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Fiserv
Annual Report 2001

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Solutions.

Needs.

> OUR PEOPLE ARE OUR 

MOST VALUABLE RESOURCE.

LES MUMA, President & CEO

T H E   F I S E R V   V I S I O N

To be the leading information services provider for the financial

industry worldwide.

T H E   F I S E R V   M I S S I O N

To deliver products and services that help our clients grow their

businesses and enhance service to their customers; to enable our

people to achieve outstanding job performance and personal

growth; and to produce a favorable level of earnings and consistent

earnings growth for our Company, and increased value for our

shareholders.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

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4

> Shareholder Letter

> Our People

20 > Fiserv at a Glance

22 > Financial Details

45 > Leadership Teams

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> TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS

LOOKING BACK ON 2001, IT

WAS A TIME THAT WILL BE

FOREVER EMBEDDED IN THE

CONSCIOUSNESS OF THE

AMERICAN PEOPLE. 

The events of September 11th shook our nation

to its foundation, but didn’t shake our resolve to

overcome adversity, to live our lives without fear,

to continue to work hard. Fiserv is pleased to

report that 2001 was one of our best years ever,

with Company revenues approaching the $2 

billion mark. New sales were strong, and we 

continued to enhance our market position in 

the financial services industry through strategic

acquisitions.

Recent events may have changed the way we

look at our world, but they haven’t changed our

dedication, our focus or our drive to succeed.

2001 HIGHLIGHTS. Our operating results for the

year remained strong, as we met our expectations

for growth in revenues, net income and earnings

per share. Fiserv annual revenues for 2001 were

$1.89 billion, a 14% increase over the $1.65 

billion reported in 2000. Net income 

specific needs and requirements. From 

per share – diluted (excluding realized gains

sales to implementation to systems devel-

from sale of investment) for the year ended

opment, we help clients turn the challenges

December 31, 2001, was $1.07 per share,

of an evolving market into opportunities.

compared to $0.91 in 2000.

It’s a partnership built on trust.We believe

it’s our future.

We saw solid growth in new sales and

cross-sales to existing clients, while our

IN APPRECIATION. We wish to thank you

acquisition activity continued strong.

again for your investment and confidence

We acquired 12 businesses in 2001, adding

in our Company. Our ongoing goal is to

combined annual revenues of more than

provide value to you, our shareholders, and

$380 million and over 4,000 new employ-

we will continue to work hard to meet

ees. Building on these achievements, we 

your expectations for success.

D O N A L D   F.   D I L L O N
Chairman of the Board

February 26, 2002

L E S L I E   M .   M U M A
President and 
Chief Executive Officer

are on track for another successful year 

in 2002 as our pipelines for sales and 

acquisition opportunities remain positive

across all of our major business lines.

RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE. As a 

technology company in a service-oriented

industry, our success depends on how well

we serve our clients.Without satisfied

clients, we have no future. For Fiserv, the

key to satisfied clients has always been our

people.With more than 18,000 employees

worldwide, we have a broad base of 

industry-specific talent to draw upon in

providing service excellence.

The best client service comes from a 

combination of communication, knowl-

edge and experience.Throughout our

organization, Fiserv teams work closely

with clients to identify and then meet their

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> FISERV DELIVERS FLEXIBLE
TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS

THAT CONTINUALLY MEET

THE NEEDS OF CLIENTS.

OUR TEAMS OF SERVICE

PROFESSIONALS HAVE THE

CAPABILITIES, DEDICATION

AND DEPTH OF EXPERIENCE

NEEDED TO PROVIDE 

AND SUPPORT THE BEST

SOLUTIONS AVAILABLE IN

THE INDUSTRY TODAY.

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> S A L E S   A N D   M A R K E T I N G

Left to Right: Hernando Torres, Sales Director – CBS International,
Banking; Jack Gebhardt, SVP, Corporate Market Development,
Corporate; Christina Dokos, SVP, Marketing, Corporate
Following Page, Left to Right: Kathy Groves, Senior Sales Executive,
Credit Union; Dave Kowalke, SVP, Marketing, Banking; Mike Palmer,
Senior National Account Manager, Insurance; John Bush, VP, Central
Region Sales Manager, Banking

SOLUTIONS

GIVE OUR

CLIENTS A UNIQUE

ADVANTAGE

NEEDS

No business can survive without sales, and Fiserv is 

no different.We have assembled some of the finest sales

professionals in their respective industry specialties –

banking, credit union, insurance, securities clearing,

trust services – and given them a portfolio full of leading
technology solutions, all backed by the best support 

network in the business. Our marketing people are cre-

ative specialists with the skills to successfully coordinate

the sales and marketing efforts of a multi-billion dollar

organization.The result is a dynamic and integrated

team focused on doing what they do best, all to the

advantage of Fiserv and our clients.

We believe the key to successful sales is providing on-

going service excellence; that’s why at Fiserv, a sale

doesn’t end once the contract is signed. Our sales and

support teams utilize their industry-specific expertise,

combined with in-depth product knowledge, in work-

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ing closely with prospects and clients to evaluate their

development and enhancements. It’s the ongoing service

specific technology needs.We listen to each client’s

and sales teams that ensure our clients have the products

unique requirements and competitive challenges, then

and solutions they need to stay competitive, at every

together we determine the Fiserv solutions that best

stage of their growth.

serve those needs. After the sale is made, our profes-
sionals provide continuing support throughout the 

The broad portfolio of Fiserv products and services

subsequent implementation and conversion process to

gives our clients a unique advantage – whatever their

ensure the client is satisfied each step of the way.

needs are today or in the future, we offer solutions. In

addition, we have the resources and industry alliances to

At Fiserv, sales and marketing is more than the team

work with clients in developing new and enhanced

that generates sales to new and existing clients; it’s the

products and services in response to market demands.

entire sales support and marketing network behind the

The best tool we have is listening to our clients’ needs

sales process. It’s the people who work closely with our

and providing solutions that fit their specific require-

implementation and operational teams to make sure

ments. At Fiserv, that’s just the beginning.

each client’s transition to a new Fiserv system is smooth.

It’s the people who work with our systems and pro-

gramming groups to convey client input on product

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> A C C E S S FISERV PROVIDES THE CONNECTION 
TO ONLINE FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR FUNDS

TRANSFERS, LOAN SERVICES, SECURITIES 

TRANSACTIONS AND INSURANCE TRAINING.

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> C L I E N T   S E R V I C E S

Left to Right: Deb Richards, VP, Consulting & Client Relationship
Management, Insurance; Christie Walsh-McCloskey, Manager,
Account Management, Banking; Patrick Martin, Customer Service
Representative, Trust Services
Opposite Page, Left to Right: Michelle Barden, Program Administrator,
Banking; Kris Ortega, Customer Relations Supervisor, Credit Union;
Jackie Yanez, Senior Account Executive, Credit Union 

At Fiserv, we take our founding philosophy very 

seriously. The Client Comes First are words we live by,

and words by which we measure our success. Literally.

Each and every Fiserv business has an extensive 
client services group dedicated to maintaining client 

satisfaction.These are the frontline professionals who

work with our clients on a day-to-day basis to ensure

ongoing service satisfaction.They answer questions,

they educate, they troubleshoot and resolve problems.

For these people, service excellence is more than a 

goal, it’s their way of life.

Dedicated relationship management teams at each 

business help clients evaluate their ongoing goals and

strategies, and then make sure they have the appropriate

Fiserv solutions to achieve these goals. Because our

teams work closely with our clients, they become 

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make sure that our technology solutions stay in step

with our clients’ needs.

We believe in the importance of client service, and

measure and reward our management teams on the 
basis of client satisfaction. Quarterly and annual survey

programs rate client satisfaction levels throughout our

businesses, and management incentives are tied to the

success of these programs.The strength of our service

excellence strategy is reflected in the fact that our client

retention rate is greater than 99 percent.

familiar with the opportunities and challenges facing 

each client.This insight helps us to identify needs for

Managing client relationships is a key to success for any

enhancements to existing systems, as well as opportuni-

company, and at Fiserv it’s a continual process.We are

ties to improve service capabilities through additional

only as good as the opinion any one client has of us at

products or services. Since our clients’ requirements

any time in our relationship, so we strive to make that

evolve in response to changes within their business

opinion the best it can possibly be. Each and every day.

environment, Fiserv client service teams work hard to

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> I M P L E M E N T AT I O N

Left to Right:  Beverly Malone, Senior Trainer, Banking; 
Jim Giacobbe, Director, Project Management, Credit Union; 
Cathy Martin, Director, Product Integration, Banking; Dave Dreier,
Supervisor, Operations Projects, Trust Services
Opposite Page, Left to Right: Mark Eskow, Senior Implementation
Analyst, Industry Products; Jenny Zahradnik, Education Coordinator,
Insurance; Mark Breymeier, VP, New Business Implementations 
& Conversions, Securities 

Change is inevitable in today’s business world.That’s

why we’ve devoted resources to managing and refining

the processes of change surrounding the implementation

of our technology systems within a client’s business.We

believe in doing things right, from start to finish, and in
following through on our commitments.

SOLUTIONS

of the client’s transition to a new system run smoothly –

Fiserv teams are dedicated to ensuring that all aspects 

PROVIDE IN-

DEPTH EXPERTISE

AND SUPPORT

NEEDS

from the initial planning stages through training and

final conversion to follow-up implementation services.

Because they understand the concern financial services

providers may feel about changing or upgrading their

technology systems, our teams have developed a com-

prehensive, proven process to minimize any anxiety.

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We work closely with our clients to understand their

local Fiserv business center. Our training teams are

expectations, and to develop a detailed course of action

based at Fiserv businesses throughout the country, and

outlining all aspects of the conversion.Throughout the

consist of experienced industry professionals with

process, Fiserv teams are on hand to provide in-depth

extensive knowledge in our products and systems.

expertise and support. If needed, we offer system devel-
opment and customization services to fully satisfy our

Training is key, not only in the initial stages of learning

clients’ needs and to facilitate a smooth transition. Our

a new Fiserv product, but throughout the length of 

ultimate and continuing goal is client satisfaction, which

our relationship. A technology system is not static, and

starts with a timely and efficient system installation.

neither are our training programs. In addition to intro-

ductory training on Fiserv systems, we offer in-depth

Before the client’s new Fiserv system is up and 

product courses, refresher courses and periodic sessions

running, we schedule comprehensive training sessions

covering system upgrades and new products. Knowledge

for employees who will be working with the new tech-

is the key to effective use of technology, so we provide

nology. Led by our teams of specialized trainers, which

the ongoing support and training our clients need to

include a variety of systems and product specialists, these

use their Fiserv systems to best advantage.

sessions are available either at the client’s location or at a

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> C O N V E N I E N C E   FISERV PROVIDES IMAGED
STATEMENTS FOR CHECKING ACCOUNTS, CREATES

AND MAILS PLASTIC CREDIT CARDS AND SPEEDS

TRANSACTIONS THROUGH AUTOMATED TELLER

MACHINES.

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> O P E R AT I O N S

Left to Right: Kelly Shrader, Supervisor of Asset Services, Trust
Services; Rasheed Epps, Manager, Systems/Optical Support, Credit
Union; Rick Engibous, VP, Operations & Technical Support, Banking;
Walt Daly, AVP, Network Operations, Securities
Following Page, Left to Right: Nouphet Luck, Product Support Analyst,
Insurance; Dan Murphy, SVP, Director of Audit, Corporate; Brad
Bliese, VP, Operations, Industry Products; Angela Miller-May, AVP,
Investigations Assistant Division Manager, Banking

Today, consumers expect to have access to their 

financial information anytime and anywhere they want.

With increasing market demand for flexibility in access-

ing and managing assets, a financial services provider

must stay on top of technological advancements in
order to keep customers satisfied.Yet, accessibility means

nothing if the data processing system is not available.

Operations is the heart and soul of our business. So

we’ve brought together specialized teams of professionals

who are dedicated to providing the support necessary 

to keep our processing systems and related networks

working smoothly – day and night.The operations 

centers at Fiserv businesses across the country are 

staffed around the clock, providing continuous 

monitoring of our operating systems.

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For clients running a Fiserv in-house solution, our

and enhancements to our growing client base.

operations teams work diligently to develop, enhance

Technology in the financial services arena is highly 

and support advanced systems that perform to our

specialized, costly to maintain and evolving almost daily.

clients’ highest expectations.These teams provide the

By building on our core expertise in information 

technical expertise necessary to ensure our clients’
systems are performing at peak efficiency, each and

management technology, Fiserv clients gain the freedom
to devote their resources to their own business focus.

every day.

Whether they choose an outsourced or in-house 

solution, Fiserv clients are plugged into the technology

In order to develop the advanced technology that runs

that moves money and financial information throughout 

core data processing systems for thousands of financial

the world.

institutions, it’s necessary to have a thorough understand-

ing of the requirements and distinctive characteristics of

For today’s financial services providers, flexibility and

the industry.We’ve spent years developing, enhancing

responsiveness are business requirements, not options.

and supporting data processing and information manage-

Backed by the resources of our operational support

ment systems and related services for the financial 

teams, our clients know they can rely on Fiserv to 

industry. Our experienced professionals are focused on

help them provide the best service possible to their 

identifying industry trends, creating the products and

customers. Anytime. Anywhere.

services most in demand, and providing ongoing support

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> C O N F I D E N C E     FISERV SERVICES INCLUDE
ADMINISTRATION FOR MUTUAL FUND TRADING

AND RETIREMENT PLANS, SECURITIES CLEARING

AND INSURANCE PROCESSING.

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> S Y S T E M S   A N D   P R O G R A M M I N G

Left to Right:  Len Doughty, Director Product Management, Credit
Union; Sherry Weber, Senior Technical Writer, Banking; Ying Cai,
Senior System Engineer, Banking 
Opposite Page, Left to Right: Joe Fresolone, Network Design,
Implementation Manager, Banking; George Gainer, SVP, Chief
Information Officer, Securities; Jean Kozma, VP, Lending Product
Manager, Banking

As a technology provider, we can’t stand still or we 

and our clients will be left behind by the competition.

That’s why Fiserv has cultivated a large pool of talented

programmers, systems administrators, consultants and

research & development professionals.The innovations
and technological advancements developed through this

group are what keep our systems at the forefront of

today’s financial services industry.

Teams of computer programmers and developers 

operate within our various businesses throughout the

world to provide ongoing support and enhancements

for our entire portfolio of products and services.They

build on the synergies of the Fiserv network by drawing

on the resources available throughout the organization,

and work constantly to keep our solutions ahead of the

competition.

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The combined efforts of these teams are led by our

Product and Technology Committee, which provides

oversight at a corporate level for all systems develop-

ment and technology initiatives.With representative

members from each major business line, this group
meets regularly to review, evaluate and guide the 

development of technology and related issues 

throughout Fiserv.

Because Fiserv systems are integral to financial transac-

In addition, our research & development teams are

tions throughout the world, it’s vital that our technology

focused on enhancing Fiserv products and services.They

works. So, we continue to develop, enhance and support

talk to clients about changing requirements, evaluate

our product portfolio in response to client requests and

market dynamics and evolving trends, and capitalize on

developing market trends. Our clients expect anytime,

internal system developments and advancements.

anywhere service from Fiserv, and our systems and 

Whenever possible, the enhancements and efficiencies

programming teams deliver.

achieved at one business are implemented throughout

the network, to the benefit of all our clients.

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> A C Q U I S I T I O N S

Left to Right: Tracy Lee, AVP, Acquisitions Analysis & Integration,
Corporate; Walt Koller, EVP & COO, Securities; Jack Bucalo, SVP,
Human Resources, Corporate 
Opposite Page, Left to Right: Tom Hirsch, VP, Corporate Controller,
Corporate; Jennifer Duffy, AVP, Senior Staff Counsel, Corporate; Doug
Craft, SVP, Finance, Banking; Randy Franke, SVP, Finance, Insurance

SOLUTIONS

LOOK TO 

CURRENT AND

FUTURE CLIENT

NEEDS

NEEDS

From the very beginning, Fiserv has followed a growth

strategy that combines both sales and acquisitions.This

approach has served our Company well, as is reflected

by our market position, our financial strength and our

industry reputation.With more than 100 acquisitions
completed in our 17-year history, we’ve become very

proficient at identifying, acquiring and integrating new 

businesses into Fiserv.

First and foremost, we focus on the financial industry.

We look to current and future needs, and seek out

products or services that can be expanded profitably

throughout our client base.We then use strict criteria to

identify potential complementary organizations,

followed by an intensive due diligence process.We look

for a strong management team, supported by dedicated

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2 0 0 1   A C Q U I S I T I O N S

professionals committed to client service.There must be

Banking and Credit Union Services

an emphasis on growing the business, which in 

turn will provide favorable financial results for our

M&I’s item processing centers (cid:2) Remarketing 

shareholders.We are selective about acquisitions, and 

Services of America (cid:2) EPSIIA Corporation

all of our criteria must be met before an offer is made.

(cid:2) Catapult Technology (cid:2) FHLB Pittsburgh’s item 
processing operations (cid:2) NCR’s bank processing 

Our strategy would be nothing without a talented,

operations (cid:2) Integrated Loan Services (cid:2) FACT 

astute team to back it up. Relying on the expertise 

400 credit card solution

and industry knowledge available within our various

operating groups, we’ve created specialized teams that

identify, evaluate, recommend and guide the acquisition 

Insurance Solutions

of complementary businesses.This focused approach 

has made, and will continue to make, our acquisition

Benefit Planners (cid:2) FSC (cid:2) NCSI (cid:2) Benesight 

strategy a success.

and Harrington

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> F I S E R V   AT   A   G L A N C E

S O L U T I O N

D E S C R I P T I O N

B A N K I N G  
A N D   C R E D I T
U N I O N  
S E R V I C E S

Fiserv provides financial solutions that are focused
on the technology needs of banks, credit unions,
leasing companies, mortgage lenders and savings
institutions.  We have an in-depth understanding of
how these institutions work, and years of experi-
ence in applying our resources to enhance their
business operations and customer service.  

Through the resources of our Financial Institution
Group, along with our Credit Union & Industry
Products Group, we provide a full range of informa-
tion processing solutions through multiple delivery
channels to financial institutions in the United
States.  In addition, many of our systems have appli-
cations designed for the unique requirements of
financial institutions located outside North America.  

I N S U R A N C E
S E R V I C E S

Fiserv is uniquely qualified to meet the information
processing needs of the insurance industry.  By
complementing our expertise in specialized technol-
ogy for insurance agents and companies with our
extensive background in supporting the financial
services industry, we help our clients bridge these
rapidly converging markets.

Our Insurance Solutions Group provides 
comprehensive insurance processing services and 
products to the insurance and related industries.  

S E C U R I T I E S  
P R O C E S S I N G  
S E R V I C E S

With the growing demand for securities clearing
and related services within the financial industry,
financial services providers from brokerage firms to
financial institutions look to Fiserv as their partner
for the latest products, services and technology.

Our Securities Group provides high-quality, 
integrated securities clearing and execution 
services through advanced technology, focused
customer service and economies-of-scale.  With
Fiserv, clients have the resources and expertise
available to help them provide comprehensive and
competitive investment services.

T R U S T  
S E R V I C E S

Providing trust services to the financial industry
means serving the diverse technology needs of a
specialized market.  It takes experience, knowledge
and a dedication to service in order to be success-
ful, and that’s what Fiserv offers clients.  

The Fiserv Trust Services Group is a leading
provider of retirement plan products and back-
office services to financial advisors.

Fiserv provides technology solutions to the financial world. From transaction processing 

for deposit accounts and loan servicing to processing systems for insurance, securities and

retirement plan administration, Fiserv has the financial industry’s technology needs covered.

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D I M E N S I O N S

C L I E N T S

C A P A B I L I T I E S

(cid:2) Client relationships with over
7,800 financial institutions
240 million customer 
deposit, loan and lease 
accounts processed annually
847 million electronic/
ATM/POS transactions
processed annually
4.9 billion checks processed
annually

(cid:2) Client relationships with over
2,500 insurance companies
(cid:2) Serving more than 150,000
agents and registered 
representatives
$4 billion in claims paid 

Banks, credit unions, 
leasing companies, 
mortgage lenders and 
savings institutions.

Account and transaction processing services; related
software and services; lending systems; auto leasing 
systems; revolving credit services; item processing; 
e-commerce products and services; direct banking 
solutions; electronic funds transfer services; imaging
technology; plastic card services; document solutions;
printing and fulfillment services; treasury management
solutions; business intelligence; executive information;
customer relationship management.

Life, annuity and health
insurance companies; 
workers compensation,
flood and property & 
casualty insurance compa-
nies; self-insured employers;
and agents, brokers and
financial planners.

Systems and software for life, annuity and health 
insurance, property & casualty and workers compensa-
tion; general ledger and annual statement software;
claims workstation system; flood processing and claims 
management services; computer-based training for 
insurance and securities; administrative services for
employee benefit programs; financial marketing 
systems and services.

(cid:2) Client relationships with 

nearly 400 broker-dealers 
and financial institutions
1.2 million active accounts

(cid:2) Over 5 million trades processed 

annually

(cid:2) Administering over 358,000

plans (87% in IRAs)
(cid:2) More than $29 billion in 

assets under administration

Full-service and discount
broker-dealers, registered
investment advisors, 
municipal bond dealers,
underwriters, retail broker-
age operations of financial
institutions, insurance firms
and mutual fund companies.

Financial institutions, 
financial intermediaries,
financial planners, invest-
ment advisors, third-party
pension administrators and 
individual investors.

Clearing, execution and facilitation of traditional 
and Internet brokerage services.

Self-directed retirement plan administration services, 
and mutual fund custody and trading.

(cid:2)
(cid:2)
(cid:2)
(cid:2)
(cid:2)
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Revenues

Net Income

Earnings Per
Share – Diluted

$1,890.5

$1,653.6

$204.7

$171.9

$1,407.5

$1,233.7

$974.4

$137.9

$114.3

$90.8

$.60

$.50

$1.07

$.91

$.73

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98

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97

98

99

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01

97

98

99

00

01

The above pro forma information has been restated to recognize stock splits and to 
exclude realized gains from sale of investment.

15-Year Stock Price Highlights

$42.32

$31.63

$25.54

$22.86

$1.45

$1.66

$1.91

$2.73

$4.97

$4.99

$5.70

$6.37

$14.56

$10.89

$8.89

87

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89

90

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92

93

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95

96

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98

99

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December closing, split adjusted, in dollars.

Charts not to scale.
Fiserv, Inc. common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market® under the symbol FISV.

F I N A N C I A L   H I G H L I G H T S   <

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24 Consolidated Statements of Income

25 Consolidated Balance Sheets

26 Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

27 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

28 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

39 Management’s Discussion and Analysis

43 Quarterly Financial Information

44 Management’s Statement of Responsibility

44

Independent Auditors’ Report

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F I S E R V ,   I N C .   A N D   S U B S I D I A R I E S

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C O N S O L I D AT E D   S T AT E M E N T S   O F   I N C O M E

(In thousands, except per share data)

Years ended December 31,

2001

2000

1999

R E V E N U E S

$1,890,467

$1,653,606

$1,407,545

C O S T   O F   R E V E N U E S :
Salaries, commissions and payroll

related costs

Data processing expenses, rentals and

telecommunication costs

Other operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization of

property and equipment

Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization (capitalization) of internally

generated computer software – net

921,779

792,799

677,226

126,360
377,570

76,701
35,532

115,029
316,638

70,147
42,812

111,163
272,616

63,713
22,600

(1,172)

1,875

7,142

T O TA L   C O S T   O F   R E V E N U E S

1,536,770

1,339,300

1,154,460

O P E R AT I N G   I N C O M E
Interest expense – net
Realized gain from sale of investment
I N C O M E   B E F O R E   I N C O M E   TA X E S
Income tax provision

353,697
(12,073)
5,404
347,028
138,811

314,306
(22,089)
7,818
300,035
123,014

253,085
(19,410)
-
233,675
95,807

N E T   I N C O M E

$ 208,217

$ 177,021

$ 137,868

N E T   I N C O M E   P E R   S H A R E :

Basic
Diluted

S H A R E S   U S E D   I N   C O M P U T I N G   N E T   I N C O M E

P E R   S H A R E :

Basic
Diluted

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

$1.11
$1.09

$0.96
$0.93

$0.75
$0.73

186,929
191,584

184,788
189,804

184,714
190,018

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C O N S O L I D AT E D   B A L A N C E   S H E E T S

(Dollars in thousands)

December 31,

A S S E T S
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable – net
Securities processing receivables
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Investments
Property and equipment – net
Internally generated computer software – net
Intangible assets – net
T O TA L

L I A B I L I T I E S   A N D   S H A R E H O L D E R S ’   E Q U I T Y
Accounts payable
Securities processing payables
Short-term borrowings
Accrued expenses
Accrued income taxes
Deferred revenues
Customer retirement account deposits
Deferred income taxes
Long-term debt
T O TA L   L I A B I L I T I E S

C O M M I T M E N T S   A N D   C O N T I N G E N C I E S

S H A R E H O L D E R S ’   E Q U I T Y
Common stock issued, 190,281,000 and 188,078,000

shares, respectively

Additional paid-in capital
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Accumulated earnings
Treasury stock, at cost, 2,372,900 shares in 2000
T O TA L   S H A R E H O L D E R S ’   E Q U I T Y

T O TA L

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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2001

2000

$

136,088
311,217
1,427,051
108,003
1,885,063
247,748
97,250
1,109,822
$ 5,322,242

$

83,303
1,289,479
112,800
241,904
15,373
171,101
1,420,956
39,407
343,093
3,717,416

$

98,856
265,640
2,193,291
91,077
1,796,899
205,555
88,263
846,739
$5,586,320

$

80,633
1,977,323
19,725
182,090
22,207
156,668
1,525,652
34,992
334,958
4,334,248

1,903
564,959
76,216
961,748
–
1,604,826
$ 5,322,242

1,881
454,817
78,869
753,531
(37,026)
1,252,072
$5,586,320

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C O N S O L I D AT E D   S T AT E M E N T S   O F   S H A R E H O L D E R S ’   E Q U I T Y

(In thousands)

Years ended December 31,

2001

2000

1999

S H A R E S   I S S U E D   —   3 0 0 , 0 0 0   A U T H O R I Z E D :
Balance at beginning of year
Shares issued under stock plans – net
Shares issued for acquired companies
Three-for-two stock split
Balance at end of year

125,388
248
1,955
62,690
190,281

125,388
–
–
–
125,388

$

1,254
–
–
–
1,254

458,550

(3,106)
–
–
455,444

83,253
394
–
41,741
125,388

$

833
4
–
417
1,254

448,877

10,090
–
(417)
458,550

$

1,254
2
20
627
1,903

455,444

9,442
100,700
(627)
564,959

78,869

125,026

39,875

9,710

$ 9,710

(39,765) $(39,765)

85,496 $ 85,496

(3,513)

(3,513)

(5,082)

(5,082)

–

–

(5,272)
(881)
(2,697)
76,216

753,531
208,217
961,748

(37,026)
–
20,655
16,371
–

(5,272)
(881)

208,217

–
(345)

137,868

–
(1,310)
–
78,869

576,510
177,021
753,531

(70,324)
(9,884)
43,182
–
(37,026)

–
(1,310)

177,021

–
(345)
–
125,026

438,642
137,868
576,510

(42,430)
(28,713)
819
–
(70,324)

C O M M O N   S T O C K   —  
PA R   VA L U E   $ 0 . 0 1   P E R   S H A R E :
Balance at beginning of year
Shares issued under stock plans – net
Shares issued for acquired companies
Three-for-two stock split
Balance at end of year

A D D I T I O N A L   PA I D - I N   C A P I TA L :
Balance at beginning of year
Shares issued under stock plans –

net of income tax benefit

Shares issued for acquired companies
Three-for-two stock split
Balance at end of year

A C C U M U L AT E D   O T H E R  
C O M P R E H E N S I V E   I N C O M E :
Balance at beginning of year
Unrealized gains (losses) on investments –

net of tax

Reclassification adjustment for realized gains

included in net income
Fair market value adjustment 
on derivatives – net of tax

Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other
Balance at end of year

A C C U M U L AT E D   E A R N I N G S :
Balance at beginning of year
Net income
Balance at end of year

T R E A S U R Y   S T O C K ,   AT   C O S T:
Balance at beginning of year
Purchase of treasury stock
Shares issued under stock plans – net
Shares issued for acquired companies
Balance at end of year

T O TA L   C O M P R E H E N S I V E   I N C O M E

$208,261

$130,864

$223,019

T O TA L   S H A R E H O L D E R S ’   E Q U I T Y

$ 1,604,826

$1,252,072

$1,091,016

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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C O N S O L I D AT E D   S T AT E M E N T S   O F   C A S H   F L O W S

(In thousands)

Years ended December 31,

2001

2000

1999

C A S H   F L O W S   F R O M   O P E R AT I N G   A C T I V I T I E S :
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash

provided by operating activities:
Realized gain from sale of investment
Deferred income taxes
Depreciation and amortization of

property and equipment

Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization of internally generated computer software

Changes in assets and liabilities – net of effects from

acquisitions of businesses:
Accounts receivable
Prepaid expenses and other assets
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Deferred revenues
Accrued income taxes
Securities processing receivables and payables – net

Net cash provided by operating activities

C A S H   F L O W S   F R O M   I N V E S T I N G   A C T I V I T I E S :
Capital expenditures
Capitalization of internally generated computer software
Payment for acquisitions of businesses –

net of cash acquired

Investments
Net cash used in investing activities

C A S H   F L O W S   F R O M   F I N A N C I N G   A C T I V I T I E S :
Proceeds from (repayments of ) short-term borrowings – net
Proceeds from long-term debt
Repayments of long-term debt
Issuance of common stock
Purchases of treasury stock
Customer retirement account deposits
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents
Beginning balance
Ending balance

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

$ 208,217

$ 177,021

$ 137,868

(5,404)
11,700

(7,818)
4,813

76,701
35,532
35,463
362,209

(1,656)
(10,694)
(7,669)
6,422
15,127
78,396
442,135

(67,974)
(36,635)

(224,842)
(72,571)
(402,022)

93,075
1,800
(8,113)
15,053
–
(104,696)
(2,881)
37,232
98,856
$ 136,088

70,147
42,812
35,883
322,858

(21,153)
(179)
9,706
24,844
32,674
215,718
584,468

(72,979)
(34,008)

(88,764)
136,726
(59,025)

(214,625)
5,004
(143,899)
20,576
(9,884)
(164,313)
(507,141)
18,302
80,554
$ 98,856

–
14,183

63,713
22,600
33,194
271,558

18,853
(3,299)
14,394
17,210
(1)
(140,878)
177,837

(69,697)
(26,052)

(210,587)
(209,011)
(515,347)

119,226
103,523
(52,790)
5,913
(28,713)
199,347
346,506
8,996
71,558
$ 80,554

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N O T E S   T O   C O N S O L I D AT E D   F I N A N C I A L   S T AT E M E N T S

For the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999

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N O T E   1 . S U M M A R Y   O F   S I G N I F I C A N T   A C C O U N T I N G   P O L I C I E S

P R I N C I P L E S   O F   C O N S O L I D AT I O N > The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Fiserv,
Inc. and all majority owned subsidiaries (the “Company”). All significant intercompany transactions and balances
have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain amounts reported in prior periods have been reclassified to 
conform to the 2001 presentation.

U S E   O F   E S T I M AT E S   > The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.

F A I R   VA L U E S > The fair values of cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, securities processing
receivables and payables, customer retirement account deposits, short-term borrowings and accrued expenses
approximate the carrying value due to the short period of time to maturity.The fair value of investments is
determined based on quoted market prices.The fair value of long-term borrowings is estimated using 
discounted cash flows based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rates and the fair value of 
derivative instruments is determined based on dealer quotes (see Note 3).

D E R I VAT I V E   I N S T R U M E N T S > The Company uses interest rate swaps to hedge its exposure to interest rate
changes. Effective January 1, 2001, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”)
No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended, which requires that all
derivative instruments be reported on the balance sheet at fair value. If the derivative instrument is a hedge,
depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative instrument are either 
recognized in net income or in other comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in net income.
The adoption of SFAS No. 133 on January 1, 2001, did not have a significant effect on the consolidated financial
statements.The Company’s accounting method for derivative financial instruments is based upon the designation
of such instruments as hedges under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
It is the policy of the Company to execute such instruments with creditworthy banks and not to enter into 
derivative financial instruments for speculative purposes.

R E V E N U E   R E C O G N I T I O N > Revenues from the sale of data processing services, plastic card services, docu-
ment solutions and administration fees on trust accounts are recognized as the related services are provided or
when the product is shipped. Revenues from the sale of securities processing services are recognized as securities
transactions are processed on a trade-date basis. Revenues from securities processing and trust services include
net investment income of $101,610,000, $124,338,000 and $88,458,000, net of direct credits to customer
accounts of $45,154,000, $94,133,000 and $63,519,000 in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Revenues from
software license fees are recognized when written contracts are signed, delivery of the product has occurred, the
fee is fixed or determinable and collection is probable. Maintenance fee revenues are recognized ratably over the
term of the related support period, generally 12 months. Consulting revenues are recognized as the related
services are provided.

C A S H   A N D   C A S H   E Q U I VA L E N T S > Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash and investments with original
maturities of 90 days or less.

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S E C U R I T I E S   P R O C E S S I N G   R E C E I VA B L E S   A N D   PAYA B L E S > The Company’s securities processing 
subsidiaries had receivables from and payables to brokers or dealers and clearing organizations related to the 
following at December 31:

(In thousands)

R E C E I VA B L E S :
Securities failed to deliver
Securities borrowed
Receivables from customers
Other
T O TA L

PAYA B L E S :
Securities failed to receive
Securities loaned
Payables to customers
Other
T O TA L

2001

2000

$

39,611
706,918
649,252
31,270
$1,427,051

$

50,563
797,619
354,515
86,782
$1,289,479

$

17,974
1,101,261
1,036,114
37,942
$2,193,291

$

19,558
1,405,107
462,485
90,173
$1,977,323

Securities failed to deliver and failed to receive represent the contract value of securities that have not been
delivered or received as of the settlement date. Securities borrowed and loaned represent deposits made to or
received from other broker-dealers. Receivables from and payables to customers represent amounts due on cash
and margin transactions.

I N V E S T M E N T S > The Company’s trust administration subsidiaries accept money market deposits from trust
customers and invest the funds in securities. Such amounts due trust depositors represent the primary source of
funds for the Company’s investment securities and amounted to $1,420,956,000 and $1,525,652,000 as of
December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively.Trust account investments in government agency and certain fixed
income obligations have an average duration of approximately two years and three months at December 31,
2001.These investments are held to maturity and carried at amortized cost as the Company has the ability and
intent to hold these investments to maturity.

Available for sale equity investments are carried at market, based upon quoted market prices. Unrealized gains or
losses on available for sale equity investments are accumulated in shareholders’ equity as other comprehensive
income, net of related deferred income taxes. Related gross unrealized gains were $142,224,000 and
$134,270,000 as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively. Realized gains or losses are computed based on
specific identification of the equity investments sold.

The following summarizes the Company’s investments at December 31:

(In thousands)
U.S. Government and government

agency obligations

Other fixed income obligations
Total held to maturity investments
Available for sale equity investments
Money market mutual funds
Other investments
T O TA L

2001

2000

Carrying
Value

Estimated
Fair Value

Carrying
Value

Estimated
Fair Value

$ 986,531
600,156
1,586,687
145,417
115,901
37,058
$1,885,063

$ 998,026
613,621
1,611,647
145,417
115,901
37,058
$1,910,023

$ 737,291
760,824
1,498,115
137,100
142,467
19,217
$1,796,899

$ 741,699
766,278
1,507,977
137,100
142,467
19,217
$1,806,761

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P R O P E R T Y   A N D   E Q U I P M E N T > Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and amortization
are computed primarily using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, ranging from
three to 40 years. Property and equipment consist of the following at December 31:

(In thousands)
Data processing equipment
Purchased software
Buildings and leasehold improvements
Furniture and equipment

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
T O TA L

2001
$279,714
113,205
105,416
134,494
632,829
385,081
$247,748

2000
$232,597
98,033
89,799
111,615
532,044
326,489
$205,555

I N T E R N A L LY   G E N E R AT E D   C O M P U T E R   S O F T W A R E > The Company capitalizes certain costs incurred 
to develop new software or enhance existing software which is marketed externally or utilized by the Company 
to process customer transactions. Costs are capitalized commencing when the technological feasibility of the
software has been established. Amortization of capitalized costs is computed on a straight-line basis over the
expected useful life of the product, generally three to five years. Routine maintenance of software products,
design costs and development costs incurred prior to establishment of a product’s technological feasibility are
expensed as incurred.

I N TA N G I B L E   A S S E T S > Intangible assets consist of the following at December 31:

(In thousands)
Goodwill
Other

Less accumulated amortization
T O TA L

2001
$1,146,112
156,825
1,302,937
193,115
$1,109,822

2000
$843,658
151,299
994,957
148,218
$846,739

The excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of tangible and identifiable intangible assets
acquired is recorded as goodwill and is generally amortized over 40 years using the straight-line method prior to
the adoption of recent accounting pronouncements. Other intangible assets consist primarily of computer soft-
ware, contract rights, customer bases and trademarks applicable to acquired businesses.These assets are generally
amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives, ranging from three to 35 years.

I M PA I R M E N T   O F   L O N G - L I V E D   A S S E T S > The Company periodically assesses the likelihood of recovering
the cost of long-lived assets based on current and projected operating results and cash flows of the related busi-
ness operations using undiscounted cash flow analyses.These factors, along with management’s plans with respect
to the operations, are considered in assessing the recoverability of property, equipment and intangible assets.
Measurement of any impairment loss is based on discounted operating cash flows. During 2000, the Company
recorded a charge of $11,000,000 for impairment of goodwill associated with the consolidation of certain 
ancillary product lines in the Company’s software businesses.This charge was recorded in the Financial institu-
tion outsourcing, systems and services segment as additional amortization of intangible assets.

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S H O R T- T E R M   B O R R O W I N G S > The Company’s securities and trust processing subsidiaries had short-term
loans payable of $112,800,000 and $19,725,000 as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, respectively, which bear
interest at an average rate of 1.8% as of December 31, 2001, and were collateralized by investments and 
customers’ margin account securities.

I N C O M E   TA X E S > The consolidated financial statements are prepared on the accrual method of accounting.
Deferred income taxes are provided for temporary differences between the Company’s income for accounting
and tax purposes.

N E T   I N C O M E   P E R   S H A R E > Basic net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding during the periods. Diluted net income per share is computed using the weighted
average number of common and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding during the periods. Common
equivalent shares consist of stock options and are computed using the treasury stock method. Net income per
share for prior years has been restated to reflect a three-for-two stock split effective in August 2001.

S H A R E H O L D E R   R I G H T S   P L A N > The Company has a shareholder rights plan. Under this plan, each 
shareholder holds one preferred stock purchase right for each outstanding share of Company common stock held.
The stock purchase rights are not exercisable until certain events occur.

S U P P L E M E N TA L   C A S H   F L O W   I N F O R M AT I O N >

(In thousands)
Interest paid
Income taxes paid
Liabilities assumed in acquisitions of businesses

2001
$ 19,469
117,443
68,833

2000
$ 29,346
87,633
401,129

1999
$ 26,075
81,499
246,120

R E C E N T   A C C O U N T I N G   P R O N O U N C E M E N T S > In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 141 “Business Combinations” and SFAS No. 142 “Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets.” SFAS No. 141 requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations
initiated after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful
lives no longer be amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually.The Company will adopt SFAS
No. 142 on January 1, 2002.The Company anticipates that the effect of adopting SFAS No. 142 will increase
diluted net income per share by approximately $0.09 in 2002, due to eliminating the annual amortization
expense and related tax effects associated with existing goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives.The
Company has not yet completed its assessment of the additional effects of adopting SFAS No. 142, but antici-
pates that there will not be a material impact on the consolidated financial statements, other than the elimination
of amortization expense and related tax effects discussed above.

In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144 “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets,” which addresses the financial accounting and reporting for the impairment of long-lived assets and for
long-lived assets to be disposed of.The Company will adopt SFAS No. 144 on January 1, 2002.The Company
anticipates that the adoption of this statement will not have a material impact on the consolidated financial 
statements.

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N O T E   2 .   A C Q U I S I T I O N S

During 2001, 2000 and 1999 the Company completed the following acquisitions:

Company

2 0 0 1 :
Benefit Planners

Marshall & Ilsley IP services
Facilities and Services Corp.
Remarketing Services 
of America, Inc.
EPSIIA Corporation
Catapult Technology Limited
FHLB of Pittsburgh IP services
NCR bank processing operations
NCSI
Integrated Loan Services
Trewit Inc.

Month 
Acquired

Service

Jan.

Feb.
Mar.
Mar.

July
July
Sept.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.
Nov.

Insurance data processing

Item processing
Insurance software systems
Automobile leasing services

Data processing
Software and services
Item processing
Data and item processing
Insurance data processing
Loan services
Insurance data processing

FACT 400 credit card solution

Nov.

Software and services

2 0 0 0 :
Patterson Press, Inc.
Resources Trust Company

National Flood Services, Inc.

1 9 9 9 :
QuestPoint
Eldridge & Associates
RF/Spectrum Decision Science Corp.
FIPSCO, Inc.
Progressive Data Solutions, Inc./
Infinity Software Systems, Inc.
JWGenesis Clearing Corporation
Alliance ADS
Envision Financial Technologies, Inc.
Pinehurst Analytics, Inc.
Humanic Design Corporation

Jan.
May

Sept.

Jan.
Feb.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.

June
June
Aug.
Oct.
Dec.

Card services
Data processing for 
retirement planning
Insurance data processing

Item processing
PC-based financial systems
Software and services
Insurance marketing systems
Insurance software systems

Securities services
Imaging technology
Data processing 
PC-based financial systems
Software and services

Consideration

Cash and stock 
for stock
Cash for assets
Cash for stock
Cash for stock

Cash for stock
Cash for stock
Cash for assets
Cash for assets
Cash for stock
Cash for assets
Cash and stock 
for stock
Cash for assets

Cash for stock
Cash for assets

Cash for stock

Cash for assets
Cash for assets
Cash for stock
Cash for stock
Cash for stock

Cash for stock
Cash for assets
Cash for stock
Cash for assets
Cash for stock

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The acquisitions were accounted for as purchases and, accordingly, the operations of the acquired companies
were included in the consolidated financial statements since their respective dates of acquisition as set forth
above. Net cash paid in connection with these acquisitions was $224,842,000, $88,764,000 and $210,587,000 in
2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively, subject to certain adjustments and contingent payments.The Company may
be required to pay additional cash and common stock consideration for the 2001 acquisitions, if certain of the
acquired entities achieve specific escalating operating income targets during the next four years, up to a maxi-
mum cumulative payment of $190,000,000. Any additional consideration will be treated as additional purchase
price. In addition to cash consideration, the Company also issued in conjunction with two of the acquisitions in
2001 approximately 3,050,000 unregistered shares of its common stock, valued at approximately $117,000,000.
The Company has made preliminary purchase price allocations for its 2001 acquisitions resulting in the record-
ing of goodwill of approximately $300,000,000, however, these initial estimates need to be refined.The
Company anticipates finalizing the purchase price allocations within one year of each acquisition.

If the acquisitions completed in 2001 had been completed on January 1, 2000, the Company’s unaudited pro
forma revenues would have approximated $2,177,000,000 and $1,973,000,000 in 2001 and 2000, respectively.
The Company’s unaudited pro forma net income and net income per share – diluted would not have been 
significantly different from the amounts originally reported.

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N O T E   3 .   L O N G - T E R M   D E B T  

The Company has available a $497,500,000 unsecured line of credit and commercial paper facility with a group
of banks, of which $214,000,000 was in use at December 31, 2001.The credit facilities, which expire in May
2004, are comprised of a $250,000,000 five-year revolving credit facility and a $247,500,000 364-day revolving
credit facility which is renewable annually through 2004.There were no significant commitment fees or com-
pensating balance requirements under these facilities.The loan agreements covering the Company’s long-term
borrowings contain certain restrictive covenants with which the Company was in compliance at December 31,
2001. As of December 31, 2001, the Company had interest rate swap agreements to fix the interest rates on cer-
tain floating rate debt at an average rate approximating 6.75% (based on current bank fees and spreads) for a
principal amount of $200,000,000 until 2005.

As of December 31, 2001, the Company has available $100,000,000 in additional unsecured lines of credit, of
which $52,000,000 was in use at an average variable rate of 2.3%.

The carrying value and estimated fair values of the Company’s long-term debt and interest rate swap agreements
at December 31, 2001 and 2000, are as follows:

(In thousands)
8.00% senior notes payable, due 2002-2005
Bank notes and commercial paper,

at short-term rates

Long-term debt
Interest rate swap agreements

2001

2000

Carrying
Value
$ 51,428

291,665
$ 343,093
$ 13,062

Estimated
Fair Value
$ 56,871

291,665
$ 348,536
$ 13,062

Carrying
Value
$ 64,286

270,672
$ 334,958
–

Estimated
Fair Value
$ 65,692 

270,672 
$ 336,364 
4,493
$

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Annual principal payments required under the terms of the long-term debt agreements were as follows at
December 31, 2001:

(In thousands)

Years ending December 31,
2002
2003
2004
2005
T O TA L

$ 48,409
15,660
265,169
13,855
$343,093

Interest expense with respect to long-term debt was approximately $20,159,000, $28,823,000 and $25,111,000
in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.

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N O T E   4 .   I N C O M E   TA X E S

A reconciliation of recorded income tax expense with income tax computed at the statutory federal tax rates for
the three years ended December 31, 2001, is as follows:

(In thousands)
Statutory federal tax rate
Tax computed at statutory rate
State income taxes – net of federal effect
Non-deductible amortization
Other
T O TA L

The provision for income taxes consisted of the following:

(In thousands)

C U R R E N T:
Federal
State

D E F E R R E D :
Federal
State

T O TA L

2001
35%
$121,460
12,033
4,219
1,099
$138,811

2000
35%
$105,012
11,156
3,887
2,959
$123,014

1999
35%
$81,786
9,375
3,161
1,485
$95,807

2001

2000

1999

$108,993
18,118
127,111

10,752
948
11,700
$138,811

$101,906
16,295
118,201

4,425
388
4,813
$123,014

$69,250
12,374
81,624

11,833
2,350
14,183
$95,807

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Significant components of the Company’s net deferred tax (liability) asset consisted of the following at
December 31:

(In thousands)
Purchased incomplete software technology
Accrued expenses not currently deductible
Deferred revenues
Internally generated capitalized software
Excess of tax over book depreciation and amortization
Unrealized gains on investments
Other
T O TA L

2001
$ 37,477
33,671
11,916
(31,641)
(29,739)
(55,467)
(5,624)
$(39,407)

2000 
$ 43,051
27,380
15,494
(30,373)
(25,413)
(53,722)
(11,409)
$(34,992)

Tax benefits associated with the exercise of non-qualified employee stock options were credited directly to addi-
tional paid-in capital and amounted to $15,000,000, $19,500,000 and $5,000,000 in 2001, 2000 and 1999,
respectively.

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N O T E   5 .   E M P L O Y E E   B E N E F I T   P L A N S

S T O C K   O P T I O N   P L A N > The Company’s Stock Option Plan (the “Plan”) provides for the granting to its
employees and directors of either incentive or non-qualified options to purchase shares of the Company’s com-
mon stock for a price not less than 100% of the fair value of the shares at the date of grant. In general, 20% of
the shares awarded under the Plan may be purchased annually and expire 10 years from the date of the award.
Changes in stock options outstanding are as follows:

Outstanding, December 31, 1998
Granted
Forfeited
Exercised
Outstanding, December 31, 1999
Granted
Forfeited
Exercised
Outstanding, December 31, 2000
Granted
Forfeited
Exercised
Outstanding, December 31, 2001

Number of
Shares
12,685,310
2,302,904
(525,140)
(868,647)
13,594,427
1,791,981
(625,236)
(2,303,616)
12,457,556
2,277,308
(386,366)
(1,345,341)
13,003,157

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
$ 9.71
20.63
18.28
8.32
11.26
21.48
19.18
8.85
12.76
36.99
18.18
8.68
$17.18

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The following summarizes information about the Company’s stock options outstanding and exercisable at
December 31, 2001:

Range of
Exercise Prices
$ 1.84 - $ 9.04
9.32 - 19.67
20.14 - 40.34
$ 1.84 - $40.34

Number of
Shares
3,965,650
3,862,265
5,175,242
13,003,157

Options Outstanding

Weighted Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Life
2.6
5.7
8.3
5.8

Average
Exercise Price
$ 6.48
14.16
27.63
$17.18

Options Outstanding
and Exercisable

Number of 
Shares
3,965,650
3,150,325
1,912,961
9,028,936

Weighted 
Average
Exercise Price
$ 6.48
13.82
24.22
$12.80

At December 31, 2001, options to purchase 9,943,900 shares were available for grant under the Plan.The
Company has accounted for its stock-based compensation plans in accordance with the provisions of Accounting
Principles Board Opinion 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” Accordingly, the Company did not
record any compensation expense in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for its stock-based com-
pensation plans. Had compensation expense been recognized consistent with SFAS No.123, “Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation,” the Company’s net income and net income per share – diluted would have been
changed to the pro forma amounts indicated below:

(In thousands, except per share data)

N E T   I N C O M E :
As reported
Pro forma
N E T   I N C O M E   P E R   S H A R E – D I L U T E D :
As reported
Pro forma

2001

2000

1999

$208,217
194,817

$177,021
167,321

$137,868
131,868

$1.09
1.02

$0.93
0.88

$0.73
0.69

The fair value of each stock option granted in 2001, 2000 and 1999 was estimated on the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:

Expected life (in years)
Risk-free interest rate
Volatility
Dividend yield

2001
5.0
4.6%
49.8%
0.0%

2000
5.0
5.0%
48.6%
0.0%

1999
5.0
6.0%
41.8%
0.0%

The weighted-average estimated fair value of stock options granted during 2001, 2000 and 1999 was $18.02,
$10.72 and $8.79 per share, respectively.

E M P L O Y E E   S T O C K   P U R C H A S E   P L A N > Effective January 1, 2000, the Company adopted an employee stock
purchase plan under which eligible employees may purchase a limited number of shares of common stock each
quarter through payroll deductions, at a purchase price equal to 85% of the closing price of the Company’s com-
mon stock on the last business day of each calendar quarter. As of January 1, 2002, there were 999,600 shares avail-
able for grant under this plan.

E M P L O Y E E   S AV I N G S   P L A N > The Company and its subsidiaries have contributory savings plans covering
substantially all employees, under which eligible participants may elect to contribute a specified percentage of their
salaries, subject to certain limitations.The Company makes matching contributions, subject to certain 
limitations, and makes discretionary contributions based upon the attainment of certain profit goals. Company
contributions vest ratably at 20% for each year of service. Contributions charged to operations under these plans
approximated $35,300,000, $30,400,000 and $24,000,000 in 2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.

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N O T E   6 .   R E S T R U C T U R I N G   A N D   O T H E R   C H A R G E S

In the second quarter of 2001, the Company recorded $12,300,000 of pre-tax charges consisting of severance
and related termination benefits ($3,800,000), future lease and other contractual obligations ($6,200,000), and
the disposal and write-down of assets ($2,300,000).These charges relate to management’s plan to improve overall
business efficiencies by consolidating the Company’s securities processing operations and eliminating duplicate
operational functions. As of December 31, 2001, the remaining accrued expenses related to these charges were
$6,200,000.

N O T E   7 .   L E A S E S ,   O T H E R   C O M M I T M E N T S   A N D   C O N T I N G E N C I E S

L E A S E S > Future minimum rental payments on various operating leases for office facilities and equipment
were due as follows as of December 31, 2001:

(In thousands)

Years ending December 31,
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Thereafter
T O TA L

$ 77,087
66,838
55,208
41,763
30,323
68,135
$339,354

Rent expense applicable to all operating leases was approximately $87,100,000, $83,100,000 and $78,600,000 in
2001, 2000 and 1999, respectively.

O T H E R   C O M M I T M E N T S   A N D   C O N T I N G E N C I E S > The Company’s trust administration subsidiaries had
fiduciary responsibility for the administration of approximately $29 billion in trust funds as of December 31,
2001.With the exception of the trust account investments discussed in Note 1, such amounts are not included in
the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

The Company’s securities processing subsidiaries are subject to the Uniform Net Capital Rule of the Securities
and Exchange Commission. At December 31, 2001, the aggregate net capital of such subsidiaries was
$143,825,000, exceeding the net capital requirement by $128,944,000.

In the normal course of business, the Company and its subsidiaries are named as defendants in various lawsuits
in which claims are asserted against the Company. In the opinion of management, the liabilities, if any, which
may ultimately result from such lawsuits are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the consolidated
financial statements of the Company.

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N O T E   8 .   B U S I N E S S   S E G M E N T   I N F O R M AT I O N

The Company is a leading independent provider of data processing systems and related information management
services and products to financial institutions and other financial intermediaries.The Company has three business
segments: Financial institution outsourcing, systems and services; Securities processing and trust services; and All
other and corporate.The Financial institution outsourcing, systems and services segment provides account and
transaction processing solutions and services to financial institutions and other financial intermediaries.The

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Securities processing and trust services segment provides securities processing solutions and retirement plan
administration services to brokerage firms, financial planners and financial institutions.The All other and 
corporate segment provides plastic card services and document solutions, and includes general corporate 
expenses.The plastic card and document solutions businesses provide plastic card issuance services, card design,
personalization and mailing, along with electronic document delivery and print-related solutions.

Summarized financial information by business segment for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2001, is as follows:

(In thousands)

2001

2000

1999

R E V E N U E S :
Financial institution outsourcing, systems and services
Securities processing and trust services
All other and corporate
T O TA L

O P E R AT I N G   I N C O M E :
Financial institution outsourcing, systems and services
Securities processing and trust services
All other and corporate
T O TA L

I D E N T I F I A B L E   A S S E T S :
Financial institution outsourcing, systems and services
Securities processing and trust services
All other and corporate
T O TA L

D E P R E C I AT I O N   E X P E N S E :
Financial institution outsourcing, systems and services
Securities processing and trust services
All other and corporate
T O TA L

A M O R T I Z AT I O N   O F   I N TA N G I B L E   A S S E T S :
Financial institution outsourcing, systems and services
Securities processing and trust services
All other and corporate
T O TA L

C A P I TA L   E X P E N D I T U R E S :
Financial institution outsourcing, systems and services
Securities processing and trust services
All other and corporate
T O TA L

$1,544,721
273,504
72,242
$1,890,467

$1,243,509
341,155
68,942
$1,653,606

$1,066,514 
276,215 
64,816 
$1,407,545 

$ 321,193
35,673
(3,169)
$ 353,697

$ 218,935
97,125
(1,754)
$ 314,306

$ 175,194 
80,125 
(2,234)
$ 253,085 

$1,648,196
3,417,789
256,257
$5,322,242

$1,185,819
4,160,939
239,562
$5,586,320

$1,169,666 
3,832,868 
305,176 
$5,307,710 

$

$

$

$

$

$

58,046
12,659
5,996
76,701

23,127
11,538
867
35,532

55,648
8,234
4,092
67,974

$

$

$

$

$

$

52,191
11,395
6,561
70,147

32,847
9,104
861
42,812

54,750
12,836
5,393
72,979

$

$

$

$

$

$

48,407 
9,510 
5,796 
63,713 

18,843 
3,040 
717 
22,600 

52,724 
12,119 
4,854 
69,697 

The revenues of each segment were principally domestic, and no single customer accounted for 10% or more of
consolidated revenues during the years ended December 31, 2001, 2000 and 1999.

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M A N A G E M E N T ’ S   D I S C U S S I O N   A N D   A N A LY S I S   O F   F I N A N C I A L
C O N D I T I O N   A N D   R E S U LT S   O F   O P E R AT I O N S

R E S U LT S   O F   O P E R AT I O N S > The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the relative percentage
which certain items in the Company’s consolidated statements of income bear to revenues and the percentage
change in those items from period to period.

Revenues 
Cost of revenues:
Salaries, commissions and payroll

related costs 

Data processing expenses, rentals
and telecommunication costs

Other operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization of
property and equipment 
Amortization of intangible assets
Amortization (capitalization) of internally
generated computer software – net 

Total cost of revenues
Operating income
Income before income taxes 
Net income

Percentage of Revenues
Years Ended December 31,

2001

2000
100.0% 100.0% 100.0%

1999

48.8

48.0 

48.1 

6.7
20.0

4.0
1.9

7.0 
19.1 

4.2 
2.6 

(0.1)
0.1
81.3
81.0 
18.7% 19.0%
18.4% 18.1%
11.0% 10.7%

7.9 
19.4 

4.5 
1.6

0.5 
82.0 
18.0%
16.6%
9.8%

Period to Period
Percentage
Increase (Decrease)

2001 vs.
2000
14%

2000 vs.
1999
17%

16

10
19

9
(17) 

15
13%
16%
18%

17 

3 
16 

10 
89 

16 
24%
28%
28%

Revenues increased $236,861,000 in 2001 and $246,061,000 in 2000. In 2001 and 2000, approximately 50% 
and 60% of the revenue growth, respectively, was derived from sales to new clients, cross-sales to existing clients,
increases in transaction volumes from existing clients and price increases, with the remaining revenue growth
from acquired businesses. Revenue growth in 2001 was positively impacted by strong growth of $301,212,000
compared to 2000 in the Financial institution outsourcing, systems and services segment, which is the
Company’s main operating segment. In addition, revenue growth was negatively impacted by the Securities 
processing and trust services segment, primarily due to significantly lower transaction volumes due to overall
weakness in the United States retail financial markets in 2001. Revenues for the Securities processing and trust
services segment decreased $79,651,000 in 2001 compared to 2000, excluding a $12,000,000 termination fee
received in 2001 from a broker-dealer customer acquired by a third party.

Cost of revenues increased $197,470,000 in 2001 and $184,840,000 in 2000.The make-up of cost of revenues
has been affected in all years by business acquisitions, changes in the mix of the Company’s business and opera-
tional efficiencies. In 2001, the Company recorded charges of $12,300,000, as explained in Note 6 of the
accompanying consolidated financial statements.

Amortization of intangible assets decreased $7,280,000 in 2001 and increased $20,212,000 in 2000.The decrease
in amortization in 2001 compared to 2000 was due primarily to an impairment charge recorded in the second
quarter of 2000, offset by amortization associated with acquisitions completed prior to June 30, 2001.The
increase in amortization in 2000 compared to 1999 was due to amortization associated with acquisitions and the
goodwill impairment charge.

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Operating income increased $39,391,000 in 2001 and $61,221,000 in 2000.The Company’s operating income
and margins were negatively impacted in 2001 primarily due to reduced operating income and margins in the
Company’s Securities processing and trust services segment.

The effective income tax rate was 40% in 2001 and 41% in 2000 and 1999.The effective income tax rate for
2002 is expected to decline from 40% to 39% due to the impact of adopting SFAS No. 142.

Net income per share – diluted (excluding realized gain from sale of investment) was $1.07 in 2001 compared to
$0.91 in 2000.

The Company’s growth has been accomplished, to a significant degree, through the acquisition of businesses
which are complementary to its operations. Management believes that a number of acquisition candidates are
available which would further enhance its competitive position and plans to pursue them vigorously.
Management is engaged in an ongoing program to reduce expenses related to acquisitions by eliminating operat-
ing redundancies.The Company’s approach has been to move slowly in achieving this goal in order to minimize
the amount of disruption experienced by its clients and the potential loss of clients due to this program.

S E G M E N T   I N F O R M AT I O N > The following table sets forth revenue and operating income by business seg-
ment for the years ended December 31:

(In thousands)

R E V E N U E S :
Financial institution outsourcing, systems

and services

Securities processing and trust services
All other and corporate
T O TA L

O P E R AT I N G   I N C O M E :
Financial institution outsourcing, systems

and services

Securities processing and trust services
All other and corporate
T O TA L

2001

2000

1999

$1,544,721
273,504
72,242
$1,890,467

$1,243,509 
341,155 
68,942 
$1,653,606 

$1,066,514 
276,215 
64,816 
$1,407,545 

$ 321,193
35,673
(3,169)
$ 353,697 

$ 218,935 
97,125 
(1,754)
$ 314,306 

$ 175,194 
80,125 
(2,234)
$ 253,085

Revenues in the Financial institution outsourcing, systems and services business segment increased $301,212,000
in 2001 and $176,995,000 in 2000. Revenue growth in 2001 and 2000 was derived from sales to new clients,
cross-sales to existing clients, growth in the transaction volume experienced by existing clients, price increases
and revenues from acquired businesses. Operating income in the Financial institution outsourcing, systems and
services business segment increased $102,258,000 and $43,741,000 in 2001 and 2000, respectively. Operating
income and margin increases in 2001 and 2000 over prior periods were primarily due to continued revenue
growth, operational efficiencies, increased operating leverage of existing operations and the impact of certain
acquisitions.

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Revenues in the Securities processing and trust services business segment decreased $67,651,000 in 2001 and
increased $64,940,000 in 2000.The revenue decrease in 2001 compared to 2000 was primarily related to signifi-
cantly lower transaction volumes in the Securities processing and trust services segment due to overall weakness
in the United States retail financial markets in 2001, partially offset by a termination fee of $12,000,000 received
in the second quarter of 2001 from a broker-dealer customer acquired by a third party. Revenue growth in 2000
compared to 1999 was derived primarily from increased transaction volumes from existing clients, sales to new
clients and revenues from acquired businesses. Operating income in the Securities processing and trust services
business segment decreased $61,452,000 in 2001 and increased $17,000,000 in 2000. In the second quarter of
2001, the segment recorded charges of $12,300,000, as previously explained. Operating income and margins
were lower in 2001 when compared to 2000 due primarily to reduced transaction volumes for securities pro-
cessing services due to overall weakness in the United States retail financial markets in 2001.

L I Q U I D I T Y   A N D   C A P I TA L   R E S O U R C E S > The following table summarizes the Company’s primary sources
(uses) of funds during the years ended December 31:

(In thousands)
Cash provided by operating activities before changes 

in securities processing receivables and payables – net

Securities processing receivables and payables – net
Cash provided by operating activities
Increase (decrease) in net borrowings
T O TA L

2001

2000

1999

$363,739
78,396
442,135
86,762
$528,897

$368,750 
215,718 
584,468 
(353,520)
$230,948 

$318,715 
(140,878)
177,837 
169,959 
$347,796 

The Company has used a significant portion of its cash flow from operations for acquisitions and capital expen-
ditures with any remainder used to reduce long-term debt.

The Company’s strategy includes the acquisition of complementary businesses financed by a combination of
internally generated funds and borrowings from the Company’s credit facilities.The Company believes that its
cash flow from operations together with other available sources of funds will be adequate to meet its funding
requirements. In the event that the Company makes significant future acquisitions, however, it may raise funds
through additional borrowings or the issuances of securities.

The Company’s policy is to retain earnings to support future business opportunities, rather than to pay divi-
dends. During 1999, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 4,875,000 shares of
the Company’s common stock. Shares purchased under the authorization will be made through open market
transactions that may occur from time to time as market conditions warrant. Shares acquired will be held for
issuance in connection with acquisitions and employee stock option and purchase plans. As of December 31,
2001, approximately 2,771,000 shares remained available under the repurchase authorization.

M A R K E T   R I S K   F A C T O R S > Market risk refers to the risk that a change in the level of one or more market
prices, interest rates, indices, correlations or other market factors, such as liquidity, will result in losses for a cer-
tain financial instrument or group of financial instruments.The Company is exposed primarily to interest rate
risk and market price risk on investments and borrowings.The Company actively monitors these risks through a
variety of control procedures involving senior management.

The Company’s trust administration subsidiaries accept money market account deposits from trust customers and
invest those funds in marketable securities. Substantially all of the investments are rated within the highest invest-
ment grade categories for securities.The Company’s trust administration subsidiaries utilize simulation models
for measuring and monitoring interest rate risk and market value of portfolio equities. A formal Asset Liability

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Committee of the Company meets quarterly to review interest rate risks, capital ratios, liquidity levels, portfolio
diversification, credit risk ratings and adherence to investment policies and guidelines. Substantially all of the
investments at December 31, 2001, have contractual maturities of one year or less except for government agency
and certain fixed income mortgage-backed obligations, which have an average duration of approximately two
years and three months.

The Company manages its debt structure and interest rate risk through the use of fixed and floating-rate debt
and through the use of interest rate swaps.The Company uses interest rate swaps to partially hedge its exposure
to interest rate changes, and to control its financing costs. Generally, under these swaps, the Company agrees with
a counterparty to exchange the difference between fixed-rate and floating-rate interest amounts based on an
agreed principal amount. Based on the controls in place, management believes the risks associated with these
financial instruments at December 31, 2001, will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated
financial position or results of operations.

S A F E   H A R B O R   S TAT E M E N T   U N D E R   T H E   P R I VAT E   S E C U R I T I E S   L I T I G AT I O N   R E F O R M   A C T   O F
1 9 9 5 > Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this Annual Report are
forward-looking statements which involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to economic, com-
petitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company’s operations, markets, services and related
products, prices and other factors discussed in the Company’s prior filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Although the Company believes that the assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements
contained herein are reasonable, any of the assumptions could be inaccurate.Therefore, there can be no assurance
that the forward-looking statements included in this Annual Report will prove to be accurate. In light of the sig-
nificant uncertainties inherent in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such informa-
tion should not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the objectives and
plans of the Company will be achieved.

S E L E C T E D   F I N A N C I A L   D ATA > The following data, which has been affected by acquisitions, should be read 
in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto included elsewhere in this
Annual Report.

(In thousands, except per share data)

Years ended December 31,
Revenues
Income before income taxes
Income tax provision
Net income
Net income per share:

Basic
Diluted
Diluted (excluding realized 

2001
$1,890,467
347,028
138,811
208,217

2000
$1,653,606
300,035
123,014
177,021

1999
$1,407,545
233,675
95,807
137,868

1998
$1,233,670
193,684
79,410
114,274

1997
$  974,432
153,899
63,099
90,800

$1.11
$1.09

$0.96
$0.93

$0.75
$0.73

$0.62
$0.60

$0.52
$0.50

gain from sale of investment)

$1.07

$0.91

$0.73

$0.60

$0.50

Total assets
Long-term debt
Shareholders’ equity

$5,322,242
343,093
1,604,826

$5,586,320
334,958
1,252,072

$5,307,710
472,824
1,091,016

$3,958,338
389,622
885,797

$3,636,491
252,031
769,255

The above information has been restated to recognize three-for-two stock splits effective in August 2001, April
1999 and May 1998.

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Q U A R T E R LY   F I N A N C I A L   I N F O R M AT I O N   ( U N A U D I T E D )

(In thousands, except per share data)

2 0 0 1
Revenues
Cost of revenues
Operating income
Interest expense – net
Realized gain from sale of investment
Income before income taxes
Income tax provision
Net income
Net income per share:

Basic
Diluted
Diluted (excluding realized gain 

from sale of investment)

Quarters

First
$453,912
367,307
86,605
(3,817)
1,821
84,609
33,844
$ 50,765

Second
$472,646
384,267
88,379
(3,237)
1,506
86,648
34,659
$ 51,989

Third
$ 467,173
377,958
89,215
(2,501)
1,000
87,714
35,085
$ 52,629

Fourth
$496,736
407,238
89,498
(2,518)
1,077
88,057
35,223
$ 52,834

Total
$1,890,467
1,536,770
353,697
(12,073)
5,404
347,028
138,811
$ 208,217

$0.27
$0.27

$0.26

$0.28
$0.27

$0.27

$0.28
$0.27

$0.27

$0.28
$0.27

$0.27

$1.11
$1.09

$1.07

2 0 0 0
Revenues
Cost of revenues
Operating income
Interest expense – net
Realized gain from sale of investment
Income before income taxes
Income tax provision
Net income
Net income per share:

Basic
Diluted
Diluted (excluding realized gain 

from sale of investment)

$ 396,402
317,448
78,954
(5,806)
–
73,148
29,991
$ 43,157

$ 416,434
337,046
79,388
(6,000)
2,928
76,316
31,289
$ 45,027

$ 406,189
327,966
78,223
(5,295)
2,907
75,835
31,093
$ 44,742

$ 434,581
356,840
77,741
(4,988)
1,983
74,736
30,641
$ 44,095

$1,653,606
1,339,300
314,306
(22,089)
7,818
300,035
123,014
$ 177,021

$0.23
$0.23

$0.23

$0.24
$0.24

$0.23

$0.24
$0.23

$0.22

$0.24
$0.23

$0.22

$0.96
$0.93

$0.91

M A R K E T   P R I C E   I N F O R M AT I O N > The following information relates to the closing price of the Company’s
$.01 par value common stock, which is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol FISV. Information
has been adjusted to recognize the three-for-two stock split effective August 2001.

Quarter Ended
March 31
June 30
September 30
December 31

2001

2000

High
$38.00
42.65
42.12
44.39

Low
$29.58
30.29
32.72
31.93

High
$25.67
33.58
42.75
41.75

Low
$16.21
22.46
28.46
28.96

At December 31, 2001, the Company’s common stock was held by 2,842 shareholders of record. It is estimated
that an additional 40,000 shareholders own the Company’s stock through nominee or street name accounts with
brokers.The closing sale price for the Company’s stock on January 23, 2002, was $43.30 per share.

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F I S E R V ,   I N C .   A N D   S U B S I D I A R I E S

M A N A G E M E N T ’ S   S T AT E M E N T   O F   R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y  

The management of Fiserv, Inc. assumes responsibility for the integrity and objectivity of the information appear-
ing in the 2001 Annual Report.This information was prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America and necessarily reflects the best estimates and judgment of management.

To provide reasonable assurance that transactions authorized by management are recorded and reported properly
and that assets are safeguarded, the Company maintains a system of internal controls.The concept of reasonable
assurance implies that the cost of such a system is weighed against the benefits to be derived therefrom.

The control environment is complemented by the Company’s internal audit function, which evaluates the ade-
quacy of the controls, policies and procedures in place, as well as adherence to them, and recommends improve-
ments for implementation when applicable. In addition, Deloitte & Touche LLP, certified public accountants,
audits the financial statements of the Company in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the
United States of America.Their audit includes a review of the internal control system, and improvements are
made to the system based upon their recommendations.

The Audit Committee ensures that management and the independent auditors are properly discharging their
financial reporting responsibilities. In performing this function, the Committee meets with management and the
independent auditors throughout the year. Additional access to the Committee is provided to Deloitte & Touche
LLP on an unrestricted basis, allowing discussion of audit results and opinions on the adequacy of internal
accounting controls and the quality of financial reporting.

L E S L I E   M .   M U M A
President and Chief Executive Officer 

I N D E P E N D E N T   A U D I T O R S ’   R E P O R T

Shareholders and Directors of Fiserv, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Fiserv, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31,
2001 and 2000, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of 
the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001.These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America.Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about
whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall finan-
cial statement presentation.We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position
of Fiserv, Inc. and subsidiaries at December 31, 2001 and 2000, and the results of their operations and their cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001, in conformity with accounting princi-
ples generally accepted in the United States of America.

D E L O I T T E   &   T O U C H E   L L P  
Milwaukee,Wisconsin 
January 25, 2002 

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> B O A R D   O F   D I R E C T O R S

DONALD F. DILLON, 61, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Fiserv,
Inc. and Chairman of Information Technology, Inc. With more than 35
years in the financial and data processing industries, Mr.
Dillon has served as a Director since 1995.

KENNETH R. JENSEN, 58, Senior Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary of Fiserv, Inc. With
more than 40 years in the data processing industry, Mr.
Jensen has served as a Director since 1984.

DANIEL P. KEARNEY, 62, Financial Consultant. With more than
30 years in the banking, insurance and legal industries, Mr.
Kearney has served as a Director since 1999.

GERALD J. LEVY, 69, Lead Director, Fiserv, Inc.; Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer of Guaranty Bank, S.S.B. With over 40 years
of experience in the financial and business arenas, Mr. Levy
has served as a Director since 1986.

LESLIE M. MUMA, 57, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fiserv,
Inc. With more than 35 years in the data processing industry,
Mr. Muma has served as a Director since 1984.

GLENN M. RENWICK, 46, President and Chief Executive Officer of
The Progressive Corporation.  With more than 15 years in the insur-
ance industry, Mr. Renwick has served as a Director since
November 2001.

L. WILLIAM SEIDMAN, 80, Chief Commentator for CNBC-TV,

Publisher of Bank Director and Board Member magazines, and Industry
Consultant. With more than 35 years in the business, financial
and political arenas, Mr. Seidman has served as a Director
since 1992.

THEKLA R. SHACKELFORD, 67, Educational Consultant.
With more than 20 years in the fields of education and public 
service, Ms. Shackelford has served as a Director since 1994.

For complete profiles of the Fiserv Board of Directors, please see the Proxy Statement.

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Left to Right: Charles W. Sprague, Robert H. Beriault, Gordon G. Rockafellow, Thomas A. Neill, Donald F. Dillon, Leslie M. Muma, Michael D. Gantt, Norman J. Balthasar,
Dean C. Schmelzer, Kenneth R. Jensen

> M A N A G E M E N T   C O M M I T T E E

NORMAN J. BALTHASAR, 55, President & COO, Financial
Institution Group. Mr. Balthasar’s areas of responsibility include
financial institution servicing and software, lending systems,
item processing services, direct banking, and eProducts and
services. He has nearly 30 years of experience in the finan-
cial institution data processing industry.

ROBERT H. BERIAULT, 50, President & COO, Securities Group.
Mr. Beriault’s areas of responsibility include security 
processing solutions, services and products to the brokerage
industry. He has more than 20 years of experience in financial
services.

DONALD F. DILLON, 61, see Board of Directors for profile.

MICHAEL D. GANTT, 50, President & COO, Insurance Solutions
Group. Mr. Gantt’s areas of responsibility include insurance
products and services, encompassing administration, pro-
cessing and outsourcing services. He has nearly 15 years of
experience in the insurance industry.

KENNETH R. JENSEN, 58, see Board of Directors for profile.

LESLIE M. MUMA, 57, see Board of Directors for profile.

THOMAS A. NEILL, 52, President & COO, Credit Union & Industry
Products Group. Mr. Neill’s areas of responsibility include credit
union software and services, and industry products and serv-
ices. He has more than 20 years of experience in the financial
institution data processing industry.

GORDON G. ROCKAFELLOW, 65, President & COO, Trust
Services Group. Mr. Rockafellow’s areas of responsibility include
specialized account processing, administration and trustee-
ship of self-directed IRAs, business retirement plans and cus-
todial accounts. He has nearly 40 years of experience in the
marketing and financial services industries.

DEAN C. SCHMELZER, 51, Executive Vice President – Marketing 
& Sales. Mr. Schmelzer’s responsibilities include overall 
company-wide sales and marketing management, expansion
of the Fiserv sales organization and coordination of relation-
ship management. He has nearly 25 years of experience in the
data processing industry.

CHARLES W. SPRAGUE, 52, Executive Vice President, General
Counsel, Secretary & Chief Administrative Officer. Mr. Sprague’s respon-
sibilities include administration of corporate legal services,
human resources, risk management and travel services. He
has more than 25 years of experience in the legal profession
and financial services industry.

> E X E C U T I V E   L E A D E R S

FINANCIAL INSTITUTION GROUP

Kenneth R. Acheson, 53
President,
Item Processing Division

Mark J. Damico, 33
President,
Fiserv Solutions of Canada

Patrick C. Foy, 47
President,
Direct Banking

David G. Krystowiak, 52
President,
Bank Servicing Division I

Rodney D. Poskochil, 49
President,
Bank Systems & eProducts Division

James C. Puzniak, 55
President,
Bank Servicing Division II

Frank M. Smeal, 59
President,
Bank Servicing Division III

CREDIT UNION & INDUSTRY 
PRODUCTS GROUP

William A. Anderson, 53
President,
XP Systems

Joseph A. Barry, 48
President,
USERS

Dennis L. Connick, 53
President,
CUSA

Jorge M. Diaz, 37
President,
Personix

Richard P. Fitzgerald, 52
President,
Document Solutions

Pedro E. Kaufmann, 43
President,
EPSIIA

Roger L. Kuhns, 54
President,
Credit Union Western Region

Robert L. Miotke, 64
President,
GalaxyPlus

Joseph F. Sermarini, 60
President,
AFTECH

Kevin L. Sparks, 45
President,
Summit

INSURANCE SOLUTIONS GROUP

Thomas P. Cusick, Jr., 48 
President,
Benefit Planners

Craig J. Faulkner, 48
President,
Marketing & Learning 
(Front Office) Solutions Division

Curtis M. Lund, 61
President,
Flood Insurance Services Division

Anthony T. Perdichezzi, 54
President,
Administrative (Back Office) 
Solutions Division

William E. Sagan, 52
President,
Trewit Division

SECURITIES GROUP

Henry H. Clines, 60
CEO,
Fiserv Investor Services, Inc. 
and TradeStar Investments, Inc.

Lawrence E. Donato, 53
President,
Fiserv Securities, Inc.

Lorri E. Mehaffey, 47
President,
Fiserv Investor Services, Inc.

Nancy M. Sympson, 49
President,
TradeStar Investments, Inc.

TRUST SERVICES GROUP

Ward A. Anderson, 49
Senior Vice President,
Lincoln Trust Company

Joan K. Manning, 49
President,
Resources Trust Company

D. Terry Reitan, 55
President,
First Trust Corporation

CORPORATE EXECUTIVES 

Jack P. Bucalo, 63
Senior Vice President,
Human Resources

Christina Slemon-Dokos, 46
Senior Vice President,
Marketing

Thomas J. Hirsch, 38
Vice President & 
Corporate Controller

Daniel F. Murphy, 52
Senior Vice President,
Director of Audit

C O R P O R AT E   O F F I C E
255 Fiserv Drive
Brookfield,Wisconsin 53045
(262) 879-5000

W O R L D   W I D E   W E B
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I N V E S T O R   R E L AT I O N S
(800) 425-FISV

T R A N S F E R   A G E N T
EquiServe Trust Company, N.A.
P.O. Box 2500
Jersey City,
New York 07303-2500 
(800) 446-2617

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S H A R E H O L D E R S ’   M E E T I N G
Thursday, March 28, 2002
Fiserv Corporate Office
Brookfield,Wisconsin

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All product and brand names mentioned are the
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