-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, WOgmreMG2bzGihWj5ZuWfIr4yOzvqYiwPZdZqzn2GF3gqMY6syvx1EyFZwgu9U/4 zjyiPJ3o4qFzcGUCPYACAQ== 0001036050-97-000139.txt : 19970424 0001036050-97-000139.hdr.sgml : 19970424 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001036050-97-000139 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 424A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 FILED AS OF DATE: 19970423 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BHC FINANCIAL INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000885273 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SECURITY & COMMODITY BROKERS, DEALERS, EXCHANGES & SERVICES [6200] IRS NUMBER: 232264646 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 424A SEC ACT: 1933 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-24701 FILM NUMBER: 97585469 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: TWELVE HUNDRED ONE COMMERCE SQ STREET 2: 2005 MARKET ST CITY: PHILADELPHIA STATE: PA ZIP: 19103 BUSINESS PHONE: 2156363000 424A 1 PRELIMINARY PROSPECTUS PROSPECTUS Subject to Completion, Dated April 23, 1997 200,000 Shares BHC FINANCIAL, INC. Common Stock All of the 200,000 shares of common stock of BHC Financial, Inc. ("BHC") offered hereby are being sold by BHC and are currently held in its treasury (the "BHC Shares"). The BHC Shares are being offered in connection with the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated March 2, 1997 (the "Merger Agreement") among BHC, Fiserv, Inc. ("Fiserv"), and Fiserv Sub, Inc. ("Fiserv Sub"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiserv. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, Fiserv Sub will merge into BHC, and BHC will be the surviving corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiserv (the "Merger"). The Merger Agreement requires that BHC sell in an offering such number of shares of common stock of BHC, par value $.001 ("BHC Common Stock") as may be necessary to satisfy the Pooling Condition. The Pooling Condition is defined in the Merger Agreement as Fiserv having reasonably determined that the Merger would be accounted for as a pooling of interests in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This offering is being made to satisfy the Pooling Condition. See "The Merger." The Merger will be consummated upon satisfaction (or waiver, to the extent permissible) of the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, including approval of the Merger Agreement by the BHC stockholders. Upon consummation of the Merger, the BHC Shares offered hereby will be automatically converted into the right to receive the number of shares of common stock of Fiserv, par value $.01 ("Fiserv Common Stock"), as shall equal the Conversion Ratio (the "Fiserv Shares"). The Conversion Ratio is defined as the quotient of $33.50 divided by the Average Fiserv Stock Price. The Average Fiserv Stock Price will be the average of the closing prices of Fiserv Common Stock as reported on the Nasdaq National Market ("Nasdaq") for the twenty trading days ending two trading days prior to the effective time of the Merger. BHC stockholders will receive cash in lieu of fractional shares of Fiserv Common Stock. BHC Common Stock is traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "BHCF." Fiserv Common Stock is traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "FISV." On April 15, 1997, the closing price of BHC Common Stock was $32.50 and the closing price of Fiserv Common Stock was $37.375, both as reported on Nasdaq. The BHC Shares may be sold from time to time to purchasers directly in one or more transactions at a fixed price, which may be changed, at varying prices determined at the time of sale or at negotiated prices. Alternatively, BHC may from time to time sell the BHC Shares in transactions involving broker-dealers who may act as agent and/or may acquire BHC Shares from BHC as principal and who may receive compensation from BHC and/or the purchasers of the shares. Broker- dealers who acquire BHC Shares as principal may thereafter resell such BHC Shares in transactions, including transactions in the nature described above. Any broker-dealers who participate in a sale of shares may be deemed to be "underwriters" as defined in the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"). Any commissions paid or any discounts or concessions allowed to any such broker-dealer and, if any such broker-dealers purchase BHC Shares as principal, any profits received on the resale of such BHC Shares, may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commission under the Securities Act. BHC Securities, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of BHC ("BHC Securities") may act as agent in the offering. It will not receive any compensation for its services. See "Plan of Distribution." See "RISK FACTORS" commencing on page 13 for information that should be considered by prospective purchasers of the securities offered hereby. _____________________________________________ THESE SECURITIES HAVE NOT BEEN APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION NOR HAS THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ANY STATE SECURITIES COMMISSION PASSED UPON THE ACCURACY OR ADEQUACY OF THIS PROSPECTUS. ANY REPRESENTATION TO THE CONTRARY IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE The date of this Prospectus is _______, 1997 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +Information contained herein is subject to completion or amendment. A + +registration statement relating to these securities has been filed with the + +Securities and Exchange Commission. These securities may not be sold nor may + +offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the registration statement becomes+ +effective. This prospectus shall not constitute an offer to sell or the + +solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities +in any State in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior+ +to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such State. + ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE The following documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") by BHC (File No. 0-20185) are hereby incorporated by reference into this Prospectus: (1) BHC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, filed with the Commission on March 14, 1997; and (2) BHC's Proxy Statement (included in Fiserv's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-23349) dated March 14, 1997, filed with the Commission on March 14, 1997). The following document of Fiserv (File No. 0-149481) is also incorporated by reference into this Prospectus: (1) Fiserv's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996, filed with the Commission on February 18, 1997. (2) Fiserv's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 1997, filed with the Commission on April 22, 1997. All other documents filed by BHC pursuant to Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 and 15(d) of the Exchange Act subsequent to the date of this Prospectus and prior to the termination of the offering pursuant to this Prospectus shall be deemed to be incorporated by reference and to be a part of this Prospectus from the date of filing of such documents. Any statement contained in a document incorporated or deemed to be incorporated by reference herein shall be deemed to be modified or superseded for purposes of this Prospectus to the extent that a statement contained herein or in any subsequently filed document which also is or is deemed to be incorporated by reference herein modifies or supersedes such statement. Any statement so modified or superseded shall not be deemed, except as so modified or superseded, to constitute a part of this Prospectus. All information appearing in this Prospectus is qualified in its entirety by the information and financial statements (including notes thereto) appearing in the documents incorporated herein by reference, except to the extent set forth in the immediately preceding statement. BHC will provide without charge to each person to whom a copy of this Prospectus is delivered, upon oral or written request of any such person, a copy of any or all of the documents incorporated herein by reference, other than the exhibits to such documents (unless such exhibits are specifically incorporated by reference into the information that this Prospectus incorporates). Requests for documents should be directed BHC Financial, Inc., One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-3212 (telephone number 215-636- 3000), Attention: Robert B. Kaplan, Secretary. No person is authorized in connection with any offering made hereby to give any information or to make any representation not contained or incorporated by reference in this Prospectus and any information or representation not contained or incorporated herein must not be relied upon as having been authorized by BHC. This Prospectus does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy by any person in any jurisdiction in which it is unlawful for such person to make such offer or solicitation. Neither the delivery of this Prospectus at any time nor any sale made hereunder shall under any circumstances imply that the information contained herein is correct as of any date subsequent to the date hereof. 2 AVAILABLE INFORMATION BHC is subject to the informational requirements of the Exchange Act and in accordance therewith files reports, proxy statements and other information with the Commission. Reports, proxy statements and other information concerning BHC filed with the Commission may be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the Commission at its office at Room 1024, 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, as well as at the Regional Offices of the Commission at 500 West Madison Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60611 and Seven World Trade Center, Suite 1300, New York, New York 10048. Copies of such material can be obtained from the Public Reference Section of the Commission at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20549, at prescribed rates. The Commission also maintains a site on the World Wide Web (http://www.sec.gov) which contains reports, proxy statements and other information concerning the Company filed electronically with the Commission. Shares of BHC common stock are traded on Nasdaq. Such reports, proxy statements and other information can also be inspected and copied at the offices of Nasdaq, 1735 K Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006. BHC has filed a registration statement on Form S-3 (herein, together with all amendments and exhibits thereto, the "Registration Statement"), under the Securities Act with respect to the securities offered pursuant to this Prospectus. This Prospectus does not contain all of the information set forth in the Registration Statement, certain parts of which are omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Commission. For further information, reference is made to the Registration Statement and the exhibits filed as a part thereof. Statements contained herein concerning any document filed as an exhibit are not necessarily complete and, in each instance, reference is made to the copy of such document filed as an exhibit to the Registration Statement. Each such statement is qualified in its entirety by such reference. ____________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS
------ Page - ------------------------------------------------- INCORPORATION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS BY REFERENCE.............................. 2 AVAILABLE INFORMATION....................... 3 PROSPECTUS SUMMARY.......................... 4 RISK FACTORS................................ 13 USE OF PROCEEDS............................. 16 THE MERGER.................................. 16 DESCRIPTION OF BHC COMMON STOCK............. 20 DESCRIPTION OF FISERV COMMON STOCK.......... 21 BHC SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA................. 22 FISERV SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.............. 24 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION..................... 26 PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION........................ 31 LEGAL MATTERS............................... 31 EXPERTS..................................... 31
3 PROSPECTUS SUMMARY The following summary is qualified in its entirety by the more detailed information and financial statements contained in this Prospectus or incorporated by reference herein. INTRODUCTION The BHC Shares are being offered in connection with the Merger Agreement. The Merger Agreement requires that BHC sell in an offering such number of shares of BHC Common Stock as may be necessary to fulfill the "Pooling Condition," which is defined in the Merger Agreement as Fiserv having reasonably determined that the Merger be accounted for as a pooling of interests in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. This offering is being made to satisfy the Pooling Condition. See "The Merger." The BHC Shares sold hereby will be converted into Fiserv Common Stock upon consummation of the Merger. Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, each outstanding share of BHC Common Stock will be converted into the right to receive such number of shares of Fiserv Common Stock, as shall equal the Conversion Ratio, which is defined as the quotient of (x) $33.50 divided by (y) an amount equal to the Average Fiserv Stock Price. The Average Fiserv Stock Price will be the average of the closing prices of Fiserv Common Stock as reported on Nasdaq (as reported in The Wall Street Journal) for the 20 trading days ending on the ----------------------- second trading day prior to the effective time of the Merger. See "The Merger - Merger Consideration." Consummation of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver (where permissible) of all conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, including approval of the Merger Agreement by BHC stockholders at a special meeting to be held on May 23, 1997 (the "Special Meeting"). See "The Merger - Conditions to the Merger" and "Risk Factors." Certificates representing the BHC Shares to be issued in the offering are to be exchanged for certificates representing Fiserv Shares upon consummation of the Merger. See "The Merger - Exchange of Share Certificates." THE COMPANIES BHC BHC, through its principal business unit, BHC Securities, is a leading national third-party provider of integrated processing and support services to broker-dealers and financial institutions ("Clients"). During 1996, BHC Securities processed, on behalf of its Clients, approximately 2.2 million transactions for over 1.1 million retail brokerage accounts. To enable its Clients to outsource key securities processing functions, BHC Securities provides cost effective integrated trade execution, clearing, margin lending, customer account processing and other customized programs, reports and services ("Processing and Support Services"). Through TradeStar Investments, Inc. ("TradeStar"), a registered brokerage firm headquartered in Houston, Texas and a wholly owned subsidiary of BHC, BHC also offers retail brokerage services at discount commission rates. TradeStar also markets BHC Securities' Processing and Support Services throughout the United States. BHC was incorporated in Delaware in 1983. Its principal executive offices are located at One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-3212, and its telephone number is (215) 636-3000. References in this Prospectus to "BHC" include BHC's subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. 4 Fiserv Fiserv, with operations in 75 cities, including 15 cities in Canada, England and Singapore, is a leading independent provider of financial data processing systems and related information management services and products to banks, credit unions, mortgage banks, savings institutions and other financial intermediaries. These services and products are based primarily on proprietary software developed by Fiserv and maintained on computers located at data processing centers throughout the United States. Fiserv is ranked as the nation's leading data processing provider for banks and savings institutions in terms of total clients served and is the nation's second leading data processing provider for credit unions and mortgage banks. Fiserv was incorporated in Wisconsin in 1984. Fiserv's principal executive offices are located at 255 Fiserv Drive, Brookfield, Wisconsin 53045, and its telephone number is (414) 879-5000. References in this Prospectus to "Fiserv" include Fiserv's subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise. THE OFFERING BHC Common Stock offered/(1)/ 200,000 shares BHC Common Stock outstanding prior to the offering/(2)/ approximately 6,330,850 shares Fiserv Common Stock outstanding prior to the offering/(3)/ approximately 45,451,273 shares BHC Nasdaq Symbol BHCF Fiserv Nasdaq Symbol FISV - --------------- /(1)/ To be automatically converted, pursuant to the Merger, into Fiserv Common Stock. See "The Merger." /(2)/ As of April 15, 1997. Does not include approximately 647,750 shares of BHC Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding options. /(3)/ As of April 15, 1997. Does not include approximately 1,088,000 shares of Fiserv Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of outstanding options. 5 THE MERGER General BHC, Fiserv and Fiserv Sub have entered into the Merger Agreement, which provides for a stock-for-stock merger of Fiserv Sub into BHC, upon the terms and subject to the conditions of the Merger Agreement. A Special Meeting is to be held at the principal office of BHC, One Commerce Square, 2005 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 23, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. local time for the purpose of considering and voting upon the Merger Agreement. The affirmative vote of a majority of the outstanding shares of BHC Common Stock entitled to vote at the Special Meeting is required to approve the Merger Agreement. If the BHC stockholders approve the Merger Agreement and the other conditions to the Merger are satisfied or waived (where permissible), the Merger will be consummated and become effective as of the time of filing a Certificate of Merger with the Secretary of the State of Delaware unless the parties agree to a later effective time (the "Effective Time"). Assuming BHC stockholders approve the Merger Agreement, it is currently contemplated that the Effective Time will be May 30, 1997 or such other date as the parties may agree. See "The Merger." Effect of the Merger The Merger Agreement provides for the Merger of Fiserv Sub, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiserv, with and into BHC. BHC will be the surviving corporation (the "Surviving Corporation") and will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiserv. At the Effective Time, BHC will change its name to "Fiserv Clearing, Inc." Merger Consideration Each outstanding share of BHC Common Stock will be converted into the right to receive such number of shares of Fiserv Common Stock as shall equal the Conversion Ratio, which is defined as the quotient of (x) $33.50 divided by (y) the Average Fiserv Stock Price, which will be an amount equal to the average of the closing prices of Fiserv Common Stock as reported on Nasdaq (as reported in The Wall Street Journal) for the 20 trading days ending on the second trading ----------------------- day prior to the Effective Time. Assuming an Average Fiserv Stock Price of $37.48 (the average of the closing prices of Fiserv Common Stock as reported on Nasdaq for the 20 trading days ended on April 15, 1997), the Conversion Ratio would be .8938 and would result in the present BHC stockholders owning approximately 11.4% of the outstanding Fiserv Common Stock. See "The Merger- Merger Consideration." Fractional Shares No fractional shares of Fiserv Common Stock will be issued in the Merger. In lieu of any fractional shares, each holder of BHC Common Stock who would otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional share of Fiserv Common Stock pursuant to the Merger will be paid an amount in cash, without interest, rounded to the nearest cent, determined by multiplying (i) the per share closing price of Fiserv Common Stock as reported on Nasdaq on the date of the Effective Time, by (ii) the fractional interest to which such holder would otherwise be entitled. Fiserv will make available to its exchange agent the cash necessary for this purpose. 6 Management and Operations of BHC After the Merger Following the Merger, BHC (which will be renamed Fiserv Clearing, Inc.) will be the Surviving Corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiserv. George D. Dalton, Chairman of the Board of Fiserv, will become the sole director of the Surviving Corporation. Current officers of Fiserv Sub will become the officers of the Surviving Corporation. Fiserv intends to operate the Surviving Corporation as an independent subsidiary after the Merger and has no present intention to move or consolidate any of the operations of the Surviving Corporation or its subsidiaries or to change the name of any of its subsidiaries. See "The Merger-Management and Operations of BHC Following the Merger." Conditions to the Merger The obligations of Fiserv and BHC to consummate the Merger are subject to the satisfaction or waiver (to the extent permissible) of certain conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement. In the event Fiserv reasonably determines that the Merger would be accounted for as a pooling of interests in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, then, subject to the other terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, the Merger will be consummated. In the event Fiserv reasonably determines that the Pooling Condition cannot be satisfied, then, subject to the other terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, the Merger will be consummated, provided that the Merger consideration will be adjusted by modifying the definition of Conversion Ratio such that $33.50 is replaced with $31.50. Fiserv's management currently believes that, subject to BHC's sale of shares in this offering, the Pooling Condition will be satisfied. See "The Merger-Conditions to the Merger." Exchange of BHC Share Certificates Promptly after the Effective Time, Firstar Trust Company, Milwaukee, as exchange agent (the "Exchange Agent"), will mail to each holder of shares of BHC Common Stock a letter of transmittal and instructions for exchanging such holder's certificates to certificates representing the shares of Fiserv Common Stock to which such holders are entitled. BHC stockholders should not send their certificates until they receive such instructions. See "The Merger- Exchange of Share Certificates." Federal Income Tax Consequences to the Merger The Merger Agreement provides that, for federal income tax purposes, BHC and Fiserv intend that the Merger constitute a tax-free "reorganization" within the meaning of Sections 368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(E) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). BHC and Fiserv intend to treat the Merger as a tax-free reorganization in their federal income tax returns. In the event that certain guidelines of the Internal Revenue Service are not satisfied, it is possible the Internal Revenue Service would challenge the tax treatment of the Merger as a tax-free reorganization. No ruling has been requested from the Internal Revenue Service. The foregoing summary is not intended, and should not be considered, as tax advice. Holders of BHC Common Stock are urged to consult their own tax advisers regarding the tax consequences to them under applicable federal, state, local and foreign tax laws. For additional information, see "The Merger-Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger." 7 COMPARATIVE PER SHARE DATA AND DIVIDEND INFORMATION The following table sets forth for the periods indicated the closing price per share of Fiserv Common Stock and BHC Common Stock as reported by Nasdaq.
Fiserv BHC Common Stock Common Stock ------------------- ------------ High Low High Low --------- -------- ------------ -------- 1995: First Quarter $ 27 3/4 $21 $14 1/4 $9 1/16 Second Quarter 28 3/8 25 3/4 16 3/8 14 1/8 Third Quarter 31 25 1/2 20 1/8 15 1/2 Fourth Quarter 30 1/8 25 1/2 19 1/2 16 1/4 High Low High Low --------- -------- ------------ -------- 1996: First Quarter $ 32 $ 25 3/8 $18 5/8 $12 7/8 Second Quarter 33 3/8 28 1/16 14 3/4 12 1/2 Third Quarter 38 11/16 28 5/8 15 1/8 13 Fourth Quarter 39 5/8 34 16 3/4 13 1997: First Quarter $ 39 $ 32 3/4 $32 5/8 $15 1/4 Second Quarter 38 3/8 36 3/4 32 7/8 32 1/8
(through April 15, 1997) On February 28, 1997, the last full trading day prior to the joint public announcement that BHC and Fiserv had executed the Merger Agreement, the closing prices per share of Fiserv Common Stock and BHC Common Stock as reported by Nasdaq were $32.75 and $20.00, respectively. On April 15, 1997, the closing prices per share of Fiserv Common Stock and BHC Common Stock as reported by Nasdaq were $38.375 and $32.50, respectively. As of April 15, 1997 BHC had approximately 1,400 holders of record of BHC Common Stock and Fiserv had approximately 30,000 holders of record of Fiserv Common Stock. BHC has historically paid cash dividends on a quarterly basis. For each of the years ended December 31, 1995 and December 31, 1996, BHC paid quarterly cash dividends of $.03 per share, for aggregate annual cash dividends of $.12 per share. Fiserv has never declared or paid any cash dividends or made any other distribution on Fiserv Common Stock, and it is anticipated that in the foreseeable future Fiserv will follow its policy of retaining any earnings for use in its business. Any future determination as to declaration and payment of dividends will be made at the discretion of the Board of Directors of Fiserv. 8 RECENT DEVELOPMENTS BHC On April 16, 1997, BHC reported its results for the first quarter ended March 28, 1997. Net income for the first quarter of 1997 totaled $4,515,000 on net revenues of $21,869,000 compared to $4,972,000 of net income on net revenues of $20,349,000 for the first quarter of 1996. Net income per common share for the first quarter of 1997 was $.68 compared to $.70 in the same period in 1996, a 3% decrease. The first quarter of 1997 had three fewer trading and interest days and includes expenses related to the Merger. Net revenues increased 7%, or $1,500,000, in the first quarter of 1997 over the same period in 1996, largely as a result of increases in transaction volume and net interest income. Net interest income totaled $4,300,000 for the first quarter of 1997, compared to $3,900,000 for the first quarter of 1996, a 10% increase. Expenses for the first quarter of 1997, excluding interest and Merger expenses, increased $1,500,000, or 13%, over the first quarter of 1996. This increase in expenses is attributable to an increase in variable expenses required to handle the increased volume, various system-related enhancements and expenses related to introduction of BHC's client server order entry software. Merger-related expenses amounted to $643,000. There were 6,664,000 fully diluted shares outstanding as of the end of the first quarter of 1997, as compared to 7,014,000 such shares outstanding as of the end of the first quarter of 1996. Fiserv On March 19, 1997, Fiserv filed a registration statement with the Commission with respect to 601,951 shares of Fiserv Common Stock to be sold by existing stockholders of Fiserv. The distribution of those shares by selling stockholders may be effected from time to time in one or more transactions (which may involve block transactions) in the over-the-counter market, on Nasdaq (or any exchange on which the Fiserv Common Stock may then be listed), in negotiated transactions or otherwise. Sales will be effected at such prices and for such consideration as may be obtainable from time to time. On April 21, 1997, Fiserv reported its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 1997. Revenues for the first quarter of 1997 were $206,450,000, a 6% increase over revenues of $194,710,000 reported for the first quarter of 1996. Income before taxes for the first quarter of 1997 was $30,749,00, an increase of 24% over income before taxes of $24,850,000 for the first quarter of 1996. Net income for the first quarter of 1997 rose to $18,142,000, an increase of 24% over net income of $14,661,000 reported for the first quarter of 1996. Net income per share for the first quarter of 1997, based on 46,544,000 shares outstanding, was $0.39 per share, compared to $0.32 per share on 45,919,000 shares outstanding for the first quarter of 1996. Subsequent to the end of the first quarter of 1996, Fiserv announced its acquisition of AdminaStar Communications, Inc. ("AdminaStar"), a subsidiary of Anthem, Inc. Formed in 1992 to serve the print-on-demand, laser printing and mail fulfillment business of a wide range of clients, AdminaStar has grown to become a leading commercial provider of laser printing and mailing services. With operations in Indianapolis and Dallas, AdminaStar employs over 250 people in laser printing, print-on-demand, statement and document preparation, mailing and related data processing services. 9 SUMMARY HISTORICAL AND UNAUDITED PRO FORMA FINANCIAL DATA The following tables present summary historical information for Fiserv and BHC and unaudited summary pro forma combined financial information which have been derived from the historical consolidated financial statements of Fiserv and BHC incorporated by reference herein. The unaudited pro forma combined financial data gives effect to the Merger by combining the financial statement data of Fiserv and BHC at December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995 and for each year in the three year period ended December 31, 1996 on a pooling of interests basis of accounting. The pro forma combined financial data is not necessarily indicative of actual or future operating results or financial position that would have occurred or will occur upon consummation of the Merger. The unaudited pro forma combined financial information has been prepared on the assumption that 6,566,000 shares of Fiserv Common Stock will be issued in the Merger for all shares and common equivalent shares of BHC Common Stock outstanding as of the Effective Time. The pro forma summary consolidated balance sheet data and the pro forma summary consolidated statements of income data have been prepared by Fiserv management based upon the audited financial statements of Fiserv and BHC for the periods indicated. The summary financial data presented below should be read in conjunction with such financial statements and the notes thereto. The historical financial data at and for each year in the five-year period ended December 31, 1996, with respect to Fiserv and BHC, have been extracted from audited financial statements filed with the Commission. See "Incorporation of Documents by Reference" and "Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Information." Fiserv Summary Historical Consolidated Financial Data (In thousands, except per share amounts)
Year Ended December 31, ----------------------------------------------------------- 1992 1993 1994 1995(1) 1996 ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ---------- Income Statement Data: Revenues.................. $ 341,448 $ 467,863 $ 579,839 $ 703,380 $ 798,268 Income (loss) before taxes 39,291 53,177 67,345 (98,531) 104,549 Net income (loss)......... 24,366 32,713 40,407 (59,863) 61,684 Net income (loss) per common and common equivalent share.................... $ 0.69 $ 0.83 $ 0.99 $ (1.36) $ 1.34 Shares used in computing net income per share............... 35,379 39,455 40,735 44,008 46,198 Year Ended December 31, ----------------------------------------------------------- 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Balance Sheet Data: Total assets.............. $1,097,339 $1,395,403 $1,661,345 $1,885,299 $1,908,519 Long-term debt and other long-term obligations............ 59,472 122,417 150,016 383,416 272,864 Stockholders' equity....... 195,630 312,873 358,722 434,262 507,270 Book value per common share.................... $ 5.62 $ 7.89 $ 8.96 $ 9.67 $ 11.19 - ----------------
(1) 1995 includes certain charges related to the acquisition of Information Technology, Inc. ("ITI"). The charges are a pre-tax special, one-time, non-cash charge of $173 million to expense the purchased ITI Premier II research and development and a pre-tax charge of $9.9 million for the accelerated amortization of the completed ITI Premier I software. The combined after tax charge was $109.6 million ($2.49 per share). Net income and net income per share before such charges were $49.8 million and $1.13, respectively. 10 BHC Summary Historical Consolidated Financial Data (In thousands, except per share amounts)
Year Ended December 31, --------------------------------------------------- 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 ----------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Income Statement Data: Revenues........................ $ 51,031 $ 60,428 $ 67,376 $ 81,354 $ 97,817 Income before taxes.......................... 13,306 17,655 16,753 22,385 29,913 Net income...................... 8,628 11,012 10,624 13,937 18,024 Earnings per share: Primary........................ $ 2.29 $ 1.84 $ 1.40 $ 1.94 $ 2.69 Fully Diluted.................. $ 1.63 $ 1.60 $ 1.40 $ 1.94 $ 2.69 Weighted Average Shares outstanding: Primary........................ 3,778 5,978 7,581 7,193 6,688 Fully diluted.................. 5,563 7,046 7,581 7,193 6,688 Cash dividends declared per common share................... -- $ 0.04 $ 0.08 $ 0.12 $ 0.12 Year Ended December 31, --------------------------------------------------- 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Balance Sheet Data: Total Assets.................... $393,572 $490,194 $551,921 $634,002 $785,299 Long-term debt and other long- term obligations............... 19,211 2,207 583 -- -- Stockholders' equity............ 26,639 68,525 75,101 85,308 93,467 Book value per common share..... $ 6.62(1) $ 9.04 $ 10.43 $ 12.19 $ 14.76
____________________ (1) Assumes conversion of the then outstanding 8% convertible debentures due February 27, 1997 into common stock at December 31, 1992. 11 Fiserv and BHC Summary Pro Forma Combined Financial Data (In thousands, except per share amounts)
Year Ended December 31, -------------------------------------- 1994 1995 1996 -------- -------- ----------- Income Statement Data: Revenues...................... $635,297 $769,104 $ 879,449 Income (loss) before taxes.... 84,098 (76,146)(1) 134,462 Net income (loss)............. 51,031 (45,926)(1) 79,708 Net income (loss) per common and common equivalent shares...................... $ 1.08 ($.91)(1) $ 1.51 Shares used in computing net income per share(3)................ 47,301 50,574 52,764 Year Ended December 31, ---------------------------------------- 1995(2)(3) 1996(2)(3) ---------- ----------- Balance Sheet Data: Total Assets................. $ 2,523,151 $2,697,668 Long-term debt and other long-term obligations....... 383,416 272,864 Stockholders' equity......... 523,420 604,587 Book Value per common share.. $ 10.09 $ 11.70
____________________ (1) 1995 includes charges related to the acquisition of Information Technology, Inc. ("ITI") which are a pre-tax special, one-time, non-cash charge of $173 million to expense the purchased ITI Premier II research and development and a pre-tax charge of $9.9 million for the accelerated amortization of the completed ITI Premier I Software. The combined after- tax charge was $109.6 million. Pro forma combined Fiserv and BHC net income and earnings per share before such charges would have been $63.8 million and $1.26, respectively. (2) Reflects proceeds from sale of shares of BHC Common Stock pursuant to the offering prior to closing of the Merger, retirement of remaining BHC treasury shares and anticipated Merger-related expenses. (3) Assumes issue of additional shares of Fiserv Common Stock related to the Merger. 12 RISK FACTORS In addition to other information contained or incorporated by reference in this Prospectus, prospective investors should consider carefully the factors listed below before making a decision to purchase the BHC Common Stock offered hereby. Risks Relating to the Merger Average Fiserv Stock Price Will Differ From Actual Market Price. The Conversion Ratio will be determined based upon the Fiserv Average Stock Price, which will be the average of the closing prices of Fiserv Common Stock for the 20 trading days ending two trading days prior to the Effective Time. The price of Fiserv Common Stock at the Effective Time may vary significantly from the Fiserv Average Stock Price due to changes in the business, operations or prospects of Fiserv, market assessments on the likelihood that the Merger will be consummated and the time thereof, general market and economic conditions and other factors. Termination Provisions May Have a Deterrent Effect. BHC has agreed that it will not solicit, directly or indirectly, any proposal or offer to acquire all or any significant part of its business and properties or its capital stock, whether by merger, purchase of assets, tender offer or otherwise (the "BHC Acquisition Proposal"). In the event (i) BHC terminates the Merger Agreement because another person has made a BHC Acquisition Proposal that the BHC Board of Directors determines in good faith that the failure to accept such BHC Acquisition Proposal could reasonably be deemed to cause the members of the Board of Directors to breach their fiduciary duties under applicable law, and (ii) within six months of such termination, BHC shall have entered into, or shall have publicly announced its intention to enter into, an agreement or agreement in principle with respect to any BHC Acquisition Proposal, then BHC shall pay Fiserv a termination fee of $2,000,000. These provisions in the Merger Agreement may have the effect of discouraging an attempt by a third party to engage in certain acquisition transactions with BHC. Possible Loss of Business. Despite the effort of both Fiserv and BHC, current clients of BHC may not continue with Fiserv subsequent to the Merger. The loss of a material number of clients could adversely affect the combined operations of Fiserv and BHC. Inability to Consummate Merger; Adjustment to Conversion Ratio. The obligations of BHC and Fiserv to consummate the Merger are subject to certain conditions, including approval of the Merger Agreement by BHC stockholders, the accuracy in all material respects of the representations and warranties of each party and compliance with all covenants contained in the Merger Agreement. In the event such conditions are not met or waived, the Merger may not be consummated. In addition, if Fiserv reasonably determines that the Pooling Condition cannot be satisfied, the Merger consideration will be adjusted by modifying the Conversion Ratio such that "$33.50" is replaced with "$31.50." Nature of BHC's Businesses BHC's businesses, by their nature, are subject to various risks, including substantial fluctuations in volume levels of securities transactions, losses from customer defaults, litigation and employee misconduct. Processing and Support Services fees and commission revenues are directly related to transaction volumes. In periods of low volume, profitability is adversely affected because certain expenses consisting 13 primarily of salaries, computer hardware and software costs and occupancy expenses remain relatively fixed. In 1996, such expenses were approximately $35,254,000, or approximately 52% of total expenses including interest expense. Variations in transaction volume may cause BHC'S operating results to fluctuate significantly on a quarterly basis. Except for margin debit balances carried by BHC Securities on behalf of TradeStar, which as of December 31, 1996 totaled $52,290,000, the risk of loss from customer defaults is generally contractually allocated to the Client for which BHC Securities is acting pursuant to a Clearing Agreement between BHC Securities and the Client (the "Clearing Agreement"). There can be no assurance that in all instances BHC Securities will recover the full amount or any part of such loss. BHC Securities would bear losses arising out of customer defaults to the extent they could not be collected from the Client and/or the customer. Litigation BHC, like all firms involved in the securities business, is subject to litigation from time to time in connection with its activities. Although, BHC has not to date been involved in litigation exposing it to substantial damages, there can be no assurance that it will not be subject to such litigation in the future. On January 21, 1994, BHC received notice that a purported holder of a brokerage account with a BHC Client filed a complaint in the Supreme Court of the State of New York which alleges that BHC received, in violation of New York statutory and common law, cash payments from market makers in certain securities (referred to as payment for order flow) in return for BHC's executing customer orders with such market makers. In the complaint, the plaintiff seeks injunctive relief and damages, a return of cash payments for order flow, in addition to clearing and execution fees earned by BHC from January 1, 1990, certification of this matter as a class action, punitive damages, costs and attorneys' fees in an unspecified amount. Payment for order flow is common practice within the securities industry. BHC removed this matter to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and the federal court, on December 18, 1995, dismissed the complaint for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. The plaintiff appealed the dismissal and on January 17, 1997 the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit vacated the final judgment of the lower court and remanded with instructions to remand the action to state court. BHC believes that the ultimate liability, if any, resulting from this matter will have no material effect on its consolidated financial position. The materiality of this matter on BHC's future operating results depends on the level of future results of operations, as well as on the timing and amount of the ultimate outcome. Employee misconduct can also give rise to liability. BHC seeks to limit misconduct through extensive compliance procedures; however, there can be no assurance that such procedures will be successful in eliminating employee misconduct and the attendant risk of liability in the future. Credit Risk In connection with its margin lending activities, BHC is subject to the risks inherent in extending credit to customers introduced to it by its Clients for the purpose of buying securities on margin. This risk is increased during periods of rapidly declining markets in which collateral value could fall below the amount of a customer's indebtedness. Credit risk also may be increased as a result of the concentration of collateral, both in a particular account and in all of BHC's accounts. While BHC has 14 instituted procedures that it believes will minimize the risk of significant credit losses, there can be no assurance that such losses will not occur. BHC also is exposed to credit risk from its securities lending activities and from unsettled securities trades. Should a customer not pay for securities purchased or not deliver securities sold, BHC may have to sell out or buy in the position at the then current market price, which may be higher or lower than the market price on the trade date. Dependence on Key Clients While BHC serves a diversified client base, three Clients, Citicorp Investment Services, Inc. ("CIS"), USAA Investment Management Company ("USAA") and PNC Capital Markets ("PNC"), accounted for 14%, 10% and 10%, respectively, of the Company's total revenues in 1996. For the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, revenues generated from CIS and PNC exceeded 10% of total revenues. Revenues from CIS and PNC were 13% and 11%, respectively, for 1995 and 14% and 11%, respectively, for 1994. BHC has entered into a written agreement with CIS to continue its clearing relationship with BHC through June 30, 1998. Norwest Investment Services, Inc. ("NISI"), which accounted for 7% of the Company's total revenues in 1996, has given notice of its intention to internalize its securities processing services. NISI has deferred its internalization until the third quarter of 1997. This deferral is the most recent in a series of decisions by NISI to continue, for at least a short period of time, its relationship with BHC. There can be no assurance, however, that NISI will continue, even temporarily, its relationship with BHC beyond the third quarter of 1997. On October 16, 1996, USAA advised BHC in writing that it intended to internalize its brokerage operations in the latter half of 1997. No specific date has been given to BHC by USAA as to its intended date for internalization, but it is anticipated that this will occur during the fourth quarter of 1997. Clearing Agreements with BHC's Clients are generally terminable without a substantial penalty upon between 60 days and six months prior notice, however, several of BHC's Clients have entered into long term contracts. Clearing Agreements with a majority of BHC's Clients have been in effect for more than eleven years. Competition and Risk BHC's Processing and Support Services, retail brokerage and third party marketing activities operate in highly competitive markets. Some of BHC's competitors have greater capital and more resources available to them than BHC. BHC encounters intense competition in providing Processing and Support Services from several highly visible, major securities firms. In many instances, BHC competes with such firms for the same Clients and market share. BHC believes that the main competitive factors are price, quality of service, convenience, product availability and the technology platforms upon which BHC's system and services are based. While some clearing brokers may charge lower fees for certain transactions, BHC believes that it competes favorably with such firms. 15 Like all firms involved in the provision of both securities clearing and third party marketing services, BHC and its subsidiaries are subject to the risk that a bank or financial institution (i) may change its marketing approach by internalizing its activities or (ii) may seek the services of another clearing firm or third party marketer whether or not as a result of the recent proliferation of bank consolidations. Regulation BHC and the securities industry generally are subject to extensive regulation at both the federal and state levels by various regulatory organizations which are charged with protecting the interests of the investing public and the integrity of the securities markets. In addition, self-regulatory organizations, such as the NYSE and the NASD, require strict compliance with their rules and regulations. Failure to comply with any applicable laws, rules or regulations could result in fines or penalties, suspension or revocation of licenses, or expulsion from membership, any one of which could have a material adverse effect on BHC. USE OF PROCEEDS The net proceeds to BHC from the sale of the 200,000 shares of BHC Common Stock offered by BHC (assuming BHC sells the maximum number of shares hereunder) are estimated to be approximately $6,462,600, assuming an estimated offering price of $32.313 per share. The net proceeds from the sale of BHC Common Stock received by BHC will be considered uncommitted funds that may be used by BHC for general corporate purposes. THE MERGER The Merger Agreement provides for the merger of Fiserv Sub into BHC, as a result of which BHC will be the surviving corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Fiserv. The Merger Agreement requires that BHC sell in an offering such number of shares of BHC Common Stock as may be necessary to satisfy the Pooling Condition. This offering is being made to satisfy the Pooling Condition. Upon consummation of the Merger, each share of BHC Common Stock offered hereby will be automatically converted into shares of Fiserv Common Stock pursuant to the Conversion Ratio. Effective Time and Consequences of the Merger If approved by the requisite vote of the stockholders of BHC and if all other conditions to the consummation of the Merger are satisfied or waived, the Merger will become effective immediately upon the filing of a Certificate of Merger with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware or at such other time or date thereafter as Fiserv, Fiserv Sub and BHC may agree. At the Effective Time, Fiserv Sub shall be merged with and into BHC, which shall be the Surviving Corporation in the Merger, the separate existence and corporate organization of Fiserv Sub shall cease, and BHC shall succeed, insofar as permitted by Delaware law, to all rights, assets, liabilities and obligations of Fiserv Sub. It is presently contemplated that the Effective Time will be May 30, 1997 or such other date as the parties may agree. 16 Merger Consideration Each outstanding share of BHC Common Stock will be converted into the right to receive such number of shares of Fiserv Common Stock as shall equal the Conversion Ratio, which is defined as the quotient of (x) $33.50 divided by (y) the Average Fiserv Stock Price, which is defined as an amount equal to the average of the closing prices of Fiserv Common Stock as reported on Nasdaq (as reported in The Wall Street Journal) for the 20 trading days ending on the ----------------------- second trading day prior to the Effective Time. Assuming an Average Fiserv Stock Price of $37.48 (which is the average of the closing prices of Fiserv Common Stock as reported on Nasdaq for the 20 trading days ended on April 15, 1997), the Merger would result in the present BHC stockholders owning approximately 11.4% of the Fiserv Common Stock. No fractional shares of Fiserv Common Stock will be issued in the Merger. In lieu of any fractional shares, each holder of BHC Common Stock who would otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional share of Fiserv Common Stock pursuant to the Merger will be paid an amount in cash, without interest, rounded to the nearest cent, determined by multiplying (i) the per share closing price of Fiserv Common Stock as reported on Nasdaq on the date of the Effective Time, by (ii) the fractional interest to which such holder would otherwise be entitled. Conditions to the Merger The obligations of Fiserv and BHC to consummate the Merger are subject to the fulfillment or waiver (where permissible) of certain conditions, including: (i) obtaining the approval of the stockholders of BHC; (ii) approval for quotation on Nasdaq, subject to official notice of issuance, of the Fiserv Common Stock to be issued in connection with the Merger; (iii) the effectiveness of the Registration Statement on Form S-4; (iv) no order being entered in any action or proceeding or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the Merger; (v) the receipt by each party of various legal opinions and other certificates, consents, reports and approvals from the other parties to the Merger and from third parties; (vi) the accuracy in all material respects of the representations and warranties of each party and compliance with all covenants and conditions by each party; and (vii) the absence of any Material Adverse Change (as defined in the Merger Agreement) in the business or financial condition of Fiserv or BHC. The relevant waiting period under the Hart-Scott- Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has already expired as of the date hereof. In the event Fiserv reasonably determines the consummation of the Merger would be accounted for as a pooling of interests in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, then, subject to the other terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, the Merger shall be consummated. If Fiserv reasonably determines that such conditions will not be satisfied, then, subject to the other terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, the Merger shall be consummated, provided, however, that the Merger consideration shall be adjusted by modifying the Conversion Ratio such that $33.50 is replaced with $31.50. Fiserv's management currently believes that, subject to BHC's sale of shares in this offering, the Pooling Condition will be satisfied. Amendments and Termination The Merger Agreement may be amended by a written agreement executed by BHC, Fiserv and Fiserv Sub either before or after the stockholders of BHC approve the Merger. The Merger Agreement may be terminated and the Merger abandoned at any time prior to the Effective Time by mutual agreement of the Boards of Directors of Fiserv and BHC, or by the Board of Directors of any party if any of the conditions applicable to such party to effect the Merger is not satisfied or waived on or before 17 the Effective Time or if the Merger is not effective on or before six months after the scheduled Closing Date (currently May 30, 1997), provided that the party seeking to terminate the Merger Agreement is not responsible for the failure of the Merger to occur prior to such date. In the event that BHC terminates the Merger Agreement because it has received a BHC Acquisition Proposal which the Board of Directors of BHC determines in good faith that it would be a breach of its fiduciary duties if it did not accept, and within six months of termination it has entered into an agreement or publicly announced its intention to enter into an agreement regarding a BHC Acquisition Proposal, BHC will pay Fiserv a termination fee of $2,000,000. Certain Federal Income Tax Consequences The following discussion is intended to provide a summary of certain federal income tax consequences of the Merger. The Merger Agreement provides that, for federal income tax purposes, BHC and Fiserv intend that the Merger constitute a tax-free "reorganization" within the meaning of Sections 368(a)(1)(A) and 368(a)(2)(E) of the Code (a "Tax-Free Reorganization"). BHC and Fiserv intend to treat the Merger as a Tax-Free Reorganization in their federal income tax returns. The principal federal income tax consequences of a Tax-Free Reorganization, under currently applicable law, are as follows: (i) no gain or loss would be recognized by BHC or Fiserv as a result of the Merger; (ii) no gain or loss would be recognized by the stockholders of BHC on the exchange of their shares of BHC Common Stock solely for shares of Fiserv Common Stock pursuant to the Merger (except in respect of cash received in lieu of fractional shares as described below); (iii) the basis of the shares of Fiserv Common Stock received by a former stockholder of BHC pursuant to the Merger should be the same as the tax basis for the shares of BHC Common Stock exchanged therefor (reduced by any basis allocated to fractional share interests to which a stockholder may be entitled and for which cash is received); and (iv) the holding period of shares of Fiserv Common Stock received by a former stockholder of BHC pursuant to the Merger would include the period during which the stockholder held such shares of BHC Common Stock. A holder of BHC Common Stock who receives cash in lieu of a fractional share of Fiserv Common Stock issued in a Tax-Free Reorganization would be treated as first having received such fractional share and then as having received cash in redemption thereof. If such redemption were treated as not essentially equivalent to a dividend within the meaning of Section 302(b) of the Code, such stockholder would recognize capital gain or capital loss equal to the difference between the cash received and the tax basis allocated to his fractional share. Such capital gain or loss would be long-term capital gain or loss if such BHC Common Stock has been held for more than one year as of the Effective Time. This analysis is based on certain assumptions, including without limitation assumptions that: (i) the representations and warranties set forth in the Merger Agreement will be true, correct and complete as if made at the Effective Time; (ii) there is no plan or intention on the part of the holders of BHC Common Stock to dispose of a prescribed amount of shares of Fiserv Common Stock acquired in the Merger or BHC Common Stock in anticipation of the Merger (as further discussed below); (iii) no consideration other than shares of Fiserv Common Stock and cash paid for fractional shares will be received by holders of the shares of BHC Common Stock for their shares of BHC Common Stock; and (iv) following the Merger, BHC will hold (a) at least 90% of the fair market value of its net assets and at least 70% of the fair market value of its gross assets held immediately prior to the Merger, and (b) at least 90% of the fair market value of Fiserv Sub's net assets and at least 70% of the fair market value 18 of Fiserv Sub's gross assets held immediately prior to the Merger (for purposes of this assumption, amounts paid by BHC or Fiserv Sub to stockholders who receive cash or other property (including cash for fractional shares), amounts used by BHC or Fiserv Sub to pay reorganization expenses, and all redemptions and distributions (except for regular, normal dividends) made by BHC will be included in the assets of BHC or Fiserv Sub, respectively, immediately prior to the Merger). Although Fiserv and BHC believe the foregoing assumptions are and will be correct, no assurances to that effect can be given. Under guidelines published in Revenue Procedure 77-37, 1977-2 C.B. 568 (the "IRS Guidelines"), the Internal Revenue Service will issue a ruling that a transaction constitutes a Tax-Free Reorganization if certain factual representations can be made with respect thereto. In particular, the IRS Guidelines require a representation that there will be a fifty percent (50%) level of continuity of shareholder interest. The IRS Guidelines are intended to serve only as a description of the circumstances in which the Internal Revenue Service will issue a favorable ruling and not as a statement of the substantive law regarding the qualification of a transaction as a Tax-Free Reorganization. While continuity of shareholder interest is a requirement for tax-free reorganization treatment, Supreme Court precedent supports a lesser degree of continuity than that required by the IRS Guidelines. Although BHC expects the IRS Guidelines to be satisfied and to receive the opinion of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll as to certain federal income tax consequences of the Merger, no advance ruling has been requested from the Internal Revenue Service as to the tax consequences of the Merger. There cannot, therefore, be any assurance that the treatment of the Merger by Fiserv, BHC or the stockholders of BHC as a Tax-Free Reorganization will not be challenged by the Internal Revenue Service, or that any such challenge would not be sustained. If the Merger is not characterized as a Tax-Free Reorganization, the principal federal income tax consequences, under currently applicable law, would be as follows: (i) no gain or loss would be recognized by Fiserv or BHC as a result of the Merger; (ii) gain or loss would be recognized by the holders of BHC Common Stock upon the exchange of their BHC Common Stock solely for Fiserv Common Stock; (iii) the tax basis of Fiserv Common Stock to be received by the holders of BHC Common Stock in the Merger would be the fair market value of such Fiserv Common Stock as of the Effective Time; and (iv) the holding period of Fiserv Common Stock to be received by the holders of BHC Common Stock pursuant to the Merger would begin the day after the Effective Time. The discussion set forth above is included for general information only. It does not address every aspect of the federal income tax laws that may be relevant to the holders of BHC Common Stock in light of their personal circumstances or to certain types of holders subject to special tax treatment and is generally limited to persons who hold BHC Common Stock as a capital asset. In addition, it does not discuss any state, local or foreign or other federal tax aspects of the merger. The discussion is based on currently existing provisions of the code, existing and proposed treasury regulations thereunder and current administrative rulings and court decisions. All of the foregoing are subject to change retroactively as well as prospectively and any such change could affect the continuing validity of this discussion. Each stockholder of BHC should consult his or her own tax advisor as to the specific tax consequences of the merger to him or her, including the application and effect of federal, state, local and foreign tax laws. 19 Exchange of Share Certificates As soon as practicable after the Effective Time, each holder of shares of BHC Common Stock that have been converted into the right to receive Fiserv Common Stock, upon surrender to the Exchange Agent for cancellation of one or more certificates for such shares of BHC Common Stock, will be entitled to receive certificates representing the number of whole shares of Fiserv Common Stock to be issued in respect of the aggregate number of such shares of Fiserv Common Stock previously represented by the stock certificates surrendered and cash, if any, payable in lieu of the issuance of a fractional share. Promptly after the Effective Time, the Exchange Agent will furnish the former BHC stockholders a letter of transmittal for use in converting their BHC Common Stock certificates. The letter will contain instructions with respect to the surrender of certificates representing shares of BHC Common Stock and the distribution of certificates representing Fiserv Common Stock and/or cash, as the case may be. Subject to the provisions pertaining to cash in lieu of fractional shares in the following sentence, until surrendered for exchange each certificate nominally representing BHC Common Stock shall be deemed for all corporate purposes to evidence the ownership of the number of full shares of Fiserv Common Stock which the holder is entitled to receive upon surrender of said certificates to the Exchange Agent. Until they have surrendered their certificates representing shares of BHC Common Stock for exchange, BHC Stockholders will not be entitled to receive any payment for a fractional share interest. Any such payment will be remitted to the BHC stockholder entitled thereto, without interest, at the time that such certificates representing shares of BHC Common Stock are surrendered for conversion, subject to any applicable abandoned property, escheat or similar law. Management and Operations of BHC Following the Merger The Merger Agreement provides that following the Merger, George D. Dalton, Chairman of the Board of Fiserv, who is the sole director of Fiserv Sub, will become the sole director of the Surviving Corporation. The officers of Fiserv Sub will become the officers of the Surviving Corporation. At the Effective Time of the Merger, the Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of the Surviving Corporation will be amended so that they are the same as the current Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws of Fiserv Sub, except that the name of the Surviving Corporation will be changed to Fiserv Clearing, Inc. Subsequent to the Merger, Fiserv plans to operate the Surviving Corporation as an independent subsidiary and has no present intention to move or consolidate any of the operations of the Surviving Corporation or its subsidiaries or to change the name of any of its subsidiaries. DESCRIPTION OF BHC COMMON STOCK BHC's Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the issuance of up to 30,000,000 shares of BHC Common Stock. Each share of BHC Common Stock entitles the holder thereof to one vote with respect to all matters upon which stockholders have a right to vote. Holders of BHC Common Stock have no preemptive or cumulative voting rights and no rights to convert their shares into other securities. Holders of BHC Common Stock are entitled to receive such dividends as may be declared by the Board of Directors out of funds legally available therefor. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of BHC, holders of BHC Common Stock will be entitled to share ratably in any proceeds available for distribution after payment of all claims of creditors. The transfer agent and registrar for BHC Common Stock is American Stock Transfer & Trust Company. 20 DESCRIPTION OF FISERV COMMON STOCK The holders of Fiserv Common Stock are entitled to one vote for each share held of record on all matters submitted to a vote of stockholders. Holders of Fiserv Common Stock are entitled to receive ratably such dividends as may be declared by the Board of Directors of Fiserv out of funds legally available therefor. In the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Fiserv, holders of Fiserv Common Stock are entitled to share ratably in all assets remaining after payment of liabilities. Holders of Fiserv Common Stock have no preemptive rights to subscribe for unissued shares of capital stock of Fiserv. There are no cumulative voting rights with respect to the Fiserv Common Stock, with the result that holders of a majority of the Fiserv Common Stock may elect all Fiserv's directors. Fiserv has appointed Firstar Trust Company, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, as transfer agent and registrar for the Fiserv Common Stock. 21 BHC SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following table sets forth selected consolidated financial data of BHC. The income statement data in the table for the three years ended December 31, 1996 and the balance sheet data of BHC as of December 31, 1995 and 1996 have been derived from BHC's consolidated financial statements incorporated by reference herein which have been audited by Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P., independent auditors. The balance sheet data as of December 31, 1992, 1993 and 1994 and the related income statement data for the years ended December 31, 1992 and 1993 have been derived from BHC's consolidated financial statements which are not incorporated by reference herein.
Year Ended December 31, ------------------------------------------- 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- (In thousands, except per share data) Income Statement Data: Revenues: Processing and support service fees $30,684 $35,572 $37,164 $42,497 $50,561 Margin interest 12,064 14,937 20,218 25,583 28,301 Other interest 1,636 2,593 2,978 3,769 4,921 Commissions 5,102 5,360 4,585 6,555 9,189 Other 1,545 1,966 2,431 2,950 4,845 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total revenues (1) 51,031 60,428 67,376 81,354 97,817 Interest expense (2) 7,676 8,295 11,918 15,630 16,636 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Net revenues 43,355 52,133 55,458 65,724 81,181 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Expenses, excluding interest: Employees' compensation and benefits 13,927 15,895 17,341 20,335 23,406 Floor brokerage and clearing 4,164 4,633 4,706 5,755 6,092 Communications 1,381 1,637 1,946 2,844 3,772 Occupancy and equipment 4,421 5,154 6,094 5,979 6,815 Other 6,156 7,159 8,618 8,426 11,183 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Total expenses, excluding interest expense 30,049 34,478 38,705 43,339 51,268 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Income before income taxes 13,306 17,655 16,753 22,385 29,913 Provision for income taxes 4,678 6,643 6,129 8,448 11,889 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Net income $ 8,628 $11,012 $10,624 $13,937 $18,024 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Earnings per share, fully diluted $1.63 $1.60 $1.40 $1.94 $2.69 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Weighted average shares outstanding fully diluted 5,563 7,046 7,581 7,193 6,688 - -----------------------------
(1) Includes related party revenues of $21,403, $12,100, $9,563, $16,122, and $12,862 for 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996, respectively. (2) Includes related party expenses of $1,765, $2,092, $2,625, $5,747, and $7,676 for 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 and 1996, respectively. 22
Year Ended December 31, ------------------------------------------------ 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- (In thousands) Balance Sheet Data: Total assets $393,572 $490,194 $551,921 $634,002 $785,299 Long-term debt and other long-term obligations $ 19,211 $ 2,207 $ 583 -- -- Stockholders' equity $ 26,639 $ 68,525 $ 75,101 $ 85,308 $ 93,467
23 FISERV SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following table sets forth selected consolidated financial data of Fiserv. The statement of operations data in the table for the three years ended December 31, 1996, and the balance sheet data as of December 31, 1995 and 1996, have been derived from Fiserv's consolidated financial statements incorporated by reference herein, which have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent auditors. The statement of operations data in the table for the two years ended December 31, 1993, and the balance sheet data as of December 31, 1992, 1993 and 1994, have been derived from Fiserv's audited consolidated financial statements which are incorporated by reference herein.
Year Ended December 31, ---------------------------------------------------- 1992 1993 1994 1995(1) 1996 --------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Statement of Operations Data: (In thousands, except per share data) Revenues........................... $341,448 $467,863 $579,839 $703,380 $798,268 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Cost of revenues: Salaries, commissions and payroll related costs............ 170,106 223,271 281,651 330,845 371,526 Data processing expenses, rentals and tele- communication costs.............. 44,383 72,524 81,320 95,798 90,919 Other operating expenses.......... 68,788 90,162 109,975 125,498 145,230 Depreciation and amorti- zation of property and equipment........................ 16,596 22,450 31,350 38,480 42,241 Purchased incomplete software technology.............. 172,970 Amortization of intangible assets................ 6,589 9,098 10,846 25,880 20,983 Amortization (capitalization) of internally generated computer software - net................... (6,757) (7,185) (9,599) (6,382) 3,732 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Total.............................. 299,705 410,320 505,543 783,089 674,631 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Operating income (loss)............ 41,743 57,543 74,296 (79,709) 123,637 Interest expense - net............. 2,452 4,366 6,951 18,822 19,088 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Income (loss) before income taxes.. 39,291 53,177 67,345 (98,531) 104,549 Income tax provision (credit)...... 14,925 20,464 26,938 (38,668) 42,865 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net income (loss).................. $ 24,366 $ 32,713 $ 40,407 $(59,863) $ 61,684 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Net income (loss) per common and common equivalent share............................ $0.69 $0.83 $0.99 $(1.36) $1.34 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Shares used in computing net income per share............. 35,379 39,455 40,735 44,008 46,198 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== - ----------------
24 (1) 1995 includes certain charges related to the acquisition of Information Technology, Inc. ("ITI"). The charges are a pre-tax special, one-time, non-cash charge of $173 million to expense the purchased ITI Premier II research and development and a pre-tax charge of $9.9 million for the accelerated amortization of the completed ITI Premier I software. The combined after-tax charge was $109.6 million ($2.49 per share). Net income and net income per share before such charges were $49.8 million and $1.13, respectively.
Year Ended December 31, ---------------------------------------------------------- 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (In thousands) Balance Sheet Data: Total assets................... $1,097,339 $1,395,403 $1,661,345 $1,885,299 $1,908,519 Long-term debt and other long-term obligations.. 59,472 122,417 150,016 383,416 272,864 Stockholders' equity........... $ 195,630 $ 312,873 $ 358,722 $ 434,262 $ 507,270
25 UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheets combine the condensed consolidated balance sheets of Fiserv and BHC as of December 31, 1996 and 1995. The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations combine the condensed consolidated statements of Fiserv and BHC for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996. The pro forma information is based on the historical financial statements of Fiserv and BHC, giving effect to the Merger under the pooling of interests method of accounting, and the assumptions and adjustments in the accompanying notes to the pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements. The pro forma condensed consolidated balance sheets and the pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations have been prepared by Fiserv management based upon the audited financial statements of Fiserv and BHC for the periods indicated. The pro forma condensed consolidated statements of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results that actually would have occurred if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the periods indicated or which may be obtained in the future. The pro forma financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements of Fiserv for the year ended December 31, 1996, as included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K incorporated herein by reference, and in conjunction with the audited financial statements of BHC for the year ended December 31, 1996, as included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K which is incorporated herein by reference. 26 Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 1996 (Unaudited) (In thousands)
Fiserv BHC Adjustments Combined Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 80,833 $ 15,288 $3,850(B,C) $ 99,971 Cash and securities segregated under federal regulations 2,411 2,411 Accounts receivable from customers and other 160,747 493,635 654,382 Receivable from brokers or dealers and clearing organizations 227,199 227,199 Prepaid expenses and other assets 54,354 20,634 74,988 Trust account investments 970,553 970,553 Other investments 53,556 16,988 70,544 Deferred income taxes 32,083 32,083 Property and equipment - Net 143,661 4,752 148,413 Internally generated computer software - Net 70,487 70,487 Identifiable intangible assets relating to acquisitions - Net 50,156 4,392 54,548 Goodwill - Net 292,089 292,089 ----------------------------------------------------- Total Assets $1,908,519 $785,299 $3,850 $2,697,668 ===================================================== Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Short-term bank loans payable $ 33,200 $ 33,200 Payable to brokers or dealers and clearing organizations 230,975 230,975 Payable to customers including free credit balances of $318,303 366,421 366,421 Accounts payable $ 43,486 43,486 Accrued expenses 60,747 61,236 121,983 Accrued income taxes 7,510 7,510 Deferred revenues 46,089 46,089 Trust account deposits 970,553 970,553 Long-term debt 271,502 271,502 Other obligations 1,362 1,362 --------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 1,401,249 691,832 2,093,081 ---------- -------- ---------- Shareholders' equity: Common stock outstanding 453 8 57 (A,B) 518 Additional paid-in capital 323,268 39,582 (9,083) (A,B) 353,767 Unrealized gain on investments 18,621 18,621 Accumulated earnings 164,928 69,303 (2,550) (C) 231,681 Treasury stock at cost (15,426) 15,426 (B) --------------------------------------------------- Total shareholders' equity 507,270 93,467 3,850 604,587 --------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and $1,908,519 $785,299 $ 3,850 $2,697,668 shareholders' equity ===================================================
See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements 27 Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 1995 (Unaudited) (In thousands)
Fiserv BHC Adjustments Combined Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 59,743 $ 21,517 $ 3,850 (B,C) $ 85,110 Cash and securities segregated under federal regulations 2,312 2,312 Accounts receivables from customers and other 154,628 377,535 532,163 Receivables from brokers or dealers and clearing organizations 196,321 196,321 Prepaid expenses and other assets 63,893 15,302 79,195 Trust account investments 931,732 931,732 Other investments 55,748 11,502 67,250 Deferred income taxes 39,527 39,527 Property and equipment-Net 148,343 4,714 153,057 Internally generated computer software-Net 73,863 73,863 Identifiable Intangible assets relating to acquisitions-Net 57,270 4,799 62,069 Goodwill-Net 300,552 300,552 --------------------------------------------------- Total Assets $1,885,299 $634,002 $ 3,850 $2,523,151 =================================================== Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Short-term bank loans payable $ 41,900 $ 41,900 Payable to brokers or dealers and clearing organizations 190,810 190,810 Payable to customers including free credit balances of $230,243 270,761 270,761 Accounts payable $ 43,948 43,948 Accrued expenses 59,614 45,223 104,837 Accrued income taxes 6,116 6,116 Deferred revenues 40,754 40,754 Trust account deposits 917,189 917,189 Long-term debt 381,361 381,361 Other obligations 2,055 2,055 --------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities 1,451,037 548,694 1,999,731 --------------------------------------------------- Shareholders' equity: Common stock outstanding 449 8 $ 57 (A,B) 514 Additional paid-in capital 315,800 39,582 (30) (A,B) 355,352 Unrealized gain on investments 15,268 15,268 Accumulated earnings 102,745 52,091 (2,550) (C) 152,286 Treasury stock at cost (6,373) 6,373 (B) --------------------------------------------------- Total shareholders' equity 434,262 85,308 3,850 523,420 --------------------------------------------------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $1,885,299 $634,002 $ 3,850 $2,523,151 ===================================================
See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements 28 Pro forma Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) (In thousands) Year ended December 31
1994 1994 1994 1994 1995 1995 1995 1995 Fiserv BHC Adjustment Combined Fiserv(1) BHC Adjustment Combined(1) Revenues $579,839 $55,458(2) $635,297 $703,380 $65,724(2) $ 769,104 -------- ------- -------- -------- ------- --------- Cost of revenues: Salaries, commission and payroll related costs 281,651 17,341 298,992 330,845 20,335 351,180 Data processing expenses, rental and telecommunication costs 81,320 81,320 95,798 95,798 Other operating expenses 109,975 18,749 128,724 125,498 20,799 146,297 Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment 31,350 2,615 33,965 38,480 2,205 40,685 Purchased incomplete software technology 172,970 172,970 Amortization of intangible assets 10,846 10,846 25,880 25,880 Amortization of internally generated computer software-net (9,599) (9,599) (6,382) (6,382) -------- ------- -------- -------- ------- --------- Total 505,543 38,705 544,248 783,089 43,339 826,428 -------- ------- -------- -------- ------- --------- Operating income (loss) 74,296 16,753 91,049 (79,709) 22,385 (57,324) Interest expense-net 6,951 6,951 18,822 18,822 -------- ------- -------- -------- ------- --------- Income (loss) before income taxes 67,345 16,753 84,098 (98,531) 22,385 (76,146) Income tax provision (credit) 26,938 6,129 33,067 (38,668) 8,448 (30,220) -------- ------- -------- -------- ------- --------- Net income (loss) $ 40,407 $10,624 $ 51,031 ($59,863) $13,937 ($45,926) ======== ======= ======== ======== ======= ========= Net income (loss) per common and common equivalent share $0.99 $1.08 ($1.36) ($0.91) ======== ======== ======== ========= Shares used in computing net income per share 40,735 6,566(D) 47,301 44,008 6,566(D) 50,574 ======== ========= ======== ======== ========= ========= 1996 1996 1996 1996 Fiserv BHC Adjustment Combined Revenues $798,268 $81,181(2) $879,449 -------- ------- -------- Cost of revenues: Salaries, commission and payroll related costs Data processing expenses, 371,526 23,406 394,932 rental and telecommunication costs 90,919 90,919 Other operating expenses 145,230 25,650 170,880 Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment 42,241 2,212 44,453 Purchased incomplete software technology Amortization of intangible assets 20,983 20,983 Amortization of internally generated computer software-net 3,732 3,732 -------- ------- -------- Total 674,631 51,268 725,899 -------- ------- -------- Operating income (loss) 123,637 29,913 153,550 Interest expense-net 19,088 19,088 -------- ------- -------- Income (loss) before income taxes 104,549 29,913 134,462 Income tax provision (credit) 42,865 11,889 54,754 -------- ------- -------- Net income (loss) $ 61,684 $18,024 $ 79,708 ======== ======= ======== Net income (loss) per common and common equivalent share $1.34 $1.51 ======== ======== Shares used in computing net income per share 46,198 6,566(D) 52,764 ======== ========= ========
See notes to unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements (1) 1995 includes changes related to the acquisition of ITI which are a pre- tax special, one-time, non-cash charge of $173 million to expense the purchased ITI Premier II research and development and a pre-tax charge of $9.9 million for the accelerated amortization of the completed ITI Premier I software. The combined after-tax charge was $109.6 million. Pro forma combined Fiserv and BHC net income and earnings per share before such charges would have been $63.8 million and $1.26, respectively. (2) BHC revenues for the years ending December 31, 1994, 1995 and 1996 in the accompanying pro forma statements are stated net of interest expense of $11,918, $15,630 and $16,636, respectively. 29 Notes to Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) The foregoing unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial information assumes Fiserv acquired all the outstanding shares of BHC Common Stock for $33.50 per share in a stock-for-stock Merger. The number of shares of Fiserv Common Stock BHC stockholders will receive will be determined by multiplying the number of shares of BHC Common Stock outstanding by the Conversion Ratio, which is defined as the quotient of (i) $33.50, divided by (ii) the Average Fiserv Stock Price, which is the average of the closing prices of Fiserv Common Stock as reported on Nasdaq for the 20 trading days ending two trading days prior to the Effective Time. It is contemplated that the Merger will be accounted for as a pooling of interests. The following adjustments are necessary to reflect the proposed transaction. (A) Reflects the issuance of 6,566,000 shares of Fiserv Common Stock for all shares of BHC Common Stock outstanding as of the Effective Time (taking into account common stock equivalents and shares to be sold by BHC in this offering) assuming an Average Fiserv stock price for Fiserv of $36.625. (B) Reflects proceeds from sale of 200,000 shares of BHC Common Stock at $32.00 per share from treasury and retirement of remaining BHC treasury shares. (C) To record the estimated costs attributable to the Merger. Such costs will be charged to operations as incurred. The costs consist of the following:
Financial Advisory Fees $1,925,000 Legal and Accounting 550,000 Printing and Other 75,000 ---------- $2,550,000 ==========
(D) Reflects the issuance of 6,566,000 Fiserv shares for BHC shares including treasury shares and stock options -- $240,497,000 at an Average Fiserv Stock Price of $36.625. 30 PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION The BHC Shares offered by BHC may be sold from time to time to purchasers directly in one or more transactions at a fixed price, which may be changed, at varying prices determined at the time of sale or at negotiated prices. Alternatively, BHC may from time to time sell the BHC Shares in transactions involving broker-dealers who may act as agents and/or may acquire BHC Shares from BHC as principals and who may receive compensation from BHC and/or the purchasers of the shares. Broker-dealers who acquire BHC Shares as principals may thereafter resell such BHC Shares in transactions, including transactions of the nature described above. Broker-dealers may be entitled, under agreements entered into with BHC, to indemnification by BHC against certain liabilities, including liabilities under the Securities Act. Any broker-dealer who participates in a sale of BHC Shares may be deemed to be an "underwriter" as defined in the Securities Act. Any commissions paid or any discounts or concessions allowed to any such broker-dealer, and, if any such broker-dealer purchases shares of BHC Shares as a principal, any profits received on the resale of such shares of BHC Shares, may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and commissions under the Securities Act. The rules of the Commission generally prohibit underwriters, brokers, dealers and certain other persons engaged or participating in the distribution of BHC Shares from making a market in such BHC Shares or to directly or indirectly bid for, purchase, or attempt to induce any person to bid for or purchase BHC Shares (other than BHC Shares being distributed) during a period preceding the commencement of such distribution until the offering is completed. In order to comply with the securities laws of certain states, if applicable, the BHC Shares will be sold in such jurisdictions only through registered or licenses brokers or dealers. In addition, in certain states the BHC Shares may not be sold unless it has been registered or qualified for sale in the applicable state or any exemption from the registration or qualification requirement is available and is complied with. BHC's wholly owned subsidiary, BHC Securities, may act as a placement agent in connection with the placement of the BHC Shares. In the event that BHC Securities so acts, it will receive no fee or compensation from BHC, nor will it be indemnified by BHC for any liabilities arising under the Securities Act in connection with the offering. BHC Securities will not act as a market maker in the BHC Shares. LEGAL MATTERS The validity of the BHC Shares offered hereby are being passed upon for BHC by Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. EXPERTS The consolidated financial statements of BHC as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996 appearing in BHC's Annual Report on Form 10-K have been audited by Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P., independent auditors, as stated in their report appearing therein, and have been incorporated herein by reference in reliance upon the report of such firm given upon their authority as experts in accounting and auditing. The consolidated financial statements of Fiserv, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996, incorporated by reference in Fiserv's Annual Report on Form 10-K have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, independent auditors, as stated in their report with respect thereto, and are incorporated herein by reference in reliance upon such report given upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting and auditing. 31 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----