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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2008
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission File Number: 001-31648
EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
(Exact name of the registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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74-2806888 |
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. employer
identification no.) |
4601 COLLEGE BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
LEAWOOD, KANSAS 66211
(Address of principal executive offices)
(913) 327-4200
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large accelerated filer þ
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company o |
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
The number of shares of the issuers common stock, $0.02 par value, outstanding as of April 30,
2008 was 49,035,026 shares.
PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
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As of |
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December 31, |
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March 31, 2008 |
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2007 |
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(unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
237,097 |
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$ |
267,591 |
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Restricted cash |
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87,594 |
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140,222 |
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Inventory PINs and other |
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50,654 |
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50,265 |
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Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $7,289 at
March 31, 2008 and $6,248 at December 31, 2007 |
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273,272 |
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290,378 |
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Deferred income taxes, net |
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14,298 |
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13,570 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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48,391 |
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40,458 |
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Total current assets |
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711,306 |
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802,484 |
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Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $133,796 at
March 31, 2008 and $119,742 at December 31, 2007 |
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97,623 |
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88,984 |
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Goodwill |
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798,731 |
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762,723 |
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Acquired intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $53,750 at
March 31, 2008 and $45,561 at December 31, 2007 |
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155,889 |
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156,751 |
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Deferred income taxes, net |
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36,879 |
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30,822 |
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Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $14,682 at March 31, 2008
and $13,270 at December 31, 2007 |
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22,393 |
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44,392 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
1,822,821 |
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$ |
1,886,156 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Trade accounts payable |
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$ |
235,538 |
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$ |
307,108 |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
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194,552 |
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169,246 |
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Current portion of capital lease obligations |
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5,414 |
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5,079 |
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Short-term debt obligations and current maturities of long-term debt obligations |
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1,900 |
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1,910 |
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Income taxes payable |
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12,589 |
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15,619 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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7,991 |
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7,609 |
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Deferred revenue |
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16,262 |
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16,603 |
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Total current liabilities |
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474,246 |
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523,174 |
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Debt obligations, net of current portion |
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479,987 |
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539,303 |
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Capital lease obligations, net of current portion |
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11,169 |
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11,520 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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87,323 |
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74,641 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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8,894 |
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4,641 |
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Minority interest |
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10,323 |
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8,975 |
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Total liabilities |
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1,071,942 |
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1,162,254 |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred Stock, $0.02 par value. Authorized 10,000,000 shares; none issued |
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Common Stock, $0.02 par value. 90,000,000 shares authorized; 49,210,963
issued at March 31, 2008 and 49,159,968 issued at December 31, 2007 |
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984 |
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983 |
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Additional paid-in-capital |
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661,530 |
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658,047 |
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Treasury stock, at cost, 210,298 shares at March 31, 2008 and 207,065 shares
at December 31, 2007 |
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(493 |
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(379 |
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Accumulated deficit |
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(12,741 |
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(5,905 |
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Restricted reserve |
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1,001 |
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957 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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100,598 |
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70,199 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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750,879 |
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723,902 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
1,822,821 |
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$ |
1,886,156 |
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Revenues: |
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EFT Processing Segment |
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50,506 |
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42,047 |
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Prepaid Processing Segment |
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144,225 |
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127,581 |
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Money Transfer Segment |
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52,332 |
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789 |
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Total revenues |
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247,063 |
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170,417 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Direct operating costs |
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165,953 |
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120,664 |
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Salaries and benefits |
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32,933 |
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18,929 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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21,621 |
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10,802 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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14,450 |
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8,105 |
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Total operating expenses |
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234,957 |
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158,500 |
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Operating income |
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12,106 |
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11,917 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
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3,826 |
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4,345 |
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Interest expense |
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(6,867 |
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(3,581 |
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Income from unconsolidated affiliates |
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243 |
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240 |
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Impairment loss on investment securities |
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(17,502 |
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Loss on early retirement of debt |
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(155 |
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Foreign currency exchange gain, net |
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13,073 |
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433 |
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Total other income (expense) |
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(7,382 |
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1,437 |
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Income from continuing operations
before income taxes and minority interest |
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4,724 |
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13,354 |
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Income tax expense |
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(10,997 |
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(3,884 |
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Minority interest |
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(563 |
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(353 |
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Income (loss) from continuing operations |
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(6,836 |
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9,117 |
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Gain from discontinued operations |
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344 |
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Net income (loss) |
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(6,836 |
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9,461 |
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Translation adjustment |
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31,722 |
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2,615 |
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Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps |
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(751 |
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Impairment loss on investment securities |
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(572 |
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Comprehensive income |
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$ |
23,563 |
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$ |
12,076 |
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Earnings (loss) per share basic: |
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Continuing operations |
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(0.14 |
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0.24 |
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Discontinued operations |
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0.01 |
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Total |
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$ |
(0.14 |
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$ |
0.25 |
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Basic weighted average shares outstanding |
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48,956,945 |
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38,434,178 |
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Earnings (loss) per share diluted: |
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Continuing operations |
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$ |
(0.14 |
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$ |
0.22 |
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Discontinued operations |
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$ |
0.01 |
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Total |
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$ |
(0.14 |
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$ |
0.23 |
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Diluted weighted average shares outstanding |
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48,956,945 |
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43,688,014 |
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited, in thousands)
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Net income (loss) |
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$ |
(6,836 |
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$ |
9,461 |
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Adjustments
to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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14,450 |
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8,105 |
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Share-based compensation |
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2,907 |
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1,874 |
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Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net |
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(13,073 |
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1,044 |
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Non-cash impairment of investment securities |
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17,502 |
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Gain from discontinued operations |
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(344 |
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Deferred income tax expense (benefit) |
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4,657 |
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(348 |
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Income assigned to minority interest |
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563 |
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353 |
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Income from unconsolidated affiliates |
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(243 |
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(240 |
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Amortization of debt obligations issuance expense |
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725 |
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283 |
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Changes in working capital, net of amounts acquired: |
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Income taxes payable, net |
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(1,579 |
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2,677 |
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Restricted cash |
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27,484 |
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(1,564 |
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Inventory PINs and other |
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1,821 |
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1,567 |
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Trade accounts receivable |
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25,987 |
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12,267 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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(3,531 |
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(3,995 |
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Trade accounts payable |
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(75,877 |
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(28,253 |
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Deferred revenue |
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(624 |
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1,201 |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
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19,368 |
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3,318 |
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Other, net |
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892 |
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84 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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14,593 |
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7,490 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
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(1,786 |
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(14,959 |
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Acquisition escrow |
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26,000 |
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(26,000 |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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(10,001 |
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(3,384 |
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Purchases of other long-term assets |
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(938 |
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(2,008 |
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Other, net |
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182 |
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51 |
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Net cash provided (used) by investing activities |
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13,457 |
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(46,300 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from issuance of shares |
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462 |
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160,432 |
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Net repayments of short-term debt obligations and revolving
credit agreements classified as current liabilities |
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(215 |
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Borrowings from revolving credit agreements classified as non-current liabilities |
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23,500 |
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9,000 |
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Repayments of revolving credit agreements classified as non-current liabilities |
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(74,143 |
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(28,157 |
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Repayments of long-term debt obligations |
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(10,000 |
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Repayments of capital lease obligations |
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(2,263 |
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(2,839 |
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Cash dividends paid to minority interest stockholders |
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(1,572 |
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Other, net |
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67 |
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11 |
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Net cash provided (used) by financing activities |
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(62,592 |
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136,875 |
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Effect of exchange differences on cash |
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4,048 |
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366 |
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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(30,494 |
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98,431 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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267,591 |
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321,058 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
237,097 |
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$ |
419,489 |
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Interest paid during the period |
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$ |
4,149 |
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$ |
1,153 |
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Income taxes paid during the period |
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6,881 |
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2,075 |
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See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
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EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) GENERAL
Organization
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the Company or Euronet) is an industry leader in
processing secure electronic financial transactions. Euronets Prepaid Processing Segment is one of
the worlds largest providers of top-up services for prepaid products, primarily prepaid mobile
airtime. The EFT Processing Segment provides end-to-end solutions relating to operations of
automated teller machine (ATM) and Point of Sale (POS) networks, and debit and credit card
processing in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. The Money Transfer Segment, comprised primarily of
the Companys RIA Envia, Inc. (RIA) subsidiary and its operating subsidiaries, is the
third-largest global money transfer company based upon revenues and volumes and provides services
through a sending network of agents and Company-owned stores in the U.S., the Caribbean, Europe and
Asia, disbursing money transfers through a worldwide payer network.
Basis of presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the records of
the Company, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (U.S. GAAP)
and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In the
opinion of management, such unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments
(consisting of normal interim closing procedures) necessary to present fairly the financial
position of the Company as of March 31, 2008, and the results of its operations and cash flows for
the three-month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.
The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited
consolidated financial statements of Euronet for the year ended December 31, 2007, including the
notes thereto, set forth in the Companys 2007 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements
and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The results of operations
for the three-month period ended March 31, 2008 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be
expected for the full year ending December 31, 2008. Certain amounts in prior years have been
reclassified to conform to current period presentation.
Goodwill and acquired intangible translation adjustment
During the third quarter 2007, the Company corrected an immaterial error related to foreign
currency translation adjustments for goodwill and acquired intangible assets recorded in connection
with acquisitions completed during periods prior to December 31, 2006. The impact of this
correction on the Companys Unaudited Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income was to
increase depreciation and amortization expense by $0.2 million, decrease operating income by $0.2
million, reduce net income by $0.1 million and decrease diluted earnings per share by $0.01 for the
three months ended March 31, 2007. Due primarily to the impact of the correction on the Companys
foreign currency translation adjustment, total comprehensive income increased by $1.3 million for
the three months ended March 31, 2007. This correction did not impact the Companys cash flows from
operating, financing or investing activities.
(2) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND PRACTICES
Fair Value Measurements
Effective January 1, 2008, the Company adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards
Board (FASB) Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157, Fair Value
Measurements for financial assets and liabilities. This Statement defines fair value, establishes
a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The
Statement applies whenever other accounting pronouncements require or permit fair value
measurements. Accordingly, this Statement does not require any new fair value measurements.
Additionally, FASB Staff Position No. 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157, delayed
the effective date of SFAS No. 157 to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 for certain
nonfinancial assets and liabilities. Beginning January 1, 2009, the Company will adopt the
provisions for those nonfinancial assets and liabilities, which include those measured at fair value in
goodwill impairment testing, indefinite-lived intangible assets measured at fair value for
impairment assessment, nonfinancial long-lived assets measured at fair value for impairment
assessment and investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries. The Company does not expect the
provisions of SFAS No. 157 related to these items to have a material impact on its consolidated
financial statements. See Note 9, Fair Value Measurements, for the required fair value disclosures.
Investment in MoneyGram International, Inc.
The Companys investment in MoneyGram International, Inc. (MoneyGram) was classified as
available-for-sale as of December 31, 2007 and was recorded in other assets on the Companys
Consolidated Balance Sheet. During the first quarter 2008, the Company decided not to pursue the
acquisition of MoneyGram. Also, during the first quarter 2008, the value of the Companys
investment in MoneyGram declined and the Company determined the decline to be other than temporary.
Accordingly, the Company recognized $17.5 million in
6
impairment losses associated with the investment and reversed the $0.6 million gain recorded
during 2007 in other comprehensive income. Because of the Companys decision not
to submit a proposal to acquire MoneyGram, the investment was reclassified to other current assets
on the Companys Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2008. During the first
quarter 2008, the Company also recorded acquisition related expenses totaling $3.0 million, which
are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Money transfer settlement obligations
Money transfer settlement obligations are recorded in accrued expenses and other current
liabilities on the Companys Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets and consist of amounts owed by
Euronet to money transfer recipients. As of March 31, 2008, the Companys money transfer settlement
obligations were $39.8 million.
Accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities
The Company accounts for derivative instruments and hedging activities in accordance with SFAS No.
133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended (SFAS No. 133),
which requires that all derivative instruments be recognized as either assets or liabilities on the
balance sheet at fair value. During the second quarter 2007, the Company entered into derivative
instruments to manage exposure to interest rate risk that are considered cash flow hedges under the
provisions of SFAS No. 133. To qualify for hedge accounting under SFAS No. 133, the details for the
hedging relationship must be formally documented at the inception of the arrangement, including the
Companys hedging strategy, risk management objective, the specific risk being hedged, the
derivative instrument being used, the item being hedged, an assessment of hedge effectiveness and
how effectiveness will continue to be assessed and measured. For the effective portion of a cash
flow hedge, changes in the value of the hedge instrument are recorded temporarily in stockholders
equity as a component of other comprehensive income and then recognized as an adjustment to
interest expense over the term of the hedging instrument.
In the Money Transfer Segment, the Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts to offset
foreign currency exposure related to the notional value of money transfer transactions collected or paid in
currencies other than the U.S. dollar. These forward contracts are considered derivative
instruments under the provisions of SFAS No. 133, however, the Company does not designate such
instruments as hedges. Accordingly, changes in the value of these contracts are recognized
immediately as a component of foreign currency exchange gain, net in the Unaudited Consolidated
Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. The impact of changes in value of these forward
contracts, together with the impact of the change in value of the related foreign currency
denominated receivable or payable, on the Companys Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and
Comprehensive Income is not significant.
Cash flows resulting from derivative instruments are classified as cash flows from operating
activities in the Companys Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company enters
into derivative instruments with highly credit-worthy financial institutions and does not use
derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. See Note 6, Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities, for further discussion of derivative instruments.
Recent accounting pronouncements
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities, which requires enhanced disclosures about an entitys derivative and hedging
activities, including: (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative
instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and its related
interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entitys
financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. This Statement is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008,
with early application encouraged. This Statement encourages, but does not require, comparative
disclosures for earlier periods at initial adoption. Management of the Company is still evaluating
the impact of the adoption of SFAS No. 161; however, the impact is not expected to be material.
(3) EARNINGS
(LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic
earnings (loss) per share has been computed by dividing earnings (loss) available to common stockholders by
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the respective period. Diluted
earnings (loss) per share has been computed by dividing earnings (loss) available to common stockholders by the
weighted-average shares outstanding during the respective period, after adjusting for the potential
dilution of the assumed conversion of the Companys convertible debentures, shares issuable in
connection with acquisition obligations, restricted stock and options to purchase the Companys
common stock. The following table provides a reconciliation of net income to earnings available to
common stockholders and the computation of diluted weighted average number of common shares
outstanding:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
(dollar amounts in thousands) |
|
March 31, 2007 |
|
Reconciliation of net income to earnings available to
common stockholders: |
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
9,461 |
|
Add: interest expense related to 1.625% convertible debentures |
|
|
737 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings available to common stockholders |
|
$ |
10,198 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Computation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding: |
|
|
|
|
Basic weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
38,434,178 |
|
Additional shares from assumed conversion of 1.625%
convertible debentures |
|
|
4,163,488 |
|
Incremental shares from assumed conversion of stock options
and restricted stock |
|
|
1,090,348 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Potentially diluted weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
43,688,014 |
|
|
|
|
|
The table includes all stock options and restricted stock that are dilutive to Euronets weighted
average common shares outstanding during the period. For the three months ended March 31, 2008, the
Company incurred a net loss; therefore, diluted loss per share is the same as basic loss per share.
For the three-month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, the calculation of diluted earnings
(loss) per share excludes approximately 3,192,000 and 295,000, respectively, stock options or
shares of restricted stock that are anti-dilutive to the Companys weighted average common shares
outstanding. Additionally, for the three months ended March 31, 2008, the calculation of diluted
loss per share excludes approximately 953,000 shares issuable in connection with acquisition
obligations that are anti-dilutive to the Companys weighted average common shares outstanding.
The Company has $140 million of 1.625% convertible debentures due 2024 and $175 million of 3.50%
convertible debentures due 2025 outstanding that, if converted, would have a potentially dilutive
effect on the Companys stock. These debentures are convertible into 4.2 million shares of Common
Stock for the $140 million 1.625% issue, and 4.3 million shares of Common Stock for the $175
million 3.50% issue only upon the occurrence of certain conditions. As required by EITF Issue No.
04-8, The Effect of Contingently Convertible Debt on Diluted Earnings per Share, if dilutive, the
impact of the contingently issuable shares must be included in the calculation of diluted earnings
per share under the if-converted method, regardless of whether the conditions upon which the
debentures would be convertible into shares of the Companys Common Stock have been met. Under the
if-converted method, the assumed conversion of the 1.625% convertible debentures was anti-dilutive
for the three months ended March 31, 2008 and dilutive for the three months ended March 31, 2007.
Under the if-converted method, the assumed conversion of the 3.50% convertible debentures was
anti-dilutive for both three-month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007.
(4) GOODWILL AND ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
A summary of acquired intangible assets and goodwill activity for the three-month period ended
March 31, 2008 is presented below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Acquired |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Intangible |
|
(in thousands) |
|
Assets |
|
|
Goodwill |
|
|
Assets |
|
Balance as of December 31, 2007 |
|
$ |
156,751 |
|
|
$ |
762,723 |
|
|
$ |
919,474 |
|
Increases (decreases): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustment to acquisition of RIA |
|
|
|
|
|
|
132 |
|
|
|
132 |
|
Amortization |
|
|
(6,354 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6,354 |
) |
Other (primarily changes in foreign currency exchange rates) |
|
|
5,492 |
|
|
|
35,876 |
|
|
|
41,368 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of March 31, 2008 |
|
$ |
155,889 |
|
|
$ |
798,731 |
|
|
$ |
954,620 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Estimated annual amortization expense on intangible assets with finite lives, before income taxes,
as of March 31, 2008, is expected to total $25.6 million for 2008, $25.5 million for 2009, $25.0
million for 2010, $19.9 million for 2011, $17.3 million for 2012 and $12.2 million for 2013.
8
The Companys annual goodwill impairment test is performed during the fourth quarter. The Companys
annual impairment test for the year ended December 31, 2007 indicated that there were no
impairments. Determining the fair value of reporting units requires significant management judgment
in estimating future cash flows and assessing potential market and economic conditions. It is
reasonably possible that the Companys operations will not perform as expected, or that estimates
or assumptions could change, which may result in the Company recording material non-cash impairment
charges during the year in which these changes take place.
(5) DEBT OBLIGATIONS
A summary of debt obligation activity for the three-month period ended March 31, 2008 is presented
below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.625% |
|
|
3.50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revolving |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible |
|
|
Convertible |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Credit |
|
|
Other Debt |
|
|
Capital |
|
|
Debentures |
|
|
Debentures |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Facilities |
|
|
Obligations |
|
|
Leases |
|
|
Due 2024 |
|
|
Due 2025 |
|
|
Term Loan |
|
|
Total |
|
Balance at December 31, 2007 |
|
$ |
62,203 |
|
|
$ |
10 |
|
|
$ |
16,599 |
|
|
$ |
140,000 |
|
|
$ |
175,000 |
|
|
$ |
164,000 |
|
|
$ |
557,812 |
|
Increases (decreases): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net repayments |
|
|
(50,643 |
) |
|
|
(215 |
) |
|
|
(1,612 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(10,000 |
) |
|
|
(62,470 |
) |
Capital lease interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
387 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
387 |
|
Foreign exchange gain |
|
|
1,327 |
|
|
|
205 |
|
|
|
1,209 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,741 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2008 |
|
|
12,887 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
16,583 |
|
|
|
140,000 |
|
|
|
175,000 |
|
|
|
154,000 |
|
|
|
498,470 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less current maturities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5,414 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,900 |
) |
|
|
(7,314 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term obligations at March
31, 2008 |
|
$ |
12,887 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
11,169 |
|
|
$ |
140,000 |
|
|
$ |
175,000 |
|
|
$ |
152,100 |
|
|
$ |
491,156 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the
three months ended March 31, 2008, the Company repaid $10.0 million of the term loan, of
which $0.5 million was a scheduled repayment. The remaining $9.5 million represents prepayment of
amounts not yet due and resulted in the Company recognizing a $0.2 million pre-tax loss on early
retirement of debt.
(6) DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
During 2007, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements for a total notional amount of
$50 million to manage interest rate exposure related to a portion of the term loan, which currently
bears interest at LIBOR plus 200 basis points. The interest rate swap agreements are determined to
be cash flow hedges and effectively convert $50 million of the term loan to a fixed interest rate
of 7.3% through the May 2009 maturity date of the swap agreements. As of March 31, 2008, the
Company has recorded a liability of $1.7 million in the other long-term liabilities caption on the
Companys Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet to recognize the fair value of the swap agreements. The
impact to accumulated other comprehensive income for the first quarter 2008 was a loss of $0.8
million. The fair value of swap agreements is based on the London
Inter-Bank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") swap rate, credit spreads and other
relevant market conditions.
As of March 31, 2008, the Company had foreign currency forward contracts outstanding with a
notional value of $52.9 million, primarily in euros, which were not designated as hedges and had a
weighted average maturity of six days.
(7) STOCK PLANS
During the first quarter 2008, the Company granted 147,402 shares of performance-based restricted
stock to executives, having a total value of $2.9 million on the grant date. The shares shall vest
during the years 2009 through 2013 upon the attainment of certain financial performance goals,
combined with continued employment on the vesting date. Additionally, 22,651 shares of restricted
stock were granted or accelerated during the first quarter 2008, having a value of $0.5 million on
the date the shares were granted or accelerated, in connection with severance benefits due to an
executive officer of the Company who resigned during the first quarter 2008.
(8) SEGMENT INFORMATION
Euronets reportable operating segments have been determined in accordance with SFAS No. 131,
Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. The Company currently
operates in the following three reportable operating segments.
|
1) |
|
Through the EFT Processing Segment, the Company processes transactions for a network of
ATMs and POS terminals across Europe, Asia and Africa. The Company provides comprehensive
electronic payment solutions consisting of ATM network participation, outsourced ATM and POS
management solutions, credit and debit card outsourcing and electronic recharge services for
prepaid mobile airtime. Through this segment, the Company also offers a suite of integrated
electronic financial transaction (EFT) software solutions for electronic payment, merchant
acquiring, card issuing and transaction delivery systems. |
9
|
2) |
|
Through the Prepaid Processing Segment, the Company provides distribution of prepaid
mobile airtime and other prepaid products and collection services in the U.S., Europe,
Africa, Asia Pacific and the Middle-East. |
|
|
3) |
|
Through the Money Transfer Segment, the Company provides global money transfer and bill
payment services through a sending network of agents and Company-owned stores primarily in
North America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia Pacific, disbursing money transfers through a
worldwide payer network. |
In addition, in its administrative division, Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other, the
Company accounts for non-operating activity, certain intersegment eliminations and the costs of
providing corporate and other administrative services to the three segments. These services are not
directly identifiable with the Companys reportable operating segments.
The following tables present the segment results of the Companys operations for the three-month
periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Services, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
EFT |
|
|
Prepaid |
|
|
Money |
|
|
Eliminations |
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Processing |
|
|
Processing |
|
|
Transfer |
|
|
and Other |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
50,506 |
|
|
$ |
144,225 |
|
|
$ |
52,332 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
247,063 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Direct operating costs |
|
|
21,752 |
|
|
|
117,856 |
|
|
|
26,345 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
165,953 |
|
Salaries and benefits |
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
6,568 |
|
|
|
11,757 |
|
|
|
4,461 |
|
|
|
32,933 |
|
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
4,450 |
|
|
|
5,275 |
|
|
|
7,452 |
|
|
|
4,444 |
|
|
|
21,621 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
5,137 |
|
|
|
4,192 |
|
|
|
4,827 |
|
|
|
294 |
|
|
|
14,450 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
41,486 |
|
|
|
133,891 |
|
|
|
50,381 |
|
|
|
9,199 |
|
|
|
234,957 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
9,020 |
|
|
$ |
10,334 |
|
|
$ |
1,951 |
|
|
$ |
(9,199 |
) |
|
$ |
12,106 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Services, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
EFT |
|
|
Prepaid |
|
|
Money |
|
|
Eliminations |
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Processing |
|
|
Processing |
|
|
Transfer |
|
|
and Other |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
42,047 |
|
|
$ |
127,581 |
|
|
$ |
789 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
170,417 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Direct operating costs |
|
|
16,923 |
|
|
|
103,230 |
|
|
|
511 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
120,664 |
|
Salaries and benefits |
|
|
9,254 |
|
|
|
6,385 |
|
|
|
590 |
|
|
|
2,700 |
|
|
|
18,929 |
|
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
4,864 |
|
|
|
4,577 |
|
|
|
451 |
|
|
|
910 |
|
|
|
10,802 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
4,068 |
|
|
|
3,873 |
|
|
|
104 |
|
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
8,105 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
35,109 |
|
|
|
118,065 |
|
|
|
1,656 |
|
|
|
3,670 |
|
|
|
158,500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
6,938 |
|
|
$ |
9,516 |
|
|
$ |
(867 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,670 |
) |
|
$ |
11,917 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10
(9) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Companys assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis are set forth in
the following table:
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Fair Value Measurements as of |
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March 31, 2008 Using |
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Quoted Prices in Active |
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Markets for Identical |
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Signifcant Other |
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Assets |
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Observable Inputs |
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Available for sale investment securities |
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$ |
2,488 |
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$ |
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Interest rate swaps related to floating rate debt |
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(1,745 |
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Foreign currency derivative contracts |
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(258 |
) |
The Company values available for sale investment securities using quoted prices from the
securities primary exchange. Interest rate swaps are valued using present value measurements based
on the LIBOR swap rate, credit spreads and other relevant market
conditions. Foreign currency derivative contracts are valued using
foreign currency quotes for similar assets and liabilities.
(10) NONCASH FINANCING AND INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital lease obligations of $0.7 million and $1.5 million were incurred during the first quarter
2008 and 2007, respectively. The Company issued Euronet common stock valued at $7.6 million for an
acquisition completed during the first quarter 2007.
(11) CONTINGENCIES
On January 12, 2007, the Company signed a stock purchase agreement to acquire La Nacional and
certain of its affiliates (La Nacional), subject to regulatory approvals and other customary
closing conditions. In connection with this agreement, on January 16, 2007, the Company deposited
$26 million in an escrow account created for the proposed acquisition. The escrowed funds were not
permitted to be released except upon mutual agreement of the Company and La Nacionals stockholder
or through legal remedies available in the agreement.
On April 5, 2007, the Company gave notice to the stockholder of La Nacional of the termination of
the stock purchase agreement, alleging certain breaches of the terms thereof by La Nacional and
requested the release of the $26 million held in escrow under the terms of the agreement. La
Nacionals stockholder denied such breaches occurred, contested such termination and did not
consent to our request for release of the escrowed funds. While pursuing all legal remedies
available to us, we engaged in negotiations with La Nacional and its stockholder to determine
whether the dispute could be resolved through revised terms for the acquisition or some other
mutually agreeable method.
On January 10, 2008, the Company entered into a settlement agreement with La Nacional and its
stockholder evidencing the parties mutual agreement not to consummate the acquisition of La
Nacional, in exchange for payment by Euronet of a portion of the legal fees incurred by La
Nacional. Among other terms and conditions, the settlement agreement contains mutual releases in
connection with litigation and provided for the release to the Company in the first quarter 2008 of
the $26 million held in escrow, plus interest earned on the escrowed funds.
(12) FEDERAL EXCISE TAX REFUND
During 2006, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that Internal Revenue Code Section 4251
(relating to communications excise tax) will no longer apply to, among other services, prepaid
mobile airtime services such as those offered by the Companys Prepaid Processing Segments U.S.
operations. Additionally, companies that paid this excise tax during the period beginning on March
1, 2003 and ending on July 31, 2006, are entitled to a credit or refund of amounts paid in
conjunction with the filing of 2006 federal income tax returns. During the fourth quarter 2007, the
IRS completed an initial field examination confirming the amount of the claim and, therefore, the
Company recorded $12.2 million for the amount of the refund claimed as a reduction to operating
expenses of the Prepaid Processing Segment and as an other current asset. In addition, the Company
will receive approximately $1.2 million in interest on the amount claimed, which was recorded as
interest income in the first quarter 2008.
(13) GUARANTEES
As of March 31, 2008, the Company had $33.5 million of stand-by letters of credit/bank guarantees
issued on its behalf, of which $1.8 million are collateralized by cash deposits held by the
respective issuing banks.
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Euronet regularly grants guarantees in support of obligations of subsidiaries. As of March 31,
2008, the Company granted off balance sheet guarantees for cash in various ATM networks amounting
to $25.9 million over the terms of the cash supply agreements and performance guarantees amounting
to approximately $28.1 million over the terms of the agreements with the customers.
From time to time, Euronet enters into agreements with unaffiliated parties that contain
indemnification provisions, the terms of which may vary depending on the negotiated terms of each
respective agreement. The amount of such potential obligations is generally not stated in the
agreements. Our liability under such indemnification provisions may be mitigated by relevant
insurance coverage and may be subject to time and materiality limitations, monetary caps and other
conditions and defenses. Such indemnification obligations include the following:
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In connection with contracts with financial institutions in the EFT Processing
Segment, the Company is responsible for damages to ATMs and theft of ATM network cash
that, generally, is not recorded on the Companys Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of March
31, 2008, the balance of ATM network cash for which the Company was responsible was
approximately $300 million. The Company maintains insurance policies to mitigate this
exposure; |
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In connection with the license of proprietary systems to customers, Euronet provides
certain warranties and infringement indemnities to the licensee, which generally warrant
that such systems do not infringe on intellectual property owned by third parties and that
the systems will perform in accordance with their specifications; |
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Euronet has entered into purchase and service agreements with vendors and consulting
agreements with providers of consulting services, pursuant to which the Company has agreed
to indemnify certain of such vendors and consultants, respectively, against third-party
claims arising from the Companys use of the vendors product or the services of the
vendor or consultant; |
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In connection with acquisitions and dispositions of subsidiaries, operating units and
business assets, the Company has entered into agreements containing indemnification
provisions, which can be generally described as follows: (i) in connection with
acquisitions made by Euronet, the Company has agreed to indemnify the seller against third
party claims made against the seller relating to the subject subsidiary, operating unit or
asset and arising after the closing of the transaction, and (ii) in connection with
dispositions made by Euronet, Euronet has agreed to indemnify the buyer against damages
incurred by the buyer due to the buyers reliance on representations and warranties
relating to the subject subsidiary, operating unit or business assets in the disposition
agreement if such representations or warranties were untrue when made; |
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Euronet has entered into agreements with certain third parties, including banks that
provide fiduciary and other services to Euronet or to the Companys benefit plans. Under
such agreements, the Company has agreed to indemnify such service providers for third
party claims relating to the carrying out of their respective duties under such
agreements; and |
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The Company has obtained surety bonds in compliance with money transfer licensing
requirements of the applicable governmental authorities and has agreed to reimburse the
surety for any amounts that they are required to pay in connection with such bonds. |
The Company is also required to meet minimum capitalization and cash requirements of various
regulatory authorities in the jurisdictions in which the Company has money transfer operations. To
date, the Company is not aware of any significant claims made by the indemnified parties or third
parties to guarantee agreements with the Company and, accordingly, no liabilities were recorded as
of March 31, 2008 or December 31, 2007.
(14) INCOME TAXES
The Companys effective tax rate, after consideration of minority interest, was 264.3% and 29.9%
for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The net loss for the first
quarter 2008 reflects an unrealized capital loss of $17.5 million recorded in connection with the
Companys investment in MoneyGram, for which an associated tax benefit was not recorded because of
the uncertainty surrounding the Companys future ability to have offsetting capital gains.
Excluding the impact of this unrealized capital loss, the Companys income tax rate was 50.8% for
the first quarter 2008, compared to 29.9% for the first quarter 2007. This increase in the
effective tax rate primarily relates to the recognition of deferred income tax expense in the U.S.
attributable to pre-tax income generated by the Companys U.S. operations from foreign currency
gains and interest income earned on loans to foreign subsidiaries. For U.S. federal income tax
purposes, however, the Company has significant net operating losses that will offset taxable income
generated in future periods from pre-tax income produced by our U.S. operations and the recognition
of the future tax effects of temporary differences recorded as deferred tax liabilities. The first
quarter 2008 effective tax rate was also unfavorably impacted by the acquisition of RIA, which
operates in jurisdictions that have tax rates that are higher than the Companys historical
effective tax rate.
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(15) SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
During April 2008, the Company entered into an amendment to its secured syndicated credit facility
to change, among other items, the definition of one of the financial covenants contained in the
original agreement. Euronet incurred costs of $0.6 million in connection with the amendment, which
will be recognized as additional interest expense over the remaining 48 month term of the credit
facility.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
COMPANY OVERVIEW, GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS AND PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (together with our subsidiaries, we, us, Euronet or the Company) is
a leading electronic payments provider, offering automated teller machine (ATM) and point-of-sale
(POS) and card outsourcing services, card issuing and merchant acquiring services, integrated
electronic financial transaction (EFT) software, network gateways, electronic distribution of
top-up services for prepaid mobile airtime and other prepaid products, electronic consumer money
transfer and bill payment services to financial institutions, mobile operators, retailers and
individual customers. As of March 31, 2008, we operate in the following three principal business
segments.
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An EFT Processing Segment, which processes transactions for a network of 11,917 ATMs
and approximately 51,000 POS terminals across Europe, Asia and the Middle-East. We provide
comprehensive electronic payment solutions consisting of ATM network participation,
outsourced ATM and POS management solutions, credit and debit card outsourcing and
electronic recharge services for prepaid mobile airtime. Through this segment, we also
offer a suite of integrated EFT software solutions for electronic payment, merchant
acquiring, card issuing and transaction delivery systems. |
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A Prepaid Processing Segment, which provides distribution of prepaid mobile airtime
and other prepaid products and collection services for various prepaid products, cards and
services. Including terminals operated by unconsolidated subsidiaries, we operate a
network of approximately 394,000 POS terminals providing electronic processing of prepaid
mobile airtime top-up services in the U.S., Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific and the
Middle-East. |
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A Money Transfer Segment, which provides global money transfer and bill payment
services through a sending network of agents and Company-owned stores primarily in North
America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia-Pacific, disbursing money transfers through a
worldwide payer network. Bill payment services are offered primarily in the U.S. The Money
Transfer Segment originates and terminates transactions through a network of more than
68,000 locations, which include sending agents and Company-owned stores, and an extensive
payer network across 100 countries. |
We have six processing centers in Europe, two in Asia and two in the U.S. We have 22 principal
offices in Europe, five in the Asia-Pacific region, three in the U.S. and one each in the Middle
East and Latin America. Our executive offices are located in Leawood, Kansas, USA.
SOURCES OF REVENUES AND CASH FLOW
Euronet earns revenues and income based on ATM management fees, transaction fees and commissions,
professional services, software licensing fees and software maintenance agreements. Each business
segments sources of revenue are described below.
EFT Processing Segment Revenue in the EFT Processing Segment, which represented approximately 21%
of total consolidated revenue for the first quarter 2008, is derived from fees charged for
transactions effected by cardholders on our proprietary network of ATMs, as well as fixed
management fees and transaction fees we charge to banks for operating ATMs and processing credit
cards under outsourcing agreements. Through our proprietary network, we generally charge fees for
four types of ATM transactions: i) cash withdrawals, ii) balance inquiries, iii) transactions not
completed because the relevant card issuer does not give authorization, and iv) prepaid
telecommunication recharges. Revenue in this segment is also derived from license fees,
professional services and maintenance fees for software and sales of related hardware. Software
license fees are the fees we charge to license our proprietary application software to customers.
Professional service fees consist of charges for customization, installation and consulting
services to customers. Software maintenance revenue represents the ongoing fees charged for
maintenance and support for customers software products. Hardware sales are derived from the sale
of computer equipment necessary for the respective software solution.
Prepaid Processing Segment Revenue in the Prepaid Processing Segment, which represented
approximately 58% of total consolidated revenue for the first quarter 2008, is primarily derived
from commissions or processing fees received from telecommunications service providers for the sale
and distribution of prepaid mobile airtime. We also generate revenue from commissions earned from
the distribution of other prepaid products. Due to certain provisions in our mobile phone operator
agreements, the operators have the ability to reduce the overall commission paid on each top-up
transaction. However, by virtue of our agreements with retailers (distributors where POS terminals
are located) in certain markets, not all of these reductions are absorbed by us because we are able
to pass a significant portion of the reductions to retailers. Accordingly, under certain retailer
agreements, the effect is to reduce revenues and reduce our direct operating costs resulting in
only a small impact on gross margin and operating income. In some markets, reductions in
commissions can significantly impact our results as it may not be possible, either contractually or
commercially in the concerned market, to pass a reduction in commissions to the retailers. In
Australia, certain retailers negotiate directly with the mobile phone operators for their own
commission rates, which also limits our ability to pass through reductions in commissions.
Agreements with mobile operators are important to the success of our business. These agreements
permit us to distribute prepaid mobile airtime to the mobile operators
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customers. Other products offered by this segment include prepaid long distance calling card plans,
prepaid internet plans, prepaid debit cards, prepaid gift cards and prepaid mobile content such as
ring tones and games.
Money Transfer Segment Revenue in the Money Transfer Segment, which represents approximately 21%
of total consolidated revenue for the first quarter 2008, is primarily derived through the charging
of a transaction fee, as well as the difference between purchasing foreign currency at wholesale
exchange rates and selling the foreign currency to consumers at retail exchange rates. We have an
origination network in place comprised of agents and company-owned stores primarily in North
America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia-Pacific and a worldwide network of distribution agents,
consisting primarily of financial institutions in the transfer destination countries. Origination
and distribution agents each earn fees for cash collection and distribution services. These fees
are recognized as direct operating costs at the time of sale.
OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES
EFT Processing Segment The continued expansion and development of our EFT Processing Segment
business will depend on various factors including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:
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the impact of competition by banks and other ATM operators and service providers in our
current target markets; |
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the demand for our ATM outsourcing services in our current target markets; |
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the ability to develop products or services to drive increases in transactions; |
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the expansion of our various business lines in markets where we operate and in new
markets; |
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the entrance into additional card acceptance and ATM management agreements with banks; |
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the ability to obtain required licenses in markets we intend to enter or expand
services; |
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the availability of financing for expansion; |
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the ability to efficiently install ATMs contracted under newly awarded outsourcing
agreements; |
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the successful entry into the cross-border merchant processing and acquiring business; |
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the successful entry into the card issuing and outsourcing business; and |
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the continued development and implementation of our software products and their ability
to interact with other leading products. |
Prepaid Processing Segment The continued expansion and development of the Prepaid Processing
Segment business will depend on various factors, including, but not necessarily limited to, the
following:
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the ability to negotiate new agreements in additional markets with mobile phone
operators, agent financial institutions and retailers; |
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the ability to use existing expertise and relationships with mobile operators and
retailers to our advantage; |
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the continuation of the trend towards conversion from scratch card solutions to
electronic processing solutions for prepaid mobile airtime among mobile phone users and the
continued use of third party providers such as ourselves to supply this service; |
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the development of mobile phone networks in these markets and the increase in the number
of mobile phone users; |
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the overall pace of growth in the prepaid mobile phone market; |
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|
our market share of the retail distribution capacity; |
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|
the level of commission that is paid to the various intermediaries in the prepaid mobile
airtime distribution chain; |
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our ability to add new and differentiated prepaid products in addition to those offered
by mobile operators; |
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the ability to take advantage of cross-selling opportunities with our Money Transfer
Segment, including providing money transfer services through our prepaid locations; |
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the availability of financing for further expansion; and |
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our ability to successfully integrate newly acquired operations with our existing
operations. |
Money Transfer Segment The expansion and development of our money transfer business will depend
on various factors, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:
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the continued growth in worker migration and employment opportunities; |
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the mitigation of economic and political factors that have had an adverse impact on
money transfer volumes, such as the immigration developments in the U.S. that started in
2006 and changes in the economic sectors in which immigrants work; |
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the continuation of the trend of increased use of electronic money transfer and bill
payment services among immigrant workers and the unbanked population in our markets; |
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the ability to maintain our agent and correspondent networks; |
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the ability to offer our products and services or develop new products and services at
competitive prices to drive increases in transactions; |
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the expansion of our services in markets where we operate and in new markets; |
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the ability to strengthen our brands; |
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our ability to fund working capital requirements; |
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our ability to maintain compliance with the regulatory requirements of the jurisdictions
in which we operate or plan to operate; |
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the ability to take advantage of cross-selling opportunities with our Prepaid Processing
Segment, including providing prepaid services through RIAs stores and agents worldwide; |
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the ability to leverage our banking and merchant/retailer relationships to expand money
transfer corridors to Europe and Asia, including high growth corridors to Central and
Eastern European countries; and |
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our ability to continue to successfully integrate RIA with our existing operations. |
Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other In addition to operating in our principal business
segments described above, our Corporate Services, Elimination and Other division includes
non-operating activity, certain inter-segment eliminations and the cost of providing corporate and
other administrative services to the business segments, including share-based compensation expense
related to most stock option and restricted stock grants. These services are not directly
identifiable with our business segments. The impact of share-based compensation is recorded as an
expense of the Corporate Services division.
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SEGMENT SUMMARY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenue and operating income by segment for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007
are summarized in the tables below:
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Revenues for the Three |
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Operating Income (Loss) for the |
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Months Ended March 31, |
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Year-over-Year Change |
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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|
Year-over-Year Change |
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Increase |
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|
Increase |
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|
Increase |
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Increase |
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(dollar amounts in thousands) |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Amount |
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Percent |
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2008 |
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|
2007 |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Percent |
|
EFT Processing |
|
$ |
50,506 |
|
|
$ |
42,047 |
|
|
$ |
8,459 |
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|
|
20 |
% |
|
$ |
9,020 |
|
|
$ |
6,938 |
|
|
$ |
2,082 |
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|
|
30 |
% |
Prepaid Processing |
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|
144,225 |
|
|
|
127,581 |
|
|
|
16,644 |
|
|
|
13 |
% |
|
|
10,334 |
|
|
|
9,516 |
|
|
|
818 |
|
|
|
9 |
% |
Money Transfer |
|
|
52,332 |
|
|
|
789 |
|
|
|
51,543 |
|
|
|
6533 |
% |
|
|
1,951 |
|
|
|
(867 |
) |
|
|
2,818 |
|
|
|
n/m |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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Total |
|
|
247,063 |
|
|
|
170,417 |
|
|
|
76,646 |
|
|
|
45 |
% |
|
|
21,305 |
|
|
|
15,587 |
|
|
|
5,718 |
|
|
|
37 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
Corporate services |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,199 |
) |
|
|
(3,670 |
) |
|
|
(5,529 |
) |
|
|
151 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
247,063 |
|
|
$ |
170,417 |
|
|
$ |
76,646 |
|
|
|
45 |
% |
|
$ |
12,106 |
|
|
$ |
11,917 |
|
|
$ |
189 |
|
|
|
2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates
Throughout 2007 and into 2008, the U.S. dollar has weakened compared to most of the currencies of
the countries in which we operate. Because our revenues and local expenses are recorded in the
functional currencies of our operating entities, amounts we earned for the first quarter 2008 are
positively impacted by the weakening of the U.S. dollar. We estimate that, depending on the mix of
countries and currencies, our operating income for the first quarter 2008 benefited by approximately 10% to
15% when compared to the first quarter 2007.
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COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE- MONTH PERIODS ENDED MARCH 31, 2008 AND 2007
EFT PROCESSING SEGMENT
The following table presents the results of operations for the three-month periods ended March 31,
2008 and 2007 for our EFT Processing Segment:
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
Year-over-Year Change |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase |
|
|
Increase |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
(Decrease) |
|
(dollar amounts in thousands) |
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Percent |
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
50,506 |
|
|
$ |
42,047 |
|
|
$ |
8,459 |
|
|
|
20 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Direct operating costs |
|
|
21,752 |
|
|
|
16,923 |
|
|
|
4,829 |
|
|
|
29 |
% |
Salaries and benefits |
|
|
10,147 |
|
|
|
9,254 |
|
|
|
893 |
|
|
|
10 |
% |
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
4,450 |
|
|
|
4,864 |
|
|
|
(414 |
) |
|
|
(9 |
%) |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
5,137 |
|
|
|
4,068 |
|
|
|
1,069 |
|
|
|
26 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
41,486 |
|
|
|
35,109 |
|
|
|
6,377 |
|
|
|
18 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
9,020 |
|
|
$ |
6,938 |
|
|
$ |
2,082 |
|
|
|
30 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transactions processed (millions) |
|
|
168.4 |
|
|
|
130.7 |
|
|
|
37.7 |
|
|
|
29 |
% |
ATMs as of March 31 |
|
|
11,917 |
|
|
|
9,182 |
|
|
|
2,735 |
|
|
|
30 |
% |
Average ATMs |
|
|
11,771 |
|
|
|
9,040 |
|
|
|
2,731 |
|
|
|
30 |
% |
Revenues
Our revenue for the first quarter 2008 increased when compared to the first quarter 2007 primarily
due to increases in the number of ATMs operated and, for owned ATMs, the number of transactions
processed. These increases were attributable to many of our operations, but primarily our
operations in Poland and India. Additionally, for the first quarter 2008, the U.S. dollar has
weakened compared to the first quarter 2007 relative to the currencies of most of the countries in
which we operate. Because our revenues are recorded in the functional currencies of our operating
entities, amounts we earn in foreign currencies are positively impacted by the weakening of the
U.S. dollar. Partially offsetting these improvements were decreases in revenue associated with our
operations in Romania and our software business. The reduction in Romania is due to a decrease in
the per transaction fee structure of a contract with a customer which we granted in exchange for an
extension of the term of the contract. The decrease in revenue associated with our software
business was primarily due to heavy implementation activity on two major contracts that generated
significant revenue during the first quarter 2007.
Average monthly revenue per ATM was $1,430 for the first quarter 2008, compared to $1,550 for the
first quarter 2007 and revenue per transaction was $0.30 for the first quarter 2008, compared to
$0.32 for the first quarter 2007. The decrease in revenues per ATM and revenues per transaction was
due to the addition of ATMs in India and China, where revenues per ATM have been historically lower
than Central and Eastern Europe generally due to lower labor costs, and the reduction of revenue in
Romania and our software business discussed above.
Direct operating costs
Direct operating costs consist primarily of site rental fees, cash delivery costs, cash supply
costs, maintenance, insurance, telecommunications and the cost of data center operations-related
personnel, as well as the processing centers facility related costs and other processing center
related expenses. The increase in direct operating cost for the first quarter 2008, compared to the
first quarter 2007, is attributed to the increase in the number of ATMs under operation.
Gross margin
Gross margin, which is calculated as revenues less direct operating costs, increased to $28.8
million for the first quarter 2008 from $25.1 million for the first quarter 2007. This increase is
attributable to the increase in revenues discussed above. Gross margin as a percentage of revenues
was 57% for the first quarter 2008 compared to 60% for the first quarter 2007. The slight decrease
in gross margin as a
percentage of revenues is due to the impact of the contract extension in Romania and software
business discussed above, as well as the
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increased contributions of our subsidiaries in India and
China, which have historically earned a lower gross margin than our other operations.
Salaries and benefits
The increase in salaries and benefits for the first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter 2007
was due to staffing costs to support growth in ATMs managed and transactions processed and for new
products, such as POS, card processing and cross-border merchant processing and acquiring. Salaries
and benefits also increased as a result of general merit increases awarded to employees. As a
percentage of revenue, however, these costs decreased to 20% of revenues for the first quarter 2008
compared to 22% for the first quarter 2007.
Selling, general and administrative
The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter 2008 compared to
the first quarter 2007 is due primarily to the first quarter 2007 $1.2 million arbitration loss
awarded by a tribunal in Budapest, Hungary arising from a claim by a former cash supply contractor
in Central Europe. The cash supply contractor claimed it provided us with cash during the fourth
quarter 1999 and first quarter 2000 that was not returned. Excluding this loss, the $0.7 million
increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was to support segment growth. Excluding
the impact of the arbitration loss, as a percentage of revenue, selling, general and administrative
expenses were flat at 9% for both the first quarter 2008 and first quarter 2007.
Depreciation and amortization
The increase in depreciation and amortization expense for the first quarter 2008 compared to the
first quarter 2007 is due primarily to additional ATMs in Poland, India and China, additional
equipment and software for the expansion of our Hungarian processing center and additional software
amortization recorded related to our Essentis software product. As a percentage of revenue, these
expenses were flat at 10% for the first quarters 2008 and 2007.
Operating income
The increase in operating income was primarily due to the increases in revenues described above and
the impact of the first quarter 2007 arbitration loss. Excluding the impact of the arbitration loss
from the first quarter 2007, operating income as a percentage of revenues for the first quarter
2008 was 18%, compared to 19% for the first quarter 2007, and operating income per transaction was
$0.05 for the first quarter 2008, compared to $0.06 per transaction for the first quarter 2007. The
decreases in operating income as a percent of revenues and operating income per transaction are due
to the contract extension in Romania and the reduced revenues recorded by our software business
discussed above. Additionally, the first quarter 2008 includes approximately $0.4 million in
operating losses incurred to develop processing systems and capabilities in preparation for our
entry into the cross-border merchant acquiring business.
Expiration of contract
In January 2003, we sold 100% of our shares in our U.K. subsidiary, Euronet Services (U.K.) Ltd.
(Euronet U.K.), to Bridgepoint Capital Limited (Bridgepoint), which subsequently became Bank
Machine Limited (Bank Machine). Simultaneous with this transaction, Euronet and Bank Machine
signed an ATM and Gateway Services Agreement (the Services Agreement) under which a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Euronet provided ATM operating, monitoring, and transaction processing services to
Bank Machine through December 31, 2007. Management allocated $4.5 million of the total sale
proceeds to the Services Agreement, which was recorded as revenues on a straight-line basis over the
five-year contract term. During the first quarter 2008, the Service Agreement expired and was not
renewed. As a result of this development, beginning in the second quarter 2008, the number of ATMs
operated, quarterly revenue and quarterly operating income for the EFT Processing Segment will
decrease by approximately 2,400 ATMs, $0.8 million and $0.8 million, respectively.
19
PREPAID PROCESSING SEGMENT
The following table presents the results of operations for the three-month periods ended March 31,
2008 and 2007 for our Prepaid Processing Segment:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
Year-over-Year Change |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase |
|
|
Increase |
|
(dollar amounts in thousands) |
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Percent |
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
144,225 |
|
|
$ |
127,581 |
|
|
$ |
16,644 |
|
|
|
13 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Direct operating costs |
|
|
117,856 |
|
|
|
103,230 |
|
|
|
14,626 |
|
|
|
14 |
% |
Salaries and benefits |
|
|
6,568 |
|
|
|
6,385 |
|
|
|
183 |
|
|
|
3 |
% |
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
5,275 |
|
|
|
4,577 |
|
|
|
698 |
|
|
|
15 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
4,192 |
|
|
|
3,873 |
|
|
|
319 |
|
|
|
8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
133,891 |
|
|
|
118,065 |
|
|
|
15,826 |
|
|
|
13 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
10,334 |
|
|
$ |
9,516 |
|
|
$ |
818 |
|
|
|
9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transactions processed (millions) |
|
|
167.3 |
|
|
|
139.4 |
|
|
|
27.9 |
|
|
|
20 |
% |
Revenues
The increase in revenues for 2008 compared to 2007 was generally attributable to the increase in
total transactions processed across all of our Prepaid Processing Segment operations, particularly
Australia and Poland, and additional revenue from Omega Logic Ltd.
(Omega Logic) which was acquired in February 2007.
Additionally, for the first quarter 2008 the U.S. dollar has weakened compared to the first quarter
2007 relative to the currencies of most of the countries in which we operate. Because our revenues
are recorded in the functional currencies of our operating entities, amounts we earn in foreign
currencies are positively impacted by the weakening of the U.S. dollar.
In certain more mature markets, such as the U.K., New Zealand and Spain, our revenue growth has
slowed substantially and, in some cases, revenues have decreased because conversion from scratch
cards to electronic top-up is substantially complete and certain mobile operators and retailers are
driving competitive reductions in pricing and margins. We expect most of our future revenue growth
to be derived from: (i) developing markets or markets in which there is organic growth in the
prepaid sector overall, (ii) from continued conversion from scratch cards to electronic top-up in
less mature markets, (iii) from additional products sold over the base of prepaid processing
terminals, and (iv) possibly from acquisitions.
Revenues per transaction decreased to $0.86 for the first quarter 2008 from $0.92 for the first
quarter 2007 due primarily to the growth in revenues and transactions recorded by our ATX
subsidiary. ATX provides only transaction processing services without significant direct costs and
other operating costs generally associated with installing and managing terminals; therefore, the
revenue we recognize from these transactions is a fraction of that recognized on average
transactions but with very low cost. Transaction volumes for ATX in the first quarter 2008
increased over 50% compared to first quarter 2007. Partially offsetting this decrease was the
growth in both volumes and revenues in Australia and the U.S., which generally have higher revenues
per transaction, but also pay higher commission rates to retailers, than our other Prepaid
Processing subsidiaries.
Direct operating costs
Direct operating costs in the Prepaid Processing Segment include the commissions we pay to retail
merchants for the distribution and sale of prepaid mobile airtime and other prepaid products, as
well as expenses required to operate POS terminals. Because of their nature, these expenditures
generally fluctuate directly with revenues and processed transactions. The increase in direct
operating costs is generally attributable to the increase in total transactions processed and
foreign currency translations to the U.S. dollar compared to the prior year.
Gross margin
Gross margin, which represents revenues less direct costs, was $26.4 million for the first quarter
2008 compared to $24.4 million for the first quarter 2007. Gross margin as a percentage of
revenues decreased slightly to 18% for the first quarter 2008 compared to 19% for the
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first quarter 2007 and gross margin per transaction also decreased slightly to $0.16 for the first
quarter 2008 compared to $0.17 for the first quarter 2007. The primary cause of the reduction in
gross margin per transaction is due to the growth of revenues and transactions at our ATX
subsidiary and the general maturity of the prepaid mobile airtime business in many of our markets.
Salaries and benefits
The increase in salaries and benefits for first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter 2007 is
primarily the result of additional overhead to support development in new and growing markets,
particularly in Italy. As a percentage of revenue, salaries and benefits decreased to 4.6% for
first quarter 2008 from 5.0% for first quarter 2007.
Selling, general and administrative
The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses for the first quarter 2008 compared to
the first quarter 2007 is the result of additional overhead to support development in other new and
growing markets. As a percentage of revenues, these expenses remained relatively flat at 3.7% for
first quarter 2008 compared to 3.6% for the first quarter 2007.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense primarily represents amortization of acquired intangibles and
the depreciation of POS terminals we install in retail stores. Depreciation and amortization
expense remained relatively flat for the first quarter 2008, compared to the first quarter 2007
and, as a percentage of revenues, decreased slightly to 2.9% for the first quarter 2008 from 3.0%
for the first quarter 2007.
Goodwill and acquired intangible translation adjustment
During the third quarter 2007, we corrected an immaterial error related to foreign currency
translation adjustments for goodwill and acquired intangible assets recorded in connection with
acquisitions completed during periods prior to 2007. The impact of this correction on the Prepaid
Processing Segment was to increase depreciation and amortization expense and decrease operating
income by $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007.
Operating income
The improvement in operating income for the first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter 2007 was due to the significant growth in
revenues and transactions processed and the benefit of foreign currency translations to the U.S.
dollar, partially offset by the costs of development in Italy and other new and growing markets.
Operating income as a percentage of revenues was 7.2% for the first quarter 2008 compared to 7.5%
for the first quarter 2007. The decrease is primarily due to the decreases in gross margin
described above and operating expenses incurred to support development in new and growing markets.
Operating income per transaction was $0.06 for the first quarter 2008 compared to $0.07 for the
first quarter 2007. The decrease in operating income per transaction is due to the decreases in
gross margins described above and the growth in revenues and transactions at our ATX subsidiary.
21
MONEY TRANSFER SEGMENT
The Money Transfer Segment was established during April 2007 with the acquisition of RIA. To assist
with understanding the results of the Money Transfer Segment, unaudited pro forma results have been
provided as if RIAs results were included in our consolidated results of operations beginning
January 1, 2007. Because our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007 were
insignificant, and fluctuations when compared to the three months ended March 31, 2008 are nearly
entirely due to the acquisition of RIA, the following discussion and analysis will focus on pro
forma results of operations. The pro forma financial information is not intended to represent, or
be indicative of, the consolidated results of operations or financial condition that would have
been reported had the RIA acquisition been completed as of the beginning of the periods presented.
Moreover, the pro forma financial information should not be considered as representative of our
future consolidated results of operations or financial condition. The following tables present the
actual and pro forma results of operations for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2008 and
2007 for the Money Transfer Segment:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As Reported |
|
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|
Year-over- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Year |
|
(dollar amounts in thousands) |
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
Increase |
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
52,332 |
|
|
$ |
789 |
|
|
$ |
51,543 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Direct operating costs |
|
|
26,345 |
|
|
|
511 |
|
|
|
25,834 |
|
Salaries and benefits |
|
|
11,757 |
|
|
|
590 |
|
|
|
11,167 |
|
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
7,452 |
|
|
|
451 |
|
|
|
7,001 |
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
4,827 |
|
|
|
104 |
|
|
|
4,723 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
50,381 |
|
|
|
1,656 |
|
|
|
48,725 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
1,951 |
|
|
$ |
(867 |
) |
|
$ |
2,818 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transactions processed (millions) |
|
|
3.8 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
|
|
|
3.7 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pro Forma |
|
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|
Year-over-Year Change |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase |
|
|
Increase |
|
(dollar amounts in thousands) |
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Percent |
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
52,332 |
|
|
$ |
44,505 |
|
|
$ |
7,827 |
|
|
|
18 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Direct operating costs |
|
|
26,345 |
|
|
|
24,067 |
|
|
|
2,278 |
|
|
|
9 |
% |
Salaries and benefits |
|
|
11,757 |
|
|
|
9,928 |
|
|
|
1,829 |
|
|
|
18 |
% |
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
7,452 |
|
|
|
6,591 |
|
|
|
861 |
|
|
|
13 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
4,827 |
|
|
|
4,306 |
|
|
|
521 |
|
|
|
12 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating expenses |
|
|
50,381 |
|
|
|
44,892 |
|
|
|
5,489 |
|
|
|
12 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
1,951 |
|
|
$ |
(387 |
) |
|
$ |
2,338 |
|
|
|
n/m |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transactions processed (millions) |
|
|
3.8 |
|
|
|
3.4 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
|
|
|
12 |
% |
Revenues
Revenues from the Money Transfer Segment include a transaction fee for each transaction as well as
the difference between purchasing currency at wholesale exchange rates and selling the currency to
customers at retail exchange rates. Pro forma revenue per transaction increased to $13.77 for the
first quarter 2008 from $13.09 for the first quarter 2007. The growth rate of revenues exceeded the
transaction growth rate largely as a result of the strong increase in transfers from non-U.S.
locations which generally have higher-than-average
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revenue per transaction. For the first quarter
2008, 70% of our money transfers were initiated in the U.S., 28% in Europe and 2% in other
countries, such as Canada and Australia. This compares to 80% initiated in the U.S., 19% initiated
in Europe and 1% initiated in other countries for the first quarter 2007. We expect that the U.S.
will continue to represent our highest volume market; however, significant future growth is
expected to be derived from non-U.S. initiated sources.
The increase in pro forma revenues for the first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter 2007 is
primarily due to an increase in the number of transactions processed. For the first quarter 2008,
money transfers to Mexico, which represented 33% of total money transfers, decreased by 9%, while
transfers to all other countries increased 22% when compared to the first quarter 2007 due to the
expansion of our operations and continued growth in immigrant worker populations. The decline in
transfers to Mexico was largely the result of immigration developments, downturns in certain labor
markets and other economic factors impacting the U.S. market. These issues have also resulted in
certain competitors lowering transaction fees and foreign currency exchange spreads in certain
markets where we do business in an attempt to limit the impact on money transfer volumes.
Direct operating costs
Direct operating costs in the Money Transfer Segment primarily represent commissions paid to agents
that originate money transfers on our behalf and distribution agents that disburse funds to the
customers destination beneficiary, together with less significant costs, such as telecommunication
and bank fees to collect money from originating agents. Direct operating costs generally increase
or decrease by a similar percentage as transactions.
Gross margin
Pro forma gross margin, which represents revenues less direct costs, was $26.0 million for the
first quarter 2008 compared to $20.4 million for the first quarter 2007. This improvement is
primarily due to the growth in money transfer transactions and revenues discussed above. Despite
the decrease in money transfers to Mexico, the related gross margin slightly increased as we
largely avoided lowering prices. Pro forma gross margin as a percentage of revenues was 50% for the
first quarter 2008 compared to 46% for the first quarter 2007.
Salaries and benefits
Salaries and benefits include salaries and commissions paid to employees, the cost of providing
employee benefits, amounts paid to contract workers and accruals for incentive compensation. The
increase in pro forma salaries and benefits for the first quarter 2008 compared to the first
quarter 2007 is primarily to support expansion of the Companys operations, primarily
internationally.
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, general and administrative expenses include operations support costs, such as rent,
utilities, professional fees, indirect telecommunications, advertising and other miscellaneous
overhead costs. The increase in pro forma selling, general and administrative expenses for the
first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter 2007 is primarily to support expansion of the
Companys operations, primarily internationally.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization primarily represents amortization of acquired intangibles and also
includes depreciation of money transfer terminals, computers and software, leasehold improvements
and office equipment. The increase in pro forma depreciation and amortization for the first quarter
2008 compared to the first quarter 2007 is primarily due to additional computer equipment in our
customer service centers and increased leasehold improvements, office equipment and computer
equipment for expansion of our company stores.
Operating income
The increase in pro forma operating income for the first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter
2007 is the result of increased pro forma revenues, without commensurate increases in pro forma
operating expenses, as discussed in more detail in the sections above.
23
CORPORATE SERVICES
The following table presents the operating expenses for the three-month periods ended March 31,
2008 and 2007 for Corporate Services:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
Year-over-Year Change |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Increase |
|
|
Increase |
|
(dollar amounts in thousands) |
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Percent |
|
Salaries and benefits |
|
$ |
4,461 |
|
|
$ |
2,700 |
|
|
$ |
1,761 |
|
|
|
65 |
% |
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
4,444 |
|
|
|
910 |
|
|
|
3,534 |
|
|
|
388 |
% |
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
294 |
|
|
|
60 |
|
|
|
234 |
|
|
|
390 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Total operating expenses |
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$ |
9,199 |
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|
$ |
3,670 |
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$ |
5,529 |
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|
151 |
% |
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Corporate operating expenses
Operating expenses for Corporate Services increased substantially for the first quarter 2008
compared to the first quarter 2007. The increase in salaries and benefits is primarily the result
of severance costs related to certain senior level positions and overall Company growth. The
increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was due primarily to the write-off of $3.0
million in professional fees and settlement costs associated with our potential acquisition of
MoneyGram. The increase in corporate depreciation and amortization is the result of amortization
associated with the third quarter 2007 purchase of an enterprise-wide desk-top license.
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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Year-over-Year Change |
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Increase |
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Increase |
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(Decrease) |
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(Decrease) |
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(dollar amounts in thousands) |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Amount |
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Percent |
|
Interest income |
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$ |
3,826 |
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|
$ |
4,345 |
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|
$ |
(519 |
) |
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(12 |
%) |
Interest expense |
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|
(6,867 |
) |
|
|
(3,581 |
) |
|
|
(3,286 |
) |
|
|
92 |
% |
Income from unconsolidated affiliates |
|
|
243 |
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|
|
240 |
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|
|
3 |
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|
|
1 |
% |
Impairment loss on investment securities |
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(17,502 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
(17,502 |
) |
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n/m |
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Loss on early retirement of debt |
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|
(155 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
(155 |
) |
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n/m |
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Foreign currency exchange gain, net |
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13,073 |
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|
|
433 |
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|
|
12,640 |
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|
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2919 |
% |
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|
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Total other income (expense) |
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$ |
(7,382 |
) |
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$ |
1,437 |
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|
$ |
(8,819 |
) |
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n/m |
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Interest income
The decrease in interest income for the first quarter 2008 from the first quarter 2007 was
primarily due to a decline in short-term interest rates and a decrease in average cash balances on
hand during the respective periods. Partly offsetting this decrease was the recognition of $1.2
million in the first quarter 2008 for interest related to the federal excise tax refund recorded in
the fourth quarter 2007.
Interest expense
The increase in interest expense for the first quarter 2008 over the first quarter 2007 was
primarily related to the additional borrowings to finance the April 2007 acquisition of RIA. We
also incurred additional borrowings under the revolving credit facility to finance the working
capital requirements of the Money Transfer Segment. We generally borrow amounts under the revolving
credit facility several times each month to fund the correspondent network in advance of collecting
remittance amounts from the agency network. These borrowings are repaid over a very short period of
time, generally within a few days. Additionally, the effective
interest rate on our debt obligations increased in the first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter
2007 as the interest rates on the term loan and revolving credit facility are substantially higher
than the interest rates on the $315 million in outstanding convertible debentures.
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Income from unconsolidated affiliates
Income from unconsolidated affiliates represents the equity in income of our 40% equity investment
in e-pay Malaysia which remained flat for the first quarter 2008 compared to the first quarter
2007.
Impairment loss on investment securities
During the first quarter 2008, the value of our investment in MoneyGram declined and the decline
was determined to be other than temporary. Accordingly, we recognized a $17.5 million impairment
loss.
Loss on early retirement of debt
Loss on early retirement of debt of $0.2 million for the first quarter 2008 represents the pro-rata
write-off of deferred financing costs associated with the portion of the $190 million term loan
that was prepaid during the first quarter 2008. We expect to continue to prepay amounts outstanding
under the term loan through available cash flows and, accordingly, recognize losses on early
retirement of debt for the pro-rata portion of unamortized deferred financing costs.
Net foreign currency exchange gain
Assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the local currency of each of our
subsidiaries give rise to foreign currency exchange gains and losses. Exchange gains and losses
that result from re-measurement of these assets and liabilities are recorded in determining net
income. We recorded a net foreign currency exchange gain of $13.1 million in the first quarter 2008
and $0.4 million in the first quarter 2007. The foreign currency exchange gains recorded are a
result of the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates on the recorded value of
these assets and liabilities. For the first quarter 2008, compared to the first quarter 2007, the
U.S. dollar weakened against most European-based currencies, primarily the euro and British pound,
creating realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE
The effective tax rate, after consideration of minority interest, was 264.3% and 29.9% for the
three-month periods ended March 31, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The net loss for the first quarter
2008 reflects an unrealized capital loss of $17.5 million recorded in connection with our
investment in MoneyGram, for which an associated tax benefit was not recorded because of the
uncertainty surrounding our future ability to have offsetting capital gains.
Excluding the impact of this unrealized capital loss, the effective income tax rate was 50.8% for
the first quarter 2008, compared to 29.9% for the first quarter 2007. This increase in the
effective tax rate primarily relates to the recognition of deferred income tax expense in the U.S.
attributable to pre-tax income generated by our U.S. operations from foreign currency gains and
interest income earned on loans to foreign subsidiaries. For U.S. federal income tax purposes,
however, we have significant net operating losses that will offset taxable income generated in
future periods from pre-tax income produced by our U.S. operations and the recognition of the
future tax effects of temporary differences recorded as deferred tax liabilities. The first quarter
2008 effective tax rate was also unfavorably impacted by the acquisition of RIA, which operates in
jurisdictions that have tax rates that are higher than our historical effective tax rate.
We determine income tax expense and remit income taxes based upon enacted tax laws and regulations
applicable in each of the taxing jurisdictions where we conduct business. Based on our
interpretation of such laws and regulations, and considering the evidence of available facts and
circumstances and baseline operating forecasts, we have accrued the estimated tax effects of
certain transactions, business ventures, contractual and organizational structures, projected
business unit performance, and the estimated future reversal of timing differences. Should a taxing
jurisdiction change its laws and regulations or dispute our conclusions, or should management
become aware of new facts or other evidence that could alter our conclusions, the resulting impact
to our estimates could have a material adverse effect to our Consolidated Financial Statements.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In July 2002, we sold substantially all of the non-current assets and related capital lease
obligations of our ATM processing business in France to Atos S.A. During the first quarter 2007, we
received a binding French Supreme Court decision relating to a lawsuit in France that resulted in a
cash recovery and gain of $0.3 million, net of legal costs. There were no related assets or
liabilities held for sale at March 31, 2008 or December 31, 2007.
NET INCOME (LOSS)
We recorded a net loss of $6.8 million for the first quarter 2008 compared to net income of $9.5
million for the first quarter 2007. As more fully discussed above, the decrease of $16.3 million
was primarily the result of the $17.5 million first quarter 2008 impairment loss on investment
securities along with a $7.1 million increase in income tax expense, an increase in net interest
expense of $3.8 million and
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other items totaling $0.7 million. These decreases to net income were partially offset by an
increase in foreign currency gains of $12.6 million and an increase in operating income of $0.2
million.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Working capital
As of March 31, 2008, we had working capital, which is calculated as the difference between total
current assets and total current liabilities, of $237.1 million, compared to working capital of
$279.3 million as of December 31, 2007. Our ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 1.50
at March 31, 2008, compared to 1.53 as of December 31, 2007. The decrease in working capital was
due primarily to the use of cash to reduce debt outstanding.
We require substantial working capital to finance operations. The Money Transfer Segment funds the
correspondent distribution network before receiving the benefit of amounts collected from customers
by agents. Working capital needs increase due to weekends and international banking holidays. As a
result, we may report more or less working capital for the Money Transfer Segment based solely upon
the fiscal period ending on a particular day. As of March 31, 2008, working capital in the Money
Transfer Segment was $55.0 million. We expect that working capital needs will increase as we expand
this business.
Operating cash flow
Cash flows provided by operating
activities were $14.6 million for the first quarter 2008 compared to $7.5 million for the first
quarter 2007. The increase was primarily due to fluctuations in working capital associated with
the timing of the settlement process with mobile operators in the Prepaid Processing Segment.
Investing activity cash flow
Cash flows provided by investing
activities were $13.5 million for the first quarter 2008, compared to cash flows used of $46.3
million for the first quarter 2007. Our investing activities for the first quarter 2008 include
the return of $26 million that was placed in escrow in the first quarter 2007 in connection with
the agreement to acquire Envios de Valores La Nacional Corp. (La Nacional). On January 10, 2008,
we entered into a settlement agreement with La Nacional and its stockholder evidencing the parties
mutual agreement not to consummate the acquisition, in exchange for payment by Euronet of a portion
of the legal fees incurred by La Nacional. Investing activities also include $10.9 million and
$5.4 million for purchases of property and equipment and other long-term assets in the first
quarter 2008 and 2007, respectively. Additionally, first quarter 2008 investing cash flows
included a working capital settlement of $1.8 million paid to the sellers of RIA, compared to
$15.0 million in investing cash flows used for the acquisitions of Omega Logic and Brodos SRL
Romania during the first quarter 2007.
Financing activity cash flow
Cash flows used by financing activities
were $62.6 million during the first quarter 2008 compared to cash provided of $136.9 million during
the first quarter 2007. Our financing activities for the first quarter of 2008 consisted primarily
of net repayments of debt obligations, including capital lease obligations, of $63.1 million.
To support the short-term cash needs of our Money Transfer Segment, we generally borrow amounts
under the revolving credit facility several times each month to fund the correspondent network in
advance of collecting remittance amounts from the agency network. These borrowings are repaid over
a very short period of time, generally within a few days. Primarily as a result of this, during
the first quarter 2008 we had a total of $23.5 million in borrowings and $74.1 million in
repayments under our revolving credit facility. Additionally, we paid $0.5 million of scheduled
repayments and $9.5 million of early repayments on our term loan in the first quarter 2008. We
financed these net repayments through the release of escrow cash in connection with the agreement
to acquire La Nacional discussed above, cash available from operations and cash on hand. Our
financing activities for the first quarter 2007 consisted primarily of proceeds from the equity
private placement of $159.4 million, partly offset by $22.0 million of net repayments of
obligations under revolving credit and capital lease arrangements and $1.6 million of dividends
paid to minority interest stockholders.
Expected future financing and investing cash requirements primarily depend on our acquisition
activity and the related financing needs.
Other sources of capital
Credit Facility To finance the acquisition of RIA in the second quarter 2007, we entered
into a $290 million secured credit facility consisting of a $190 million seven-year term loan,
which was fully drawn at closing, and a $100 million five-year revolving credit facility (together,
the Credit Facility). The $190 million seven-year term loan bears interest at LIBOR plus 200
basis points or prime plus 100 basis points and requires that we repay 1% of the outstanding
balance each year, with the remaining balance payable after seven years. We estimate that we will
be able to repay the $190 million term loan prior to its maturity date through cash flows available
from operations, provided our operating cash flows are not required for future business
developments. Financing costs of $4.8 million have been deferred and are being amortized over the
terms of the respective loans.
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The $100 million five-year revolving credit facility replaced the previous existing revolving
credit facility and bears interest at LIBOR or prime plus a margin that adjusts each quarter based
upon our consolidated total debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization
(EBITDA) ratio. We intend to use the revolving credit facility primarily to fund working capital
requirements, which are expected to increase as we expand the Money Transfer business. Based on our
current projected working capital requirements, we anticipate that our revolving credit facility
will be sufficient to fund our working capital needs.
We may be required to repay our obligations under the Credit Facility six months before any
potential repurchase date under our $140 million 1.625% Convertible Senior Debentures Due 2024 or
our $175 million 3.5% Convertible Debentures Due 2025, unless we are able to demonstrate that
either: (i) we could borrow unsubordinated funded debt equal to the principal amount of the
applicable convertible debentures while remaining in compliance with the financial covenants in the
Credit Facility or (ii) we will have sufficient liquidity (as determined by the administrative
agent and the lenders). The Credit Facility contains three financial covenants that become more
restrictive through September 30, 2008: (1) total debt to EBITDA ratio, (2) senior secured debt to
EBITDA ratio and (3) EBITDA to fixed charge coverage ratio. Because of the change to these
covenants over time, in order to remain in compliance with our debt covenants we will be required
to increase our EBITDA, repay debt, or both. These and other material terms and conditions
applicable to the Credit Facility are described in the agreement governing the Credit Facility.
The term loan may be expanded by up to an additional $150 million and the revolving credit facility
can be expanded by up to an additional $25 million, subject to satisfaction of certain conditions
including pro-forma debt covenant compliance.
As of March 31, 2008, after making required repayments on the term loan of $1.9 million and
voluntary prepayments of $34.1 million, we had borrowings of $154.0 million outstanding against the
term loan. We had borrowings of $12.9 million and stand-by letters of credit of $27.3 million
outstanding against the revolving credit facility. The remaining $59.8 million under the revolving
credit facility ($84.8 million if the facility were increased to $125 million) was available for
borrowing. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility are being used to fund short-term working
capital requirements in the U.S. and India. Our weighted average interest rate under the revolving
credit facility as of March 31, 2008 was 9.1%.
Short-term debt obligations Short-term debt obligations at March 31, 2008 consist only of
the $1.9 million annual repayment requirement under the term loan. Certain of our subsidiaries also
have available credit lines and overdraft facilities to supplement short-term working capital
requirements, when necessary. As of March 31, 2008, there were no borrowings outstanding against
any of these facilities.
We believe that the short-term debt obligations can be refinanced on terms acceptable to us.
However, if acceptable refinancing options are not available, we believe that amounts due under
these obligations can be funded through cash generated from operations, together with cash on hand
or borrowings under our revolving credit facility.
Convertible debt We have $175 million in principal amount of 3.50% Convertible Debentures
Due 2025 that are convertible into 4.3 million shares of Euronet Common Stock at a conversion price
of $40.48 per share upon the occurrence of certain events (relating to the closing prices of
Euronet Common Stock exceeding certain thresholds for specified periods). The debentures may not be
redeemed by us until October 20, 2012 but are redeemable at par at any time thereafter. Holders of
the debentures have the option to require us to purchase their debentures at par on October 15,
2012, 2015 and 2020, or upon a change in control of the Company. When due, these debentures can be
settled in cash or Euronet Common Stock, at our option, at predetermined conversion rates.
We also have $140 million in principal amount of 1.625% Convertible Senior Debentures Due 2024 that
are convertible into 4.2 million shares of Euronet Common Stock at a conversion price of $33.63 per
share upon the occurrence of certain events (relating to the closing prices of Euronet Common Stock
exceeding certain thresholds for specified periods). The debentures may not be redeemed by us until
December 20, 2009 but are redeemable at any time thereafter at par. Holders of the debentures have
the option to require us to purchase their debentures at par on December 15, 2009, 2014 and 2019,
and upon a change in control of the Company. When due, these debentures can be settled in cash or
Euronet Common Stock, at our option, at predetermined conversion rates.
These terms and other material terms and conditions applicable to the convertible debentures are
set forth in the indenture agreements governing these debentures.
Other uses of capital
Payment obligations related to acquisitions As partial consideration for the acquisition
of RIA, we granted the sellers of RIA 3,685,098 contingent value rights (CVRs) and 3,685,098
stock appreciation rights (SARs). The 3,685,098 CVRs mature on October 1, 2008 and will result in
the issuance of up to $20 million of additional shares of Euronet Common Stock or payment of
additional cash, at our option, if the price of Euronet Common Stock is less than $32.56 on the
maturity date. The 3,685,098 SARs entitle the sellers to acquire additional shares of Euronet
Common Stock at an exercise price of $27.14 at any time through October 1, 2008. Combined, the CVRs
and SARs, the sellers are entitled to additional consideration of at least $20 million in Euronet
Common Stock or cash. The SARS also provide potential additional value to the sellers for
situations in which Euronet Common Stock appreciates beyond $32.56 per share prior
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to October 1, 2008, which is to be settled through the issuance of additional shares of Euronet
Common Stock. These and other terms and conditions applicable to the CVRs and SARs are set forth in
the agreements governing these instruments.
We have potential contingent obligations to the former owner of the net assets of Movilcarga. Based
upon presently available information, we do not believe any additional payments will be required.
The seller has disputed this conclusion and has initiated arbitration as provided for in the
purchase agreement. A global public accounting firm has been engaged as an independent expert to
review the results of the computation. Any additional payments, if ultimately determined to be owed
the seller, will be recorded as additional goodwill and could be made in either cash of a
combination of cash and Euronet Common Stock at our option.
In connection with the acquisition of Brodos Romania, we agreed to contingent consideration
arrangements based on the achievement of certain performance criteria. If the criteria are
achieved, during 2009 and 2010, we would have to pay a total of $2.5 million in cash or 75,489
shares of Euronet Common Stock, at the option of the seller.
Capital expenditures and needs Total capital expenditures for the first quarter 2008 were
$11.7 million. These capital expenditures were primarily for the purchase of ATMs to meet
contractual requirements in Poland, India and China, the purchase and installation of ATMs in key
under-penetrated markets, the purchase of POS terminals for the Prepaid Processing and Money
Transfer Segments, and office, data center and company store computer equipment and software,
including capital expenditures for the purchase and development of the necessary processing systems
and capabilities to enter the cross-border merchant processing and acquiring business. Total
capital expenditures for 2008 are estimated to be approximately $35 million to $45 million.
In the Prepaid Processing Segment, approximately 95,000 of the approximately 394,000 POS devices
that we operate are Company-owned, with the remaining terminals being operated as integrated cash
register devices of our major retail customers or owned by the retailers. As our Prepaid Processing
Segment expands, we will continue to add terminals in certain independent retail locations at a
price of approximately $300 per terminal. We expect the proportion of owned terminals to total
terminals operated to remain relatively constant.
At current and projected cash flow levels, we anticipate that cash generated from operations,
together with cash on hand and amounts available under our revolving credit facility and other
existing and potential future financing will be sufficient to meet our debt, leasing, contingent
acquisition and capital expenditure obligations. If our capital resources are insufficient to meet
these obligations, we will seek to refinance our debt under terms acceptable to us. However, we can
offer no assurances that we will be able to obtain favorable terms for the refinancing of any of
our debt or other obligations.
Other trends and uncertainties
Cross border merchant processing and acquiring In our EFT Processing Segment, we have
entered the cross-border merchant processing and acquiring business, through the execution of an
agreement with a large petrol retailer in Central Europe. Since the beginning of 2007, we have
devoted significant resources, including capital expenditures of approximately $5.6 million, to the
ongoing investment in development of the necessary processing systems and capabilities to enter
this business, which involves the purchase and design of hardware and software. The cross-border
merchant processing and acquiring business involves processing credit and debit card transactions
that are made on POS terminals, including authorization, settlement, and processing of settlement
files. It will involve the assumption of credit risk, as the principal amount of transactions will
be settled to merchants before settlements are received from card associations. We expect to incur
an additional $0.5 million to $1.0 million in capital expenditures associated with the development
of the necessary systems and capabilities to enter this business. We expect that the necessary
systems and capabilities will be completed and we will be processing transactions during the second
quarter 2008. Additionally, we expect to incur approximately $5.0 million to $5.5 million in
operating losses related to this product for the full year 2008.
Inflation and functional currencies
Generally, the countries in which we operate have experienced low and stable inflation in recent
years. Therefore, the local currency in each of these markets is the functional currency.
Currently, we do not believe that inflation will have a significant effect on our results of
operations or financial position. We continually review inflation and the functional currency in
each of the countries where we operate.
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
We regularly grant guarantees of the obligations of our wholly-owned subsidiaries and we sometimes
enter into agreements with unaffiliated third parties that contain indemnification provisions, the
terms of which may vary depending on the negotiated terms of each respective agreement. Our
liability under such indemnification provisions may be subject to time and materiality limitations,
monetary caps and other conditions and defenses. As of March 31, 2008, there were no material
changes from the disclosure in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
To date, we are not aware of any significant claims made by the indemnified parties or parties to
whom we have provided guarantees on behalf of our subsidiaries and, accordingly, no liabilities
have been recorded as of March 31, 2008.
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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
As of March 31, 2008, there were no material changes from the disclosure relating to contractual
obligations contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
During April 2008, we entered into an amendment to the Credit Facility to change, among other
items, the definition of one of the financial covenants contained in the original agreement. We
incurred costs of $0.6 million in connection with the amendment, which will be recognized as
additional interest expense over the remaining 48 month term of the Credit Facility.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In
March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities, which requires enhanced disclosures about an entitys derivative and hedging
activities, including: (a) how and why an entity uses derivative instruments, (b) how derivative
instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133 and its related
interpretations, and (c) how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect an entitys
financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. This Statement is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008,
with early application encouraged. This Statement encourages, but does not require, comparative
disclosures for earlier periods at initial adoption. We are still evaluating the impact of the
adoption of SFAS No. 161; however, the impact is not expected to be material.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This document contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of
section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this document are
forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the following:
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Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are
reasonable, we can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct.
Forward-looking statements are typically identified by the words believe, expect, anticipate,
intend, estimate and similar expressions.
Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may materially differ from those in
the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, those
referred to above and as set forth and more fully described in Part I, Item 1A Risk Factors of
our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Interest rate risk
As of March 31, 2008, our total debt outstanding was $498.5 million. Of this amount, $315 million,
or 63% of our total debt obligations, relates to contingent convertible debentures having fixed
coupon rates. Our $175 million contingent convertible debentures, issued in October 2005, accrue
interest at a rate of 3.50% per annum. The $140 million contingent convertible debentures, issued
in December 2004 accrue interest at a rate of 1.625% per annum. Based on quoted market prices, as
of March 31, 2008, the fair value of our fixed rate convertible debentures was $276.8 million,
compared to a carrying value of $315 million.
Through the use of interest rate swap agreements covering the period from June 1, 2007 to May 29,
2009, $50.0 million of our variable rate term debt has been effectively converted to a fixed rate
of 7.3%. As of March 31, 2008, the unrealized loss on the interest rate swap agreements was $1.7
million. Interest expense, including amortization of deferred debt issuance costs, for our total
$365 million in fixed
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rate debt totals approximately $13.8 million per year, or a weighted average interest rate of 3.8%
annually. Additionally, approximately $16.6 million, or 3% of our total debt obligations, relate to
capitalized leases with fixed payment and interest terms that expire between 2008 and 2013.
The remaining $116.9 million, or 23% of our total debt obligations, relates to debt that accrues
interest at variable rates. If we were to maintain these borrowings for one year, and maximize the
potential borrowings available under the revolving credit facility for one year, including the
$25.0 million in potential additional expanded borrowings, a 1% increase in the applicable interest
rate would result in additional interest expense to the Company of approximately $2.0 million. This
computation excludes the $50.0 million relating to the interest rate swap discussed above and the
potential $150.0 million in potential expanded term loan because of the limited circumstances under
which the additional amounts would be available to us for borrowing.
Our excess cash is invested in instruments with original maturities of three months or less;
therefore, as investments mature and are reinvested, the amount we earn will increase or decrease
with changes in the underlying short term interest rates.
Foreign currency exchange rate risk
For the first quarter 2008, 75% of our revenues were generated in non-U.S. dollar countries
compared to 83% for the first quarter 2007. The decrease in the percentage of revenues from non-U.S. dollar
countries, compared to the prior year is due primarily to the second quarter 2007 acquisition of
RIA, as well as increased revenues of our U.S.-based Prepaid Processing Segment operations. We
expect to continue generating a significant portion of our revenues in countries with currencies
other than the U.S. dollar.
We are particularly vulnerable to fluctuations in exchange rates of the U.S. dollar to the
currencies of countries in which we have significant operations. As of March 31, 2008, we estimate
that a 10% fluctuation in these foreign currency exchange rates would have the combined annualized
effect on reported net income and working capital of approximately
$25 million to $30 million. This effect is estimated by
applying a 10% adjustment factor to our non-U.S. dollar pre-tax results from
operations, as well as all balance sheet, including intercompany
accounts receivable or payable, items that require remeasurement into
the respective functional currency. We believe this quantitative
measure has inherent limitations and does not take into account any governmental actions or changes
in either customer purchasing patterns or our financing or operating strategies. Because a majority
of our revenues and expenses are incurred in the functional currencies of our international
operating entities, the profits we earn in foreign currencies have been positively impacted by the
weakening of the U.S. dollar. Additionally, our debt obligations are primarily in U.S. dollars,
therefore, as foreign currency exchange rates fluctuate, the amount available for repayment of debt
will also increase or decrease.
We are also exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk in our Money Transfer Segment. A
majority of the money transfer business involves receiving and disbursing different currencies, in
which we earn a foreign currency spread based on the difference between buying currency at
wholesale exchange rates and selling the currency to consumers at retail exchange rates. This
spread provides some protection against currency fluctuations that occur while we are holding the
foreign currency. Our exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates is limited by the fact
that disbursement occurs for the majority of transactions shortly after they are initiated.
Additionally, we enter into foreign currency forward contracts to help offset foreign currency
exposure related to the notional value of money transfer transactions collected in currencies other
than the U.S. dollar. As of March 31, 2008, we had foreign currency forward contracts outstanding
with a notional value of $52.9 million, primarily in euros that were not designated as hedges and
mature in a weighted average of six days. The fair value of these forward contracts as of March 31,
2008 was an unrealized loss of approximately $0.3 million, which was partially offset by the
unrealized gain on the related foreign currency receivables.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our executive management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures
pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act as of March 31, 2008. Based on this evaluation,
our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the design and
operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date to provide
reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange
Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules
and forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management,
including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely
decisions regarding required disclosures.
CHANGE IN INTERNAL CONTROLS
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the first quarter
2008 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
control over financial reporting.
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is from time to time a party to litigation arising in the ordinary course of its
business.
Currently, there are no legal proceedings that management believes, either individually or in the
aggregate, would have a material adverse effect upon the consolidated results of operations or
financial condition of the Company.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the risks described in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007 as updated in our subsequent
filings with the SEC before making an investment decision. The risks and uncertainties described in
our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, are
not the only ones facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us
or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations.
If any of the risks identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by any subsequent
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, actually occurs, our business, financial condition or results of
operations could be materially adversely affected. In that case, the trading price of our Common
Stock could decline substantially.
This Quarterly Report also contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the
forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors, including the risks described in our
Form 10-K.
There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, as filed with the SEC.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
a) Exhibits
The exhibits that are required to be filed or incorporated herein by reference are listed on the
Exhibit Index below.
EXHIBITS
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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, thereunto duly authorized.
May 9, 2008
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1, dated as of April 23, 2008 (this Amendment), of that certain
Credit Agreement referenced below is by and among Euronet Worldwide, Inc., a Delaware corporation
(EWI), certain Subsidiaries and Affiliates of EWI identified herein, as Borrowers and
Guarantors, Bank of America, N.A., for itself as Administrative Agent for Domestic Loan Obligations
and F/X Obligations and on behalf of the requisite Lenders, and Bank of America, N.A., acting
through its Mumbai Branch, as Administrative Agent for all India Obligations. Capitalized terms
used but not otherwise defined herein shall have the meanings provided in the Credit Agreement.
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, multicurrency revolving and institutional term loan facilities have been established
in favor of the Borrowers pursuant to the terms of that certain Credit Agreement, dated as of April
4, 2007 (as amended, restated, extended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time to time, the
Credit Agreement), among the Borrowers named therein, the Guarantors named therein, the
Lenders identified therein, the Administrative Agent, the Domestic Collateral Agent and the Foreign
Collateral Agent;
WHEREAS, EWI has requested certain amendments, waivers and consents in respect of the Credit
Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Lenders have agreed to the requested modifications on the terms and conditions
set forth herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of these premises and other good and valuable consideration,
the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1. Waiver. The Lenders hereby waive any Default or Event of Default that existed from
March 31, 2008 to immediately prior to the Amendment No. 1 Effectiveness Date on account of the
Credit Parties noncompliance with the Consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio under Section
8.13(d) of the Credit Agreement; provided that the foregoing waiver shall not be deemed to
modify or affect the obligations of the Credit Parties to comply with each and every other
obligation, covenant, duty, or agreement under the Credit Documents from and after the date hereof.
This waiver is a one-time waiver and shall not be construed to be a waiver of or in any way
obligate the Lender to waive any other Default or Event of Default that may currently exist or
occur hereafter.
2. Amendments to the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement is amended as follows:
2.1 Amendment of Definitions: Section 1.01 is amended as follows:
(a) A new definition is added to Section 1.01, which is to read as follows:
Amendment No. 1 Effectiveness Date means April 23, 2008.
(b) Consolidated EBITDA. A new clause (viii) is added to the
definition of Consolidated EBITDA, immediately preceding the proviso, which is to
read as follows:
plus (viii) to the extent deducted in the calculation of
operating income, charges resulting from the proposed acquisition of
MoneyGram International Inc. in an aggregate amount not to exceed $4
million;
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(c) Consolidated Fixed Charges. In the definition of Consolidated
Fixed Charges, clause (iii) of the definition of Consolidated Fixed Charges is
amended and a new clause (iv) is added, which are to read respectively as follows:
plus (iii) an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the
aggregate principal amount of the Tranche B Term Loan (including as
increased pursuant to Section 2.01(e), if applicable) as of the end
of the applicable period; minus (iv) interest income received in
cash from the Designated Deposit during such period.
(d) Designated Deposit. The definition of Designated Deposit is
amended to read as follows:
Designated Deposit means amounts on deposit in one or more
designated blocked accounts maintained by EWI or any Domestic Subsidiary
with the Administrative Agent containing cash or Cash Equivalents from the
proceeds from the issuance of securities pursuant to that certain Securities
Purchase Agreement, dated March 8, 2007, by and among EWI and the purchasers
identified therein.
2.2 Investments. In Section 8.02 (Investments), subsection (m) is relabeled as
subsection (n), and a new subsection (m) is added, which is to read as follows:
(m) Investments in the capital stock of MoneyGram International Inc. existing
as of the Amendment No. 1 Effectiveness Date; and
2.3 Restricted Payments. In Section 8.06 (Restricted Payments), subsection (g)
is relabeled as subsection (h), and a new subsection (g) is added, which is to read as
follows:
(g) EWI may repurchase Convertible Debentures pursuant to the terms and
conditions set forth in the last paragraph of Section 8.10; and
2.4 Covenants Regarding Convertible Debentures and Other Subordinated Debt. In
Section 8.10 (Covenants Regarding Convertible Debentures and Other Subordinated Debt), a new
last paragraph is added, which is to read as follows:
Notwithstanding the foregoing, EWI shall be permitted to redeem, repurchase, retire or
acquire, from time to time, Convertible Debentures in an aggregate principal amount of up to
$70 million, so long as no Default or Event of Default shall exist immediately before or
immediately after giving effect to such redemption, repurchase, retirement or acquisition.
3. Conditions Precedent. This Amendment shall be effective immediately upon
satisfaction of the following conditions:
(a) Executed Amendment. Receipt by the Administrative Agent of multiple
counterparts of this Amendment duly executed by the Credit Parties, the Required Lenders and
the Administrative Agent.
(b) Legal Opinions. Receipt by the Administrative Agent of favorable legal
opinions of counsel for EWI and the other Domestic Credit Parties, in form and substance
reasonably satisfactory to the Administrative Agent and the requisite Lenders.
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(c) Organization Documents, Incumbency, Resolutions, Etc. Receipt by the
Administrative Agent of the following, each of which shall be originals or facsimiles
(followed promptly by originals), in form and substance satisfactory to the Administrative
Agent:
(i) copies of the Organization Documents of each Domestic Credit Party
certified to be true and complete as of a recent date by the appropriate
Governmental Authority of the state or other jurisdiction of its incorporation or
organization, where applicable, and certified by a secretary or assistant secretary
of such Domestic Credit Party to be true and correct as of the date of this
Amendment, unless a Responsible Officer of EWI certifies in a certificate that the
Organization Documents previously delivered to the Administrative Agent in
connection with the Credit Agreement have not been amended, supplemented or
otherwise modified and remain in full force and effect as of the date hereof;
(ii) incumbency certificates identifying the Responsible Officers of the
Domestic Credit Parties who are authorized to execute this Amendment and related
documents and to act on the Domestic Credit Parties behalf in connection with this
Amendment and the Credit Documents, unless a Responsible Officer of EWI certifies in
a certificate that the incumbency certificates previously delivered to the
Administrative Agent in connection with the Credit Agreement have not been amended,
supplemented or otherwise modified and remain in full force and effect as of the
date hereof.
(iii) such certificates of resolutions or other action, incumbency certificates
and/or other certificates of Responsible Officers of each Domestic Credit Party as
the Administrative Agent may require evidencing the identity, authority and capacity
of each Responsible Officer thereof authorized to act as a Responsible Officer in
connection with this Amendment; and
(iv) such documents and certifications as the Administrative Agent may
reasonably require to evidence that each Domestic Credit Party is duly organized or
formed, and is validly existing, and in good standing in its state of organization
or formation;
(d) Receipt by the Administrative Agent of (i) a fee, for the benefit of the Lenders
consenting to this Amendment, in an amount equal to one quarter of one percent (0.25%) of
the aggregate amount of such consenting Lenders loans and commitments under the Credit
Agreement and (ii) all other fees and expenses required to be paid on or before the
Amendment No. 1 Effectiveness Date.
4. Effectiveness of Amendment. On and after the date hereof, all references to the
Credit Agreement in each of the Credit Documents shall hereafter mean the Credit Agreement as
amended by this Amendment. For purposes of clarification, all financial covenant calculations with
respect to periods prior to the Amendment No. 1 Effectiveness Date will be made using the financial
definitions and covenants as amended by this Amendment. Except as specifically amended hereby or
otherwise agreed, the Credit Agreement is hereby ratified and confirmed and shall remain in full
force and effect according to its terms.
5. Representations and Warranties; Defaults. The Credit Parties hereby affirm each of
the following:
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(a) all necessary action to authorize the execution, delivery and performance of this
Amendment has been taken;
(b) after giving effect to this Amendment, the representations and warranties set forth
in the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents are true and correct in all material
respects as of the date hereof (except to the extent that such representations and
warranties specifically refer to an earlier date, in which case they shall be true and
correct as of such earlier date, and except that for purposes of this Section 5, the
representations and warranties contained in subsections (a) and (b) of
Section 6.05 of the Credit Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the most recent
statements furnished pursuant to clauses (a) and (b), respectively, of
Section 7.01 of the Credit Agreement).
(c) except as waived in Section 1 of this Amendment, before and after giving
effect to this Amendment, no Default or Event of Default shall exist; and
(d) except as expressly provided otherwise herein, the liens and security interests
created and granted in the Credit Documents remain in full force and effect and this
Amendment is not intended to adversely affect or impair such liens and security interests in
any manner.
6. Full Force and Effect. Except as modified hereby, all of the terms and provisions
of the Credit Agreement and the other Credit Documents (including schedules and exhibits thereto)
shall remain in full force and effect.
7. Reaffirmation of Security Interests. The Credit Parties (a) affirm that each of
the liens granted in or pursuant to the Credit Documents are valid and subsisting and (b) agree
that this Amendment shall in no manner impair or otherwise adversely effect any of the liens
granted in or pursuant to the Credit Documents.
8. Counterparts. This Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each
of which when so executed and delivered shall be deemed an original, and it shall not be necessary
in making proof of this Amendment to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.
Delivery by any party hereto of an executed counterpart of this Amendment by facsimile shall be
effective as such partys original executed counterpart and shall constitute a representation that
such partys original executed counterpart will be delivered.
9. Fees and Expenses. The Credit Parties agree to pay all reasonable costs and
expenses of the Administrative Agent in connection with the preparation, execution and delivery of
this Amendment, including the reasonable fees and expenses of Moore & Van Allen, PLLC.
10. Governing Law. This Amendment shall be governed by, and construed in accordance
with, the law of the State of New York.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties hereto has caused a counterpart of this Amendment to
be duly executed and delivered as of the date first above written.
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E-PAY HOLDINGS LTD |
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By:
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/s/ Jeff Newman |
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Name:
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Jeff Newman |
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Director |
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RIA FINANCIAL SERVICES AUSTRALIA PTY LTD |
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By:
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/s/ Juan C. Bianchi |
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Name:
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Juan C. Bianchi |
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President & CEO |
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E-PAY AUSTRALIA PTY LIMITED |
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By:
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/s/ Gareth Gumbley |
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Name:
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Gareth Gumbley |
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Title:
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Managing Director |
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By:
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/s/ Desmond Acosta |
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Name:
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Desmond Acosta |
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Director |
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EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 1
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E-PAY AUSTRALIA HOLDINGS PTY LTD |
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By:
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/s/ Gareth Gumbley |
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Name:
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Gareth Gumbley |
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Title:
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Managing Director |
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EURONET SERVICES GmbH |
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By:
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/s/ R. Heinz |
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Name:
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R. Heinz |
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Title:
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Managing Director |
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RIA ENVIA FINANCIAL SERVICES GmbH |
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By:
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/s/ Wolf-Dieter Weschke |
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Name:
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Wolf-Dieter Weschke |
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Title:
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Managing Director |
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TRANSACT ELEKTRONISCHE ZAHLUNGSSYSTEME GmbH |
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By:
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/s/ Marc Ehler |
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Name:
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Marc Ehler |
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Title:
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Managing Director |
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EURONET BANKTECHNIKAI SZOLGÁLTATÓ KORLÁTOLT
FELELÕSSÉGŰ TÁRSASÁG |
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By:
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/s/ Erika Schalkhammer |
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Name:
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Erika Schalkhammer |
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Title:
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EURONET ADMINISZTRÁCIÓS SZOLGÁLTATÓ KORLÁTOLT
FELELÕSSÉGŰ TÁRSASÁG |
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By:
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/s/ Bence Varady-Szabo |
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Name:
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Bence Varady-Szabo |
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Title:
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EMEA Finance Director/ |
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Managing Director Admin. |
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AMENDMENT NO. 1
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EURONET PAY & TRANSACTION SERVICES S.R.L. |
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By:
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/s/ Giuseppe Di Marco
Giuseppe Di Marco
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Title:
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Managing Director |
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E-PAY NEW ZEALAND LIMITED |
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By:
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/s/ Gareth Gumbley |
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Name:
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Gareth Gumbley |
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Title:
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Managing Director |
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EURONET TELERECARGA, S.L. SOCIEDAD UNIPERSONAL |
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By:
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/s/ Lars Oro |
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Name:
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Lars Oro |
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Title:
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Sole Administrator |
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E-PAY LIMITED |
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By:
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/s/ Anthony Westlake |
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Name:
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Anthony Westlake |
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Title:
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Director |
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RIA FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED |
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By:
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/s/ Marcela Gonzalez |
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Name:
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Marcela Gonzalez |
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Title:
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Country Manger |
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OMEGA LOGIC LIMITED |
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By:
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/s/ Jeff Newman |
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Name:
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Jeff Newman |
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Title:
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Director |
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EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 1
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EURONET ESSENTIS LIMITED |
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By:
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/s/ A.S. Brown
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Title:
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Chief Operating Officer |
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ENVIA TELECOMUNICACIONES, S.A. |
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By:
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/s/ Lars Oro |
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Name:
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Lars Oro |
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Title:
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Sole Administrator |
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EURONET BUSINESS HOLDINGS S.L. |
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By:
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/s/ Lars Oro |
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Name:
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Lars Oro |
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Title:
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Sole Administrator |
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RIA SPAIN HOLDINGS, S.L. |
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By:
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/s/ Lars Oro |
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Name:
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Lars Oro |
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Title:
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Sole Administrator |
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BANKOMAT 24/EURONET SP.Z.O.O. |
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By:
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/s/ Miro Bergman |
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Name:
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Miro Bergman |
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Title:
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President |
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INDIA BORROWER: |
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EURONET SERVICES INDIA PVT LTD. |
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By:
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/s/ Jeff Newman |
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Name:
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Jeff Newman |
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Title:
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Director |
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EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 1
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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
(FOR DOMESTIC LOAN |
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OBLIGATIONS AND
F/X OBLIGATIONS): |
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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Administrative Agent |
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By:
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/s/ Michael Brashler
Michael Brashler
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Title:
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Vice President |
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EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 1
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ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT |
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(FOR INDIA OBLIGATIONS): |
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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., acting through its Mumbai Branch, as
Administrative Agent for all India related credit facilities |
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By:
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/s/ Rohit Midma |
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Name:
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Rohit Midma |
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Title:
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Vice President |
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LENDERS: |
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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., as Domestic L/C Issuer, F/X L/C
Issuer, Domestic
Swingline Lender and as a Lender |
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By:
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/s/ Jeffrey P. Yoakum
Jeffrey P.Yoakum
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Title:
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Vice President |
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AIB DEBT MANAGEMENT LIMITED |
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By:
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/s/ Joseph Augustini |
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Name:
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Joseph Augustini |
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Title:
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Senior Vice President |
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AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP, INC. |
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By:
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/s/ Chang W. Chung |
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Name:
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Chang W. Chung |
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Title:
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Vice President |
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ATLANTIS FUNDING LTD. |
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By:
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/s/ Thomas Ewald |
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Name:
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Thomas Ewald |
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Title:
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Authorized Signatory |
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CIFC FUNDING 2007-III, LTD. |
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By:
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/s/ Sean O. Dougherty |
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Name:
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Sean O. Doughtery |
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Title:
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General Counsel |
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EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 1
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PRUDENTIAL INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. |
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By:
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/s/ Stephen J. Collins |
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Name: Stephen J. Collins |
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Title: Vice President |
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EAGLE MASTER FUND LTD. |
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By:
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/s/ Robert OBrien |
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Name: Robert OBrien |
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Title: Vice President |
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GALAXY VIII CLO, LTD. |
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AIG Global Investment Corp as Collateral Manager |
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By:
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/s/ Chang W. Chung |
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Name: Chang W. Chung |
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Title: Vice President |
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GALAXY IV CLO, LTD. |
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AIG Global Investment Corp as Collateral Manager |
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By:
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/s/ Chang W. Chung |
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Name: Chang W. Chung |
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Title: Vice President |
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GOLDMAN SACHS ASSET MANAGEMENT, CLO |
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By:
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/s/ Sandra L. Stulberger |
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Name: Sandra L. Stulberger |
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Title: Authorized Signatory |
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GULF STREAM-COMPASS CLO 2007-1 LTD. |
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By:
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/s/ Barry K. Love |
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Name: Barry K. Love |
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Title: Chief Credit Officer |
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EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 1
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MOUNTAIN CAPITAL CLO III, LTD |
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By:
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/s/ Jonathan Dietz |
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Name: Jonathan Dietz |
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Title: Director |
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MOUNTAIN CAPITAL CLO VI, LTD |
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By:
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/s/ Jonathan Dietz |
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Name: Jonathan Dietz |
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Title: Director |
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OCTAGON INVESTMENT PARTNERS V, LTD. |
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By:
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/s/ James P. Ferguson |
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Name: James P. Ferguson |
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Title: Executive Managing Member |
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OCTAGON INVESTMENT PARTNERS VI, LTD. |
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By:
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/s/ James P. Ferguson |
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Name: James P. Ferguson |
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Title: Executive Managing Member |
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OCTAGON INVESTMENT PARTNERS XI, LTD. |
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By:
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/s/ James P. Ferguson |
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Name: James P. Ferguson |
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Title: Executive Managing Member |
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REGATTA FUNDING LTD. |
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By:
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/s/ Robert OBrien |
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Name: Robert OBrien |
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Title: Vice President |
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ROSEDALE CLO II LTD. |
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Name: Troy Isaksen |
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Title: Sr. Credit Analyst |
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EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 1
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SATURN CLO, LTD. |
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By:
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/s/ Chang W. Chung |
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Name: Chang W. Chung |
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Title: Vice President |
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MC FUNDING LTD, AS LENDER |
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Monroe Capital Management LLC, as Collateral Manager |
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/s/ Jeremy VanDerMeid |
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Name: Jeremy VanDerMeid |
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Title: SVP |
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THE SUMITOMO TRUST & BANKING CO., LTD. |
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By:
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/s/ Elizabeth A. Quirk |
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Name: Elizabeth A. Quirk |
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Title: Vice President |
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US BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION |
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By:
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/s/ Jason C. Nadler |
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Name: Jason C. Nadler |
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Title: Vice President |
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BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., acting through its Mumbai
Branch, as India Revolving Lender and India L/C
Issuer |
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By:
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/s/ Rohit Midma |
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Name: Rohit Midma |
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Title: Vice President |
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BANK OF KANSAS CITY, N.A. |
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By:
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/s/Matthew J. Mason |
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Name: Matthew J. Mason |
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Title: Vice President |
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EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 1
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CALIFORNIA BANK & TRUST, A CALIFORNIA BANKING
CORPORATION |
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/s/ Ursula St. Geme |
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Name: Ursula St. Geme |
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Title: Vice President |
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CITIBANK, N.A. |
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By:
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/s/ Scott Miller |
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Name: Scott Miller |
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Title: Vice President |
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HARRINGTON BANK, A DIVISION OF LOS
PADRES BANK |
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/s/ Jeffrey L. Sweeney |
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Name: Jeffrey L. Sweeney |
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Title: SVP |
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KINGSLAND V, LTD. |
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By:
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/s/ Vincent Siino |
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Name: Vincent Siino |
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Title: Authorized Officer |
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DRYDEN XVIII LEVERAGED LOAN 2007 LTD. |
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Prudential Investment Management, Inc. as Collateral
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By:
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/s/ Stephen J. Collins |
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Name: Stephen J. Collins |
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Title: VP |
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DRYDEN XI LEVERAGED LOAN CDO 2006 |
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Prudential Investment Management, Inc. as Collateral
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By:
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/s/ Stephen J. Collins |
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Name: Stephen J. Collins |
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Title: VP |
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EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 1
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KEYBANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION |
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Name: David A. Wild |
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Title: Vice President |
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LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC |
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Name: Deborah Carlson |
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Title: Director |
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By:
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/s/ Elaine Kellenbach |
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Name: Elaine Kallenbach |
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Title: Associate Director |
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NATIONAL CITY BANK |
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Name: Michael Leong |
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Title: Vice President |
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GENERAL ELECTRIC CAPITAL CORPORATION |
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By:
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/s/ Bond Harberts |
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Name: Bond Harberts |
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Title: Duly Authorized Signatory |
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EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
AMENDMENT NO. 1
exv10w2
Exhibit 10.2
AMENDED AND RESTATED
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AMENDED AND RESTATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT (the Agreement) is made and entered into as of
April 25, 2008, by and between Euronet Worldwide, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Employer), and
Mr. Miro Bergman, a U.S. citizen whose current residence is in Budapest, Hungary (Employee).
(Each of the above may be individually referred to herein as a Party and collectively as the
Parties.)
RECITALS
Employer and Employee entered into an Employment Agreement dated as of June 1, 2003 (the Original
Agreement) providing for certain repatriation benefits.
The parties wish to amend and restate the Original Agreement to provide certain terms under which
Mr. Bergman will be repatriated back to the United States, as provided herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises contained herein, and for other good
and valuable consideration, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, Employer and Employee,
each intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Original Agreement Terminated. The Original Agreement will be terminated,
superseded and replaced in its entirety by this Agreement as of May 15, 2008 or such later date as
is mutually agreed by the Parties (the Effective Date). Notwithstanding this Section 1, Employee
will be entitled to any payments that are accrued by unpaid to Employee as of the time of execution
of this Agreement, including, without limitation, his annual bonus for 2007 and any tax
equalization payments due for the period up to the Effective Date.
2. Term. The term of Employees employment under this Agreement shall continue for an
initial term expiring 12 months after the Effective Date (the Initial Term). Following the
expiration of the Initial Term, this Agreement shall continue on a month to month basis unless
terminated by either party upon 30 days prior notice. The entire term of this Agreement shall be
referred to as the Term.
3. Duties. Employee will report to the CEO and President of Employer and undertake
special assignments as mutually agreed. In this capacity, Employee will continue to serve as a
Board member and/or director of Euronet subsidiary companies as requested by Employer. He shall
work from his home, provided that attendance may be required at the Employers headquarters from
time to time, not to exceed three days a month.
4. Compensation.
a) During the Term, as compensation for services rendered by Employee hereunder, Employer
shall pay Employee a base salary of $60,000 per annum, in installments in accordance with
Employers general practices (as in effect from time to time, Base Salary). Employee shall
continue to vest in and otherwise be entitled to all of the benefits of any equity awards that have
previously been granted by Employer to Employee.
b) Employer will pay or reimburse Employee for expenses arising in connection with his
repatriation, including the cost of moving household effects and airfare for himself and his
family, within a limit of $30,000.
5. Other Benefits. During the Term, Employee shall continue to participate in any
benefit plans in which he currently participates, provided that it is understood Employee will
elect COBRA coverage commencing as of the Effective Date. He shall be entitled to annual paid
vacation in accordance with the policies of Employer as applicable to employees of the Kansas City
office, but with a minimum of 20 days per year. The timing of the holiday shall be approved by the
Employer in advance.
6. Business Expense Reimbursement. Employer shall reimburse Employee for all
reasonable and proper business expenses incurred by Employee in the performance of Employees
duties hereunder during the Term, in accordance with Employers customary practices for executive
level employees, and provided such business expenses are reasonably documented.
7. Restrictions on Employees Conduct.
(a) Confidential Information. During the Term and for 12 months after the termination
of the Term, Employee shall not disclose or use, directly or indirectly, any Confidential
Information. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information shall mean all
information disclosed to Employee, or known by him as a consequence of or through Employees
employment with Employer (under this Agreement or prior to this Agreement) where such information
is not generally known in the trade or industry or was regarded or treated as confidential by
Employer, and where such information refers or relates in any manner whatsoever to the business
activities, processes, services or products of Employer. Confidential Information shall include
business and development plans (whether contemplated, initiated or completed), information with
respect to the development of technical and management services, business contacts, methods of
operation, results of analysis, business forecasts, financial data, costs, revenues, and similar
information. Upon termination of the Term, Employee shall immediately return to Employer all
property of Employer and all Confidential Information, which is in tangible form, and all copies
thereof.
(b) Business Opportunities and Conflicts of Interests.
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to Employer each business opportunity of a type, which, based upon its
prospects and relationship to the existing businesses of Employer,
Employer might reasonably consider pursuing. After termination of this
Agreement, regardless of the circumstances thereof, Employer shall have
the exclusive right to participate in or undertake any such opportunity
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engaging in any activity, practice or act which conflicts with, or has
the potential to conflict with, the interests of Employer, and he shall
avoid any acts or omissions which are disloyal to, or competitive with
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(c) Non-Solicitation. During the Term, Employee shall not, except in the course of
Employees duties under this Agreement, directly or indirectly, induce or attempt to induce or
otherwise counsel, advise, ask or encourage any person to leave the employ of Employer, or solicit
or offer employment to any person who was employed by Employer at any time during the twelve-month
period preceding the solicitation or offer.
(d) Covenant Not to Compete.
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Employers prior written consent, directly or indirectly, either as an
officer, director, employee, agent, advisor, consultant, principal,
stockholder, partner, owner or in any other capacity, on Employees own
behalf or otherwise, in any way engage in, represent, be connected with
or have a financial interest in, any business that is in competition with
Employer. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Employee shall be permitted to
own passive investments in publicly held companies provided that such
investments do not exceed five percent (5%) of any such companys
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For purposes of this Agreement, a business shall be
deemed to engage in competition with Employer if it is engaged in
providing (i) electronic financial transaction processing services to
banks, retailers, mobile operators or other customers, including ATM or
POS outsourcing, processing of prepaid products or sale of software
relating to any of the above, or (ii) money transfer services. The
provisions of this Section 7(e) shall apply in any location in which
Employer has established, or is in the process of establishing, a
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(e) Employee Acknowledgment. Employee hereby agrees and acknowledges that the
restrictions imposed upon him by the provisions of this Section 7 are fair and reasonable
considering the nature of Employers business, and are reasonably required for Employers
protection.
(f) Invalidity. If a court of competent jurisdiction or an arbitrator shall declare
any provision or restriction contained in this Section 7 as unenforceable or void, the provisions
of this Section 7 shall remain in full force and effect to the extent not so declared to be
unenforceable or void, and the court may modify the invalid provision to make it enforceable to the
maximum extent permitted by law.
(g) Specific Performance. Employee agrees that if he breaches any of the provisions
of this Section 7, the remedies available at law to Employer would be inadequate and in lieu
thereof, or in addition thereto, Employer shall be entitled to appropriate equitable remedies,
including specific performance and injunctive relief. Employee agrees not to enter into any
agreement, either written or oral, which may conflict with this Agreement, and Employee authorizes
Employer to make known the terms of this Section 7 to any person, including future employers of
Employee.
8. Termination.
(a) Termination by Employer for Cause. At any time during the Term of this
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Agreement, Employer may terminate Employees employment for Cause, as defined below, upon at
least fourteen (14) days written notice setting forth a description of the conduct constituting
Cause. If Employees employment is terminated for Cause, he shall be entitled to:
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits (including without
limitation, any bonus due by virtue of having met all applicable performance
targets prior to the effective date of such termination), and any other rights,
as required by the terms of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer. |
For purposes of this Agreement, Cause shall mean: (1) conviction of Employee of, or the entry of
a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by Employee to, any felony, or any misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude; (2) fraud, misappropriation or embezzlement by Employee; and (3) Employees gross
negligence or gross misconduct in the performance of Employees assigned duties for Employer.
(b) Termination by Employer Without Cause. At any time after the Initial Term,
Employer may terminate Employees employment without Cause, by giving written notice of
termination. Any notice of termination shall be effective as of the first day of the calendar
month following the giving of such notice. If Employees employment is terminated without Cause,
Employee shall be entitled to receive from Employer the following:
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expense Employee has incurred in performing his duties hereunder during
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including the effective date of the termination of employment, and any
other rights as required by the terms of any employee benefit plan or
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benefits to the extent required by law. |
For purposes of this Agreement, termination without Cause shall mean involuntary termination of
employment, at the direction of Employer, in the absence of Cause as defined above.
(d) Voluntary Termination by Employee. Employee may terminate this Agreement at any
time by giving 30 days written notice to Employer. If Employee voluntarily terminates employment
for reasons other than Employees death or disability, employee shall be entitled to:
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits, and any other rights,
as required by the terms of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer. |
(e) Cash in Lieu of Benefits. If any benefit plan pursuant to which Employee is
entitled to receive benefits pursuant to Section 8 shall by its terms does not permit participation
by Employee following a Termination, then Employer shall pay to Employee at the time such benefits
would have been paid the value thereof in cash.
9. Deductions and Withholding. Employee agrees that Employer may withhold from any
and all payments required to be made by Employer to Employee under this Agreement all taxes or
other amounts that Employer is required by law to withhold in accordance with applicable laws or
regulations from time to time in effect.
10. Arbitration. Whenever a dispute arises between the Parties concerning this
Agreement or any of the obligations hereunder, or Employees employment generally, Employer and
Employee shall use their best efforts to resolve the dispute by mutual agreement. If any dispute
cannot be resolved by Employer and Employee, it shall be submitted to arbitration to the exclusion
of all other avenues of relief and adjudicated pursuant to the American Arbitration Associations
Rules for Employment Dispute Resolution then in effect. The decision of the arbitrator must be in
writing and shall be final and binding on the Parties, and judgment may be entered on the
arbitrators award in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The expenses of the arbitration shall
be borne by the losing Party to the arbitration and the prevailing Party shall be entitled to
recover from the losing Party all of its or Employees own costs and attorneys fees with respect
to the arbitration. Nothing in this Section 10 shall be construed to derogate Employers rights to
seek legal and equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction as contemplated by Section
6(g).
11. Non-Waiver. It is understood and agreed that one Partys failure at any time to
require the performance by the other Party of any of the terms, provisions, covenants or conditions
hereof shall in no way affect the first Partys right thereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the
waiver by either Party of the breach of any term, provision, covenant or condition hereof be taken
or held to be a waiver of any succeeding breach.
12. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement conflicts with the law under
which this Agreement is to be construed, or if any such provision is held invalid or unenforceable
by a court of competent jurisdiction or any arbitrator, such provision shall be deleted from this
Agreement and the Agreement shall be construed to give full effect to the remaining provisions
thereof.
13. Survivability. Unless otherwise provided herein, upon termination or expiration
of the
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Term, the provisions of Sections 6 through 18 above shall nevertheless remain in full force and
effect but shall under no circumstance extend the Term of this Agreement (or the Executives right
to accrue additional benefits beyond the expiration of the Term as determined in accordance with
Section 1 but without regard to this Section).
14. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed
according to the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to the conflict of law provisions
thereof.
15. Construction. The Section headings and captions contained in this Agreement are
for convenience only and shall not be construed to define, limit or affect the scope or meaning of
the provisions hereof. All references herein to Sections shall be deemed to refer to numbered
sections of this Agreement.
16. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains and represents the entire agreement of
Employer and Employee and supersedes all prior agreements, representations or understandings, oral
or written, express or implied with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not
be modified or amended in any way unless in a writing signed by each of Employer and Employee. No
representation, promise or inducement has been made by either Employer or Employee that is not
embodied in this Agreement, and neither Employer nor Employee shall be bound by or liable for any
alleged representation, promise or inducement not specifically set forth herein.
17. Assignability. Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations of Employer
or Employee hereunder may be assigned by Employer or Employee without the other Partys prior
written consent. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of Employer and Employee and their heirs, successors and assigns.
18. Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and
shall be deemed properly given if delivered personally or sent by certified or registered mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or sent by telegram, telex, telecopy or similar form of
telecommunication, and shall be deemed to have been given when received. Any such notice or
communication shall be addressed:
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or to such other address as Employer or Employee shall have furnished to the other in writing.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have duly executed this Agreement, to be effective as of the
date first above written.
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Euronet Worldwide, Inc.
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/s/ Miro Bergman
Miro Bergman
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/s/ Kevin Caponecchi
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exv10w3
Exhibit 10.3
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Employment Agreement (the Agreement) is made as of April 10, 2008 (the Effective
Date) by and between Euronet Worldwide, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Employer), and Michael J.
Brown (Employee).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Employee is currently employed by Employer and both Employer and Employee desire for
Employee to continue such employment on certain terms and conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and agreements
contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy of which is hereby
acknowledged, Employer and Employee, each intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Term. The term of this Agreement (the Term) shall commence on the Effective Date
and shall continue indefinitely until the date on which Employees employment by Employer
terminates pursuant to Section 7 or 8 of this Agreement. This Agreement shall, as of the Effective
Date, supercede and replace in its entirety any written or verbal employment agreement then in
effect between Employer and Employee.
2. Service. During the Term, Employee shall serve as Chief Executive Officer and,
subject to the provisions hereof regarding constructive termination Without Cause, in such other
positions and perform services in such other departments of Employer as requested by Employers
Board of Directors (the Board). Employee shall perform such services as normally are associated
with such positions.
3. Compensation and Benefits.
(a) Base Salary. During the Term, as compensation for services rendered by Employee
under this Agreement, Employer shall pay Employee an annual base salary of $500,000 per annum,
which shall be payable in installments and increased from time to time in accordance with
Employers general payroll practices (as in effect from time to time, Base Salary).
(b) Other Compensation.
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such comparable fringe benefits and perquisites as may be provided to
Employers executive level employees pursuant to policies established
from time to time by Employer. Employee shall be eligible for bonuses
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Employee and Employees immediate family shall
be provided by Employer with medical, dental and life insurance through
and in accordance with the terms of Employers group health insurance
plan, subject to payment by Employee of a portion of the premiums in
accordance with policies established by Employer from time to time. |
4. Other Benefits. During the Term, Employee shall be entitled to annual vacation of
20 days, provided however that Employee may not use more than ten consecutive vacation days at one
time.
5. Business Expense Reimbursement. Employer shall reimburse Employee for all
reasonable and proper business expenses incurred by Employee in the performance of Employees
duties hereunder during the Term, in accordance with Employers customary practices for executive
level employees, and provided such business expenses are supported by actual receipts and are
reasonably documented as to purpose, persons, place and time.
6. Restrictions on Employees Conduct.
(a) Exclusive Services. During the Term, Employee shall at all times devote
Employees full-time attention, energies, efforts and skills to the business of Employer (which
term shall hereinafter include each of Employers subsidiaries) and shall not, directly or
indirectly, engage in any other business activity, whether or not for profit, gain or other
pecuniary advantages, without Employers written consent, provided that such prior consent shall
not be required with respect to: (i) business interests that neither compete with Employer nor
interfere with the performance of Employees duties and obligations under this Agreement; or (ii)
Employees charitable, philanthropic or professional association activities which do not interfere
with the performance of Employees duties and obligations under this Agreement.
(b) Confidential Information. During the Term and after the termination of the Term,
Employee shall not disclose or use, directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information. For the
purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information shall mean all information disclosed to
Employee, or known by him as a consequence of or through Employees employment with Employer (under
this Agreement or prior to this Agreement) where such information is not generally known in the
trade or industry or was regarded or treated as confidential by Employer, and where such
information refers or relates in any manner whatsoever to the business activities, processes,
services or products of Employer. Confidential Information shall include business and development
plans (whether contemplated, initiated or completed), information with respect to the development
of technical and management services, business contacts, methods of operation, results of analysis,
business forecasts, financial data, costs, revenues, and similar information. Upon
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termination of
the Term, Employee shall immediately return to Employer all property of Employer and all
Confidential Information, which is in tangible form, including all copies, extracts, and
summaries thereof and any Confidential Information stored electronically on drives, hard drives,
tapes, computer disks or in any other manner.
(c) Business Opportunities and Conflicts of Interests.
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During the Term, Employee shall promptly
disclose to Employer each business opportunity of a type which, based
upon its prospects and relationship to the existing businesses of
Employer, Employer might reasonably consider pursuing. After
termination of this Agreement, regardless of the circumstances thereof,
Employer shall have the exclusive right to participate in or undertake
any such opportunity on its own behalf without any involvement of
Employee. |
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During the Term, Employee shall refrain from
engaging in any activity, practice or act which conflicts with, or has
the potential to conflict with, the interests of Employer, and he shall
avoid any acts or omissions which are disloyal to, or competitive with
Employer. |
(d) Non-Solicitation. For a period of two years following any termination of this
Agreement, Employee shall not directly or indirectly, induce or attempt to induce or otherwise
counsel, advise, ask or encourage any person to leave the employ of Employer, or solicit or offer
employment to any person who was employed by Employer at any time during the twelve-month period
preceding the solicitation or offer.
(e) Covenant Not to Compete.
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During the Term, Employee shall not, without
Employers prior written consent, directly or indirectly, either as an
officer, director, employee, agent, advisor, consultant, principal,
stockholder, partner, owner or in any other capacity, on Employees own
behalf or otherwise, in any way engage in, represent, be connected with
or have a financial interest in, any business which is, or to
Employees knowledge, is about to become, engaged in any business with
which Employer is currently or has previously done business or any
subsequent line of business developed by Employer or any business
planned during the Term to be established by Employer. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Employee shall be permitted to own passive investments
in publicly held companies provided that such investments do not exceed
five percent (5%) of any such companys outstanding equity. |
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For a period of two years following any
termination of this Agreement and without regard to whether Employer or
Employee terminates this Agreement, Employee shall not, engage in
competition with Employer, or solicit, from any person or entity who
purchased any product or service from Employer during Employees
employment hereunder, the purchase of any product or service in
competition with then existing products or services of Employer. |
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For purposes of this Agreement, Employee shall
be deemed to engage in competition with Employer if he shall directly
or indirectly, either individually or as a stockholder, director,
officer, partner, consultant, owner, employee, agent, or in any other
capacity, consult with or otherwise assist any person or entity engaged
in providing electronic financial transaction processing or other
services similar to those provided by Employer or any member of
Employers group of companies. The provisions of this Section 6(e)
shall apply in any location in which Employer has established, or is in
the process of establishing, a business presence. |
(f) Employee Acknowledgment. Employee hereby agrees and acknowledges that the
restrictions imposed upon him by the provisions of this Section 6 are fair and reasonable
considering the nature of Employers business, and are reasonably required for Employers
protection.
(g) Invalidity. If a court of competent jurisdiction or an arbitrator shall declare
any provision or restriction contained in this Section 6 as unenforceable or void, the provisions
of this Section 6 shall remain in full force and effect to the extent not so declared to be
unenforceable or void, and the court may modify the invalid provision to make it enforceable to the
maximum extent permitted by law.
(h) Specific Performance. Employee agrees that if he breaches any of the provisions
of this Section 6, the remedies available at law to Employer would be inadequate and in lieu
thereof, or in addition thereto, Employer shall be entitled to appropriate equitable remedies,
including specific performance and injunctive relief. Employee agrees not to enter into any
agreement, either written or oral, which may conflict with this Agreement, and Employee authorizes
Employer to make known the terms of this Section 6 to any person, including future employers of
Employee.
7. Termination.
(a) Termination by Employer for Cause. Subject to the last sentence of this Section
7(a), at any time during the Term of this Agreement, Employer may terminate Employees employment
for Cause, as defined below, upon at least fourteen
(14) days written
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notice setting forth a
description of the conduct constituting Cause. If Employees employment is terminated for Cause,
he shall be entitled to:
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payment of any earned but unpaid portion of Employees Base
Salary through the effective date of such termination; |
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reimbursement for any reasonable, unreimbursed and documented
business expense he has incurred in performing Employees duties hereunder |
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the right to elect continuation coverage of insurance benefits
to the extent required by law; and |
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits (including without
limitation, any bonus due by virtue of having met all applicable performance
targets prior to the effective date of such termination), and any other rights,
as required by the terms of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer. |
For purposes of this Agreement, Cause shall mean: (1) conviction of Employee of, or the entry of
a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by Employee to, any felony, or any misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude; (2) fraud, misappropriation or embezzlement by Employee; (3) Employees wilful failure,
gross negligence or gross misconduct in the performance of Employees assigned duties for Employer;
(4) willful failure by Employee to follow reasonable instructions of any officer to whom Employee
reports or the Euronet board; (5) Employees gross negligence or gross misconduct in the
performance of Employees assigned duties for Employer. Notwithstanding the provisions of this
Section 7(a) defining Cause, in the event of a Change of Control, as defined hereafter, a
Termination for Cause shall mean only a termination for an act of dishonesty by Employee
constituting a felony which was intended to or resulted in gain or personal enrichment of Employee
at Employers expense. For purposes of this entire agreement and for the avoidance of doubt, the
termination of Employees employment is intended to be a separation from service under Code
section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i) and is to be interpreted in a manner consistent with such section and
applicable Treasury regulations issued thereunder.
(b) Termination by Employer Without Cause or Constructive Termination Without Cause Before
a Change of Control. At any time before a Change of Control, Employer may terminate Employees
employment without Cause, by giving written notice of termination. If Employees employment is
terminated without Cause, or if there is a constructive termination without Cause, as defined
below, Employee shall be entitled to receive from Employer the following:
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severance benefits including: |
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subject to
Section 7(h) below, payment of the then current Base
Salary for a severance Period of 24-months commencing on
the effective date of Employees termination (the
Severance Period), in accordance with Employers
regular salary payment practices, |
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continuation of
the vesting of any outstanding stock options, restricted
stock awards and other equity incentive awards
(Equity-Based Awards) and continuation of the
Employees rights to exercise any outstanding
Equity-Based Awards, through the full 24 month Severance
Period. For purposes of these equity awards, Employee
shall be considered to be an employee of the Employer
during the entire Severance Period, and shall abide by
the Covenant Not to Compete of Section 6(e) of this
Agreement; and |
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continued
coverage for Employee (and, if applicable under the
applicable welfare benefit plan(s), his spouse and
family) under Employers welfare benefit plans (such as
medical, dental, disability and life) that covered him
(or them) immediately before Employees termination as
if he had remained in employment until the end of the
Severance Period. If Employees participation in any
Employer welfare benefit plan is barred or cannot be
continued under applicable laws, Employer shall either
arrange to provide substantially similar welfare
benefits or pay Employee the equivalent tax affected
value of such substantially similar welfare benefits in
cash, provided such cash payment(s) are made in the tax
years such that the payments are compliant with the
payment rules under Code Section 409A. In no event will
any reimbursement for expense associated with continued
coverage under an applicable welfare plan be made later
than the end of the year following the year in which the
expense was incurred; |
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reimbursement for any reasonable, unreimbursed and documented
business expense Employee incurred in performing his duties hereunder during
the Term; |
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits up to and including
the effective date of the termination of employment (including without
limitation, any tax equalization payments, bonus due up to the date on which
the Severance |
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Period commences), and any other rights, as required by the terms
of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer; |
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the right to elect continuation coverage of insurance benefits
to the extent required by law; and |
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payment of COBRA premiums for medical benefits for a period of
up to six (6) months following termination of the Severance Period, if Employee
timely elects to continue those benefits under COBRA. |
For purposes of this Agreement, termination without Cause shall mean involuntary termination of
employment, at the direction of Employer, in the absence of Cause as defined above. For purposes
of this Agreement, constructive termination without Cause shall mean a termination of Employee at
Employees own initiative within one year following the occurrence, without Employees prior
written consent, of one or more of the following events not on account of Cause (Constructive
Termination Events):
(1) a significant and adverse diminution in the nature or scope of Employees authority,
title, responsibilities or duties, unless Employee is given new authority or duties that are
substantially comparable to Employees previous authority or duties;
(2) a reduction in Employees then-current Base Salary, or a significant reduction in
Employees opportunities for earnings under Employees incentive compensation plans (not
attributable to economic conditions or business performance at the time), or the termination
or significant reduction of any employee benefit or perquisite enjoyed by him (except as
part of a general reduction that applies to substantially all similarly situated employees
or participants);
(3) a change in Employees place of employment such that Employee is required to work more
than 50 miles from Employees then current place of employment; or
(4) the failure of Employer to obtain an assumption in writing of its obligation to perform
this Agreement by any successor to all or substantially all of the assets of Employer within
45 days after a merger, consolidation, sale or similar transaction.
If Employee believes there exists a basis for a constructive termination without Cause, Employee
shall provide Employer written notice within 30 days of the occurrence of the Constructive
Termination Event describing such event, and Employer shall be provided the opportunity to cure the
cause of the constructive termination event within a 30-day period following Employers receipt of
the written notice. If the cause of the constructive termination is cured, then no constructive
termination without Cause shall be found to have taken place.
(c) Voluntary Termination by Employee. Employee may terminate this Agreement at any
time by giving 60 days written notice to Employer. If Employee voluntarily
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terminates his
employment for reasons other than Employees death, disability, or constructive termination without
Cause, he shall be entitled to:
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payment of any earned but unpaid portion of Employees then
current Base Salary through the effective date of such termination; |
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reimbursement of any reasonable, unreimbursed and documented
business expense Employee incurred in performing Employees duties hereunder. |
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the right to elect continuation coverage of insurance benefits
to the extent required by law; and |
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits, and any other
rights, as required by the terms of any employee benefit plan or program of
Employer. |
Any payments made under this Section 7(c) shall be made within 30 days of Employees termination of
employment.
(d) Termination Due to Death. Employees employment and this Agreement shall
terminate immediately upon Employees death. If Employees employment is terminated because of
Employees death, Employees estate or Employees beneficiaries, as the case may be, shall be
entitled to:
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payment of any earned but unpaid portion of Employees then
current Base Salary through the effective date of such termination; |
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reimbursement for any reasonable, unreimbursed and documented
business expense Employee incurred in performing his duties hereunder; |
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the right to elect continuation coverage of insurance benefits
to the extent required by law; |
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any pension survivor benefits that may become due pursuant to
any employee benefit plan or program of Employer, and |
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits and any other
rights, and vesting of any outstanding Equity-Based Awards as provided by the
terms of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer. |
Any payments made under this Section 7(d) shall be made within 30 days of Employees death.
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(e) Termination Due to Disability. Employer may terminate Employees employment at
any time if Employee becomes disabled, upon written notice by Employer to Employee. If Employees
employment is terminated because of Employees disability, he shall be entitled to:
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payment of a lump-sum disability benefit equal to 12 months
then current Base Salary; |
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continuation of the vesting of any outstanding Equity-Based
Awards and continuation of Employees rights to exercise any outstanding
Equity-Based Awards, through the effective date of such termination and for a
period of 12 months following such termination. |
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reimbursement for any reasonable, unreimbursed and documented
business expense Employee incurred in performing his duties hereunder; |
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the right to elect continuation coverage of insurance benefits
to the extent required by law; and |
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits and any other
rights, and vesting of any outstanding Equity-Based Awards, as provided by the
terms of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer. |
Any payments under this Section 7(e) shall be made within 30 days of Employees termination of
employment. Disability, as used in this paragraph, means a physical or mental illness, injury,
or condition that (a) prevents, or is likely to prevent, as certified by a physician, Employee from
performing one or more of the essential functions of Employees position, for at least 120
consecutive calendar days or for at least 150 calendar days, whether or not consecutive, in any 365
calendar day period, and (b) which cannot be accommodated with a reasonable accommodation, without
undue hardship on Employer, as specified in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(f) Payments Terminated. If the Board of Employer has determined in good faith that
the Employee has failed to comply with the requirements of the Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation
and Non-Competition provisions referenced in Section 6 hereof at any time following any
termination, then Employer shall have no further obligation to pay any amounts or provide any
benefits under this Agreement.
(g) No Obligation to Mitigate. Following any termination under this Section 7,
Employee shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment provided for in this Agreement
by seeking other employment or otherwise and except as expressly set forth herein no such other
employment, if obtained, or compensation or benefits payable in connection therewith shall reduce
any amounts or benefits to which Employee is entitled hereunder.
(h) Payments to Specified Employee. If Employee is a specified employee (as defined
in section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) (hereinafter a
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Specified
Employee)) at the time Employee is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 7(b)(i)(A) and
(B), such payment(s) shall be made as follows:
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That portion of the total amount to be paid to Employee which
does not exceed two times the lesser of (A) and (B), below, shall be paid in
equal installments in accordance with Employers regular salary payment
practices over the Severance Period |
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The sum of Employees annualized compensation
based upon the annual rate of pay for services provided to Employer for
Employees taxable year preceding Employees taxable year in which
Employee has a separation from service with Employer (adjusted for any
increase during that year that was expected to continue indefinitely if
Employee had not terminated employment); or |
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The maximum amount that may be taken into
account under a qualified plan pursuant to Code section 401(a)(17) for
the year of Employees termination of employment. |
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That portion which exceeds the amount that may be paid under
Section 7(h)(i) above shall be paid in equal installments in accordance with
Employers regular salary payment practices over the Severance Period except
that no payments shall be made during the first six months following Employees
termination of employment and each such payment which otherwise would have been
made during such initial six-month time period shall be held in arrears by
Employer until the first day after six months following Employees termination
of employment, at which time all amounts held in arrears shall be paid in a
lump sum and the remaining 18 months of severance pay shall be paid in equal
installments in accordance with Employers regular salary payment practices
over the remainder of the Severance Period. |
8. Continuation of Employment Upon Change of Control.
(a) Continuation of Employment. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Section
8, in the event of a Change of Control of Employer (as defined in Section 8(c)) at any time during
Employees employment hereunder, Employee will remain in the employ of Employer for a period of an
additional three years from the date of such Change of Control (the Control Change Date).
Employer shall, for the three year period (the Three-Year Period) immediately following the
Control Change Date, continue to employ Employee in a position without substantial adverse
alteration in the nature or status of Employees authority, duties or responsibility as compared
with the position Employee held immediately prior to the Change of Control. During the Three-Year
Period, Employer shall continue to pay Employee salary on the same basis, at the same intervals and
at a rate not less than, that paid to Employee at the Control
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Change Date. Any termination of
employment by the Employer following a Control Change Date and during the Three-Year Period (a
Post-CoC Termination) shall be governed by this Section 8 rather than the provisions of Section
7(a) or (b).
(b) Benefits. During the Three Year Period, Employee shall be entitled to receive the
following benefits and participate, on the basis of his employment position, in each of the
following plans (collectively, the Specified Benefits) in existence, and in accordance with the
terms thereof, at the Control Change Date:
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any incentive compensation plans; |
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any benefit plan and trust fund associated therewith, related
to (A) life, health, dental, disability, or accidental death and dismemberment
insurance, (B) employee stock ownership (such as under the Employers ESPP and
other stock option plans); and |
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any other benefit plans hereafter made generally available to
employees at Employees level or to the employees of Employer generally. |
In addition, all outstanding Equity-Based Awards held by Employee shall become immediately vested
on the Control Change Date.
(c) Definition of Change of Control. For purposes of this Section, a Change of
Control shall be considered to have occurred if (i) Employer has completed a merger, consolidation
or dissolution such that immediately after such event the shareholders of Employer immediately
before such merger, consolidation or dissolution hold less than 50% of the surviving entity and
such transaction has been closed; (ii) Employer completes a sale, exchange or disposition of all or
substantially all of Employers assets and such transaction has been closed; (iii) less than 75% of
the members of the Board shall be individuals who were members of the Board on the Effective Date
or whose election or nomination was approved by a vote of at least 75% of the members of the Board
then still in office who were either members of the Board on the Effective Date or whose election
or nomination was so approved; or (iv) any person (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and
14(d) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) shall have become
beneficial owner (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) directly or indirectly of
securities of Employer representing 40% or more (calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3) of the
aggregate voting power of Employers then outstanding voting securities.
(d) Termination Without Cause After Change of Control. Notwithstanding any other
provision of this Section 8, at any time after the Control Change Date, Employer may terminate the
employment of Employee with or without Cause. To the extent Employee experiences a Post-CoC
Termination:
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Employer shall pay Employee any earned but unpaid portion of
Employees Base Salary through the effective date of such Post-CoC
Termination; |
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Employer shall reimburse Employee for any reasonable,
unreimbursed and documented business expenses Employee incurred in performing
Employees duties hereunder; |
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Employer shall pay Employee an amount (the Special
Severance Payment) equal to the present value (calculated using a discount
rate equal to 7.5% per annum) of Employees Base Salary that would have been
paid to Employee had Employee remained an employee until the later of (A) the
end of the Three-Year Period or (B) 24 months following
the effective date of Employees Post-CoC Termination (such additional 24
month period in this Section 8(d)(iii)(B) hereinafter referred to as the
Extended Period); provided, however, if any portion of Employees Special Severance Payment is not accelerated and
paid earlier than it would have been paid as a monthly installment payment (as may be the case with
certain amounts paid within six months following Employees termination or certain amounts paid
under Section 8(f)(iii)-(vi)), no such present value discount shall be applied to such portion(s)
of the payment; and |
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Employer shall provide Employee (and, if applicable under the
applicable welfare benefit plan(s), his spouse and family) coverage under
Employers welfare benefit plans (such as medical, dental, disability and
life) that covered him (or them) immediately before Employees termination as
if he had remained in employment until the end of the Three-Year Period, or,
if longer, the end of the Extended Period. If Employees participation in any
welfare plan is barred, the Employer shall either arrange to provide Employee
(his spouse and family, if applicable) substantially similar welfare benefits
or pay Employee the equivalent tax affected value of the substantially similar
welfare benefits in cash, provided such cash payment(s) are made in the tax
years such that the payments are compliant with the payment rules under Code
section 409A. In no event will any reimbursement for expense associated with
continued coverage under an applicable welfare plan be made later than the end
of the year following the year in which the expense was incurred |
Payments required under paragraphs (i) through (iv) above shall be made in accordance with
Section 8(f).
(e) Resignation following a Change of Control. If, within the Three-Year Period
Employee experiences a Constructive Termination Event, and after providing written notice to
Employer no later than 90 days of the date the Constructive Termination Event first arose or
occurred, Employer fails to cure the event or condition giving rise to the Constructive Event
within the 30-day period following Employers receipt of the written notice, Employee may,
effective at the end of such 30-day cure period, resign his employment with Employer (the
Resignation). In connection with such Resignation, Employer shall pay to Employee the same
amounts and benefits Employee would have been entitled to receive if he experienced a Post-CoC
Termination under Section 8(d) above.
(f) Timing of Payments. The time at which all payments due under Sections 8(d) or
8(e) above will commence and the form in which such payments will be made will depend upon
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following three factors: (1) whether Employee is a Specified Employee, (2) whether the Post-CoC
Termination occurs on or before, or after the second anniversary of the Control Change Date and (3)
whether the Change of Control constitutes a change in the ownership or effective control of
Employer or a change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of Employer within
the meaning of Code section 409A(a)(2)(A)(v) and the applicable Treasury Regulations issued
thereunder (a Section 409A Change of Control) . Each of the payment scenarios is set forth
below:
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If Employee is a Specified Employee at the time Employee is
eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination
from employment is on or before the second anniversary of the Control Change
Date, and the Change of Control is a Section 409A Change of Control, such
payment(s) shall be made as follows: |
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That portion of the total amount to be paid to
Employee which does not exceed two times the lesser of (1) and (2)
below shall be paid in a lump sum payment within 5 business days of
Employees termination of employment |
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The sum of Employees annualized
compensation based upon the annual rate of pay for services
provided to Employer for Employees taxable year preceding
Employees taxable year in which Employee has a separation from
service with such Employer (adjusted for any increase during
that year that was expected to continue indefinitely if Employee
had not terminated employment); or |
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The maximum amount that may be
taken into account under a qualified plan pursuant to Code
section 401(a)(17) for the year of Employees termination of
employment. |
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That portion which exceeds the amounts that may
be paid under Section 8(f)(i)(A) above shall be paid, in a lump sum, on
the first day after the six month anniversary of the effective date of
Employees termination of employment. |
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If Employee is not a Specified Employee at the time Employee
is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is on or before the second anniversary of the
Control Change Date, and the Change of Control is a Section 409A Change of
Control, such payment(s) shall be paid in a lump sum payment within 5 business
days of Employees termination of employment. |
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If Employee is a Specified Employee at the time Employee is
eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is after the second anniversary of the Control
Change Date, and whether or not the Change of Control is a Section 409A Change
of Control, such payment(s) shall be made as follows: |
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That portion of the total amount to be paid to
Employee which does not exceed two times the lesser of (1) and (2)
below shall be paid in a lump sum payment within 5 business days of
Employees termination of employment |
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The sum of Employees annualized
compensation based upon the annual rate of pay for services
provided to Employer for Employees taxable year preceding
Employees taxable year in which Employee has a separation from
service with such Employer (adjusted for any increase during
that year that was expected to continue indefinitely if Employee
had not terminated employment); or |
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The maximum amount that may be
taken into account under a qualified plan pursuant to Code
section 401(a)(17) for the year of Employees termination of
employment. |
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That portion which exceeds the amount that may
be paid under Section 8(f)(iii)(A) above shall be paid in equal
installments in accordance with Employees regular salary payment
practices over the Severance Period except that no payments shall be
made during the first six months following Employees termination of
employment and each such payment which otherwise would have been made
during such initial six-month time period shall be held in arrears by
Employer until the first payment made six months and one day following
Employees termination of employment at which time all amounts held in
arrears shall be paid in a lump sum and the remaining 18 months of
severance pay shall be paid in equal installments in accordance with
Employers regular salary payment practices over the Severance Period. |
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If Employee is not a Specified Employee at the time Employee
is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is after the second anniversary of the Control
Change Date, and whether or not the Change of Control is a Section 409A Change
of Control, such payment(s) shall be made as follows: |
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That portion of the total amount to be paid to
Employee which does not exceed two times the lesser of (1) and (2),
below, shall be paid in a lump sum payment within 5 business days of
Employees termination of employment |
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The sum of Employees annualized
compensation based upon the annual rate of pay for services
provided to Employer for Employees taxable year preceding
Employees taxable year in which Employee has a separation from
service with such Employer (adjusted for any increase during
that year that was expected to continue
indefinitely if Employee had not terminated employment); or |
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eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is on or before the second anniversary of the
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is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is on or before the second anniversary of the
Control Change Date, and the Change of Control is not a Section 409A Change of
Control, such payment(s) shall be shall be made in the same manner as Section
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(g) Mitigation and Expenses.
(i) Other Employment. After the Control Change Date, Employee shall not be required
to mitigate the amount of any payment provided for in this Agreement by seeking other employment or
otherwise and except as expressly set forth herein no such other employment, if
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compensation or benefits payable in connection therewith shall reduce any amounts or benefits to
which Employee is entitled hereunder.
(ii) Expenses. If any dispute should arise under this Agreement after the Control
Change Date involving an effort by Employee to protect, enforce or secure rights or benefits
claimed by Employee hereunder, Employer shall pay (promptly upon demand by Employee accompanied by
reasonable evidence of incurrence) all reasonable expenses (including attorneys fees) incurred by
Employee in connection with such dispute, without regard to whether Employee prevails in such
dispute except that Employee shall repay Employer any amounts so received if a court having
jurisdiction shall make a final, non-appealable determination that Employee acted frivolously or in
bad faith by such dispute.
(h) Successors in Interest. The rights and obligations of Employer and Employee under
this Section 8 shall inure to the benefit of and be binding in each and every respect upon
the direct and indirect successors and assigns of Employer and Employee, regardless of the manner
in which such successors or assigns shall succeed to the interest of Employer or Employee hereunder
and this Section 8 shall not be terminated by the voluntary or involuntary dissolution of Employer
or any merger or consolidation or acquisition involving Employer, or upon any transfer of all or
substantially all of Employers assets, or terminated otherwise than in accordance with its terms.
In the event of any such merger or consolidation or transfer of assets, the provision of this
Section 8 shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the surviving corporation or the
corporation or other person to which such assets shall be transferred.
9. Deductions and Withholding. Employee agrees that Employer may withhold from any
and all payments required to be made by Employer to Employee under this Agreement all taxes or
other amounts that Employer is required by law to withhold in accordance with applicable laws or
regulations from time to time in effect.
10. Gross Up Payment. If at any time or from time to time, it shall be determined by
tax counsel mutually agreeable to Employer and Employee that any payment or other benefit to
Employee pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise (Potential Parachute Payment) is or will become
subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or any similar tax (Excise Taxes),
then Employer shall, subject to the limitations below, pay or cause to be paid a tax gross-up
payment (Gross-Up Payment) with respect to all such Excise Taxes and other taxes on the Gross-Up
Payment. The Gross-Up Payment shall be an amount equal to the product of (a) the amount of the
Excise Taxes multiplied by (b) a fraction (the Gross-Up Multiple), the numerator or which is one
(1.0), and the denominator of which is one (1.0) minus the lesser of (i) the sum, expressed as a
decimal fraction, of the effective marginal rates of any taxes and any Excise Taxes applicable to
the Gross-Up Payment or (ii) .80, it being intended that the Gross-Up Multiple shall in no event
exceed five (5.0). If different rates of tax are applicable to various portions of a Gross-Up
Payment, the weighted average of such rates shall be used. Excise Taxes and other penalties under
Section 409A of the Code shall not be any similar tax for purposes of this Agreement.
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(a) To the extent possible, any payments or other benefits to Employee pursuant to this
Agreement shall be allocated as consideration for Employees entry into the covenants made by him
in Section 6.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Section 10, if the aggregate After-Tax
Amount (as defined below) of the Potential Parachute Payments and Gross-Up Payment that, but for
this limitation, would be payable to Employee, does not exceed 120% of After-Tax Floor Amount (as
defined below), then no Gross-Up Payment shall be made to Employee and the aggregate amount of
Potential Parachute Payments payable to Employee shall be reduced (but not below the Floor Amount)
to the largest amount which would both (i) not cause any Excise Tax to be payable by Employee and
(ii) not cause any Potential Parachute Payments to become nondeductible by Employer by reason of
Section 280G of the Code (or any successor provision). For purposes of the preceding sentence,
Employee shall be deemed to be subject to the highest effective after-tax marginal rate of taxes.
For purposes of this Agreement:
(i) After-Tax Amount means the portion of a specified amount that would remain after
payment of all taxes paid or payable by Employee in respect of such specified amount; and
(ii) Floor Amount means the greatest pre-tax amount of Potential Parachute Payments that
could be paid to Employee without causing Employee to become liable for any Excise Taxes in
connection therewith; and
(iii) After-Tax Floor Amount means the After-Tax Amount of the Floor Amount.
(c) If for any reason tax counsel mutually agreeable to Employer and Employee later
determine that the amount of Excise Taxes payable by Employee is greater than the amount initially
determined pursuant to the above provisions of this Section 10, then Employer shall, subject to
Sections 10(d) and 10(e) pay Employee, within thirty (30) days of such determination, or pay to the
IRS as required by applicable law, an amount (which shall also be deemed a Gross-Up Payment) equal
to the product of (a) the sum of (i) such additional Excise Taxes and (ii) any interest, penalties,
expenses or other costs incurred by Employee as a result of having taken a position in accordance
with a determination made pursuant to Paragraph 10(d), multiplied by (b) the Gross-Up Multiple.
(d) Employee shall immediately notify Employer in writing (an Employees Notice) of any
claim by the IRS or other taxing authority (an IRS Claim) that, if successful, would require the
payment by Employee of Excise Taxes in respect of Potential Parachute Payments in an amount in
excess of the amount of such Excise Taxes determined in accordance with Section 10. Employees
Notice shall fully inform Employer of all particulars of the IRS Claim and the date on which such
IRS Claim is due to be paid (the IRS Claim Deadline).
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Employer shall direct the Employee as to whether to pay all or part of the IRS Claim or to
contest the IRS Claim or to pursue a claim for a refund (a Refund Claim) of all or any portion of
such Excise Taxes, other taxes, interest or penalties as may be specified by Employer in a written
notice to Employee. If Employer directs Employee to pay all or part of the IRS Claim, the amount
of such payment shall also be deemed a Gross-Up Payment, which Employer shall pay to the Employee
or the IRS, as appropriate. The Employee shall cooperate fully with Employer in good faith to
contest such IRS Claim or pursue such Refund Claim (including appeals) and shall permit Employer to
participate in any proceedings relating to such IRS Claim or Refund Claim.
Employer shall control all proceedings in connection with such IRS Claim or Refund Claim (as
applicable) and in its discretion may cause Employee to pursue or forego any and all administrative
appeals, proceedings, hearings and conferences with the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing
authority.
Employer shall pay directly all legal, accounting and other costs and expenses (including
additional interest and penalties) incurred by Employer or Employee in connection
with any IRS Claim or Refund Claim, as applicable, and shall indemnify Employee, on an after-tax
basis, for any Excise Tax or income tax, including related interest and penalties, imposed as a
result of such payment of costs or expenses.
(e) If Employee receives any refund with respect to Excise Taxes, Employee shall (subject to
Employers complying with any applicable requirements of Section 10(d)) promptly pay Employer the
amount of such refund (together with any interest paid or credited thereon after taxes applicable
thereto). Any contest of a denial of refund shall be controlled by Section 10(d).
(f) 409A Compliance. Any Gross-Up Payment made under this Agreement shall be made
no later than by the end of Employees taxable year next following Employees taxable year in which
he remits the Excise Taxes. In the event Employee has a right to a Gross-Up Payment due to a tax
audit or litigation addressing the existence or amount of a tax liability, whether Federal, state,
local, or foreign, any Gross-Up Payment relating thereto will be made by the end of Employees
taxable year following Employees taxable year in which the taxes that are the subject of the audit
or litigation are remitted to the taxing authority, or where as a result of such audit or
litigation no taxes are remitted, the end of Employees taxable year in which the audit is
completed or there is a final and nonappealable settlement or other resolution of the litigation.
11. Arbitration. Whenever a dispute arises between the Parties concerning this
Agreement or any of the obligations hereunder, or Employees employment generally, Employer and
Employee shall use their best efforts to resolve the dispute by mutual agreement. If any dispute
cannot be resolved by Employer and Employee, it shall be submitted to arbitration to the exclusion
of all other avenues of relief and adjudicated pursuant to the American Arbitration Associations
Rules for Employment Dispute Resolution then in effect. The decision of the arbitrator must be in
writing and shall be final and binding on the Parties, and judgment may be entered on the
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arbitrators award in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The expenses of the arbitration shall
be borne by the losing Party to the arbitration and the prevailing Party shall be entitled to
recover from the losing Party all of its own costs and attorneys fees with respect to the
arbitration. Nothing in this Section 11 shall be construed to derogate Employers rights to seek
legal and equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction as contemplated by Section 6(h).
12. Non-Waiver. It is understood and agreed that one partys failure at any time to
require the performance by the other party of any of the terms, provisions, covenants or conditions
hereof shall in no way affect the first partys right thereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the
waiver by either party of the breach of any term, provision, covenant or condition hereof be taken
or held to be a waiver of any succeeding breach.
13. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement conflicts with the law under
which this Agreement is to be construed, or if any such provision is held invalid or unenforceable
by a court of competent jurisdiction or any arbitrator, such provision shall be deleted from this
Agreement and the Agreement shall be construed to give full effect to the remaining provisions
thereof.
14. Survivability. Unless otherwise provided herein, upon termination or expiration
of the Term, the provisions of Sections 6 and 11 through 18 shall nevertheless remain in full force
and effect but shall under no circumstance extend the Term of this Agreement (or the Executives
right to accrue additional benefits beyond the expiration of the Term as determined in accordance
with Section 1 but without regard to this Section).
15. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed
according to the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to the conflict of law provisions
thereof.
16. Construction. The Section headings and captions contained in this Agreement are
for convenience only and shall not be construed to define, limit or affect the scope or meaning of
the provisions hereof. All references herein to Sections shall be deemed to refer to numbered
sections of this Agreement.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains and represents the entire agreement of
Employer and Employee and supersedes all prior agreements, representations or understandings, oral
or written, express or implied with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not
be modified or amended in any way unless in a writing signed by each of Employer and Employee. No
representation, promise or inducement has been made by either Employer or Employee that is not
embodied in this Agreement, and neither Employer nor Employee shall be bound by or liable for any
alleged representation, promise or inducement not specifically set forth herein.
18. Assignability. Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations of Employer
or Employee hereunder may be assigned by Employer or Employee without the other Partys prior
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written consent. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of Employer and Employee and their heirs, successors and assigns.
19. Code Section 409A. This Agreement is intended to meet the requirements of Section
409A of the Code and may be administered in a manner that is intended to meet those requirements
and shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with such intent. To the extent that any
payment or benefit provided hereunder is subject to Section 409A of the Code, such payment or
benefit shall be provided in a manner that will meet the requirements of Section 409A of the Code,
including regulations or other guidance issued with respect thereto, such that the payment or
benefit shall not be subject to the excise tax applicable under Section 409A of the Code. Any
provision of this Agreement that would cause any payment or benefit to fail to satisfy Section 409A
of the Code shall be amended (in a manner that as closely as practicable achieves the original
intent of this Agreement) to comply with Section 409A of the Code on a timely basis, which may be
made on a retroactive basis, in accordance with regulations and other guidance issued under Section
409A of the Code.
20. Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and
shall be deemed properly given if delivered personally or sent by certified or registered mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or sent by telegram, telex, telecopy or similar form of
telecommunication, and shall be deemed to have been given when received. Any such notice or
communication shall be addressed:
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or to such other address as Employer or Employee shall have furnished to the other in writing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have duly executed this Agreement, to be effective as of the
date first above written.
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Euronet Worldwide, Inc. |
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Michael J. Brown
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exv10w4
Exhibit 10.4
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Employment Agreement (the Agreement) is made as of April 10, 2008 (the Effective
Date) by and between Euronet Worldwide, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Employer), and Rick
Weller (Employee).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Employee is currently employed by Employer and both Employer and Employee desire for
Employee to continue such employment on certain terms and conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and agreements
contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy of which is hereby
acknowledged, Employer and Employee, each intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Term. The term of this Agreement (the Term) shall commence on the Effective Date
and shall continue indefinitely until the date on which Employees employment by Employer
terminates pursuant to Section 7 or 8 of this Agreement. This Agreement shall, as of the Effective
Date, supercede and replace in its entirety any written or verbal employment agreement then in
effect between Employer and Employee.
2. Service. During the Term, Employee shall serve as Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer and, subject to the provisions of this Agreement regarding constructive
termination Without Cause, in such other positions as requested by Employers Board of Directors
(the Board). Employee shall perform such services as normally are associated with such
positions.
3. Compensation and Benefits.
(a) Base Salary. During the Term, as compensation for services rendered by Employee
under this Agreement, Employer shall pay Employee an annual base salary of $325,000 per annum,
which shall be payable in installments and increased from time to time in accordance with
Employers general payroll practices (as in effect from time to time, Base Salary).
(b) Other Compensation.
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During the Term, Employee shall be entitled to
such comparable fringe benefits and perquisites as may be provided to
Employers executive level employees pursuant to policies established
from time to time by Employer. Employee shall be eligible for bonuses
under Employers executive bonus plan, subject to meeting performance
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Employee and Employees immediate family shall
be provided by Employer with medical, dental and life insurance through
and in accordance with the terms of Employers group health insurance
plan, subject to payment by Employee of a portion of the premiums in
accordance with policies established by Employer from time to time. |
4. Other Benefits. During the Term, Employee shall be entitled to annual vacation of
20 days, provided however that Employee may not use more than ten consecutive vacation days at one
time.
5. Business Expense Reimbursement. Employer shall reimburse Employee for all
reasonable and proper business expenses incurred by Employee in the performance of Employees
duties hereunder during the Term, in accordance with Employers customary practices for executive
level employees, and provided such business expenses are supported by actual receipts and are
reasonably documented as to purpose, persons, place and time.
6. Restrictions on Employees Conduct.
(a) Exclusive Services. During the Term, Employee shall at all times devote
Employees full-time attention, energies, efforts and skills to the business of Employer (which
term shall hereinafter include each of Employers subsidiaries) and shall not, directly or
indirectly, engage in any other business activity, whether or not for profit, gain or other
pecuniary advantages, without Employers written consent, provided that such prior consent shall
not be required with respect to: (i) business interests that neither compete with Employer nor
interfere with the performance of Employees duties and obligations under this Agreement; or (ii)
Employees charitable, philanthropic or professional association activities which do not interfere
with the performance of Employees duties and obligations under this Agreement.
(b) Confidential Information. During the Term and after the termination of the Term,
Employee shall not disclose or use, directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information. For the
purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information shall mean all information disclosed to
Employee, or known by him as a consequence of or through Employees employment with Employer (under
this Agreement or prior to this Agreement) where such information is not generally known in the
trade or industry or was regarded or treated as confidential by Employer, and where such
information refers or relates in any manner whatsoever to the business activities, processes,
services or products of Employer. Confidential Information shall include business and development
plans (whether contemplated, initiated or completed), information with respect to the development
of technical and management services, business contacts, methods of operation, results of analysis,
business forecasts, financial data, costs, revenues, and similar information. Upon termination of
the Term, Employee shall immediately return to Employer all property of Employer and all
Confidential Information, which is in tangible form, including all copies, extracts, and
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thereof and any Confidential Information stored electronically on drives, hard drives, tapes,
computer disks or in any other manner.
(c) Business Opportunities and Conflicts of Interests.
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During the Term, Employee shall promptly
disclose to Employer each business opportunity of a type which, based
upon its prospects and relationship to the existing businesses of
Employer, Employer might reasonably consider pursuing. After
termination of this Agreement, regardless of the circumstances thereof,
Employer shall have the exclusive right to participate in or undertake
any such opportunity on its own behalf without any involvement of
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During the Term, Employee shall refrain from
engaging in any activity, practice or act which conflicts with, or has
the potential to conflict with, the interests of Employer, and he shall
avoid any acts or omissions which are disloyal to, or competitive with
Employer. |
(d) Non-Solicitation. For a period of two years following any termination of this
Agreement, Employee shall not directly or indirectly, induce or attempt to induce or otherwise
counsel, advise, ask or encourage any person to leave the employ of Employer, or solicit or offer
employment to any person who was employed by Employer at any time during the twelve-month period
preceding the solicitation or offer.
(e) Covenant Not to Compete.
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During the Term, Employee shall not, without
Employers prior written consent, directly or indirectly, either as an
officer, director, employee, agent, advisor, consultant, principal,
stockholder, partner, owner or in any other capacity, on Employees own
behalf or otherwise, in any way engage in, represent, be connected with
or have a financial interest in, any business which is, or to
Employees knowledge, is about to become, engaged in any business with
which Employer is currently or has previously done business or any
subsequent line of business developed by Employer or any business
planned during the Term to be established by Employer. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Employee shall be permitted to own passive investments
in publicly held companies provided that such investments do not exceed
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termination of this Agreement and without regard to whether Employer or
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competition with Employer, or solicit, from any person or entity who
purchased any product or service from Employer during Employees
employment hereunder, the purchase of any product or service in
competition with then existing products or services of Employer. |
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For purposes of this Agreement, Employee shall
be deemed to engage in competition with Employer if he shall directly
or indirectly, either individually or as a stockholder, director,
officer, partner, consultant, owner, employee, agent, or in any other
capacity, consult with or otherwise assist any person or entity engaged
in providing electronic financial transaction processing or other
services similar to those provided by Employer or any member of
Employers group of companies. The provisions of this Section 6(e)
shall apply in any location in which Employer has established, or is in
the process of establishing, a business presence. |
(f) Employee Acknowledgment. Employee hereby agrees and acknowledges that the
restrictions imposed upon him by the provisions of this Section 6 are fair and reasonable
considering the nature of Employers business, and are reasonably required for Employers
protection.
(g) Invalidity. If a court of competent jurisdiction or an arbitrator shall declare
any provision or restriction contained in this Section 6 as unenforceable or void, the provisions
of this Section 6 shall remain in full force and effect to the extent not so declared to be
unenforceable or void, and the court may modify the invalid provision to make it enforceable to the
maximum extent permitted by law.
(h) Specific Performance. Employee agrees that if he breaches any of the provisions
of this Section 6, the remedies available at law to Employer would be inadequate and in lieu
thereof, or in addition thereto, Employer shall be entitled to appropriate equitable remedies,
including specific performance and injunctive relief. Employee agrees not to enter into any
agreement, either written or oral, which may conflict with this Agreement, and Employee authorizes
Employer to make known the terms of this Section 6 to any person, including future employers of
Employee.
7. Termination.
(a) Termination by Employer for Cause. Subject to the last sentence of this Section
7(a), at any time during the Term of this Agreement, Employer may terminate Employees employment
for Cause, as defined below, upon at least fourteen (14) days written notice setting forth a
description of the conduct constituting Cause. If Employees employment is terminated for Cause,
he shall be entitled to:
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reimbursement for any reasonable, unreimbursed and documented
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits (including without
limitation, any bonus due by virtue of having met all applicable performance
targets prior to the effective date of such termination), and any other rights,
as required by the terms of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer. |
For purposes of this Agreement, Cause shall mean: (1) conviction of Employee of, or the entry of
a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by Employee to, any felony, or any misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude; (2) fraud, misappropriation or embezzlement by Employee; (3) Employees wilful failure,
gross negligence or gross misconduct in the performance of Employees assigned duties for Employer;
(4) willful failure by Employee to follow reasonable instructions of any officer to whom Employee
reports or the Euronet board; (5) Employees gross negligence or gross misconduct in the
performance of Employees assigned duties for Employer. Notwithstanding the provisions of this
Section 7(a) defining Cause, in the event of a Change of Control, as defined hereafter, a
Termination for Cause shall mean only a termination for an act of dishonesty by Employee
constituting a felony which was intended to or resulted in gain or personal enrichment of Employee
at Employers expense. For purposes of this entire agreement and for the avoidance of doubt, the
termination of Employees employment is intended to be a separation from service under Code
section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i) and is to be interpreted in a manner consistent with such section and
applicable Treasury regulations issued thereunder.
(b) Termination by Employer Without Cause or Constructive Termination Without Cause Before
a Change of Control. At any time before a Change of Control, Employer may terminate Employees
employment without Cause, by giving written notice of termination. If Employees employment is
terminated without Cause, or if there is a constructive termination without Cause, as defined
below, Employee shall be entitled to receive from Employer the following:
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Section 7(h) below, payment of the then current Base
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continuation of
the vesting of any outstanding stock options, restricted
stock awards and other equity incentive awards
(Equity-Based Awards) and continuation of the
Employees rights to exercise any outstanding
Equity-Based Awards, through the full 24 month Severance
Period. For purposes of these equity awards, Employee
shall be considered to be an employee of the Employer
during the entire Severance Period, and shall abide by
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coverage for Employee (and, if applicable under the
applicable welfare benefit plan(s), his spouse and
family) under Employers welfare benefit plans (such as
medical, dental, disability and life) that covered him
(or them) immediately before Employees termination as
if he had remained in employment until the end of the
Severance Period. If Employees participation in any
Employer welfare benefit plan is barred or cannot be
continued under applicable laws, Employer shall either
arrange to provide substantially similar welfare
benefits or pay Employee the equivalent tax affected
value of such substantially similar welfare benefits in
cash, provided such cash payment(s) are made in the tax
years such that the payments are compliant with the
payment rules under Code Section 409A. In no event will
any reimbursement for expense associated with continued
coverage under an applicable welfare plan be made later
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reimbursement for any reasonable, unreimbursed and documented
business expense Employee incurred in performing his duties hereunder during
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits up to and including
the effective date of the termination of employment (including without
limitation, any tax equalization payments, bonus due up to the date on which
the Severance Period commences), and any other rights, as required by the terms
of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer; |
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up to six (6) months following termination of the Severance Period, if Employee
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For purposes of this Agreement, termination without Cause shall mean involuntary termination of
employment, at the direction of Employer, in the absence of Cause as defined above. For purposes
of this Agreement, constructive termination without Cause shall mean a termination of Employee at
Employees own initiative within one year following the occurrence, without Employees prior
written consent, of one or more of the following events not on account of Cause (Constructive
Termination Events):
(1) a significant and adverse diminution in the nature or scope of Employees authority,
title, responsibilities or duties, unless Employee is given new authority or duties that are
substantially comparable to Employees previous authority or duties;
(2) a reduction in Employees then-current Base Salary, or a significant reduction in
Employees opportunities for earnings under Employees incentive compensation plans (not
attributable to economic conditions or business performance at the time), or the termination
or significant reduction of any employee benefit or perquisite enjoyed by him (except as
part of a general reduction that applies to substantially all similarly situated employees
or participants);
(3) a change in Employees place of employment such that Employee is required to work more
than 50 miles from Employees then current place of employment; or
(4) the failure of Employer to obtain an assumption in writing of its obligation to perform
this Agreement by any successor to all or substantially all of the assets of Employer within
45 days after a merger, consolidation, sale or similar transaction.
If Employee believes there exists a basis for a constructive termination without Cause, Employee
shall provide Employer written notice within 30 days of the occurrence of the Constructive
Termination Event describing such event, and Employer shall be provided the opportunity to cure the
cause of the constructive termination event within a 30-day period following Employers receipt of
the written notice. If the cause of the constructive termination is cured, then no constructive
termination without Cause shall be found to have taken place.
(c) Voluntary Termination by Employee. Employee may terminate this Agreement at any
time by giving 60 days written notice to Employer. If Employee voluntarily terminates his
employment for reasons other than Employees death, disability, or constructive termination without
Cause, he shall be entitled to:
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payment of any earned but unpaid portion of Employees then
current Base Salary through the effective date of such termination; |
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reimbursement of any reasonable, unreimbursed and documented
business expense Employee incurred in performing Employees duties hereunder. |
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the right to elect continuation coverage of insurance benefits
to the extent required by law; and |
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits, and any other
rights, as required by the terms of any employee benefit plan or program of
Employer. |
Any payments made under this Section 7(c) shall be made within 30 days of Employees termination of
employment.
(d) Termination Due to Death. Employees employment and this Agreement shall
terminate immediately upon Employees death. If Employees employment is terminated because of
Employees death, Employees estate or Employees beneficiaries, as the case may be, shall be
entitled to:
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payment of any earned but unpaid portion of Employees then
current Base Salary through the effective date of such termination; |
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reimbursement for any reasonable, unreimbursed and documented
business expense Employee incurred in performing his duties hereunder; |
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the right to elect continuation coverage of insurance benefits
to the extent required by law; |
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any pension survivor benefits that may become due pursuant to
any employee benefit plan or program of Employer, and |
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits and any other
rights, and vesting of any outstanding Equity-Based Awards as provided by the
terms of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer. |
Any payments made under this Section 7(d) shall be made within 30 days of Employees death.
(e) Termination Due to Disability. Employer may terminate Employees employment at
any time if Employee becomes disabled, upon written notice by Employer to Employee. If Employees
employment is terminated because of Employees disability, he shall be entitled to:
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payment of a lump-sum disability benefit equal to 12 months
then current Base Salary; |
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continuation of the vesting of any outstanding Equity-Based
Awards and continuation of Employees rights to exercise any outstanding
Equity-Based Awards, through the effective date of such termination and for a
period of 12 months following such termination. |
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reimbursement for any reasonable, unreimbursed and documented
business expense Employee incurred in performing his duties hereunder; |
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the right to elect continuation coverage of insurance benefits
to the extent required by law; and |
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits and any other
rights, and vesting of any outstanding Equity-Based Awards, as provided by the
terms of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer. |
Any payments under this Section 7(e) shall be made within 30 days of Employees termination of
employment. Disability, as used in this paragraph, means a physical or mental illness, injury,
or condition that (a) prevents, or is likely to prevent, as certified by a physician, Employee from
performing one or more of the essential functions of Employees position, for at least 120
consecutive calendar days or for at least 150 calendar days, whether or not consecutive, in any 365
calendar day period, and (b) which cannot be accommodated with a reasonable accommodation, without
undue hardship on Employer, as specified in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(f) Payments Terminated. If the Board of Employer has determined in good faith that
the Employee has failed to comply with the requirements of the Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation
and Non-Competition provisions referenced in Section 6 hereof at any time following any
termination, then Employer shall have no further obligation to pay any amounts or provide any
benefits under this Agreement.
(g) No Obligation to Mitigate. Following any termination under this Section 7,
Employee shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment provided for in this Agreement
by seeking other employment or otherwise and except as expressly set forth herein no such other
employment, if obtained, or compensation or benefits payable in connection therewith shall reduce
any amounts or benefits to which Employee is entitled hereunder.
(h) Payments to Specified Employee. If Employee is a specified employee (as defined
in section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) (hereinafter a Specified
Employee)) at the time Employee is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 7(b)(i)(A) and
(B), such payment(s) shall be made as follows:
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That portion of the total amount to be paid to Employee which
does not exceed two times the lesser of (A) and (B), below, shall be paid in
equal |
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installments in accordance with Employers regular salary payment
practices over the Severance Period |
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The sum of Employees annualized compensation
based upon the annual rate of pay for services provided to Employer for
Employees taxable year preceding Employees taxable year in which
Employee has a separation from service with Employer (adjusted for any
increase during that year that was expected to continue indefinitely if
Employee had not terminated employment); or |
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The maximum amount that may be taken into
account under a qualified plan pursuant to Code section 401(a)(17) for
the year of Employees termination of employment. |
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That portion which exceeds the amount that may be paid under
Section 7(h)(i) above shall be paid in equal installments in accordance with
Employers regular salary payment practices over the Severance Period except
that no payments shall be made during the first six months following Employees
termination of employment and each such payment which otherwise would have been
made during such initial six-month time period shall be held in arrears by
Employer until the first day after six months following Employees termination
of employment, at which time all amounts held in arrears shall be paid in a
lump sum and the remaining 18 months of severance pay shall be paid in equal
installments in accordance with Employers regular salary payment practices
over the remainder of the Severance Period. |
8. Continuation of Employment Upon Change of Control.
(a) Continuation of Employment. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Section
8, in the event of a Change of Control of Employer (as defined in Section 8(c)) at any time during
Employees employment hereunder, Employee will remain in the employ of Employer for a period of an
additional three years from the date of such Change of Control (the Control Change Date).
Employer shall, for the three year period (the Three-Year Period) immediately following the
Control Change Date, continue to employ Employee in a position without substantial adverse
alteration in the nature or status of Employees authority, duties or responsibility as compared
with the position Employee held immediately prior to the Change of Control. During the Three-Year
Period, Employer shall continue to pay Employee salary on the same basis, at the same intervals and
at a rate not less than, that paid to Employee at the Control Change Date. Any termination of
employment by the Employer following a Control Change Date and during the Three-Year Period (a
Post-CoC Termination) shall be governed by this Section 8 rather than the provisions of Section
7(a) or (b).
(b) Benefits. During the Three Year Period, Employee shall be entitled to receive the
following benefits and participate, on the basis of his employment position, in each of the
following plans (collectively, the Specified Benefits) in existence, and in accordance with the
terms thereof, at the Control Change Date:
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any incentive compensation plans; |
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any benefit plan and trust fund associated therewith, related
to (A) life, health, dental, disability, or accidental death and dismemberment
insurance, (B) employee stock ownership (such as under the Employers ESPP and
other stock option plans); and |
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any other benefit plans hereafter made generally available to
employees at Employees level or to the employees of Employer generally. |
In addition, all outstanding Equity-Based Awards held by Employee shall become immediately vested
on the Control Change Date.
(c) Definition of Change of Control. For purposes of this Section, a Change of
Control shall be considered to have occurred if (i) Employer has completed a merger, consolidation
or dissolution such that immediately after such event the shareholders of Employer immediately
before such merger, consolidation or dissolution hold less than 50% of the surviving entity and
such transaction has been closed; (ii) Employer completes a sale, exchange or disposition of all or
substantially all of Employers assets and such transaction has been closed; (iii) less than 75% of
the members of the Board shall be individuals who were members of the Board on the Effective Date
or whose election or nomination was approved by a vote of at least 75% of the members of the Board
then still in office who were either members of the Board on the Effective Date or whose election
or nomination was so approved; or (iv) any person (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and
14(d) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) shall have become
beneficial owner (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) directly or indirectly of
securities of Employer representing 40% or more (calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3) of the
aggregate voting power of Employers then outstanding voting securities.
(d) Termination Without Cause After Change of Control. Notwithstanding any other
provision of this Section 8, at any time after the Control Change Date, Employer may terminate the
employment of Employee with or without Cause. To the extent Employee experiences a Post-CoC
Termination:
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Employer shall pay Employee any earned but unpaid portion of
Employees Base Salary through the effective date of such Post-CoC
Termination; |
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Employer shall reimburse Employee for any reasonable,
unreimbursed and documented business expenses Employee incurred in performing
Employees duties hereunder; |
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Employer shall pay Employee an amount (the Special
Severance Payment) equal to the present value (calculated using a discount
rate equal to 7.5% per annum) of Employees Base Salary that would have been
paid to Employee had Employee remained an employee until the later of (A) the
end of the Three-Year Period or (B) 24 months following
the effective date of Employees Post-CoC Termination (such additional 24
month period in this Section 8(d)(iii)(B) hereinafter referred to as the
Extended Period); provided, however, if any portion of Employees Special Severance Payment is not accelerated and
paid earlier than it would have been paid as a monthly installment payment (as may be the case with
certain amounts paid within six months following Employees termination or certain amounts paid
under Section 8(f)(iii)-(vi)), no such present value discount shall be applied to such portion(s)
of the payment; and |
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Employer shall provide Employee (and, if applicable under the
applicable welfare benefit plan(s), his spouse and family) coverage under
Employers welfare benefit plans (such as medical, dental, disability and
life) that covered him (or them) immediately before Employees termination as
if he had remained in employment until the end of the Three-Year Period, or,
if longer, the end of the Extended Period. If Employees participation in any
welfare plan is barred, the Employer shall either arrange to provide Employee
(his spouse and family, if applicable) substantially similar welfare benefits
or pay Employee the equivalent tax affected value of the substantially similar
welfare benefits in cash, provided such cash payment(s) are made in the tax
years such that the payments are compliant with the payment rules under Code
section 409A. In no event will any reimbursement for expense associated with
continued coverage under an applicable welfare plan be made later than the end
of the year following the year in which the expense was incurred |
Payments required under paragraphs (i) through (iv) above shall be made in accordance with
Section 8(f).
(e) Resignation following a Change of Control. If, within the Three-Year Period
Employee experiences a Constructive Termination Event, and after providing written notice to
Employer no later than 90 days of the date the Constructive Termination Event first arose or
occurred, Employer fails to cure the event or condition giving rise to the Constructive Event
within the 30-day period following Employers receipt of the written notice, Employee may,
effective at the end of such 30-day cure period, resign his employment with Employer (the
Resignation). In connection with such Resignation, Employer shall pay to Employee the same
amounts and benefits Employee would have been entitled to receive if he experienced a Post-CoC
Termination under Section 8(d) above.
(f) Timing of Payments. The time at which all payments due under Sections 8(d) or
8(e) above will commence and the form in which such payments will be made will depend upon the
following three factors: (1) whether Employee is a Specified Employee, (2) whether the Post-CoC
Termination occurs on or before, or after the second anniversary of the Control Change Date and (3)
whether the Change of Control constitutes a change in the ownership or effective control of
Employer or a change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the
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assets of Employer within
the meaning of Code section 409A(a)(2)(A)(v) and the applicable Treasury Regulations issued
thereunder (a Section 409A Change of Control) . Each of the payment scenarios is set forth
below:
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If Employee is a Specified Employee at the time Employee is
eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination
from employment is on or before the second anniversary of the Control Change
Date, and the Change of Control is a Section 409A Change of Control, such
payment(s) shall be made as follows: |
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That portion of the total amount to be paid to
Employee which does not exceed two times the lesser of (1) and (2)
below shall be paid in a lump sum payment within 5 business days of
Employees termination of employment |
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The sum of Employees annualized
compensation based upon the annual rate of pay for services
provided to Employer for Employees taxable year preceding
Employees taxable year in which Employee has a separation from
service with such Employer (adjusted for any increase during
that year that was expected to continue indefinitely if Employee
had not terminated employment); or |
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The maximum amount that may be
taken into account under a qualified plan pursuant to Code
section 401(a)(17) for the year of Employees termination of
employment. |
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That portion which exceeds the amounts that may
be paid under Section 8(f)(i)(A) above shall be paid, in a lump sum, on
the first day after the six month anniversary of the effective date of
Employees termination of employment. |
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If Employee is not a Specified Employee at the time Employee
is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is on or before the second anniversary of the
Control Change Date, and the Change of Control is a Section 409A Change of
Control, such payment(s) shall be paid in a lump sum payment within 5 business
days of Employees termination of employment. |
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If Employee is a Specified Employee at the time Employee is
eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is after the second anniversary of the Control
Change |
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Date, and whether or not the Change of Control is a Section 409A Change
of Control, such payment(s) shall be made as follows: |
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That portion of the total amount to be paid to
Employee which does not exceed two times the lesser of (1) and (2)
below shall be paid in a lump sum payment within 5 business days of
Employees termination of employment |
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The sum of Employees annualized
compensation based upon the annual rate of pay for services
provided to Employer for Employees taxable year preceding
Employees taxable year in which Employee has a separation from
service with such Employer (adjusted for any increase during
that year that was expected to continue indefinitely if Employee
had not terminated employment); or |
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The maximum amount that may be
taken into account under a qualified plan pursuant to Code
section 401(a)(17) for the year of Employees termination of
employment. |
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That portion which exceeds the amount that may
be paid under Section 8(f)(iii)(A) above shall be paid in equal
installments in accordance with Employees regular salary payment
practices over the Severance Period except that no payments shall be
made during the first six months following Employees termination of
employment and each such payment which otherwise would have been made
during such initial six-month time period shall be held in arrears by
Employer until the first payment made six months and one day following
Employees termination of employment at which time all amounts held in
arrears shall be paid in a lump sum and the remaining 18 months of
severance pay shall be paid in equal installments in accordance with
Employers regular salary payment practices over the Severance Period. |
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If Employee is not a Specified Employee at the time Employee
is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is after the second anniversary of the Control
Change Date, and whether or not the Change of Control is a Section 409A Change
of Control, such payment(s) shall be made as follows: |
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That portion of the total amount to be paid to
Employee which does not exceed two times the lesser of (1) and (2),
below, shall |
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be paid in a lump sum payment within 5 business days of
Employees termination of employment |
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The sum of Employees annualized
compensation based upon the annual rate of pay for services
provided to Employer for Employees taxable year preceding
Employees taxable year in which Employee has a separation from
service with such Employer (adjusted for any increase during
that year that was expected to continue
indefinitely if Employee had not terminated employment); or |
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The maximum amount that may be
taken into account under a qualified plan pursuant to Code
section 401(a)(17) for the year of Employees termination of
employment. |
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That portion which exceeds the amount that may
be paid under Section 8(f)(iv)(A), above, shall be paid in equal
installments over the Severance Period in accordance with Employers
regular salary payment practices. |
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If Employee is a Specified Employee at the time Employee is
eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is on or before the second anniversary of the
Control Change Date, and the Change of Control is not a Section 409A Change of
Control, such payment(s) shall be made in the same manner as Section 8(f)(iii)
above. |
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If Employee is not a Specified Employee at the time Employee
is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is on or before the second anniversary of the
Control Change Date, and the Change of Control is not a Section 409A Change of
Control, such payment(s) shall be shall be made in the same manner as Section
8(f)(iv) above. |
(g) Mitigation and Expenses.
(i) Other Employment. After the Control Change Date, Employee shall not be required
to mitigate the amount of any payment provided for in this Agreement by seeking other employment or
otherwise and except as expressly set forth herein no such other employment, if obtained, or
compensation or benefits payable in connection therewith shall reduce any amounts or benefits to
which Employee is entitled hereunder.
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(ii) Expenses. If any dispute should arise under this Agreement after the Control
Change Date involving an effort by Employee to protect, enforce or secure rights or benefits
claimed by Employee hereunder, Employer shall pay (promptly upon demand by Employee accompanied by
reasonable evidence of incurrence) all reasonable expenses (including attorneys fees) incurred by
Employee in connection with such dispute, without regard to whether Employee prevails in such
dispute except that Employee shall repay Employer any amounts so received if a court having
jurisdiction shall make a final, non-appealable determination that Employee acted frivolously or in
bad faith by such dispute.
(h) Successors in Interest. The rights and obligations of Employer and Employee under
this Section 8 shall inure to the benefit of and be binding in each and every respect upon
the direct and indirect successors and assigns of Employer and Employee, regardless of the manner
in which such successors or assigns shall succeed to the interest of Employer or Employee hereunder
and this Section 8 shall not be terminated by the voluntary or involuntary dissolution of Employer
or any merger or consolidation or acquisition involving Employer, or upon any transfer of all or
substantially all of Employers assets, or terminated otherwise than in accordance with its terms.
In the event of any such merger or consolidation or transfer of assets, the provision of this
Section 8 shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the surviving corporation or the
corporation or other person to which such assets shall be transferred.
9. Deductions and Withholding. Employee agrees that Employer may withhold from any
and all payments required to be made by Employer to Employee under this Agreement all taxes or
other amounts that Employer is required by law to withhold in accordance with applicable laws or
regulations from time to time in effect.
10. Gross Up Payment. If at any time or from time to time, it shall be determined by
tax counsel mutually agreeable to Employer and Employee that any payment or other benefit to
Employee pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise (Potential Parachute Payment) is or will become
subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or any similar tax (Excise Taxes),
then Employer shall, subject to the limitations below, pay or cause to be paid a tax gross-up
payment (Gross-Up Payment) with respect to all such Excise Taxes and other taxes on the Gross-Up
Payment. The Gross-Up Payment shall be an amount equal to the product of (a) the amount of the
Excise Taxes multiplied by (b) a fraction (the Gross-Up Multiple), the numerator or which is one
(1.0), and the denominator of which is one (1.0) minus the lesser of (i) the sum, expressed as a
decimal fraction, of the effective marginal rates of any taxes and any Excise Taxes applicable to
the Gross-Up Payment or (ii) .80, it being intended that the Gross-Up Multiple shall in no event
exceed five (5.0). If different rates of tax are applicable to various portions of a Gross-Up
Payment, the weighted average of such rates shall be used. Excise Taxes and other penalties under
Section 409A of the Code shall not be any similar tax for purposes of this Agreement.
(a) To the extent possible, any payments or other benefits to Employee pursuant to this
Agreement shall be allocated as consideration for Employees entry into the covenants made by him
in Section 6.
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(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Section 10, if the aggregate After-Tax
Amount (as defined below) of the Potential Parachute Payments and Gross-Up Payment that, but for
this limitation, would be payable to Employee, does not exceed 120% of After-Tax Floor Amount (as
defined below), then no Gross-Up Payment shall be made to Employee and the aggregate amount of
Potential Parachute Payments payable to Employee shall be reduced (but not below the Floor Amount)
to the largest amount which would both (i) not cause any Excise Tax to be payable by Employee and
(ii) not cause any Potential Parachute Payments to become nondeductible by Employer by reason of
Section 280G of the Code (or any successor provision). For purposes of the preceding sentence,
Employee shall be deemed to be subject to the highest effective after-tax marginal rate of taxes.
For purposes of this Agreement:
(i) After-Tax Amount means the portion of a specified amount that would remain after
payment of all taxes paid or payable by Employee in respect of such specified amount; and
(ii) Floor Amount means the greatest pre-tax amount of Potential Parachute Payments that
could be paid to Employee without causing Employee to become liable for any Excise Taxes in
connection therewith; and
(iii) After-Tax Floor Amount means the After-Tax Amount of the Floor Amount.
(c) If for any reason tax counsel mutually agreeable to Employer and Employee later
determine that the amount of Excise Taxes payable by Employee is greater than the amount initially
determined pursuant to the above provisions of this Section 10, then Employer shall, subject to
Sections 10(d) and 10(e) pay Employee, within thirty (30) days of such determination, or pay to the
IRS as required by applicable law, an amount (which shall also be deemed a Gross-Up Payment) equal
to the product of (a) the sum of (i) such additional Excise Taxes and (ii) any interest, penalties,
expenses or other costs incurred by Employee as a result of having taken a position in accordance
with a determination made pursuant to Paragraph 10(d), multiplied by (b) the Gross-Up Multiple.
(d) Employee shall immediately notify Employer in writing (an Employees Notice) of any
claim by the IRS or other taxing authority (an IRS Claim) that, if successful, would require the
payment by Employee of Excise Taxes in respect of Potential Parachute Payments in an amount in
excess of the amount of such Excise Taxes determined in accordance with Section 10. Employees
Notice shall fully inform Employer of all particulars of the IRS Claim and the date on which such
IRS Claim is due to be paid (the IRS Claim Deadline).
Employer shall direct the Employee as to whether to pay all or part of the IRS Claim or to
contest the IRS Claim or to pursue a claim for a refund (a Refund Claim) of all or any portion of
such Excise Taxes, other taxes, interest or penalties as may be specified by Employer in a written
notice to Employee. If Employer directs Employee to pay all or part of the IRS
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Claim, the amount
of such payment shall also be deemed a Gross-Up Payment, which Employer shall pay to the Employee
or the IRS, as appropriate. The Employee shall cooperate fully with Employer in good faith to
contest such IRS Claim or pursue such Refund Claim (including appeals) and shall permit Employer to
participate in any proceedings relating to such IRS Claim or Refund Claim.
Employer shall control all proceedings in connection with such IRS Claim or Refund Claim (as
applicable) and in its discretion may cause Employee to pursue or forego any and all administrative
appeals, proceedings, hearings and conferences with the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing
authority.
Employer shall pay directly all legal, accounting and other costs and expenses (including
additional interest and penalties) incurred by Employer or Employee in connection
with any IRS Claim or Refund Claim, as applicable, and shall indemnify Employee, on an after-tax
basis, for any Excise Tax or income tax, including related interest and penalties, imposed as a
result of such payment of costs or expenses.
(e) If Employee receives any refund with respect to Excise Taxes, Employee shall (subject to
Employers complying with any applicable requirements of Section 10(d)) promptly pay Employer the
amount of such refund (together with any interest paid or credited thereon after taxes applicable
thereto). Any contest of a denial of refund shall be controlled by Section 10(d).
(f) 409A Compliance. Any Gross-Up Payment made under this Agreement shall be made
no later than by the end of Employees taxable year next following Employees taxable year in which
he remits the Excise Taxes. In the event Employee has a right to a Gross-Up Payment due to a tax
audit or litigation addressing the existence or amount of a tax liability, whether Federal, state,
local, or foreign, any Gross-Up Payment relating thereto will be made by the end of Employees
taxable year following Employees taxable year in which the taxes that are the subject of the audit
or litigation are remitted to the taxing authority, or where as a result of such audit or
litigation no taxes are remitted, the end of Employees taxable year in which the audit is
completed or there is a final and nonappealable settlement or other resolution of the litigation.
11. Arbitration. Whenever a dispute arises between the Parties concerning this
Agreement or any of the obligations hereunder, or Employees employment generally, Employer and
Employee shall use their best efforts to resolve the dispute by mutual agreement. If any dispute
cannot be resolved by Employer and Employee, it shall be submitted to arbitration to the exclusion
of all other avenues of relief and adjudicated pursuant to the American Arbitration Associations
Rules for Employment Dispute Resolution then in effect. The decision of the arbitrator must be in
writing and shall be final and binding on the Parties, and judgment may be entered on the
arbitrators award in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The expenses of the arbitration shall
be borne by the losing Party to the arbitration and the prevailing Party shall be entitled to
recover from the losing Party all of its own costs and attorneys fees with respect to the
arbitration. Nothing in
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this Section 11 shall be construed to derogate Employers rights to seek
legal and equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction as contemplated by Section 6(h).
12. Non-Waiver. It is understood and agreed that one partys failure at any time to
require the performance by the other party of any of the terms, provisions, covenants or conditions
hereof shall in no way affect the first partys right thereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the
waiver by either party of the breach of any term, provision, covenant or condition hereof be taken
or held to be a waiver of any succeeding breach.
13. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement conflicts with the law under
which this Agreement is to be construed, or if any such provision is held invalid or unenforceable
by a court of competent jurisdiction or any arbitrator, such provision shall be deleted from this
Agreement and the Agreement shall be construed to give full effect to the remaining provisions
thereof.
14. Survivability. Unless otherwise provided herein, upon termination or expiration
of the Term, the provisions of Sections 6 and 11 through 18 shall nevertheless remain in full force
and effect but shall under no circumstance extend the Term of this Agreement (or the Executives
right to accrue additional benefits beyond the expiration of the Term as determined in accordance
with Section 1 but without regard to this Section).
15. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed
according to the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to the conflict of law provisions
thereof.
16. Construction. The Section headings and captions contained in this Agreement are
for convenience only and shall not be construed to define, limit or affect the scope or meaning of
the provisions hereof. All references herein to Sections shall be deemed to refer to numbered
sections of this Agreement.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains and represents the entire agreement of
Employer and Employee and supersedes all prior agreements, representations or understandings, oral
or written, express or implied with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not
be modified or amended in any way unless in a writing signed by each of Employer and Employee. No
representation, promise or inducement has been made by either Employer or Employee that is not
embodied in this Agreement, and neither Employer nor Employee shall be bound by or liable for any
alleged representation, promise or inducement not specifically set forth herein.
18. Assignability. Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations of Employer
or Employee hereunder may be assigned by Employer or Employee without the other Partys prior
written consent. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of Employer and Employee and their heirs, successors and assigns.
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19. Code Section 409A. This Agreement is intended to meet the requirements of Section
409A of the Code and may be administered in a manner that is intended to meet those requirements
and shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with such intent. To the extent that any
payment or benefit provided hereunder is subject to Section 409A of the Code, such payment or
benefit shall be provided in a manner that will meet the requirements of Section 409A of the Code,
including regulations or other guidance issued with respect thereto, such that the payment or
benefit shall not be subject to the excise tax applicable under Section 409A of the Code. Any
provision of this Agreement that would cause any payment or benefit to fail to satisfy Section 409A
of the Code shall be amended (in a manner that as closely as practicable achieves the original
intent of this Agreement) to comply with Section 409A of the Code on a timely basis, which may be
made on a retroactive basis, in accordance with regulations and other guidance issued under Section
409A of the Code.
20. Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and
shall be deemed properly given if delivered personally or sent by certified or registered mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or sent by telegram, telex, telecopy or similar form of
telecommunication, and shall be deemed to have been given when received. Any such notice or
communication shall be addressed:
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Attention: General Counsel |
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4601 College Boulevard, Ste. 300 |
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Leawood, Kansas 66211 |
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or to such other address as Employer or Employee shall have furnished to the other in writing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have duly executed this Agreement, to be effective as of the
date first above written.
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Euronet Worldwide, Inc. |
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/s/ Rick Weller
Rick Weller
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/s/ Michael J. Brown
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exv10w5
Exhibit 10.5
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Employment Agreement (the Agreement) is made as of April 10, 2008 (the Effective
Date) by and between Euronet Worldwide, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Employer), and Jeffrey B.
Newman (Employee).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Employee is currently employed by Employer and both Employer and Employee desire for
Employee to continue such employment on certain terms and conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and agreements
contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy of which is hereby
acknowledged, Employer and Employee, each intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Term. The term of this Agreement (the Term) shall commence on the Effective Date
and shall continue indefinitely until the date on which Employees employment by Employer
terminates pursuant to Section 7 or 8 of this Agreement. This Agreement shall, as of the Effective
Date, supercede and replace in its entirety any written or verbal employment agreement then in
effect between Employer and Employee.
2. Service. During the Term, Employee shall serve as Executive Vice President and
General Counsel and, subject to the provisions hereof regarding constructive termination Without
Cause, in such other positions and perform services in such other departments of Employer as
requested by Employers Board of Directors (the Board). Employee shall perform such services as
normally are associated with such positions.
3. Compensation and Benefits.
(a) Base Salary. During the Term, as compensation for services rendered by Employee
under this Agreement, Employer shall pay Employee an annual base salary of $290,000 per annum,
which shall be payable in installments and increased from time to time in accordance with
Employers general payroll practices (as in effect from time to time, Base Salary).
(b) Other Compensation.
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During the Term, Employee shall be entitled to
such comparable fringe benefits and perquisites as may be provided to
Employers executive level employees pursuant to policies established
from time to time by Employer. Employee shall be eligible for bonuses
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Employers executive bonus plan, subject to meeting performance
or other targets set by Employer with respect to such bonuses. |
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Employee and Employees immediate family shall
be provided by Employer with medical, dental and life insurance through
and in accordance with the terms of Employers group health insurance
plan, subject to payment by Employee of a portion of the premiums in
accordance with policies established by Employer from time to time. |
4. Other Benefits. During the Term, Employee shall be entitled to annual vacation of
20 days, provided however that Employee may not use more than ten consecutive vacation days at one
time.
5. Business Expense Reimbursement. Employer shall reimburse Employee for all
reasonable and proper business expenses incurred by Employee in the performance of Employees
duties hereunder during the Term, in accordance with Employers customary practices for executive
level employees, and provided such business expenses are supported by actual receipts and are
reasonably documented as to purpose, persons, place and time.
6. Restrictions on Employees Conduct.
(a) Exclusive Services. During the Term, Employee shall at all times devote
Employees full-time attention, energies, efforts and skills to the business of Employer (which
term shall hereinafter include each of Employers subsidiaries) and shall not, directly or
indirectly, engage in any other business activity, whether or not for profit, gain or other
pecuniary advantages, without Employers written consent, provided that such prior consent shall
not be required with respect to: (i) business interests that neither compete with Employer nor
interfere with the performance of Employees duties and obligations under this Agreement; or (ii)
Employees charitable, philanthropic or professional association activities which do not interfere
with the performance of Employees duties and obligations under this Agreement.
(b) Confidential Information. During the Term and after the termination of the Term,
Employee shall not disclose or use, directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information. For the
purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information shall mean all information disclosed to
Employee, or known by him as a consequence of or through Employees employment with Employer (under
this Agreement or prior to this Agreement) where such information is not generally known in the
trade or industry or was regarded or treated as confidential by Employer, and where such
information refers or relates in any manner whatsoever to the business activities, processes,
services or products of Employer. Confidential Information shall include business and development
plans (whether contemplated, initiated or completed), information with respect to the development
of technical and management services, business contacts, methods of operation, results of analysis,
business forecasts, financial data, costs, revenues, and similar information. Upon
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the Term, Employee shall immediately return to Employer all property of Employer and all
Confidential Information, which is in tangible form, including all copies, extracts, and
summaries thereof and any Confidential Information stored electronically on drives, hard drives,
tapes, computer disks or in any other manner.
(c) Business Opportunities and Conflicts of Interests.
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During the Term, Employee shall promptly
disclose to Employer each business opportunity of a type which, based
upon its prospects and relationship to the existing businesses of
Employer, Employer might reasonably consider pursuing. After
termination of this Agreement, regardless of the circumstances thereof,
Employer shall have the exclusive right to participate in or undertake
any such opportunity on its own behalf without any involvement of
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During the Term, Employee shall refrain from
engaging in any activity, practice or act which conflicts with, or has
the potential to conflict with, the interests of Employer, and he shall
avoid any acts or omissions which are disloyal to, or competitive with
Employer. |
(d) Non-Solicitation. For a period of two years following any termination of this
Agreement, Employee shall not directly or indirectly, induce or attempt to induce or otherwise
counsel, advise, ask or encourage any person to leave the employ of Employer, or solicit or offer
employment to any person who was employed by Employer at any time during the twelve-month period
preceding the solicitation or offer.
(e) Covenant Not to Compete.
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During the Term, Employee shall not, without
Employers prior written consent, directly or indirectly, either as an
officer, director, employee, agent, advisor, consultant, principal,
stockholder, partner, owner or in any other capacity, on Employees own
behalf or otherwise, in any way engage in, represent, be connected with
or have a financial interest in, any business which is, or to
Employees knowledge, is about to become, engaged in any business with
which Employer is currently or has previously done business or any
subsequent line of business developed by Employer or any business
planned during the Term to be established by Employer. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, Employee shall be permitted to own passive investments
in publicly held companies provided that such investments do not exceed
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For a period of two years following any
termination of this Agreement and without regard to whether Employer or
Employee terminates this Agreement, Employee shall not, engage in
competition with Employer, or solicit, from any person or entity who
purchased any product or service from Employer during Employees
employment hereunder, the purchase of any product or service in
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For purposes of this Agreement, Employee shall
be deemed to engage in competition with Employer if he shall directly
or indirectly, either individually or as a stockholder, director,
officer, partner, consultant, owner, employee, agent, or in any other
capacity, consult with or otherwise assist any person or entity engaged
in providing electronic financial transaction processing or other
services similar to those provided by Employer or any member of
Employers group of companies. The provisions of this Section 6(e)
shall apply in any location in which Employer has established, or is in
the process of establishing, a business presence. |
(f) Employee Acknowledgment. Employee hereby agrees and acknowledges that the
restrictions imposed upon him by the provisions of this Section 6 are fair and reasonable
considering the nature of Employers business, and are reasonably required for Employers
protection.
(g) Invalidity. If a court of competent jurisdiction or an arbitrator shall declare
any provision or restriction contained in this Section 6 as unenforceable or void, the provisions
of this Section 6 shall remain in full force and effect to the extent not so declared to be
unenforceable or void, and the court may modify the invalid provision to make it enforceable to the
maximum extent permitted by law.
(h) Specific Performance. Employee agrees that if he breaches any of the provisions
of this Section 6, the remedies available at law to Employer would be inadequate and in lieu
thereof, or in addition thereto, Employer shall be entitled to appropriate equitable remedies,
including specific performance and injunctive relief. Employee agrees not to enter into any
agreement, either written or oral, which may conflict with this Agreement, and Employee authorizes
Employer to make known the terms of this Section 6 to any person, including future employers of
Employee.
7. Termination.
(a) Termination by Employer for Cause. Subject to the last sentence of this Section
7(a), at any time during the Term of this Agreement, Employer may terminate Employees employment
for Cause, as defined below, upon at least fourteen (14) days written
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description of the conduct constituting Cause. If Employees employment is terminated for Cause,
he shall be entitled to:
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reimbursement for any reasonable, unreimbursed and documented
business expense he has incurred in performing Employees duties hereunder |
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits (including without
limitation, any bonus due by virtue of having met all applicable performance
targets prior to the effective date of such termination), and any other rights,
as required by the terms of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer. |
For purposes of this Agreement, Cause shall mean: (1) conviction of Employee of, or the entry of
a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by Employee to, any felony, or any misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude; (2) fraud, misappropriation or embezzlement by Employee; (3) Employees wilful failure,
gross negligence or gross misconduct in the performance of Employees assigned duties for Employer;
(4) willful failure by Employee to follow reasonable instructions of any officer to whom Employee
reports or the Euronet board; (5) Employees gross negligence or gross misconduct in the
performance of Employees assigned duties for Employer. Notwithstanding the provisions of this
Section 7(a) defining Cause, in the event of a Change of Control, as defined hereafter, a
Termination for Cause shall mean only a termination for an act of dishonesty by Employee
constituting a felony which was intended to or resulted in gain or personal enrichment of Employee
at Employers expense. For purposes of this entire agreement and for the avoidance of doubt, the
termination of Employees employment is intended to be a separation from service under Code
section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i) and is to be interpreted in a manner consistent with such section and
applicable Treasury regulations issued thereunder.
(b) Termination by Employer Without Cause or Constructive Termination Without Cause Before
a Change of Control. At any time before a Change of Control, Employer may terminate Employees
employment without Cause, by giving written notice of termination. If Employees employment is
terminated without Cause, or if there is a constructive termination without Cause, as defined
below, Employee shall be entitled to receive from Employer the following:
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Section 7(h) below, payment of the then current Base
Salary for a severance Period of 24-months commencing on
the effective date of Employees termination (the
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continuation of
the vesting of any outstanding stock options, restricted
stock awards and other equity incentive awards
(Equity-Based Awards) and continuation of the
Employees rights to exercise any outstanding
Equity-Based Awards, through the full 24 month Severance
Period. For purposes of these equity awards, Employee
shall be considered to be an employee of the Employer
during the entire Severance Period, and shall abide by
the Covenant Not to Compete of Section 6(e) of this
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coverage for Employee (and, if applicable under the
applicable welfare benefit plan(s), his spouse and
family) under Employers welfare benefit plans (such as
medical, dental, disability and life) that covered him
(or them) immediately before Employees termination as
if he had remained in employment until the end of the
Severance Period. If Employees participation in any
Employer welfare benefit plan is barred or cannot be
continued under applicable laws, Employer shall either
arrange to provide substantially similar welfare
benefits or pay Employee the equivalent tax affected
value of such substantially similar welfare benefits in
cash, provided such cash payment(s) are made in the tax
years such that the payments are compliant with the
payment rules under Code Section 409A. In no event will
any reimbursement for expense associated with continued
coverage under an applicable welfare plan be made later
than the end of the year following the year in which the
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reimbursement for any reasonable, unreimbursed and documented
business expense Employee incurred in performing his duties hereunder during
the Term; |
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits up to and including
the effective date of the termination of employment (including without
limitation, any tax equalization payments, bonus due up to the date on which
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of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer; |
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the right to elect continuation coverage of insurance benefits
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payment of COBRA premiums for medical benefits for a period of
up to six (6) months following termination of the Severance Period, if Employee
timely elects to continue those benefits under COBRA. |
For purposes of this Agreement, termination without Cause shall mean involuntary termination of
employment, at the direction of Employer, in the absence of Cause as defined above. For purposes
of this Agreement, constructive termination without Cause shall mean a termination of Employee at
Employees own initiative within one year following the occurrence, without Employees prior
written consent, of one or more of the following events not on account of Cause (Constructive
Termination Events):
(1) a significant and adverse diminution in the nature or scope of Employees authority,
title, responsibilities or duties, unless Employee is given new authority or duties that are
substantially comparable to Employees previous authority or duties;
(2) a reduction in Employees then-current Base Salary, or a significant reduction in
Employees opportunities for earnings under Employees incentive compensation plans (not
attributable to economic conditions or business performance at the time), or the termination
or significant reduction of any employee benefit or perquisite enjoyed by him (except as
part of a general reduction that applies to substantially all similarly situated employees
or participants);
(3) a change in Employees place of employment such that Employee is required to work more
than 50 miles from Employees then current place of employment; or
(4) the failure of Employer to obtain an assumption in writing of its obligation to perform
this Agreement by any successor to all or substantially all of the assets of Employer within
45 days after a merger, consolidation, sale or similar transaction.
If Employee believes there exists a basis for a constructive termination without Cause, Employee
shall provide Employer written notice within 30 days of the occurrence of the Constructive
Termination Event describing such event, and Employer shall be provided the opportunity to cure the
cause of the constructive termination event within a 30-day period following Employers receipt of
the written notice. If the cause of the constructive termination is cured, then no constructive
termination without Cause shall be found to have taken place.
(c) Voluntary Termination by Employee. Employee may terminate this Agreement at any
time by giving 60 days written notice to Employer. If Employee voluntarily
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employment for reasons other than Employees death, disability, or constructive termination without
Cause, he shall be entitled to:
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reimbursement of any reasonable, unreimbursed and documented
business expense Employee incurred in performing Employees duties hereunder. |
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the right to elect continuation coverage of insurance benefits
to the extent required by law; and |
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits, and any other
rights, as required by the terms of any employee benefit plan or program of
Employer. |
Any payments made under this Section 7(c) shall be made within 30 days of Employees termination of
employment.
(d) Termination Due to Death. Employees employment and this Agreement shall
terminate immediately upon Employees death. If Employees employment is terminated because of
Employees death, Employees estate or Employees beneficiaries, as the case may be, shall be
entitled to:
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current Base Salary through the effective date of such termination; |
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reimbursement for any reasonable, unreimbursed and documented
business expense Employee incurred in performing his duties hereunder; |
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the right to elect continuation coverage of insurance benefits
to the extent required by law; |
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any pension survivor benefits that may become due pursuant to
any employee benefit plan or program of Employer, and |
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits and any other
rights, and vesting of any outstanding Equity-Based Awards as provided by the
terms of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer. |
Any payments made under this Section 7(d) shall be made within 30 days of Employees death.
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(e) Termination Due to Disability. Employer may terminate Employees employment at
any time if Employee becomes disabled, upon written notice by Employer to Employee. If Employees
employment is terminated because of Employees disability, he shall be entitled to:
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payment of a lump-sum disability benefit equal to 12 months
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continuation of the vesting of any outstanding Equity-Based
Awards and continuation of Employees rights to exercise any outstanding
Equity-Based Awards, through the effective date of such termination and for a
period of 12 months following such termination. |
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reimbursement for any reasonable, unreimbursed and documented
business expense Employee incurred in performing his duties hereunder; |
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the right to elect continuation coverage of insurance benefits
to the extent required by law; and |
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits and any other
rights, and vesting of any outstanding Equity-Based Awards, as provided by the
terms of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer. |
Any payments under this Section 7(e) shall be made within 30 days of Employees termination of
employment. Disability, as used in this paragraph, means a physical or mental illness, injury,
or condition that (a) prevents, or is likely to prevent, as certified by a physician, Employee from
performing one or more of the essential functions of Employees position, for at least 120
consecutive calendar days or for at least 150 calendar days, whether or not consecutive, in any 365
calendar day period, and (b) which cannot be accommodated with a reasonable accommodation, without
undue hardship on Employer, as specified in the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(f) Payments Terminated. If the Board of Employer has determined in good faith that
the Employee has failed to comply with the requirements of the Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation
and Non-Competition provisions referenced in Section 6 hereof at any time following any
termination, then Employer shall have no further obligation to pay any amounts or provide any
benefits under this Agreement.
(g) No Obligation to Mitigate. Following any termination under this Section 7,
Employee shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment provided for in this Agreement
by seeking other employment or otherwise and except as expressly set forth herein no such other
employment, if obtained, or compensation or benefits payable in connection therewith shall reduce
any amounts or benefits to which Employee is entitled hereunder.
(h) Payments to Specified Employee. If Employee is a specified employee (as defined
in section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) (hereinafter a
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Employee)) at the time Employee is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 7(b)(i)(A) and
(B), such payment(s) shall be made as follows:
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That portion of the total amount to be paid to Employee which
does not exceed two times the lesser of (A) and (B), below, shall be paid in
equal installments in accordance with Employers regular salary payment
practices over the Severance Period
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The sum of Employees annualized compensation
based upon the annual rate of pay for services provided to Employer for
Employees taxable year preceding Employees taxable year in which
Employee has a separation from service with Employer (adjusted for any
increase during that year that was expected to continue indefinitely if
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The maximum amount that may be taken into
account under a qualified plan pursuant to Code section 401(a)(17) for
the year of Employees termination of employment. |
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That portion which exceeds the amount that may be paid under
Section 7(h)(i) above shall be paid in equal installments in accordance with
Employers regular salary payment practices over the Severance Period except
that no payments shall be made during the first six months following Employees
termination of employment and each such payment which otherwise would have been
made during such initial six-month time period shall be held in arrears by
Employer until the first day after six months following Employees termination
of employment, at which time all amounts held in arrears shall be paid in a
lump sum and the remaining 18 months of severance pay shall be paid in equal
installments in accordance with Employers regular salary payment practices
over the remainder of the Severance Period. |
8. Continuation of Employment Upon Change of Control.
(a) Continuation of Employment. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Section
8, in the event of a Change of Control of Employer (as defined in Section 8(c)) at any time during
Employees employment hereunder, Employee will remain in the employ of Employer for a period of an
additional three years from the date of such Change of Control (the Control Change Date).
Employer shall, for the three year period (the Three-Year Period) immediately following the
Control Change Date, continue to employ Employee in a position without substantial adverse
alteration in the nature or status of Employees authority, duties or responsibility as compared
with the position Employee held immediately prior to the Change of Control. During the Three-Year
Period, Employer shall continue to pay Employee salary on the same basis, at the same intervals and
at a rate not less than, that paid to Employee at the Control
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Change Date. Any termination of
employment by the Employer following a Control Change Date and during the Three-Year Period (a
Post-CoC Termination) shall be governed by this Section 8 rather than the provisions of Section
7(a) or (b).
(b) Benefits. During the Three Year Period, Employee shall be entitled to receive the
following benefits and participate, on the basis of his employment position, in each of the
following plans (collectively, the Specified Benefits) in existence, and in accordance with the
terms thereof, at the Control Change Date:
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any incentive compensation plans; |
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any benefit plan and trust fund associated therewith, related
to (A) life, health, dental, disability, or accidental death and dismemberment
insurance, (B) employee stock ownership (such as under the Employers ESPP and
other stock option plans); and |
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any other benefit plans hereafter made generally available to
employees at Employees level or to the employees of Employer generally. |
In addition, all outstanding Equity-Based Awards held by Employee shall become immediately vested
on the Control Change Date.
(c) Definition of Change of Control. For purposes of this Section, a Change of
Control shall be considered to have occurred if (i) Employer has completed a merger, consolidation
or dissolution such that immediately after such event the shareholders of Employer immediately
before such merger, consolidation or dissolution hold less than 50% of the surviving entity and
such transaction has been closed; (ii) Employer completes a sale, exchange or disposition of all or
substantially all of Employers assets and such transaction has been closed; (iii) less than 75% of
the members of the Board shall be individuals who were members of the Board on the Effective Date
or whose election or nomination was approved by a vote of at least 75% of the members of the Board
then still in office who were either members of the Board on the Effective Date or whose election
or nomination was so approved; or (iv) any person (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and
14(d) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) shall have become
beneficial owner (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) directly or indirectly of
securities of Employer representing 40% or more (calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3) of the
aggregate voting power of Employers then outstanding voting securities.
(d) Termination Without Cause After Change of Control. Notwithstanding any other
provision of this Section 8, at any time after the Control Change Date, Employer may terminate the
employment of Employee with or without Cause. To the extent Employee experiences a Post-CoC
Termination:
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Employer shall pay Employee any earned but unpaid portion of
Employees Base Salary through the effective date of such Post-CoC
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Employer shall reimburse Employee for any reasonable,
unreimbursed and documented business expenses Employee incurred in performing
Employees duties hereunder; |
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Employer shall pay Employee an amount (the Special
Severance Payment) equal to the present value (calculated using a discount
rate equal to 7.5% per annum) of Employees Base Salary that would have been
paid to Employee had Employee remained an employee until the later of (A) the
end of the Three-Year Period or (B) 24 months following
the effective date of Employees Post-CoC Termination (such additional 24
month period in this Section 8(d)(iii)(B) hereinafter referred to as the
Extended Period); provided, however, if any portion of Employees Special Severance Payment is not accelerated and
paid earlier than it would have been paid as a monthly installment payment (as may be the case with
certain amounts paid within six months following Employees termination or certain amounts paid
under Section 8(f)(iii)-(vi)), no such present value discount shall be applied to such portion(s)
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Employer shall provide Employee (and, if applicable under the
applicable welfare benefit plan(s), his spouse and family) coverage under
Employers welfare benefit plans (such as medical, dental, disability and
life) that covered him (or them) immediately before Employees termination as
if he had remained in employment until the end of the Three-Year Period, or,
if longer, the end of the Extended Period. If Employees participation in any
welfare plan is barred, the Employer shall either arrange to provide Employee
(his spouse and family, if applicable) substantially similar welfare benefits
or pay Employee the equivalent tax affected value of the substantially similar
welfare benefits in cash, provided such cash payment(s) are made in the tax
years such that the payments are compliant with the payment rules under Code
section 409A. In no event will any reimbursement for expense associated with
continued coverage under an applicable welfare plan be made later than the end
of the year following the year in which the expense was incurred |
Payments required under paragraphs (i) through (iv) above shall be made in accordance with
Section 8(f).
(e) Resignation following a Change of Control. If, within the Three-Year Period
Employee experiences a Constructive Termination Event, and after providing written notice to
Employer no later than 90 days of the date the Constructive Termination Event first arose or
occurred, Employer fails to cure the event or condition giving rise to the Constructive Event
within the 30-day period following Employers receipt of the written notice, Employee may,
effective at the end of such 30-day cure period, resign his employment with Employer (the
Resignation). In connection with such Resignation, Employer shall pay to Employee the same
amounts and benefits Employee would have been entitled to receive if he experienced a Post-CoC
Termination under Section 8(d) above.
(f) Timing of Payments. The time at which all payments due under Sections 8(d) or
8(e) above will commence and the form in which such payments will be made will depend upon
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following three factors: (1) whether Employee is a Specified Employee, (2) whether the Post-CoC
Termination occurs on or before, or after the second anniversary of the Control Change Date and (3)
whether the Change of Control constitutes a change in the ownership or effective control of
Employer or a change in the ownership of a substantial portion of the assets of Employer within
the meaning of Code section 409A(a)(2)(A)(v) and the applicable Treasury Regulations issued
thereunder (a Section 409A Change of Control) . Each of the payment scenarios is set forth
below:
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eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination
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Employee which does not exceed two times the lesser of (1) and (2)
below shall be paid in a lump sum payment within 5 business days of
Employees termination of employment |
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compensation based upon the annual rate of pay for services
provided to Employer for Employees taxable year preceding
Employees taxable year in which Employee has a separation from
service with such Employer (adjusted for any increase during
that year that was expected to continue indefinitely if Employee
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taken into account under a qualified plan pursuant to Code
section 401(a)(17) for the year of Employees termination of
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be paid under Section 8(f)(i)(A) above shall be paid, in a lump sum, on
the first day after the six month anniversary of the effective date of
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is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is on or before the second anniversary of the
Control Change Date, and the Change of Control is a Section 409A Change of
Control, such payment(s) shall be paid in a lump sum payment within 5 business
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eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is after the second anniversary of the Control
Change Date, and whether or not the Change of Control is a Section 409A Change
of Control, such payment(s) shall be made as follows: |
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Employee which does not exceed two times the lesser of (1) and (2)
below shall be paid in a lump sum payment within 5 business days of
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The sum of Employees annualized
compensation based upon the annual rate of pay for services
provided to Employer for Employees taxable year preceding
Employees taxable year in which Employee has a separation from
service with such Employer (adjusted for any increase during
that year that was expected to continue indefinitely if Employee
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taken into account under a qualified plan pursuant to Code
section 401(a)(17) for the year of Employees termination of
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That portion which exceeds the amount that may
be paid under Section 8(f)(iii)(A) above shall be paid in equal
installments in accordance with Employees regular salary payment
practices over the Severance Period except that no payments shall be
made during the first six months following Employees termination of
employment and each such payment which otherwise would have been made
during such initial six-month time period shall be held in arrears by
Employer until the first payment made six months and one day following
Employees termination of employment at which time all amounts held in
arrears shall be paid in a lump sum and the remaining 18 months of
severance pay shall be paid in equal installments in accordance with
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is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is after the second anniversary of the Control
Change Date, and whether or not the Change of Control is a Section 409A Change
of Control, such payment(s) shall be made as follows: |
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Employee which does not exceed two times the lesser of (1) and (2),
below, shall be paid in a lump sum payment within 5 business days of
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compensation based upon the annual rate of pay for services
provided to Employer for Employees taxable year preceding
Employees taxable year in which Employee has a separation from
service with such Employer (adjusted for any increase during
that year that was expected to continue
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taken into account under a qualified plan pursuant to Code
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be paid under Section 8(f)(iv)(A), above, shall be paid in equal
installments over the Severance Period in accordance with Employers
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eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is on or before the second anniversary of the
Control Change Date, and the Change of Control is not a Section 409A Change of
Control, such payment(s) shall be made in the same manner as Section 8(f)(iii)
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is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is on or before the second anniversary of the
Control Change Date, and the Change of Control is not a Section 409A Change of
Control, such payment(s) shall be shall be made in the same manner as Section
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(g) Mitigation and Expenses.
(i) Other Employment. After the Control Change Date, Employee shall not be required
to mitigate the amount of any payment provided for in this Agreement by seeking other employment or
otherwise and except as expressly set forth herein no such other employment, if
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obtained, or
compensation or benefits payable in connection therewith shall reduce any amounts or benefits to
which Employee is entitled hereunder.
(ii) Expenses. If any dispute should arise under this Agreement after the Control
Change Date involving an effort by Employee to protect, enforce or secure rights or benefits
claimed by Employee hereunder, Employer shall pay (promptly upon demand by Employee accompanied by
reasonable evidence of incurrence) all reasonable expenses (including attorneys fees) incurred by
Employee in connection with such dispute, without regard to whether Employee prevails in such
dispute except that Employee shall repay Employer any amounts so received if a court having
jurisdiction shall make a final, non-appealable determination that Employee acted frivolously or in
bad faith by such dispute.
(h) Successors in Interest. The rights and obligations of Employer and Employee under
this Section 8 shall inure to the benefit of and be binding in each and every respect upon
the direct and indirect successors and assigns of Employer and Employee, regardless of the manner
in which such successors or assigns shall succeed to the interest of Employer or Employee hereunder
and this Section 8 shall not be terminated by the voluntary or involuntary dissolution of Employer
or any merger or consolidation or acquisition involving Employer, or upon any transfer of all or
substantially all of Employers assets, or terminated otherwise than in accordance with its terms.
In the event of any such merger or consolidation or transfer of assets, the provision of this
Section 8 shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the surviving corporation or the
corporation or other person to which such assets shall be transferred.
9. Deductions and Withholding. Employee agrees that Employer may withhold from any
and all payments required to be made by Employer to Employee under this Agreement all taxes or
other amounts that Employer is required by law to withhold in accordance with applicable laws or
regulations from time to time in effect.
10. Gross Up Payment. If at any time or from time to time, it shall be determined by
tax counsel mutually agreeable to Employer and Employee that any payment or other benefit to
Employee pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise (Potential Parachute Payment) is or will become
subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or any similar tax (Excise Taxes),
then Employer shall, subject to the limitations below, pay or cause to be paid a tax gross-up
payment (Gross-Up Payment) with respect to all such Excise Taxes and other taxes on the Gross-Up
Payment. The Gross-Up Payment shall be an amount equal to the product of (a) the amount of the
Excise Taxes multiplied by (b) a fraction (the Gross-Up Multiple), the numerator or which is one
(1.0), and the denominator of which is one (1.0) minus the lesser of (i) the sum, expressed as a
decimal fraction, of the effective marginal rates of any taxes and any Excise Taxes applicable to
the Gross-Up Payment or (ii) .80, it being intended that the Gross-Up Multiple shall in no event
exceed five (5.0). If different rates of tax are applicable to various portions of a Gross-Up
Payment, the weighted average of such rates shall be used. Excise Taxes and other penalties under
Section 409A of the Code shall not be any similar tax for purposes of this Agreement.
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(a) To the extent possible, any payments or other benefits to Employee pursuant to this
Agreement shall be allocated as consideration for Employees entry into the covenants made by him
in Section 6.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Section 10, if the aggregate After-Tax
Amount (as defined below) of the Potential Parachute Payments and Gross-Up Payment that, but for
this limitation, would be payable to Employee, does not exceed 120% of After-Tax Floor Amount (as
defined below), then no Gross-Up Payment shall be made to Employee and the aggregate amount of
Potential Parachute Payments payable to Employee shall be reduced (but not below the Floor Amount)
to the largest amount which would both (i) not cause any Excise Tax to be payable by Employee and
(ii) not cause any Potential Parachute Payments to become nondeductible by Employer by reason of
Section 280G of the Code (or any successor provision). For purposes of the preceding sentence,
Employee shall be deemed to be subject to the highest effective after-tax marginal rate of taxes.
For purposes of this Agreement:
(i) After-Tax Amount means the portion of a specified amount that would remain after
payment of all taxes paid or payable by Employee in respect of such specified amount; and
(ii) Floor Amount means the greatest pre-tax amount of Potential Parachute Payments that
could be paid to Employee without causing Employee to become liable for any Excise Taxes in
connection therewith; and
(iii) After-Tax Floor Amount means the After-Tax Amount of the Floor Amount.
(c) If for any reason tax counsel mutually agreeable to Employer and Employee later
determine that the amount of Excise Taxes payable by Employee is greater than the amount initially
determined pursuant to the above provisions of this Section 10, then Employer shall, subject to
Sections 10(d) and 10(e) pay Employee, within thirty (30) days of such determination, or pay to the
IRS as required by applicable law, an amount (which shall also be deemed a Gross-Up Payment) equal
to the product of (a) the sum of (i) such additional Excise Taxes and (ii) any interest, penalties,
expenses or other costs incurred by Employee as a result of having taken a position in accordance
with a determination made pursuant to Paragraph 10(d), multiplied by (b) the Gross-Up Multiple.
(d) Employee shall immediately notify Employer in writing (an Employees Notice) of any
claim by the IRS or other taxing authority (an IRS Claim) that, if successful, would require the
payment by Employee of Excise Taxes in respect of Potential Parachute Payments in an amount in
excess of the amount of such Excise Taxes determined in accordance with Section 10. Employees
Notice shall fully inform Employer of all particulars of the IRS Claim and the date on which such
IRS Claim is due to be paid (the IRS Claim Deadline).
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Employer shall direct the Employee as to whether to pay all or part of the IRS Claim or to
contest the IRS Claim or to pursue a claim for a refund (a Refund Claim) of all or any portion of
such Excise Taxes, other taxes, interest or penalties as may be specified by Employer in a written
notice to Employee. If Employer directs Employee to pay all or part of the IRS Claim, the amount
of such payment shall also be deemed a Gross-Up Payment, which Employer shall pay to the Employee
or the IRS, as appropriate. The Employee shall cooperate fully with Employer in good faith to
contest such IRS Claim or pursue such Refund Claim (including appeals) and shall permit Employer to
participate in any proceedings relating to such IRS Claim or Refund Claim.
Employer shall control all proceedings in connection with such IRS Claim or Refund Claim (as
applicable) and in its discretion may cause Employee to pursue or forego any and all administrative
appeals, proceedings, hearings and conferences with the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing
authority.
Employer shall pay directly all legal, accounting and other costs and expenses (including
additional interest and penalties) incurred by Employer or Employee in connection
with any IRS Claim or Refund Claim, as applicable, and shall indemnify Employee, on an after-tax
basis, for any Excise Tax or income tax, including related interest and penalties, imposed as a
result of such payment of costs or expenses.
(e) If Employee receives any refund with respect to Excise Taxes, Employee shall (subject to
Employers complying with any applicable requirements of Section 10(d)) promptly pay Employer the
amount of such refund (together with any interest paid or credited thereon after taxes applicable
thereto). Any contest of a denial of refund shall be controlled by Section 10(d).
(f) 409A Compliance. Any Gross-Up Payment made under this Agreement shall be made
no later than by the end of Employees taxable year next following Employees taxable year in which
he remits the Excise Taxes. In the event Employee has a right to a Gross-Up Payment due to a tax
audit or litigation addressing the existence or amount of a tax liability, whether Federal, state,
local, or foreign, any Gross-Up Payment relating thereto will be made by the end of Employees
taxable year following Employees taxable year in which the taxes that are the subject of the audit
or litigation are remitted to the taxing authority, or where as a result of such audit or
litigation no taxes are remitted, the end of Employees taxable year in which the audit is
completed or there is a final and nonappealable settlement or other resolution of the litigation.
11. Arbitration. Whenever a dispute arises between the Parties concerning this
Agreement or any of the obligations hereunder, or Employees employment generally, Employer and
Employee shall use their best efforts to resolve the dispute by mutual agreement. If any dispute
cannot be resolved by Employer and Employee, it shall be submitted to arbitration to the exclusion
of all other avenues of relief and adjudicated pursuant to the American Arbitration Associations
Rules for Employment Dispute Resolution then in effect. The decision of the arbitrator must be in
writing and shall be final and binding on the Parties, and judgment may be entered on the
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arbitrators award in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The expenses of the arbitration shall
be borne by the losing Party to the arbitration and the prevailing Party shall be entitled to
recover from the losing Party all of its own costs and attorneys fees with respect to the
arbitration. Nothing in this Section 11 shall be construed to derogate Employers rights to seek
legal and equitable relief in a court of competent jurisdiction as contemplated by Section 6(h).
12. Non-Waiver. It is understood and agreed that one partys failure at any time to
require the performance by the other party of any of the terms, provisions, covenants or conditions
hereof shall in no way affect the first partys right thereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the
waiver by either party of the breach of any term, provision, covenant or condition hereof be taken
or held to be a waiver of any succeeding breach.
13. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement conflicts with the law under
which this Agreement is to be construed, or if any such provision is held invalid or unenforceable
by a court of competent jurisdiction or any arbitrator, such provision shall be deleted from this
Agreement and the Agreement shall be construed to give full effect to the remaining provisions
thereof.
14. Survivability. Unless otherwise provided herein, upon termination or expiration
of the Term, the provisions of Sections 6 and 11 through 18 shall nevertheless remain in full force
and effect but shall under no circumstance extend the Term of this Agreement (or the Executives
right to accrue additional benefits beyond the expiration of the Term as determined in accordance
with Section 1 but without regard to this Section).
15. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed
according to the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to the conflict of law provisions
thereof.
16. Construction. The Section headings and captions contained in this Agreement are
for convenience only and shall not be construed to define, limit or affect the scope or meaning of
the provisions hereof. All references herein to Sections shall be deemed to refer to numbered
sections of this Agreement.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains and represents the entire agreement of
Employer and Employee and supersedes all prior agreements, representations or understandings, oral
or written, express or implied with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not
be modified or amended in any way unless in a writing signed by each of Employer and Employee. No
representation, promise or inducement has been made by either Employer or Employee that is not
embodied in this Agreement, and neither Employer nor Employee shall be bound by or liable for any
alleged representation, promise or inducement not specifically set forth herein.
18. Assignability. Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations of Employer
or Employee hereunder may be assigned by Employer or Employee without the other Partys prior
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written consent. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of Employer and Employee and their heirs, successors and assigns.
19. Code Section 409A. This Agreement is intended to meet the requirements of Section
409A of the Code and may be administered in a manner that is intended to meet those requirements
and shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with such intent. To the extent that any
payment or benefit provided hereunder is subject to Section 409A of the Code, such payment or
benefit shall be provided in a manner that will meet the requirements of Section 409A of the Code,
including regulations or other guidance issued with respect thereto, such that the payment or
benefit shall not be subject to the excise tax applicable under Section 409A of the Code. Any
provision of this Agreement that would cause any payment or benefit to fail to satisfy Section 409A
of the Code shall be amended (in a manner that as closely as practicable achieves the original
intent of this Agreement) to comply with Section 409A of the Code on a timely basis, which may be
made on a retroactive basis, in accordance with regulations and other guidance issued under Section
409A of the Code.
20. Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and
shall be deemed properly given if delivered personally or sent by certified or registered mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or sent by telegram, telex, telecopy or similar form of
telecommunication, and shall be deemed to have been given when received. Any such notice or
communication shall be addressed:
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Attention: General Counsel |
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4601 College Boulevard, Ste. 300 |
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or to such other address as Employer or Employee shall have furnished to the other in writing.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have duly executed this Agreement, to be effective as of the
date first above written.
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Euronet Worldwide, Inc. |
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/s/ Jeffrey B. Newman
Jeffrey B. Newman
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/s/ Michael J. Brown
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exv10w6
Exhibit 10.6
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
This Employment Agreement (the Agreement) is made effective as of April 10, 2008 (the
Effective Date) by and between Euronet Worldwide, Inc., a Delaware corporation (Employer), and
Mr. Juan C. Bianchi, a permanent resident of the U.S. (Employee).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Employee is currently employed by Employer and both Employer and Employee desire for
Employee to continue such employment on certain terms and conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual covenants and agreements
contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the adequacy of which is hereby
acknowledged, Employer and Employee, each intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:
1. Term. The term of this Agreement (the Term) shall commence on the Effective Date
and shall continue indefinitely until the date on which Employees employment by Employer
terminates pursuant to Section 7 or 8 of this Agreement. This Agreement shall, as of the Effective
Date, supercede and replace in its entirety any written or verbal employment agreement then in
effect between Employer and Employee.
2. Service. Employee shall serve as Executive Vice President of the Employer,
responsible for the overall management and operation of the Employers subsidiary, Ria Envia, Inc.,
and shall perform services and serve in such other positions as requested by Employers Board of
Directors (the Board) or Chief Executive Officer. Employee shall perform such services as
normally are associated with such positions.
3. Compensation and Benefits.
(a) Base Salary. During the Term, as compensation for services rendered by Employee
under this Agreement, Employer shall pay Employee an annual base salary of $300,000 in installments
in accordance with Employers general payroll practices (as amended from time to time, Base
Salary).
(b) Other Compensation.
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Employee will be awarded restricted stock of
Employer with an aggregate value of $6,500,000 at the first meeting of
the Compensation Committee following the Effective Date. The number of
shares of restricted stock awarded shall be equal to $6,500,000 divided
by the closing stock price on the date of the award (the |
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Award Date. The overall restricted stock shall vest in accordance
with the conditions set forth in Schedule A. |
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During the Term, Employee shall be entitled to
such comparable fringe benefits and perquisites as may be provided to
Employers executive level employees pursuant to policies established
from time to time by Employer. |
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Employee and Employees immediate family shall
be provided by Employer with medical, dental and life insurance through
and in accordance with the terms of Employers group health insurance
plan, subject to payment by Employee of a portion of the premiums in
accordance with policies established by Employer from time to time. |
4. Other Benefits. During the Term, Employee shall be entitled to annual vacation of
twenty (20) days, provided however that Employee may not use more than ten (10) consecutive
vacation days at one time and that Employee may accrue no more than five (5) days of unused
vacation from year to year.
5. Business Expense Reimbursement. Employer shall reimburse Employee for all
reasonable and proper business expenses incurred by Employee in the performance of Employees
duties hereunder during the Term, in accordance with Employers customary practices for executive
level employees, and provided such business expenses are reasonably documented.
6. Restrictions on Employees Conduct.
(a) Exclusive Services. During the Term, Employee shall at all times devote
Employees full-time attention, energies, efforts and skills to the business of Employer (which
term shall hereinafter include each of Employers subsidiaries) and shall not, directly or
indirectly, engage in any other business activity, whether or not for profit, gain or other
pecuniary advantages, without Employers written consent, provided that such prior consent shall
not be required with respect to: (i) business interests that neither compete with Employer nor
interfere with the performance of Employees duties and obligations under this Agreement; or (ii)
Employees charitable, philanthropic or professional association activities which do not interfere
with the performance of Employees duties and obligations under this Agreement.
(b) Confidential Information. During the Term and after the termination of the Term,
Employee shall not disclose or use, directly or indirectly, any Confidential Information. For the
purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information shall mean all information disclosed to
Employee, or known by him as a consequence of or through Employees employment with Employer (under
this Agreement or prior to this Agreement) where such information is not generally known in the
trade or industry and where such information refers or relates in any manner whatsoever to the
business activities, processes, services or products of Employer. Confidential
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Information shall
include business and development plans (whether contemplated, initiated or
completed), information with respect to the development of technical and management services,
methods of operation, results of analysis, business forecasts, financial data, costs, revenues, and
similar information. Upon termination of the Term, Employee shall immediately return to Employer
all property of Employer and all Confidential Information, which is in tangible form, and all
copies thereof.
(c) Business Opportunities and Conflicts of Interests.
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During the Term, Employee shall promptly
disclose to Employer each business opportunity of a type which, based
upon its prospects and relationship to the existing businesses of
Employer, Employer might reasonably consider pursuing. After
termination of this Agreement, regardless of the circumstances thereof,
Employer shall have the exclusive right to participate in or undertake
any such opportunity on its own behalf without any involvement of
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During the Term, Employee shall refrain from
engaging in any activity, practice or act which conflicts with, or has
the potential to conflict with, the interests of Employer, and he shall
avoid any acts or omissions which are disloyal to, or competitive with
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(d) Non-Solicitation. During the period of time with respect to which the Employee is
to receive severance payments under this Agreement (the Severance Period), Employee shall not,
except in the course of Employees duties under this Agreement, directly or indirectly, induce or
attempt to induce or otherwise counsel, advise, ask or solicit any person to leave the employ of
Employer, if such person was employed by Employer at any time during the twelve (12) month period
preceding the relevant communication.
(e) Covenant Not to Compete.
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During the Term and for any Severance Period
under this Agreement, Employee shall not, without Employers prior
written consent, directly or indirectly, either as an officer,
director, employee, agent, advisor, consultant, principal, stockholder,
partner, owner or in any other capacity, on Employees own behalf or
otherwise, in any way engage in, represent, be connected with or have a
financial interest in, any business which is, or to Employees
knowledge, is about to become, engaged in any business with which
Employer is currently or has previously done business or any subsequent
line of business developed by Employer or any business planned during
the Term to be established by Employer. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
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If Employer or Employee terminates this
Agreement, Employee shall not, during the Severance Period, engage in
competition with Employer, or solicit, from any person or entity who
purchased any product or service from Employer during Employees
employment hereunder, the purchase of any product or service in
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For purposes of this Agreement, without
limiting the provisions of Section 6(e)(i), Employee shall be deemed to
engage in competition with Employer if he shall directly or indirectly,
either individually or as a stockholder, director, officer, partner,
consultant, owner, employee, agent, or in any other capacity, consult
with or otherwise assist any person or entity engaged in providing
consumer to consumer money transfer services, prepaid card services or
electronic financial transactions services. The provisions of this
Section 6(e) shall apply in any location in which Employer has
established, or to the Employees knowledge, is in the process of
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(f) Employee Acknowledgment. Employee hereby agrees and acknowledges that the
restrictions imposed upon him by the provisions of this Section 6 are fair and reasonable
considering the nature of Employers business, and are reasonably required for Employers
protection.
(g) Invalidity. If a court of competent jurisdiction or an arbitrator shall declare
any provision or restriction contained in this Section 6 as unenforceable or void, the provisions
of this Section 6 shall remain in full force and effect to the extent not so declared to be
unenforceable or void, and the court may modify the invalid provision to make it enforceable to the
maximum extent permitted by law.
(h) Specific Performance. Employee agrees that if he breaches any of the provisions
of this Section 6, the remedies available at law to Employer would be inadequate and in lieu
thereof, or in addition thereto, Employer shall be entitled to appropriate equitable remedies,
including specific performance and injunctive relief. Employee agrees not to enter into any
agreement, either written or oral, which may conflict with this Agreement, and Employee authorizes
Employer to make known the terms of this Section 6 to any person, including future employers of
Employee.
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7. Termination.
(a) Termination by Employer for Cause. Subject to the last sentence of this Section
7(a), at any time during the Term of this Agreement, Employer may terminate Employees employment
for Cause, as defined below, upon at least fourteen (14) days written notice setting forth a
description of the conduct constituting Cause. If Employees employment is terminated for Cause,
he shall be entitled to:
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits up to and including
the effective date of the termination (including without limitation, any tax
equalization payments, bonus due up to the date of termination), and any other
rights, as required by the terms of any employee benefit plan or program of
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For purposes of this Agreement, Cause shall mean: (1) conviction of Employee of, or the entry of
a plea of guilty or nolo contendere by Employee to, any felony, or any misdemeanor involving moral
turpitude; (2) fraud, misappropriation or embezzlement by Employee; (3) Employees wilful failure,
gross negligence or gross misconduct in the performance of Employees assigned duties for Employer;
(4) wilful failure by Employee to follow reasonable instructions of any officer to whom Employee
reports or the Euronet board; and (5) Employees gross negligence or gross misconduct in the
performance of Employees assigned duties for Employer provided, however, that should the Employer
seek to terminate Employees employment for Cause pursuant to numbers (3), (4), or (5), herein,
then the Employer shall first provide Employee with thirty (30) calendar days notice of such
deficiency and allow Employee to attempt to cure the alleged deficiency during that thirty (30) day
time period. Only upon expiration of the thirty (30) day time period, if the Employer believes
that Employee has not sufficiently cured the alleged deficiency, may the Employer issue the notice
of termination for Cause (upon the fourteen (14) day written notice described above).
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 7(a) defining Cause, in the event of a Change of
Control, as defined hereafter, a Termination for Cause shall mean only a termination for an act of
dishonesty by Employee constituting a felony which was intended to or resulted in gain or personal
enrichment of Employee at Employers expense. For purposes of this entire agreement and for the
avoidance of doubt, the termination of Employees employment is intended to be a separation from
service under Code section 409A(a)(2)(A)(i) and is to be interpreted in a manner consistent with
such section and applicable Treasury regulations issued thereunder.
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(b) Termination by Employer Without Cause or Termination by Employee for any Reason.
At any time before a Change of Control, Employer may terminate Employees employment without Cause,
by giving written notice of termination and Employee may terminate Employees employment for any
reason. Employees employment will also be terminated upon the death or disability of Employee, as
set forth below.
(i) If Employees employment is terminated by Employer without Cause, Employee shall be
entitled to receive from Employer the following:
(A) severance benefits including:
(1) subject to Section 7(f) below payment of the then current
Base Salary for a Severance Period of twenty-four (24)
months, in accordance with Employers regular salary payment
practices;
(2) continuation of the vesting of any of the restricted
stock identified as Time Vest Restricted Stock and
Performance Vest Restricted Stock Tranche A on Schedule
A, through the full twenty-four (24) month Severance Period;
(3) continued coverage for Employee (and, if applicable under
the applicable welfare benefit plan(s), his spouse and
family) under Employers welfare benefit plans (such as
medical, dental, disability and life) that covered him (or
them) immediately before Employees termination as if he had
remained in employment until the end of the Severance Period.
If Employees participation in any Employers welfare
benefit plan is barred or cannot be continued under
applicable laws, Employer shall either arrange to provide
substantially similar benefits or pay Employee the equivalent
tax affected value of such substantially similar benefits in
cash, provided such cash payment(s) are made in the tax years
such that the payments are compliant with the payment rules
under Code Section 409A. In no event will any reimbursement
for expense associated with continued coverage under an
applicable welfare plan be made later than the end of the
year following the year in which the expense was incurred;
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(B) reimbursement for any outstanding reasonable business expense
Employee has incurred in performing his duties hereunder during the Term;
(C) payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits up to and including the
effective date of the termination of employment (including without
limitation, any tax equalization payments, bonus due up to the date on which
the Severance Period commences), and any other rights, as required by the
terms of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer;
(D) the right to elect continuation coverage of insurance benefits to
the extent required by law; and
(E) payment of COBRA premiums for medical benefits for a period up to
six (6) months following termination of the Severance Period, if Employee
timely elects to continue those benefits under COBRA.
For purposes of this Agreement, termination without Cause shall mean involuntary termination of
employment, at the direction of Employer, in the absence of Cause as defined above.
(ii) Subject to the provisions of Section 8, Employee may terminate his employment and this
Agreement at any time for any reason by giving thirty (30) days written notice to Employer. If
Employee terminates his employment, he shall be entitled to:
(A) severance benefits including:
(1) subject to Section 7(f) below, payment of the then current Base
Salary for a Severance Period of twenty-four (24) months, in
accordance with Employers regular salary payment practices, and
(2) continuation of the vesting of the restricted stock identified as
Time Vest Restricted Stock on the attached Schedule A through the
full twenty-four (24) month Severance Period.
(B) reimbursement for any outstanding reasonable business expense Employee
has incurred in performing his duties hereunder during the Term;
(C) the right to elect continuation coverage of insurance benefits to the
extent required by law; and
(D) payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits up to and including the
effective date of termination of employment (including without limitation,
any tax equalization payments, bonus due up to the date on which the
Severance Period commences, and any other rights, as required by the terms
of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer.
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(c) Termination Due to Death. Employees employment and this Agreement shall
terminate immediately upon Employees death. If Employees employment is terminated because of
Employees death, Employees estate or Employees beneficiaries, as the case may be, shall be
entitled to:
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the right to elect continuation coverage of insurance benefits
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits and any other
rights, and vesting of any outstanding stock options, restricted stock awards
and other equity incentive awards (Equity-Based Awards) as provided by the
terms of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer. |
(d) Termination Due to Disability. Employer may terminate Employees employment at
any time if Employee becomes disabled, upon written notice by Employer to Employee. If Employees
employment is terminated because of Employees disability, he shall be entitled to:
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continuation of the vesting of any outstanding Equity-Based
Awards) and continuation of Employees rights to exercise such Equity Based
Awards, through the effective date of such termination and for a period of
twelve (12) months following such termination. |
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reimbursement for any outstanding reasonable business expense
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payment of any accrued but unpaid benefits and any other
rights, and vesting of any outstanding Equity Based Awards as provided by the
terms of any employee benefit plan or program of Employer. |
Disability, as used in this paragraph, means a physical or mental illness, injury, or condition
that (a) prevents, as certified by a physician, Employee from performing one or more of the
essential functions of Employees position, for at least 120 consecutive calendar days or for at
least 150 calendar days, whether or not consecutive, in any 365 calendar day period, and (b) which
cannot be accommodated with a reasonable accommodation, without undue hardship on Employer, as
specified in the Americans with Disabilities Act. Any payment under this Section 7(d) shall be
made within 30 day of Employees termination of employment; provided, however, if Employee is a
Specified Employee (as defined below in Section 7(f)), the payment provided for above under Section
7(d)(i) shall not be made until the first day after six months after Employees termination of
employment.
(e) Payments Terminated. If the Board of Employer has determined in good faith that
the Employee has failed to comply with the requirements of the Confidentiality, Non-Solicitation
and Non-Competition provisions referenced in Section 6 hereof at any time following any
termination, other than a termination without Cause under Section 7 or 8, or a termination
following or in anticipation of a Change of Control, then Employer may cease payment of and/or
cease the provision of any benefits under this Agreement, provided however that should Employee
seek to adjudicate the Boards determination of Employees failure to comply, then upon a final
adjudication in Employees favor, Employer shall immediately pay, in lump sum, all such obligations
and provide all such benefits to Employee, along with any other damages to which Employee is
entitled by law or in accordance with Section 10, below.
(f) Payments to Specified Employee. If Employee is a specified employee (as defined
in section 409A(a)(2)(B)(i) of the Internal Revenue Code (the Code) (hereinafter a Specified
Employee)) at the time Employee is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 7(b)(i)(A) and
(B) or 7(b)(ii)(A) and (B), such payment(s) shall be paid in equal installments in accordance with
Employers regular salary payment practices over the Severance Period except that no payments shall
be made during the first six months following Employees termination of employment and each such
payment which otherwise would have been made during such initial six-month time period shall be
held in arrears by Employer until the first day after six months following Employees termination
of employment, at which time all amounts held in arrears shall be paid in a lump sum and the
remaining 18 months of severance pay shall be paid in equal installments in accordance with
Employers regular salary payment practices over the remainder of the Severance Period.
8. Continuation of Employment Upon Change of Control.
(a)
Continuation of Employment. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Section
8, in the event of a Change of Control of Employer (as defined in Section 8(v)) at any time during
Employees employment hereunder, Employee will remain in the employ of Employer for a period of an
additional three (3) years from the date of such Change of Control
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(the Control Change Date). Employer shall, for the three (3) year period (the Three-Year
Period) immediately following the Control Change Date, continue to employ Employee at not less
than the capacity Employee held immediately prior to the Change of Control. During the Three-Year
Period, Employer shall continue to pay Employee salary on the same basis, at the same intervals and
at a rate not less than, that paid to Employee at the Control Change Date. Any termination of
employment by the Employer following a Control Change Date shall be governed by this Section 8
rather than the provisions of Section 7(a) or 7(b).
(b) Benefits. During the Three Year Period, Employee shall be entitled to
participate, on the basis of his Employee position, in each of the following plans (together, the
Specified Benefits) in existence, and in accordance with the terms thereof, at the Control Change
Date:
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any benefit plan and trust fund associated therewith, related
to (A) life, health, dental, disability, or accidental death and dismemberment
insurance, (B) employee stock ownership (such as under the Employers ESPP and
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Employees at Employees level or to the employees of Employer generally. |
In addition, all outstanding Equity Based Awards held by Employee under any stock plan of Employer
or its affiliates shall become immediately vested on the Control Change Date.
(c)
Definition of Change of Control. For purposes of this Section, a Change of
Control shall be considered to have occurred if (i) Employer has completed a merger, consolidation
or dissolution such that immediately after such event the shareholders of Employer immediately
before such merger, consolidation or dissolution hold less than 50% of the surviving entity and
such transaction has been closed; (ii) Employer completes a sale, exchange or disposition of all or
substantially all of Employers assets and such transaction has been closed; (iii) less than 75% of
the members of the Board shall be individuals who were members of the Board on the Effective Date
or whose election or nomination was approved by a vote of at least 75% of the members of the Board
then still in office who were either members of the Board on the Effective Date or whose election
or nomination was so approved; or (iv) any person (as such term is used in Sections 13(d) and
14(d) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act) shall have become
beneficial owner (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) directly or indirectly of
securities of Employer representing 40% or more (calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3) of the
aggregate voting power of Employers then outstanding voting securities.
(d)
Termination Without Cause After Change of Control. Notwithstanding any other
provision of this Section 8, at any time after the Control Change Date, Employer may terminate the
employment of Employee without Cause (the Termination), but it shall pay to
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Employee in accordance with Section 8(f) his full Base Salary through the Termination, to the
extent not theretofore paid, plus an amount (the Special Severance Payment) equal to the product
(discounted to the then present value on the basis of a rate of 7.5% per annum) of his annual Base
Salary specified in Section 3 hereof multiplied by the number of years and any portion thereof
remaining in the Three-Year Period (or if the remaining term in the Three-Year Period after the
Termination is less than two years, for two years the Extended Period); provided, however, if any portion of Employees Special Severance Payment is not accelerated and
paid earlier than it would have been paid as a monthly installment payment (as may be the case with
certain amounts paid within six months following Employees termination or certain amounts paid
under Section 8(f)(iii)-(vi)), no such present value discount shall be applied to such portion(s)
of the payment. Specified Benefits to
which Employee was entitled immediately prior to Termination shall continue until the end of the
Three Year Period (or the Extended Period, if applicable); provided that: (i) if any plan pursuant
to which Specified Benefits are provided immediately prior to Termination would not permit
continued participation by Employee after Termination and that Specified Benefit does not
constitute nonqualified deferred compensation subject to Code section 409A, then Employer shall pay
to Employee within five days after Termination a lump sum payment equal to the amount of such
Specified Benefit(s) Employee would have received if Employee had been fully vested an a continuing
participant in such plan to the end of the Three-Year Period or the Extended Period, if applicable;
and (ii) if Employee obtains new employment following Termination, then following any waiting
period applicable to participation in any plan of the new employer, Employee shall continue to be
entitled to receive benefits pursuant to this sentence only to the extent such benefits would
exceed those available to Employee under comparable plans of the Employees new employer (but
Employee shall not be required to repay any amounts then already received by him).
(e) Resignation following a Change of Control. In the event of a Change of Control of
Employer, thereafter, for good reason (as defined below), Employee may, at any time during the
Three Year Period, in his sole discretion, on not less than thirty (30) days written notice and
effective at the end of such notice period, resign his employment with Employer (the
Resignation). In accordance with Section 8(f), Employer shall pay to Employee his full Base
Salary through the effective date of such Resignation, to the extent not theretofore paid, plus an
amount equal to the Special Severance Payment (computed as provided in the first sentence of
Section 8(d), except that for purposes of such computation all references to Termination shall be
deemed to be references to Resignation). Upon Resignation of Employee, Specified Benefits to
which Employee was entitled immediately prior to Resignation shall continue on the same terms and
conditions as provided in Section 8(d) in the case of Termination (including equivalent payments
provided for therein). For purposes of this Agreement, good reason shall mean the occurrence of
one of the following occurrences: (i) a significant diminution in the nature or scope of Employees
authority, title, responsibilities or duties, unless Employee is given new authority or duties that
are substantially comparable to Employees previous authority or duties; (ii) a reduction in
Employees then-current Base Salary, or a significant reduction in Employees opportunities for
earnings, or the termination or significant reduction of any Employee benefit or perquisite enjoyed
by him; (iii) a change in Employees place of employment such that Employee is required to work
more than fifty (50) miles from Employees then current place of employment; (iv) the failure of
Employer to obtain an assumption in writing of its obligation to perform this Agreement by any
successor to all or substantially all of the assets of Employer within forty-five (45) days after a
merger, consolidation, sale or similar transaction; or (v) any material breach of this Agreement by
Employer, provided however that to
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the extent Employee believes that Employer has engaged in a
material breach of this Agreement,
Employee shall provide Employer with ten (10) calendar days notice of such material breach and
allow Employer to attempt to cure the alleged breach during that ten (10) day time period. Only
upon expiration of the ten (10) day time period, if Employee believes that Employer has not
sufficiently cured the alleged breach may Employee issue the notice of Resignation for good
reason described above).
(f) Timing of Payments. The time at which all payments due under Sections 8(d) or
8(e) above will commence and the form in which such payments will be made will depend upon the
following three factors: (1) whether Employee is a Specified Employee, (2) whether the Termination
or Resignation following a Change of Control occurs on or before, or after the second anniversary
of the Control Change Date and (3) whether the Change of Control constitutes a change in the
ownership or effective control of Employer or a change in the ownership of a substantial portion
of the assets of Employer within the meaning of Code section 409A(a)(2)(A)(v) and the applicable
Treasury Regulations issued thereunder (a Section 409A Change of Control). Each of the payment
scenarios is set forth below:
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If Employee is a Specified Employee at the time Employee is
eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is on or before the second anniversary of the
Control Change Date, and the Change of Control is a Section 409A Change of
Control, such payment(s) shall be made in a lump sum, on the first day after
the six month anniversary of the effective date of Employees termination of
employment. |
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If Employee is not a Specified Employee at the time Employee
is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is on or before the second anniversary of the
Control Change Date, and the Change of Control is a Section 409A Change of
Control, such payment(s) shall be paid in a lump sum payment within 5 business
days of Employees termination of employment. |
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If Employee is a Specified Employee at the time Employee is
eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is after the second anniversary of the Control
Change Date, and whether or not the Change of Control is a Section 409A Change
of Control, such payment(s) shall be paid in equal installments in accordance
with Employees regular salary payment practices over the Severance Period
except that no payments shall be made during the first six months following
Employees termination of employment and each such payment which otherwise
would have been made during such initial six-month time period shall be held
in arrears by Employer until the first payment made six months and one day
following Employees termination of employment at which time all amounts held
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lump sum and the remaining 18 months of
severance pay shall be paid in
equal installments in accordance with Employers regular salary payment
practices over the Severance Period. |
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If Employee is not a Specified Employee at the time Employee
is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is after the second anniversary of the Control
Change Date and whether or not the Change of Control is a Section 409A Change
of Control, such payment(s) shall be made in equal installments over the
Severance Period in accordance with Employers regular salary payment
practices. |
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If Employee is a Specified Employee at the time Employee is
eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is on or before the second anniversary of the
Control Change Date, and the Change of Control is not a Section 409A Change of
Control, such payment(s) shall be paid in equal installments in accordance
with Employees regular salary payment practices over the Severance Period
except that no payments shall be made during the first six months following
Employees termination of employment and each such payment which otherwise
would have been made during such initial six-month time period shall be held
in arrears by Employer until the first payment made six months and one day
following Employees termination of employment at which time all amounts held
in arrears shall be paid in a lump sum and the remaining 18 months of
severance pay shall be paid in equal installments in accordance with
Employers regular salary payment practices over the Severance Period. |
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If Employee is not a Specified Employee at the time Employee
is eligible to be paid any amounts under Section 8(d) or 8(e), Employees
termination from employment is on or before the second anniversary of the
Control Change Date, and the Change of Control is not a Section 409A Change of
Control, such payment(s) shall be made in equal installments over the
Severance Period in accordance with Employers regular salary payment
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(g) Mitigation and Expenses.
(i) Other
Employment. After the Control Change Date, Employee shall not be required
to mitigate the amount of any payment provided for in this Agreement by seeking other employment or
otherwise and except as expressly set forth herein no such other employment, if obtained, or
compensation or benefits payable in connection therewith shall reduce any amounts or benefits to
which Employee is entitled hereunder.
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(ii) Expenses. If any dispute should arise under this Agreement after the Control
Change Date involving an effort by Employee to protect, enforce or secure rights or
benefits claimed by Employee hereunder, Employer shall pay (promptly upon demand by Employee
accompanied by reasonable evidence of incurrence) all reasonable expenses (including attorneys
fees) incurred by Employee in connection with such dispute, without regard to whether Employee
prevails in such dispute except that Employee shall repay Employer any amounts so received if a
court having jurisdiction shall make a final, non-appealable determination that Employee acted
frivolously or in bad faith by such dispute
(h)
Successors in Interest. The rights and obligations of Employer and Employee under
this Section 8 shall inure to the benefit of and be binding in each and every respect upon the
direct and indirect successors and assigns of Employer and Employee, regardless of the manner in
which such successors or assigns shall succeed to the interest of Employer or Employee hereunder
and this Section 8 shall not be terminated by the voluntary or involuntary dissolution of Employer
or any merger or consolidation or acquisition involving Employer, or upon any transfer of all or
substantially all of Employers assets, or terminated otherwise than in accordance with its terms.
In the event of any such merger or consolidation or transfer of assets, the provision of this
Section 8 shall be binding upon and shall inure to the benefit of the surviving corporation or the
corporation or other person to which such assets shall be transferred.
9. Deductions and Withholding. Employee agrees that Employer may withhold from any
and all payments required to be made by Employer to Employee under this Agreement all taxes or
other amounts that Employer is required by law to withhold in accordance with applicable laws or
regulations from time to time in effect.
10. Gross Up Payment. If at any time or from time to time, it shall be determined by
tax counsel mutually agreeable to Employer and Employee that any payment or other benefit to
Employee pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise (Potential Parachute Payment) is or will become
subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or any similar tax (Excise Taxes),
then Employer shall, subject to the limitations below, pay or cause to be paid a tax gross-up
payment (Gross-Up Payment) with respect to all such Excise Taxes and other taxes on the Gross-Up
Payment. The Gross-Up Payment shall be an amount equal to the product of (a) the amount of the
Excise Taxes multiplied by (b) a fraction (the Gross-Up Multiple), the numerator or which is one
(1.0), and the denominator of which is one (1.0) minus the lesser of (i) the sum, expressed as a
decimal fraction, of the effective marginal rates of any taxes and any Excise Taxes applicable to
the Gross-Up Payment or (ii) .80, it being intended that the Gross-Up Multiple shall in no event
exceed five (5.0). If different rates of tax are applicable to various portions of a Gross-Up
Payment, the weighted average of such rates shall be used. Excise Taxes and other penalties under
Section 409A of the Code shall not be any similar tax for purposes of this Agreement.
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(a) To the extent possible, any payments or other benefits to Employee pursuant to this
Agreement shall be allocated as consideration for Employees entry into the covenants made by him
in Section 6.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Section 10, if the aggregate After-Tax Amount
(as defined below) of the Potential Parachute Payments and Gross-Up Payment that, but for this
limitation, would be payable to Employee, does not exceed 120% of After-Tax Floor Amount (as
defined below), then no Gross-Up Payment shall be made to Employee and the aggregate amount of
Potential Parachute Payments payable to Employee shall be reduced (but not below the Floor Amount)
to the largest amount which would both (i) not cause any Excise Tax to be payable by Employee and
(ii) not cause any Potential Parachute Payments to become nondeductible by Employer by reason of
Section 280G of the Code (or any successor provision). For purposes of the preceding sentence,
Employee shall be deemed to be subject to the highest effective after-tax marginal rate of taxes.
For purposes of this Agreement:
(i) After-Tax Amount means the portion of a specified amount that would remain after payment
of all taxes paid or payable by Employee in respect of such specified amount; and
(ii) Floor Amount means the greatest pre-tax amount of Potential Parachute Payments that
could be paid to Employee without causing Employee to become liable for any Excise Taxes in
connection therewith; and
(iii) After-Tax Floor Amount means the After-Tax Amount of the Floor Amount.
(c) If for any reason tax counsel mutually agreeable to Employer and Employee later determine
that the amount of Excise Taxes payable by Employee is greater than the amount initially determined
pursuant to the above provisions of this Section 10, then Employer shall, subject to Sections 10(d)
and 10(e) pay Employee, within thirty (30) days of such determination, or pay to the IRS as
required by applicable law, an amount (which shall also be deemed a Gross-Up Payment) equal to the
product of (a) the sum of (i) such additional Excise Taxes and (ii) any interest, penalties,
expenses or other costs incurred by Employee as a result of having taken a position in accordance
with a determination made pursuant to Paragraph 10(d), multiplied by (b) the Gross-Up Multiple.
(d) Employee shall immediately notify Employer in writing (an Employees Notice) of any
claim by the IRS or other taxing authority (an IRS Claim) that, if successful, would require the
payment by Employee of Excise Taxes in respect of Potential Parachute Payments in an amount in
excess of the amount of such Excise Taxes determined in accordance with Section 10. Employees
Notice shall fully inform Employer of all particulars of the IRS Claim and the date on which such
IRS Claim is due to be paid (the IRS Claim Deadline).
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Employer shall direct the Employee as to whether to pay all or part of the IRS Claim or to
contest the IRS Claim or to pursue a claim for a refund (a Refund Claim) of all or any portion of
such Excise Taxes, other taxes, interest or penalties as may be specified by Employer in a written
notice to Employee. If Employer directs Employee to pay all or part of the IRS Claim, the amount
of such payment shall also be deemed a Gross-Up Payment, which Employer shall pay to the Employee
or the IRS, as appropriate. The Employee shall cooperate fully with
Employer in good faith to contest such IRS Claim or pursue such Refund Claim (including appeals)
and shall permit Employer to participate in any proceedings relating to such IRS Claim or Refund
Claim.
Employer shall control all proceedings in connection with such IRS Claim or Refund Claim (as
applicable) and in its discretion may cause Employee to pursue or forego any and all administrative
appeals, proceedings, hearings and conferences with the Internal Revenue Service or other taxing
authority.
Employer shall pay directly all legal, accounting and other costs and expenses (including
additional interest and penalties) incurred by Employer or Employee in connection with any IRS
Claim or Refund Claim, as applicable, and shall indemnify Employee, on an after-tax basis, for any
Excise Tax or income tax, including related interest and penalties, imposed as a result of such
payment of costs or expenses.
(e) If Employee receives any refund with respect to Excise Taxes, Employee shall (subject to
Employers complying with any applicable requirements of Section 10(d)) promptly pay Employer the
amount of such refund (together with any interest paid or credited thereon after taxes applicable
thereto). Any contest of a denial of refund shall be controlled by Section 10(d).
(f) 409A Compliance. Any Gross-Up Payment made under this Agreement shall be made no
later than by the end of Employees taxable year next following Employees taxable year in which he
remits the Excise Taxes. In the event Employee has a right to a Gross-Up Payment due to a tax
audit or litigation addressing the existence or amount of a tax liability, whether Federal, state,
local, or foreign, any Gross-Up Payment relating thereto will be made by the end of Employees
taxable year following Employees taxable year in which the taxes that are the subject of the audit
or litigation are remitted to the taxing authority, or where as a result of such audit or
litigation no taxes are remitted, the end of Employees taxable year in which the audit is
completed or there is a final and nonappealable settlement or other resolution of the litigation.
11. Arbitration. Whenever a dispute arises between the Parties concerning this
Agreement or any of the obligations hereunder, or Employees employment generally, Employer and
Employee shall use their best efforts to resolve the dispute by mutual agreement. If any dispute
cannot be resolved by Employer and Employee, it shall be submitted to arbitration in Kansas City,
Missouri, to the exclusion of all other avenues of relief and adjudicated pursuant to the American
Arbitration Associations Rules for Employment Dispute Resolution then in effect. The decision of
the arbitrator must be in writing and shall be final and binding on the Parties, and judgment may
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entered on the arbitrators award in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The expenses of the
arbitration shall be borne by the losing Party to the arbitration and the prevailing Party shall be
entitled to recover from the losing Party all of its or Employees own costs and attorneys fees
with respect to the arbitration (except as set forth in Section 8(g)(ii), above). Nothing in this
Section 11 shall be construed to derogate Employers rights to seek legal and equitable relief in a
court of competent jurisdiction as contemplated by Section 6(h).
12. Non-Waiver. It is understood and agreed that one Partys failure at any time to
require the performance by the other Party of any of the terms, provisions, covenants or conditions
hereof shall in no way affect the first Partys right thereafter to enforce the same, nor shall the
waiver by either Party of the breach of any term, provision, covenant or condition hereof be taken
or held to be a waiver of any succeeding breach.
13. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement conflicts with the law under
which this Agreement is to be construed, or if any such provision is held invalid or unenforceable
by a court of competent jurisdiction or any arbitrator, such provision shall be deleted from this
Agreement and the Agreement shall be construed to give full effect to the remaining provisions
thereof.
14. Survivability. Unless otherwise provided herein, upon termination or expiration
of the Term, the provisions of Sections 6 through 20 hereof shall nevertheless remain in full force
and effect but shall under no circumstances extend the Term of this Agreement (or the Employees
right to accrue additional benefits beyond the expiration of the Term as determined in accordance
with Section 1 but without regard to this Section).
15. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be interpreted, construed and governed
according to the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to the conflict of law provisions
thereof.
16. Construction. The Section headings and captions contained in this Agreement are
for convenience only and shall not be construed to define, limit or affect the scope or meaning of
the provisions hereof. All references herein to Sections shall be deemed to refer to numbered
sections of this Agreement.
17. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains and represents the entire agreement of
Employer and Employee and supersedes all prior agreements, representations or understandings, oral
or written, express or implied with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not
be modified or amended in any way unless in a writing signed by each of Employer and Employee. No
representation, promise or inducement has been made by either Employer or Employee that is not
embodied in this Agreement, and neither Employer nor Employee shall be bound by or liable for any
alleged representation, promise or inducement not specifically set forth herein.
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18. Assignability. Neither this Agreement nor any rights or obligations of Employer
or Employee hereunder may be assigned by Employer or Employee without the other Partys prior
written consent. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of Employer and Employee and their heirs, successors and assigns.
19. Code
Section 409A. This Agreement is intended to meet the requirements of Section
409A of the Code and may be administered in a manner that is intended to meet those requirements
and shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with such intent. To the extent that any
payment or benefit provided hereunder is subject to Section 409A of the Code, such
payment or benefit shall be provided in a manner that will meet the requirements of Section 409A of
the Code, including regulations or other guidance issued with respect thereto, such that the
payment or benefit shall not be subject to the excise tax applicable under Section 409A of the
Code. Any provision of this Agreement that would cause any payment or benefit to fail to satisfy
Section 409A of the Code shall be amended (in a manner that as closely as practicable achieves the
original intent of this Agreement) to comply with Section 409A of the Code on a timely basis, which
may be made on a retroactive basis, in accordance with regulations and other guidance issued under
Section 409A of the Code.
20. Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder shall be in writing and
shall be deemed properly given if delivered personally or sent by certified or registered mail,
postage prepaid, return receipt requested, or sent by telegram, telex, telecopy or similar form of
telecommunication, and shall be deemed to have been given when received. Any such notice or
communication shall be addressed:
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Leawood, Kansas 66211 |
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or to such other address as Employer or Employee shall have furnished to the other in writing.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have duly executed this Agreement, to be effective as of the
date first above written.
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a Delaware Corporation
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Schedule A
Vesting Schedule
The restricted stock referred to in Section 3(b)(i) shall vest as follows:
Time Vest Restricted Stock :
Restricted stock with an aggregate value of $1,500,000 will be subject to time-based vesting over 5
years (Time Vest Restricted Stock). Each year, on the anniversary of the date on which the
restricted stock was awarded (each such date, a Annual Vest Date,) 20% of the shares awarded
shall vest to the Employee, provided he shall have remained in continuous employment with Employer
until such Annual Vest Date (including but not limited to the duration of the Term and the duration
of the Severance Period).
Performance Vest Restricted Stock Tranche A:
Restricted stock with an aggregate value of $1,500,000 will be subject to performance based vesting
over 5 years (Performance Vest Restricted Stock Tranche A) as follows: Each year, on the
anniversary of the date on which the restricted stock was awarded (each such date, a Annual Vest
Date) 20% of the shares awarded shall vest to the Employee, provided that (i) he shall have
remained in continuous employment with Employer until such Annual Vest Date (including but not
limited to the duration of the Term and the duration of the Severance Period) and (ii) EBITDA of
Ria Envia, Inc., as determined in the next paragraph, shall have increased 10% or more during the
12 month calendar period closed prior to each Annual Vest Date, as compared with the previous
years EBITDA.
EBITDA shall be determined exclusive of intercompany profits and in United States dollars. For the
avoidance of doubt, EBITDA represents Operating Income of Ria Envia Inc. and its consolidated
subsidiaries as disclosed in Employers financial statements filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (excluding the impact of acquisitions closed after April 5, 2007, intercompany profits
and depreciation and amortization), after deduction of all direct costs, salaries (including
bonuses paid or accrued), applicable share-based compensation, benefits and selling, general and
administrative expense incurred by, or allocated to, the Ria Envia, Inc. EBITDA shall be
determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Employer on or before
each Annual Vest Date.
Performance Vest Restricted Stock Tranche B.
Restricted stock with an aggregate value of $3,500,000 will be subject to performance based vesting
over 5 years (Performance Vest Restricted Stock Tranche B) as follows: Each year,
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anniversary of the date on which the restricted stock was awarded (each such date, a
Annual Vest Date) 20% of the shares awarded shall vest to the Employee, provided that (i) he
shall have remained in continuous employment with Employer until such Annual Vest Date (including
but not limited to the duration of the Term and the duration of the Severance Period) and (ii) the
following targets are met:
(a) on the first Annual Vest Date, Ria Envia Inc., on a consolidated basis (exclusive of the
impact of acquisitions closed subsequent to April 5, 2007) achieves EBITDA as defined above
totalling at least 90% of the EBITDA growth projected for Ria Envia Inc. in the financial plan
included in the Credit Suisse Confidential Information Memorandum relating to the sale of Ria Envia
Inc. (Projected Ria Growth) for the year ended December 31, 2007.
(b) on the second Annual Vest Date, Ria Envia Inc., on a consolidated basis (exclusive of the
impact of acquisitions closed subsequent to April 5, 2007) achieves EBITDA as defined above
totalling at least 90% of Projected Ria Growth for the year ended December 31, 2008
(c) on each of the third through the fifth Annual Vest Dates, if Ria Envia Inc., on a
consolidated basis (exclusive of the impact of acquisitions closed subsequent to April 5, 2007)
achieves EBITDA for each year that is at least 15% higher than the previous year.
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EXHIBIT 12.1
EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(Unaudited)
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13,114 |
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7,907 |
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12,388 |
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18,507 |
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6,867 |
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1,040 |
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EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATIONS OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
I, Michael J. Brown, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, certify that:
1) I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Euronet Worldwide, Inc.;
2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or
omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in
this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations
and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4) The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and
internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and
procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating
to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others
within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control
over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements
for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and
procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants
fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial
reporting.
5) The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit
committee of registrants Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal
control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the
registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a
significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Date: May 9, 2008
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EXHIBIT 31.2
CERTIFICATIONS OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
I, Rick L. Weller, Chief Financial Officer, certify that:
1) I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Euronet Worldwide, Inc.;
2) Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or
omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances
under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
report;
3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in
this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations
and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4) The registrants other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining
disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and
internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and
procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating
to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others
within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control
over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance
regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements
for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and
procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the registrants
fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control over financial
reporting.
5) The registrants other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the audit
committee of registrants Board of Directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a) all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal
control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the
registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a
significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting.
Date: May 9, 2008
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EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (the Company) for
the period ended March 31, 2008 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date
hereof (the Report), the undersigned hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the
financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
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Michael J. Brown |
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Chief Executive Officer |
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May 9, 2008
In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (the Company) for
the period ended March 31, 2008 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date
hereof (the Report), the undersigned hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the
financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
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Rick L. Weller |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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May 9, 2008