AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q/A

Amendment No. 1

 

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2012

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number 0-15946

 

 

Ebix, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

DELAWARE   77-0021975

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

5 CONCOURSE PARKWAY, SUITE 3200

ATLANTA, GEORGIA

  30328
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 678-281-2020

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨    N/A  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer.

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   x
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of August 7, 2012, the number of shares of common stock outstanding was 37,116,243.

 

 

 


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Explanatory Note

The purpose of this amendment to our Interim Report on Form 10-Q for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012, originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 9, 2012, is only to supplement certain disclosures (as detailed below). This amendment should be read in conjunction with the Company’s full interim report for the six months ended June 30, 2012 on Form 10-Q. A brief summary of the additional disclosures provided in this amended filing is as follows:

 

   

Part I Item 1 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Information” – Note 1 “Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” has been revised and expanded to include quantitative and qualitative disclosures regarding certain significant unobservable inputs categorized within the Level 3 fair value input hierarchy that are used in the our fair value measurements including those pertaining to the Company’s contingent accrued earn-out consideration liabilities arising from business acquisitions, and clarification regarding the sensitivity of such fair value measurements to changes in those significant unobservable inputs.

 

   

Part I Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis” - The analysis of operating revenues has been expanded to include a discussion of the factors causing the changes in the pro forma revenues from the acquisitions of ADAM and PlanetSoft for the six months ending June 30, 2012 versus the six months ending June 30, 2011, and the reasons for differences between the relative changes in interim period to interim period pro forma operating revenue, and interim period to interim period reported revenue.

 

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FORM 10-Q/A

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

INDEX

 

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     4   

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

     4   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June  30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)

     4   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended June  30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)

     5   

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2012 (unaudited) and December 31, 2011

     6   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended June  30, 2012 (unaudited)

     7   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three and six months ended June  30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)

     8   

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

     10   

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     23   

SIGNATURES

     33   

EXHIBIT INDEX

  

Exhibit 31.1

  

Exhibit 31.2

  

Exhibit 32.1

  

Exhibit 32.2

  

Exhibit 101

  

 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1: CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Ebix, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
    Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Operating revenue

   $  47,716      $  42,267      $  91,543      $  82,317   

Operating expenses:

        

Cost of services provided

     9,157        8,914        18,186        16,221   

Product development

     5,814        4,802        10,086        9,421   

Sales and marketing

     4,296        3,261        8,108        6,113   

General and administrative

     8,577        4,694        15,021        12,455   

Amortization and depreciation

     2,161        1,991        4,102        3,868   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     30,005        23,662        55,503        48,078   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     17,711        18,605        36,040        34,239   

Interest income

     110        129        277        329   

Interest expense

     (312     (159     (565     (374

Other non-operating income (loss)

     262        (464     262        (818

Foreign currency exchange gain

     2,591        1,397        2,295        2,865   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     20,362        19,508        38,309        36,241   

Income tax benefit (expense)

     (2,295     2,840        (4,557     1,271   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 18,067      $ 22,348      $ 33,752      $ 37,512   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 0.49      $ 0.57      $ 0.92      $ 0.97   

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.47      $ 0.53      $ 0.86      $ 0.90   

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

     36,908        39,159        36,679        38,658   

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

     38,827        42,344        39,175        41,882   

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Ebix, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended      Six Months Ended  
     June 30,      June 30,  
     2012     2011      2012     2011  

Net income

   $ 18,067      $ 22,348       $ 33,752      $ 37,512   

Other comprehensive income (loss):

         

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (7,705     2,829         (3,378     4,882   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive income

     (7,705     2,829         (3,378     4,882   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 10,362      $ 25,177       $ 30,374      $ 42,394   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Ebix, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

     June  30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
     (Unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 25,313      $ 23,696   

Short-term investments

     1,458        1,505   

Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $1,195 as of June 30, 2012 and $1,719 as of December 31, 2011

     33,096        31,133   

Deferred tax asset, net

     2,632        2,981   

Other current assets

     6,102        4,502   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     68,601        63,817   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

     10,319        8,834   

Goodwill

     320,238        259,218   

Intangibles, net

     50,852        38,386   

Indefinite-lived intangibles

     30,798        30,453   

Deferred tax asset, net

     5,432        9,412   

Other assets

     3,238        1,062   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 489,478      $ 411,182   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

   $ 21,927      $ 18,719   

Accrued payroll and related benefits

     5,517        5,034   

Short term debt

     10,656        6,667   

Current portion of long term debt and capital lease obligations, net of discount of $49 and $0, respectively

     872        165   

Deferred revenue

     18,060        16,460   

Current deferred rent

     279        266   

Other current liabilities

     117        2,468   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     57,428        49,779   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Revolving line of credit

     32,840        31,750   

Long term debt and capital lease obligations, less current portion, net of discount of $68 and $0, respectively

     36,380        8,468   

Other liabilities

     4,313        3,803   

Contingent liability for accrued earn-out acquisition consideration

     15,066        —     

Put option liability

     1,114        —     

Deferred revenue

     130        328   

Long term deferred rent

     1,586        939   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     148,857        95,067   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies, Note 5

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $0.10 par value, 500,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

     —          —     

Common stock, $0.10 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized, 37,431,635 issued and 37,391,126 outstanding at June 30, 2012 and 36,418,385 issued and 36,377,876 outstanding at December 31, 2011

     3,748        3,638   

Additional paid-in capital

     176,836        179,518   

Treasury stock (40,509 shares as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011)

     (76     (76

Retained earnings

     168,015        137,559   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (7,902     (4,524
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     340,621        316,115   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 489,478      $ 411,182   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Ebix, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements Stockholders’ Equity

(unaudited)

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

     Common Stock                                      
     Issued
Shares
    Amount     Treasury
Stock
Shares
    Treasury
Stock
Amount
    Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Income
    Total  

Balance, December 31, 2011

     36,418,385      $ 3,638        (40,509   $ (76   $ 179,518      $ 137,559      $ (4,524   $ 316,115   

Net income

     —          —          —          —          —          33,752        —          33,752   

Cumulative translation adjustment

     —          —          —          —          —          —          (3,378     (3,378

Repurchase and retirement of common stock

     (506,700     (51         (9,345         (9,396

Vesting of restricted stock

     65,390        14        —          —          (13     —          —          1   

Exercise of stock options

     1,158,000        117        —          —          597        —          —          714   

Deferred compensation and amortization related to options and restricted stock

     —          —          —          —          1,059        —          —          1,059   

Share subscribed for business acquisition

     296,560        30        —          —          4,970        —          —          5,000   

Tax benefit related to share-based compensation

     —          —          —          —          50        —          —          50   

Dividends paid

     —          —          —          —          —          (3,296     —          (3,296
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, June 30, 2012

     37,431,635      $ 3,748        (40,509   $ (76   $ 176,836      $ 168,015      $ (7,902   $ 340,621   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Ebix, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,  
     2012     2011  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 33,752      $ 37,512   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     4,102        3,868   

Benefit for deferred taxes

     (956     (2,954

Share based compensation

     1,059        1,143   

Provision for doubtful accounts

     316        337   

Debt discount amortization on convertible debt

     13        21   

Unrealized foreign exchange gain on forward contracts

     —          (238

Unrealized foreign exchange gain

     (593     (1,769

(Gain) loss on put option

     (263     925   

Reduction of acquisition earnout accruals

     —          (1,868

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:

    

Accounts receivable

     2,163        (3,693

Other assets

     (1,009     825   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (858     (3,482

Accrued payroll and related benefits

     (384     (850

Deferred revenue

     (225     (781

Deferred rent

     (56     (120

Other current liabilities

     (2,338     867   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     34,723        29,743   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Acquisition of ADAM, net of cash acquired

     —          3,529   

Investment in MCN, net of cash acquired

     (1,537     (381

Acquisition of BSI, net of cash acquired

     (992     —     

Acquisition of Taimma, net of cash acquired

     (5,003     —     

Acquisition of Fintechnix, net of cash acquired

     (4,713     —     

Acquisition of Planetsoft, net of cash acquired

     (33,967     —     

Investment in Curepet, Inc.

     (2,000     —     

Investment in ConfirmNet

     —          (184

Maturities of marketable securities

     979        7,600   

Purchases of marketable securities

     (785     (3,080

Capital expenditures

     (1,079     (1,335
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities

     (49,097     6,149   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Repayments on revolving line of credit, (net of proceeds)

     1,090        (16,250

Proceeds from term loan

     45,000        16,250   

Principal payments of term loan obligation

     (15,000     (3,074

Repurchases of common stock

     (9,396     (26,198

Settlement on conversion of convertible debt

     —          (6,761

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation

     50        127   

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options

     714        14   

Dividend payments

     (3,296     —     

Principal payments of debt obligations

     (600     —     

Payments of capital lease obligations

     (165     (186
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by/ (used in) financing activities

     18,397        (36,078
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash

     (2,406     416   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

     1,617        230   

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

     23,696        23,397   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

   $ 25,313      $ 23,627   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

    

Interest paid

   $ 567      $ 361   

Income taxes paid

   $ 4,842      $ 1,505   

See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Supplemental schedule of noncash financing activities:

Effective June 1, 2012, Ebix acquired PlanetSoft, Inc. for aggregate consideration in the amount of $40.0 million. Under terms of the merger agreement, the former PlanetSoft shareholders received, as part of the aggregate purchase consideration, 296,560 shares of Ebix common stock with a fair value of $5.0 million.

Effective February 7, 2011, Ebix acquired ADAM for aggregate consideration in the approximate amount of $88.4 million. Under the terms of the merger agreement, all of the ADAM shareholders received 3.65 million shares of Ebix common stock with a fair value of $87.5 million as part of the purchase consideration.

 

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Ebix, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1: Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Description of Business— Ebix, Inc. and subsidiaries (“Ebix” or the “Company”) is an international supplier of on-demand software and e-commerce solutions to the insurance industry. Ebix provides various application software products for the insurance industry ranging from data exchanges, carrier systems, and agency systems, to custom software development for business entities across the insurance and financial industries. The Company’s products feature fully customizable and scalable on-demand software designed to streamline the way insurance professionals manage distribution, marketing, sales, customer service, and accounting activities. The Company has its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia and also conducts operating activities Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, and Brazil. International revenue accounted for 29.3% and 28.5% of the Company’s total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The Company’s revenues are derived from four product/service groups. Presented in the table below is the breakout of our revenue streams for each of those product/service groups for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

   2012      2011      2012      2011  

Exchanges

   $ 38,182       $ 32,222       $ 72,828       $ 63,287   

Broker Systems

     4,422         4,824         9,176         8,666   

Business Process Outsourcing (“BPO”)

     3,890         3,753         7,461         7,372   

Carrier Systems

     1,222         1,468         2,078         2,992   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Totals

   $ 47,716       $ 42,267       $ 91,543       $ 82,317   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation—The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and these notes have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles with the effect of inter-company balances and transactions eliminated. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, although the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the information not misleading. In the opinion of management these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring items) necessary to fairly present the consolidated financial position of the Company and its consolidated results of operations and cash flows. Operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. The condensed consolidated December 31, 2011 balance sheet included in this interim period filing has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and related notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. These condensed interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Fair Value of Financial Instrument— The Company follows the relevant GAAP guidance concerning fair value measurements which provides a consistent framework to define, measure, and disclose the fair value of assets and liabilities in financial statements. Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction. This guidance establishes a three-level hierarchy priority for disclosure of assets and liabilities recorded at fair value. The ordering of priority reflects the degree to which objective data from external active markets are available to measure fair value. The classification of assets and liabilities within the hierarchy is based on whether the inputs to the valuation methodology used for measurement are observable or unobservable.

 

   

Level 1 Inputs – Unadjusted Quoted prices available in active markets for identical investments to the reporting entity at the measurement date

 

   

Level 2 Inputs– Other than quoted prices included in Level 1 inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

 

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Level 3 – Unobservable inputs, which are used to be to the extent that observable inputs are not available, and used in situations where there is little or no market activity for the asset or liability and wherein the reporting entity makes estimates and assumptions related to the pricing of the asset or liability including assumptions regarding risk.

A financial instrument’s level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

As of June 30, 2012 the Company has the following financial instruments to which it had to consider fair values and had to make fair assessments:

 

   

Common share-based put option for which the fair value was measured as Level 2 instrument.

 

   

Short-term investments for which the fair values are measured as a Level 1 instrument.

 

   

Contingent accrued earn-out business acquisition consideration liabilities for which fair values are measured as level 3 instruments. These contingent consideration liabilities were recorded at fair value on the acquisition date and are adjusted quarterly to fair value. The increases or decreases in the fair value of contingent consideration payable can result from changes in anticipated revenue levels and changes in assumed discount periods and rates. As the fair value measure is based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market, they are categorized as Level 3.

Other financial instruments not measured at fair value on the Company’s unaudited consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2012, but which require disclosure of their fair values include: cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses, accrued payroll and related benefits, capital lease obligations, and debt under the revolving line of credit and term loans with Citi Bank. The estimated fair value of such instruments at June 30, 2012 approximates their carrying value as reported on the unaudited consolidated balance sheet. The fair values of all of these instruments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, with the exception of cash, which is categorized as Level 1.

 

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Additional information regarding the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis is presented in the following table:

 

     Fair Values at Reporting Date Using*  

Descriptions

   Balance at June 30,
2012
     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Assets or
Liabilities
(Level 1)
     Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
 
     (In thousands)  

Assets

           

Available-for-sale securities:

           

Commercial bank certificates of deposits

   $ 1,458       $ 1,458       $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets measured at fair value

   $ 1,458       $ 1,458       $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities

           

Derivatives:

           

Common share-based put option (a)

   $ 1,114       $ —         $ 1,114       $ —     

Foreign exchange contracts (b)

   $ —         $ —         $ —         $ —     

Contingent accrued earn-out acquisition consideration (c)

     20,907         —           —           20,907   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities measured at fair value

   $ 22,021       $ —         $ 1,114       $ 20,907   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(a) In connection with the acquisition of PlanetSoft effective June 1, 2012, Ebix issued a put option to the PlanetSoft’s three shareholders. The put option, which expires in June 2014, is exercisable during the thirty-day period immediately following the two-year anniversary date of the business acquisition, which if exercised would enable them to sell the underlying 296,560 shares of Ebix common stock they received as part of the purchase consideration, back to the Company at a price of $16.86 per share, which represents a 10% discount off of the per-share value established on the effective date of the closing of Ebix’s acquisition of PlanetSoft. In accordance with the relevant authoritative accounting literature a portion of the total purchase consideration was allocated to this put liability based on its initial fair value, which was determined to be $1.4 million using a Black-Scholes model. The inputs used in the valuation of the put option include term, stock price volatility, current stock price, exercise price, and the risk free rate of return.
(b) The market valuation approach is applied and the valuation inputs include foreign currency exchange spot rates, forward premiums, forward foreign currency exchange rates, term, and maturity dates. As of June 30, 2012 all the companies derivative instruments in the form of foreign currency hedge instruments had been settled.
(c) The income valuation approach is applied and the valuation inputs include the contingent payment arrangement terms, projected cash flows, rate of return, and probability assessments.
* During the six months ended June 30, 2012 there were no transfers between fair value levels 1, 2 or 3.

 

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For the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), the following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for each category therein, and gains or losses recognized during the six months ending June 30, 2012:

Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)

 

     Contingent Liability
for Accrued Earn-out
Acquisition
Consideration
 
     (in thousands)  

Beginning balance at January 1, 2012

   $ 7,590   

Total remeasurement adjustments:

  

(Gains) or losses included in earnings **

     104   

(Gains) or losses recorded against goodwill

     —     

Foreign currency translation adjustments ***

     (309

Acquisitions and settlements

  

Business acquisitions

     15,568   

Settlements

     (2,046
  

 

 

 

Ending balance at June 30, 2012****

   $ 20,907   
  

 

 

 

The amount of total (gains) or losses for the year included in earnings or changes to net assets, attributable to changes in unrealized (gains) or losses relating to assets or liabilities still held at year-end.

   $ —     
  

 

 

 

 

** recorded as an adjustment to reported general and administrative expenses
*** recorded as a component of other comprehensive income within stockholders’ equity
**** Short term portion of $5.84 million is recorded in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities in the currently liability section of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

Quantitative Information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements

The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Company’s contingent consideration liabilities designated as Level 3 are as follows:

 

     Fair Value at June 30,
2012
     Valuation Technique      Significant  Unobservable
Input
     (in thousands, unaudited)              

Contingent acquisition consideration —(MCN, USIX, and HealthConnect acquisitions)

   $
 
 
20,907
  
  
     Discounted cash flow       Annualized revenue and
probability of achievement

 

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Sensitivity to Changes in Significant Unobservable Inputs

As presented in the table above, the significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of contingent consideration related to business acquisitions are annualized revenue forecasts developed by the Company’s management and the probability of achievement of those revenue forecasts. The discount rate used in these calculations was 1.75%. Significant increases (decreases) in these unobservable inputs in isolation would result in a significantly lower (higher) fair value measurement.

Revenue Recognition—The Company derives its revenues primarily from subscription and transaction fees pertaining to services delivered over our exchanges or from our ASP platforms, fees for business process outsourcing services, and fees for software development projects including associated fees for consulting, implementation, training, and project management provided to customers with installed systems. Sales and value-added taxes are not included in revenues, but rather are recorded as a liability until the taxes assessed are remitted to the respective taxing authorities.

In accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) accounting guidance on revenue recognition, the Company considers revenue earned and realizable when: (a) persuasive evidence of the sales arrangement exists, provided that the arrangement fee is fixed or determinable, (b) delivery or performance has occurred, (c) customer acceptance has been received, if contractually required, and (d) collectability of the arrangement fee is probable. The Company uses signed contractual agreements as persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement. We apply the provisions of the relevant generally accepted accounting principles related to all transactions involving the license of software where the software deliverables are considered more than inconsequential to the other elements in the arrangement.

For contracts that contain multiple deliverables, we analyze the revenue arrangements in accordance with the relevant technical accounting guidance, which provides criteria governing how to determine whether goods or services that are delivered separately in a bundled sales arrangement should be considered as separate units of accounting for the purpose of revenue recognition. Generally these types of arrangements include deliverables pertaining to software licenses, system set-up, and professional services associated with product customization or modification. Delivery of the various contractual elements typically occurs over periods of less than eighteen months. These arrangements generally do not have refund provisions or have very limited refund terms.

Software development arrangements involving significant customization, modification or production are accounted for in accordance with the appropriate technical accounting guidance issued by FASB using the percentage-of-completion method. The Company recognizes revenue using periodic reported actual hours worked as a percentage of total expected hours required to complete the project arrangement and applies the percentage to the total arrangement fee.

Accounts Receivable and the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable—Reported accounts receivable include $25.4 million of trade receivables stated at invoice billed amounts net of the estimated allowance for doubtful accounts receivable, and $7.7 million of unbilled receivables. Approximately $7.3 million of deferred revenue is included in accounts receivable at June 30, 2012. Bad debt expense incurred during the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2012 was approximately $50 thousand and $316 thousand, respectively and $326 thousand and $337 thousand for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2011, respectively. Accounts receivable are written off against the allowance account when the Company has exhausted all reasonable collection efforts.

Goodwill and Other Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets—Goodwill represents the cost in excess of the fair value of the net assets of acquired businesses. Indefinite-lived intangible assets represent the fair value of acquired contractual customer relationships for which future cash flows are expected to continue indefinitely. In accordance with the relevant FASB accounting guidance, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but are tested for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would likely have reduced the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. Potential impairment indicators include a significant change in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, competition, and the sale or disposition of a significant portion of the business. The impairment evaluation process involves an assessment of certain qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances would indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of any of our reporting units was less than their than its carrying amount. If after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, we were to determine that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then we would not perform the two-step quantitative impairment testing described further below.

 

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The aforementioned two-step quantitative testing process involves comparing the reporting unit carrying values to their respective fair values; we determine fair value of our reporting units by applying the discounted cash flow method using the present value of future estimated net cash flows. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, then no further testing is required. However, if a reporting unit’s fair value were to be less than its carrying value, we would then determine the amount of the impairment charge, if any, which would be the amount that the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeded its implied value. Projections of cash flows are based on our views of growth rates, operating costs, anticipated future economic conditions and the appropriate discount rates relative to risk and estimates of residual values. We believe that our estimates are consistent with assumptions that marketplace participants would use in their estimates of fair value. The use of different estimates or assumptions for our projected discounted cash flows (e.g., growth rates, future economic conditions, discount rates and estimates of terminal values) when determining the fair value of our reporting units could result in different values and may result in a goodwill impairment charge. We perform our annual goodwill impairment evaluation and testing as of September 30th of each year. During the year ended December 31, 2011 we had no impairment of our reporting unit goodwill balances.

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 30, 2012 are as follows:

 

     (In thousands)  

Beginning Balance (December 31, 2011)

   $ 259,218   

Additions, net (see Note 3)

     61,421   

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     (401
  

 

 

 

Ending Balance (June 30, 2012)

   $ 320,238   
  

 

 

 

Finite-lived Intangible Assets—Purchased intangible assets represent the estimated acquisition date fair value of customer relationships, developed technology, trademarks and non-compete agreements obtained in connection with the businesses we acquire. We amortize these intangible assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, as follows:

 

Category

   Life (yrs)

Customer relationships

   7-15

Developed technology

   3–20

Trademarks

   3–15

Non-compete agreements

   5

Database

   10

The carrying value of finite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 are as follows:

 

     June 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 
     (In thousands)  

Finite-lived intangible assets:

    

Customer relationships

   $ 54,132      $ 40,289   

Developed technology

     12,798        11,640   

Trademarks

     2,188        2,188   

Non-compete agreements

     418        418   

Backlog

     140        140   

Database

     211        207   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total intangibles

     69,887        54,882   

Accumulated amortization

     (19,035     (16,496
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Finite-lived intangibles, net

   $ 50,852      $ 38,386   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Indefinite-lived intangibles:

    

Customer/territorial relationships

   $ 30,798      $ 30,453   

Amortization expense recognized in connection with acquired intangible assets was $1.4 million and $2.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and $1.2 million and $2.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011, respectively.

 

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Income Taxes—Deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the estimated future tax effects of differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets, liabilities, operating losses, and tax credit carry forwards using the tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. Valuation allowances, if any, are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount management considers more likely than not to be realized. Such valuation allowances are recorded for the portion of the deferred tax assets that are not expected to be realized based on the levels of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the temporary differences will be deductible.

The Company also applies FASB accounting guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes positions. This guidance clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. In this regard we recognize the tax benefit from uncertain tax positions only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position.

Recent Relevant Accounting Pronouncements—The following is a brief discussion of recently released accounting pronouncements that are pertinent to the Company’s business:

In July 2012 the FASB issued new Accounting Standards Update No. 2012-02, “Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment” (the revised standard). The revised standard is intended to reduce the cost and complexity of testing indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill for impairment. It allows companies to perform a “qualitative” assessment to determine whether further impairment testing of indefinite-lived intangible assets is necessary, similar in approach to the goodwill impairment test. The revised standard is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt this new standard in 2013.

In September 2011, the FASB issued technical guidance regarding an entity’s evaluation of goodwill for possible impairment. Under this new guidance an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, an entity determines that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step quantitative impairment test is unnecessary. This new technical guidance was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011. Early adoption was permitted for annual and interim goodwill impairment evaluations performed as of a date before September 2011, if an entity’s financial statements for the most recent annual or interim period have not yet been issued. The Company elected to adopt this technical guidance early and accordingly applied it to the 2011 annual impairment evaluation of goodwill.

In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new financial reporting guidance regarding the reporting of “other comprehensive income, or (OCI)”. This guidance revises the manner in which entities present comprehensive income in their financial statements. The new guidance requires entities to report components of comprehensive income in either (1) a continuous statement of comprehensive income, or (2) two separate but consecutive statements. Under the two-statement approach, the first statement would include components of net income, which is consistent with the income statement format used currently, and the second statement would include components of OCI. Under either method, entities must display adjustments for items that are reclassified from OCI to net income in both net income and OCI. The new reporting guidance does not change the items that must be reported in OCI. This new reporting standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. After adoption, the guidance must be applied retrospectively for all periods presented in the financial statements. The Company adopted this new guidance in the first quarter of 2012.

In December 2010, the Emerging Issues Task Force of the FASB reached consensus regarding the disclosure of pro forma information for business combinations. This new guidance addressed the diversity in practice concerning the interpretation of the pro forma revenue and earnings disclosure requirements for business combinations. The guidance specifies that if a public entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. The amendments also expand the supplemental pro forma disclosures to include a description of the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. The amendments affect any public entity that enters into business combinations that are material on an individual or aggregate basis. The new guidance was applicable to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The Company adopted this new guidance in 2011.

 

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Note 2: Earnings per Share

A reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

 

     Three Months Ended      Six Months Ended  
     June 30,      June 30,  
     2012      2011      2012      2011  
     (In thousands, except per share data)  

Net income for basic and diluted earnings per share

     18,067         22,348         33,752         37,512   

Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

     36,908         39,159         36,679         38,658   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock awards

     1,919         3,185         2,496         3,224   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

     38,827         42,344         39,175         41,882   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 0.49       $ 0.57       $ 0.92       $ 0.97   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.47       $ 0.53       $ 0.86       $ 0.90   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Note 3: Business Combinations

The Company executes accretive business acquisitions in combination with organic growth initiatives as part of its comprehensive business growth and expansion strategy. The Company’ looks to acquire businesses that are complementary to Ebix’s existing products and services. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 the Company executed and completed a number of business acquisitions including PlanetSoft, Inc. which is discussed further below; the other acquisitions were not material individually or in the aggregate. The valuation of the intangible assets acquired and the assessment of the fair value of future contingent consideration obligations for one of these business combinations, and the corresponding purchase price allocations are tentative and not yet fully complete. With assistance of independent valuation advisers the Company will have these valuation matters resolved in line with its interim reporting for the period ending September 30, 2012.

Consideration paid by the Company for the businesses it purchases is allocated to the assets and liabilities acquired based upon their estimated fair values as of the date of the acquisition. The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed is recorded as goodwill. Recognized goodwill pertains to the value of the expected synergies to be derived from combining the operations of the businesses we acquire including the value of the acquired workforce.

During the six months ended June 30, 2012 the Company received a termination fee in connection with a failed business acquisition. In this regard the Company recorded a reduction to general and administrative expense in the approximate amount of $971 thousand (net of significant directly related internal operating costs incurred by the Company and a portion of the fee that had to be paid to our investment banker).

Effective June 1, 2012 Ebix closed the merger of California PlanetSoft, Inc. (“PlanetSoft”). Under the terms of the merger agreement the former PlanetSoft shareholders received $35.0 million cash and 296,560 shares of Ebix common stock valued at $16.86 per share or $5.0 million in the aggregate. Furthermore, under the terms of the agreement the PlanetSoft shareholders hold a put option exercisable during the thirty-day period immediately following the two-year anniversary date of the business acquisition, which if exercised would enable them to sell the underlying shares of common stock back to the Company at a 10% discount off of the per-share value established on the effective date of the closing of Ebix’s acquisition of PlanetSoft. The initial fair value of this put option liability which was determined to be $1.4 million. This put option is described in more detail in Note 7. PlanetSoft is in the business of powering data exchanges that streamline core insurance operations in the areas of client acquisition, underwriting, and distribution management. Due to the fact that PlanetSoft’s sales, marketing, and operating functions were immediately integrated into Ebix’s operations it is impractical to separately track and disclose specific revenues and earnings from this business combination after its acquisition date. The revenue derived from PlanetSoft’s operations is included in the Company’s Exchange division. The Company accounted for this acquisition by recording $44.3 million of goodwill, $11.6 million of intangible assets pertaining to customer relationships, and $550 thousand of intangible assets pertaining to acquired technology. The former shareholders of PlanetSoft retain the right to earn up to an additional cash consideration if certain incremental revenue targets are achieved over the two-year anniversary date subsequent to the effective date of the acquisition. The Company has tentatively determined that the approximate fair value of this contingent consideration liability to be $11.1 million. The valuation of the intangible assets acquired and the assessment of the fair value of future contingent consideration obligations for this business combinations, and the corresponding purchase price allocations are tentative and not fully complete. With assistance of independent valuation advisers the Company will have this valuation complete in line with its interim reporting for the period ending September 30, 2012.

 

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On February 7, 2011 Ebix closed the merger of Atlanta, Georgia based ADAM with a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebix. Under the terms of the merger agreement, all of the ADAM shareholders received 3.65 million shares of Ebix common stock with a fair value of $87.5 million pursuant to the merger. In addition Ebix paid approximately $944 thousand in cash for unexercised ADAM stock options. ADAM was a leading provider of health information and benefits technology solutions in the United States. $10.6 million of ADAM’s operating revenues recognized since February 7, 2011 were included in the Company’s revenues reported in its condensed and consolidated statement of income for the six months ended June 30, 2011. Correspondingly included in the Company’s revenues as reported in its condensed and consolidated statement of income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 is $12.2 million of ADAM’s operating revenue. The revenue derived from ADAM portfolio of products and services is included in the Company’s Exchange division. The Company accounted for this acquisition by recording $60.1 million of goodwill, $15.4 million of intangible assets pertaining to customer relationships, $2.1 million of intangible assets pertaining to acquired technology, and $2.0 million of intangible assets pertaining to acquired trademarks.

The unaudited pro forma financial information pertaining to the Company’s acquisitions of PlanetSoft and ADAM as presented in the table below is provided for informational purposes only and does not project the Company’s expected results of operations for any future period. No effect has been given in this pro forma information for future synergistic benefits that may still be realized as a result of combining the three companies or costs that may yet be incurred in integrating their operations. The 2012 pro forma financial information below includes six months of pro forma results for and PlanetSoft and ADAM as if they had been acquired on January 1, 2011, whereas the Company’s reported financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2012, only includes one month of actual financial results of PlanetSoft since the effective date of its acquisition on June 1, 2012. Similarly, the 2011 pro forma financial information below includes six months of pro forma results for PlanetSoft and ADAM as if they had been acquired on January 1, 2011, whereas the Company’s reported financial statements for the six months ended June 30, 2011 only includes the actual financial results of ADAM since the effective date of its acquisition on February 7, 2011, and no revenues from PlanetSoft.

 

     Six Months Ending
June 30, 2012
     Six Months Ending
June 30, 2011
 
     As
Reported
     Pro
Forma
     As
Reported
     Pro
Forma
 
     (unaudited)      (unaudited)  
     (In thousands, except per share data)  

Revenue

   $ 91,543       $ 98,216       $ 82,317       $ 92,399   

Net Income

   $ 33,752       $ 32,820       $ 37,512       $ 38,582   

Basic EPS

   $ 0.92       $ 0.89       $ 0.97       $ 0.97   

Diluted EPS

   $ 0.86       $ 0.83       $ 0.90       $ 0.90   

In the above table, the unaudited pro forma revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2012 increased by $5.8 million from the unaudited pro forma revenue during the same period in 2011 of $92.4 million to $98.2 million, representing a 6% increase. Correspondingly, the reported revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2012 increased by $9.2 million from the reported revenue during the same period in 2011 of $82.3 million to $91.5 million, representing an 11% increase.

Note 4: Debt with Commercial Bank

On April 26, 2012, Ebix entered into a credit agreement providing for a $100 million secured syndicated credit facility (the “Secured Syndicated Credit Facility”) with Citi Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and Citibank, N.A., Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, and RBS Citizens, N.A. as joint lenders. The financing is comprised of a four-year, $45 million secured revolving credit facility, a $45 million secured term loan which amortizes over a four year period with quarterly principal and interest payments commencing on June 30, 2012 and a final payment of all remaining outstanding principal and accrued interest due on April 26, 2016, and an accordion feature that provides for the expansion of the credit facility by an additional $10 million. This new $100 million credit facility with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, replaced the former $55 million facility that the Company had in place with Bank of America, N.A. The initial interest rate applicable to the Secured Syndicated Credit Facility is LIBOR plus 1.50% or currently 1.75%. Under the Secured Syndicated Credit Facility the maximum interest rate that could be charged depending upon the Company’s leverage ratio is LIBOR plus 2.00%. The credit facility is used by the Company to fund working capital requirements primarily in support of current operations, organic growth, and accretive business acquisitions. The underlying financing agreement contains financial covenants regarding the Company’s annualized EBITDA, fixed charge coverage ratio, and leverage ratio, as well as certain restrictive covenants pertaining to such matters as the incurrence of new debt, the aggregate amount of repurchases of the Company’s equity shares, and the consummation of new business acquisitions. The Company currently is in compliance with all such financial and restrictive covenants.

 

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On April 26, 2012, Ebix fully paid all of its obligations and related fees then outstanding to Bank of America N.A. (“BOA”) and as pertaining to the Credit Agreement dated February 12, 2010 (as amended). The aggregate amount of the payment was $45.14 million and was funded from a portion of the proceeds of the Citi Bank led Secured Syndicated Credit Facility discussed immediately above. Upon the effective date of this payoff, BOA’s commitment to extend further credit to the Company terminated.

At June 30, 2012, the outstanding balance on the revolving line of credit was $32.8 million and the facility carried an interest rate of 1.75%. This balance is included in the long-term liabilities section of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the six month period ending June 30, 2012, the average and maximum outstanding balances on the revolving line of credit were $28.2 million and $32.8 million, respectively.

At June 30, 2012, the outstanding balance on the term loan was $45 million of which $10.7 million is due within the next twelve months. This term loan also carried an interest rate of 1.75%. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, $1.7 million payments were made against the term loan previously with BOA. The current and long-term portions of the term loan are included in the respective current and long-term sections of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Note 5: Commitments and Contingencies

Contingencies-Between July 14, 2011 and July 21, 2011, securities class action complaints were filed against the Company and certain of its officers in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. The complaints assert claims against (i) the Company and the Company’s CEO and CFO for alleged violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder and (ii) the Company’s CEO and CFO as alleged controlling persons. The complaints generally allege false statements in earnings reports, SEC filings, press releases, and other public statements that allegedly caused the Company’s stock to trade at artificially inflated prices. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount of damages. The New York action has been transferred to Georgia and has been consolidated with the Georgia action, now styled In re: Ebix, Inc. Securities Litigation, Civil Action No. 1:11-CV-02400-RSW (N.D. Ga.). In September 2011, a related derivative complaint was filed against the Company and each of its Directors in the Superior Court of Fulton County, Georgia, styled Nauman v. Raina, et al., Civil Action File No. 2011-cv-205276. The derivative action has been stayed pending resolution of the Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss in the federal action. A Consolidated Amended Complaint (“CAC”) was filed by Plaintiffs on November 28, 2011, in the federal action. On January 12, 2012, the Company filed a Motion to Dismiss the CAC, which raises various defenses that the CAC fails to state a claim. Plaintiffs filed their Response on February 23, 2012. On March 26, 2012 the Company filed a Reply Memorandum in Further Support of the Motion to Dismiss. The Company believes that the complaints are legally insufficient, and we intend to seek dismissal. The likelihood of an unfavorable outcome for this matter is not estimable.

In the normal course of business, the Company is involved in various other claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate likely disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Lease Commitments—The Company leases office space under non-cancelable operating leases with expiration dates ranging through 2018, with various renewal options. Capital leases range from three to five years and are primarily for computer equipment. There were multiple assets under various individual capital leases at June 30, 2012 and 2011. Rental expense for office facilities and certain equipment subject to operating leases for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 was $2.7 million and $2.2 million, respectively.

Self Insurance—For most of the Company’s U.S. employees the Company is currently self-insured for its health insurance program and has a stop loss policy that limits the individual liability to $100 thousand per person and the aggregate liability to 125% of the expected claims based upon the number of participants and historical claims. As of June 30, 2012, the amount accrued on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet for the self-insured component of the Company’s employee health insurance was $334 thousand. The maximum potential estimated cumulative liability for the annual contract period, which ends in September 2012, is $2.5 million.

 

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Note 6: Income Taxes

The Company’s consolidated world-wide effective tax rate reflects the tax benefits of conducting operating activities in certain foreign jurisdictions where earnings are taxed at rates lower than U.S. statutory rates and where certain components of the Company’s income are exempt from taxation. Furthermore, the Company’s world-wide product development operations and intellectual property ownership has been centralized into our India and Singapore subsidiaries. Our operations in India benefit from a tax holiday which will continue through 2015; and as such the income generated by our India operations, other than passive interest income, is not taxed. After the tax holiday expires in 2015 the income generated by our India operations will be taxed at 50% of the normal 33.99% corporate tax rate for a period of five years. The Company also has a relatively low income tax rate in Singapore in which our operations are taxed at a 10% marginal tax rate as a result of concessions granted by the local Singapore Economic Development Board for the benefit of in-country intellectual property owners. The concessionary 10% income tax rate will expire after 2015, at which time our Singapore operations will be subject to the prevailing corporate tax rate in Singapore, which is currently 17%, unless the Company reaches a subsequent agreement to extend the incentive period and the then applicable concessionary rate.

The Company recognized income tax expense of $4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The Company’s interim period income tax provisions are based on an estimate of the effective income tax rate expected to be applicable to the corresponding annual period, after eliminating discrete items unique to the respective interim period being reported. The calculated estimated annual effective tax rate used by the Company to determine the interim income tax provision for the second quarter of 2012 was 10.46% as compared to 8.83% for the same period in 2011. The effective rate increased primarily due to increased taxable income from jurisdictions with higher tax rates.

At June 30, 2012, the Company had remaining available domestic net operating loss (“NOL”) carry-forwards of approximately $53.6 million which are available to offset future federal and certain state income taxes. Approximately $36.5 million of these remaining NOL carry-forwards were obtained as a result of the recent acquisition of ADAM in February 2011. The Company reviews its NOL positions to validate that all NOL carry-forwards will be utilized before they begin to expire in 2020.

Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—The Company has applied the FASB’s accounting guidance on accounting for uncertain income tax positions. As of June 30, 2012 the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet includes a liability of $3.76 million for unrecognized tax benefits which is included in other long-term liabilities. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 there were $578 thousand changes to this liability. A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of the Company’s liability reserves for unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

 

     (in thousands)  

Balance at January 1, 2012

   $ 3,180   

Additions for tax positions related to current year

   $ 578   

Additions for tax positions of prior years

   $ —     

Reductions for tax position of prior years

   $ —     
  

 

 

 

Balance at June 30, 2012

   $ 3,758   
  

 

 

 

The Company recognizes interest accrued and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as part of income tax expense. As of June 30, 2012 approximately $816 thousand of estimated interest and penalties is included in other long-term liabilities in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Based on its current knowledge and the probability assessment of potential outcomes, the Company believes that recorded tax reserves, as determined in accordance with the requisite income tax guidance, are adequate.

Note 7: Derivative Instruments

The Company uses derivative instruments that are not designated as hedges under FASB accounting guidance related to the accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activity, to hedge the fluctuations in foreign exchange rates for recognized balance sheet items such as intercompany receivables. As of June 30, 2012, all of the Company’s pre-existing foreign currency hedge contracts have matured. The inputs used in the valuation of the hedge contracts included the USD/INR foreign currency exchange spot rates in effect at the inception date of the contract, forward premiums, forward foreign currency exchange rates, term, and contract maturity date.

 

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The intended purpose of these hedging instruments was to offset the income statement impact of recorded foreign exchange transaction gains and losses resulting from U.S. dollar denominated intercompany invoices issued by our Indian subsidiary whose functional currency is the Indian rupee. The change in the fair value of these derivatives was recorded in foreign currency exchange gains in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and was $1.2 million and $111 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. These gains are in addition to the consolidated foreign exchange gains equivalent to $1.1 million and $2.8 million recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively, incurred by our subsidiaries for settlement of transactions denominated in other than their functional currency. The Company has classified its foreign currency hedges, for which the fair value is remeasured on a recurring basis at each reporting date, as a Level 2 instrument (i.e. wherein fair value is determined and based on observable inputs other than quoted market prices), which we believe is the most appropriate level within the fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to determine its the fair value at the measurement date.

In connection with the acquisition of PlanetSoft effective June 1, 2012, Ebix issued a put option to the PlanetSoft’s three shareholders. The put option, which expires in June 2014, is exercisable during the thirty-day period immediately following the two-year anniversary date of the business acquisition, which if exercised would enable them to sell the underlying 296,560 shares of Ebix common stock they received as part of the purchase consideration, back to the Company at a price of $16.86 per share, which represents a 10% discount off of the per-share value established on the effective date of the closing of Ebix’s acquisition of PlanetSoft. In accordance with the relevant authoritative accounting literature a portion of the total purchase consideration was allocated to this put liability based on its initial fair value, which was determined to be $1.4 million using a Black-Scholes model. The inputs used in the valuation of the put option include term, stock price volatility, current stock price, exercise price, and the risk free rate of return. At June 30, 2012 the fair value of the put option liability was remeasured and was determined to have decreased $263 thousand during the six month period then ended and with the amount reflected as a gain and is included other non-operating income in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income. As of June 30, 2012, the aggregate fair value of this derivative instrument, which is included as in current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, was $1.1 million. The Company has classified the put option, for which the fair value is re-measured on a recurring basis at each reporting date as a Level 2 instrument (i.e. wherein fair is partially determined and based on observable inputs other than quoted market prices), which we believe is the most appropriate level within the fair value hierarchy based on the inputs used to determine its the fair value at the measurement date.

Note 8: Geographic Information

The Company operates with one reportable segment whose results are regularly reviewed by the Company’s chief operating decision maker as to performance and allocation of resources. External customer revenues in the tables below were attributed to a particular country based on whether the customer had a direct contract with the Company which was executed in that particular country for the sale of the Company’s products/services with an Ebix subsidiary located in that country.

The following enterprise wide information relates to the Company’s geographic locations (all amounts in thousands):

Six Months Ended June 30, 2012

 

     United
States
     Canada      Latin
America
     Australia      Singapore      New
Zealand
     India      Total  

External Revenues

   $ 64,726       $ 2,253       $ 4,338       $ 17,557       $ 1,620       $ 1,026       $ 23       $ 91,543   

Long-lived assets

     315,847         8,925         12,632         1,401         71,456         240         10,376       $ 420,877   

Six Months Ended June 30, 2011

 

     United
States
     Canada      Latin
America
     Australia      Singapore      New
Zealand
     India      Total  

External Revenues

   $ 58,827       $ 445       $ 4,779       $ 16,156       $ 1,357       $ 753       $ —         $ 82,317   

Long-lived assets

     245,051         —           18,664         1,458         61,959         202         7,245       $ 334,579   

Note 9: Minority Business Investment

During the three months ending June 30, 2012, Ebix acquired a strategic 19.8% interest in CurePet, Inc. (“CurePet”) for cash consideration in the amount of $2.0 million. CurePet’s insurance exchange connects pet owners, referring veterinarians, animal hospitals, academic institutes, and suppliers of medical and general pet supplies, while providing a wide variety of services related to pet insurance to each constituent including but not limited to practice management, electronic medical records, and billing. CurePet is also a customer of Ebix; during this most recent interim period the Company recognized $351 thousand of revenue from CurePet, and as of June 30, 2012 there were no outstanding balances due from CurePet in the Company’s reported trade accounts receivable. Ebix also has a revenue share arrangement with CurePet pertaining to certain customer revenues recognized by CurePet.

 

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Note 10: Subsequent Events

Repurchases of Common Stock

Since June 30, 2012 and through August 9, 2012 the Company has purchased an additional 280,818 shares of its outstanding common stock for aggregate consideration in the amount of $5.8 million and at an average rate of $20.49 per share. All share repurchases were done in accordance with Rule 10b-18 of the Securities Act of 1934 as to the timing, pricing, and volume of such transactions, and were completed using available cash resources and cash generated from the Company’s operating activities.

 

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Item 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

As used herein, the terms “Ebix,” “the Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Ebix, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries as a combined entity, except where it is clear that the terms mean only Ebix, Inc.

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements—This Form 10-Q and certain information incorporated herein by reference contains forward-looking statements and information within the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This information includes assumptions made by, and information currently available to management, including statements regarding future economic performance and financial condition, liquidity and capital resources, acceptance of the Company’s products by the market, and management’s plans and objectives. In addition, certain statements included in this and our future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), in press releases, and in oral and written statements made by us or with our approval, which are not statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “would,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “seeks,” “plan,” “project,” “continue,” “predict,” “will,” “should,” and other words or expressions of similar meaning are intended by the Company to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are found at various places throughout this report and in the documents incorporated herein by reference. These statements are based on our current expectations about future events or results and information that is currently available to us, involve assumptions, risks, and uncertainties, and speak only as of the date on which such statements are made.

Our actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such a difference, include, but are not limited to those discussed and identified in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in our 2011 Form 10-K which is incorporated by reference herein, as well as: the willingness of independent insurance agencies to outsource their computer and other processing needs to third parties; pricing and other competitive pressures and the company’s ability to gain or maintain share of sales as a result of actions by competitors and others; changes in estimates in critical accounting judgments; changes in or failure to comply with laws and regulations, including accounting standards, taxation requirements (including tax rate changes, new tax laws and revised tax interpretations) in domestic or foreign jurisdictions; exchange rate fluctuations and other risks associated with investments and operations in foreign countries (particularly in Australia, Singapore, and India wherein we have significant operations); equity markets, including market disruptions and significant interest rate fluctuations, which may impede our access to, or increase the cost of, external financing; and international conflict, including terrorist acts. Except as expressly required by the federal securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any such factors, or to publicly announce the results of, or changes to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events, developments, changed circumstances, or for any other reason.

The important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in our specific forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

   

Regarding Note 4 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, and our future liquidity needs discussed under “Liquidity and Financial Condition,” as pertaining to our ability to generate cash from operating activities and any declines in our credit ratings or financial condition which could restrict our access to the capital markets or materially increase our financing costs;

 

   

With respect to Note 5 of the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, “Commitments and Contingencies”, and “Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments” in MD&A, as regarding changes in the market value of our assets or the ultimate actual cost of our commitments and contingencies;

 

   

With respect Note 3 of the Condensed Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as pertaining to the business acquisitions we have made and our ability to efficiently and effectively integrate acquired business operations, and our ability to accurately estimate the fair value of tangible and intangible assets; and,

 

   

With respect this Management Discussion & Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation and the analysis of the three and six month revenue trends including the actual realized level of demand for our products during the immediately foreseeable future.

Readers should carefully review the disclosures and the risk factors described in this and other documents we file from time to time with the SEC, including future reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K, and any amendments thereto. You may obtain our SEC filings at our website, www.ebix.com under the “Investor Information” section, or over the Internet at the SEC’s web site, www.sec.gov.

 

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The following information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in Part 1. Item 1 of this Quarterly Report, and the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

Company Overview

Ebix, Inc. is a leading international supplier of software and e-commerce solutions to the insurance and financial industries. Ebix provides a variety of application software products for the insurance and financial industries ranging from carrier systems, agency systems and data exchanges to custom software development for all entities involved in insurance and financial services. Our goal is to be the leading powerhouse of backend insurance transactions in the world. The Company’s vision is to focus on the convergence of technology platforms for all insurance channels, processes and entities in a manner such that data can seamlessly flow once a data entry has been made. Our customers include many of the top insurance and financial sector companies in the world.

The insurance and financial service industries have undergone significant consolidation over the past several years driven by the need for, and benefits from, economies of scale and scope in providing insurance and financial services in a competitive environment. The insurance markets have particularly experienced a steady increase in the desire to reduce paper-based processes and improve efficiency both at the back-end side and consumer end side. Such consolidation has involved both insurance carriers and insurance brokers and is directly impacting the manner in which insurance products are distributed. Management believes the insurance industry will continue to experience significant change and increased efficiencies through online exchanges, as the transition from paper-based processes are increasingly becoming the norm across world insurance markets. Changes in the insurance industry are likely to create new opportunities for the Company.

Ebix strives to work collaboratively with clients to develop innovative technology strategies and solutions that address specific business challenges. Ebix combines the newest technologies with its capabilities in consulting, systems design and integration, IT and business process outsourcing, applications software, and Web and application hosting to meet the individual needs of insurance and financial service organizations. We continue to expand both organically and through strategic business acquisitions.

Offices and Geographic Information

The Company has its worldwide headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia with its international operations being managed from its Singapore offices. The Company has operations across the United States with offices in Walnut Creek, San Diego, Pasadena, and Hemet, California; Miami, Florida; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Park City, Utah; Herndon and Lynchburg, Virginia; Dallas and Houston, Texas; and Columbus, Ohio, as well as an additional operating facilities in Atlanta, Georgia. The Company also has offices in Australia, Brazil, China, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Canada and India. In these offices, Ebix employs insurance and technology professionals who provide products, services, support and consultancy to thousands of customers across six continents. The Company’s product development unit in India has been awarded Level 5 status of the Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integrated (CMMI), ISO 9001:2000 certification, and ISO 2700 security certification.

Results of Operations — Three Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

Operating Revenue

The Company derives its revenues primarily from subscription and transaction fees pertaining to services delivered over our exchanges or from our ASP platforms, fees for business process outsourcing services, and fees for software development projects including associated fees for consulting, implementation, training, and project management provided to customers with installed systems.

 

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Ebix’s revenue streams come from four product channels. Presented in the table below is the breakout of our revenues for each of those product channels for the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 

(dollar amounts in thousands)

   2012      2011      2012      2011  

Exchanges

   $ 38,182       $ 32,222       $ 72,828       $ 63,287   

Broker Systems

     4,422         4,824         9,176         8,666   

Business Process Outsourcing (“BPO”)

     3,890         3,753         7,461         7,372   

Carrier Systems

     1,222         1,468         2,078         2,992   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Totals

   $ 47,716       $ 42,267       $ 91,543       $ 82,317   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2012 our total operating revenues increased $5.4 million or 13%, to $47.7 million as compared to $42.3 million during the second quarter of 2011. This increase is the result of growth in our Exchange channel and recent business acquisitions. $6.4 million of operating revenues pertaining to our acquisition of ADAM in 2011 were recognized since its acquisition on February 7, 2011were included in the Company’s revenues reported in its condensed and consolidated statement of income for the three months ended June 30, 2011. Correspondingly included in the Company’s revenues as reported in its condensed and consolidated statement of income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 is $6.0 million of ADAM’s operating revenue. The Company continues to effectively leverage product cross-selling opportunities across all channels, as facilitated by our business acquisitions. Also partially effecting reported revenues was the impact from fluctuations in the exchange rates of the foreign currencies in the countries in which we conduct operations. During the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 the change in foreign currency exchange rates (decreased)/increased reported consolidated operating revenues by approximately $(1.0) million and $1.7 million, respectfully.

Cost of Services Provided

Costs of services provided, which includes costs associated with maintenance, support, call center, consulting, implementation and training services, increased $243 thousand or 3%, from $8.9 million in the second quarter of 2011 to $9.2 million in the second quarter of 2012. This increase is due to additional personnel costs and professional service expenses in support of new revenue streams associated with recent business acquisitions completed during 2012 and 2011.

Product Development expenses

The Company’s product development efforts are focused on the development of new operating technologies and services for use by insurance carriers, brokers and agents, and the development of new data exchanges for use in both the domestic and international insurance and financial services industries. Product development expenses increased $1.0 million or 21% from $4.8 million during the second quarter of 2011 to $5.8 million during the second quarter of 2012. This increase is attributable to increased software and system development activities in our India and Singapore operating units in support of our Exchanges and recent business acquisitions.

Sales and Marketing Expenses

Sales and marketing expenses increased $1.0 million or 32%, from $3.3 million in the second quarter of 2011 to $4.3 million in the second quarter of 2012. This increase is attributable to personnel costs and trade show expenses associated with additional sales personnel and related marketing activities in support of our Exchange and Carrier System channels.

General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative expenses increased by $3.9 million or 83% from $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2011 to $8.6 million in the second quarter of 2012. This increase is partially due to the fact that in Q2 of 2011 the Company recognized a $1.9 million net reduction to previously recorded contingency based earn-out accruals pertaining to business acquisitions made during 2010. Also causing the increase to general and administrative expenses is $1.0 million of additional personnel related costs associated with recent business acquisitions made over the last nine months.

Amortization and Depreciation Expenses

Amortization and depreciation expenses increased $170 thousand or 9%, from $2.0 million in the second quarter of 2011 to $2.2 million in the second quarter of 2012. This increase is essentially due to $228 thousand of additional amortization costs associated with the customer relationship and developed technology intangible assets that were recognized in connection with recent business combinations completed over the last nine months.

 

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Income Taxes

The Company recognized an income tax expense of $2.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012. The Company’s effective tax rate used in the determination of its interim period tax provision for the quarter was 10.46% as compared to the 8.83% effective tax rate for the same period a year earlier. The effective rate increased due to a greater proportion of our taxable income being generated from jurisdictions with higher tax rates. The Company’s interim period income tax provisions are based on our estimate of the effective income tax rates applicable to related annual twelve month period, after eliminating discrete items uniquely related to the respective interim reporting period. During the second quarter the Company recognized a discrete income tax expense in the amount of $578 thousand with respect to an increase to our recorded liability reserves for unrecognized tax benefits.

Results of Operations - Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

Operating Revenue

During the six months ended June 30, 2012 our total operating revenues increased $9.2 million or 11%, to $91.5 million as compared to $82.3 million during the same period in 2011. During this period $12.2 million of operating revenue was recognized in connection with our 2011 acquisition of ADAM and included in the Company’s revenues reported in its condensed and consolidated statement of income. Correspondingly included in the Company’s revenues as reported in its condensed and consolidated statement of income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $10.6 million of ADAM’s operating revenue since the February 7, 2011 effective date of its acquisition. With respect to the acquisitions of ADAM completed in February 2011 and PlanetSoft completed in June 2012 presented on a pro forma basis, as disclosed in the table in Note 3 “Business Combinations” to the enclosed consolidated financial statements, combined revenues increased 6.3% for the six months ending June 30, 2012 versus the six months ending June 30, 2011, whereas there was a 11.2% increase in reported revenues for the same comparative periods. The 6.3% increase in pro forma revenues is primarily associated with a 3.5% increase in revenues for the six months ending June 30, 2012 as compared to the same six-month period in 2011 pertaining to the businesses acquired during these periods, which includes increases in revenues for these businesses that was generated since Ebix acquired them as facilitated by product cross selling initiatives with the Company’s pre-existing divisions and customer base, combined with a 2.8% increase in revenues associated with Ebix’s legacy operations preceding these business acquisitions. The cause for the difference between the 11.2% increase in reported revenue for the six months ending June 30, 2012 versus the same period in 2011 revenue, as compared to the 6.3% increase in pro forma revenue for the six months ending June 30, 2012 versus the same six-month period in 2011 is due to the effect of combining the additional revenue derived from those businesses acquired during these periods with the Company’s pre-existing operations. Also partially effecting reported revenues was the impact from fluctuations in the exchange rates of the foreign currencies in the countries in which we conduct operations. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 the change in foreign currency exchange rates (decreased)/increased reported consolidated operating revenues by approximately $(633) thousand and $2.8 million, respectfully.

Cost of Services Provided

Costs of services provided, increased $2.0 million or 12% during the six months ended June 30, 2012 to $18.2 million as compared to $16.2 million incurred during the same period in 2011. This increase is due to additional personnel costs and professional services expenses in support of our increased revenue streams from the growth of our Exchange channel and from recent business acquisitions completed during last nine months.

Product Development Expenses

Product development expenses increased $665 thousand or 7% during the six months ended June 30, 2012 to $10.1 million as compared to $9.4 million of costs incurred during the same period in 2011. This increase is attributable to increased software and system development activities in our India operating unit in support of our Exchanges and recent business acquisitions.

Sales and Marketing Expenses

Sales and marketing expenses increased $2.0 million or 33% during the six months ended June 30, 2012 to $8.1 million as compared to $6.1 million recognized during the same period in 2011. This increase is attributable to additional personnel, advertising, and trade show costs in support of our Exchange channel and recent business acquisitions.

 

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General and Administrative Expenses

General and administrative (“G&A”) expenses increased $2.6 million or 21% for the six months ended June 30, 2012 to $15.0 million from $12.5 million for same period in 2011. Included in G&A costs for this six month period ended June 30, 2012 is the net benefit in the approximate amount of $971 thousand related to a termination fee received by the Company in connection with a failed business acquisition (net of directly related internal operating costs incurred by the Company and a portion of the fee that had to be paid to our investment banker). Offsetting this benefit is a $1.9 million adverse year over year variance caused by the fact that in Q2 of 2011 the Company recognized a reduction to previously recorded contingency based earn-out accruals pertaining to business acquisitions made during 2010 and $1.3 million of additional personnel related costs associated with recent business acquisitions made over the last nine months.

Amortization and Depreciation Expenses

Amortization and depreciation expenses increased by $234 thousand or 6% during the six months ended June 30, 2012 to $4.1 million as compared to $3.9 million recorded during the same period in 2011. This increase is due to $275 thousand of additional amortization costs associated with the customer relationship and developed technology intangible assets that were recognized in connection with recent business combinations completed over the last nine months.

Income Taxes

The Company recognized an income tax expense of $4.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The Company’s effective tax rate used in the determination the interim period tax provision for the six months ending June 30, 2012 was 10.46% as compared to the 8.83% effective tax rate for the same period a year earlier. The effective rate increased due to a greater proportion of our taxable income being generated from jurisdictions with higher tax rates. The Company’s interim period income tax provisions are based on our estimate of the effective income tax rates applicable to related annual twelve month period, after eliminating discrete items uniquely related to the respective interim reporting period. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 the Company recognized a discrete income tax expense in the amount of $578 thousand with respect to an increase in our recorded liability reserves for unrecognized tax benefits.

Dividends, Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company’s ability to generate significant cash flows from its ongoing operating activities is one of our fundamental financial strengths. Our principal sources of liquidity are the cash flows provided by the Company’s operating activities, our commercial banking credit facility, and cash and cash equivalents on hand. Due to the effect of temporary or timing differences resulting from the differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes (including the treatment of net operating loss carryforwards and minimum alternative tax obligations in the U.S. and India), future cash outlays for income taxes are expected to exceed income tax expense. We intend to utilize cash flows generated by our operations, in combination with our bank credit facility, and the possible issuance of additional equity or debt securities, to fund capital expenditures and organic growth initiatives, to make strategic business acquisitions in the insurance and financial services sector, and to repurchase shares of our common stock as market conditions warrant.

In the 4th quarter of 2011 the Company paid its first quarterly dividend in the amount of $0.04 per common share, paying $1.5 million in the aggregate in regards to this dividend issuance. This same quarterly dividend per share was paid in February 2012. The dividend rate was increased to $0.05 effective with the dividend payment made in May 2012, and the same dividend payment to be made in August 2012. The Company intends to use a portion of its operating cash flows to continue issuing dividends to its shareholders in the foreseeable future, while remaining dedicated to using most of its cash to generate improvement in future earnings by funding organic growth initiatives and accretive business acquisitions.

We believe that anticipated cash flows provided by our operating activities, together with current cash and cash equivalent balances and access to our credit facilities and the capital markets, if required and available, will be sufficient to meet our projected cash requirements for the next twelve months, and the foreseeable future thereafter, although any projections of future cash needs, cash flows, and the condition of the capital markets in general, as to the availability of debt and equity financing, are subject to substantial uncertainty. In the event additional liquidity needs arise, we may raise funds from a combination of sources, including the potential issuance of debt or equity securities. However, there are no assurances that such financing facilities or the equity capital markets will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

We continue to strategically evaluate our ability to sell additional equity or debt securities, to expand existing or obtain new credit facilities from lenders in order to strengthen our financial position. We regularly evaluate our liquidity requirements, including the need for additional debt or equity offerings, when considering potential business acquisitions and repurchases of our common stock.

 

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Our cash and cash equivalents were $25.3 million and $23.7 million at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively. Our cash and cash equivalents balance has increased by $1.6 million since year end 2011, as a result of both cash generated by our ongoing operating activities and funds provided by our new financing facility with Citi Bank. The Company holds material cash and cash equivalent balances overseas in foreign jurisdictions. The free flow of cash from certain countries where we hold such balances may be subject to repatriation tax effects and other restrictions. Furthermore, the repatriation of earnings from some of our foreign subsidiaries would result in the application of withholding taxes at source as well as a tax at the U.S. parent level upon receipt of the repatriated amounts. The approximate cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments balances held in our domestic U.S. operations and each of our foreign subsidiaries as of August 6, 2012 is presented in table below (figures denominated in thousands):

 

     United
States
     Canada      Latin
America
     Australia      Singapore      New
Zealand
     India      Sweden      Total  

Cash and ST investments

   $ 8,450       $ 979       $ 1,905       $ 3,855       $ 1,508       $ 585       $ 4,511       $ 15       $ 21,808   

Our current ratio decreased modestly to 1.19 at June 30, 2012 from 1.28 at December 31, 2011 and our working capital position decreased to $11.2 million at June 30, 2012 as compared to $14.0 million at the end of the 2011. The Company’s accounts receivable DSO stood at 57 days at June 30, 2012 and reflects a continuing favorable trend being down 4 days from December 31, 2011 and 14 days from Q2 2011. Overall the decrease in the current ratio and our short-term liquidity position is the result of increased trade payables associated with the timing of payments to certain vendors and service providers, and the increased current portion of new term loan with Citi Bank, N.A. We continue to believe that our ability to generate sustainable and robust cash flows from operations will enable the Company to continue to fund its current liabilities from current assets including available cash balances for the foreseeable future.

Business Combinations

The Company executes accretive business acquisitions in combination with organic growth initiatives as part of its comprehensive business growth and expansion strategy. The Company’ looks to acquire businesses that are complementary to Ebix’s existing products and services. During the six months ended June 30, 2012 the Company executed and completed a number of business acquisitions, none of which were material individually or in the aggregate.

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by our operating activities was $34.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The primary components of the cash provided by operations during this six months interim period consisted of net income of $33.8 million, net of $(856) thousand of net non-cash gains recognized on derivative instruments and foreign currency exchange, $4.1 million of depreciation and amortization, $(3.3) million of working capital requirements primarily associated with reductions to trade payables and accrued liabilities, and $1.1 million of non-cash share-based compensation.

Net cash provided by our operating activities was $29.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011. The primary components of the cash provided by operations during that six month interim period consisted of net income of $37.5 million, net of $(1.1) million of net non-cash gains recognized on derivative instruments and foreign currency exchange, $3.9 million of depreciation and amortization, $(11.5) million of working capital requirements primarily associated with reductions to trade payables and accrued liabilities, and increased outstanding trade receivables, and $1.1 million of non-cash share-based compensation.

Investing Activities

Net cash used for investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $49.1 million, of which $44.7 million in the aggregate was used to complete business acquisitions closed during the year, $2.0 million was used for the investment in Curepet, $1.5 million was used in payment of an earnout obligation in connection with our 2010 acquisition of MCN in Brazil, $1.1 million was used for capital expenditures pertaining to the enhancement of our technology platforms and the purchases of operating equipment to support our expanding operations. Partially offsetting these investment cash outflows partially was $194 thousand consisting from maturities of marketable securities (specifically bank certificates of deposit), net of purchases.

Net cash provided from investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 2011 totaled $6.1 million of which $4.5 million was provided from maturities of marketable securities (net of purchases), and $3.5 million of net cash proceeds from the acquisition of ADAM in February 2011. Partially offsetting these investing cash inflows were $1.3 million used for capital expenditures and $565 thousand used to settle earn out obligations in connection with a prior business acquisition.

 

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Financing Activities

During the six months ended June 30, 2012 net cash provided by financing activities was $18.4 million which consisted of $30.0 million provided by the Company’s new term loan facility with Citi Bank (net of the repayment of the remaining balance from the prior term loan with BOA), $1.1 million was provided from our commercial bank revolving credit facility (net of repayments), and $714 thousand of proceeds from the exercising of common stock options. Partially offsetting these aggregate cash proceeds was $9.4 million used to repurchase shares of our common stock, $3.3 million used to pay quarterly dividends to our common stockholders, and $765 thousand used to make principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations.

During the six months ended June 30, 2011 net cash used in financing activities was $36.1 million. This net financing cash outflow consisted of $26.2 million used to complete open market repurchases of our common stock, $16.3 million used to reduce the balance of our commercial bank revolving credit facility, $6.8 million was used to fully settle outstanding convertible debt obligations, and $186 thousand was used towards principal repayments on existing capital lease obligations, as partially offset by $13.2 million of proceeds from our commercial bank term loan facility (net of $3.0 million of scheduled principal repayments).

Commercial Bank Financing Facility

On April 26, 2012 Ebix entered into a credit agreement providing for a $100 million secured syndicated credit facility (the “Secured Syndicated Credit Facility”) with Citi Bank, N.A. as administrative agent and Citibank, N.A., Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, and RBS Citizens, N.A. as joint lenders. The financing is comprised of a four-year, $45 million secured revolving credit facility, a $45 million secured term loan which amortizes over a four year period with quarterly principal and interest payments commencing on June 30, 2012 and a final payment of all remaining outstanding principal and accrued interest due on April 26, 2016, and an accordion feature that provides for the expansion of the credit facility by an additional $10 million. This new $100 million credit facility with Citibank, N.A., as administrative agent, replaced the former $55 million facility that the Company had in place with Bank of America, N.A. The initial interest rate applicable to the Secured Syndicated Credit Facility is LIBOR plus 1.50% or currently 1.75%. Under the Secured Syndicated Credit Facility the maximum interest rate that could be charged depending upon the Company’s leverage ratio is LIBOR plus 2.00%. The credit facility is and will be used by the Company to fund working capital requirements primarily in support of current operations, organic growth, and accretive business acquisitions. The underlying financing agreement contains financial covenants regarding the Company’s annualized EBITDA, fixed charge coverage ratio, and leverage ratio, as well as certain restrictive covenants pertaining to such matters as the incurrence of new debt, the aggregate amount of repurchases of the Company’s equity shares, and the consummation of new business acquisitions. The Company currently is in compliance with all such financial and restrictive covenants.

On April 26, 2012, Ebix fully paid all of its obligations and related fees then outstanding to Bank of America N.A. (“BOA”) and as pertaining to the Credit Agreement dated February 12, 2010 (as amended). The aggregate amount of the payment was $45.14 million and was funded from a portion of the proceeds of the Citi Bank led Secured Syndicated Credit Facility discussed immediately above. Upon the effective date this payoff, BOA’s commitment to extend further credit to the Company terminated.

At June 30, 2012, the outstanding balance on the Company’s revolving line of credit with Citi Bank was $32.8 million and the facility carried an interest rate of 1.75%. This balance is included in the long-term liabilities section of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Regarding the Company’s revolving line of credit during the six months ended June 30, 2012, the average outstanding balance was $28.2 million and the maximum outstanding balance was $32.8 million.

At June 30, 2012, the outstanding balance on the Company’s term loan with Citi Bank was $45.0 million of which $10.7 million is due within the next twelve months. This term loan also carried an interest rate of 1.75%. During the six months ended June 30, 2012, $1.7 million of scheduled principal payments were made against the Company outstanding commercial term loans. The current and long-term portions of the term loan are included in the respective current and long-term sections of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not engage in off -balance sheet financing arrangements.

 

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Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

The following table summarizes our significant contractual purchase obligations and other long-term commercial commitments as of June 30, 2012. The table excludes obligations or commitments that are contingent based on events or factors uncertain at this time.

 

     Payment Due by Period  
     Total      Less Than
1 Year
     1-3
Years
     3-5
Years
     More than
5 years
 
     (in thousands)  

Revolving line of credit

   $ 32,840       $ —         $ 32,840       $ —         $ —     

Long-term debt

   $ 47,400       $ 11,256       $ 36,144       $ —         $ —     

Operating leases

   $ 16,728       $ 5,086       $ 6,138       $ 2,916       $ 2,588   

Capital leases

   $ 730       $ 350       $ 380       $ —         $ —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 97,698       $ 16,692       $ 75,502       $ 2,916       $ 2,588   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

For information about new accounting pronouncements and the potential impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements, see Note 1 of the condensed notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q and Note 1 of the notes to consolidated financial statements in our 2011 Form 10-K.

Application of Critical Accounting Policies

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), as promulgated in the United States, requires our management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities in our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. We believe the most complex and sensitive judgments, because of their significance to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, result primarily from the need to make estimates and assumptions about the effects of matters that are inherently uncertain. The following accounting policies involve the use of “critical accounting estimates” because they are particularly dependent on estimates and assumptions made by management about matters that are uncertain at the time the accounting estimates are made. In addition, while we have used our best estimates based on facts and circumstances available to us at the time, different estimates reasonably could have been used in the current period, or changes in the accounting estimates that we used are reasonably likely to occur from period to period which may have a material impact on our financial condition and results of operations. For additional information about these policies, see Note 1 of the Condensed Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q. Although we believe that our estimates, assumptions and judgments are reasonable, they are limited based upon information presently available. Actual results may differ significantly from these estimates under different assumptions, judgments or conditions.

Revenue Recognition

The Company derives its revenues primarily from subscription and transaction fees pertaining to services delivered over our exchanges or from our ASP platforms, fees for business process outsourcing services, and fees for software development projects including associated fees for consulting, implementation, training, and project management provided to customers with installed systems.

In accordance with Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) and Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting (the “SEC”) accounting guidance on revenue recognition the Company considers revenue earned and realizable when: (a) persuasive evidence of the sales arrangement exists, provided that the arrangement fee is fixed or determinable, (b) delivery or performance has occurred, (c) customer acceptance has been received, if contractually required, and (d) collectability of the arrangement fee is probable. The Company generally uses signed contractual agreements as persuasive evidence of a sales arrangement. We apply the provisions of the relevant generally accepted accounting principles related to all transactions involving the license of software where the software deliverables are considered more than inconsequential to the other elements in the arrangement.

 

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For contracts that contain multiple deliverables, we analyze the revenue arrangements in accordance with the relevant technical accounting guidance, which provides criteria governing how to determine whether goods or services that are delivered separately in a bundled sales arrangement should be considered as separate units of accounting for the purpose of revenue recognition. Generally these types of arrangements include deliverables pertaining to software licenses, system set-up, and professional services associated with product customization or modification. Delivery of the various contractual elements typically occurs over periods of less than eighteen months. These arrangements generally do not have refund provisions or have very limited refund terms.

Software development arrangements involving significant customization, modification or production are accounted for in accordance with the appropriate technical accounting guidance issued by FASB using the percentage-of-completion method. The Company recognizes revenue using periodic reported actual hours worked as a percentage of total expected hours required to complete the project arrangement and applies the percentage to the total arrangement fee.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable

Management specifically analyzes accounts receivable and historical bad debts, write-offs, customer concentrations, customer credit-worthiness, current economic trends and changes in our customer payment terms when evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts.

Valuation of Goodwill

Goodwill represents the cost in excess of the fair value of the net assets of acquired businesses. Indefinite-lived intangible assets represent the fair value of acquired contractual customer relationships for which future cash flows are expected to continue indefinitely. In accordance with the relevant FASB accounting guidance, goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are not amortized but are tested for impairment at the reporting unit level on an annual basis or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would likely have reduced the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. Potential impairment indicators include a significant change in the business climate, legal factors, operating performance indicators, competition, and the sale or disposition of a significant portion of the business. The impairment evaluation process involves an assessment of certain qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances would indicate that it is more likely than not that the fair value of any of our reporting units was less than their than its carrying amount. If after assessing the totality of events or circumstances, we were to determine that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then we would not perform the two-step quantitative impairment testing described further below.

The aforementioned two-step quantitative testing process involves comparing the reporting unit carrying values to their respective fair values. We determine the fair value of our reporting units by applying the discounted cash flow method using the present value of future estimated net cash flows. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, then no further testing is required. However, if a reporting unit’s fair value were to be less than its carrying value, we would then determine the amount of the impairment charge, if any, which would be the amount that the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeded its implied value. Projections of cash flows are based on our views of growth rates, operating costs, anticipated future economic conditions and the appropriate discount rates relative to risk and estimates of residual values. We believe that our estimates are consistent with assumptions that marketplace participants would use in their estimates of fair value. The use of different estimates or assumptions for our projected discounted cash flows (e.g., growth rates, future economic conditions, discount rates and estimates of terminal values) when determining the fair value of our reporting units could result in different values and may result in a goodwill impairment charge. We perform our annual goodwill impairment evaluation and testing as of September 30th of each year. During the year ended December 31, 2011 we had no impairment of our reporting unit goodwill balances.

Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes are recorded to reflect the estimated future tax effects of differences between financial statement and tax basis of assets, liabilities, operating losses, and tax credit carry forwards using the tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. Valuation allowances, if any, are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount management considers more likely than not to be realized. Such valuation allowances are recorded for the portion of the deferred tax assets that are not expected to be realized based on the levels of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods in which the temporary differences will be deductible.

The Company also applies FASB accounting guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes positions. This guidance clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements.

 

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Foreign Currency Matters

Our reporting currency is the U.S. dollar. The functional currency of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries is the local currency of the country in which the subsidiary operates. The assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. Dollars at the rates of exchange at the balance sheet dates. Income and expense accounts are translated at the average exchange rates in effect during the period. Gains and losses resulting from translation adjustments are included as a component of other comprehensive income in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Foreign exchange transaction gains and losses that are derived from transactions denominated in other than the subsidiary’s’ functional currency is included in the determination of net income.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  Ebix, Inc.
Date: November 15, 2012   By:  

/s/ Robin Raina

    Robin Raina
   

Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: November 15, 2012   By:  

/s/ Robert F. Kerris

    Robert F. Kerris
   

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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Exhibits

    
   2.1    Stock Purchase Agreement dated February 23, 2004 by and among the Company and the shareholders of LifeLink Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report of Form 8-K dated February 23, 2004 (the “February 2004 8-K”)) and incorporated herein by reference.
   2.2    Secured Promissory Note, dated February 23, 2004, issued by the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2.2 of the February 2004 8-K) and incorporated herein by reference.
   2.3    Purchase Agreement, dated June 28, 2004, by and between Heart Consulting Pty Ltd. And Ebix Australia Pty Ltd. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report of Form 8-K dated July 14, 2004 (the “July 14, 2004 8-K”)) and incorporated herein by reference.
   2.4    Agreement, dated July 1, 2004, by and between Heart Consulting Pty Ltd. and Ebix, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Current Report of Form 8-K dated July 14, 2004 (the “July 14, 2004 8-K”)) and incorporated herein by reference.
   2.5    Agreement Plan of Merger by and among Ebix, Finetre and Steven F. Piaker, as shareholders’ Representative dated September 22, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on 8-K/A dated October 2, 2006) and incorporated herein by reference.
   2.6    Asset Purchase Agreement dated May 9, 2006, by and among Ebix, Inc., Infinity Systems Consulting, Inc. and the Shareholders of Infinity Systems Consulting, Inc. (incorporated here by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated May 9, 2006) and incorporated herein by reference.
   2.7    Agreement and Plan of Merger dated October 31, 2007 by and among Ebix, Inc., Jenquest, Inc. IDS Acquisition Sub. and Robert M. Ward as Shareholder Representative (incorporated here by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K/A dated November 7, 2007) and incorporated herein by reference.
   2.8    Stock Purchase Agreement by and among Ebix, Inc., Acclamation Systems, Inc., and Joseph Ott (incorporated here by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 5, 2008) and incorporated herein by reference.
   2.9    Stock Purchase Agreement by and amongst Ebix, Inc., ConfirmNet Corporation, Ebix Software India Private Limited, ConfirmNet Acquisition Sub, Inc., and Craig Irving, as Shareholders’ Representative (incorporated here by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated November 12, 2008) and incorporated herein by reference.
   2.10    Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated September 30, 2009, by and amongst Ebix, E-Z Data, and Dale Okuno and Dilip Sontakey, as Sellers (incorporated here by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 6, 2009) and incorporated herein by reference.
   2.11    IP Asset Purchase Agreement, dated September 30, 2009, by and amongst Ebix Singapore PTE LTD., Ebix, Inc., E-Z Data, and Dale Okuno and Dilip Sontakey, as Shareholders dated September 30, 2009 (incorporated here by reference to Exhibit 2.2 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 6, 2009) and incorporated herein by reference.
   2.12    Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated August 29, 2010, by and among Ebix Inc., A.D.A.M., Inc., and Eden Acquisition Sub, Inc. (incorporated here by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 31, 2010) and incorporated herein by reference.
   3.1    Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of Ebix, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009) and incorporated herein by reference.
   3.2    Bylaws of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000) and incorporated herein by reference.
 10.46   

Credit Agreement, dated as of April 26, 2012, by and among Ebix, Inc., as borrower, certain subsidiaries of Ebix, Inc., as guarantors, Citibank N.A. as administrative agent, and Citibank N.A., Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, and RBS Citizens, N.A. as joint lenders (filed as Exhibit 10.46 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 1, 2012.)

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 31.1*    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
 31.2*    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
 32.1*    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 32.2*    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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101**   XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language) - The following materials from Ebix, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Income, (iii) the Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, and (v) Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements which were tagged as blocks of text.

 

* Filed herewith
** Previously filed as part of the Company’s quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2012 for the Company’s second fiscal quarter of 2012. Exhibit 101 to this quarterly report is furnished and not filed for purposes of Sections 11 and 12 of the Securities Act and Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

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