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Business Combinations
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2012
Business Combinations

Note 12 — Business Combinations

Refer to Note 24 of the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2011, as filed with the SEC, for a discussion regarding TSYS’ acquisitions.

Other

On February 1, 2012, TSYS acquired contract-based intangible assets in its Merchant Services segment for $1.7 million. These intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives of five years which approximates their usage.

Pro forma Results of Operations

The pro forma revenue and earnings of TSYS’ acquisitions are not material to the consolidated financial statements.