UNITED STATES
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
| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | July 1, 2010 |
Alliance Data Systems Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-15749 | 31-1429215 |
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| 17655 Waterview Parkway, Dallas, Texas | 75252 | |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (972) 348-5100 |
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On July 1, 2010, Alliance Data Systems Corporation issued a press release announcing that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Direct Marketing Services division of Equifax, Inc. for $117 million in cash. A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press release dated July 1, 2010.
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.
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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| July 1, 2010 | By: |
Charles L. Horn
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Exhibit Index
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NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Alliance Data
Julie Prozeller – Investors/Analysts
Financial Dynamics
212-850-5721
alliancedata@fd.com
Shelley Whiddon – Media
972-348-4310
shelley.whiddon@alliancedata.com
ALLIANCE DATA’S EPSILON COMPLETES ACQUISITION OF EQUIFAX’S DIRECT MARKETING SERVICES
DIVISION
DALLAS, Texas (July 1, 2010) — Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading provider of loyalty and marketing solutions derived from transaction-rich data, today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the Direct Marketing Services (DMS) division of Equifax, Inc. for $117 million in cash.
Equifax’s DMS division provides proprietary data-driven, integrated marketing solutions through two complementary offerings: database marketing and hosting, and data services including U.S. consumer demographic information. Equifax’s DMS division has approximately 200 full-time employees and will be integrated into the Company’s Epsilon business under its Epsilon Targeting and Marketing Technology groups.
The transaction is expected to have no impact on earnings for the remainder of 2010 and be accretive thereafter. The transaction fits squarely within Alliance Data’s strategy of seeking strategic acquisitions that enhance core capabilities and strengthen its competitive advantage.
About Epsilon
Epsilon is the industry’s leading marketing services firm, with a broad array of data-driven,
multichannel marketing solutions that leverage consumer insight to help brands deepen their
relationships with customers. Services include strategic consulting, acquisition and customer
database technologies, loyalty management, proprietary data, predictive modeling and a full range
of direct and digital agency services, including creative, interactive web design, email
deployment, search engine optimization and direct mail production. In addition, Epsilon is the
world’s largest permission-based email marketer. Epsilon is an Alliance Data company. For more
information, visit www.epsilon.com or call 1.800.309.0505.
About Alliance Data
Alliance Data (NYSE: ADS) and its family of businesses is a leading provider of loyalty and
marketing solutions derived from transaction-rich data. Through the creation and deployment of
customized solutions that measurably change consumer behavior, Alliance Data helps its clients to
create and enhance customer loyalty to build stronger, mutually beneficial relationships with
their customers. The Company manages millions of customer relationships for some of North
America’s largest and most recognizable brands, helping them grow their businesses and drive
profitability. Headquartered in Dallas, Alliance Data employs approximately 7,000 associates at
approximately 50 locations worldwide. Alliance Data is a leading provider of marketing-driven
credit solutions, and is the parent company of Epsilon®, a leading provider of multi-channel,
data-driven technologies and marketing services, and LoyaltyOne™, which owns and operates the AIR
MILES® Reward Program, Canada’s premier coalition loyalty program. For more information about
the company, visit its web site, www.AllianceData.com
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.
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 presentation 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 presentation 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. Risk factors may be updated in Item 1A in each of the Company’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for each quarterly period subsequent to the Company’s most recent Form 10-K.
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