Vantiv Reports First Quarter 2017 Results

Operating Expenses

Other operating costs increased 3% on a GAAP basis to $75.9 million in the first quarter as compared to $73.7 million in the prior year period. When excluding transition, acquisition and integration costs of $3.3 million, Other operating costs increased 2% on a pro forma basis to $72.7 million as compared to $71.2 million in the prior year period. (See schedule 1 for GAAP financial measures and Schedule 2 for non-GAAP and pro forma adjustments.)

General and administrative expenses increased 103% on a GAAP basis to $89.3 million in the first quarter as compared to $44.0 million in the prior year period. The increase in General and administrative expenses is primarily due to approximately $38 million in costs related to a settlement agreement stemming from legacy litigation of an acquired company. When excluding transition, acquisition and integration costs as well as share-based compensation of $56.9 million, General and administrative expenses increased 5% on a pro forma basis to $32.4 million as compared to $31.0 million in the prior year period. (See schedule 1 for GAAP financial measures and Schedule 2 for non-GAAP and pro forma adjustments.)

Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA increased 9% to $210.0 million in the first quarter as compared to $193.4 million in the prior year period. (See Schedule 6 for a reconciliation of GAAP net income to adjusted EBITDA.)

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased 12% on a GAAP basis to $76.1 million in the first quarter as compared to $68.2 million in the prior year period.  Excluding intangible amortization of $51.9 million, depreciation and amortization expense increased 18% on a pro forma basis to $24.2 million as compared to $20.6 million in the prior year period. (See Schedule 1 for GAAP financial measures and Schedule 2 for non-GAAP and pro forma adjustments.)

Full-Year and Second Quarter Financial Outlook

For the full-year 2017, net revenue is expected to be $2,080 to $2,120 million, representing an increase of  9% to 11% above the prior year, which is unchanged from our prior guidance. On a GAAP basis, net income per diluted share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. is expected to be $1.51 - $1.58. Pro forma adjusted net income per share is expected to be $3.22 - $3.29, which represents an increase above our prior guidance. The increase in our pro forma adjusted net income per share guidance is primarily due to our strong financial performance during the first quarter as well as our adoption of the updated accounting standard for employee share-based compensation. (See Schedule 7 for a reconciliation of the outlook for GAAP net income per share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. to pro forma adjusted net income per share.)

For the second quarter of 2017, net revenue is expected to be $517 to $527 million, representing an increase of 8% to 10% above the prior year period. On a GAAP basis, net income per diluted share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. is expected to be $0.41 - $0.43 for the second quarter of 2017. Pro forma adjusted net income per share is expected to be $0.81 - $0.83 for the second quarter of 2017. (See Schedule 7 for a reconciliation of the outlook for GAAP net income per share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. to pro forma adjusted net income per share.)

Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast

The company will host a conference call to discuss the first quarter financial results today at 8:00 a.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (877) 440-5804, or for international callers (719) 325-4878, and referencing conference code 5686209. A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes and can be accessed by dialing (866) 375-1919, or for international callers (719) 457-0820, and entering replay passcode 5686209. The replay will be available through May 10, 2017. The call will also be webcast live from the company's investor relations website at http://investors.vantiv.com. Following completion of the call, a recorded replay of the webcast will be available on the website.

ABOUT VANTIV

Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE: VNTV) is a leading payment processor differentiated by an integrated technology platform. Vantiv offers a comprehensive suite of traditional and innovative payment processing and technology solutions to merchants and financial institutions of all sizes, enabling them to address their payment processing needs through a single provider. We build strong relationships with our customers, helping them become more efficient, more secure and more successful. Vantiv is the largest merchant acquirer and the largest PIN debit acquirer based on number of transactions in the U.S. The company's growth strategy includes expanding further into high-growth channels and verticals, including integrated payments, eCommerce, and merchant bank. Visit us at www.vantiv.com, or follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+ and YouTube.

© 2017 Vantiv, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks, service marks and trade names referenced herein are the property of their respective owners. Vantiv and other Vantiv products and services mentioned herein as well as their respective logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Vantiv, LLC in the U.S. and other countries.

Non-GAAP and Pro Forma Financial Measures

This earnings release presents non-GAAP and pro forma financial information including net revenue, adjusted EBITDA, pro forma adjusted net income, and pro forma adjusted net income per share. These are important financial performance measures for the company, but are not financial measures as defined by GAAP. The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation of or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The company uses these non-GAAP and pro forma financial performance measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. The company believes that they provide useful information about operating results, enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making. Reconciliations of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are presented in the attached schedules.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact or relating to present facts or current conditions included in this release are forward-looking statements including any statements regarding guidance and statements of a general economic or industry specific nature. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, guidance, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "plan," "intend," "believe," "may," "should," "can have," "likely" and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events.

The forward-looking statements contained in this release are based on assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience and our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. As you review and consider information presented herein, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of future performance or results. They depend upon future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond our control) and assumptions. Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect our actual future performance or results and cause them to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Certain of these factors and other risks are discussed in the company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and include, but are not limited to: (i) our ability to adapt to developments and change in our industry; (ii) competition; (iii) unauthorized disclosure of data or security breaches; (iv) systems failures or interruptions; (v) our ability to expand our market share or enter new markets; (vi) our ability to identify and complete acquisitions, joint ventures and partnerships; (vii) failure to comply with applicable requirements of Visa, MasterCard or other payment networks or changes in those requirements; (viii) our ability to pass along fee increases; (ix) termination of sponsorship or clearing services; (x) loss of clients or referral partners; (xi) reductions in overall consumer, business and government spending; (xii) fraud by merchants or others; (xiii) a decline in the use of credit, debit or prepaid cards; (xiv) consolidation in the banking and retail industries; (xv) the effects of governmental regulation or changes in laws; and (xvi) outcomes of future litigation or investigations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of these assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements. More information on potential factors that could affect the company's financial results and performance is included from time to time in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the company's periodic reports filed with the SEC, including the company's most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and its subsequent filings with the SEC.

Any forward-looking statement made by us in this release speaks only as of the date of this release. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

CONTACTS

Investors
Nathan Rozof, CFA
Investor Relations
(866) 254-4811
(513) 900-4811
IR@vantiv.com

Media
Andrew Ciafardini
Corporate Communications
(513) 900-5308
Andrew.Ciafardini@vantiv.com

Schedule 1 Vantiv, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (in thousands, except share data)
	Three Months Ended March 31,								%  Change
	2017				2016
Total revenue	$	928,202			$	818,623			13%
Network fees and other costs	458,092				387,413				18%
Net revenue(1)	470,110				431,210				9%
Sales and marketing	155,040				135,638				14%
Other operating costs	75,924				73,703				3%
General and administrative	89,298				43,984				103%
Depreciation and amortization	76,086				68,230				12%
Income from operations	73,762				109,655				(33)%
Interest expense—net	(29,170)				(27,729)				5%
Non-operating expenses(2)	(4,124)				(5,652)				(27)%
Income before applicable income taxes	40,468				76,274				(47)%
Income tax expense(3)	5,167				23,826				(78)%
Net income	35,301				52,448				(33)%
Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests	(6,416)				(12,710)				(50)%
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