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Equity Investments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

A summary of TSYS’ equity investments at December 31 is as follows:


(in thousands)	2012		2011
CUP Data	$	79,859		76,110
TSYS de México		7,905		6,814

Total	$	87,764		82,924

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of equity method investments in common stock. The disclosure may include: (a) the name of each investee or group of investments for which combined disclosure is appropriate, (2) the percentage ownership of common stock, (3) the difference, if any, between the carrying amount of an investment and the value of the underlying equity in the net assets and the accounting treatment of difference, if any, and (4) the aggregate value of each identified investment based on its quoted market price, if available.

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