing Party) that it is otherwise obligated to hold in
strict confidence pursuant to Sections 4.2(a) or 4.2(b), such Party will promptly notify the
other Party (the Owning Party) and will use all commercially reasonable efforts to
cooperate with the Owning Party so that the Owning Party may seek a protective order or
other appropriate remedy and/or waive compliance with this Section 4.2. All expenses
reasonably incurred by the Disclosing Party in seeking a protective order or other remedy
will be borne by the Owning Party. If such protective order or other remedy is not
obtained, or if the Owning Party waives compliance with this Section 4.2, the Disclosing
Party will (a) disclose only that portion of the information which its legal counsel advises
it is compelled to disclose or otherwise stand liable for contempt or suffer other similar
significant corporate censure or penalty, (b) use all commercially reasonable efforts to
obtain reliable assurance requested by the Owning Party that confidential treatment will be
accorded such information, and (c) promptly provide the Owning Party with a copy of the
information so disclosed, in the same form and format so disclosed, together with a list of
all Persons to whom such information was disclosed.
SECTION 4.3. Record Retention. LPS will, and will cause each LPS Subsidiary to, adopt
and comply with a record retention policy with respect to information owned by or in the possession
of LPS or any LPS Subsidiary and which is created prior to the Asset Contribution Date. FIS will,
and FIS will cause each of its Subsidiaries to, comply with the FIS record retention policy with
respect to information owned by or in the possession of FIS or any FIS Subsidiary and which is
created prior to the Asset Contribution Date. Each Party will, at its sole cost and expense,
preserve and retain all information in its respective possession or control that the other Party
has the right to access pursuant to Section 4.1, or that it is otherwise required to preserve and
retain, for such period as is required in accordance with such record retention policy or for any
longer period as may be required by (a) any Government Entity, (b) as a result of or otherwise
relating to any litigation matter, (c) applicable law, or (d) any agreement relating hereto or
executed in connection with the Agreement (as applicable, the Retention Period). If
either Party wishes to dispose of any information which it is obligated to retain under this
Section 4.3 prior to the expiration of the Retention Period, then that Party will first provide 45
days written notice to the other Party, and the other Party will have the right, at its option and
expense, upon prior written notice within such 45-day period, to take possession of such
information within 90 days after the date of the notice provided by the disposing Party pursuant to
this Section 4.3. Written notice of intent to dispose of such information will include
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a description of the information in detail sufficient to allow the other Party to reasonably
assess its potential need to retain such materials.
SECTION 4.4. Production of Witnesses. Each Party will use commercially reasonable
efforts, and will cause each of its respective Subsidiaries to use commercially reasonable efforts,
to make available to each other, upon written request, its past and present Representatives as
witnesses to the extent that any such Representatives may reasonably be required in connection with
any legal, administrative or other proceedings in which the requesting Party may from time to time
be involved. Each Party providing access to witnesses or information to the other Party pursuant
to this Section 4.4 will be entitled to receive from the receiving Party, upon the presentation of
invoices therefor, payment for all reasonable, out-of-pocket costs and expenses (excluding
allocated compensation and overhead expenses) as may be reasonably incurred in providing such
witnesses or information.
SECTION 4.5. Other Agreements Regarding Access to Information. The rights and
obligations of the Parties under this Article IV are subject to any specific limitations,
qualifications or additional provisions on the sharing, exchange or confidential treatment of
information set forth in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.
ARTICLE V
ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS
SECTION 5.1. Performance. FIS will cause to be performed, and hereby guarantees the
performance of, all actions, agreements and obligations set forth in this Agreement or in any
Ancillary Agreement to be performed by any member of the FIS Group. LPS will cause to be
performed, and hereby guarantees the performance of, all actions, agreements and obligations set
forth in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement to be performed by any member of the LPS
Group. Each Party further agrees that it will cause its other Group members not to take any action
or fail to take any action inconsistent with such Partys obligations under this Agreement or any
Ancillary Agreement.
SECTION 5.2. Insurance Matters.
(a) Interim Coverage from FNF for the period prior to November 9, 2006. Until November
9, 2012, FIS shall use its reasonable best efforts to (i) cause FNF to maintain all policies
of insurance in effect on the Distribution Date relating to directors and officers liability
coverage for FIS, its Subsidiaries (including LPS and its Subsidiaries as of the
Distribution Date) and their respective directors and officers for the period prior to
November 9, 2006 (the FNF Policy), and (ii) if applicable, assist LPS and its
Subsidiaries and their respective directors and officers in the making claims under the FNF
Policy.
(b) Interim Coverage for the period after November 9, 2006 and prior to the
Distribution Date. FIS agrees that:
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(i) until June 30, 2014, it shall use its reasonable best efforts to
(x) maintain all policies of insurance it has in effect on the Distribution Date
relating to directors and officers liability coverage for FIS, its Subsidiaries
(including LPS and its Subsidiaries as of the Distribution Date) and their
respective directors and officers (including any director or officer of LPS or any
subsidiary of LPS acting in his or her capacity as such) generally for the period
commencing November 9, 2006 until the Distribution Date (the D&O Tail
Policy), and (y) enable LPS and its Subsidiaries and, to the extent applicable,
their respective directors and officers, to benefit from the coverage thereunder,
and
(ii) until June 30, 2011, it shall use its reasonable best efforts to
(x) maintain all policies of insurance it has in effect on the Distribution Date
relating to fiduciary liability and employment practices liability coverage for FIS,
its Subsidiaries (including LPS and its Subsidiaries as of the Distribution Date)
and their respective directors and officers (including any director or officer of
LPS or any subsidiary of LPS acting in his or her capacity as such) generally for
the period commencing November 9, 2006 until the Distribution Date (the
Fiduciary and EP Tail Policy; and together with the D&O Policy,
collectively, the FIS Policies), and (ii) enable LPS and its Subsidiaries
and, to the extent applicable, their respective directors and officers, to benefit
from the coverage thereunder.
Until June 30, 2014 in the case of the FIS D&O Policy, and until June 30, 2011 in the case
of the Fiduciary and EP Policy, FIS shall use its reasonable best efforts to cause the FIS
Policies to (i) continue to provide coverage substantially the same as that provided under
the policy as in effect on the Distribution Date (the Existing Insurance), (ii) be
issued by an insurer that has a claims-paying rating at least equal to that of the issuer of
the Existing Insurance, and (iii) be on terms and subject to conditions that are no less
advantageous to LPS than the Existing Insurance to the extent commercially available. Prior
to June 30, 2014 in the case of the FIS D&O Policy, and prior to June 30, 2011 in the case
of the Fiduciary and EP Policy, FIS shall not (x) terminate or materially change the terms
of such FIS Policy without LPSs prior written consent (which shall not be unreasonably
withheld), or (y) take any action that would disadvantage the ability of LPS, its
Subsidiaries or their respective directors and officers to recover under the FIS Policies,
as compared to other persons who benefit from coverage including FISs directors, officers
and employees.
(c) Payments and Reimbursements.
(i) LPS will promptly pay or reimburse FIS for (i) LPSs pro rata shares of the
amounts paid by FIS to FNF with respect to the coverage provided by the FNF Policy,
allocated by FIS to LPS in accordance with FISs customary allocation methodology
(or such other method as shall be agreed by the Parties), and (ii) FISs premiums
and other costs and expenses associated with the coverage provided by the FIS
Policies that are allocable by FIS to LPS and its Subsidiaries in accordance with
FISs customary allocation methodology (or such other
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method as shall be agreed by the Parties). All payments and reimbursements by
LPS pursuant to this Section 5.2 will be made promptly but in any event within 30
days after LPSs receipt of an invoice therefor from FIS.
(ii) If it appears possible that pending or potential claims by FIS or by its
Subsidiaries, or their respective directors, officers or employees, or by any other
person, would exceed the limits of the applicable FIS Policy, the Parties shall
negotiate in good faith a fair allocation of such limits or other appropriate
resolution, consistent with the customary allocation methodology utilized by FIS
with respect to the premiums, costs and expenses (or such other method as shall be
agreed by the Parties). Similarly, if it appears possible that one or more
individual claims involving both of FIS and LPS, or their respective Subsidiaries,
or their respective directors, officers or employees, would apply against a single
deductible, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith a fair allocation of such
deductible, consistent with the customary allocation methodology utilized by FIS
with respect to the premiums, costs and expenses (or such other method as shall be
agreed by the Parties).
(d) Review of Policies. LPS, its Subsidiaries and each of their directors and officers
may review such policies upon request. FIS agrees to cooperate with and assist LPS in LPS
efforts to obtain directors, officers and other insurance coverage after the termination
of coverage under FISs policies.
(e) Historical Loss Data. FIS will also provide LPS with access, upon written request,
to historical insurance loss information relating to the Transferred Business and any other
information relating to FISs historic insurance program with respect to the Transferred
Business. Any such information provided to LPS pursuant to this provision will also be
subject to the provisions of Section 4.2.
SECTION 5.3. Reasonable Best Efforts. Upon the terms and subject to the conditions
and other agreements set forth in this Agreement, each of the Parties agrees to use its reasonable
best efforts to take, or cause to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, and to
assist and cooperate with the other Party in doing, all things necessary, proper or advisable to
consummate and make effective, in the most expeditious manner practicable, the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement.
SECTION 5.4. Public Announcements. LPS and FIS shall consult with each other before
issuing, and provide each other with the opportunity to review and comment upon, any press release
or other public statements with respect to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement, and
shall not issue any such press release or make any such public statement prior to such
consultation, except as may be required by applicable law, court process or by obligations pursuant
to any listing agreement with any national securities exchange (in which case the Party subject to
such obligations shall advise the other Party of such requirement).
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SECTION 5.5. Related Party Agreements.
(a) LPS and FIS shall, and shall cause their respective Subsidiaries (as applicable) to
enter into the agreements listed on Schedule 5.5 (the Related Party
Agreements), which shall be effective at or prior to the Spin-off.
(b) At or prior to the Spin-off, LPS and FIS shall enter into the Tax Disaffiliation
Agreement and the Employee Matters Agreement.
SECTION 5.6. Intercompany Obligations. All outstanding principal and interest owing
between FIS or any member of the FIS Group, on the one hand, and LPS or any member of the LPS
Group, on the other hand, under any intercompany obligations as of the Distribution Date shall be
repaid in accordance with Schedule 5.6.
SECTION 5.7. Tax Matters. As a condition to FISs obligation to effect the Spin-off
and Debt Exchange, FIS shall have received an opinion of its special tax adviser, Deloitte Tax LLP,
in substance and form reasonably satisfactory to FIS, dated as of the Distribution Date, to the
effect that, taking into account any private letter ruling the Internal Revenue Service issues FIS
regarding the Asset Contribution in exchange for LPS Shares and LPS Notes and the assumption by LPS
of the Assumed Liabilities, the Debt Exchange and the Spin-off that is in full force and effect as
of the Distribution Date: (i) the Asset Contribution in exchange for LPS Shares and LPS Notes and
the assumption by LPS of the Assumed Liabilities will qualify as a reorganization within the
meaning of Section 368(a) of the Code (taking into account the Spin-off) in which no gain or loss
is recognized either to FIS or to LPS; (ii) the Spin-off will qualify as a transaction in which no
gain or loss is recognized either to FIS or to its stockholders in accordance with Section 355 and
related provisions of the Code (including section 361(c) of the Code); and (iii) the Debt Exchange
will qualify under section 361 of the Code as a transaction in which no gain or loss is recognized
to FIS.
ARTICLE VI
TRANSITION LICENSE OF CERTAIN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
SECTION 6.1. Grant of Transition License for Use of Certain FIS Marks.
(a) Grant of License. Subject to the terms, conditions and limitations contained
herein, FIS on its own behalf and on behalf of all of its Subsidiaries, hereby grants to LPS
and its Subsidiaries a non-exclusive, worldwide, revocable, royalty-free license, to use,
display and reproduce (i) the name Fidelity National Information Services and (ii) FISs
logos and service marks (collectively, the FIS Marks), effective until the first
anniversary of the Distribution Date (such first anniversary date being the Transition
License Expiration Date) and otherwise terminable as provided in Section 6.5.
(b) License Restrictions and Limitations. The Parties acknowledge that the purpose of
the license granted pursuant to this Section 6.1 is intended only to permit LPSs use of the
FIS Marks during the transition period immediately after the
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consummation of the Asset Contribution and the Spin-off, so that LPS can undertake an
orderly changeover from use of the FIS Marks to use of marks, logos and other intellectual
property owned by LPS (or by Persons other than FIS). As a result, until the Transition
License Expiration Date, LPSs use of the FIS Marks is limited to incidental,
non-substantive use, such as use by LPS of previously-available corporate materials,
stationary, bags, umbrellas, shirts and other corporate memorabilia and paraphernalia
bearing the Fidelity National Information Services name and/or its logos and service marks
or the names, logos and service marks of members of the FIS Group. In no event shall (i)
LPS create, reproduce or arrange for the creation or reproduction of any of the FIS Marks,
or (ii) LPS use the FIS Marks in any advertising or marketing materials. LPS shall use its
commercially reasonable efforts to terminate its use of the FIS Marks as soon as reasonably
possible, provided that LPS shall not be obligated to expend monies to revise or
reprint corporate incidentals that bear any of the FIS Marks, such as corporate shirts,
coasters, bags, etc.
(c) Quality Control. (i) LPS and each sublicensee of an FIS Mark hereunder shall
assure that the nature and quality of products and services that use any of the FIS Marks
will meet or exceed all applicable governmental and regulatory standards and requirements
and initially shall be of a high quality consistent with the quality of the products and
services of FIS prior to the Asset Contribution Date. FIS may from time to time request,
and LPS agrees to reasonably provide, samples of materials and other information regarding
LPSs use of the FIS Marks, which samples shall be used only for the purpose of verifying
LPSs compliance with quality control. The Parties shall mutually agree upon other
guidelines for reasonable usage of the FIS Marks by LPS and LPS shall comply therewith. All
goodwill arising from its use of the FIS Marks shall inure solely to the benefit of FIS, and
neither before nor after the Transition License Expiration Date shall LPS or any sublicensee
assert any claim to such goodwill. Additionally, LPS, for itself and for each of its
sublicensees, agrees not to take any action that would be detrimental to the goodwill
associated with the FIS Marks. If FIS shall give written notice to LPS of its material
failure (or the material failure of any of its sublicensees) to maintain or observe the
requisite quality controls set forth above and if, within sixty (60) days of LPSs receipt
of such notice, (i) the failure has not been cured or (ii) a reasonable plan of cure has not
been presented by LPS to FIS, and LPS (or sublicensee) has not begun to implement such plan,
then FIS may suspend all rights for use of the FIS Marks by LPS or sublicensee until such
time as such failure is cured. If a plan of cure is implemented and has not resulted in a
cure within six (6) months of notice of material failure, the license of the FIS Marks to
such user shall terminate. If a license is so terminated, LPS may not issue a new
sublicense for any FIS Mark to such sublicensee without prior written consent of FIS.
(d) Sublicense Limitations. The license granted by FIS to LPS pursuant to this Article
VI is subject to the right of sublicense (without further consent from FIS) in accordance
with the following limitations:
(i) Sublicenses may be granted hereunder by LPS solely to members of the LPS
Group, effective upon written notice to FIS, which notice discloses the
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name and address of the sublicensee, and effective only for so long as such
sublicensee is a member of the LPS Group.
(ii) In the event that LPS sublicenses to a sublicensee, LPS agrees to impose
on each of its sublicensees obligations to comply with the terms of this Article VI,
including without limitation, obligations regarding confidentiality and shall not
permit any sublicensee to grant further sublicenses without the prior written
approval of FIS.
(iii) LPS (A) shall be and remain liable to FIS for each sublicensee and any
breach of the terms of the applicable sublicense and the terms of this Article VI
and (B) shall use its commercially reasonable best efforts to minimize any damage
(current and prospective) done to FIS as a result of any such breach.
(e) Inconsistency with Related Party Agreements. In the event of a conflict or
inconsistency between the terms of this Article VI and any other Related Party Agreement
concerning or implicating the licensing of the FIS Marks, the terms of this Article VI will
govern.
SECTION 6.2. Alterations and Variations. LPS shall not remove, obscure or materially
vary (or permit its sublicensees to remove, obscure or materially vary) any of the FIS Marks.
SECTION 6.3. Ownership. For clarification purposes, all FIS Marks shall at all times
be exclusively owned, as between the Parties, by FIS, and the entities within the LPS Group shall
have no rights, title or interest therein, other than the rights set forth in this Article VI.
Nothing contained herein shall preclude or limit FISs ability to sell or otherwise encumber, or
cause to sell or be encumbered, any of the FIS Marks, subject, however, to the license granted
hereunder.
SECTION 6.4. Enforcement; Infringement. Each Party will notify the other Party
promptly of any acts of infringement or unfair competition with respect to any of the FIS Marks of
which a Party or any sublicensee of that Party becomes aware or obtains actual knowledge alleging
in writing that the FIS Marks or its use infringes the rights of a third party or constitutes
unfair competition. In such event, the Parties will cooperate and cause their applicable
sublicensees to cooperate, at each Partys own expense, with the other Party to defend or prosecute
the claim. All costs and expenses of defending or prosecuting any such action or proceeding,
together with any recovery therefrom, will be borne by and accrue to the applicable Party or
sublicensee that is party to the action or proceeding.
SECTION 6.5. Termination Prior to the Transition License Expiration Date.
(a) Termination as a result of Disaffiliation. In the event of a Change of Control of
LPS, the license granted pursuant to Section 6.1 shall terminate, subject to the transition
period described in Section 6.5(c). If a member of the LPS Group ceases to be a member of
the LPS Group, then (x) all sublicenses from LPS to such member granted pursuant to LPSs
rights under this Article VI shall terminate, subject to the transition period described in
Section 6.5(c).
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(b) Termination for Insolvency. In the event that:
(i) LPS or, if applicable, an LPS Subsidiary to which a sublicense hereunder
has been granted, shall admit in writing its inability to, or be generally unable
to, pay its debts as such debts become due; or
(ii) LPS or, if applicable, an LPS Subsidiary to which a sublicense hereunder
has been granted, shall (1) apply for or consent to the appointment of, or the
taking of possession by, a receiver, custodian, trustee, examiner or liquidator of
itself or of all or a substantial part of its property or assets, (2) make a general
assignment for the benefit of its creditors, (3) commence a voluntary case under the
Bankruptcy Code, (4) file a petition seeking to take advantage of any other law
relating to bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, liquidation, dissolution,
arrangement or winding up, or composition or readjustment of debts, (5) fail to
controvert in a timely and appropriate manner, or acquiesce in writing to, any
petition filed against it in an involuntary case under the Bankruptcy Code or
(6) take any corporate, partnership or other action for the purpose of effecting any
of the foregoing; or
(iii) a proceeding or case shall be commenced, without the application or
consent of LPS or, if applicable, an LPS subsidiary to which a sublicense hereunder
has been granted, in any court of competent jurisdiction, seeking (1) its
reorganization, liquidation, dissolution, arrangement or winding-up, or the
composition or readjustment of its debts under the Bankruptcy Code, (2) the
appointment of a receiver, custodian, trustee, examiner, liquidator or the like of
such Party, or, if applicable, of such subsidiary, or of all or any substantial part
of its property or assets under the Bankruptcy Code or (3) similar relief in respect
of such Party or, if applicable, such subsidiary under any law relating to
bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, winding up, or composition or adjustment of
debts, and such proceeding or case shall continue undismissed, or an order, judgment
or decree approving or ordering any of the foregoing shall be entered and continue
unstayed and in effect, for a period of sixty (60) days or more days; or
(iv) an order for relief against LPS shall be entered in an involuntary case
under the Bankruptcy Code, which shall continue in effect for a period of sixty (60)
days or more;
then FIS may, by giving notice thereof to LPS, terminate the license granted under this
Article VI, and such termination shall become effective as of the date specified in such
termination notice; provided that where the conditions of this Section 6.5 are met
only as to an LPS Subsidiary to which a sublicense hereunder has been granted, then FISs
rights of termination are limited only to such LPS Subsidiary.
(c) Transition Upon Termination. Upon any termination or expiration of any licenses or
sublicenses for the FIS Marks granted under this Article VI, LPS shall, and shall cause its
applicable sublicensees to, promptly cease all use of the applicable FIS Marks;
provided that in the event of a Change of Control of LPS, then (i) LPS shall
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promptly provide to FIS written notice of the Change of Control, and (ii) whether or
not such notice is so provided by LPS, FIS may, by written notice to LPS, terminate all
licenses and sublicenses of FIS Marks hereunder, with such termination to be effective at
the end of a transition period of three (3) months from the date of such notice (but not
later than the Transition License Expiration Date), and upon such termination, LPS shall
have ceased and shall have caused its sublicensees to cease, all use of the applicable FIS
Marks.
(d) Abandonment. If FIS or a transferee intends to abandon all use of all marks
containing the word Fidelity National Information Services, FIS or such transferee shall
provide written notice to LPS of its intention to abandon such marks and LPS will have a
right to make an offer for the assignment of such marks and FIS will negotiate in good
faith, solely with LPS, for the subsequent thirty (30) days, to conclude a mutually
satisfactory transaction with respect to such assignment. If, at any time after providing
such notice of its intention to abandon such marks, FIS or a transferee proposes to assign
such marks, or any significant subset thereof, to a Person not affiliated with FIS or such
transferee, LPS shall be extended a right of first refusal to acquire any transferable
rights that FIS may have in such marks, which right shall be for a thirty (30) day period
from the date of receipt of written notice of such proposal to assign such marks. If prior
to expiration of the 30 day period, LPS has not provided written notice to FIS of its
agreement to exercise such right, FIS or a transferee may offer or assign such Marks to any
other Person.
(e) Transition License Survival. The terms of Sections 3.2, 6.3, 6.5, 6.6, 7.5, and
Article VIII shall survive expiration or termination of this Article VI or any licenses or
sublicenses granted under this Article VI.
SECTION 6.6. Unauthorized Use. LPS shall and shall cause its sublicensees to: (1)
notify FIS promptly of any unauthorized possession, use, or knowledge (collectively,
Unauthorized Access) of any of the FIS Marks by any Person which shall become known to
LPS, (2) promptly furnish to FIS full details of the Unauthorized Access and use reasonable efforts
to assist FIS in investigating or preventing the reoccurrence of any Unauthorized Access, (3)
cooperate with FIS in any litigation and investigation against third parties deemed necessary by
FIS to protect its proprietary rights, and (4) promptly take affirmative action to prevent a
reoccurrence of any such Unauthorized Access.
ARTICLE VII
INDEMNIFICATION
SECTION 7.1. Indemnification by LPS. Without limiting the obligations of LPS under
the Assumption Agreement, LPS will indemnify, defend and hold harmless FIS, each member of the FIS
Group, each of their respective past, present and future Representatives, and each of their
respective successors and assigns (collectively, the FIS Indemnified Parties) from and
against any and all Indemnifiable Losses incurred or suffered by the FIS Indemnified Parties
arising or resulting from the following, whether, except as set forth below, such Indemnifiable
Losses arise or accrue prior to, on or following the Asset Contribution Date:
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(a) (i) the ownership or operation of the assets or properties, or the operations or
conduct, of the Transferred Business or any other business of the LPS Group, whether arising
before or after the Asset Contribution Date, including without limitation any liabilities
arising out of or in connection with the employment agreements with any of the Transferred
Employees and (ii) the liabilities described on Schedule 7.1(a);
(b) without limiting clause (a), any guarantee, indemnification obligation, surety bond
or other credit support arrangement by FIS or any of its Affiliates for the benefit of LPS
or any of LPSs Affiliates or for the benefit of the Transferred Business, subject to any
limitations on liability in such agreement;
(c) any untrue statement of, or omission to state, a material fact in the FIS Public
Filings to the extent it was as a result of information that LPS furnished to FIS, if such
statement or omission was made or occurred after the Asset Contribution Date; and
(d) any untrue statement of, or omission to state, a material fact in any LPS Public
Filing, except to the extent the statement was made or omitted in reliance upon information
provided to LPS by FIS expressly for use in any such LPS Public Filing, or information
relating to and provided by any underwriter expressly for use in any registration statement
or prospectus.
SECTION 7.2. Indemnification by FIS. FIS will indemnify, defend and hold harmless
each member of the LPS Group, each of their respective past, present and future Representatives,
and each of their respective successors and assigns (collectively, the LPS Indemnified
Parties) from and against any and all Indemnifiable Losses incurred or suffered by the LPS
Indemnified Parties arising or resulting from the following, whether, except as set forth below,
such Indemnifiable Losses arise or accrue prior to, on or following the Asset Contribution Date:
(a) the ownership or operation of the assets or properties, or the operations or
conduct, of FIS and all other members of the FIS Group (other than (i) the Transferred
Business or any other business of the LPS Group and (ii) the liabilities described on
Schedule 7.1(a)), whether arising before or after the Asset Contribution Date;
(b) any guarantee, indemnification obligation, surety bond or other credit support
arrangement by LPS or any of LPSs Affiliates for the benefit of FIS or any of FISs
Affiliates (other than the Transferred Business), subject to any limitations on liability in
such agreement;
(c) any untrue statement of, or omission to state, a material fact in the LPS Public
Filings regarding the FIS Group to the extent it was as a result of information that FIS
furnished to LPS or which LPS incorporated by reference from an FIS Public Filing; and
(d) any untrue statement of, or omission to state, a material fact in any FIS Public
Filing, except to the extent the statement was made or omitted in reliance upon information
provided to FIS by LPS expressly for use in any such FIS Public Filing.
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SECTION 7.3. Claim Procedure.
(a) Claim Notice. A Party that seeks indemnity under this Article VII (an
Indemnified Party) will give written notice (a Claim Notice) to the
Party from whom indemnification is sought (an Indemnifying Party), whether the
Damages sought arise from matters solely between the Parties or from Third Party Claims.
The Claim Notice must contain (i) a description and, if known, estimated amount (the
Claimed Amount) of any Damages incurred or reasonably expected to be incurred by
the Indemnified Party, (ii) a reasonable explanation of the basis for the Claim Notice to
the extent of facts then known by the Indemnified Party, and (iii) a demand for payment of
those Damages. No delay or deficiency on the part of the Indemnified Party in so notifying
the Indemnifying Party will relieve the Indemnifying Party of any liability or obligation
hereunder except to the extent of any Damages caused by or arising out of such failure.
(b) Response to Notice of Claim. Within thirty (30) days after delivery of a Claim
Notice, the Indemnifying Party will deliver to the Indemnified Party a written response in
which the Indemnifying Party will either: (i) agree that the Indemnified Party is entitled
to receive all of the Claimed Amount, in which case the Indemnifying Party will pay the
Claimed Amount in accordance with a payment and distribution method reasonably acceptable to
the Indemnified Party; or (ii) dispute that the Indemnified Party is entitled to receive all
or any portion of the Claimed Amount, in which case, the Parties will resort to the dispute
resolution procedures set forth in Section 8.3.
(c) Contested Claims. In the event that the Indemnifying Party disputes the Claimed
Amount, as soon as practicable but in no event later than ten (10) Business Days after the
receipt of the notice referenced in Section 7.3(b)(ii), the Parties will begin the process
of resolving the matter in accordance with the dispute resolution provisions of Section 8.3.
Upon ultimate resolution thereof, the Parties will take such actions as are reasonably
necessary to comply with such resolution.
(d) Third Party Claims.
(i) In the event that the Indemnified Party receives notice or otherwise learns
of the assertion by a Person who is not a member of either Group of any claim or the
commencement of any Action or Proceeding (collectively, a Third-Party
Claim) with respect to which the Indemnifying Party may be obligated to provide
indemnification under this Article VII, the Indemnified Party will give written
notification to the Indemnifying Party of the Third-Party Claim. Such notification
will be given within five (5) Business Days after receipt by the Indemnified Party
of notice of such Third-Party Claim, will be accompanied by reasonable supporting
documentation submitted by such third party (to the extent then in the possession of
the Indemnified Party) and will describe in reasonable detail (to the extent known
by the Indemnified Party) the facts constituting the basis for such Third-Party
Claim and the amount of the claimed Damages; provided, however, that
no delay or deficiency on the part of the Indemnified Party in so notifying the
Indemnifying Party will relieve the Indemnifying Party of any liability or
obligation hereunder except to the extent of any Damages
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caused by or arising out of such failure. Within twenty (20) Business Days
after delivery of such notification, the Indemnifying Party may, upon written notice
thereof to the Indemnified Party, assume control of the defense of such Third-Party
Claim with counsel reasonably satisfactory to the Indemnified Party. During any
period in which the Indemnifying Party has not so assumed control of such defense,
the Indemnified Party will control such defense.
(ii) The Party not controlling such defense (the Non-controlling
Party) may participate therein at its own expense; provided,
however, that if the Indemnifying Party assumes control of such defense and
the Indemnified Party concludes that the Indemnifying Party and the Indemnified
Party have conflicting interests or different defenses available with respect to
such Third-Party Claim, the reasonable fees and expenses of one separate counsel to
all Indemnified Parties will be considered Damages for purposes of this Agreement.
The Party controlling such defense (the Controlling Party) will keep the
Non-controlling Party reasonably advised of the status of such Third-Party Claim and
the defense thereof and will consider in good faith recommendations made by the
Non-controlling Party with respect thereto. The Non-controlling Party will furnish
the Controlling Party with such information as it may have with respect to such
Third-Party Claim (including copies of any summons, complaint or other pleading
which may have been served on such Party and any written claim, demand, invoice,
billing or other document evidencing or asserting the same) and will otherwise
cooperate with and assist the Controlling Party in the defense of such Third-Party
Claim.
(iii) The Indemnifying Party will not agree to any settlement of, or the entry
of any judgment arising from, any such Third-Party Claim without the prior written
consent of the Indemnified Party, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld or
delayed; provided, however, that the consent of the Indemnified
Party will not be required if (A) the Indemnifying Party agrees in writing to pay
any amounts payable pursuant to such settlement or judgment, and (B) such settlement
or judgment includes a full, complete and unconditional release of the Indemnified
Party from further liability. The Indemnified Party will not agree to any
settlement of, or the entry of any judgment arising from, any such Third-Party Claim
without the prior written consent of the Indemnifying Party, which consent will not
be unreasonably withheld or delayed.
SECTION 7.4. Contribution.
(a) Relative Fault. If the indemnification provided for in this Article VII is
unavailable to, or insufficient to hold harmless an Indemnified Party under Section 7.1(c),
7.1(d), 7.2(c) or 7.2(d) hereof in respect of any Indemnifiable Losses referred to therein,
then each Indemnifying Party shall contribute to the amount paid or payable by such
Indemnified Party as a result of such Indemnifiable Losses (or actions in respect thereof)
in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnifying Party
and the Indemnified Party in connection with the actions which resulted in Indemnifiable
Losses as well as any other relevant equitable considerations. The relative fault of such
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Indemnifying Party and Indemnified Party shall be determined by reference to, among
other things, whether the untrue or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission
or alleged omission to state a material fact related to information supplied by such
Indemnifying Party or Indemnified Party, and the Parties relative intent, knowledge, access
to information and opportunity to correct or prevent such statement or omission.
(b) Contribution Generally. The Parties hereto agree that it would not be just and
equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 7.4 were determined by a pro rata
allocation or by any other method of allocation that does not take account of the equitable
considerations referred to in Section 7.4(a). The amount paid or payable by an Indemnified
Party as a result of the Indemnifiable Losses referred to in Section 7.4(a) shall be deemed
to include, subject to the limitations set forth above, any legal or other fees or expenses
reasonably incurred by such Indemnified Party in connection with investigating any claim or
defending any Action or Proceeding. No Person guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation
(within the meaning of Section 11(f) of the Securities Act) shall be entitled to
contribution from any Person who was not guilty of such fraudulent misrepresentation.
SECTION 7.5. Limitations.
(a) Insurance Proceeds; Third Party Coverage. The amount of any Damages for which
indemnification is provided under this Agreement will be net of any amounts actually
recovered by the Indemnified Party from any third Person (including, without limitation,
amounts actually recovered under insurance policies) with respect to such Damages. Any
Indemnifying Party hereunder will be subrogated to the rights of the Indemnified Party upon
payment in full of the amount of the relevant indemnifiable Damages. An insurer who would
otherwise be obligated to pay any claim will not be relieved of the responsibility with
respect thereto or, solely by virtue of the indemnification provisions hereof, have any
subrogation rights with respect thereto. If any Indemnified Party recovers an amount from a
third Person in respect of Damages for which indemnification is provided in this Agreement
after the full amount of such indemnifiable Damages has been paid by an Indemnifying Party
or after an Indemnifying Party has made a partial payment of such indemnifiable Damages and
the amount received from the third Person exceeds the remaining unpaid balance of such
indemnifiable Damages, then the Indemnified Party will promptly remit to the Indemnifying
Party the excess (if any) of (X) the sum of the amount theretofore paid by such Indemnifying
Party in respect of such indemnifiable Damages plus the amount received from the third
Person in respect thereof, less (Y) the full amount of such indemnifiable Damages.
(b) Other Agreements. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 7.1 or
Section 7.2, (i) indemnification with respect to Taxes and with respect to Adverse
Consequences from the imposition of Taxes on FIS, LPS or the FIS stockholders with respect
to the Transactions shall be governed exclusively by the Tax Disaffiliation Agreement, and
(ii) to the extent the Employee Matters Agreement specifically provides indemnification with
respect to certain employee-related Liabilities, the Employee Matters Agreement shall govern
with respect to that indemnification. To the extent
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indemnification is not provided in any Related Party Agreements, the terms of this
Agreement shall govern.
(c) Certain Damages Not Indemnified. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN SCHEDULE
7.1(a), NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY RELATED PARTY
AGREEMENT TO THE CONTRARY, IN NO EVENT WILL EITHER PARTY OR ANY OF ITS GROUP MEMBERS BE
LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, COLLATERAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE OR
EXEMPLARY DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, OR LOSS OF BUSINESS, DATA, GOODWILL OR
OTHERWISE SUFFERED BY AN INDEMNIFIED PARTY, HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY,
IN CONNECTION WITH ANY DAMAGES ARISING HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT AN
INDEMNIFIED PARTY IS REQUIRED TO PAY ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, COLLATERAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS TO A PERSON WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF EITHER
GROUP IN CONNECTION WITH A THIRD PARTY CLAIM.
(d) Successors and Assigns. In the event that LPS or any of its successors or assigns
(i) consolidates or merges into any other Person and is not the continuing or surviving
corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger or (ii) transfers or conveys all or
substantially all of its properties and assets to any Person, then, and in each such case,
proper provision will be made so that the successors and assigns of LPS assume the
obligations set forth in this Article VII. In the event that FIS or any of its successors
or assigns (i) consolidates or merges into any other Person and is not the continuing or
surviving corporation or entity of such consolidation or merger or (ii) transfers or conveys
all or substantially all of its properties and assets to any Person, then, and in each such
case, proper provision will be made so that the successors and assigns of FIS assume the
obligations set forth in this Article VII.
(e) Payments Made on After-Tax Basis. In calculating any Indemnifiable Losses, there
shall be deducted any Tax benefit actually received by the applicable Indemnified Party or
any Affiliate thereof as a result of such Indemnifiable Losses, which Tax benefit shall be
calculated based on the actual combined federal and state Tax rate.
ARTICLE VIII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 8.1. Governing Law. The laws of the State of Florida (without reference to
its principles of conflicts of law) govern the construction, interpretation and other matters
arising out of or in connection with this Agreement (including, for the avoidance of doubt, those
claims or disputes referenced in Section 7.3(d)) and, unless expressly provided therein, each
Ancillary Agreement, and each of the exhibits and schedules hereto and thereto (whether arising in
contract, tort, equity or otherwise).
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SECTION 8.2. Jurisdiction and Venue; Waiver of Jury Trial. Subject to Section 8.3, if
any Dispute (as defined in Section 8.3) arises out of or in connection with this Agreement or any
Ancillary Agreement or any of the transactions contemplated hereby, except as expressly
contemplated by another provision of this Agreement or such Ancillary Agreement, the Parties
irrevocably (and the Parties will cause each other member of their respective Group to irrevocably)
(a) consent and submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of federal and state courts located in Duval
County, Florida (a Jacksonville Court), (b) waive any objection to that choice of forum
based on venue or to the effect that the forum is not convenient, and (c) WAIVE TO THE FULLEST
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL OR ADJUDICATION BY JURY.
SECTION 8.3. Dispute Resolution.
(a) Amicable Resolution. FIS and LPS mutually desire that friendly collaboration will
continue between them. Accordingly, they will try, and they will cause their respective
Subsidiaries to try, to resolve in an amicable manner all disagreements and
misunderstandings connected with their respective rights and obligations under this
Agreement or any Ancillary Agreements, including any amendments hereto or thereto. In
furtherance thereof, in the event of any dispute or disagreement between FIS or any FIS
Subsidiary, on the one hand, or LPS or any LPS Subsidiary, on the other hand, as to the
interpretation of any provision of this Agreement (including, without limitation, any use of
the FIS Marks) or any agreements related hereto or arising out of the transactions
contemplated by this Agreement, or the performance of obligations hereunder or thereunder
(each a Dispute), then unless otherwise expressly provided in such other
agreement, upon written request of either Party, the matter will be referred for resolution
to a steering committee established pursuant to this Section 8.3(a) (the Steering
Committee). The Steering Committee will have two members, one of whom will be
appointed by FIS and the other of whom will be appointed by LPS, and each of whom shall be a
senior executive of the Party appointing the member. The Steering Committee will make a
good faith effort to promptly resolve all Disputes referred to it. Steering Committee
decisions will be unanimous and will be binding on FIS and LPS. If the Steering Committee
does not agree to a resolution of a Dispute within fifteen (15) days after the reference of
the matter to it, the Dispute will be referred to the Chief Executive Officers of FIS and
LPS. If the Chief Executive Officers do not agree to a resolution of the Dispute within
fifteen (15) days after the reference of the matter to them, then the Parties will be free
to exercise the remedies available to them under applicable law, subject to Sections 8.3(b)
and 8.3(c).
(b) Mediation. In the event any Dispute cannot be resolved in a friendly manner as set
forth in Section 8.3(a), the Parties intend that such Dispute be resolved by mediation. If
the Steering Committee and the Chief Executive Officers are unable to resolve the Dispute as
contemplated by Section 8.3(a), either FIS or LPS may demand mediation of the Dispute by
written notice to the other in which case the Parties will select a mediator within ten (10)
days after the demand. Neither Party may unreasonably withhold consent to the selection of
the mediator. Each of FIS and LPS will bear its own costs of mediation but both Parties
will share the costs of the mediator equally.
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(c) Arbitration. In the event that the Dispute is not resolved in a friendly manner as
set forth in Section 8.3(a) or through mediation pursuant to Section 8.3(b), the latter
within thirty (30) days of the submission of the Dispute to mediation, either Party involved
in the Dispute may submit the dispute to binding arbitration pursuant to this Section
8.3(c). All Disputes submitted to arbitration pursuant to this Section 8.3(c) shall be
resolved in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration
Association, unless the Parties mutually agree to utilize an alternate set of rules, in
which event all references herein to the American Arbitration Association shall be deemed
modified accordingly. Expedited rules shall apply regardless of the amount at issue.
Arbitration proceedings hereunder may be initiated by either Party making a written request
to the American Arbitration Association, together with any appropriate filing fee, at the
office of the American Arbitration Association in Orlando, Florida. The arbitration shall
be by a single qualified arbitrator (Arbitrator) experienced in the matters at
issue, such Arbitrator to be mutually agreed upon by FIS and LPS. If the parties fail to
agree on an Arbitrator within thirty (30) days after notice of commencement of arbitration,
the American Arbitration Association shall, upon the request of any Party to the dispute or
difference, appoint the Arbitrator. All arbitration proceedings shall be held in the city
of Jacksonville, Florida in a location to be specified by the Arbitrator (or any place
agreed to by the Parties and the Arbitrator). Any order or determination of the arbitral
tribunal shall be final and binding upon the Parties to the arbitration as to matters
submitted and may be enforced by any Party to the Dispute in any court having jurisdiction
over the subject matter or over either Party. The Parties agree that the length of time to
be provided in any arbitration action to conduct discovery shall be limited to ninety (90)
days, the length of time to conduct the arbitration hearing shall be limited to ten (10)
days (with each Party having equal time) and that the Arbitrator shall be required to render
his or her decision within thirty (30) days of the completion of the arbitration hearing.
All costs and expenses incurred by the Arbitrator shall be shared equally by the Parties.
Each Party shall bear its own costs and expenses in connection with any such arbitration
proceeding. The use of any alternative dispute resolution procedures hereunder will not be
construed under the doctrines of laches, waiver or estoppel to affect adversely the rights
of either Party.
(d) Non-Exclusive Remedy.
(i) FIS and LPS acknowledge and agree that money damages would not be a
sufficient remedy for any breach of this Agreement by LPS or FIS, misuse of the FIS
Marks by LPS. Accordingly, nothing in this Section 8.3 will prevent either FIS or
LPS from seeking injunctive or similar relief in the event (A) any delay resulting
from efforts to mediate such Dispute could result in serious and irreparable injury
to FIS or LPS, or any of their respective Subsidiaries, (B) of any actual or
threatened breach of any provisions of this Agreement or (C) that the Dispute
relates to, or involves a claim of, actual or threatened infringement of any of the
FIS Marks. All actions for such injunctive or interim relief shall be brought in a
court of competent jurisdiction in accordance with this Agreement. Such remedy
shall not be deemed to be the exclusive remedy for breach of this Agreement.
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(ii) Nothing in this Section 8.3 will prevent either FIS or LPS from
immediately seeking injunctive or interim relief in the event of any actual or
threatened breach of any confidentiality provisions of this Agreement. If an
arbitral tribunal has not been appointed with respect to any Dispute at the time of
such actual or threatened breach, then either Party may seek such injunctive or
interim relief from any court with jurisdiction over the matter. If an arbitral
tribunal has been appointed with respect to any Dispute at the time of such actual
or threatened breach, then the Parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the
state and federal courts of Duval County, Florida, pursuant to Section 8.2, with
respect to such matter.
(iii) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 8.3(d), FIS hereby agrees
that until the second anniversary of the Distribution Date, FIS will not commence
any action in any court of law or equity in any jurisdiction against LPS or any
member of the LPS Group for improper incidental use of the FIS Marks;
provided, however, that this shall not preclude FIS from commencing
legal action (the form and substance of which shall be in the sole discretion of
FIS) in the event that LPS or any sublicense of LPS uses any FIS Mark in any
advertising, marketing or other material commercial manner.
(e) Commencement of Dispute Resolution Procedure. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary in this Agreement or any agreements related hereto or arising out of the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement, FIS and LPS are the only parties entitled to
commence a dispute resolution procedure under this Agreement, whether pursuant to Section
7.3, this Section 8.3 or otherwise, and each Party will cause its respective Subsidiaries
not to commence any dispute resolution procedure other than through such Party as provided
in this Section 8.3(e).
SECTION 8.4. Notices. All notices, requests, claims, demands and other communications
under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed given if (i) delivered personally,
(ii) sent by a nationally-recognized overnight courier (providing proof of delivery) or (iii) sent
by facsimile or electronic transmission (including email), provided that receipt of such facsimile
or electronic transmission is immediately confirmed by telephone, in each case to the Parties at
the following addresses, facsimile numbers or email address (or as shall be specified by like
notice):
(a) if to FIS, to
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
601 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Phone: (904) 854-3453
Fax: (904) 357-1005
Attention: General Counsel
email: ron.cook@fnis.com
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(b) if to LPS, to
Lender Processing Services, Inc.
601 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Phone: (904) 854-8547
Fax: (904) 357-1036
Attention: General Counsel
email: todd.johnson@lpsvcs.com
Any notice, request or other communication given as provided above shall be deemed given to the
receiving Party (i) upon actual receipt, if delivered personally; (ii) on the next Business Day
after deposit with an overnight courier, if sent by a nationally-recognized overnight courier; or
(iii) upon confirmation of successful transmission if sent by facsimile or email (provided
that if given by facsimile or email, such notice, request or other communication shall be followed
up within one Business Day by dispatch pursuant to one of the other methods described herein).
SECTION 8.5. Binding Effect and Assignment. This Agreement and each Ancillary
Agreement is binding upon and enforceable by the Parties and their respective successors and
assigns. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the Parties hereto (and their respective
successors and assigns) and their respective Group members and, except for the indemnification
rights of the FIS Indemnified Parties and the LPS Indemnified Parties under this Agreement, nothing
in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended or shall be construed to confer any legal or
equitable rights, remedies or claims in favor of any Person (including any employee or stockholder
of FIS or LPS), other than the Parties signing this Agreement and their respective Group members.
Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, neither Party may assign any of its rights or
delegate any of its obligations under this Agreement (including without limitation the licenses set
forth in Articles VI or VII) or any Ancillary Agreement in whole or in part without the written
consent of the other Party which consent may be withheld in such Partys sole and absolute
discretion, and any assignment or attempted assignment in violation of the foregoing will be null
and void. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence and subject to the requirements of Section
7.5(d), either Party may assign this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement in connection with a
merger transaction in which such Party is not the surviving entity or the sale or other transfer of
all or substantially all of its assets.
SECTION 8.6. Severability. Whenever possible, each provision or portion of any
provision of this Agreement will be interpreted in such manner as to be effective and valid under
applicable law, but if any provision or portion of any provision of this Agreement or any Ancillary
Agreement is determined to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect under any applicable
law or rule in any jurisdiction, such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability will not affect
any other provision or portion of any provision in such jurisdiction, and this Agreement will be
reformed, construed and enforced in such jurisdiction as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable
provision or portion of any provision had never been contained herein.
SECTION 8.7. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire final agreement
between the Parties, and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral,
between the Parties with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement.
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In the event of any conflict between any provision in this Agreement and any provision in any
Ancillary Agreement pertaining to the subject matter of such Ancillary Agreement, the specific
provisions in such Ancillary Agreement will control over the provisions in this Agreement.
SECTION 8.8. Counterparts. The Parties may execute this Agreement in multiple
counterparts, each of which constitutes an original as against the Party that signed it, and all of
which together constitute one agreement. The signatures of both Parties need not appear on the
same counterpart. The delivery of signed counterparts by facsimile or email transmission that
includes a copy of the sending Partys signature is as effective as signing and delivering the
counterpart in person.
SECTION 8.9. Expenses. LPS shall be responsible for all costs (including third party
costs) incurred in connection with the Debt Exchange and the issuance, syndication and placement of
indebtedness of LPS under one or more credit facilities or bond or indenture facilities. Other
than as contemplated by the preceding sentence and except as otherwise set forth herein or in any
Ancillary Agreement, FIS shall be responsible for all costs (including third party costs) incurred
in connection with this Agreement.
SECTION 8.10. Amendment. The Parties may amend this Agreement only by a written
agreement signed by each Party to be bound by the amendment and that identifies itself as an
amendment to this Agreement.
SECTION 8.11. Waiver. The Parties may waive a provision of this Agreement only by a
writing signed by the Party intended to be bound by the waiver. A Party is not prevented from
enforcing any right, remedy or condition in the Partys favor because of any course of dealing or
failure or delay in exercising any right or remedy or in requiring satisfaction of any condition,
except to the extent that the Party specifically waives the same in writing. A written waiver
given for one matter or occasion is effective only in that instance and only for the purpose
stated. A waiver once given is not to be construed as a waiver for any other matter or occasion.
Any enumeration of a Partys rights and remedies in this Agreement is not intended to be exclusive
of other remedies to which the injured Party may be entitled by law or equity in case of any breach
by the other Party of any provision in this Agreement, and a Partys rights and remedies are
intended to be cumulative to the extent permitted by law and include any rights and remedies
authorized in law or in equity.
SECTION 8.12. Construction of Agreement.
(a) The captions, titles and headings, and table of contents, included in this
Agreement are for convenience only, and do not affect this Agreements construction or
interpretation. The Exhibits and the Schedules to this Agreement that are specifically
referred to herein are a part of this Agreement as if fully set forth herein. When a
reference is made in this Agreement to an Article or a Section, exhibit or schedule, such
reference will be to an Article or Section of, or an exhibit or schedule to, this Agreement
unless otherwise indicated.
(b) Neither this Agreement nor any uncertainty or ambiguity herein shall be construed
against any Party under any rule of construction, and no Party shall be
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considered the draftsman. The Parties acknowledge and agree that this Agreement has
been reviewed, negotiated, and accepted by both Parties and their attorneys and shall be
construed and interpreted according to the ordinary meaning of the words used so as fairly
to accomplish the purposes and intentions of both Parties hereto.
SECTION 8.13. Transition License General Terms.
(a) Relationship of the Parties. It is expressly understood and agreed that FIS and
LPS are not partners or joint venturers, and nothing contained herein, including without
limitation Article VI, is intended to create an agency relationship or a partnership or
joint venture with respect to rights granted herein. With respect to Article VI, neither
Party is an agent of the other and neither Party has any authority to represent or bind the
other Party as to any matters, except as authorized herein or in writing by such other Party
from time to time. As between the Parties, each Party shall be responsible for payment of
compensation to its employees and those of its subsidiaries, for any injury to them in the
course of their employment, and for withholding or payment of all federal, state and local
taxes or contributions imposed or required under unemployment insurance, social security and
income tax laws with respect to such persons.
(b) Title 11. The license to the FIS Marks granted pursuant to Article VI is, for all
purposes of Section 365(n) of Title 11 of the United States Code (Title 11) and to
the fullest extent permitted by law, licenses of rights to intellectual property as
defined in Title 11. The Parties agree that the licensee of any rights under Article VI
shall retain and may fully exercise all of its applicable rights and elections under Title
11.
(c) UN Convention Disclaimed. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the
International Sale of Goods is specifically excluded from application to the provisions of
Article VI.
(d) Effectiveness. Notwithstanding the date hereof, the licenses granted by Article VI
shall become effective as of the date and time that the Distribution occurs.
SECTION 8.14. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated only by mutual consent of
both FIS and LPS.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, FIS and LPS have caused this Agreement to be signed by their respective
officers thereunto duly authorized, all as of the date first written above.
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LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC.
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Exhibit A
to the Contribution and Distribution Agreement
Form of LPS Term A Notes
[No
documentation was prepared per agreement between the parties since
the indebtedness was not represented by promissory notes and was
immediately exchanged for a like amount of FISs existing
Tranche B Term Loans issued under the FIS 2007 Credit Agreement
pursuant to the Debt Exchange.]
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Exhibit B
to the Contribution and Distribution Agreement
Form of LPS Term B Notes
[No
documentation was prepared per agreement between the parties since
the indebtedness was not represented by promissory notes and was
immediately exchanged for a like amount of FISs existing
Tranche B Term Loans issued under the FIS 2007 Credit Agreement
pursuant to the Debt Exchange.]
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Exhibit C
to the Contribution and Distribution Agreement
Form of LPS Bond Indebtedness
[FACE OF NOTE]
Lender Processing Services, Inc.
8.125% Senior Note Due 2016
Lender Processing Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the Company, which term includes
any successor under the Indenture hereinafter referred to), for value received, promises to pay to
___________, or its registered assigns, the principal sum of ________DOLLARS
($________) or such other amount as indicated on the Schedule of Exchange of Notes attached hereto on
July 1, 2016.
Interest Rate: 8.125% per annum.
Interest Payment Dates: January 1 and July 1, commencing January 1, 2009.
Regular Record Dates: June 15 and December 15.
Reference is hereby made to the further provisions of this Note set forth on the reverse
hereof, which will for all purposes have the same effect as if set forth at this place.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Company has caused this Note to be signed manually or by facsimile by
its duly authorized officers.
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(Form of Trustees Certificate of Authentication)
This is one of the 8.125% Senior Notes Due 2016 described in the Indenture referred to in this
Note.
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U.S. Bank National Association
Corporate Trust Services
as Trustee
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[REVERSE SIDE OF NOTE]
Lender Processing Services, Inc.
8.125% Senior Note Due 2016
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Principal and Interest. |
The Company promises to pay the principal of this Note on July 1, 2016.
The Company promises to pay interest on the principal amount of this Note on each interest
payment date, as set forth on the face of this Note, at the rate of 8.125% per annum (subject to
adjustment as provided below).
Interest will be payable semiannually (to the holders of record of the Notes at the close of
business on the June 15 or December 15 immediately preceding the interest payment date) on each
interest payment date, commencing January 1, 2009.
The Holder of this Note is entitled to the benefits of the Registration Rights Agreement,
dated July 2, 2008, between the Company and the Initial Purchasers named therein (the Registration
Rights Agreement). In the event that the Exchange Offer is not completed (or, if required, the
Shelf Registration Statement (as defined in the Registration Rights Agreement) is not declared
effective) on or before the date that is the 210th day after the Issue Date (the
Effectiveness Deadline), the interest rate on this Note will increase by a rate of 0.25% per
annum (which rate will be increased by an additional 0.25% per annum for each subsequent 90-day
period that such additional interest continues to accrue, provide that the rate at which such
additional interest accrues may in no event exceed 1.0% per annum) until the Exchange Offer is
completed or the Shelf Registration Statement is declared effective by the SEC.
Interest on this Note will accrue from the most recent date to which interest has been paid on
this Note or the Note surrendered in exchange for this Note (or, if there is no existing default in
the payment of interest and if this Note is authenticated between a regular record date and the
next interest payment date, from such interest payment date) or, if no interest has been paid, from
the Issue Date. Interest will be computed in the basis of a 360-day year of twelve 30-day months.
The Company will pay interest on overdue principal, premium, if any, and interest at a rate
per annum that is 1% in excess of 8.125%. Interest not paid when due and any interest on principal,
premium or interest not paid when due will be paid to the Persons that are Holders on a special
record date, which will be the 15th day preceding the date fixed by the Company for the payment of
such interest, whether or not such day is a Business Day. At least 15 days before a
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special record date, the Company will send to each Holder and to the Trustee a notice that
sets forth the special record date, the payment date and the amount of interest to be paid.
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Indentures; Note Guaranty. |
This is one of the Notes issued under an Indenture dated as of July 2, 2008 (as amended from
time to time, the Indenture), among the Company, the Guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank
National Association, Corporate Trust Services, as Trustee. Capitalized terms used herein are used
as defined in the Indenture unless otherwise indicated. The terms of the Notes include those
stated in the Indenture and those made part of the Indenture by reference to the Trust Indenture
Act. The Notes are subject to all such terms, and Holders are referred to the Indenture and the
Trust Indenture Act for a statement of all such terms. To the extent permitted by applicable law,
in the event of any inconsistency between the terms of this Note and the terms of the Indenture,
the terms of the Indenture will control.
The Notes are general unsecured obligations of the Company. The Indenture limits the original
aggregate principal amount of the Notes to $375,000,000, but Additional Notes may be issued
pursuant to the Indenture, and the originally issued Notes and all such Additional Notes vote
together for all purposes as a single class. This Note is guarantied, as set forth in Article 10
of the Indenture.
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Redemption and Repurchase; Discharge Prior to Redemption or Maturity. |
This Note is subject to optional redemption, and may be the subject of an Offer to Purchase,
as further described in the Indenture. There is no sinking fund or mandatory redemption applicable
to this Note.
If the Company deposits with the Trustee money or U.S. Government Obligations sufficient to
pay the then outstanding principal of, premium, if any, and accrued interest on the Notes to
redemption or maturity, the Company may in certain circumstances be discharged from the Indenture
and the Notes or may be discharged from certain of its obligations under certain provisions of the
Indenture.
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Registered Form; Denominations; Transfer; Exchange. |
The Notes are in registered form without coupons in denominations of $2,000 principal amount
and any multiple of $1,000 in excess thereof. A Holder may register the transfer or exchange of
Notes in accordance with the Indenture. The Trustee may require a Holder to furnish appropriate
endorsements and transfer documents and to pay any taxes and fees required by law or permitted by
the Indenture. Pursuant to the Indenture, there are certain periods during which
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the Trustee will not be required to issue, register the transfer of or exchange any Note or
certain portions of a Note.
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Defaults and Remedies. |
If an Event of Default, as defined in the Indenture, occurs and is continuing, the Trustee or
the Holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the Notes may declare all the Notes to be due
and payable. If a bankruptcy or insolvency default with respect to the Company occurs and is
continuing, the Notes automatically become due and payable. Holders may not enforce the Indenture
or the Notes except as provided in the Indenture. The Trustee may require indemnity satisfactory
to it before it enforces the Indenture or the Notes. Subject to certain limitations, Holders of a
majority in principal amount of the Notes then outstanding may direct the Trustee in its exercise
of remedies.
Subject to certain exceptions, the Indenture and the Notes may be amended, or default may be
waived, with the consent of the Holders of a majority in principal amount of the outstanding Notes.
Without notice to or the consent of any Holder, the Company and the Trustee may amend or
supplement the Indenture or the Notes to, among other things, cure any ambiguity, defect or
inconsistency if such amendment or supplement does not adversely affect the interests of the
Holders in any material respect.
This Note is not valid until the Trustee (or Authenticating Agent) signs the certificate of
authentication on the other side of this Note.
This Note shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of New
York.
Customary abbreviations may be used in the name of a Holder or an assignee, such as: TEN COM
(= tenants in common), TEN ENT (= tenants by the entireties), JT TEN (= joint tenants with right of
survivorship and not as tenants in common), CUST (= Custodian) and U/G/M/A/ (= Uniform Gifts to
Minors Act).
The Company will furnish a copy of the Indenture to any Holder upon written request and
without charge.
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[FORM OF TRANSFER NOTICE]
FOR VALUE RECEIVED the undersigned registered holder hereby sell(s), assign(s) and transfer(s)
unto
Insert Taxpayer Identification No.
Please print or typewrite name and address including zip code of assignee
the within Note and all rights thereunder, hereby irrevocably constituting and appointing
attorney to transfer said Note on the books of the Company with full power of substitution in the
premises.
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[THE FOLLOWING PROVISION TO BE INCLUDED ON ALL
CERTIFICATES BEARING A RESTRICTED LEGEND]
In connection with any transfer of this Note occurring prior to ___________, the
undersigned confirms that such transfer is made without utilizing any general solicitation or
general advertising and further as follows:
Check One
o (1) This Note is being transferred to a qualified institutional buyer in compliance with
Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and certification in the form of Exhibit F
to the Indenture is being furnished herewith.
o (2) This Note is being transferred to a Non-U.S. Person in compliance with the exemption from
registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, provided by Regulation S thereunder, and
certification in the form of Exhibit E to the Indenture is being furnished herewith.
or
o (3) This Note is being transferred other than in accordance with (1) or (2) above and
documents are being furnished which comply with the conditions of transfer set forth in this Note
and the Indenture.
If none of the foregoing boxes is checked, the Trustee is not obligated to register this Note
in the name of any Person other than the Holder hereof unless and until the conditions to any such
transfer of registration set forth herein and in the Indenture have been satisfied.
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NOTICE: The signature to this assignment must correspond
with the name as written upon the face of the
within-mentioned instrument in every particular, without
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Signatures must be guaranteed by an eligible guarantor
institution meeting the requirements of the Registrar, which requirements
include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association
Medallion Program (STAMP) or such other signature guarantee program as may
be determined by the Registrar in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP,
all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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OPTION OF HOLDER TO ELECT PURCHASE
If you wish to have all of this Note purchased by the Company pursuant to Section 4.12 or
Section 4.13 of the Indenture, check the box: 9
If you wish to have a portion of this Note purchased by the Company pursuant to Section 4.12
or Section 4.13 of the Indenture, state the amount (in original principal amount) below:
$ .
Date:
Your Signature:
(Sign exactly as your name appears on the other side of this Note)
Signature Guarantee:1
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Signatures must be guaranteed by an eligible guarantor
institution meeting the requirements of the Trustee, which requirements
include membership or participation in the Securities Transfer Association
Medallion Program (STAMP) or such other signature guarantee program as may
be determined by the Trustee in addition to, or in substitution for, STAMP, all
in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
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SCHEDULE OF EXCHANGES OF NOTES1
The following exchanges of a part of this Global Note for Physical Notes or a part of another
Global Note have been made:
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Exhibit D
to the Contribution and Distribution Agreement
Form of Assignment and Bill of Sale
This Assignment and Bill of Sale (this Assignment) is entered into as of June 13,
2008, by and between Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., a Georgia corporation
(Assignor), and Lender Processing Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation
(Assignee).
WHEREAS, Assignor and Assignee have executed and delivered a Contribution and Distribution
Agreement dated as of June 13, 2008 (the Distribution Agreement); and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Distribution Agreement, Assignor has agreed, among other
things, to transfer to Assignee all right, title and interest of Assignor in and to all of the
Other Assets (all capitalized terms appearing in this Assignment not otherwise defined in this
Assignment shall have the meanings assigned to such terms in the Distribution Agreement); and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into this Assignment in order to effectuate the transfer
and assignment by Assignor of the Other Assets;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the obligations under the Distribution Agreement and the
mutual agreements hereinafter set forth, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, Assignee and Assignor hereby agree as follows:
1. Transfer and Assignment. Assignor, pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, hereby
conveys, transfers, assigns and delivers to Assignee all of Assignors right, title and interest in
and to each of the Other Assets.
2. No Conflict With Distribution Agreement. This Assignment is an instrument of
transfer contemplated by, is executed pursuant to, and is subject to the terms, conditions,
representations, warranties and covenants set forth in the Distribution Agreement. Nothing
contained in this Assignment shall be deemed to supersede, amend or modify any of the terms,
conditions or provisions (including the representations and warranties) of the Distribution
Agreement or any rights or obligations of the parties under the Distribution Agreement and, to the
extent of any conflict between the Distribution Agreement and this Assignment, the terms and
provisions of the Distribution Agreement shall prevail.
3. No Assumption. Nothing express or implied in this Assignment shall be
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deemed to be an assumption by Assignee of any obligations or liabilities of Assignor, other than
the obligations and liabilities relating directly to, or arising directly out of or in connection
with the Other Assets.
4. Further Assurances. The parties hereby agree that each of them shall take such
action, and execute and deliver all such instruments of sale, transfer, assignment and conveyance
and all such notices, releases, acquittances, certificates of title, deeds and other documents, as
may be necessary or appropriate to sell, transfer, assign and convey to and vest in Assignee title
to the Other Assets. In furtherance of the foregoing, the parties hereby agree that if any
properties, contracts, or other assets are contemplated to be transferred, assigned or otherwise
conveyed to Assignee pursuant to the Asset Contribution contemplated by the Distribution Agreement,
but such properties, contracts or assets cannot be so transferred, assigned or conveyed hereunder
for any reason (including without limitation the failure to timely obtain a required third party or
governmental consent or approval), then the rights and economic benefits of such properties,
contracts or assets shall accrue or otherwise be credited to Assignee until such time as the
applicable properties, contracts or assets can be properly and fully transferred, assigned or
conveyed by Assignor to Assignee.
5. Binding Agreement; No Third Party Rights. This Assignment and the covenants and
agreements herein contained shall inure to the benefit of and shall bind the respective parties
hereto and their respective successors and assigns. Nothing is this Assignment, expressed or
implied, is intended to confer on any person other than Assignee and its successors and assigns,
any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities under or by reason of this Assignment.
6. Governing Law; Waiver of Jury Trial. This Assignment shall be construed and
interpreted according to the laws of the State of Florida. EACH OF THE PARTIES HERETO WAIVES ANY
AND ALL RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LEGAL PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS
ASSIGNMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY.
7. Entire Agreement. This Assignment, together with the Distribution Agreement,
contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof,
and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, oral or written, between the parties with
respect thereto.
8. Counterparts. This Assignment may be executed in counterparts (including by
facsimile transmission), each of which shall be deemed an original but all of which shall
constitute one and the same instrument.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Assignment has been executed by the parties hereto as of the date
first above written.
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ASSIGNOR:
FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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ASSIGNEE:
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC.
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Exhibit E
to the Contribution and Distribution Agreement
Form of Assumption Agreement
ASSUMPTION AGREEMENT is entered into effective as of June 13, 2008 (this Agreement),
by Lender Processing Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation (LPS), in favor of Fidelity
National Information Services, Inc., a Georgia corporation (FIS and, together with LPS,
the Parties).
W I T N E S S E T
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WHEREAS, the Parties have entered into a Contribution and Distribution Agreement, dated as of
June 13, 2008 (the Distribution Agreement), pursuant to which, among other things, LPS
has agreed to assume certain liabilities of FIS; and
WHEREAS, capitalized terms used herein without definition shall have the respective meanings
set forth in the Distribution Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
1. Assumption of Liabilities. Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement, LPS hereby
assumes and agrees to pay, honor and discharge when due all of the Assumed Liabilities in
accordance with their respective terms and subject to all of FISs associated rights, claims and
defenses. In furtherance of the foregoing, the parties hereby agree that if any of the liabilities
contemplated to be assumed by Assignee pursuant to the Distribution Agreement cannot be so assumed
hereunder for any reason (including without limitation the failure to timely obtain a required
third party or governmental consent or approval), then the financial responsibility for such
liabilities shall accrue or otherwise be debited to Assignee until such time as the applicable
liabilities can be properly and fully assumed by Assignee.
2. Third Parties. The assumption by LPS of the liabilities of FIS herein provided is
not intended by the Parties to expand the rights and remedies of any third party against LPS in
respect of such liabilities as compared to the rights and remedies which such third party would
have had against FIS in respect of such liabilities had the Parties not consummated the
transactions contemplated by the Distribution Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall, or shall
be construed to, prejudice the right of LPS to contest any claim or demand with respect to any
obligation, liability or commitment assumed hereunder and LPS shall have all rights which FIS may
have or have had to defend or contest any such claim or demand.
3. LPSs Rights. FIS hereby irrevocably constitutes and appoints LPS (and each of
LPSs successors and permitted assigns) its true and lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, with full
power of substitution, in its name or otherwise, to pay, discharge, adjust, settle or compromise
any Assumed Liabilities, to prosecute or defend any action or claim in connection therewith, and,
if applicable, to submit to arbitration any controversy relating thereto; provided that
without
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FISs consent, LPS shall not agree to any settlement of an Assumed Liability unless (i) such
settlement does not impose any obligation on FIS other than the payment of money (which LPS shall
pay as agreed herein), and (ii) if such settlement relates to a pending or threatened Action or
Proceeding, such settlement includes a release of FIS from further liability in connection with the
Assumed Liabilities being settled.
4. Subject to the Distribution Agreement. The scope, nature and extent of the Assumed
Liabilities are expressly set forth in the Distribution Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall
itself change, amend, extend or alter (nor shall it be deemed or construed as changing, amending,
extending or altering) the terms or conditions of the Distribution Agreement with respect thereto
in any manner whatsoever.
5. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding on, inure to the benefit
of, and be enforceable by, the Parties and their respective successors and assigns.
6. Entire Agreement; Third-Party Beneficiaries. This Agreement and the other
agreements referred to herein constitute the entire agreement, and supersede all prior agreements
and understandings, both written and oral, among the parties with respect to the subject matter of
this Agreement. This Agreement is for the sole benefit of the parties hereto and their respective
successors and permitted assigns and nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended or
shall be construed to confer upon any Person other than the parties hereto and their respective
successors and permitted assigns any legal or equitable rights, remedies or claims.
7. Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for purposes of convenience
only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.
8. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of
which shall be considered one and the same agreement and shall become effective when one or more
counterparts have been signed by each Party and delivered to the other Party.
9. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance
with, the laws of the State of Florida, regardless of the laws that might otherwise govern under
applicable principles of conflicts of laws thereof.
10. Amendment. The parties may amend this Agreement only by a written agreement
signed by each party to be bound by the amendment and that identifies itself as an amendment to
this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have duly executed this Assumption Agreement as of the date
first above written.
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LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC.
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FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
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Schedule I
to the Contribution and Distribution Agreement
Subject Companies
A.S.A.P. Legal Publication Services, Inc. (100%)
APTitude Solutions, Inc. (100%)
Arizona Sales and Posting, Inc. (100%)
Chase Vehicle Exchange, Inc. (100%)
DOCX, LLC (100%)
Espiel, Inc. (100%)
Fidelity National Agency Sales and Posting (100%)
Fidelity National Loan Portfolio Services, Inc. (100%)
Fidelity National Loan Portfolio Solutions, LLC (100%)
Financial Systems Integrators, Inc. (100%)
FIS Asset Management Solutions, Inc. (100%)
FIS Capital Markets, LLC (100%)
FIS Data Services, Inc. (100%)
FIS Field Services, Inc. (100%)
FIS Flood Services, LP (100%)
FIS Foreclosure Solutions Inc. (100%)
FIS Tax Services, Inc. (100%)
FIS Valuation Solutions, LLC (100%)
FNIS Flood Group, LLC (100%)
FNIS Flood of California, LLC (100%)
FNIS Intellectual Property Holdings, Inc. (100%)
FNIS Services, Inc. (100%)
FNRES Holdings, Inc. (39%)
DPN, LLC (39% through the 100% ownership by FNRES Holdings, Inc.)
Fidelity National Real Estate Solutions, LLC (39% through the 100% ownership by FNRES Holdings, Inc.)
FNRES Insurance Services, LLC (39% through the 100% ownership by FNRES Holdings, Inc.)
FNRES License Holdings, Inc. (39% through the 100% ownership by FNRES Holdings, Inc.)
Go Apply LLC (39% through the 100% ownership by FNRES Holdings, Inc.)
Go Holdings, Inc. (39% through the 100% ownership by FNRES Holdings, Inc.)
Geotrac, Inc. (100%)
Indiana Residential Nominee Services, LLC (100%)
I-Net Reinsurance, Ltd. (100%)
Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (100%)
Lenders Service Title Agency, Inc. (100%)
LPS IP Holding Company, LLC (100%)
LPS Management, LLC (100%)
LRT Record Services, Inc. (100%)
LSI Alabama, LLC (100%)
LSI Appraisal, LLC (100%)
LSI Maryland, Inc. (100%)
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LSI Title Agency Inc. (100%)
LSI Title Company (100%)
LSI Title Company of Oregon, LLC (100%)
LSI Title Insurance Agency of Utah, Inc. (100%)
Maine Residential Nominee Services, LLC (100%)
Massachusetts Residential Nominee Services, LLC (100%)
McDash Analytics LLC (100%)
National Residential Nominee Services, Inc. (100%)
National Safe Harbor Exchanges (100%)
National Title Insurance of New York, Inc. (100%)
New Invoice, LLC (100%)
One Point City, LLC (100%)
Real EC Data Exchange, LLC (100%)
RealEC Technologies, Inc. (56%)
Real Info, LLC (50%)
Residential Lending Services, Inc. (100%)
Softpro, LLC (100%)
Strategic Property Investments, Inc. (100%)
Vermont Residential Nominee Services, LLC (100%)
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Schedule 2.2(a)
to the Contribution and Distribution Agreement
Transferred Employee Employment Agreements
[This Schedule has been omitted in its entirety and filed separately with the Securities and
Exchange Commission as part of an application for confidential treatment pursuant to the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.]
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Schedule 5.5
to the Contribution and Distribution Agreement
Related Party Agreements
Agreements with FIS
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Tax Disaffiliation Agreement dated as of the Distribution Date between FIS and LPS |
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Employee Matters Agreement dated as of the Asset Contribution Date between FIS and LPS |
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FIS Corporate and Transitional Services Agreement dated as of the Distribution Date between
FIS and LPS |
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FIS Reverse Corporate and Transitional Services Agreement dated as of the Distribution Date
between LPS and FIS |
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FIS Master Accounting and Billing Agreement dated as of the Distribution Date between FIS and
LPS |
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Aircraft Interchange Agreement dated as of the Distribution Date among FNF, FIS and LPS |
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Lease Agreement dated as of the Asset Contribution Date between LPS, as landlord, and FIS, as
tenant |
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Various Interchange Subscriber Agreements dated various dates between 2002 and 2008 between
various subsidiaries of FIS and LPS [existing agreements that are being assigned from FIS to
LPS] |
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Master Services Agreement dated as of the Distribution Date between LPS and Fidelity
Information Services, Inc. (Arkansas) with respect to services from Fidelity Information
Services India Private Limited and eFunds International (India) Private Limited |
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Various Assignments, Assumption Agreements and Acknowledgements regarding existing agreements
between members of the FNF Group and the LPS Group |
Agreements with FNF
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FNF Corporate Services Agreement dated as of the Distribution Date between FNF and LPS |
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FNF Master Accounting and Billing Agreement dated as of the Distribution Date between FNF and
LPS |
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Master Information Technology and Application Development Services Agreement dated as of the
Distribution Date between LPS and FNF |
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Aircraft Interchange Agreement dated as of the Distribution Date among FNF, FIS and LPS (same
agreement with FIS see above) |
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Property Management Agreement dated as of the Distribution Date between FNF, as property
owner, and LPS, as property manager |
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Lease Agreement dated as of the Asset Contribution Date between LPS, as landlord, and FNF, as
tenant |
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Sublease Agreement dated as of the Asset Contribution Date between FNF, as sublessor, and
LPS, as sublessee |
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Amended and Restated OTS Gold Software License Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006 between
Rocky Mountain Support Services, Inc., a subsidiary of FNF, and FIS Tax Service, Inc., a
subsidiary of LPS [existing agreement no new agreement to be executed or delivered] |
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Amended and Restated SIMON Software License Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006 between
Rocky Mountain Support Services, Inc., a subsidiary of FNF, and FIS Tax Service, Inc., a
subsidiary of LPS [existing agreement no new agreement to be executed or delivered] |
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Amended and Restated TEAM Software License Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006 between
Rocky Mountain Support Services, Inc., a subsidiary of FNF, and FIS Tax Service, Inc., a
subsidiary of LPS [existing agreement no new agreement to be executed or delivered] |
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SoftPro Software License Agreement dated as of June 1, 2006 between FNF and SoftPro LLC
[existing agreement that is being assigned from FIS to LPS] |
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Amended and Restated Starters Repository Access Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006
between FNF and LPS [existing agreement that is being assigned from FIS to LPS] |
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Amended and Restated Back Plant Repository Access Agreement dated as of February 1, 2006
between FNF and LPS [existing agreement that is being assigned from FIS to LPS] |
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Amended and Restated eLender Services Agreement effective as of March 5, 2005 among LPS, LSI
Title Company, FNF, and Rocky Mountain Support Services, Inc., as assigned by Fidelity
National Information Services, LLC to LPS and amended pursuant to the Assignment, Assumption
and Amendment dated as of the Contribution Agreement among Fidelity National Information
Services, LLC, LSI Title Company, FNF and Rocky Mountain Support Services, Inc., and LPS
[existing agreement that is being assigned and amended] |
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Various Issuing Agency Agreements, dated various dates during 2004 2006, between Chicago
Title Insurance Company, a subsidiary of FNF, and various LSI subsidiaries of LPS [existing
agreements no new agreements to be executed or delivered] |
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Various Issuing Agency Agreements, dated various dates during 2004 2006, between Fidelity
National Title Insurance Company, a subsidiary of FNF, and various LSI subsidiaries of LPS
[existing agreements no new agreements to be executed or delivered] |
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Various Tax Service Agreements, dated various dates from 2002 to 2006, between FIS Tax
Services, Inc., a subsidiary of LPS, and various title insurance subsidiaries of FNF [existing
agreements no new agreements to be executed or delivered] |
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Flood Zone Determination Agreement dated as of December 28, 2004 between FNIS Flood Group,
LLC, a subsidiary of LPS, and Ticor Title Insurance Company, a subsidiary of FNF [existing
agreement no new agreement to be executed or delivered] |
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Flood Zone Determination Agreement dated September 1, 2006, between FNIS Flood Services,
L.P., through its LSI Flood Services division, a subsidiary of LPS, and Fidelity National
Insurance Services, a subsidiary of FNF [existing agreement no new agreement to be executed
or delivered] |
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National Master Services Agreement dated as of November 1, 2006 between Property Insight LLC,
a subsidiary of FNF, and LSI Title Insurance Company, a subsidiary of LPS [existing agreement
no new agreement to be executed or delivered] |
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Title Production Services Agreement dated as of June 5, 2007 between Property Insight LLC, a
subsidiary of FNF, and Fidelity National Default Solutions, Inc., a subsidiary of LPS
[existing agreement no new agreement to be executed or delivered] |
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Special Services Agreements dated various dates in 2007 between Property Insight LLC, a
subsidiary of FNF, and various LSI subsidiaries of LPS [existing agreements no new
agreements to be executed or delivered] |
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Interchange Subscriber Agreements dated various dated between 2002 and 2008 between various
subsidiaries of FNF and LPS [existing agreements that are being assigned from FIS to LPS] |
Agreements to be Terminated
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Lease Agreement dated as of October 23, 2006 between FIS, as landlord, and FNF, as tenant |
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Telecommunications Services Agreement dated as of October 23, 2006 between FIS, as service
provider, and FNF, as service recipient |
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Property Management Services Agreement dated as of October 23, 2006 between FNF, as property
owner, and FIS, as property manager |
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Amended and Restated Reverse Corporate Services Agreement dated as of October 23, 2006
between FIS, as service provider, and FNF, as service recipient |
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Cost Sharing Agreement dated as of October 23, 2006 between FNF and FIS regarding aircraft
costs |
Other Relevant Agreements to be Executed by the One or Both Parties in connection with the
Spin-off that are not Related Party Agreements
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Amended and Restated Corporate Services Agreement dated as of October 23, 2006 between FNF
and FIS |
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Amended and Restated Master Accounting and Billing Agreement dated as of the Distribution
Date between FNF and FIS |
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Master Information Technology Services Agreement dated as of the Distribution Date between
FIS and FNF |
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Amended and Restated Sublease Agreement dated as of the Asset Contribution Date between FNF,
as sublessor, and FIS, as sublessee |
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Flightworks Aviation Management Agreement dated as of the Distribution Date between LPS, as
aircraft lessor, and Flightworks Incorporated, as aviation manager |
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Schedule 5.6
Repayment of Intercompany Obligations
[to come]
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Schedule 7.1(a)
to the Contribution and Distribution Agreement
Liabilities Requiring Indemnification
[This Schedule has been omitted in its entirety and filed separately with the Securities and
Exchange Commission as part of an application for confidential treatment pursuant to the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.]
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EX-10.2
Exhibit 10.2
TAX DISAFFILIATION AGREEMENT
THIS
TAX DISAFFILIATION AGREEMENT (this Agreement),
dated as of July 2, 2008 is by
and among Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS), a Georgia corporation and
Lender Processing Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of FIS
(LPS).
WHEREAS, FIS is the common parent of the affiliated group of corporations within the meaning
of section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the Code);
WHEREAS,
as set forth in the Contribution and Distribution Agreement dated as
of June 13, 2008
by and between LPS and FIS (the Distribution Agreement), FIS will transfer to LPS certain
assets and liabilities in exchange for shares of LPS and LPS Securities (the
Contribution);
WHEREAS, FIS will distribute all of the shares of LPS common stock it holds on the date of the
execution and delivery of the Distribution Agreement (the Distribution Date) in a
transaction (the Distribution) that FIS and LPS intend to qualify as a tax-free
reorganization and distribution pursuant to sections 368(a)(1)(D) and 355 of the Code;
WHEREAS, FIS will exchange LPS Securities for outstanding term loan indebtedness of FIS held
by certain financial institutions in an exchange FIS intends to be tax-free to it pursuant to
section 361(c) of the Code (the Debt Exchange); and
WHEREAS, in connection with the Distribution the parties hereto desire to enter into this
Agreement, setting forth their agreement with respect to certain Tax matters from and after the
Distribution Date.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
SECTION 1. DEFINITIONS.
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In General. For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the
respective meanings set forth below: |
Acquisition means any acquisition of FIS stock or LPS stock, as applicable
(including without limitation a stock redemption) or issuance of FIS stock or LPS stock, as
applicable, excluding (a) the issuance of stock by LPS in connection with the Contribution;
(b) the distribution of LPS stock in the Distribution; and (c) any acquisition of stock that
qualifies under sections 1.355-7(d)(7), (8), or (9) of the Treasury Regulations or any
successor thereto.
Adverse Consequences means damages, penalties, fines, costs, expenses
(including professional fees and expenses), amounts paid in settlement, liabilities,
obligations, liens, and losses, including any such amounts arising out of or related to
claims asserted against LPS or FIS by any shareholder participating in the Distribution;
provided that Adverse Consequences shall not include any indirect, special,
consequential, or punitive damages.
After-Tax Basis means that, for purposes of determining the amount of the
Indemnified Liability, the amount of any Tax, Tax Loss, or Adverse Consequences shall be
determined net of any Tax Benefit derived by the Indemnitee as the result of sustaining such
Tax, Tax Loss, and Adverse Consequences and increased by the amount of any Tax Detriment
incurred by the Indemnitee as the result of its receipt, or right to receive, such
indemnification payment, so that the Indemnitee is put in the same net after-Tax economic
position as if it had not incurred such Tax, Tax Loss, or Adverse Consequences.
Affiliated Company means any and every corporation that has a common parent
that holds directly or indirectly 80% or more of the voting power and value of such
corporation within the meaning of section 1504(a) of the Code.
Agreement has the meaning set forth in the Preamble hereto.
Arbitrator has the meaning set forth in Section 8.5(c) of this Agreement.
Audit includes any audit, assessment of Taxes or other examination by any Tax
Authority, proceeding, or appeal of such a proceeding relating to Taxes, whether
administrative or judicial, including proceedings relating to competent authority
determinations.
Business Day means any day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, or a day on
which banking institutions are authorized or required by law or regulation to close in
Jacksonville, Florida, or New York, New York.
Code has the meaning set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement.
Combined Group means a group of two or more members that file a Combined
Return.
Combined Return means any Tax Return with respect to Combined State/Local Tax
filed on a consolidated, combined, unitary or other similar basis.
Combined State/Local Tax means the state or local Tax liability determined on
a consolidated, combined or unitary basis.
Consolidated Federal Tax means the Federal Income Tax liability of a
Consolidated Group determined on a consolidated basis.
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Consolidated Group means a group of one or more Affiliated Companies that
files a Consolidated Return.
Consolidated Item has the meaning set forth in Paragraph 1(b)(i) of Schedule
I.
Consolidated Return means any Tax Return with respect to Federal Income Taxes
filed on a consolidated basis pursuant to section 1501 of the Code.
Contest means any Audit or claim for refund involving any Taxes with respect
to a Pre-Distribution Period.
Contribution has the meaning set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement.
Controlling Party has the meaning set forth in Section 6.2(d) of this
Agreement.
Credit has the meaning set forth in Paragraph 3 of Schedule I.
Debt Exchange has the meaning set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement.
Dispute has the meaning set forth in Section 8.5(a) of this Agreement.
Dissolving Companies means the companies listed in Schedule III to this
Agreement.
Distribution has the meaning set forth in the Recitals to this Agreement.
Distribution Agreement has the meaning set forth in the Recitals to this
Agreement.
Distribution Date has the meaning set forth in the Recitals to this
Agreement.
Federal Income Tax means any Tax imposed under Subtitle A of the Code
(including the Taxes imposed by sections 11, 55, and 1201(a) of the Code), and any interest,
addition to Tax, or penalties applicable or related thereto, and any other income-based U.S.
federal tax which is hereinafter imposed upon corporations.
Filing Group means either (a) the FIS Group, if the Filing Party is a member
of the FIS Group, or (b) the LPS Group, if the Filing Party is a member of the LPS Group.
Filing Party means, (a) with respect to any Consolidated Return or Combined
Return, the party that is required to file such a Tax Return under Section 2.2 of this
Agreement, and (b) with respect to any Separate Return, the party that is required to file
such Tax Return under applicable law.
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Final Determination means with respect to any issue (a) a decision, judgment,
decree or other order by the United States Tax Court or any other court of competent
jurisdiction that has become final and unappealable, (b) a closing agreement under
section 7121 of the Code or a comparable provision of any state, local, or foreign Tax law
that is binding against the Service or any other Taxing Authority, (c) any other final
settlement with the Service or other Tax Authority, or (d) the expiration of an applicable
statute of limitations.
FIS has the meaning set forth in the Preamble to this Agreement.
FIS Combined Returns means any Combined Return with respect to which FIS or
any member of the FIS Group is the common Parent of the Combined Group.
FIS Consolidated Return means any Consolidated Return with respect to which
FIS is the common parent of the Consolidated Group.
FIS Group means FIS and any Affiliated Company of which FIS is the common
parent corporation and any corporation which may be, or may become, a member of such group
from time to time, other than any corporation that is a member of the LPS Group.
FIS Returns means all FIS Consolidated Returns, all FIS Combined Returns, and
any Separate Return required to be filed by any member of the FIS Group.
Hypothetical Tax has the meaning set forth in Paragraph 1 of Schedule I.
Indemnified Liability means any liability which is imposed upon or incurred
by an Indemnitee against which such Indemnitee is indemnified and held harmless under this
Agreement.
Indemnifying Party means any person that is required to indemnify and hold
harmless any Indemnitee under this Agreement.
Indemnitee means person that incurs a liability that is subject to
indemnification under this Agreement.
LPS has the meaning set forth in the Preamble to this Agreement.
LPS Capital Transactions has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(c) of this
Agreement.
LPS Capital Transactions Process has the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(c)
of this Agreement.
LPS Combined Returns means any Combined Return with respect to which LPS or
any member of the LPS Group is the common parent of the Combined Group.
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LPS Group means LPS and any Affiliated Company of which LPS is the common
parent corporation and any corporation which may be, or may become, a member of such group
from time to time.
LPS Return means any Tax Return that is an LPS Combined Return or any
Separate Return that is required to be filed by any member of the LPS Group.
LPS Securities means the LPS securities received by FIS in the Contribution.
Merged Companies means the companies listed in Schedule IV to this Agreement.
Non-Controlling Party has the meaning set forth in Section 6.2(d)(i) of this
Agreement.
Non-Filing Group means either (a) the LPS Group, if the Filing Party is a
member of the FIS Group, or (b) the FIS Group, if the Filing Party is a member of the LPS
Group.
Non-Filing Party means either (a) LPS, if the Filing Party is a member of the
FIS Group, or (b) FIS, if the Filing Party is a member of the LPS Group.
NTI-NY means National Title Insurance of New York, Inc., a New York insurance
company.
Opinion Documents means the Tax Opinion and representation letters referred
to therein.
Other Tax Group means either the FIS Group if the LPS Group is the Tax Group
or the LPS Group if the FIS Group is the Tax Group.
Post-Distribution Period means any Taxable Period beginning after the
Distribution Date and, in the case of any Taxable Period that begins before and ends after
the Distribution Date, that part of the Taxable Period that begins at the beginning of the
day after the Distribution Date.
Pre-Distribution Period means any Taxable Period that ends on or before the
Distribution Date and, in the case of any Taxable Period that begins before and ends after
the Distribution Date, that part of the Taxable Period through the close of the Distribution
Date.
Preliminary Transactions means the transactions described in Schedule II to
this Agreement.
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Private Letter Ruling means the private letter ruling issued by the Service
to FIS that addresses, inter alia, the tax consequences of the Contribution, Distribution,
and Debt Exchange.
Referee has the meaning set forth in Section 8.5(c) of this Agreement.
Ruling Documents means the Private Letter Ruling, plus all of the materials
submitted to the Service in connection with obtaining such ruling.
Section 355 Tax Treatment has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(a) of this
Agreement.
Separate Return means any Tax Return other than a Consolidated Return or a
Combined Return.
Separate Tax means any Tax incurred by an entity that is not a Federal Income
Tax required to be shown on a Consolidated Return and is not a Combined State/Local Tax
required to be shown on a Combined Return.
Service means the Internal Revenue Service.
Steering Committee has the meaning set forth in Section 8.5(a) of this
Agreement.
Tax means any net income, gross income, gross receipts, alternative or add-on
minimum, sales, use, ad valorem, franchise, profits, license, withholding, payroll,
employment, excise, transfer, recording, severance, stamp, occupation, premium, property,
environmental, estimated, custom duty, or other tax, governmental fee or other like
assessment or charge of any kind whatsoever, together with any interest and any penalty,
addition to Tax or additional amount imposed by a Tax Authority.
Tax Authority means any governmental authority or any subdivision, agency,
commission or authority thereof or any quasi-governmental or private body having
jurisdiction over the assessment, determination, collection, or imposition of any Tax
(including the Service).
Tax Benefit means a decrease in the Tax liability of a taxpayer (or of the
consolidated, combined, or unitary group of which it is a member) for any Taxable Period.
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a Tax Benefit shall be deemed to have been
realized or received from a Tax Item in a Taxable Period only if and to the extent that the
Tax liability of the taxpayer (or of the consolidated, combined, or unitary group of which
it is a member) for such period, after taking into account the effect of the Tax Item on the
Tax liability of such taxpayer (or of the consolidated, combined, or unitary group of which
it is a member) in the current period and all prior periods, is less than it would have been
if such Tax liability were determined on a consistent basis without regard to such Tax Item,
taking into account the principles of Schedule I.
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Tax Detriment means an increase in the Tax liability of a taxpayer (or of the
consolidated, combined, or unitary group of which it is a member) for any Taxable Period.
Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, a Tax Detriment shall be deemed to have been
realized or received from a Tax Item in a Taxable Period only if and to the extent that the
Tax liability of the taxpayer (or of the consolidated, combined, or unitary group of which
it is a member) for such period, after taking into account the effect of the Tax Item on the
Tax liability of such taxpayer (or of the consolidated, combined, or unitary group of which
it is a member) in the current period and all prior periods, is more than it would have been
if such Tax liability were determined on a consistent basis without regard to such Tax Item,
taking into account the principles of Schedule I.
Tax Group means either the FIS Group or the LPS Group, as the context
dictates.
Tax Group Parent means either FIS, if the FIS Group is the Tax Group, or LPS,
if the LPS Group is the Tax Group.
Tax Item means any item of income, gain, loss, deduction or credit, or other
attribute that may have the effect of increasing or decreasing any Tax.
Tax Losses means all fees and costs (including reasonable outside
professional fees and costs incurred in connection with a Contest) that directly result
from, or relate to, Taxes.
Tax Opinion means the tax opinion that Deloitte Tax LLP will deliver pursuant
to Section 5.7 of the Distribution Agreement.
Tax Return means any return, report, certificate, form or similar statement
or document (including any related or supporting information or schedule attached thereto
and any information return, amended Tax return, claim for refund or declaration of estimated
Tax) supplied to, or filed with, a Tax Authority in connection with the determination,
assessment, or collection of any Tax or the administration of any laws, regulations, or
administrative requirements relating to any Tax, including where permitted or required any
Tax return filed on a consolidated, combined, unitary or other similar basis.
Tax Settlement shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(b) of this
Agreement.
Tax Sharing Agreement means any tax sharing agreements, arrangements,
policies or guidelines, formal or informal, express or implied, which may exist between the
members of an affiliated group.
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Taxable Period means, with respect to any Tax, the period for which the Tax
is reported as provided under the Code or any other applicable Tax laws.
Transactions means the Contribution, Distribution, Debt Exchange, and
Preliminary Transactions.
Treasury Regulations means the final and temporary Tax regulations
promulgated under the Code, as such regulations may be amended from time to time (including
corresponding provisions of successor regulations).
SECTION 2. TAX RETURNS, TAX SHARING PAYMENTS AND
GENERAL TAX ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS.
2.1 |
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Agent for the LPS Group. |
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LPS (on behalf of itself and each member of the LPS Group) hereby authorizes
and designates FIS and such other FIS Group member as may be appropriate as its agent
for the purpose of taking any and all actions necessary or incidental to the filing of
any FIS Return and, except as otherwise provided herein, for the purpose of making
payments to, or collecting refunds from, any Tax Authority in respect of a FIS Return. |
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FIS (on behalf of itself and each member of the FIS Group) hereby authorizes
and designates LPS and such other LPS Group member as may be appropriate as its agent
for the purpose of taking any and all actions necessary or incidental to the filing of
any LPS Return and, except as otherwise provided herein, for the purpose of making
payments to, or collecting refunds from, any Tax Authority in respect of a LPS Return. |
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FIS shall prepare (or cause to be prepared) in a manner consistent with past
practice and shall timely file (or cause to be timely filed) all FIS Returns required
to be filed prior to the Distribution Date and LPS Returns required to be filed prior
to the Distribution Date. |
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FIS shall prepare (or cause to be prepared) in a manner consistent with past
practice and shall timely file (or cause to be timely filed) all FIS Returns that are
required to be filed after the Distribution Date. |
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LPS shall prepare (or cause to be prepared) in a manner consistent with past
practice and shall timely file (or cause to be timely filed) all LPS Returns required
to be filed after the Distribution Date. |
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(d) |
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At least 45 days before the due date (including extensions) of any Consolidated
Return or any Filing Party Combined Return that includes any Non-Filing Group |
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company and from time to time as reasonably requested thereafter, the Non-Filing
Party shall provide to the Filing Party all information relating to the Non-Filing
Group necessary to prepare the Tax Returns described in this Section 2.2. Such
information will be prepared in a manner consistent with past practices at the
expense of the Non-Filing Party. At least 2 weeks prior to filing, such
Consolidated Return or Filing Party Combined Return shall be provided to the
Non-Filing Party for review and approval, which approval shall not be unreasonably
withheld. If the Non-Filing Party proposes an adjustment to any Non-Filing Party
item on any Consolidated Return or Filing Party Combined Return, and the Filing
Party declines to accept such proposal, then the parties shall resolve their
disagreement in accordance with Section 8.5 of this Agreement; provided, however,
that if such dispute is not settled prior to the filing date of such return, then
the return may be filed without taking the Non-Filing Partys proposal into account
but the amount payable pursuant to this Agreement pending the determination under
Section 8.5 will be determined as if such proposal was accepted; provided further,
that if it is ultimately concluded that the Filing Party was reasonable in rejecting
such proposal, the Non-Filing Party shall promptly pay with interest, as provided in
Section 4.3, all amounts not yet paid that would have been required to be paid had
the amounts required to be paid been calculated without taking such proposal into
account. |
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Any disagreements with regard to any matters covered by this Section 2.2 shall
be resolved in accordance with Section 8.5 of this Agreement. |
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The Filing Party shall not file (or cause to be filed), without the prior
written consent of the Non-Filing Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld), any amended Consolidated Return or amended Combined Return which includes
any member of the Non-Filing Group if such return would result in a Tax Detriment to
any member of the Non-Filing Group for any Taxable Period. The consent of the
Non-Filing Party shall not be required if the Filing Party reimburses the Non-Filing
Party for any such Tax Detriment. In the event of disagreement over whether consent is
required or is being unreasonably withheld, the parties shall resolve their
disagreement in accordance with Section 8.5 of this Agreement. |
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The Filing Party, upon receipt of a written request by the Non-Filing Party,
shall file an amended Consolidated Return or amended Combined Return which includes any
member of the Non-Filing Group if such return would result in a Tax Benefit to any
member of the Non-Filing Group for any Taxable Period; provided, however, that if such
amended Consolidated Return or such amended Combined Return results in a Tax Detriment
to any member of the Filing Group, it shall be filed only upon the written consent of
the Filing Party (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) unless the
Non-Filing Party agrees to reimburse the Filing Group for any such Tax Detriment. In
the event of disagreement over whether consent is required or is being unreasonably
withheld,
the parties shall resolve their disagreement in accordance with Section 8.5 of this
Agreement. |
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LPS shall pay (or cause to be paid) to the appropriate Tax Authority all Taxes,
if any, for Tax Returns which it is required to file (or caused to be filed) pursuant
to 2.2(c) of this Agreement. |
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FIS shall pay (or cause to be paid) to the appropriate Tax Authority all Taxes,
if any, for Tax Returns which it is required to file (or caused to be filed) pursuant
to Section 2.2 (a) and (b) of this Agreement. |
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In no event shall LPSs obligations to pay, or cause to be paid, Taxes in
accordance with Section 2.4(a) of this Agreement relieve FIS from any of the
obligations imposed on it under Sections 4 and 5 of this Agreement to indemnify or
provide reimbursement for Taxes paid after the Distribution Date. |
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In no event shall FISs obligations to pay, or cause to be paid, Taxes in
accordance with Section 2.4(b) of this Agreement relieve LPS from any of the
obligations imposed on it under Sections 4 and 5 of this Agreement to indemnify or
provide reimbursement for Taxes paid after the Distribution Date. |
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Treatment of Prior Tax Sharing Agreements. |
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Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, any Tax Sharing Agreements that may
exist between any LPS Group company, on the one hand, and the FIS Group or any FIS Group
company, on the other hand, shall terminate, and any obligations under any such agreements
or arrangements shall be cancelled, as of the Distribution Date, without any payment by any
party thereto. |
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Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement, the Tax Sharing Agreement between
FIS and NTI-NY shall remain in effect, with respect to any period of time during the tax
year in which termination occurs, for which the income of the NTY-NY must be included in the
FIS Consolidated Return. LPS will take all steps, as quickly as is reasonably possible, to
ratify the Tax Sharing Agreement between LPS and NTI-NY, to make all required regulatory
filings, and to obtain all necessary approvals. |
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Tax Return Treatment to Reflect Private Letter Ruling and Tax Opinion. |
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All Tax Returns filed pursuant to this Section 2 after the Distribution Date shall be
prepared on a basis consistent with the rulings obtained from the Service in the Private
Letter Ruling and the Tax Opinion (in the absence of a relevant change in law or
circumstances). |
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SECTION 3. ALLOCATION OF CERTAIN TAX ITEMS.
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Carryforwards and Carrybacks. |
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The Filing Party shall notify the Non-Filing Party of any consolidated or
combined carryover item which may be partially or totally attributed to and carried
over by any member of the Non-Filing Group and will notify the Non-Filing Party of
subsequent adjustments which may affect such carryover item. |
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Non-Filing Party
shall not be required to make any election under section 172(b)(3) of the Code, or any
similar provision of any state or local Tax law, to relinquish any right to carryback
net operating losses. Upon a request by the Non-Filing Party, the Filing Party shall
be required to include on an amended Consolidated Return or Combined Return that
includes any member of the Non-Filing Group any net operating losses of any such member
of the Non-Filing Group arising in a Post-Distribution Period to the extent allowed
under the Tax Law; and the Non-Filing Party shall be entitled to any payment with
respect to such carryforward or carryback; provided, however, that if the Filing Party
incurs a Tax Detriment related to the inclusion of such net operating losses on the
Consolidated Return or Combined Return, the Non-Filing Party shall indemnify the Filing
Party for the amount of such Tax Detriment. |
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Refunds. |
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Any refund of Taxes resulting from an adjustment made to a Tax Return that includes one or
more LPS Group companies on the one hand, and FIS Group companies on the other, shall be
allocated in a manner such that a party responsible for indemnification of a Tax liability
for a particular Taxable Period pursuant to either Section 4 or Section 5 of this Agreement
will be entitled to any refunds with respect to such Tax for such Taxable Period, except as
provided in Section 3.1. |
SECTION 4. GENERAL TAX INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS
4.1 |
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General Indemnification. |
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After the Distribution Date, FIS shall indemnify and hold harmless, on an
After-Tax Basis, LPS and each other member of the LPS Group against any and all Taxes
(i) with respect to any FIS Return, except to the extent that any member of the LPS
Group or any income, profits or gains of any of the Dissolving Companies or any of the
Merged Companies caused an increase in the Tax liability on the Tax Return; (ii) with
respect to any LPS Return, to the extent that any member of the FIS Group caused an
increase in the Tax liability on the Tax Return; and (iii) with respect to any FIS
Group company for which any LPS Group company may be liable under section 1.1502-6 of
the Treasury
Regulations, or any successor provision thereto, or any provision of state or local
law comparable thereto. |
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After the Distribution Date, LPS will indemnify and hold harmless on an
After-Tax Basis FIS and each other member of the FIS Group against any and all Taxes
(i) with respect to any LPS Return, except to the extent that any member of the FIS
Group caused an increase in the Tax liability on the Tax Return; (ii) with respect to
any FIS Return, to the extent that any member of the LPS Group or any income, profits
and gains of any of the Dissolving Companies or any of the Merged Companies caused an
increase in the Tax liability on the Tax Return; and (iii) with respect to any LPS
Group company for which any FIS Group company may be liable under section 1.1502-6 of
the Treasury Regulations, or any successor provision thereto, or any provision of state
or local law comparable thereto. |
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If a party is entitled to indemnification for Taxes under this Section 4.1,
such party shall also be entitled to indemnification for any Tax Losses incurred in
connection with any such Taxes. |
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To the extent of any inconsistency in the indemnification for Taxes provided by
this Section 4.1 and the indemnification for Taxes arising out of the Transactions
provided by Section 5 of this Agreement, the provisions of Section 5 of this Agreement
shall control. For the avoidance of doubt, if the FIS Group or the LPS Group incurs a
Tax which is subject to indemnification under more than one section of this Agreement,
the Indemnitee shall only be entitled to recover the amount of such Tax once so as to
avoid duplicate recoveries of any such amounts. |
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Allocation and Attribution of Taxes. |
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In the case of Taxes arising in a Taxable Period that includes, but does not
end on, the Distribution Date, the allocation of Taxes between the Pre-Distribution
Period and the Post-Distribution Period shall be governed by Paragraph 5 of Schedule I. |
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The determination of whether a company caused an increase in the Tax liability
of a Consolidated Return or Combined Return shall be governed by Schedule I. |
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Except as otherwise provided under this Agreement, to the extent that any party
has an indemnification or payment obligation to another party pursuant to this
Agreement, the Indemnitee shall provide the Indemnifying Party with its calculation of
the amount of such obligation. Such calculation shall provide the Indemnifying Party
sufficient detail to permit the Indemnifying Party to reasonably understand the
calculations and the existence and correct amount of the Indemnified Liability. All
indemnification payments shall be made to such Indemnitee within thirty (30) days after
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Indemnifying Party of written notice of a payment, or, if such Indemnified Liability
is contested pursuant to Section 6.2 of this Agreement, within thirty (30) days of
the incurrence of such an amount based on a Final Determination, together with a
computation of the amounts due. Any disputes with respect to indemnification
payments shall be resolved in accordance with Section 8.5 of this Agreement. In
the event of such dispute, any payment of an Indemnified Liability shall be made
within thirty (30) days of the date of the resolution of such dispute under Section
8.5 of this Agreement. |
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Any payment required under this Agreement in an amount in excess of one million
dollars ($1,000,000) shall be made by electronic funds transfer of immediately
available funds. |
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, no payment of an
Indemnified Liability shall be required under this Section 4 to the extent it is
duplicative of any payment made pursuant to any other provision of this Agreement and
any such payment shall be made as required by such other provision. |
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Interest. |
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Payments pursuant to this Agreement that are not made within the period prescribed shall
bear interest for the period from and including the date immediately following the last date
of the prescribed period through and including the date of payment at a per annum rate equal
to the rate provided under section 6621(c) of the Code. Such interest will be payable at
the same time as the payment to which it relates and will be calculated on the basis of a
year of 365 days and the actual number of days for which due. |
SECTION 5. TRANSACTION TAX TREATMENT
AND INDEMNIFICATION PROVISIONS
5.1 |
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Representations, Covenants, and Agreements. |
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The parties expressly agree for all purposes to treat the Distribution as a
tax-free distribution under section 355 and related sections of the Code, including
section 361(c) of the Code (Section 355 Tax Treatment). |
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Each of FIS and LPS expressly agrees (i) to comply (and to cause each of its
Affiliated Companies to comply) with the representations set forth in the Ruling
Documents and the Opinion Documents to the extent that the representations made therein
are descriptive of such party, (ii) not to take (and to cause each of its Affiliated
Companies not to take) any action within its control that would cause the Section 355
Tax Treatment not to apply (except where such action is required by law), and (iii) to
take (and to cause each of its Affiliated Companies to take) any and all actions
reasonably available to such party (or Affiliated Company),
and to cooperate with the other parties, to support and defend the Section 355 Tax
Treatment. |
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FIS (on behalf of itself and all other members of the FIS Group) hereby
represents and warrants that it has reviewed the information and representations made
in the Ruling Documents and the Opinion Documents, and to its knowledge, all of such
information and representations are true, correct, and complete in all material
respects to the extent descriptive of or otherwise relating to FIS or any member of the
FIS Group. |
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LPS (on behalf of itself and all other members of the LPS Group) hereby
represents and warrants that it has reviewed the information and representations made
in the Ruling Documents and the Opinion Documents, and to its knowledge, all of such
information and representations are true, correct, and complete in all material
respects to the extent descriptive of or otherwise relating to LPS or any member of the
LPS Group. |
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Special Restrictions. |
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LPS shall not take any action within its control, and shall cause all other
members of the LPS Group to refrain from taking any action within their control, which
would result in a direct or indirect Acquisition (taking into account the stock
aggregation and attribution rules of section 355(e)) by one or more persons in the
two-year period following the Distribution Date. |
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LPS (on behalf of itself and all other members of the LPS Group) hereby
confirms and agrees that (i) neither LPS nor any other member of the LPS Group will,
directly or indirectly, pre-pay, pay down, redeem, retire, or otherwise acquire,
however effected, any of the LPS Securities prior to its stated maturity, other than
through scheduled amortization payments and any mandatory prepayment amount made in
accordance with the terms of the LPS Securities; and (ii) neither LPS nor any member of
the LPS Group will take or permit to be taken any action at any time, including,
without limitation, any modification to the terms of any of the LPS Securities, that
could jeopardize, directly or indirectly, the qualification, in whole or in part, of
any of the LPS Securities as securities within the meaning of section 361(c) of the
Code. |
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The transactions described in Subsections (a) and (b) of Section 5.2 shall be
referred to a LPS Capital Transactions. The restrictions on LPS Capital
Transactions shall not apply if the LPS Capital Transaction Process is satisfied. As
used herein, the LPS Capital Transaction Process shall be satisfied if all
the following requirements are satisfied: |
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LPS obtains either (a) an opinion of a nationally recognized
law firm or accounting firm to the effect that such LPS Capital Transaction
would not cause the Transactions to be taxable, in whole or in part, or (b) the
written consent of FISs General Counsel or senior tax officer; and |
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LPS provides a copy of the opinion or consent described in
Section 5.2(c)(ii) of this Agreement to FIS. |
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Indemnification for Transaction Taxes and Adverse Consequences |
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Notwithstanding whether any action is permitted or consented to hereunder and
notwithstanding anything else to the contrary contained herein, LPS shall indemnify and
hold harmless FIS from and against, and will reimburse FIS for all Taxes and Adverse
Consequences arising out of, based upon or relating or attributable to (i) any breach
of or inaccuracy in any representation, covenant or obligation of any member of the LPS
Group under Section 5.1 or 5.2 of this Agreement or (ii) the Transactions to the extent
such Taxes or Adverse Consequences arise as a result of any action taken by LPS or any
member of the LPS Group (other than the repayment of the LPS Securities prior to the
stated maturity in accordance with the terms of the LPS Securities) following the
Distribution and, in the case of Adverse Consequences, arise as a result of the
imposition of Taxes on FIS, LPS or the FIS stockholders. For the avoidance of doubt,
LPS shall not be relieved of its obligations under this Section 5.3(a) merely because
it has satisfied the LPS Capital Transactions Process. |
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Notwithstanding whether any action is permitted or consented to hereunder and
notwithstanding anything else to the contrary contained herein, FIS shall indemnify and
hold harmless LPS, on an After-Tax Basis, from and against, and will reimburse LPS for
all Taxes and Adverse Consequences arising out of, based upon or relating or
attributable to (i) any breach of or inaccuracy in any representation, covenant or
obligation of any member of the FIS Group under Section 5.1 or 5.2 of this Agreement or
(ii) the Transactions to the extent such Taxes or Adverse Consequences arise as a
result of any action taken by FIS or any member of the FIS Group following the
Distribution and, in the case of Adverse Consequences, arise as a result of the
imposition of Taxes on FIS, LPS or the FIS stockholders. |
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Indemnification Payments. |
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The payments of any indemnification required under this Section 5 shall be made in
accordance with the terms of Sections 4.3 and 4.4 of this Agreement. |
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SECTION 6. AUDITS AND CONTEST RIGHTS.
6.1 |
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Notice. |
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If, after the Distribution Date, any member of a Tax Group receives written notice of, or
relating to, an Audit from a Tax Authority that asserts, proposes or recommends a
deficiency, claim or adjustment that, if sustained, could result in Taxes for which any
member of the Other Tax Group is responsible under this Agreement, then the Tax Group Parent
of the Tax Group receiving such notice shall provide or cause to be provided a copy of such
notice to the Other Tax Group promptly thereafter, but, in any case, within ten (10)
Business Days of receipt thereof. Each Tax Group Parent shall forward or cause to be
forwarded to the Other Tax Group relevant portions of any reports or other communications
which relate to such matters. |
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Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the respective Filing Party
shall have the right to control, contest, and represent the interest of any FIS Group
company or any LPS Group company in any Contest relating to any Tax Return described in
Section 2.2 or 2.3 of this Agreement (other than a Tax Return described in Section
6.2(b) or (c) of this Agreement) and, subject to Section 6.4(b) of this Agreement, to
resolve, settle or agree to any deficiency, claim or adjustment proposed, asserted or
assessed in connection with or as a result of any such Contest. The Filing Partys
rights shall extend to any matter pertaining to the management and control of an Audit,
including execution of waivers, choice of forum, scheduling of conferences and the
resolution of any Tax Item. |
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Except as otherwise provided herein, after the date of execution of this
Agreement, in the case of a Contest that relates to a Tax Return for a Taxable Period
beginning before the Distribution Date (or any item relating thereto or reported
thereon) which would give rise to an Indemnification Liability under this Agreement, of
an Indemnifying Party that is not the Filing Party with respect to such Tax Return, the
Indemnifying Party shall have the right at its expense to participate in and control
the conduct of such Contest. If the Indemnifying Party does not assume the defense of
any such Contest for a Pre-Distribution Period, the Filing Party may defend the same in
such manner as it may deem appropriate, including, but not limited to, settling such
Contest after giving ten (10) Business Days prior written notice to the Indemnifying
Party setting forth the terms and conditions of settlement. In the event of a Contest
covered by the first sentence of this paragraph that involves issues (i) relating to a
potential adjustment for which the Indemnifying Party has liability and (ii) that are
required to be dealt with in a proceeding that also involves separate issues relating
to a potential adjustment for which any Indemnitee would be liable, the Indemnitee
shall have the right at its expense to control the Contest but only with respect to the
latter issues. |
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With respect to a Contest involving an issue for which both (i) any FIS Group
company and (ii) any LPS Group company could be liable, both parties may participate in
the Contest, and the Contest may be controlled by that party which would bear the
burden of the greater portion of the sum of the adjustment and any corresponding
adjustments that may reasonably be anticipated for future Taxable Periods. The
principle set forth in the immediately preceding sentence shall govern also for
purposes of deciding any issue that must be decided jointly (including, without
limitation, choice of judicial forum) in situations in which separate issues are
otherwise controlled under this Section 6.2 by FIS or by LPS. |
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The party that is controlling any Contest pursuant to Sections 6.2(b) and (c)
of this Agreement (the Controlling Party): |
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in the case of any material correspondence or filing submitted
to the Tax Authority or any judicial authority that relates to the merits of
the deficiency, claim or adjustment that is the subject of such Contest shall
(A) reasonably in advance of such submission, but subject to applicable time
constraints imposed by such Tax Authority or judicial authority, provide the
other party (the Non-Controlling Party) with a draft copy of the
portion of such correspondence or filing that relates to such deficiency, claim
or adjustment, (B) incorporate, subject to applicable time constraints imposed
by such Tax Authority or judicial authority, the Non-Controlling Partys
reasonable comments and changes on such draft copy of such correspondence or
filing, and (C) provide the Non-Controlling Party with a final copy of the
portion of such correspondence or filing that relates such deficiency, claim or
adjustment; and |
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shall provide the Non-Controlling Party with notice reasonably
in advance of, and the Non-Controlling Party shall have the right to attend,
any meetings with the Tax Authority (including meetings with examiners) or
hearings or proceedings before any judicial authority to the extent they relate
to the deficiency, claim or adjustment that is the subject of such Contest. |
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Judicial Appeals. |
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In the event that a judgment of the United States Tax Court or other court of competent
jurisdiction results in an adverse determination with respect to a matter described in
Sections 6.2(b) and (c) of this Agreement, then, subject to Section 6.4(b): |
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In the case of an appeal of an adverse determination, which involves no
material issues other than matters for which the Non-Filing Party would be the
Indemnifying Party pursuant to this Agreement, the Non-Filing Party shall have the
right to cause the Filing Party to appeal from such adverse determination. |
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In the case of an appeal of any other adverse determination which involves
material issues other than those for which the Non-Filing Party would be the
Indemnifying Party pursuant to this Agreement and the Filing Party determines not to
appeal such adverse determination, the Non-Filing Party shall have the right to cause
the Filing Party to appeal from such adverse determination if the Non-Filing Party
delivers to the Filing Party an opinion from an independent tax counsel or accountant
selected by the Non-Filing Party and reasonably acceptable to the Filing Party that it
is more likely than not that such appeal will succeed and the amount in controversy
exceeds $100,000. The Filing Party shall give written notice to the Non-Filing Party
of its determination of whether to appeal an adverse determination pursuant to this
Section 6.3(b) not less than 20 days prior to any applicable filing deadline. |
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In the case of an adverse determination which involves matters for which the
Filing Party would be the Indemnifying Party pursuant to this Agreement and, within
such determination, material matters for which the Non-Filing Party would be the
Indemnifying Party pursuant to this Agreement were favorably disposed, the Non-Filing
Party shall have the right to prevent the Filing Party from appealing from such adverse
determination unless the Filing Party delivers to the Non-Filing Party an opinion from
an independent tax counsel selected by the Filing Party and reasonably acceptable to
the Non-Filing Party that it is more likely than not that such appeal will succeed. |
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If the Non-Filing Party causes the Filing Party to appeal any adverse
determination pursuant to this Section 6.3, the Non-Filing Party shall pay the
reasonable costs, including legal fees, of the Filing Party incurred in such appeal. |
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The Non-Filing Party shall have a right to contest any deficiency, claim or
adjustment in accordance with Section 6.2 of this Agreement only if: |
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within thirty (30) Business Days of a reasonable request by the
Filing Party, the Non-Filing Party delivers to the Filing Party a written
opinion of a nationally recognized tax attorney or tax accountant that is a
member of a recognized law firm or accounting firm, to the effect that the
Non-Filing Partys position with respect to such deficiency, claim or
adjustment is supported by a reasonable basis (within the meaning of section
1.6662-3(b)(3) of the Treasury Regulations); provided that this Section
6.4(a)(i) shall not apply to with respect to positions relating to the Tax
consequences of the Distribution. |
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the Non-Filing Party has agreed to be bound by a Final
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the Non-Filing Party has agreed to pay, and is currently
paying, all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Filing Party to
contest such deficiency, claim or assessment including reasonable outside
attorneys, accountants and investigatory fees and disbursements to the extent
such costs relate to the issue being contested by the Non-Filing Party; |
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the Non-Filing Party shall have advanced to the Filing Party,
on an interest-free basis (and with no additional net after-tax cost to the
Filing Party), the amount of Tax in controversy (but not in excess of the
lesser of (A) the amount of Tax for which the Non-Filing Party could be liable
under this Agreement or (B) the amounts actually expended by the Filing Party
for this item) to the extent necessary for the contest to proceed in the forum
selected by the Controlling Party; and |
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the Non-Filing Party shall have provided to the Filing Party
all documents and information, and shall have made available employees and
officers of the Non-Filing Party, as have been reasonably requested by the
Filing Party in contesting such deficiency, claim or adjustment. |
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The Filing Party shall not settle, compromise or otherwise resolve any Tax
matter relating to Taxes with respect to a Pre-Distribution Period (a Tax
Settlement) without the prior written consent of the Non-Filing Party (which
consent shall not be unreasonably withheld) if such Tax Settlement is reasonably likely
to materially increase the Tax paid by the Non-Filing Party with respect to any Tax not
subject to indemnification under this Agreement; provided, however, that in the event
that the Non-Filing Party does not consent and the Filing Party reasonably believes
that the withholding of consent was unreasonable, or the Filing Party reasonably
believes that no consent of the Non-Filing Party is required, the parties shall resolve
their disagreement in accordance with Section 8.5 of this Agreement. |
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Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section 6.4, the Filing Party may
resolve, settle, or agree to any deficiency, claim or adjustment for any Taxable Period
if the Filing Party waives its right to indemnity with respect to such Tax Item. In
such event, the Filing Party shall promptly reimburse the Non-Filing Party for all
amounts previously advanced by the Non-Filing Party to the Filing Party in connection
with such deficiency, claim or adjustment under Section 6.4(a)(iv) of this Agreement.
In addition, except with respect to settlements described in Section 6.4(b) above, the
Filing Party shall reimburse the Non-Filing Party for any Tax Detriment that directly
results from the settlement of such deficiency, claim or adjustment. No waiver by the
Filing Party under this Section 6.4(c) with respect to any deficiency, claim or
adjustment relating to any single Tax Item, position, issue or transaction or relating
to any single Tax for any one Taxable Period shall operate as a waiver with respect to
any other deficiency, claim or adjustment. |
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Failure to Notify. |
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The failure of the Filing Party promptly to notify the Non-Filing Party of any matter
relating to a particular Tax for a Taxable Period or to take any action specified in Section
6.2 of this Agreement shall not relieve the Non-Filing Party of any liability and/or
obligation which it may have to the Filing Party under this Agreement with respect to such
Tax for such Taxable Period except to the extent that the Non-Filing Partys rights
hereunder are materially prejudiced by such failure and in no event shall such failure
relieve the Non-Filing Party of any other liability and/or obligation which it may have to
the Filing Party. |
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Remedies. |
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Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the parties hereby agree that the sole and
exclusive remedy for a breach by the Filing Party of the Filing Partys obligations to the
Non-Filing Party with respect to a deficiency, claim or adjustment relating to the
redetermination of a Tax Item of the Non-Filing Party for a Taxable Period shall first be a
reduction in the amount that would otherwise be payable by the Non-Filing Party for such
Taxable Period and then an increase in amount that would otherwise be payable by the Filing
Party for such Taxable Period, in either case because of the breach. The parties further
agree that no claim against the Filing Party and no defense to the Non-Filing Partys
liabilities to the Filing Party under this Agreement shall arise from the resolution by the
Filing Party of any deficiency, claim or adjustment relating to the redetermination of any
Tax Item of the Filing Party. |
SECTION 7. COOPERATION.
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Provision of Information and Documents. |
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FIS and LPS shall cooperate and provide each other with all documents and information, and
provide access to employees and officers of any member of the FIS Group or the LPS Group,
respectively, as reasonably requested by the other party, on a mutually convenient basis
during normal business hours (and promptly reimburse the other party for any out-of-pocket
costs incurred by a party in providing such cooperation) to aid the other party in preparing
any Tax Return described in Section 2.2 or 2.3 of this Agreement or to contest any Audit of
any such Tax Return or to obtain any opinion referred to in Section 5.2, including, without
limitation, the making of representations (to the extent such representations are true) in
connection with obtaining any such opinion. Such cooperation shall include, without
limitation: |
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the retention and provision on reasonable request of any and all information
including all books, records, documentation or other information, any necessary
explanations of information, and access to personnel, until the expiration of the
applicable statute of limitation for additional assessments of Tax for the Taxable
Period for which such document or other information arises (giving effect to any
extension, waiver, or mitigation thereof); |
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within the limits otherwise set forth herein, the execution by such party of
any document that is relevant and may be necessary or helpful in connection with any
Tax Return or in connection with any Contest; |
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the use of the parties reasonable best efforts to obtain any documentation
from a governmental authority or a third party that may be necessary or helpful in
connection with the foregoing; and |
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informing the other party on a timely basis as to the status and progress of
all matters related to a Contest under Section 6.2 of this Agreement. Each party shall
provide the other party, within 10 days of the receipt thereof, with copies of all
written communications received from any Tax Authority relating to any such Contest,
appropriately redacted for any unrelated issues also discussed therein. |
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Special Rules Regarding Information Required for Tax Return Preparation. |
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The Non-Filing Party will provide employees or representatives of the Filing Party
responsible for preparing its Tax Returns access to any relevant information, including any
Ruling Documents, Opinion Documents, or Tax Opinion, not in the possession of the Filing
Party, as it relates to the Filing Party or any member of the Filing Group, and will provide
the Filing Party with a copy of such relevant information to the extent that the issues
discussed therein are relevant to the Filing Party or any member of the Filing Group within
a reasonable time thereafter, but, in any case, not later than five (5) Business Days after
the receipt of a written request therefor. |
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Consultations With Regard to Tax Items. |
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FIS and LPS shall advise and consult with each other with respect to any Tax election or the
Tax treatment of any item (including the treatment of any item that would be affected by a
proposed Tax adjustment relating to a Consolidated Return or Combined Return which is the
subject of an Audit or investigation, or is the subject of any proceeding or litigation)
which could affect any Tax attribute of the other party or the Other Tax Group (including,
but not limited to, basis in an asset or the amount of earnings and profits). |
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Limitations on Cooperation. |
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In the event that a Filing Party determines that the provision of any information to any
member of the Other Tax Group could be commercially detrimental, violate any law or
agreement, or waive any privilege that may be asserted under applicable law including any
privilege arising under or relating to the attorney-client relationship (including the
attorney-client and work product privileges), the parties shall take reasonable measures to
permit the compliance with such obligations in a manner that avoids any such harm or
consequence. |
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SECTION 8. MISCELLANEOUS.
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Effectiveness. |
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This Agreement shall become effective as of the Distribution Date. |
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Notices. |
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All notices and other communications hereunder shall be in writing and hand delivered or
mailed by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested) or sent by any means of
electronic message transmission with delivery confirmed (by voice or otherwise) to the
parties at the following addresses (or at such other addresses for a party as shall be
specified by like notice) and will be deemed given on the date on which such notice is
received: |
TO LPS:
Lender Processing Services, Inc.
601 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Attention: Richard Cox, Senior Vice President and Corporate Tax Director
With a copy to the General Counsel at the above address
TO FIS:
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc.
601 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32204
Attention: Richard Cox, Senior Vice President and Corporate Tax Director
With a copy to the General Counsel at the above address
And to such other persons or places as each party may from time to time designate by written notice
sent as aforesaid.
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Any reference to a provision of the Code or any other Tax law shall include a
reference to any applicable successor provision or law. |
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If, due to any change in applicable law or regulations or their interpretation
by any court of law or other governing body having jurisdiction subsequent to the
Distribution Date, performance of any provision of this Agreement or any transaction
contemplated thereby shall become impracticable or impossible, the parties hereto shall
use their commercially reasonable efforts to find and employ
an alternative means to achieve the same or substantially the same result as that
contemplated by such provision. |
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Consent. |
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Whenever this Agreement specifies that consent is not to be unreasonably withheld, the
determination shall take into account, among other things, the relative amount of potential
Tax exposure or refund involved for FIS Group companies on the one hand and the LPS Group
companies on the other hand, and if the consent relates to bringing proceedings in one venue
rather than another, the impact on such decision on such interests of each group. Any
controversy or refusal of consent shall be resolved pursuant to Section 8.5 of this
Agreement. |
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Dispute Resolution. |
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Amicable Resolution. FIS and LPS mutually desire that friendly collaboration
continue between them. Accordingly, they will try, and they will cause their
respective group members to try, to resolve in an amicable manner all disagreements and
misunderstandings connected with their respective rights and obligations under this
Agreement. In furtherance thereof, in the event of any dispute or disagreement (a
Dispute) between any FIS Group member and any LPS Group member as to the
interpretation of any provision of this Agreement (or the performance of obligations
hereunder), the matter, upon written request of either party, will be referred for
resolution to a steering committee established pursuant to Section 7.3(a) of the
Distribution Agreement (the Steering Committee). The Steering Committee will
have two members, one of whom will be appointed by FIS and the other of whom will be
appointed by LPS, and each of whom shall be a senior executive of the party appointing
the member. The Steering Committee will make a good faith effort to promptly resolve
all Disputes referred to it. Steering Committee decisions will be unanimous and will
be binding on FIS and LPS. If the Steering Committee does not agree to a resolution of
a Dispute within 30 days after the reference of the matter to it, then the parties will
be free to exercise the remedies available to them under applicable law, subject to
Sections 8.5(b) and 8.5(c). |
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Mediation. If the Steering Committee is unable to resolve any Dispute as
contemplated by Section 8.5(a), either FIS or LPS may demand mediation of the Dispute
by written notice to the other in which case the two parties will select a mediator
within 14 days after the demand. Neither party may unreasonably withhold consent to
the selection of the mediator. Each of FIS and LPS will bear its own costs of
mediation but both parties will share the costs of the mediator equally. |
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Arbitration. In the event that the Dispute is not resolved in an amicable
manner as set forth in Section 8.5(a) or through mediation pursuant to Section 8.5(b),
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involved in the Dispute may submit the dispute to binding arbitration pursuant to
this Section 8.5(c). All Disputes submitted to arbitration pursuant to this Section
8.5(c) shall be resolved in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the
American Arbitration Association, unless either party involved elects to utilize an
independent referee (Referee) mutually acceptable to the parties, in which
event all references herein to the American Arbitration Association shall be deemed
modified accordingly. Expedited rules shall apply regardless of the amount at
issue. Arbitration proceedings hereunder may be initiated by either party making a
written request to the American Arbitration Association, together with any
appropriate filing fee, at the office of the American Arbitration Association in
Orlando, Florida. The arbitration shall be by a single qualified arbitrator
(Arbitrator) experienced in the matters at issue, such Arbitrator to be
mutually agreed upon by FIS and LPS. If the parties fail to agree on an Arbitrator
within 30 days after notice of commencement of arbitration, the American Arbitration
Association shall, upon the request of any party to the dispute or difference,
appoint the Arbitrator. All arbitration proceedings shall be held in the city of
Jacksonville, Florida in a location to be specified by the Arbitrator (or any place
agreed to by the parties and the Arbitrator). Any order or determination of the
arbitral tribunal shall be final and binding upon the parties to the arbitration as
to matters submitted and may be enforced by any party to the Dispute in any court
having jurisdiction over the subject matter or over any of the parties. The parties
agree that the length of time to be provided in any arbitration action to conduct
discovery shall be limited to 90 days, the length of time to conduct the arbitration
hearing shall be limited to ten days (with each party having equal time) and that
the Arbitrator shall be required to render his or her decision within 30 days of the
completion of the arbitration hearing. All costs and expenses incurred by the
Arbitrator shall be shared equally by the parties. Each party shall bear its own
costs and expenses in connection with any such arbitration proceeding. The use of
any alternative dispute resolution procedures hereunder will not be construed under
the doctrines of laches, waiver or estoppel to affect adversely the rights of either
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Nothing in this Section 8.5 shall prevent either FIS or LPS
from commencing formal litigation proceedings or seeking injunctive or similar
relief if any delay resulting from efforts to mediate such Dispute could result
in serious and irreparable injury to FIS, LPS or any member of either partys
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Nothing in this Section 8.5 shall prevent either FIS or LPS
from immediately seeking injunctive or interim relief in the event of any
actual or threatened breach of any confidentiality provisions of the
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any Dispute at the time of such actual or threatened breach, then either
party may seek such injunctive or interim relief from any court with
jurisdiction over the matter. If an arbitral tribunal has been appointed
with respect to any Dispute at the time of such actual or threatened breach,
then the parties agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the state and
federal courts of Duval County, Florida, pursuant to Section 7.2 of the
Distribution Agreement, with respect to such matter. |
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Commencement of Dispute Resolution Procedure. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary in this Agreement, FIS and LPS are the only members of their respective group
entitled to commence a dispute resolution procedure under this Agreement, whether
pursuant to this Section 8.5 or otherwise, and each party will cause its respective
group members not to commence any dispute resolution procedure other than through such
party as provided in this Section 8.5(e). |
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Each of the parties hereto hereby represents and warrants (a) that it has the power and
authority to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement, (b) that this Agreement has been
duly authorized by all necessary corporate action on the part of each such party, (c) that
this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding obligation of each such party and (d)
that the execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement by such party does not
contravene or conflict with any provision of law or of its charter or bylaws or any
agreement, instrument or order binding on such party. |
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The provisions to this Agreement shall be binding upon, inure to the benefit of and be
enforceable by the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns. |
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Except for assignments or transfers by operation of law, this Agreement shall not be
assignable, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by any party hereto without the
prior written consent of the other party hereto, which consent shall not be unreasonably
withheld, and any attempt to assign any rights or obligations arising under this Agreement
without such consent shall be void. |
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This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the
subject matter hereof and shall supersede all previous negotiations, commitments and
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This Agreement shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws
of the State of Florida applicable to contracts made and to be performed in the State of
Florida. |
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This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered
one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more such counterparts
have been signed by each of the parties and delivered to the other parties. |
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In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this Agreement should be held
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability
of the remaining provisions contained herein shall not in any way be affected or impaired
thereby. The parties shall endeavor in good-faith negotiations to replace the invalid,
illegal or unenforceable provisions with valid provisions, the economic effect of which
comes as close as possible to that of the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provisions. |
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No Third Party Beneficiaries. |
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Except as otherwise provided herein, this Agreement is solely for the benefit of the FIS
Group and the LPS Group. This Agreement should not be deemed to confer upon third parties
any remedy, claim, liability, reimbursement, claim of action or other rights in excess of
those existing without reference to this Agreement. |
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The failure of any party to require strict performance by any other party of any provision
in this Agreement will not waive or diminish that partys right to demand strict performance
thereafter of that or any other provision hereof. |
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All payments to be made by any party under this Agreement may be netted against payments due
to such party under this Agreement, but otherwise shall be made without setoff, counterclaim
or withholding, all of which are hereby expressly waived. |
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This Agreement may not be modified or amended except by an agreement in writing signed by
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Schedules I and II shall be construed with and as an integral part of this Agreement to the
same extent as if the same had been set forth verbatim herein. |
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused this Agreement to be executed by a
duly authorized officer as of the date first above written.
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FIDELITY NATIONAL INFORMATION SERVICES, INC.
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/s/ Lee A. Kennedy
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LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC.
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/s/ Jeffrey S. Carbiener
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Schedule I
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Any Federal Income Tax to be allocated to a Consolidated Group or to any member
thereof in accordance with this Agreement shall be allocated on the basis of the
Hypothetical Tax of the Consolidated Group or of the relevant member thereof. |
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For purposes of this Agreement, the Hypothetical Tax
of the Consolidated Group or any member thereof for any Taxable Period shall be
the Federal Income Tax liability that the Consolidated Group or any member
thereof would have had for such Taxable Period if the Consolidated Group or any
member thereof had filed its own Consolidated Return or Separate Return for
such Taxable Period, taking into account any carryovers to, or carrybacks from,
other Taxable Periods of the Consolidated Group or any member thereof that are
available in such Taxable Period of the Consolidated Group or any member
thereof, or would have been so available (after taking into account Paragraph
1(b)(i) of this Schedule I), if the Consolidated Group or any member thereof
had filed its own Consolidated Return or Separate Return, respectively, for
such other Taxable Periods, and the Consolidated Group or any member thereof
was subject to Tax on all of its taxable income at the applicable maximum rate
specified in the Code but without the benefit of any surtax exemption. |
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In computing the Hypothetical Tax of the Consolidated Group or
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in the case of any item of income, gain, loss,
deduction or credit that is computed or subject to a limitation only on
a consolidated basis, including but not limited to, charitable
contributions, capital losses, foreign tax credits, research and
experimentation credit and section 1231 gains and losses
(Consolidated Items), such Consolidated Items shall be taken
into account by the Consolidated Group or any member thereof only if,
and to the extent that, a Consolidated Item is taken into account in
the Taxable Period and actually affects the amount of the Tax liability
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in the case of the treatment of an item subject
to an election made only on a consolidated basis, the treatment will be
governed by the election made by agent of the group on the Consolidated
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members of the Consolidated Group will be taken into account at the
time when such transactions are required to be taken into account by
the Consolidated Group under the consolidated return regulations, and
any Consolidated Item not initially taken into account in computing
the tax of the Consolidated Group or any member thereof shall be
taken into account by the Consolidated Group or any member thereof in
the Taxable Period, and to the extent, that such Consolidated Item is
taken into account by the Consolidated Group. |
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Combined State/Local Taxes shall be allocated between members of the Filing
Group and members of the Non-Filing Group first on the basis of, and to the extent
that, the receipts, income, capital or net worth of a member of the Filing Group or of
the Non-Filing Group resulted in, or increased, such Taxes, with any remaining Combined
State/Local Taxes allocated among the members on the basis which each members relative
attribute (positive or negative) was taken into account in determining the amount of
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If any Affiliated Company of a Consolidated Group has foreign tax credits,
investment credits, or any current loss or loss carryovers (collectively referred to
herein as Credits) that are used on a Consolidated Return for any Taxable Period, FIS
or LPS (as the case may be) shall determine (on any reasonable basis) the amount by
which the tax liability of the Consolidated Group is actually reduced as a result of
such Credits. |
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If a Consolidated Federal Tax, Combined State/Local Tax, or Separate Tax
liability is assessed after the Distribution Date pursuant to a Final Determination,
such amount shall be allocated under the principles of Paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 of this
Schedule I. |
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All Tax allocations relating to Taxable Periods that include, but do not end
on, the Distribution Date, shall be made, between the Pre-Distribution Period and
Post-Distribution Period on the basis of an interim closing of the books as if such
Taxable Period ended as of the close of business on the Distribution Date. Any real or
personal property Tax, or similar Tax, determined on an annual or periodic basis shall
be attributed to the Pre-Distribution Period on the basis of the number of days in such
Pre-Distribution Period to the total number of days in the entire Taxable Period. Any
adjustment required by section 481 of the Code (including adjustments for marking
receivables to market) shall be attributable to the deductions or credits (or lack
thereof) giving rise to the section 481 adjustment. |
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All Hypothetical Tax calculations under this Schedule I shall be subject to the
restriction that a Consolidated Item may not be utilized in the calculation of a
members Hypothetical Tax for any Taxable Period if the member received a payment for
such Consolidated Item in an earlier Taxable Period. |
Schedule II
The following steps constitute the Preliminary Transactions:
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The excess loss accounts (ELAs) in stock of LSI Title Company,
ASAP Legal Publication Services, Inc. and Geosure, Inc. will be eliminated. |
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Fidelity Information Services, Inc. (FISI) will contribute its
mortgage processing services business to Residential Lending Services, Inc.
(RLS), a newly formed and wholly owned subsidiary of FISI in exchange for
all of the RLS stock and the assumption by RLS of related liabilities. |
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FIS Management Services, LLC (a disregarded entity) will distribute the
lender processing services employee group (LPS Employee Group) to FISI;
FISI will contribute the LPS Employee Group to RLS; and RLS will contribute the LPS
Employee Group to LPS Management Services, LLC. |
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Fidelity National Information Solutions, LLC (FNIS LLC) will
distribute the stock of Fidelity National Information Solutions, Inc. (FNIS)
and FIS Tax Service Inc. (FIS Tax) to FIS. |
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FNIS will distribute the stock of FISI to FIS. |
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FISI will distribute the stock of RLS to FIS. |
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FIS will contribute the stock of Espiel, Inc. to FNIS. |
Schedule III
Builder Affiliated Mortgage Services (a general partnership)
HomeBuilders Financial Network, LLC
HomeBuilders Investment, LLC
HomeBuyers Mortgage Network, LLC
National Underwriting Services, LLC
No others
Schedule IV
Cherrington Service Partners, L.P.
Fidelity National Information Solutions, Inc.
FIS Credit Services, Inc.
Geosure, Inc.
Geosure, L.P.
LSI Service Partners, L.P.
NRC Insurance Services, Inc.
NCLSI, L.P.
NCLSIGP, LLC
No others
EX-10.3
Exhibit 10.3
LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS
LEASE AGREEMENT (this Lease), dated as of June 13, 2008, is by and between Lender
Processing Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation (LPS or Landlord), and Fidelity National
Financial, Inc., a Delaware corporation (together with its subsidiaries, affiliates, successors and
assigns, collectively FNF or Tenant). Landlord and Tenant are herein referred to individual as
a Party and, collectively, the Parties.
WHEREAS, Tenant (which was previously known as Fidelity National Title Group, Inc.), as
tenant, entered into an Amended and Restated Lease Agreement dated as of October 23, 2006 (as
previously amended and restated, the Prior Lease), with Fidelity Information Services, Inc., an
Arkansas corporation (FIS-ARK), for the leasing to Tenant of a portion of certain real property
and improvements comprising a corporate campus located at 601 Riverside Avenue, in the city of
Jacksonville, county of Duval, state of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Tenant also previously entered into a Telecommunications Services Agreement dated as
of October 23, 2006 (the Prior Telecommunications Agreement; and together with the Prior Lease,
collectively, the Prior Agreements) with FIS-ARK for the provision of telecommunication services
at the 601 Riverside Avenue campus; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the separation and spin-off of LPS from Fidelity National
Information Services, Inc., a Georgia corporation and the parent company of FIS-ARK (FIS), and
the consummation of the transactions contemplated by that certain Contribution and Distribution
Agreement dated as of June 13, 2008 (the Distribution Agreement), between FIS and LPS, FIS-ARK
transferred to Landlord all of FIS-ARKs right, title and interest in and to the real property and
improvements comprising the corporate campus located at 601 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville,
Florida, including the telecommunications rights and campus equipment; and
WHEREAS, in connection with the Distribution Agreement, FIS-ARK terminated the Prior
Agreements in contemplation of the simultaneous effectiveness of this Agreement in its stead,
effective as of the Spin-off (as defined in the Distribution Agreement);
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, conditions and promises set forth
herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, Landlord and Tenant agree as follows:
1. Premises.
1.1 Initial Premises. Landlord hereby leases to Tenant office space (collectively, the
Premises) located on various floors in the 13-story main office building generally designated as
Building I and in the building generally designated as Building II, as well as use of certain
designated space in the buildings generally designated as Building III and Building IV and/or in
any of the other buildings that Landlord owns or leases from time to time that are part of the
corporate campus located at 601 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida (after taking into account
the exclusions hereinafter described, collectively the Corporate Campus), it being
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understood that the building generally designated as Building V, as well as the
parking garage and the real property that is subject to that certain synthetic lease financing
arrangement, as set forth on various documents dated on our about June 29, 2004, including the
Master Lease Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2004, and the Master Agreement dated as of June 29,
2004, as amended by the First Omnibus Amendment dated as of November 5, 2004, the First Amendment
to Master Agreement dated as of September 24, 2004, the Second Omnibus Amendment dated as of
February 15, 2005, the Third Omnibus Amendment dated as of December 2, 2005, the Waiver Amendment
to Operative Documents dated as of April 2005, and the Fourth Omnibus Amendment dated as of March
16, 2006, all among Tenant, as lessee, SunTrust Equity Funding, LLC, as lessor, certain financial
institutions parties thereto, as lenders, and SunTrust Bank, as agent, are hereby specifically
excluded from provisions of this Lease (and, for purposes of this Lease, from the definition of
Corporate Campus). The parties further acknowledge and agree that, initially hereunder, the
Premises constitute 86,592 rentable square feet representing approximately 17.90% (Tenants
Share) (including a load fact of 40.76% for common/shared space) of the 483,889 rentable square
feet of space at the Corporate Campus, it being understood that the parties anticipate that
Tenants Share shall fluctuate and change as and when the rentable square feet of space allocated
and leased to Tenant hereunder changes.
1.2 Reallocations of Space. Notwithstanding any other provision herein or in any other
agreement or instrument to the contrary, the parties understand and acknowledge that Landlord and
Tenant anticipate that there will be reallocations of office space among Landlord, Tenant and FIS,
including one or more reallocations during calendar year 2008. The parties hereby agree that
Tenants Share may, by mutual agreement, increase or decrease from time to time during the term of
this Lease, in which case the parties shall memorialize the changes in (i) rentable square footage
of the Premises, (ii) Tenants Share and (iii) monthly Base Rent. In such event, Tenants Base
Rent and Additional Rent shall be re-calculated based on the rentable square foot leased and
allocated to Tenant, determined as a percentage of the total rentable square foot of office space
available at the Corporate Campus.
2. Term. The initial term of this Lease shall be for three (3) years commencing June 30,
2008 (Commencement Date) and terminating on June 30, 2011 (Initial Term).
3. Rent.
3.1 Base Rent. Tenant shall pay to Landlord base rent (Base Rent), at an annual rate of
$10.50 per rentable square foot, in equal monthly installments of $75,768.00 without prior notice
or demand, in advance, on the first day of each calendar month at such place as Landlord may
direct, in writing. If the Term commences on a day other than the first day of a calendar month,
Tenant shall pay to Landlord, on or before the Commencement Date, a pro rata portion of the monthly
installment of Base Rent, such pro rata portion to be based on the actual number of calendar days
remaining in such partial month after the Commencement Date. If the Term shall expire on other
than the last day of a calendar month, such monthly installment of Base Rent shall be prorated for
each calendar day of such partial month. If any portion of Base Rent or other sum payable to
Landlord hereunder shall be due and unpaid for more than fifteen (15) days after written notice
from Landlord to Tenant that such payment has not been received, it shall thereafter bear interest
at a rate equal to twelve percent (12%) per annum (the Default Rate).
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3.2 Additional Rent. In addition to paying Base Rent, Tenant shall pay as additional rent
(Additional Rent and, together with Base Rent, collectively, the Rent) Tenants Share of
Landlords reasonable estimate of operating expenses for the entire Corporate Campus (Operating
Expenses). Landlord reasonably estimates Tenants Additional Rent for the calendar year 2008 is
$16.69 per rentable square foot per year or $120,435.03 per month, which when combined with the
Base Rent shall result in a monthly Rent payment of $196,203.03, which is equal to $27.19 per
rentable square foot per year for 2008. Commencing August 1, 2008, and otherwise as set forth
herein, Tenant shall pay Additional Rent at the same times and in the same manner as Base Rent.
Landlord shall adjust Additional Rent on an annual basis in 2009, 2010 and 2011 based on the same
above principles. Tenant shall be liable to Landlord for the entire cost (as opposed to Tenants
Share) of Landlords costs of providing any services or materials exclusively to Tenant.
3.2.1 Tenants Review of Operating Expenses Budget. On or prior to the first business
day of each December, commencing with calendar year 2008, Landlord shall deliver to Tenant the
proposed budget for the Operating Expenses for the following year (for any given year, the
Operating Expenses Budget), setting forth in reasonable detail a list of the items and categories
of items to be included the Operating Expenses for such year. Within fifteen (15) business days
after receipt thereof, Tenants chief accounting officer (or his/her designee) shall review the
Operating Expenses Budget and the items and categories to be included, and if he/she does not agree
with the Operating Expenses Budget or the items and categories to be included therein, then before
the fifteenth (15th) business day after receipt, he/she shall notify Landlord in writing of the
nature and basis of his/her objections and, if known at the time, the amount of the adjustment(s)
requested. In the event of objection(s) to the Operating Expense Budget, Landlord and Tenant shall
use their reasonable best efforts to resolve Tenants objection(s), but if the Parties are unable
to resolve their differences within twenty (20) business days after Tenants receipt of the
Operating Expenses Budget, then the dispute resolution procedures set forth in Section 28 shall
apply, provided that, during the pendency of such dispute, the Rent for the applicable year
shall be adjusted to reflect the Operating Expenses Budget as presented, it being
understood that if the Operating Expenses Budget is later revised, then any excess Rent so paid
shall be credited to Tenants next payment(s) of Rent. In connection with Tenants review of the
Operating Expenses Budget as well as the resolution of any objections thereto, Landlord agrees to
make available to Tenant all information (including reasonable access to the personnel who prepared
such information) reasonably necessary or appropriate to assist Tenant in evaluating the Operating
Expenses Budget and the items included therein.
3.2.2 True-Up of Actual Operating Expenses. On or before the first day of March
following the end of each calendar year (an Expense Year), Landlord shall deliver to Tenant a
statement setting forth (i) the amount Tenant paid as Rent for the applicable Expense Year, and
(ii) the amount of Tenants Share of actual Operating Expenses for the applicable Expense Year. If
the amount Tenant paid as Rent for the applicable Expense Year exceeds the amount of Tenants Share
of actual Operating Expenses for the applicable Expense Year, then Landlord shall credit such
difference on Tenants next payment(s) of Rent. If the amount Tenant paid as Rent for the
applicable Expense Year was less than the actual amount of Tenants Share of Operating Expenses for
the applicable Expense Year, then Tenant shall pay such difference as Additional Rent to Landlord
on Tenants next payment of Rent. Landlords failure to furnish such statement for any Expense
Year in a timely manner shall not prejudice Landlord from
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enforcing its rights hereunder. Even if the Lease term has expired and Tenant has vacated the
Premises, if an excess or shortfall exists when the final determination is made, Tenant shall
immediately pay or receive a credit of such excess or shortfall.
3.2.3 Items Included in Operating Expenses. Except as otherwise set forth herein, the
term Operating Expenses includes all expenses, costs, and amounts of every kind that Landlord
actually and reasonably pays or incurs during any Expense Year as a direct result of or in
connection with the ownership, operation, management, maintenance, or repair of the Corporate
Campus (including the buildings thereon), including:
3.2.3.1 Tax expenses (except for excess profits taxes, franchise taxes, gift
taxes, capital stock taxes, inheritance and succession taxes, estate taxes, federal
and state income taxes, and other taxes applied or measured by Landlords general or
net income;
3.2.3.2 The cost of supplying utilities;
3.2.3.3 The cost of operating, managing, maintaining, and repairing utility,
mechanical, sanitary, storm drainage, and elevators;
3.2.3.4 The cost of supplies and tools and of equipment, maintenance, and
service contracts in connection with those systems;
3.2.3.5 The cost of providing telephone-related telecommunications services and
equipment;
3.2.3.6 The cost of providing mail delivery services;
3.2.3.7 The cost of landscaping;
3.2.3.8 The cost of licenses, certificates, permits and inspections;
3.2.3.9 The cost of contesting the validity or applicability of government
enactments that may affect the Operating Expenses;
3.2.3.10 The costs incurred in connection with the implementation and operation
of a transportation program, if any;
3.2.3.11 The cost of insurance carried by Landlord in amounts reasonably
determined by Landlord;
3.2.3.12 The cost of parking area maintenance, repair, and restoration,
including resurfacing, repainting, restriping, and cleaning;
3.2.3.13 The cost of providing security in and around the Corporate Campus
(including security for the buildings on the Corporate Campus), including but not
limited to the installation, operation, and maintenance of
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security equipment and the wages, salaries, and other compensation and benefits
of all persons engaged in providing security in and around the Corporate Campus;
3.2.3.14 The cost of building depreciation and common area furniture, fixtures,
and equipment amortized over the useful life of such items including, but not
limited to, such items located in the lobbies of the buildings and the corporate gym
and cafeteria located on the ground floor of the buildings; and
3.2.3.15 Subject to the provisions of Section 3.2.4, below, the cost of items
considered capital repairs, replacements, improvements and equipment under generally
accepted accounting principles consistently applied or otherwise (Capital Items)
amortized over the useful life of such items, including financing costs, if any,
incurred by Landlord after the effective date of the Lease for any capital
improvements installed or paid for by Landlord.
3.2.3.16 Any other costs of the Landlord reasonably included in the calculation
of Operating Expenses for that calendar year and not otherwise specifically
identified herein that directly relate to or arise out of the ownership, operation,
management, maintenance, or repair of the Corporate Campus (including the buildings
thereon).
3.2.4 Items Excluded from Operating Expenses. Landlord and Tenant hereby expressly
acknowledge and agree that the following items shall be excluded from the calculation of Operating
Expense items:
3.2.4.1 Repairs or other work occasioned by the exercise of right of eminent
domain;
3.2.4.2 Leasing commissions, attorneys fees, costs and disbursements and other
expenses, all of which are incurred in the connection with negotiations or disputes
with Tenants, other occupants or prospective tenants;
3.2.4.3 Renovating or otherwise improving or decorating, painting or
redecorating leased space for tenants or other occupants or vacant tenant space,
other than ordinary maintenance provided to all tenants, except in all common areas;
3.2.4.4 Landlords costs of electricity and other services sold separately to
tenants for which Landlord is entitled to be reimbursed by such tenants as an
additional charge over and above the base rent and operating expense or other rental
adjustments payable under the Lease with such tenant, and domestic water submetered
and separately billed to tenants;
3.2.4.5 Expenses in connection with services or other benefits of a type which
Tenant is not entitled to receive under the Lease but which are provided to another
tenant or occupant;
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3.2.4.6 Cost incurred due to violation by Landlord or any tenant of the terms
and conditions of any Lease;
3.2.4.7 Interest on debt or amortization payments on any mortgage or mortgages
and under any ground or underlying leases or lease with respect to the Premises;
3.2.4.8 Any compensation paid to clerks, attendants or other persons in
commercial concessions operated by Landlord;
3.2.4.9 Any particular items and services for which Tenant otherwise reimburses
Landlord by direct payment over and above Base Rent and Operating Expense
adjustment, including but not limited to any services covered in any corporate and
transitional services agreement such as data management services, interexchange
services (i.e., private line, paging, cellular), corporate voicemail, and electronic
messaging services (i.e., Exchange 2000, Active directory, and SMTP routing and
support);
3.2.4.10 Advertising and promotional expenditures;
3.2.4.11 Any expenses for which Landlord is compensated through proceeds of
insurance;
3.2.4.12 Any and all costs arising from the release of hazardous materials or
substances (as defined by applicable laws in effect on the date the Lease is
executed) in or about the Premises, the Corporate Campus (including the buildings
thereon), or the Land in violation of applicable law including, without limitation,
hazardous substances in the ground water or soil, not placed by Tenant in the
Premises, the buildings on the Corporate Campus, or the land on which the Corporate
Campus is situated;
3.2.4.13 Costs incurred in connection with upgrading the Corporate Campus
(including the buildings) to comply with violations of disability, life, fire and
safety codes, ordinances, statutes, or other laws in effect prior to the effective
date of the Lease, including, without limitation, the Americans with Disabilities
Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) (ADA) and any penalties or damages
incurred due to such non-compliance; provided, however, Tenant shall pay Tenants
share of the amortized costs incurred by Landlord to comply with ADA violations
cited during the term of this Lease; and provided further however, Tenant shall bear
one hundred percent (100%) of the costs associated with ADA violations cited with
respect to alterations made by Tenant;
3.2.4.14 Any and all costs associated with the maintenance and operation of the
data center located on the Corporate Campus provided, however, that Tenant shall pay
Tenants Share of landscaping and parking costs associated with such data center;
and
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3.2.4.15 Any and all costs associated with the telephone switch space leased by
Landlord to Alltel Corporation, provided, however, that Tenant shall pay Tenants
Share of landscaping and parking costs associated with such space.
3.2.5 Cost Allocation Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing or any other
provision of this Lease, the Parties agree that they may from time to time enter into cost
allocation agreements or other contractual arrangements with respect to the allocation of the
operating costs of the buildings on the Corporate Campus as between Landlord, Tenant, and/or other
parties.
3.3 Audit. Tenant shall have the right at all reasonable times within sixty (60) days after
Landlord has provided Tenant with a statement of the actual Operating Expenses, and at its sole
expense, to audit Landlords books and records relating to this Lease for that Expense Year.
Should such an audit disclose a discrepancy between actual Operating Expense and what Tenant paid
for Tenants Share of such Operating Expenses and such discrepancy is equal to or greater than two
percent (2%), Landlord shall not only refund the discrepancy amount to Tenant but also pay for the
actual cost of such audit upon being billed therefor by Tenant.
4. Use of Premises. Tenant shall have the right to use and occupy the Premises for the
purpose of general office. Landlord covenants and agrees that throughout the term of this Lease,
Tenant shall be entitled to a reasonable number of parking spaces for its employees, customers and
visitors.
5. Quiet Enjoyment. Landlord warrants to Tenant that Landlord is the owner of the Premises
and the buildings that the Premises are located in on the Corporate Campus, and that Landlord may
rightfully enter into this Lease. Landlord shall protect, defend and indemnify Tenant against any
interference with Tenants use and quiet enjoyment of the Premises.
6. Taxes. Landlord shall be responsible for the payment of all taxes assessed on the
Premises during the Term, subject to Tenants obligation to reimburse Landlord for Tenants Share
thereof, and Tenant shall be responsible for the payment of taxes assessed upon any of Tenants
personal property located on the Premises. Notwithstanding any contrary provision herein, Tenant
shall pay prior to delinquency any rent tax, sales tax or service tax generated as result of this
Lease.
7. Insurance. Tenant shall pay its pro rata share of all premiums for fire insurance,
extended coverage insurance, liability insurance, other perils insurance, and other insurance
carried by Landlord on or with respect to the Premises. Tenants pro rata share of the insurance
premiums, regardless of the manner in which they are to be paid, shall be deemed to be additional
rental due under this Lease. If the premiums should increase or decrease at any time, Tenants pro
rata share and Tenants payments shall be appropriately adjusted.
7.1 Liability Insurance. Tenant and Landlord shall each separately maintain at all times
during the Initial Term and any Renewal Term and keep in force for their mutual benefit, commercial
general liability insurance against claims for personal injury, death or property damage occurring
in, on or about the Premises or sidewalks or areas adjacent to the Premises to afford protection to
the limit of not less than $5,000,000 combined single limit. Such insurance
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may be covered under a blanket policy covering the Premises and other locations of Tenant or
an affiliate corporation or entity. Certificates of all policies of insurance shall be delivered
to the party requesting the certificates or parties designated by the party requesting the
certificates upon written request.
7.2 Waiver of Subrogation. Both Tenant and Landlord agree to seek a waiver of subrogation
clause from their respective insurers which establishes a waiver of the insurers subrogation
against Landlord or Tenant as the case may be for any property loss (real/personal property or
improvements/betterments) caused by the other. Any policy or policies of insurance procured by
Landlord or Tenant, covering direct or indirect property loss, shall include a waiver of
subrogation clause in favor of the other party as the case may be.
8. Utilities. Landlord and Tenant agree that the Corporate Campus (including the buildings
located thereon) is already connected for sewer, water, gas, and electricity. Subject to Tenants
obligations to pay Tenants Share of the cost Landlord incurs in supplying utilities to the common
areas, Tenant shall pay all utility expenses incurred by Tenant in connection with Tenants use of
the Premises (collectively, Tenants Utility Expenses). In the event utility service is
interrupted to the Premises due to the need for maintenance and repair to the utility lines,
Landlord shall immediately commence restoration and repairs of the lines and conduits in order that
said utility service shall be resumed at the earliest possible time. If Landlord shall fail to
make such repairs after written notice from Tenant, Tenant may do so at Landlords expense.
Additionally, should there be an interruption in the utilities for more than 24 hours due to the
Landlords gross negligence, rent shall be abated until the utilities are restored.
9. Maintenance and Repairs. Structural portions of the Premises, including the roof,
foundation, exterior walls and load bearing interior walls, shall be maintained and repaired by
Landlord except to the extent repairs are made necessary by the acts of Tenant. Except for the
repairs and maintenance Landlord is specifically obligated to make under this Section, Tenant shall
maintain and keep the entire Premises including all partitions, doors, ceiling, fixtures, equipment
and appurtenances thereof in good order, condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted at
the sole expense of Tenant. To the extent an HVAC system serves the Premises exclusively, Tenant
shall be responsible for maintaining an HVAC service contract for routine filter changing and
general upkeep. Landlord may disapprove the contractor, provided however, its approval may not be
unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.
10. Common Area Maintenance. Landlord shall keep the common area in good repair during the
term or extension thereof, reasonable wear and tear excepted.
11. Alterations and Improvements. Tenant shall have the right at any time throughout the
term of this Lease and any extensions hereof, to make or cause to be made, any alterations,
additions, or improvements, or install or cause to be installed any trade fixture, signs, floor
covering, interior or exterior painting or lighting, plumbing fixtures, shades or awnings, as
Tenant may deem necessary or suitable with Landlords prior written approval, which approval shall
not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Upon the expiration of the Initial Term of this Lease,
Tenant shall have the option to remove such alterations, decorations, additions or improvements
made by it, provided any damage to Premises resulting from such removal is repaired. Also, upon
the expiration of the Initial Term of this Lease, Tenant if requested by
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Landlord shall remove any signs and repair any damages to the Premises resulting from such removal.
During the term, Tenant shall not make any alterations, additions, improvements, non-cosmetic
changes or other material changes to the Premises without the prior written approval of Landlord,
which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
Tenant shall be permitted to make Minor Alterations (as defined below) without Landlords prior
written consent. Minor Alterations, as used herein, shall be defined as any alterations,
improvements, etc. made to the Premises (excluding the facade thereof) which do not affect the
structure of the buildings, their systems or equipment. If Landlord approves any alterations,
additions, improvements, etc., Landlord shall notify Tenant, in writing, along with Landlords
approval notice, of whether Tenant shall, upon termination of this Lease, either: (i) remove any
such alterations or additions and repair any damage to the Premises (or the buildings in which the
Premises are located) occasioned by their installation or removal and restore the Premises to
substantially the same condition as existed prior to the time when any such alterations or
additions were made, or (ii) reimburse Landlord for the cost of removing such alterations or
additions and the restoration of the Premises.
12. Fire or Casualty. If more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the Premises or the use,
occupancy or access to or of the Premises shall be destroyed in whole or in part by fire or other
casualty, Tenant may in its reasonable discretion terminate this Lease. If less than twenty-five
percent (25%) of the Premises shall be destroyed in whole or in part by fire or casualty, the Rent
due during the remainder of the Lease term shall be reduced in proportion to the area destroyed,
effective on the date of the casualty. Within thirty (30) days after the date of a fire or other
casualty, Landlord must inform Tenant if the Premises and the buildings in which the Premises are
located will be rebuilt. If the Premises is to be rebuilt and Tenant elects not to terminate the
Lease, the Premises (including the office buildings in which the Premises are located, must be
rebuilt and ready for occupancy within ninety (90) days of date of fire or other casualty.
Landlord and Tenant agree and covenant that neither shall be liable to the other for loss arising
out of damage to or destruction of the Premises or contents thereof when such loss is caused by any
perils included within, and covered by, standard fire and extended coverage insurance policy of the
state of Florida. This Lease shall be binding whether or not such damage or destruction is caused
by negligence of either Party or their agents, employees or visitors. Landlord agrees to carry
fire and extended coverage to the extent required by its lender, and if there is no lender, in an
amount satisfactory to Landlord.
13. Eminent Domain. If more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the Premises (or the use,
occupancy or access to or of the Premises) shall be taken or condemned by any governmental or
quasi-governmental authority for any public or quasi-public use or purpose (including sale under
threat of such a taking), or if the owner elects to convey title to the condemnor by a deed in lieu
of condemnation, then Tenant may in its discretion terminate the Lease and be relieved from further
liability hereunder. If less than twenty -five percent (25%) of the Premises (or the use,
occupancy or access to or of the Premises) shall be taken or condemned by any governmental or
quasi-governmental authority for any public or quasi-public use or purpose (including sale under
threat of such a taking), or if Tenant elects not to terminate this Lease, the Rent due during the
remainder of the Lease term shall be reduced in proportion to the area taken, effective on the date
physical possession is taken by the condemning authority; provided, however, that in the event
Tenant cannot reasonably operate its business at the Premises due to such partial taking, Tenant
shall be permitted to terminate this Lease by written notice to Landlord.
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14. Tenants Default.
14.1 Any other provisions in this Lease notwithstanding, it shall be an event of default
(Event of Default) under this Lease if: (i) Tenant fails to pay any installment of rent or any
other sum payable by Tenant hereunder when due and such failure continues for a period of ten (10)
days after written notice from Landlord to Tenant that such payment has not been received, or (ii)
Tenant fails to observe or perform any other material covenant or agreement of Tenant herein
contained and such failure continues after written notice given by or on behalf of Landlord to
Tenant for more than thirty (30) days, provided, however, that if such non-monetary
Event of Default by Tenant cannot reasonably be cured within such thirty (30) day period, and
provided further that Tenant is proceeding with due diligence to effect a cure of said Event of
Default, no Event of Default hereunder shall be declared by Landlord if Tenant continues to proceed
with diligence to cure said Event of Default, but in no event shall such cure period extend beyond
ninety (90) days following notice from Landlord of such violation, default or breach, or (iii)
Tenant files a petition commencing a voluntary case, or has filed against it a petition commencing
an involuntary case, under the Federal Bankruptcy Code (Title 11 of the United States Code), as now
or hereafter in effect, or under any similar law, or files or has filed against it a petition or
answer in bankruptcy or for reorganization or for an arrangement pursuant to any state bankruptcy
law or any similar state law, and, in the case of any such involuntary action, such action shall
not be dismissed, discharged or denied within sixty (60) days after the filing thereof, or Tenant
consents or acquiesces in the filing thereof, or (iv) a custodian, receiver, trustee or liquidator
of Tenant or of all or substantially all of Tenants property or of the Premises shall be appointed
in any proceedings brought by or against Tenant and, in the latter case, such entity shall not be
discharged within sixty (60) days after such appointment or Tenant consents to or acquiesces in
such appointment, or (v) Tenant shall generally not pay Tenants debts as such debts become due, or
shall make an assignment for the benefit of creditors, or shall admit in writing its inability to
pay its debts generally as they become due. The notice and grace period provisions in clauses (i)
and (ii) above shall have no application to the Events of Default referred to in clauses (iii)
through (v) above.
14.2 If Tenant shall fail to make any payment of rent when due or if Tenant shall fail to keep
and perform any express written covenant of this Lease and shall continue in default for a period
of ten (10) days after Tenant has received written notice of such default and demand of performance
from Landlord, Landlord may commence judicial proceedings, provided, however, if any default shall
occur (other than in the payment of rent) which cannot be cured within a period of thirty (30) days
and Tenant, prior to the expiration of thirty (30) days from and after the giving of notice as
aforesaid, commences to eliminate such default and proceeds diligently to take steps to cure the
same, Landlord shall not have the right to declare the term ended by reason thereof for an
additional period of sixty (60) days.
14.3 In the event of any such Event of Default, Landlord at any time thereafter may at its
option exercise any remedies available to Landlord at law or in equity, including, without
limitation, one or more of the following remedies:
(i) Termination of Lease. Landlord may terminate this Lease, by written notice to
Tenant, without any right by Tenant to reinstate its rights by payment of rent due or other
performance of the terms and conditions hereof. Upon such termination Tenant shall
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immediately surrender possession of the Premises to Landlord, and Landlord shall immediately
become entitled to receive from Tenant an amount equal to the difference between the aggregate of
all rent reserved under this Lease for the balance of the Initial Term or Renewal Term, as the case
may be, and the fair rental value of the Premises for that period, determined as of the date of
such termination, and reduced by the amount Landlord may obtain upon reletting, discounted to
present value at the rate of ten percent (10%).
(ii) Reletting. With or without terminating this Lease, as Landlord may elect,
Landlord may, by summary proceedings, re-enter and repossess the Premises, or any part thereof, and
lease them to any other person upon such terms as Landlord shall deem reasonable, for a term within
or beyond the term of this Lease; provided, that any such reletting prior to termination
shall be for the account of Tenant, and Tenant shall remain liable for (i) all rent and other sums
which would be payable under this Lease by Tenant in the absence of such expiration, termination or
repossession, less (ii) the net proceeds, if any, of any reletting effected for the account of
Tenant after deducting from such proceeds all of Landlords actual expenses, attorneys fees,
employees expenses, reasonable alteration costs, expenses of preparation for such reletting and
all other actual costs and expenses incurred as a result of Tenants breach of this Lease.
Landlord shall use commercially reasonable efforts to relet the Premises. If the Premises are at
the time of default sublet or leased by Tenant to others, Landlord may, as Tenants agent, collect
rents due from any subtenant or other tenant and apply such rents to the rent and other amounts due
hereunder without in any way affecting Tenants obligation to Landlord hereunder.
(iii) Injunction. In the event of breach by either party of any provision of this
Lease, the other party shall have the right of injunction and the right to invoke any remedy
allowed at law or in equity in addition to other remedies provided for herein.
(iv) No Exclusive Right. No right or remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to
Landlord or Tenant is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy herein or by law
provided, but each shall be cumulative and in addition to every other right or remedy given herein
or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or by statute.
(v) Expenses. In the event that either Landlord or Tenant exercises any of the
remedies provided herein, the wrongful party shall pay to the other all actual expenses incurred in
connection therewith, including reasonable attorneys fees.
15. Landlords Default. If Landlord shall be in default or shall fail or refuse to perform
or comply with any of its obligations under this Lease and shall continue in default for a period
of thirty (30) days after Tenant has given Landlord written notice of such default and demand of
performance, Tenant may remedy the same and deduct the cost thereof from subsequent installments of
rent or terminate the Lease and recover from Landlord any and all damages Tenant may have incurred
due to such default or failure. Upon any default by Landlord under this Lease, Tenant may, except
as otherwise specifically provided in this Lease to the contrary, exercise any of its rights
provided at law or in equity.
16. Assignment and Sub-letting. Tenant shall not have the right to assign, sublet,
transfer, or encumber this Lease or its rights hereunder or any part thereof at any time without the
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Landlords prior written consent, except for the Permitted Transfers (defined below). A Permitted
Transfer means an assignment or sublet to (i) any entity controlled by, controlling, or under
common control with Tenant (a Tenant Affiliate) or a Tenant Affiliate, or (ii) any entity with
which Tenant or a Tenant Affiliate may merge or consolidate, which acquires all or substantially
all of the assets or shares of stock of Tenant or a Tenant Affiliate, or (iii) any entity that is
the successor in the event of a reorganization. In instances other than Permitted Transfers,
Landlord agrees not to withhold or delay its written consent if to do so would be commercially
unreasonable. In the event of any assignment of this Lease by Tenant, Tenant shall not be and is
not relieved of any liability under any and all of its covenants and obligations contained in or
derived from this Lease arising out of any act, occurrence or omission occurring after said
assignment; provided, however that the Tenants assignee assumes all obligations of Tenant
hereunder and attorns to Landlord for such obligations. Landlord may assign this Lease in
connection with the sale or financing of the Demised Premises provided that (i) no such assignment
may impose upon Tenant any obligations greater than set forth in the Lease; and (ii) Landlord gives
notice to Tenant within thirty (30) days following the effective date of the assignment which
contains the assignees name, address, telephone number, and the name of the individual handling
the affairs relating to this Lease. Any rents received by Landlord hereunder, which in fact belong
to the assignee of Landlord, shall be held in trust by Landlord and forwarded immediately to the
assignee of Landlord. In the event of any assignment or sublease, Tenant shall remain responsible
for the payment of rent and for the performance of all terms, covenants and conditions undertaken
by Tenant pursuant to this Lease unless otherwise agreed to by Landlord in writing.
17. Holding Over. In the event Tenant remains in possession of the Premises after the
expiration of the Initial Term or a Renewal Term without executing a new Lease, Tenant shall occupy
the Premises from month to month at a rental rate of 150% of the applicable rental rate during the
last month of the term, subject to all of the covenants of this Lease insofar as consistent with
such a tenancy. The provisions of this Section 17 shall not be deemed to limit or constitute a
waiver of any other rights or remedies of Landlord provided herein or at law.
18. Signage. Tenant shall retain, throughout the term of the Lease, the signage rights it
presently has on the exterior of the buildings on the Corporate Campus, the monument signage at
Riverside Avenue, directory and suite entry signage. Unless otherwise consented to by LPS, FNF and
FIS, the only other signage that may appear on the exterior of the buildings on the Corporate
Campus and on the exterior monument signage during the Term shall be that of LPS, FNF or FIS. Any
proposed change of the monument signage, or the signage on Buildings I or Building V, from that
existing on the Commencement Date shall require the mutual agreement of LPS, FNF and FIS. Any
proposed change of the signage on any other building on the Corporate Campus in which Tenant
occupies space from that existing on the Commencement Date shall require the mutual agreement of
Landlord and Tenant, it being understood that other than Building I and Building V, if
Tenant does not occupy space therein, Tenant shall have no signage rights or right to consent to
any change thereto. If the parties are unable to reach agreement on any such proposed change to
the monument or building signage, then the matter shall be referred to the Chief Executive Officers
of each of LPS, FNF and FIS.
19. Hazardous Materials. Landlord and Tenant agree to indemnify and hold harmless the
other from any and all claims, damages, fines, judgments, penalties, costs, liabilities or losses
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(including, without limitation, any and all sums paid for settlement of claims, attorneys fees,
consultant and expert fees) arising during or after the lease term from or in connection with the
presence or suspected presence of hazardous substances in, on or beneath the Premises, unless the
hazardous substances are present as the result of negligence, willful misconduct or other acts of
the party otherwise so indemnified, its agents, employees, contractors or invitees. Without
limitation of the foregoing, this indemnification shall include any and all costs incurred due to
any investigation by a federal, state or local agency or political subdivision, unless the
hazardous substances are present solely as the result of negligence, willful misconduct or other
acts of the party otherwise so indemnified, its agents, employees, contractors or invitees. This
indemnification shall specifically include any and all costs due to hazardous substances which
flow, diffuse, migrate or percolate into, onto or under the Premises after the Commencement Date.
Each of the parties agrees to comply with all laws, codes, rules, and regulations of the United
States and the State of Florida. Tenant agrees that it will not store, keep, use, sell, dispose of
or offer for sale in, upon or from the Premises any article or substance which may be prohibited by
any insurance policy in force from time to time covering the buildings in which the Premises are
located, nor shall Tenant keep, store, produce or dispose of on, in or from the Premises or the
buildings in which the Premises are located any substance which may be deemed a hazardous substance
or infectious waste under any state, local or federal rule, statute, law, regulation or ordinance
as may be promulgated or amended from time to time. As used herein, hazardous substance means
any substance which is toxic, ignitable, reactive, or corrosive and which is regulated by any local
government, the state in which the Premises is located, or the United States government or poses a
threat to human health or the environment, and includes any and all material and substances which
are defined as hazardous waste, toxic substances or a hazardous substance pursuant to state,
federal or local governmental law, including, but not restricted to, asbestos, polychlorobiphenyls
and petroleum.
20. Americans with Disabilities Act. Each of Landlord and Tenant represents and warrants
that any alterations, modifications, upfit or construction performed by it shall be performed in
compliance with the ADA.
21. Subordination. Subject to the covenant given by Landlord in this paragraph to obtain
nondisturbance and attornment agreements with any mortgage or beneficiary of a deed of trust
encumbering the property, Tenant agrees that this Lease is and shall remain subject and subordinate
to any mortgage given by Landlord on the property or the buildings in which the Premises are
located, and Landlords interest in this Lease may be assigned as security for any present and
future mortgages or deeds of trust attaching the property and all renewals, modifications,
replacements and extensions thereof. However, Landlord shall enter only into financing and
mortgage agreements which allow Tenant to retain its leasehold interest in the Premises provided
Tenant is not in default under this Lease and which obligates Tenant to abide by all the terms,
covenants and conditions of this Lease in the event the mortgagee takes title to the Premises
through foreclosure or accepts a deed in lieu of foreclosure. At any time and from time to time
upon not less than fifteen (15) days prior notice by Landlord to Tenant, Tenant shall, without
charge, execute, acknowledge and deliver to Landlord a statement prepared by Landlord, in a form
for Tenant to fill in and sign, certifying whether (i) this lease is unmodified and in full force
and effect (or if there have been modifications, whether the same is in full force and effect as
modified and stating the modifications), (ii) the Term has commenced and Base Rent and Additional
Rent have become payable hereunder and, if so, the dates to which they
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have been paid, (iii) whether or not, to the knowledge of the signer of such certificate, Landlord
is in default in performance of any of the terms of this Lease and, if so, specifying each such
default of which the signer may have knowledge, (iv) Tenant has accepted possession of the
Premises, (v) Tenant has made any claim against Landlord under this Lease and, if so, the nature
thereof and the dollar amount, if any, of such claim, (vi) Tenant then claims any offsets or
defenses against enforcement of any of the terms of this Lease upon the part of Tenant to be
performed, and, if so, specifying the same, and (vii) such further information with respect to the
Lease or the Premises as Landlord may reasonably request. Any such statement delivered pursuant
hereto may be relied upon by any prospective purchaser of the Premises or any part thereof or of
the interest of Landlord in any part thereof, by any mortgagee or prospective mortgagee thereof, by
any lessor or prospective lessor thereof, by any lessee or prospective lessee thereof, or by any
prospective assignee of any mortgage thereof.
22. Attorneys Fees. In connection with any litigation arising out of this Lease, the
prevailing party, Tenant or Landlord, shall be entitled to recover all costs incurred, including
reasonable attorneys fees.
23. Limitation on Liability. Neither party is liable to the other for under this lease for
any special, incidental, punitive or consequential damages of any kind or nature, including,
without limitation, any lost profits or loss of business. Notwithstanding anything to the
contrary, Landlord is not liable for flood water damage unless Landlord is grossly negligent or
willful misconduct. Landlord shall not be liable to Tenant or to Tenants employees, agents or
invitees, or to any other person or entity, whomsoever, for any injury to person or damage to or
loss of property on or about the Premises or the common area caused by the negligence, acts or
omissions, or misconduct of Tenant, its employees, or of any other person entering the buildings in
which the Premises are located under the express or implied invitation of Tenant, or arising out of
the use of the Leased Premises by Tenant and the conduct of its business therein, or arising out of
any breach or default by Tenant in the performance of its obligations under this Lease or resulting
from any other cause whatsoever, except Landlords gross negligence; and Tenant hereby agrees to
indemnify Landlord and hold it harmless from any loss, cost, expense or claims arising out of any
such damage or injury.
24. Services Provided by Landlord.
24.1 Security. Tenant shall adhere to Landlords security procedures as they pertain to the
Premises. This may include, but not be limited to, proper display of security badges, maintaining
accurate employee access rosters, and assisting Landlord in the investigation of security related
matters. Landlord agrees to provide Tenant with the same security services that Landlord provides
throughout the Corporate Campus, subject to Tenants compliance with Landlords security procedures
and subject to Tenants obligation to pay Tenants share of the cost thereof.
24.2 Mail Services. Landlord covenants and agrees that throughout the term of this Lease
Landlord shall provide Tenant with mail delivery services within the Corporate Campus.
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24.3 Telecommunications Services. Landlord covenants and agrees to provide to Tenant the
following telecommunication services and equipment at the Corporate Campus, including Building V:
(i) Supply of all Handsets,
(ii) Voicemail,
(iii) Maintenance of Computer Servers that Route Tenants Telephone Calls
(Public Branch Exchange or PBX Units),
(iv) Call accounting program and maintenance, and
(v) Supply all cabling infrastructure.
The following services are specifically excluded:
(x) Move/add/change requests, and
(y) Project work related to new PBXs.
Tenant hereby agrees to pay to Landlord Tenants respective share of the telecommunications
services listed above incurred by Landlord at the entire Corporate Campus, including for these
purposes, Building V and parking garage. The costs to be allocated to Tenant will be proportionate
to Tenants utilization of the telecommunications systems, including long distance telephone
charges, and shall be allocated on an employee headcount basis, taking into account the aggregate
number of Tenant employees as compared to the aggregate number of persons (including without
limitation Landlord employees and employees of FIS) with telecommunication services at the
Corporate Campus. Within 30 days after the end of each calendar month, LPS shall prepare and
deliver to FNF a monthly summary statement (each a Monthly Telecommunications Cost Summary
Statement) setting forth all of the costs owing by FNF to LPS hereunder. For sake of
clarification, the Parties acknowledge that unless and until the Parties agree otherwise, all
Monthly Telecommunications Summary Statements required hereunder shall be incorporated into and be
a part of the respective Monthly Summary Statement referred to in the Master Accounting and Billing
Agreement dated as of July 2, 2008 (the Billing Agreement) between FNF and LPS.
Landlords obligation to provide telecommunication services hereunder may be terminated at any time
with the consent of both Parties. In the event that the obligation to provide telecommunication
services is terminated at the request of either party, Tenant shall compensate Landlord for the
costs, if any, actually incurred by Landlord for any unamortized telecommunications equipment
provided hereunder that was purchased or otherwise acquired for use by Tenant and for which
Landlord has no other use after the termination of the telecommunication services hereunder (it
being understood that Landlord shall use its reasonable best efforts to mitigate any such costs).
25. Memorandum of Lease. Tenant shall not record this Lease or a Memorandum of Lease.
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26. Confidentiality. Each Party shall keep confidential any and all information concerning
the other Party which it may obtain pursuant to this Lease, and agrees not to disclose such
information to any person unless authorized to do so by the Party in question. The provisions of
this Section 26 shall not, however, apply to information made generally available to the public by
any Party or by third parties through lawful channels, or information which is obtained from a
third person who (insofar as is known to the recipient of such information) is lawfully in
possession of such information and not in violation of any contractual, legal or fiduciary
obligation to a Party with respect to such information.
27. Limitation of Liability. EACH PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR ALL DIRECT
DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO ANY CLAIMS, ACTIONS, LOSSES, COSTS, DAMAGES AND EXPENSES
RELATED TO, IN CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ARISING FROM
GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR BY REASON OF A BREACH OF WARRANTY, ANY PARTYS LIABILITY
FOR ANY CLAIM OR CAUSE OF ACTION WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE WHICH ARISES UNDER OR
IS RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE OTHER PARTYS DIRECT OUT-OF-POCKET DAMAGES,
ACTUALLY INCURRED. IN NO EVENT SHALL EITHER PARTY BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE,
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER.
28. Dispute Resolution
28.1 Amicable Resolution. The Parties mutually desire that friendly collaboration will
continue between them. Accordingly, they will try to resolve in an amicable manner all
disagreements and misunderstandings connected with their respective rights and obligations under
this Lease, including any amendments hereto. In furtherance thereof, in the event of any dispute
or disagreement (a Dispute) between the Parties in connection with this Lease, then the Dispute,
upon written request of either Party, will be referred for resolution to the General Counsels of
the Parties, which General Counsels will have ten (10) days to resolve such Dispute.
28.2 Mediation. In the event any Dispute cannot be resolved in a friendly manner as set forth
in Section 28.1, the Parties intend that such Dispute be resolved by mediation. If the General
Counsels of the Parties are unable to resolve the Dispute as contemplated by Section 28.1, either
Party may demand mediation of the Dispute by written notice to the other, in which case the two
Parties will select a single mediator within ten (10) days after the demand. Neither Party may
unreasonably withhold consent to the selection of the mediator. Each Party will bear its own costs
of mediation but both Parties will share the costs of the mediator equally.
28.3 Arbitration. In the event that the Dispute is not resolved pursuant to Section 28.1 or
through mediation pursuant to Section 28.2, the latter within thirty (30) days of the submission of
the Dispute to mediation, either Party involved in the Dispute may submit the dispute to binding
arbitration pursuant to this Section 28.3. All Disputes submitted to arbitration pursuant to this
Section 28.3 shall be resolved in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American
Arbitration Association, unless the Parties involved mutually agree to utilize an alternate set of
rules, in which event all references herein to the American Arbitration Association shall be deemed
modified accordingly. Expedited rules shall apply regardless of the
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amount at issue. Arbitration proceedings hereunder may be initiated by either Party making a
written request to the American Arbitration Association, together with any appropriate filing fee,
at the office of the American Arbitration Association in Orlando, Florida. All arbitration
proceedings shall be held in the city of Jacksonville, Florida in a location to be specified by the
arbitrators (or any place agreed to by the Parties and the Arbitrators). The arbitration shall be
by a single qualified arbitrator experienced in the matters at issue, such arbitrator to be
mutually agreed upon by the Parties. If the Parties fail to agree on an arbitrator thirty (30)
days after notice of commencement of arbitration, the American Arbitration Association shall, upon
the request of any Party to the dispute or difference, appoint the arbitrator. Any order or
determination of the arbitral tribunal shall be final and binding upon the Parties to the
arbitration as to matters submitted and may be enforced by any Party to the Dispute in any court
having jurisdiction over the subject matter or over any of the Parties. All costs and expenses
incurred in connection with any such arbitration proceeding (including reasonable attorneys fees)
shall be borne by the Party incurring such costs. The use of any alternative dispute resolution
procedures hereunder will not be construed under the doctrines of laches, waiver or estoppel to
affect adversely the rights of either Party.
28.4 Non-Exclusive Remedy. Each of the Parties acknowledges and agrees that money damages
would not be a sufficient remedy for any breach of this Lease by either Party. Accordingly,
nothing in this Section 28 will prevent either Party from immediately seeking injunctive or interim
relief in the event of any actual or threatened breach of any confidentiality provisions of this
Lease. All actions for such injunctive or interim relief shall be brought in a court of competent
jurisdiction. Such remedy shall not be deemed to be the exclusive remedy for breach of this Lease.
28.5 Commencement of Dispute Resolution Procedure. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
in this Lease, the Parties, but none of their respective Subsidiaries, are entitled to commence a
dispute resolution procedure under this Lease, whether pursuant to this Section 28 or otherwise,
and each Party will cause its respective subsidiaries not to commence any dispute resolution
procedure other than through such Party as provided in this Section 28.
29. Notices. All notices, demands or requests which may be given by either party to the
other party shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given on the date delivered
in person, or sent via telefax or electronic transmission (provided that in any such case, such
telefax or electronic transmission is immediately thereafter confirmed by telephone), or on the
next business day if sent by overnight courier, and in each case addressed as set forth below:
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Lender Processing Services, Inc.
601 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
Attn: General Counsel
Phone: 904-854-8547 |
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Fidelity National Financial, Inc.
601 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
Attn: General Counsel
Phone: 904-854-8100 |
The address to which such notices, demands, requests, elections or other communications are to be
given by either party may be changed by written notice given by such party to the other party
pursuant to this Section.
30. Miscellaneous.
30.1 Successors and Assigns. This Lease shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit
of Landlord, Tenant and their respective successors and assigns.
30.2 Governing Law. This Lease shall be construed under the laws of the State of Florida,
without application of the conflict of law provisions thereof.
30.3 Merger Clause. This Lease contains the entire agreement between Landlord and Tenant
regarding the Premises which are the subject of this Lease and may only be altered by a written
agreement executed by both Landlord and Tenant. Without limiting the foregoing, the parties
expressly acknowledge that this Lease, together with the Exhibits and Schedules hereto, is intended
to amend and restate the Prior Lease and the Prior Telecommunications Agreement in its entirety,
and upon the effectiveness of this Agreement, the Prior Lease and the Prior Telecommunications
Agreement shall be deemed to have been superseded and replaced in its entirety by this Agreement.
30.4 Severability. If any term or provision of this Lease or the application hereof to any
person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this
Lease shall not be affected thereby.
30.5 Force Majeure. In the event the performance by either party of any of its obligations
hereunder, except with the respect of payment of money, is delayed by reason of an act of God,
strike, governmental restrictions, war, terrorist threats or acts, or any other cause, similar or
dissimilar, beyond the reasonable control of the party from whom such performance is due, the
period for the commencement of completion thereof shall be extended for a period equal to the
period during which performance is so delayed.
30.6 Counterparts. The Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
when so executed and delivered shall be deemed an original, but such counterparts together shall
constitute but one and the same instrument.
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30.7 No Partnership Created. The Landlord and Tenant are not and shall not be considered
joint venturers, not partners, and neither shall have power to bind or obligate the other except as
set forth herein.
30.8 Headings. The titles to the paragraphs of this Lease are inserted only as a matter of
convenience and for reference and in no way confine, limit or describe the scope or intent of any
section of this Lease, nor in any way affect this Lease.
30.9 Modification. No modifications, alterations, or amendments of this Lease or any
agreements in connection therewith shall be binding or valid unless in writing and duly executed by
both Landlord and Tenant.
30.10 Effectiveness. Notwithstanding the date hereof, this Lease shall become effective as of
the date and time that the Distribution becomes effective pursuant to the terms of the Contribution
and Distribution Agreement dated as of June 13, 2008 between FIS and LPS.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Landlord and Tenant have executed this Lease as of the day and year above
first written.
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LANDLORD:
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC., a Delaware corporation |
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/s/ Jeffrey S. Carbiener
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Jeffrey S. Carbiener |
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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TENANT:
FIDELITY NATIONAL FINANCIAL, INC., a Delaware corporation |
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/s/ Michael L. Gravelle
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Michael L. Gravelle |
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Executive Vice President, Legal |
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EX-31.1
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Lee A. Kennedy, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Fidelity National Information Services,
Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or
omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in
this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations
and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and
internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
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designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and
procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information
relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being
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designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control
over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles; |
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evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls
and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;
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disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants
fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial
reporting; and |
5. The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit
committee of registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
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all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of
internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect
the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have
a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: May 6, 2009
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By:
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/s/ LEE A. KENNEDY
Lee A. Kennedy
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President and Chief Executive Officer |
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EX-31.2
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATIONS
I, George P. Scanlon, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Fidelity National Information Services,
Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or
omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in
this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations
and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and
internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
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designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and
procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information
relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being
prepared; |
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designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control
over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles; |
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evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls
and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation;
and |
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disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants
fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial
reporting; and |
5. The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit
committee of registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
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all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of
internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect
the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and |
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any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have
a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
Date: May 6, 2009
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By:
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/s/ GEORGE P. SCANLON
George P. Scanlon
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EX-32.1
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC FINANCIAL REPORTS PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. §1350
The undersigned hereby certifies that he is the duly appointed and acting Chief Executive
Officer of Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., a Georgia corporation (the Company), and
hereby further certifies as follows.
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The periodic report containing financial statements to which this certificate is an exhibit
fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. |
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The information contained in the periodic report to which this certificate is an exhibit
fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations
of the Company. |
In witness whereof, the undersigned has executed and delivered this certificate as of the date
set forth opposite his signature below.
Date: May 6, 2009
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/s/ LEE A. KENNEDY
Lee A. Kennedy
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Chief Executive Officer |
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EX-32.2
Exhibit 32.2
CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC FINANCIAL REPORTS PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. §1350
The undersigned hereby certifies that he is the duly appointed and acting Chief Financial
Officer of Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., a Georgia corporation (the Company), and
hereby further certifies as follows.
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The periodic report containing financial statements to which this certificate is an exhibit
fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934. |
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The information contained in the periodic report to which this certificate is an exhibit
fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations
of the Company. |
In witness whereof, the undersigned has executed and delivered this certificate as of the date
set forth opposite his signature below.
Date: May 6, 2009
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By:
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/s/ GEORGE P. SCANLON
George P. Scanlon
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Chief Financial Officer |
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