Document


 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2017

 
Vantiv, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 

Delaware
(State of incorporation)
001-35462
(Commission File Number)
26-4532998
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
8500 Governor's Hill Drive
Symmes Township, Ohio 45249
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
 
 
(513) 900-5250
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
¨
Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
¨
Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
¨
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
¨
Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).
Emerging growth company ¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨




 





Item 2.02    Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 26, 2017, Vantiv, Inc. issued a press release announcing its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information furnished on this Form 8-K, including the exhibit attached, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
 
Description
99.1
 



2



SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
VANTIV, INC.
 
 
 
 
Dated: October 26, 2017
By:
/s/ NELSON F. GREENE
 
 
Name:
Nelson F. Greene
 
 
Title:
Chief Legal and Corporate Services Officer and Secretary



3



EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
99.1
 


4
Exhibit


Exhibit 99.1


Vantiv Reports Third Quarter 2017 Results

Continues Trend of Superior Execution and Growth



CINCINNATI, October 26, 2017 - Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE: VNTV) (“Vantiv” or the “company”) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2017. Total revenue increased 13% to $1,033.8 million as compared to $914.0 million in the prior year period. Net revenue increased 13% to $554.2 million as compared to $490.7 million in the prior year period. On a GAAP basis, net income per diluted share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. increased 39% to $0.57 as compared to $0.41 in the prior year period. Pro forma adjusted net income per share increased 27% to $0.90 as compared to $0.71 in the prior year period. (See Schedule 1 for net income per diluted share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. and Schedule 2 for pro forma adjusted net income per share.)

“We had a great quarter, which demonstrates our people’s ability to execute and to stay focused on our clients while strategically transforming the company,” said Charles Drucker, president and chief executive officer at Vantiv. “We are investing in high growth segments of the market, including our combination with Worldpay, which will position us as a global acquirer with a leading position in eCommerce.”

Merchant Services
Merchant Services net revenue increased 16% to $468.8 million in the third quarter as compared to $404.4 million in the prior year period, primarily due to a 9% increase in transactions and a 6% increase in net revenue per transaction. On an organic basis, Merchant Services net revenue grew high single digits in the third quarter as compared to the prior year period. Sales and marketing expenses increased 14% to $168.0 million in the third quarter as compared to $147.7 million in the prior year period, primarily due to strong new sales growth in partner channels. (See Schedule 3 for segment information.)

Financial Institution Services
Financial Institution Services net revenue decreased 1% to $85.5 million in the third quarter as compared to $86.2 million in the prior year period. The decrease in net revenue was primarily due to the de-conversion of a major client. Sales and marketing expenses increased 3% to $5.8 million in the third quarter as compared to $5.6 million in the prior year period. (See Schedule 3 for segment information.)

Operating Expenses
Other operating costs increased 10% on a GAAP basis to $79.5 million in the third quarter as compared to $72.2 million in the prior year period. When excluding transition, acquisition and integration costs of $2.6 million, Other operating costs increased 9% on a pro forma basis to $76.9 million in the third quarter as compared to $70.4 million in the prior year period. (See schedule 1 for GAAP financial measures and Schedule 2 for non-GAAP and pro forma adjustments.)

General and administrative expenses increased 22% on a GAAP basis to $49.6 million in the third quarter as compared to $40.7 million in the prior year period. When excluding transition, acquisition and integration costs of $2.5 million as well as share-based compensation of $13.6 million, General and administrative expenses increased 11% on a pro forma basis to $33.5 million in the third quarter as compared to $30.1 million in the prior year period. (See schedule 1 for GAAP financial measures and Schedule 2 for non-GAAP and pro forma adjustments.)

Adjusted EBITDA
Reflecting strong operating leverage and expense control, Adjusted EBITDA increased 14% to $270.1 million or 48.7% of net revenue in the third quarter as compared to $236.9 million or 48.3% of net revenue in the prior year period. (See Schedule 6 for a reconciliation of GAAP net income to adjusted EBITDA.)

Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased 25% on a GAAP basis to $82.5 million in the third quarter as compared to $66.1 million in the prior year period. Excluding intangible amortization of $55.3 million, depreciation and amortization expense increased 49% on a pro forma basis to $27.2 million in the third quarter as compared to $18.3 million in the prior year period, primarily due to recent acquisitions. (See Schedule 1 for GAAP financial measures and Schedule 2 for non-GAAP and pro forma adjustments.)

1
 
 
 



Full-Year and Fourth Quarter Financial Outlook
Based on the current level of transactions and trends, for the full-year 2017, net revenue is expected to be $2,110 to $2,120 million, representing an increase of 11% above the prior year. On a GAAP basis, net income per diluted share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. is expected to be $1.42 - $1.47 for the full-year 2017. Pro forma adjusted net income per share is expected to be $3.34 - $3.36 for the full-year 2017. (See Schedule 7 for a reconciliation of the outlook for GAAP net income per share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. to pro forma adjusted net income per share.)

For the fourth quarter of 2017, net revenue is expected to be $556 to $566 million, representing an increase of 11% to 13% above the prior year period. On a GAAP basis, net income per diluted share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. is expected to be $0.24 - $0.30 for the fourth quarter of 2017. Pro forma adjusted net income per share is expected to be $0.94 - $0.96 for the fourth quarter of 2017. (See Schedule 7 for a reconciliation of the outlook for GAAP net income per share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. to pro forma adjusted net income per share.)    

Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast
The company will host a conference call to discuss the third quarter financial results today at 8:00 a.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (800) 479-9001, or for international callers (719) 457-2715, and referencing code 7650623. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes and can be accessed by dialing (866) 375-1919, or for international callers (719) 457-0820, and entering replay passcode 7650623. The call will also be webcast live from the company's investor relations website at http://investors.vantiv.com. Following completion of the call, a recorded replay of the webcast will be available on the website.

ABOUT VANTIV
Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE: VNTV) is a leading payment processor differentiated by an integrated technology platform. Vantiv offers a comprehensive suite of traditional and innovative payment processing and technology solutions to merchants and financial institutions of all sizes, enabling them to address their payment processing needs through a single provider. We build strong relationships with our customers, helping them become more efficient, more secure and more successful. Vantiv is the largest merchant acquirer and the largest PIN debit acquirer based on number of transactions in the U.S. The company's growth strategy includes expanding further into high-growth channels and verticals, including integrated payments, eCommerce, and merchant bank. Visit us at www.vantiv.com, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and YouTube.

© 2017 Vantiv, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks, service marks and trade names referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. Vantiv and other Vantiv products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Vantiv, LLC in the U.S. and other countries.

Non-GAAP and Pro Forma Financial Measures
This earnings release presents non-GAAP and pro forma financial information including net revenue, adjusted EBITDA, pro forma adjusted net income, and pro forma adjusted net income per share. These are important financial performance measures for the company, but are not financial measures as defined by GAAP. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation of or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The company uses these non-GAAP and pro forma financial performance measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. The company believes that they provide useful information about operating results, enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making. Reconciliations of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are presented in the attached schedules.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact or relating to present facts or current conditions included in this release are forward-looking statements including any statements regarding guidance and statements of a general economic or industry specific nature. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, guidance, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “may,” “should,” “can have,” “likely” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events.

The forward-looking statements contained in this release are based on assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience and our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. As you review and consider information presented herein, you should understand that these

2
 
 
 



statements are not guarantees of future performance or results. They depend upon future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond our control) and assumptions. Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect our actual future performance or results and cause them to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Certain of these factors and other risks are discussed in the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and include, but are not limited to: (i) our ability to adapt to developments and change in our industry; (ii) competition; (iii) unauthorized disclosure of data or security breaches; (iv) systems failures or interruptions; (v) our ability to expand our market share or enter new markets; (vi) our ability to identify and complete acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships; (vii) failure to comply with applicable requirements of Visa, MasterCard or other payment networks or changes in those requirements; (viii) our ability to pass along fee increases; (ix) termination of sponsorship or clearing services; (x) loss of clients or referral partners; (xi) reductions in overall consumer, business and government spending; (xii) fraud by merchants or others; (xiii) a decline in the use of credit, debit or prepaid cards; (xiv) consolidation in the banking and retail industries; (xv) the effects of governmental regulation or changes in laws; and (xvi) outcomes of future litigation or investigations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of these assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. More information on potential factors that could affect the company’s financial results and performance is included from time to time in the “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections of the company’s periodic reports filed with the SEC, including the company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and its subsequent filings with the SEC.

Any forward-looking statement made by us in this release speaks only as of the date of this release. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.


CONTACTS

Investors
Nathan Rozof, CFA
Investor Relations
(866) 254-4811
(513) 900-4811
IR@vantiv.com

Media
Andrew Ciafardini
Corporate Communications
(513) 900-5308
Andrew.Ciafardini@vantiv.com


3
 
 
 



Schedule 1
Vantiv, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
%  Change
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
%  Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
Total revenue
$
1,033,765

 
$
914,019

 
13
 %
 
$
2,960,731

 
$
2,623,859

 
13
 %
Network fees and other costs
479,533

 
423,361

 
13
 %
 
1,406,358

 
1,221,510

 
15
 %
Net revenue(1)
554,232

 
490,658

 
13
 %
 
1,554,373

 
1,402,349

 
11
 %
Sales and marketing
173,779

 
153,248

 
13
 %
 
497,082

 
433,730

 
15
 %
Other operating costs
79,482

 
72,162

 
10
 %
 
234,347

 
219,464

 
7
 %
General and administrative
49,607

 
40,727

 
22
 %
 
189,632

 
133,831

 
42
 %
Depreciation and amortization
82,500

 
66,086

 
25
 %
 
236,964

 
199,550

 
19
 %
Income from operations
168,864

 
158,435

 
7
 %
 
396,348

 
415,774

 
(5
)%
Interest expense—net
(38,521
)
 
(27,474
)
 
40
 %
 
(97,441
)
 
(81,321
)
 
20
 %
Non-operating income (expenses)(2)
21,207

 
(4,633
)
 
NM

 
13,672

 
(14,949
)
 
NM

Income before applicable income taxes
151,550

 
126,328

 
20
 %
 
312,579

 
319,504

 
(2
)%
Income tax expense(3)
44,645

 
39,324

 
14
 %
 
83,519

 
101,591

 
(18
)%
Net income
106,905

 
87,004

 
23
 %
 
229,060

 
217,913

 
5
 %
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests
(14,787
)
 
(20,708
)
 
(29
)%
 
(39,280
)
 
(52,552
)
 
(25
)%
Net income attributable to Vantiv, Inc.
$
92,118

 
$
66,296

 
39
 %
 
$
189,780

 
$
165,361

 
15
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income per share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. Class A common stock:
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Basic
$
0.57

 
$
0.43

 
33
 %
 
$
1.18

 
$
1.06

 
11
 %
Diluted(4)
$
0.57

 
$
0.41

 
39
 %
 
$
1.17

 
$
1.04

 
13
 %
Shares used in computing net income per share of Class A common stock:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Basic
161,465,849

 
155,740,660

 

 
161,205,066

 
155,603,265

 
 
Diluted
162,882,396

 
197,342,169

 

 
162,617,782

 
197,126,571

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non Financial Data:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Transactions (in millions)
6,550

 
6,270

 
4
 %
 
19,412

 
18,273

 
6
 %
 
 
(1) Net revenue is revenue, less network fees and other costs which primarily consist of pass through expenses incurred by us in connection with providing processing services to our clients, including Visa and Mastercard network association fees, payment network fees, third party processing expenses, telecommunication charges, postage and card production costs.
(2) Non-operating income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 consists of an unrealized gain of approximately $24.4 million relating to the change in fair value of a deal contingent forward entered into in connection with the pending Worldpay Group plc (“Worldpay”) acquisition, partially offset by the change in fair value of a tax receivable agreement (“TRA”) entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury. Non-operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 primarily relate to the change in fair value of a TRA entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury.
(3) Includes a credit of approximately $1.9 million and $16.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, relating to excess tax benefits as a result of the Company adopting new stock compensation accounting guidance on January 1, 2017 which requires those benefits be recorded in income tax expense.

4
 
 
 



(4) Due to our structure as a C corporation and Vantiv Holding’s structure as a pass-through entity for tax purposes, the numerator in the diluted net income per share calculation is adjusted to reflect our income tax expense at an expected effective tax rate assuming the conversion of the Class B units of Vantiv Holding into shares of our Class A common stock. During the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2017, approximately 23.6 million and 31.2 million weighted-average Class B units of Vantiv Holding were excluded in computing diluted net income per share because including them would have an antidilutive effect. As the Class B units of Vantiv Holding were not included, the numerator used in the calculation of diluted net income per share was equal to the numerator used in the calculation of basic net income per share for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2017. The components of the diluted net income per share calculation are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,

2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Income before applicable income taxes
$

 
$
126,328

 
$

 
$
319,504

Taxes

 
45,478

 

 
115,021

Net income
$
92,118

 
$
80,850

 
$
189,780

 
$
204,483

Diluted shares
162,882,396

 
197,342,169

 
162,617,782

 
197,126,571

Diluted EPS
$
0.57

 
$
0.41

 
$
1.17

 
$
1.04


5
 
 
 



Schedule 2
Vantiv, Inc.
Pro Forma Adjusted Net Income
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
% Change
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
% Change
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
 
(in thousands)
 
 
Income before applicable income taxes
 
$
151,550

 
$
126,328

 
20
 %
 
$
312,579

 
$
319,504

 
(2
)%
Non-GAAP Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Transition, acquisition and integration costs(1)
 
5,116

 
2,761

 
85
 %
 
67,886

 
22,332

 
204
 %
Share-based compensation(2)
 
13,607

 
9,600

 
42
 %
 
35,068

 
25,892

 
35
 %
Intangible amortization(3)
 
55,280

 
47,797

 
16
 %
 
161,480

 
142,704

 
13
 %
Non-operating (income) expenses(4)
 
(21,207
)
 
4,633

 
NM

 
(13,672
)
 
14,949

 
NM

Non-GAAP Adjusted Income Before Applicable Taxes
 
204,346

 
191,119

 
7
 %
 
563,341

 
525,381

 
7
 %
Less: Pro Forma Adjustments
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Income tax expense(5)
 
69,478

 
68,803

 
1
 %
 
191,536

 
189,137

 
1
 %
Tax adjustments(6)
 
(33,564
)
 
(18,902
)
 
78
 %
 
(96,721
)
 
(55,042
)
 
76
 %
Total pro forma tax expense
 
35,914

 
49,901

 
(28
)%
 
94,815

 
134,095

 
(29
)%
Pro forma tax rate
 
18
%
 
26
%
 


 
17
%
 
26
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Other(7)
 
459

 
354

 
30
 %
 
1,143

 
1,581

 
(28
)%
Pro forma adjusted net income
 
$
167,973

 
$
140,864

 
19
 %
 
$
467,383

 
$
389,705

 
20
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Pro forma adjusted net income per share
 
$
0.90

 
$
0.71

 
27
 %
 
$
2.41

 
$
1.98

 
22
 %
Adjusted shares outstanding
 
186,524,461

 
197,342,169

 
 
 
193,860,354

 
197,126,571

 
 
Non-GAAP and Pro Forma Financial Measures
This schedule presents non-GAAP and pro forma financial measures, which are important financial performance measures for the Company, but are not financial measures as defined by GAAP.  Such financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to GAAP, and such measures may not be comparable to those reported by other companies.
 
Pro forma adjusted net income is derived from GAAP income before applicable income taxes and adjusted for the following items described below:
(1) Represents acquisition and integration costs incurred in connection with our acquisitions, charges related to employee termination benefits and other transition activities. Transition, acquisition and integration costs for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 include $2,609 and $1,769 in Other operating costs, respectively and $2,507 and $992 in General and administrative (“G&A”), respectively. Transition, acquisition and integration costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 include $10,846 and $7,744 in Other operating costs, respectively and $57,040 and $14,588 in G&A, respectively. Included in Transition, acquisition and integration costs in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 is a $38 million charge to G&A related to a settlement agreement stemming from legacy litigation of an acquired company.
(2) Share-based compensation is recorded in G&A.
(3) Represents amortization of intangible assets acquired through business combinations and customer portfolio and related asset acquisitions.
(4) Non-operating income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 consists of an unrealized gain of approximately $24.4 million relating to the change in fair value of a deal contingent forward entered into in connection with the pending Worldpay acquisition, partially offset by the change in fair value of a TRA entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury. Non-operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 primarily relate to the change in fair value of a TRA entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury.
(5) Represents adjusted income tax expense to reflect an effective tax rate of 34.0% for 2017 and 36.0% for 2016, respectively, assuming the conversion of the Class B units of Vantiv Holding into shares of Class A common stock, including the tax effect of adjustments described above. The 2017 effective tax rate includes the impact of the excess tax benefits relating to stock compensation as a result of the Company adopting new stock compensation accounting guidance on January 1, 2017 which requires those benefits to be recorded in income tax expense. The effective tax rate is expected to remain at 34.0% for the remainder of 2017.
(6) Represents tax benefits due to the amortization of intangible assets and other tax attributes resulting from or acquired with our acquisitions, and to the tax basis step up associated with our separation from Fifth Third Bank and the purchase or exchange of Class B units of Vantiv Holding, net of payment obligations under tax receivable agreements.
(7) Represents the non-controlling interest, net of pro forma income tax expense discussed in (5) above, associated with a consolidated joint venture.

6
 
 
 



Schedule 3
Vantiv, Inc.
Segment Information
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

Merchant Services
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
% Change
Total revenue
$
916,630

 
$
793,860

 
15
%
Network fees and other costs
447,863

 
389,448

 
15
%
Net revenue
468,767

 
404,412

 
16
%
Sales and marketing
168,022

 
147,663

 
14
%
Segment profit
$
300,745

 
$
256,749

 
17
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-financial data:
 

 
 

 
 
Transactions (in millions)
5,702

 
5,241

 
9
%
Net revenue per transaction
$
0.0822

 
$
0.0772

 
6
%
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
% Change
Total revenue
$
2,615,341

 
$
2,251,033

 
16
%
Network fees and other costs
1,311,539

 
1,117,602

 
17
%
Net revenue
1,303,802

 
1,133,431

 
15
%
Sales and marketing
479,628

 
416,107

 
15
%
Segment profit
$
824,174

 
$
717,324

 
15
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-financial data:
 
 
 
 
 
Transactions (in millions)
16,716

 
15,244

 
10
%
Net revenue per transaction
$
0.0780

 
$
0.0744

 
5
%

Financial Institution Services
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
% Change
Total revenue
$
117,135

 
$
120,159

 
(3
)%
Network fees and other costs
31,670

 
33,913

 
(7
)%
Net revenue
85,465

 
86,246

 
(1
)%
Sales and marketing
5,757

 
5,585

 
3
 %
Segment profit
$
79,708

 
$
80,661

 
(1
)%

 
 
 
 
 
Non-financial data:
 

 
 

 
 
Transactions (in millions)
848

 
1,029

 
(18
)%
Net revenue per transaction
$
0.1008

 
$
0.0838

 
20
 %
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
% Change
Total revenue
$
345,390

 
$
372,826

 
(7
)%
Network fees and other costs
94,819

 
103,908

 
(9
)%
Net revenue
250,571

 
268,918

 
(7
)%
Sales and marketing
17,454

 
17,623

 
(1
)%
Segment profit
$
233,117

 
$
251,295

 
(7
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-financial data:
 
 
 
 
 
Transactions (in millions)
2,696

 
3,029

 
(11
)%
Net revenue per transaction
$
0.0929

 
$
0.0888

 
5
 %



7
 
 
 



Schedule 4
Vantiv, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
 
September 30, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Assets
 
 

 
 

Current assets:
 
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
92,638

 
$
139,148

Accounts receivable—net
 
899,389

 
940,052

Related party receivable
 
1,639

 
1,751

Settlement assets
 
135,043

 
152,490

Prepaid expenses
 
48,073

 
39,229

Other
 
118,664

 
15,188

Total current assets
 
1,295,446

 
1,287,858

 
 
 
 
 
  Customer incentives
 
64,023

 
67,288

  Property, equipment and software—net
 
470,308

 
348,553

  Intangible assets—net
 
732,431

 
787,820

  Goodwill
 
4,180,307

 
3,738,589

  Deferred taxes
 
1,322,679

 
771,139

  Other assets
 
24,740

 
42,760

Total assets
 
$
8,089,934

 
$
7,044,007

 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
$
528,473

 
$
471,979

Related party payable
 
3,037

 
3,623

Settlement obligations
 
788,261

 
801,381

Current portion of note payable
 
140,654

 
131,119

Current portion of tax receivable agreement obligations to related parties
 
261,844

 
191,014

Current portion of tax receivable agreement obligations
 
54,798

 
60,400

Deferred income
 
19,349

 
7,907

Current maturities of capital lease obligations
 
8,000

 
7,870

Other
 
6,790

 
13,719

Total current liabilities
 
1,811,206

 
1,689,012

Long-term liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Note payable
 
4,591,619

 
3,089,603

Tax receivable agreement obligations to related parties
 
876,434

 
451,318

Tax receivable agreement obligations
 
42,510

 
86,640

Capital lease obligations
 
6,666

 
13,223

Deferred taxes
 
98,097

 
62,148

Other
 
46,297

 
44,774

Total long-term liabilities
 
5,661,623

 
3,747,706

Total liabilities
 
7,472,829

 
5,436,718

 
 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
Equity:
 
 
 
 
Total equity(1)
 
617,105

 
1,607,289

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
8,089,934

 
$
7,044,007

 
 
(1) Includes equity attributable to non-controlling interests.

8
 
 
 



Schedule 5
Vantiv, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
2017
 
2016
Operating Activities:
 

 
 

Net income
$
229,060

 
$
217,913

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization expense
236,964

 
199,550

Amortization of customer incentives
18,648

 
18,508

Amortization of debt issuance costs
3,941

 
4,818

Unrealized gain on deal contingent forward
(24,365
)
 

Share-based compensation expense
35,068

 
25,892

Deferred taxes
60,000

 
49,900

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

 
(11,193
)
Tax receivable agreements non-cash items
10,708

 
14,880

Other
2,304

 
433

Change in operating assets and liabilities:
 

 
 

Accounts receivable and related party receivable
46,682

 
(67,938
)
Net settlement assets and obligations
4,327

 
(16,558
)
Customer incentives
(17,703
)
 
(30,808
)
Prepaid and other assets
(82,916
)
 
6,183

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
22,924

 
24,859

Payable to related party
(586
)
 
(1,331
)
Other liabilities
(17,390
)
 
(4,713
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
527,666

 
430,395

Investing Activities:
 

 
 

Purchases of property and equipment
(81,882
)
 
(93,822
)
Acquisition of customer portfolios and related assets and other
(38,165
)
 
(2,179
)
Purchase of derivative instruments

 
(21,523
)
  Cash used in acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(531,534
)
 

Net cash used in investing activities
(651,581
)
 
(117,524
)
Financing Activities:
 

 
 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
1,270,000

 

Borrowings on revolving credit facility
5,405,000

 
1,180,000

Repayment of revolving credit facility
(5,046,000
)
 
(1,180,000
)
Repayment of debt and capital lease obligations
(107,969
)
 
(98,019
)
Payment of debt issuance costs
(24,148
)
 

Proceeds from issuance of Class A common stock under employee stock plans
10,847

 
12,340

Purchase and cancellation of Class A common stock
(1,268,057
)
 
(25,008
)
Repurchase of Class A common stock (to satisfy tax withholding obligations)
(9,187
)
 
(6,036
)
Settlement of certain tax receivable agreements
(84,878
)
 
(158,115
)
Payments under tax receivable agreements
(55,695
)
 
(53,474
)
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

 
11,193

Distributions to non-controlling interests
(12,508
)
 
(9,018
)
Other

 
(12
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
77,405

 
(326,149
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(46,510
)
 
(13,278
)
Cash and cash equivalents—Beginning of period
139,148

 
197,096

Cash and cash equivalents—End of period
$
92,638

 
$
183,818

Cash Payments:
 

 
 

Interest
$
94,318

 
$
76,404

Taxes
31,585

 
35,709


9
 
 
 



Schedule 6
Vantiv, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
%  Change
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
%  Change
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
Net income
$
106,905

 
$
87,004

 
23
%
 
$
229,060

 
$
217,913

 
5
 %
Income tax expense
44,645

 
39,324

 
14
%
 
83,519

 
101,591

 
(18
)%
Non-operating (income) expenses(1)
(21,207
)
 
4,633

 
NM

 
(13,672
)
 
14,949

 
NM

Interest expense—net
38,521

 
27,474

 
40
%
 
97,441

 
81,321

 
20
 %
Share-based compensation
13,607

 
9,600

 
42
%
 
35,068

 
25,892

 
35
 %
Transition, acquisition and integration costs(2)
5,116

 
2,761

 
85
%
 
67,886

 
22,332

 
204
 %
Depreciation and amortization
82,500

 
66,086

 
25
%
 
236,964

 
199,550

 
19
 %
Adjusted EBITDA
$
270,087

 
$
236,882

 
14
%
 
$
736,266


$
663,548

 
11
 %
 
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This schedule presents adjusted EBITDA, which is an important financial performance measure for the Company, but is not a financial measure as defined by GAAP. Such financial measure should not be considered as an alternative to GAAP net income, and such measure may not be comparable to those reported by other companies. 
 
(1) Non-operating income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 consists of an unrealized gain of approximately $24.4 million relating to the change in fair value of a deal contingent forward entered into in connection with the pending Worldpay acquisition, partially offset by the change in fair value of a TRA entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury. Non-operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 primarily relate to the change in fair value of a TRA entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury.
(2) Represents acquisition and integration costs incurred in connection with our acquisitions, charges related to employee termination benefits and other transition activities. Included in Transition, acquisition and integration costs in the nine months ended September 30, 2017 is a $38 million charge related to a settlement agreement stemming from legacy litigation of an acquired company.





10
 
 
 



Schedule 7
Vantiv, Inc.
Outlook Summary
(Unaudited)


 
Fourth Quarter Financial Outlook
 
Full Year Financial Outlook
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
 
2017 Outlook
 
2016 Actual
 
% Change
 
2017 Outlook
 
2016 Actual
 
% Change
GAAP net income per share attributable to Vantiv, Inc.
$0.24 - $0.30
 

$0.29

 
(17%) - 3%
 
$1.42 - $1.47
 

$1.32

 
8% - 11%
Adjustments to reconcile GAAP to non-GAAP pro forma adjusted net income per share(1)
$0.70 - $0.66
 

$0.46

 
52% - 43%
 
$1.92 - $1.89
 

$1.41

 
36% - 34%
Pro forma adjusted net income per share
$0.94 - $0.96
 

$0.75

 
25% - 28%
 
$3.34 - $3.36
 

$2.73

 
22% - 23%

Non-GAAP and Pro Forma Financial Measures
This schedule presents non-GAAP and pro forma financial measures, which are important financial performance measures for the Company, but are not financial measures as defined by GAAP.  Such financial measures should not be considered as alternatives to GAAP, and such measures may not be comparable to those reported by other companies.
 
(1) Represents estimated ranges of adjustments for the following items: (a) acquisition and integration costs incurred in connection with our acquisitions, charges related to employee termination benefits and other transition activities, the full year 2017 financial outlook includes a $38 million charge recorded in March 2017 related to a settlement agreement stemming from legacy litigation of an acquired company; (b) share-based compensation; (c) amortization of intangible assets acquired in business combinations and customer portfolio and related asset acquisitions; (d) non-operating income (expense) is primarily associated with the change in the fair value of a TRA entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury and an unrealized gain of approximately $24.4 million through the nine months ended September 30, 2017 relating to the change in fair value of a deal contingent forward entered into in connection with the pending Worldpay transaction, but excludes any estimate of unrealized gains or losses on the deal contingent forward for the period of October 1 - December 31, 2017; (e) non-controlling interest; (f) adjustments to income tax expense to reflect an effective tax rate of 34.0% for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017, which includes the impact of excess tax benefits relating to stock compensation as a result of the Company adopting new stock compensation accounting guidance on January 1, 2017 which requires those benefits be recorded in income tax expense and 36.0% for the three months and year ended December 31, 2016, assuming conversion of the Fifth Third Bank non-controlling interests into shares of Class A common stock, including the tax effect of adjustments described above; and (g) tax benefits due to the amortization of intangible assets and other tax attributes resulting from or acquired with our acquisitions, and to the tax basis step up associated with our separation from Fifth Third Bank and the purchase or exchange of Class B units of Vantiv Holding, net of payment obligations under tax receivable agreements.

11