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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q/A NO. 1
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 1997
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________________ to __________________
Commission file number: 0-26802
CHECKFREE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 58-2360335
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
4411 EAST JONES BRIDGE ROAD, NORCROSS, GEORGIA
30092 (Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(770) 441-3387
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
CHECKFREE CORPORATION
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to the
filing requirements for at least the past 90 days. YES X NO
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 55,361,649 shares of
Common Stock, $.01 par value, were outstanding at February 6, 1998.
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FORM 10-Q
CHECKFREE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 3
December 31, 1997 and June 30, 1997
Condensed Consolidated Statements of 4
Operations For the Three and the Six Months Ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996
Condensed Consolidated Statements of 5
Cash Flows For the Six Months Ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Unaudited 6-7
Financial Statements For the Six Months
Ended December 31, 1997 and 1996
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations. 8-14
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk N/A
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings. N/A
Item 2. Changes in Securities. 15
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. N/A
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. N/A
Item 5. Other Information. N/A
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K. 16
Signatures 17
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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CHECKFREE HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>
December 31, June 30,
1997 1997
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ASSETS
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Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 51,809,466 $ 32,085,872
Investments 9,473,635 4,430,558
Accounts receivable, net 40,629,199 44,506,852
Prepaid expenses and other 3,019,660 2,197,477
Deferred income taxes 5,856,227 3,002,341
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Total current assets 110,788,187 86,223,100
Property and equipment, net 41,659,544 44,027,188
Capitalized software, net 18,962,250 26,644,084
Intangible assets, net 36,872,767 56,895,587
Deferred income taxes 912,897 3,063,250
Other noncurrent assets 7,034,373 6,983,057
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Total $ 216,230,018 $ 223,836,266
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 5,619,913 $ 7,050,860
Accrued liabilities and other 21,650,033 32,289,023
Current portion of long-term obligations 909,470 953,220
Deferred revenue 19,174,333 26,497,863
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Total current liabilities 47,353,749 66,790,966
Long-term obligations - less current portion 7,985,837 8,401,027
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Total Liabilities 55,339,586 75,191,993
Stockholders' Equity
Preferred stock - 15,000,000 authorized shares, $.01 par value;
no shares issued or outstanding - -
Common stock - 150,000,000 authorized shares, $.01 par value;
issued 56,027,333 shares, 55,546,321 shares 560,273 555,464
Additional paid in capital 457,320,327 454,850,522
Treasury stock - at cost, 963,295 shares, 1,041,552 shares (4,315,081) (6,007,391)
Accumulated deficit (292,675,087) (300,754,322)
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Total Stockholders' Equity 160,890,432 148,644,273
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Total $ 216,230,018 $ 223,836,266
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See Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements.
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CHECKFREE HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three months ended December 31, Six months ended December 31,
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1997 1996 1997 1996
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Revenues:
Processing and servicing $ 38,436,057 $ 17,795,490 $ 72,945,847 $ 35,731,896
Merchant discount - 3,382,568 - 6,633,023
License 7,490,936 8,602,294 13,294,571 13,494,148
Maintenance 6,419,251 4,766,173 13,260,252 8,353,019
Other 4,169,170 3,958,501 9,102,051 6,954,805
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Total revenues 56,515,414 38,505,026 108,602,721 71,166,891
Expenses:
Cost of processing, servicing and support 30,788,031 23,021,538 60,118,605 44,824,375
Research and development 8,729,177 7,013,834 16,797,157 13,968,225
Sales and marketing 7,883,274 6,849,083 15,310,476 12,409,935
General and administrative 5,092,693 4,559,814 10,532,569 9,605,532
Depreciation and amortization 6,074,478 5,755,731 13,115,795 11,316,541
In process research and development 719,000 - 719,000 -
Exclusivity amortization - - 2,962,500 -
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Total expenses 59,286,653 47,200,000 119,556,102 92,124,608
Net gain on dispositions of assets - - 25,369,091 -
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Income (loss) from operations (2,771,239) (8,694,974) 14,415,710 (20,957,717)
Interest, net 755,761 511,344 1,113,801 882,375
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Income (loss) before income taxes (2,015,478) (8,183,630) 15,529,511 (20,075,342)
Income tax expense (benefit) (323,224) (2,862,996) 7,450,276 (7,025,096)
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Net income (loss) $ (1,692,254) $ (5,320,634) $ 8,079,235 $(13,050,246)
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Basic earnings per share:
Net income (loss) per common share $ (0.03) $ (0.13) $ 0.15 $ (0.31)
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Equivalent number of shares 55,028,174 41,533,981 54,845,659 41,582,074
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Diluted earnings per share:
Net income (loss) per common share $ (0.03) $ (0.13) $ 0.14 $ (0.31)
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Equivalent number of shares 55,028,174 41,533,981 57,134,974 41,582,074
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See Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements
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CHECKFREE HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
(UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended December 31,
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1997 1996
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
Net Income (loss) $ 8,079,235 $(13,050,246)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided
by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 13,115,795 11,316,541
Exclusivity amortization 2,962,500 -
Deferred income taxes 6,943,394 (7,026,369)
Net gain on dispositions of assets (25,369,091) -
Write-off of in process research and development 719,000 -
Gain on sale of business - (213,132)
Loss on disposal of property and equipment 497,683 262,811
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 733,435 2,408,130
Prepaid expenses and other (1,394,379) (1,249,860)
Accounts payable (1,483,064) (957,176)
Accrued liabilities 1,283,411 (975,986)
Customer deposits (212,265) -
Deferred revenues (5,241,059) 3,474,368
Income taxes payable 17,781 -
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 652,376 (6,010,919)
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
Purchase of property and software (8,716,544) (7,893,171)
Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment 340,006 352,999
Purchase of business (11,000,000) -
Proceeds from purchase price adjustment 8,889,000 -
Proceeds from sale of business - 19,000,000
Proceeds from the sale of assets 33,499,990 -
Purchase of investments (7,941,060) (4,517,345)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of investments, net 2,897,983 13,231,688
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Net cash provided by investing activities 17,969,375 20,174,171
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
Repayment of stockholder and other notes payable (43,750) (81,250)
Principal payments under capital lease obligations (415,190) (612,729)
Purchase of treasury stock - (5,252,911)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options including related
income tax benefits 806,541 262,563
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan 754,242 -
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 1,101,843 (5,684,327)
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Net Increase In Cash And Cash Equivalents 19,723,594 8,478,925
Cash And Cash Equivalents At Beginning Of Period 32,085,872 20,987,355
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Cash And Cash Equivalents At End Of Period $ 51,809,466 $ 29,466,280
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Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
Interest paid $ 267,500 $ 323,524
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Income taxes paid $ 1,120,845 -
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Issuance of treasury shares $ 1,692,311 -
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Capital lease additions - $ 488,302
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See Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements
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CHECKFREE HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO INTERIM UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 AND 1996
1. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and
notes thereto have been prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of
the Securities and Exchange Commission for Form 10-Q and include all of the
information and disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles
for interim financial reporting. The results of operations for the six months
ended December 31, 1997 and 1996 are not necessarily indicative of the results
for the full year.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the financial statements, accounting policies and financial notes thereto
included in the Company's Annual Report filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on Form 10-K. In the opinion of management, the accompanying
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments
(consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are necessary for a fair
representation of financial results for the interim periods presented.
2. Basic earnings (loss) per common share amounts were computed by
dividing income (loss) available to common shareholders by the weighted average
number of common shares outstanding. Diluted per-common-share amounts assume the
issuance of common stock for all potentially dilutive equivalent shares
outstanding. Due to anti dilution provisions of FAS 128, diluted
per-common-share amounts are consistent with basic per-common-share amounts in
loss periods. The following table reconciles differences in income and shares
outstanding between basic and diluted for the periods indicated.
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<CAPTION>
For the Six Months Ended
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December 31, 1997 December 31, 1996
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Income Shares Per-Share Income Shares Per-Share
(Numerator) (Denominator) Amount (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount
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Basic EPS
Income (loss) available to
common shareholders $ 8,079,235 54,845,659 $ 0.15 $ (13,050,246) 41,582,074 $ (0.31)
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Effect of Dilutive Securities
Stock Options 0 2,289,315 0 0
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Diluted EPS
Income (loss) available to
stockholders + assumed
conversions $ 8,079,235 57,134,974 $ 0.14 $ (13,050,246) 41,582,074 $ (0.31)
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For the Three Months Ended
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December 31, 1997 December 31, 1996
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Income Shares Per-Share Income Shares Per-Share
(Numerator) (Denominator) Amount Numerator (Denominator) Amount
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Basic EPS
Income (loss available to
common shareholders $ (1,692,254) 55,028,174 $ (0.03) $ (5,320,634) 41,533,981 $ (0.13)
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Effect of Dilutive Securities
Stock Options 0 0 0 0
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Diluted EPS
Income (loss) available to
stockholders + assumes
conversions $ (1,692,254) 55,028,174 $ (0.03) $ (5,320,634) 41,533,981 $ (0.13)
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The following table quantifies options to purchase shares of common
stock at varying prices outstanding at the dates noted that were not included in
the computation of diluted earnings per share ("EPS") because the options'
exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares
during the period.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31
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1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
Six Month Period Ended 72,779 338,904
Three Month Period Ended 61,348 357,441
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3. During the quarter ended September 30, 1997, the Company reissued
78,257 shares of treasury stock to fund its 401(k) match, which accrued during
the year ended June 30, 1997.
4. On August 29, 1997, the Company sold certain software and related
assets for $33.5 million. The gain from the sale of approximately $28.4 million
has enabled the Company to eliminate a deferred tax benefit valuation allowance
of $6.0 million in the quarter ended September 30, 1997. The deferred tax
benefit valuation allowance reduction was first applied against the balance of
goodwill and remaining amounts were ratably applied against remaining intangible
asset balances resulting from the Servantis acquisition.
5. The Company periodically assesses the likelihood of recovering the
cost of long-lived assets based on its expectation of future profitability and
undiscounted cash flow of the related operations. These factors, along with
management's plans with respect to the operations, are considered in assessing
the recoverability of property and purchased intangibles. During the quarter
ended September 30, 1997, the Company recorded a writedown of approximately $3.0
million for certain equipment and capitalized costs and reflected this in net
gain on dispositions of assets.
6. On October 3, 1997, the Company acquired the net assets of Advanced
Mortgage Technologies, Inc. ("AMTI") for cash of $1.0 million. The acquisition
was treated as a purchase for accounting purposes, and accordingly, the assets
and liabilities were recorded based on their fair values at the date of the
acquisition. Of the total purchase price, $0.2 million was allocated to goodwill
and $0.1 million to other identifiable intangible assets. Additionally, $0.7
million was allocated to in-process research and development, which was charged
to operations at the time of the acquisition. AMTI provides mortgage default
management software.
7. On October 29, 1997, the Company announced a ten year processing
agreement with a strategic partner and executed the definitive agreements on
January 8, 1998. Under the terms of the agreements, the strategic partner will
acquire 10-year warrants exercisable at $20 15/16 per share for 10 million
shares of the Company's common stock. Three million warrants vest upon execution
of a processing outsourcing agreement and the Company expects to incur a
non-cash charge of between $30 million and $50 million dependent upon the market
value of the stock on the execution date, which is expected to occur before the
end of the fiscal year. The remaining seven million warrants are to vest upon
achievement of specific performance targets set forth in the agreement. Any
shares acquired by the strategic partner upon exercise of the warrants will be
subject to certain transfer and other restrictions.
8. In November 1997, the Company paid $10 million as the final
installment of the exclusivity arrangement related to the purchase of Intuit
Services Corporation ("ISC") which occurred in January 1997. Additionally, under
the terms of the purchase agreement the Company received $8.9 million from the
seller as a purchase price adjustment, which resulted in a corresponding
reduction in goodwill effective October 1, 1997.
9. Certain amounts in the June 30, 1997 balance sheet have been
reclassified to conform to the December 31, 1997 presentation. In addition,
certain amounts in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the
six months ended December 31, 1996 have been reclassified to conform with
December 31, 1997 presentation.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
The business was founded in 1981, and following a number of
acquisitions and divestitures reorganized its corporate structure on December
22, 1997. CheckFree Holdings Corporation (the "Company") is the parent
corporation of CheckFree Corporation, the principal operating company of the
business. In connection with the restructuring, holders of common stock of
CheckFree Corporation became holders of an identical number of shares of common
stock of CheckFree Holdings Corporation. The restructuring was effected by a
merger conducted pursuant to Section 251(g) of the Delaware General Corporation
Law, which provides for the formation of a holding company structure without a
vote of the stockholders of the Company. For more detailed information
concerning the restructuring, please refer to the Company's Form 8-K filed on
December 30, 1997.
The Company is the leading provider of electronic commerce services,
software and related products for over 2.2 million consumers, 1,000 businesses
and 850 financial institutions. The Company designs, develops and markets
services that enable its customers to make electronic payments and collections,
automate paper-based recurring financial transactions and conduct secure
transactions on the Internet. As a result of significant acquisitions in 1996
and 1997, the Company now operates in three business segments: Electronic
Commerce, Software, and Investment Services. The Company's electronic
transaction processing services, software, and related products are targeted to
financial institutions, businesses, institutional investment portfolio managers,
and their customers.
The Company's focus has turned from integration of acquisitions to
evolution of the electronic commerce marketplace and quality improvement
combined with greater efficiency. The Company is driving to grow the
profitability of the business by continuing to grow revenue and realizing the
economies of scale and leverage inherent in its business model as well as
continuing to improve costs primarily in remittance, customer care and data
processing. With continued sales and marketing efforts geared toward promoting
its new electronic commerce offerings, especially electronic bill presentment,
existing and enhanced investment and software product and service offerings, and
the continued growth in subscribers resulting from the continued acceptance in
the marketplace of electronic commerce services, the Company expects revenue to
continue to improve. Improvements in remittance and customer care costs and
quality will primarily be driven by an increased percentage of electronic versus
paper transactions processed on certain platforms. Improvements in data
processing costs and quality are addressed by the Company's Genesis project,
which is designed to provide a single, state of the art processing platform and
to promote customer care efficiency. Genesis will also contribute to an
increased percentage of transactions being effected electronically.
The Company expects that these efforts will allow it to defend and
extend its leading position in the rapidly growing electronic commerce market.
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, this trend is expected to continue in the
near future. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company will be able
to successfully compete against current or future competitors or that the
competitive pressures faced by the Company will not have a material adverse
effect on its business, operating results, and financial condition.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth as percentages of total operating
revenues certain consolidated statements of operations' data:
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<CAPTION>
Three months ended December 31, Six months ended December 31,
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1997 1996 1997 1996
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Total Revenues: 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Expenses:
Cost of processing, servicing and support 54.5% 59.8% 55.4% 63.0%
Research and development 15.4% 18.2% 15.5% 19.6%
Sales and marketing 13.9% 17.8% 14.1% 17.4%
General and administrative 9.0% 11.8% 9.7% 13.5%
Depreciation and amortization 10.7% 14.9% 12.1% 15.9%
In process research and development 1.3% - 0.7% -
Exclusivity amortization - - 2.7% -
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Total Expenses 104.9% 122.6% 110.1% 129.4%
Net gain on disposition of assets - - 23.4% -
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Income (loss) from operations (4.9%) (22.6%) 13.3% (29.4%)
Interest, net 1.3% 1.3% 1.0% 1.2%
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Income (loss) before income taxes (3.6% (21.3%) 14.3% (28.2%)
Income tax expense (benefit) (0.6%) (7.4%) 6.9% (9.9%)
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Net income (loss) (3.0%) (13.8%) 7.4% (18.3%)
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Revenue increased 47% from $38.5 million to $56.5 million for the three
months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively and 53% from $71.2 million
to $108.6 million for the six months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997,
respectively. The increases in revenue are due primarily to internal growth in
the Company's electronic commerce and investment services businesses, additional
revenue contributed from the purchase of ISC, which was completed in January of
1997, and the elimination of purchase profits relating to the February 1996
Servantis acquisition amounting to $1.7 million and $7.7 million in the quarter
and six months ended December 31, 1996, respectively. On a pro forma basis, year
to date revenue increased 34% over the prior year driven by internal growth of
56% in the electronic commerce business, 37% in the investment services business
and 4% in the software business. Pro forma revenue increased 34% on a quarter
over quarter basis as a result of growth of 56% in electronic commerce, 41% in
investment services, and 2% in software. Pro forma results are based on prior
year adjusted for the acquisitions noted above and divestitures of the Company's
securities business which was sold in October 1996, the credit card processing
business which was sold in March 1997, and the credit management business which
was sold in August 1997. Pro forma growth rates in the electronic commerce
business unit is driven primarily by an increase in subscribers from
approximately 1.3 million at December 31, 1996 (includes ISC subscribers) to 2.2
million at December 31, 1997. Investment services revenue growth is due
primarily to an increase in portfolios managed from approximately 302,000 at
December 31, 1996 to over 400,000 at December 31, 1997. Growth in software is
primarily the result of maintenance and services generated from new license
sales in 1997 and 1996.
Processing and servicing revenue increased by 104% from $35.7 million
to $72.9 million in the six month periods ending December 31, 1996 and 1997,
respectively, and by 116% from $17.8 million to $38.4 million in the quarter
ending December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively. On a pro forma basis,
processing and servicing revenue increased by 52% from $48.1 million to $72.9
million in the six months ending December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively and by
55% from $24.8 million to $38.4 million in the quarter ending December 31, 1996
and 1997, respectively. This growth was due to the increase in subscribers in
the Electronic Commerce segment and the increase in portfolios managed in the
Investment Services segment mentioned above.
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Merchant discount revenue decreased from $6.6 million to $0 in the six
months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively and decreased from $3.4
million to $0 in the three months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997,
respectively, due to the sale of the Company's credit card processing business
in March 1997.
License revenue remained constant at $13.5 million versus $13.3 million
for the six months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively. On a pro
forma basis, excluding the elimination of purchased profits and adjusting for
the sales of the Company's securities business and credit management business
license revenue declined by $200,000 from $13.5 million to $13.3 million on a
year over year basis. For the quarter ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, license
revenue declined from $8.6 million to $7.5 million, respectively. On a pro forma
basis, license revenue declined by $200,000 from $7.7 million to $7.5 million on
a quarter over quarter basis. The consistent results are the due to an unusually
strong second quarter in 1996.
Maintenance revenue increased from $8.4 million to $13.3 million for
the six months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively and from $4.8
million to $6.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997,
respectively. On a pro forma basis, excluding the elimination of purchased
profits and adjusting for the sales of the securities business and the credit
management business, maintenance revenue increased by 10% from $12.1 million to
$13.3 million in the six month periods ending December 31, 1996 and 1997,
respectively, and by 8% from $5.9 million to $6.4 million quarter over quarter.
Customer retention rates in the mid to upper 80% range are offset by an average
maintenance price increase of approximately 7% as well as first year maintenance
from new license sales.
Other revenue, consisting mainly of consulting fees, increased from
$7.0 million to $9.1 million in the six months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997,
respectively, and from $4.0 million to $4.2 million for the three months ended
December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively. On a pro forma basis, excluding the
elimination of purchased profits and adjusting for the sales of the securities
and credit management businesses, other revenue increased from $7.3 million to
$9.1 million for the six months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively,
and from $3.8 million to $4.2 million for the three months ended December 31,
1996 and 1997, respectively. Year to date and quarterly increases are due
primarily to increased implementations in all business segments.
The cost of processing, servicing and support was $44.8 million and
$60.1 million or 63.0% and 55.4% of total revenue for the six months ended
December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively. These same costs were $23.0 million
and $30.8 million or 59.8% and 54.5% of total revenue for the three months ended
December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively. Cost of processing as a percentage of
servicing only revenue (all revenue except license) and net of purchased profits
of $6.3 million in the 1996 servicing revenue, was 70.0% and 63.1% for the six
months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively. For the three months
ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, the cost of processing as a percentage of
servicing only revenue and net of purchased profits of $1.7 million in the 1996
servicing revenue was 72.9% and 62.8%, respectively. The efficiency
improvements, both on a year over year and quarter over quarter basis, are due
primarily to an increase in the percentage of electronic transactions versus
paper transactions which resulted in lower customer care and material costs per
transaction and through significant economies of scale and leverage inherent in
the business model of the electronic commerce segment.
Research and development costs were $14.0 million and $16.8 million or
19.6% and 15.5% of total revenue for the six months ended December 31, 1996 and
1997, respectively. Excluding purchased profits, research and development costs
were 17.7% and 15.5% for the same six month periods. These same costs were $7.0
million and $8.7 million or 18.2% and 15.4% of total revenue for the three
months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively. Excluding purchased
profits, research and development costs were 18.1% and 15.4% for the same three
month periods. The dollar increase of $2.8 million in the year over year period
and $1.7 million in the quarter over quarter period are primarily the result of
added resources for Genesis development. Other research and development spending
on existing products and services has remained fairly consistent from year to
year resulting in the decrease of R&D as a percentage of revenue. The Company
did not capitalize any development cost in the six month period or three month
period ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
Sales and marketing costs were $12.4 million and $15.3 million or 17.4%
and 14.1% of total revenue for the six months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997,
respectively. Excluding purchased profits, sales and marketing costs were 15.7%
and 14.1% of total revenue for the same respective periods. Sales and marketing
costs were $6.8 million
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and $7.9 million or 17.8% and 13.9% of total revenue for the three months ended
December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively. Excluding purchased profits, sales and
marketing costs were 17.7% and 13.9% for the same respective periods. The
absolute increase in the cost in this area is due primarily to the addition of
approximately 20 sales and marketing associates year over year in support of
efforts to expand the number of merchants accepting electronic versus paper
remittances but the cost as a percentage of revenue has declined due to
economies of scale and leverage inherent in the Company's business model.
General and administrative expenses were $9.6 million and $10.5 million
or 13.5% and 9.7% of total revenue for the six months ended December 31, 1996
and 1997, respectively. Excluding purchased profits, general and administrative
costs were 12.2% and 9.7% of total revenue for the same six month periods.
General and administrative expenses were $4.6 million and $5.1 million or 11.8%
and 9.0% of total revenue for the three months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997,
respectively. Excluding purchased profits, general and administrative expenses
were 11.8% and 9.0% for the same three month periods. The Company's general and
administrative costs have decreased as a percent of revenue on a year over year
and quarter over quarter basis due to its ability to leverage corporate support
services as revenue continues to grow.
Depreciation and amortization expenses increased by $1.8 million from
$11.3 million for the six months ended December 31, 1996 to $13.1 million for
the six months ended December 31, 1997. Similarly, depreciation and amortization
expenses increased by $ .3 million from $5.8 million for the three months ended
December 31, 1996 to $6.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 1997.
Purchases of property, plant and equipment required for Genesis development and
in support of the growth of the business, combined with tangible and intangible
asset additions resulting from the purchase of ISC in January 1997 are offset
largely by reductions in tangible and intangible assets resulting from the sale
of the sale of the securities business in October 1996 and the credit management
business in August 1997.
The $.7 million charge for in process research and development in the
six month and three month periods ending December 31, 1997 resulted from the
purchase of AMTI in October 1997.
Exclusivity amortization of $2.9 million in the six month period ended
December 31, 1997 was the final amortization expense related to the exclusivity
arrangement the Company entered into with Intuit in conjunction with the
purchase of ISC in January 1997.
The net gain on dispositions of assets in the six months ended December
31, 1997 includes two items. In August 1997 the company sold certain software
and related assets, which resulted in a gain on the sale of approximately $28.4
million. Additionally, the Company recorded a charge of approximately $3.0
million related to certain equipment and capitalized costs, as it was determined
that the book value of these assets exceeded their net realizable value.
Net interest income increased by approximately 22% from $.9 million in
the six months ended December 31, 1996 to $1.1 million in the six months ended
December 31, 1997. On a quarter over quarter basis net interest income increased
approximately 60% from $.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 1996
to $.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 1997. On a year over year
basis, the Company's average cash and invested assets balance increased by
approximately 23% from $39.7 million during the six months ended December 31,
1996 to $48.9 million during the six months ended December 31, 1997 resulting
mainly in the increased net interest income. On a quarter over quarter basis,
the Company's average cash and invested assets balance increased by 83% from
$34.2 million during the three months ended December 31, 1996 to $62.7 million
resulting mainly in the increased net interest income for the period. Cash and
invested assets have improved in 1997 due primarily to the sale of the credit
management business that resulted in cash proceeds of $33.5 million in August of
this year.
The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $7.0 million and income
tax expense of $7.5 million in the six-month period ended December 31, 1996 and
1997, respectively. The effective tax rates for the respective six-month periods
were (35.0%) and 48.0%. For the three months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997
the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $2.9 million and $.3 million,
respectively. The effective tax rates for the respective three-month periods
were (35.0%) and (16.0%). The reported rates differ from the blended statutory
rate of 40% primarily due to certain goodwill amortization and other expenses,
which are not deductible for federal income tax purposes. Non
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deductible goodwill and other expenses totaled approximately $2.7 million and
$1.8 million in the six month and three month periods ended December 31, 1997,
respectively.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
The following table sets forth operating revenue and operating income
by industry segment for the periods noted (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
December 31, December 31,
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1997 1996 1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating Revenue:
Electronic Commerce $ 32,660 $ 17,085 $ 62,966 $ 33,585
Software 16,508 16,207 31,656 27,397
Investment Services 7,347 5,213 13,981 10,185
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Total Operating Revenue $ 56,515 $ 38,505 $ 108,603 $ 71,167
======= ======= ======== ========
Operating Income (Loss):
Electronic Commerce $ (210) $ (5,216) $ (1,102) $ (9,148)
Software 1,841 2,053 2,043 (1,465)
Investment Services 1,376 322 2,448 1,072
Corporate (5,059) (5,854) (10,660) (11,417)
Exclusivity -- -- (2,963) --
In Process Research and (719) (719)
Development
Net Gain on Disposition of -- -- 25,369 --
Assets
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Total Operating Income (Loss) $ (2,771) $ (8,695) $ 14,416 $ (20,958)
======= ======= ======== ========
</TABLE>
Revenue in the electronic commerce business unit increased by $15.6
million or 91% from $17.1 million to $32.7 million for the three months ended
December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively, and by $29.4 million or 87% from $33.6
million to $63.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997,
respectively due primarily to internal growth and the acquisition of ISC in
January 1997. This growth was partially offset by the Company's credit card
processing business, which contributed $4.0 million and $8.0 million in the
three and six month periods ended December 31, 1996, respectively. On a pro
forma basis, assuming ISC results are included in and the credit card processing
business is excluded from the quarter and year to date results, revenue
increased 56% quarter over quarter and 56% year over year driven by growth in
subscribers from approximately 1.3 million at December 31, 1996 to 2.2 million
at December 31, 1997. Operating losses in the electronic commerce segment
decreased from $5.2 in the three
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months ended December 31, 1996 to $.2 million for the same period in 1997 and
decreased from $9.1 million in the six months ended December 31, 1996 to $1.1
million for the same period in 1997. On a pro forma basis, the operating loss
decreased from $9.5 million to $.2 million in the three months ended December
31, 1996 and 1997, respectively and from $19.1 million to $1.1 million in the
six months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively. Favorable operating
results are primarily due to the continued revenue growth as well as continued
efficiency improvements in remittance and customer care costs, reduction in
costs from the integration of the ISC acquisition and significant economies of
scale and leverage inherent in the segment's business model. Cost improvements
in customer care and remittance are the result of growth in electronic payment
percentage year over year.
Software revenue increased from $16.2 million for the three months
ended December 31, 1996 to $16.5 million for the same period in 1997 and from
$27.4 million for the six month period ended December 31, 1996 to $31.7 million
for the same period in 1997. On a pro forma basis, excluding the effect of
purchased profits and adjusting prior year to eliminate results contributed by
the credit management business, revenue increased by 2% on a quarter over
quarter basis and by 4% on a year over year basis. Revenue growth is primarily
the result of maintenance and services generated from new license sales in 1996
and 1997. Reported operating results remained fairly consistent from a profit of
$2.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 1996 to $1.8 million for
the same period in 1997 and improved from a loss of $1.5 million for the six
month period ended December 31, 1996 to a profit of $2.0 for the same period in
1997. On a pro forma basis, operating income decreased from $2.4 million to $1.8
million for the quarter ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively and from
$3.4 million to $2.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 1996 and
1997, respectively.
Revenue in investment services has increased by 41% from $5.2 million
to $7.3 million in the three months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997,
respectively, and by 37% from $10.2 million to $14.0 million in the six months
ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively. This improvement is due to a
corresponding increase in portfolios managed from approximately 302,000 at
December 31, 1996 to over 400,000 at December 31, 1997. Operating income has
improved from $0.3 million to $1.4 million in the quarter ended December 31,
1996 and 1997, respectively and from $1.1 million to $2.4 million in the six
months ended December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively. Operating results have
improved due to the leverage and economies of scale inherent in the segment's
business model.
The corporate segment represents charges the Company's human resources,
legal, finance and accounting functions and various other unallocated overhead
charges. Corporate incurred an improvement in operating costs from $5.9 million
to $5.0 million on a quarter over quarter basis and from $11.4 million to $10.7
million on a year over year basis. The improvements are due to successful
efforts to assimilate the various acquisitions and leverage the existing
infrastructure in light of overall growth in the business.
Exclusivity amortization represents amortization of charges capitalized
in conjunction with the exclusivity arrangement with Intuit, entered into with
the acquisition of ISC in January 1997. The charge of $2.9 million in the
quarter ended September 30, 1997 is the final charge in this regard as the life
of the exclusivity arrangement has expired.
In process research and development costs of $0.7 million in the
quarter ended December 31, 1997 relates to the purchase of AMTI in October 1997.
The net gain on dispositions of assets amounting to $25.4 million in
the six months ended December 31, 1997 includes two items. In August 1997 the
Company sold certain software and related assets, which resulted in a gain on
the sale of approximately $28.4 million. Additionally, the Company recorded a
charge of approximately $3.0 million related to certain equipment and
capitalized costs, as it was determined that the book value of these assets
exceeded their net realizable value.
YEAR 2000
The Company has several projects currently in progress addressing the
Year 2000 computer programming issue related to products available for sale and
to software programs for internal use. In the Electronic Commerce segment the
Company anticipates it will incur approximately $1.5 million in costs to correct
outstanding issues in the various processing programs, the majority of which are
contemplated in the Genesis program. In the Software segment, work has been
completed on approximately 75% of the products to be modified and it will
require an estimated $1.4 million in costs
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to complete the remaining work. The Investment Services segment expects to incur
approximately $500,000 to correct existing issues. For internal purposes the
Company utilizes a small number of non-Year 2000 compliant computer programs and
is currently evaluating whether to upgrade or replace the systems. In either
case, the cost to upgrade is not expected to exceed $300,000 at this time.
Failure by the Company, its customers or vendors to adequately address the Year
2000 issue in a timely manner could result in a material financial risk.
Accordingly, the Company plans to adequately address all Year 2000 issues before
problems materialize and believes that all such costs are adequately provided
for in its 1998 and 1999 business plans.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
For the six months ended December 31, 1997, the Company's operating
activities provided cash of $.7 million. During the six month period the company
received $33.5 million from the sale of the credit management business and paid
$1.0 million for the purchase of AMTI. In conjunction with the purchase of ISC,
the Company paid the final installment of $10 million in November 1997, offset
by receipt of $8.9 million for a purchase price adjustment per the terms of the
purchase agreement. An additional $8.7 million has been invested in property
additions primarily for computer related equipment and facilities and $5.0
million on the net purchase of investments. From a financing perspective, the
Company received approximately $1.6 million from the exercise of stock options
and the employee stock purchase plan and made payments of $.4 million on capital
lease obligations. As a result, at December 31, 1997 the Company's cash and cash
equivalents were $51.8 million, a net increase of $19.7 million from June 30,
1997 and $.1 million from September 30, 1997. Additionally, the Company's
invested assets increased from $4.4 million at June 30, 1997 to $9.5 million at
December 31, 1998. As a result of the increase in cash and invested assets, the
Company's current ratio has improved from 1.3 to 2.3 and the related working
capital has improved from $19.4 million to $63.4 million from June 30, 1997 to
December 31, 1997, respectively.
The Company expects to break even for the three months ending March 31,
1998 and believes the existing cash, cash equivalents and investments will be
sufficient to meet presently anticipated operating, working capital and capital
expenditure requirements for the foreseeable future. To the extent that
additional capital resources may be needed, the Company has access to a $20
million line of credit.
INFLATION
The Company believes the effects of inflation have not had a
significant impact on the Company's results of operations.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters
discussed in this Form 10-Q include certain forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), which are
intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. Those statements
include, but may not be limited to, all statements regarding the intent, belief
and expectations of the Company and its management, such as statements
concerning the Company's future profitability. Investors are cautioned that all
forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without
limitation, factors detailed from time to time in the Company's fillings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended June 30, 1997 and the Company's Proxy Statement for the
Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on October 30, 1997. Although the Company
believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements
contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate.
Therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements
included in this Form 10-Q will prove to be accurate. In light of the
significant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included
herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a
presentation by the Company or any other person that the objectives and plans of
the Company will be achieved.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES.
On December 22, 1997, CheckFree Corporation, a Delaware corporation,
adopted a holding company form of organizational structure whereby Checkfree
became the successor issuer to CheckFree Corporation. As a result of the
reorganization, CheckFree Corporation became a wholly owned subsidiary of
CheckFree.
In connection with the restructuring, holders of common stock of
CheckFree Corporation became holders of an identical number of shares of common
stock of CheckFree Holdings Corporation. The restructuring was effected by a
merger conducted pursuant to Section 251(g) of the Delaware General Corporation
Law, which provides for the formation of a holding company structure without a
vote of the stockholders of the Company. For more detailed information
concerning the restructuring, please refer to the Company's Form 8-K filed on
December 30, 1997.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of the Company was held on
Thursday, October 30, 1997 for the following purposes:
(1) To elect two Class II Directors of the Company to serve for a
three-year term expiring at the 2000 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders.
(2) To approve and adopt an amendment to the Company's 1995 Stock
Option Plan.
(3) To adopt the Company's Incentive Compensation Plan.
Each of management's proposals as presented in the proxy statement
were approved with the following vote:
Proposal 1: The election of two Class II Directors of the Company, to serve
until the 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until his
successor is elected and qualified:
Number of Shares Voted
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WITHHOLD
FOR AUTHORITY TOTAL
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Mark A. Johnson 40,765,843 19,184 40,785,027
Eugene F. Quinn 40,761,101 23,926 40,785,027
Proposal 2: The approval of the Company's Amended and Restated 1995 Stock
Option Plan:
Number of Shares Voted
-----------------------------------
WITHHOLD
FOR AUTHORITY TOTAL
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39,917,061 775,852 40,692,913
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Proposal 3: The adoption of the Company's Incentive Compensation Plan:
Number of Shares Voted:
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WITHHOLD
FOR AUTHORITY ABSTAIN TOTAL
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33,825,885 114,018 20,469 33,960,372
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) EXHIBITS.
EXHIBIT NUMBER EXHIBIT DESCRIPTION
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27 * Financial Data Schedule.
* Previously filed with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
December 31, 1997.
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
The Registrant filed the following Current Reports on Form 8-K with the
Securities and Exchange Commission:
(i) A current report on Form 8-K, dated December 22, 1997, was
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 30, 1997 (Items 5
and 7).
(ii) A current report on Form 8-K, dated December 16, 1997,
was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 18, 1997
(Items 5 and 7).
(iii) A current report on Form 8-K, dated October 29, 1997,
was filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 12, 1997
(Items 5 and 7).
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this amended report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CHECKFREE HOLDINGS CORPORATION
Date: March 3, 1998 By: /s/ Allen L. Shulman
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Allen L. Shulman, Senior Vice President
and General Counsel
Date: March 3, 1998 By: /s/ Gary A. Luoma, Jr.
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Gary A. Luoma, Jr., Vice President, Chief
Accounting Officer, and Assistant Secretary
(Principal Accounting Officer)
* In his capacity as Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Mr. Shulman
is duly authorized to sign this report on behalf of the Registrant.
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CHECKFREE HOLDINGS
CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q/A NO. 1 FOR THE QUARTER ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 1997
EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT EXHIBIT EXHIBIT INDEX
NUMBER DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER
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27 * Financial Data Schedule.
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* Previously filed with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
December 31, 1997.
