SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
April 3, 2006
April 3, 2006
ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
| DELAWARE | 001-15749 | 31-1429215 | ||
| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) |
(Commission File Number) |
(IRS Employer Identification No.) |
17655 WATERVIEW PARKWAY
DALLAS, TEXAS 75252
(Address and Zip Code of Principal Executive Offices)
DALLAS, TEXAS 75252
(Address and Zip Code of Principal Executive Offices)
(972) 348-5100
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing
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| o | Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act | |
| o | Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act | |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act | |
| o | Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act |
ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 3, 2006, Alliance Data Systems Corporation issued a press release announcing a
ten-year contract renewal and expanded agreement with Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. to continue to
provide private label credit card services, and through the expanded agreement, to provide an
integrated co-brand credit card program. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit
99.1.
Note: The information contained in this report (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed
“filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise
subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any
filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific
reference in such a filing.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
| EXHIBIT | ||
| NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | |
99.1
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Press release dated April 3, 2006 announcing a ten-year contract renewal and expanded agreement with Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Alliance Data Systems Corporation |
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| Date: April 3, 2006 | By: | /s/ Edward J. Heffernan | ||
| Edward J. Heffernan | ||||
| Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
| EXHIBIT | ||
| NUMBER | DESCRIPTION | |
99.1
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Press release dated April 3, 2006 announcing a ten-year contract renewal and expanded agreement with Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. |
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Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
Contact:
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Alliance Data | |
| Ed Heffernan | ||
| Analysts/Investors | ||
| 972.348.5191 | ||
| eheff@alldata.net | ||
| Shelley Whiddon — Media | ||
| 972.348.4310 | ||
| swhiddon@alldata.net |
ALLIANCE DATA SIGNS 10-YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH GOODY’S; EXPANDS RELATIONSHIP TO INCLUDE
CO-BRAND CREDIT CARD SERVICES
CO-BRAND CREDIT CARD SERVICES
DALLAS, Texas, April 3, 2006 — Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading provider
of transaction services, credit services and marketing services, today announced it has signed a
10-year contract renewal and expanded agreement with Goody’s, a leading retailer of women’s, men’s
and children’s fashions and accessories. Under terms of the agreement, Alliance Data will continue
to provide private label credit card services, and through the expanded agreement, will now provide
an integrated co-brand credit card program and corresponding program servicing. The new co-brand
program will complement Goody’s existing integrated private label credit card program, which
Alliance Data has provided since 1999. Goody’s operates more than 380 retail locations nationwide
with online and in-store revenue of more than $1.2 billion in 2005.
The co-brand credit card program will complement the retailer’s existing private label credit card
program, providing select customer segments with an alternate card choice for making purchases. As
is consistent with the private label credit card program, the co-brand offering will be targeted to
customers that meet Alliance Data’s traditional credit quality standards. Using their Goody’s
co-brand credit card, cardholders will
automatically be enrolled in a points-based rewards program where cardholders will receive points
for every dollar spent when shopping at Goody’s, as well as for purchases made outside the brand.
“Renewing our agreement and expanding our relationship with Alliance Data is one pillar in our
strategic plan,” said Carmen Monaco, executive vice president of marketing/chief marketing officer
for Goody’s. “Over the course of our 7-year partnership, we have benefited from Alliance Data’s
significant industry expertise and flexible credit and marketing services to help us grow our
business.”
“We are delighted to expand our relationship with Goody’s and believe this agreement reflects their
confidence in Alliance Data’s suite of integrated credit and marketing-based solutions,” said Ivan
Szeftel, president of Retail Services. “Both the co-brand and existing private label credit card
programs will provide Goody’s with the tools they need to engage a broader customer base, increase
sales and strengthen customer loyalty with the brand.”
About Goody’s
With headquarters in Knoxville, Tennessee, Goody’s is a retailer of moderately priced apparel for
women, men, and children operating 382 stores in the 21 states of Alabama, Arkansas, Florida,
Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North
Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Louisiana, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
www.goodysonline.com
www.goodysonline.com
About Alliance Data
Alliance Data (NYSE: ADS) is a leading provider of transaction services, credit services and
marketing services, managing over 105 million consumer relationships for some of North America’s
most recognizable companies. Alliance Data creates and manages customized solutions that change
consumer behavior and that enable its clients to build stronger, mutually beneficial relationships
with their customers. Headquartered in Dallas, Alliance Data employs approximately 8,000 associates
at more than 40 locations in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information about the
company, visit its web site, www.AllianceDataSystems.com.
Alliance Data’s Safe Harbor Statement/Forward Looking Statements
Alliance Data’s Safe Harbor Statement/Forward Looking Statements
This release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements may use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “predict,” “project” and similar expressions as they relate to us or our management. When we make forward-looking statements, we are basing them on our management’s beliefs and assumptions, using information currently available to us. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
This release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such statements may use words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “predict,” “project” and similar expressions as they relate to us or our management. When we make forward-looking statements, we are basing them on our management’s beliefs and assumptions, using information currently available to us. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, these forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying
assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from what we projected. Any
forward-looking statements contained in this news release reflect our current views with respect to
future events and are subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to
our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity. We have no intention, and
disclaim any obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future results or otherwise.
“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in
this press release regarding Alliance Data Systems Corporation’s business which are not historical
facts are “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of
such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in
the forward-looking statements, see “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the most recently ended fiscal year.
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