FLEETCOR Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal-Year 2018 Financial Results

PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga.--()--FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:FLT), a leading global provider of commercial payment solutions, today reported financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018.

“Our Q4 revenues and profits finished the year on a high note with revenue up 11% and adjusted net income per diluted share up 15% compared to the fourth quarter of 2017. These results were driven by strong execution across all lines of business resulting in organic growth of 11%, and record sales up 20% year over year in the fourth quarter. Fiscal year 2018 was another great year, driven by increases in revenues of 13% and adjusted net income per diluted share, which increased 23%,” said Ron Clarke, chairman and chief executive officer, FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. “For 2019, we expect each of our four primary product categories – fuel, toll, lodging, and corporate payments – to continue to drive our Company’s growth as we focus relentlessly on execution in order to win new clients, open up new geographies, and provide improved value over a broader range of spend categories.”

Financial Results for Fourth Quarter of 2018

GAAP Results

  • Total revenues, including the impact of the new revenue recognition standard ASC 606, increased 5% to $643.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to $610.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.
  • Net income increased 7% to $302.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to $282.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. Included in the fourth quarter of 2018, was a gain of approximately $153 million from the sale of the Chevron portfolio. Included in the fourth quarter of 2017 was the favorable impact of adoption of the Tax Reform Act of $127.5 million.
  • Net income per diluted share increased 9% to $3.33 in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to $3.05 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2017.

On January 1, 2018, the Company adopted FASB ASC Topic 606, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" ("ASC 606") and related cost capitalization guidance, using the modified retrospective method by recognizing the cumulative effect of initially applying ASC 606 as an adjustment to opening retained earnings at January 1, 2018. As such, the Company is not required to restate comparative financial information prior to the adoption of ASC 606 and, therefore, such information for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017 continues to be reported under FASB ASC Topic 605, "Revenue Recognition" ("ASC 605"). The adoption of ASC 606 did not materially impact the Company’s financial position. For the three months ended December 31, 2018, the adoption of ASC 606 reduced revenue by $36.4 million and increased operating income by $2.5 million. The adoption of ASC 606 did not have a material impact on net income or net income per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2018. A comparison of the current presentation under ASC 606 to the prior presentation under ASC 605 is provided below for the three months ended December 31, 2018:

2018 Reported
under ASC 606

 

2018 Impact of
ASC 606

 

2018 Excluding
Impact of Adoption
of ASC 606

(millions)    
Revenue $643.4 $36.4 $679.9
 
Operating Expense $358.7 $38.9 $397.6
 
Operating Income $284.7 ($2.5) $282.3
 

The above table presents the U.S. GAAP financial measures of Revenue, Operating Expense and Operating Income as reported, as well as the impact of the adoption of ASC 606 on these measures for the period presented. The impact of the adoption of ASC 606 on net income and net income per diluted share was not material.

Non-GAAP Results1

  • Revenues under ASC 605 increased 11% to $679.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to $610.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.
  • Adjusted net income1 increased 12% to $252.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to $224.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.
  • Adjusted net income per diluted share1 increased 15% to $2.78 in the fourth quarter of 2018, compared to $2.42 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Financial Results for Fiscal Year 2018

GAAP Results

  • Total revenues increased 8% to $2,433.5 million in 2018, compared to $2,249.5 million in 2017.
  • Net income increased 10% to $811.5 million in 2018, compared to $740.2 million in 2017. Included in 2018 is the gain from the sale of the Chevron portfolio of approximately $153 million. Included in 2017 is the favorable impact of adoption of the Tax Reform Act of $127.5 million and a gain on the sale of Nextraq of $109.2 million.
  • Net income per diluted share increased 11% to $8.81 in 2018, compared to $7.91 per diluted share in 2017.

Non-GAAP Results1

  • Revenues under ASC 605 increased 13% to 2,545.5 million in 2018, compared to $2,249.5 million in 2017.
  • Adjusted net income1 increased 21% to $969.8 million in 2018, compared to $798.9 million in 2017.
  • Adjusted net income per diluted share1 increased 23% to $10.53 in 2018, compared to $8.54 in 2017.

Fiscal Year 2019 Outlook

“Our outlook for 2019 is for organic revenue growth to be in the 9-11% range, consistent with our performance over the last several years. We expect this performance to be partially offset by a challenging macro environment, with fuel prices expected to be below 2018 levels, and unfavorable foreign exchange rates driven by a strong dollar, particularly in the first half of the year. The combined unfavorable revenue impact from these factors is expected to be approximately $50 million in 2019. As a result, we are guiding adjusted net income per diluted share to $11.55, at the midpoint, which represents a 10% growth from prior year,” said Eric Dey, chief financial officer, FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc.”

For fiscal year 2019, FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. updated financial guidance is as follows:

  • Total revenues to be between $2,570 million and $2,630 million;
  • GAAP net income between $800 million and $830 million;
  • GAAP net income per diluted share between $9.05 and $9.35;
  • Adjusted net income to be between $1,015 million and $1,045 million; and
  • Adjusted net income per diluted share to be between $11.40 and $11.70.

FLEETCOR’s guidance assumptions for 2019 are as follows:

  • Weighted fuel prices equal to $2.60 per gallon average in the U.S. for those businesses sensitive to the movement in the retail price of fuel for the balance of the year;
  • Market spreads slightly below the 2018 average;
  • Foreign exchange rates equal to the seven-day average as of February 3, 2019;
  • Interest expense of $160 million;
  • Fully diluted shares outstanding of approximately 89.0 million shares;
  • An adjusted tax rate of 23% to 24%; and
  • No impact related to acquisitions or material new partnership agreements not already disclosed.

Fiscal First Quarter of 2019 Outlook

FLEETCOR experiences some seasonality and typically the first quarter is the lowest in terms of both revenue and profit. First quarter seasonality is impacted by weather, holidays in the U.S., and lower business levels in Brazil, due to summer break and the Carnival celebration that occurs in the first quarter. Also, the first quarter revenue will be impacted by unfavorable foreign exchange rates when compared to the first quarter of 2018, as well as the divestiture of the Chevron portfolio.

With that said, the Company is expecting first quarter adjusted net income per diluted share to be between $2.55 and $2.651. Additionally, volumes should build throughout the year, and new asset initiatives are also expected to gain momentum throughout the year resulting in higher revenue and earnings per share in the second through fourth quarters.

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1 Reconciliations of GAAP results to non-GAAP results are provided in Exhibit 1 attached. Additional supplemental data is provided in Exhibits 2-3 and 5, and segment information is provided in Exhibit 4. A reconciliation of GAAP guidance to non-GAAP guidance is provided in Exhibit 6. A reconciliation of the impact of the adoption of ASC 606 is provided in exhibit 7.

Subsequent Events

On January 14, 2019, FLEETCOR entered into an interest rate swap agreement to fix $2 billion of floating rate debt at 2.55%, on borrowings as of January 31, 2019. This action is expected to limit the risk from future interest rate hikes by reducing the portion of our debt that is exposed to floating rates. Also, on January 23, 2019, the FLEETCOR Board of Directors authorized an additional $500 million in share repurchases under the existing Share Repurchase Program, bringing the total current repurchase authorization to $551 million.

Conference Call

The Company will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2018 financial results today at 5:00 pm ET. Hosting the call will be Ron Clarke, chief executive officer, Eric Dey, chief financial officer and Jim Eglseder, investor relations. The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (877) 407-0784, or for international callers (201) 689-8560. A replay will be available one hour after the call and can be accessed by dialing (844) 512-2921 or (412) 317-6671 for international callers; the conference ID is 13687023. The replay will be available until Wednesday, February 13, 2019. The call will be webcast live from the Company's investor relations website at http://investor.fleetcor.com. Prior to the conference call, the Company will post supplemental financial information that will be discussed during the call and live webcast.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about FLEETCOR's beliefs, expectations and future performance, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "plan," "seek," "project," "expect," "may," "will," "would," "could" or "should," the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Examples of forward-looking statements in this press release include statements relating to macro- economic conditions, expected growth opportunities and strategies, and estimated impact of these conditions on our operations and financial results, revenue and earnings guidance and assumptions underlying financial guidance. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, such as fuel price and spread volatility; the impact of foreign exchange rates on operations, revenue and income; the effects of general economic conditions on fueling patterns and the commercial activity of fleets; changes in credit risk of customers and associated losses; the actions of regulators relating to payment cards or resulting from investigations; failure to maintain or renew key business relationships; failure to maintain competitive offerings; failure to maintain or renew sources of financing; failure to complete, or delays in completing, anticipated new customer arrangements or acquisitions and the failure to successfully integrate or otherwise achieve anticipated benefits from such customer arrangements or acquired businesses; failure to successfully expand business internationally, risks related to litigation; as well as the other risks and uncertainties identified under the caption "Risk Factors" in FLEETCOR's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2017 and FLEETCOR’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2018, June 30, 2018, and September 30, 2018. FLEETCOR believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable; however, forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of performance, and undue reliance should not be placed on such statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof, and FLEETCOR does not undertake, and specifically disclaims, any obligation to update any such statements or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of such statements to reflect future events or developments except as specifically stated in this press release or to the extent required by law.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted net income is calculated as net income, adjusted to eliminate (a) non-cash stock based compensation expense related to share based compensation awards, (b) amortization of deferred financing costs, discounts and intangible assets, amortization of the premium recognized on the purchase of receivables, and our proportionate share of amortization of intangible assets at our equity method investment, (c) other non-recurring items, including the impact of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, impairment charges, asset write-offs, restructuring costs, gains due to disposition of assets and a business, loss on extinguishment of debt, legal settlements, and the unauthorized access impact. We calculate adjusted net income to eliminate the effect of items that we do not consider indicative of our core operating performance. Adjusted net income is a supplemental measure of operating performance that does not represent and should not be considered as an alternative to net income or cash flow from operations, as determined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or U.S. GAAP, and our calculation thereof may not be comparable to that reported by other companies. We believe it is useful to exclude non-cash stock based compensation expense from adjusted net income because non-cash equity grants made at a certain price and point in time do not necessarily reflect how our business is performing at any particular time and stock based compensation expense is not a key measure of our core operating performance. We also believe that amortization expense can vary substantially from company to company and from period to period depending upon their financing and accounting methods, the fair value and average expected life of their acquired intangible assets, their capital structures and the method by which their assets were acquired; therefore, we have excluded amortization expense from our adjusted net income. We also believe one-time non-recurring gains, losses, and impairment charges do not necessarily reflect how our investments and business are performing. Reconciliations of GAAP results to non-GAAP results are provided in the attached exhibit 1. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP product revenue organic growth calculation is provided in the attached exhibit 5. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP guidance is provided in the attached exhibit 6. Furthermore, a reconciliation of the impact of the Company’s adoption of the new revenue standard, ASC 606, is provided in exhibit 7.

Management uses adjusted net income:

  • as measurement of operating performance because it assists us in comparing our operating performance on a consistent basis;
  • for planning purposes, including the preparation of our internal annual operating budget;
  • to allocate resources to enhance the financial performance of our business; and
  • to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of our operational strategies.

We believe adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share are key measures used by the Company and investors as supplemental measures to evaluate the overall operating performance of companies in our industry. By providing these non-GAAP financial measures, together with reconciliations, we believe we are enhancing investors' understanding of our business and our results of operations, as well as assisting investors in evaluating how well we are executing strategic initiatives.

About FLEETCOR

FLEETCOR Technologies (NYSE: FLT) is a leading global provider of commercial payment solutions. The Company helps businesses of all sizes better control, simplify and secure payment of their fuel, toll, lodging and other general payables. With its proprietary payment acceptance networks, FLEETCOR provides affiliated merchants with incremental sales and loyalty. FLEETCOR serves businesses, partners and merchants in North America, Latin America, Europe, and Australasia. For more information, please visit www.FLEETCOR.com.

FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
       
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2018(1) 2017 2018(1) 2017
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Revenues, net $ 643,422 $ 609,991 $ 2,433,492 $ 2,249,538
 
Expenses:
Merchant commissions - 30,443 - 113,133
Processing 131,609 113,184 487,695 429,613
Selling 46,667 47,863 182,593 170,717
General and administrative 104,453 112,648 389,172 387,694
Depreciation and amortization 67,230 65,829 274,609 264,560
Other operating, net   8,725     12     8,725     61  
Operating income   284,738     240,012     1,090,698     883,760  
Investment loss - 667 7,147 53,164
Other (income) expense, net (152,630 ) 190 (152,166 ) (173,436 )
Interest expense, net 38,207 30,825 138,494 107,146
Loss on extinguishment of debt   2,098     -     2,098     3,296  
Total other (income) expense   (112,325 )   31,682     (4,427 )   (9,830 )
Income before income taxes 397,063 208,330

1,095,125

893,590
Provision for income taxes   95,063     (74,366 )   283,642     153,390  
Net income $ 302,000   $ 282,696   $ 811,483   $ 740,200  
 
Basic earnings per share $ 3.45 $ 3.15 $ 9.14 $ 8.12
Diluted earnings per share $ 3.33 $ 3.05 $ 8.81 $ 7.91
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic shares 87,636 89,676 88,750 91,129
Diluted shares 90,703 92,623 92,151 93,594
 
1 Reflects the impact of the Company's adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASC 606) and related cost capitalization guidance,which was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method. The adoption of ASC 606 resulted in an adjustment to retained earnings in our consolidated balance sheet for the cumulative effect of applying the standard, which included costs incurred to obtain a contract, as well as presentation changes in our statements of income, including the classification of certain amounts previously classified as merchant commissions and processing expense net with revenues. As a result of the application of the modified retrospective transition method, the Company's prior period results within its Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q will not be restated to reflect ASC 606. See exhibit 7 for a reconciliation of the impact of adoption of ASC 606.
FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and par value amounts)
 
December 31, 20181   December 31, 2017
(Unaudited)
Assets
 
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,034,521 $ 913,595
Restricted cash 313,379 217,275
Accounts and other receivables (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $59,963 at December 31, 2018 and $46,031 at December 31, 2017, respectively) 1,422,439 1,420,011
Securitized accounts receivable - restricted for securitization investors 886,000 811,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   199,278     187,820  
 
Total current assets   3,855,617     3,549,701  
 
Property and equipment, net 186,201 180,057
Goodwill 4,542,074 4,715,823
Other intangibles, net 2,407,910 2,724,957
Investments 42,674 32,859
Other assets   147,632     114,962  
 
Total assets $ 11,182,108   $ 11,318,359  
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 1,117,649 $ 1,437,314
Accrued expenses 261,594 238,472
Customer deposits 906,316 732,171
Securitization facility 886,000 811,000
Current portion of notes payable and lines of credit 1,184,616 805,512
Other current liabilities   118,669     71,033  
 
Total current liabilities   4,474,844     4,095,502  
 
Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion 2,748,431 2,902,104
Deferred income taxes 491,946 518,912
Other noncurrent liabilities   126,707     125,319  
 
Total noncurrent liabilities   3,367,084     3,546,335  
 
Commitments and contingencies
 
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 475,000,000 shares authorized; 123,035,859 shares issued and 85,845,344 shares outstanding at December 31, 2018; and 122,083,059 shares issued and 89,803,982 shares outstanding at December 31, 2017 123 122
Additional paid-in capital 2,306,843 2,214,224
Retained earnings 3,817,656 2,958,921
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (913,858 ) (551,857 )
Less treasury stock, 37,190,515 shares at December 31, 2018 and 32,279,077 shares at December 31, 2017 (1,870,584 ) (944,888 )
   
Total stockholders’ equity   3,340,180     3,676,522  
 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 11,182,108   $ 11,318,359  
 
1 Reflects the impact of the Company's adoption of ASC 606 and related cost capitalization guidance, which was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method. The adoption of ASC 606 resulted in an adjustment to retained earnings in our consolidated balance sheet for the cumulative effect of applying the standard, which included costs incurred to obtain a contract, as well as presentation changes in our statements of income, including the classification of certain amounts previously classified as merchant commissions and processing expense net with revenues. As a result of the application of the modified retrospective transition method, the Company's prior period results within its Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q will not be restated to reflect ASC 606. See exhibit 7 for a reconciliation of the impact of adoption of ASC 606.
FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
 
Year Ended December 31,
2018(1)   2017(1)
(Unaudited)
Operating activities
Net income $ 811,483 $ 740,200
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 52,936 46,599
Stock-based compensation 69,939 93,297
Provision for losses on accounts receivable 64,377 44,857
Amortization of deferred financing costs and discounts 5,342 6,952
Amortization of intangible assets 216,330 211,849
Amortization of premium on receivables 5,343 6,112
Loss on extinguishment of debt 2,098 3,296
Loss on write-off of fixed assets 8,793 -
Deferred income taxes 23,608 (247,712 )
Investment loss 7,147 53,164
Gain on sale of assets/business (152,750 ) (174,983 )
Other non-cash operating income (186 ) (61 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of acquisitions/dispositions):
Accounts and other receivables (155,648 ) (431,003 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (27,650 ) 26,102
Other assets (25,432 ) (20,957 )
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and customer deposits   (19,341 )   322,346  
Net cash provided by operating activities   886,389     680,058  
 
 
Investing activities
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (20,843 ) (705,257 )
Purchases of property and equipment (81,387 ) (70,093 )
Proceeds from disposal of assets/business 98,735 316,501
Other   (22,775 )   (38,953 )
Net cash used in investing activities   (26,270 )   (497,802 )
 
 
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 55,680 44,690
Repurchase of common stock (958,696 ) (402,393 )
Borrowings on securitization facility, net 75,000 220,000
Deferred financing costs paid and debt discount (4,927 ) (12,908 )
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable 467,503 780,656
Principal payments on notes payable (602,378 ) (423,156 )
Borrowings from revolver 1,404,019 1,100,000
Payments on revolver (1,009,968 ) (1,031,722 )
Payments on swing line of credit, net (4,935 ) (23,686 )
Other   887     457  
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (577,815 )   251,938  
 
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash   (65,274 )   52,906  
 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash

217,030

487,100
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year   1,130,870     643,770  
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of year $

1,347,900

  $ 1,130,870  
 
Supplemental cash flow information
Cash paid for interest $ 156,749   $ 113,416  
 
Cash paid for income taxes $ 207,504   $ 392,192  
 
Non cash investing activity, notes assumed in acquisitions $ -   $ 29,341  
 

1 Reflects the impact of the Company's adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), which was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2018 and applied retrospectively to results for 2017.  The adoption of Topic 230 resulted in the statement of cash flows presenting the changes in the total of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash.  As a result, the Company will no longer present transfers between cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash in the statement of cash flows.

Exhibit 1
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(In thousands, except shares and per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
                   
The following table reconciles net income to adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share:*  
   
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
  2018   2017   2018     2017  
Net income $ 302,000 $ 282,696 $ 811,483 $ 740,200
 
Stock based compensation 15,732 24,400 69,939 93,297
Amortization of intangible assets, premium on receivables, deferred financing costs and discounts 53,776 55,893 227,015 233,280
Impairment of investment - - 7,147 44,600
Net gain on disposition of assets/business (152,750 ) - (152,750 ) (109,205 )
Loss on write-off of fixed assets 8,793 - 8,793 -
Loss on extinguishment of debt 2,098 - 2,098 3,296
Non recurring loss due to merger of entities - - - 2,028
Legal settlements 5,500 11,000 5,500 11,000
Restructuring costs 1,052 1,043 4,969 1,043
Unauthorized access impact   -     -     2,065     -  
Total pre-tax adjustments (65,799 ) 92,336 174,777 279,339
 
Income tax impact of pre-tax adjustments at the effective tax rate 15,753 (23,453 )

(1)

(39,151 ) (93,164 )
Impact of tax reform - (127,466 ) 22,731 (127,466 )
       
Adjusted net income $ 251,954   $ 224,113   $ 969,839   $ 798,909  
Adjusted net income per diluted share $ 2.78 $ 2.42 $

10.53

$ 8.54
 
Diluted shares 90,703 92,623 92,151 93,594
 
 
1 Excludes the results of the Company's investments on our effective tax rate, as results from our investments are reported within the consolidated statements of income on a post-tax basis and no tax-over-book outside basis differences related to our investments reversed during 2017. Excludes impact of tax reform adjustments during the period included in our effective tax rate. Also excludes the net gain realized upon our disposition of Nextraq, representing a pretax gain of $175.0 million and tax on gain of $65.8 million. The tax on the gain is included in "Net gain on disposition of assets/business".
* Columns may not calculate due to rounding.
 

Exhibit 2
Transaction Volume and Revenues Per Transaction by Segment and by Product Category, on a GAAP Basis and Pro Forma and Macro Adjusted

and Pro Forma and Macro Adjusted

(In millions except revenues, net per transaction)
(Unaudited)
The following table presents revenue and revenue per transaction, by segment.*
           
As Reported As Reported and Pro Forma for Impact of

Adoption of ASC 606

Three Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended December 31,
  2018(1 )   2017 Change % Change   2018(1 )   2017(1 ) Change % Change  
 

NORTH AMERICA

- Transactions 531.7 541.3 (9.7 ) (2 %) 531.7 541.3 (9.7 ) (2 %)
- Revenues, net per transaction $ 0.80 $ 0.72 $ 0.08 11 % $ 0.80 $ 0.68 $ 0.12 18 %
- Revenues, net $ 423.4 $ 387.8 $ 35.7 9 % $ 423.4 $ 365.5 $ 58.0 16 %
 
INTERNATIONAL
- Transactions2 288.4 286.5 2.0 1 % 288.4 286.5 2.0 1 %
- Revenues, net per transaction $ 0.76 $ 0.78 $ (0.01 ) (2 %) $ 0.76 $ 0.76 $ 0.01 1 %
- Revenues, net $ 220.0 $ 222.2 $ (2.2 ) (1 %) $ 220.0 $ 217.0 $ 3.0 1 %
 
                                 

FLEETCOR CONSOLIDATED REVENUES

- Transactions 820.1 827.8 (7.7 ) (1 %) 820.1 827.8 (7.7 ) (1 %)
- Revenues, net per transaction $ 0.78 $ 0.74 $ 0.05 6 % $ 0.78 $ 0.70 $ 0.08 12 %
- Revenues, net   $ 643.4     $ 610.0   $ 33.4     5 %   $ 643.4     $ 582.5     $ 61.0     10 %
                                 
The following table presents revenue and revenue per transaction, by product category.*
As Reported Pro Forma and Macro Adjusted4
Three Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended December 31,
  2018(1 )   2017 Change % Change   2018(1 )   2017(1 ) Change % Change  
 

FUEL

- Transactions 121.3 119.0 2.3 2 % 121.3 119.0 2.3 2 %
- Revenues, net per transaction $ 2.40 $ 2.36 $ 0.04 2 % $ 2.27 $ 2.12 $ 0.15 7 %
- Revenues, net $ 291.4 $ 281.4 $ 10.1 4 % $ 275.7 $ 252.3 $ 23.5 9 %
 

CORPORATE PAYMENTS

- Transactions 13.6 10.8 2.8 26 % 13.6 10.8 2.8 26 %
- Revenues, net per transaction $ 8.54 $ 8.58 $ (0.04 ) (0 %) $ 8.61 $ 8.77 $ (0.16 ) (2 %)
- Revenues, net $ 116.0 $ 92.6 $ 23.4 25 % $ 116.9 $ 94.7 $ 22.2 24 %
 

TOLLS

- Transactions2 229.8 234.6 (4.8 ) (2 %) 229.8 234.6 (4.8 ) (2 %)
- Revenues, net per transaction $ 0.38 $ 0.39 $ (0.00 ) (1 %) $ 0.45 $ 0.39 $ 0.06 16 %
- Revenues, net $ 88.2 $ 91.1 $ (2.9 ) (3 %) $ 103.4 $ 91.1 $ 12.3 13 %
 

LODGING

- Transactions 4.5 6.3 (1.8 ) (29 %) 4.5 6.4 (1.9 ) (30 %)
- Revenues, net per transaction $ 9.71 $ 6.44 $ 3.27 51 % $ 9.71 $ 6.51 $ 3.21 49 %
- Revenues, net $ 43.4 $ 40.7 $ 2.7 7 % $ 43.4 $ 41.7 $ 1.7 4 %
 

GIFT

- Transactions 432.3 438.5 (6.2 ) (1 %) 432.3 438.5 (6.2 ) (1 %)
- Revenues, net per transaction $ 0.11 $ 0.11 $ (0.00 ) (2 %) $ 0.11 $ 0.11 $ (0.00 ) (2 %)
- Revenues, net $ 48.0 $ 49.6 $ (1.6 ) (3 %) $ 48.0 $ 49.6 $ (1.6 ) (3 %)
 

OTHER3

- Transactions 18.7 18.6 0.1 1 % 18.7 18.6 0.1 1 %
- Revenues, net per transaction $ 3.01 $ 2.93 $ 0.08 3 % $ 3.12 $ 2.90 $ 0.22 8 %
- Revenues, net $ 56.3 $ 54.6 $ 1.8 3 % $ 58.5 $ 54.1 $ 4.4 8 %
                                 
 

FLEETCOR CONSOLIDATED REVENUES

- Transactions 820.1 827.8 (7.7 ) (1 %) 820.1 827.9 (7.8 ) (1 %)
- Revenues, net per transaction $ 0.78 $ 0.74 $ 0.05 6 % $ 0.79 $ 0.70 $ 0.08 12 %
- Revenues, net $ 643.4 $ 610.0 $ 33.4 5 % $ 646.0 $ 583.5 $ 62.5 11 %
 

1 Reflects the impact of the Company's adoption of ASC 606 and related cost capitalization guidance, which was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method.  The adoption of ASC 606 resulted in an adjustment to retained earnings in our consolidated balance sheet for the cumulative effect of applying the standard, which included costs incurred to obtain a contract, as well as presentation changes in our statements of income, including the classification of certain amounts previously classified as merchant commissions and processing expense net with revenues.  As a result of the application of the modified retrospective transition method, the Company's prior period results within its Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q will not be restated to reflect ASC 606.  For  purposes of comparability, 2017 revenue has been recast in this exhibit and is reconciled to GAAP in Exhibit 5, which includes certain estimates and assumptions made by the Company for the impact of ASC 606 on 2017 revenues, as the Company did not apply a full retrospective adoption. 

2 Reflects adjustments from previously disclosed amounts for the prior period to conform to current presentation.

3 Other includes telematics, maintenance, food, and transportation related businesses.


4 See Exhibit 5 for a reconciliation of Pro forma and Macro Adjusted revenue by product, non gaap measures, to the gaap equivalent.


* Columns may not calculate due to rounding.

Exhibit 3
Revenues by Geography, Product and Source
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
                                   

Revenue by Geography*

  Three Months Ended December 31,   Year Ended December 31,
  2018(1)   %     2017   %   2018(1)   %     2017   %  
 
US $ 400 62 % $ 370 61 % $ 1,482 61 % $ 1,401 62 %
Brazil 104 16 % 108 18 % 400 16 % 395 18 %
UK 65 10 % 63 10 % 258 11 % 237 11 %
Other   74     12 %   70 11 %   294   12 %   218 10 %
 
Consolidated Revenues, net $ 643   100 % $ 610 100 % $ 2,433   100 % $ 2,250 100 %
* Columns may not calculate due to rounding.
 

Revenue by Product Category*

Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2018(1) %   2017 %   2018(1) %   2017 %  
 
Fuel $ 291 45 % $ 281 46 % $ 1,097 45 % $ 1,096 49 %
Corporate Payments 116 18 % 93 15 % 416 17 % 262 12 %
Tolls 88 14 % 91 15 % 339 14 % 327 15 %
Lodging 43 7 % 41 7 % 176 7 % 127 6 %
Gift 48 7 % 50 8 % 187 8 % 194 9 %
Other   56   9 %   55 9 %   220   9 %   244 11 %
 
Consolidated Revenues, net $ 643   100 % $ 610 100 % $ 2,433   100 % $ 2,250 100 %
* Columns may not calculate due to rounding.
 

Major Sources of Revenue9

Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2018(1) %   2017 %   2018(1) %   2017 %  
 
Processing and Program Revenue2 $ 320 50 % $ 313 51 % $ 1,253 51 % $ 1,093 49 %
Late Fees and Finance Charges3 43 7 % 36 6 % 152 6 % 141 6 %
Miscellaneous Fees4 42 7 % 32 5 % 155 6 % 129 6 %
Discount Revenue (Fuel)5 94 15 % 80 13 % 351 14 % 303 13 %
Discount Revenue (NonFuel)6 55 9 % 45 7 % 194 8 % 175 8 %
Tied to Fuel-Price Spreads7 35 5 % 54 9 % 120 5 % 220 10 %
Merchant Program Revenue8   55   9 %   50 8 %   209   9 %   189 8 %
Consolidated Revenues, net $ 643   100 % $ 610 100 % $ 2,433   100 % $ 2,250 100 %
 
 
1 Reflects the impact of the Company's adoption of ASC 606 and related cost capitalization guidance, which was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method. The adoption of ASC 606 resulted in an adjustment to retained earnings in our consolidated balance sheet for the cumulative effect of applying the standard, which included costs incurred to obtain a contract, as well as presentation changes in our statements of income, including the classification of certain amounts previously classified as merchant commissions and processing expense net with revenues. As a result of the application of the modified retrospective transition method, the Company's prior period results within its Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q will not be restated to reflect ASC 606. See exhibit 7 for a reconciliation of the impact of adoption of ASC 606.
2 Includes revenue from customers based on accounts, cards, devices, transactions, load amounts and/or purchase amounts, etc. for participation in our various fleet and workforce related programs; as well as, revenue from partners (e.g., major retailers, leasing companies, oil companies, petroleum marketers, etc.) for processing and network management services. Primarily represents revenue from North American trucking, lodging, prepaid benefits, telematics, gift cards and toll related businesses.
3 Fees for late payment and interest charges for carrying a balance charged to a customer.
4 Non-standard fees charged to customers based on customer behavior or optional participation, primarily including high credit risk surcharges, over credit limit charges, minimum processing fees, printing and mailing fees, environmental fees, etc.
5Interchange revenue directly influenced by the absolute price of fuel and other interchange related to fuel products.
6 Interchange revenue related to nonfuel products.
7 Revenue derived from the difference between the price charged to a fleet customer for a transaction and the price paid to the merchant for the same transaction.
8 Revenue derived primarily from the sale of equipment, software and related maintenance to merchants.
9 We may not be able to precisely calculate revenue by source, as certain estimates were made in these allocations. Columns may not calculate due to rounding.

Exhibit 4
Segment Results2
(In thousands)
       
 
Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2018(1) 2017 2018(1) 2017
(Unaudited) (Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Revenues, net:
North America $ 423,432 $ 387,762 $ 1,571,466 $ 1,428,711
International   219,990     222,229   862,026     820,827
$ 643,422   $ 609,991 $ 2,433,492   $ 2,249,538
 
Operating income:
North America $ 178,772 $ 147,220 $ 673,868 $ 541,598
International   105,966     92,792   416,830     342,162
$ 284,738   $ 240,012 $ 1,090,698   $ 883,760
 
Depreciation and amortization:
North America $ 38,364 $ 34,458 $ 154,405 $ 139,418
International   28,866     31,371   120,204     125,142
$ 67,230   $ 65,829 $ 274,609   $ 264,560
 
Capital expenditures:
North America $ 3,814 $ 9,846 $ 36,514 $ 40,747
International   21,261     10,788   44,873     29,346
$ 25,075   $ 20,634 $ 81,387   $ 70,093
 
 
1 Reflects the impact of the Company's adoption of ASC 606 and related cost capitalization guidance,which was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method. The adoption of ASC 606 resulted in an adjustment to retained earnings in our consolidated balance sheet for the cumulative effect of applying the standard, which included costs incurred to obtain a contract, as well as presentation changes in our statements of income, including the classification of certain amounts previously classified as merchant commissions and processing expense net with revenues. As a result of the application of the modified retrospective transition method, the Company's prior period results within its Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q will not be restated to reflect ASC 606. See exhibit 7 for a reconciliation of the impact of adoption of ASC 606.
2The results from our Cambridge business acquired in the third quarter of 2017 are reported in our North America segment.

Exhibit 5
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Revenue and Transactions by Product to GAAP
(In millions)
(Unaudited)
                   
    Revenue Transactions
Three Months Ended December 31, Three Months Ended December 31,
2018*   2017* 2018*   2017*
 

FUEL

Pro forma and macro adjusted $ 275.7 $ 252.3 121.3 119.0
Impact of acquisitions/dispositions - - - -
Impact of fuel prices/spread 22.1 - - -
Impact of foreign exchange rates (6.4 ) - - -
Impact of adoption of ASC 606   -     29.1   - -  
As reported $ 291.4   $ 281.4   121.3 119.0  
 

CORPORATE PAYMENTS

Pro forma and macro adjusted $ 116.9 $ 94.7 13.6 10.8
Impact of acquisitions/dispositions - - - -
Impact of fuel prices/spread 0.1 - - -
Impact of foreign exchange rates (1.0 ) - - -
Impact of adoption of ASC 606   -     (2.1 ) - -  
As reported $ 116.0   $ 92.6   13.6 10.8  
 

TOLLS

Pro forma and macro adjusted $ 103.4 $ 91.1 229.8 234.6
Impact of acquisitions/dispositions - - - -
Impact of fuel prices/spread - - - -
Impact of foreign exchange rates (15.2 ) - - -
Impact of adoption of ASC 606   -     -   - -  
As reported $ 88.2   $ 91.1   229.8 234.6  
 

LODGING

Pro forma and macro adjusted $ 43.4 $ 41.7 4.5 6.4
Impact of acquisitions/dispositions - (1.0 ) - (0.1 )
Impact of fuel prices/spread - - - -
Impact of foreign exchange rates - - - -
Impact of adoption of ASC 606   -     -   - -  
As reported $ 43.4   $ 40.7   4.5 6.3  
 

GIFT

Pro forma and macro adjusted $ 48.0 $ 49.6 432.3 438.5
Impact of acquisitions/dispositions - - - -
Impact of fuel prices/spread - - - -
Impact of foreign exchange rates - - - -
Impact of adoption of ASC 606   -     -   - -  
As reported $ 48.0   $ 49.6   432.3 438.5  
 

OTHER1

Pro forma and macro adjusted $ 58.5 $ 54.1 18.7 18.6
Impact of acquisitions/dispositions - - - -
Impact of fuel prices/spread - - - -
Impact of foreign exchange rates (2.2 ) - - -
Impact of adoption of ASC 606   -     0.5   - -  
As reported $ 56.3   $ 54.6   18.7 18.6  
                   
 

FLEETCOR CONSOLIDATED REVENUES

Pro forma and macro adjusted $ 646.0 $ 583.5 820.1 827.9
Impact of acquisitions/dispositions - (1.0 ) - (0.1 )
Impact of fuel prices/spread 22.2 - - -
Impact of foreign exchange rates (24.7 ) - - -
Impact of adoption of ASC 606   -     27.5   - -  
As reported $ 643.4   $ 610.0   820.1 827.8  
                   
* Columns may not calculate due to rounding.
1 Other includes telematics, maintenance and transportation related businesses.

Exhibit 6
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP GUIDANCE MEASURES
(In millions, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)    
           
The following tables reconcile first quarter and full year 2019 financial guidance for net income to adjusted net income and adjusted net income per diluted share, at both ends of the range.
 
Q1 2019 GUIDANCE
Low* High*
Net income $ 170 $ 180
Net income per diluted share $ 1.93 $ 2.03
 
Stock based compensation 18 18
Amortization of intangible assets, premium on receivables, deferred financing costs and discounts   54     54  
Total pre-tax adjustments 72 72
 
Income tax impact of pre-tax adjustments at the effective tax rate   (17 )   (17 )
Adjusted net income $ 225   $ 235  
Adjusted net income per diluted share $ 2.55 $ 2.65
 
Diluted shares     89       89  
 
2019 GUIDANCE
Low* High*
Net income $ 800 $ 830
Net income per diluted share $ 9.05 $ 9.35
 
Stock based compensation 70 70
Amortization of intangible assets, premium on receivables, deferred financing costs and discounts   209     209  
Total pre-tax adjustments 279 279
 
Income tax impact of pre-tax adjustments at the effective tax rate   (64 )   (64 )
Adjusted net income $ 1,015   $ 1,045  
Adjusted net income per diluted share $ 11.40 $ 11.70
 
Diluted shares 89 89
 
* Columns may not calculate due to rounding.
         

Exhibit 7
Reconciliation of Impact of Adoption of ASC 606 to the Consolidated Statement of Income
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
     
Three Months Ended December 31,
2018 As Reported1 Impact of ASC 606

2018 Prior to
Adoption

 
Revenues, net $ 643,422 $ 36,444 $ 679,866
 
Expenses:
Merchant commissions - 42,650 42,650
Processing 131,609 (5,681 ) 125,928
Selling 46,667 1,927 48,594
General and administrative 104,453 - 104,453
Depreciation and amortization 67,230 - 67,230
Other operating, net   8,725     -     8,725  
Operating income 284,738 (2,452 ) 282,286
Total other income   (112,325 )   -     (112,325 )
Income before income taxes 397,063 (2,452 ) 394,611
Provision for income taxes   95,063     (697 )   94,366  
Net income $ 302,000   $ (1,755 ) $ 300,245  
 
1 Reflects the impact of the Company's adoption of ASC 606 and related cost capitalization guidance, which was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective transition method. The adoption of ASC 606 resulted in an adjustment to retained earnings in our consolidated balance sheet for the cumulative effect of applying the standard, which included costs incurred to obtain a contract, as well as presentation changes in our statements of income, including the classification of certain amounts previously classified as merchant commissions and processing expense net with revenues. As a result of the application of the modified retrospective transition method, the Company's prior period results within its Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q will not be restated to reflect ASC 606.

Contacts

Investor Relations
Jim Eglseder, 770-417-4697
Jim.Eglseder@fleetcor.com

Contacts

Investor Relations
Jim Eglseder, 770-417-4697
Jim.Eglseder@fleetcor.com