WEST TELESERVICES CORP
8-K/A, 2000-04-11
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                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                            Washington, D.C. 20549

                                  FORM 8-K/A

                                CURRENT REPORT

                        Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
                    of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

        Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 3, 2000


                         West TeleServices Corporation
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                                   Delaware
                (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

                 000-2177                     47-0777362
        (Commission File Number)  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)


                           11808 Miracle Hills Drive
                             Omaha, Nebraska 68154
                   (Address of principal executive offices)


                   Registrant's telephone number, including
                           area code: (402) 963-1500


                                Not Applicable
         (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 5. Other Events.

     The attached Exhibit 99.2 amends and restates Exhibit 99.2 to our Current
Report on Form 8-K filed on April 11, 2000 to correct typographical errors
contained therein.

Item 7. Financial Statements And Exhibits.

          (c)  Exhibits:

               99.2 Press Release, dated as of April 6, 2000

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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 hereunto duly authorized.


                              West TeleServices Corporation


Dated: April 11, 2000          By: /s/ Thomas B. Barker
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                                      Thomas B. Barker
                                      President and Chief
                                      Executive Officer

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                                 EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.        Description
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99.2               Press Release, dated as of April 6, 2000

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                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.2

[LOGO OF TELESERVICES CORP]

West TeleServices Corporation                 AT THE COMPANY:
11808 Miracle Hills Drive        Michael A. Micek         Carol Padon
Omaha, NE 68154                  Chief Financial Officer  Investor Relations
                                 (402) 963-1500           (402) 963-1500

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Thursday, April 6, 2000

              West TeleServices Corp. Reports Record Revenues and
                         Net Income for First Quarter;
                   Revenue Increases 23.2% to $170.1 Million

First Quarter 2000 Summary
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     .    Revenues increased 23.2% to $170.1 million compared to first quarter
          1999
     .    Net Income was $17.0 million for the quarter, up 22.4%
     .    Operating Income grew 21.0% to $26.4 million from $21.8 million in the
          first quarter of 2000
     .    Annualized return on average equity was 22.5% for the quarter
     .    EBITDA increased 21.8% to $36.9 million from $30.3 million in the
          first quarter 2000

Financial Summary (unaudited)
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(in thousands, except per share amounts and percentages)

                            Three Months Ended
                              March 31

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                        Percent
                                         2000           1999            Change
                                         ----           ----
     <S>                                 <C>            <C>               <C>
     Total Revenue                       $170,059       $137,992          23.2%
     Operating Income                      26,371         21,802          21.0%
     Net Income                            17,028         13,909          22.4%
     Net Income per share (Basic)            0.27           0.22
     Net Income per diluted share            0.25           0.22
</TABLE>

OMAHA, Neb., April 6, 2000 - West TeleServices Corporation (Nasdaq: WTSC or
"West"), a leading provider of innovative full service customer care solutions
using the latest in voice and Internet technology, announced today record
revenues and net income for the quarter ending March 31, 2000.   This quarter's
results were primarily driven by sales growth across the three divisions,
specifically in Operator Teleservices, and a decrease in direct expenses.
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"We are extremely pleased with this quarter's results," said Thomas B. Barker,
President and Chief Executive Officer. "As a result of the strong performance
across our service offerings and an increase in revenue of 23%, we reported
record results for the quarter.  Our revenue mix continues to be well-balanced
with each division contributing significantly to our growth."

Barker continued, "During this quarter, we also unveiled our new iCare platform
for Internet customer care, the first of several strategic initiatives planned
for the year. In addition, we opened two new customer contact centers to meet
the increased demand for services from the Operator Teleservices division. We
have a strong sales pipeline, and we will continue to implement our strategic
initiatives."

Operating Results
For the quarter ended March 31, 2000, revenues increased 23.2% to $170.1 million
from $138.0 million during the comparable period last year.  Operating income
rose steadily for the first quarter 2000, ending the period up 21.0% to $26.4
million from $21.8 million in the same quarter in the prior year.  During the
first quarter 2000, net income expanded 22.4% to $17.0 million up from $13.9
million in the same period of 1999.  Diluted earnings per share increased to
$0.25 for the first quarter versus $0.22 for 1999.   EBITDA (earnings before
interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) for the first quarter 2000
represented a 21.8% increase to $36.9 million up from $30.3 million for the
first quarter 1999.

During the first quarter, the composition of revenue continued to be balanced
among the service platforms with Operator Teleservices revenues generating 50.2%
of total revenues. Direct and Interactive Teleservices constituted 30.5% and
19.3% of total revenues for the same period, respectively.

Tom Barker said, "Through our two-pronged approach of aggressive sales marketing
and cost management, we exceeded our internal growth expectations and
accelerated the efficiency per workstation for Operator and Direct Teleservices
to one of the highest in the industry.  Revenue per workstation for Operator and
Direct Teleservices for the quarter grew to $15,575 in comparison to $13,915 for
first quarter 1999.  As stated last quarter, we expect to see continued momentum
in the Interactive Teleservices division from the increased demand for prepaid
calling cards and other interactive services."


Margins
As a percentage of revenue, operating income remained relatively constant at
15.5% in the first quarter 2000 compared to 15.8% in the first quarter 1999.
Direct costs improved 1.3% to 50.7% of revenue for the first quarter of 2000
compared to 52.0% for the same quarter last year.  Quarter over quarter, SG&A
expenses as a percentage of revenue continue to be slightly higher, increasing
1.6% to 33.8% for the first quarter of 2000 from 32.2% for the first quarter of
1999.  The increase in SG&A expense is due to depreciation expense accrued for
new contact centers, expenses related to 2000 site development and the change in
operating activity from Interactive to Operator Teleservices.
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Balance Sheet
West's balance sheet remained strong with a current ratio of 2.2 to 1 on March
31, 2000, which remains consistent with the current ratio of 2.3 to 1 at year-
end 1999.  During the first quarter, West financed $2.8 million of equipment
purchases with capital leases.  The remaining $19.7 million of property and
equipment purchases were financed through cash flow from operations.


During the first quarter 2000, West invested $22.5 million in capital
expenditures primarily for contact center expansion and the planned opening of
two additional contact centers in the second quarter.  Mike Micek, Chief
Financial Officer, said, "During the first quarter of 2000, we increased the
total number of workstations to 9,251 from 8,364 on December 31, 1999, which is
largely attributed to the two new Operator Teleservices contact centers that
added 444 new workstations.  In addition, we created a total of 384 new
workstations at multiple existing locations in order to accommodate the
increased volumes in this division.  This quarter, we also utilized 240 Direct
Teleservices workstations in San Antonio to handle the Operator Teleservices
increased demand," Micek continued.

About West TeleServices
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West TeleServices Corporation is a leading provider of innovative, full-service
customer care solutions that help Fortune 500 and E-100 companies acquire,
retain and grow profitable customer relationships. West has the technology and
experience needed to create customized solutions that work for both e-Business
initiatives and traditional business ventures. West's customer contact solutions
incorporate agent and automated services using the latest in voice and Internet
technology. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, West has a
team of approximately 22,000 employees, including an IT staff of over 750,
occupying 26 state-of-the-art contact centers and seven interactive automated
voice and data processing centers across North America.

Statements which are not historical facts contained in this release are forward-
looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to: planned expansion of operating
facilities; labor market conditions; mergers, acquisitions, or joint ventures,
including their execution; customer concentrations; technological innovation;
and general economic conditions. Further information regarding the factors that
could cause actual results to differ from expected or projected results can be
found in documents filed by the Company with the United States Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
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                         WEST TELESERVICES CORPORATION

                      CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                   Unaudited

     ($ in thousands except per share amounts and selected operating data)

                              Three Months Ended
                                   March 31,

                                     2000            1999               %change
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Total revenue.................     $ 170,059           $ 137,992          23.2%
Cost of services..............        86,198              71,729          20.2%
Selling, general and
  administrative expense......        57,490              44,461          29.3%
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Operating Income..............        26,371              21,802          21.0%

Other Income expense..........           529                 378          40.0%
Net income before tax.........        26,900              22,180          21.3%
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Income tax expense............         9,872               8,271          19.4%
                                  ------------         ---------
Net income....................      $ 17,028            $ 13,909          22.4%
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Earnings per common share
   Basic......................        $ 0.27            $   0.22
   Diluted....................        $ 0.25            $   0.22

Weighted average number
   of shares outstanding:
   Basic common shares........         63,892             63,330
   Diluted common share.......         67,495             63,789

Selected operating data:
   EBITDA.....................        $36,943           $ 30,253
   EBITDA Margin..............          21.7%              21.9%
   Operating margin...........          15.5%              15.8%
   Net income margin..........          10.0%              10.1%
   Number of workstations
     (end of period)..........           9,251             8,016
    Number of ports
     (end of period)...........          34,436            12,616

Current assets:                    March 31, 2000   December 31, 1999   %change
  Cash and short-term investments...  $ 77,182          $ 61,865          24.8%
  Trade accounts receivable, net....   101,916            88,056          15.7%
  Other current assets..............    30,189            35,219         -14.3%
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     Total current assets...........   209,287           185,140          13.0%
  Net property and equipment........   179,313           167,934           6.8%
  Goodwill..........................    44,890            45,311          -0.9%
  Other assets......................    10,125            10,604          -4.5%
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     Total assets...................  $443,615          $408,989           8.5%
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  Current liabilities...............  $ 95,545          $ 80,713          18.4%
  Other liabilities.................    33,635            36,314          -7.4%
  Stockholders' equity..............   314,435           291,982           7.7%
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     Total liabilities and
        stockholders equity.........  $443,615          $408,989           8.5%
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