e10vq
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 June 30, 2010
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition
period from to
Commission File No. 001-34005
Lender Processing Services, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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26-1547801 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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601 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida
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32204 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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(904) 854-5100
(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 has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
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
As of
July 31, 2010, 93,075,897 shares of the registrants common stock were outstanding.
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT
Quarter Ended June 30, 2010
INDEX
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Part I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited).
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
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June |
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December |
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30, 2010 |
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31, 2009 (1) |
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(In thousands) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
108,593 |
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$ |
70,528 |
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Trade receivables, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $26.1 million and $26.0
million, respectively |
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383,821 |
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401,333 |
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Other receivables |
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3,932 |
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3,770 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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35,146 |
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26,985 |
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Deferred income taxes, net |
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44,377 |
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47,528 |
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Total current assets |
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575,869 |
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550,144 |
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Property and equipment, net of accumulated
depreciation of $157.8 million and $146.2
million, respectively |
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122,230 |
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113,108 |
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Computer software, net of accumulated
amortization of $136.5 million and $120.3
million, respectively |
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202,646 |
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185,376 |
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Other intangible assets, net of accumulated
amortization of $317.0 million and $304.4
million, respectively |
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60,841 |
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72,796 |
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Goodwill |
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1,166,142 |
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1,166,142 |
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Other non-current assets |
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107,448 |
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109,738 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
2,235,176 |
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$ |
2,197,304 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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$ |
110,100 |
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$ |
40,100 |
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Trade accounts payable |
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46,194 |
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38,166 |
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Accrued salaries and benefits |
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34,854 |
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54,376 |
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Recording and transfer tax liabilities |
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14,038 |
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15,208 |
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Due to affiliates |
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3,321 |
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Other accrued liabilities |
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149,108 |
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151,601 |
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Deferred revenues |
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52,849 |
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66,602 |
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Total current liabilities |
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407,143 |
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369,374 |
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Deferred revenues |
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36,404 |
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37,681 |
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Deferred income taxes, net |
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73,695 |
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65,215 |
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Long-term debt, net of current portion |
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1,176,700 |
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1,249,250 |
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Other non-current liabilities |
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19,818 |
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19,926 |
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Total liabilities |
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1,713,760 |
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1,741,446 |
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Commitments and contingencies (note 8) |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock $0.0001 par value; 50
million shares authorized, none issued at
June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009,
respectively |
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Common stock $0.0001 par value; 500 million
shares authorized, 97.4 million and 97.0
million shares issued at June 30, 2010 and
December 31, 2009, respectively |
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10 |
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10 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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199,769 |
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173,424 |
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Retained earnings |
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464,936 |
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330,963 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(2,928 |
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(7,630 |
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Treasury stock $0.0001 par value; 3.9
million and 1.2 million shares at June 30,
2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, at
cost |
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(140,371 |
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(40,909 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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521,416 |
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455,858 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
2,235,176 |
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$ |
2,197,304 |
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Derived from audited consolidated financial statements. |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
3
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(Unaudited)
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Three months ended |
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Six months ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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(In thousands, except per share data) |
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Processing and services revenues (note 3) |
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$ |
599,081 |
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$ |
613,171 |
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$ |
1,191,475 |
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$ |
1,142,988 |
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Cost of revenues (note 3) |
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390,847 |
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404,014 |
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786,869 |
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758,716 |
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Gross profit |
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208,234 |
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209,157 |
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404,606 |
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384,272 |
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Selling, general, and administrative expenses (note 3) |
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59,815 |
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65,431 |
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120,535 |
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136,609 |
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Operating income |
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148,419 |
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143,726 |
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284,071 |
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247,663 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
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300 |
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442 |
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923 |
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966 |
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Interest expense |
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(18,615 |
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(21,625 |
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(37,460 |
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(43,539 |
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Other expense, net |
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119 |
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(13 |
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123 |
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Total other income (expense) |
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(18,196 |
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(21,196 |
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(36,414 |
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(42,587 |
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Earnings from continuing operations before income taxes and
equity in losses of unconsolidated entity |
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130,223 |
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122,530 |
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247,657 |
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205,076 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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49,810 |
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46,866 |
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94,728 |
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78,441 |
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Earnings from continuing operations before equity in losses
of unconsolidated entity |
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80,413 |
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75,664 |
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152,929 |
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126,635 |
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Equity in losses of unconsolidated entity |
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Earnings from continuing operations |
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80,413 |
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75,664 |
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152,929 |
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126,598 |
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Discontinued operation, net of tax |
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(504 |
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Net earnings |
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80,413 |
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75,664 |
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152,929 |
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126,094 |
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Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling minority interest |
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(424 |
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(808 |
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Net earnings attributable to Lender Processing Services, Inc. |
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$ |
80,413 |
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$ |
75,240 |
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$ |
152,929 |
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$ |
125,286 |
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Amounts attributable to Lender Processing Services, Inc.: |
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Earnings from continuing operations, net of tax |
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$ |
80,413 |
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$ |
75,240 |
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$ |
152,929 |
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$ |
125,790 |
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Discontinued operation, net of tax |
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(504 |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
80,413 |
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$ |
75,240 |
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$ |
152,929 |
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$ |
125,286 |
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Net earnings per share basic from continuing operations |
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$ |
0.85 |
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$ |
0.79 |
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$ |
1.61 |
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$ |
1.32 |
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Net earnings per share basic from discontinued operation |
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Net earnings per share basic |
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$ |
0.85 |
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$ |
0.79 |
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$ |
1.61 |
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$ |
1.32 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding basic |
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94,408 |
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95,819 |
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94,967 |
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95,334 |
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Net earnings per share diluted from continuing operations |
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$ |
0.85 |
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$ |
0.78 |
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$ |
1.60 |
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$ |
1.31 |
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Net earnings per share diluted from discontinued operation |
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Net earnings per share diluted |
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$ |
0.85 |
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$ |
0.78 |
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$ |
1.60 |
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$ |
1.31 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding diluted |
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94,910 |
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96,133 |
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95,660 |
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95,709 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Earnings
(Unaudited)
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Three months ended |
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Six months ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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2010 |
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2009 |
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(In thousands) |
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Net earnings attributable to Lender Processing Services, Inc. |
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$ |
80,413 |
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$ |
75,240 |
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$ |
152,929 |
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$ |
125,286 |
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Other comprehensive earnings (loss): |
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Unrealized (loss) gain on other investments, net of tax |
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(6 |
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(17 |
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(403 |
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30 |
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Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps, net of tax (1) |
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2,829 |
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2,143 |
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5,105 |
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2,828 |
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Other comprehensive earnings (loss) |
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2,823 |
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2,126 |
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4,702 |
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2,858 |
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Comprehensive earnings attributable to Lender Processing
Services, Inc. |
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$ |
83,236 |
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$ |
77,366 |
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$ |
157,631 |
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$ |
128,144 |
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Net of income taxes of $1.8 million and $1.4 million, and $3.2 million and $1.8 million for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
5
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders Equity
(Unaudited)
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Accumulated |
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Additional |
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Other |
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Total |
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Common |
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Common |
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Paid-In |
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Retained |
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Comprehensive |
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Treasury |
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Treasury |
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Stockholders |
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Shares |
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Stock |
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Capital |
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Earnings |
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Loss |
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Shares |
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Stock |
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Equity |
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(In thousands) |
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Balances, December 31, 2009 |
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97,049 |
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$ |
10 |
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$ |
173,424 |
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$ |
330,963 |
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$ |
(7,630 |
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(1,210 |
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$ |
(40,909 |
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$ |
455,858 |
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Net earnings attributable to Lender Processing
Services, Inc. |
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152,929 |
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152,929 |
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Cash dividends paid (1) |
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(18,956 |
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(18,956 |
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Issuance of restricted stock |
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2 |
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Exercise of stock options and restricted stock activity |
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376 |
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12,670 |
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(44 |
) |
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|
(1,764 |
) |
|
|
10,906 |
|
Income tax expense from exercise of stock options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(162 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(162 |
) |
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,837 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13,837 |
|
Treasury stock repurchases |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,599 |
) |
|
|
(97,698 |
) |
|
|
(97,698 |
) |
Unrealized loss on investments, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(403 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(403 |
) |
Unrealized gain on interest rate swaps, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,105 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,105 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balances, June 30, 2010 |
|
|
97,427 |
|
|
$ |
10 |
|
|
$ |
199,769 |
|
|
$ |
464,936 |
|
|
$ |
(2,928 |
) |
|
|
(3,853 |
) |
|
$ |
(140,371 |
) |
|
$ |
521,416 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Dividends of $0.10 per common share were paid on March 30, 2010 and June 17, 2010. |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
6
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six months ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
|
(In thousands) |
|
Cash flows from operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings attributable to Lender Processing Services, Inc. |
|
$ |
152,929 |
|
|
$ |
125,286 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
47,294 |
|
|
|
47,579 |
|
Amortization of debt issuance costs |
|
|
2,317 |
|
|
|
2,645 |
|
Gain on sale of discontinued operation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,574 |
) |
Deferred income taxes, net |
|
|
9,023 |
|
|
|
(651 |
) |
Stock-based compensation |
|
|
13,837 |
|
|
|
13,302 |
|
Income tax expense (benefit) from exercise of stock options |
|
|
162 |
|
|
|
(1,356 |
) |
Equity in losses of unconsolidated entity |
|
|
|
|
|
|
37 |
|
Noncontrolling minority interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
808 |
|
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Trade receivables |
|
|
17,512 |
|
|
|
(76,919 |
) |
Other receivables |
|
|
(162 |
) |
|
|
10,264 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other assets |
|
|
(13,699 |
) |
|
|
(11,599 |
) |
Deferred revenues |
|
|
(15,031 |
) |
|
|
(158 |
) |
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other liabilities |
|
|
(7,513 |
) |
|
|
97,606 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
206,669 |
|
|
|
204,270 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from investing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Additions to property and equipment |
|
|
(23,371 |
) |
|
|
(23,201 |
) |
Additions to capitalized software |
|
|
(33,795 |
) |
|
|
(25,206 |
) |
Acquisition of title plants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9,395 |
) |
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(16,403 |
) |
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operation, net of cash distributed |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(32,638 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(57,166 |
) |
|
|
(106,843 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Debt service payments |
|
|
(2,550 |
) |
|
|
(143,481 |
) |
Exercise of stock options and restricted stock activity |
|
|
10,906 |
|
|
|
109 |
|
Income tax (expense) benefit from exercise of stock options |
|
|
(162 |
) |
|
|
1,356 |
|
Cash dividends paid |
|
|
(18,956 |
) |
|
|
(19,134 |
) |
Treasury stock repurchases |
|
|
(97,698 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Payments of contingent consideration related to acquisitions |
|
|
(2,978 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
(111,438 |
) |
|
|
(161,150 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
38,065 |
|
|
|
(63,723 |
) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
|
|
70,528 |
|
|
|
125,966 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
|
$ |
108,593 |
|
|
$ |
62,243 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for interest |
|
$ |
36,558 |
|
|
$ |
41,828 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash paid for taxes |
|
$ |
71,332 |
|
|
$ |
47,862 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash redistribution of assets to FIS |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
434 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash consideration received from sale of discontinued operation |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
40,310 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash consideration issued in acquisition of business |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(5,162 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
7
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Company Information
Except as otherwise indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, all references to
LPS, we, the Company, or the registrant are to Lender Processing Services, Inc., a Delaware
corporation that was incorporated in December 2007 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIS, and its
subsidiaries; all references to FIS, the former parent, or the holding company are to
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., a Georgia corporation formerly known as Certegy Inc.,
and its subsidiaries, that owned all of LPSs shares until July 2, 2008; all references to former
FIS are to Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its
subsidiaries, prior to the Certegy merger described below; all references to old FNF are to
Fidelity National Financial, Inc., a Delaware corporation that owned a majority of former FISs
shares through November 9, 2006; and all references to FNF are to Fidelity National Financial,
Inc. (formerly known as Fidelity National Title Group, Inc.), formerly a subsidiary of old FNF but
now a stand-alone company.
(1) Basis of Presentation
The unaudited financial information included in this report includes the accounts of Lender
Processing Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles (GAAP) and the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.
All adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. All significant
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The preparation of these consolidated
financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent
assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from
those estimates. This report should be read in conjunction with the Companys Annual Report on Form
10-K that was filed on February 23, 2010 and our other filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
Lender Processing Services, Inc. Spin-off Transaction
On July 2, 2008, FIS distributed to its shareholders a dividend of one-half share of our
common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, for each issued and outstanding share of FIS common
stock held on June 24, 2008, which we refer to as the spin-off. Also on July 2, 2008, FIS
exchanged 100% of our debt obligations for a like amount of FISs existing Tranche B Term Loans
issued under its Credit Agreement dated as of January 18, 2007. The spin-off was tax-free to FIS
and its shareholders, and the debt-for-debt exchange undertaken in connection with the spin-off was
tax-free to FIS. On July 3, 2008, we commenced regular way trading on the New York Stock Exchange
under the trading symbol LPS. Prior to the spin-off, we were a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIS.
Principles of Consolidation
The historical financial statements of the Company have been presented on a consolidated basis
for financial reporting purposes.
Reporting Segments
We are a provider of integrated technology and outsourced services to the mortgage lending
industry, with mortgage processing and default management services in the U.S. We conduct our
operations through two reporting segments, Technology, Data and Analytics and Loan Transaction
Services.
(2) Fair Value
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities
The fair value of financial assets and liabilities is determined using the following fair
value hierarchy:
|
|
|
Level 1 Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices for identical
assets or liabilities in active markets that the Company has the ability to access. |
|
|
|
|
Level 2 Inputs to the valuation methodology include: quoted prices for similar assets or
liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities
in inactive markets; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or
liability; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market
data by correlation or other means. |
|
|
|
|
Level 3 Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair
value measurement. |
8
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Assets are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant
to the fair value measurement. Our valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other
market participants. The use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value
of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the
reporting date.
The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy our assets and
liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
As of June 30, 2010 (in millions):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
Classification |
|
Carrying Value |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total |
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
Asset |
|
$ |
108.6 |
|
|
$ |
108.6 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
108.6 |
|
Long-term debt (note 6) |
|
Liability |
|
|
1,286.8 |
|
|
|
386.2 |
|
|
|
908.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,294.6 |
|
Interest rate swaps (note 6) |
|
Liability |
|
|
4.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.9 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.9 |
|
As of December 31, 2009 (in millions):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fair Value |
|
|
Classification |
|
Carrying Value |
|
Level 1 |
|
Level 2 |
|
Level 3 |
|
Total |
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
Asset |
|
$ |
70.5 |
|
|
$ |
70.5 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
70.5 |
|
Long-term debt (note 6) |
|
Liability |
|
|
1,289.4 |
|
|
|
390.7 |
|
|
|
912.3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,303.0 |
|
Interest rate swaps (note 6) |
|
Liability |
|
|
13.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13.2 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13.2 |
|
The fair values of other financial instruments, which primarily include trade receivables and
payables and other receivables, are estimated as of period-end. The carrying amounts of these
assets and liabilities approximate their fair values. These estimates are subjective in nature and
involve uncertainties and significant judgment in the interpretation of current market data.
Therefore, the values presented are not necessarily indicative of amounts we could realize or
settle currently.
Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
The values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in business combinations are estimated
using various assumptions. The most significant assumptions, and those requiring the most judgment,
involve the estimated fair values of intangible assets and software, with the remaining value, if
any, attributable to goodwill. The Company utilizes third-party experts to determine the fair
values of intangible assets and software purchased in business combinations.
(3) Related Party Transactions
We have historically conducted business with FNF and FIS. Because William P. Foley, II serves
as Executive Chairman of the board of directors of FNF and served as Executive Chairman of the
Board of LPS prior to March 15, 2009, FNF was considered a related party of the Company. Mr. Foley
retired from our Board of Directors on March 15, 2009, and so FNF is not a related party for
periods subsequent to that date. Because Lee A. Kennedy, our Executive Chairman served on our Board
of Directors since May 2008, and served as an executive and a director of FIS until February 28,
2010, FIS was considered a related party of the Company. Mr. Kennedy retired as an executive and a
director of FIS on February 28, 2010, and so FIS is not a related party of the Company for periods
subsequent to that date. Additionally, Mr. Kennedy was appointed interim Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Ceridian Corporation (Ceridian) on January 25, 2010, and therefore, Ceridian
will be a related party for periods during the term of his interim service.
We have various agreements with FNF under which we provide title agency services, software
development and other data services. Additionally, we have been allocated corporate costs from FIS
and continue to receive limited corporate services from FIS for a period of time, and have other
agreements under which we incur other expenses to, or receive revenues from, FIS and FNF. A summary
of these agreements in effect as of June 30, 2010 is as follows:
|
|
|
Agreements to provide title agency services. These agreements allow us to provide
services to existing customers through loan facilitation transactions, primarily with large
national lenders. The arrangement involves providing title agency services which result in
the issuance of title policies on behalf of title insurance underwriters owned by FNF.
Subject to certain early termination provisions for cause, each of these agreements may be
terminated upon five years prior written notice, which notice may not be given until after
the fifth anniversary of the effective date of each agreement, which ranges from July 2004
through |
9
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
|
|
|
September 2006 (thus effectively resulting in a minimum ten year term and a rolling one-year
term thereafter). Under these agreements, we earn commissions which, in the aggregate, are
equal to at least 87% of the total title premium from title policies that we place with
subsidiaries of FNF. The commissions we earn are subject to adjustment based on changes in
FNFs provision for claim losses, but under no circumstances are the commissions less than
87%. We also perform similar functions in connection with trustee sale guarantees, a form of
title insurance that subsidiaries of FNF issue as part of the foreclosure process on a
defaulted loan. |
|
|
|
|
Agreements to provide software development and services. Under these agreements, we are
paid for providing software development and services to FNF which consist of developing
software for use in the title operations of FNF. |
|
|
|
|
Arrangements to provide other data services. Under these arrangements, we are paid for
providing other data services to FNF, primarily consisting of data services required by the
FNF title insurance operations. |
A detail of related party items included in revenues for the three and six months ended June
30, 2010 and 2009 is as follows (in millions):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended June 30, |
|
|
Six months ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2010 (1) |
|
|
2009 (2) |
|
Title agency commissions |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
74.8 |
|
Software development revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13.4 |
|
Other data related services |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3.4 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
91.6 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Includes revenues generated from FIS under these agreements through February 28, 2010. The
revenues generated from FIS were less than $10,000 during the period from January 1, 2010 to
February 28, 2010. FIS ceased to be a related party of the Company on February 28, 2010. We
continue to generate revenues from contracts that were entered into while FIS was a related
party. |
|
(2) |
|
Includes revenues generated from FNF under these agreements through March 31, 2009. FNF
ceased to be a related party of the Company on March 15, 2009; however, it was impracticable
to estimate revenues received from FNF as of that date. We continue to generate revenues from
contracts that were entered into while FNF was a related party. |
|
|
|
Title plant access and title production services. Under these agreements, we obtain
access to FNFs title plants for real property located in various states, including access
to their online databases, physical access to title records, use of space, image system use,
and use of special software, as well as other title production services. For the title plant
access, we pay monthly fees (subject to certain minimum charges) based on the number of
title reports or products ordered and other services received. For the title production
services, we pay for services based on the number of properties searched, subject to certain
minimum use. The title plant access agreement had an initial term of 3 years beginning in
November 2006 and is automatically renewable for successive 3 year terms unless either party
gives 30 days prior written notice. The title production services agreement can be
terminated by either party upon 30 days prior written notice. |
|
|
|
|
Agreements to provide administrative corporate support services to and from FIS and from
FNF. In connection with the spin-off, we entered into an agreement with FNF for the
provision of certain administrative corporate support services by FNF, including statutory
accounting, risk management and real estate brokerage services. We also entered into
corporate services agreements with FIS under which we received from, and we provided to, FIS
certain transitional corporate support services, including accounting, treasury, payroll,
human resources, internal audit, information technology, and other corporate administrative
support services. The pricing for all of these services, both from FNF and FIS, and to FIS,
is on an at-cost basis. The term of the corporate services agreement with FNF expired on
July 2, 2010, although we have entered into agreements with FNF under which it will
continue to provide risk management and real estate brokerage services to us on an at cost
basis. The corporate services agreements with FIS have been extended for a limited period of
time solely with respect to certain information technology services provided by FIS to, and
received by FIS from, us. Management believes the methods used to allocate the amounts
included in these financial statements for corporate services are reasonable. |
|
|
|
|
Agreement to receive support services from Ceridian. Ceridian provides certain support
services to our human resources group, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
administrative services, military leave administrative services and Consolidated Omnibus
Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) health benefit services. The FMLA and military leave
agreement had an initial term of one year beginning in January 2010 and is automatically
renewable for successive one year terms unless either party gives 90 days prior written
notice, or 30 days after written notice in the event of a breach. The |
10
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
|
|
|
COBRA agreement had an initial term of one year beginning in January 2009 and is automatically
renewable for successive one year terms unless either party gives 90 days prior written
notice, or 30 days after written notice in the event of a breach. |
|
|
|
|
Corporate aircraft use agreements. Pursuant to an aircraft interchange agreement, LPS is
included as an additional permitted user of corporate aircraft leased by FNF and FIS. FNF
and FIS are also permitted users of any aircraft leased by LPS. LPS is also a party to an
aircraft cost sharing agreement with FNF and FIS. Under this agreement, the Company and FIS
share the costs of one of FNFs aircraft that is used by all of the entities. The cost for
use of each aircraft under the aircraft interchange agreement is calculated on the same
basis and reflects the costs attributable to the time the aircraft is in use by the user.
The aircraft interchange agreement is terminable by any party on 30 days prior notice. The
costs under the aircraft cost sharing agreement are shared equally among FNF, FIS and the
Company, and the agreement remains in effect so long as FNF has possession or use of the
aircraft (or any replacement), but may be terminated at any time with the consent of FNF,
FIS and the Company. |
|
|
|
|
Real estate management, real estate lease and equipment lease agreements. In connection
with the spin-off and the transfer of the real property located at the Companys corporate
headquarters campus from FIS to LPS, the Company entered into new leases with FNF and FIS,
as tenants, as well as a new sublease with FNF, as sub landlord, for office space in the
building known as Building V, which is leased by FNF and is located on the Companys
corporate headquarters campus. The Company also entered into a new property management
agreement with FNF with respect to Building V. Included in the Companys expenses are
amounts paid to FNF for the lease of certain equipment and the sublease of office space in
Building V, together with furniture and furnishings. In addition, the Companys financials
include amounts paid by FNF and FIS for the lease of office space located at the Companys
corporate headquarters campus and property management services for FNF for Building V. |
|
|
|
|
Licensing, cost sharing, business processing and other agreements. These agreements
provide for the reimbursement of certain amounts from FNF and FIS related to various
licensing and cost sharing agreements, as well as the payment of certain amounts by the
Company to FNF or its subsidiaries in connection with our use of certain intellectual
property or other assets of or services by FNF. |
A detail of related party items included in expenses for the three and six months ended June
30, 2010 and 2009 is as follows (in millions):
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|
|
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Three months ended June 30, |
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Six months ended June 30, |
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|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2010 (1) |
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|
2009 (2) |
|
Title plant information expense (3) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
4.1 |
|
Corporate services (4) |
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|
|
|
|
|
3.1 |
|
|
|
(0.1 |
) |
|
|
6.6 |
|
Licensing, leasing and cost sharing agreements (4) |
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|
|
|
|
|
(0.7 |
) |
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|
0.1 |
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|
|
(1.9 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenses |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
2.4 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
8.8 |
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
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|
|
|
(1) |
|
Includes expense reimbursements paid to or received from FIS under these agreements through
February 28, 2010. FIS ceased to be a related party of the Company on February 28, 2010. We
continue to incur expenses and receive reimbursements under contracts that were entered into
while FIS was a related party. |
|
(2) |
|
Includes expense reimbursements paid to or received from FNF under these agreements through
March 31, 2009. FNF ceased to be a related party of the Company on March 15, 2009; however, it
was impracticable to estimate expense reimbursements paid to FNF as of that date. We continue
to incur expenses and receive reimbursements under contracts that were entered into while FNF
was a related party. |
|
(3) |
|
Included in cost of revenues. |
|
(4) |
|
Included in selling, general, and administrative expenses. |
We believe the amounts earned from or charged by FNF or FIS under each of the foregoing
service arrangements are fair and reasonable. We believe that the aggregate commission rate on
title insurance policies is consistent with the blended rate that would be available to a third
party title agent given the amount and the geographic distribution of the business produced and the
low risk of loss profile of the business placed. The software development services provided to FNF
are priced within the range of prices we offer to third parties. These transactions between us and
FIS and FNF are subject to periodic review for performance and pricing.
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LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Other related party transactions:
FNRES Holdings, Inc. and Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc.
On December 31, 2006, FNF contributed $52.5 million to FNRES Holdings, Inc. (FNRES), a FIS
subsidiary, for approximately 61% of the outstanding shares of FNRES. In June 2008, FIS contributed
its remaining 39% equity investment in FNRES to the Company in the spin-off (note 1). On February
6, 2009, we acquired the remaining 61% of the equity interest of FNRES from FNF in exchange for all
of our interests in Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPEX) (note 5). The exchange
resulted in FNRES becoming our wholly-owned subsidiary.
(4) Net Earnings Per Share
The basic weighted average shares and common stock equivalents are computed using the treasury
stock method. The following table summarizes the earnings per share for the three and six months
ending June 30, 2010 and 2009 (in thousands, except per share amounts):
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended June 30, |
|
|
Six months ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Amounts attributable to Lender Processing Services, Inc.: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings from continuing operations, net of tax |
|
$ |
80,413 |
|
|
$ |
75,240 |
|
|
$ |
152,929 |
|
|
$ |
125,790 |
|
Discontinued operation, net of tax |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(504 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
$ |
80,413 |
|
|
$ |
75,240 |
|
|
$ |
152,929 |
|
|
$ |
125,286 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding basic |
|
|
94,408 |
|
|
|
95,819 |
|
|
|
94,967 |
|
|
|
95,334 |
|
Plus: Common stock equivalent shares |
|
|
502 |
|
|
|
314 |
|
|
|
693 |
|
|
|
375 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding diluted |
|
|
94,910 |
|
|
|
96,133 |
|
|
|
95,660 |
|
|
|
95,709 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings per share basic from continuing operations |
|
$ |
0.85 |
|
|
$ |
0.79 |
|
|
$ |
1.61 |
|
|
$ |
1.32 |
|
Net earnings per share basic from discontinued operation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings per share basic |
|
$ |
0.85 |
|
|
$ |
0.79 |
|
|
$ |
1.61 |
|
|
$ |
1.32 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings per share diluted from continuing operations |
|
$ |
0.85 |
|
|
$ |
0.78 |
|
|
$ |
1.60 |
|
|
$ |
1.31 |
|
Net earnings per share diluted from discontinued operation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings per share diluted |
|
$ |
0.85 |
|
|
$ |
0.78 |
|
|
$ |
1.60 |
|
|
$ |
1.31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Options to purchase approximately 4.3 million shares and 5.7 million shares, and 2.7 million
shares and 5.6 million shares of our common stock were not included in the computation of diluted
earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, because
they were antidilutive.
We intend to limit dilution caused by option exercises, including anticipated exercises, by
repurchasing shares on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. On June 18, 2009,
our Board of Directors approved a plan authorizing repurchases of common stock and/or senior notes
of up to $75.0 million, of which $50.0 million was available to repurchase our senior notes. On
February 5, 2010, our Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase shares of our common stock
and/or our senior notes in an amount not to exceed $150.0 million. This authorization replaced the
previous authorization and subsumed all amounts remaining available thereunder. During the second
quarter of 2010, we repurchased 1.6 million shares of our stock for $57.4 million, at an average
price of $36.37 per share. As of June 30, 2010, we had $68.8 million remaining available for
repurchases under our $150.0 million authorization approved by our Board of Directors on February
5, 2010.
On July 22, 2010, our Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase shares of our common
stock and/or our senior notes in an amount not to exceed $150.0 million. This new authorization
replaces the previous authorization and subsumes all amounts remaining available thereunder, and is
effective through July 31, 2011. Our ability to repurchase shares of common stock or senior notes
is subject to restrictions contained in our senior secured credit agreement and in the indenture
governing our senior unsecured notes.
(5) Acquisitions and Dispositions
The results of operations and financial position of entities acquired during the year ended
December 31, 2009 are included in the consolidated financial statements from and after the date of
acquisition. We did not acquire any entities during the first six months of 2010. The purchase
price of each acquisition was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on
their fair value with
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LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
any excess cost over fair value being allocated to goodwill. The impact of the acquisitions
made from January 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 was not significant individually or in the
aggregate to our historical financial results.
NRC Rising Tide National Auction & REO Solutions, LLC
On October 30, 2009, our subsidiary, LPS Auction Solutions, LLC, acquired substantially all of
the assets of NRC Rising Tide National Auction & REO Solutions, LLC (Rising Tide) for a $3.7
million cash payment and a contingent earn-out payment not to exceed $30.0 million. As a result of
the transaction, we recognized a contingent earn-out liability totaling $28.2 million. We are in
the process of finalizing our review of contingent liabilities resulting from the purchase. The
acquisition has resulted in the recognition of $29.0 million of goodwill and $2.9 million of other
intangible assets and software. The allocation of the purchase price to goodwill and intangible
assets was based on the valuations performed to determine the values of such assets as of the
acquisition date. The valuation of Rising Tide was determined using a combination of the income and
cost approaches utilizing Level 3-type inputs. Rising Tide is now a part of the Loan Transaction
Services segment and it expands our default management services by providing entry into the
residential REO auction services market.
RealEC Technologies, Inc.
On July 21, 2009, our subsidiary, LPS Asset Management Solutions, Inc. (Asset Management),
acquired 22% of the noncontrolling minority interest of RealEC Technologies, Inc. (RealEC) for
$2.6 million. On November 12, 2009, Asset Management acquired the remaining 22% of the
noncontrolling minority interest of RealEC for $4.3 million. Prior to the acquisitions we owned 56%
of the interest of RealEC, which was consolidated as a part of the Technology, Data and Analytics
segment, and we reported noncontrolling minority interest related to RealEC in the equity section
of our consolidated balance sheets. RealEC contributed net earnings attributable to minority
interest of $0.4 million and $0.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009. The
transactions resulted in RealEC becoming our wholly-owned subsidiary, and we no longer have any
outstanding noncontrolling minority interest.
Tax Verification Bureau, Inc.
On June 19, 2009, we acquired Tax Verification Bureau, Inc., which we have renamed LPS
Verification Bureau, Inc. (Verification Bureau), for $14.9 million (net of cash acquired). As a
result of the transaction, during 2010 we have paid contingent consideration totaling $3.0 million,
of which $2.8 million was recognized as goodwill and $0.2 was recognized as expense. We also
recognized a deferred tax liability totaling $3.1 million. The acquisition resulted in the
recognition of $12.8 million of goodwill and $7.7 million of other intangible assets and software.
The allocation of the purchase price to goodwill and intangible assets was based on the valuations
performed to determine the values of such assets as of the acquisition date. The valuation of
Verification Bureau was determined using a combination of the income and cost approaches utilizing
Level 3-type inputs. Verification Bureau is now a part of the Technology, Data and Analytics
segment and it expands our data and analytics offerings and fraud solutions capabilities.
FNRES Holdings, Inc.
On February 6, 2009, we acquired the remaining 61% of the equity interest of FNRES from FNF in
exchange for all of our interests in Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc. (IPEX). FNRES is
now a part of the Technology, Data and Analytics segment and it expands our data and analytics
offerings and IT development capabilities. The exchange resulted in FNRES, which we subsequently
renamed LPS Real Estate Group, Inc., becoming our wholly-owned subsidiary. Prior to the exchange we
did not consolidate FNRES, but recorded our 39% interest as an equity investment. We recorded
equity losses (net of tax) from our investment in FNRES of $2.0 million from January 1, 2009 to
February 6, 2009. The net earnings from IPEX, including related party revenues and expense
reimbursements, have been reclassified as a discontinued operation in our consolidated statements
of earnings for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009.
FNRES and IPEX were valued at $66.6 million (including $0.5 million in cash) and $37.8 million
(including $32.6 million in cash), respectively, resulting in the recognition of a pre-tax gain of
$2.6 million ($0.5 million after-tax) which is included in discontinued operation in our
consolidated statements of earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The valuation of FNRES
was determined using a combination of the market and income approaches utilizing Level 2 and Level
3-type inputs, while the valuation of IPEX was determined using the income approach utilizing Level
3-type inputs. As a result of the transaction, we recognized $32.6 million of goodwill and $14.2
million of other intangible assets and software. The allocation of the purchase price to goodwill
and intangible assets is based on the valuations performed to determine the values of such assets
as of the acquisition date.
13
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(6) Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 consisted of the following (in
thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
Term A Loan, secured, interest payable at LIBOR plus 2.00% (2.35% at June 30, 2010),
quarterly principal amortization, maturing July 2013 |
|
$ |
420,000 |
|
|
$ |
420,000 |
|
Term B Loan, secured, interest payable at LIBOR plus 2.50% (2.85% at June 30, 2010),
quarterly principal amortization, maturing July 2014 |
|
|
499,800 |
|
|
|
502,350 |
|
Revolving Loan, secured, interest payable at LIBOR plus 2.00% (Eurocurrency Borrowings),
Fed-funds plus 2.00% (Swingline Borrowings) or Prime plus 1.00% (Base Rate Borrowings)
(2.35%, 2.09% or 4.25%, respectively, at June 30, 2010), maturing July 2013. Total of $138.9
million unused (net of outstanding letters of credit) as of June 30, 2010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior unsecured notes, issued at par, interest payable semiannually at 8.125%, due July 2016 |
|
|
367,000 |
|
|
|
367,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,286,800 |
|
|
|
1,289,350 |
|
Less current portion |
|
|
(110,100 |
) |
|
|
(40,100 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Long-term debt, excluding current portion |
|
$ |
1,176,700 |
|
|
$ |
1,249,250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The fair value of the Companys long-term debt as of June 30, 2010 is estimated to be
approximately 101% of the carrying value. We have estimated the fair value of the term loans based
on values of recent quoted market prices and estimated the fair value of the notes based on values
of recent trades.
Principal Maturities of Debt
There have been no significant changes to our principal maturities since our Annual Report on
Form 10-K was filed on February 23, 2010.
Interest Rate Swaps
We have entered into interest rate swap transactions in order to convert a portion of our
interest rate exposure on our floating rate debt from variable to fixed. We have designated these
interest rate swaps as cash flow hedges. The estimated fair value of these cash flow hedges
resulted in liabilities of $4.9 million and $13.2 million as of June 30, 2010 and December 31,
2009, respectively, and is included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in other
accrued liabilities. A portion of the amount included in accumulated other comprehensive earnings
will be reclassified into interest expense as a yield adjustment as interest payments are made on
the Term Loans. The inputs used to determine the estimated fair value of our interest rate swaps
are Level 2-type measurements. We have considered our own credit risk when determining the fair
value of our interest rate swaps.
A summary of the effect of derivative instruments on amounts recognized in other comprehensive
earnings (OCE) and on the accompanying consolidated statement of earnings for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 is as follows (in millions):
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCE on Derivatives |
Derivatives in Cash |
|
Three months ended June 30, |
|
Six months ended June 30, |
Flow Hedging Relationships |
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
Interest rate swap contract |
|
$ |
0.1 |
|
|
$ |
(1.3 |
) |
|
$ |
(1.1 |
) |
|
$ |
(5.2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount of Loss Reclassified from Accumulated OCE into Income |
Location of Loss Reclassified |
|
Three months ended June 30, |
|
Six months ended June 30, |
from Accumulated OCE into Income |
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
|
2010 |
|
2009 |
Interest expense |
|
$ |
(4.5 |
) |
|
$ |
(5.0 |
) |
|
$ |
(9.3 |
) |
|
$ |
(9.9 |
) |
It is our policy to execute such instruments with credit-worthy banks and not to enter into
derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes. As of June 30, 2010, we believe our
interest rate swap counterparties will be able to fulfill their obligations under our agreements,
and we believe we will have debt outstanding through the various expiration dates of the swaps such
that the occurrence of future hedge cash flows remains probable.
14
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(7) Income Taxes
Reserves for uncertain tax positions are computed by determining a minimum recognition
threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements.
The Company has performed an evaluation of its tax positions and has concluded that as of June 30,
2010, there were no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in its financial
statements. The Companys policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax
benefits as a component of income tax expense.
(8) Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
In the ordinary course of business, we are involved in various pending and threatened
litigation matters related to our operations, some of which include claims for punitive or
exemplary damages. Often, these matters do not include a specific statement as to the dollar amount
of damages demanded. Instead, they include a demand in an amount to be proved at trial. For these
reasons, it is often not possible to make a meaningful estimate of the amount or range of loss that
could result from these matters. Accordingly, we review matters on an ongoing basis when making
accrual and disclosure decisions. When assessing reasonably possible and probable outcomes, we base
our decision on our assessment of the ultimate outcome following all appeals. We intend to
vigorously defend all litigation matters that are brought against us, and we do not believe that
the ultimate disposition of any of these lawsuits will have a material adverse impact on our
financial position or results of operations. Finally, we believe that no actions depart from
customary litigation incidental to our business.
Regulatory Matters
Due to the heavily regulated nature of the mortgage industry, from time to time we receive
inquiries and requests for information from various state and federal regulatory agencies,
including state insurance departments, attorneys general and other agencies, about various matters
relating to our business. These inquiries take various forms, including informal or formal
requests, reviews, investigations and subpoenas. We attempt to cooperate with all such inquiries.
As previously disclosed, the U.S. Attorneys office for the Middle District of Florida has been
conducting an inquiry concerning certain business processes of our document solutions business. The
Florida Attorney General has initiated a similar civil inquiry. We have been cooperating and we
have expressed our willingness to continue to fully cooperate with these inquiries, and we do not
believe that the outcome of these inquiries will have a material adverse impact on our business or
results of operations.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements other than operating leases and the
escrow and fiduciary arrangements described below.
Escrow and Fiduciary Arrangements
In conducting our title agency, closing and tax services, we routinely hold customers assets
in escrow or fiduciary accounts, pending completion of real estate related transactions. These
amounts are maintained in segregated accounts and have not been included in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets. As an incentive for holding deposits at certain banks, we periodically
have programs for realizing economic benefits through favorable arrangements with these banks. As
of June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of all amounts held in escrow and fiduciary accounts in our
title agency, closing and tax services operations totaled $329.7 million.
(9) Stock Option Plans
Awards issued to our employees prior to the spin-off were originally issued under plans
established by FIS and old FNF. On July 2, 2008, in connection with the spin-off, all options and
restricted stock awards held by our employees prior to the spin-off were converted into options and
awards issuable in our common stock, authorized by our new stock option plan. The exercise price
and number of shares subject to each option and restricted stock award were adjusted to reflect the
differences in FISs and our common stock prices, which resulted in an equal fair value of the
options before and after the exchange. Therefore, no compensation charge was recorded in connection
with the conversion. Since July 2, 2008, all options and awards held by our employees are issuable
in LPS common stock.
15
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
Our employees participate in LPSs 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the Plan). Under the Plan,
the Company may grant up to 14 million share-based awards to officers, directors and key employees.
As of June 30, 2010, 3.0 million share-based awards were available for future grant under the Plan.
The shares may be issued from authorized and unissued shares of the Companys common stock, or from
the Companys treasury shares. Expired and forfeited awards are available for re-issuance. Vesting
and exercise of share-based awards are generally contingent on continued employment.
The Company recognizes equity compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting
period of share-based awards. We recorded stock compensation expense of $7.3 million and $6.5
million, and $13.8 million and $13.3 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010
and 2009, respectively, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the
accompanying consolidated statements of earnings. Additionally, we recorded an income tax benefit
(expense) related to the exercise of stock options of $0.6 million and $0.2 million, and $(0.2)
million and $1.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively, $1.8 million and
$0.4 million, and $2.2 million and $1.5 million of cash was used for minimum statutory withholding
requirements upon net settlement of employee share-based awards.
As of June 30, 2010, the Company had $57.3 million of unrecognized compensation cost related
to share-based payments, which is expected to be recognized in pre-tax earnings over a weighted
average period of 1.53 years.
Options
We measured the fair value of the awards at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option
pricing model with various assumptions. The risk-free interest rate is based on the rate in effect
for the expected term of the option at the grant date. The dividend yield is based on historical
dividends. The volatility assumptions are based on historical volatilities of comparable publicly
traded companies using daily closing prices for the historical period commensurate with the
expected term of the option. Due to the Companys recent public status, its historical volatility
data is not considered in determining expected volatility. Currently, the expected life of the
options is determined based on the Securities and Exchange Commissions safe harbor provision for
companies without enough historical data. Previously, the expected life of the options was
determined based on the simplified assumption that the options will be exercised evenly from
vesting to expiration.
The following table summarizes weighted average assumptions used to estimate fair values for
awards granted during the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009:
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|
|
Weighted |
|
Risk Free |
|
|
|
|
|
Expected |
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
Average |
|
Interest |
|
Volatility |
|
Dividend |
|
Expected Life |
Period |
|
Fair Value |
|
Rate |
|
Factor |
|
Yield |
|
(In Years) |
2010 |
|
$ |
10.87 |
|
|
|
2.3 |
% |
|
|
36 |
% |
|
|
1.1 |
% |
|
|
4.5 |
|
2009 |
|
$ |
8.30 |
|
|
|
1.9 |
% |
|
|
35 |
% |
|
|
1.4 |
% |
|
|
5.0 |
|
The following table summarizes stock option activity under the Plan during the six months
ended June 30, 2010:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
Remaining |
|
|
|
|
Number |
|
Exercise |
|
Contractual |
|
Exercisable |
|
|
of Shares |
|
Price |
|
Life |
|
Shares |
Outstanding as of December 31, 2009 |
|
|
6,806,710 |
|
|
$ |
32.16 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Granted |
|
|
1,434,700 |
|
|
|
36.15 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised (1) |
|
|
(399,415 |
) |
|
|
32.76 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(19,300 |
) |
|
|
33.42 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding as of June 30, 2010 (2) |
|
|
7,822,695 |
|
|
|
32.86 |
|
|
|
5.05 |
|
|
|
3,601,257 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the three and six months ended
June 30, 2010 was $0.5 million and $3.0 million, respectively. |
|
(2) |
|
The total intrinsic value of stock options outstanding as of June 30, 2010 was $12.5 million.
The total intrinsic value of stock options exercisable as of June 30, 2010 was $8.7 million. |
16
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
The number of shares vested and expected to vest, which is calculated using our forfeiture
rate of 2%, total approximately 7.7 million, have a weighted average remaining contractual life of
5.05 years, a weighted average exercise price of $32.86 and an intrinsic value of $12.2 million.
Restricted Stock
On May 10, 2010, we granted approximately 0.4 million shares of restricted stock with a grant
date fair value of $36.14. This grant is subject to both a service and performance-based vesting
condition. If the performance objective is not achieved, the restricted stock is subject to
automatic forfeiture to the Company for no consideration. Dividends on the unvested restricted
stock are accrued until the vest date, at which time they are paid in full to the participants.
Additionally, all executive officers of the Company who were granted restricted stock in connection
with this grant are required to hold a portion of their vested shares for a period of six months
following the vesting of each tranche.
As of June 30, 2010, approximately 0.5 million shares of restricted stock awards with
service-based vesting conditions were outstanding, and approximately 0.4 million shares of
restricted stock awards with service and performance-based vesting conditions were outstanding.
(10) Segment Information
Summarized unaudited financial information concerning our segments is shown in the following
tables.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Technology, |
|
|
Loan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Data and |
|
|
Transaction |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
|
|
As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2010 (in thousands): |
|
Analytics |
|
|
Services |
|
|
and Other |
|
|
Total |
|
Results from continuing operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Processing and services revenues |
|
$ |
185,208 |
|
|
$ |
415,517 |
|
|
$ |
(1,644 |
) |
|
$ |
599,081 |
|
Cost of revenues |
|
|
100,317 |
|
|
|
292,107 |
|
|
|
(1,577 |
) |
|
|
390,847 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
84,891 |
|
|
|
123,410 |
|
|
|
(67 |
) |
|
|
208,234 |
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
|
20,066 |
|
|
|
21,798 |
|
|
|
17,951 |
|
|
|
59,815 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
64,825 |
|
|
$ |
101,612 |
|
|
$ |
(18,018 |
) |
|
$ |
148,419 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
$ |
16,047 |
|
|
$ |
5,749 |
|
|
$ |
1,844 |
|
|
$ |
23,640 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance sheet data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
1,185,007 |
|
|
$ |
824,825 |
|
|
$ |
225,344 |
|
|
$ |
2,235,176 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill |
|
$ |
760,081 |
|
|
$ |
406,061 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,166,142 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Technology, |
|
|
Loan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Data and |
|
|
Transaction |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
|
|
As of and for the three months ended June 30, 2009 (in thousands): |
|
Analytics |
|
|
Services |
|
|
and Other |
|
|
Total |
|
Results from continuing operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Processing and services revenues |
|
$ |
171,889 |
|
|
$ |
448,044 |
|
|
$ |
(6,762 |
) |
|
$ |
613,171 |
|
Cost of revenues |
|
|
98,929 |
|
|
|
311,349 |
|
|
|
(6,264 |
) |
|
|
404,014 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
72,960 |
|
|
|
136,695 |
|
|
|
(498 |
) |
|
|
209,157 |
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
|
17,824 |
|
|
|
27,064 |
|
|
|
20,543 |
|
|
|
65,431 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
55,136 |
|
|
$ |
109,631 |
|
|
$ |
(21,041 |
) |
|
$ |
143,726 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
$ |
16,441 |
|
|
$ |
5,126 |
|
|
$ |
2,021 |
|
|
$ |
23,588 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance sheet data: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
1,138,154 |
|
|
$ |
828,721 |
|
|
$ |
197,028 |
|
|
$ |
2,163,903 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill |
|
$ |
753,731 |
|
|
$ |
377,072 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,130,803 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Technology, |
|
|
Loan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Data and |
|
|
Transaction |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
|
|
For the six months ended June 30, 2010 (in thousands): |
|
Analytics |
|
|
Services |
|
|
and Other |
|
|
Total |
|
Results from continuing operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Processing and services revenues |
|
$ |
364,670 |
|
|
$ |
830,802 |
|
|
$ |
(3,997 |
) |
|
$ |
1,191,475 |
|
Cost of revenues |
|
|
206,112 |
|
|
|
584,716 |
|
|
|
(3,959 |
) |
|
|
786,869 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
158,558 |
|
|
|
246,086 |
|
|
|
(38 |
) |
|
|
404,606 |
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
|
39,877 |
|
|
|
45,655 |
|
|
|
35,003 |
|
|
|
120,535 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
118,681 |
|
|
$ |
200,431 |
|
|
$ |
(35,041 |
) |
|
$ |
284,071 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
$ |
32,585 |
|
|
$ |
10,935 |
|
|
$ |
3,774 |
|
|
$ |
47,294 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Technology, |
|
|
Loan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Data and |
|
|
Transaction |
|
|
Corporate |
|
|
|
|
For the six months ended June 30, 2009 (in thousands): |
|
Analytics |
|
|
Services |
|
|
and Other |
|
|
Total |
|
Results from continuing operations: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Processing and services revenues |
|
$ |
331,768 |
|
|
$ |
822,567 |
|
|
$ |
(11,347 |
) |
|
$ |
1,142,988 |
|
Cost of revenues |
|
|
189,392 |
|
|
|
580,285 |
|
|
|
(10,961 |
) |
|
|
758,716 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
142,376 |
|
|
|
242,282 |
|
|
|
(386 |
) |
|
|
384,272 |
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
|
33,890 |
|
|
|
54,423 |
|
|
|
48,296 |
|
|
|
136,609 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
108,486 |
|
|
$ |
187,859 |
|
|
$ |
(48,682 |
) |
|
$ |
247,663 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
$ |
33,816 |
|
|
$ |
9,734 |
|
|
$ |
4,024 |
|
|
$ |
47,574 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(11) Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
On July 2, 2008, LPS (the Parent Company) entered into a credit agreement and issued senior
notes (note 6). The credit agreement and senior notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed,
jointly and severally, by the majority of the subsidiaries of the Parent Company (the Subsidiary
Guarantors). Certain other subsidiaries (the Other Subsidiaries) are not guarantors of the
Credit Agreement and the Notes. The guarantees by the Subsidiary Guarantors are senior to any of
their existing and future subordinated obligations, equal in right of payment with any of their
existing and future senior unsecured indebtedness and effectively subordinated to any of their
existing and future secured indebtedness.
The Parent Company conducts virtually all of its business operations through its Subsidiary
Guarantors and Other Subsidiaries. Accordingly, the Parent Companys main sources of internally
generated cash are distributions and other payments with respect to its ownership interests in the
subsidiaries, which are derived from the cash flows generated by the subsidiaries.
The following tables set forth, on a condensed consolidating basis, the balance sheet, the
statement of earnings and the statement of cash flows for the Parent Company, the Subsidiary
Guarantors and Other Subsidiaries as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010.
The following table represents our condensed consolidating balance sheet as of June 30, 2010
(in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
Parent |
|
|
Subsidiary |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Consolidating |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Company |
|
|
Guarantors |
|
|
Subsidiaries |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
|
Amounts |
|
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current assets |
|
$ |
20,037 |
|
|
$ |
528,630 |
|
|
$ |
27,202 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
575,869 |
|
Investment in subsidiaries |
|
|
1,774,931 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,774,931 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Non-current assets |
|
|
15,144 |
|
|
|
1,628,166 |
|
|
|
15,997 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,659,307 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
1,810,112 |
|
|
$ |
2,156,796 |
|
|
$ |
43,199 |
|
|
$ |
(1,774,931 |
) |
|
$ |
2,235,176 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities and stockholders equity: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current liabilities |
|
$ |
111,996 |
|
|
$ |
278,175 |
|
|
$ |
16,972 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
407,143 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
1,288,696 |
|
|
|
407,078 |
|
|
|
17,986 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,713,760 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total stockholders equity |
|
|
521,416 |
|
|
|
1,749,718 |
|
|
|
25,213 |
|
|
|
(1,774,931 |
) |
|
|
521,416 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
|
$ |
1,810,112 |
|
|
$ |
2,156,796 |
|
|
$ |
43,199 |
|
|
$ |
(1,774,931 |
) |
|
$ |
2,235,176 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
The following table represents our condensed consolidating statement of earnings for the three
months ended June 30, 2010 (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
Parent |
|
|
Subsidiary |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Consolidating |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Company (1) |
|
|
Guarantors |
|
|
Subsidiaries |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
|
Amounts |
|
Processing and services revenues |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
537,450 |
|
|
$ |
61,631 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
599,081 |
|
Operating expenses |
|
|
7,280 |
|
|
|
386,052 |
|
|
|
57,330 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
450,662 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
(7,280 |
) |
|
|
151,398 |
|
|
|
4,301 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
148,419 |
|
Total other income (expense) |
|
|
(18,615 |
) |
|
|
232 |
|
|
|
187 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(18,196 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings before income taxes and equity in earnings
of consolidated entities |
|
|
(25,895 |
) |
|
|
151,630 |
|
|
|
4,488 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
130,223 |
|
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
(9,905 |
) |
|
|
57,998 |
|
|
|
1,717 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
49,810 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings before equity in earnings of consolidated
entities |
|
|
(15,990 |
) |
|
|
93,632 |
|
|
|
2,771 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
80,413 |
|
Equity in income of consolidated entities, net of tax |
|
|
96,403 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(96,403 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
$ |
80,413 |
|
|
$ |
93,632 |
|
|
$ |
2,771 |
|
|
$ |
(96,403 |
) |
|
$ |
80,413 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The Parent Company does not allocate corporate overhead to the Subsidiary Guarantors or Other
Subsidiaries. |
The following table represents our condensed consolidating statement of earnings for the six
months ended June 30, 2010 (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
Parent |
|
|
Subsidiary |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Consolidating |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Company (1) |
|
|
Guarantors |
|
|
Subsidiaries |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
|
Amounts |
|
Processing and services revenues |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,061,928 |
|
|
$ |
129,547 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,191,475 |
|
Operating expenses |
|
|
13,837 |
|
|
|
769,927 |
|
|
|
123,640 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
907,404 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
(13,837 |
) |
|
|
292,001 |
|
|
|
5,907 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
284,071 |
|
Total other income (expense) |
|
|
(37,460 |
) |
|
|
573 |
|
|
|
473 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(36,414 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings before income taxes and equity in earnings
of consolidated entities |
|
|
(51,297 |
) |
|
|
292,574 |
|
|
|
6,380 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
247,657 |
|
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
(19,622 |
) |
|
|
111,909 |
|
|
|
2,441 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
94,728 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings before equity in earnings of consolidated
entities |
|
|
(31,675 |
) |
|
|
180,665 |
|
|
|
3,939 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
152,929 |
|
Equity in income of consolidated entities, net of tax |
|
|
184,604 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(184,604 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
$ |
152,929 |
|
|
$ |
180,665 |
|
|
$ |
3,939 |
|
|
$ |
(184,604 |
) |
|
$ |
152,929 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
The Parent Company does not allocate corporate overhead to the Subsidiary Guarantors or Other
Subsidiaries. |
The following table represents our condensed consolidating statement of cash flows for the six
months ended June 30, 2010 (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
Parent |
|
|
Subsidiary |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Consolidating |
|
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
Company |
|
|
Guarantors |
|
|
Subsidiaries |
|
|
Adjustments |
|
|
Amounts |
|
Cash flows from operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
$ |
152,929 |
|
|
$ |
180,665 |
|
|
$ |
3,939 |
|
|
$ |
(184,604 |
) |
|
$ |
152,929 |
|
Adjustment to reconcile net earnings to net
cash provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-cash expenses and other items |
|
|
(166,757 |
) |
|
|
54,647 |
|
|
|
139 |
|
|
|
184,604 |
|
|
|
72,633 |
|
Changes in assets and liabilities, net
of effects from acquisitions |
|
|
(26,472 |
) |
|
|
1,971 |
|
|
|
5,608 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(18,893 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
(40,300 |
) |
|
|
237,283 |
|
|
|
9,686 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
206,669 |
|
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(57,152 |
) |
|
|
(14 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(57,166 |
) |
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
(108,460 |
) |
|
|
(2,978 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(111,438 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
(148,760 |
) |
|
$ |
177,153 |
|
|
$ |
9,672 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
38,065 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
70,528 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
108,593 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
19
LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(12) Subsequent Events
Management evaluated all activity of the Company and concluded that no subsequent events have
occurred, other than the events described below, that would require recognition in the consolidated financial statements or
disclosure in the notes to consolidated financial statements.
Dividend Declared
On July 22, 2010, we announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per common share. The
dividend is payable on September 16, 2010, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on
September 2, 2010.
Share Repurchases
Subsequent to June 30, 2010, we have repurchased 0.9 million shares of our stock for $28.2
million, at an average price of $32.24 per share.
On July 22, 2010, our Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase shares of our common
stock and/or our senior notes in an amount not to exceed $150.0 million. This new authorization
replaces the previous authorization and subsumes all amounts remaining available thereunder, and is
effective through July 31, 2011. Our ability to repurchase shares of common stock or senior notes is
subject to restrictions contained in our senior secured credit agreement and in the indenture
governing our senior unsecured notes.
Interest Rate Swaps
On August 4, 2010, we entered into the following
interest rate swap transactions, which have been designated as cash flow hedges:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank Pays |
|
LPS Pays |
Period |
|
Notional Amount |
|
Variable Rate of |
|
Fixed Rate of |
|
|
(in millions) |
|
|
|
|
December 31, 2010 to December 31, 2011 |
|
$ 225.0 |
|
1 Month LIBOR |
|
0.605 % |
December 31, 2011 to December 31, 2012 |
|
150.0 |
|
1 Month LIBOR |
|
1.295 % |
December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2013 |
|
75.0 |
|
1 Month LIBOR |
|
2.080 % |
20
Except as otherwise indicated or unless the context otherwise requires, all references to
LPS, we, the Company, or the registrant are to Lender Processing Services, Inc., a Delaware
corporation that was incorporated in December 2007 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of FIS, and its
subsidiaries; all references to FIS, the former parent, or the holding company are to
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., a Georgia corporation formerly known as Certegy Inc.,
and its subsidiaries, that owned all of LPSs shares until July 2, 2008; all references to former
FIS are to Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its
subsidiaries, prior to the merger of Certegy, Inc. and former FIS; all references to old FNF are
to Fidelity National Financial, Inc., a Delaware corporation that owned a majority of former FISs
shares through November 9, 2006; and all references to FNF are to Fidelity National Financial,
Inc. (formerly known as Fidelity National Title Group, Inc.), formerly a subsidiary of old FNF but
now a stand-alone company.
|
|
|
Item 2. |
|
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. |
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Item 1: Consolidated Financial
Statements (Unaudited) and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this report. The discussion
below contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Those
forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts, including
statements about our beliefs and expectations. Forward-looking statements are based on managements
beliefs, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Because
such statements are based on expectations as to future economic performance and are not statements
of historical fact, actual results may differ materially from those projected. We undertake no
obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future
events or otherwise. The risks and uncertainties to which forward-looking statements are subject
include, but are not limited to: our ability to adapt our services to changes in technology or the
marketplace; the impact of adverse changes in the level of real estate activity on demand for
certain of our services; our ability to maintain and grow our relationships with our customers; the
effects of our substantial leverage on our ability to make acquisitions and invest in our business;
changes to the laws, rules and regulations that regulate our businesses as a result of the current
economic and financial environment; changes in general economic, business and political conditions,
including changes in the financial markets; the impact of any potential defects, development
delays, installation difficulties or system failures on our business and reputation; risks
associated with protecting information security and privacy; and other risks and uncertainties
detailed in the Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information, Risk Factors and other
sections of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K that was filed on February 23, 2010 and our
other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Overview
We are a provider of integrated technology and services to the mortgage lending industry, with
market leading positions in mortgage processing and default management services in the U.S. We
conduct our operations through two reporting segments, Technology, Data and Analytics and Loan
Transaction Services, which produced approximately 31% and 69%, and 30% and 70% of our revenues for
the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively. A large number of financial
institutions use our services. Our technology solutions include our mortgage processing system,
which automates all areas of loan servicing, from loan setup and ongoing processing to customer
service, accounting and reporting. Our technology solutions also include our Desktop system, which
is a middleware enterprise workflow management application designed to streamline and automate
business processes. Our loan transaction services include our default management services, which
are used by mortgage lenders, servicers, attorneys and trustees to reduce the expense of managing
defaulted loans, and our loan facilitation services, which support most aspects of the closing of
mortgage loan transactions by national lenders and loan servicers.
Our Technology, Data and Analytics segment principally includes:
|
|
|
our mortgage processing services, which we conduct using our mortgage servicing platform
and our team of experienced support personnel; |
|
|
|
|
our Desktop application, a workflow system that assists our customers in managing
business processes, which today is primarily used in connection with mortgage loan default
management, but which has broader applications; |
|
|
|
|
our other software and related service offerings, including our mortgage origination
software, our real estate closing and title insurance production software and our
collaborative electronic vendor network, which provides connectivity among mortgage industry
participants; and |
|
|
|
|
our data and analytics businesses, which include our alternative property valuations
business, which provides a range of valuations other than traditional appraisals, our
aggregated property and loan data services, our fraud detection solutions and our advanced
analytic services, which assist our customers in their loan marketing, loss mitigation and
fraud prevention efforts. |
21
Our Loan Transaction Services segment offers a range of services used mainly in the production
of a mortgage loan, which we refer to as our loan facilitation services, and in the management of
mortgage loans that go into default, which we refer to as default management services.
Our loan facilitation services include:
|
|
|
settlement services, which consist of title agency services, in which we act as an agent
for title insurers, and closing services, in which we assist in the closing of real estate
transactions; |
|
|
|
|
appraisal services, which consist of traditional appraisal and appraisal management
services; and |
|
|
|
|
other origination services, which consist of flood zone information, which assists
lenders in determining whether a property is in a federally designated flood zone, and real
estate tax services, which provide lenders with information about the tax status of a
property. |
Our default management services include, among others:
|
|
|
foreclosure management services, including administrative services to a nationwide
network of independent attorneys and trustees, mandatory title searches, posting and
publishing, and other services; |
|
|
|
|
property inspection and preservation services, designed to preserve the value of
properties securing defaulted loans; and |
|
|
|
|
asset management services, providing disposition services for our customers real estate
owned properties through a network of independent real estate brokers, attorneys and other
vendors to facilitate the transaction. |
Corporate overhead costs, including stock compensation expense, and other operations that are
not included in our operating segments are included in Corporate and Other.
Recent Trends and Developments
Revenues in our loan facilitation businesses and certain of our data businesses are closely
related to the level of residential real estate activity in the U.S., which includes sales,
mortgage financing and mortgage refinancing. The level of real estate activity is primarily
affected by real estate prices, the availability of funds for mortgage loans, mortgage interest
rates and the overall state of the U.S. economy. As a result of the declining housing market and
the current economic downturn, the volume of refinancing transactions in particular and mortgage
originations in general have declined over the last several years resulting in a reduction of
revenues in some of our businesses. Various measures taken by the federal government to reduce
interest rates led to increased refinancing activity through much of 2009, but refinancing levels
have declined in the first half of 2010.
Other steps taken by the U.S. government to relieve the current economic situation may have a
positive effect on refinancing activity. Under the Homeowner Affordability and Stability Plan (the
HASP), homeowners with a solid payment history on an existing mortgage owned by Fannie Mae or
Freddie Mac, who would otherwise be unable to get a refinancing loan because of a loss in home
value increasing their loan-to-value ratio above 80%, would be able to get a refinancing loan. The
Treasury Department initially estimated that many of the 4 to 5 million homeowners who fit this
description would be eligible to refinance their loans under this program.
According to the Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBA) current Mortgage Finance Forecast,
U.S. mortgage originations (including refinancing) were approximately $2.1 trillion and $1.5
trillion in 2009 and 2008, respectively. The MBAs Mortgage Finance Forecast currently estimates an
approximately $1.5 trillion mortgage origination market for 2010. The MBA further forecasts that
this decrease will result primarily from less refinancing activity. The MBA estimates that loan
origination volumes in the first six months of 2010 were approximately 18% lower than the first six
months of 2009.
Our various businesses are impacted differently by the level of mortgage originations and
refinancing transactions. For instance, while our loan facilitation and some of our data businesses
are directly affected by the volume of real estate transactions and mortgage originations, our
mortgage processing business is generally less affected because it earns revenues based on the
total number of mortgage loans it processes, which tends to stay more constant.
22
In contrast, we believe that a weaker economy tends to increase the volume of consumer
mortgage defaults, which can favorably affect our default management operations, in which we
service residential mortgage loans in default. These factors can also increase revenues from our
Desktop solution, as the Desktop application, at present, is primarily used in connection with
default management. However, the same government legislation aimed at mitigating the current
downturn in the housing market that may have a positive effect on refinancing activity adversely
affects our default management operations. In addition to providing refinancing opportunities for
borrowers who are current on their mortgage payments but have been unable to refinance because
their homes have decreased in value, the HASP also provides for a loan modification program
targeted at borrowers who are at risk of foreclosure because their incomes are not sufficient to
make their mortgage payments.
The Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) under the HASP is designed to help as many
as 3 to 4 million homeowners avoid foreclosure by providing affordable and sustainable mortgage
loans over the next several years. It uses cost sharing and incentives to encourage lenders to
reduce homeowners monthly payments to 31 percent of their gross monthly income. Through the end of
the second quarter of 2010, the Treasury estimates that banks had worked through most of the
approximately 1.7 million loans currently eligible for the program, with 1.4 million trial
modifications having been offered, 1.2 million actually being implemented and 389,000 of the trial
modifications becoming permanent. Although we believe that HAMP has had an adverse effect on the
processing of delinquent loans (and may continue to have a negative effect in the future as
additional mortgages become eligible under the programs current criteria or if those criteria are
broadened), the pace of modifications has slowed during 2010, from 89,000 in January to 15,000 in
June, indicating a lessened impact going forward. However, we cannot predict the ultimate impact
that the HASP and other foreclosure relief and loan modification initiatives, as well as other
current or future governmental initiatives to stimulate the economy and increase the flow of
credit, may have on our various businesses.
Notwithstanding the effects of existing government programs, we believe that the inventory of
delinquent mortgage loans and loans in foreclosure continues to grow. We believe this growth is due
in part to lenders focusing their resources on trying to make modifications under the HAMP program
in recent quarters. Foreclosure starts declined in the first half of 2010 compared to the same
period in 2009, in part due to lender efforts to ensure compliance with new government directives
intended to increase the success of the HAMP program. In addition, delinquency rates remain high.
These factors suggest that the size of the overall default market is likely to be the same or
slightly smaller in 2010 compared to 2009, and then increase over the following year, which should
in turn have a positive effect on our default revenues.
We have approximately $1,286.8 million in long-term debt outstanding as of June 30, 2010, of
which approximately $1,007.0 million bears interest at a fixed rate ($640.0 million through
interest rate swaps), while the remaining portion bears interest at a floating rate. As a result of
our current level of debt, we are highly leveraged and subject to risk from changes in interest
rates. Having this amount of debt also makes us more susceptible to negative economic changes, as a
large portion of our cash is committed to servicing our debt. Therefore, in a bad economy or if
interest rates rise, it may be harder for us to attract executive talent, invest in acquisitions or
new ventures, or develop new services.
In a number of our business lines, we are also affected by the decisions of potential
customers to outsource the types of functions our businesses provide or to perform those functions
internally. Generally, demand for outsourcing solutions has increased over time as providers such
as us realize economies of scale and improve their ability to provide services that increase
customer efficiencies, reduce costs, improve processing transparency and improve risk management.
Further, in a slow economy or struggling mortgage market, we believe that larger financial
institutions may seek additional outsourcing solutions to avoid the fixed costs of operating or
investing in internal capabilities. We have continued to gain new customers, including three
significant additions to our Desktop application, one of which was operational in June 2010 while
the others are still in the implementation phase. The addition of these customers should enhance
our positioning to take further advantage of any increase in foreclosure volumes.
In July 2010, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection
Act (the Wall Street Reform Act), which contains broad changes for many sectors of the financial services and lending industries,
was signed into law. Among other things, the Wall Street Reform Act includes new requirements for appraisals and appraisal management companies.
In addition, some states have enacted legislation requiring the registration of appraisal management companies, and numerous states have
similar proposals pending. While we believe that we will be able to comply with the new federal and any new state requirements going forward,
it is too early to predict with certainty what impact those requirements may have on our business or the results of our operations.
Factors Affecting Comparability
There have been no significant transactions that affect the comparability of the Companys
consolidated financial statements.
23
Critical Accounting Policies
There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies since our Annual
Report on Form 10-K was filed on February 23, 2010.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In January 2010, the FASB issued guidance changing disclosure requirements for fair value
measurements. The changes require a reporting entity to disclose separately the amounts of
significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements and describe the
reasons for the transfers. The changes also clarify existing disclosure requirements related to how
assets and liabilities should be grouped by class and valuation techniques used for recurring and
nonrecurring fair value measurements. The adoption of the guidance did not materially affect the
Companys consolidated financial statements.
In October 2009, the FASB issued guidance eliminating the requirement that all undelivered
elements have Vendor Specific Objective Evidence (VSOE) or Third-Party Evidence (TPE) of
standalone selling price before an entity can recognize the portion of an overall arrangement fee
that is attributable to items that have been delivered. In the absence of VSOE or TPE of the
standalone selling price for one or more delivered or undelivered elements in a multiple-element
arrangement, entities will be required to estimate the selling prices of those elements. The
overall arrangement fee will be allocated to each element (both delivered and undelivered items)
based on their relative selling prices, regardless of whether those selling prices are evidenced by
VSOE or TPE or are based on the entitys estimated selling price. Application of the residual
method of allocating an overall arrangement fee between delivered and undelivered elements will no
longer be permitted upon adoption of this new guidance. Additional disclosure will be required
about multiple-element revenue arrangements, as well as qualitative and quantitative disclosure
about the effect of the change. The amendment is effective prospectively for revenue arrangements
entered into or materially modified in fiscal years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. Management
is currently evaluating the impact of the new guidance, but does not believe it will materially
affect the Companys consolidated financial statements.
Related Party Transactions
We have historically conducted business with FIS and its subsidiaries, FNF and its
subsidiaries, and other related parties. See note 3 to the notes to consolidated financial
statements for a detailed description of all related party transactions.
24
Results of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
The following tables reflect certain amounts included in operating income in our consolidated
condensed statements of earnings, the relative percentage of those amounts to total revenues, and
the change in those amounts from the comparable prior year period.
Consolidated Condensed Results of Operations Unaudited
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As a % of Revenue (1) (2) |
|
|
Variance 2010 vs. 2009 (1) (2) |
|
(in millions) |
|
2010 (1) |
|
|
2009 (1) |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
Processing and services revenues |
|
$ |
599.1 |
|
|
$ |
613.2 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
(14.1 |
) |
|
|
(2.3 |
)% |
Cost of revenues |
|
|
390.8 |
|
|
|
404.0 |
|
|
|
65.2 |
% |
|
|
65.9 |
% |
|
|
13.2 |
|
|
|
3.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
208.2 |
|
|
|
209.2 |
|
|
|
34.8 |
% |
|
|
34.1 |
% |
|
|
(1.0 |
) |
|
|
(0.5 |
)% |
Gross margin |
|
|
34.8 |
% |
|
|
34.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative
expenses |
|
|
59.8 |
|
|
|
65.4 |
|
|
|
10.0 |
% |
|
|
10.7 |
% |
|
|
5.6 |
|
|
|
8.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
148.4 |
|
|
|
143.8 |
|
|
|
24.8 |
% |
|
|
23.5 |
% |
|
|
4.6 |
|
|
|
3.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating margin |
|
|
24.8 |
% |
|
|
23.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense) |
|
|
(18.2 |
) |
|
|
(21.2 |
) |
|
|
3.0 |
% |
|
|
3.5 |
% |
|
|
3.0 |
|
|
|
14.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings from continuing operations
before income taxes and equity in
losses of unconsolidated entity |
|
|
130.2 |
|
|
|
122.6 |
|
|
|
21.7 |
% |
|
|
20.0 |
% |
|
|
7.6 |
|
|
|
6.2 |
% |
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
49.8 |
|
|
|
46.9 |
|
|
|
8.3 |
% |
|
|
7.6 |
% |
|
|
(2.9 |
) |
|
|
(6.2 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings from continuing operations
before equity in losses of
unconsolidated entity, discontinued
operation and noncontrolling
minority interest |
|
|
80.4 |
|
|
|
75.7 |
|
|
|
13.4 |
% |
|
|
12.3 |
% |
|
|
4.7 |
|
|
|
6.2 |
% |
Equity in losses of unconsolidated
entity, discontinued operation and
noncontrolling minority interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.4 |
) |
|
nm |
|
|
nm |
|
|
|
0.4 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings attributable to Lender
Processing Services, Inc. |
|
$ |
80.4 |
|
|
$ |
75.3 |
|
|
|
13.4 |
% |
|
|
12.3 |
% |
|
$ |
5.1 |
|
|
|
6.8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings per share attributable
to Lender Processing Services, Inc.
diluted |
|
$ |
0.85 |
|
|
$ |
0.78 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Columns may not total due to rounding. |
|
(2) |
|
Certain operating items are not material as a percentage of revenues, as indicated by nm. |
Processing and Services Revenues
Processing and services revenues decreased $14.1 million, or 2.3%, during the second quarter
of 2010 when compared to the second quarter of 2009. The decrease was driven by a decline in
revenues from our Loan Transaction Services segment, partially offset by an increase in revenues
from our Technology, Data and Analytics segment. The decrease in our Loan Transactions Services
segment during the quarter resulted primarily from decreasing industry volume trends affecting both
our loan facilitation services, which include our front-end loan origination related services, and
our default management services. The increase in our Technology, Data and Analytics segment during
the quarter was primarily driven by growth in our mortgage processing operation due to an increase
in the number of loans serviced as a result of the conversion of JPMorgan Chases portfolio during
the third quarter of 2009, partially offset by Bank of Americas portfolio deconversion at the
beginning of 2010. The growth was also driven by an increase in loan activity fees,
professional services and license-based revenues during the current year quarter.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues decreased $13.2 million, or 3.3%, during the second quarter of 2010 when
compared to the second quarter of 2009. Cost of revenues as a percentage of processing and services
revenues decreased from 65.9% during the second quarter of 2009
25
to 65.2% in the same period of 2010. The decrease in cost of revenues as a percentage of
processing and services revenues was primarily driven by higher marginal revenue contributions from
loan activity fees, professional services and license-based revenues, partially offset by continued
investments in our mortgage processing and Desktop technology platforms, and the expansion of our
Desktop infrastructure in advance of several customer implementations scheduled for 2010.
Gross Profit
Gross profit was $208.2 million and $209.2 million during the second quarter of 2010 and 2009,
respectively. Gross profit as a percentage of processing and services revenues (gross margin) was
34.8% and 34.1% during the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The increase in gross
margin during the second quarter of 2010 when compared to the second quarter of 2009 was a result
of the factors described above.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $5.6 million, or 8.6%, during the
second quarter of 2010 when compared to the second quarter of 2009. Selling, general and
administrative expenses as a percentage of processing and services revenues were 10.0% and 10.7%
during the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The decrease in selling, general and
administrative expenses was primarily due to an increased emphasis on cost control, as well as from
lower incentive compensation, partially offset by higher stock compensation costs.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $4.6 million, or 3.2%, during the second quarter of 2010 when
compared to the second quarter of 2009. Operating income as a percentage of processing and services
revenues (operating margin) increased from 23.5% during the second quarter of 2009 to 24.8% in
the second quarter of 2010 as a result of the factors described above.
Other Income (Expense)
Other income and expense, which consists of interest income, interest expense and other items,
was $18.2 million and $21.2 million during the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The
decrease during the current year quarter was primarily due to a reduction in interest expense,
which totaled $18.6 million and $21.6 million during the second quarter of 2010 and 2009,
respectively, resulting from lower interest rates and principal balances.
Income Taxes
Income taxes were $49.8 million and $46.9 million during the second quarter of 2010 and 2009,
respectively. The effective tax rate was 38.25% during both the second quarter of 2010 and 2009.
Equity in Losses of Unconsolidated Entity, Discontinued Operation and Noncontrolling Minority
Interest, Net
Equity in losses of unconsolidated entity, discontinued operation and noncontrolling minority
interest, net was $0.4 million during the second quarter of 2009.
Net Earnings and Net Earnings Per Share Attributable to LPS Diluted
Net
earnings were $80.4 million and $75.3 million during the second quarter of 2010 and 2009,
respectively. Net earnings per diluted share totaled $0.85 and $0.78 during the second quarter of
2010 and 2009, respectively. The increase during the second quarter of 2010 when compared to the
second quarter of 2009 was a result of the factors described above.
26
Segment Results of Operations Technology, Data and Analytics Unaudited
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As a % of Revenue (1) |
|
|
Variance 2010 vs. 2009 (1) |
|
(in millions) |
|
2010 (1) |
|
|
2009 (1) |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
Processing and services revenues |
|
$ |
185.2 |
|
|
$ |
171.9 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
13.3 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
% |
Cost of revenues |
|
|
100.3 |
|
|
|
98.9 |
|
|
|
54.2 |
% |
|
|
57.5 |
% |
|
|
(1.4 |
) |
|
|
(1.4 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
84.9 |
|
|
|
73.0 |
|
|
|
45.8 |
% |
|
|
42.5 |
% |
|
|
11.9 |
|
|
|
16.3 |
% |
Gross margin |
|
|
45.8 |
% |
|
|
42.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
|
20.1 |
|
|
|
17.8 |
|
|
|
10.9 |
% |
|
|
10.4 |
% |
|
|
(2.3 |
) |
|
|
(12.9 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
64.8 |
|
|
$ |
55.1 |
|
|
|
35.0 |
% |
|
|
32.1 |
% |
|
$ |
9.7 |
|
|
|
17.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating margin |
|
|
35.0 |
% |
|
|
32.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Columns may not total due to rounding. |
Processing and Services Revenues
Processing and services revenues increased $13.3 million, or 7.7%, during the second quarter
of 2010 when compared to the second quarter of 2009. The increase during the second quarter of 2010
was primarily driven by growth in our mortgage processing operation due to an increase in the
number of loans serviced as a result of the conversion of JPMorgan Chases portfolio during the
third quarter of 2009, partially offset by Bank of Americas portfolio deconversion at the
beginning of 2010. The growth was also driven by an increase in loan activity fees,
professional services and license-based revenues during the current year quarter.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues increased $1.4 million, or 1.4%, during the second quarter of 2010 when
compared to the second quarter of 2009. Cost of revenues as a percentage of processing and services
revenues decreased from 57.5% during the second quarter of 2009 to 54.2% in the second quarter of
2010. The decrease in cost of revenues as a percentage of processing and services revenues was
primarily driven by higher marginal revenue contributions from loan activity fees, professional
services and license-based revenues, partially offset by continued investments in our mortgage
processing and Desktop technology platforms, and the expansion of our Desktop infrastructure in
advance of several customer implementations scheduled for 2010.
Gross Profit
Gross profit was $84.9 million and $73.0 million during the second quarter of 2010 and 2009,
respectively. Gross margin was 45.8% and 42.5% during the second quarter of 2010 and 2009,
respectively. The increase in gross margin during the second quarter of 2010 when compared to the
second quarter of 2009 was a result of the factors described above.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $20.1 million and $17.8 million during
the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively. As a percentage of processing and services
revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses increased from 10.4% during the second
quarter of 2009 to 10.9% in the second quarter of 2010 as a result of higher personnel costs.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $9.7 million, or 17.6%, during the second quarter of 2010 when
compared to the second quarter of 2009. Operating margin increased from 32.1% during the second
quarter of 2009 to 35.0% in the second quarter of 2010 as a result of the factors described above.
27
Segment Results of Operations Loan Transaction Services Unaudited
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As a % of Revenue (1) |
|
|
Variance 2010 vs. 2009 (1) |
|
(in millions) |
|
2010 (1) |
|
|
2009 (1) |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
Processing and services revenues |
|
$ |
415.5 |
|
|
$ |
448.0 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
(32.5 |
) |
|
|
(7.3 |
)% |
Cost of revenues |
|
|
292.1 |
|
|
|
311.3 |
|
|
|
70.3 |
% |
|
|
69.5 |
% |
|
|
19.2 |
|
|
|
6.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
123.4 |
|
|
|
136.7 |
|
|
|
29.7 |
% |
|
|
30.5 |
% |
|
|
(13.3 |
) |
|
|
(9.7 |
)% |
Gross margin |
|
|
29.7 |
% |
|
|
30.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
|
21.8 |
|
|
|
27.1 |
|
|
|
5.2 |
% |
|
|
6.0 |
% |
|
|
5.3 |
|
|
|
19.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
$ |
101.6 |
|
|
$ |
109.6 |
|
|
|
24.5 |
% |
|
|
24.5 |
% |
|
$ |
(8.0 |
) |
|
|
(7.3 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating margin |
|
|
24.5 |
% |
|
|
24.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Columns may not total due to rounding. |
Processing and Services Revenues
Processing and services revenues decreased $32.5 million, or 7.3%, during the second quarter
of 2010 when compared to the second quarter of 2009. The decrease during the second quarter of 2010
resulted in part from decreasing industry volume trends for both origination and foreclosure
starts, offset by continued market share gains in both our loan facilitation and default management
services.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues decreased $19.2 million, or 6.2%, during the second quarter of 2010 when
compared to the second quarter of 2009. Cost of revenues as a percentage of processing and services
revenues increased from 69.5% during the second quarter of 2009 to 70.3% in the second quarter of
2010 primarily due to a change in revenue mix as we realized higher revenue contributions from our
asset management operation which carries a higher associated cost of revenue.
Gross Profit
Gross profit was $123.4 million and $136.7 million during the second quarter of 2010 and 2009,
respectively. Gross margin was 29.7% and 30.5% during the second quarter of 2010 and 2009,
respectively. The decrease in gross margin during the second quarter of 2010 when compared to the
second quarter of 2009 was a result of the factors described above.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $21.8 million and $27.1 million during
the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively. As a percentage of processing and services
revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from 6.0% during the second
quarter of 2009 to 5.2% in the second quarter of 2010 as a result of an increased emphasis on cost
control, as well as from lower incentive compensation.
Operating Income
Operating income decreased $8.0 million, or 7.3%, during the second quarter of 2010 when
compared to the second quarter of 2009. Operating margin was 24.5% during the second quarter of
2010 and 2009 as a result of the factors described above.
Segment Results of Operations Corporate and Other
The Corporate and Other segment consists of corporate overhead costs that are not included in
the other segments as well as certain smaller operations. Net expenses for this segment were $18.0
million and $21.0 million during the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The decrease in
net corporate expenses during the second quarter of 2010 as compared to the second quarter of 2009
was primarily due to lower incentive compensation costs, partially offset by increased stock
related compensation expense. Stock related compensation costs totaled $7.3 million and $6.5
million during the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively.
28
Results of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
The following tables reflect certain amounts included in operating income in our consolidated
condensed statements of earnings, the relative percentage of those amounts to total revenues, and
the change in those amounts from the comparable prior year period.
Consolidated Condensed Results of Operations Unaudited
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six months ended June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As a % of Revenue (1) (2) |
|
|
Variance 2010 vs. 2009 (1) (2) |
|
(in millions) |
|
2010 (1) |
|
|
2009 (1) |
|
|
2010 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
% |
|
Processing and services revenues |
|
$ |
1,191.5 |
|
|
$ |
1,143.0 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
48.5 |
|
|
|
4.2 |
% |
Cost of revenues |
|
|
786.9 |
|
|
|
758.7 |
|
|
|
66.0 |
% |
|
|
66.4 |
% |
|
|
(28.2 |
) |
|
|
(3.7 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
404.6 |
|
|
|
384.3 |
|
|
|
34.0 |
% |
|
|
33.6 |
% |
|
|
20.3 |
|
|
|
5.3 |
% |
Gross margin |
|
|
34.0 |
% |
|
|
33.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative
expenses |
|
|
120.5 |
|
|
|
136.6 |
|
|
|
10.1 |
% |
|
|
12.0 |
% |
|
|
16.1 |
|
|
|
11.8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income |
|
|
284.1 |
|
|
|
247.7 |
|
|
|
23.8 |
% |
|
|
21.7 |
% |
|
|
36.4 |
|
|
|
14.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating margin |
|
|
23.8 |
% |
|
|
21.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other income (expense) |
|
|
(36.4 |
) |
|
|
(42.6 |
) |
|
|
3.1 |
% |
|
|
3.7 |
% |
|
|
6.2 |
|
|
|
14.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings from continuing operations
before income taxes and equity in
losses of unconsolidated entity |
|
|
247.7 |
|
|
|
205.1 |
|
|
|
20.8 |
% |
|
|
17.9 |
% |
|
|
42.6 |
|
|
|
20.8 |
% |
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
94.7 |
|
|
|
78.5 |
|
|
|
7.9 |
% |
|
|
6.9 |
% |
|
|
(16.2 |
) |
|
|
(20.6 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings from continuing operations
before equity in losses of
unconsolidated entity, discontinued
operation and noncontrolling
minority interest |
|
|
152.9 |
|
|
|
126.6 |
|
|
|
12.8 |
% |
|
|
11.1 |
% |
|
|
26.3 |
|
|
|
20.8 |
% |
Equity in losses of unconsolidated
entity, discontinued operation and
noncontrolling minority interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1.3 |
) |
|
nm |
|
|
nm |
|
|
|
1.3 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings attributable to Lender
Processing Services, Inc. |
|
$ |
152.9 |
|
|
$ |
125.3 |
|
|
|
12.8 |
% |
|
|
11.0 |
% |
|
$ |
27.6 |
|
|
|
22.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings per share attributable
to Lender Processing Services, Inc.
diluted |
|
$ |
1.60 |
|
|
$ |
1.31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Columns may not total due to rounding. |
|
(2) |
|
Certain operating items are not material as a percentage of revenues, as indicated by nm. |
Processing and Services Revenues
Processing and services revenues increased $48.5 million, or 4.2%, during the first six months
of 2010 when compared to the first six months of 2009. The increase was driven by growth in both
our Loan Transaction Services and our Technology, Data and Analytics segments. The increase in our
Loan Transaction Services segment during the period resulted from growth in our loan facilitation
services, which include our front-end loan origination related services. This growth was due to
market share gains in title and appraisal services driven by our continued expansion into the
retail branch, wholesale and correspondent channels. The growth in our loan facilitation services
was partially offset by a decline in our default management services. The decrease in default
management services is primarily due to lower foreclosure volumes, offset by market share gains.
The increase in our Technology, Data and Analytics segment during the period was primarily driven
by growth in our mortgage processing operation due to an increase in the number of loans serviced
as a result of the conversion of JPMorgan Chases portfolio during the third quarter of 2009,
partially offset by Bank of Americas portfolio deconversion at the beginning of 2010. The growth
was also driven by an increase in loan activity fees, professional services and
license-based revenues during the current year quarter.
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Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues increased $28.2 million, or 3.7%, during the first six months of 2010 when
compared to the first six months of 2009. Cost of revenues as a percentage of processing and
services revenues decreased from 66.4% during the first six months of 2009 to 66.0% in the same
period of 2010. The decrease in cost of revenues as a percentage of processing and services
revenues was primarily driven by higher marginal revenue contributions from loan activity fees,
professional services and license-based revenues, partially offset by continued investments in our
mortgage processing and Desktop technology platforms, and the expansion of our Desktop
infrastructure in advance of several customer implementations scheduled for 2010.
Gross Profit
Gross profit was $404.6 million and $384.3 million during the first six months of 2010 and
2009, respectively. Gross margin was 34.0% and 33.6% during the first six months of 2010 and 2009,
respectively. The nominal increase in gross margin during the first six months of 2010 when
compared to the first six months of 2009 was a result of the factors described above.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $16.1 million, or 11.8%, during the
first six months of 2010 when compared to the first six months of 2009. Selling, general and
administrative expenses as a percentage of processing and services revenues were 10.1% and 12.0%
during the first six months of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The decrease in selling, general and
administrative expenses was primarily due to a $6.8 million charge recognized during the first six
months of 2009 related to the retirement of three LPS directors, as well as other one-time
restructuring costs totaling $2.2 million that were recognized in the first six months of 2009, and
from lower incentive compensation costs, partially offset by increased stock compensation expense.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $36.4 million, or 14.7%, during the first six months of 2010 when
compared to the first six months of 2009. Operating margin increased from 21.7% during the first
six months of 2009 to 23.8% in the first six months of 2010 as a result of the factors described
above.
Other Income (Expense)
Other income and expense, which consists of interest income, interest expense and other items,
was $36.4 million and $42.6 million during the first six months of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The
decrease during the current year period was primarily due to a reduction in interest expense, which
totaled $37.5 million and $43.5 million during the first six months of 2010 and 2009, respectively,
resulting from lower interest rates and principal balances.
Income Taxes
Income taxes were $94.7 million and $78.5 million during the first six months of 2010 and
2009, respectively. The effective tax rate was 38.25% during both the first six months of 2010 and
2009.
Equity in Losses of Unconsolidated Entity, Discontinued Operation and Noncontrolling Minority
Interest, Net
Equity in losses of unconsolidated entity, discontinued operation and noncontrolling minority
interest, net was $1.3 million during the first six months of 2009.
Net Earnings and Net Earnings Per Share Attributable to LPS Diluted
Net earnings were $152.9 million and $125.3 million during the first six months of 2010 and
2009, respectively. Net earnings per diluted share totaled $1.60 and $1.31 during the first six
months of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The increase during the first six months of 2010 when
compared to the first six months of 2009 was a result of the factors described above.
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Segment Results of Operations Technology, Data and Analytics Unaudited
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364.7 |
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331.8 |
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108.5 |
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Processing and Services Revenues
Processing and services revenues increased $32.9 million, or 9.9%, during the first six months
of 2010 when compared to the first six months of 2009. The increase during the first six months of
2010 was primarily driven by growth in our mortgage processing operation. Our MSP revenues
increased 10.7% during the first six months of 2010 largely due to an increase in loan activity
fees, professional services and license based revenues, and the net increase in the number of loans
serviced as a result of the conversion of JPMorgan Chases portfolio during the third quarter of
2009, partially offset by Bank of Americas portfolio deconversion at the beginning of 2010.
Additionally, continued demand for our applied analytics services contributed to revenue growth
during the current period.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues increased $16.7 million, or 8.8%, during the first six months of 2010 when
compared to the first six months of 2009. Cost of revenues as a percentage of processing and
services revenues decreased from 57.1% during the first six months of 2009 to 56.5% in the first
six months of 2010. The decrease in cost of revenues as a percentage of processing and services
revenues was primarily driven by higher marginal revenue contributions from loan activity fees,
professional services and license-based revenues, partially offset by continued investments in our
mortgage processing and Desktop technology platforms, and the expansion of our Desktop
infrastructure in advance of several customer implementations scheduled for 2010.
Gross Profit
Gross profit was $158.6 million and $142.4 million during the first six months of 2010 and
2009, respectively. Gross margin was 43.5% and 42.9% during the first six months of 2010 and 2009,
respectively. The increase in gross margin during the first six months of 2010 when compared to the
first six months of 2009 was a result of the factors described above.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $39.9 million and $33.9 million during
the first six months of 2010 and 2009, respectively. As a percentage of processing and services
revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses increased from 10.2% during the first six
months of 2009 to 10.9% in the first six months of 2010 as a result of higher personnel costs.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $10.2 million, or 9.4%, during the first six months of 2010 when
compared to the first six months of 2009. Operating margin decreased nominally from 32.7% during
the first six months of 2009 to 32.5% in the first six months of 2010 as a result of the factors
described above.
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Segment Results of Operations Loan Transaction Services Unaudited
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Processing and Services Revenues
Processing and services revenues increased $8.2 million, or 1.0%, during the first six months
of 2010 when compared to the first six months of 2009. The increase during the first six months of
2010 resulted from 7.2% growth in our loan facilitation services, which include our front-end loan
origination related services. This growth was due to strong market share gains in title and
appraisal services driven by our continued expansion into the retail branch, wholesale and
correspondent channels, notwithstanding a year-over-year decline in mortgage market activity. The
growth in our loan facilitation services was partially offset by a decline in our default
management services, which was primarily due to lower foreclosure volumes, offset by market share
gains.
Cost of Revenues
Cost of revenues increased $4.4 million, or 0.8%, during the first six months of 2010 when
compared to the first six months of 2009. Cost of revenues as a percentage of processing and
services revenues decreased nominally from 70.5% during the first six months of 2009 to 70.4% in
the first six months of 2010. The dollar increase was primarily driven by the revenue increases
described above.
Gross Profit
Gross profit was $246.1 million and $242.3 million during the first six months of 2010 and
2009, respectively. Gross margin was 29.6% and 29.5% during the first six months of 2010 and 2009,
respectively. The increase in gross margin during the first six months of 2010 when compared to the
first six months of 2009 was a result of the factors described above.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $45.7 million and $54.4 million during
the first six months of 2010 and 2009, respectively. As a percentage of processing and services
revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased from 6.6% during the first six
months of 2009 to 5.5% in the first six months of 2010 as a result of an increased emphasis on cost
control, as well as from lower incentive compensation costs.
Operating Income
Operating income increased $12.5 million, or 6.7%, during the first six months of 2010 when
compared to the first six months of 2009. Operating margin increased from 22.8% during the first
six months of 2009 to 24.1% in the first six months of 2010 as a result of the factors described
above.
Segment Results of Operations Corporate and Other
The Corporate and Other segment consists of corporate overhead costs that are not included in
the other segments as well as certain smaller operations. Net expenses for this segment were $35.0
million and $48.7 million during the first six months of 2010 and 2009, respectively. The decrease
in net corporate expenses during the first six months of 2010 as compared to the first six months
of 2009 was primarily due to a $6.8 million charge recognized during the first six months of 2009
related to the retirement of three LPS directors, as well as other one-time restructuring costs
that were recognized in the first six months of 2009, and from lower incentive
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compensation costs, partially offset by increased stock compensation expense. Stock related
compensation costs totaled $13.8 million and $13.3 million during the first six months of 2010 and
2009, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Requirements
Our cash requirements include cost of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses,
income taxes, debt service payments, capital expenditures, systems development expenditures,
stockholder dividends, treasury stock repurchases and business acquisitions. Our principal sources
of funds are cash generated by operations.
At June 30, 2010, we had cash on hand of $108.6 million and debt of $1,286.8 million,
including the current portion. We expect that cash flows from operations over the next twelve
months will be sufficient to fund our operating cash requirements and pay principal and interest on
our outstanding debt absent any unusual circumstances such as adverse changes in the business
environment.
We currently pay a dividend of $0.10 per common share on a quarterly basis and expect to
continue to do so in the future. The declaration and payment of future dividends is at the
discretion of the Board of Directors, and depends on, among other things, our investment policy and
opportunities, results of operations, financial condition, cash requirements, future prospects, and
other factors, including legal and contractual restrictions, that may be considered relevant by our
Board of Directors. Additionally, the payment of cash dividends may be limited by covenants in
certain debt agreements. A regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per common share is payable
September 16, 2010 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 2, 2010. We
continually assess our capital allocation strategy, including decisions relating to the amount of
our dividend, reduction of debt, repurchases of our stock and the making of select acquisitions.
We intend to limit dilution caused by option exercises, including anticipated exercises, by
repurchasing shares on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. On June 18, 2009,
our Board of Directors approved a plan authorizing repurchases of common stock and/or senior notes
of up to $75.0 million, of which $50.0 million was available to repurchase our senior notes. On
February 5, 2010, our Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase shares of our common stock
and/or our senior notes in an amount not to exceed $150.0 million. This authorization replaced the
previous authorization and subsumed all amounts remaining available thereunder. During the second
quarter of 2010, we repurchased 1.6 million shares of our stock for $57.4 million, at an average
price of $36.37 per share. As of June 30, 2010, we had $68.8 million remaining available for
repurchases under our $150.0 million authorization approved by our Board of Directors on February
5, 2010. Subsequent to June 30, 2010, we have repurchased 0.9 million shares of our stock for $28.2
million, at an average price of $32.24 per share.
On July 22, 2010, our Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase shares of our common
stock and/or our senior notes in an amount not to exceed $150.0 million. This new authorization
replaces the previous authorization and subsumes all amounts remaining available thereunder, and is
effective through July 31, 2011. Our ability to repurchase shares of common stock or senior notes
is subject to restrictions contained in our senior secured credit agreement and in the indenture
governing our senior unsecured notes.
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities reflects net income adjusted for certain non-cash items
and changes in certain assets and liabilities. Cash provided by operating activities was
approximately $206.7 million and $204.3 million during the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009,
respectively. The increase in cash provided by operating activities during the first six months of
2010 when compared to the first six months of 2009 was primarily related to an increase in
earnings, as adjusted for noncash items, partially offset by a variation in timing of our working
capital.
Investing Activities
Investing cash flows consist primarily of capital expenditures and acquisitions and
dispositions. Cash used in investing activities was approximately $57.2 million and $106.8 million
during the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The decrease in cash used in
investing activities during the first six months of 2010 when compared to the prior year period was
primarily related to the acquisition of the remaining 61% of the equity interest of FNRES, in
February 2009, in exchange for all of our interests in IPEX. In connection with this transaction,
we exchanged the net assets of IPEX, which included approximately $32.6 million of cash and cash
equivalents, for the net assets of FNRES, which included approximately $0.5 million of cash and
cash equivalents. The decrease
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was also related to the acquisition of Tax Verification Bureau, Inc. for $14.9 million, as
well as the purchase of various title plants during the 2009 period, partially offset by an
increase in the level of capital expenditures during the current year period.
Our principal capital expenditures are for computer software (purchased and internally
developed) and additions to property and equipment. We spent approximately $57.2 million and $48.4
million on capital expenditures during the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Financing Activities
Cash used in financing activities was approximately $111.4 million and $161.2 million during
the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The decrease in cash used in financing
activities during the first six months of 2010 when compared to the prior year period was primarily
related to a prepayment of future debt installments made during the prior year period, as well as
and an increase in stock option exercises during the current year period, partially offset by an
increase in the level of treasury share repurchases during the current year period.
Financing
On July 2, 2008, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the Credit Agreement) among JPMorgan
Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and Letters of Credit Issuer and
various other lenders who are parties to the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement consists of:
(i) a 5-year revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount outstanding at any time not
to exceed $140.0 million (with a $25.0 million sub-facility for Letters of Credit) under which no
borrowings were outstanding at June 30, 2010; (ii) a Term A Loan in an initial aggregate principal
amount of $700.0 million under which $420.0 million was outstanding at June 30, 2010; and (iii) a
Term B Loan in an initial aggregate principal amount of $510.0 million under which $499.8 million
was outstanding at June 30, 2010. Proceeds from disbursements under the 5-year revolving credit
facility are to be used for general corporate purposes.
The loans under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a floating rate, which is an applicable
margin plus, at our option, either (a) the Eurodollar (LIBOR) rate or (b) the higher of (i) the
prime rate or (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.5% (the higher of clauses (i) and (ii), the ABR
rate). The annual margin on the Term A Loan and the revolving credit facility is a percentage per
annum to be determined in accordance with a leverage ratio-based pricing grid and on the Term B
Loan is 2.5% in the case of LIBOR loans and 1.5% in the case of ABR rate loans. At June 30, 2010,
the rate on the Term A Loan was 2.35% and the rate on the Term B Loan was 2.85%.
In addition to the scheduled principal payments, the Term Loans are (with certain exceptions)
subject to mandatory prepayment upon issuances of debt, casualty and condemnation events, and sales
of assets, as well as from up to 50% of excess cash flow (as defined in the Credit Agreement) in
excess of an agreed threshold commencing with the cash flow for the year ended December 31, 2009.
Voluntary prepayments of the loans are generally permitted at any time without fee upon proper
notice and subject to a minimum dollar requirement. Commitment reductions of the revolving credit
facility are also permitted at any time without fee upon proper notice. The revolving credit
facility has no scheduled principal payments, but it will be due and payable in full on July 2,
2013.
The obligations under the Credit Agreement are jointly and severally, unconditionally
guaranteed by certain of our domestic subsidiaries. Additionally, the Company and such subsidiary
guarantors pledged substantially all of our respective assets as collateral security for the
obligations under the Credit Agreement and our respective guarantees.
The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative, negative and financial covenants
including, among other things, limits on the creation of liens, limits on the incurrence of
indebtedness, restrictions on investments and dispositions, limits on the payment of dividends and
other restricted payments, a minimum interest coverage ratio and a maximum leverage ratio. Upon an
event of default, the administrative agent can accelerate the maturity of the loan. Events of
default include events customary for such an agreement, including failure to pay principal and
interest in a timely manner and breach of covenants. These events of default include a
cross-default provision that permits the lenders to declare the Credit Agreement in default if (i)
we fail to make any payment after the applicable grace period under any indebtedness with a
principal amount in excess of a specified amount or (ii) we fail to perform any other term under
any such indebtedness, as a result of which the holders thereof may cause it to become due and
payable prior to its maturity.
On July 2, 2008, we issued senior notes (the Notes) in an initial aggregate principal amount
of $375.0 million of which $367.0 million was outstanding at June 30, 2010. The Notes were issued
pursuant to an Indenture dated July 2, 2008 (the Indenture) among the Company, the guarantors
party thereto and U.S. Bank Corporate Trust Services, as Trustee.
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The Notes bear interest at a rate of 8.125% per annum. Interest payments are due semi-annually
each January 1 and July 1. The maturity date of the Notes is July 1, 2016. From time to time we may
be in the market to repurchase portions of the Notes, subject to limitations set forth in the
Credit Agreement.
The Notes are our general unsecured obligations. Accordingly, they rank equally in right of
payment with all of our existing and future unsecured senior debt; senior in right of payment to
all of our future subordinated debt; effectively subordinated to our existing and future secured
debt to the extent of the assets securing such debt, including all borrowings under our credit
facilities; and effectively subordinated to all of the liabilities of our non-guarantor
subsidiaries, including trade payables and preferred stock.
The Notes are guaranteed by each existing and future domestic subsidiary that is a guarantor
under our credit facilities. The guarantees are general unsecured obligations of the guarantors.
Accordingly, they rank equally in right of payment with all existing and future unsecured senior
debt of our guarantors; senior in right of payment with all existing and future subordinated debt
of such guarantors; and effectively subordinated to such guarantors existing and future secured
debt to the extent of the assets securing such debt, including the guarantees by the guarantors of
obligations under our credit facilities.
We may redeem some or all of the Notes on or after July 1, 2011, at the redemption prices
described in the Indenture, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Upon the occurrence of a change of
control, unless we have exercised our right to redeem all of the Notes as described above, each
holder may require us to repurchase such holders Notes, in whole or in part, at a purchase price
equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued and unpaid interest to the purchase
date.
The Indenture contains customary events of default, including a cross default provision that,
with respect to any other debt of the Company or any of our restricted subsidiaries having an
outstanding principal amount equal to or more than a specified amount in the aggregate for all such
debt, occurs upon (i) an event of default that results in such debt being due and payable prior to
its scheduled maturity or (ii) failure to make a principal payment. Upon the occurrence of an event
of default (other than a bankruptcy default with respect to the Company), the trustee or holders of
at least 25% of the Notes then outstanding may accelerate the Notes by giving us appropriate
notice. If, however, a bankruptcy default occurs with respect to the Company, then the principal of
and accrued interest on the Notes then outstanding will accelerate immediately without any
declaration or other act on the part of the trustee or any holder.
Interest Rate Swaps
See note 6 to the notes to consolidated financial statements for a detailed description of our
interest rate swaps.
Contractual Obligations
There have been no significant changes to our principal maturities since our Annual Report on
Form 10-K was filed on February 23, 2010.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements other than operating leases and the
escrow and fiduciary arrangements described below.
Escrow and Fiduciary Arrangements
In conducting our title agency, closing and tax services, we routinely hold customers assets
in escrow or fiduciary accounts, pending completion of real estate related transactions. These
amounts are maintained in segregated accounts and have not been included in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets. As an incentive for holding deposits at certain banks, we periodically
have programs for realizing economic benefits through favorable arrangements with these banks. As
of June 30, 2010, the aggregate value of all amounts held in escrow and fiduciary accounts in our
title agency, closing and tax services operations totaled $329.7 million.
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Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk. |
In the normal course of business, we are routinely subject to a variety of risks, including
those described in the Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information, Risk Factors and other
sections of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K that was filed on February 23, 2010 and our
other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For example, we are exposed to the
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risk that decreased lending and real estate activity, which depend in part on the level of
interest rates, may reduce demand for certain of our services and adversely affect our results of
operations. The risks related to our business also include certain market risks that may affect our
debt and other financial instruments. In particular, we face the market risks associated with our
cash equivalents and interest rate movements on our outstanding debt. We regularly assess market
risks and have established policies and business practices to protect against the adverse effects
of these exposures.
Our cash equivalents are predominantly invested with high credit quality financial
institutions, and consist of short-term investments such as money market accounts, money market
funds and time deposits.
We are a highly leveraged company, with approximately $1,286.8 million in long-term debt
outstanding as of June 30, 2010. We have entered into interest rate swap transactions which
converted a portion of the interest rate exposure on our floating rate debt from variable to fixed.
We performed a sensitivity analysis based on the principal amount of our floating rate debt as of
June 30, 2010, less the principal amount of such debt that was then subject to an interest rate
swap. This sensitivity analysis takes into account scheduled principal installments that will take
place in the next 12 months as well as the related notional amount of interest rate swaps then
outstanding. Further, in this sensitivity analysis, the change in interest rates is assumed to be
applicable for the entire year. Of the remaining variable rate debt not covered by the swap
arrangements, we estimate that a one percent increase in the LIBOR rate would increase our annual
interest expense by approximately $5.9 million.
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Controls and Procedures. |
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation,
under the supervision and with the participation of its principal executive officer and principal
financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and
procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the Act). Based on this evaluation, the Companys principal executive officer and
principal financial officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective to
ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or
submits under the Act is: (a) recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods
specified in the Commissions rules and forms; and (b) accumulated and communicated to management,
including the Companys principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to
allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during
the most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to
materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Part II: OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1. |
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Legal Proceedings. |
Litigation
In the ordinary course of business, we are involved in various pending and threatened
litigation matters related to our operations, some of which include claims for punitive or
exemplary damages. Often, these matters do not include a specific statement as to the dollar amount
of damages demanded. Instead, they include a demand in an amount to be proved at trial. For these
reasons, it is often not possible to make a meaningful estimate of the amount or range of loss that
could result from these matters. Accordingly, we review matters on an ongoing basis when making
accrual and disclosure decisions. When assessing reasonably possible and probable outcomes, we base
our decision on our assessment of the ultimate outcome following all appeals. We intend to
vigorously defend all litigation matters that are brought against us, and we do not believe that
the ultimate disposition of any of these lawsuits will have a material adverse impact on our
financial position or results of operations. Finally, we believe that no actions depart from
customary litigation incidental to our business.
Regulatory Matters
Due to the heavily regulated nature of the mortgage industry, from time to time we receive
inquiries and requests for information from various state and federal regulatory agencies,
including state insurance departments, attorneys general and other agencies, about various matters
relating to our business. These inquiries take various forms, including informal or formal
requests, reviews, investigations and subpoenas. We attempt to cooperate with all such inquiries.
As previously disclosed, the U.S. Attorneys office for the Middle District of Florida has been
conducting an inquiry concerning certain business processes of our document solutions business. The
Florida Attorney General has initiated a similar civil inquiry. We have been cooperating and we
have expressed our
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willingness to continue to fully cooperate with these inquiries, and we do not believe that
the outcome of these inquiries will have a material adverse impact on our business or results of
operations.
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
On February 5, 2010, our Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase shares of our common
stock and/or our senior notes in an amount not to exceed $150.0 million. This new authorization
replaced the previous authorization and subsumed all amounts remaining available thereunder. On
July 22, 2010, our Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase shares of our common stock and/or
our senior notes in an amount not to exceed $150.0 million. This new authorization replaces the
previous authorization and subsumes all amounts remaining available thereunder, and is effective
through July 31, 2011. Our ability to repurchase shares of common stock or senior notes is subject
to restrictions contained in our senior secured credit agreement and in the indenture governing our
senior unsecured notes.
The following table summarizes our repurchase activity for the three months ended June 30,
2010:
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Announced Plans |
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the Plans (1) |
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April 1 to April 30, 2010 |
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370,000 |
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38.06 |
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370,000 |
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$ |
112.1 |
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1,207,700 |
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35.85 |
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1,207,700 |
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$ |
68.8 |
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$ |
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68.8 |
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1,577,700 |
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1,577,700 |
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(1) |
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As of the last day of the respective month. |
(a) Exhibits:
10.1 |
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Form of Amendment to Performance-Based Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Lender
Processing Services, Inc. 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan. |
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31.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2 |
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1 |
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Certification by Chief Executive Officer of Periodic Financial Reports pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
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32.2 |
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Certification by Chief Financial Officer of Periodic Financial Reports pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
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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.
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Date: August 9, 2010 |
Lender Processing Services, Inc.
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By: |
/s/ FRANCIS K. CHAN
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Francis K. Chan |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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LENDER PROCESSING SERVICES, INC.
FORM 10-Q
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
The following documents are being filed with this Report:
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Exhibit |
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No. |
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Description |
10.1
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Form of Amendment to Performance-Based Restricted Stock
Award Agreement under the Lender Processing Services,
Inc. 2008 Omnibus Incentive Plan. |
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31.1
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Certification of Jeffrey S. Carbiener, Chief Executive
Officer of Lender Processing Services, Inc., pursuant to
rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as
adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002. |
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31.2
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Certification of Francis K. Chan, Chief Financial Officer
of Lender Processing Services, Inc., pursuant to rule
13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act, as adopted
pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002. |
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32.1
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Certification of Jeffrey S. Carbiener, Chief Executive
Officer of Lender Processing Services, Inc., pursuant to
18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.2
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Certification of Francis K. Chan, Chief Financial Officer
of Lender Processing Services, Inc., pursuant to 18
U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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