Summary
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) reported its second quarter 2015 results, highlighting continued revenue growth driven by acquisitions and increased demand for consulting services, despite unfavorable foreign currency impacts. The company completed a reorganization into three reportable segments: Integrated Financial Solutions, Global Financial Solutions, and Corporate and Other, aiming for greater operational efficiency and client focus. While overall revenue saw a slight increase year-over-year on a constant currency basis, operating income experienced a decline primarily due to lower termination fees, increased SG&A expenses related to integration and severance costs, and unfavorable currency movements. Key financial developments include a significant gain from the sale of assets associated with the gaming industry check warranty business, which boosted "Other Income." The company also noted a decrease in interest expense due to debt refinancing. FIS reaffirmed its commitment to shareholder returns through ongoing dividend payments and share repurchases, while continuing strategic investments in areas like EMV card solutions and cybersecurity to address industry trends and capture growth opportunities. Management expects ongoing operational streamlining and focus on global financial institutions to drive future margin expansion.
Financial Highlights
55 data points| Revenue | $1.59B |
| Gross Profit | $517.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $230.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $1.30B |
| Operating Income | $287.00M |
| Net Income | $240.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.85 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.84 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 281.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 284.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2015, increased to $3,141.6 million from $3,119.4 million in the prior year period, driven by acquisitions (Clear2Pay, Reliance) and demand for professional services, partially offset by lower termination fees and foreign currency headwinds.
- 2Operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2015, decreased to $502.1 million from $595.8 million in the prior year, impacted by a $44.6 million severance charge for operational streamlining and lower termination fees.
- 3The company recognized a significant pre-tax gain of $140.4 million in the second quarter of 2015 from the sale of its gaming industry check warranty business assets.
- 4Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased in the first half of 2015, largely due to integration costs related to acquisitions and severance costs associated with the GFS segment reorganization.
- 5The company reported earnings per diluted share from continuing operations of $0.84 for the three months ended June 30, 2015, up from $0.62 in the prior year period, and $1.23 for the six-month period, up from $1.15.
- 6FIS continues to invest in growth areas such as EMV integrated circuit cards and cybersecurity solutions, anticipating future demand driven by industry trends and regulatory changes.
- 7The company maintained a strong liquidity position with $446.4 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2015, and expects sufficient cash flow to cover operating requirements, capital expenditures, and debt service.