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WEX Inc. Reports First Quarter 2016 Financial Results

April 27, 2016 6:50 AM

SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX), a leading provider of corporate payment solutions, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

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First Quarter 2016 Financial Results

Total revenue for the first quarter of 2016 increased 2% to $205.9 million from $202.3 million for the first quarter of 2015. Adjusting for constant currency, fuel prices, and fuel spreads, revenue for the first quarter increased approximately 12%. See Exhibit 1 for a full reconciliation of the previously mentioned adjustments. Net income to common shareholders on a GAAP basis was $23.1 million, or $0.59 per diluted share, compared with $22.3 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the first quarter last year.

On a non-GAAP basis, the Company's adjusted net income for the first quarter of 2016 decreased 18.7% to $37.6 million, or $0.97 per diluted share, from $46.2 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, for the same period a year ago. See Exhibit 2 for a full reconciliation of adjusted net income.

"I am pleased to report a solid start to the year, with first quarter results coming in ahead of our top and bottom line expectations. We generated strong organic growth across the business and continued to execute against our strategic priorities despite continued macroeconomic headwinds,” said Melissa Smith, WEX's president and chief executive officer. "Our focus on simplification through innovative technology, user-friendly tools and industry-leading customer service continues to fuel our growth."

Smith continued, “As we move through 2016, I look forward to maintaining this momentum to deliver organic growth in each of our segments. Additionally, we will continue to realize the benefits of our targeted investment strategy, further increase scale and extend our reach in both the U.S. and around the world. Overall, we feel very good about our position in the market as we continue to elevate our market leadership and enhance our product and service portfolio to meet the diverse needs of our global customers."

First Quarter 2016 Performance Metrics

Financial Guidance and Assumptions

Second quarter 2016 guidance is based on an assumed average U.S. retail fuel price of $2.20 per gallon, and approximately 39 million shares outstanding. Full-year 2016 guidance is based on an assumed average U.S. retail fuel price of $2.14 per gallon and approximately 39 million shares outstanding. The fuel prices referenced above are based on the applicable NYMEX futures price.

The Company's guidance also assumes that second quarter 2016 fleet credit loss will range between 7 and 12 basis points, and full year 2016 fleet credit loss will range between 10 and 15 basis points. The Company's full year 2016 guidance excludes the impact and closing expenses of the Electronic Funds Source ("EFS") acquisition, due to the uncertain timing of the regulatory review process.

The Company's guidance excludes the impact of certain acquisition related costs, non-cash, mark-to-market adjustments on the Company's fuel-price-related derivative instruments, stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, gain on divestitures and the amortization of purchased intangibles as well as the related tax and non-controlling interest impacts of the forgoing adjustments.

Additional Information

Exhibit 1 reconciles revenue adjusted for foreign exchange impact ("FX"), fuel prices, and fuel spread and their tax impacts and adjusted net income for the impact of FX, fuel prices, fuel spreads and fuel hedges and their tax impacts, which has not been determined in accordance with GAAP for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

Exhibit 2 reconciles adjusted net income, which has not been determined in accordance with GAAP, to net income as determined in accordance with GAAP for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.

Management uses the non-GAAP measures presented within this news release to evaluate the Company's performance on a comparable basis, to eliminate the volatility associated with its derivative instruments and to measure the amount of cash that is available for making payments on the Company's financing debt and for discretionary purposes. Management believes that investors may find these measures useful for the same purposes, but cautions that they should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, disclosure in accordance with GAAP.

WEX has historically used fuel-price derivative instruments to mitigate financial risks associated with the variability in fuel prices in North America. For the first quarter of 2016, the Company's GAAP financial results include an unrealized pre-tax, non-cash, mark-to-market loss of $5.0 million on these instruments.

To provide investors with additional insight into its operational performance, WEX has included in this news release a table of selected non-financial metrics for the five quarters ended March 31, 2016. This table is presented as Exhibit 3. The Company is also providing selected segment revenue information for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 in Exhibit 3.

Conference Call Details

In conjunction with this announcement, WEX will host a conference call today, April 27, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. (ET). As previously announced, the conference call will be webcast live on the Internet, and can be accessed at the Investor Relations section of the WEX website, http://www.wexinc.com. The live conference call also can be accessed by dialing (866) 334-7066 or (973) 935-8463. The Conference ID number is 77103540. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's website.

About WEX Inc.

WEX Inc. (NYSE: WEX) is a leading provider of corporate payment solutions. From its roots in fleet card payments beginning in 1983, WEX has expanded the scope of its business into a multi-channel provider of corporate payment solutions representing more than 9.5 million vehicles and offering exceptional payment security and control across a wide spectrum of business sectors. WEX serves a global set of customers and partners through its operations around the world, with offices in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Italy, France, Germany, Norway, and Singapore. WEX and its subsidiaries employ more than 2,000 associates. The Company has been publicly traded since 2005, and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “WEX.” For more information, visit www.wexinc.com and follow WEX on Twitter at @WEXIncNews.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding: financial guidance; assumptions underlying the Company's financial guidance; management's expectations for future growth opportunities, acquisitions and market expansion; and, confidence in future performance. Any statements that are not statements of historical facts may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. When used in this news release, the words "may," "could," "anticipate," "plan," "continue," "project," "intend," "estimate," "believe," "expect" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain such words. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including: the effects of general economic conditions on fueling patterns as well as payment and transaction processing activity; the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on the Company’s operations, revenue and income; changes in interest rates; the impact of fluctuations in fuel prices; the effects of the Company’s business expansion and acquisition efforts; the Company’s failure to successfully integrate the businesses it has acquired or plans to acquire; the Company's failure to successfully operate and expand ExxonMobil's European commercial fuel card program, or Esso Card; the failure of corporate investments to result in anticipated strategic value; the impact and size of credit losses; the impact of changes to the Company's credit standards; breaches of the Company’s technology systems and any resulting negative impact on our reputation, liabilities or relationships with customers or merchants; the Company’s failure to maintain or renew key agreements; failure to expand the Company’s technological capabilities and service offerings as rapidly as the Company’s competitors; the actions of regulatory bodies, including banking and securities regulators, or possible changes in banking or financial regulations impacting the Company’s industrial bank, the Company as the corporate parent or other subsidiaries or affiliates; the impact of the Company’s outstanding notes on its operations; the impact of increased leverage on the Company's operations, results or capacity generally, and as a result of potential acquisitions specifically; financial loss if the Company determines it necessary to unwind its derivative instrument position prior to the expiration of a contract; the incurrence of impairment charges if our assessment of the fair value of certain of our reporting units changes; the uncertainties of litigation; as well as other risks and uncertainties identified in Item 1A of our Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2015, filed on Form 10-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2016. The Company's forward-looking statements do not reflect the potential future impact of any alliance, merger, acquisition, disposition or stock repurchases. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this earnings release and undue reliance should not be placed on these statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

WEX INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Three months ended March 31,

2016 2015
Total revenues $ 205,928 $ 202,285
Expenses
Salary and other personnel 63,410 58,417
Restructuring 1,589 8,559
Service fees 36,759 30,070
Provision for credit losses 3,917 3,914
Technology leasing and support 11,076 9,434
Occupancy and equipment 5,712 4,997
Depreciation and amortization 22,264 21,387
Operating interest expense 1,386 1,579
Cost of hardware and equipment sold 905 1,109
Other 17,783 15,794
Gain on divestiture (1,215 )
Total operating expenses 164,801 154,045
Operating income 41,127 48,240
Financing interest expense (21,558 ) (12,088 )
Net foreign currency gain (loss) 16,124 (4,376 )
Net realized and unrealized gain on fuel price derivative instruments 711 2,749
Income before income taxes 36,404 34,525
Income taxes 13,183 14,492
Net income 23,221 20,033
Less: Net gain (loss) attributable to non-controlling interests 135 (2,312 )
Net earnings attributable to WEX Inc. $ 23,086 $ 22,345
Net earnings attributable to WEX Inc. per share:
Basic $ 0.60 $ 0.58
Diluted $ 0.59 $ 0.57
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic 38,756 38,859
Diluted 38,850 38,952

WEX INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

March 31, 2016

December 31,2015

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 515,322 $ 279,989

Accounts receivable (less reserve for credit losses of $12,151 in 2016 and $13,832in 2015)

1,567,154 1,508,605
Securitized accounts receivable, restricted 86,278 87,724
Income taxes receivable 6,830
Available-for-sale securities 19,178 18,562
Fuel price derivatives, at fair value 5,007

Property, equipment and capitalized software (net of accumulated depreciation of$201,882 in 2016 and $192,140 in 2015)

146,511 138,585
Deferred income taxes, net 9,168 10,303
Goodwill 1,123,474 1,112,878
Other intangible assets, net 461,599 470,712
Other assets 208,263 215,544
Total assets $ 4,143,777 $ 3,847,909
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Accounts payable $ 451,781 $ 378,811
Accrued expenses 165,378 156,180
Income taxes payable 2,732
Deposits 1,041,695 870,518
Securitized debt 75,053 82,018
Revolving line-of-credit facilities and term loan, net 670,969 664,918
Deferred income taxes, net 94,463 83,912
Notes outstanding, net 394,983 394,800
Other debt 50,561 50,046
Amounts due under tax receivable agreement 57,537 57,537
Other liabilities 10,034 10,756
Total liabilities 3,012,454 2,752,228
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity

Common stock $0.01 par value; 175,000 shares authorized; 43,133 shares issued in 2016and 43,079 in 2015; 38,801 shares outstanding in 2016 and 38,746 in 2015

431 431
Additional paid-in capital 176,455 174,972
Non-controlling interest 13,028 12,437
Retained earnings 1,206,720 1,183,634
Accumulated other comprehensive income (92,969 ) (103,451 )
Less treasury stock at cost; 4,428 shares in 2016 and 4,428 shares in 2015 (172,342 ) (172,342 )
Total stockholders’ equity 1,131,323 1,095,681
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 4,143,777 $ 3,847,909

Exhibit 1

FX and PPG Adjusted Revenue by Segment

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Three months ended March 31,
2016 vs 2015 % change
2016 2015 % Change

excludingFX

excludingPPG

excludingFX/PPG

Fleet Solutions Revenue $ 121,074 128,490

(5.8

)%

(4.1

)%

6.6 % 8.2 %

Travel and Corporate SolutionsRevenue

45,142 43,073 4.8 % 7.3 %

N/A

7.3 %

Health and Employee BenefitSolutions Revenue

39,712 30,722 29.3 % 34.5 %

N/A

34.5 %
Total $ 205,928 $ 202,285 1.8 % 4.2 % 9.7 % 12.0 %

Reconciliation of Total FX and PPG

Adjusted Revenue to GAAP Revenue(in thousands)(unaudited)

Fleet SolutionsRevenue

Travel and CorporateSolutions Revenue

Health and EmployeeBenefit Solutions Revenue

Total
Three months ended March 31,
2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015 2016 2015
Reported revenue $ 121,074 128,490 $45,142 $43,073 $39,712 $30,722 $205,928 $ 202,285
FX adjustment 2,094 1,064

1,619

4,777

PPG adjustments

15,885 15,885

Total FX and PPGadjusted revenue

$ 139,053 $ 128,490 $ 46,206 $ 43,073 $ 41,331 $ 30,722 $ 226,590 $ 202,285

To determine revenue on a FX adjusted basis, revenue from entities whose functional currency is not denominated in U.S. dollars, as well as revenue from purchase volume transacted in non-US denominated currencies, were translated using the weighted average exchange rates for the same period in the prior year. To determine revenue on a PPG adjusted basis, revenue was adjusted based on the average retail price of fuel for the same period in the prior year for the portion of our business that earns revenue based on a percentage of fuel spend. For the portions of our business that earn revenue based on margin spreads, revenue was adjusted to the comparable margin from the prior year.

Although FX and PPG adjusted revenue is not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), this measure is integral to the Company's reporting and planning processes. The Company considers this measure integral because it eliminates the volatility associated with foreign exchange rates and fuel price. Specifically, in addition to evaluating the Company's performance on a GAAP basis, management evaluates the Company's performance on a FX and PPG adjusted revenue basis as management considers this an important measure of operational performance.

Reconciliation of ANI to ANI Adjusted for FX and PPG

(in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)

For the three months ended March 31,

2016 2015 % change
Adjusted net income attributable to WEX Inc. $37,581 $46,218 (18.7

)%

FX adjustment 1,734
Tax impact of FX adjustment (631 )
FX adjustment, net of tax 1,103
Adjusted net income attributable to WEX Inc., with net FX adjusted only 38,684 46,218 (16.3 )%
PPG/hedge adjustment 9,374 (12,094 )
Tax impact of PPG adjustment (3,413 ) 4,438
PPG/hedge adjustment, net of tax 5,961 (7,656 )
Adjusted net income attributable to WEX Inc., with net PPG adjusted only 43,542 38,562 12.9 %
FX adjustment 1,734
PPG/hedge adjustment 9,374 (12,094 )
Tax impact of adjustments (4,044 ) 4,438
FX and PPG/hedge adjustments, net of tax 7,064 (7,656 )

Adjusted net income attributable to WEX Inc., with net FX andPPG/hedge adjustments

44,645 38,562 15.8 %

Adjusted net income attributable to WEX Inc., with net FX andPPG/hedge adjustments per share: Diluted

$1.15

$0.99

16.2

%

Weighted average common shares outstanding: Diluted

38,850

38,952

To determine adjusted net income on a FX adjusted basis, revenue and expenses from entities whose functional currency is not denominated in U.S. dollars, as well as revenue and variable expenses from purchase volume transacted in non-US denominated currencies, were translated using the weighted average exchange rates for the same period in the prior year, net of tax.

To determine adjusted net income on a PPG adjusted basis, revenue, and expenses variable to changes in fuel prices, were adjusted based on the average retail price of fuel for the same period in the prior year for the portion of our business that earns revenue based on a percentage of fuel spend. For the portions of our business that earn revenue based on margin spreads, revenue was adjusted to the comparable margin from the prior year. Realized gains or losses on fuel price related hedges were removed from both current and the same period in the prior year.

Although FX and PPG adjusted net income is not calculated in accordance with GAAP, this measure is integral to the Company's reporting and planning processes. The Company considers this measure integral because it eliminates the volatility associated with foreign exchange rates and fuel price. Specifically, in addition to evaluating the Company's performance on a ANI basis, management evaluates the Company's performance on a FX and PPG adjusted ANI basis as management considers this an important measure of operational performance.

Exhibit 2Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income to GAAP Net Earnings

(in thousands) (unaudited)

Three months

ended2016

March 31,2015

Adjusted Net Income attributable to WEX Inc. $ 37,581 $ 46,218
Acquisition and divestiture related items (27,945 ) (10,944 )
Stock-based compensation (4,243 ) (3,218 )
Restructuring costs (1,589 ) (8,559 )
Changes in unrealized fuel price derivatives (5,007 ) (9,345 )
Net foreign currency remeasurement gain (loss) 16,124 (4,376 )
ANI adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interest (69 ) 2,853
Tax related items 8,234 9,716
Net earnings attributable to WEX Inc. $ 23,086 $ 22,345

Although adjusted net income is not calculated in accordance with GAAP this measure is integral to the Company's reporting and planning processes. The Company considers this measure integral because it eliminates the non-cash volatility associated with the fuel price related derivative instruments, and excludes other specified items that the Company's management excludes in evaluating the Company's performance. Specifically, in addition to evaluating the Company's performance on a GAAP basis, management evaluates the Company's performance on a basis that excludes the above items because:

For the same reasons, WEX believes that adjusted net income may also be useful to investors as one means of evaluating the Company's performance. However, because adjusted net income is a non-GAAP measure, it should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, net income, operating income or cash flows from operating activities as determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, adjusted net income as used by WEX may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies.

The tax impact of the forgoing adjustments is the difference between the Company’s U.S. GAAP tax provision and a pro forma tax provision based upon the Company’s adjusted net income before taxes. The methodology utilized for calculating the Company’s adjusted net income tax provision is the same methodology utilized in calculating the Company’s U.S. GAAP tax provision. The Company is unable to reconcile our adjusted net income guidance to the comparable GAAP measure because of the difficulty in predicting the amounts to be adjusted.

Exhibit 3Selected Non-Financial Metrics

Q1 2016 Q4 2015 Q3 2015 Q2 2015 Q1 2015

Fleet Solutions – PaymentProcessing Revenue:

Payment processing transactions (000s) 89,097 84,763 89,578 86,700 81,934
Gallons per payment processing transaction 22.7 23.3 23.0 23.1 23.1
Payment processing gallons of fuel (000s) 2,018,310 1,972,028 2,064,100 2,005,051 1,890,048
Average US fuel price (US$ / gallon) $ 1.97 $ 2.29 $ 2.61 $ 2.74 $ 2.57
Average Australian fuel price (US$ / gallon) $ 3.10 $ 3.36 $ 3.63 $ 3.91 $ 3.73
Payment processing $ of fuel (000s) $ 4,336,399 $ 5,000,752 $ 5,825,928 $ 5,980,928 $ 5,344,929
Net payment processing rate 1.44 % 1.46 % 1.38 % 1.34 % 1.36 %
Fleet payment processing revenue (000s) $ 62,290 $ 72,995 $ 80,230 $ 80,127 $ 72,943

Travel and Corporate Solutions – Payment Processing Revenue:

Purchase volume (000s) $ 4,879,001 $ 4,567,831 $ 5,800,134 $ 4,922,400 $ 4,150,298
Net interchange rate 0.71 % 0.80 % 0.76 % 0.76 % 0.79 %
Payment solutions processing revenue (000s) $ 34,626 $ 36,726 $ 44,386 $ 37,564 $ 32,635

Health and Employee Benefit Solutions:

Domestic Purchase volume (000s)

$ 1,092,552 $ 591,445 $ 651,845 $ 760,589 $ 889,569

Definitions and explanations:

Payment processing transactions represents the total number of purchases made by fleets that have a payment processing relationship with WEX.

Payment processing gallons of fuel represents the total number of gallons of fuel purchased by fleets that have a payment processing relationship with WEX.

Payment processing dollars of fuel represents the total dollar value of the fuel purchased by fleets that have a payment processing relationship with WEX.

Net payment processing rate represents the percentage of the dollar value of each payment processing transaction that WEX records as revenue from merchants less any discounts given to fleets or strategic relationships.

Payment solutions purchase volume represents the total dollar value of all transactions that use corporate card products including single use account products.

Net interchange rate represents the percentage of the dollar value of each transaction that WEX records as revenue less any discounts given to customers.

Exhibit 4

Segment Revenue Information

First Quarter Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Fleet Solutions

Three months endedMarch 31,

Increase (decrease)

2016 2015 Amount Percent
Revenues
Payment processing 62,290 72,943 (10,653 )

(14.6

)%
Other 58,784 55,547 3,237

5.8

%

Total revenues $ 121,074 $ 128,490 $ (7,416 )

(5.8

)%

Travel and Corporate Solutions

Three months endedMarch 31, Increase (decrease)
2016 2015 Amount Percent
Revenues
Payment processing $ 34,626 $ 32,635 $ 1,991

6.1

%
Other 10,516 10,438 78

0.7

%
Total revenues $ 45,142 $ 43,073 $ 2,069

4.8

%
Health and Employee Benefit Solutions
Three months endedMarch 31, Increase (decrease)
2016 2015 Amount Percent
Total revenues $ 39,712 $ 30,722 $ 8,990

29.3

%

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[email protected]

or

Investors:

WEX Inc.

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