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S E L E C T E D F I N A N C I A L D A T A
The table below summarizes our selected historical nancial information for each of the last ve years. The fi nancial
information for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2003 and 2002 has been derived from our audited fi nancial state-
ments included herein. The fi nancial information for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2000 has been derived
from statements not included in this report. The historical selected nancial information may not be indicative of our
future performance, and should be read in conjunction with the information contained in Management’s Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and the nancial statements. As a result of the spin-off of
Certegy Inc. on July 7, 2001, our fi nancial statements for the years ended December 31, 2000 through 2001, have been
restated to isolate and show Certegy’s net assets, results of operations and cash ows as discontinued operations.
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(in millions, except per share and employee data)
2004
2003 2002 2001 2000
Summary of Operations:
Operating revenue
$1,272.8
$1,210.7 $1,095.3 $1,096.7 $1,025.5
Total costs and expenses
$
897.0
$
896.5
$
742.8
$
779.0
$
726.2
Operating income
(1) (2) (4)
$
375.8
$
314.2
$
352.5
$
317.7
$
299.3
Income from continuing operations
(1) (2) (4)
$
237.3
$
180.7
$
191.7
$
124.4
$
135.1
Dividends paid
$
15.0
$
11.3
$
11.4
$
32.3
$
52.3
Per common share (diluted):
Income from continuing operations per
share
(1) (2) (4)
$
1.78
$
1.32
$
1.38
$
0.90
$
0.99
Dividends
$
0.11
$
0.08
$
0.08
$
0.23
$
0.37
Weighted average common shares outstanding (diluted)
133.5
136.7 138.5 139.0 136.0
As of December 31,
2004
2003 2002 2001 2000
Balance Sheet Data:
Total assets
$1,557.2
$1,553.3 $1,506.9 $1,422.6 $1,893.1
Long-term debt
$
398.5
$
663.0
$
690.6
$
693.6
$
993.4
Total debt
$
654.2
$
823.5
$
924.5
$
755.6 $1,047.6
Shareholders’ equity
$
523.6
$
371.5
$
221.0
$
243.5
$
383.6
Common shares outstanding
129.4
132.7 135.7 136.2 135.8
Other information:
Stock price per share
(3)
$
28.10
$
24
.50
$
23.14
$
24.15
$
16.75
Market capitalization
(3)
$
3,636.1
$
3,250.4 $ 3,152.6
$
3,288.4
$
2,306.9
Employees – continuing operations
(5)
4,400
4,600
5,000
5,200
6,500
(1) In 2001, we recorded restructuring and other charges of $60.4 million ($35.3 million after tax, or $0.25 per share) for employee severance, facilities
consolidation and the write-down of certain technology assets.
(2) In 2002, we adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” SFAS 142 modifi es
the accounting for business combinations, goodwill and identifi able intangible assets. As of January 1, 2002, all goodwill amortization ceased.
(3) Stock prices and market capitalization in 2000 have been adjusted to refl ect the spin-off of Certegy.
(4) In 2003, we recorded asset impairment and restructuring charges of $30.6 million ($19.3 million after tax, or $0.14 per share) for asset impairments,
employee severance and facilities consolidation.
(5) The number of employees for 2000 includes employees associated with Certegy.