Visa Inc. Posts Strong Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Earnings Results on Higher Global Volumes and Strength of U.S. Debit
10/29/2008
- Adjusted quarterly net income of $448 million or $0.58 per diluted Class A common share
- Adjusted full-year 2008 net income of $1.7 billion or $2.25 per diluted Class A common share
- Inclusive of FAS 5 litigation reserves of $1.1 billion covered under the Company's Retrospective Responsibility Plan, GAAP quarterly net loss of $356 million or $(0.45) per diluted Class A common share
- Inclusive of FAS 5 litigation reserves, full-year 2008 GAAP net income of $804 million or $0.96 per diluted Class A common share
- Fiscal fourth quarter payments volume growth of 15% over the prior year to $699 billion
- Full-year 2008 payments volume growth of 17% over the prior year to $2.7 trillion
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Visa Inc. (NYSE: V) today announced financial results for the Company's fiscal fourth quarter and full-year 2008. For the fourth quarter ending September 30, 2008, on an adjusted basis (reflective of a normalized tax rate and excluding certain litigation reserves, restructuring charges and purchase amortization), net income for the quarter was $448 million, or $0.58 per diluted Class A common share. Adjusted diluted Class A common shares outstanding were 776 million. The Company's adjusted net income and adjusted diluted net income per Class A common share are non-GAAP financial measures that are reconciled to their most directly comparable GAAP measures in the accompanying financial tables.
On a GAAP basis, the Company reported a net loss of $356 million, or $(0.45) per diluted Class A common share, inclusive of a FAS 5 litigation reserve of approximately $1.1 billion related to the previously announced settlement of the Discover litigation. Since this litigation is covered by the Company's Retrospective Responsibility Plan, responsibility for the settlement is allocated to the Company's U.S. financial institution holders via an escrow account and other mechanisms previously established under the Plan.
Net operating revenue in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2008 was $1.7 billion, driven by strong contributions from service fees, data processing fees, and international transaction fees. Payments volume and processed transactions remained strong across all regions worldwide.
"Visa capped an historic fiscal 2008 with a strong fourth quarter. Despite increasing economic turbulence worldwide, Visa posted strong revenue and earnings gains while diligently taking steps to capitalize on the continuing secular trend toward electronic payments," said Joe Saunders. "Although no company is immune to the challenges of this economic environment, we believe Visa's network business model, the continuing secular shift to electronic payments and diversity across both products and geographies offer a degree of resilience to our organization."
"Visa's evolution from our credit roots into a multi-product payments company continues to benefit our business. Debit - which now represents more than 53% of Visa's payments transactions worldwide - is particularly important to our results in the current environment, as that product is rooted in 'everyday spend' behavior which has proven to be less susceptible to economic fluctuations and continues to grow."
"We remain intensely focused on helping our financial institution and retail clients through this difficult period, providing them with products and services that build deeper cardholder relationships and boost their own bottom line," added Saunders.
Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2008 Financial Highlights:
Visa Inc.'s operational performance highlights for the fiscal fourth quarter, as measured by June 30, 2008 statistical data, include:
-- Payments volume grew 15% over the prior year to $699 billion;
-- Total volume, inclusive of cash volume was $1.1 trillion, an increase of 19% over the prior year;
-- Total cards carrying the Visa brands rose over 12% worldwide over the prior year to 1.6 billion; and
-- Total payment transactions increased by 14% over the prior year to 11.5 billion.
Total processed transactions, which represent fiscal fourth quarter transactions processed by VisaNet, were 9.6 billion, an 11% increase over the prior year.
For the fiscal fourth quarter 2008, service fees were $788 million, up 8% over the prior year on a pro forma basis, and are recognized based on payment volume in the prior quarter. All other fee categories are recognized based on current quarter activity and are compared on a pro forma basis. Data processing fees rose 18% over the prior year on a pro forma basis to $548 million. International transaction fees, which are driven by cross-border payments volume, grew 45% over the prior year on a pro forma basis to $512 million, as we continued to benefit from higher multi-currency payments volumes across all regions during the fiscal fourth quarter. Other revenue, which includes the Visa Europe licensing fee, was $160 million, up 20% over the prior year on a pro forma basis. Volume and support incentives, which are a contra revenue item, were $299 million.
Adjusted operating expenses were $943 million for the fiscal fourth quarter, a 20% decrease from the prior year on a pro forma basis. Operating expenses on a GAAP basis were $2.2 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter, a 44% decrease from the prior year on a pro forma basis.
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and available-for-sale investment securities were $7.5 billion at September 30, 2008. This amount does not include short-term investments of approximately $953 million which are classified as short-term other assets.
Fiscal Year 2008 Results:
On an adjusted basis (reflective of a normalized tax rate and excluding litigation reserves, restructuring charges and purchase amortization), net income for the full-year ended September 30, 2008, was $1.7 billion, or $2.25 per diluted Class A common share. Adjusted diluted Class A common shares outstanding were 776 million.
Reported GAAP net income of $804 million, or $0.96 per diluted Class A common share, inclusive of a FAS 5 litigation reserve of $1.4 billion, which is covered under the Company's Retrospective Responsibility Plan.
Net operating revenue for the full-year was $6.3 billion, an increase of 21% over the prior year on a pro forma basis. Currency fluctuations contributed 2% of the increase in net operating revenues for the full-year.
Adjusted operating expenses were $3.4 billion for the full-year, a 4% decrease from the prior year on a pro forma basis. Operating expenses on a GAAP basis were $5.0 billion for the full-year, a 20% decrease from the prior year on a pro forma basis.
Visa's GAAP effective tax rate was 40% for the twelve months ended September 30, 2008.
Management believes the presentation of adjusted operating income, adjusted operating expenses and adjusted net income provides a clearer understanding of the one-time items related to the Company's reorganization and initial public offering. These measures also adjust for expenses related to covered litigation that will be funded by the litigation escrow account through the Retrospective Responsibility Plan and a $19 million and $51 million after-tax charge taken in the fourth quarter and full-year 2008 related to non-recurring legacy litigation items that were not funded by the litigation escrow account. These items have a significant impact on our financial results but are either non-recurring or have no operating cash impact. Recognizing that we have a very complex equity structure incorporating multiple classes and series of common stock, the Company has also presented adjusted diluted Class A earnings per share calculated based on adjusted net income and the adjusted diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding in the periods presented.
Subsequent Events:
On October 10, 2008, as planned, the Company completed the redemption of 79,748,857 shares of its Class C (Series II) Common Stock and 35,263,585 shares of its Class C (Series III) Common Stock held by Visa Europe Limited. The net cash amount that the Company paid to Visa Europe Limited in connection with the redemption of all its outstanding shares of Class C (Series II) Common Stock and 35,263,585 shares of its Class C (Series III) Common Stock was $2.65 billion. As planned, the Company used a portion of the net proceeds from its March 2008 initial public offering to fund these redemptions. In addition, immediately after the completion of the partial redemption of the Class C (Series III) Common Stock, each outstanding share of Class C (Series III) Common Stock and Class C (Series IV) Common Stock automatically and without further action converted into one share of Class C (Series I) Common Stock.
Financial Outlook:
Visa Inc. clarifies its financial outlook for the following metrics through 2010 with the caveat that revenue growth may be somewhat challenged in 2010 given the current economic environment in the U.S. and around the globe:
-- Annual net revenue growth at the lower end of the 11% to 15% range;
-- Annual adjusted operating margin in the mid-to-high 40% range;
-- Annual adjusted diluted Class A common earnings per share growth of 20% or greater;
-- Annual free cash flow in excess of $1 billion; and
-- Capital expenditures in the range of $300 to $350 million in 2009 and representing 3 to 4% of gross revenues in 2010.
This outlook reflects an assumed 40% percent GAAP tax rate for fiscal year 2009. The Company's intent is to reduce this rate to a level around 35-36% over the next four years.
Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2008 Earnings Results Conference Call Details:
Visa's executive management team will host a live audio webcast beginning at 5:00 p.m. EDT (2:00 p.m. PDT) today to discuss the financial results and business highlights.
All interested parties are invited to listen to the live webcast at http://investor.visa.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Visa Investor Relations website for 30 days.
Investor information, including supplemental financial information, is available on Visa Inc's Investor Relations website at http://investor.visa.com.
About Visa Inc.
Visa Inc. operates the world's largest retail electronic payments network providing processing services and payment product platforms. This includes consumer credit, debit, prepaid and commercial payments, which are offered under the Visa, Visa Electron, Interlink and PLUS brands. Visa enjoys unsurpassed acceptance around the world, and Visa/PLUS is one of the world's largest global ATM networks, offering cash access in local currency in more than 170 countries. For more information, visit www.corporate.visa.com.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the "safe harbor" created by those sections. These statements can be identified by the terms "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "will" and similar expressions which are intended to identify forward-looking statements. In addition, any underlying assumptions are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to statements regarding certain of Visa's goals and expectations with respect to adjusted earnings per share, revenue, adjusted operating margin, and free cash flow, and the growth rate in those items, as well as other measures of economic performance.
By their nature, forward-looking statements: (i) speak only as of the date they are made, (ii) are not guarantees of future performance or results and (iii) are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict or quantify. Therefore, actual results could differ materially and adversely from those forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors, including all the risks discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in our Prospectus dated March 18, 2008, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Rule 424(b)(4) on March 19, 2008. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release. Unless required to do so under U.S. federal securities laws or other applicable laws, we do not intend to update or revise any forward-looking statements.
Visa Inc. Selected Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) For the three For the twelve months ended months ended September 30, September 30, --------------- --------------- 2007 2007 2008 Pro forma 2008 Pro forma ---- ---------- ---- ------------ (in millions except per share data) Operating Revenues Service fees $788 $730 $3,061 $2,582 Data processing fees 548 463 2,073 1,659 International transaction fees 512 354 1,721 1,193 Other revenues 160 133 569 473 Volume and support incentives (299) (216) (1,161) (714) ---- ---- ------ ---- Total operating revenues 1,709 1,464 6,263 5,193 ----- ----- ----- ----- Operating Expenses Personnel 317 324 1,199 1,159 Network, EDP and communications 94 84 339 308 Advertising, marketing and promotion 320 444 1,016 1,075 Professional and consulting fees 136 156 438 552 Depreciation and amortization 59 64 237 228 Administrative and other 98 101 332 334 Litigation provision 1,128 2,638 1,470 2,653 ----- ----- ----- ----- Total operating expenses 2,152 3,811 5,031 6,309 ----- ----- ----- -----
Operating (loss) income (443) (2,347) 1,232 (1,116)
---- ------ ----- ------ Other Income (Expense) Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates - - 1 - Interest expense (27) (24) (143)
(96)
Investment income, net 39 65 211 197 Other - - 35 8 -- -- -- -- Total other income 12 41 104 109 -- -- --- --- (Loss) income before income taxes (431) (2,306) 1,336 (1,007) Income tax (benefit) expense (75) (651) 532 (146) --- ---- --- ---- Net (loss) income $(356) $(1,655) $804 $(861) ===== ======= ==== ===== Basic net (loss) income per share(1) Class A common stock $(0.45) $0.96 ====== ===== Class B common stock $(0.32) $0.85 ====== ===== Class C (series I) common stock $(0.45) $0.96 ====== ===== Class C (series II) common stock $0.12 $0.79 ===== ===== Class C (series III and IV) common stock $(0.45) $0.96 ====== ===== Basic weighted average shares outstanding, in thousands (1) Class A common stock 446,600 239,163 ======= ======= Class B common stock 245,513 333,190 ======= ======= Class C (series I) common stock 124,212 190,516 ======= ======= Class C (series II) common stock 79,749 55,668 ====== ====== Class C (series III and IV) common stock 27,499 43,878 ====== ====== Diluted net (loss) income per share(1) Class A common stock $(0.45) $0.96 ====== ===== Class B common stock $(0.32) $0.85 ====== ===== Class C (series I) common stock $(0.45) $0.96 ====== ===== Class C (series II) common stock $0.12 $0.79 ===== ===== Class C (series III and IV) common stock $(0.45) $0.96 ====== ===== Diluted weighted average Shares outstanding, in thousands(1) Class A common stock 773,679 769,195 ======= ======= Class B common stock 245,513 333,190 ======= ======= Class C (series I) common stock 124,212 190,518 ======= ======= Class C (series II) common stock 79,749 55,668 ====== ====== Class C (series III and IV) common stock 27,499 43,878 ====== ======
(1) There is no comparable earnings per share measure for 2007 as we were a non-stock company.
Visa Inc. Selected Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) September 30, October 1, 2008 2007 ---- ---- (in millions) Assets Cash and cash equivalents $4,979 $1,278 Restricted cash - litigation escrow 1,298 - Investment securities, available-for-sale 355 842 Settlement receivable 1,131 587 Accounts receivable 342 318 Customer collateral 679 389 Current portion of volume and support incentives 256 135 Current portion of deferred tax assets 944 771 Prepaid and other current assets 1,190 381 ----- --- Total current assets 11,174 4,701 ------ ----- Restricted cash - litigation escrow 630 - Investment securities, available-for-sale 244 743 Volume and support incentives 123 72 Property, equipment and technology, net 1,080 906 Other assets 634 625 Intangible assets 10,883 10,883 Goodwill 10,213 9,139 ------ ----- Total assets $34,981 $27,069 ======= ======= Liabilities Accounts payable $159 $164 Settlement payable 1,095 644 Customer collateral 679 389 Accrued compensation and benefits 420 479 Volume and support incentives 249 294 Accrued liabilities 306 496 Current portion of long-term debt 51 84 Current portion of accrued litigation 2,698 2,236 Redeemable class C (series III) common stock, 35,263,585 shares outstanding at September 30, 2008 1,508 - ----- --- Total current liabilities 7,165 4,786 ----- ----- Long-term debt 55 40 Accrued litigation 1,060 1,446 Deferred tax liabilities 3,811 3,758 Other liabilities 613 754 --- --- Total liabilities 12,704 10,784 ------ ------ Temporary Equity Class C (series II) common stock, $0.0001 par value, 218,582,801 shares authorized, 79,748,857 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2008, net of subscription receivable 1,136 - ----- --- Total temporary equity 1,136 - ----- --- Stockholders' Equity Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized and none issued - - Class A common stock, $0.0001 par value, 2,001,622,245,209 shares authorized, 447,746,261 issued and outstanding - - Class B common stock, $0.0001 par value, 622,245,209 shares authorized, 245,513,385 issued and outstanding - - Class C (series I) common stock, $0.0001 par value, 813,582,801 shares authorized, 124,622,548 issued and 124,097,105 outstanding - - Class C (series III) common stock, $0.0001 par value, 64,000,000 shares authorized, 26,949,616 issued and outstanding - - Class C (series IV) common stock, $0.0001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 549,587 issued and outstanding - - Additional paid-in capital 21,060 16,785 Class C (series I) treasury stock, 525,443 shares (35) - Accumulated income (deficit) 186 (500) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net (70) - --- --- Total stockholders' equity and accumulated net income (deficit) 21,141 16,285 ------ ------ Total liabilities, temporary equity, and stockholders' equity $34,981 $27,069 ======= ======= Visa Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) For the Twelve Months Ended September 30, --------------- 2008 2007(1) ---- -------- (in millions) Operating Activities Net income (loss) $804 $(1,076) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and technology 237 126 Amortization of intangibles, investments, debt issuance cost, and accretion of member deposits - 11 Share-based compensation 74 - Fair value adjustment for liability under the framework agreement (35) - Interest earned on litigation escrow, net of tax (13) - Net recognized loss (gain) on investment securities, including other-than-temporary impairment 34 (4) Asset impairment 34 - Loss on disposal of property, equipment and technology - 2 Minority interest - 5 Amortization of volume and support incentives 1,161 489 Accrued litigation and accretion 1,601 2,913 Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates (1) (40) Deferred income taxes (27) (874) Change in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (24) (29) Settlement receivable (543) 32 Volume and support incentives (1,378) (507) Other assets (158) (172) Accounts payable (10) (20) Settlement payable 451 (39) Accrued compensation and benefits (115) 65 Accrued and other liabilities (33) (3) Accrued litigation (1,525) (231) Member deposits (3) (143) -- ---- Net cash provided by operating activities 531 505 --- --- Investing Activities Investment securities, available-for-sale: Purchases (1,509) (3,070) Proceeds from sales and maturities 2,458 2,769 Reclassification of money market investment (983) - Cash acquired through reorganization 1,002 - Contributions to joint ventures - (3) Purchases of/contributions to other investments (25) - Distributions from other investments 22 1 Purchases of property, equipment and technology (415) (160) Proceeds from sale of property, equipment and technology 4 - -- -- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 554 (463) --- ---- Financing Activities Proceeds from short-term borrowing 2 - Payments on short-term borrowing (2) - Proceeds from sale of common stock, net of issuance costs of $550 19,100 - Funding of litigation escrow account - Retrospective Responsibility Plan (3,000) - Funding from litigation escrow account - Retrospective Responsibility Plan 1,085 - Funding of tax escrow account for income tax withheld on stock proceeds (116) - Funding from tax escrow account 116 - Payment for redemption of stock (13,446) - Dividends paid (93) Principal payments on debt (18) (33) Principal payments on capital lease obligations (4) (4) -- -- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 3,624 (37) ----- --- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (5) - -- - Increase in cash and cash equivalents 4,704 5 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 275 270 --- --- Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $4,979 $275 ====== ==== Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information Income taxes paid, net of refunds $678 $413 Amounts included in accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities related to $32 $6 purchases of property, equipment and technology Interest payments on debt $8 $4 Common stock issued in reorganization $17,935 -
(1) Historical balances for periods prior to October 1, 2007 represent balances for Visa U.S.A. Inc., deemed the accounting acquirer in the business combination.
Pro Forma Fiscal 2007 Quarterly Results of Operations US$ in millions Pro Forma Fiscal 2007 Quarter Ended(1) --------------------------------------- Pro Forma Dec. 31, March 31, June 30, Sept. 30, Fiscal 2006 2007 2007(2) 2007(2) 2007(1)(2) -------- --------- --------- ---------- --------
Operating Revenues
Service fees $577 $614 $661 $730 $2,582
Data processing fees 377 370 449 463 1,659 International transaction fees 247 281 311 354 1,193 Other revenues 108 113 119 133 473 Volume and support incentives (136) (187) (175) (216) (714) ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Total operating revenues 1,173 1,191 1,365 1,464 5,193 ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Operating Expenses Personnel 273 269 293 324 1,159 Network, EDP and communications 68 69 87 84 308 Advertising, marketing and promotion 205 182 244 444 1,075 Professional and consulting fees 101 136 159 156 552 Depreciation and amortization 55 54 55 64 228 Administrative and other 76 74 83 101 334 Litigation provision 2 13 - 2,638 2,653 -- -- -- ----- ----- Total operating expenses 780 797 921 3,811 6,309 --- --- --- ----- ----- Operating income (loss) 393 394 444 (2,347) (1,116) --- --- --- ------ ------ Other Income (Expense) Interest expense (23) (24) (25) (24) (96) Investment income, net 40 36 56 65 197 Other - - 8 - 8 -- -- -- -- -- Total other income 17 12 39 41 109 -- -- -- -- --- Income (loss) before Income taxes 410 406 483 (2,306) (1,007) Income tax expense/(benefit) 161 160 184 (651) (146) --- --- --- ---- ---- Net income (loss) $249 $246 $299 $(1,655) $(861) ==== ==== ==== ======= =====
(1) Visa Inc. had no operations prior to the reorganization on October 1, 2007. In order to provide insight into our operating results, the pro forma results of operations for the prior periods have been prepared for comparative purposes assuming that the reorganization had occurred on October 1, 2006. These pro forma statements of operations have been prepared in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, "Business Combinations."
(2) Certain immaterial reclassifications were made to the quarter ended June 30 and September 30, 2007 pro forma financial statements to conform to the current presentation.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Income and Net Income US$ in millions Pro Forma Pro Forma For the For the For the For the Three Twelve Three Twelve Months Months Months Months Ended Ended ended ended September September September September 30, 2008 30, 2008 30, 2007 30, 2007 --------- --------- --------- --------- Net (loss) income (as reported) $(356) $804 $(1,655) $(861) Addback: Income tax (benefit) expense (as reported) (75) 532 (651) (146) --- --- ---- ---- Net (loss) income before taxes (as reported) $(431) $1,336 $(2,306) $(1,007) Adjustments: Litigation reserve(1) 1,122 1,457 2,576 2,576 Restructuring(2) 70 140 46 145 Asset step-up amortization(3) 17 68 17 68 ----- ----- ----- ----- Adjustments to Operating income 1,209 1,665 2,639 2,789 Interest accretion on American Express settlement(4) 11 68 - - Investment income on Litigation Escrow and EU proceeds(5) (30) (70) - - Underwater contract (LIBOR adjustment)(6) - (35) - - --- --- --- --- Adjustments to non-operating income (19) (37) - - Total adjustments 1,190 1,628 2,639 2,789 Adjusted net income Before tax 759 2,964 333 1,782 Adjusted income tax expense(7) (311) (1,215) (137) (731) ---- ------ ---- ------ Adjusted net income $448 $1,749 $196 $1,051 ==== ====== ==== ====== Operating (loss) income (as reported) $(443) $1,232 $(2,347) $(1,116) Addback: Adjustments to operating (loss) income 1,209 1,665 2,639 2,789 ----- ----- ----- ----- Adjusted operating income $766 $2,897 $292 $1,673 ==== ====== ==== ====== Operating revenues (as reported) $1,709 $6,263 $1,464 $5,193 Adjusted operating margin 45% 46% 20% 32% Total operating expenses (as reported) $2,152 $5,031 $3,811 $6,309 Less: Adjustments to operating expenses (1,209) (1,665) (2,639) (2,789) ------ ------ ------ ------ Adjusted operating expenses $943 $3,366 $1,172 $3,520 ==== ====== ====== ======
(1) Litigation expense primarily related to covered litigation. Settlements of, or judgments in, covered litigation will be paid from the litigation escrow account. There is $30 million and $80 million of non-recurring legacy litigation expense for the quarter and year ended September 30, 2008, respectively, that management believes is not indicative of Visa's future anticipated expenses. This expense is not covered under the Retrospective Responsibility Plan and will not be paid from the litigation escrow account.
(2) Restructuring costs, primarily severance in fiscal 2008, associated with workforce consolidation and elimination of overlapping functions.
(3) Non-cash amortization and depreciation of the incremental basis in technology and building assets acquired in the reorganization.
(4) Non-cash interest expense recorded on future payments to be made under the settlement agreement with American Express. These payments will be paid from the litigation escrow account.
(5) Investment income earned during the period on all IPO proceeds held, including amounts held in the litigation escrow and amounts the Company intends to use in October 2008 to redeem all class C (series II) common stock and a portion of the class C (series III) common stock held by Visa Europe.
(6) Other expense (income) recorded in the periods presented as a result of changes in the Company's estimated liability under the Framework Agreement, which governs its relationship with Visa Europe. The changes were primarily due to movement in the LIBOR rates in the periods presented. This liability will not continue after the October 2008 redemptions described above.
(7) Reflects a normalized tax rate of 41%. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted Operating Expenses US$ in millions For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 As Actual Adjustments Adjusted ------ ----------- --------- Personnel 317 $(64)(2) $253 Network, EDP and communications 94 (1)(2)
93
Advertising, marketing and promotions 320 -
320
Professional and consulting fees 136 (1)(2)
135
Depreciation and amortization 59 (17)(3) 42 Administrative and other 98 (4)(2) 94 Litigation provision 1,128 (1,122)(1) 6 ----- ------ - Total operating expenses 2,152 $(1,209) $943 ----- ------- ---- Pro Forma For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 As Actual Adjustments Adjusted ------ ----------- --------- Personnel 324 $(13)(2) $311 Network, EDP and communications 84 -
84
Advertising, marketing and promotions 444 -
444
Professional and consulting fees 156 (32)(2)
124
Depreciation and amortization 64 (17)(3) 47 Administrative and other 101 (1)(2) 100 Litigation provision 2,638 (2,576)(1) 62 ----- ------ -- Total operating expenses 3,811 $(2,639) $1,172 ----- ------- ------ For the Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2008 As Actual Adjustments Adjusted ------ ----------- --------- Personnel 1,199 $(121) (2) $1,078 Network, EDP and communications 339 (1) (2) 338 Advertising, marketing and promotions 1,016 - 1,016 Professional and consulting fees 438 (14) (2) 424 Depreciation and amortization 237 (68) (3) 169 Administrative and other 332 (4) (2) 328 Litigation provision 1,470 (1,457) (1) 13 ----- ------ -- Total operating expenses 5,031 $(1,665) $3,366 ----- ------- ------ Pro Forma For the Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2007 As Actual Adjustments Adjusted ------ ----------- --------- Personnel 1,159 $(13) (2) $1,146 Network, EDP and communications 308 - 308 Advertising, marketing and promotions 1,075 - 1,075 Professional and consulting fees 552 (127) (2) 425 Depreciation and amortization 228 (68) (3) 160 Administrative and other 334 (5) (2) 329 Litigation provision 2,653 (2,576) (1) 77 ----- ------ -- Total operating expenses 6,309 $(2,789) $3,520 ----- ------- ------ (1) Litigation reserve (2) Restructuring (3) Asset step-up amortization Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted Non-operating Income (Expenses) US$ in millions For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 As Actual Adjustments Adjusted ------ -----------
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Equity in earnings of unconsolidated
affiliates $- - $- Interest expense (27) 11 (1) (16) Investment income, net 39 (30)(2) 9 Other - - - --- --- ---
Total other income (expenses) $12 (19) $(7) --- --- --- Pro Forma For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 Actual Adjustments As Adjusted ------ ----------- ----------- Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates $- - $- Interest expense (24) - (24) Investment income, net 65 - 65 Other - - - --- --- --- Total other income (expenses) $41 - $41 --- - --- For the Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2008 As Actual Adjustments Adjusted ------ -----------
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Equity in earnings of unconsolidated
affiliates $1 - $1 Interest expense (143) 68 (1) (75) Investment income, net 211 (70)(2) 141 Other 35 (35)(3) - -- --- - Total other income (expenses) $104 (37) $67 ---- --- --- Pro Forma For the Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2007 Actual Adjustments As Adjusted ------ ----------- ----------- Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates $- - $- Interest expense (96) - (96) Investment income, net 197 - 197 Other 8 - 8 --- --- --- Total other income (expenses) $109 - $109 ---- --- ---- (1) Interest accretion on American Express Settlement (2) Investment income on Litigation Escrow and EU proceeds (3) Underwater contract (LIBOR adjustment) Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Weighted Average Class A Common Stock Outstanding Used in the Calculation of Adjusted Diluted Class A Earnings Per Share US$ in millions For the Three For the Twelve Months Ended Months Ended September 30, 2008 September 30, 2008 ------------------ ------------------ Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - GAAP 776 769 Class A Shares(1) - 206 Class B Shares(2) - (119) Class C Shares(3) - (83) Class A Share Equivalents(4) - 3 - - Share Adjustments - 7 Adjusted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding - Non GAAP 776 776
(1) For the twelve months ended September 30, 2008, for GAAP purposes, the number of class A common shares outstanding is weighted to reflect the issuance of 446,600,000 shares at the IPO date of March 19, 2008. In the calculation of the adjusted weighted average shares outstanding, these shares are assumed to have been issued at October 1, 2007 for the twelve months ended September 30, 2008.
(2) For the twelve months ended September 30, 2008, for GAAP purposes, the number of class B common shares outstanding is weighted to reflect the redemption of 154,738,487 shares on March 28, 2008 and the reduction of the conversion ratio applicable to remaining shares outstanding to 0.71 to 1. In the calculation of the adjusted weighted average shares outstanding, these shares are weighted to assume that the redemption and reduction in conversion ratio had occurred at October 1, 2007 for the twelve months ended September 30, 2008.
(3) For the twelve months ended September 30, 2008, for GAAP purposes, the number of class C (series I, II, III & IV) common shares is weighted to reflect the redemption of 159,657,751 shares of class C (series I) common stock on March 28, 2008, and the reclassification of all shares of class C (series II) common stock to temporary equity and 35,263,585 shares of class C (series III) common stock to liabilities on the IPO date of March 19, 2008. Upon reclassification of the class C (series II) and class C (series III) common stock these shares are no longer convertible into shares of class A common stock. In the calculation of adjusted weighted average shares outstanding, these shares are weighted to assume that the redemption and reclassifications occurred at October 1, 2007 for the twelve months ended September 30, 2008.
(4) For GAAP purposes, the number of class A common shares outstanding is weighted to reflect the assumed issuance of class A common stock underlying stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units to employees and directors at the IPO date of March 19, 2008 and subsequent periods, by applying the treasury stock method. For the twelve months ended September 30, 2008, in the calculation of adjusted weighted shares outstanding, these shares are assumed to have been issued at October 1, 2007 and were outstanding for the entire period. The share adjustments also reflect the estimated number of stock options, restricted stock and restricted stock units estimated to be outstanding in October 2008 after the redemption of the class C (series II and series III) common shares held by Visa Europe.
Class A Common Stock Adjusted Diluted Earnings Per Share
-- Management believes the presentation of adjusted operating income and adjusted net income provides a clearer understanding of the one-time items related to the Company's reorganization, initial public offering and other non-recurring events. These measures also adjust for expenses related to covered litigation that will be funded by the litigation escrow account and a $19 million after-tax charge in the fourth quarter and a $51 million after-tax charge for the year ended September 30, 2008 related to non-recurring legacy litigation items that will not be funded by the litigation escrow account. These items have a significant impact on our financial results but are either non-recurring or have no operating cash impact.
-- Recognizing that we have a very complex equity structure incorporating multiple classes and series of common stock, the Company has also presented adjusted diluted class A earnings per share calculated below based on adjusted net income and the adjusted weighted average number of shares outstanding in the periods presented. This non-GAAP financial measure has been presented to illustrate our per share results reflecting our capital structure after the redemption of all class C (series II) common stock and a portion of class C (series III) common stock, which the Company redeemed in October 2008. The class C (series II) common stock is classified as temporary equity and the redeemable class C (series III) common stock is classified as a liability on the Company's consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2008. Management believes this non-GAAP presentation provides the reader with a clearer understanding of our per share results by excluding these shares to be redeemed and allocating adjusted net income only to permanent equity.
For the Three For the Twelve Months Ended Months Ended September 30, 2008 September 30, 2008 ------------------ ------------------ (in millions, except per share data) Adjusted net income $448 $1,749 Adjusted weighted average number of Diluted shares outstanding 776 776 ----- ----- Adjusted diluted earnings per share $0.58 $2.25 ----- ----- Calculation of Free Cash Flow US$ in millions For the Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2008 ------------------ Net income (as reported) $804 Addback: Depreciation and amortization 237 Equity compensation 74 Cash impact of litigation(1) 1,193 Less: Capital expenditure (415) Annual pension contribution (186) ------ Total free cash flow $1,707 ======
(1) Adjustment represents the net cash impact of all litigation matters, both covered and uncovered, during the fiscal year. This adjustment reflects (i) the cash benefit received resulting from tax deductions taken on actual payments made for both covered and uncovered matters; (ii) the use of cash to make payments for uncovered litigation matters, which will not be funded by the litigation escrow account; (iii) the add back of accretion, net of tax, recorded on all settled claims, both covered and uncovered; and (iv) the add back of litigation provision, net of tax, recorded for covered matters, which will be funded by the litigation escrow account, during the fiscal year.
Operational Performance Data
The tables below provide information regarding the operational results for the 3 months ended June 30, 2008, as well as the prior ten quarterly reporting periods and the years ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007, for cards carrying the Visa, Visa Electron and Interlink brands.
1. Branded Volume and Transactions
The tables present Payments Volume, Cash Volume, Total Volume, the number of payments transactions, cash transactions, accounts and cards for cards carrying the Visa, Visa Electron and Interlink brands. Card counts include PLUS proprietary cards. Nominal and constant dollar growth rates over prior periods are provided for volume-based data.
For the 3 Months Ended June 30, 2008 Total Payments Volume Growth Volume ($ Growth (Cons- ($ Growth bill-(Nominal tant) bill-(Nominal ions) USD) USD) ions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 249 24.0% 20.9% 162 22.3% Canada 51 14.3% 10.3% 45 14.5% CEMEA 131 45.8% 40.7% 19 37.8% LAC 155 35.4% 22.9% 50 40.3% US 526 8.8% 8.8% 423 9.8% Visa Inc. 1,112 19.2% 16.5% 699 15.2% Visa Credit Programs US 246 4.7% 4.7% 213 5.0% Rest of World 278 21.7% 17.9% 238 22.6% Visa Inc. 524 13.1% 11.3% 450 13.6% Visa Debit Programs US 280 12.7% 12.7% 210 15.1% Rest of World 308 39.2% 30.7% 38 40.2% Visa Inc. 588 25.2% 21.5% 248 18.3% For the 3 Months Ended June 30, 2008 Payments Cash Growth Trans- Volume Growth (Constant actions ($ (Nominal USD) (millions) billions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 18.9% 2,032 88 27.3% Canada 10.4% 383 6 13.0% CEMEA 38.1% 255 112 47.2% LAC 27.5% 1,160 105 33.2% US 9.8% 7,658 103 4.9% Visa Inc. 13.6% 11,487 414 26.4% Visa Credit Programs US 5.0% 2,334 34 2.9% Rest of World 18.3% 2,969 40 16.4% Visa Inc. 11.6% 5,303 74 9.8% Visa Debit Programs US 15.1% 5,325 69 5.9% Rest of World 31.8% 860 270 39.0% Visa Inc. 17.4% 6,185 340 30.7% For the 3 Months Ended June 30, 2008 Cash Trans Growth actions Accounts Cards (Constant (mill- (mill- (mill- USD) ions) ions) ions) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 24.7% 498 387 472 Canada 9.0% 9 24 31 CEMEA 41.2% 640 159 168 LAC 20.8% 754 303 328 US 4.9% 736 469 646 Visa Inc. 21.6% 2,637 1,342 1,645 Visa Credit Programs US 2.9% 29 262 335 Rest of World 15.3% 146 404 464 Visa Inc. 9.3% 175 665 798 Visa Debit Programs US 5.9% 706 207 311 Rest of World 30.6% 1,756 469 535 Visa Inc. 24.7% 2,462 677 847 For the 3 Months Ended March 31, 2008 Total Payments Volume Growth Volume ($ Growth (Cons- ($ Growth bill-(Nominal tant) bill-(Nominal ions) USD) USD) ions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 245 29.4% 21.2% 159 26.5% Canada 47 30.9% 10.0% 41 30.5% CEMEA 114 40.8% 36.6% 17 40.4% LAC 143 37.8% 21.8% 46 47.5% US 488 10.9% 10.9% 388 12.0% Visa Inc. 1,036 22.0% 17.1% 652 19.1% Visa Credit Programs US 231 8.0% 8.0% 195 8.1% Rest of World 268 28.5% 17.9% 229 29.5% Visa Inc. 499 18.1% 13.1% 424 18.7% Visa Debit Programs US 257 13.6% 13.6% 193 16.3% Rest of World 280 39.6% 28.7% 35 44.1% Visa Inc. 537 25.8% 21.0% 228 19.9% For the 3 Months Ended March 31, 2008 Payments Cash Growth Trans- Volume Growth (Constant actions ($ (Nominal USD) (millions) billions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 18.1% 1,913 85 35.2% Canada 9.7% 337 6 33.8% CEMEA 38.9% 236 96 40.9% LAC 30.1% 1,123 97 33.7% US 12.0% 7,077 100 6.6% Visa Inc. 15.1% 10,686 384 27.2% Visa Credit Programs US 8.1% 2,167 36 7.5% Rest of World 18.2% 2,798 39 23.0% Visa Inc. 13.3% 4,964 75 15.0% Visa Debit Programs US 16.3% 4,910 64 6.2% Rest of World 31.7% 812 245 38.9% Visa Inc. 18.4% 5,722 309 30.6% For the 3 Months Ended March 31, 2008 Cash Trans Growth actions Accounts Cards (Constant (mill- (mill- (mill- USD) ions) ions) ions) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 27.4% 458 376 457 Canada 12.5% 9 24 31 CEMEA 36.2% 584 148 156 LAC 18.2% 719 288 312 US 6.6% 691 457 665 Visa Inc. 20.6% 2,462 1,292 1,621 Visa Credit Programs US 7.5% 30 260 368 Rest of World 16.1% 134 387 446 Visa Inc. 11.8% 164 647 814 Visa Debit Programs US 6.2% 661 197 297 Rest of World 28.3% 1,636 448 510 Visa Inc. 23.0% 2,297 645 807 For the 3 Months Ended December 31, 2007 Total Payments Volume Growth Volume ($ Growth (Cons- ($ Growth bill-(Nominal tant) bill-(Nominal ions) USD) USD) ions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 241 28.4% 23.0% 158 24.3% Canada 51 29.3% 13.6% 45 28.5% CEMEA 115 43.8% 38.9% 18 44.1% LAC 145 33.3% 21.3% 47 44.1% US 514 11.4% 11.4% 413 12.4% Visa Inc. 1,067 21.5% 17.9% 680 18.5% Visa Credit Programs US 253 9.1% 9.1% 218 9.7% Rest of World 272 26.7% 19.5% 232 27.3% Visa Inc. 525 17.6% 14.3% 450 18.1% Visa Debit Programs US 261 13.7% 13.7% 195 15.5% Rest of World 281 39.1% 29.8% 36 43.5% Visa Inc. 542 25.6% 21.5% 231 19.1% For the 3 Months Ended December 31, 2007 Payments Cash Growth Trans- Volume Growth (Constant actions ($ (Nominal USD) (millions) billions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 19.6% 1,931 83 36.9% Canada 12.8% 382 6 36.5% CEMEA 40.1% 235 97 43.8% LAC 30.5% 1,132 99 28.8% US 12.4% 7,412 102 7.8% Visa Inc. 15.7% 11,092 387 27.3% Visa Credit Programs US 9.7% 2,462 36 5.9% Rest of World 19.7% 2,863 40 23.2% Visa Inc. 14.6% 5,325 75 14.4% Visa Debit Programs US 15.5% 4,950 66 8.8% Rest of World 32.9% 817 245 38.5% Visa Inc. 17.9% 5,767 311 30.9% For the 3 Months Ended December 31, 2007 Cash Trans- Growth actions Accounts Cards (Constant (mill- (mill- (mill- USD) ions) ions) ions) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 29.9% 452 368 446 Canada 19.9% 9 23 31 CEMEA 38.7% 590 139 147 LAC 17.4% 757 284 307 US 7.8% 716 457 661 Visa Inc. 21.8% 2,524 1,270 1,592 Visa Credit Programs US 5.9% 33 259 365 Rest of World 18.5% 136 372 431 Visa Inc. 12.2% 169 630 796 Visa Debit Programs US 8.8% 683 198 297 Rest of World 29.4% 1,672 442 500 Visa Inc. 24.4% 2,355 640 796 For the 3 Months Ended September 30, 2007 Total Payments Volume Growth Volume ($ Growth (Cons- ($ Growth Bill-(Nominal tant) bill-(Nominal ions) USD) USD) ions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 215 25.6% 19.6% 140 22.1% Canada 47 22.7% 12.9% 42 21.4% CEMEA 101 43.0% 38.4% 15 39.0% LAC 121 26.7% 19.0% 38 38.5% US 489 9.6% 9.6% 388 10.7% Visa Inc. 972 18.4% 15.5% 623 15.8% Visa Credit Programs US 240 6.7% 6.7% 206 8.5% Rest of World 243 22.5% 16.4% 206 23.6% Visa Inc. 483 14.1% 11.4% 412 15.6% Visa Debit Programs US 249 12.6% 12.6% 182 13.3% Rest of World 241 36.0% 28.5% 29 39.6% Visa Inc. 489 23.0% 19.9% 211 16.3% For the 3 Months Ended September 30, 2007 Payments Cash Growth Trans- Volume Growth (Constant actions ($ (Nominal USD) (millions) billions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 16.8% 1,796 74 32.8% Canada 11.8% 362 6 33.0% CEMEA 35.1% 211 85 43.8% LAC 29.6% 1,004 83 21.9% US 10.7% 7,032 101 5.6% Visa Inc. 13.6% 10,404 349 23.3% Visa Credit Programs US 8.5% 2,314 35 -2.9% Rest of World 17.2% 2,654 37 16.4% Visa Inc. 12.7% 4,968 71 6.2% Visa Debit Programs US 13.3% 4,718 67 10.7% Rest of World 31.1% 718 211 35.5% Visa Inc. 15.5% 5,436 278 28.6% For the 3 Months Ended September 30, 2007 Cash Trans- Growth actions Accounts Cards (Constant (mill- (mill- (mill- USD) ions) ions) ions) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 25.1% 417 348 427 Canada 22.5% 9 23 31 CEMEA 39.0% 545 125 136 LAC 14.6% 691 267 289 US 5.6% 730 440 642 Visa Inc. 19.0% 2,392 1,203 1,526 Visa Credit Programs US -2.9% 34 253 358 Rest of World 12.0% 128 353 410 Visa Inc. 4.2% 162 607 769 Visa Debit Programs US 10.7% 696 187 284 Rest of World 28.2% 1,534 409 473 Visa Inc. 23.5% 2,230 596 757 For the 3 Months Ended June 30, 2007 Total Payments Volume Growth Volume ($ Growth (Cons- ($ Growth Bill-(Nominal tant) bill-(Nominal ions) USD) USD) ions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 201 20.6% 16.6% 132 19.9% Canada 45 18.2% 12.0% 40 17.4% CEMEA 90 38.7% 37.3% 14 32.4% LAC 114 32.4% 18.9% 35 41.8% US 483 9.5% 9.5% 385 10.4% Visa Inc. 933 17.1% 14.6% 606 14.7% Visa Credit Programs US 235 6.4% 6.4% 203 8.3% Rest of World 228 19.8% 16.1% 194 21.2% Visa Inc. 464 12.6% 11.0% 396 14.3% Visa Debit Programs US 248 12.6% 12.6% 183 12.7% Rest of World 222 34.2% 24.9% 27 39.1% Visa Inc. 470 21.9% 18.3% 210 15.5% For the 3 Months Ended June 30, 2007 Payments Cash Growth Trans- Volume Growth (Constant actions ($ (Nominal USD) (millions) billions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 16.8% 1,708 69 21.9% Canada 11.3% 352 5 24.5% CEMEA 32.8% 197 76 39.9% LAC 27.7% 945 79 28.6% US 10.4% 6,901 98 6.3% Visa Inc. 13.2% 10,103 327 21.8% Visa Credit Programs US 8.3% 2,251 33 -4.3% Rest of World 17.0% 2,519 35 12.6% Visa Inc. 12.5% 4,770 67 3.7% Visa Debit Programs US 12.7% 4,651 65 12.5% Rest of World 28.9% 682 195 33.5% Visa Inc. 14.6% 5,333 260 27.5% For the 3 Months Ended June 30, 2007 Cash Trans- Growth actions Accounts Cards (Constant (mill- (mill- (mill- USD) ions) ions) ions) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 16.1% 373 336 412 Canada 18.0% 9 22 30 CEMEA 38.1% 508 121 124 LAC 15.3% 669 257 281 US 6.3% 721 418 616 Visa Inc. 17.2% 2,280 1,154 1,464 Visa Credit Programs US -4.3% 32 245 345 Rest of World 11.1% 120 339 394 Visa Inc. 3.1% 152 584 739 Visa Debit Programs US 12.5% 689 173 270 Rest of World 24.4% 1,439 397 454 Visa Inc. 21.3% 2,128 570 725 For the 3 Months Ended March 31, 2007 Total Payments Volume Growth Volume ($ Growth (Cons- ($ Growth Bill-(Nominal tant) bill-(Nominal ions) USD) USD) ions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 189 23.1% 18.8% 126 20.8% Canada 36 10.3% 11.8% 31 9.2% CEMEA 81 44.8% 43.8% 12 35.3% LAC 104 19.4% 19.6% 31 25.9% US 440 9.1% 9.1% 347 8.9% Visa Inc. 849 16.1% 15.4% 548 12.9% Visa Credit Programs US 214 7.8% 7.8% 181 8.0% Rest of World 208 17.1% 15.4% 177 18.5% Visa Inc. 423 12.2% 11.6% 357 13.0% Visa Debit Programs US 226 10.4% 10.4% 166 10.0% Rest of World 201 33.4% 30.4% 24 35.3% Visa Inc. 427 20.1% 19.3% 190 12.7% For the 3 Months Ended March 31, 2007 Payments Cash Growth Trans- Volume Growth (Constant actions ($ (Nominal USD) (millions) billions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 17.0% 1,599 63 28.1% Canada 10.7% 309 4 19.1% CEMEA 40.6% 183 68 46.6% LAC 25.4% 904 72 16.8% US 8.9% 6,259 94 9.8% Visa Inc. 12.4% 9,254 302 22.3% Visa Credit Programs US 8.0% 2,021 33 7.0% Rest of World 16.6% 2,343 32 9.8% Visa Inc. 12.3% 4,364 65 8.3% Visa Debit Programs US 10.0% 4,238 60 11.4% Rest of World 32.5% 652 176 33.1% Visa Inc. 12.6% 4,889 237 26.8% For the 3 Months Ended March 31, 2007 Cash Trans- Growth actions Accounts Cards (Constant (mill- (mill- (mill- USD) ions) ions) ions) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 22.6% 382 321 397 Canada 20.7% 9 22 30 CEMEA 44.4% 477 117 122 LAC 17.2% 658 251 271 US 9.8% 698 412 607 Visa Inc. 21.1% 2,224 1,123 1,426 Visa Credit Programs US 7.0% 30 243 341 Rest of World 9.3% 105 322 375 Visa Inc. 8.1% 135 565 716 Visa Debit Programs US 11.4% 668 169 266 Rest of World 30.1% 1,421 389 444 Visa Inc. 25.0% 2,089 558 710 For the 3 Months Ended December 31, 2006 Total Payments Volume Growth Volume ($ Growth (Cons- ($ Growth bill-(Nominal tant) bill-(Nominal ions) USD) USD) ions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 188 21.9% 15.9% 127 21.1% Canada 40 11.1% 11.3% 35 10.1% CEMEA 80 43.0% 40.4% 12 32.2% LAC 109 22.2% 17.5% 33 30.4% US 462 8.3% 8.3% 367 8.1% Visa Inc. 878 15.4% 13.6% 574 12.4% Visa Credit Programs US 232 7.7% 7.7% 199 7.7% Rest of World 214 17.9% 14.1% 182 19.2% Visa Inc. 447 12.4% 10.8% 381 12.9% Visa Debit Programs US 230 8.9% 8.9% 169 8.5% Rest of World 202 32.0% 26.2% 25 36.0% Visa Inc. 431 18.6% 16.7% 194 11.4% For the 3 Months Ended December 31, 2006 Payments Cash Growth Trans- Volume Growth (Constant actions ($ (Nominal USD) (millions) billions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 15.8% 1,600 61 23.7% Canada 10.3% 344 4 19.8% CEMEA 33.9% 175 68 45.1% LAC 25.3% 911 77 19.0% US 8.1% 6,554 95 9.2% Visa Inc. 11.3% 9,583 304 21.4% Visa Credit Programs US 7.7% 2,281 34 7.7% Rest of World 15.4% 2,371 32 11.4% Visa Inc. 11.4% 4,651 66 9.5% Visa Debit Programs US 8.5% 4,274 61 10.0% Rest of World 30.5% 658 177 31.4% Visa Inc. 11.1% 4,932 238 25.2% For the 3 Months Ended December 31, 2006 Cash Trans- Growth actions Accounts Cards (Constant (mill- (mill- (mill- USD) ions) ions) ions) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 16.0% 381 308 381 Canada 20.0% 9 22 30 CEMEA 41.7% 470 104 112 LAC 14.5% 687 241 262 US 9.2% 698 402 600 Visa Inc. 18.2% 2,245 1,077 1,384 Visa Credit Programs US 7.7% 32 240 345 Rest of World 7.2% 107 314 363 Visa Inc. 7.5% 140 554 709 Visa Debit Programs US 10.0% 666 162 255 Rest of World 25.6% 1,440 361 421 Visa Inc. 21.4% 2,105 523 676 For the 3 Months Ended September 30, 2006 Total Payments Volume Growth Volume ($ Growth (Cons- ($ Growth bill-(Nominal tant) bill- (Nominal ions) USD) USD) ions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 171 16.8% 15.0% 115 17.5% Canada 38 17.1% 11.0% 34 16.4% CEMEA 70 38.9% 40.0% 11 29.6% LAC 95 20.7% 18.1% 27 27.9% US 446 11.6% 11.6% 350 11.1% Visa Inc. 821 15.9% 15.1% 538 13.9% Visa Credit Programs US 225 9.6% 9.6% 190 9.0% Rest of World 198 16.6% 14.4% 167 17.9% Visa Inc. 423 12.8% 11.9% 356 13.0% Visa Debit Programs US 221 13.8% 13.8% 161 13.7% Rest of World 177 27.4% 25.2% 21 32.2% Visa Inc. 398 19.5% 18.7% 182 15.6% For the 3 Months Ended September 30, 2006 Payments Cash Growth Trans- Volume Growth (Constant actions ($ (Nominal USD) (millions) billions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 16.3% 1,508 56 15.4% Canada 10.4% 330 4 23.4% CEMEA 35.1% 157 59 40.8% LAC 25.0% 810 68 18.0% US 11.1% 6,229 96 13.6% Visa Inc. 13.3% 9,035 283 20.0% Visa Credit Programs US 9.0% 2,149 36 13.1% Rest of World 15.8% 2,243 31 10.0% Visa Inc. 12.2% 4,392 67 11.6% Visa Debit Programs US 13.7% 4,080 60 14.0% Rest of World 30.7% 563 156 26.8% Visa Inc. 15.5% 4,643 216 22.9% For the 3 Months Ended September 30, 2006 Cash Trans- Growth actions Accounts Cards (Constant (mill- (mill- (mill- USD) ions) ions) ions) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 12.3% 360 298 367 Canada 17.0% 9 22 29 CEMEA 41.0% 424 94 104 LAC 15.5% 643 228 248 US 13.6% 733 398 599 Visa Inc. 18.7% 2,169 1,041 1,347 Visa Credit Programs US 13.1% 34 242 351 Rest of World 7.5% 102 297 346 Visa Inc. 10.3% 136 539 696 Visa Debit Programs US 14.0% 699 156 249 Rest of World 24.4% 1,334 346 402 Visa Inc. 21.5% 2,033 502 651 For the 3 Months Ended June 30, 2006 Total Payments Volume Growth Volume ($ Growth (Cons- ($ Growth bill-(Nominal tant) bill-(Nominal ions) USD) USD) ions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 167 17.9% 18.2% 110 15.9% Canada 38 23.5% 12.3% 34 23.0% CEMEA 65 43.5% 43.7% 10 35.5% LAC 86 21.4% 20.6% 25 29.3% US 441 14.8% 14.8% 349 15.7% Visa Inc. 797 18.5% 18.0% 528 17.1% Visa Credit Programs US 221 11.5% 11.5% 187 12.1% Rest of World 191 16.7% 15.0% 160 18.4% Visa Inc. 412 13.8% 13.1% 347 14.9% Visa Debit Programs US 220 18.3% 18.3% 162 20.2% Rest of World 165 32.1% 30.3% 19 33.9% Visa Inc. 386 23.8% 23.5% 182 21.5% For the 3 Months Ended June 30, 2006 Payments Cash Growth Trans- Volume Growth (Constant actions ($ (Nominal USD) (millions) billions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 16.5% 1,416 56 22.0% Canada 11.8% 322 4 27.4% CEMEA 37.1% 147 55 45.2% LAC 27.6% 769 61 18.5% US 15.7% 6,157 92 11.4% Visa Inc. 16.6% 8,811 269 21.2% Visa Credit Programs US 12.1% 2,091 34 8.3% Rest of World 16.5% 2,126 31 8.5% Visa Inc. 14.2% 4,216 65 8.4% Visa Debit Programs US 20.2% 4,067 58 13.3% Rest of World 32.1% 528 146 31.9% Visa Inc. 21.5% 4,595 204 26.0% For the 3 Months Ended June 30, 2006 Cash Trans- Growth actions Accounts Cards (Constant (mill- (mill- (mill- USD) ions) ions) ions) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 21.4% 353 287 354 Canada 15.8% 9 21 28 CEMEA 44.9% 407 86 95 LAC 18.0% 620 219 236 US 11.4% 710 390 611 Visa Inc. 20.9% 2,098 1,003 1,324 Visa Credit Programs US 8.3% 32 236 344 Rest of World 7.5% 97 283 329 Visa Inc. 7.9% 129 519 672 Visa Debit Programs US 13.3% 677 153 268 Rest of World 30.0% 1,291 330 384 Visa Inc. 25.2% 1,969 484 652 For the 3 Months Ended March 31, 2006 Total Payments Volume Growth Volume ($ Growth (Cons- ($ Growth bill-(Nominal tant) bill-(Nominal ions) USD) USD) ions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 154 12.2% 15.8% 104 11.9% Canada 32 18.0% 13.5% 29 18.4% CEMEA 56 38.8% 42.6% 9 28.8% LAC 87 37.6% 21.0% 25 45.7% US 403 16.1% 16.1% 318 17.6% Visa Inc. 732 19.0% 18.2% 485 17.7% Visa Credit Programs US 199 11.7% 11.7% 167 12.7% Rest of World 178 14.1% 15.0% 149 16.0% Visa Inc. 376 12.8% 13.3% 316 14.2% Visa Debit Programs US 205 20.8% 20.8% 151 23.6% Rest of World 151 34.8% 27.8% 18 37.2% Visa Inc. 355 26.4% 23.8% 169 24.9% For the 3 Months Ended March 31, 2006 Payments Cash Growth Trans- Volume Growth (Constant actions- ($ (Nominal USD) (millions) billions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 16.1% 1,302 49 12.7% Canada 13.8% 282 4 15.4% CEMEA 32.5% 126 47 41.0% LAC 28.3% 742 62 34.5% US 17.6% 5,686 85 11.0% Visa Inc. 17.8% 8,139 247 21.7% Visa Credit Programs US 12.7% 1,884 31 6.7% Rest of World 16.7% 1,962 29 5.3% Visa Inc. 14.6% 3,847 60 6.1% Visa Debit Programs US 23.6% 3,801 54 13.6% Rest of World 30.2% 491 133 34.5% Visa Inc. 24.3% 4,292 187 27.7% For the 3 Months Ended March 31, 2006 Cash Trans- Growth actions Accounts Cards (Constant (mill- (mill- (mill- USD) ions) ions) ions)
All Visa Credit & Debit
Asia Pacific 15.2% 327 276 341 Canada 10.9% 9 21 27 CEMEA 44.6% 357 82 89 LAC 18.3% 600 204 225 US 11.0% 662 383 606 Visa Inc. 19.0% 1,955 966 1,288 Visa Credit Programs US 6.7% 30 232 338 Rest of World 6.5% 88 273 315 Visa Inc. 6.6% 118 505 653 Visa Debit Programs US 13.6% 632 151 268 Rest of World 27.4% 1,205 311 367 Visa Inc. 23.4% 1,837 462 635 For the 3 Months Ended December 31, 2005 Total Payments Volume Growth Volume ($ Growth (Cons- ($ Growth bill-(Nominal tant) bill-(Nominal ions) USD) USD) ions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 154 12.9% 15.3% 105 12.0% Canada 36 17.9% 10.7% 32 17.8% CEMEA 56 37.7% 43.7% 9 31.2% LAC 89 31.1% 20.1% 25 38.9% US 426 16.1% 16.1% 340 17.4% Visa Inc. 761 18.4% 17.8% 511 17.3% Visa Credit Programs US 215 10.5% 10.5% 184 11.2% Rest of World 182 13.1% 12.7% 153 15.1% Visa Inc. 397 11.7% 11.5% 337 12.9% Visa Debit Programs US 211 22.3% 22.3% 155 25.6% Rest of World 153 33.6% 29.5% 18 39.7% Visa Inc. 364 26.8% 25.4% 174 27.0% For the 3 Months Ended December 31, 2005 Payments Cash Growth Trans- Volume Growth (Constant actions ($ (Nominal USD) (millions) billions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 14.4% 1,290 49 14.8% Canada 10.6% 316 4 19.1% CEMEA 38.8% 127 47 39.1% LAC 28.3% 758 64 28.3% US 17.4% 5,982 87 11.3% Visa Inc. 17.1% 8,474 250 20.7% Visa Credit Programs US 11.2% 2,128 31 6.7% Rest of World 14.6% 1,991 29 3.5% Visa Inc. 12.8% 4,119 60 5.1% Visa Debit Programs US 25.6% 3,855 55 14.0% Rest of World 35.2% 500 135 32.8% Visa Inc. 26.7% 4,355 190 26.7% For the 3 Months Ended December 31, 2005 Cash Trans- Growth actions Accounts Cards (Constant (mill- (mill- (mill- USD) ions) ions) ions)
All Visa Credit & Debit
Asia Pacific 17.3% 329 266 328 Canada 11.8% 9 21 27 CEMEA 44.6% 358 75 83 LAC 17.2% 632 194 214 US 11.3% 674 373 584 Visa Inc. 19.3% 2,002 929 1,236 Visa Credit Programs US 6.7% 32 228 327 Rest of World 3.2% 90 264 304 Visa Inc. 4.9% 121 492 631 Visa Debit Programs US 14.0% 642 144 257 Rest of World 28.7% 1,239 293 348 Visa Inc. 24.4% 1,881 437 605 For the 12 Months Ended December 31, 2007 Total Payments Volume Growth Volume ($ Growth (Cons- ($ Growth bill-(Nominal tant) bill-(Nominal ions) USD) USD) ions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 846 24.6% 19.6% 556 21.9% Canada 179 20.6% 12.6% 158 19.6% CEMEA 386 42.6% 39.4% 59 38.1% LAC 484 28.2% 19.8% 152 38.0% US 1,927 9.9% 9.9% 1,532 10.7% Visa Inc. 3,822 18.4% 15.9% 2,457 15.6% Visa Credit Programs US 943 7.5% 7.5% 807 8.7% Rest of World 951 21.8% 16.9% 808 22.9% Visa Inc. 1,894 14.2% 12.1% 1,615 15.4% Visa Debit Programs US 984 12.4% 12.4% 725 12.9% Rest of World 944 35.9% 28.4% 117 39.7% Visa Inc. 1,928 22.8% 19.8% 842 16.0% For the 12 Months Ended December 31, 2007 Payments Cash Growth Trans- Volume Growth (Constant actions ($ (Nominal USD) (millions) billions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 17.6% 7,034 289 30.1% Canada 11.7% 1,404 21 28.6% CEMEA 37.1% 827 327 43.4% LAC 28.4% 3,984 333 24.2% US 10.7% 27,604 395 7.3% Visa Inc. 13.8% 40,853 1,365 23.8% Visa Credit Programs US 8.7% 9,048 136 1.2% Rest of World 17.7% 10,379 143 15.7% Visa Inc. 13.1% 19,427 279 8.1% Visa Debit Programs US 12.9% 18,556 259 10.8% Rest of World 31.4% 2,869 827 35.4% Visa Inc. 15.3% 21,426 1,086 28.6% For the 12 Months Ended December 31, 2007 Cash Trans- Growth actions Accounts Cards (Constant (mill- (mill- (mill- USD) ions) ions) ions) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 23.5% 1,624 368 446 Canada 20.2% 37 23 31 CEMEA 39.8% 2,120 139 147 LAC 16.2% 2,775 284 307 US 7.3% 2,864 457 661 Visa Inc. 19.8% 9,420 1,270 1,592 Visa Credit Programs US 1.2% 129 259 365 Rest of World 12.8% 490 372 431 Visa Inc. 6.9% 619 630 796 Visa Debit Programs US 10.8% 2,735 198 297 Rest of World 28.0% 6,066 442 500 Visa Inc. 23.5% 8,801 640 796 For the 12 Months Ended December 31, 2006 Total Payments Volume Growth Volume ($ Growth (Cons- ($ Growth bill-(Nominal tant) bill-(Nominal ions) USD) USD) ions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 679 17.3% 16.2% 457 16.7% Canada 148 17.1% 12.0% 132 16.6% CEMEA 271 41.2% 41.5% 43 31.5% LAC 378 24.8% 19.2% 110 32.7% US 1,753 12.5% 12.5% 1,385 12.8% Visa Inc. 3,228 17.1% 16.1% 2,126 15.1% Visa Credit Programs US 877 10.0% 10.0% 742 10.2% Rest of World 781 16.4% 14.6% 658 17.9% Visa Inc. 1,658 12.9% 12.2% 1,400 13.7% Visa Debit Programs US 876 15.1% 15.1% 642 16.0% Rest of World 695 31.4% 27.3% 84 34.8% Visa Inc. 1,570 21.8% 20.4% 726 17.9% For the 12 Months Ended December 31, 2006 Payments Cash Growth Trans- Volume Growth (Constant actions ($ (Nominal USD) (millions) billions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 16.2% 5,827 222 18.6% Canada 11.5% 1,278 16 21.5% CEMEA 34.7% 605 228 43.1% LAC 26.4% 3,233 268 21.9% US 12.8% 24,626 368 11.3% Visa Inc. 14.5% 35,569 1,102 21.1% Visa Credit Programs US 10.2% 8,405 135 9.0% Rest of World 16.1% 8,702 123 8.9% Visa Inc. 13.0% 17,107 258 8.9% Visa Debit Programs US 16.0% 16,221 233 12.7% Rest of World 30.8% 2,240 611 31.0% Visa Inc. 17.7% 18,462 844 25.3% For the 12 Months Ended December 31, 2006 Cash Trans- Growth actions Accounts Cards (Constant (mill- (mill- (mill- USD) ions) ions) ions) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 16.2% 1,421 308 381 Canada 16.0% 36 22 30 CEMEA 42.8% 1,657 104 112 LAC 16.5% 2,550 241 262 US 11.3% 2,803 402 600 Visa Inc. 19.1% 8,468 1,077 1,384 Visa Credit Programs US 9.0% 129 240 345 Rest of World 7.2% 394 314 363 Visa Inc. 8.1% 523 554 709 Visa Debit Programs US 12.7% 2,674 162 255 Rest of World 26.8% 5,270 361 421 Visa Inc. 22.8% 7,945 523 676 For the 12 Months Ended December 31, 2005 Total Payments Volume Growth Volume ($ Growth (Cons- ($ Growth bill-(Nominal tant) bill-(Nominal ions) USD) USD) ions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 579 21.3% 15.9% 391 19.8% Canada 126 21.3% 10.8% 113 21.2% CEMEA 192 17.3% 9.0% 33 15.7% LAC 303 34.4% 21.4% 83 42.6% US 1,558 16.1% 16.1% 1,227 17.5% Visa Inc. 2,757 19.3% 15.9% 1,847 19.1% Visa Credit Programs US 797 10.6% 10.6% 674 10.5% Rest of World 671 18.4% 11.5% 558 21.0% Visa Inc. 1,468 14.0% 11.0% 1,231 15.0% Visa Debit Programs US 761 22.5% 22.5% 554 27.3% Rest of World 529 31.0% 21.1% 62 37.5% Visa Inc. 1,289 25.8% 21.9% 616 28.3% For the 12 Months Ended December 31, 2005 Payments Cash Growth Trans- Volume Growth (Constant actions ($ (Nominal USD) (millions) billions) USD) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 14.2% 4,713 188 24.7% Canada 10.8% 1,176 13 21.7% CEMEA 7.0% 432 159 17.6% LAC 29.4% 2,625 220 31.5% US 17.5% 21,749 331 11.0% Visa Inc. 16.6% 30,695 911 19.5% Visa Credit Programs US 10.5% 7,757 123 10.8% Rest of World 14.0% 7,254 113 7.3% Visa Inc. 12.1% 15,011 237 9.1% Visa Debit Programs US 27.3% 13,992 207 11.2% Rest of World 25.9% 1,692 467 30.2% Visa Inc. 27.1% 15,684 674 23.7% For the 12 Months Ended December 31, 2005 Cash Trans- Growth actions Accounts Cards (Constant (mill- (mill- (mill- USD) ions) ions) ions) All Visa Credit & Debit Asia Pacific 19.6% 1,190 266 328 Canada 11.0% 36 21 27 CEMEA 9.4% 1,234 75 83 LAC 18.6% 2,343 194 214 US 11.0% 2,588 373 584 Visa Inc. 14.4% 7,392 929 1,236 Visa Credit Programs US 10.8% 126 228 327 Rest of World 0.4% 339 264 304 Visa Inc. 5.4% 465 492 631 Visa Debit Programs US 11.2% 2,462 144 257 Rest of World 20.5% 4,465 293 348 Visa Inc. 17.7% 6,927 437 605 Footnote
The preceding tables present Payments Volume, Cash Volume, Total Volume, the number of payments transactions, cash transactions, accounts and cards for cards carrying the Visa, Visa Electron and Interlink brands. Card counts include PLUS proprietary cards. Nominal and constant dollar growth rates over prior periods are provided for volume-based data.
Payments Volume represents the aggregate dollar amount of purchases made with cards carrying the Visa, Visa Electron and Interlink brands for the relevant period; and Cash Volume represents the aggregate dollar amount of cash disbursements obtained with these cards for the relevant period and includes the impact of balance transfers and convenience checks; but excludes proprietary PLUS volume. Total Volume represents Payments Volume plus Cash Volume.
Visa payment products are comprised of credit and debit programs, and data relating to each program is included in the tables. Debit programs include Visa's signature based and Interlink (PIN) debit programs.
The data presented is reported quarterly by Visa's members on their operating certificates and is subject to verification by Visa. On occasion, members may update previously submitted information.
Visa's CEMEA region is comprised of countries in Central Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Several European Union countries in Central Europe, Israel and Turkey are not included in CEMEA. LAC is comprised of countries in Central and South America and the Caribbean. Rest of World includes Asia Pacific, Canada, CEMEA and LAC.
Information denominated in U.S. dollars is calculated by applying an established U.S. dollar/local currency exchange rate for each local currency in which Visa Inc. volumes are reported ("Nominal USD"). These exchange rates are calculated on a quarterly basis using the established exchange rate for each quarter. To eliminate the impact of foreign currency fluctuations against the U.S. dollar in measuring performance, Visa Inc. also reports period-over-period growth in Total Volume, Payments Volume and Cash Volume on the basis of local currency information ("Constant USD"). This presentation represents Visa's historical methodology which may be subject to review and refinement.
2. Processed Transactions
The table below represents transactions involving Visa, Visa Electron, Interlink and PLUS cards processed on Visa's networks.
Processed Transactions Year-over-Year Period (millions) Growth ------ ------------- ------------- 3 Months Ended -------------- Sep 30, 2008 9,590 11% Jun 30, 2008 9,473 13% Mar 31, 2008 8,800 15% Dec 31, 2007 9,094 13% Sep 30, 2007 8,645 12% Jun 30, 2007 8,411 13% Mar 31, 2007 7,645 12% Dec 31, 2006 8,018 11% Sep 30, 2006 7,722 NA Jun 30, 2006 7,441 NA Mar 31, 2006 6,828 NA Dec 31, 2005 7,212 NA 12 Months Ended --------------- Sep 30, 2008 36,956 13% Sep 30, 2007 32,720 12% Sep 30, 2006 29,202 NA
SOURCE Visa Inc.
10/29/2008
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