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As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 5, 1997.
Registration No. 333-24701
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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AMENDMENT NO.1 to
FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT
UNDER
THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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BHC FINANCIAL, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware 23-2264646
(State or Other Jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or Organization) Identification Number)
One Commerce Square
2005 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-3212
(215) 636-3000
(Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number, Including
Area Code, of Registrant's Principal Executive Offices)
Lawrence E. Donato
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer and Treasurer
One Commerce Square
2005 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-3212
(215) 636-3000
(Name, Address, Including Zip Code, and Telephone Number,
Including Area Code, of Agent for Service)
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Copies to:
William H. Rheiner, Esq.
Martha J. Hays, Esq.
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll
1735 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 665-8500
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Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: As soon as
practicable after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
If the only securities being registered on this form are being offered
pursuant to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following
box: [_]
If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on a
delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest
reinvestment plans, check the following box: [X]
If this Form is filed to register additional securities for an offering
pursuant to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box
and list the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier
effective registration statement for the same offering. [_] _______
If this Form is a post-effective amendment filed pursuant to Rule 462(c)
under the Securities Act, check the following box and list the Securities Act
registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [_] ________
If delivery of the prospectus is expected to be made pursuant to Rule 434,
please check the following box. [_]
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Title of Each Class of Proposed Maximum Proposed Maximum
Securities to Be Amount to Offering Price Aggregate Amount of
Registered Be Registered Per Share(1) Offering Price(1) Registration Fee(1)(2)
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BHC Common Stock ($.001 par value) 200,000 shares $32.313 $6,462,600 $1,958.36
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(1) Calculated in accordance with Rule 457(c) on the basis of the average high
and low reported price of BHC's Common Stock on April 2, 1997, as reported
by the Nasdaq National Market.
(2) Previously paid.
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PROSPECTUS
200,000 Shares
BHC FINANCIAL, INC.
Common Stock
All of the 200,000 shares of common stock of BHC Financial, Inc. ("BHC")
offered hereby are being sold by BHC and are currently held in its treasury (the
"BHC Shares"). The BHC Shares are being offered exclusively to institutional
investors and affiliates of such institutional investors in connection with the
Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 2, 1997 (the "Merger Agreement") among
BHC, Fiserv, Inc. ("Fiserv"), and Fiserv Sub, Inc. ("Fiserv Sub"), a wholly
owned subsidiary of Fiserv. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Fiserv Sub will
merge into BHC, and BHC will be the surviving corporation and a wholly owned
subsidiary of Fiserv (the "Merger"). The Merger Agreement requires that BHC
sell in an offering such number of shares of common stock of BHC, par value
$.001 ("BHC Common Stock") as may be necessary to satisfy the Pooling Condition.
The Pooling Condition is defined in the Merger Agreement as Fiserv having
reasonably determined that the Merger would be accounted for as a pooling of
interests in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This
offering is being made to satisfy the Pooling Condition. See "The Merger."
The Merger will be consummated upon satisfaction (or waiver, to the extent
permissible) of the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement,
including approval of the Merger Agreement by the BHC stockholders. Upon
consummation of the Merger, the BHC Shares offered hereby will be automatically
converted into the right to receive the number of shares of common stock of
Fiserv, par value $.01 ("Fiserv Common Stock"), as shall equal the Conversion
Ratio (the "Fiserv Shares"). The Conversion Ratio is defined as the quotient of
$33.50 divided by the Average Fiserv Stock Price. The Average Fiserv Stock
Price will be the average of the closing prices of Fiserv Common Stock as
reported on the Nasdaq National Market ("Nasdaq") for the twenty trading days
ending two trading days prior to the effective time of the Merger. BHC
stockholders will receive cash in lieu of fractional shares of Fiserv Common
Stock.
BHC Common Stock is traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "BHCF." Fiserv Common
Stock is traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "FISV." On May 1, 1997, the
closing price of BHC Common Stock was $32.875 and the closing price of Fiserv
Common Stock was $36.875, both as reported on Nasdaq.
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Price to Public (1) Proceeds to BHC (2)
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Per Share...... $ 32.94 $ 32.94
Total.......... $ 6,588,000 $ 6,588,000
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(1) The final price of the BHC Shares has been determined by
negotiations between BHC and prospective purchasers of the BHC
Shares.
(2) Before deducting expenses payable by BHC estimated at $50,000. No
underwriting discounts or commissions will be paid by BHC in
connection with the sale of the BHC Shares.
The BHC Shares offered hereby are being offered for sale directly by BHC.
BHC intends to use its wholly owned subsidiary, BHC Securities, Inc., a
registered broker/dealer, to effect sales of the BHC Shares. BHC Securities,
Inc. will receive no compensation for its services. BHC has not fixed a minimum
number of BHC Shares to be sold in this offering and funds received by BHC on
the sale of less than all of the BHC Shares will not be placed in an escrow,
trust or similar arrangement. It is expected that delivery of certificates
representing the BHC Shares will be made against payment for the BHC Shares in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and the offering of any unsold shares hereunder will
terminate not later than 30 days after the date of this Prospectus. See "Plan of
Distribution."
See "RISK FACTORS" commencing on page 13 for information that should be
considered by prospective purchasers of the securities offered hereby.
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THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND
EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE
ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS
A CRIMINAL OFFENSE.
The date of this Prospectus is May 5, 1997
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE
The following documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the
"Commission") pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act") by BHC (File No. 0-20185) are hereby incorporated by reference
into this Prospectus:
(1) BHC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 1996, filed with the Commission on March 14, 1997; and
(2) BHC's Proxy Statement (included in Fiserv's Registration Statement
on Form S-4 (File No. 333-23349) dated March 14, 1997, filed with
the Commission on March 14, 1997).
The following document of Fiserv (File No. 0-149481) is also incorporated by
reference into this Prospectus:
(1) Fiserv's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1996, filed with the Commission on February 18, 1997.
(2) Fiserv's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended
March 31, 1997, filed with the Commission on April 22, 1997.
All other documents filed by BHC pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 and
15(d) of the Exchange Act subsequent to the date of this Prospectus and prior to
the termination of the offering pursuant to this Prospectus shall be deemed to
be incorporated by reference and to be a part of this Prospectus from the date
of filing of such documents. Any statement contained in a document incorporated
or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be modified
or superseded for purposes of this Prospectus to the extent that a statement
contained herein or in any subsequently filed document which also is or is
deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes such
statement. Any statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except
as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this Prospectus. All
information appearing in this Prospectus is qualified in its entirety by the
information and financial statements (including notes thereto) appearing in the
documents incorporated herein by reference, except to the extent set forth in
the immediately preceding statement.
BHC will provide without charge to each person to whom a copy of this
Prospectus is delivered, upon oral or written request of any such person, a copy
of any or all of the documents incorporated herein by reference, other than the
exhibits to such documents (unless such exhibits are specifically incorporated
by reference into the information that this Prospectus incorporates). Requests
for documents should be directed BHC Financial, Inc., One Commerce Square, 2005
Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-3212 (telephone number 215-636-
3000), Attention: Robert B. Kaplan, Secretary.
No person is authorized in connection with any offering made hereby to give
any information or to make any representation not contained or incorporated by
reference in this Prospectus and any information or representation not contained
or incorporated herein must not be relied upon as having been authorized by BHC.
This Prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an
offer to buy by any person in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful for such
person to make such offer or solicitation. Neither the delivery of this
Prospectus at any time nor any sale made hereunder shall under any circumstances
imply that the information contained herein is correct as of any date subsequent
to the date hereof.
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AVAILABLE INFORMATION
BHC is subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act and in
accordance therewith files reports, proxy statements and other information with
the Commission. Reports, proxy statements and other information concerning BHC
filed with the Commission may be inspected and copied at the public reference
facilities maintained by the Commission at its office at Room 1024, 450 Fifth
Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, as well as at the Regional Offices of the
Commission at 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60611 and
Seven World Trade Center, Suite 1300, New York, New York 10048. Copies of such
material can be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the Commission at
450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. The
Commission also maintains a site on the World Wide Web (http://www.sec.gov)
which contains reports, proxy statements and other information concerning the
Company filed electronically with the Commission. Shares of BHC common stock
are traded on Nasdaq. Such reports, proxy statements and other information can
also be inspected and copied at the offices of Nasdaq, 1735 K Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20006.
BHC has filed a registration statement on Form S-3 (herein, together with all
amendments and exhibits thereto, the "Registration Statement"), under the
Securities Act with respect to the securities offered pursuant to this
Prospectus. This Prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth
in the Registration Statement, certain parts of which are omitted in accordance
with the rules and regulations of the Commission. For further information,
reference is made to the Registration Statement and the exhibits filed as a part
thereof. Statements contained herein concerning any document filed as an
exhibit are not necessarily complete and, in each instance, reference is made to
the copy of such document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement.
Each such statement is qualified in its entirety by such reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS
BY REFERENCE.............................. 2
AVAILABLE INFORMATION....................... 3
PROSPECTUS SUMMARY.......................... 4
RISK FACTORS................................ 13
USE OF PROCEEDS............................. 16
THE MERGER.................................. 16
DESCRIPTION OF BHC COMMON STOCK............. 20
DESCRIPTION OF FISERV COMMON STOCK.......... 21
BHC SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA................. 22
FISERV SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.............. 24
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL INFORMATION..................... 26
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION........................ 31
LEGAL MATTERS............................... 31
EXPERTS..................................... 31
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PROSPECTUS SUMMARY
The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed
information and financial statements contained in this Prospectus or
incorporated by reference herein.
INTRODUCTION
The BHC Shares are being offered in connection with the Merger Agreement. The
Merger Agreement requires that BHC sell in an offering such number of shares of
BHC Common Stock as may be necessary to fulfill the "Pooling Condition," which
is defined in the Merger Agreement as Fiserv having reasonably determined that
the Merger be accounted for as a pooling of interests in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles. This offering is being made to
satisfy the Pooling Condition. See "The Merger."
The BHC Shares sold hereby will be converted into Fiserv Common Stock upon
consummation of the Merger. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each outstanding
share of BHC Common Stock will be converted into the right to receive such
number of shares of Fiserv Common Stock, as shall equal the Conversion Ratio,
which is defined as the quotient of (x) $33.50 divided by (y) an amount equal to
the Average Fiserv Stock Price. The Average Fiserv Stock Price will be the
average of the closing prices of Fiserv Common Stock as reported on Nasdaq (as
reported in The Wall Street Journal) for the 20 trading days ending on the
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second trading day prior to the effective time of the Merger. See "The Merger -
Merger Consideration."
Consummation of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver (where
permissible) of all conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, including
approval of the Merger Agreement by BHC stockholders at a special meeting to be
held on May 23, 1997 (the "Special Meeting"). See "The Merger - Conditions to
the Merger" and "Risk Factors." Certificates representing the BHC Shares to be
issued in the offering are to be exchanged for certificates representing Fiserv
Shares upon consummation of the Merger. See "The Merger - Exchange of Share
Certificates."
THE COMPANIES
BHC
BHC, through its principal business unit, BHC Securities, is a leading
national third-party provider of integrated processing and support services to
broker-dealers and financial institutions ("Clients"). During 1996, BHC
Securities processed, on behalf of its Clients, approximately 2.2 million
transactions for over 1.1 million retail brokerage accounts. To enable its
Clients to outsource key securities processing functions, BHC Securities
provides cost effective integrated trade execution, clearing, margin lending,
customer account processing and other customized programs, reports and services
("Processing and Support Services"). Through TradeStar Investments, Inc.
("TradeStar"), a registered brokerage firm headquartered in Houston, Texas and a
wholly owned subsidiary of BHC, BHC also offers retail brokerage services at
discount commission rates. TradeStar also markets BHC Securities' Processing and
Support Services throughout the United States.
BHC was incorporated in Delaware in 1983. Its principal executive offices are
located at One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
19103-3212, and its telephone number is (215) 636-3000. References in this
Prospectus to "BHC" include BHC's subsidiaries, unless the context indicates
otherwise.
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Fiserv
Fiserv, with operations in 75 cities, including 15 cities in Canada, England
and Singapore, is a leading independent provider of financial data processing
systems and related information management services and products to banks,
credit unions, mortgage banks, savings institutions and other financial
intermediaries. These services and products are based primarily on proprietary
software developed by Fiserv and maintained on computers located at data
processing centers throughout the United States. Fiserv is ranked as the
nation's leading data processing provider for banks and savings institutions in
terms of total clients served and is the nation's second leading data processing
provider for credit unions and mortgage banks.
Fiserv was incorporated in Wisconsin in 1984. Fiserv's principal executive
offices are located at 255 Fiserv Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045, and its
telephone number is (414) 879-5000. References in this Prospectus to "Fiserv"
include Fiserv's subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
THE OFFERING
BHC Common Stock offered/(1)/ 200,000 shares
BHC Common Stock outstanding
prior to the offering/(2)/ approximately 6,330,850 shares
Fiserv Common Stock outstanding
prior to the offering/(3)/ approximately 45,451,273 shares
BHC Nasdaq Symbol BHCF
Fiserv Nasdaq Symbol FISV
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/(1)/ To be automatically converted, pursuant to the Merger, into Fiserv Common
Stock. See "The Merger."
/(2)/ As of April 15, 1997. Does not include approximately 647,750 shares of
BHC Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding options.
/(3)/ As of April 15, 1997. Does not include approximately 1,088,000 shares of
Fiserv Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding options.
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THE MERGER
General
BHC, Fiserv and Fiserv Sub have entered into the Merger Agreement, which
provides for a stock-for-stock merger of Fiserv Sub into BHC, upon the terms and
subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement. A Special Meeting is to be
held at the principal office of BHC, One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 23, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. local time for the
purpose of considering and voting upon the Merger Agreement. The affirmative
vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of BHC Common Stock entitled to
vote at the Special Meeting is required to approve the Merger Agreement.
If the BHC stockholders approve the Merger Agreement and the other conditions
to the Merger are satisfied or waived (where permissible), the Merger will be
consummated and become effective as of the time of filing a Certificate of
Merger with the Secretary of the State of Delaware unless the parties agree to a
later effective time (the "Effective Time"). Assuming BHC stockholders approve
the Merger Agreement, it is currently contemplated that the Effective Time will
be May 30, 1997 or such other date as the parties may agree. See "The
Merger."
Effect of the Merger
The Merger Agreement provides for the Merger of Fiserv Sub, a wholly owned
subsidiary of Fiserv, with and into BHC. BHC will be the surviving corporation
(the "Surviving Corporation") and will become a wholly owned subsidiary of
Fiserv. At the Effective Time, BHC will change its name to "Fiserv Clearing,
Inc."
Merger Consideration
Each outstanding share of BHC Common Stock will be converted into the right to
receive such number of shares of Fiserv Common Stock as shall equal the
Conversion Ratio, which is defined as the quotient of (x) $33.50 divided by (y)
the Average Fiserv Stock Price, which will be an amount equal to the average
of the closing prices of Fiserv Common Stock as reported on Nasdaq (as reported
in The Wall Street Journal) for the 20 trading days ending on the second trading
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day prior to the Effective Time. Assuming an Average Fiserv Stock Price of
$37.48 (the average of the closing prices of Fiserv Common Stock as reported on
Nasdaq for the 20 trading days ended on April 15, 1997), the Conversion Ratio
would be .8938 and would result in the present BHC stockholders owning
approximately 11.4% of the outstanding Fiserv Common Stock. See "The Merger-
Merger Consideration."
Fractional Shares
No fractional shares of Fiserv Common Stock will be issued in the Merger. In
lieu of any fractional shares, each holder of BHC Common Stock who would
otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional share of Fiserv Common Stock
pursuant to the Merger will be paid an amount in cash, without interest, rounded
to the nearest cent, determined by multiplying (i) the per share closing price
of Fiserv Common Stock as reported on Nasdaq on the date of the Effective Time,
by (ii) the fractional interest to which such holder would otherwise be
entitled. Fiserv will make available to its exchange agent the cash necessary
for this purpose.
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Management and Operations of BHC After the Merger
Following the Merger, BHC (which will be renamed Fiserv Clearing, Inc.) will
be the Surviving Corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiserv. George D.
Dalton, Chairman of the Board of Fiserv, will become the sole director of the
Surviving Corporation. Current officers of Fiserv Sub will become the officers
of the Surviving Corporation. Fiserv intends to operate the Surviving
Corporation as an independent subsidiary after the Merger and has no present
intention to move or consolidate any of the operations of the Surviving
Corporation or its subsidiaries or to change the name of any of its
subsidiaries. See "The Merger-Management and Operations of BHC Following the
Merger."
Conditions to the Merger
The obligations of Fiserv and BHC to consummate the Merger are subject to the
satisfaction or waiver (to the extent permissible) of certain conditions set
forth in the Merger Agreement. In the event Fiserv reasonably determines that
the Merger would be accounted for as a pooling of interests in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, then, subject to the other terms and
conditions of the Merger Agreement, the Merger will be consummated. In the event
Fiserv reasonably determines that the Pooling Condition cannot be satisfied,
then, subject to the other terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, the
Merger will be consummated, provided that the Merger consideration will be
adjusted by modifying the definition of Conversion Ratio such that $33.50 is
replaced with $31.50. Fiserv's management currently believes that, subject to
BHC's sale of shares in this offering, the Pooling Condition will be satisfied.
See "The Merger-Conditions to the Merger."
Exchange of BHC Share Certificates
Promptly after the Effective Time, Firstar Trust Company, Milwaukee, as
exchange agent (the "Exchange Agent"), will mail to each holder of shares of BHC
Common Stock a letter of transmittal and instructions for exchanging such
holder's certificates to certificates representing the shares of Fiserv Common
Stock to which such holders are entitled. BHC stockholders should not send
their certificates until they receive such instructions. See "The Merger-
Exchange of Share Certificates."
Federal Income Tax Consequences to the Merger
The Merger Agreement provides that, for federal income tax purposes, BHC and
Fiserv intend that the Merger constitute a tax-free "reorganization" within the
meaning of Sections 368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(E) of the United States Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). BHC and Fiserv intend to treat
the Merger as a tax-free reorganization in their federal income tax returns. In
the event that certain guidelines of the Internal Revenue Service are not
satisfied, it is possible the Internal Revenue Service would challenge the tax
treatment of the Merger as a tax-free reorganization. No ruling has been
requested from the Internal Revenue Service.
The foregoing summary is not intended, and should not be considered, as tax
advice. Holders of BHC Common Stock are urged to consult their own tax advisers
regarding the tax consequences to them under applicable federal, state, local
and foreign tax laws. For additional information, see "The Merger-Federal
Income Tax Consequences of the Merger."
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COMPARATIVE PER SHARE DATA AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated the closing price per
share of Fiserv Common Stock and BHC Common Stock as reported by Nasdaq.
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Common Stock Common Stock
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High Low High Low
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1995:
First Quarter $ 27 3/4 $21 $14 1/4 $9 1/16
Second Quarter 28 3/8 25 3/4 16 3/8 14 1/8
Third Quarter 31 25 1/2 20 1/8 15 1/2
Fourth Quarter 30 1/8 25 1/2 19 1/2 16 1/4
High Low High Low
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1996:
First Quarter $ 32 $ 25 3/8 $18 5/8 $12 7/8
Second Quarter 33 3/8 28 1/16 14 3/4 12 1/2
Third Quarter 38 11/16 28 5/8 15 1/8 13
Fourth Quarter 39 5/8 34 16 3/4 13
1997:
First Quarter $ 39 $ 32 3/4 $32 5/8 $15 1/4
Second Quarter 38 36 7/8 32 15/16 32 7/8
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(through May 1, 1997)
On February 28, 1997, the last full trading day prior to the joint public
announcement that BHC and Fiserv had executed the Merger Agreement, the closing
prices per share of Fiserv Common Stock and BHC Common Stock as reported by
Nasdaq were $32.75 and $20.00, respectively. On May 1, 1997, the closing
prices per share of BHC Common Stock and Fiserv Common Stock as reported by
Nasdaq were $32.875 and $36.875, respectively.
As of April 15, 1997 BHC had approximately 1,400 holders of record of BHC
Common Stock and Fiserv had approximately 30,000 holders of record of Fiserv
Common Stock.
BHC has historically paid cash dividends on a quarterly basis. For each of
the years ended December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1996, BHC paid quarterly cash
dividends of $.03 per share, for aggregate annual cash dividends of $.12 per
share.
Fiserv has never declared or paid any cash dividends or made any other
distribution on Fiserv Common Stock, and it is anticipated that in the
foreseeable future Fiserv will follow its policy of retaining any earnings for
use in its business. Any future determination as to declaration and payment of
dividends will be made at the discretion of the Board of Directors of Fiserv.
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RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
BHC
On April 16, 1997, BHC reported its results for the first quarter ended March
28, 1997. Net income for the first quarter of 1997 totaled $4,515,000 on net
revenues of $21,869,000 compared to $4,972,000 of net income on net revenues of
$20,349,000 for the first quarter of 1996. Net income per common share for the
first quarter of 1997 was $.68 compared to $.70 in the same period in 1996, a 3%
decrease. The first quarter of 1997 had three fewer trading and interest days
and includes expenses related to the Merger.
Net revenues increased 7%, or $1,500,000, in the first quarter of 1997 over
the same period in 1996, largely as a result of increases in transaction volume
and net interest income. Net interest income totaled $4,300,000 for the first
quarter of 1997, compared to $3,900,000 for the first quarter of 1996, a 10%
increase.
Expenses for the first quarter of 1997, excluding interest and Merger
expenses, increased $1,500,000, or 13%, over the first quarter of 1996. This
increase in expenses is attributable to an increase in variable expenses
required to handle the increased volume, various system-related enhancements and
expenses related to introduction of BHC's client server order entry software.
Merger-related expenses amounted to $643,000.
There were 6,664,000 fully diluted shares outstanding as of the end of the
first quarter of 1997, as compared to 7,104,000 such shares outstanding as of
the end of the first quarter of 1996.
Fiserv
On March 19, 1997, Fiserv filed a registration statement with the Commission
with respect to 601,951 shares of Fiserv Common Stock to be sold by existing
stockholders of Fiserv. The distribution of those shares by selling
stockholders may be effected from time to time in one or more transactions
(which may involve block transactions) in the over-the-counter market, on Nasdaq
(or any exchange on which the Fiserv Common Stock may then be listed), in
negotiated transactions or otherwise. Sales will be effected at such prices and
for such consideration as may be obtainable from time to time.
On April 21, 1997, Fiserv reported its results for the first quarter ended
March 31, 1997. Revenues for the first quarter of 1997 were $206,450,000, a
6% increase over revenues of $194,710,000 reported for the first quarter of
1996. Income before taxes for the first quarter of 1997 was $30,749,00, an
increase of 24% over income before taxes of $24,850,000 for the first quarter of
1996. Net income for the first quarter of 1997 rose to $18,142,000, an increase
of 24% over net income of $14,661,000 reported for the first quarter of 1996.
Net income per share for the first quarter of 1997, based on 46,544,000 shares
outstanding, was $0.39 per share, compared to $0.32 per share on 45,919,000
shares outstanding for the first quarter of 1996.
Subsequent to the end of the first quarter of 1996, Fiserv announced its
acquisition of AdminaStar Communications, Inc. ("AdminaStar"), a subsidiary of
Anthem, Inc. Formed in 1992 to serve the print-on-demand, laser printing and
mail fulfillment business of a wide range of clients, AdminaStar has grown to
become a leading commercial provider of laser printing and mailing services.
With operations in Indianapolis and Dallas, AdminaStar employs over 250 people
in laser printing, print-on-demand, statement and document preparation, mailing
and related data processing services.
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SUMMARY HISTORICAL AND UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA
The following tables present summary historical information for Fiserv and BHC
and unaudited summary pro forma combined financial information which have been
derived from the historical consolidated financial statements of Fiserv and BHC
incorporated by reference herein. The unaudited pro forma combined financial
data gives effect to the Merger by combining the financial statement data of
Fiserv and BHC at December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and for each year in
the three year period ended December 31, 1996 on a pooling of interests basis of
accounting. The pro forma combined financial data is not necessarily indicative
of actual or future operating results or financial position that would have
occurred or will occur upon consummation of the Merger. The unaudited pro forma
combined financial information has been prepared on the assumption that
6,566,000 shares of Fiserv Common Stock will be issued in the Merger for all
shares and common equivalent shares of BHC Common Stock outstanding as of the
Effective Time. The pro forma summary consolidated balance sheet data and the
pro forma summary consolidated statements of income data have been prepared by
Fiserv management based upon the audited financial statements of Fiserv and BHC
for the periods indicated.
The summary financial data presented below should be read in conjunction with
such financial statements and the notes thereto. The historical financial data
at and for each year in the five-year period ended December 31, 1996, with
respect to Fiserv and BHC, have been extracted from audited financial statements
filed with the Commission. See "Incorporation of Documents by Reference" and
"Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information."
Fiserv Summary Historical Consolidated Financial Data
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
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<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
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1992 1993 1994 1995(1) 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Income Statement Data:
Revenues.................. $ 341,448 $ 467,863 $ 579,839 $ 703,380 $ 798,268
Income (loss) before taxes 39,291 53,177 67,345 (98,531) 104,549
Net income (loss)......... 24,366 32,713 40,407 (59,863) 61,684
Net income (loss) per common
and common equivalent
share.................... $ 0.69 $ 0.83 $ 0.99 $ (1.36) $ 1.34
Shares used in
computing net income
per share............... 35,379 39,455 40,735 44,008 46,198
Year Ended December 31,
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1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
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Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets.............. $1,097,339 $1,395,403 $1,661,345 $1,885,299 $1,908,519
Long-term debt and
other long-term
obligations............ 59,472 122,417 150,016 383,416 272,864
Stockholders' equity....... 195,630 312,873 358,722 434,262 507,270
Book value per common
share.................... $ 5.62 $ 7.89 $ 8.96 $ 9.67 $ 11.19
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(1) 1995 includes certain charges related to the acquisition of Information
Technology, Inc. ("ITI"). The charges are a pre-tax special, one-time,
non-cash charge of $173 million to expense the purchased ITI Premier II
research and development and a pre-tax charge of $9.9 million for the
accelerated amortization of the completed ITI Premier I software. The
combined after tax charge was $109.6 million ($2.49 per share). Net
income and net income per share before such charges were $49.8 million
and $1.13, respectively.
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BHC Summary Historical Consolidated Financial Data
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
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1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Income Statement
Data:
Revenues........................ $ 51,031 $ 60,428 $ 67,376 $ 81,354 $ 97,817
Income before
taxes.......................... 13,306 17,655 16,753 22,385 29,913
Net income...................... 8,628 11,012 10,624 13,937 18,024
Earnings per share:
Primary........................ $ 2.29 $ 1.84 $ 1.40 $ 1.94 $ 2.69
Fully Diluted.................. $ 1.63 $ 1.60 $ 1.40 $ 1.94 $ 2.69
Weighted Average Shares
outstanding:
Primary........................ 3,778 5,978 7,581 7,193 6,688
Fully diluted.................. 5,563 7,046 7,581 7,193 6,688
Cash dividends declared per
common share................... -- $ 0.04 $ 0.08 $ 0.12 $ 0.12
Year Ended December 31,
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1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
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Balance Sheet Data:
Total Assets.................... $393,572 $490,194 $551,921 $634,002 $785,299
Long-term debt and other long-
term obligations............... 19,211 2,207 583 -- --
Stockholders' equity............ 26,639 68,525 75,101 85,308 93,467
Book value per common share..... $ 6.62(1) $ 9.04 $ 10.43 $ 12.19 $ 14.76
</TABLE>
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(1) Assumes conversion of the then outstanding 8% convertible debentures due
February 27, 1997 into common stock at December 31, 1992.
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Fiserv and BHC Summary Pro Forma Combined Financial Data
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
1994 1995 1996
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Income Statement Data:
Revenues...................... $635,297 $769,104 $ 879,449
Income (loss) before taxes.... 84,098 (76,146)(1) 134,462
Net income (loss)............. 51,031 (45,926)(1) 79,708
Net income (loss) per
common and
common equivalent
shares...................... $ 1.08 ($.91)(1) $ 1.51
Shares used in
computing net income
per share(3)................ 47,301 50,574 52,764
Year Ended December 31,
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1995(2)(3) 1996(2)(3)
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Balance Sheet Data:
Total Assets................. $ 2,523,151 $2,697,668
Long-term debt and other
long-term obligations....... 383,416 272,864
Stockholders' equity......... 523,420 604,587
Book Value per common share.. $ 10.09 $ 11.70
</TABLE>
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(1) 1995 includes charges related to the acquisition of Information
Technology, Inc. ("ITI") which are a pre-tax special, one-time, non-cash
charge of $173 million to expense the purchased ITI Premier II research
and development and a pre-tax charge of $9.9 million for the accelerated
amortization of the completed ITI Premier I Software. The combined after-
tax charge was $109.6 million. Pro forma combined Fiserv and BHC net
income and earnings per share before such charges would have been $63.8
million and $1.26, respectively.
(2) Reflects proceeds from sale of shares of BHC Common Stock pursuant to the
offering prior to closing of the Merger, retirement of remaining BHC
treasury shares and anticipated Merger-related expenses.
(3) Assumes issue of additional shares of Fiserv Common Stock related to the
Merger.
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RISK FACTORS
In addition to other information contained or incorporated by reference in
this Prospectus, prospective investors should consider carefully the factors
listed below before making a decision to purchase the BHC Common Stock offered
hereby.
Risks Relating to the Merger
Average Fiserv Stock Price Will Differ From Actual Market Price. The
Conversion Ratio will be determined based upon the Fiserv Average Stock Price,
which will be the average of the closing prices of Fiserv Common Stock for the
20 trading days ending two trading days prior to the Effective Time. The price
of Fiserv Common Stock at the Effective Time may vary significantly from the
Fiserv Average Stock Price due to changes in the business, operations or
prospects of Fiserv, market assessments on the likelihood that the Merger will
be consummated and the time thereof, general market and economic conditions and
other factors.
Termination Provisions May Have a Deterrent Effect. BHC has agreed that it
will not solicit, directly or indirectly, any proposal or offer to acquire all
or any significant part of its business and properties or its capital stock,
whether by merger, purchase of assets, tender offer or otherwise (the "BHC
Acquisition Proposal"). In the event (i) BHC terminates the Merger Agreement
because another person has made a BHC Acquisition Proposal that the BHC Board of
Directors determines in good faith that the failure to accept such BHC
Acquisition Proposal could reasonably be deemed to cause the members of the
Board of Directors to breach their fiduciary duties under applicable law, and
(ii) within six months of such termination, BHC shall have entered into, or
shall have publicly announced its intention to enter into, an agreement or
agreement in principle with respect to any BHC Acquisition Proposal, then BHC
shall pay Fiserv a termination fee of $2,000,000. These provisions in the
Merger Agreement may have the effect of discouraging an attempt by a third party
to engage in certain acquisition transactions with BHC.
Possible Loss of Business. Despite the effort of both Fiserv and BHC, current
clients of BHC may not continue with Fiserv subsequent to the Merger. The loss
of a material number of clients could adversely affect the combined operations
of Fiserv and BHC.
Inability to Consummate Merger; Adjustment to Conversion Ratio. The
obligations of BHC and Fiserv to consummate the Merger are subject to certain
conditions, including approval of the Merger Agreement by BHC stockholders, the
accuracy in all material respects of the representations and warranties of each
party and compliance with all covenants contained in the Merger Agreement. In
the event such conditions are not met or waived, the Merger may not be
consummated. In addition, if Fiserv reasonably determines that the Pooling
Condition cannot be satisfied, the Merger consideration will be adjusted by
modifying the Conversion Ratio such that "$33.50" is replaced with "$31.50."
Nature of BHC's Businesses
BHC's businesses, by their nature, are subject to various risks, including
substantial fluctuations in volume levels of securities transactions, losses
from customer defaults, litigation and employee misconduct.
Processing and Support Services fees and commission revenues are directly
related to transaction volumes. In periods of low volume, profitability is
adversely affected because certain expenses consisting
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primarily of salaries, computer hardware and software costs and occupancy
expenses remain relatively fixed. In 1996, such expenses were approximately
$35,254,000, or approximately 52% of total expenses including interest expense.
Variations in transaction volume may cause BHC'S operating results to fluctuate
significantly on a quarterly basis.
Except for margin debit balances carried by BHC Securities on behalf of
TradeStar, which as of December 31, 1996 totaled $52,290,000, the risk of loss
from customer defaults is generally contractually allocated to the Client for
which BHC Securities is acting pursuant to a Clearing Agreement between BHC
Securities and the Client (the "Clearing Agreement"). There can be no assurance
that in all instances BHC Securities will recover the full amount or any part of
such loss. BHC Securities would bear losses arising out of customer defaults to
the extent they could not be collected from the Client and/or the customer.
Litigation
BHC, like all firms involved in the securities business, is subject to
litigation from time to time in connection with its activities. Although, BHC
has not to date been involved in litigation exposing it to substantial damages,
there can be no assurance that it will not be subject to such litigation in the
future. On January 21, 1994, BHC received notice that a purported holder of a
brokerage account with a BHC Client filed a complaint in the Supreme Court of
the State of New York which alleges that BHC received, in violation of New York
statutory and common law, cash payments from market makers in certain securities
(referred to as payment for order flow) in return for BHC's executing customer
orders with such market makers. In the complaint, the plaintiff seeks
injunctive relief and damages, a return of cash payments for order flow, in
addition to clearing and execution fees earned by BHC from January 1, 1990,
certification of this matter as a class action, punitive damages, costs and
attorneys' fees in an unspecified amount. Payment for order flow is common
practice within the securities industry. BHC removed this matter to the United
States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and the federal
court, on December 18, 1995, dismissed the complaint for failure to state a
claim upon which relief can be granted. The plaintiff appealed the dismissal
and on January 17, 1997 the United States Court of Appeals for the Second
Circuit vacated the final judgment of the lower court and remanded with
instructions to remand the action to state court.
BHC believes that the ultimate liability, if any, resulting from this matter
will have no material effect on its consolidated financial position. The
materiality of this matter on BHC's future operating results depends on the
level of future results of operations, as well as on the timing and amount of
the ultimate outcome.
Employee misconduct can also give rise to liability. BHC seeks to limit
misconduct through extensive compliance procedures; however, there can be no
assurance that such procedures will be successful in eliminating employee
misconduct and the attendant risk of liability in the future.
Credit Risk
In connection with its margin lending activities, BHC is subject to the risks
inherent in extending credit to customers introduced to it by its Clients for
the purpose of buying securities on margin. This risk is increased during
periods of rapidly declining markets in which collateral value could fall below
the amount of a customer's indebtedness. Credit risk also may be increased as a
result of the concentration of collateral, both in a particular account and in
all of BHC's accounts. While BHC has
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instituted procedures that it believes will minimize the risk of significant
credit losses, there can be no assurance that such losses will not occur. BHC
also is exposed to credit risk from its securities lending activities and from
unsettled securities trades. Should a customer not pay for securities purchased
or not deliver securities sold, BHC may have to sell out or buy in the position
at the then current market price, which may be higher or lower than the market
price on the trade date.
Dependence on Key Clients
While BHC serves a diversified client base, three Clients, Citicorp Investment
Services, Inc. ("CIS"), USAA Investment Management Company ("USAA") and PNC
Capital Markets ("PNC"), accounted for 14%, 10% and 10%, respectively, of the
Company's total revenues in 1996. For the years ended December 31, 1995 and
1994, revenues generated from CIS and PNC exceeded 10% of total revenues.
Revenues from CIS and PNC were 13% and 11%, respectively, for 1995 and 14% and
11%, respectively, for 1994.
BHC has entered into a written agreement with CIS to continue its clearing
relationship with BHC through June 30, 1998.
Norwest Investment Services, Inc. ("NISI"), which accounted for 7% of the
Company's total revenues in 1996, has given notice of its intention to
internalize its securities processing services. NISI has deferred its
internalization until the third quarter of 1997. This deferral is the most
recent in a series of decisions by NISI to continue, for at least a short period
of time, its relationship with BHC. There can be no assurance, however, that
NISI will continue, even temporarily, its relationship with BHC beyond the third
quarter of 1997.
On October 16, 1996, USAA advised BHC in writing that it intended to
internalize its brokerage operations in the latter half of 1997. No specific
date has been given to BHC by USAA as to its intended date for internalization,
but it is anticipated that this will occur during the fourth quarter of 1997.
Clearing Agreements with BHC's Clients are generally terminable without a
substantial penalty upon between 60 days and six months prior notice, however,
several of BHC's Clients have entered into long term contracts. Clearing
Agreements with a majority of BHC's Clients have been in effect for more than
eleven years.
Competition and Risk
BHC's Processing and Support Services, retail brokerage and third party
marketing activities operate in highly competitive markets. Some of BHC's
competitors have greater capital and more resources available to them than BHC.
BHC encounters intense competition in providing Processing and Support
Services from several highly visible, major securities firms. In many
instances, BHC competes with such firms for the same Clients and market share.
BHC believes that the main competitive factors are price, quality of service,
convenience, product availability and the technology platforms upon which BHC's
system and services are based. While some clearing brokers may charge lower
fees for certain transactions, BHC believes that it competes favorably with such
firms.
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Like all firms involved in the provision of both securities clearing and third
party marketing services, BHC and its subsidiaries are subject to the risk that
a bank or financial institution (i) may change its marketing approach by
internalizing its activities or (ii) may seek the services of another clearing
firm or third party marketer whether or not as a result of the recent
proliferation of bank consolidations.
Regulation
BHC and the securities industry generally are subject to extensive regulation
at both the federal and state levels by various regulatory organizations which
are charged with protecting the interests of the investing public and the
integrity of the securities markets. In addition, self-regulatory
organizations, such as the NYSE and the NASD, require strict compliance with
their rules and regulations. Failure to comply with any applicable laws, rules
or regulations could result in fines or penalties, suspension or revocation of
licenses, or expulsion from membership, any one of which could have a material
adverse effect on BHC.
USE OF PROCEEDS
The net proceeds to BHC from the sale of the 200,000 shares of BHC Common
Stock offered by BHC (assuming BHC sells the maximum number of shares hereunder)
are estimated to be approximately $6,538,000. The net proceeds from the sale of
BHC Common Stock received by BHC will be considered uncommitted funds that may
be used by BHC for general corporate purposes.
THE MERGER
The Merger Agreement provides for the merger of Fiserv Sub into BHC, as a
result of which BHC will be the surviving corporation and a wholly owned
subsidiary of Fiserv. The Merger Agreement requires that BHC sell in an
offering such number of shares of BHC Common Stock as may be necessary to
satisfy the Pooling Condition. This offering is being made to satisfy the
Pooling Condition. Upon consummation of the Merger, each share of BHC Common
Stock offered hereby will be automatically converted into shares of Fiserv
Common Stock pursuant to the Conversion Ratio.
Effective Time and Consequences of the Merger
If approved by the requisite vote of the stockholders of BHC and if all other
conditions to the consummation of the Merger are satisfied or waived, the Merger
will become effective immediately upon the filing of a Certificate of Merger
with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware or at such other time or
date thereafter as Fiserv, Fiserv Sub and BHC may agree. At the Effective Time,
Fiserv Sub shall be merged with and into BHC, which shall be the Surviving
Corporation in the Merger, the separate existence and corporate organization of
Fiserv Sub shall cease, and BHC shall succeed, insofar as permitted by Delaware
law, to all rights, assets, liabilities and obligations of Fiserv Sub.
It is presently contemplated that the Effective Time will be May 30, 1997 or
such other date as the parties may agree.
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Merger Consideration
Each outstanding share of BHC Common Stock will be converted into the right to
receive such number of shares of Fiserv Common Stock as shall equal the
Conversion Ratio, which is defined as the quotient of (x) $33.50 divided by (y)
the Average Fiserv Stock Price, which is defined as an amount equal to the
average of the closing prices of Fiserv Common Stock as reported on Nasdaq (as
reported in The Wall Street Journal) for the 20 trading days ending on the
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second trading day prior to the Effective Time. Assuming an Average Fiserv Stock
Price of $37.48 (which is the average of the closing prices of Fiserv Common
Stock as reported on Nasdaq for the 20 trading days ended on April 15, 1997),
the Merger would result in the present BHC stockholders owning approximately
11.4% of the Fiserv Common Stock.
No fractional shares of Fiserv Common Stock will be issued in the Merger. In
lieu of any fractional shares, each holder of BHC Common Stock who would
otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional share of Fiserv Common Stock
pursuant to the Merger will be paid an amount in cash, without interest, rounded
to the nearest cent, determined by multiplying (i) the per share closing price
of Fiserv Common Stock as reported on Nasdaq on the date of the Effective Time,
by (ii) the fractional interest to which such holder would otherwise be
entitled.
Conditions to the Merger
The obligations of Fiserv and BHC to consummate the Merger are subject to the
fulfillment or waiver (where permissible) of certain conditions, including: (i)
obtaining the approval of the stockholders of BHC; (ii) approval for quotation
on Nasdaq, subject to official notice of issuance, of the Fiserv Common Stock to
be issued in connection with the Merger; (iii) the effectiveness of the
Registration Statement on Form S-4; (iv) no order being entered in any action or
proceeding or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation
of the Merger; (v) the receipt by each party of various legal opinions and other
certificates, consents, reports and approvals from the other parties to the
Merger and from third parties; (vi) the accuracy in all material respects of the
representations and warranties of each party and compliance with all covenants
and conditions by each party; and (vii) the absence of any Material Adverse
Change (as defined in the Merger Agreement) in the business or financial
condition of Fiserv or BHC. The relevant waiting period under the Hart-Scott-
Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has already expired as of the date
hereof.
In the event Fiserv reasonably determines the consummation of the Merger would
be accounted for as a pooling of interests in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles, then, subject to the other terms and conditions of the
Merger Agreement, the Merger shall be consummated. If Fiserv reasonably
determines that such conditions will not be satisfied, then, subject to the
other terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, the Merger shall be
consummated, provided, however, that the Merger consideration shall be adjusted
by modifying the Conversion Ratio such that $33.50 is replaced with $31.50.
Fiserv's management currently believes that, subject to BHC's sale of shares in
this offering, the Pooling Condition will be satisfied.
Amendments and Termination
The Merger Agreement may be amended by a written agreement executed by BHC,
Fiserv and Fiserv Sub either before or after the stockholders of BHC approve the
Merger. The Merger Agreement may be terminated and the Merger abandoned at any
time prior to the Effective Time by mutual agreement of the Boards of Directors
of Fiserv and BHC, or by the Board of Directors of any party if any of the
conditions applicable to such party to effect the Merger is not satisfied or
waived on or before
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the Effective Time or if the Merger is not effective on or before six months
after the scheduled Closing Date (currently May 30, 1997), provided that the
party seeking to terminate the Merger Agreement is not responsible for the
failure of the Merger to occur prior to such date.
In the event that BHC terminates the Merger Agreement because it has received
a BHC Acquisition Proposal which the Board of Directors of BHC determines in
good faith that it would be a breach of its fiduciary duties if it did not
accept, and within six months of termination it has entered into an agreement or
publicly announced its intention to enter into an agreement regarding a BHC
Acquisition Proposal, BHC will pay Fiserv a termination fee of $2,000,000.
Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences
The following discussion is intended to provide a summary of certain federal
income tax consequences of the Merger.
The Merger Agreement provides that, for federal income tax purposes, BHC and
Fiserv intend that the Merger constitute a tax-free "reorganization" within the
meaning of Sections 368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(E) of the Code (a "Tax-Free
Reorganization"). BHC and Fiserv intend to treat the Merger as a Tax-Free
Reorganization in their federal income tax returns. The principal federal
income tax consequences of a Tax-Free Reorganization, under currently applicable
law, are as follows: (i) no gain or loss would be recognized by BHC or Fiserv
as a result of the Merger; (ii) no gain or loss would be recognized by the
stockholders of BHC on the exchange of their shares of BHC Common Stock solely
for shares of Fiserv Common Stock pursuant to the Merger (except in respect of
cash received in lieu of fractional shares as described below); (iii) the basis
of the shares of Fiserv Common Stock received by a former stockholder of BHC
pursuant to the Merger should be the same as the tax basis for the shares of BHC
Common Stock exchanged therefor (reduced by any basis allocated to fractional
share interests to which a stockholder may be entitled and for which cash is
received); and (iv) the holding period of shares of Fiserv Common Stock received
by a former stockholder of BHC pursuant to the Merger would include the period
during which the stockholder held such shares of BHC Common Stock.
A holder of BHC Common Stock who receives cash in lieu of a fractional share
of Fiserv Common Stock issued in a Tax-Free Reorganization would be treated as
first having received such fractional share and then as having received cash in
redemption thereof. If such redemption were treated as not essentially
equivalent to a dividend within the meaning of Section 302(b) of the Code, such
stockholder would recognize capital gain or capital loss equal to the difference
between the cash received and the tax basis allocated to his fractional share.
Such capital gain or loss would be long-term capital gain or loss if such BHC
Common Stock has been held for more than one year as of the Effective Time.
This analysis is based on certain assumptions, including without limitation
assumptions that: (i) the representations and warranties set forth in the Merger
Agreement will be true, correct and complete as if made at the Effective Time;
(ii) there is no plan or intention on the part of the holders of BHC Common
Stock to dispose of a prescribed amount of shares of Fiserv Common Stock
acquired in the Merger or BHC Common Stock in anticipation of the Merger (as
further discussed below); (iii) no consideration other than shares of Fiserv
Common Stock and cash paid for fractional shares will be received by holders of
the shares of BHC Common Stock for their shares of BHC Common Stock; and (iv)
following the Merger, BHC will hold (a) at least 90% of the fair market value of
its net assets and at least 70% of the fair market value of its gross assets
held immediately prior to the Merger, and (b) at least 90% of the fair market
value of Fiserv Sub's net assets and at least 70% of the fair market value
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of Fiserv Sub's gross assets held immediately prior to the Merger (for purposes
of this assumption, amounts paid by BHC or Fiserv Sub to stockholders who
receive cash or other property (including cash for fractional shares), amounts
used by BHC or Fiserv Sub to pay reorganization expenses, and all redemptions
and distributions (except for regular, normal dividends) made by BHC will be
included in the assets of BHC or Fiserv Sub, respectively, immediately prior to
the Merger). Although Fiserv and BHC believe the foregoing assumptions are and
will be correct, no assurances to that effect can be given.
Under guidelines published in Revenue Procedure 77-37, 1977-2 C.B. 568 (the
"IRS Guidelines"), the Internal Revenue Service will issue a ruling that a
transaction constitutes a Tax-Free Reorganization if certain factual
representations can be made with respect thereto. In particular, the IRS
Guidelines require a representation that there will be a fifty percent (50%)
level of continuity of shareholder interest. The IRS Guidelines are intended to
serve only as a description of the circumstances in which the Internal Revenue
Service will issue a favorable ruling and not as a statement of the substantive
law regarding the qualification of a transaction as a Tax-Free Reorganization.
While continuity of shareholder interest is a requirement for tax-free
reorganization treatment, Supreme Court precedent supports a lesser degree of
continuity than that required by the IRS Guidelines.
Although BHC expects the IRS Guidelines to be satisfied and to receive the
opinion of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll as to certain federal income tax
consequences of the Merger, no advance ruling has been requested from the
Internal Revenue Service as to the tax consequences of the Merger. There
cannot, therefore, be any assurance that the treatment of the Merger by Fiserv,
BHC or the stockholders of BHC as a Tax-Free Reorganization will not be
challenged by the Internal Revenue Service, or that any such challenge would not
be sustained.
If the Merger is not characterized as a Tax-Free Reorganization, the principal
federal income tax consequences, under currently applicable law, would be as
follows: (i) no gain or loss would be recognized by Fiserv or BHC as a result
of the Merger; (ii) gain or loss would be recognized by the holders of BHC
Common Stock upon the exchange of their BHC Common Stock solely for Fiserv
Common Stock; (iii) the tax basis of Fiserv Common Stock to be received by the
holders of BHC Common Stock in the Merger would be the fair market value of such
Fiserv Common Stock as of the Effective Time; and (iv) the holding period of
Fiserv Common Stock to be received by the holders of BHC Common Stock pursuant
to the Merger would begin the day after the Effective Time.
The discussion set forth above is included for general information only. It
does not address every aspect of the federal income tax laws that may be
relevant to the holders of BHC Common Stock in light of their personal
circumstances or to certain types of holders subject to special tax treatment
and is generally limited to persons who hold BHC Common Stock as a capital
asset. In addition, it does not discuss any state, local or foreign or other
federal tax aspects of the merger. The discussion is based on currently
existing provisions of the code, existing and proposed treasury regulations
thereunder and current administrative rulings and court decisions. All of the
foregoing are subject to change retroactively as well as prospectively and any
such change could affect the continuing validity of this discussion. Each
stockholder of BHC should consult his or her own tax advisor as to the specific
tax consequences of the merger to him or her, including the application and
effect of federal, state, local and foreign tax laws.
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Exchange of Share Certificates
As soon as practicable after the Effective Time, each holder of shares of BHC
Common Stock that have been converted into the right to receive Fiserv Common
Stock, upon surrender to the Exchange Agent for cancellation of one or more
certificates for such shares of BHC Common Stock, will be entitled to receive
certificates representing the number of whole shares of Fiserv Common Stock to
be issued in respect of the aggregate number of such shares of Fiserv Common
Stock previously represented by the stock certificates surrendered and cash, if
any, payable in lieu of the issuance of a fractional share.
Promptly after the Effective Time, the Exchange Agent will furnish the former
BHC stockholders a letter of transmittal for use in converting their BHC Common
Stock certificates. The letter will contain instructions with respect to the
surrender of certificates representing shares of BHC Common Stock and the
distribution of certificates representing Fiserv Common Stock and/or cash, as
the case may be.
Subject to the provisions pertaining to cash in lieu of fractional shares in
the following sentence, until surrendered for exchange each certificate
nominally representing BHC Common Stock shall be deemed for all corporate
purposes to evidence the ownership of the number of full shares of Fiserv Common
Stock which the holder is entitled to receive upon surrender of said
certificates to the Exchange Agent. Until they have surrendered their
certificates representing shares of BHC Common Stock for exchange, BHC
Stockholders will not be entitled to receive any payment for a fractional share
interest. Any such payment will be remitted to the BHC stockholder entitled
thereto, without interest, at the time that such certificates representing
shares of BHC Common Stock are surrendered for conversion, subject to any
applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar law.
Management and Operations of BHC Following the Merger
The Merger Agreement provides that following the Merger, George D. Dalton,
Chairman of the Board of Fiserv, who is the sole director of Fiserv Sub, will
become the sole director of the Surviving Corporation. The officers of Fiserv
Sub will become the officers of the Surviving Corporation. At the Effective
Time of the Merger, the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Surviving
Corporation will be amended so that they are the same as the current Certificate
of Incorporation and Bylaws of Fiserv Sub, except that the name of the Surviving
Corporation will be changed to Fiserv Clearing, Inc. Subsequent to the Merger,
Fiserv plans to operate the Surviving Corporation as an independent subsidiary
and has no present intention to move or consolidate any of the operations of the
Surviving Corporation or its subsidiaries or to change the name of any of its
subsidiaries.
DESCRIPTION OF BHC COMMON STOCK
BHC's Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 30,000,000
shares of BHC Common Stock. Each share of BHC Common Stock entitles the holder
thereof to one vote with respect to all matters upon which stockholders have a
right to vote. Holders of BHC Common Stock have no preemptive or cumulative
voting rights and no rights to convert their shares into other securities.
Holders of BHC Common Stock are entitled to receive such dividends as may be
declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefor. In
the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of BHC, holders of BHC
Common Stock will be entitled to share ratably in any proceeds available for
distribution after payment of all claims of creditors.
The transfer agent and registrar for BHC Common Stock is American Stock
Transfer & Trust Company.
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DESCRIPTION OF FISERV COMMON STOCK
The holders of Fiserv Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share
held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of
Fiserv Common Stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends as may be
declared by the Board of Directors of Fiserv out of funds legally available
therefor. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Fiserv,
holders of Fiserv Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets
remaining after payment of liabilities. Holders of Fiserv Common Stock have no
preemptive rights to subscribe for unissued shares of capital stock of Fiserv.
There are no cumulative voting rights with respect to the Fiserv Common Stock,
with the result that holders of a majority of the Fiserv Common Stock may elect
all Fiserv's directors.
Fiserv has appointed Firstar Trust Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as transfer
agent and registrar for the Fiserv Common Stock.
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BHC SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth selected consolidated financial data of BHC.
The income statement data in the table for the three years ended December 31,
1996 and the balance sheet data of BHC as of December 31, 1995 and 1996 have
been derived from BHC's consolidated financial statements incorporated by
reference herein which have been audited by Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.,
independent auditors. The balance sheet data as of December 31, 1992, 1993 and
1994 and the related income statement data for the years ended December 31, 1992
and 1993 have been derived from BHC's consolidated financial statements which
are not incorporated by reference herein.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
-------------------------------------------
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
(In thousands, except per share data)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Income Statement Data:
Revenues:
Processing and support
service fees $30,684 $35,572 $37,164 $42,497 $50,561
Margin interest 12,064 14,937 20,218 25,583 28,301
Other interest 1,636 2,593 2,978 3,769 4,921
Commissions 5,102 5,360 4,585 6,555 9,189
Other 1,545 1,966 2,431 2,950 4,845
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total revenues (1) 51,031 60,428 67,376 81,354 97,817
Interest expense (2) 7,676 8,295 11,918 15,630 16,636
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net revenues 43,355 52,133 55,458 65,724 81,181
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Expenses, excluding interest:
Employees' compensation
and benefits 13,927 15,895 17,341 20,335 23,406
Floor brokerage and
clearing 4,164 4,633 4,706 5,755 6,092
Communications 1,381 1,637 1,946 2,844 3,772
Occupancy and equipment 4,421 5,154 6,094 5,979 6,815
Other 6,156 7,159 8,618 8,426 11,183
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Total expenses, excluding
interest expense 30,049 34,478 38,705 43,339 51,268
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Income before income taxes 13,306 17,655 16,753 22,385 29,913
Provision for income taxes 4,678 6,643 6,129 8,448 11,889
------- ------- ------- ------- -------
Net income $ 8,628 $11,012 $10,624 $13,937 $18,024
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Earnings per share, fully diluted $1.63 $1.60 $1.40 $1.94 $2.69
======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Weighted average shares
outstanding fully diluted 5,563 7,046 7,581 7,193 6,688
- -----------------------------
</TABLE>
(1) Includes related party revenues of $21,403, $12,100, $9,563, $16,122,
and $12,862 for 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996, respectively.
(2) Includes related party expenses of $1,765, $2,092, $2,625, $5,747, and
$7,676 for 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996, respectively.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
------------------------------------------------
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets $393,572 $490,194 $551,921 $634,002 $785,299
Long-term debt and other
long-term obligations $ 19,211 $ 2,207 $ 583 -- --
Stockholders' equity $ 26,639 $ 68,525 $ 75,101 $ 85,308 $ 93,467
</TABLE>
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FISERV SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth selected consolidated financial data of Fiserv.
The statement of operations data in the table for the three years ended December
31, 1996, and the balance sheet data as of December 31, 1995 and 1996, have been
derived from Fiserv's consolidated financial statements incorporated by
reference herein, which have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent
auditors. The statement of operations data in the table for the two years ended
December 31, 1993, and the balance sheet data as of December 31, 1992, 1993 and
1994, have been derived from Fiserv's audited consolidated financial statements
which are incorporated by reference herein.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
----------------------------------------------------
1992 1993 1994 1995(1) 1996
--------- --------- --------- --------- --------
Statement of Operations Data: (In thousands, except per share data)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues........................... $341,448 $467,863 $579,839 $703,380 $798,268
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Cost of revenues:
Salaries, commissions and
payroll related costs............ 170,106 223,271 281,651 330,845 371,526
Data processing expenses,
rentals and tele-
communication costs.............. 44,383 72,524 81,320 95,798 90,919
Other operating expenses.......... 68,788 90,162 109,975 125,498 145,230
Depreciation and amorti-
zation of property and
equipment........................ 16,596 22,450 31,350 38,480 42,241
Purchased incomplete
software technology.............. 172,970
Amortization of
intangible assets................ 6,589 9,098 10,846 25,880 20,983
Amortization (capitalization) of
internally generated computer
software - net................... (6,757) (7,185) (9,599) (6,382) 3,732
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total.............................. 299,705 410,320 505,543 783,089 674,631
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Operating income (loss)............ 41,743 57,543 74,296 (79,709) 123,637
Interest expense - net............. 2,452 4,366 6,951 18,822 19,088
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Income (loss) before income taxes.. 39,291 53,177 67,345 (98,531) 104,549
Income tax provision (credit)...... 14,925 20,464 26,938 (38,668) 42,865
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Net income (loss).................. $ 24,366 $ 32,713 $ 40,407 $(59,863) $ 61,684
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Net income (loss) per common and
common equivalent
share............................ $0.69 $0.83 $0.99 $(1.36) $1.34
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Shares used in computing
net income per share............. 35,379 39,455 40,735 44,008 46,198
======== ======== ======== ======== ========
- ----------------
</TABLE>
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(1) 1995 includes certain charges related to the acquisition of Information
Technology, Inc. ("ITI"). The charges are a pre-tax special, one-time,
non-cash charge of $173 million to expense the purchased ITI Premier II
research and development and a pre-tax charge of $9.9 million for the
accelerated amortization of the completed ITI Premier I software. The
combined after-tax charge was $109.6 million ($2.49 per share). Net
income and net income per share before such charges were $49.8 million
and $1.13, respectively.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended December 31,
----------------------------------------------------------
1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
(In thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets................... $1,097,339 $1,395,403 $1,661,345 $1,885,299 $1,908,519
Long-term debt and
other long-term obligations.. 59,472 122,417 150,016 383,416 272,864
Stockholders' equity........... $ 195,630 $ 312,873 $ 358,722 $ 434,262 $ 507,270
</TABLE>
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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheets
combine the condensed consolidated balance sheets of Fiserv and BHC as of
December 31, 1996 and 1995. The following unaudited pro forma condensed
consolidated statements of operations combine the condensed consolidated
statements of Fiserv and BHC for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1996. The pro forma information is based on the historical
financial statements of Fiserv and BHC, giving effect to the Merger under the
pooling of interests method of accounting, and the assumptions and adjustments
in the accompanying notes to the pro forma condensed consolidated financial
statements.
The pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheets and the pro forma
condensed consolidated statements of operations have been prepared by Fiserv
management based upon the audited financial statements of Fiserv and BHC for the
periods indicated.
The pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations are not
necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred if the
acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the periods indicated or which may
be obtained in the future. The pro forma financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the audited financial statements of Fiserv for the year ended
December 31, 1996, as included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K incorporated
herein by reference, and in conjunction with the audited financial statements of
BHC for the year ended December 31, 1996, as included in its Annual Report on
Form 10-K which is incorporated herein by reference.
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Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 1996
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiserv BHC Adjustments Combined
Assets
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 80,833 $ 15,288 $3,850(B,C) $ 99,971
Cash and securities segregated under
federal regulations 2,411 2,411
Accounts receivable from customers and
other 160,747 493,635 654,382
Receivable from brokers or dealers and
clearing organizations 227,199 227,199
Prepaid expenses and other assets 54,354 20,634 74,988
Trust account investments 970,553 970,553
Other investments 53,556 16,988 70,544
Deferred income taxes 32,083 32,083
Property and equipment - Net 143,661 4,752 148,413
Internally generated computer software
- Net 70,487 70,487
Identifiable intangible assets relating
to acquisitions - Net 50,156 4,392 54,548
Goodwill - Net 292,089 292,089
-----------------------------------------------------
Total Assets $1,908,519 $785,299 $3,850 $2,697,668
=====================================================
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Short-term bank loans payable $ 33,200 $ 33,200
Payable to brokers or dealers and
clearing organizations 230,975 230,975
Payable to customers including free
credit balances of $318,303 366,421 366,421
Accounts payable $ 43,486 43,486
Accrued expenses 60,747 61,236 121,983
Accrued income taxes 7,510 7,510
Deferred revenues 46,089 46,089
Trust account deposits 970,553 970,553
Long-term debt 271,502 271,502
Other obligations 1,362 1,362
---------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities 1,401,249 691,832 2,093,081
---------- -------- ----------
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock outstanding 453 8 57 (A,B) 518
Additional paid-in capital 323,268 39,582 (9,083) (A,B) 353,767
Unrealized gain on investments 18,621 18,621
Accumulated earnings 164,928 69,303 (2,550) (C) 231,681
Treasury stock at cost (15,426) 15,426 (B)
---------------------------------------------------
Total shareholders' equity 507,270 93,467 3,850 604,587
---------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities and $1,908,519 $785,299 $ 3,850 $2,697,668
shareholders' equity ===================================================
</TABLE>
See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements
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Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 1995
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiserv BHC Adjustments Combined
Assets
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 59,743 $ 21,517 $ 3,850 (B,C) $ 85,110
Cash and securities segregated under federal regulations 2,312 2,312
Accounts receivables from customers and other 154,628 377,535 532,163
Receivables from brokers or dealers and clearing organizations 196,321 196,321
Prepaid expenses and other assets 63,893 15,302 79,195
Trust account investments 931,732 931,732
Other investments 55,748 11,502 67,250
Deferred income taxes 39,527 39,527
Property and equipment-Net 148,343 4,714 153,057
Internally generated computer software-Net 73,863 73,863
Identifiable Intangible assets relating to acquisitions-Net 57,270 4,799 62,069
Goodwill-Net 300,552 300,552
---------------------------------------------------
Total Assets $1,885,299 $634,002 $ 3,850 $2,523,151
===================================================
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Short-term bank loans payable $ 41,900 $ 41,900
Payable to brokers or dealers and clearing organizations 190,810 190,810
Payable to customers including free credit balances of $230,243 270,761 270,761
Accounts payable $ 43,948 43,948
Accrued expenses 59,614 45,223 104,837
Accrued income taxes 6,116 6,116
Deferred revenues 40,754 40,754
Trust account deposits 917,189 917,189
Long-term debt 381,361 381,361
Other obligations 2,055 2,055
---------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities 1,451,037 548,694 1,999,731
---------------------------------------------------
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock outstanding 449 8 $ 57 (A,B) 514
Additional paid-in capital 315,800 39,582 (30) (A,B) 355,352
Unrealized gain on investments 15,268 15,268
Accumulated earnings 102,745 52,091 (2,550) (C) 152,286
Treasury stock at cost (6,373) 6,373 (B)
---------------------------------------------------
Total shareholders' equity 434,262 85,308 3,850 523,420
---------------------------------------------------
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,885,299 $634,002 $ 3,850 $2,523,151
===================================================
</TABLE>
See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements
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Pro forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Year ended December 31
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1994 1994 1994 1994 1995 1995 1995 1995
Fiserv BHC Adjustment Combined Fiserv(1) BHC Adjustment Combined(1)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $579,839 $55,458(2) $635,297 $703,380 $65,724(2) $ 769,104
-------- ------- -------- -------- ------- ---------
Cost of revenues:
Salaries, commission and
payroll related costs 281,651 17,341 298,992 330,845 20,335 351,180
Data processing expenses,
rental and
telecommunication costs 81,320 81,320 95,798 95,798
Other operating expenses 109,975 18,749 128,724 125,498 20,799 146,297
Depreciation and
amortization of
property and equipment 31,350 2,615 33,965 38,480 2,205 40,685
Purchased incomplete
software technology 172,970 172,970
Amortization of intangible
assets 10,846 10,846 25,880 25,880
Amortization of internally
generated
computer software-net (9,599) (9,599) (6,382) (6,382)
-------- ------- -------- -------- ------- ---------
Total 505,543 38,705 544,248 783,089 43,339 826,428
-------- ------- -------- -------- ------- ---------
Operating income (loss) 74,296 16,753 91,049 (79,709) 22,385 (57,324)
Interest expense-net 6,951 6,951 18,822 18,822
-------- ------- -------- -------- ------- ---------
Income (loss) before
income taxes 67,345 16,753 84,098 (98,531) 22,385 (76,146)
Income tax provision
(credit) 26,938 6,129 33,067 (38,668) 8,448 (30,220)
-------- ------- -------- -------- ------- ---------
Net income (loss) $ 40,407 $10,624 $ 51,031 ($59,863) $13,937 ($45,926)
======== ======= ======== ======== ======= =========
Net income (loss) per
common and
common equivalent share $0.99 $1.08 ($1.36) ($0.91)
======== ======== ======== =========
Shares used in computing
net income per share 40,735 6,566(D) 47,301 44,008 6,566(D) 50,574
======== ========= ======== ======== ========= =========
<CAPTION>
1996 1996 1996 1996
Fiserv BHC Adjustment Combined
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $798,268 $81,181(2) $879,449
-------- ------- --------
Cost of revenues:
Salaries, commission and
payroll related costs
Data processing expenses, 371,526 23,406 394,932
rental and
telecommunication costs 90,919 90,919
Other operating expenses 145,230 25,650 170,880
Depreciation and
amortization of
property and equipment 42,241 2,212 44,453
Purchased incomplete
software technology
Amortization of intangible
assets 20,983 20,983
Amortization of internally
generated
computer software-net 3,732 3,732
-------- ------- --------
Total 674,631 51,268 725,899
-------- ------- --------
Operating income (loss) 123,637 29,913 153,550
Interest expense-net 19,088 19,088
-------- ------- --------
Income (loss) before
income taxes 104,549 29,913 134,462
Income tax provision
(credit) 42,865 11,889 54,754
-------- ------- --------
Net income (loss) $ 61,684 $18,024 $ 79,708
======== ======= ========
Net income (loss) per
common and
common equivalent share $1.34 $1.51
======== ========
Shares used in computing
net income per share 46,198 6,566(D) 52,764
======== ========= ========
</TABLE>
See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements
(1) 1995 includes changes related to the acquisition of ITI which are a pre-
tax special, one-time, non-cash charge of $173 million to expense the purchased
ITI Premier II research and development and a pre-tax charge of $9.9 million for
the accelerated amortization of the completed ITI Premier I software. The
combined after-tax charge was $109.6 million. Pro forma combined Fiserv and BHC
net income and earnings per share before such charges would have been $63.8
million and $1.26, respectively.
(2) BHC revenues for the years ending December 31, 1994, 1995 and 1996 in the
accompanying pro forma statements are stated net of interest expense of $11,918,
$15,630 and $16,636, respectively.
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Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
The foregoing unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information
assumes Fiserv acquired all the outstanding shares of BHC Common Stock for
$33.50 per share in a stock-for-stock Merger. The number of shares of Fiserv
Common Stock BHC stockholders will receive will be determined by multiplying the
number of shares of BHC Common Stock outstanding by the Conversion Ratio, which
is defined as the quotient of (i) $33.50, divided by (ii) the Average Fiserv
Stock Price, which is the average of the closing prices of Fiserv Common Stock
as reported on Nasdaq for the 20 trading days ending two trading days prior to
the Effective Time. It is contemplated that the Merger will be accounted for as
a pooling of interests. The following adjustments are necessary to reflect the
proposed transaction.
(A) Reflects the issuance of 6,566,000 shares of Fiserv Common Stock for
all shares of BHC Common Stock outstanding as of the Effective Time
(taking into account common stock equivalents and shares to be sold by
BHC in this offering) assuming an Average Fiserv Stock Price for
Fiserv of $36.625.
(B) Reflects proceeds from sale of 200,000 shares of BHC Common Stock at
$32.00 per share from treasury and retirement of
remaining BHC treasury shares.
(C) To record the estimated costs attributable to the Merger. Such costs
will be charged to operations as incurred. The costs consist of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
Financial Advisory Fees $1,925,000
Legal and Accounting 550,000
Printing and Other 75,000
----------
$2,550,000
==========
</TABLE>
(D) Reflects the issuance of 6,566,000 Fiserv shares for BHC shares
including treasury shares and stock options -- $240,497,000 at an
Average Fiserv Stock Price of $36.625.
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The BHC Shares offered hereby are being offered for sale directly by BHC to a
limited number of institutional buyers, and affiliates of such buyers. BHC
intends to use its wholly owned subsidiary, BHC Securities, a registered
broker/dealer, to effect sales of the shares. BHC does not anticipate offering
the BHC Shares through underwriters. BHC Securities will receive no compensation
for its services. If BHC does offer the BHC Shares through underwriters or other
broker/dealers or agents, the net proceeds to BHC would be reduced by any
discounts or commissions which would be required to be paid by BHC to any such
underwriter, broker/dealer or agent. The price of the BHC Shares offered hereby
has been determined through negotiations between BHC and prospective purchasers
of the BHC Shares.
There can be no assurance that BHC will be successful in selling any or all of
the BHC Shares offered hereby. BHC has not fixed a minimum number of BHC Shares
to be sold pursuant to this Prospectus. Therefore, BHC may sell less than all of
the BHC Shares offered hereby, which may significantly reduce the amount of
proceeds to be received by BHC. Funds received by BHC on the sale of less than
all of the BHC Shares offered hereby will not be placed in an escrow, trust or
similar account. It is expected that delivery of certificates representing the
BHC Shares will be made against payment for the BHC Shares in Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, and the offering of any unsold shares hereunder will terminate not
later than 30 days after the date of this Prospectus.
The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer of BHC, with
assistance of other officers as needed, will participate in the sale of the BHC
Shares to the purchasers. BHC expects that these participants, who will not
receive any compensation for these sales, will not be deemed to be brokers under
the Exchange Act.
LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the BHC Shares offered hereby are being passed upon for BHC by
Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements of BHC as of December 31, 1996 and 1995
and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996 appearing
in BHC's Annual Report on Form 10-K have been audited by Coopers & Lybrand
L.L.P., independent auditors, as stated in their report appearing therein, and
have been incorporated herein by reference in reliance upon the report of such
firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing.
The consolidated financial statements of Fiserv, Inc. and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 1996 and 1995 and for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 1996, incorporated by reference in Fiserv's Annual Report on Form
10-K have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent auditors, as
stated in their report with respect thereto, and are incorporated herein by
reference in reliance upon such report given upon the authority of said firm as
experts in accounting and auditing.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
Item 14. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution.
The following is a list of the expenses to be incurred by the Registrant in
connection with the issuance of the BHC Common Stock being registered hereby.
All the expenses listed below except the SEC Registration Fee represent
estimates only.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
SEC Registration Fee $ 1,958.36
Printing Expenses 9,000.00
Accounting Fees and Expenses 10,000.00
Legal Fees and Expenses 25,000.00
Miscellaneous 4,041.64
---------
TOTAL $ 50,000.00
</TABLE>
Item 15. Indemnification of Directors and Officers.
Section 145 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware provides
that a corporation may indemnify its officers, directors, employees and agents
(or persons who have served, at the corporation's request, as officers,
directors, employees or agents of another corporation) against the expenses,
including attorneys' fees, actually and reasonably incurred by any such person
in connection with the defense of any action or suit by reason of being or
having been a director, officer, employee or agent, if such person shall have
acted in good faith and in a manner the person reasonably believed to be in or
not opposed to the best interests of the corporation, and, with respect to any
criminal action or proceeding, had no reason to believe such conduct was
unlawful, except that if such action shall be by or in the right of the
corporation, no such indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim,
issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to
the corporation unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery of the
State of Delaware, or the court in which the suit was brought, shall determine
upon application that, in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person
is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which the Court
of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.
BHC's Certificate of Incorporation, as amended and restated, has the following
indemnification provision:
"TWELFTH: A director of the Corporation shall not be personally liable
to the Corporation or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach
of fiduciary duty as a director, except for liability (i) for any breach
of the director's duty of loyalty to the Corporation or its
stockholders, (ii) for acts or omissions not in good faith or which
involve intentional misconduct or a knowing violation of law, (iii)
under Section 174 of the General Corporation Law of Delaware, as the
same exists or may hereafter be amended, or (iv) for any transaction
from which the director
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derived an improper personal benefit. If the General Corporation Law of
Delaware is hereafter amended to authorize the further elimination or
limitation of the liability of directors, then the liability of the
directors of the Corporation, in addition to the limitation on personal
liability provided herein, shall be limited to the fullest extent
permitted by the amended General Corporation Law of Delaware. Any repeal
or modification of this paragraph by the stockholders of the Corporation
shall be prospective only, and shall not adversely affect any limitation
on the personal liability of a director of the Corporation existing at
the time of such repeal or modification."
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Item 16. Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
- ------- -----------
2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of March 2, 1997 (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 2 to BHC's Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1996, filed with the Commission on March 14, 1997.
Schedules to the Agreement were not filed therewith but will be
provided to the Commission upon its request, pursuant to Item
604(b)(2) of Regulation S-X.)
4.1 Specimen copy of BHC Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.1 Registrant's Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (File No. 33-46492))
5.1 Opinion of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll
8.1 Tax Opinion of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll
23.1 Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
23.2 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP
23.3 Consent of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll (included in Exhibit 5.1)
24.1 Power of Attorney of Directors of BHC (included in Part II of
Registration Statement)
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Item 17. Undertakings.
A. The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are being made, a
post-effective amendment to this Registration Statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by Section 10(a)(3) of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act");
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events arising after
the effective date of the Registration Statement (or the most recent
post-effective amendment thereof) which, individually or in the
aggregate, represent a fundamental change in the information set forth
in the Registration Statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any
increase or decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total
dollar value of securities offered would not exceed that which was
registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the estimated
maximum offering range may be reflected in the form of prospectus filed
with the Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b) if, in the aggregate, the
changes in volume and price represent no more than a 20% change in the
maximum aggregate
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offering price set forth in the "Calculation of Registration Fee" table
in the effective registration statement.
(iii) To include any material information with respect to the plan of
distribution not previously disclosed in the Registration Statement or
any material change to such information in the Registration Statement;
provided, however, that paragraphs (A)(1)(i) and (A)(1)(ii) do not apply if
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the Registration Statement is on Form S-3 or Form S-8, and the information
required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is
contained in periodic reports filed with or furnished to the Securities and
Exchange Commission (the "Commission") by the Registrant pursuant to Section 13
or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act"), that are incorporated by reference in the Registration
Statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under the Act, each
such post-effective amendment shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities
at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective amendment any of
the securities being registered which remain unsold at the termination of the
offering.
B. The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that, for purposes of
determining any liability under the Act, each filing of the Registrant's annual
reports pursuant to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act (and,
where applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan's annual report
pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act) that is incorporated by reference
in the Registration Statement shall be deemed to be a new registration statement
relating to the securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities
at that time shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
C. Insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising under the Act may be
permitted to directors, officers and controlling persons of the Registrant
pursuant to the provisions described above in Item 15, or otherwise, the
Registrant has been advised that in the opinion of the Commission such
indemnification is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is,
therefore, unenforceable. In the event that a claim for indemnification against
such liabilities (other than the payment by the Registrant of expenses incurred
or paid by a director, officer or controlling person of the Registrant in the
successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by such
director, officer or controlling person in connection with the securities being
registered, the Registrant will, unless in the opinion of their counsel the
matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of
appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such indemnification by them is
against public policy as expressed in the Act and will be governed by the final
adjudication of such issue.
D. The undersigned Registrant hereby undertakes that:
(1) For purposes of determining any liability under the Act, the information
omitted from the form of prospectus filed as part of this Registration Statement
in reliance upon Rule 430A and contained in a form of prospectus filed by the
Registrants pursuant to Rule 424(b)(1) or (4) or 497(h) under the Act shall be
deemed to be part of this Registration Statement as of the time it was declared
effective.
(2) For the purpose of determining any liability under the Act, each post-
effective amendment that contains a form of prospectus shall be deemed to be a
new registration statement relating to the
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securities offered therein, and the offering of such securities at that time
shall be deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the
Registrant certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all
of the requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has duly caused this Amendment to
Registration Statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized, in the City of Philadelphia, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania on
May 5, 1997.
BHC FINANCIAL, INC.
By: /s/ Lawrence E. Donato
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Senior Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Treasurer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, this
Amendment to Registration Statement has been signed by the following persons in
the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature Title Date
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* Chief Executive Officer President (Principal May 5, 1997
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William T. Spane, Jr. Executive Officer) and Director
* Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer May 5, 1997
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Lawrence E. Donato Treasurer (Principal financial and accounting
officer) and Director
* Director May 5, 1997
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Robert T. Arnold
* Director May 5, 1997
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Vincent G. Bell, Jr.
* Director May 5, 1997
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Richard L. Bunn
* Director May 5, 1997
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Carroll H. Crouch, Jr.
* Director May 5, 1997
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George L. Denton, Jr.
* Director May 5, 1997
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John W. Saunders, Jr.
*By: /s/ Lawrence E. Donato
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(Lawrence E. Donato, individually
and as attorney-in-fact for the
persons indicated)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description Page
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2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of March 2, 1997
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to BHC's Form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 1996, filed with the Commission on
March 14, 1997, Schedules to the Agreement were not filed
therewith but will be provided to the Commission upon its
request, pursuant to Item 604(b)(2) of Regulation S-X.)
4.1 Specimen copy of BHC Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.1 Registrant's Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (File No. 33-46492))
5.1 Opinion of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll
8.1 Tax Opinion of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll
23.1 Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
23.2 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP
23.3 Consent of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll (included in
Exhibit 5.1)
24.1 Power of Attorney of Directors of BHC (included in Part
II of Registration Statement)
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Exhibit 5.1
BALLARD SPAHR ANDREWS & INGERSOLL
1735 Market Street, 51st Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
May 5, 1997
BHC Financial, Inc.
One Commerce Square
2005 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-3212
Re: BHC Financial, Inc. (the "Company") -
Registration Statement on Form S-3;
File No. 333-24701
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Ladies and Gentlemen:
We have acted as your counsel in connection with the preparation of
the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-3, as amended; File No. 333-24701
(the "Registration Statement") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(the "Commission") pursuant to which the Company is registering under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), 200,000 shares of its common
stock, $.001 par value per share (the "Common Stock"), for sale by the Company.
In this connection, we have examined and relied upon such corporate
records and other documents, instruments and certificates and have made such
other investigation as we have deemed appropriate as the basis for the opinion
set forth below. In our examination, we have assumed the legal capacity of all
natural persons, the genuineness of all signatures, the authenticity of all
documents submitted to us as originals, the conformity to original documents of
documents submitted to us as certified, conformed or photostatic copies and the
authenticity of such original documents.
Based upon the foregoing, we are of the opinion that the shares of
Common Stock to be issued by you have been duly authorized and, when issued for
payment as described in the Registration Statement, will be legally issued,
fully paid and nonassessable.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as an exhibit to the
Registration Statement and to the reference to this firm under the caption
"Legal Matters" in the Prospectus forming a part thereof.
Very truly yours,
BALLARD SPAHR ANDREWS & INGERSOLL
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BALLARD SPAHR ANDREWS & INGERSOLL
1735 Market Street, 51st floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Exhibit 8.1
May 5, 1997
BHC Financial, Inc.
One Commerce Square
2005 South Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-3212
Re: BHC Financial, Inc.
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Gentlemen:
We understand that a Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-
24701 (the "Registration Statement"), as amended, has been filed by BHC
Financial, Inc. ("BHC"), a Delaware corporation, with the Securities and
Exchange Commission in connection with the registration under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended, of shares of its Common Stock, $.001 par value ("BHC Common
Stock"), to be issued in connection with the transactions contemplated by the
Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") dated as of March 2, 1997
among Fiserv Inc. ("Fiserv"), a Wisconsin Corporation, Fiserv Delaware Sub,
Inc., a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fiserv, and BHC.
The Merger Agreement is described therein and filed as an Exhibit to the
Prospectus forming a part of the Registration Statement.
We hereby confirm that the discussion set forth under the captions
"Summary-The Merger-Federal Income Tax Consequences to the Merger" and "The
Merger-Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences" in the Prospectus provides a
summary of the material federal income tax consequences relevant to the BHC
stockholders receiving Fiserv Common Stock pursuant to the Merger Agreement.
We hereby consent to the filing of this opinion as Exhibit 8.1 to the
Registration Statement and to the use of our name in the Registration Statement
and in the Prospectus included therein. In giving such consent, we do not
thereby admit that we are in the category of persons whose consent is required
under Section 7 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgated thereunder.
Very truly yours,
BALLARD SHAHR ANDREWS & INGERSOLL
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Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statement of
BHC Financial, Inc. on Form S-3 of our report dated February 14, 1997, except
for Note 12, as to which the date is March 3, 1997, on our audits of the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules of BHC
Financial, Inc. as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, which report is incorporated by reference in
this registration statement. We also consent to the reference to our firm under
the caption "Experts."
/s/ COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
2400 Eleven Penn Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 2, 1997
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Exhibit 23.2
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT
We consent to the incorporation by reference in this Registration Statement No.
333-24701 of BHC Financial, Inc. on Form S-3 of our report dated January 31,
1997, incorporated by reference in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of Fiserv,
Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1996. We also consent to the reference to
us under the headings "Fiserv Selected Financial Data" and "Experts" in such
Prospectus, which is part of this registration statement.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
May 1, 1997
