TSYS reported that third quarter profits rose 13%, hitting $54.3 million. Revenues topped $441 million, a 4.7% rise over 3Q/05. As a result, TSYS is now projecting 2006 earnings growth in the range of 26% to 28%, compared to previous guidance of 21% to 23%. Accounts on file increased to 400 million as of September 30th, including 334.8 million domestic accounts and 65.2 million international accounts. Recently, TSYS converted more than 42 million Capital One accounts onto its “TS2” platform. The Company also converted approximately 6 million accounts for The Toronto-Dominion Bank. Internationally, Toyota Finance Corporation was announced as TSYS first processing relationship in Japan. TSYS additionally announced a new relationship in Japan with United Cinemas Co. to process its new “Cinema Gift Card,” a prepaid product. Also in the Asia-Pacific region, TSYS increased its equity interest in China UnionPay Data Services to 44.56%. For complete details on TSYS third quarter performance, visit CardData ([www.carddata.com][1]).
TSYS REVENUE HISTORICAL
3Q/04: $305.0 million
4Q/04: $307.2 million
1Q/05: $350.0 million
2Q/05: $410.2 million
3Q/05: $422.0 million
4Q/05: $420.7 million
1Q/06: $412.3 million
2Q/06: $429.2 million
3Q/06: $441.8 million
Source: CardData (www.carddata.com)
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