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EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. - Quarter Report: 2020 September (Form 10-Q)

 

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                                                          For the transition period from

to
Commission File Number: 001-31648
EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
74-2806888
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
11400 Tomahawk Creek Parkway, Suite 300
 
Leawood,
Kansas
66211
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(913) 327-4200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock
EEFT
Nasdaq Global Select Market
1.375% Senior Notes due 2026
EEFT26
Nasdaq Global Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer 
þ

Accelerated filer 
o
Non-accelerated filer 
o

Smaller reporting company


Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  No þ
On October 30, 2020, Euronet Worldwide, Inc. had 52,314,901 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
 

EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Table of Contents

 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited) 1

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 1

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 2

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 3

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 4

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 6

Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 23
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 42
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures 43
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings 43
Item 1A. Risk Factors 44
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 44
Item 6. Exhibits 45

Signatures #

 

EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
 
As of
 
September 30,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
(unaudited)
 
 
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,008,183

 
$
786,081

ATM cash
409,683

 
665,641

Restricted cash
14,204

 
34,301

Settlement assets
875,783

 
1,013,067

Trade accounts receivable, net of credit losses of $4,364 at September 30, 2020 and $3,892 at December 31, 2019
119,725

 
201,935

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
227,155

 
217,707

Total current assets
2,654,733

 
2,918,732

Operating right of use lease assets
161,629

 
377,543

Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $460,963 at September 30, 2020 and $410,243 at December 31, 2019
366,276

 
359,980

Goodwill
641,886

 
743,823

Acquired intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $161,371 at September 30, 2020 and $204,853 at December 31, 2019
123,577

 
141,847

Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $52,458 at September 30, 2020 and $46,788 at December 31, 2019
147,255

 
115,741

Total assets
$
4,095,356

 
$
4,657,666

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Settlement obligations
$
875,783

 
$
1,013,067

Trade accounts payable
115,498

 
81,743

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
312,604

 
294,557

Current portion of operating lease liabilities
52,120

 
127,353

Short-term debt obligations and current maturities of long-term debt obligations
884

 
6,089

Income taxes payable
25,231

 
52,583

Deferred revenue
55,779

 
58,588

Total current liabilities
1,437,899

 
1,633,980

Debt obligations, net of current portion
1,132,626

 
1,090,939

Operating lease obligations, net of current portion
106,475

 
241,977

Deferred income taxes
54,868

 
56,067

Other long-term liabilities
57,730

 
55,361

Total liabilities
2,789,598

 
3,078,324

Equity:
 
 
 
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred Stock, $0.02 par value. 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued

 

Common Stock, $0.02 par value. 90,000,000 shares authorized; 62,955,214 issued at September 30, 2020 and 62,775,762 issued at December 31, 2019
1,259

 
1,256

Additional paid-in-capital
1,210,709

 
1,190,058

Treasury stock, at cost, 10,645,079 shares at September 30, 2020 and 8,554,908 shares at December 31, 2019
(703,604
)
 
(463,704
)
Retained earnings
942,920

 
1,016,554

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(145,583
)
 
(164,890
)
Total Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders’ equity
1,305,701

 
1,579,274

Noncontrolling interests
57
 
68

Total equity
1,305,758

 
1,579,342

Total liabilities and equity
$
4,095,356

 
$
4,657,666

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)








 
Three Months Ended
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2020
 
2019


2020



2019

Revenues 
$
664,351

 
$
786,986


$
1,776,061


$
2,056,362

Operating expenses:
 
 
 








Direct operating costs
407,598

 
405,081



1,117,065



1,152,725

Salaries and benefits
101,577

 
101,354



293,769



292,699

Selling, general and administrative
55,225

 
58,715



169,333



160,704

Goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment
1,467





106,021




Depreciation and amortization
32,412

 
27,846



93,470



82,253

Total operating expenses
598,279

 
592,996



1,779,658



1,688,381

Operating income (loss)
66,072

 
193,990



(3,597)



367,981

Other income (expense):
 
 
 








Interest income
139

 
568



867



1,424

Interest expense
(9,477
)
 
(9,093
)


(27,594
)


(27,321
)
Loss on early retirement of debt

 





(9,831
)
Foreign currency exchange loss, net
(1,368
)
 
(10,967
)


(17,679
)


(7,880
)
Other gain (loss)

 


728



(4
)
Other expense, net
(10,706
)
 
(19,492
)


(43,678
)


(43,612
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
55,366

 
174,498



(47,275
)


324,369

Income tax expense
(15,051
)
 
(36,957
)


(26,423
)


(84,244
)
Net income (loss)
40,315

 
137,541



(73,698
)


240,125

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(66
)
 
66


64


178
Net income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.
$
40,249

 
$
137,607


$
(73,634
)

$
240,303

 
 
 
 








Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders:
 
 
 








Basic
$
0.77

 
$
2.53


$
(1.40
)

$
4.52

Diluted
$
0.76

 
$
2.46


$
(1.40
)

$
4.40

 
 
 
 








Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 








Basic
52,294,522

 
54,449,256



52,712,030



53,180,850

Diluted
53,201,971

 
55,972,061



52,712,030



54,622,219


See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited, in thousands)








 
Three Months Ended
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2020
 
2019


2020



2019

Net income (loss)
$
40,315

 
$
137,541


$
(73,698
)

$
240,125

Translation adjustment
47,006

 
(56,863
)


19,360



(60,887
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
87,321

 
80,678



(54,338
)


179,238

Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(133
)
 
126



11



255

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.
$
87,188

 
$
80,804


$
(54,327
)

$
179,493

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share data)
 
 
Number of
Shares Outstanding
 

Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in Capital
 
Treasury
Stock
Balance as of December 31, 2018
 
51,819,998

 
$
1,198

 
$
1,104,264

 
$
(391,551
)
Net income
 
 

 

 

 
 


 
 


Other comprehensive loss
 
 

 

 

 
 


 
 


Stock issued under employee stock plans
 
130,136

 

3

 
5,194

 

(1,756
)
Share-based compensation
 
 

 

 

 

4,490

 
 


Issuance of convertible notes, net of tax
 
 

 

 

 

71,660

 
 


Repurchase and conversions of convertible notes, net of tax
 
6

 

 

 

(42,917
)
 
 


Balance as of March 31, 2019
 
51,950,140

 

1,201

 

1,142,691

 

(393,307
)
Net income (loss)















Other comprehensive income















Stock issued under employee stock plans

41,856







1,740



(46
)
Share-based compensation









6,003





Redemptions and conversions of convertible notes, net of tax

2,488,243



50



22,400





Balance as of June 30, 2019

54,480,239


$
1,251


$
1,172,834


$
(393,353
)
Net income (loss)















Other comprehensive income















Stock issued under employee stock plans

35,437



1



1,131



(178
)
Share-based compensation









5,456





Repurchase of shares

(275,181
)










(39,751
)
Other









(8
)




Balance as of September 30, 2019

54,240,495



1,252



1,179,413



(433,282
)
 
 
Number of
Shares Outstanding
 
Common
Stock
 
Additional
Paid-in Capital
 
Treasury
Stock
Balance as of December 31, 2019
 
54,220,854

 
$
1,256

 
$
1,190,058

 
$
(463,704
)
Net income (loss)
 
 

 
 


 
 


 
 


Other comprehensive loss
 
 

 
 


 
 


 
 


Stock issued under employee stock plans
 
80,519

 

1

 

1,701

 

(249
)
Share-based compensation
 
 

 
 


 

6,338

 
 


Repurchase of shares
 
(2,095,683
)
 
 


 
 


 

(239,763
)
Balance as of March 31, 2020
 
52,205,690

 

1,257

 

1,198,097

 

(703,716
)
Net (loss) income















Other comprehensive income















Stock issued under employee stock plans

82,841



2



3,763



59

Share-based compensation









3,125





Balance as of June 30, 2020

52,288,531


$
1,259


$
1,204,985


$
(703,657
)
Net income















Other comprehensive income















Stock issued under employee stock plans

21,604







687



53

Share-based compensation









5,037





Balance as of September 30, 2020

52,310,135



1,259



1,210,709



(703,604)


See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited, in thousands)
 
 
 Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2018
 
$
669,805

 
$
(151,043
)
 
$
169

 
$
1,232,842

Net income
 

34,543

 
 


 

36

 

34,579

Other comprehensive loss
 
 


 

(16,156
)
 

(29
)
 

(16,185
)
Stock issued under employee stock plans
 
 


 
 


 
 


 

3,441

Share-based compensation
 
 


 
 


 
 


 

4,490

Issuance of convertible notes, net of tax
 
 


 
 


 
 


 

71,660

Repurchases and conversions of convertible notes
 
 


 
 


 
 


 

(42,917
)
Balance as of March 31, 2019
 

704,348

 

(167,199
)
 

176

 

1,287,910

Net income (loss)


68,153







(148
)


68,005

Other comprehensive income






12,149



12



12,161

Stock issued under employee stock plans














1,694

Share-based compensation














6,003

Redemptions and conversions of convertible notes














22,450

Balance as of June 30, 2019


772,501



(155,050
)


40



1,398,223

Net income (loss)


137,607







(66)



137,541

Other comprehensive loss






(56,803)



(60)



(56,863)

Stock issued under employee stock plans














954

Share-based compensation














5,456

Repurchase of shares














(39,751)

Other














(8)

Balance as of September 30, 2019

$
910,108


$
(211,853)


$
(86)


$
1,445,552

 
 
 Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Loss
 
Noncontrolling
Interests
 
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019
 
$
1,016,554

 
$
(164,890
)
 
$
68

 
$
1,579,342

Net income (loss)
 

1,921

 
 


 

(201
)
 
1,720

Other comprehensive loss
 
 


 

(59,777
)
 

(41
)
 
(59,818
)
Stock issued under employee stock plans
 
 


 
 


 
 


 
1,453

Share-based compensation
 
 


 
 


 
 


 
6,338

Repurchase of shares
 
 


 
 


 
 


 
(239,763
)
Balance as of March 31, 2020
 

1,018,475

 

(224,667
)
 

(174
)
 

1,289,272

Net (loss) income


(115,804)







71



(115,733)

Other comprehensive income






32,145



27



32,172

Stock issued under employee stock plans














3,824

Share-based compensation














3,125

Balance as of June 30, 2020


902,671



(192,522
)


(76
)


1,212,660

Net income


40,249







66



40,315

Other comprehensive income






46,939



67



47,006

Stock issued under employee stock plans














740

Share-based compensation














5,037

Balance as of September 30, 2020

$
942,920


$
(145,583)


$
57


$
1,305,758


See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.


EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(Unaudited, in thousands)
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2020
 
2019
Net (loss) income
$
(73,698
)
 
$
240,125

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
93,470

 
82,253

Share-based compensation
14,500

 
15,949

Unrealized foreign exchange loss, net
17,679

 
7,880
Deferred income taxes
(5,011
)
 
13,313

Goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment
106,021



Loss on early retirement of debt


9,831

Accretion of convertible debt discount and amortization of debt issuance costs
13,996

 
13,385

Changes in working capital, net of amounts acquired:

 

Income taxes payable, net
(26,625
)
 
15,363

Trade accounts receivable
232,380

 
4,719
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(25,917
)
 
(26,292
)
Trade accounts payable
(127,291
)
 
(62,078
)
Deferred revenue
(4,540
)
 
5

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
25,110

 
58,559

Changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities
(19,658
)
 
(8,633
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
220,416

 
364,379

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(451
)
 
1

Purchases of property and equipment
(71,396
)
 
(100,443
)
Purchases of other long-term assets
(5,968
)
 
(7,276
)
Other, net
742

 
3,317

Net cash used in investing activities
(77,073
)
 
(104,401
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of shares
6,564

 
8,297

Repurchase of shares
(240,838
)
 
(37,260
)
Borrowings from revolving credit agreements
2,018,600

 
2,365,698

Repayments of revolving credit agreements
(2,018,600
)
 
(2,580,871
)
Proceeds from long-term debt obligations

 
1,194,900

Repayments of long-term debt obligations

 
(446,702
)
Net repayments from short-term debt obligations
(5,032
)
 
(18,793
)
Debt issuance costs

 
(18,810
)
Other, net
(4,763
)
 
(4,827
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(244,069
)
 
461,632

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
32,042

 
(57,807
)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
(68,684
)
 
663,803

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
1,817,379

 
1,130,952

 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
1,748,695

 
$
1,794,755

 
 
 
 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
 
 
 
Interest paid during the period
$
16,653

 
$
10,614

Income taxes paid during the period
$
50,300

 
$
55,025

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

(1) GENERAL


Organization
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (the “Company” or “Euronet”) was established as a Delaware corporation on December 13, 1997 and succeeded Euronet Holding N.V. as the group holding company, which was founded and established in 1994. Euronet is a leading electronic payments provider. Euronet offers payment and transaction processing and distribution solutions to financial institutions, retailers, service providers and individual consumers. Euronet's primary product offerings include comprehensive automated teller machine (“ATM”), point-of-sale (“POS”), card outsourcing, card issuing and merchant acquiring services, electronic distribution of prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic payment products, and global money transfer services.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the records of the Company, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management, such unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly present the consolidated financial position and the results of operations, comprehensive income, changes in equity and cash flows for the interim periods. The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2019, including the notes thereto, set forth in the Company’s 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include computing income taxes, estimating the useful lives and potential impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill, as well as allocating the purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisitions and revenue recognition. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, 2020.
Seasonality
Euronet’s Electronic Funds Transfer ("EFT") Processing Segment normally experiences its heaviest demand for dynamic currency conversion ("DCC") services during the third quarter of the fiscal year, normally coinciding with the tourism season. Additionally, the EFT Processing and epay Segments are normally impacted by seasonality during the fourth quarter and first quarter of each year due to higher transaction levels during the holiday season and lower levels following the holiday season. Seasonality in the Money Transfer Segment varies by region of the world. In most markets, Euronet usually experiences increased demand for money transfer services from the month of May through the fourth quarter of each year, coinciding with the increase in worker migration patterns and various holidays, and its lowest transaction levels during the first quarter of the year.
COVID-19 (coronavirus)
The outbreak of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has resulted in varying degrees of travel restrictions and shelter-in-place and other social distancing orders in most of the countries where the Company operates during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. Although the majority of these orders went into effect in late February 2020 or early March 2020, new orders are being implemented, or reinstated, as the pandemic spreads around the globe and there is a resurgence of infections. The EFT Segment has experienced declines in certain transaction volumes due to these restrictions, especially high-margin cross-border transactions. The epay Segment has experienced the impacts of consumer movement restrictions in certain markets, while other markets have been positively impacted where the Company has a higher mix of digital distribution or a higher concentration of retailers that are deemed essential and have remained open during the pandemic.
In response to the COVID-19 driven impacts, the Company has implemented several key measures to offset the impact across the business, including renegotiating certain third party contracts, reducing travel, decreasing planned 2020 capital expenditures, and expanding ATM winterizations (placing them in dormancy status, terminating, or re-negotiating) in more sites and more markets.


(2) RECENTLY ISSUED AND ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS


In August 2020, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASU 2020-06, "Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity" which simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments by eliminating certain accounting models when the conversion features are not required to be accounted for as derivatives under Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, or that do not result in substantial premiums accounted for as paid-in-capital. Under this ASU, certain debt instruments with embedded conversion features will be accounted for as a single liability measured at its amortized cost. Additionally, this ASU eliminates the treasury stock method to calculate diluted earnings per share for convertible instruments. The new guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2021, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2020-06 will have on the consolidated financial statements.
 
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848), which provides optional expedients and exceptions for contracts, hedging relationships, and other transactions affected by reference rate reform due to the anticipated cessation of LIBOR on or before December 31, 2021. This guidance is effective from March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022 and could impact the accounting for LIBOR provisions in the Company’s unsecured credit agreement. The Company does not expect that the adoption of this guidance will have a significant impact on its consolidated financial statements.

The Company adopted ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), as of January 1, 2020, which requires entities to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This replaced the existing incurred loss model and is applicable to the measurement of credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

(3) SETTLEMENT ASSETS AND OBLIGATIONS

Settlement assets represent funds received or to be received from agents for unsettled money transfers and from merchants for unsettled prepaid transactions. The Company records corresponding settlement obligations relating to amounts payable. Settlement assets consist of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and prepaid expenses and other current assets. Cash received by Euronet agents and merchants generally becomes available to the Company within two weeks after initial receipt by the business partner. Receivables from business partners represent funds collected by such business partners that are in transit to the Company.

Settlement obligations consist of money transfers and accounts payable to agents and content providers. Money transfer accounts payable represent amounts to be paid to transferees when they request funds. Most agents typically settle with transferees first then obtain reimbursement from the Company. Money order accounts payable represent amounts not yet presented for payment. Due to the agent funding and settlement process, accounts payable to agents represent amounts due to agents for money transfers that have not been settled with transferees.

 
 
As of
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
Settlement assets:
 
 
 
 
Settlement cash and cash equivalents
 
$
272,467

 
$
282,188

Settlement restricted cash
 
44,158

 
49,168

Accounts receivable, net of credit losses
 
434,828

 
574,410

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
124,330

 
107,301

Total settlement assets
 
$
875,783

 
$
1,013,067

Settlement obligations:
 
 
 
 
Trade account payables
 
$
346,391

 
$
504,667

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
 
529,392

 
508,400

Total settlement obligations
 
$
875,783

 
$
1,013,067


A portion of the Company's credit losses are recorded in the accounts receivable within settlement assets. The balance of credit losses related to accounts receivable within settlement assets was $29.9 million and $24.0 million as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.


The table below reconciles cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, ATM cash, settlement cash and cash equivalents, and settlement restricted cash as presented within "Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash" in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
 
 
As of
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2020
 
December 31,
2019
 
September 30,
2019
 
December 31,
2018
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
1,008,183

 
$
786,081

 
$
878,492

 
$
385,031

Restricted cash
 
14,204

 
34,301

 
21,844

 
31,237

ATM cash
 
409,683

 
665,641

 
603,176

 
395,378

Settlement cash and cash equivalents
 
272,467

 
282,188

 
249,181

 
273,948

Settlement restricted cash
 
44,158

 
49,168

 
42,062

 
45,358

Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
 
$
1,748,695

 
$
1,817,379

 
$
1,794,755

 
$
1,130,952


(4) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per share has been computed by dividing earnings (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the respective period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share has been computed by dividing earnings (loss) available to common stockholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the respective period, after adjusting for the potential dilution of options to purchase the Company's Common Stock, assumed vesting of restricted stock and the assumed conversion of the Company's convertible debt, if such conversion would be dilutive.

The following table provides the computation of diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding:








Three Months Ended
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2020


2019


2020
 
2019
Computation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding:






 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
52,294,522


54,449,256


52,712,030

 
53,180,850

Incremental shares from assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock
907,449


1,522,805



 
1,441,369

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
53,201,971


55,972,061


52,712,030

 
54,622,219


The table includes all stock options and restricted stock that are dilutive to the Company's weighted average common shares outstanding during the period. The calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share excludes stock options or shares of restricted stock that are anti-dilutive to the Company’s weighted average common shares outstanding of approximately 1,122,000 and 1,887,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, and approximately 751,000 and 841,000 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.
The Company issued Convertible Senior Notes ("Convertible Notes") due March 2049 on March 18, 2019. The Company's Convertible Notes currently have a settlement feature requiring the Company upon conversion to settle the principal amount of the debt and any conversion value in excess of the principal value ("conversion premium"), for cash or shares of the Company's common stock or a combination thereof, at the Company's option. The Company has stated its intent to settle any conversion of these notes by paying cash for the principal value and issuing common stock for any conversion premium. Accordingly, the Convertible Notes were included in the calculation of diluted earnings (loss) per share if their inclusion was dilutive. The dilutive effect increases the more the market price exceeds the conversion price. The Convertible Notes would only have a dilutive effect if the market price per share of common stock exceeds the conversion price of $188.73 per share. The market price per share per share of common stock was $91.10 on September 30, 2020 and $146.30 on September 30, 2019, therefore, according to ASC Topic 260, Earnings per Share (“ASC 260”), there was no dilutive effect of the assumed conversion of the debentures for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019. See Note 8, Debt Obligations, to the consolidated financial statements for more information about the Convertible Notes. 
Share repurchases
The Company's Board of Directors had authorized a stock repurchase program allowing Euronet to repurchase up to $375 million in value or 10.0 million shares of stock through March 31, 2020. On March 11, 2019, in connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, the Board of Directors authorized an additional repurchase program of $120 million in value of the Company's common stock through March 11, 2021. On February 26, 2020, the Company put a repurchase program in place to repurchase up to $250 million in value, but not more than 5.0 million shares of common stock through February 28, 2022. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, there were no repurchases of stock under the repurchase programs and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company repurchased $239.8 million in value of Euronet common stock under the repurchase programs. Repurchases under either current program may take place in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, including derivative transactions, and may be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists entirely of foreign currency translation adjustments. The Company recorded a foreign currency translation gain of $47.0 million and $19.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, and a loss of $56.9 million and $60.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. There were no reclassifications of foreign currency translation into the consolidated statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.

(5) GOODWILL AND ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

A summary of acquired intangible assets and goodwill activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 is presented below:
(in thousands)
 
Acquired
Intangible
Assets
 
Goodwill
 
Total
Intangible
Assets
Balance as of December 31, 2019
 
$
141,847

 
$
743,823

 
$
885,670

Increases (decreases):
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition
 
926

 
(474
)
 
452

Amortization
 
(17,020
)
 

 
(17,020
)
Impairment

(1,467
)

(104,554
)

(106,021
)
Other (primarily changes in foreign currency exchange rates)
 
(709
)
 
3,091

 
2,382

Balance as of September 30, 2020
 
$
123,577

 
$
641,886

 
$
765,463

Of the total goodwill balance of $641.9 million as of September 30, 2020$388.5 million relates to the Money Transfer Segment, $131.9 million relates to the epay Segment and the remaining $121.5 million relates to the EFT Processing Segment. Estimated amortization expense on intangible assets with finite lives as of September 30, 2020, is expected to total $5.6 million for the remainder of 2020, $22.0 million for 2021, $20.9 million for 2022, $16.1 million for 2023, $9.6 million for 2024 and $6.5 million for 2025.

2020 Impairment Charges

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent mitigation efforts, which include global business shutdowns, the closing of borders and the implementation of mandatory social distancing requirements, has created an unprecedented disruption to our business that began in March 2020. These mitigation efforts coupled with the negative economic impacts to the tourism industry caused a decline in revenues and changes to our forecasts.  The Company tests for goodwill impairment on an annual basis in the fourth quarter each year and whenever events or circumstances dictate an interim impairment test is required. The Company determined the totality of these events constituted a triggering event that required us to perform an interim goodwill impairment assessment as of June 1, 2020. The Company concluded a triggering event had occurred for six reporting units, resulting in quantitative impairment tests. Three reporting units are within the EFT segment, two reporting units are within the Money Transfer segment, and one reporting unit is within the epay segment.

 

Under the quantitative impairment test, the evaluation of impairment involves comparing the current fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. The Company uses weighted results from the discounted cash flow model ("DCF model") and guideline public company method ("Market Approach model") to estimate the current fair value of its reporting units when testing for impairment, as management believes forecasted cash flows and EBITDA are the best indicators of such fair value.  A number of significant assumptions and estimates are involved in the application of the DCF model to forecast operating cash flows, including sales volumes and gross margins, tax rates, capital spending, discount rates and working capital changes. Most of these assumptions vary significantly among the reporting units. Significant assumptions in the Market Approach model are actual and projected EBITDA, selected market multiple, and the estimated control premium. If the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a goodwill impairment loss equal to such excess would be recognized. The DCF Model and Market Approach Model utilize Level 3 inputs in the fair value hierarchy as they include unobservable inputs that require significant management assumptions.



The Company completed an interim goodwill impairment test during the second quarter of 2020. It determined, after performing a quantitative review of six reporting units, that the fair value of three of the reporting units exceeded the respective carrying amounts. For the remaining three reporting units, the quantitative test indicated that the fair value of each of the reporting units was less than the respective carrying amounts. As a result, the Company recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $104.6 million with respect to the xe, Innova and Pure Commerce reporting units. $21.9 million of the impairment charge was included within the EFT Segment, and $82.7 million of the impairment charge was included in the Money Transfer Segment. We have and will continue to evaluate our goodwill and long-lived assets for potential triggering events as conditions warrant.

Determining the fair value of reporting units requires significant management judgment in estimating future cash flows and assessing potential market and economic conditions. It is reasonably possible that the Company’s operations will not perform as expected, or that the estimates or assumptions included in the 2019 annual impairment test and 2020 interim impairment test could change, which may result in the Company recording material non-cash impairment charges during the year in which these changes take place. As additional information regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company's business, including intangible assets, becomes available, the impacts to cash flows and the related impact on recovery of intangible assets will be evaluated.
During the third quarter of 2020, the Company recorded a $1.5 million non-cash impairment charge for acquired intangible assets, specifically related to customer lists in the xe reporting unit.


(6) ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following:
 
 
As of
(in thousands)
 
September 30, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Accrued expenses 
 
$
264,575

 
$
246,699

Derivative liabilities
 
41,563

 
41,935

Current portion of capital lease obligations
 
6,466

 
5,919

Deferred income taxes
 

 
4

Total
 
$
312,604

 
$
294,557


(7) UNEARNED REVENUES

The Company records deferred revenues when cash payments are received or due in advance of its performance. The decrease in the deferred revenue balance for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 is primarily driven by $31.5 million of cash payments received in the current year for which the Company has not yet satisfied the performance obligations, offset by $34.3 million of revenues recognized that were included in the deferred revenue balance as of December 31, 2019.

(8) DEBT OBLIGATIONS


Debt obligations consist of the following: 
 
 
As of
(in thousands)
 
September 30, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Credit Facility:
 
 
 
 
Revolving credit agreement
 
$

 
$

Convertible Debt:
 
 
 
 
0.75% convertible notes, unsecured, due 2049
 
448,344

 
436,965

 
 
 
 
 
1.375% Senior Notes, due 2026
 
703,200

 
673,440

 
 
 
 
 
Other obligations
 
942

 
6,215

 
 
 
 
 
Total debt obligations
 
1,152,486

 
1,116,620

Unamortized debt issuance costs
 
(18,976
)
 
(19,592
)
Carrying value of debt
 
1,133,510

 
1,097,028

Short-term debt obligations and current maturities of long-term debt obligations
 
(884
)
 
(6,089
)
Long-term debt obligations
 
$
1,132,626

 
$
1,090,939


Credit Facility

On October 17, 2018, the Company entered into an unsecured revolving credit agreement (the "Credit Facility") for $1.0 billion that expires on October 17, 2023. Fees and interest on borrowings are based upon the Company's corporate credit rating and are based, in the case of letter of credit fees, on a margin, and in the case of interest, on a margin over London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or a margin over the base rate, as selected by the Company, with the applicable margin ranging from 1.125% to 2.0% (or 0.175% to 1.0% for base rate loans). The unsecured revolving credit agreement allows for borrowings in Australian dollars, British pounds sterling, Canadian dollars, Czech koruna, Danish krone, euro, Hungarian forints, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollars, Norwegian krone, Polish zlotys, Swedish krona, Swiss francs, and U.S. dollars. The revolving credit facility contains a $200 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit, a $50 million sublimit for U.S. dollar swingline loans, and a $90 million sublimit for certain foreign currencies swingline loans. The unsecured revolving credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, events of default and financial covenants. The Company was in compliance with all debt covenants, as of September 30, 2020.
Convertible Debt
On March 18, 2019, the Company completed the sale of $525.0 million of Convertible Senior Notes ("Convertible Notes"). The Convertible Notes mature in March 2049 unless redeemed or converted prior to such date, and are convertible into shares of Euronet Common Stock at a conversion price of approximately $188.73 per share if certain conditions are met (relating to the closing price of Euronet Common Stock exceeding certain thresholds for specified periods). Holders of the Convertible Notes have the option to require the Company to purchase their notes on each of March 15, 2025, March 15, 2029, March 15, 2034, March 15, 2039 and March 15, 2044 at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the relevant repurchase date.

On May 28, 2019, the Company redeemed all of the remaining principal amount outstanding of the Company's 1.5% Convertible Senior Notes due 2044 (the "Retired Convertible Notes") for cash at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Retired Convertible Notes redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, May 28, 2020.

In accordance with ASC 470-20-30-27, proceeds from the issuance of convertible debt is allocated between debt and equity components so that debt is discounted to reflect the Company's nonconvertible debt borrowing rate. ASC 470-20-35-13 requires the debt discount to be amortized over the period the convertible debt is expected to be outstanding as additional non-cash interest expense. The allocation resulted in an increase to additional paid-in capital of $99.7 million for the Convertible Notes.

Contractual interest expense for the Convertible Notes was $1.0 million and $3.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively and $1.0 million and $2.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. Accretion expense for the Convertible Notes was $3.8 million and $11.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively and $3.7 million and $7.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. Contractual interest expense for the Retired Convertible Notes was $1.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. Accretion expense for the Retired Convertible Notes was $4.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019The effective interest rate was 4.4% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. As of September 30, 2020, the unamortized discount was $76.7 million and will be amortized through March 2025. 
1.375% Senior Notes due 2026
On May 22, 2019, the Company completed the sale of €600 million ($669.9 million) aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes that expire in May 2026 (the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes accrue interest at a rate of 1.375% per year, payable annually in arrears commencing May 22, 2020, until maturity or earlier redemption. As of September 30, 2020, the Company has outstanding €600 million ($703.2 million) principal amount of the Senior Notes. In addition, the Company may redeem some or all of these notes on or after February 22, 2026 at their principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest.
Other obligations
Certain of the Company's subsidiaries have available lines of credit and overdraft credit facilities that generally provide for short-term borrowings that are used from time to time for working capital purposes. As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, borrowings under these arrangements were $0.9 million and $6.2 million, respectively.
Uncommitted Line of Credit
On September 4, 2019, the Company entered into an Uncommitted Loan Agreement with Bank of America which provided Euronet up to $100.0 million under an uncommitted line of credit. Interest on borrowings was equal to LIBOR plus 0.65% and the agreement was set to expire September 4, 2020During the three months ended June 30, 2020, the Company and Bank of America mutually agreed to terminate the Uncommitted Loan Agreement.

(9) DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
The Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk resulting from (i) the collection of funds or the settlement of money transfer transactions in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar, (ii) derivative contracts written to its customers in connection with providing cross-currency money transfer services and (iii) certain foreign currency denominated other asset and liability positions. The Company enters into foreign currency derivative contracts, primarily foreign currency forwards and cross-currency swaps, to minimize its exposure related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. As a matter of Company policy, the derivative instruments used in these activities are economic hedges and are not designated as hedges under ASC 815primarily due to either the relatively short duration of the contract term or the effects of fluctuations in currency exchange rates are reflected concurrently in earnings for both the derivative instrument and the transaction and have an offsetting effect. 
Foreign currency exchange contracts - Ria Operations and Corporate
In the United States, the Company uses short-duration foreign currency forward contracts, generally with maturities up to 14 days, to offset the fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates on the collection of money transfer funds between initiation of a transaction and its settlement. Due to the short duration of these contracts and the Company’s credit profile, the Company is generally not required to post collateral with respect to these foreign currency forward contracts. Most derivative contracts executed with counterparties in the U.S. are governed by an International Swaps and Derivatives Association agreement that includes standard netting arrangements; therefore, asset and liability positions from forward contracts and all other foreign exchange transactions with the same counterparty are net settled upon maturity. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had foreign currency forward contracts outstanding in the U.S. with a notional value of $180 million. The foreign currency forward contracts consist primarily in Australian dollars, Canadian dollars, British pounds sterling, euro and Mexican pesos.
In addition, the Company uses forward contracts, typically with maturities from a few days to less than one year, to offset foreign exchange rate fluctuations on certain short-term borrowings that are payable in currencies other than the U.S dollar. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had foreign currency forward contracts outstanding with a notional value of $213 million, primarily in euro.
Foreign currency exchange contracts - xe Operations
xe writes derivative instruments, primarily foreign currency forward contracts and cross-currency swaps, mostly with counterparties comprised of individuals and small-to-medium size businesses and derives a currency margin from this activity as part of its operations. xe aggregates its foreign currency exposures arising from customer contracts and hedges the resulting net currency risks by entering into offsetting contracts with established financial institution counterparties. Foreign exchange revenues from xe's total portfolio of positions were $14.4 million and $45.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, and $17.5 million and $52.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. All of the derivative contracts used in the Company' s xe operations are economic hedges and are not designated as hedges under ASC 815The duration of these derivative contracts is generally less than one year.
The fair value of xe's total portfolio of positions can change significantly from period to period based on, among other factors, market movements and changes in customer contract positions. xe manages counterparty credit risk (the risk that counterparties will default and not make payments according to the terms of the agreements) on an individual counterparty basis. It mitigates this risk by entering into contracts with collateral posting requirements and/or by performing financial assessments prior to contract execution, conducting periodic evaluations of counterparty performance and maintaining a diverse portfolio of qualified counterparties. xe does not expect any significant losses from counterparty defaults.
The aggregate equivalent U.S. dollar notional amount of foreign currency derivative customer contracts held by the Company in its xe operations as of September 30, 2020 was approximately $1.3 billion. The significant majority of customer contracts are written in major currencies such as the euro, U.S. dollar, British pounds sterling, Australian dollar and New Zealand dollar.
Balance Sheet Presentation

The following table summarizes the fair value of the derivative instruments as recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the dates below:
 
 
Asset Derivatives
 
Liability Derivatives
 
 
 
 
Fair Value
 
 
 
Fair Value
(in thousands)
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
September 30, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
September 30, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency exchange contracts
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
$
49,574

 
$
54,765

 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
 
$
(41,563
)
 
$
(41,935
)

The following tables summarize the gross and net fair value of derivative assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 (in thousands):
Offsetting of Derivative Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
 
As of September 30, 2020
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
Financial Instruments
 
Cash Collateral Received
 
Net Amounts
Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement
 
$
49,574

 
$

 
$
49,574

 
$
(29,488
)
 
$
(894
)
 
$
19,192

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement
 
$
54,765

 
$

 
$
54,765

 
$
(34,935
)
 
$
(7,362
)
 
$
12,468


Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
 
As of September 30, 2020
 
Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities
 
Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
 
Financial Instruments
 
Cash Collateral Paid
 
Net Amounts
Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement
 
$
(41,563
)
 
$

 
$
(41,563
)
 
$
29,488

 
$
2,321

 
$
(9,754
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2019
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement
 
$
(41,935
)
 
$

 
$
(41,935
)
 
$
34,935

 
$
827

 
$
(6,173
)
See Note 10, Fair Value Measurements, for the determination of the fair values of derivatives.

Income Statement Presentation

The following table summarizes the location and amount of gains and losses on derivatives in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:








 
 
 
 
Amount of Gain Recognized in Income on Derivative Contracts (a)
 
 
Location of Gain Recognized in Income on Derivative Contracts
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,

Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)
 
 
2020
 
2019


2020



2019

Foreign currency exchange contracts - Ria Operations
 
Foreign currency exchange (loss) gain, net
 
$
(4,060
)
 
$
285

$
(4,283
)

$
619

(a) The Company enters into derivative contracts such as foreign currency exchange forwards and cross-currency swaps as part of its xe operations. These derivative contracts are excluded from this table as they are part of the broader disclosure of foreign currency exchange revenues for this business discussed above.

See Note 10, Fair Value Measurements, for the determination of the fair values of derivatives. 

(10) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS


Fair value measurements used in the unaudited consolidated financial statements are based upon the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between (1) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and (2) an entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The fair value hierarchy consists of three broad levels, which gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
 
  • Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. 

  • Level 2 – Valuations based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, quoted prices in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.

  • Level 3 – Unobservable inputs in which little or no market activity exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions about the inputs that market participants would use in pricing.

The following table details financial assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis:
 
 
 
 
As of September 30, 2020
(in thousands)
 
Balance Sheet Classification
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency exchange contracts
 
Other current assets
 
$

 
$
49,574

 
$

 
$
49,574

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency exchange contracts
 
Other current liabilities
 
$

 
$
(41,563)

 
$

 
$
(41,563)

 
 
 
 
As of December 31, 2019
(in thousands)
 
Balance Sheet Classification
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency exchange contracts
 
Other current assets
 
$

 
$
54,765

 
$

 
$
54,765

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency exchange contracts
 
Other current liabilities
 
$

 
$
(41,935
)
 
$

 
$
(41,935
)
Other Fair Value Disclosures
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable and short-term debt obligations approximate fair values due to their short maturities. The carrying values of the Company’s revolving credit agreements approximate fair values because interest is based on LIBOR that resets at various intervals of less than one year. The Company estimates the fair value of the Convertible Notes using quoted prices in inactive markets for identical liabilities (Level 2). As of September 30, 2020the fair values of the Convertible Notes and Senior Notes were $642.6 million and $687.8 million, respectively, with carrying values of $448.3 million and $703.2 million, respectively.

(11) SEGMENT INFORMATION

Euronet’s reportable operating segments have been determined in accordance with ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting (“ASC 280”). The Company currently operates in the following three reportable operating segments:
  
1)
Through the EFT Processing Segment, the Company processes transactions for a network of ATMs and POS terminals across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the United States. The Company provides comprehensive electronic payment solutions consisting of ATM cash withdrawal services, ATM network participation, outsourced ATM and POS management solutions, credit and debit card outsourcing, dynamic currency conversion, domestic and international surcharges and other value added services. Through this segment, the Company also offers a suite of integrated electronic financial transaction software solutions for electronic payment and transaction delivery systems.
2)
Through the epay Segment, the Company provides distribution, processing and collection services for prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic payment products in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, the U.S. and South America.
3)
Through the Money Transfer Segment, the Company provides global money transfer services under the brand names Ria, AFEX Money Express, IME, and xe. Ria, AFEX Money Express and IME provide global consumer-to-consumer money transfer services through a network of sending agents, Company-owned stores and Company-owned websites, disbursing money transfers through a worldwide correspondent network. xe offers account-to-account international payment services to high-income individuals and small-to-medium sized businesses. xe is also a provider of foreign currency exchange information. The Company also offers customers bill payment services, payment alternatives such as money orders and prepaid debit cards, comprehensive check cashing services, foreign currency exchange services and mobile top-up. Furthermore, xe provides cash management solutions and foreign currency risk management services to small-to-medium sized businesses.

In addition, the Company accounts for non-operating activity, share-based compensation expense, certain intersegment eliminations and the costs of providing corporate and other administrative services in its administrative division, “Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other.” These services are not directly identifiable with the Company’s reportable operating segments.

The following tables present the Company’s reportable segment results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:
 
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands)
 
EFT
Processing
 
epay
 
Money
Transfer
 
Corporate
Services,
Eliminations
and Other
 
Consolidated
Total revenues
 
$
144,062

 
$
198,939

 
$
323,092

 
$
(1,742)

 
$
664,351

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct operating costs
 
82,626

 
149,993

 
176,718

 
(1,739)

 
407,598

Salaries and benefits
 
25,182

 
16,108

 
52,035

 
8,252

 
101,577

Selling, general and administrative
 
8,577

 
8,455

 
36,601

 
1,592

 
55,225

Goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment





1,467




1,467

Depreciation and amortization
 
21,516

 
2,134

 
8,645

 
117

 
32,412

Total operating expenses
 
137,901

 
176,690

 
275,466

 
8,222

 
598,279

Operating income (expense)
 
$
6,161

 
$
22,249

 
$
47,626

 
$
(9,964)

 
$
66,072

 
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
(in thousands)
 
EFT
Processing
 
epay
 
Money
Transfer
 
Corporate
Services,
Eliminations
and Other
 
Consolidated
Total revenues
 
$
316,188

 
$
191,071

 
$
280,837

 
$
(1,110
)
 
$
786,986

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct operating costs
 
111,116

 
145,410

 
149,663

 
(1,108
)
 
405,081

Salaries and benefits
 
23,936

 
15,188

 
51,555

 
10,675

 
101,354

Selling, general and administrative
 
12,191

 
8,838

 
35,820

 
1,866

 
58,715

Depreciation and amortization
 
18,044

 
1,572

 
8,151

 
79

 
27,846

Total operating expenses
 
165,287

 
171,008

 
245,189

 
11,512

 
592,996

Operating income (expense)
 
$
150,901

 
$
20,063

 
$
35,648

 
$
(12,622
)
 
$
193,990

 
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands)
 
EFT Processing
 
epay
 
Money Transfer
 
Corporate Services,
Eliminations and Other
 
Consolidated
Total revenues 
 
$
368,375

 
$
559,413

 
$
852,189

 
$
(3,916)
 
$
1,776,061

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct operating costs
 
232,627

 
424,123

 
464,216

 
(3,901)
 
1,117,065

Salaries and benefits
 
68,562

 
46,996

 
154,958

 
23,253

 
293,769

Selling, general and administrative
 
29,033

 
25,928

 
108,355

 
6,017

 
169,333

Goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment

21,861




84,160




106,021

Depreciation and amortization
 
61,772

 
5,629

 
25,793

 
276

 
93,470

Total operating expenses
 
413,855

 
502,676

 
837,482

 
25,645

 
1,779,658

Operating income (expense)
 
$
(45,480)

 
$
56,737

 
$
14,707

 
$
(29,561)
 
$
(3,597)

 
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(in thousands)
 
EFT Processing
 
epay
 
Money Transfer
 
Corporate Services,
Eliminations and Other
 
Consolidated
Total revenues
 
$
693,837

 
$
551,345

 
$
814,201

 
$
(3,021
)
 
$
2,056,362

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct operating costs
 
300,460

 
419,362

 
435,901

 
(2,998
)
 
1,152,725

Salaries and benefits
 
64,706

 
44,939

 
155,424

 
27,630

 
292,699

Selling, general and administrative
 
32,022

 
26,314

 
96,660

 
5,708

 
160,704

Depreciation and amortization
 
52,464

 
5,113

 
24,448

 
228

 
82,253

Total operating expenses
 
449,652

 
495,728

 
712,433

 
30,568

 
1,688,381

Operating income (expense)
 
$
244,185

 
$
55,617

 
$
101,768

 
$
(33,589
)
 
$
367,981


The following table presents the Company’s total assets by reportable segment:
 
Total Assets as of
(in thousands)
September 30, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
EFT Processing
$
1,503,385

 
$
1,914,144

epay
812,444

 
962,671

Money Transfer
1,480,624

 
1,560,136

Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other
298,903

 
220,715

   Total  
$
4,095,356

 
$
4,657,666


The following table presents the Company's revenues disaggregated by segment and region. Sales and usage-based taxes are excluded from revenues. The Company believes disaggregation by segment and region best depicts how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The disaggregation of revenues by segment and region is based on management's assessment of segment performance together with allocation of financial resources, both capital and operating support costs, on a segment and regional level. Both segments and regions benefit from synergies achieved through concentration of operations and are influenced by macro-economic, regulatory and political factors in the respective segment and region.
















 
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
(in thousands)
 
EFT
Processing
 
epay
 
Money
Transfer
 
Total


EFT
Processing



epay



Money
Transfer



Total

Europe
 
$
107,182

 
$
131,330

 
$
127,399

 
$
365,911


$
251,583


$
368,101


$
317,187


$
936,871

North America
 
14,318

 
32,645

 
152,195

 
199,158



42,461



102,603



422,980



568,044

Asia Pacific
 
22,562

 
26,679

 
34,036

 
83,277



74,327



69,916



91,116



235,359

Other
 

 
8,285

 
9,462

 
17,747



4



18,793



20,906



39,703

Eliminations
 

 

 

 
(1,742)












(3,916)

Total
 
$
144,062

 
$
198,939

 
$
323,092

 
$
664,351


$
368,375


$
559,413


$
852,189


$
1,776,061



For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
(in thousands)
 
EFT
Processing
 
epay
 
Money
Transfer
 
Total


EFT
Processing



epay



Money
Transfer



Total

Europe
 
$
274,313

 
$
130,602

 
$
94,625

 
$
499,540


$
574,620


$
368,830


$
273,760


$
1,217,210

North America
 
8,717

 
37,218

 
147,989

 
193,924



24,880



114,614



428,349



567,843

Asia Pacific
 
33,153

 
19,039

 
31,575

 
83,767



94,317



55,333



93,865



243,515

Other
 
5

 
4,212

 
6,648

 
10,865



20



12,568



18,227



30,815

Eliminations
 

 

 

 
(1,110
)











(3,021
)
Total 
 
$
316,188

 
$
191,071

 
$
280,837

 
$
786,986


$
693,837


$
551,345


$
814,201


$
2,056,362


(12) INCOME TAXES


The Company's effective income tax rate was 27.2% and (55.9)% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 21.2% and 26.0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. The Company's effective income tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was higher than the applicable statutory income tax rate of 21% primarily due to the non-deductible goodwill impairment charge during the second quarter of 2020 and as a result of an increase in the valuation allowance in certain jurisdictions relating to the reversal of tax benefits recognized in the first and second quarter of 2020 for net operating losses in those jurisdictions which have a limited history of profitable earnings. The Company's effective income tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was higher than the applicable statutory income tax rate of 21% largely because of the application to the Company of the global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") tax provision and certain foreign earnings of the Company being subject to higher local statutory income tax rates.

(13) COMMITMENTS


As of September 30, 2020, the Company had $71.7 million of stand-by letters of credit/bank guarantees issued on its behalf, of which $46.9 million are outstanding under the Credit Facility. The remaining stand-by letters of credit/bank guarantees are collateralized by $4.1 million of cash deposits held by the respective issuing banks.
Under certain circumstances, Euronet grants guarantees in support of obligations of subsidiaries. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had granted off balance sheet guarantees for cash in various ATM networks amounting to $12.1 million over the terms of the cash supply agreements and performance guarantees amounting to approximately $36.3 million over the terms of agreements with the customers. 


From time to time, the Company enters into agreements with commercial counterparties that contain indemnification provisions, the terms of which may vary depending on the negotiated terms of each respective agreement. The amount of such potential obligations is generally not stated in the agreements. Euronet's liability under such indemnification provisions may be mitigated by relevant insurance coverage and may be subject to time and materiality limitations, monetary caps and other conditions and defenses. Such indemnification obligations include the following:
  • In connection with contracts with financial institutions in the EFT Processing Segment, the Company is responsible for damage to ATMs and theft of ATM network cash. As of September 30, 2020, the balance of such cash used in the Company's ATM networks for which the Company was responsible was approximately $506 million. The Company maintains insurance policies to mitigate this exposure;

  • In connection with contracts with financial institutions in the EFT Processing Segment, the Company is responsible for losses suffered by its customers and other parties as a result of the breach of its computer systems, including in particular, losses arising from fraudulent transactions made using information stolen through its processing systems. The Company maintains insurance policies to mitigate this exposure;

  • In connection with the license of proprietary systems to customers, the Company provides certain warranties and infringement indemnities to the licensee, which generally warrant that such systems do not infringe on intellectual property owned by third parties and that the systems will perform in accordance with their specifications;

  • Euronet has entered into purchase and service agreements with vendors and consulting agreements with providers of consulting services, pursuant to which the Company has agreed to indemnify certain of such vendors and consultants, respectively, against third-party claims arising from the Company’s use of the vendor’s product or the services of the vendor or consultant;

  • In connection with acquisitions and dispositions of subsidiaries, operating units and business assets, the Company has entered into agreements containing indemnification provisions, which can be generally described as follows: (i) in connection with acquisitions of operating units or assets made by Euronet, the Company has agreed to indemnify the seller against third party claims made against the seller relating to the operating unit or asset and arising after the closing of the transaction, and (ii) in connection with dispositions made by Euronet, Euronet has agreed to indemnify the buyer against damages incurred by the buyer due to the buyer’s reliance on representations and warranties relating to the subject subsidiary, operating unit or business assets in the disposition agreement if such representations or warranties were untrue when made; and

  • Euronet has entered into agreements with certain third parties, including banks that provide fiduciary and other services to Euronet or to the Company’s benefit plans. Under such agreements, the Company has agreed to indemnify such service providers for third-party claims relating to carrying out their respective duties under such agreements.

The Company is also required to meet minimum capitalization and cash requirements of various regulatory authorities in the jurisdictions in which the Company has money transfer operations. The Company has obtained surety bonds in compliance with money transfer licensing requirements of the applicable governmental authorities.

To date, the Company is not aware of any significant claims made by the indemnified parties or third parties to guarantee agreements with the Company and, accordingly, no liabilities were recorded as of September 30, 2020 or December 31, 2019.

(14) LITIGATION AND CONTINGENCIES


From time to time, the Company is a party to legal or regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business. Currently, there are no legal proceedings or regulatory findings that management believes, either individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition or results of operations. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company records a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These provisions are reviewed at least quarterly and adjusted to reflect the impacts of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular case. 


(15) LEASES

 

The Company enters into operating leases for ATM sites, office spaces, retail stores and equipment. The Company's finance leases are immaterial. Right of use assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of the lease payments over the lease terms. 

The present value of lease payments is determined using the incremental borrowing rate based on information available at the lease commencement date. The Company recognizes lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

Most leases include an option to renew, with renewal terms that can extend the lease terms. The exercise of lease renewal options is at the Company’s sole discretion. The depreciable life of assets and leasehold improvements are limited by the expected lease terms. The Company also has a unilateral termination right for most of the ATM site leases. The Company evaluated the likelihood of exercising the renewal and termination options beginning with the adoption of the new accounting lease standard on January 1, 2019, concluding 1) the options were not reasonably certain to be exercised and thus were not considered in determining the lease terms, and associated payment impacts were excluded from lease payments and 2) termination options were reasonably certain not to be exercised and therefore the stated lease payment schedule of the lease was used to determine the lease term.

During the second quarter of 2020, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was a significant event that caused a significant change in circumstances and business plans to manage our portfolio of ATM leases. Specifically we downsized, through the exercise of termination clauses and the reduction of monthly costs by renegotiating payment terms of our ATM leases. The Company's execution of the business plan to renegotiate terms and downsize the portfolio of ATM leases constituted a reassessment event during the second quarter of 2020. The reassessment event required the Company to reevaluate the accounting for the portfolio of ATM leases, including lease terms. Due to the recent increased frequency of ATM site lease terminations, modifications, and greater unpredictability whether or not future lease terminations will be exercised, the Company is no longer able to conclude that termination options are reasonably certain not to be exercised. This reassessment conclusion impacts the lease term evaluation, instead of determining the lease term based on the stated lease payment schedule of the lease, now the lease term will be evaluated when the Company has the contractual ability to terminate the lease (most leases allow for a termination upon advance notice of between 30 and 90 days). As a result of the lease term reassessment, $211.9 million of right of use assets and $211.9 million lease liabilities were reassessed to have a term shorter than 12 months, thus were subject to the short-term lease exemption and removed from the balance sheet beginning June 30, 2020. New, amended, and modified ATM site leases with termination options exercisable within 12 months will be excluded from the right of use lease asset and lease liability balances in the future.

Payments for ATM site leases with termination options subject to the short-term lease exemption are expensed in the period incurred. The short-term lease expense for the three months ended September 30, 2020 reasonably reflects the Company’s short-term lease commitments. Certain of the Company's lease agreements include variable rental payments based on revenues generated from the use of the leased location and certain leases include rental payments adjusted periodically for inflation. Variable lease payments are recognized when the event, activity or circumstance in the lease agreement on which those payments are assessed occurs and are excluded from the right of use assets and lease liabilities balances. The lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.

Future minimum lease payments

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases (with initial lease terms in excess of one year) as of September 30, 2020 are:
 
As of September 30, 2020
Maturity of Lease Liabilities (in thousands)
Operating Leases (1)
Remainder of 2020
$
12,782

2021
43,626

2022
32,544

2023
22,780

2024
15,136

Thereafter
35,185

Total lease payments
$
162,053

Less: imputed interest
(3,458
)
Present value of lease liabilities
$
158,595

(1)    Operating lease payments reflect the Company's current fixed obligations under the operating lease agreements. Certain ATM site leases contain termination options that grant the Company the option to terminate the lease prior to the stated term of the agreement. The Company includes the future minimum lease payments for these ATM site leases only to the extent that the termination option is not reasonably certain to be exercised.

Lease expense recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Income is summarized as follows:












Lease Expense 
(in thousands)
Income Statement Classification

Three Months Ended
September 30, 2020


Three Months Ended
September 30, 2019


Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020



Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019


Operating lease expense
Selling, general and administrative and Direct operating costs

$
14,694


$
35,068


$
68,927

$
98,641
Short-term and variable lease expense
Selling, general and administrative and Direct operating costs

 
26,429



12,653


47,390


31,541

Total lease expense
 

$
41,123


$
47,721


$
116,317

$
130,182


Other information about lease amounts recognized in the consolidated financial statements is summarized as follows:
Lease Term and Discount Rate of Operating Leases
 
As of September 30, 2020
Weighted- average remaining lease term (years)
 
5.2

Weighted- average discount rate
 
2.2
%


The following table presents supplemental cash flow and non-cash information related to leases.




Other Information (in thousands)
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2020

Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2019

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities (a)
 
$
66,402


$
97,209

Supplemental non-cash information on lease liabilities arising from obtaining ROU assets:
 
 




ROU assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities
 
$
64,149


$
176,104

(a) Included in Net cash provided by operating activities on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.


The terms "Euronet," the "Company," "we" and "us" as used herein refer to Euronet Worldwide, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”). Generally, the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "will" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean the statement is not forward-looking. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this document are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the following:
our business plans and financing plans and requirements;
trends affecting our business plans and financing plans and requirements;
the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business;
trends affecting our business;
the adequacy of capital to meet our capital requirements and expansion plans;
the assumptions underlying our business plans;
our ability to repay indebtedness;
our estimated capital expenditures;
the potential outcome of loss contingencies;
our expectations regarding the closing of any pending acquisitions;
business strategy;
government regulatory action;
the expected effects of changes in laws or accounting standards;
technological advances; and
projected costs and revenues.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct.
Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may materially differ from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business; conditions in world financial markets and general economic conditions, including the effects in Europe of the negotiations related to the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union (E.U.), and economic conditions in specific countries and regions; technological developments affecting the market for our products and services; our ability to successfully introduce new products and services; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; the effects of any breach of our computer systems or those of our customers or vendors, including our financial processing networks or those of other third parties; interruptions in any of our systems or those of our vendors or other third parties; our ability to renew existing contracts at profitable rates; changes in fees payable for transactions performed for cards bearing international logos or over switching networks such as card transactions on ATMs; the impact of changes in rules imposed by international card organizations such as Visa and Mastercard on card transactions on ATMs, including reductions in ATM interchange fees, restrictions on the ability to apply direct access fees, the ability to offer DCC transactions on ATMs, and increases in fees charged on DCC transactions; the impact of changes in laws and regulations affecting the profitability of our services, including regulation of DCC transactions or ATM access fees by the E.U.; our ability to comply with increasingly stringent regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism, anti-bribery, consumer and data protection and the E.U.'s General Data Privacy Regulation and the Services Payment Directive ("PSD2") requirements; changes in laws and regulations affecting our business, including tax and immigration laws and any laws regulating payments, including DCC transactions; changes in our relationships with, or in fees charged by, our business partners; competition; the outcome of claims and other loss contingencies affecting Euronet; general economic, financial and market conditions and the duration and extent of any economic downturns related to the COVID-19 pandemic or future events; the cost of borrowing, availability of credit and terms of and compliance with debt covenants; renewal of sources of funding as they expire and the availability of replacement funding; the outlook for markets we serve; and those factors referred to above and as set forth  and more fully described in Part I, Item 1A — Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Part II, Item 1A of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2020. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K is available on the SEC's EDGAR website at www.sec.gov, and copies may also be obtained by contacting the Company. Any forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-Q speak only as of the date of this report. Except as required by law, we do not intend, and do not undertake any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

OVERVIEW
COMPANY OVERVIEW, GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS AND PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
Euronet is a leading electronic payments provider. We offer payment and transaction processing and distribution solutions to financial institutions, retailers, service providers and individual consumers. Our primary product offerings include comprehensive ATM, POS, card outsourcing, card issuing and merchant acquiring services, software solutions, electronic distribution of prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic payment products, foreign currency exchange services and global money transfer services. We operate in the following three segments:
The EFT Processing Segment, which processes transactions for a network of 43,956 ATMs and approximately 324,000 POS terminals across Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, and the United States. We provide comprehensive electronic payment solutions consisting of ATM cash withdrawal and deposit services, ATM network participation, outsourced ATM and POS management solutions, credit and debit card outsourcing, DCC, and other value added services. Through this segment, we also offer a suite of integrated electronic financial transaction software solutions for electronic payment and transaction delivery systems.
The epay Segment, which provides distribution, processing and collection services for prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic content. We operate a network of approximately 717,000 POS terminals providing electronic processing of prepaid mobile airtime top-up services and other electronic content in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, the United States and South America. We also provide vouchers and physical gift fulfillment services in Europe.
The Money Transfer Segment, which provides global consumer-to-consumer money transfer services, primarily under the brand names Ria, AFEX Money Express, IME and xe and global account-to-account money transfer services under the brand name xe. We offer services under the brand names Ria, AFEX Money Express and IME through a network of sending agents, Company-owned stores (primarily in North America, Europe and Malaysia) and our websites (riamoneytransfer.com and online.imeremit.com), disbursing money transfers through a worldwide correspondent network that includes approximately 447,000 locations. xe is a provider of foreign currency exchange information and offers money transfer services on its currency data websites (xe.com and x-rates.com). In addition to money transfers, we also offer customers bill payment services (primarily in the U.S.), payment alternatives such as money orders and prepaid debit cards, comprehensive check cashing services for a wide variety of issued checks, along with competitive foreign currency exchange services and prepaid mobile top-up. Through our xe brand, we offer cash management solutions and foreign currency risk management services to small-to-medium sized businesses.
We have six processing centers in Europe, five in Asia Pacific and two in North America. We have 36 principal offices in Europe, 14 in Asia Pacific, 10 in North America, three in the Middle East, two in South America and one in Africa. Our executive offices are located in Leawood, Kansas, USA. With approximately 70% of our revenues denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, any significant changes in foreign currency exchange rates will likely have a significant impact on our results of operations (for a further discussion, see Item 1A - Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019).

SOURCES OF REVENUES AND CASH FLOW
Euronet earns revenues and income primarily from ATM management fees, transaction fees, commissions and foreign currency exchange margin. Each operating segment’s sources of revenues are described below.
EFT Processing Segment — Revenues in the EFT Processing Segment, which represented approximately 22% and 21% of total consolidated revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, are derived from fees charged for transactions made by cardholders on our proprietary network of ATMs, fixed management fees and transaction fees we charge to customers for operating ATMs and processing debit and credit cards under outsourcing and cross-border acquiring agreements, foreign currency exchange margin on DCC transactions, domestic and international surcharge, foreign currency dispensing and other value added services such as advertising, prepaid telecommunication recharges, bill payment, and money transfers provided over ATMs. Revenues in this segment are also derived from cardless payment, banknote recycling, tax refund services, license fees, professional services and maintenance fees for proprietary application software and sales of related hardware.


epay Segment — Revenues in the epay Segment, which represented approximately 30% and 31of total consolidated revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, are primarily derived from commissions or processing fees received from mobile phone operators for the processing and distribution of prepaid mobile airtime and commissions earned from the distribution of other electronic content, vouchers, and physical gifts. The proportion of epay Segment revenues earned from the distribution of prepaid mobile phone time compared with other electronic products has decreased over time, and digital media content now produces approximately 65% of epay Segment revenues. Other electronic content offered by this segment includes digital content such as music, games and software, as well as, other products including mobile wallets, prepaid long distance calling card plans, prepaid Internet plans, prepaid debit cards, gift cards, vouchers, transport payments, lottery payments, bill payment, and money transfer.
Money Transfer Segment — Revenues in the Money Transfer Segment, which represented approximately 49% and 48% of total consolidated revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, are primarily derived from transaction fees, as well as the margin earned from purchasing foreign currency at wholesale exchange rates and selling the foreign currency to customers at retail exchange rates. We have a sending agent network in place comprised of agents, customer service representatives, Company-owned stores, primarily in North America, Europe and Malaysia, and Ria, IME and xe branded websites, along with a worldwide network of correspondent agents, consisting primarily of financial institutions in the transfer destination countries. Sending and correspondent agents each earn fees for cash collection and distribution services, which are recognized as direct operating costs at the time of sale.
The Company offers a money transfer product called Walmart-2-Walmart Money Transfer Service which allows customers to transfer money to and from Walmart stores in the U.S. Our Ria business executes the transfers with Walmart serving as both the sending agent and payout correspondent. Ria earns a lower margin from these transactions than its traditional money transfers; however, the arrangement has added a significant number of transactions to Ria's business. The agreement with Walmart establishes Ria as the only party through which Walmart will sell U.S. domestic money transfers branded with Walmart marks. The agreement is effective until April 2023. Thereafter, it will automatically renew for subsequent one year terms unless either party provides notice to the contrary. The agreement imposes certain obligations on each party, the most significant being service level requirements by Ria and money transfer compliance requirements by Walmart. Any violation of these requirements by Ria could result in an obligation to indemnify Walmart or termination of the contract by Walmart. However, the agreement allows the parties to resolve disputes by mutual agreement without termination of the agreement.
Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other — In addition to operating in our principal operating segments described above, our “Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other” category includes non-operating activity, certain inter-segment eliminations and the cost of providing corporate and other administrative services to the operating segments, including most share-based compensation expense. These services are not directly identifiable with our reportable operating segments.

Opportunities and Challenges

Our expansion plans and opportunities are focused on eight primary areas:
increasing the number of ATMs and cash deposit terminals in our independent ATM networks;
increasing transactions processed on our network of owned and operated ATMs and POS devices;
signing new outsourced ATM and POS terminal management contracts;
expanding value added services and other products offered by our EFT Processing Segment, including the sale of DCC, acquiring and other prepaid card services to banks and retailers;
expanding our epay processing network and portfolio of digital content;
expanding our money transfer services, cross-currency payments products and bill payment network;
expanding our cash management solutions and foreign currency risk management services; and
developing our credit and debit card outsourcing business.
EFT Processing Segment — The continued expansion and development of our EFT Processing Segment business will depend on various factors including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:
the impact of competition by banks and other ATM operators and service providers in our current target markets;
the demand for our ATM outsourcing services in our current target markets;
our ability to develop products or services, including value added services, to drive increases in transactions and revenues;
the expansion of our various business lines in markets where we operate and in new markets;
 

our entry into additional card acceptance and ATM management agreements with banks;
our ability to obtain required licenses in markets we intend to enter or expand services;
our ability to enter into sponsorship agreements where our licenses are not applicable;
our ability to enter into and renew ATM network cash supply agreements with financial institutions;
the availability of financing for expansion;
our ability to efficiently install ATMs contracted under newly awarded outsourcing agreements;
our ability to renew existing contracts at profitable rates;
our ability to maintain pricing at current levels or mitigate price reductions in certain markets;
the impact of changes in rules imposed by international card organizations such as Visa and Mastercard on card transactions on ATMs, including reductions in ATM interchange fees, restrictions on the ability to apply direct access fees, the ability to offer DCC transactions on ATMs, and increases in fees charged on DCC transactions;
the impact of changes in laws and regulations affecting the profitability of our services, including regulation of DCC transactions by the E.U.;
the impact of overall market trends on ATM transactions in our current target markets;
our ability to expand and sign additional customers for the cross-border merchant processing and acquiring business;
the continued development and implementation of our software products and their ability to interact with other leading products; and
the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic may limit access to ATM locations, create consumer fear regarding contracting the virus by touching ATM screens, keyboards or cash, impact consumer cross-border travel habits and reduce high margin cross-border transactions.

We consistently evaluate and add prospects to our list of potential ATM outsource customers. However, we cannot predict the increase or decrease in the number of ATMs we manage under outsourcing agreements because this depends largely on the willingness of banks to enter into outsourcing contracts with us. Due to the thorough internal reviews and extensive negotiations conducted by existing and prospective banking customers in choosing outsource vendors, the process of entering into or renewing outsourcing agreements can take several months. The process is further complicated by the legal and regulatory considerations of local countries. These agreements tend to cover large numbers of ATMs, so significant increases and decreases in our pool of managed ATMs could result from the acquisition or termination of one or more of these management contracts. Therefore, the timing of both current and new contract revenues is uncertain and unpredictable.
Software products are an integral part of our product lines, and our investment in research, development, delivery and customer support reflects our ongoing commitment to an expanded customer base.
epay Segment — The continued expansion and development of the epay Segment business will depend on various factors, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:
our ability to maintain and renew existing agreements, and to negotiate new agreements in additional markets with mobile operators, digital content providers, agent financial institutions and retailers;
our ability to use existing expertise and relationships with mobile operators, digital content providers and retailers to our advantage;
the continued use of third-party providers such as ourselves to supply electronic processing solutions for existing and additional digital content;
the development of mobile phone networks in the markets in which we do business and the increase in the number of mobile phone users;
the overall pace of growth in the prepaid mobile phone and digital content market, including consumer shifts between prepaid and postpaid services;
our market share of the retail distribution capacity;
the development of new technologies that may compete with POS distribution of prepaid mobile airtime and other products;
 

the level of commission that is paid to the various intermediaries in the electronic payment distribution chain;
our ability to fully recover monies collected by retailers;
our ability to add new and differentiated products in addition to those offered by mobile operators;
our ability to develop and effectively market additional value added services;
our ability to take advantage of cross-selling opportunities with our EFT Processing and Money Transfer Segments, including providing money transfer services through our distribution network;
the availability of financing for further expansion; and
the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic may limit access to POS merchant locations, our ability to maintain and grow our relationships with digital content providers that are experiencing increased demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and increase our credit risk as many of our merchants may be closed from time to time as nonessential services.

In all of the markets in which we operate, we are experiencing significant competition which will impact the rate at which we may be able to grow organically. Competition among prepaid mobile airtime and electronic content distributors results in the increase of commissions paid to retailers and increases in retailer attrition rates. To grow, we must capture market share from other prepaid mobile airtime and electronic content distributors, offer a superior product offering and demonstrate the value of a global network. In certain markets in which we operate, many of the factors that may contribute to rapid growth (growth in electronic content, expansion of our network of retailers and access to products of mobile operators and other content providers) remain present.


Money Transfer Segment — The continued expansion and development of our Money Transfer Segment business will depend on various factors, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:
the continued growth in worker migration and employment opportunities;
the mitigation of economic and political factors that have had an adverse impact on money transfer volumes, such as changes in the economic sectors in which immigrants work and the developments in immigration policies in the countries in which we operate;
the continuation of the trend of increased use of electronic money transfer and bill payment services among high-income individuals, immigrant workers and the unbanked population in our markets;
our ability to maintain our agent and correspondent networks;
our ability to offer our products and services or develop new products and services at competitive prices to drive increases in transactions;
the development of new technologies that may compete with our money transfer network, and our ability to acquire, develop and implement new technologies;
the expansion of our services in markets where we operate and in new markets;
our ability to strengthen our brands;
our ability to fund working capital requirements;
our ability to recover from agents funds collected from customers and our ability to recover advances made to correspondents;
our ability to maintain compliance with the regulatory requirements of the jurisdictions in which we operate or plan to operate;
our ability to take advantage of cross-selling opportunities with our epay Segment, including providing prepaid services through our stores and agents worldwide;
our ability to leverage our banking and merchant/retailer relationships to expand money transfer corridors to Europe, Asia and Africa, including high growth corridors to Central and Eastern European countries;
the availability of financing for further expansion;
the ability to maintain banking relationships necessary for us to service our customers;
our ability to successfully expand our agent network in Europe using our payment institution licenses under the Second Payment Services Directive ("PSD2") and using our various licenses in the United States;
our ability to provide additional value-added products under the xe brand; and
the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic impact on worker migration and employment opportunities, the ability of our customers to access agent network locations due to government ordered business closures, and the potential for an increase in credit risk and customer agent receivable defaults.

For all segments, our continued expansion may involve additional acquisitions that could divert our resources and management time and require integration of new assets with our existing networks and services. Our ability to effectively manage our growth has required us to expand our operating systems and employee base, particularly at the management level, which has added incremental operating costs. An inability to continue to effectively manage expansion could have a material adverse effect on our business, growth, financial condition or results of operations. Inadequate technology and resources would impair our ability to maintain current processing technology and efficiencies, as well as deliver new and innovative services to compete in the marketplace.


SEGMENT SUMMARY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues and operating income by segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 are summarized in the tables below:
 
 
Revenues for the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Year-over-Year Change

Revenues for the Nine Months Ended September 30,

Year-over-Year Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)
 
2020
 
2019
 
Increase
(Decrease)
Amount
 
Increase
(Decrease)
Percent


2020



2019



Increase
(Decrease)
Amount


Increase
(Decrease)
Percent

EFT Processing
 
$
144,062

 
$
316,188

 
$
(172,126)

 
(54)
%

$
368,375


$
693,837


$
(325,462)


(47)
%
epay
 
198,939

 
191,071

 
7,868
 
4
%

559,413


551,345


8,068

1 %
Money Transfer 
 
323,092

 
280,837

 
42,255

 
15
%


852,189



814,201



37,988


5
%
Total
 
666,093

 
788,096

 
(122,003)

 
(15)
%


1,779,977



2,059,383



(279,406)


(14)
%
Corporate services, eliminations and other
 
(1,742)
 
(1,110)
 
(632)
 
57
%


(3,916)



(3,021)



(895)


30
%
Total
 
$
664,351

 
$
786,986

 
$
(122,635)

 
(16)
%

$
1,776,061


$
2,056,362


$
(280,301)


(14)
%
 
 
Operating Income (Expense) for the Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Year-over-Year Change

Operating Income (Expense) for the Nine Months Ended September 30,

Year-over-Year Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)
 
2020
 
2019
 
Increase
(Decrease)
Amount
 
Increase
(Decrease)
Percent


2020



2019



Increase
(Decrease)
Amount


Increase
(Decrease)
Percent

EFT Processing
 
$
6,161

 
$
150,901

 
$
(144,740)

 
(96)
%

$
(45,480)


$
244,185


$
(289,665)


(119)
%
epay
 
22,249

 
20,063

 
2,186
 
11
%

56,737


55,617


1,120

2 %
Money Transfer 
 
47,626

 
35,648

 
11,978

 
34
%


14,707



101,768



(87,061)


(86)
%
Total
 
76,036

 
206,612

 
(130,576)

 
(63)
%


25,964



401,570



(375,606)


(94)
%
Corporate services, eliminations and other
 
(9,964)
 
(12,622)
 
2,658
 
(21)
%


(29,561)



(33,589)



4,028


(12)
%
Total
 
$
66,072

 
$
193,990

 
$
(127,918)

 
(66)
%

$
(3,597)


$
367,981


$
(371,578)


(101)
%
Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates
Our revenues and local expenses are recorded in the functional currencies of our operating entities, and then are translated into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes; therefore, amounts we earn outside the U.S. are negatively impacted by a stronger U.S. dollar and positively impacted by a weaker U.S. dollar. If significant, in our discussion we will refer to the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates in our comparison of operating segment results.
To provide further perspective on the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, the following table shows the changes in values relative to the U.S. dollar of the currencies of the countries in which we have our most significant operations:
 
 
Average Translation Rate
Three Months Ended September 30,
 



Average Translation Rate
Nine Months Ended September 30,



Currency (dollars per foreign currency)
 
2020
 
2019
 
Increase
(Decrease) Percent


2020



2019


Increase
(Decrease) Percent
Australian dollar
 
$
0.7149

 
$
0.6852

 
4
%
$ 0.6768

$ 0.6993

(3) %
British pounds sterling
 
$
1.2916

 
$
1.2326

 
5
%
$ 1.2709

$ 1.2734

(0) %
euro
 
$
1.1689

 
$
1.1114

 
5
%
$ 1.1241

$ 1.1235

0 %
Hungarian forint
 
$
0.0033

 
$
0.0034

 
(3)
%
$ 0.0032

$ 0.0035

(9) %
Indian rupee
 
$
0.0135

 
$
0.0142

 
(5)
%
$
0.0135

$
0.0143

(6) %
Malaysian ringgit
 
$
0.2382

 
$
0.2403

 
(1)
%
$ 0.2364

$ 0.2420

(2) %
New Zealand dollar
 
$
0.6619

 
$
0.6483

 
2
%
$ 0.6383

$
0.6640

(4) %
Polish zloty
 
$
0.2633

 
$
0.2573

 
2
%
$
0.2544

$ 0.2613

(3) %

COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 AND 2019
EFT PROCESSING SEGMENT
The following table summarizes the results of operations for our EFT Processing Segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019:
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Year-over-Year Change

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

Year-over-Year Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)
 
2020
 
2019
 
Increase (Decrease) Amount
 
Increase
(Decrease) Percent


2020



2019


Increase (Decrease) Amount

Increase
(Decrease) Percent
Total revenues
 
$
144,062

 
$
316,188

 
$
(172,126)

 
(54)
%

$
368,375


$
693,837


$
(325,462)


(47)
%
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 















Direct operating costs
 
82,626

 
111,116

 
(28,490)

 
(26)
%


232,627



300,460



(67,833)


(23)
%
Salaries and benefits
 
25,182

 
23,936

 
1,246

 
5
%


68,562



64,706



3,856


6
%
Selling, general and administrative
 
8,577

 
12,191

 
(3,614)

 
(30)
%


29,033



32,022



(2,989)


(9)
%
Goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment







N/A



21,861






21,861


N/A

Depreciation and amortization
 
21,516

 
18,044

 
3,472

 
19
%


61,772



52,464



9,308


18
%
Total operating expenses
 
137,901

 
165,287

 
(27,386)

 
(17)
%


413,855



449,652



(35,797)


(8)
%
Operating income (loss)
 
$
6,161

 
$
150,901

 
$
(144,740)
 
(96)
%
$ (45,480)

$ 244,185

$ (289,665)

(119) %
Transactions processed (millions)
 
910

 
800

 
110

 
14
%


2,374



2,244



130


6
%
ATMs as of September 30,
 
43,956

 
47,209

 
(3,253)

 
(7)
%


43,956



47,209



(3,253)


(7)
%
Average ATMs
 
44,259

 
47,086

 
(2,827)

 
(6)
%


43,143



44,574



(1,431)


(3)
%

Revenues
EFT Processing Segment total revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $144.1 million and $368.4 million, respectively, a decrease of $172.1 million or 54% and $325.5 million or 47% compared to the same periods in 2019, respectively. Total revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased due to the impact of fewer active ATMs and fewer high-margin cross-border transactions (DCC), related to COVID-19 pandemic-driven government-imposed border and business closures and shelter-in-place orders. The government imposed border and business closures and shelter-in-place orders were in effect for the majority of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. These closures and orders resulted in a decrease in revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019. Foreign currency movements increased total revenues by approximately $3.2 million and $1.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019.
Average monthly revenues per ATM were $1,085 and $949 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to $2,238 and $1,730 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. Revenues per transaction were $0.16 for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to $0.40 and $0.31 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. The decreases in average monthly revenues per ATM were attributable to the decreases in DCC transactions, which earn higher revenues per transaction than other ATM or card-based services, and surcharges. The decrease in DCC transactions was due to the decline in tourism throughout Europe driven by the border and business closures during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020.
Direct operating costs
EFT Processing Segment direct operating costs were $82.6 million and $232.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, a decrease of $28.5 million or 26% and $67.8 million or 23% compared to the same periods in 2019, respectively. Direct operating costs in the EFT Processing Segment consist primarily of site rental fees, cash delivery costs, cash supply costs, maintenance, insurance, telecommunications, payment scheme processing fees, data center operations-related personnel, as well as the processing centers’ facility-related costs and other processing center-related expenses and commissions paid to retail merchants, banks and card processors involved with POS DCC transactions.
The decrease in direct operating costs was primarily due to the decrease in the number of ATMs under management, renegotiated and reduced site rental fees, and reduced operating costs for ATM's winterized during COVID-19 imposed restrictions. Foreign currency movements increased direct operating costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 by approximately $2.1 million and $0.5 million, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019.
Gross profit
Gross profit, which is calculated as revenues less direct operating costs, was $61.4 million and $135.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to $205.1 million and $393.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues (“gross margin”) was 42.6% and 36.9% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 64.9% and 56.7% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. The decrease in gross profit and gross margin was attributable to the decrease in DCC transactions and domestic and international surcharge.
Salaries and benefits
Salaries and benefits expense increased $1.2 million or 5% and $3.9 million or 6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019. The increase for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to additional headcount to support expansion in the United States and long-term growth strategy, partially offset by a decrease in bonus expense. The border and business closures and shelter-in-place orders that took effect in late February 2020 and March 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic reduced transaction volumes and revenues through the end of the third quarter of 2020, but human resources to support actual and planned growth were added throughout 2019 as well as the early part of the first quarter of 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic took effect, which led to lower high-margin cross-border transactions and revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020. As a percentage of revenues, these costs increased to 17.5% and 18.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 7.6% and 9.3% and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. The Company made a decision to retain its employees during the pandemic.
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $8.6 million and $29.0 million, respectively, a decrease of $3.6 million and $3.0 million compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. The decrease for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 was primarily due to a decrease in travel related expenses and a decrease in bad debt expense. The decrease for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 was primarily due to a decrease in travel related expenses, partially offset by an increase in bad debt expense. As a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses were 6.0% and 7.9% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 3.9% and 4.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.
Goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment
Due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company recorded a $21.9 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to two reporting units during the second quarter of 2020. A $14.0 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge was recorded for Innova as a result of the decline in VAT refund activity directly related to the decline in international tourism within the European Union, and a $7.9 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge was recorded for Pure Commerce related to the decline in international tourism in Asia Pacific.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $3.5 million and $9.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019. The increase was primarily due to the deployment of additional ATMs and software assets. As a percentage of revenues, depreciation and amortization expense was 14.9% and 16.8% for three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 5.7% and 7.6% for the same periods in 2019, respectively.
Operating income (loss)
EFT Processing Segment had operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2020 of $6.2 million and an operating loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 of $45.5 million, a decrease of $144.7 million or 96% and $289.7 million or 119% compared to the operating income in the same periods in 2019. Operating income as a percentage of revenues (“operating margin”) was 4.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and operating loss as a percentage of revenues was (12.3)% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, compared to operating margin of 47.7% and 35.2% for the same periods in 2019. For the three months ended September 30, 2020, the decreases in operating income and operating margin were primarily due to the decrease in revenues compared to the same period in 2019, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the decreases in operating income and operating margin were primarily due to the non-cash goodwill impairment and decrease in revenues compared to the same period in 2019. Beginning in late February 2020 and throughout September 2020, high margin cross-border transactions (DCC) decreased throughout Europe due to the COVID-19 pandemic driven government imposed border and business closures and shelter-in-place orders. Operating income per transaction was $0.01 and operating loss per transaction was $0.02 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to operating income per transaction of $0.19 and $0.11 for the same periods in 2019, respectively.

EPAY SEGMENT
The following table presents the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 for our epay Segment:















 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Year-over-Year Change

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

Year-over-Year Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)
 
2020
 
2019
 
Increase (Decrease) Amount
 
Increase
(Decrease) Percent


2020



2019


Increase (Decrease) Amount

Increase
(Decrease) Percent
Total revenues
 
$
198,939

 
$
191,071

 
$
7,868

 
4
%

$
559,413


$
551,345


$
8,068


1
%
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 















Direct operating costs
 
149,993

 
145,410

 
4,583

 
3
%


424,123



419,362



4,761


1
%
Salaries and benefits
 
16,108

 
15,188

 
920

 
6
%


46,996



44,939



2,057


5
%
Selling, general and administrative
 
8,455

 
8,838

 
(383)

 
(4)
%


25,928



26,314



(386)


(1)
%
Depreciation and amortization
 
2,134

 
1,572

 
562

 
36
%


5,629



5,113



516


10
%
Total operating expenses
 
176,690

 
171,008

 
5,682

 
3
%


502,676



495,728



6,948


1
%
Operating income
 
$
22,249

 
$
20,063

 
$
2,186
 
11
%
$ 56,737

$ 55,617

$ 1,120

2 %
Transactions processed (millions)
 
661

 
398

 
263

 
66
%


1,692



1,105



587


53
%
Revenues
epay Segment total revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $198.9 million and $559.4 million, respectively, an increase of $7.9 million or 4% and $8.1 million or 1% compared to the same periods in 2019, respectively. The increase in total revenues was primarily due to an increase in the number of transactions processed driven by continued digital media growth and the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies during the third quarter of 2020. Foreign currency movements increased total revenues by approximately $2.8 million and decreased total revenues by approximately $0.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019. The epay segment was impacted by COVID-19 pandemic-driven government-imposed shelter-in-place orders and business closures, primarily at retail outlets, which were partially offset by increases in digital media offerings in Asia.
Revenues per transaction were $0.30 and $0.33 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to $0.48 and $0.50 for the same periods in 2019, respectively. The decrease in revenues per transaction was primarily driven by the increase in the number of mobile transactions processed in a region where we generally earn lower revenues per transaction.
Direct operating costs
epay Segment direct operating costs were $150.0 million and $424.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, an increase of $4.6 million or 3% and $4.8 million or 1% compared to the same periods in 2019, respectively. Direct operating costs in the epay Segment include the commissions paid to retail merchants for the distribution and sale of prepaid mobile airtime and other prepaid products, expenses incurred to operate POS terminals and the cost of vouchers sold and physical gifts fulfilled. The increase in direct operating costs was primarily due to the increases in transaction volumes for the large volume of low-value mobile top-up transactions and by the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies in the third quarter of 2020. Foreign currency movements increased direct operating costs by approximately $1.9 million and decreased direct operating costs by approximately $0.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019.
Gross profit
Gross profit was $48.9 million and $135.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to $45.7 million and $132.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. Gross margin increased to 24.6% and 24.2% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 23.9% for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Salaries and benefits
Salaries and benefits expense increased $0.9 million or 6% and $2.1 million or 5% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019. As a percentage of revenues, salaries and benefits were 8.1% and 8.4% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 7.9% and 8.2% for the same periods in 2019, respectively. The increases in salaries and benefits were driven by an increase in headcount to support the growth of the business.
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $8.5 million and $25.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, a decrease of 4% and 1% compared to the same periods in 2019, respectively. As a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses were 4.3% and 4.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 4.6% and 4.8% for the same periods in 2019, respectively.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense primarily represents depreciation of POS terminals we install in retail stores and amortization of acquired intangible assets. Depreciation and amortization expense was $2.1 million and $5.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, an increase of 36% and 10% compared to the same periods in 2019, respectively. As a percentage of revenues, depreciation and amortization expense was 1.1% and 1.0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 0.8% and 0.9% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.
Operating income
epay Segment operating income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $22.2 million and $56.7 million, respectively, an increase of $2.2 million or 11% and $1.1 million or 2% compared to the same periods in 2019, respectively. Operating margin was 11.2% and 10.1% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 10.5% and 10.1% for the same periods in 2019, respectively. Operating income per transaction decreased to $0.03 for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 from $0.05 for the same periods in 2019, driven by transactions processed in a region where we generally earn lower revenues per transaction. The increases in operating income and operating margin for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 were primarily due to an increase in the portion of higher-margin digital media transactions. The increase in operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 was primarily due to the increase in transaction volume.

MONEY TRANSFER SEGMENT
The following table presents the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 for the Money Transfer Segment:
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Year-over-Year Change

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

Year-over-Year Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)
 
2020
 
2019
 
Increase (Decrease) Amount
 
Increase
(Decrease) Percent


2020



2019


Increase (Decrease) Amount

Increase
(Decrease) Percent
Total revenues
 
$
323,092

 
$
280,837

 
$
42,255

 
15
%

$
852,189


$
814,201


$
37,988


5
%
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 















Direct operating costs
 
176,718

 
149,663

 
27,055

 
18
%


464,216



435,901



28,315


6
%
Salaries and benefits
 
52,035

 
51,555

 
480

 
1
%


154,958



155,424



(466)


(0)
%
Selling, general and administrative
 
36,601

 
35,820

 
781

 
2
%


108,355



96,660



11,695


12
%
Goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment

1,467




1,467


N/A



84,160






84,160


N/A

Depreciation and amortization
 
8,645

 
8,151

 
494

 
6
%


25,793



24,448



1,345


6
%
Total operating expenses
 
275,466

 
245,189

 
30,277

 
12
%


837,482



712,433



125,049


18
%
Operating income
 
$
47,626

 
$
35,648

 
$
11,978
 
34
%
$ 14,707

$ 101,768

$ (87,061)

(86) %
Transactions processed (millions)
 
30.9

 
29.3

 
1.6

 
5
%


84.1



84.8



(0.7)


(1)
%
Revenues
Money Transfer Segment total revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $323.1 million and $852.2 million, respectively, an increase of $42.3 million or 15% and $38.0 million or 5% compared to the same periods in 2019, respectively. The increase in revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 was primarily due to increases in U.S. outbound and international-originated money transfers, partially offset by decreases in the U.S. domestic business. Revenues per transaction increased to $10.46 and $10.13 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, from $9.58 and $9.60 for the same periods in 2019, respectivelyForeign currency movements increased total revenues by approximately $5.7 million and $1.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019.
Direct operating costs
Money Transfer Segment direct operating costs were $176.7 million and $464.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, an increase of $27.1 million or 18% and $28.3 million or 6% compared to the same periods in 2019, respectively. Direct operating costs in the Money Transfer Segment primarily consist of commissions paid to agents who originate money transfers on our behalf and correspondent agents who disburse funds to the customers’ destination beneficiaries, together with less significant costs, such as bank depository fees. The increase in direct operating costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due the increase in the number of U.S. outbound and international-originated money transfer transactions and the impact of the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies. Foreign currency movements increased direct operating costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 by approximately $3.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019.
Gross profit
Gross profit was $146.4 million and $388.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to $131.2 million and $378.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. The increase in gross profit for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 was primarily due to increases in U.S. outbound and international-originated money transfers. Gross margin decreased to 45.3% and 45.5% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 46.7% and 46.5% for the same periods in 2019, respectively.
Salaries and benefits
Salaries and benefits expense increased $0.5 million or 1% and decreased $0.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019. As a percentage of revenues, salaries and benefits were 16.1% and 18.2% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 18.4% and 19.1% for the same periods in 2019, respectively. The increase in salaries and benefits for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 was primarily driven by an increase in headcount to support the growth of the business, partially offset by a decrease in bonus expense. The decrease in salaries and benefits for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 was primarily driven by a decrease in bonus expense, partially offset by an increase in headcount to support the growth of the business. 
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $36.6 million and $108.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, an increase of 2% and 12% compared to the same periods in 2019, respectively. The increase was primarily due to expenses incurred to support the growth of our money transfer services, the expansion of new products in both the U.S. and foreign markets, and an increase in additional charges taken to cover anticipated agent receivable defaults as a result of government ordered business closures required to manage the COVID-19 pandemic. As a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses were 11.3% and 12.7% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 12.8% and 11.9% for the same periods in 2019, respectively.
Goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment
Due to the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company recorded an $82.7 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to the xe reporting unit during the second quarter of 2020. The non-cash goodwill impairment charge was recorded for xe as a result of declines in the international payments business stemming from economic uncertainty. During the third quarter of 2020, a $1.5 million non-cash acquired intangible asset impairment charge was recorded for xe on previously acquired customer relationship intangible assets due to the discontinuation of trading with certain customers during the quarter.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization expense increased $0.5 million or 6% and $1.3 million or 6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019. Depreciation and amortization primarily represent amortization of acquired intangible assets and depreciation of money transfer terminals, computers and software, leasehold improvements and office equipment. As a percentage of revenues, depreciation and amortization expense was 2.7% and 3.0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 2.9% and 3.0% for the same periods in 2019, respectively.
Operating income
Money Transfer Segment operating income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $47.6 million and $14.7 million, respectively, an increase of $12.0 million or 34% and a decrease of $87.1 million or 86% compared to the operating income in the same periods of 2019, respectively. As a percentage of revenues, operating income was 14.7% and 1.7% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 12.7% and 12.5% for the same periods in 2019, respectively. The increases in operating income and operating margin for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 were primarily driven by the increase in transaction volume, specifically the higher margin transactions for U.S. outbound and international-originated money transfers, partially offset by a non-cash acquired intangible asset impairment charge. The decreases in operating income and operating margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 were primarily driven by the non-cash goodwill impairment charge and the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses incurred to support the expansion of new products and markets and COVID-19 pandemic related anticipated agent receivables default charges, partially offset by increases in higher margin transactions for U.S. outbound and international-originated money transfers during the third quarter of 2020. Operating income per transaction was $1.54 and $0.17 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to $1.22 and $1.20 for the same periods in 2019, respectively.
CORPORATE SERVICES
The following table presents the operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 for Corporate Services:















 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Year-over-Year Change

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

Year-over-Year Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)
 
2020
 
2019
 
Increase (Decrease) Amount
 
Increase
(Decrease) Percent


2020



2019


Increase (Decrease) Amount

Increase
(Decrease) Percent
Salaries and benefits
 
$
8,252

 
$
10,675

 
$
(2,423)

 
(23)
%

$
23,253


$
27,630


$
(4,377)


(16)
%
Selling, general and administrative
 

1,595

 

1,868

 

(273)

 
(15)
%


6,032



5,731



301


5
%
Depreciation and amortization
 

117

 

79

 

38

 
48
%


276



228



48


21
%
Total operating expenses
 
$
9,964

 
$
12,622

 
$
(2,658)

 
(21)
%

$
29,561


$
33,589


$
(4,028)


(12)
%
Corporate operating expenses
Overall, operating expenses for Corporate Services decreased 21% and 12% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019, respectively. The decrease is primarily due to the decrease in salaries and benefits driven by decreases in bonus expense and share based compensation. 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET















 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Year-over-Year Change

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

Year-over-Year Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)
 
2020
 
2019
 
Increase (Decrease) Amount
 
Increase
(Decrease) Percent


2020



2019


Increase (Decrease) Amount

Increase
(Decrease) Percent
Interest income
 
$
139

 
$
568

 
$
(429)

 
(76)
%

$
867


$
1,424


$
(557)


(39)
%
Interest expense
 
(9,477)

 
(9,093)

 
(384)

 
4
%


(27,594)



(27,321)



(273)


1
%
Foreign currency exchange loss, net
 
(1,368)

 
(10,967)

 
9,599

 
(88)
%


(17,679)



(7,880)



(9,799)


124
%
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
 

 

 

 
N/A






(9,831)



9,831


N/A

Other gains (losses)
 

 

 

 
N/A



728



(4)



732


n/m

Other expense, net
 
$
(10,706)

 
$
(19,492)

 
$
8,786
 
(45)
%
$ (43,678)

$ (43,612)

$ (66)

0 %
________________
n/m — Not meaningful
Interest income
Interest income decreased $0.4 million and $0.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019
Interest expense
Interest expense increased $0.4 million and $0.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2019.
Foreign currency exchange loss, net
Foreign currency exchange activity includes gains and losses on certain foreign currency exchange derivative contracts and the impact of remeasurement of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. Assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the local currency of each of our subsidiaries give rise to foreign currency exchange gains and losses. Foreign currency exchange gains and losses that result from remeasurement of these assets and liabilities are recorded in net income. The majority of our foreign currency exchange gains or losses are due to the remeasurement of intercompany loans which are not considered a long-term investment in nature and are in a currency other than the functional currency of one of the parties to the loan. For example, we make intercompany loans based in euros from our corporate division, which is composed of U.S. dollar functional currency entities, to certain European entities that use the euro as the functional currency. As the U.S. dollar strengthens against the euro, foreign currency exchange losses are recognized by our corporate entities because the number of euros to be received in settlement of the loans decreases in U.S. dollar terms. Conversely, in this example, in periods where the U.S. dollar weakens, our corporate entities will record foreign currency exchange gains.
We recorded a net foreign currency exchange loss of $1.4 million and $17.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively compared to $11.0 million and $7.9 million for the same periods in 2019, respectively. These realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange losses reflect the fluctuation in the value of the U.S. dollar against the currencies of the countries in which we operated during the respective periods.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE
The Company's effective income tax rate was 27.2% and (55.9)% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to 21.2% and 26.0% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. The Company's effective income tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 was higher than the applicable statutory income tax rate of 21% primarily due to the non-deductible goodwill impairment charge during the second quarter of 2020 and as a result of an increase in the valuation allowance in certain jurisdictions relating to the reversal of tax benefits recognized in the first and second quarter of 2020 for net operating losses in those jurisdictions which have a limited history of profitable earnings. The Company's effective income tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 was higher than the applicable statutory income tax rate of 21% largely because of the application to the Company of the global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") tax provision and certain foreign earnings of the Company being subject to higher local statutory income tax rates.


NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

Noncontrolling interests represent the elimination of net income or loss attributable to the minority shareholders’ portion of the following consolidated subsidiaries that are not wholly owned:
Subsidiary
 
Percent Owned
 
Segment - Country
Movilcarga
 
95%
 
epay - Spain
Euronet China
 
85%
 
EFT - China
Euronet Pakistan
 
70%
 
EFT - Pakistan
Euronet Infinitium Solutions
 
65%
 
EFT - India

NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO EURONET
Net income attributable to Euronet was $40.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and the net loss attributable to Euronet was $73.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020, a decrease of $97.4 million and $313.9 million, respectively, compared to the net income in the same periods in 2019. The decrease in net income for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 was primarily attributable to the $122.6 million decrease in revenues, partially offset by a decrease in net foreign currency exchange losses of $9.6 million and a decrease in income tax expense of $21.9 million. The increase in net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the net income for the same period in 2019 was primarily attributable to the $280.3 million decrease in revenues, $106.0 million non-cash goodwill and acquired intangible assets impairment charges, and $9.8 million increase in net foreign currency exchange losses, partially offset by a $9.8 million decrease in loss on early retirement of debt and a decrease in income tax expense of $57.8 million.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Working capital
As of September 30, 2020, we had working capital of $1,216.8 million, which is calculated as the difference between total current assets and total current liabilities, compared to working capital of $1,284.8 million as of December 31, 2019. The decrease in working capital is primarily due to $239.8 million of share repurchases during the first quarter of 2020, partially offset by operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Our ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 1.85 and 1.79 at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
We require substantial working capital to finance operations. The Money Transfer Segment funds the payout of the majority of our consumer-to-consumer money transfer services before receiving the benefit of amounts collected from customers by agents. Working capital needs increase due to weekends and banking holidays. As a result, we may report more or less working capital for the Money Transfer Segment based solely upon the day on which the reporting period ends. The epay Segment produces positive working capital, some of which is restricted in connection with the administration of its customer collection and vendor remittance activities. In our EFT Processing Segment, we obtain a significant portion of the cash required to operate our ATMs through various cash supply arrangements, the amount of which is not recorded on Euronet's Consolidated Balance Sheets. However, in certain countries, we fund the cash required to operate our ATM network from borrowings under the revolving credit facilities and cash flows from operations. As of September 30, 2020, we had $409.7 million of our own cash in use or designated for use in our ATM network, which is recorded in ATM cash on Euronet's Consolidated Balance Sheet. ATM cash decreased $256.0 million from $665.6 million as of December 31, 2019 to $409.7 million as of September 30, 2020 as a result of the reduction in number of active ATMs as of September 30, 2020 compared to December 31, 2019.
The Company has $1,008.2 million of unrestricted cash as of September 30, 2020 compared to $786.1 million as of December 31, 2019. The increase in cash is primarily due to the transfer of ATM cash to unrestricted cash and cash generated from operations, partially offset by $239.8 million in share repurchases during the first quarter of 2020. Including the $409.7 million of cash in ATMs at September 30, 2020, the Company has access to $1,417.9 million in available cash, and $953.1 million available under the credit facility with no significant long-term debt principal payments until March 2025.

The following table identifies cash and cash equivalents provided by/(used in) our operating, investing and financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (in thousands):
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Liquidity
2020
 
2019
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash provided by (used in):
 
 
 
Operating activities
$
220,416

 
$
364,379

Investing activities
(77,073)
 
(104,401
)
Financing activities
(244,069)
 
461,632

Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
32,042
 
(57,807)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
(68,684)
 
$
663,803


Operating activity cash flow
Cash flows provided by operating activities were $220.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $364.4 million for the same period in 2019. The decrease in operating cash flows was primarily due to the decrease in net income, partially offset by fluctuations in working capital mainly associated with the timing of the settlement processes with content providers in the epay Segment, with correspondents in the Money Transfer Segment, and with card organizations and banks in the EFT Processing Segment.
Investing activity cash flow
Cash flows used in investing activities were $77.1 million for nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $104.4 million for the same period in 2019. We used $71.4 million for purchases of property and equipment for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to $100.4 million for the same period in 2019. The decrease in purchases of property and equipment is primarily driven by the COVID-19 related impacts to the EFT segment. Cash used for software development and other investing activities totaled $5.7 million and $4.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Financing activity cash flow
Cash flows used in financing activities were $244.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to cash flows provided by financing activities of $461.6 million for the same period in 2019. Our borrowing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 consisted of cash outflows of $5.0 million compared to net borrowings of $514.2 million for the same period in 2019. The decrease in net borrowings for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 was the result of the issuance of $1,194.9 million of Convertible Notes and Senior Notes during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 which were used to fund the operating cash of our IAD networks, repay revolving credit facility borrowings and repurchase a portion of existing convertible notes. We repurchased $240.8 million and $37.3 million of our common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Of the $240.8 million repurchased shares, $239.8 million of Euronet Common Stock was repurchased under our repurchase program. We received proceeds of $6.6 million and $8.3 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, for the issuance of stock in connection with our Stock Incentive Plan.
Other sources of capital
Credit Facility - On October 17, 2018, the Company entered into a $1.0 billion unsecured credit agreement (the "Credit Facility") that expires on October 17, 2023. The Credit Facility allows for borrowings in Australian dollars, British pounds sterling, Canadian dollars, Czech koruna, Danish krone, euro, Hungarian forints, Japanese yen, New Zealand dollars, Norwegian krone, Polish zlotys, Swedish krona, Swiss francs, and U.S. dollars. The Credit Facility contains a $200 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit, a $50 million sublimit for U.S. Dollar swingline loans, and a $90 million sublimit for certain foreign currencies swingline loans.
As of September 30, 2020, fees and interest on borrowings are based upon the Company's corporate credit rating (as defined in the credit agreement) and are based, in the case of letter of credit fees, on a margin, and in the case of interest, on a margin over the London InterBank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or a margin over the base rate, as selected by us, with the applicable margin ranging from 1.125% to 2.0% (or 0.175% to 1.0% for base rate loans).
As of September 30, 2020, we had no borrowings and $46.9 million of stand-by letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Facility. The remaining $953.1 million under the Credit Facility was available for borrowing.
Uncommitted Line of Credit On September 4, 2019, the Company entered into an Uncommitted Loan Agreement with Bank of America which provided Euronet up to $100.0 million under an uncommitted line of credit. Interest on borrowings was equal to LIBOR plus 0.65% and the agreement was set to expire September 4, 2020. During the three months ended June 30, 2020, the Company and Bank of America mutually agreed to terminate the Uncommitted Loan Agreement.
Convertible debt - On March 18, 2019, we completed the sale of $525.0 million in principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2049 (“Convertible Notes”). The Convertible Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture, dated as of March 18, 2019 (the “Indenture”), by and between the Company and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee. The Convertible Notes have an interest rate of 0.75% per annum payable semi-annually in March and September, and are convertible into shares of Euronet common stock at a conversion price of approximately $188.73 per share if certain conditions are met (relating to the closing prices of Euronet common stock exceeding certain thresholds for specified periods). Holders of the Convertible Notes have the option to require the Company to repurchase for cash all or part of their Convertible Notes on each of March 15, 2025, 2029, 2034, 2039 and 2044 at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Convertible Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest to, but excluding, the relevant repurchase date. In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, we recorded $12.8 million in debt issuance costs, which are being amortized through March 1, 2025.
For the Retired Convertible Notes, in accordance with ASC 470, the Company recognized a loss of $9.8 million on the conversion and redemption of the debt during the first half of 2019, representing the difference between the fair value of the Retired Convertible Notes converted and the carrying value of the bonds at the time of conversion.
Senior Notes - On May 22, 2019, the Company completed the sale of €600 million ($669.9 million) aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes that expire on May 2026 (the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes accrue interest at a rate of 1.375% per year, payable annually in arrears commencing May 22, 2020, until maturity or earlier redemption. As of September 30, 2020, the Company has outstanding €600 million ($703.2 million) principal amount of the Senior Notes. In addition, the Company may redeem some or all of these notes on or after February 22, 2026 at their principal amount plus any accrued and unpaid interest.
Other debt obligations — Certain of our subsidiaries have available credit lines and overdraft facilities to generally supplement short-term working capital requirements, when necessary. There were $0.9 million and $6.2 million outstanding under these other obligation arrangements as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.
Other uses of capital
Capital expenditures and needs - Total capital expenditures for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $71.4 million. These capital expenditures were primarily for the purchase of ATMs to expand our IAD network in Europe, the purchase and installation of ATMs in key under-penetrated markets, the purchase of POS terminals for the epay and Money Transfer Segments, and office, data center and company store computer equipment and software. Total capital expenditures for 2020 are currently estimated to range from approximately $100 million to $105 million. The Company has reduced estimated capital expenditures for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
At current and projected cash flow levels, we anticipate that cash generated from operations, together with cash on hand and amounts available under our Credit Facility and other existing and potential future financing will be sufficient to meet our debt, leasing, and capital expenditure obligations. If our capital resources are not sufficient to meet these obligations, we will seek to refinance our debt and/or issue additional equity under terms acceptable to us. However, we can offer no assurances that we will be able to obtain favorable terms for the refinancing of any of our debt or other obligations or for the issuance of additional equity.
Share repurchase plan
The Company's Board of Directors had authorized a stock repurchase program allowing Euronet to repurchase up to $375 million in value or 10.0 million shares of stock through March 31, 2020. The Company has repurchased all $375 million of stock under this program. On March 11, 2019, in connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, the Board of Directors authorized an additional repurchase program of $120 million in value of the Company's common stock through March 11, 2021. The Company has repurchased $110.6 million of stock under this program. On February 26, 2020, the Company put a repurchase program in place to repurchase up to $250 million in value, but not more than 5.0 million shares of common stock through February 28, 2022. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the Company repurchased 2.1 million shares under the repurchase programs at a weighted average purchase price of $114.41 for a total value of $239.8 million. Repurchases under either of the current programs may take place in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, including derivative transactions, and may be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.
Inflation and functional currencies
Generally, the countries in which we operate have experienced low and stable inflation in recent years. Therefore, the local currency in each of these markets is the functional currency. Currently, we do not believe that inflation will have a significant effect on our results of operations or financial position. We continually review inflation and the functional currency in each of the countries where we operate.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
On occasion, we grant guarantees of the obligations of our subsidiaries and we sometimes enter into agreements with unaffiliated third parties that contain indemnification provisions, the terms of which may vary depending on the negotiated terms of each respective agreement. Our liability under such indemnification provisions may be subject to time and materiality limitations, monetary caps and other conditions and defenses. As of September 30, 2020, there were no material changes from the disclosure in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019. To date, we are not aware of any significant claims made by the indemnified parties or parties to whom we have provided guarantees on behalf of our subsidiaries and, accordingly, no liabilities have been recorded as of September 30, 2020. See also Note 13, Commitments, to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
As of September 30, 2020, there have been no material changes outside the ordinary course of business in our future contractual obligations from the amounts reported within our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, other than those resulting from changes in the amount of debt outstanding discussed in the Liquidity and Capital Resources section. 


Interest rate risk
As of September 30, 2020, our total debt outstanding, excluding unamortized debt issuance costs, was $1,152.5 million. Of this amount, $448.3 million, net of debt discounts, or 39% of our total debt obligations, relates to our contingent Convertible Notes that have a fixed coupon rate. Our $525.0 million outstanding principal amount of Convertible Notes accrue cash interest at a rate of 0.75% of the principal amount per annum. Based on quoted market prices, as of September 30, 2020, the fair value of our fixed rate Convertible Notes was $642.6 million, compared to a carrying value of $448.3 million. Interest expense for the Convertible Notes, including accretion and amortization of deferred debt issuance costs, has a weighted average interest rate of 4.4% annually. Further, as of September 30, 2020 we had no borrowings under our Credit Facility. Additionally, $703.2 million, or 61% of our total debt obligations, relates to Senior Notes having a fixed coupon rate. Our €600 million outstanding principal amount of Senior Notes accrue cash interest at a rate of 1.375% of the principal per annum. Based on quoted market prices, as of September 30, 2020, the fair value of our fixed rate Senior Notes was $687.8 million, compared to a carrying value of $703.2 million. The remaining $0.9 million, or 0.1% of our total debt obligations, is related to borrowings by certain subsidiaries to fund, from time to time, working capital requirements. These arrangements generally are due within one year and accrue interest at variable rates.
Our excess cash is invested in instruments with original maturities of three months or less or in certificates of deposit that may be withdrawn at any time without penalty; therefore, as investments mature and are reinvested, the amount we earn will increase or decrease with changes in the underlying short-term interest rates.
Foreign currency exchange rate risk
For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, approximately 70% and of our revenues were generated in non-U.S. dollar countries and we expect to continue generating a significant portion of our revenues in countries with currencies other than the U.S. dollar.
We are particularly vulnerable to fluctuations in exchange rates of the U.S. dollar to the currencies of countries in which we have significant operations, primarily the euro, British pound, Australian dollar, Polish zloty, Indian rupee, New Zealand dollar, Malaysian ringgit and Hungarian forint. As of September 30, 2020, we estimate that a 10% fluctuation in these foreign currency exchange rates would have the combined annualized effect on reported net income and working capital of approximately $95 million to $100 million. This effect is estimated by applying a 10% adjustment factor to our non-U.S. dollar results from operations, intercompany loans that generate foreign currency gains or losses and working capital balances that require translation from the respective functional currency to the U.S. dollar reporting currency.
Additionally, we have other non-current, non-U.S. dollar assets and liabilities on our balance sheet that are translated to the U.S. dollar during consolidation. These items primarily represent goodwill and intangible assets recorded in connection with acquisitions in countries other than the U.S. and our Senior Notes. We estimate that a 10% fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates would have a non-cash impact on total comprehensive income of approximately $105 million to $110 million as a result of the change in value of these items during translation to the U.S. dollar. For the fluctuations described above, a strengthening U.S. dollar produces a financial loss, while a weakening U.S. dollar produces a financial gain.
We believe this quantitative measure has inherent limitations and does not take into account any governmental actions or changes in either customer purchasing patterns or our financing or operating strategies. Because a majority of our revenues and expenses are incurred in the functional currencies of our international operating entities, the profits we earn in foreign currencies are positively impacted by a weakening of the U.S. dollar and negatively impacted by a strengthening of the U.S. dollar. Additionally, a significant portion of our debt obligations are in U.S. dollars; therefore, as foreign currency exchange rates fluctuate, the amount available for repayment of debt will also increase or decrease.
We use derivatives to minimize our exposures related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and to facilitate foreign currency risk management services by writing derivatives to customers. Derivatives are used to manage the overall market risk associated with foreign currency exchange rates; however, we do not perform the extensive record-keeping required to account for the derivative transactions as hedges. Due to the relatively short duration of the derivative contracts, we use the derivatives primarily as economic hedges. Since we do not designate foreign currency derivatives as hedging instruments pursuant to the accounting standards, we record gains and losses on foreign exchange derivatives in earnings in the period of change.


A majority of our consumer-to-consumer money transfer operations involve receiving and disbursing different currencies, in which we earn a foreign currency spread based on the difference between buying currency at wholesale exchange rates and selling the currency to consumers at retail exchange rates. We enter into foreign currency forward and cross-currency swap contracts to minimize exposure related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The changes in fair value related to these contracts are recorded in Foreign currency exchange (loss) gain, net on the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of September 30, 2020, we had foreign currency derivative contracts outstanding with a notional value of $180 million, primarily in Australian dollars, British pounds, Canadian dollars, euros and Mexican pesos, that were not designated as hedges and mature within a few days.
For derivative instruments our xe operations write to customers, we aggregate the foreign currency exposure arising from customer contracts, and hedge the resulting net currency risks by entering into offsetting contracts with established financial institution counterparties as part of a broader foreign currency portfolio. The changes in fair value related to the total portfolio of positions are recorded in Revenues on the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of September 30, 2020, we held foreign currency derivative contracts outstanding with a notional value of $1.3 billion, primarily in U.S. dollars, euros, British pounds, Australian dollars and New Zealand dollars, that were not designated as hedges and for which the majority mature within the next twelve months.
We use longer-term foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates on certain foreign currency denominated other asset and liability positions. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had foreign currency forward contracts outstanding with a notional value of $213 million, primarily in euros.
See Note 9, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, to our unaudited consolidated financial statements for additional information.

Our executive management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act as of September 30, 2020. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Change in Internal Controls
There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the third quarter of 2020 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

The Company is, from time to time, a party to legal or regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business.
The discussion regarding contingencies in Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements (unaudited), Note 14, Litigation and Contingencies, to the unaudited consolidated financial statements in this report is incorporated herein by reference.
Currently, there are no legal or regulatory proceedings that management believes, either individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial condition or results of operations. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, we record a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. These liabilities are reviewed at least quarterly and adjusted to reflect the impacts of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular case or proceeding.


There were no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020 as filed with the SEC.


The following table provides information with respect to shares of the Company's Common Stock that were purchased by the Company during the three months ended September 30, 2020.
Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
Average Price Paid per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 
Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Programs (in thousands) (1)
July 1 - July 31, 2020
 

 
$

 

 
$
259,362

August 1 - August 31, 2020
 

 

 

 
$
259,362

September 1 - September 30, 2020
 

 

 

 
$
259,362

Total
 

 
$

 

 
 
(1) On March 11, 2019, in connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, the Board of Directors authorized a repurchase program of $120 million in value of Euronet’s common stock through March 11, 2021. Euronet has repurchased $110.6 million of stock under this program. On February 26, 2020, the Company put a repurchase program in place to repurchase up to $250 million in value, but not more than 5.0 million shares of common stock through February 28, 2022. Repurchases under either program may take place in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, including derivative transactions, and may be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.


Exhibit
 
Description
 
 
 
10.1

31.1*
 
31.2*
 
32.1**
 
32.2**
 
101*
 
The following materials from Euronet Worldwide, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2020, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2020 (unaudited) and December 31, 2019, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity (unaudited) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (v) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, and (vi) Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.
104*
 
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)
_________________________
* Filed herewith.
** Pursuant to Item 601(b)(32) of Regulation S-K, this Exhibit is furnished rather than filed with this Form 10-Q.

PLEASE NOTE: Pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC, we have filed or incorporated by reference the agreements referenced above as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The agreements have been filed to provide investors with information regarding their respective terms. The agreements are not intended to provide any other factual information about the Company or its business or operations. In particular, the assertions embodied in any representations, warranties and covenants contained in the agreements may be subject to qualifications with respect to knowledge and materiality different from those applicable to investors and may be qualified by information in confidential disclosure schedules not included with the exhibits. These disclosure schedules may contain information that modifies, qualifies and creates exceptions to the representations, warranties and covenants set forth in the agreements. Moreover, certain representations, warranties and covenants in the agreements may have been used for the purpose of allocating risk between the parties, rather than establishing matters as facts. In addition, information concerning the subject matter of the representations, warranties and covenants may have changed after the date of the respective agreement, which subsequent information may or may not be fully reflected in the Company's public disclosures. Accordingly, investors should not rely on the representations, warranties and covenants in the agreements as characterizations of the actual state of facts about the Company or its business or operations on the date hereof.



Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
November 2, 2020
Euronet Worldwide, Inc.
By:
/s/ MICHAEL J. BROWN
 
 
Michael J. Brown 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ RICK L. WELLER
 
 
Rick L. Weller 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer