Summary
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) reported strong revenue growth in its second quarter and first half of 2007 compared to the prior year, driven by increases in both its Transaction Processing Services and Lender Processing Services segments. Net earnings also saw a significant increase, particularly in the second quarter, bolstered by a substantial gain on the sale of Covansys stock. The company is actively managing its debt, refinancing a significant portion and entering into new credit agreements to support strategic initiatives, including the pending acquisition of eFunds Corporation. Operationally, FIS is focused on integrating recent acquisitions and expanding its international presence, notably in Brazil. However, the company also disclosed a significant data theft incident involving former employee misappropriation of consumer information, which is under ongoing investigation and poses potential risks. Despite this, the company maintains effective disclosure controls and is focused on future growth and strategic acquisitions.
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue increased by 15.1% for the three months and 18.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2007, compared to the same periods in 2006, driven by organic growth and the inclusion of Certegy's operations for an additional month.
- 2Net earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2007, were $148.0 million ($0.75/share diluted), a significant increase from $66.0 million ($0.34/share diluted) in the prior year, boosted by a $92.0 million gain on the sale of Covansys stock.
- 3The company secured a new $2.1 billion Term Loan and a $900 million Revolving Credit Facility in January 2007, replacing previous credit agreements and providing flexibility for future operations and acquisitions.
- 4FIS is in the process of acquiring eFunds Corporation for approximately $1.8 billion, expected to close by the end of the third quarter of 2007, funded by cash and new debt commitments.
- 5A significant data theft incident involving approximately 8.5 million consumer records was disclosed, stemming from a former employee's actions. While no evidence of misuse beyond marketing has been found, potential risks include fines, regulatory actions, and impacts on customer relationships.
- 6The company announced the sale of its subsidiary Property Insight, LLC to FNS for $95.0 million, expected to close by the end of the third quarter of 2007.
- 7Goodwill and Intangible Assets remain significant on the balance sheet, with Goodwill at $3.8 billion and Net Intangible Assets at $943.6 million as of June 30, 2007, reflecting past acquisitions.