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subsidiaries provide us with a competitive advantage. Even though not all of these assets are protectable, we take appropriate measures to
protect our intellectual property.
We own U.S. and foreign patents related to our money order and money transfer technology. Our U.S. patents have in the past given us
competitive advantages in the marketplace, including a number of patents for automated money order dispensing systems and printing
techniques, many of which have expired. We also have patent applications pending in the United States that relate to our money transfer,
money order, PrimeLink and bill payment technologies and business methods. We anticipate that these applications, if granted, could
give us continued competitive advantages in the marketplace. However, our competitors also actively patent their technology and
business processes.
Employees
As of December 31, 2008, we had approximately 1,800 full-time employees in the United States and 506 full-time employees
internationally. In addition, we engage contractors to support various aspects of our business. None of our employees in the United States
are represented by a labor union. We consider our employee relations to be good.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
Pamela H. Patsley, age 52, was appointed Executive Chairman in January 2009. Ms. Patsley also serves on the boards of directors of the
Molson Coors Brewing Company, Texas Instruments, Inc. and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Inc. Ms. Patsley previously served as Senior
Executive Vice President of First Data Corporation, a global payment processing company, from March 2000 to October 2007, and
President of First Data International from May 2002 to October 2007. From 1991 to 2000, Ms. Patsley served as President and Chief
Executive Officer of Paymentech, Inc., prior to its acquisition by First Data Corporation. Ms. Patsley also served as Chief Financial
Officer of First USA, Inc.
Anthony P. Ryan, age 46, was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2009. Mr. Ryan had served as Executive Vice
President and Chief Operating Officer since November 2007. Mr. Ryan previously served as Executive Vice President and President,
Global Payment Products and Services from August 2006 to November 2007, Executive Vice President and Division President, Global
Funds Transfer from November 2005 to August 2006 and Vice President and General Manager of Global Funds Transfer from 2001 to
November 2005. Mr. Ryan previously served as Chief Financial Officer from 1997 to 2001 and as Controller from 1996 to 1997. Prior to
joining the Company, Mr. Ryan spent 10 years at First Data Corporation, most recently as Director of Finance.
David J. Parrin, age 54, has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since November 2005. Mr. Parrin previously
served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from June 2002 to November 2005. From 1998 to 2002, Mr. Parrin was with the
investment firm of Dain Rauscher Corporation (now RBC Wealth Management), serving from 1999 to 2002 as Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer. From 1994 to 1998, Mr. Parrin served as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller of U.S. Bancorp.
Prior to that, Mr. Parrin spent 17 years with the accounting firm Ernst & Young LLP, most recently as audit partner.
Jean C. Benson, age 41, has served as Senior Vice President, Controller since May 2007. Ms. Benson previously served as Vice
President, Controller from August 2001 to May 2007. From 1994 to 2001, Ms. Benson was with Metris Companies, Inc., a financial
products and services company, serving as Corporate Controller and Executive Vice President of Finance from 1996 to 2001. From 1990
to 1994, Ms. Benson was an auditor with the accounting firm Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Daniel J. Collins, age 45, has served as Senior Vice President, Treasurer since August 2008. Mr. Collins previously served as Vice
President, Audit from June 2004 to August 2008. From 2000 to 2004, Mr. Collins served as Controller of the investment firm of Dain
Rauscher Corporation (now RBC Wealth Management). From 1997 to 2000, Mr. Collins served as Division CFO, Consumer Products for
U.S. Bank. Prior to that, Mr. Collins spent 4 years with the accounting firm Coopers & Lybrand (now PricewaterhouseCoopers) and
6 years with the accounting firm Ernst & Young, LLP, most recently as senior manager.
Mary A. Dutra, age 57, has served as Executive Vice President, Global Payment Processing and Settlement since August 2006. Ms. Dutra
previously served as Executive Vice President and Division President, Payment Systems
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