ADS Operating on All Cylinders; Metrics Look Good for 2016
Dallas-based Alliance Data Systems (ADS) reported a first quarter (1Q/16) year-on-year (YOY) surge in credit card outstandings, purchase dollar volume (PDV) and Card Services revenue. Overall revenue and income were pressured by currency exchange rates (FX). ADS reported gross revenue rose 4.7% YOY in 1Q/16 to $1676 million, compared to $1749 million for 4Q/15, and…