Vantiv Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results

Strong Second Quarter Results Leads Vantiv to Raise Its Full Year Guidance; Vantiv Renews Fifth Third Bank Relationship and Terminates Certain TRAs

CINCINNATI, OH--(Marketwired - July 28, 2016) - Vantiv, Inc. (VNTV) ("Vantiv" or the "company") today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. Total revenue increased 13% to $891 million in the second quarter as compared to $786 million in the prior year period. Net revenue increased 13% to $480 million as compared to $424 million in the prior year period, reflecting strong growth in both business segments. On a GAAP basis, net income per diluted share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. increased 58% to $0.38 as compared to $0.24 in the prior year period. Pro forma adjusted net income per share increased 25% to $0.70 as compared to $0.56 in the prior year period. (See Schedule 2 for pro forma adjusted net income per share.)

"Our performance in the first half of the year as well as the opportunities that we see before us give us confidence," said Charles Drucker, president and chief executive officer at Vantiv. "Complexity and change play to our strengths, and we continue to serve our clients well."

Merchant Services

Merchant Services net revenue increased 15% to $388 million in the second quarter as compared to $337 million in the prior year period, primarily due to a 9% increase in transactions and a 6% increase in net revenue per transaction as our high growth channels continued to grow at above market rates. Sales and marketing expenses increased 19% to $139 million in the second quarter as compared to $117 million in the prior year period, primarily due to new sales growth in partner channels.

Financial Institution Services

Financial Institution Services net revenue increased 7% to $93 million in the second quarter as compared to $87 million in the prior year period, primarily due to an 8% increase in net revenue per transaction. Net revenue per transaction growth benefited from the contribution of value added services, including the impact of EMV card reissuance and fraud related services. Sales and marketing expenses decreased 5% to $5.7 million in the second quarter as compared to $6.1 million in the prior year period.

Fifth Third Renewal and Tax Receivable Agreement Termination

Fifth Third Bank and Vantiv agreed to renew their commercial relationship and extend it through the end of 2024. This relationship includes services provided to Fifth Third Bank within Vantiv's Financial Institution Services segment, as well as ongoing merchant referrals to Vantiv from Fifth Third Bank.

Fifth Third Bank and Vantiv also agreed to terminate and settle portions of Vantiv's obligations under their tax receivable agreements ("TRAs"). This agreement includes an initial payment of approximately $116 million to Fifth Third Bank in order to terminate and settle approximately $331 million of obligations. Under the terms of the agreement, Vantiv has the option to terminate and settle additional obligations under the TRAs in 2017 and 2018. If all options are exercised, the combination of the renewal and the TRA terminations will generate the potential for approximately $0.06 in on-going annual pro forma adjusted net income per share beginning in 2017, as well as the potential for an additional $0.06 in on-going annual pro forma adjusted net income per share beginning in 2018.

Full-Year and Third Quarter Financial Outlook

Based on our strong performance in the second quarter and increased confidence in our outlook for the remainder of the year, we are increasing our full-year 2016 expectations. Net revenue for the full-year 2016 is expected to be $1,850 to $1,875 million, representing an increase of 10% to 11% above the prior year. On a GAAP basis, net income per diluted share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. is expected to be $1.39 to $1.44 for the full-year 2016. Pro forma adjusted net income per share is expected to be $2.61 to $2.66 for the full-year 2016.

For the third quarter of 2016, net revenue is expected to be $470 to $475 million, representing an increase of 9% to 10% above the prior year period. On a GAAP basis, net income per diluted share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. is expected to be $0.37 to $0.39 for the third quarter of 2016. Pro forma adjusted net income per share is expected to be $0.67 to $0.69 for the third quarter of 2016.

Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast

The company will host a conference call to discuss the second quarter financial results today at 7:30 a.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (888) 389-5997, or for international callers (719) 457-2637, and referencing conference code 6515439. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes and can be accessed by dialing (888) 203-1112, or for international callers (719) 457-0820, and entering replay passcode 6515439. The replay will be available through August 11, 2016. 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. (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 second 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 the new www.vantiv.com, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and YouTube.

© 2016 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 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.

Schedule 1
Vantiv, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2016

2015

% Change

2016

2015

% Change

Total revenue

$

891,217

$

785,995

13

%

$

1,709,840

$

1,491,606

15

%

Network fees and other costs

410,736

362,349

13

%

798,149

693,495

15

%

Net revenue(1)

480,481

423,646

13

%

911,691

798,111

14

%

Sales and marketing

144,844

122,925

18

%

280,482

238,980

17

%

Other operating costs

73,599

76,551

(4

)%

147,302

145,290

1

%

General and administrative

49,120

47,060

4

%

93,104

94,903

(2

)%

Depreciation and amortization

65,234

67,659

(4

)%

133,464

135,461

(1

)%

Income from operations

147,684

109,451

35

%

257,339

183,477

40

%

Interest expense-net

(26,118

)

(25,714

)

2

%

(53,847

)

(51,725

)

4

%

Non-operating expenses(2)

(4,664

)

(6,725

)

(31

)%

(10,316

)

(15,491

)

(33

)%

Income before applicable income taxes

116,902

77,012

52

%

193,176

116,261

66

%

Income tax expense

38,441

24,319

58

%

62,267

36,572

70

%

Net income

78,461

52,693

49

%

130,909

79,689

64

%

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

(19,134

)

(16,157

)

18

%

(31,844

)

(24,164

)

32

%

Net income attributable to Vantiv, Inc.

$

59,327

$

36,536

62

%

$

99,065

$

55,525

78

%

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

Basic

$

0.38

$

0.25

52

%

$

0.64

$

0.38

68

%

Diluted(3)

$

0.38

$

0.24

58

%

$

0.63

$

0.37

70

%

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

Basic

155,670,267

145,566,899

155,533,813

145,051,664

Diluted

197,258,209

201,831,467

197,018,018

201,276,166

Non Financial Data:

Transactions (in millions)

6,183

5,768

7

%

12,003

11,131

8

%

(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 expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 primarily relate to the change in fair value of a tax receivable agreement ("TRA") entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury.

(3) 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. The expected effective tax rate for 2016 and 2015 was 36.0%. The components of the diluted net income per share calculation are as follows:

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2016

2015

2016

2015

Income before applicable income taxes

$

116,902

$

77,012

$

193,176

$

116,261

Taxes

42,085

27,724

69,543

41,854

Net income

$

74,817

$

49,288

$

123,633

$

74,407

Diluted shares

197,258,209

201,831,467

197,018,018

201,276,166

Diluted EPS

$

0.38

$

0.24

$

0.63

$

0.37

Schedule 2
Vantiv, Inc.
Pro Forma Adjusted Net Income
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2016

2015

% Change

2016

2015

% Change

(in thousands)

(in thousands)

Income before applicable income taxes

$

116,902

$

77,012

52

%

$

193,176

$

116,261

66

%

Non-GAAP Adjustments:

Transition, acquisition and integration costs(1)

12,408

23,345

(47

)%

19,571

38,019

(49

)%

Share-based compensation

7,940

5,097

56

%

16,292

16,720

(3

)%

Intangible amortization(2)

47,242

47,524

(1

)%

94,907

94,749

-

%

Non-operating expenses(3)

4,664

6,725

(31

)%

10,316

15,491

(33

)%

Non-GAAP Adjusted Income Before Applicable Taxes

189,156

159,703

18

%

334,262

281,240

19

%

Less: Pro Forma Adjustments

Income tax expense(4)

68,096

57,493

18

%

120,334

101,246

19

%

Tax adjustments(5)

(18,070

)

(11,644

)

55

%

(36,140

)

(23,336

)

55

%

Other(6)

692

1,083

(36

)%

1,227

1,151

7

%

Pro Forma Adjusted Net Income

$

138,438

$

112,771

23

%

$

248,841

$

202,179

23

%

Pro Forma Adjusted Net Income Per Share

$

0.70

$

0.56

25

%

$

1.26

$

1.00

26

%

Adjusted Shares Outstanding

197,258,209

201,831,467

197,018,018

201,276,166

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.
(2) Represents amortization of intangible assets acquired through business combinations and customer portfolio and related asset acquisitions.
(3) Non-operating expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 primarily relate to the change in the fair value of a TRA entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury.
(4) Represents adjusted income tax expense to reflect an effective tax rate of 36.0% for 2016 and 2015, 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 below. The effective tax rate is expected to remain at 36.0% for the remainder of 2016.
(5) 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.
(6) Represents the non-controlling interest, net of pro forma income tax expense discussed in (4) above, associated with a consolidated joint venture.

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

Merchant Services

Three Months Ended June 30,

2016

2015

$ Change

% Change

Total revenue

$

762,593

$

661,258

$

101,335

15

%

Network fees and other costs

374,820

324,166

50,654

16

%

Net revenue

387,773

337,092

50,681

15

%

Sales and marketing

139,108

116,860

22,248

19

%

Segment profit

$

248,665

$

220,232

$

28,433

13

%

Non-financial data:

Transactions (in millions)

5,156

4,737

9

%

Net revenue per transaction

$

0.0752

$

0.0712

6

%

Six Months Ended June 30,

2016

2015

$ Change

% Change

Total revenue

$

1,457,173

$

1,247,970

$

209,203

17

%

Network fees and other costs

728,154

620,196

107,958

17

%

Net revenue

729,019

627,774

101,245

16

%

Sales and marketing

268,444

227,035

41,409

18

%

Segment profit

$

460,575

$

400,739

$

59,836

15

%

Non-financial data:

Transactions (in millions)

10,003

9,144

9

%

Net revenue per transaction

$

0.0729

$

0.0687

6

%

Financial Institution Services

Three Months Ended June 30,

2016

2015

$ Change

% Change

Total revenue

$

128,624

$

124,737

$

3,887

3

%

Network fees and other costs

35,916

38,183

(2,267

)

(6

)%

Net revenue

92,708

86,554

6,154

7

%

Sales and marketing

5,736

6,065

(329

)

(5

)%

Segment profit

$

86,972

$

80,489

$

6,483

8

%

Non-financial data:

Transactions (in millions)

1,027

1,031

-

%

Net revenue per transaction

$

0.0903

$

0.0840

8

%

Six Months Ended June 30,

2016

2015

$ Change

% Change

Total revenue

$

252,667

$

243,636

$

9,031

4

%

Network fees and other costs

69,995

73,299

(3,304

)

(5

)%

Net revenue

182,672

170,337

12,335

7

%

Sales and marketing

12,038

11,945

93

1

%

Segment profit

$

170,634

$

158,392

$

12,242

8

%

Non-financial data:

Transactions (in millions)

2,000

1,987

1

%

Net revenue per transaction

$

0.0913

$

0.0857

7

%

Schedule 4
Vantiv, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Financial Position
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

June 30, 2016

December 31, 2015

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

202,724

$

197,096

Accounts receivable-net

721,703

680,033

Related party receivable

4,208

3,999

Settlement assets

132,304

143,563

Prepaid expenses

32,646

31,147

Other

69,556

61,661

Total current assets

1,163,141

1,117,499

Customer incentives

64,043

57,984

Property, equipment and software-net

338,755

308,009

Intangible assets-net

764,181

863,066

Goodwill

3,366,528

3,366,528

Deferred taxes

715,078

731,622

Other assets

31,602

20,718

Total assets

$

6,443,328

$

6,465,426

Liabilities and equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

379,118

$

364,878

Related party payable

3,394

4,698

Settlement obligations

635,161

677,502

Current portion of note payable

109,501

116,501

Current portion of tax receivable agreement obligations to related parties

35,659

31,232

Current portion of tax receivable agreement obligations

59,503

64,227

Deferred income

14,395

14,470

Current maturities of capital lease obligations

8,601

7,931

Other

20,104

13,940

Total current liabilities

1,265,436

1,295,379

Long-term liabilities:

Note payable

2,888,625

2,943,638

Tax receivable agreement obligations to related parties

766,170

801,829

Tax receivable agreement obligations

78,551

126,980

Capital lease obligations

17,536

21,801

Deferred taxes

26,659

15,836

Other

34,721

34,897

Total long-term liabilities

3,812,262

3,944,981

Total liabilities

5,077,698

5,240,360

Commitments and contingencies

Equity:

Total equity(1)

1,365,630

1,225,066

Total liabilities and equity

$

6,443,328

$

6,465,426

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

Schedule 5
Vantiv, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

Six Months Ended June 30,

2016

2015

Operating Activities:

Net income

$

130,909

$

79,689

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

Depreciation and amortization expense

133,464

135,461

Amortization of customer incentives

12,581

8,183

Amortization and write-off of debt issuance costs

3,237

5,196

Share-based compensation expense

16,292

16,720

Deferred taxes

32,400

22,705

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

(8,067

)

(13,753

)

Tax receivable agreements non-cash items

10,252

13,733

Other

382

-

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable and related party receivable

(41,879

)

30,348

Net settlement assets and obligations

(31,082

)

41,380

Customer incentives

(23,343

)

(13,342

)

Prepaid and other assets

(1,695

)

(2,163

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

17,867

24,043

Payable to related party

(1,304

)

595

Other liabilities

(1,528

)

3,582

Net cash provided by operating activities

248,486

352,377

Investing Activities:

Purchases of property and equipment

(62,883

)

(42,013

)

Acquisition of customer portfolios and related assets and other

(883

)

(37,154

)

Purchase of derivative instruments

(21,523

)

-

Net cash used in investing activities

(85,289

)

(79,167

)

Financing Activities:

Borrowings on revolving credit facility

855,000

-

Repayment of revolving credit facility

(855,000

)

-

Repayment of debt and capital lease obligations

(69,521

)

(262,946

)

Proceeds from issuance of Class A common stock under employee stock plans

8,538

9,628

Repurchase of Class A common stock (to satisfy tax withholding obligations)

(5,784

)

(15,867

)

Settlement of certain tax receivable agreements

(41,163

)

-

Payments under tax receivable agreements

(53,474

)

(22,805

)

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

8,067

13,753

Distributions to non-controlling interests

(4,220

)

(3,132

)

Other

(12

)

-

Decrease in cash overdraft

-

(2,627

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(157,569

)

(283,996

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

5,628

(10,786

)

Cash and cash equivalents-Beginning of period

197,096

411,568

Cash and cash equivalents-End of period

$

202,724

$

400,782

Cash Payments:

Interest

$

50,814

$

48,502

Taxes

13,443

5,054

Schedule 6
Vantiv, Inc.
Non-GAAP Adjusted Income Before Applicable Income Taxes
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)

See schedule 7 and 8 for a reconciliation of GAAP income before applicable income taxes to non-GAAP adjusted income before applicable income taxes.

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2016

2015

% Change

2016

2015

% Change

Total revenue

$

891,217

$

785,995

13

%

$

1,709,840

$

1,491,606

15

%

Network fees and other costs

410,736

362,349

13

%

798,149

693,495

15

%

Net revenue(1)

480,481

423,646

13

%

911,691

798,111

14

%

Sales and marketing

144,844

122,925

18

%

280,482

238,980

17

%

Other operating costs

70,112

64,643

8

%

141,327

127,057

11

%

General and administrative

32,259

30,526

6

%

63,216

58,397

8

%

Adjusted EBITDA(2)

233,266

205,552

13

%

426,666

373,677

14

%

Depreciation and amortization

17,992

20,135

(11

)%

38,557

40,712

(5

)%

Adjusted income from operations

215,274

185,417

16

%

388,109

332,965

17

%

Interest expense-net

(26,118

)

(25,714

)

2

%

(53,847

)

(51,725

)

4

%

Non-GAAP adjusted income before applicable income taxes

$

189,156

$

159,703

18

%

$

334,262

$

281,240

19

%

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This schedule presents non-GAAP 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) 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) See schedule 9 for a reconciliation of GAAP net income to adjusted EBITDA.

Schedule 7
Vantiv, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Income Before Applicable Income Taxes to Non-GAAP Adjusted Income Before Applicable
Income Taxes

(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2016

Non-GAAP Adjustments

GAAP

Transition, Acquisition and Integration(2)

Share-Based
Compensation

Amortization of Intangible Assets(3)

Non Operating Income (Expense)(4)

Non-GAAP Adjusted Income Before Applicable Income Taxes

Total revenue

$

891,217

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

891,217

Network fees and other costs

410,736

-

-

-

-

410,736

Net revenue(1)

480,481

-

-

-

-

480,481

Sales and marketing

144,844

-

-

-

-

144,844

Other operating costs

73,599

(3,487

)

-

-

-

70,112

General and administrative

49,120

(8,921

)

(7,940

)

-

-

32,259

Depreciation and amortization

65,234

-

-

(47,242

)

-

17,992

Income from operations

147,684

12,408

7,940

47,242

-

215,274

Interest expense-net

(26,118

)

-

-

-

-

(26,118

)

Non-operating income (expense)

(4,664

)

-

-

-

4,664

-

Income before applicable income taxes

$

116,902

$

12,408

$

7,940

$

47,242

$

4,664

$

189,156

Three Months Ended June 30, 2015

Non-GAAP Adjustments

GAAP

Transition, Acquisition
and Integration
(2)

Share-Based
Compensation

Amortization of Intangible Assets(3)

Non Operating Income (Expense)(4)

Non-GAAP Adjusted Income Before Applicable Income Taxes

Total revenue

$

785,995

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

785,995

Network fees and other costs

362,349

-

-

-

-

362,349

Net revenue(1)

423,646

-

-

-

-

423,646

Sales and marketing

122,925

-

-

-

-

122,925

Other operating costs

76,551

(11,908

)

-

-

-

64,643

General and administrative

47,060

(11,437

)

(5,097

)

-

-

30,526

Depreciation and amortization

67,659

-

-

(47,524

)

-

20,135

Income from operations

109,451

23,345

5,097

47,524

-

185,417

Interest expense-net

(25,714

)

-

-

-

-

(25,714

)

Non-operating income (expense)

(6,725

)

-

-

-

6,725

-

Income before applicable income taxes

$

77,012

$

23,345

$

5,097

$

47,524

$

6,725

$

159,703

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This schedule presents non-GAAP 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) 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) Represents acquisition and integration costs incurred in connection with our acquisitions, charges related to employee termination benefits and other transition activities.

(3) Represents amortization of intangible assets acquired through business combinations and customer portfolio and related asset acquisitions.

(4) Non-operating income (expense) during 2016 and 2015 primarily relates to the change in the fair value of a TRA entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury.

Schedule 8
Vantiv, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Income Before Applicable Income Taxes to Non-GAAP Adjusted Income Before Applicable Income Taxes
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

Non-GAAP Adjustments

GAAP

Transition, Acquisition and Integration(2)

Share-Based
Compensation

Amortization of Intangible Assets(3)

Non Operating Income (Expense)(4)

Non-GAAP Adjusted Income Before Applicable Income Taxes

Total revenue

$

1,709,840

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

1,709,840

Network fees and other costs

798,149

-

-

-

-

798,149

Net revenue(1)

911,691

-

-

-

-

911,691

Sales and marketing

280,482

-

-

-

-

280,482

Other operating costs

147,302

(5,975

)

-

-

-

141,327

General and administrative

93,104

(13,596

)

(16,292

)

-

-

63,216

Depreciation and amortization

133,464

-

-

(94,907

)

-

38,557

Income from operations

257,339

19,571

16,292

94,907

-

388,109

Interest expense-net

(53,847

)

-

-

-

-

(53,847

)

Non-operating income (expense)

(10,316

)

-

-

-

10,316

-

Income before applicable income taxes

$

193,176

$

19,571

$

16,292

$

94,907

$

10,316

$

334,262

Six Months Ended June 30, 2015

Non-GAAP Adjustments

GAAP

Transition, Acquisition and Integration(2)

Share-Based
Compensation

Amortization of Intangible Assets(3)

Non Operating Income (Expense)(4)

Non-GAAP Adjusted Income Before Applicable Income Taxes

Total revenue

$

1,491,606

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

-

$

1,491,606

Network fees and other costs

693,495

-

-

-

-

693,495

Net revenue(1)

798,111

-

-

-

-

798,111

Sales and marketing

238,980

-

-

-

-

238,980

Other operating costs

145,290

(18,233

)

-

-

-

127,057

General and administrative

94,903

(19,786

)

(16,720

)

-

-

58,397

Depreciation and amortization

135,461

-

-

(94,749

)

-

40,712

Income from operations

183,477

38,019

16,720

94,749

-

332,965

Interest expense-net

(51,725

)

-

-

-

-

(51,725

)

Non-operating income (expense)

(15,491

)

-

-

-

15,491

-

Income before applicable income taxes

$

116,261

$

38,019

$

16,720

$

94,749

$

15,491

$

281,240

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This schedule presents non-GAAP 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) 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) Represents acquisition and integration costs incurred in connection with our acquisitions, charges related to employee termination benefits and other transition activities.

(3) Represents amortization of intangible assets acquired through business combinations and customer portfolio and related asset acquisitions.

(4) Non-operating income (expense) during 2016 and 2015 primarily relates to the change in the fair value of a TRA entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury.

Schedule 9
Vantiv, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

Three Months Ended
June 30,

Six Months Ended
June 30,

2016

2015

% Change

2016

2015

% Change

Net income

$

78,461

$

52,693

49

%

$

130,909

$

79,689

64

%

Income tax expense

38,441

24,319

58

%

62,267

36,572

70

%

Non-operating expenses(1)

4,664

6,725

(31

)%

10,316

15,491

(33

)%

Interest expense-net

26,118

25,714

2

%

53,847

51,725

4

%

Share-based compensation

7,940

5,097

56

%

16,292

16,720

(3

)%

Transition, acquisition and integration costs(2)

12,408

23,345

(47

)%

19,571

38,019

(49

)%

Depreciation and amortization

65,234

67,659

(4

)%

133,464

135,461

(1

)%

Adjusted EBITDA

$

233,266

$

205,552

13

%

$

426,666

$

373,677

14

%

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 expenses for the three and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 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.

Schedule 10
Vantiv, Inc.
Outlook Summary
(Unaudited)
(in millions, except share data)

Third Quarter Financial Outlook

Full Year Financial Outlook

Three Months Ended
September 30,

Year Ended
December 31,

2016 Outlook

2015 Actual

% Change

2016 Outlook

2015 Actual

% Change

GAAP net income per share attributable to Vantiv, Inc.

$0.37 - $0.39

$0.27

37% - 44

%

$1.39 - $1.44

$0.95

46% - 52

%

Adjustments to reconcile GAAP to non-GAAP pro forma adjusted net income per share(1)

$0.30

$0.32

(6

)%

$1.22

$1.29

(5

)%

Pro forma adjusted net income per share

$0.67 - $0.69

$0.59

14% - 17

%

$2.61 - $2.66

$2.24

17% - 19

%

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 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; (b) share-based compensation; (c) amortization of intangible assets acquired in business combinations and customer portfolio and related asset acquisitions; (d) non-operating expense primarily associated with the change in fair value of a TRA entered into as part of the acquisition of Mercury; (e) non-controlling interest; (f) adjustments to income tax expense to reflect an effective rate of 36%, 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.

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