Summary
Fiserv Inc. reported its third-quarter and year-to-date financial results for the period ending September 30, 2009. The company experienced a notable decline in total revenues, primarily attributed to the divestiture of its Insurance segment and, to a lesser extent, a reduction in product revenue. Despite the revenue dip, operating income saw an increase, driven by improved operating margins in both the Financial and Payments segments, along with cost-saving initiatives and the strategic benefit of divesting lower-margin businesses. The company also reported a decrease in interest expenses due to reduced borrowings. Net income per diluted share for continuing operations showed significant improvement compared to the prior year, reflecting strong operational performance. However, overall diluted net income per share declined, largely impacted by the absence of substantial gains from discontinued operations that were present in the prior year. Fiserv continues to focus on managing its liquidity, with substantial cash on hand and available credit, while actively managing its debt obligations and share repurchase programs.
Financial Highlights
49 data points| Revenue | $992.00M |
| Cost of Revenue | $126.00M |
| Gross Profit | $866.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $182.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $761.00M |
| Operating Income | $231.00M |
| Net Income | $115.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.19 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.18 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 615.60M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 620.80M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues decreased by 4% to $992 million in Q3 2009 and by 15% to $3,015 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to the prior year periods, largely due to the sale of a 51% interest in its Insurance segment.
- 2Operating income increased by 6% to $231 million in Q3 2009 and by 2% to $690 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, driven by improved operating margins and cost efficiencies.
- 3Net income per diluted share from continuing operations increased significantly to $0.79 in Q3 2009 and $2.21 in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $0.46 and $1.69 in the respective prior year periods.
- 4The company reported a net loss from discontinued operations of $9 million in Q3 2009, compared to a net income of $3 million in Q3 2008. For the nine-month period, net income from discontinued operations was $13 million in 2009, down from $229 million in 2008.
- 5Interest expense decreased by 9% in Q3 2009 and 14% in the nine months ended September 30, 2009, reflecting a reduction in outstanding borrowings.
- 6Fiserv has signed an agreement to sell its Loan Fulfillment Solutions business (Fiserv LFS) and expects the transaction to close in Q4 2009.
- 7The company had $278 million in cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2009, and $880 million in available borrowings under its revolving credit facility, indicating strong liquidity.