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Gil B. Luria
(213) 688-4501
gil.luria@wedbush.com
Nick Setyan
(213) 688-4519
nick.setyan@wedbush.com
Our downside scenario analysis attempts to gauge the impact of a potential downturn in our companies’
earnings and suggests NCR (NCR, BUY, $31 price target) and Fundtech (FNDT, Buy, $19 price target) as most
resilient among our covered companies. Although we had considered a downturn led by bank spending as only a
risk, not a trend, as recently as November, the evidence is now accumulating that 2008 corporate earnings will likely be
significantly lower than anticipated as recently as October, especially at banks and retailers, which represent most of
the end markets for our companies. We believe that while the reactions of share prices to a potential slowdown for our
covered companies reflect some of these prospects, the reaction may have been overdone, particularly in the case of
FNDT.
For our methodology we use:
o Reasonable worst-case budget reductions of 20-35% to U.S. discretionary spend, using historical
S&P 500 earnings trends in previous downturns as a proxy. Given the differing trends among these
end markets, we used 30-35% declines for banks and retailers and 20% for restaurants.
o Reasonable worst-case incremental operating margins at 30-70%, based on the fixed cost nature
of each of our companies. While in a growth environment high fixed costs translate to positive operating
leverage and fast earnings growth, this is a double-edged sword. We believe that in a down market the
same companies may experience negative operating leverage.
o Threshold forward multiples on trough earnings of 35x, based on the historical 30x-trailing and
35x-forward multiples on trough earnings experienced during the last downturn. We view multiples
higher than 35x on a reasonable worst-case scenario as a negative sign even on trough earnings.
We believe the analysis suggests NCR and Fundtech as the most resilient to a downturn. We believe NCR
appears the most resilient in the group at 22x a reasonable worst-case 2008 EPS of $1.08 (-30% downside from current
estimate of $1.55). With only 26% of its revenue coming from discretionary U.S. based spending, we believe FNDT
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Analysis
Downside Scenario Analysis Isolates the Resilient
We believe an analysis of the potential impact of an impending slowdown in the economy on our covered
company earnings highlight NCR and Fundtech as the most resilient to a downturn. We believe they are
both trading at a reasonable multiple on a reasonable worst-case EPS due to relatively low exposure to
non-recurring U.S. based revenue (Exhibit 1). We also see Micros, Jack Henry and CyberSource as
emerging relatively resilient from the analysis. Although ACI shows low exposure to non-recurring U.S.
revenue and VeriFone is trading at a low multiple on a reasonable worst-case EPS, we believe both
companies may have more company specific downside to estimates beyond the macro impact. On the flip
side, we believe that Diebold and Radiant Systems show more sensitivity to a negative macro environment
and more of a potential downside to earnings. We believe that while the reactions to a potential slowdown
for our covered companies reflect some of these prospects, the reaction may have been overdone,
particularly in the case of FNDT (Exhibit 2). We emphasize this analysis assumes only a U.S. slowdown
with a potentially magnified effect for weakness outside the U.S.
EXHIBIT 1: Scenario Analysis Summary
Average ex
ACIW CYBS DBD FNDT HYC JKHY* MCRS* NCR PAY RADS Outliers
Overall Revenue (2008) 392 223 2,967 116 295 788 918 5,101 1,007 286
% from U.S. 52% 94% 60% 52% 52% 100% 45% 38% 38% 88% 62%
% Recurring 50% 50% 35% 50% 12% 66% 27% 35% 12% 21% 36%
% at Risk 26% 47% 39% 26% 46% 34% 33% 25% 34% 69% 38%
At Risk Revenue 102 105 1,144 30 137 264 300 1,251 342 198
Incremental Operating Mgn (2007) -256% 14% 53% 12% -38% 22% 23% 18% 2% 24% 21%
Gross Margin (2007) 60% 48% 25% 54% 26% 43% 52% 21% 43% 44% 42%
Current 2007 EPS Estimate $0.40 $0.38 $1.76 $0.69 -$0.15 $1.19 $2.48 $1.38 $1.16 $0.72
Current 2008 EPS Estimate $0.84 $0.75 $2.07 $0.83 $0.11 $1.45 $2.95 $1.55 $1.51 $0.77
Reasonable Worse Case $0.50 $0.44 $0.97 $0.52 -$0.20 $1.06 $2.29 $1.08 $0.90 $0.29
Assumptions
% Decline in at Risk Revenue -30% -5% -30% -30% -30% -30% -10% -30% -30% -10% -24%
Incremental Operating Margin 70% 70% 30% 70% 50% 50% 70% 30% 50% 50% 54%
Downside from Current -41% -41% -53% -38% -278% -27% -22% -30% -40% -63% -39%
Increase (Decline) from 2007 25% 17% -45% -25% 34% -11% -8% -21% -22% -60% -17%
Moderate Downside Scenario $0.72 $0.64 $1.70 $0.70 $0.01 $1.33 $2.72 $1.39 $1.32 $0.60
Assumptions
% Decline (Growth) in at Risk Revenue -15% +10% -15% -15% -15% -10% 0% -15% -10% 0% -9%
Incremental Operating Margin 50% 50% 20% 50% 30% 30% 50% 20% 30% 30% 36%
Downside from Current -14% -15% -18% -15% -95% -8% -8% -10% -12% -22% -14%
Increase (Decline) from 2007 81% 68% -3% 2% -104% 12% 10% 1% 15% -16% 19%
Current P/FE 18x 22x 12x 13x 38x 17x 21x 15x 11x 19x 17x
P/FE @ Moderate Downside Scen. 21x 26x 15x 15x nm 18x 23x 17x 13x 24x 19x
P/FE @ Reasonable Worse Case 30x 38x 27x 21x nm 23x 27x 22x 19x 52x 29x
* Calendar Year
1/10/08 Since
DBD -43% 10/1/2007 Beginning of Q4
FNDT -36% 10/30/2007 Day after earnings report
PAY -31% 12/4/2007 Day after disclosure of accounting review
HYC -23% 11/2/2007 Day after earnings report
ACIW -16% 12/18/2007 Day after earnings report
NCR -15% 11/1/2007 Day after earnings report
JKHY -14% 10/30/2007 Day after earnings report
MCRS -12% 10/26/2007 Day after earnings report
NASDAQ -8% 10/1/2007 Beginning of Q4
RADS -2% 10/26/2007 Day after earnings report
CYBS 12% 10/19/2007 Day after earnings report
5%
0%
-5%
-10%
-15%
-20%
Large Banks Regional Banks
Retailers Restaurants
-25%
S&P 500
-30%
100 3.0
As of
90 As of
7/8/07 2.5 7/8/07
80
As of
70 2.0
1/8/08
60
50 1.5
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2005 2006 2007E 2008E 2005 2006 2007E 2008E
30 8 As of
As of 1/8/08
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1/8/08 5
15 4
3
10
2
5
1
0 0
2005 2006 2007E 2008E 2005 2006 2007E 2008E
40%
30% 29%
24%
10% 8% 8% 9%
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0x
5x
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15x
20x
25x
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0/
20
07
Historical Multiples on Trough Earnings Add Context
12
/
31
0x
5x
10x
15x
20x
25x
30x
35x
06 /19
/3 88
0
12 /19
/3 89
1
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12 19
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1
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06 19
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trough earnings that we would view the last line of Exhibit 1 and the company appendices.
12 /20
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0
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EXHIBIT 10: S&P 500 Price / Trailing Earnings
1
06 /20
/3 05
0
12 /20
/3 0 6
1
To add context to the sensitivity analysis, we point out that trough earnings are usually accompanied by
06 /20
/3 0 6
0
12 /20
/3 07
1/2
00
7
higher multiples (Exhibit 9,10). It is in the context of the historical 30x-trailing and 35x-forward multiples on
Change in Revenue 18 38 11
Change in Operating Income (7) (3) (27)
Incremental Operating Margin -40% -7% -256%
Gross Margin 73% 71% 67% 60%
Parameters
2008E
Revenue 392
U.S. % of Sales 52%
U.S. Sales 203
Recurring 50%
At Risk Revenue 102
Tax Rate 37%
Shares 39
Share price $14.82 1/10/2008
Change in Revenue 14 20 46
Change in Operating Income 3 1 6
Incremental Operating Margin 20% 6% 14%
Gross Margin 67% 59% 51% 48%
Parameters
2008E
Revenue 223
U.S. % of Sales 94%
U.S. Sales 210
Recurring 50%
At Risk Revenue 105
Tax Rate 4%
Shares 70
Share price $16.69 1/10/2008
Parameters
2008E
Revenue 2,967
U.S. % of Sales 60%
U.S. Sales 1,772
Recurring 35%
At Risk Revenue 1,144
Tax Rate 29%
Shares 66
Share price $25.88 1/10/2008
Change in Revenue 16 11 19
Change in Operating Income 2 1 2
Incremental Operating Margin 15% 8% 12%
Gross Margin 55% 55% 55% 54%
Parameters
2008E
Revenue 116
U.S. % of Sales 52%
U.S. Sales 60
Recurring 50%
At Risk Revenue 30
Tax Rate 28%
Shares 17
Share price $10.68 1/10/2008
Change in Revenue 4 3 23
Change in Operating Income (20) 34 (9)
Incremental Operating Margin -520% 1004% -38%
Gross Margin 36% 30% 36% 26%
Parameters
2008E
Revenue 295
U.S. % of Sales 52%
U.S. Sales 155
Recurring 12%
At Risk Revenue 137
Tax Rate 32%
Shares 53
Share price $4.27 1/10/2008
Change in Revenue 68 56 76
Change in Operating Income 20 21 17
Incremental Operating Margin 30% 37% 22%
Gross Margin 42% 43% 43%
Parameters
CY2008E
Revenue 788
U.S. % of Sales 100%
U.S. Sales 788
Recurring 66%
Tax Rate 36%
Shares 91
Share price $23.97 1/10/2008
Parameters
2008E
Revenue 918
U.S. % of Sales 45%
U.S. Sales 414
Recurring 27%
At Risk Revenue 300
Tax Rate 33%
Shares 42
Share price $62.75 1/10/2008
Parameters
2008E
Revenue 5,101
U.S. % of Sales 38%
U.S. Sales 1,921
Recurring 35%
At Risk Revenue 1,251
Tax Rate 25%
Shares 182
Share price $23.77 1/10/2008
Parameters
2008E
Revenue 1,007
U.S. % of Sales 38%
U.S. Sales 387
Recurring 12%
At Risk Revenue 342
Tax Rate 25%
Shares 85
Share price $16.83 1/10/2008
Change in Revenue 37 50 29
Change in Operating Income 7 9 7
Incremental Operating Margin 20% 18% 24%
Gross Margin 44% 41% 44% 44%
Parameters
2008E
Revenue 286
U.S. % of Sales 88%
U.S. Sales 251
Recurring 21%
At Risk Revenue 198
Tax Rate 30%
Shares 34
Share price $14.70 1/10/2008
ANALYST CERTIFICATION
I, Gil Luria, certify that the views expressed in this report accurately reflect my personal opinion and that I have not
and will not, directly or indirectly, receive compensation or other payments in connection with my specific
recommendations or views contained in this report.
IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES
INVESTMENT RATINGS
STRONG BUY – The stock is expected to return at least 20% over the next 6-12 months.
BUY – The stock is expected to return at least 15% over the next 6-12 months.
HOLD – The stock is expected to return between -15% and +15% over the next 6-12 months.
SELL – The stock is expected to decline by at least 15% over the next 6-12 months.
OTHER DISCLOSURES
The information herein is based on sources that we consider reliable, but its accuracy is not guaranteed. The information contained herein is not
a representation by this corporation, nor is any recommendation made herein based on any privileged information. This information is not
intended to be nor should it be relied upon as a complete record or analysis; neither is it an offer nor a solicitation of an offer to sell or buy any
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