Affordable Reliable Convenient Peu coûteux Sûr Pratique Günstig Zuverlässig Einfach Economico Affidabile Conveniente Económico Confiable Cómodo Accesibil De încredere Convenabil 2005 Annual Report 1 MoneyGram 2005 Annual Report Our Purpose: To help people and businesses by providing affordable, reliable, and convenient payment services Our Corporate Values: Respect, Courage, Passion, Integrity, Teamwork Phil Milne President and CEO A Letter from the CEO To Our Shareholders: I am very pleased to report another robust year for MoneyGram International. Our income from continuing operations was $112 million on total revenues of $971 million for the year. Our money transfer business continued its strong growth trajectory in 2005, delivering more than 38 percent growth in volume and more than 28 percent growth in revenue, leading what was a strong year for all of our businesses. We also continued to deploy technology to give customers more choices and more access points for sending and receiving money via the MoneyGram payment platform. The company’s great performance in 2005 had a significant impact on the price of our stock, rewarding our shareholders with an annual total return of more than 23 percent, which was nearly 19 percentage points above the total return for the S&P 500. This degree of success would not have been possible without dedicated employees and a strong management team who truly believe in our company’s core purpose: to help people and businesses by providing affordable, reliable and convenient payment services. They understand the critical role we play in connecting families and delivering hard-earned funds around the world for food, housing, education and other basic needs. While our purpose shapes our direction, it’s our corporate values that guide us every day and shape our organization. Whether working with each other or helping a customer, each employee is expected to demonstrate our values of respect, courage, passion, integrity and teamwork. These values also are reflected in our corporate commitment to give back to the communities where we do business. In 2005, we joined with Habitat for Humanity International to build 27 affordable homes around the globe. And following the disasters that shook our world last year, we opened the MoneyGram network to help raise funds for Red Cross relief. Looking back over 2005, I’d like to highlight just a few significant achievements of MoneyGram and this dedicated team: • Grew our money transfer volume more than 38 percent for the year, wrapping up 2005 with our 18th consecutive quarter above 25 percent growth. • Grew our money transfer agent network 16 percent to 89,000. • Built strong brand awareness through integrated media campaigns, consistent signage and street-savvy marketing around the globe. • Rolled out corridor pricing in more markets, adopted a simplified pricing structure in the U.S. and expanded the number of local currencies MoneyGram 2005 Annual Report 2 for paying out transactions. All of these steps drive savings and more value for consumers. • Poured additional resources into strengthening both our compliance and security programs, both in staffing and in systems automation. • Acquired ACH Commerce, gaining new technology for advancing our bill payment and money transfer businesses, as well as additional outsourcing MoneyGram Habitat home builds services to financial institutions. • Repurchased nearly 2.3 million shares of our stock with the strong cash flow generated from our businesses. • Successfully completed the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The successes of 2005 have set the stage for what promises to be a year of opportunity in 2006. While we are still very excited about our traditional cash-to-cash business, MoneyGram is now strategically positioned to leverage our processing platforms to deliver more options to our consumers and business partners. The MoneyGram prepaid card, eMoney Transfer Internet service and enhanced bill payment services are just a few of our services geared to the future. Utilizing our technology, processes and products, our goal is to make MoneyGram the preferred choice for affordable, reliable and convenient payment services for generations to come. With this focus, we believe we will deliver to our shareholders on our long-term goals of double-digit revenue and earnings growth and return on equity of 16-20%. Thank you to everyone who helped us accomplish so much in 2005. I particularly wish to thank our board of directors for their invaluable support and counsel in our first full year as an independent and publicly traded company. Denver, Colorado As we look forward to 2006 and beyond, guided by our values, we will continue to be driven by our focus to provide affordable, reliable and convenient payment services. I look forward to your continued support. Romania Sincerely, Philip W. Milne Chief Executive Officer 3 MoneyGram 2005 Annual Report MoneyGram International provides many essential and valuable payment services to consumers, businesses and financial institutions. The products and services in our Global Funds Transfer Group include international money transfers, bill payment and ACH services and money orders. Our Payment Systems Group provides financial institutions with official check and money order services, plus it offers businesses rebate and fulfillment processing. Building on these basic services, MoneyGram International is expanding its capabilities continuously with new delivery methods, improved processes and enhanced services to meet the changing needs of our diverse and world-wide customer base. Our direction in innovation and new technology and the services we develop are shaped by three considerations: affordable, reliable and convenient. To our millions of customers around the world, that’s what they want in their payment services. That’s what they expect of MoneyGram International. Affordable During 2005, we continued to focus on our pricing strategies in all our markets. Through our money transfer corridor pricing initiatives, we changed our pricing in corridors where leverage from additional volume allowed us to bring more affordable prices to our customers. We also greatly expanded the number of currencies in which we can process money transfer transactions, and we are able to make payouts in more than 25 currencies today. This saves money for our customers, and it’s a very consumer friendly feature that helps our customers on the “send” side know how much money will be delivered to the recipient on the “receive” side. Simplified pricing was launched in the U.S. as an extension of our corridor pricing initiatives. Last year we reduced the number of pricing tiers for our money transfer service, making it easier for our customers and agents to understand our pricing. Technology has been instrumental in helping us deliver more affordable services to all of our customers. Underlying all of the pricing initiatives that MoneyGram rolled out in 2005 were systems enhancements and increased automation that helped us drive the costs out and prices down. Affordable Peu coûteux Günstig Economico Económico Accesibil Reliable At MoneyGram our processing platforms are the foundation for our service reliability. Our customers and business clients trust us to safely move millions of dollars each and every day. During 2005, we continued to invest in our infrastructure, add new technology and strengthen our systems. The result is increased systems reliability…24x7… across all product lines. Reliability is not strictly a technology issue. We’ve enhanced the customer experience with improvements in our call centers. While technology has played an important role in this area, we’ve added staff so we can now work with our customers in all of the major languages of the world. When our customers and staff speak the same language, we know that communication is easier and leads to a more reliable and satisfactory outcome. We’re also utilizing the Internet to deliver faster and round-the- clock services to our financial institution and business customers. When managing accounts on-line, these customers are provided answers within the seconds it takes to log on. Besides speed, efficiency and access, reliability also involves security and compliance. This remains a high priority area for our investment dollars. These investments, in systems and people, add improvements that safeguard our transactions and customers. We are committed to keeping the trust of our customers and business clients. MoneyGram 2005 Annual Report 4 MoneyGram street teams New York, New York London, England Reliable Sûr Zuverlässig Affidabile Confiable De încredere 5 MoneyGram 2005 Annual Report MoneyGram built 27 Habitat homes around the globe in 2005. China Convenient Convenience means more choices for our customers. In 2005, we expanded our global money transfer network to more than 89,000 locations. We introduced home delivery, account deposit and prepaid card payout options via our directed send program. In addition, we expanded our bill payment client list, began deploying our own retail kiosks to enhance the MoneyGram network and continued to build our eMoney Transfer and bill payment services on the Internet. These new products and services reflect the evolution of the payment services industry and the importance that the individual customer places on convenience. Easy access to services is a must. Multiple choices for making payments are essential. Our institutional customers are equally sensitive to trends in payment services and the importance of convenience. As an important outsourcing resource to thousands of financial institutions around the country, MoneyGram is moving beyond its well-established official check and money order processing services to help financial institutions with the demands of an electronic world. MoneyGram’s offerings to financial institutions now includes the PrimeLinkplus™ product with its remote check printing capability and electronic funds management services that enable institutions to offer products that automate the collection of paper-based items via the ACH network. The payment services industry is still evolving today, but MoneyGram’s course is quite clear: provide customers and business clients with what they want most --- affordable, reliable and convenient payment services. Convenient Pratique Einfach Conveniente Cómodo Convenabil UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Form 10-K (Mark One) ¥ Annual Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005. n Transition Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities to Exchange Act of 1934 for the Transition period from . Commission File Number: 1-31950 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 1550 Utica Avenue South, Suite 100, Minneapolis, Minnesota (Address of principal executive offices) 16-1690064 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 55416 (Zip Code) Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (952) 591-3000 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class Name of each exchange on which registered Common stock, $0.01 par value New York Stock Exchange Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None No ¥ No n Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ¥ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act. Yes n Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ¥ Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ¥ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of ‘‘accelerated filer and large accelerated filer’’ in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. No n Large accelerated filer ¥ Accelerated filer n Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes n The market value of common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant, computed by reference to the last sales price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange as of June 30, 2005, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, was $1,618.7 million. Non-accelerated filer n No ¥ 85,348,676 shares of common stock were outstanding as of February 24, 2006. DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Certain information required by Part III of this report is incorporated by reference from the registrant’s proxy statement for the 2006 annual meeting of stockholders to be held on May 9, 2006. TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I. Item 1. Business ********************************************************************* Global Funds Transfer Segment *************************************************** Payment Systems Segment ******************************************************* Sales and Marketing ************************************************************ Product Development and Enhancements ******************************************* Competition ****************************************************************** Regulation******************************************************************** Intellectual Property ************************************************************ Relationship with Viad ********************************************************** Employees******************************************************************** Executive Officers of the Registrant************************************************ Available Information *********************************************************** Item 1A. Risk Factors ****************************************************************** Item 1B. Unresolved SEC Comments ****************************************************** Properties ******************************************************************** Item 2. Legal Proceedings************************************************************** Item 3. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders*********************************** Item 4. PART II. Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities************************************************************* Selected Financial Data ********************************************************* Item 6. Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation ***** Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk ***************************** Financial Statements and Supplementary Data *************************************** Item 8. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure **** Item 9. Item 9A. Controls and Procedures ********************************************************* Item 9B. Other Information ************************************************************** PART III. Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant ************************************ Item 11. Executive Compensation********************************************************* Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters ********************************************************************** Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions ************************************** Principal Accountant Fees and Services********************************************* Item 14. Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules ***************************************** Signatures ***************************************************************************** Exhibit Index*************************************************************************** PART IV. Page 1 1 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 7 7 8 8 14 14 14 14 15 16 17 42 43 43 43 43 44 44 44 45 45 45 46 47 PART I Item 1. BUSINESS MoneyGram International, Inc. (‘‘MoneyGram,’’ the ‘‘Company,’’ ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ and ‘‘our’’) is a leading global payment services company. Our mission is to provide consumers with affordable, reliable and con- venient payment services. We offer our products and services to consumers and businesses through our network of agents and our financial institution cus- tomers. The diverse array of products and services we offer enables consumers, most of whom are not fully served by traditional financial institutions, to make payments and to transfer money around the world, helping them meet the financial demands of their daily lives. Our business is conducted through our wholly owned subsidiary formerly known as Travelers Express Com- pany, Inc. (‘‘Travelers’’), which has been in operation since 1940. In June 1998, we acquired MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. (‘‘MPSI’’), adding the MoneyGram˛ branded international money transfer services to our group of Global Funds Transfer services. We were incorporated in Delaware on De- cember 18, 2003 in connection with the June 30, 2004 spin-off from our parent company, Viad Corp (‘‘Viad’’) (referred to hereafter as the ‘‘spin-off’’). In the spin-off, Travelers was merged with a wholly owned subsidiary of MoneyGram and Viad distributed all the issued and outstanding shares of MoneyGram common stock to Viad stockholders in a tax-free distribution. Stockholders of Viad received one share of MoneyGram common stock for every one share of Viad common stock owned. See ‘‘Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Our Separation from Viad Corp.’’ In March 2004, we completed the sale of our subsidi- ary, Game Financial Corporation, for approximately $43.0 million in cash, to continue our focus on our core businesses. Game Financial Corporation provides cash access services to casinos and gaming establishments throughout the United States. See ‘‘Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Basis of Presentation.’’ In April 2005, we acquired substantially all of the assets of ACH Commerce, LLC (‘‘ACH Com- merce’’), an automated clearing house (‘‘ACH’’) payment processor. The acquisition provides the Com- pany with the technology to expand its bill payment services. In 2005, we consolidated the operations of Travelers with MPSI to eliminate duplication and overlapping costs of operating the two businesses under separate corporate entities, and to continue the transition of our business from the Travelers Express brand to the MoneyGram brand. Effective December 31, 2005, the entity that was formerly Travelers merged with and into MPSI, with MPSI remaining as the surviving corporation. For additional information regarding our business, including our financial results, see ‘‘Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.’’ We operate our business in two segments: Global Funds Transfer and Payment Systems. Following is a description of each segment. For financial information regarding our segments, see ‘‘Management’s Discus- sion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Results of Operations — Segment Performance’’ and Note 17 of the Notes to Consoli- dated Financial Statements. Global Funds Transfer Segment Our Global Funds Transfer segment provides money transfer services, money orders and bill payment services to consumers. Our primary consumers are ‘‘unbanked,’’ ‘‘underbanked’’ and ‘‘convenience users.’’ ‘‘Unbanked consumers’’ are those consumers who do not have a traditional relationship with a financial institution. ‘‘Underbanked consumers’’ are consumers who, while they may have a savings ac- count with a financial institution, do not have a checking account. ‘‘Convenience users’’ are consum- ers who, while they may have a checking account, prefer to use our products and services on the basis of convenience or value. We conduct our Global Funds Transfer operations through a worldwide network of agents. During 2005 and 2004, our ten largest agents accounted for 31 per- cent and 27 percent, respectively, of our total revenue and 46 percent and 41 percent, respectively, of the revenue of our Global Funds Transfer segment. Our largest agent, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., accounted for 13 percent and 9 percent of our total revenue and 1 19 percent and 14 percent of the revenue of our Global Funds Transfer segment in 2005 and 2004, respec- tively. In 2005, Global Funds Transfer segment reve- nue was $649.6 million and operating income was $121.7 million. A significant portion of Global Funds Transfer segment revenue is generated by our money transfer product. During 2005 and 2004, our interna- tional operations generated 19 percent and 18 percent, respectively, of our total revenue and 28 percent of our Global Funds Transfer segment revenue. See Note 17 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for revenue by product and geographic area. We provide Global Funds Transfer products and ser- vices utilizing a variety of proprietary point-of-sale platforms. We also operate two customer service call centers in the United States and contract for additional call center services in Bulgaria. These call centers provide multi-lingual customer service for both agents and consumers 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. MoneyGram Money Transfers: Money transfers are transfers of funds between consumers from one loca- tion to another. Money transfers are used by consum- ers who want to transfer funds quickly, safely and efficiently to another individual within the United States or internationally. As of December 31, 2005, we provide money transfer services through over 89,000 money transfer agent locations in approximately 170 countries and territories worldwide. These agent locations are located in the following geographic regions: 28,000 locations in North America; 14,000 locations in Latin America (including Mexico); 30,000 locations in Western Europe and the Middle East; 8,600 locations in Asia Pacific; 5,200 locations in Eastern Europe; and 3,200 locations in Africa. Our money transfer revenues are derived primarily from consumer transaction fees and revenues from currency exchange on international money transfers. In a typical money transfer, a consumer goes to an agent location, completes a form and pays the agent the money to be transferred, together with a fee. The agent enters the transaction data into a point-of-sale money transfer platform, which connects to our cen- tral data processing system. Our platforms include AgentConnect˛, which is integrated onto the agent’s point-of-sale system, and DeltaWorks˛ and Delta T3˛, which are separate software and stand-alone device platforms. Through our FormFree service, customers may contact our call center and a representative will collect the information over the telephone and enter it directly into our central data processing system. The funds are made available for payment in various currencies throughout our agent network. The fee paid by the sender is based on the amount to be transferred and the location at which the funds are to be received. Both the ‘‘send’’ and ‘‘receive’’ agents receive a commission from the transaction. In March 2004, we launched our MoneyGram eMoney Transfer service that also allows customers to conduct money transfer transactions on the internet at www.emoneygram.com using a credit card or a debit from a bank account. At December 31, 2005, we offer this service only to U.S. residents outside the State of California. Money Orders: Money orders, much like checks, can be presented by the consumer to make a payment or for cash. Our Global Funds Transfer segment has its roots in the sale of money orders, a business we have been engaged in since 1940. Based on the number of money orders issued in 2005, we are the nation’s leading issuer of money orders. In 2005, we issued approximately 273.3 million money orders through our network of almost 53,000 retail agent locations in the United States and Puerto Rico. Our money orders are sold under the Travelers Express brand, which is being transitioned to the MoneyGram brand following the merger of Travelers into MPSI, and are also sold on a private label basis or co-branded with retail agents. In most cases, we receive transac- tion fees from our agents for each money order sold. In many cases, we receive additional monthly dispenser service fees from our agents for the money order dispenser equipment we provide. Furthermore, we generate income from the investment of funds that are remitted from our agents and which we invest until the money orders are cleared through the banking system, or are escheated to the applicable states. Generally a money order will remain outstanding for fewer than ten days. Pay-By-SuiteSM Bill Payment Services: Our bill pay- ment services allow consumers to make urgent pay- ments or pay routine bills. The acquisition of ACH processing capabilities in 2005 will allow us to en- hance our bill payment business and create a multi- faceted, full-cycle service. The bill payment suite of services, referred to as Pay-By-Suite, will provide our consumer and corporate customers with a full spec- trum of payment choices, completing the bill payment cycle from payment origination to reporting and reconciliation starting in 2006. We contract with creditors, or ‘‘billers,’’ to enable convenience payers, just-in-time payers and delin- quent debtors to pay bills through our network. A biller may afford debtors a variety of payment methods 2 via our bill payment suite of services. Our contracted billers include credit card companies, mortgage com- panies, auto finance companies, sub-prime lenders, cellular and long distance telephone companies and third-party bill collectors. We work closely with our agents to identify billers in their service areas to target for our services. Our ExpressPayment˛ bill payment service, which is offered through our money transfer agent locations in the United States, continues to grow as we add new billers to our network. As of December 31, 2005, we provide our ExpressPayment bill payment services to over 1,500 billers. ExpressPayment bill payment ser- vice generally provides customers with same-day credit to a biller. Our ExpressPayment bill payment service is also available for internet transactions at www.emoneygram.com. Our FlashPay˛ and BuyPay˛ routine bill payment services are available at selected agent locations. These services allow unbanked and underbanked consumers to pay routine bills with cash at a convenient location. We remit the payments by means of wire transfer or check and the consumer’s account is typically credited within one week. These routine bill payment services also afford utilities a method of complying with regulatory requirements that they provide a given number of locations at which customers may pay their bills. Our acquisition of ACH Commerce in 2005 allows consumers to select one- time ACH, recurring ACH and credit and debit card payments to our contracted billers via the telephone. We released an ACH ‘‘pay by web’’ service in February 2006 which allows consumers to pay our contracted billers over the internet. We generate reve- nue from transaction fees charged to consumers per bill payment transaction completed. Payment Systems Segment Our Payment Systems segment provides financial institutions with payment processing services, prima- rily official check outsourcing services and money orders for sale to their customers. Our customers are primarily comprised of financial institutions, thrifts and credit unions. As of December 31, 2005, we provide official check services to over 15,000 branch locations of over 1,700 financial institutions. Custom- ers include a broad array of financial institutions, including large banks, regional banks and small com- munity banks. During 2005 and 2004, our ten largest financial institution customers accounted for 13 per- cent and 14 percent, respectively, of our total revenue and 39 percent and 39 percent, respectively, of the revenue of our Payment Systems segment. Our largest financial institution customer generated 4 percent of our total revenue in 2005 and 2004 and 11 percent and 10 percent of the revenue in our Payment Systems segment in 2005 and 2004, respectively. We primarily derive revenues from our financial institution customers from the investment of funds underlying the official check or financial institution money order. We invest funds representing customer items from the time the proceeds are remitted until they are cleared. We also derive revenue from fees paid by our customers. In 2005, Payment Systems segment revenue was $321.6 million and operating income was $42.4 million. A significant portion of Payment Sys- tems segment revenue is generated by our official check outsourcing services. See Note 17 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for revenue by product. Official Check Outsourcing Services: We provide official check outsourcing services through our Prime- Link˛ service. Financial institutions provide official checks, which include bank checks, cashier checks, teller checks and agent checks, to consumers for use in transactions when the payee requires a check drawn on a bank or other third party. Official checks are commonly used in consumer loan closings, such as closings of home and car loans, and other critical situations where the payee requires assurance of pay- ment and funds availability. Financial institutions also use official checks to pay their own obligations. Our PrimeLinkplus˛ product is an internet-based check issuance platform that allows financial institutions and other businesses with multiple locations to securely print official checks at remote locations on a client- controlled basis, eliminating the need to overnight the checks from the main office or wire transfer the funds. We provide these outsourcing services at a low cost to financial institutions and pay an agreed upon commis- sion rate on the balance of funds underlying the official checks pending clearing of the items. We clear the official check items pursuant to contracts with clearing banks as a service to our official check customers. Money Orders: The Payment Systems segment also offers money orders through financial institutions in a manner very similar to money orders offered through our retail agents in our Global Funds Transfer seg- ment. In 2005, approximately 18.3 million, or six percent, of our total money orders were sold through financial institutions. Controlled Disbursement Processing: We process WIC checks through our subsidiary, FSMC, Inc. WIC 3 checks are issued under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program to Women, Infants and Children administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture through the various states. FSMC, Inc. also processes other controlled disbursements, such as rebate checks. Our revenues from this area are primarily derived from fees. ACH Services: Pursuant to a contract with Creative Payment Solutions (‘‘CPS’’), we offer the CPS Check- Track Re-deposited Check Entry product and CheckMARC Remote Deposit product to financial institutions. Re-deposited Check Entry or ‘‘RCK’’ is the conversion of returned checks to an electronic format for presentment and collection. Remote De- posit allows merchants to capture, balance and deliver deposits to their financial institution without making a trip to the bank. CheckMARC supports Accounts Receivable Conversion (‘‘ARC’’) through the ACH network. Sales and Marketing Global Funds Transfer Segment: We market our Global Funds Transfer segment products and services through a number of dedicated sales and marketing teams. In the United States, our dedicated sales and marketing teams market money transfer services, money orders and bill payment services on a regional basis to our three principal distribution channels: large national agent accounts, smaller, independent ac- counts and check cashing outlets. We also have dedicated sales and marketing teams that market our Pay-By-Suite bill payment services, including Ex- pressPayment, directly to billers. Our international sales and marketing for money transfer services is conducted by dedicated regional sales and marketing teams that are generally located in or near their regions: Western Europe, including the United King- dom; Eastern Europe; Asia; the Middle East; Africa; and Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean. We have introduced corridor pricing capabilities that enable us to establish different consumer prices for our money transfer services by defined transaction corri- dors, such as narrowly defined zip code regions or widespread direct marketing areas. We are currently adding additional capabilities, including implement- ing multi-currency technology that allows us to exe- cute our money transfers directly between and among an increased number of different currencies. Where implemented, these capabilities allow our agents to settle with us in local currency and allow consumers to know the exact amount that will be received in the 4 the receiving nation, or in local currency of U.S. dollars or Euros in certain countries. We also have continued to provide a more simplified consumer fee pricing structure. Our simplified pricing structure includes reducing the number of pricing tiers or bands and allows us to manage our price-volume dynamic while streamlining the point of sale process for our agents and consumers. Our pricing philosophy contin- ues to be to maintain a price point below our higher priced competitor but above the niche players in the market. As an investment in our money transfer brand recogni- tion, we increased our sales and marketing expenses by just over 50 percent in 2005 compared to 2004. Our sales and marketing efforts are supported by a wide range of consumer advertising methods. We reach our consumers using traditional media such as television, radio and print, as well as permanent signs at agent locations and street teams. The street teams consist primarily of contractors who engage in a variety of activities including attending local ethnic festivals and events and distributing flyers and premiums introduc- ing our products and services to potential consumers. Payment Systems Segment: We market our Prime- Link official check services through a dedicated team of official check sales and marketing professionals. In addition, we have dedicated teams of sales and market- ing professionals for our PrimeLinkplus product and for our sales of money order services through banks. All marketing efforts are localized and customized to specific segments of the market. Relationship market- ing is the substance of our approach to the market. We have an intertwined network of relationships with technology providers, banks that provide marketing endorsements, banking associations, consultants and others, including alliances with Wells Fargo, the Credit Union National Association and CPS. Product Development and Enhancements Our product development activities have focused on new ways to transfer money and pay bills through enhancements to our current products and the develop- ment of new products and services. Recent enhance- ments and new products supplement our Global Funds Transfer segment. We believe these new features and products will provide customers with added flexibility and convenience to help meet their financial services needs. In March 2004, we Product Enhancements: launched our MoneyGram eMoney Transfer service that allows online money transfers and bill payments to be initiated on our website using credit cards and bank account debits. During 2005, we introduced an enhancement that allows us to price our money trans- fer services at the agent level. This new capability provides us with the ability to competitively price our service by specifically establishing both the consumer fee and the foreign exchange rate at the location level. In 2005, we also developed an enhancement to allow a sender of a money transfer to choose among curren- cies to be received by the beneficiary of the money transfer. The currencies available depend on the send and receive country. We began rolling out this en- hancement in February 2006. Finally, we developed an enhancement in 2005 to allow a sender to direct their money transfer (i) to a specific address, (ii) onto an ATM/debit card or (iii) into a bank account. We commenced a beta test of this enhancement in July 2005, contracting with a Philippines company, LBC Mundial Corp., to deliver money transfers to a benefi- ciary’s home in the Philippines or to load a money transfer onto the beneficiary’s LBC branded ATM card. We plan to begin rolling out the functionality for directing transfers to a bank account in 2006. New Products. We developed a prepaid debit card program that was introduced in 2005, the MoneyGram Prepaid MasterCard˛ card program. Customers can load cash onto a card that can be used to make purchases and ATM withdrawals. We conducted a limited beta test of our prepaid debit card in August 2005, selling the cards through company-owned loca- tions in New York and Miami. In December of 2005 we commenced a full beta test, contracting with certain of our agents in key markets to sell and reload the prepaid debit card. We plan the roll-out of the MoneyGram Prepaid MasterCard card program in 2006, with the cards available for purchase and reload at designated MoneyGram agent locations in the US. In 2006, we will also begin the roll-out of the Pay-By- Suite bill payment services that will provide consum- ers with ACH pay-by-telephone and pay-by-web options. Competition The various industries in which we operate are very competitive, and we face a variety of competitors across our businesses. New competitors or alliances among established companies may emerge. Consoli- dation among payment services companies, and money transmitters in particular, has occurred and may continue. We compete for agents and financial institution customers on the basis of value, service, quality, technical and operational differences, price 5 and financial incentives paid to agents once they have entered into an agreement. In turn, we compete for consumers on the basis of number and location of agent locations, price, convenience and technology. Our primary competition comes from First Data Corporation and its subsidiaries, including Western Union, which has substantially greater transaction volume than we do. First Data Corporation and its subsidiaries have a larger agent base, a more estab- lished brand name and substantially greater financial and marketing resources than we do. First Data Corporation has announced that it will spin off West- ern Union in 2006. We cannot anticipate what, if any, effect the spin-off will have on our business or the money transfer industry. The Global Funds Transfer segment of our business competes in a concentrated industry, with a small number of large competitors and a large number of small, niche competitors. Our large competitors are other providers of money orders and money transfer services, including Western Union, other subsidiaries of First Data Corporation and the U.S. Postal Service with respect to money orders. We also compete with banks and niche person-to-person money transfer service providers that serve select send and receive corridors. The Payment Systems segment of our business com- petes in a concentrated industry with a small number of large competitors. Our competitors in this segment are Integrated Payment Systems, a subsidiary of First Data Corporation, and Federal Home Loan Banks. We also compete with financial institutions that have developed internal processing capabilities or services similar to ours and do not outsource these services. Regulation Compliance with legal requirements and government regulations is an integral part of our operations. Financial transaction reporting and state banking de- partment regulations also affect our business. As a money order issuer and a money transmitter, we must comply with a number of domestic and interna- tional regulatory requirements, including: ) state licensing laws; ) federal and state anti-money laundering and the federal government’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (‘‘OFAC’’) regulations; ) laws of various foreign countries regulating the ability to conduct a money transfer business and requiring compliance with anti-money launder- ing regulations; ) state unclaimed property reporting; and ) state, federal and international privacy laws. In the United States, 45 states, the District of Colum- bia and Puerto Rico require us to be licensed in order to conduct business within their jurisdiction. Require- ments to be so licensed generally include minimum net worth, surety bonds, operational procedures and reserves or ‘‘permissible investments’’ that must be maintained in an amount equivalent to all outstanding payment obligations issued by us. The types of securi- ties that are considered ‘‘permissible investments’’ vary from state to state, but generally include U.S. government securities and other highly rated debt instruments. Most states require us to file reports on a quarterly or more frequent basis, verifying our compli- ance with their requirements. Internationally, we are registered as required in Ger- many, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Ukraine. International regula- tory requirements are generally focused on money laundering prevention. In addition, many international jurisdictions impose restrictions on the type of entity that can serve as a money transfer agent. In some jurisdictions, we are restricted to doing business with banks or other licensed financial entities. We and our agents are required to report suspicious activity. In addition, under the USA PATRIOT Act, money service businesses, including our agents, are required to establish anti-money laundering compli- ance programs that include: ) internal policies and controls; ) the designation of a compliance officer; ) ongoing employee training; and ) an independent review function. Unclaimed property laws of every state, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico require that we track the relevant information on each payment instrument and money transfer and, if unclaimed at the end of the statutory abandonment period, that we remit the pro- ceeds of the unclaimed property to the appropriate jurisdiction. State abandonment periods for payment instruments and money transfers range from three to seven years. Certain foreign jurisdictions also may have unclaimed property laws, though we do not have material amounts subject to any such law. 6 In the ordinary course of our business, we collect certain types of consumer data and thus are subject to privacy laws. We are subject to the Gramm-Leach- Bliley Act of 1999 (the ‘‘GLB Act’’), which requires that financial institutions have in place policies regard- ing the collection and disclosure of information con- sidered nonpublic personal information. We comply with the GLB Act by posting a privacy notice on our website, as well as posting a privacy notice on the forms completed by individuals in order to use ser- vices (for example, on our money transfer ‘‘send’’ form). We also have confidentiality/information se- curity agreements in place with our third-party ven- dors and service providers to the extent required by the GLB Act. In addition, we collect personal data flowing from the European Union to other countries, and thus are subject to the European Personal Data Protection Directive (the ‘‘Directive’’). The Directive prohibits the transfer of personal data to non-European Union member nations that do not provide adequate protec- tion for personal data. We comply with the safe harbor the permitted by U.S. Department of Commerce, publicly declaring our privacy policy for information collected outside of the United States by posting our privacy policy on our website, and requiring our agents in the European Union to notify customers of the privacy policy. the Directive by filing with If we were to fail to comply with any applicable laws and regulations, this failure could result in restrictions on our ability to provide our products and services, as well as the imposition of civil fines and criminal penalties. See ‘‘Risk Factors.’’ Intellectual Property We rely on a combination of patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret law and confidentiality or license agreements to protect our proprietary rights in products, services, know-how and information. Intel- lectual property laws afford limited protection. Certain rights in processing equipment and software held by us and our subsidiaries provide us with a competitive advantage, even though not all of these rights are protected under intellectual property laws. It may be possible for a third party to copy our products and services or otherwise obtain and use our proprietary information without our permission. U.S. patents are currently granted for a term of 20 years from the date a patent application is filed. We own U.S. and foreign patents related to our money order technology. Our U.S. patents have in the past given us competitive advantages in the marketplace, including a number of patents for automated money order dispensing systems. We also have patent applica- tions pending in the United States that relate to our money transfer and PrimeLink technology and busi- ness methods. U.S. trademark registrations are for a term of 10 years and are renewable every 10 years as long as the trademarks are used in the regular course of trade. We register our trademarks in a number of other countries where we do business. We maintain a portfolio of trademarks representing substantial goodwill in our businesses. Many of our trademarks, including the MoneyGram˛, ExpressPayment˛, PrimeLink˛, Agent- Connect˛, DeltaWorks˛, and Delta T3˛ marks and our globe with arrows logo, have substantial importance and value to our business. Relationship with Viad We entered into various agreements with Viad gov- erning our division of liabilities at the spin-off, includ- ing a Separation and Distribution Agreement, an Employee Benefits Agreement and a Tax Sharing Agreement. We also entered into an Interim Services Agreement with Viad under which Viad provided certain services for us after the spin-off. Pursuant to notices effective September 28, 2005 and March 31, 2006, we will have terminated the provision of a majority of the services by Viad. The remaining services provided by Viad will terminate on June 30, 2006. In January 2005, we purchased a 50 percent interest in Viad’s corporate aircraft. We purchased the remaining interest in January 2006. See Note 3 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Employees At December 31, 2005, we had approximately 1,575 full-time employees in the United States and 140 full-time employees internationally. In addition, we use contractors to support certain of our domestic and international sales and marketing efforts. None of our employees are represented by a labor union, and we consider our employee relations to be good. Executive Officers of the Registrant Philip W. Milne, age 46, has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer and as a Director of MoneyGram since June 2004. He is also the President and Chief Executive Officer of MPSI and its predeces- sor, Travelers Express Company, Inc., our principal operating subsidiary, a position he has held since 1996. Mr. Milne joined Travelers Express Company, Inc. in 1991 and served as General Manager of the official check business from 1991 until early 1992, as Vice President, General Manager of the Payment Systems segment from 1992 until early 1993, and as Vice President, General Manager of the Retail Pay- ment Products group from 1993 to 1996. David J. Parrin, age 51, has served as the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of MoneyGram since November 2005. Mr. Parrin previ- ously served as the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MoneyGram since June 2004 and Travelers Express Company, Inc. since joining the Company in June 2002. From 1998 to 2002, he was with the investment firm of Dain Rauscher Corporation (now RBC Dain Rauscher Corporation), serving since 1999 as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Of- ficer. From 1994 to 1998, he served as Senior Vice President and Corporate Controller of U.S. Bancorp. Prior to that, Mr. Parrin spent 17 years with the accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP, serving most recently as audit partner. David A. Albright, age 49, has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Information Officer since No- vember 2005. Mr. Albright previously served as Vice President of Information Technology since joining the Company in May 2000. From June 1983 to May 2000, Mr. Albright was the Director of Information Technol- ogy for Minnegasco, a division of Reliant Energy, Inc., an energy supply and distribution company. Mr. Albright began his career at Gambles, Inc., a retail company, where he held various technical positions in the Information Technology division from 1974 to 1983. Jean C. Benson, age 38, has served as the Vice President, Controller of MoneyGram since June 2004. Ms. Benson previously served as the Vice President, Controller of Travelers Express Company, Inc. since joining the Company in August 2001. From 1994 to 2001, Ms. Benson was at Metris Companies, Inc., a financial products and services company, serving as Corporate Controller and Executive Vice President of Finance since 1996. Ms. Benson began her career as an auditor with the accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP from 1990 to 1994. Theodore F. Ceglia, age 42, has served as Vice President, Treasurer of MoneyGram since June 2004. Mr. Ceglia previously served as Vice President, Trea- surer of Travelers Express Company, Inc. since joining the Company in February 2003. Mr. Ceglia was the Chief Financial Officer of ArrowHead Capital Man- agement Corp., an asset management firm, from 7 July 2002 to February 2003. From January 2002 to February 2003, he also owned and operated Capital Management Solutions LLC, a corporate finance consulting firm. From 1998 to 2001, Mr. Ceglia was Managing Director and Treasurer at the investment firm of RBC Dain Rauscher Corporation. Mary A. Dutra, age 54, has served as Executive Vice President/Division President Payment Systems since November 2005. Ms. Dutra previously served as Vice President of MoneyGram and General Manager of Payment Systems from June 2004 to November 2005 and as General Manager and Vice President, Global Operations of Travelers Express Company, Inc. from November 1994 to June 2004. Ms. Dutra joined the Company in 1988 as Manager of Payment Services of Travelers Express Company, Inc. and has served in positions of increasing responsibility. Teresa H. Johnson, age 54, has served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of MoneyGram since November 2005. Ms. Johnson previously served as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of MoneyGram since June 2004 and Chief Legal Counsel of Travelers Express Company, Inc. since joining the Company in 1997. From 1992 to 1997, she was employed at SUPERVALU INC., a food retailer and distributor, serving most recently as Asso- ciate General Counsel and Corporate Secretary. William J. Putney, age 43, has served as Executive Vice President, Chief Investment Officer of MoneyGram since November 2005. Mr. Putney previ- ously served as Vice President, Chief Investment Officer of MoneyGram from June 2004 to November 2005 and as Vice President, Chief Investment Officer of Travelers Express Company, Inc. from 1996 to 2004. Mr., Putney joined the Company in 1993, serving as Portfolio Manager. Prior to joining the Item 1A. RISK FACTORS Company, Mr. Putney held positions as a trader, investment analyst and portfolio manager. Anthony P. Ryan, age 43, has served as Executive Vice President/Division President Global Funds Transfer since November 2005. Mr. Ryan previously served as Vice President of MoneyGram and General Manager of Global Funds Transfer from June 2004 to Novem- ber 2005, a position he had held at Travelers Express Company, Inc. since 2001. He previously served as Chief Financial Officer of Travelers Express Com- pany, Inc. from 1997 to 2001 and as Controller from 1996 to 1997. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Ryan spent 10 years at First Data Corporation, serving most recently as Director of Finance. Cindy J. Stemper, age 48, has served as Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Facilities of MoneyGram since November 2005. Ms. Stemper previously served as Vice President of Human Re- sources and Facilities of MoneyGram from June 2004 to November 2005 and Vice President of Human Resources at Travelers Express Company, Inc. from 1996 to June 2004. Ms. Stemper joined the Company in 1984 and has served in positions of increasing responsibility. Available Information Our principal executive offices are located at 1550 Utica Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416, telephone (952) 591-3000. Our website ad- dress is www.moneygram.com. We make our reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K, Section 16 reports on Forms 3, 4 and 5, and all amendments to those reports, available electronically free of charge in the Investor Relations section of our website as soon as reasonably practicable after they are filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Our business faces many risks. Any of the risks discussed below, or elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K or our other SEC filings, could have a material impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations. 8 RISK FACTORS If we lose key retail agents in our Global Funds Transfer segment, our business and results of opera- tions could be adversely affected. We may not be able to retain all of our current retail agents. The competition for chain retail agents is intense, and larger agents are increasingly demanding financial concessions and more information technol- ogy customization. The development and equipment necessary to meet agent demands could require sub- stantial capital expenditures. If we were unable to meet these demands, we could lose agents and our volume of money transfers would be substantially reduced and our revenues would decline. A substantial portion of our transaction volume is generated by a limited number of key agents. During 2005 and 2004, our ten largest agents accounted for 31 percent and 27 percent, respectively, of our total revenue and 46 percent and 41 percent, respectively, of the revenue of our Global Funds Transfer segment. Our largest agent, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., accounted for 13 percent and 9 percent of our total revenue and 19 percent and 14 percent of the revenue of our Global Funds Transfer segment in 2005 and 2004, respec- tively. If any of these key agents were not to renew their contracts with us, or if such agents were to reduce the number of their locations, or cease doing business, we might not be able to replace the volume of business conducted through these agents, and our business and results of operations would be adversely affected. In addition, many of our high volume agents are in the check cashing industry. There are risks associated with the check cashing industry that could cause this portion of our agent base to decline. Any regulatory action that adversely affects check cashers could also cause this portion of our agent base to decline. If we lose large financial institution customers in our Payment Systems segment, our business and results of operation could be adversely affected. During 2005 and 2004, our ten largest financial institution customers accounted for 13 percent and 14 percent, respectively, of our total revenue and 39 percent and 39 percent, respectively, of the revenue of our Payment Systems segment. Our largest finan- cial institution customer generated 4 percent of our total revenue in 2005 and 2004 and 11 percent and 10 percent of the revenue in our Payment Systems segment in 2005 and 2004, respectively. The loss of any of our top financial institution customers could adversely affect our business and results of operations. 9 If we fail to successfully develop and timely introduce new and enhanced products and services, our busi- ness, prospects, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. Our future growth will depend, in part, on our ability to continue to develop and successfully introduce new and enhanced methods of providing money transfer, money order, official check, bill payment and related services that keep pace with competitive introduc- tions, technological changes and the demands and preferences of our agents, financial institution cus- tomers and consumers. Many of our competitors offer stored-value cards and other electronic payment mech- anisms, including various internet-based payment ser- vices, which we have only recently introduced, that could be substituted for traditional forms of payment, such as the money orders, bill payment and money transfer services that we offer. If these alternative payment mechanisms become widely substituted for our products and services, and we do not develop and ramp up similar alternative payment mechanisms successfully and on a timely basis, our business and prospects could be adversely affected. If we are unable to protect the intellectual property rights related to our existing and any new or en- hanced products and services, our business, pros- pects, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. We rely on a combination of patent, trademark and copyright laws, trade secret protection and confidenti- ality and license agreements to protect the intellectual property rights related to our products and services. We also investigate the intellectual property rights of third parties to prevent infringement of those rights. We may be subject to claims of third parties that we infringe or have misappropriated their proprietary rights. We may be required to spend resources to defend any such claims and/or to protect and police our own rights. Some intellectual property rights may not be protected by intellectual property laws, particu- larly in foreign jurisdictions. The loss of intellectual property protection, the inability to secure or enforce intellectual property protection or to successfully defend against an intellectual property infringement action could harm our business and prospects. Litigation or investigations which could result in material settlements, fines or penalties may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Our business has in the past been, and may in the future continue to be, the subject of class actions, regulatory actions, investigations or other litigation. The outcome of class action lawsuits, regulatory actions or investigations is difficult to assess or quantify. Plaintiffs in these types of lawsuits may seek recovery of very large or indeterminate amounts, and the magnitude of lawsuits and actions may remain unknown for substantial periods of time. The cost to defend future lawsuits or investigations may be signif- icant. There may also be adverse publicity associated with lawsuits and investigations that could decrease customer acceptance of our services. As a result, litigation or investigations may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. We face intense competition, and if we are unable to continue to compete effectively, our business, finan- cial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected. The industries in which we compete are highly com- petitive, and we face a variety of competitors across our businesses. In addition, new competitors or alli- ances among established companies may emerge. Our primary competition comes from First Data Corpora- tion and its subsidiaries, including Western Union, which has substantially greater transaction volume than we do. First Data Corporation and its subsidiaries have a larger agent base, a more established brand name and substantially greater financial and market- ing resources than we do. First Data Corporation has announced that it will spin off Western Union. We cannot anticipate what, if any, effect the spin-off will have on our business or the money transfer industry. The Global Funds Transfer segment of our business competes in a concentrated industry, with a small number of large competitors and a large number small, niche competitors. Our large competitors are other providers of money orders and money transfer ser- vices, including Western Union, other subsidiaries of First Data Corporation and the U.S. Postal Service with respect to money orders. We also compete with banks and niche person-to-person money transfer service providers that serve select send and receive corridors. The Payment Systems segment of our business com- petes in a concentrated industry with a small number of large competitors. Our competitors in this segment are Integrated Payment Systems, a subsidiary of First Data Corporation, and Federal Home Loan Banks. We also compete with financial institutions that have developed internal processing capabilities or services similar to ours and do not outsource these services. Recent levels of growth in consumer money transfer transactions and other payment products may not continue. In addition, consolidation among payment services companies has occurred and could continue. If we are unable to compete effectively in the changing marketplace, our business, financial condition and results of operations would be adversely affected. We are subject to a number of risks relating to U.S. federal and state regulatory requirements which could result in material settlements, fines or penal- ties or changes in our business operations that may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In the United States, the money transfer business is subject to a variety of state regulations. We are also subject to U.S. federal anti-money laundering laws and the requirements of the Office of Foreign Assets Control, which prohibit us from transmitting money to specified countries or on behalf of prohibited individ- uals. If we were to inadvertently transmit money on behalf of, or unknowingly conduct business with, a prohibited individual, we could be required to pay significant damages, including fines and penalties. The USA PATRIOT Act mandates several anti-money laundering requirements. Any intentional or negligent violation of anti-money laundering laws by our em- ployees could lead to significant fines and/or penal- ties, and could limit our ability to conduct business in some jurisdictions. The federal government or the states may elect to impose additional anti-money laundering requirements. Changes in laws, regulations or other industry practices and standards may occur which could increase our compliance and other costs of doing business, could require significant systems redevelopment, reduce the market for or value of our products or services or render our products or services less profitable or obsolete, and could have an adverse effect on our results of operations. If onerous regula- tory requirements were imposed on our agents, they could lead to a loss of agents, which, in turn, could lead to a loss of retail business. Failure to comply with the laws and regulatory re- quirements of federal and state regulatory authorities could result in, among other things, revocation of required licenses or registrations, loss of approved status, termination of contracts with banks or retail representatives, administrative enforcement actions 10 and fines, class action lawsuits, cease and desist orders and civil and criminal liability. The occurrence of one or more of these events could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Imposition of additional regulatory requirements in any of the foreign countries in which we operate could adversely affect our business. International regulation of the money transfer business varies from country to country. Although most coun- tries (other than Germany, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United Kingdom) do not regulate this business to the same degree as the United States, this could change in the future. Various foreign governments could impose penalties or charges, or additional regulatory requirements on us or our agents, such as licensing requirements, government watch lists that prohibit the transfer of money on behalf of prohibited individuals, and anti-money laundering regulations. Any of these requirements, including anti- money laundering requirements and related scrutiny, could make it more difficult to originate money transfers overseas, increase our costs or decrease our revenues. Any inadvertent violation of a law or regula- tion by us or one of our agents could subject us to damages, including fines or penalties. Failure to maintain effective internal controls in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could have a material adverse affect on our business and stock price. Due to our July 1, 2004 spin-off and new status as a public company, 2006 is the first year in which we are required to certify and report on our compliance with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which requires annual management assessments of the effectiveness of our internal control over finan- cial reporting and a report by our independent regis- tered public accounting firm addressing these assess- ments. If we fail to maintain the adequacy of our internal controls, as such standards are modified, supplemented or amended from time to time, we may not be able to ensure that we can conclude on an ongoing basis that we have effective internal controls over financial reporting in accordance with Sec- tion 404. In order to achieve effective internal controls we may need to enhance our accounting systems or processes which could increase our cost of doing business. Any failure to achieve and maintain an effective internal control environment could have a material adverse effect on our business. We face credit and fraud risks from our retail agents. The vast majority of our Global Funds Transfer business is conducted through independent agents that provide our products and services to consumers at their business locations. Our agents receive the pro- ceeds from the sale of our payment instruments and we must then collect these funds from the agents. As a result, we have credit exposure to our agents, which averages approximately $1.1 billion in the aggregate, representing a combination of money orders, money transfers and bill payment proceeds. During 2005, this credit exposure was spread across almost 27,500 agents, of which 14 owed us in excess of $15.0 million each at any one time. We are not insured against credit losses, except in circumstances of agent theft or fraud. If an agent becomes insolvent, files for bankruptcy, commits fraud or otherwise fails to remit money order or money transfer proceeds to us, we must nonetheless pay the money order or complete the money transfer on behalf of the consumer. Moreover, we have made, and may in the future make, secured or unsecured loans to retail agents under limited circumstances or allow agents to retain our funds for a period of time before remitting them to us. The failure of agents owing us large amounts to remit funds to us or to repay such amounts could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations and our financial condition. We are subject to credit risk related to our investment portfolio and our use of derivatives. its Our credit risk includes the potential risk that the Company may not collect on interest and/or principal associated with investments, as well as counterparty risk associated with its derivative finan- cial instruments. Approximately 83 percent of our investment portfolio at December 31, 2005 consisted of securities that are not issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. If the issuer of any of these securi- ties were to default in its payment obligations to us or to otherwise experience credit problems, the value of the investments would decline and adversely impact our investment portfolio and our earnings. At Decem- ber 31, 2005, we were party to derivative instruments, known as swaps, having a notional amount of $2.7 bil- lion. These swap agreements are contracts in which we and a counterparty agree to exchange periodic pay- ments based on a fixed or variable rate of interest on a given notional amount, without the exchange of the underlying notional amounts. The notional amount of a swap agreement is used to measure amounts to be paid or received and does not represent the amount of 11 exposure to credit loss. At any point in time, depend- ing upon many factors including the interest rate environment and the fixed and variable rates of the swap agreements, we may owe our counterparty or our counterparty may owe us. If any of our counterparties to these swap agreements were to default in its payment obligation to us or otherwise experience credit problems, we could be adversely affected. Our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected by fluctuations in interest rates. We derive a substantial portion of our revenue from the investment of funds we receive from the sale of payment instruments, such as official checks and money orders, until these instruments are settled. We generally invest these funds in long-term fixed-income securities. We pay the financial institutions to which we provide official check outsourcing services a commission based on the average balance of funds produced by their sale of official checks. This com- mission is generally calculated on the basis of a variable rate based on short-term financial indices, such as the federal funds rate. In addition, we have agreements to sell, on a periodic basis, undivided percentage interests in some of our receivables from agents at a price that is discounted based on short-term interest rates. To mitigate the effects of interest rate fluctuations on our commission expense and the net proceeds from our sales of agent receivables, we enter into variable-to-fixed rate swap agreements. These swap agreements require us to pay our counterparty a fixed interest rate on an agreed notional amount, while our counterparty pays us a variable interest rate on that same notional amount. Fluctuations in interest rates affect the value and amount of revenue produced by our investment portfo- lio, the amount of commissions that we pay, the net proceeds from our sale of receivables and the amount that we pay or receive under our swap agreements. As a result, our net investment revenue, which is the difference, or ‘‘spread,’’ between the amount we earn on our investment portfolio and the commissions we pay and the discount on the sale of receivables, net of the effect of the swap agreements, is subject to interest rate risk as the components of net investment revenue are not perfectly matched through time and across all possible interest rate scenarios. Certain investments in our portfolio, primarily fixed- rate mortgage-backed investments, are subject to pre- payment with no penalty to the borrower. As interest rates decrease, borrowers are more likely to prepay fixed-rate debt, resulting in cash flows that are re- ceived earlier than expected. Replacing the higher-rate investments that prepay with lower rate investments could reduce our net investment revenue. Conversely, an increase in interest rates may result in slower than expected prepayments and, therefore, cash flows that are received later than expected. In this case, there is risk that the cost of our commission payments may reprice faster than our investments and at a higher cost, which could reduce our net investment revenue. Material changes in the market value of securities we hold may materially affect our results of operation and financial condition. We also bear market risk that arises from fluctuations in interest rates that may result in changes in the values of our investments and swap agreements. Rate move- ments can affect the repricing of assets and liabilities differently, as well as their market value. Stockhold- ers’ equity can be adversely affected by changing interest rates, as after-tax changes in the fair value of securities classified as available-for-sale and after-tax changes in the fair value of our swaps are reflected as increases and decreases to a component of stockhold- ers’ equity. The fair value of our swaps generally increases when the market value of fixed rate, long- term debt investments decline and vice versa. How- ever, the changes in the fair value of swaps and investments may not fully offset, which could ad- versely affect stockholders’ equity. The market values of securities we hold may decline due to a variety of factors, including decline in credit rating of the issuer or credit issues related to underly- ing collateral of the security, general market condi- tions and increases in interest rates for comparable obligations. If we determine that an unrealized loss on a security is ‘‘other-than-temporary,’’ the loss be- comes a realized loss through an impairment charge in the income statement. Our business may require cash in amounts greater than the amount of available credit facilities and liquid assets that we have on hand at a particular time, and if we were forced to ultimately liquidate assets or secure other financing as a result of unexpected liquidity needs, our earnings could be reduced. We are subject to risks relating to daily liquidity needs, as well as extraordinary events, such as the unexpected loss of a customer. On a daily basis, we receive remittances from our agents and financial institution customers and we must clear and pay the financial 12 instruments that were previously sold and currently are presented for payment. We monitor and maintain a liquidity portfolio along with credit lines and repur- chase agreements in order to cover payment service obligations as they are presented. If we were forced to liquidate portfolio assets or secure other financing as a result of unexpected liquidity needs, our earnings could be reduced. In addition, if we were to lose any of our significant customers, in addition to losing the related revenues, we may have to liquidate investments or seek to borrow for a period of time to fund our obligation to clear the outstanding instruments issued on behalf of that customer at the termination of its contract. We may not be able to plan effectively for every customer contract termination, which could result in sale of investments at a loss of or lower profits than we would otherwise realize due to prevailing market conditions. Our business is highly dependent on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of our computer network systems and data centers, and any disruption or material breach of security of our systems could harm our business. Our ability to provide reliable service largely depends on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of our computer network systems and data centers. Any significant interruptions or security or privacy breaches in our facilities, computer networks and databases could harm our business and reputation, result in a loss of customers or cause inquiries and fines or penalties from regulatory or governmental authorities. Our systems and operations could be exposed to damage or interruption from fire, natural disaster, power loss, telecommunications failure, un- authorized entry or physical break-ins, computer vi- ruses and hackers. The measures we have enacted, such as the implementation of disaster recovery plans and redundant computer systems, may not be success- ful and we may experience problems other than system failures. We may also experience software defects, development delays and installation difficulties, which would harm our business and reputation and expose us to potential liability and increased operating expenses. Third-party contractors also may experience security breaches involving the storage and transmission of proprietary information. If users gain improper access to our systems or databases, they may be able to steal, publish, delete or modify confidential third-party information that is stored or transmitted on the net- works. Our data applications may not be sufficient to address technological advances, changing market con- ditions or other developments. If we face system interruptions and system failures due to defects in our software, development delays, installation difficulties or for any other reason, our business interruption insurance may not be adequate to compensate us for all losses or damages that we may incur. Our business involves the movement of large sums of money, and, as a result, our business is particularly dependent on our ability to process and settle trans- actions accurately and efficiently. Our business involves the movement of large sums of money. Our revenues consist primarily of transaction fees that we charge for the movement of this money and investment revenues. These transaction fees repre- sent only a small fraction of the total amount of money that we move. Because we are responsible for large sums of money that are substantially greater than our revenues, the success of our business particularly depends upon the efficient and error-free handling of the money that is remitted to us and that is used to clear payment instruments or complete money trans- fers. We rely on the ability of our employees and our internal systems and processes to process these trans- actions in an efficient, uninterrupted and error-free manner. In addition, we rely on third-party vendors in our business, including clearing banks which clear our money orders and official checks and certain of our telecommunications providers. In the event of a break- down, catastrophic event, security breach, improper operation or any other event impacting our systems or processes or our vendors’ systems or processes, or improper action by our employees, agents, customer financial institutions or third party vendors, we could suffer financial loss, loss of customers, regulatory sanctions and damage to our reputation. There are a number of risks associated with our international sales and operations that could harm our business. We provided money transfer services between and among approximately 170 countries and territories at December 31, 2005, and our strategy is to expand our international business. Our ability to grow in interna- tional markets and our future results could be harmed by a number of factors, including: ) changes in political and economic conditions and potential instability in certain regions; ) changes in regulatory requirements or in foreign policy and the adoption of foreign laws detrimen- tal to our business; 13 inhibit your ability to receive a premium on your investment from a possible sale of our Company. Our charter documents contain provisions that may discourage third parties from seeking to acquire our Company. In addition, we have adopted a rights plan which enables our Board of Directors to issue pre- ferred share purchase rights that would be triggered by certain prescribed events. These provisions and spe- cific provisions of Delaware law relating to business combinations with interested stockholders may have the effect of delaying, deterring or preventing a merger or change in control of our Company. Some of these provisions may discourage a future acquisition of our Company even if stockholders would receive an attrac- tive value for their shares or if a significant number of our stockholders believed such a proposed transaction to be in their best interests. As a result, stockholders who desire to participate in such a transaction may not have the opportunity to do so. ) burdens of complying with a wide variety of laws and regulations; ) possible fraud or theft losses, and lack of compli- ance by international representatives in remote locations and foreign legal systems where collec- tion and enforcement may be difficult or costly; ) reduced protection for our intellectual property rights; ) unfavorable tax rules or trade barriers; ) inability to secure, train or monitor international agents; and ) failure to successfully manage our exposure to foreign currency exchange rates. Our charter documents, our rights plan and Dela- ware law contain provisions that could delay or prevent an acquisition of our Company, which could Item 1B. UNRESOLVED SEC COMMENTS None. Item 2. PROPERTIES Location Minneapolis, MN **************************** Corporate Headquarters Brooklyn Center, MN ************************* Global Operations Center Brooklyn Center, MN ************************* Global Operations Center Lakewood, CO ****************************** Call Center Use Square Feet Lease Expiration 173,662 75,000 44,000 68,165 12/31/2015 1/31/2012 1/31/2012 3/31/2012 Information concerning our material properties, all of which are leased, including location, use, approximate area in square feet and lease terms, is set forth above. We also have a number of other smaller office locations in New York, Florida, Tennessee and in the United Kingdom, as well as small sales and marketing offices in France, Spain, Germany, Hong Kong, Greece, United Arab Emirates, Russia, Italy, South Africa, Australia, China and the Netherlands. We believe that our properties are sufficient to meet our current and projected needs. Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS We are party to a variety of legal proceedings that arise in the normal course of our business. In these actions, plaintiffs may request punitive or other damages that may not be covered by insurance. We accrue for these items as losses become probable and can be reasona- bly estimated. While the results of these legal proceed- ings cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the final outcome of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our consoli- dated results of operations or financial position. Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS Not applicable. 14 Item 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES PART II Our stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MGI. Our Board of Directors declared quarterly cash dividends totaling $0.07 and $0.02 per share of common stock during 2005 and 2004. In addition, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.04 per share of common stock on February 16, 2006 to be paid on April 3, 2006 to stockholders of record on March 17, 2006. See ‘‘Man- agement’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Con- dition and Results of Operations — Stockholders’ Eq- uity’’ and Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. As of February 24, 2006, there were approximately 19,703 stockholders of record of our common stock. Our separation from Viad was completed on June 30, 2004 and our common stock began ‘‘regular-way trading’’ on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2004. Consequently, historical quarterly price infor- mation is not available for shares of our common stock for fiscal 2003 or for the quarterly periods ended March 31, 2004 and June 30, 2004. The high and low sales prices for our common stock for fiscal 2005 and the third and fourth quarters in 2004 were as follows: Fiscal Quarter First ****** Second **** Third ***** Fourth **** 2005 2004 High Low High Low $21.40 20.23 21.71 27.24 $18.89 17.94 19.46 20.58 $22.75 21.52 $16.40 16.90 On November 18, 2004, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, at our discretion, of up to 2,000,000 common shares on the open market. On August 19, 2005, the Company’s Board of Directors increased its share buyback authorization by 5,000,000 shares to a total of 7,000,000 shares. These authorizations were announced publicly in our press releases issued on November 18, 2004 and August 19, 2005. The repurchase authorization is effective until such time as the Company has repurchased 7,000,000 common shares. There were no repurchases of com- mon stock made outside of the Company’s current repurchase authorization. MoneyGram common stock tendered to the Company in connection with the exercise of stock options or vesting of restricted stock are not considered repurchased shares under the terms of the repurchase authorization. As of December 31, 2005, we have repurchased 3,045,950 shares of our common stock under this authorization and have to remaining authorization 3,954,050 shares. repurchase up to The following table sets forth information in connec- tion with repurchases of shares of our common stock during the quarterly period ended December 31, 2005. Period October 1-October 31, 2005 ************** November 1-November 30, 2005 ********** December 1-December 31, 2005 ********** Total Number of Shares Purchased Average Price Paid per Share Maximum Total Number of Shares Purchased Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan or Program as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program 121,500 — 464,265 $21.27 $ — $26.95 121,500 — 464,265 4,418,315 4,418,315 3,954,050 15 Item 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following table presents our selected consolidated financial data for the periods indicated. The informa- tion set forth below should be read in conjunction with ‘‘Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations’’ and our consol- idated financial statements and notes thereto. For the basis of presentation of the information set forth below, see ‘‘Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Basis of Presentation.’’ 2005 Years Ended December 31, 2003 (Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data) 2004 2002 2001 Operating Results Revenue Global Funds Transfer segment***** Payment Systems segment********* Total revenue ******************* Commissions ********************* Net Revenue ******************* Expenses ************************ Income from continuing operations before income taxes************** Income tax expense **************** $ 649,617 321,619 $ 532,064 294,466 $ 450,108 287,115 $ 412,953 294,737 $ 379,945 255,615 971,236 (470,472) 500,764 (354,388) 826,530 (403,473) 423,057 (334,037) 737,223 (377,333) 359,890 (271,719) 707,690 (358,420) 349,270 (262,583) 635,560 (301,272) 334,288 (258,809) 146,376 (34,170) 89,020 (23,891) 88,171 (12,485) 86,687 (11,923) 75,479 (4,385) Net income from continuing operations $ 112,206 $ 65,129 $ 75,686 $ 74,764 $ 71,094 Earnings per share from continuing operations: (1) Basic ************************* Diluted************************ Shares outstanding $ $ 1.32 1.30 $ 0.75 0.75 $ 0.87 0.87 $ 0.87 0.86 0.83 0.82 Basic ************************* Diluted************************ 84,675 85,970 86,916 87,330 86,223 86,619 86,178 86,716 85,503 86,322 Financial Position Unrestricted assets (2)*************** Restricted assets (2) **************** Total assets ********************** Payment service obligations ********* Long-term debt (3) ***************** Redeemable preferred stock (4) ******* Stockholders’ equity (5) ************* $ 366,037 8,059,309 9,075,164 8,059,309 150,000 — 624,129 $ 393,920 7,640,581 8,630,735 7,640,581 150,000 — 565,191 $ 373,036 7,421,481 9,222,154 7,421,481 201,351 6,733 868,783 $ 346,122 7,825,955 9,675,430 7,825,955 294,879 6,704 718,947 $ 240,710 6,649,722 8,375,301 6,649,722 322,670 6,679 758,556 16 2005 Years Ended December 31, 2003 (Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data) 2002 2004 2001 Other Selected Data Capital expenditures *************** Depreciation and amortization ******* Cash dividends declared per share (6) ** Average investable balances (7) ******* Net investment margin (8)************ Approximate number of countries and territories served **************** Number of money order and money transfer locations **************** $ 47,359 32,465 0.07 6,726,790 $ 29,589 29,567 0.20 6,772,124 $ 27,128 27,295 0.36 6,979,247 $ 26,842 25,894 0.36 6,131,145 $ 32,225 30,552 0.36 4,992,650 1.91% 1.42% 1.30% 1.81% 1.96% 170 170 160 155 152 127,069 116,032 104,963 98,816 95,334 (1) Earnings per share for 2001 through 2003 is based on outstanding shares of Viad common stock. On June 30, 2004, Viad effected a 1:1 distribution of MoneyGram common stock, for a total distribution of 88,556,077 shares. (2) Unrestricted and restricted assets are comprised of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and investments. See Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the determination of unrestricted assets. (3) Long-term debt for 2001 through 2003 represents Viad’s long-term debt prior to the June 30, 2004 spin-off. In connection with the spin-off, Viad repurchased $52.6 million of its medium-term notes and subordinated debt. In addition, Viad repaid $188.0 million of its outstanding commercial paper and retired $9.0 million of industrial revenue bonds. (4) Redeemable preferred stock relates solely to shares issued by Viad and redeemed in connection with the June 30, 2004 spin-off. (5) Stockholders’ equity for 2001 through 2003 represents Viad’s capital structure prior to the June 30, 2004 spin- off. (6) Cash dividends declared per share for 2000 through 2003 is based on dividends declared by Viad to holders of its common stock. Viad declared dividends of $0.18 per share during the first half of 2004. MoneyGram declared dividends of $0.02 per share during the second half of 2004. (7) Investable balances are comprised of cash and cash equivalents and investments. (8) Net investment margin is determined as net investment revenue (investment revenue less investment commissions) divided by daily average investable balances. Item 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following discussion should be read in conjunc- tion with MoneyGram International, Inc.’s consoli- dated financial statements and related notes. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. MoneyGram’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to various factors discussed under ‘‘Forward- Looking Statements’’ and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our Separation from Viad Corp On July 24, 2003, Viad announced a plan to separate its payment services segment, operated by Travelers Express Company, Inc. (‘‘Travelers’’), from its other businesses into a new company, and to effect a tax-free distribution of its shares in that company to Viad’s stockholders. On December 18, 2003, MoneyGram was incorporated in Delaware as a subsidiary of Viad for the purpose of effecting the proposed distribution. On June 30, 2004, Travelers was merged with a wholly owned subsidiary of MoneyGram and Viad distributed 88,556,077 shares of MoneyGram common stock to 17 Basis of Presentation Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally ac- cepted in the United States of America (‘‘GAAP’’). The consolidated financial statements include the historical results of operations of Viad in discontinued operations in accordance with the provisions of State- ment of Financial Accounting Standards (‘‘SFAS’’) No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. There are certain amounts related to other investment income, debt and costs associated with Viad’s centralized corporate functions that are related to Viad, but in accordance with GAAP are not allowed to be reflected in discontinued opera- tions as these costs were not specifically allocated to Viad subsidiaries. The consolidated financial state- ments may not necessarily be indicative of our results of operations, financial position and cash flows in the future or what our results of operations, financial position and cash flows would have been had we operated as a stand-alone company during the periods presented. In March 2004, we completed the sale of Game Financial Corporation for approximately $43.0 million in cash. Game Financial Corporation provides cash access services to casinos and gaming establishments throughout the United States. As a result of the sale, we recorded an after-tax gain of $11.4 million in the first quarter of 2004. In addition, in June 2004, we recorded an after-tax gain of $1.1 million from the settlement of a lawsuit brought by Game Financial Corporation. During 2005, we recorded a $0.7 million gain in connection with the partial resolution of contingencies relating to the sale of Game Financial Corporation. These amounts are reflected in the Con- solidated Statements of Income in ‘‘Income and gain from discontinued operations, net of tax,’’ along with the operating results of Viad, including spin related costs of $14.6 million. The following discussion of our results of operations is focused on our continuing businesses. Viad stockholders in a tax-free distribution. Stock- holders of Viad received one share of MoneyGram common stock for every one share of Viad common stock owned. The continuing business of Viad consists of the businesses of the convention show services, exhibit design and construction, and travel and recreation services operations, including Viad’s centralized cor- porate functions located in Phoenix, Arizona (‘‘New Viad’’). Notwithstanding the legal form of the spin- off, due to the relative significance of MoneyGram to Viad, MoneyGram is considered the divesting entity and treated as the accounting successor to Viad for financial reporting purposes in accordance with the Emerging Issue No. 02-11 Accounting for Reverse Spin-offs. The spin- off of New Viad has been accounted for pursuant to Accounting Principles Board (‘‘APB’’) Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Non-Monetary Transactions. MoneyGram charged $426.6 million directly to equity as a dividend, which is the historical cost carrying amount of the net assets of New Viad. Issues Task Force (‘‘EITF’’) As part of the separation from Viad, we entered into a variety of agreements with Viad to govern each of our responsibilities related to the distribution. These agreements include a Separation and Distribution Agreement, a Tax Sharing Agreement, an Employee Benefits Agreement and an Interim Services Agree- ment. See Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. In connection with the spin-off, we entered into a bank credit agreement providing availability of up to $350.0 million in the form of a $250.0 million revolving credit facility and a $100.0 million term loan. On June 30, 2004, we borrowed $150.0 million under this facility, which was paid to and used by Viad to repay $188.0 million of its commercial paper. Viad also retired a substantial majority of its outstanding subordinated debentures and medium term notes for an aggregate amount of $52.6 million (including a tender premium), retired industrial revenue bonds of $9.0 million and redeemed outstanding preferred stock at an aggregate call price of $23.9 million. 18 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Summary Following are significant items impacting operating results from continuing operations in 2005: ) Global Funds Transfer segment revenue grew 22 percent in 2005, driven by 28 percent revenue growth in money transfer. ) Our money order transaction volume declined three percent in 2005 as expected, which is slightly less than the trend for paper-based instru- ments. Based on current industry information, the trend in paper-based payment instruments is estimated to be an annual decline of five to eight percent. ) The net investment margin of 1.91 percent (see Table 3) improved over the 2004 net investment margin of 1.42 percent primarily due to $12.6 million in cash recoveries on previously impaired securities and $6.2 million of income from limited partnership interests. ) Fee and other revenue increased 21 percent in 2005, primarily from growth in money transfer transaction volume. In addition, we recognized $2.2 million of revenue from a payment received upon an early contract termination by a customer in the Payment Systems segment. ) Our provision for uncollectible agent receivables increased in 2005 compared to 2004 due prima- rily to $6.7 million in provision for a specific agent. ) Marketing expenditures increased over 50 per- cent as expected as we invest in our brand. ) Transaction and operations support expense in- cludes $2.2 million of legal matters within the Global Funds Transfer segment. ) Interest expense in 2005 included the write-off of $0.9 million of unamortized deferred financing costs in connection with the amendment of our bank credit facility. ) Our effective tax rate of 23.3 percent was down in 2005 compared to 26.8 percent in 2004 due primarily to $5.6 million of benefit recognized in connection with changes in estimates to previ- ously estimated tax amounts and reversal of tax reserves no longer needed due to the passage of time. In 2005, we continued to realize strong transaction volume growth in our money transfer product (which includes our bill payment services). Money order volumes and average investable balances declined as expected, although at a slower rate. The decline in money orders is consistent with the overall decreasing use of paper-based instruments, while the decline in average investable balances is due to the continued consolidation of financial institutions. In 2005, we operated in a flat yield curve environment, where short-term and long-term interest rates were almost equal. This is a challenging environment for Payment Systems, specifically our official check business, as it puts pressure on our net investment margin by holding investment yields down while investment commis- sions increase. Despite this pressure, we realized growth in our net investment margin through active management of the investment portfolio, a successful hedging strategy and adjusting pricing to reflect the current interest rate environment as contracts with our financial institution customers come up for renewal. The credit quality of our investment portfolio contin- ued to improve, as evidenced by the cash recoveries on previously impaired investments and lower impair- ment charges taken in 2005. In addition, the credit quality of our agent receivables remained stable from 2004, with the exception of one agent. Components of Net Revenue Our net revenue consists of fee and other revenue, investment revenue and net securities gains and losses, less commission expense. We generate net revenue primarily by charging transaction fees in excess of third-party agent commissions, managing foreign cur- rency exchange and managing our investments to provide returns in excess of commissions paid to financial institution customers. We derive revenue primarily through service fees charged to consumers and through our investments. Fee and other revenue consist of transaction fees, foreign exchange and other revenue. Transaction fees are fees earned on the sale of money transfers, retail money order and bill payment products and official check transactions. Money transfer transaction fees are fixed per transaction and may vary based upon the face value of the amount of the transaction and the location in which the money transfer originates and to which it is sent. Money order and bill payment transaction fees are fixed per transaction. Foreign exchange revenue is derived from the management of 19 currency exchange spreads on international money transfer transactions. Other revenue consists of processing fees on rebate checks and controlled dis- bursements, service charges on aged outstanding money orders, money order dispenser fees and other miscellaneous charges. Investment revenue consists of interest and dividends generated through the investment of cash balances received from the sale of official checks, money orders and other payment instruments. These cash balances are available to us for investment until the payment instrument is presented for payment. Investment reve- nue varies depending on the level of investment balances and the yield on our investments. Investment balances vary based on the number of payment instru- ments sold, the average face amount of those payment instruments and the average length of time that passes until the instruments are presented for payment. Net securities gains and losses consist of realized gains and losses on the sale of investments, as well as other- than-temporary impairments of investments. We incur commission expense on our money transfer products and our investments. We pay fee commis- sions to our third-party agents for money transfer services. In a money transfer transaction, both the agent initiating the transaction and the agent disburs- ing the funds receive a commission. The commission amount generally is based on a percentage of the fee charged to the consumers. We generally do not pay commissions to agents on the sale of money orders. Fee commissions also include the amortization of capitalized incentive payments to agents. Investment commissions are amounts paid to financial institution customers based on the average outstanding cash balances generated by the sale of official checks, as well as costs associated with swaps and the sale of receivables program. In connection with our interest rate swaps, we pay a fixed amount to a counterparty and receive a variable rate payment in return. To the extent that the fixed rate exceeds the variable rate, we incur an expense related to the swap; conversely, if the variable rate exceeds the fixed rate, we receive income related to the swap. Under our receivables program, we sell our receivables at a discount to accelerate our cash flow; this discount is recorded as an expense. Com- missions paid to financial institution customers gener- ally are variable based on short-term interest rates. We utilize interest rate swaps, as described above, to convert a portion of our variable rate commission payments to fixed rate payments. These swaps assist us in managing the interest rate risk associated with the variable rate commissions paid to our financial institution customers. 20 Table 1 — Results of Operations Revenue: Fee and other revenue ******************** Investment revenue ********************** Net securities (losses) gains *************** Total revenue ************************* Fee commissions expense ***************** Investment commissions expense *********** Total commissions expense************** Net revenue ************************** Expenses: Compensation and benefits**************** Transaction and operations support ********* Depreciation and amortization ************* Occupancy, equipment and supplies ********* Interest expense************************* Debt tender and redemption costs*********** Total expenses ************************ 2005 2004 2003 (Dollars in thousands) 2005 vs 2004 (%) 2004 vs 2003 (%) As a Percentage of Total Revenue 2005 (%) 2004 (%) 2003 (%) $606,956 367,989 (3,709) $500,940 315,983 9,607 $419,002 323,099 20 (2) (4,878) NM NM 21 16 971,236 231,209 239,263 826,530 183,561 219,912 737,223 144,997 232,336 470,472 403,473 377,333 500,764 423,057 359,890 18 26 9 17 18 12 27 (5) 7 18 132,715 150,038 32,465 31,562 7,608 — 126,641 120,767 29,567 30,828 5,573 20,661 107,497 101,513 27,295 25,557 9,857 18 5 19 24 8 10 21 2 (43) 37 — NM NM 354,388 334,037 271,719 62 38 (0) 100 24 25 61 38 1 100 22 27 57 44 (1) 100 20 31 49 51 14 15 3 3 1 0 36 15 4 11 49 51 15 15 4 3 1 2 40 11 3 8 51 49 15 14 4 3 1 0 37 12 2 10 Income from continuing operations before income taxes *************************** Income tax expense ************************ Income from continuing operations *********** 146,376 34,170 89,020 23,891 88,171 12,485 $112,206 $ 65,129 $ 75,686 6 64 43 72 23 1 91 (14) NM = Not meaningful Compared to 2004, total revenue in 2005 increased by $144.7 million, or 18 percent, and net revenue in- creased $77.7 million, or 18 percent, primarily driven by transaction growth of 38 percent in the money transfer business, $12.6 million of cash recoveries on previously impaired securities and $6.2 million of income from limited partnership interests. Total reve- nue in 2004 increased by $89.3 million, or 12 percent, and net revenue increased $63.2 million, or 18 percent, over 2003, driven by transaction growth in the money transfer business and higher net investment gains. Total expenses, excluding commissions, increased in 2005 by $20.4 million, or 6 percent, over 2004. Total expenses in 2004 include debt tender and redemption costs of $20.7 million related to the redemption of Viad’s preferred shares and tender for its subordinated debt and medium term notes in connection with the spin-off. Other expenses increased $41.0 million, or 13 percent, over 2004 primarily due to transaction growth, marketing and employee-related expenses supporting our revenue growth. Total expenses, ex- cluding commissions, increased in 2004 by $62.3 mil- lion, or 23 percent, over 2003 primarily due to the 2004 debt tender and redemption costs and the same factors noted above. 21 Table 2 — Net Fee Revenue Analysis 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) 2003 2005 vs 2004 2004 vs 2003 Fee and other revenue *************************** Fee commissions expense ************************ Net fee revenue ****************************** $ 606,956 (231,209) $ 500,940 (183,561) $ 419,002 (144,997) 21% 20% 26% 27% $ 375,747 $ 317,379 $ 274,005 18% 16% Commissions as a % of fee and other revenue ******** 38.1% 36.6% 34.6% Fee and other revenue includes fees on money transfer, money order and official check transactions. It is a growing portion of our total revenue, increasing to 62 percent of total revenue for 2005 from 52 percent in 2002. As compared to 2004, fee and other revenue grew 21 percent, primarily driven by transaction growth in our money transfer and bill payment ser- vices, with volumes increasing 38 percent during the year. Revenue growth rates are lower than money transfer volume growth rates due to targeted pricing initiatives, specifically simplified pricing initiatives, in the money transfer business and product mix (higher money transfer volume growth with a decline in money order transactions). Our simplified pricing initiatives include reducing the number of pricing tiers or bands and allows us to manage our price-volume dynamic while streamlining the point of sale process for our agents and customers. Our pricing philosophy continues to be to maintain a price point below our higher priced competitor but above the niche players in the market. For 2004 and 2003, fee and other revenue was 61 and 57 percent of total revenue, respectively, with 20 per- cent growth in 2004 versus the prior year. This growth is primarily driven by transaction growth in our money Table 3 — Net Investment Revenue Analysis transfer and bill payment services, with volume in- creasing 36 percent during the year. As in 2005, revenue growth rates are lower than money transfer volume growth rates. Fee commissions consist primarily of fees paid to our third-party agents for the money transfer service. Fee commissions expense was up 26 percent for 2005 as compared to the prior year, primarily driven by higher transaction volume. Fiscal 2004 fee commissions expense was up 27 percent over 2003, again primarily due to higher transaction volume. Net fee revenue increased $58.4 million, or 18 percent, in 2005 compared to 2004, driven by the increase in money transfer and bill payment transactions. Growth in net fee revenue was lower than fee and other revenue growth primarily due to product mix. Net fee revenue increased $43.4 million, or 16 percent, in 2004 compared to 2003 primarily due to the increase in money transfer and bill payment transaction volumes. Growth in net fee revenue was lower than fee and other revenue growth in 2004, primarily due to the pricing structure of certain large money order custom- ers, as well as product mix. Components of net investment revenue: Investment revenue********************* Investment commissions expense (1) ******* Net investment revenue ******************* Average balances: Cash equivalents and investments ********* Payment service obligations (2)************ Average yields earned and rates paid (3): Investment yield *********************** Investment commission rate************** Net investment margin ******************** 2005 2004 2003 (Dollars in thousands) 2005 vs 2004 2004 vs 2003 $ 367,989 (239,263) $ 315,983 (219,912) $ 323,099 (232,336) $ 128,726 $ 96,071 $ 90,763 $6,726,790 5,268,512 $6,772,124 5,370,768 $6,979,247 5,615,562 16% 9% 34% (1%) (2%) (2%) (5%) 6% (3%) (4%) 4.67% 4.09% 1.42% 0.04% 4.63% 0.80% 4.14% 0.45% (0.05%) 0.12% 1.30% 0.49% 5.47% 4.54% 1.91% 22 (1) Investment commissions expense includes payments made to financial institution customers based on short- term interest rate indices on the outstanding balances of official checks sold by that financial institution, as well as costs associated with swaps and the sale of receivables program. (2) Commissions are paid to financial institution customers based upon average outstanding balances generated by the sale of official checks only. The average balance in the table reflects only the payment service obligations for which commissions are paid and does not include the average balance of the sold receivables ($389.8 million, $404.6 and $428.1 million for 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively) as these are not recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. (3) Average yields /rates are calculated by dividing the applicable amount shown in the ‘‘Components of net investment revenue’’ section by the applicable amount shown in the ‘‘Average balances’’ section. The ‘‘Net investment margin’’ is calculated by dividing ‘‘Net investment revenue’’ by the ‘‘Cash equivalents and investments’’ average balance. Investment revenue in 2005 increased 16 percent over 2004, primarily driven by higher yields on cash and adjustable rate securities, $12.6 million in cash flows from previously impaired investments and $6.2 mil- lion in income from limited partnership interests. Investment revenue declined two percent in 2004 compared to 2003, primarily driven by lower average investable balances. The higher average investable balances in 2003 resulted from the unprecedented mortgage refinancing activity that occurred during late 2002 and into 2003 due to the dramatic decline in interest rates. Refinancing activities caused an in- crease in the sale of official checks and, therefore, an increase in our average investable balances. In 2004, the refinancing activity declined, causing average investable balances to decline. The refinancing activ- ity in 2003 also caused a significant increase in the prepayments of mortgage-backed debt securities in our investment portfolio, the proceeds of which we reinvested at lower interest rates. Investment commissions expense in 2005 increased nine percent over 2004, primarily due to higher short- term rates which increased the amount of commis- sions paid to financial institution customers and the cost of receivables sold, partially offset by lower swap costs. Investment commissions expense in 2004 de- clined by five percent from 2003, primarily due to lower swap costs, partially offset by the impact of rising short-term rates. Lower swap costs are the result of maturing high rate swaps replaced by lower rate swaps, increases in short-term rates and lower notional swap balances. Net investment revenue increased 34 percent in 2005 compared to 2004, with the net investment margin increasing 50 basis points to 1.91 percent. During 2005, the average Fed Funds rate increased 187 basis points and the average 5-year U.S. Treasury Note increased 62 basis points. These changes in interest rates are representative of the flat yield curve environ- ment in which we operated in 2005. The 2005 margin benefited from the investment revenue items discussed above, as well as the lower swap costs. Net investment revenue increased by six percent in 2004 compared to 2003, with the net investment margin increasing 12 basis points to 1.42 percent. During 2004, the average Fed Funds rate increased 22 basis points and the average 5-year U.S. Treasury Note increased 47 basis points. The unprecedented mortgage refi- nancing activity in 2003 and 2002 caused the net investment margin to fall 51 basis points in 2003, while the 2004 net investment margins benefited from declining swap costs. Table 4 — Summary of Gains, Losses and Impairments Gross realized gains ************************** Gross realized losses ************************** Other-than-temporary impairments ************** Net securities (losses) gains ****************** 2005 vs 2004 2004 vs 2003 2005 2004 $ 7,378 (4,535) (6,552) $ 31,903 (6,364) (15,932) 2003 (Dollars in thousands) $ 26,058 (3,019) (27,917) $(24,525) 1,829 9,380 $ 5,845 (3,345) 11,985 $(3,709) $ 9,607 $ (4,878) $(13,316) $14,485 23 As shown in Table 4, the Company had a net securities loss of $3.7 million compared to a net gain of $9.6 million in 2004 despite lower impairments. Net securities gains in 2004 included a large gain from the early pay off of a security held in the investment portfolio. Impairments in 2005 and 2004 related primarily to investments backed by aircraft and manu- factured housing collateral. The decline in impair- ments in 2005 reflects the continued improvement in the credit quality of our portfolio. Net securities gains in 2004 increased $14.5 million from a net loss of $4.9 million in 2003, primarily due to lower impair- ments. In 2003, we recorded significant impairments on our investments backed by aircraft and manufac- tured housing collateral in response to credit quality deterioration. Expenses Expenses represent operating expenses other than commissions. As MoneyGram is the accounting suc- cessor to Viad, expenses through June 30, 2004 also include corporate overhead that Viad did not allocate to its subsidiaries and, consequently, cannot be classi- fied as discontinued operations. Included in the first six months of 2004 are approximately $10.2 million of expenses allocated from Viad that did not recur in 2005. We were obligated under our Interim Services Agreement with Viad to pay approximately $1.6 mil- lion annually, or $0.4 million quarterly, beginning on July 1, 2004 for certain corporate services provided to MoneyGram by Viad. On July 1, 2005, we notified Viad of our termination of certain services under the Interim Services Agreement effective on Septem- ber 28, 2005. As a result of this termination, our payments to Viad are less than $0.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2005 and first quarter of 2006. On December 22, 2005, we notified Viad of our termina- tion of substantially all remaining services under the Interim Services Agreement effective in the second quarter of 2006. Any remaining services provided by Viad will terminate on June 30, 2006. Following is a discussion of the operating expenses presented in Table 1. Compensation and benefits — Compensation and benefits includes salaries and benefits, management incentive programs, severance costs and other em- ployee related costs. Included in 2004 are $4.3 million of expenses allocated from Viad that did not recur in 2005. Compensation and benefits increased five per- cent in 2005 compared to 2004, primarily driven by the hiring of additional personnel, stock option ex- pense and higher incentive accruals, partially offset by the absence of Viad allocations. Compensation and benefits increased 18 percent in 2004 compared to 2003, primarily driven by higher incentive accruals, higher pension and benefit costs and the hiring of additional employees. In addition, 2003 benefited from a pension curtailment gain of $3.8 million. Because of the adverse impact that declining interest rates had on the Company’s performance in 2003, incentive accruals were substantially lower in 2003. The total number of employees increased in 2005 and 2004 to drive money transfer growth and handle public company responsibilities. Transaction and operations support — Transaction and operations support expenses include marketing costs, professional fees and other outside services costs, telecommunications and forms expense related to our products. Included in 2004 are $5.4 million of expenses allocated from Viad that did not recur in 2005. Transactions and operations support costs in- creased 24 percent in 2005 compared to 2004, prima- rily driven by marketing expenditures, higher transac- tion volumes, use of professional services, legal matters and increased provisions for uncollectible agent receivables. Marketing expenditures increased just over 50 percent from 2004 as we invested in our money transfer brand recognition. We incurred higher professional services costs primarily due to the com- pliance initiatives related to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the regulatory environment, software development and other projects. We are seeing a trend among state and federal regulators of banks and other financial services businesses toward enhanced scrutiny of anti-money laundering compli- ance. As we continue to add staff resources and enhancements to our technology systems to address this trend, our transaction expenses will likely in- crease. In addition, we incurred additional costs re- lated to the eMoney Transfer service that was launched in March 2004 as we moved processing in- house from a third-party processor during 2005. During the first quarter of 2005, we incurred $2.2 mil- lion of costs related to the settlement of one legal matter and the accrual for an expected settlement in another legal matter related to our Global Funds Transfer segment. We recognized additional provi- sions for uncollectible agent receivables of $6.7 mil- lion related to a specific agent in the New York check casher channel. 24 Transaction and operations support costs were up 19 percent in 2004 over 2003, partially driven by the $4.5 million impairment of capitalized technology costs related to the discontinued development of a project with Concorde EFS and other discontinued projects and the $2.1 million impairment of intangible assets related to a purchased customer list for an expected customer departure. The remaining increase in transaction and operations support expense is driven primarily by higher insurance costs, public company costs and higher provisions for uncollectible agent receivables. The higher provision for uncollectible agent receivables is primarily the result of losses experienced in the check casher channel. Depreciation and amortization — Depreciation and amortization includes depreciation on point of sale equipment, computer hardware and software (includ- ing capitalized software development costs), and of- fice furniture, equipment and leasehold improve- ments. Depreciation and amortization increased ten percent in 2005 compared to 2004, primarily due to the amortization of our investment in computer hard- ware and capitalized software to enhance the money transfer platform and the amortization of leasehold improvements (offset by a corresponding reduction in rent expense). Our investments in computer hardware and software helped drive the growth in the money transfer product. Depreciation and amortization ex- pense was up eight percent in 2004 over 2003, primarily due to the amortization of computer hard- ware and capitalized software developed to enhance the money transfer platform. Occupancy, equipment and supplies — Occupancy, equipment and supplies includes facilities rent and maintenance costs, software and equipment mainte- nance costs, freight and delivery costs, and supplies. Included in 2004 are $0.4 million of expenses allo- cated from Viad that did not recur in 2005. Occu- pancy, equipment and supplies increased two percent in 2005 compared to 2004, primarily driven by software and asset maintenance, partially offset by rent reductions from the amortization of lease incentives. Software expense and maintenance increases relate primarily to purchased licenses to support our growth and compliance initiatives, as well as licensing costs which were incurred by Viad prior to the spin-off. Occupancy, equipment and supplies in 2004 increased 21 percent over 2003, primarily due to normal in- creases in facilities rent, higher software maintenance costs and losses on disposal of equipment. Interest expense — Interest expense increased 37 per- cent in 2005 as compared to 2004, primarily driven by expenses related to the amendment of our bank credit facility and rising interest rates. In connection with the amendment of our $350.0 million bank credit facility in the second quarter of 2005, we expensed $0.9 mil- lion of unamortized financing costs related to the original facility. See ‘‘Management’s Discussion and Analysis — Other Funding Sources and Require- ments’’ for further information regarding the amend- ment of our bank credit facility. Interest expense declined 43 percent in 2004 as compared to 2003 on lower average outstanding debt balances and lower average interest rates. Viad paid down $249.6 million of debt in 2004 in connection with the spin-off. Beginning in the second half of 2004, interest expense incurred relates to the $150.0 million MoneyGram borrowed under its credit facility on June 30, 2004 in connection with the spin-off. Interest expense on this MoneyGram debt was $2.4 million in 2004, including amortization of deferred financing costs. Debt tender and redemption costs — Debt tender and redemption costs incurred during 2004 of $20.7 mil- lion relate to the redemption of Viad’s preferred shares and tender for its subordinated debt and medium term notes in connection with the spin-off. No such costs were incurred in 2005 or 2003. Income taxes — The effective tax rate was 23.3 per- cent in 2005, compared to 26.8 percent in 2004 and 14.2 percent in 2003. The corporate tax rate is lower than the statutory rate due primarily to income from tax-exempt bonds in our investment portfolio. The tax rate in 2005 benefited from a reduction in provision of $5.6 million due to reversal of tax reserves no longer needed due to the passage of time and changes in estimates of tax amounts. These benefits were offset by the decline in tax-exempt investment income as a percentage of total income. In addition, the 2004 effective tax rate was adversely affected by the costs related to the redemption of Viad’s redeemable pre- ferred shares, which are not tax deductible. The 2004 effective tax rate is higher than 2003 mainly due to the redemption costs. 25 Segment Performance We measure financial performance by our two busi- ness segments: Global Funds Transfer — this segment provides global money transfer services, money orders and bill payment services to consumers through a net- work of agents. Fee revenue is driven by transaction volume and fees per transaction. In addition, invest- ment and related income is generated by investing funds received from the sale of money orders until the instruments are settled. Payment Systems — this segment provides finan- cial institutions with payment processing services, primarily official check outsourcing services and money orders for sale to their customers, and processes controlled disbursements. Investment and related income is generated by investing funds received from the sale of payment instruments until the instruments are settled. In addition, revenue is derived from per-item fees paid by our financial institution customers. The business segments are determined based upon factors such as the type of customers, the nature of products and services provided and the distribution Table 5 — Segment Information channels used to provide those services. Segment pre- tax operating income and segment operating margin are used to evaluate performance and allocate resources. We manage our investment portfolio on a consolidated level and the specific investment securities are not identifiable to a particular segment. However, average investable balances are allocated to our segments based upon the average balances generated by that segment’s sale of payment instruments. The invest- ment yield generally is allocated based upon the total average investment yield. Gains and losses are allo- cated based upon the allocation of average investable balances. Our derivatives portfolio is also managed on a consolidated level and the derivative instruments are not specifically identifiable to a particular segment. The total costs associated with our derivatives portfo- lio are allocated to each segment based upon the percentage of that segment’s average investable bal- ances to the total average investable balances. Table 5 reconciles segment operating income to income from continuing operations before income taxes as reported in the financial statements. 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) 2003 Operating income: Global Funds Transfer **************************************** Payment Systems ******************************************** Total segment operating income******************************* Debt tender and redemption costs ********************************* Interest expense *********************************************** Other unallocated expenses ************************************** Income from continuing operations before income taxes *************** $121,677 42,406 $102,606 27,163 $ 96,823 15,123 164,083 — 7,608 10,099 129,769 20,661 5,573 14,515 111,946 — 9,857 13,918 $146,376 $ 89,020 $ 88,171 Other unallocated expenses through June 30, 2004 include Viad corporate overhead that was not allocated to its subsidiaries and could not be classified as discontinued operations, as well as certain pension and benefit obligation expenses that were retained by MoneyGram in the spin-off that are not allocated to the segments. After the spin-off, other unallocated expense represents pension and benefit obligation expense, as well as interim service fees paid to Viad. 26 2003 2004 (Dollars in thousands) $532,064 102,606 $649,617 121,677 $450,108 96,823 2005 vs 2004 2004 vs 2003 22% 18% 6% 19% 18.7% 19.3% 21.5% increased four percent in 2004 compared to 2003 primarily due to higher average investable balances. Net securities losses in 2003 were $1.0 million. Commissions expense in 2005 was up 25 percent compared to 2004, primarily driven by the 23 percent growth in fee and other revenue. Commissions ex- pense as a percentage of revenue of 38.4 percent in 2005 increased from 37.6 percent in 2004 primarily due to product mix as growth in the money transfer business outpaces money orders. We anticipate this trend to continue with the continued growth of the money transfer business. As compared to 2003, com- missions expense in 2004 was up 24 percent, primarily driven by the 20 percent growth in fee and other revenue. Commissions expense as a percentage of revenue increased from 35.9 percent in 2003 due to the pricing structure of certain large money order custom- ers, as well as the shift in product mix towards money transfer. Operating income in 2005 increased 19 percent over 2004 due to the growth in money transfer and bill payment services and the higher investment revenue. Operating income in 2004, which includes a $4.5 mil- lion impairment charge for capitalized technology costs, increased six percent from 2003 due to the growth in money transfer and net investment gains. The operating margin of 18.7 percent in 2005 de- creased from the margin of 19.3 percent in 2004 as a result of our investment in marketing, higher provi- sions for uncollectible agent receivables and the con- tinued product mix shift from retail money orders to money transfer. The operating margin decreased in 2004 from a margin of 21.5 percent in 2003 as a result of the product mix shift from retail money orders to money transfers, as well as the decline in margins of the retail money order business. Table 6 — Global Funds Transfer Segment 2005 Revenue **************************************** Operating income ******************************** Operating margin ********************************* Global Funds Transfer — Revenue includes invest- ment revenue, securities gains and losses and fees on money transfers, retail money orders and bill payment products. Revenue increased 22 percent in 2005 over 2004, primarily driven by the growth in the money transfer and bill payment services as total transaction volume grew 38 percent. Domestic originated transac- tions (including bill payment) grew 39 percent, while international originated transactions grew 36 percent from 2004. This growth is a result of our targeted pricing initiatives to provide a strong consumer value proposition supported by targeted marketing efforts. In addition, the money transfer agent base expanded 16 percent over 2004, primarily in the international markets, to over 89,000 locations. Revenue increased 18 percent in 2004 over 2003, primarily driven by growth in the money transfer and bill payment services as transaction volumes increased by 36 percent. Do- mestic originated transactions (including bill pay- ment) grew 38 percent, while international originated transactions grew 31 percent for the same periods. This growth is a result of our targeted pricing initia- tives to provide a strong consumer value proposition supported by targeted marketing efforts. In addition, the money transfer agent base expanded 22 percent in 2004 over 2003, primarily in the international markets, to over 77,000 locations. Retail money order transaction volume declined three percent from 2004 as expected. This decline is slightly less than the trend of five to eight percent declines for paper-based financial instruments due to money order volume growth at a particular customer. Retail money order transaction volume was flat in 2004 compared to 2003. Investment revenue increased 24 percent in 2005 compared to 2004, primarily due to higher average investable balances. Net securities losses in 2005 were $0.8 million as compared to net securities gains of $2.3 million in 2004. Investment revenue 27 Table 7 — Payment Systems Segment Revenue **************************************** Operating income ******************************** Operating margin ********************************* Taxable equivalent basis (1): Revenue ************************************** Operating income ****************************** Operating margin ******************************* 2005 $321,619 42,406 2003 2004 (Dollars in thousands) $287,115 15,123 $294,466 27,163 2005 vs 2004 2004 vs 2003 9% 3% 56% 80% 13.2% 9.2% 5.3% $340,655 61,441 $315,207 47,905 $312,627 40,635 8% 1% 28% 18% 18.0% 15.2% 13.0% (1) The taxable equivalent basis numbers are non-GAAP measures that are used by the Company’s management to evaluate the effect of tax-exempt securities on the Payment Systems segment. The tax-exempt investments in the investment portfolio have lower pre-tax yields, but produce higher income on an after-tax basis than comparable taxable investments. An adjustment is made to present revenue and operating income resulting from amounts invested in tax-exempt securities on a taxable equivalent basis. The adjustment is calculated using a 35 percent tax rate and is $19.0 million, $20.7 million and $25.5 million for 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The presentation of taxable equivalent basis numbers is supplemental to results presented under GAAP and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should be used in addition to, but not as a substitute for measures presented under GAAP. Payment Systems — Revenue includes investment rev- enue, securities gains and losses, per-item fees charged to our official check financial institution customers and fees earned on our rebate processing business. Revenue increased nine percent in 2005 compared to 2004 due primarily to higher investment revenue and $2.2 million of fee revenue received upon the early termination of a customer contract, partially offset by net securities losses. Investment revenue increased due to higher yields on the portfolio, $10.1 million of cash flows from previously impaired securities and $5.0 million of income from limited partnership interests. Net securities losses of $2.9 mil- lion in 2005 are a decline from 2004 net securities gains of $7.3 million. In 2004, net securities gains were positively affected by the early pay off of a security held in the portfolio, partially offset by impairments of certain securities and realized losses from repositioning the portfolio. Revenue increased three percent during 2004 compared to 2003 due to an increase in net securities gains and fee revenue, partially offset by a decline in investment revenue. Investment revenue declined four percent during 2004 compared to 2003 primarily due to lower investable balances as the heavy consumer refinancing activity during 2003 declined. Commissions expense includes payments made to financial institution customers based on official check average investable balances and short-term interest rate indices, as well as costs associated with swaps and the sale of receivables program. Commissions expense increased eight percent in 2005 compared to 2004, primarily due to higher commissions paid to financial institutions as short-term interest rates increased. Commissions expense declined six percent in 2004 as compared to 2003, primarily due to lower swap costs, partially offset by higher commissions paid to finan- cial institution customers. Commissions expense as a percentage of revenue decreased to 69 percent in 2005 and 2004 compared to 75 percent in 2003, primarily due to higher swap costs in 2003. The operating margin in 2005 increased to 13.2 per- cent (18.0 percent on a taxable equivalent basis) as compared to 2004 operating margin of 9.2 percent (15.2 percent on a taxable equivalent basis), primarily due to the higher investment revenue. The cash flows from previously impaired securities, income from limited partnership interests and termination fee con- tributed a combined 4.9 percentage points to the operating margin in 2005. The operating margin for 2004 increased from a 2003 operating margin of 5.3 percent (13.0 percent on a taxable equivalent basis), primarily due to higher net securities gains. Operating income in 2004 includes $7.3 million of net securities gains and a charge of $2.1 million related to intangible assets. 28 We believe that the following key items will have an impact on our future operations. In 2006, we expect: ) Diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $1.25 to $1.30. Outlook ) Net revenue (total revenue less total commis- sions) to be in the range of $535 million to $560 million. ) Net investment margin to be in the range of 155 to 165 basis points. Average portfolio balances are expected to be in the range of $6.3 - $6.6 bil- lion for the year. ) Income from continuing operations before tax to be in the range of $147 million to $155 million. These expectations include the expensing of stock options, which we began at the beginning of 2005. This guidance is dependent on a variety of factors, including those referred to under ‘‘Forward Looking Statements.’’ From time to time, events may occur which can result in unanticipated income or losses. Our outlook does not reflect such events. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES One of our primary financial goals is to maintain adequate liquidity to manage the fluctuations in the balances of payment service assets and obligations resulting from sales of official checks, money orders and other payment instruments, the timing of the collections of receivables, and the timing of the presentment of such instruments for payment. In addition, we strive to maintain adequate liquidity for capital expenditures and other normal operating cash needs. At December 31, 2005, we had cash and cash equivalents of $866.4 million, net receivables of $1,325.6 million and investments of $6,233.3 million, all substantially restricted for payment service obliga- tions. We rely on the funds from ongoing sales of payment instruments and portfolio cash flows to settle payment service obligations as they are presented. Due to the continuous nature of the sales and settlement of our payment instruments, we are able to invest in securities with a longer term than the average life of our payment instruments. We are regulated by various state agencies, which generally require us to maintain liquid assets and investments with a rating of A or higher, in an amount generally equal to the payment service obligation for regulated payment instruments (teller checks, agent checks, money orders and money transfers). We are not regulated by state agencies for our payment service obligations resulting from outstanding cashier’s checks; however, we restrict the funds related to these payment instruments due to contractual arrangements and/or Company policy. Accordingly, assets restricted for regulatory or contractual reasons, and by Company policy are not available to satisfy working capital or other financing requirements. In addition, our Com- pany policy limits our investment in below investment grade securities and non-rated securities to 2.5 percent of our total investments and cash equivalents. As of December 31, 2005, we are in compliance with this policy. In February 2006, this policy was revised to 3.0 percent of our total investments. As of December 31, 2005 and 2004, we had un- restricted cash and cash equivalents, receivables, and investments to the extent those assets exceed all payment service obligations as summarized in Table 8. These amounts are generally available; however, man- agement considers a portion of these amounts as providing additional assurance that regulatory require- ments are maintained during the normal fluctuations in the value of investments. 29 Table 8 — Unrestricted Assets Cash and cash equivalents ********************************************* Receivables, net ***************************************************** Investments ********************************************************* $ 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) 866,391 1,325,622 6,233,333 927,042 771,966 6,335,493 $ Amounts restricted to cover payment service obligations ********************* Unrestricted assets *************************************************** 8,425,346 (8,059,309) 8,034,501 (7,640,581) $ 366,037 $ 393,920 The decline in unrestricted assets is primarily due to fluctuations in the market value of our investments and higher levels of capital expenditures and repurchases of our common stock, as well as changes in our working capital resulting from the timing of normal operational activities. Table 9 — Cash Flows Provided By or Used In Operating Activities 2005 Net income************************************************** Total adjustments to reconcile net income************************** Net cash provided by continuing operating activities before changes in payment service assets and obligations ************************ Change in cash and cash equivalents (substantially restricted) ********** Change in receivables, net (substantially restricted) ****************** Change in payment service obligations **************************** Net change in payment service assets and obligations ************** Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities********** 2004 (Dollars in thousands) $ 86,412 86,150 $ 112,946 68,278 $ 113,902 60,875 2003 181,224 68,283 (566,282) 418,728 172,562 75,937 (22,654) 219,100 174,777 286,364 (243,789) (404,474) (79,271) 272,383 (361,899) $ 101,953 $444,945 $(187,122) Table 9 summarizes the cash flows provided by (used in) continuing operating activities. For 2005, net cash provided by continuing operating activities before changes in payment service assets and obligations increased $8.7 million to $181.2 million from $172.6 million for 2004. This increase is primarily due to the timing of payment on other assets and accounts payable and other liabilities. Net cash provided by continuing operating activities before changes in pay- ment service assets and obligations decreased $2.2 million in 2004 from $174.8 million for 2003. The decrease is primarily due to the lower net income in 2004. To understand the cash flow activity of our business, the cash provided by (used in) operating activities relating to the payment service assets and obligations should be reviewed in conjunction with the cash provided by (used in) investing activities related to our investment portfolio. Table 10 summarizes the cash flows provided by or used by payment service assets and obligations, net of investment activity: 30 Table 10 — Cash Flows Provided By or Used In Payment Service Assets and Obligations, Net of Investment Activity Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments ************** Purchases of investments********************************** Net investment activity ********************************* Net change in payment service assets or obligations ************ 2005 $ 1,836,965 (1,843,064) 2004 (Dollars in thousands) $ 2,851,895 (3,098,498) 2003 $ 5,354,783 (4,888,918) (6,099) (79,271) (246,603) 272,383 465,865 (361,899) Cash flows provided by (used in) payment service assets and obligations, net of investment activity****************** $ (85,370) $ 25,780 $ 103,966 During 2005, we used $85.4 million in cash flows from payment service assets and obligations, net of investment activity, compared to $25.8 million in cash flows provided by payment service assets and obliga- tions, net of investment activity, in 2004. This change is primarily due to the timing of payment service assets and obligations, partially offset by lower net investment activity. During 2004, the cash flows provided by payment service assets and obligations, net of investment activity, decreased $78.2 million over 2003 primarily due to lower levels of investment activity. In 2003, the Company repositioned its portfo- lio and experienced a high rate of prepayments on its mortgage-backed securities, generating significant levels of proceeds and purchasing activity as the proceeds were reinvested. Amounts not reinvested were primarily used to cover payment service obliga- tions presented for payment. Table 11 — Cash Flows Provided By or Used In Investing Activities 2005 Net investment activity ***************************************** Purchases of property and equipment ***************************** Cash paid for acquisitions ************************************** Proceeds from sale of Game Financial Corporation ****************** Other******************************************************* Other investing activity*************************************** Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities *************** 2003 2004 (Dollars in thousands) $(246,603) (29,589) — 15,247 428 $ 465,865 (27,128) (105,080) — (1,341) $ (6,099) (47,359) (8,535) — (700) (56,594) (13,914) (133,549) $(62,693) $(260,517) $ 332,316 Table 11 summarizes the net cash provided by (used in) investing activities. Investing activities primarily consist of activity within our investment portfolio as previously discussed. We used cash of $56.6 million, $13.9 million and $133.5 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively, for other investing activity. In 2005, we paid $8.5 million to acquire ACH Com- merce. In 2004, we received $15.2 million in proceeds from the sale of Game Financial Corporation. In 2003, we paid $105.1 million to acquire the remaining interest in MoneyGram International Limited. Capital expenditures for property and equipment of $47.4 mil- lion, $29.6 million and $27.1 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively, primarily relate to our contin- ued investment in the money transfer platform. Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Net cash used in financing activities was $39.3 million, $110.4 million and $138.9 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. During 2005, we used cash of $50.0 million to repurchase our common stock and $6.1 million to pay dividends. Sources of cash in 2005 relate solely to stock option exercises. During 2004, the main uses of cash related to the redemption of Viad’s debt and redeemable preferred stock for ap- proximately $203.0 million and $23.9 million, respec- tively, payments of dividends totaling $17.4 million and the purchase of treasury stock for $16.2 million. (Dividends paid and treasury stock purchased by the Company subsequent to the spin-off totaled $1.8 mil- lion and $16.2 million, respectively.) Sources of cash 31 in 2004 related to the $150.0 million in borrowings made under the Company’s credit facility entered into in connection with the spin-off and stock option exercises. All 2003 cash flows relate to actions taken by Viad, including paying down $105.7 million of debt, net payments on the revolver of $5.0 million, payment of dividends totaling $31.6 million and acquisitions of treasury stock at a cost of $1.0 million. Other Funding Sources and Requirements In connection with the spin-off, MoneyGram entered into a bank credit facility providing availability of up to $350.0 million in the form of a $250.0 million four- year revolving credit facility and a $100.0 million term loan. On June 30, 2004, the Company borrowed $150.0 million (consisting of the $100.0 million term loan and $50.0 million under the revolving credit facility) and used all of the proceeds to pay merger consideration to Viad in connection with the spin-off. On June 29, 2005, the Company amended its bank credit facility. The amended agreement extends the maturity date of the facility from June 2008 to June 2010, and the scheduled repayment of the $100.0 mil- lion term loan to June 2010. Under the amended agreement, the credit facility may be increased to $500.0 million under certain circumstances. In addi- tion, the amended agreement reduced the interest rate applicable to both the term loan and the credit facility to LIBOR plus 50 basis points, subject to adjustment in the event of a change in the credit rating of our senior unsecured debt. The amendment also reduced usage fees on the facility to a range of 0.080% to 0.250%, depending on the credit rating of our senior unsecured debt. Restrictive covenants relating to divi- dends and share buybacks were eliminated, and the dollar value of permissible acquisitions without lender consent was increased. In connection with the amend- ment, the Company expensed $0.9 million of unamor- tized deferred financing costs relating to the original bank credit facility during the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The Company also incurred $0.5 million of financing costs to complete the amendment. These costs have been capitalized and will be amortized over the life of the debt. The remaining availability under the bank credit facility is available for general corporate purposes and to support letters of credit. Loans under the bank credit facility are guaranteed on an unsecured basis by MoneyGram’s material domestic subsidiaries. Bor- rowings under the bank credit facilities are subject to various covenants, including interest coverage ratio, leverage ratio and consolidated total indebtedness ratio. The interest coverage ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to interest expense must not be less than 3.5 to 1.0. The leverage ratio of total debt to total capitalization must be less than 0.5 to 1.0. The consolidated total indebtedness ratio of total debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amor- tization must be less than 3.0 to 1.0. At December 31, 2005, we were in compliance with these covenants. On December 31, 2005, the interest rate under the bank credit facility was 5.02%, exclusive of the effect of commitment fees and other costs, and the facility fee was 0.125%. In September 2005, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements with a total notional amount of $150.0 million to hedge our variable rate debt. These swap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges. At December 31, 2005, the two debt swaps had an average fixed pay rate of 4.3 percent and an average variable receive rate of 3.9 percent. At December 31, 2005, we had reverse repurchase agreements, letters of credit and various overdraft facilities totaling $1.8 billion available to assist in the management of our investments and the clearing of payment service obligations. There was $100.0 mil- lion outstanding under the reverse repurchase agree- ments and $10.4 million outstanding under various letters of credit at December 31, 2005. 32 Table 12 — Contractual Obligations Payments due by period Debt************************************** Operating leases **************************** Derivative financial instruments **************** Other obligations**************************** Capital lease obligations ********************** Interim services agreement ******************** Total contractual cash obligations************* Debt consists of amounts outstanding under the term loan and revolving credit facility at December 31, 2005, as described in ‘‘Other Funding Sources,’’ as well as related interest payments. As described above, interest payments on our outstanding debt is based on a floating interest rate indexed to LIBOR. For disclo- sure purposes, the interest rate for future periods has been assumed to be 5.02 percent, which is the rate in effect on December 31, 2005. Operating leases consist of various leases for buildings and equipment used in our business. Derivative financial instruments repre- sent the net payable (receivable) under our interest rate swap agreements. Other obligations are unfunded capital commitments related to our limited partnership interests included in our investment portfolio. The interim services agreement is the obligation under our agreement with Viad for certain services to be pro- vided to the Company as described in Note 3 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. MoneyGram has funded, noncontributory pension plans. Our funding policy is to contribute at least the minimum contribution required by applicable regula- tions. During 2005, MoneyGram contributed $13.0 million to the funded pension plans and expects to contribute $9.8 million in 2006. MoneyGram also has certain unfunded pension and postretirement plans that require benefit payments over extended periods of time. During 2005, we paid benefits totaling $2.9 mil- lion related to these unfunded plans. Benefit payments under these unfunded plans are expected to be $4.0 million in 2006. Expected contributions and benefit payments under these plans are not included in the table above. See ‘‘Critical Accounting Policies — Pension obligations’’ for further discussion of these plans. Included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets under ‘‘Accounts payable and other liabilities’’ and ‘‘Prop- erty and equipment’’ is $1.6 million of property and Total $183,885 43,490 23,688 6,096 346 100 Less than 1 year 3-5 years 1-3 years (Dollars in thousands) $15,060 10,161 12,138 — 105 — $161,295 10,107 3,120 — — — $ 7,530 5,534 8,473 6,096 241 100 More than 5 years $ — 17,688 (43) — — — $257,605 $27,974 $37,464 $174,522 $17,645 equipment received by the Company but not paid as of December 31, 2005. These amounts will be paid by the Company in January and February 2006. We have agreements with clearing banks that provide processing and clearing functions for money orders and official checks. One clearing bank contract has covenants that include maintenance of total cash and cash equivalents, receivables and investments substan- tially restricted for payment services obligations at least equal to total outstanding payment service obli- gations, as well as maintenance of a minimum ratio of total assets held at that bank to instruments clearing through that bank of 103 percent. We are in compli- ance with these covenants at December 31, 2005. Working in cooperation with various financial institu- tions, we established separate consolidated entities (special purpose entities) and processes that provide these financial institutions with additional assurance of our ability to clear their official checks. These processes include maintenance of specified ratios of segregated investments to outstanding payment instru- ments, typically 1 to 1. In one instance, alternative credit support has been purchased that provides back- stop funding as additional security for payment of instruments. However, we remain liable to satisfy the obligations, both contractually and/or by operation of the Uniform Commercial Code, as issuer and drawer of the official checks. Accordingly, the obligations have been recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets under ‘‘Payment service obligations.’’ Under limited circumstances, clients have the right to either demand liquidation of the segregated assets or replace us as the administrator of the special-purpose entity. Such limited circumstances consist of material (and in most cases continued) failure of MoneyGram to up- hold its warranties and obligations pursuant to its underlying agreements with the financial institution clients. While an orderly liquidation of assets would 33 be required, any of these actions by a client could nonetheless diminish the value of the total investment portfolio, decrease earnings, and result in loss of the client or other customers or prospects. We offer the special purpose entity to certain financial institution clients as a benefit unique in the payment services industry. The Company has investment grade ratings of BBB/ Baa2 and a stable outlook from the three major credit rating agencies. Our ability to maintain an investment grade rating is important because it affects the cost of borrowing and certain financial institution customers require that we maintain an investment grade rating. Any ratings downgrade could increase our cost of borrowing or require certain actions to be performed to rectify such a situation. A downgrade could also have an effect on our ability to attract new customers and retain existing customers. Although no assurance can be given, we expect operating cash flows and short-term borrowings to be sufficient to finance our ongoing business, maintain adequate capital levels, and meet debt and clearing agreement covenants and investment grade rating requirements. Should financing requirements exceed such sources of funds, we believe we have adequate external financing sources available to cover any shortfall, including unused commitments under our credit facilities. The Company has an effective universal shelf registra- tion on file with the Securities and Exchange Com- mission. The universal shelf registration provides for the issuance of up to $500.0 million of our securities, including common stock, preferred stock and debt securities. The securities may be sold from time to time in one or more series. The terms of the securities and any offering of the securities will be determined at the time of the sale. The shelf registration is intended to provide the Company with additional funding sources for general corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures, debt payment and the financing of possible acquisitions or stock repurchases. Stockholders’ Equity On June 30, 2004, MoneyGram charged the historical cost carrying amount of the net assets of Viad in the amount of $426.6 million directly to equity as a dividend. On November 18, 2004, the Board authorized a plan to repurchase, at the Company’s discretion, up to 2,000,000 shares of MoneyGram common stock. On August 19, 2005, the Company’s Board of Directors its share buyback authorization by increased 5,000,000 shares to a total of 7,000,000 shares. In 2005, we repurchased 2,275,651 shares of our com- mon stock under this authorization at an average cost of $21.97 per share. As of December 31, 2005, we have repurchased a total of 3,045,950 shares of our common stock under this authorization and have remaining authorization to 3,954,050 shares. to purchase up During 2005, we paid $6.1 million in dividends on our common stock. In addition, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.04 per share of common stock on February 16, 2006 to be paid on April 3, 2006 to stockholders of record on March 17, 2006. Any future determination to pay dividends on MoneyGram common stock will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, cash requirements, prospects and such other factors as our Board of Directors may deem relevant. During 2005, we increased the quarterly dividend from $0.01 to $0.04 per share. We intend to continue paying a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per share in 2006, subject to Board approval, which will be funded through cash generated from operating activities. Viad sold treasury stock in 1992 to its employee equity trust to fund certain existing employee compensation and benefit plans. In connection with the spin-off, Viad transferred 1,632,964 shares of MoneyGram common stock to the MoneyGram International, Inc. employee equity trust (the ‘‘Trust’’) to be used by MoneyGram to fund employee compensation and benefit plans. At December 31, 2005, the Trust held 918,032 shares of MoneyGram common stock. The market value of the shares held by this Trust of $23.9 million at December 31, 2005 represents unearned employee benefits that are recorded as a deduction from common stock and other equity and is reduced as employee benefits are funded. For financial reporting purposes, the Trust is consolidated. 34 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We have an agreement to sell, on a periodic basis, undivided percentage ownership interests in certain receivables, primarily from our money order agents, in an amount not to exceed $450.0 million. These receiv- ables are sold to commercial paper conduits (trusts) sponsored by a financial institution and repre- sent a small percentage of the total assets in these conduits. Our rights and obligations are limited to the receivables transferred, and are accounted for as sales transactions under SFAS No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extin- guishments of Liabilities. The assets and liabilities associated with these conduits, including our sold receivables, are not recorded or included in our financial statements. The agreement expires in June 2006. The business purpose of this arrangement is to accelerate cash flow for investment. The receivables are sold at a discount based upon short-term interest rates. Executive management regularly reviews per- formance under the terms of the agreement. On average we sold receivables totaling $389.8 million during 2005 for a total discount of $13.5 million. The Finance and Investment Committee of the Board of Directors generally must approve any transactions and strategies, including any potential off-balance sheet arrangements, that materially affect investment results and cash flows. ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT Risk is an inherent part of our business, including interest rate risk, liquidity risk, credit risk, operational risk, regulatory risk and foreign currency exchange risk. See Part 1, Item 1A ‘‘Risk Factors’’ for a description of the principal risks to our business. The Company’s risk management objective is to monitor and control risk exposures to produce steady earnings growth and long-term economic value. The extent to which we properly and effectively manage each of the various types of risk is critical to our financial condition and profitability. Management implements Board approved policies covering the Company’s funding activity, investing activity and use of derivatives. The Company’s Board of Directors has established a Finance and Investment Committee, consisting of five independent Board members, which oversees the investment, capital, credit and foreign currency policies and strategies. An Asset/Liability Committee, comprised of senior management, rou- tinely reviews investment and risk management strate- gies and results. The Board’s Finance and Investment Committee receives periodic reports regarding the investment portfolio and results. Following is a discussion of the strategies used by the Company to manage and mitigate interest rate risk and credit risk. The following discussion contains forward- looking statements. The analyses used to assess inter- est rate risk and credit risk are not predictions of future events, and actual results may vary significantly due to events in the markets in which we operate and certain other factors as described in the following discussion. Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk represents the potential reduction in net investment revenue as a result of fluctuations in market interest rates. Fluctuations in interest rates affect the revenue produced by our investment portfo- lio, the amount of commissions that we pay to custom- ers in our Payment Systems segment, the net proceeds from our sale of receivables and the amounts that we receive under our interest rate derivatives. As a result, our net investment revenue, which is the difference or ‘‘spread’’ between the amount we earn on our invest- ment portfolio and the commissions we pay and the discount on the sale of receivables, net of the effect of interest rate derivatives or ‘‘swaps’’, is subject to interest rate risk as the components of net investment revenue are not perfectly matched through time and across all possible interest rate scenarios. Interest rate risk is concentrated in the investment portfolio. Certain investments in our portfolio, primarily fixed- rate mortgage-backed investments, are subject to pre- payment with no penalty to the borrower. As interest rates decrease, borrowers are more likely to prepay fixed-rate debt, resulting in cash flows that are re- ceived earlier than expected. Replacing the higher-rate investments that prepay with lower rate investments could reduce our net investment revenue. Conversely, an increase in interest rates may result in slower than expected prepayments and, therefore, cash flows that are received later than expected. In this case, there is risk that the cost of our commission payments may reprice faster than our investments and at a higher cost, which could reduce our net investment revenue. 35 An additional component of interest rate risk is market risk that arises from fluctuations in interest rates that may result in changes in the values of investments and swaps. Rate movements can affect the repricing of assets and liabilities differently, as well as their market value. Stockholders’ equity can also be adversely affected by changing interest rates, as after-tax changes in the fair value of securities classified as available-for-sale and after-tax changes in the fair value of swaps are reflected as increases and decreases to a component of stockholders’ equity. The fair value of our swaps generally increases when the market value of fixed rate, long-term debt investments decline and vice versa. However, the changes in the fair value of swaps and investments may not fully offset in stockholders’ equity. The Company’s strategy in managing interest rate risk is to deliver consistent net interest margins and eco- nomic value over varying interest rate environments. One element to our strategy is to purchase assets that have similar cash flow patterns to our payment service obligations through time and various interest rate environments. To carry out this strategy, we purchase assets that match the average life and duration of our payment service obligations within a range that achieves stable net interest margins. In addition, we purchase assets across a wide spectrum of average lives to achieve the desired asset duration. We also use several different types of assets, including derivatives, to alter the average life of our assets and liabilities to match the duration of our payment service obligations within a desired range. A second element to our strategy is to regularly assess the portfolio’s exposure to changes in rates. We use a wide range of risk measures and analyses to manage the exposure, in- cluding on-going business risk measures and analyses, run-off measures of the existing portfolio and stress test scenarios. The two main evaluators used by the Company are net income at risk and duration gap. Net income at risk is measured using a static and fore- casted portfolio under various interest rate shock environments. Duration gap is the estimated gap between our assets and liabilities and summarizes the extent that estimated cash flows are matched over time across various interest rate environments. The third element to our strategy is setting parameters for rebalancing actions to help attain corporate margin objectives. Management develops rebalancing actions based upon a number of factors that include both net investment revenue at risk and duration gap, as well as current market conditions. Internal indicators are used to determine when the risk profile of our assets should be re-examined. As the risk measures begin to move beyond our internal indicators, we consider actions to bring them into the preferred ranges, with an emphasis on time horizon and earnings objectives. The Company uses derivatives as an important tool in managing interest rate risk. Derivatives are used by the Company as a hedging tool; we do not enter into speculative trading positions. The Company typically uses interest rate swaps to hedge interest rate risk on its variable rate commission payments to financial institution customers in its Payment Systems segment. Through these interest rate swaps, the Company can effectively convert our variable rate commission pay- ments to a fixed rate payment. The Company uses net investment revenue simulation analysis and market value of equity modeling for measuring and analyzing consolidated interest rate risk. The net investment revenue simulation analysis incorporates substantially all of the Company’s inter- est sensitive assets and liabilities, together with fore- casted changes in the balance sheet and assumptions that reflect the current interest rate environment. The Company has previously disclosed the impact on pre- tax income from continuing operations of changes in interest rates using a ‘‘shock’’ analysis, which as- sumes an immediate and sustained change to the yield curve for a one-year period. In connection with changes in our internal analysis process, we will now disclose the impact on pre-tax income from continuing operations using a ‘‘gradual ramp’’ analysis, under which the yield curve is assumed to increase gradually over a one-year period. We believe that this methodol- ogy is more reflective of how yield curves actually change in rising or declining interest rate environ- ments. As of December 31, 2005, the results of the ‘‘shock’’ and ‘‘gradual ramp’’ analyses were not materially different. The market value of equity mod- eling measures the degree to which market values of the Company’s interest rate sensitive assets and liabili- ties will change given different interest rate scenarios. Consistent with prior disclosures, the Company mea- sures the impact to the market value of equity using a ‘‘shock’’ analysis as market value is measured at a point in time. Table 13 summarizes the changes to our pre-tax income from continuing operations and the market value of equity under various scenarios. 36 Table 13 — Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis Pre-tax income from continuing operations ******************* Percent change****************** Market value of equity************ Percent change****************** Credit Risk its Credit risk represents the potential risk that the Com- pany may not collect on interest and/or principal associated with investments, as well as counterparty risk associated with its derivative finan- cial instruments. The Company is also exposed to the potential risk that the Company may not collect on funds received by agents in connection with money transfers and money orders. Approximately 83 percent of the Company’s invest- ment portfolio at December 31, 2005 consists of securities that are not issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government. If the issuer of any of these securi- ties or counterparties to any of our derivative financial instruments were to default in payments or otherwise experience credit problems, the value of the invest- ments and derivative financial instruments would decline and adversely impact our investment portfolio and earnings. As it relates to the investment portfolio, the Company’s strategy is to maximize the relative value versus return on each security, sector and collateral class. The Company uses a comprehensive process to manage its credit risk relating to invest- ments, including active credit monitoring and quanti- tative sector analysis. The Company also addresses credit risk by investing primarily in investments with ratings of A3/A– or higher or which are collateralized by federal agency securities, as well as ensuring proper diversification of the portfolio by limiting individual investments to one percent of the total portfolio. Approximately 85 percent of the Company’s invest- ment portfolio at December 31, 2005 consists of securities with an A or better rating. The Company manages its credit risk related to its derivative finan- cial instruments by entering into agreements only with major financial institutions and regularly monitoring the credit ratings of these financial institutions. Due to the nature of our business, the vast majority of our Global Funds Transfer business is conducted 37 Basis Point Change in Interest Rates Down 200 Down 100 Down 50 (Dollars in thousands) Up 50 Up 100 Up 200 $ 3,500 2.1% $148,500 24.3% $ 2,900 1.8% $88,700 14.5% $ 1,900 1.2% $48,900 8.0% $ (3,300) (2.0%) $(57,100) (9.3%) $ (5,600) (3.5%) $(124,500) (20.4%) $ (10,100) (6.2%) $(265,100) (43.4%) through independent agents. Our agents receive the proceeds from the sale of our payment instruments and we must then collect these funds from the agents. As a result, we have credit exposure to our agents, which averages approximately $1,100 million, representing a combination of money orders, money transfers and bill payment proceeds. This credit exposure is spread across almost 27,500 agents, of which 14 owe us in excess of $15.0 million each at any one time. Agents typically have from one to three days to remit the funds, with longer remittance schedules granted to international agents and certain domestic agents under certain circumstances. The Company assesses the creditworthiness of each potential agent before ac- cepting it into our distribution network. The Company actively monitors the credit risk of active agents on an on-going basis by conducting periodic comprehensive financial reviews and cash flow analysis of our agents who average high volumes of money order sales. In addition, the Company frequently takes additional steps to minimize agent credit risk, such as requiring owner guarantees, corporate guarantees and other forms of security where appropriate. The Company monitors remittance patterns versus reported sales by agent on a daily basis. The Company also utilizes software embedded in each point of sale terminal to control both the number and dollar amount of money orders sold. This software also allows the Company to monitor for suspicious transactions or volumes of sales, assisting the Company in uncovering irregulari- ties such as money laundering, fraud or agent self-use. Finally, the Company has the ability to remotely disable money order dispensers or transaction devices to prevent agents from issuing money orders or performing money transfers if suspicious activity is noted or remittances are not received according to the agent’s contract. The point of sale software requires each location to be re-authorized on a daily basis for transaction processing. Foreign Currency Exchange Risk Foreign currency exchange risk represents the poten- tial adverse effect on the Company’s earnings from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates affecting certain receivables and payables denominated in foreign cur- rencies. The company is primarily affected by fluctua- tions in the U.S. dollar as compared to the British pound and the Euro. The foreign currency exposure that does exist is limited by the fact that foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are gener- ally very short-term in nature. The Company primarily utilizes forward contracts to hedge its exposure to fluctuations in exchange rates. These forward con- tracts generally have maturities of less than thirty days. The forward contracts are recorded on the Consoli- dated Balance Sheets, and the net effect of changes in exchange rates and the related forward contracts is not significant. Had the British pound and Euro appreciated (depreci- ated) up to twenty percent over actual exchange rates for 2005, pre-tax operating income would have seen an increase (decrease) of up to $4.4 million for the year. This sensitivity analysis considers both the impact on translation of our foreign denominated revenue and expense streams and the impact on our hedging program. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities in the consolidated financial statements. Critical accounting policies are those policies that management believes are most important to the portrayal of a company’s financial position and results of operations, and that require management to make estimates that are difficult, subjective or complex. Based on this criteria, manage- ment has identified and discussed with the Audit Committee the following critical accounting policies and estimates, and the methodology and disclosures related to those estimates: Fair Value of Investment Securities — Our investment securities are classified as available-for-sale, includ- ing securities being held for indefinite periods of time and those securities that may be sold to assist in the clearing of payment service obligations or in the management of securities. These securities are carried at market value (or fair value), with the net after-tax unrealized gain or loss reported as a separate compo- nent of stockholders’ equity. Fair value is generally based on quoted market prices. However, certain investment securities are not readily marketable. As a result, the fair value of these investments is based on cash flow projections that require a significant degree of management judgment as to default and recovery rates of the underlying investments. Accordingly, the estimates determined may not be indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. In general, as interest rates increase, the fair value of the available- for-sale portfolio and stockholders’ equity decreases and as interest rates fall, the fair value of the available- for-sale portfolio increases, along with stockholders’ equity. Other Than Temporary Impairments — Securities with gross unrealized losses at the consolidated bal- ance sheet date are subjected to the Company’s process for identifying other-than-temporary impair- ments in accordance with SFAS No. 115, Accounting For Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities, EITF Issue No. 99-20, Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased and Retained Benefi- cial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 59, Views on Account- ing for Noncurrent Marketable Equity Securities. The Company writes down to fair value securities that it deems to be other-than-temporarily impaired in the period the securities are deemed to be impaired. Under SFAS No. 115, the assessment of whether such impair- ment has occurred is based on management’s case-by- case evaluation of the underlying reasons for the decline in fair value. Management considers a wide range of factors about the security and uses its best judgment in evaluating the cause of the decline in the estimated fair value of the security and in assessing the prospects for recovery. The Company evaluates invest- ments for beneficial interests in structured invest- ments rated A and below for which risk of credit loss is deemed more than remote for impairment under EITF Issue No. 99-20. When an adverse change in expected cash flows occurs, and if the fair value of a security is less that its carrying value, the investment is written down to fair value. The evaluation for other-than- temporary impairments is a quantitative and qualita- tive process, which is subject to risks and uncertainties in the determination of whether declines in the fair 38 value of investments are other than temporary. The risks and uncertainties include changes in general economic conditions, the issuer’s financial condition or near term recovery prospects, the effects of changes in interest rates, the length of time and the extent to which the market value of the investment has been less than cost and the Company’s intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for any anticipated recovery in market value. In addition, for securitized financial assets with contrac- tual cash flows (e.g. asset-backed securities), projec- tions of expected future cash flows may change based upon new information regarding the performance of the underlying collateral. We recorded $6.6 million, $15.9 million and $27.9 million of other-than-temporary impairment losses in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively, primarily related to other asset-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and structured notes held in our investment portfolio. During 2005 and 2004, we received $12.6 million and $1.9 million in cash recoveries on previously impaired securities. No re- coveries were received in 2003. Adverse changes in estimated cash flows in the future could result in impairment losses to the extent that the recorded value of such investments exceeds fair value. Derivative financial instruments — Derivative finan- cial instruments are used as part of our risk manage- ment strategy to manage exposure to fluctuations in interest and foreign currency rates. We do not enter into derivatives for speculative purposes. Derivatives are accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, and its related amendments and interpreta- tions. The derivatives are recorded as either assets or liabilities on the balance sheet at fair value, with the change in fair value recognized in earnings or in other comprehensive income depending on the use of the derivative and whether it qualifies for hedge account- ing. A derivative that does not qualify, or is not designated, as a hedge will be reflected at fair value, with changes in value recognized through earnings. The estimated fair value of derivative financial instru- ments has been determined using available market information and certain valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in inter- preting market data to develop the estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates determined may not be indicative of the amounts that could be realized in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. While MoneyGram intends to continue to meet the conditions to qualify for hedge accounting treatment under SFAS No. 133, if hedges did not qualify as highly effective or if forecasted transactions are no longer probable of occurring or did not occur, the changes in the fair value of the derivatives used as hedges would be reflected in earnings. MoneyGram does not believe it is exposed to more than a nominal amount of credit risk in its hedging activities as the counterparties are generally well-established, well- capitalized financial institutions. Goodwill — SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other In- tangible Assets, requires annual impairment testing of goodwill based on the estimated fair value of MoneyGram’s reporting units. The fair value of MoneyGram’s reporting units is estimated based on discounted expected future cash flows using a weighted average cost of capital rate. Additionally, an assumed terminal value is used to project future cash flows beyond base years. The estimates and assump- tions regarding expected cash flows, terminal values and the discount rate require considerable judgment and are based on historical experience, financial forecasts, and industry trends and conditions. During the third quarter of 2004, MoneyGram recorded a charge of $2.1 million related to certain intangible assets. Pension obligations — MoneyGram has trusteed, non- contributory pension plans that cover certain employ- ees of MoneyGram, as well as former employees of Viad and of sold operations of Viad. Through Decem- ber 31, 2000, the principal retirement plan was struc- tured using a traditional defined benefit formula based primarily on final average pay and years of service. Benefits earned under this formula ceased accruing at December 31, 2000, with no change to retirement benefits earned through that date. Effective January 1, 2001, benefits began accruing under a cash accumula- tion account formula based upon a percentage of pay plus interest. Benefits under the cash accumulation formula ceased accruing at December 31, 2003, with no change in benefits earned through that date. Fund- ing policies provide that payments to defined benefit pension trusts shall be at least equal to the minimum funding required by applicable regulations. Certain defined pension benefits, primarily those in excess of benefit levels permitted under qualified pension plans, are unfunded. MoneyGram’s discount rate used in determining fu- ture pension obligations is measured on November 30 and is based on rates determined by actuarial analysis 39 and management review. Following are the assump- tions used to measure the projected benefit obligation as of December 31, and the net periodic benefit cost for the year ended December 31: 2005 2004 2003 Net periodic benefit cost: Discount rate ****************************************************** Expected return on plan assets ***************************************** Rate of compensation increase ***************************************** 6.00% 6.25% 6.75% 8.50% 8.75% 8.75% 4.50% 4.50% 4.50% Projected benefit obligation: Discount rate ****************************************************** Rate of compensation increase ***************************************** 5.90% 6.00% 6.25% 5.75% 4.50% 4.50% MoneyGram’s pension expense for 2005, 2004 and 2003 was $9.4 million, $9.0 million and $6.9 million, respectively. In addition, MoneyGram recorded a $3.8 million curtailment gain in fiscal 2003 resulting from the freezing of the defined benefit pension plan. Pension expense is calculated based upon the actuarial assumptions shown above. For 2005, pension expense consisted of service cost of $1.9 million, interest cost of $11.3 million, amortization of prior service cost of $0.7 million and recognized net actuarial loss of $4.1 million less expected return on plan assets of $8.6 million. The fair value of pension plan assets increased to $108.8 million at December 31, 2005 from $98.1 million at December 31, 2004 due to the actual return on plan assets and employer contribu- tions exceeding benefits paid. Employer contributions increased $8.2 million over 2004, while benefits paid decreased $2.8 million compared to 2004. The discount rates used to determine benefit obliga- tion and pension expense is reviewed on an annual basis. Lowering the discount rate by 50 basis points would have increased 2005 pension expense by $0.7 million, while increasing the discount rate by 50 basis points would have decreased 2005 pension expense by $0.8 million. In developing the expected rate of return, MoneyGram employs a total return investment approach whereby a mix of equities and fixed income securities are used to maximize the long-term return of plan assets for a prudent level of risk. Risk tolerance is established through careful consideration of plan liabilities, plan funded status, and corporate financial condition. MoneyGram’s current asset allocation consists of approximately 56 percent in large capitalization and international equity stock funds, approximately 39 percent in fixed income securities such as global bond funds and corporate obligations, approximately two percent in a real estate limited partnership interest and three percent in other securities. The investment portfolio contains a diversified blend of equity and fixed income securities. Furthermore, equity security funds are diversified across U.S. and non-U.S. stocks. Other assets such as real estate and cash are used judiciously to enhance long-term returns while im- proving portfolio diversification. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through quarterly investment portfolio reviews and annual liability measurements. Additionally, historical markets are studied and long- term historical relationships between equity securities and fixed income securities are preserved consistent with the widely accepted capital market principle that assets with higher volatility generate a greater return over the long run. Current market factors such as inflation and interest rates are evaluated before long- term capital market assumptions are determined. The long-term portfolio return also takes proper considera- tion of diversification and rebalancing. Peer data and historical returns are reviewed for reasonableness and appropriateness. MoneyGram’s pension assets are primarily invested in marketable securities that have readily determinable current market values. MoneyGram’s investments are rebalanced regularly to stay within the investment guidelines. MoneyGram reviews the expected rate of return in connection with significant changes in the pension asset allocation, the investing strategy or in inflation and interest rates. The actual rate of return on average pension assets in 2005 was 5.55 percent, as compared to the expected rate of return of 8.50 per- cent. As the expected rate of return is a long-term assumption and the widely accepted capital market principle is that assets with higher volatility generate greater long-term returns, we do not believe that the actual return for one year is significantly different from the expected return used to determine the benefit obligation. Changing the expected rate of return by 40 50 basis points would have increased 2005 pension expense by $0.5 million. Future actual pension income or expense will depend on future investment performance, changes in future rates and various other factors related to the popula- tions participating in MoneyGram’s pension plans. Stock-based compensation — Prior to January 1, 2005, the Company accounted for its stock option grants under the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion (‘‘APB’’) No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. This method defines compensation cost for stock options as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the Company’s stock at the date of the grant over the amount the employee must pay to acquire the stock. As our stock option plans require the employee to pay an amount equal to the market price on the date of grant, no compensation expense was recognized under APB No. 25. Performance-based stock and restricted stock awards were accounted for under SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compen- sation, and were valued at the quoted market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant and expensed using the straight-line method over the vesting or service period of the award. Effective January 1, 2005, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123R, which requires that all share-based compensation awards be measured at fair value at the date of grant. No modifications were made to outstanding share-based compensation awards prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123R. For purposes of determining the fair value of stock option awards, the Company uses the Black-Scholes single option pricing model. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company since the spin-off on June 30, 2004. The Company uses historical information to estimate option exercise and employee termination within the valuation model. The expected term of options granted is based on historical information and represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant. The fair value of restricted stock awards is determined using the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Compensation cost, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized using a straight-line method over the vesting or service period. Recent Accounting Developments Recent accounting developments are set forth in Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This Annual Report on Form 10-K and the documents incorporated by reference herein may contain forward- looking statements with respect to the financial condi- tion, results of operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of MoneyGram Interna- tional, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Statements preceded by, followed by or that include words such as ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘expect,’’ ‘‘anticipate,’’ ‘‘continue,’’ ‘‘esti- mate,’’ ‘‘project,’’ ‘‘believes’’ or similar expressions are intended to identify some of the forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securi- ties Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are included, along with this statement, for purposes of complying with the safe harbor provisions of that Act. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncer- tainties. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements due to, among others, the risks and uncertainties described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including under Item 1A entitled ‘‘Risk Factors,’’ and the documents incorporated by reference herein. We undertake no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. ) Agent Retention. We may be unable to renew material retail agent and financial institution cus- tomer contracts, or we may experience a loss of business from significant agents or customers. ) Development of New and Enhanced Products. We may be unable to successfully and timely implement new or enhanced technology, delivery methods and product offerings, including pre-paid stored value cards and new bill payment services. ) Intellectual Property. The loss of intellectual property protection, the inability to secure or en- force intellectual property protection or to success- fully defend against an intellectual property in- 41 fringement action could harm our business and prospects. ) Litigation or Investigations. Our business and results of operations may be materially adversely affected by lawsuits or investigations which could result in material settlements, fines or penalties. ) Competition. We may be unable to compete against our large competitors, niche competitors or new competitors that may enter the markets in which we operate. ) U.S. Regulation. Failure by us or our agents to comply with the laws and regulatory requirements of federal and state regulatory authorities, or changes in laws, regulations or other industry prac- tices and standards could have an adverse effect on our results of operations. ) International Regulation. Imposition of addi- tional regulatory requirements in the foreign coun- tries in which we operate could adversely affect our business. ) Internal Controls. Our inability to maintain compliance with the internal control provisions of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 could have a material adverse effect on our business and stock price. ) Agent Credit and Fraud Risks. We may face credit and fraud exposure if we are unable to collect funds from our agents who receive the proceeds from the sale of our payment instruments. ) Investment Portfolio Credit Risk. If an issuer of securities in our investment portfolio defaulted on its payment obligations, the value of our securities would decline, adversely affecting the value of our investment portfolio. ) Interest Rate Fluctuations. Fluctuations in in- terest rates may materially adversely affect revenue derived from investment of funds received from the sale of our payment instruments and commissions paid to financial institution customers. ) Market Value of Securities. Material changes in the market value of securities we hold may materi- ally adversely affect our results of operation and financial condition. ) Liquidity. Material changes in our need for and the availability of liquid assets may affect our ability to meet our payment service obligations and may materially adversely affect our results of operation and financial condition. ) Network and Data Security. If we face system interruptions and system failures due to defects in our software, development delays and installation difficulties, or for any other reason, our business could be harmed. ) Business Interruption. In the event of a break- down, catastrophic event, security breach, improper operation or any other event impacting our systems or processes or our vendors’ systems or processes, or improper action by our employees, agents, cus- tomer financial institutions or third party vendors, we could suffer financial loss, loss of customers, regulatory sanctions and damage to our reputation. ) International. Our business and results of oper- ations may be adversely affected by political, eco- nomic or other instability in countries in which we have material agent relationships. ) Anti-Takeover Provisions. Provisions in our charter documents and specific provisions of Dela- ware law may have the effect of delaying, deterring or preventing a merger or change in control of our Company. ) Other Factors. Additional risk factors may be described in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. Actual results may differ materially from historical and anticipated results. These forward-looking state- ments speak only as of the date on which such statements are made, and we undertake no obligation to update such statements to reflect events or circum- stances arising after such date. Item 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Market risk disclosure is discussed under ‘‘Enterprise Risk Management’’ in Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 42 Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The information called for by Item 8 is found in a separate section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K on pages F-1 through F-44. See the ‘‘Index to Finan- cial Statements’’ on page F-1. Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE New York Stock Exchange (‘‘NYSE’’) that he was not aware of any violation by the Company of the NYSE’s corporate governance listing standards. No change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the fiscal quarter ended Decem- ber 31, 2005, has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Management’s annual report on internal control over financial reporting is provided on page F-2 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The attestation report of the Company’s independent registered public ac- counting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP, regarding the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is provided on page F-4 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. None. Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES As of the end of the period covered by this report (the ‘‘Evaluation Date’’), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the partici- pation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effec- tiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the ‘‘Exchange Act’’). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, the Company’s disclosure controls and proce- dures were effective. The certifications of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer required under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act have been included as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Additionally, in 2005 the Company’s Chief Executive Officer certified to the Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION None. 43 Item 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT PART III The information contained in the sections entitled ‘‘Proposal 1: Election of Directors,’’ ‘‘Board of Di- rectors and Governance’’ and ‘‘Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners — Section 16(a) Benefi- cial Ownership Reporting Compliance’’ in our defini- tive Proxy Statement for our 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated herein by reference. Under the section of our definitive Proxy Statement incorporated by reference herein entitled ‘‘Board of Directors and Governance — Board Committees — Audit Committee,’’ we identify the financial expert who serves on the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. Information regarding our executive of- ficers is contained in ‘‘Executive Officers of the Registrant’’ In Part I, Item 1 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. All of our employees, including our principal execu- tive officer, principal financial officer, principal ac- counting officer and controller, or persons performing similar functions (the ‘‘Principal Officers’’), are sub- ject to our Code of Ethics and our Always Honest policy. Our directors are also subject to our Code of Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION on are posted our website Ethics and our Always Honest policy. These docu- ments at www.moneygram.com in the Investor Relations sec- tion, and are available in print free of charge to any stockholder who requests them at the address set forth below. We will disclose any amendments to or waivers of our Code of Ethics and our Always Honest Policy for directors or Principal Officers on our website. We also have adopted a set of Corporate Governance Guidelines and charters for all of our Board Commit- tees, including the Audit, Corporate Governance and Nominating, Human Resources and Finance and In- vestment Committees. Our Corporate Governance Guidelines and committee charters are posted on our website at www.moneygram.com in the Investor Rela- tions section and are available in print free of charge to any stockholder who requests them. Written requests for our Code Ethics, Always Honest policy, Corporate Governance Guidelines and committee charters should be addressed to MoneyGram International, Inc., 1550 Utica Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minne- sota 55416, Attention: Corporate Secretary. The information contained in the sections entitled ‘‘Board of Directors and Governance — Compensa- tion of Directors’’ and ‘‘Executive Compensation and Other Information’’ in our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated herein by reference. Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The information contained in the sections entitled ‘‘Security Ownership of Management,’’ and ‘‘Secur- ity Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners’’ in our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2006 Annual Meet- ing of Stockholders incorporated herein by is reference. The following table provides information about our common stock that may be issued as of December 31, 2005 under our 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan and our 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which are our only existing equity compensation plans. The 2004 Omni- bus Incentive Plan was approved by Viad, as our sole 44 stockholder, prior to the spin-off, and our 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan was approved by our stockholders at the annual meeting in May 2005. No further awards can be made pursuant to the 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan following stockholder ap- proval of the 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Plan Category Equity compensation plans approved by stockholders Equity compensation plans not approved by stockholders ****************************** Total ************************************ Number of securities Weighted average exercise price ($) of outstanding options, warrants and rights (b) $18.34 to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights (a) 4,883,262 (1) Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a)) (c) 7,443,500 (2) None 4,883,262 (1) None $18.34 None 7,443,500 (2) (1) Column (a) does not include any restricted stock awards that have been issued under the 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan or any stock units granted under any deferred compensation plan. At December 31, 2005, 692,939 shares of restricted stock granted under the 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan and the 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan were outstanding. (2) Securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans may be issued in any combination of securities, including options, rights, restricted stock, dividend equivalents and unrestricted stock. Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS The information contained in the section entitled ‘‘Certain Relationships and Related Transactions’’ in our definitive Proxy Statement for our 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated herein by reference. Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES The information contained in the section entitled ‘‘Information Regarding Independent Registered Pub- lic Accounting Firm’’ in our definitive Proxy State- ment for our 2006 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is incorporated herein by reference. Item 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES PART IV (a) (1) The financial statements listed in the ‘‘Index to Financial Statements and Schedules’’ are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. (2) All financial statement schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is included in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto listed in the ‘‘Index to Financial Statements.’’ (3) Exhibits are filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K or incorporated herein by reference as listed in the accompanying Exhibit Index. 45 Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. SIGNATURES Date: March 1, 2006 MoneyGram International, Inc. (Registrant) By: /s/ Philip W. Milne Philip W. Milne President and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated on March 1, 2006. /s/ Philip W. Milne Philip W. Milne /s/ David J. Parrin David J. Parrin /s/ Jean C. Benson Jean C. Benson * Robert H. Bohannon * Jess Hay * Judith K. Hofer * Donald E. Kiernan * Robert C. Krueger * Oth´on Ruiz Montemayor * Linda Johnson Rice * Douglas L. Rock * Albert M. Teplin * Timothy R. Wallace /s/ Teresa H. Johnson Teresa H. Johnson * As attorney-in-fact President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) Vice President and Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) Chairman Director Director Director Director Director Director Director Director Director Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary 46 Exhibit Number 2.1 3.1 3.2 4.1 4.2 4.3 10.1 10.2 10.3 EXHIBIT INDEX Description Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2004, by and among Viad Corp, MoneyGram International, Inc., MGI Merger Sub, Inc. and Travelers Express Company, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 2.1 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2004). Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of MoneyGram International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2004). Bylaws of MoneyGram International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2004). Form of Specimen Certificate for MoneyGram Common Stock (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to Amendment No. 4 to Registrant’s Form 10 filed on June 14, 2004). Rights Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2004, between MoneyGram International, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Rights Agent (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2004). Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock of MoneyGram International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.3 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2004). Employee Benefits Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2004, by and among Viad Corp, MoneyGram International, Inc. and Travelers Express Company, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2004). Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2004, by and between Viad Corp and MoneyGram International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2004). Interim Services Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2004, between Viad Corp and MoneyGram International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2004). †10.4 MoneyGram International, Inc. 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended February 17, 2005 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 23, 2005). †10.6 †10.5 MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 12, 2005). Form of Indemnification Agreement between MoneyGram International, Inc. and Directors of MoneyGram International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.5 to Amendment No. 4 to Registrant’s Form 10 filed on June 14, 2004). Form of Amended and Restated Indemnification Agreement between MoneyGram International, Inc. and Directors of MoneyGram International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.02 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 22, 2005). †10.7 †10.8 MoneyGram International, Inc. Management and Line of Business Incentive Plan, as amended on February 17, 2005, pursuant to the 2004 MoneyGram International, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 23, 2005). †10.9 MoneyGram International, Inc. Amended and Restated Management and Line of Business Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.03 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 22, 2005). †10.10 MoneyGram International, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, as stated July 1, 2004 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2004). (Terminated plan replaced with plan listed in Exhibit 10.15 below). 47 Exhibit Number Description †10.11 Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors of MoneyGram International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.12 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2004). †10.12 Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors of Viad Corp, as amended August 19, 2004 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 12, 2004). †10.13 Viad Corp Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended August 19, 2004 (Incorporated by reference from †10.14 Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 12, 2004). 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors of MoneyGram International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.04 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 22, 2005). *†10.15 MoneyGram International, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, adopted February 16, 2006. †10.16 MoneyGram International, Inc. Executive Severance Plan (Tier I) (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.8 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2004). †10.17 MoneyGram International, Inc. Executive Severance Plan (Tier II) (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.9 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2004). †10.18 MoneyGram International, Inc. Supplemental 401(k) Plan (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.10 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2004). (Plan was amended and restated and replaced with plan listed in Exhibit 10.15 above). †10.19 Travelers Express Company, Inc. Supplemental Pension Plan (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.11 to Amendment No. 3 to Registrant’s Form 10 filed on June 3, 2004). †10.20 MoneyGram International, Inc. Supplemental Profit Sharing Plan (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.02 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2005). (The plan listed in Exhibit 10.18 above is the successor plan to this plan). †10.21 MoneyGram International, Inc. Supplemental Profit Sharing Plan (2005 Statement) (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 12, 2005). (The plan listed in Exhibit 10.18 above is the successor plan to this plan). †10.22 Description of MoneyGram International, Inc. Director’s Charitable Matching Program (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.13 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2004). †10.23 Director’s Charitable Award Program (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.14 to Amendment 10.24 10.25 No. 3 to Registrant’s Form 10 filed on June 3, 2004). $350,00,000 Credit Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2004, among MoneyGram International, Inc., the Lenders named therein, and Bank One, NA, as Agent (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 30, 2004). (This Agreement is superseded by Agreement listed in Exhibit 10.25 below). $350,000,000 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2005, with the lenders named in the agreement, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Wachovia Bank, National Association and Bank of America, N.A., as Co-Syndication Agents, and KeyBank National Association and U.S. Bank National Association, as Co-Documentation Agents, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC, as Joint Lead Arrangers and Joint Book Runners (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 5, 2005). 10.26 MoneyGram Employee Equity Trust, effective as of June 30, 2004 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.16 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 13, 2004). †10.27 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Agreement, as amended February 16, 2005 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.5 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 23, 2005). †10.28 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan Performance-Based Restricted Stock Agreement (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 12, 2004). 48 Exhibit Number Description †10.29 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan Incentive Stock Option Agreement (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.4 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 12, 2004). †10.30 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, as amended February 16, 2005 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.6 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 23, 2005). †10.31 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for Directors (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.7 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 23, 2005). †10.32 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Agreement for Directors (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.8 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 23, 2005). †10.33 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Agreement, effective June 30, 2005 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.2 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 5, 2005). †10.34 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for Directors (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.04 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2005). †10.35 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Agreement for Directors (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.05 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2005). †10.36 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (US Version) (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.06 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2005). †10.37 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Agreement (US Version) (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.07 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8- K filed on August 23, 2005). †10.38 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (UK Version) (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.08 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2005). †10.39 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Agreement (UK Version) (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.09 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2005). *†10.40 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Performance-Based Restricted Stock Agreement (US Version) *†10.41 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (US version) *†10.42 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (UK Version) *†10.43 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement for Directors. †10.44 Employment Agreement, dated October 26, 2004, between MoneyGram International, Inc. and Philip W. Milne (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 27, 2004). (Agreement is superseded by agreement listed in Exhibit 10.45 below). †10.45 Employment Agreement, dated August 19, 2005, between MoneyGram International, Inc. and Philip W. Milne (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.03 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2005). 2005 Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors of MoneyGram International, Inc., adopted December 17, 2004 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 22, 2004). †10.46 49 Exhibit Number Description †10.47 MoneyGram International, Inc. Performance Unit Incentive Plan (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.3 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 23, 2005). †10.48 First Amendment to MoneyGram International, Inc. Performance Unit Incentive Plan, as adopted May 10, 2005 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 12, 2005). †10.49 Description of MoneyGram International, Inc. Compensation for Non-Management Members of Board of Directors and of Board Committees (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.4 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 23, 2005). (Description is superseded by Summary listed in Exhibit 10.50 below). †10.50 Summary of Compensation for Non-Management Directors (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.01 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 23, 2005). 10.51 Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. Executive Compensation Trust Agreement (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.01 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 22, 2005). 10.52 The MoneyGram International, Inc. Outside Directors’ Deferred Compensation Trust (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.05 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 22, 2005). Subsidiaries of the Registrant Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP Power of Attorney Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer Section 906 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Section 906 Certification of Chief Financial Officer *21 *23 *24 *31.1 *31.2 *32.1 *32.2 * Filed herewith. † Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit to this report. 50 MoneyGram International, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K Items 8 and 15(a) Index to Financial Statements Management’s Responsibility Statement **************************************************** Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm ************************************* Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 ********************************* Consolidated Statements of Income for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003************ Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and F-2 F-3 F-5 F-6 2003 ******************************************************************************* F-7 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 ******** F-8 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 F-9 Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements *********************************************** F-10 F-1 Management’s Responsibility Statement The management of MoneyGram International, Inc. is responsible for the integrity, objectivity and accuracy of the consolidated financial statements of the Company. The consolidated financial statements are prepared by the Company in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America using, where appropriate, management’s best estimates and judgments. The financial information presented throughout the Annual Report is consistent with that in the consolidated financial statements. Management is also responsible for maintaining a system of internal controls and procedures designed to provide reasonable assurance that the books and records reflect the transactions of the Company and that assets are protected against loss from unauthorized use or disposition. Such a system is maintained through accounting policies and procedures administered by trained Company personnel and updated on a continuing basis to ensure their adequacy to meet the changing requirements of our business. The Company requires that all of its affairs, as reflected by the actions of its employees, be conducted according to the highest standards of personal and business conduct. This responsibility is reflected in our Code of Ethics. To test compliance with the Company’s system of internal controls and procedures, the Company carries out an extensive audit program. This program includes a review for compliance with written policies and procedures and a comprehensive review of the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal control system. Although control procedures are designed and tested, it must be recognized that there are limits inherent in all systems of internal control and, therefore, errors and irregularities may nevertheless occur. Also, estimates and judgments are required to assess and balance the relative cost and expected benefits of the controls. Projection of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, which is composed solely of outside directors, meets quarterly with management, internal audit and the independent registered public accounting firm to discuss internal accounting control, auditing and financial reporting matters, as well as to determine that the respective parties are properly discharging their responsibilities. Both our independent registered public accounting firm and internal auditors have had and continue to have unrestricted access to the Audit Committee without the presence of management. Management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in its Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment and those criteria, management believes that the Company designed and maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005. The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP, has been engaged to audit our financial statements and management’s assessment of the design and effectiveness of the company’s system of internal control over financial reporting. Their reports are included on pages F-3 and F-4 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. /s/ PHILIP W. MILNE Philip W. Milne President and Chief Executive Officer /s/ DAVID J. PARRIN David J. Parrin Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer F-2 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of MoneyGram International, Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of MoneyGram International, Inc. and subsidiaries (the ‘‘Company’’) as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, cash flows and stockholders’ equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005. 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 the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). 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 financial 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 MoneyGram International, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2005, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated February 27, 2006, expressed an unqualified opinion on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. As discussed in Note 2, the Company changed the presentation of its consolidated statements of cash flows to present separate disclosure of the cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities of discontinued operations, and retroactively revised the statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003 for this change. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Minneapolis, Minnesota February 27, 2006 F-3 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of MoneyGram International, Inc. Minneapolis, Minnesota We have audited management’s assessment, included in the accompanying Management’s Responsibility Statement, that MoneyGram International, Inc. and subsidiaries (the ‘‘Company’’) maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on management’s assessment and an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, evaluating management’s assessment, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions. A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company’s board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. In our opinion, management’s assessment that the Company maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, is fairly stated, in all material respects, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2005, based on the criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2005 of the Company and our report dated February 27, 2006 expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Minneapolis, Minnesota February 27, 2006 F-4 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Assets Cash and cash equivalents *********************************************** Cash and cash equivalents (substantially restricted) (Note 2) ******************** Receivables (substantially restricted) (Note 2) ******************************* Investments (substantially restricted) (Note 4) ******************************* Property and equipment (Note 7) ***************************************** Deferred tax assets (Note 11) ******************************************** Derivative financial instruments (Note 5) *********************************** Intangible assets (Note 8) *********************************************** Goodwill (Note 8) ***************************************************** Other assets ********************************************************** Total assets ****************************************************** Liabilities Payment service obligations (Note 2) ************************************** Debt (Note 9)********************************************************* Derivative financial instruments (Note 5) *********************************** Pension and other postretirement benefits (Note 14) ************************** Accounts payable and other liabilities************************************** Total liabilities****************************************************** Commitments and Contingencies (Note 16) Stockholders’ equity Preferred shares — undesignated, $0.01 par value, 5,000,000 authorized, none issued************************************************************* Preferred shares — junior participating, $0.01 par value, 2,000.000 authorized, none issued************************************************************* Common shares, $.01 par value: 250,000,000 shares authorized, 88,556,077 shares issued************************************************************* Additional paid-in capital *********************************************** Retained income ****************************************************** Unearned employee benefits and other ************************************* Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 12) ************************* Treasury stock: 2,701,163 and 801,130 shares in 2005 and 2004***************** Total stockholders’ equity ********************************************* Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity******************************** December 31, 2004 2005 (Dollars in thousands, except share data) $ — $ 866,391 1,325,622 6,233,333 105,545 37,477 28,743 13,248 404,270 60,535 — 927,042 771,966 6,335,493 88,154 31,841 8,184 15,210 395,526 57,319 $9,075,164 $8,630,735 $8,059,309 150,000 5,055 105,485 131,186 $7,640,581 150,000 65,063 110,661 99,239 8,451,035 8,065,544 — — 886 80,038 613,497 (25,401) 11,825 (56,716) — — 886 79,833 506,609 (31,037) 25,691 (16,791) 624,129 565,191 $9,075,164 $8,630,735 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-5 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 2005 Year Ended December 31, 2004 (Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) 2003 Revenue: Fee and other revenue (Note 2) ********************************* Investment revenue (Note 4) *********************************** Net securities (losses) gains (Note 4) ***************************** Total revenue ********************************************* Fee commissions expense (Note 2) ****************************** Investment commissions expense (Note 2) ************************ Total commissions expense ********************************** Net revenue*********************************************** $606,956 367,989 (3,709) $500,940 315,983 9,607 $419,002 323,099 (4,878) 971,236 231,209 239,263 826,530 183,561 219,912 737,223 144,997 232,336 470,472 403,473 377,333 500,764 423,057 359,890 Expenses: Compensation and benefits ************************************ Transaction and operations support ****************************** Depreciation and amortization ********************************** Occupancy, equipment and supplies ***************************** Interest expense ********************************************* Debt tender and redemption costs ******************************* Total expenses ******************************************** Income from continuing operations before income taxes *************** Income tax expense (Note 11) ************************************ Income from continuing operations ****************************** Income and gain from discontinued operations, net of tax (Note 3) ******* Net income*************************************************** 132,715 150,038 32,465 31,562 7,608 — 126,641 120,767 29,567 30,828 5,573 20,661 107,497 101,513 27,295 25,557 9,857 — 354,388 334,037 271,719 146,376 34,170 112,206 740 89,020 23,891 65,129 21,283 88,171 12,485 75,686 38,216 $112,946 $ 86,412 $113,902 Basic earnings per share Income from continuing operations ******************************** Income from discontinued operations, net of tax ********************** Earnings per common share ************************************** Average outstanding common shares ******************************* Diluted earnings per share Income from continuing operations ******************************** Income from discontinued operations, net of tax ********************** Earnings per common share ************************************** $ $ $ $ 1.32 0.01 1.33 84,675 1.30 0.01 1.31 $ $ $ $ 0.75 0.24 0.99 86,916 0.75 0.24 0.99 $ $ $ $ 0.87 0.44 1.31 86,223 0.87 0.44 1.31 Average outstanding and potentially dilutive common shares ************ 85,970 87,330 86,619 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-6 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Net income *************************************************** Other comprehensive income: Net unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale securities: Reclassification of securities from held-to-maturity to available-for- sale, net of tax expense of $18,133 ************************** Net holding (losses) arising during the period, net of tax (benefit) of ($38,710), ($66) and ($11,788) ***************************** Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains (losses) included in net income, net of tax expense (benefit) of $1,409, ($3,603) and $1,829************************************************* Net unrealized gains on derivative financial instruments: Net holding gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax expense (benefit) of $47,488, $84,541 and ($25,617) ******************* Reclassifications from other comprehensive income to net income, net of tax (benefit) expense of ($15,815), ($43,475) and $52,069 ***** 2005 Year Ended December 31, 2004 (Dollars in thousands) $ 86,412 2003 $113,902 $112,946 — — 30,222 (63,159) (110) (19,647) 2,299 (60,860) (6,005) (6,115) 3,048 13,623 77,481 140,902 (42,695) (25,803) (72,457) 51,678 68,445 86,781 44,086 Unrealized foreign currency translation (losses) gains, net of tax (benefit) expense of ($2,530), $1,085 and $1,709 ***************** Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of tax (benefit) of ($342), ($1,943) and ($4,940)*************************************** Other comprehensive income (loss) ****************************** Comprehensive income ***************************************** (4,127) 1,807 2,848 (557) (3,238) (8,234) (13,866) 60,899 52,323 $ 99,080 $147,311 $166,225 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. F-7 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS Cash flows from operating activities: Net income *************************************************************** Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Net earnings in discontinued operations*************************************** Depreciation and amortization ********************************************** Investment impairment charges ********************************************* Provision for deferred income taxes ****************************************** Net gain on sale of investments ********************************************* Debt redemption and retirement costs **************************************** Net amortization of investment premium ************************************** Asset impairments and adjustments ****************************************** Provision for uncollectible receivables **************************************** Other non-cash items, net ************************************************** Changes in foreign currency translation adjustments ***************************** Changes in assets and liabilities: Other assets *********************************************************** Accounts payable and other liabilities ************************************** Total adjustments **************************************************** Change in cash and cash equivalents (substantially restricted)********************** Change in receivables, net (substantially restricted) ****************************** Change in payment service obligations**************************************** Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities ***************** Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from sales of investments classified as available-for-sale ******************** Proceeds from maturities of investments classified as available-for-sale**************** Proceeds from maturities of investment securities classified as held-to-maturity ********* Purchases of investments classified as available-for-sale **************************** Purchases of property and equipment ******************************************* Cash paid for acquisitions**************************************************** Proceeds from the sale of Game Financial Corporation, net of cash sold *************** Other investing activities***************************************************** Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities*************************** Cash flows from financing activities: Payments on debt ********************************************************** Proceeds from debt ********************************************************* Net change in revolver ****************************************************** Proceeds and tax benefit from exercise of stock options **************************** Preferred stock redemption*************************************************** Purchase of treasury stock *************************************************** Cash dividends paid ******************************************************** Net cash used in financing activities************************************** Cash flows of discontinued operations (revised — see Note 2) Operating cash flows******************************************************** Investing cash flows ******************************************************** Financing cash flows******************************************************** Net cash used in discontinued operations ********************************** Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents *************************************** Cash and cash equivalents — beginning of period ******************************** Cash and cash equivalents — end of period ************************************** Year Ended December 31, 2004 2003 2005 (As revised — see Note 2) $ 112,946 $ 86,412 $ 113,902 (740) 32,465 6,552 2,880 (2,844) — 7,645 — 12,935 (6,414) (4,127) (3,201) 23,127 68,278 68,283 (566,282) 418,728 101,953 858,411 978,554 — (1,843,064) (47,359) (8,535) — (700) (21,283) 29,567 15,932 6,282 (25,539) 20,661 19,070 6,590 6,422 4,782 1,807 27,381 (5,522) 86,150 75,937 (22,654) 219,100 444,945 (37,027) 27,295 27,917 (14,416) (23,039) — 38,242 4,275 3,987 6,814 2,848 (5,745) 29,724 60,875 286,364 (243,789) (404,474) (187,122) 1,053,128 1,798,767 — (3,098,498) (29,589) — 15,247 428 1,660,238 3,410,855 283,690 (4,888,918) (27,128) (105,080) — (1,341) (62,693) (260,517) 332,316 — — — 16,798 — (50,000) (6,058) (39,260) — — — — — — (205,182) 100,000 50,000 3,264 (23,895) (16,181) (17,408) (109,402) 360,816 (6,730) (462,944) (108,858) (33,832) 33,832 (105,738) — (5,000) 4,377 — (976) (31,603) (138,940) (9,041) (82,674) 80,168 (11,547) (5,293) 39,125 $ — $ — $ 33,832 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-8 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY December 31, 2002 ****************** Net income************************* Dividends ($0.36 per share)************ Employee benefit plans *************** Treasury shares acquired ************** Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment *********************** Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities ************************ Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments*********************** Minimum pension liability ************ Contribution to Viad Corp Medical Plan Trust **************************** Other, net ************************** December 31, 2003 ****************** Spin off from Viad Corp (Note 3) ******* Net income************************* Dividends ($0.20 per share)************ Employee benefit plans *************** Treasury shares acquired ************** Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment *********************** Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities ************************ Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments*********************** Minimum pension liability ************ Other, net ************************** December 31, 2004 ****************** Net income************************* Dividends ($0.07 per share)************ Employee benefit plans *************** Treasury shares acquired ************** Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment *********************** Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities ************************ Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments*********************** Minimum pension liability ************ December 31, 2005 ****************** Common Stock Additional Capital Retained Income Unearned Employee Benefits and Other Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income Common Stock in Treasury Total $ 149,610 $ 215,872 $ 781,441 $(40,405) (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) $(87,531) 113,902 (31,603) 2,911 82 $(300,040) $ 718,947 113,902 (31,603) 11,105 (976) 8,112 (976) 2,848 13,623 44,086 (8,234) 4,881 204 $ 149,610 $ 218,783 $ 863,944 $(35,442) $(35,208) (148,724) (139,051) (426,556) 86,412 (17,409) 101 4,405 2,848 13,623 44,086 (8,234) 4,881 204 287,775 $(292,904) $ 868,783 (426,556) 86,412 (17,409) 9,025 (16,181) 4,519 (16,181) 1,807 (6,115) 68,445 (3,238) $ 886 $ 79,833 $ 506,609 $(31,037) $ 25,691 218 112,946 (6,058) 205 5,636 1,807 (6,115) 68,445 (3,238) 218 $ (16,791) $ 565,191 112,946 (6,058) 15,916 (50,000) 10,075 (50,000) (4,127) (60,860) 51,678 (557) (4,127) (60,860) 51,678 (557) $ 886 $ 80,038 $ 613,497 $(25,401) $ 11,825 $ (56,716) $ 624,129 See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-9 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Note 1. Description of the Business MoneyGram International, Inc. offers products and services including global money transfer, bill payment services, issuance and processing of money orders, processing of official checks and share drafts, controlled disbursement processing and routine bill payment service. These products and services are offered to consumers and businesses through a network of agents and financial institution customers located around the world. On December 18, 2003, MoneyGram International, Inc. (‘‘MoneyGram’’) was incorporated in the state of Delaware as a subsidiary of Viad Corp (‘‘Viad’’) to effect the spin off of Viad’s payment services business operated by Travelers Express Company, Inc. (‘‘Travelers’’) to its stockholders. On June 30, 2004 (the ‘‘Distribution Date’’), Travelers was merged with a subsidiary of MoneyGram and Viad then distributed 88,556,077 shares of MoneyGram common stock in a tax-free distribution (the ‘‘Distribution’’). Stockholders of Viad received one share of MoneyGram common stock for every share of Viad common stock owned on the record date, June 24, 2004. Due to the relative significance of MoneyGram to Viad, MoneyGram is the divesting entity and treated as the ‘‘accounting successor’’ to Viad for financial reporting purposes in accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (‘‘EITF’’) Issue No. 02-11, Accounting for Reverse Spinoffs. See Note 3 regarding the spin-off transaction and resulting discontinued operations of Viad. Effective December 31, 2005, the entity that was formerly Travelers was merged into MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. (‘‘MPSI’’), with MPSI remaining as the surviving corporation. References to ‘‘MoneyGram,’’ the ‘‘Company,’’ ‘‘we,’’ ‘‘us’’ and ‘‘our’’ are to MoneyGram International, Inc. and its subsidiaries and consolidated entities. Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation — The consolidated financial statements of MoneyGram are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (‘‘GAAP’’). The Consolidated Balance Sheets are unclassified due to the short-term nature of the settlement obligations, contrasted with the ability to invest cash awaiting settlement in long-term investment securities. Principles of Consolidation — The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of MoneyGram International, Inc. and its subsidiaries. All material inter-company profits, transactions, and account balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Consolidation of Special Purpose Entities — We participate in various trust arrangements (special purpose entities) related to official check processing agreements with financial institutions and structured investments within the investment portfolio. The Company has determined that these special purpose entities meet the definition of a variable interest entity under FIN 46R, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, and must be included in our consolidated financial statements. Working in cooperation with certain financial institutions, we have established separate consolidated entities (special-purpose entities) and processes that provide these financial institutions with additional assurance of our ability to clear their official checks. These processes include maintenance of specified ratios of segregated investments to outstanding payment instruments, typically 1 to 1. In some cases, alternative credit support has been purchased that provides backstop funding as additional security for payment of instruments. However, we remain liable to satisfy the obligations, both contractually and by operation of the Uniform Commercial Code, as issuer and drawer of the official checks. Accordingly, the obligations have been recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets under ‘‘Payment service obligations.’’ Under certain limited circumstances, clients have the right to either demand liquidation of the segregated assets or to replace us as the administrator of the special-purpose entity. Such limited circumstances consist of material (and in most cases continued) failure of MoneyGram to uphold its warranties and obligations pursuant to its underlying agreements with the financial institution clients. While an orderly liquidation of assets would be required, any of these actions by a client could nonetheless diminish the value of the total investment portfolio, decrease earnings, and result in F-10 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) loss of the client or other customers or prospects. We offer the special purpose entity to certain financial institution clients as a benefit unique in the payment services industry. Certain structured investments we own represent beneficial interests in grantor trusts or other similar entities. These trusts typically contain an investment grade security, generally a U.S. Treasury strip, and an investment in the residual interest in a collateralized debt obligation, or in some cases, a limited partnership interest. For certain of these trusts, the Company owns a percentage of the beneficial interests which results in the Company absorbing a majority of the expected losses. Therefore, the Company consolidates these trusts by recording and accounting for the assets of the trust separately in the consolidated financial statements. Management Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Reclassifications — Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to the current presentation. These reclassifications were not material, individually or in the aggregate, and had no impact on net income or stockholders’ equity as previously reported. Statement of Cash Flows — In 2005, the Company changed its presentation of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to separately disclose the operating, investing and financing portions of the cash flows attributable to its discontinued operations. The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2004 and 2003, which previously reported cash flows attributable to its discontinued operations on a combined basis, have been retroactively revised for this change. Cash and Cash Equivalents, Receivables and Investments — We generate funds from the sale of money orders, official checks (including cashier’s checks, teller checks, and agent checks) and other payment instruments (classified as ‘‘Payment service obligations’’ in the Consolidated Balance Sheets). The proceeds are invested in cash and cash equivalents and investments until needed to satisfy the liability to pay the face amount of the payment service obligations upon presentment. Cash and Cash Equivalents (substantially restricted) — We consider cash on hand and all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with original maturities of three months or less to be cash and cash equivalents. Receivables, net (substantially restricted) — We have receivables due from financial institutions and agents for payment instruments sold. These receivables are outstanding from the day of the sale of the payment instrument until the financial institution or agent remits the funds to us. We provide an allowance for the portion of the receivable estimated to become uncollectible using historical charge-off and recovery patterns, as well as current economic conditions. We sell an undivided percentage ownership interest in certain of these receivables, primarily receivables from our money order agents. The sale is recorded in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (‘‘SFAS’’) No. 140, Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities. Upon sale, we remove the sold agent receivables from the Consolidated Balance Sheets as we have surrendered control over those receivables. Investments (substantially restricted) — Our investments consist primarily of mortgage-backed securities, other asset-backed securities, state and municipal government obligations and corporate debt securities, and are recorded at fair value. These investments are held in custody with major financial institutions. We classify securities as available-for-sale or held-to-maturity in accordance with SFAS No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities. During the first quarter of 2003, we determined that we no longer had the positive intent to hold to maturity the securities classified as held-to-maturity due to the desire to have more flexibility in managing the investment portfolio. Accordingly, on March 31, 2003, we reclassified securities in the portfolio from held-to-maturity to available-for-sale. As a result of this reclassification, we could not classify F-11 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) any securities as held-to-maturity until March 31, 2005. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, there are no securities classified as held-to-maturity. Securities held for indefinite periods of time, including those securities that may be sold to assist in the clearing of payment service obligations or in the management of securities, are classified as securities available-for-sale. These securities are reported at fair value, with the net after-tax unrealized gain or loss reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. There are no securities classified as trading securities. Other asset-backed securities are collateralized by various types of loans and leases, including home equity, corporate, manufactured housing, credit card and airline. Interest income on mortgage-backed and other asset- backed securities for which risk of credit loss is deemed remote is recorded utilizing the level yield method. Changes in estimated cash flows, both positive and negative, are accounted for with retrospective changes to the carrying value of investments in order to maintain a level yield over the life of the investment in accordance with SFAS No. 91, Accounting for Nonrefundable Fees and Costs Associated with Originating or Acquiring Loans and Initial Direct Costs of Leases. Interest income on mortgage-backed and other asset-backed investments for which risk of credit loss is not deemed remote is recorded under the prospective method as adjustments of yield in accordance with EITF Issue No. 99-20, Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased and Retained Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets. Securities with gross unrealized losses at the Consolidated Balance Sheet date are subject to our process for identifying other-than-temporary impairments in accordance with SFAS No. 115, EITF Issue No. 99-20 and SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 59, Views on Accounting for Noncurrent Marketable Equity Securities. Securities that we deem to be other-than-temporarily impaired are written down to fair value in the period the impairment occurs. Under SFAS No. 115, the assessment of whether such impairment has occurred is based on management’s evaluation of the underlying reasons for the decline in fair value on a security by security basis. We consider a wide range of factors about the security and use our best judgment in evaluating the cause of the decline in the estimated fair value of the security and in assessing the prospects for recovery. We evaluate mortgage-backed and other asset-backed investments rated A and below for which risk of credit loss is deemed more than remote for impairment under EITF Issue No. 99-20. When an adverse change in expected cash flows occurs, and if the fair value of a security is less than its carrying value, the investment is written down to fair value. Any impairment charges are included in the Consolidated Statement of Income under ‘‘Net securities gains and losses.’’ If a security is deemed to not be impaired under EITF 99-20, it is further analyzed under SFAS 115. Substantially Restricted — We are regulated by various state agencies which generally require us to maintain liquid assets and investments with an investment rating of A or higher in an amount generally equal to the payment service obligation for those regulated payment instruments, namely teller checks, agent checks, money orders, and money transfers. Consequently, a significant amount of cash and cash equivalents, receivables and investments are restricted to satisfy the liability to pay the face amount of regulated payment service obligations upon presentment. We are not regulated by state agencies for payment service obligations resulting from outstanding cashier’s checks; however, we restrict a portion of the funds related to these payment instruments due to contractual arrangements and/or Company policy. Assets restricted for regulatory or contractual reasons are not available to satisfy working capital or other financing requirements. We have unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, receivables and investments to the extent those assets exceed all payment service obligations. These amounts are generally available; however, management considers a portion of these amounts as providing additional assurance that regulatory requirements are maintained during the normal F-12 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) fluctuations in the value of investments. The following table shows the total amount of unrestricted assets at December 31: Cash and cash equivalents ********************************************** Receivables, net ****************************************************** Investments ********************************************************** $ 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) 866,391 1,325,622 6,233,333 927,042 771,966 6,335,493 $ Amounts restricted to cover payment service obligations ********************** Unrestricted assets ************************************************** 8,425,346 (8,059,309) 8,034,501 (7,640,581) $ 366,037 $ 393,920 Payment Service Obligations — Payment service obligations primarily consist of: outstanding payment instru- ments; amounts owed to financial institutions for funds paid to the Company to cover clearings of official check payment instruments, remittances and clearing adjustments; amounts owed to agents for funds paid to consumers on behalf of the Company; amounts owed under our sale of receivables program for collections on sold receivables; amounts owed to investment brokers for purchased securities; and unclaimed property owed to various states. These obligations are recognized by the Company at the time the underlying transactions occur. Derivative Financial Instruments — We recognize derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and measure those instruments at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting designation. For a derivative instrument designated as a fair value hedge, we recognize the gain or loss in earnings in the period of change, together with the offsetting loss or gain on the hedged item. For a derivative instrument designated as a cash flow hedge, we initially report the effective portion of the derivative’s gain or loss in ‘‘Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income’’ in the Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity and subsequently reclassify the net gain or loss into earnings when the hedged exposure affects earnings. Derivatives designated as fair value hedges are expected to be highly effective as the critical terms of these instruments are the same as the underlying risks being hedged. The Company evaluates hedge effectiveness of its derivatives designated as cash flow hedges at inception and on an on-going basis. Hedge ineffectiveness, if any, is recorded in earnings on the same line as the underlying transaction risk. When a derivative is no longer expected to be highly effective, hedge accounting is discontinued. Any gain or loss on derivatives designated as hedges that are terminated or discontinued is recorded in the ‘‘Net securities gains and losses’’ component in the Consolidated Statements of Income. For a derivative instrument that does not qualify, or is not designated, as a hedge, the change in fair value is recognized in ‘‘Transaction and operations support’’ in the Consolidated Statements of Income. Fair Value of Financial Instruments — Financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, investments, derivatives, receivables, payment service obligations, accounts payable and debt. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and payment service obligations approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The carrying values of debt approximate fair value as interest related to the debt is variable rate. The fair value of investments and derivatives is generally based on quoted market prices. However, certain investment securities are not readily marketable. The fair value of these investments is based on cash flow projections that require a significant degree of management judgment as to default and recovery rates of the underlying investments. Accordingly, these estimates may not be indicative of the amounts we could realize in a current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions or valuation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value amounts of these investments. Allowance for Losses on Receivables — The Company provides an allowance for potential losses from receivables from agents and financial institutions. The allowance is determined based on known delinquent accounts and historical trends. Receivables are generally considered past due two days after the contractual remittance schedule, F-13 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) which is typically one to three days after the sale of the underlying payment instrument. Receivables are evaluated for collectibility and possible write-off by examining the facts and circumstances surrounding each customer where an account is delinquent and a loss is deemed possible. Receivables are generally written off against the allowance one year after becoming past due. Following is a summary of activity within the allowance for losses: Beginning balance at January 1, ************************************** Charged to expense ************************************************ Write-offs, net of recoveries ***************************************** Ending balance at December 31, ************************************** 2003 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) $ 6,968 6,422 (5,460) $ 7,930 12,935 (7,046) $ 7,863 3,987 (4,882) $13,819 $ 7,930 $ 6,968 Property and Equipment — Property and equipment includes office equipment, software and hardware and leasehold improvements and is stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Property and equipment is depreciated using a straight-line method over the assets’ estimated useful lives ranging from ten years for office furniture and equipment, five to seven years for agent equipment and three to five years for computer hardware and software. Leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method over the lesser of the lease term or useful life of the asset. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of assets sold or disposed of are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss, if any, is recognized under the caption ‘‘Occupancy, equipment and supplies’’ in the Consolidated Statement of Income. We capitalize certain software development costs in accordance with Statement of Position No. 98-1, Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use. Prior to 2005, lease incentives received upon entering into certain leases for buildings (tenant allowances) were classified as a reduction to property and equipment. In the fourth quarter of 2005, tenant allowances were reclassified from property and equipment to deferred rent, which is included in ‘‘Accounts payable and other liabilities’’ in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Tenant allowances for leasehold improvements are capitalized as leasehold improvements upon completion of the improvement and depreciated over the shorter of the useful life of the leasehold improvement or the term of the lease. See Note 16 for further discussion. Intangible Assets and Goodwill — Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations under the purchase method of accounting. Intangible assets are recorded at cost. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but are instead subject to impairment testing on an annual basis and whenever there is an impairment indicator. Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized using a straight- line method over their respective useful lives of seven to fifteen years for customer lists, 36 to 40 years for trademarks and 24 years for patents. Intangible assets are tested for impairment annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that its carrying amount may not be recoverable. Goodwill is tested for impairment using a fair-value based approach. The Company assesses goodwill at the reporting unit level, which is determined to be the lowest level at which management reviews cash flows for a business. Goodwill, which is generated solely through acquisitions, is allocated to the reporting unit in which the acquired business operates. The carrying value of the reporting unit is compared to its estimated fair value; any excess of carrying value over fair value is deemed to be an impairment. Intangible, and other long-lived, assets are tested for impairment by comparing the carrying value of the assets to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows. If an impairment is determined to exist for goodwill and intangible assets, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to the estimated fair value. Payments on Long-Term Contracts — We make incentive payments to certain agents and financial institution customers as an incentive to enter into long-term contracts. The payments are generally required to be refunded pro rata in the event of nonperformance or cancellation by the customer. Payments are capitalized and amortized over the life of the related agent or financial institution contracts as management is satisfied that such costs are recoverable through future operations, minimums, penalties or refunds in case of early termination. Amortization of payments on long-term contracts is recorded in ‘‘Fees commission expense’’ in the Consolidated Statement of F-14 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) Income. We review the carrying values of these incentive payments whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. Income Taxes — Prior to the Distribution, income taxes were determined on a separate return basis as if MoneyGram had not been eligible to be included in the consolidated income tax return of Viad and its affiliates. The provision for income taxes is computed based on the pretax income included in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Deferred income taxes result from temporary differences between the financial reporting basis of assets and liabilities and their respective tax-reporting basis. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Treasury Stock — Repurchased common stock is stated at cost and is presented as a separate reduction of stockholders’ equity. Foreign Currency Translation — The Euro is the functional currency of MoneyGram International Limited (‘‘MIL’’), a wholly owned subsidiary of MoneyGram. Assets and liabilities for MIL are translated into U.S. dollars based on the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Income statement accounts are translated at the average exchange rate during the period covered. Translation adjustments arising from the use of differing exchange rates from period to period are included in ‘‘Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)’’ in the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Revenue Recognition — We derive revenue primarily through service fees charged to consumers and our investing activity. A description of these revenues and recognition policies are as follows: ) Fee revenues primarily consist of transaction fees, foreign exchange revenue and other revenue. – Transaction fees consist primarily of fees earned on the sale of money transfers, retail money orders and bill payment services. The money transfer transaction fees are fixed fees per transaction that may vary based upon the face value of the amount of the transaction and the locations in which these money transfers originate and to which they are sent. The money order and bill payment transaction fees are fixed fees charged on a per item basis. Transaction fees are recognized at the time of the transaction or sale of the product. – Foreign exchange revenue is derived from the management of currency exchange spreads (as a percentage of face value of the transaction) on international money transfer transactions. Foreign exchange revenue is recognized at the time the exchange in funds occurs. – Other revenue consists of processing fees on rebate checks and controlled disbursements, service charges on aged outstanding money orders, money order dispenser fees and other miscellaneous charges. These fees are recognized in earnings in the period the item is processed or billed. ) Investment revenue is derived from the investment of funds generated from the sale of official checks, money orders and other payment instruments and consists of interest income, dividend income and amortization of premiums and discounts. These funds are available for investment until the items are presented for payment. Interest and dividends are recognized as earned. Premiums and discounts on investments are amortized using a straight-line method over the life of the investment. ) Securities gains and losses are recognized upon the sale of securities using the specific identification method to determine the cost basis of securities sold. Impairments are recognized in the period the security is deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired. Fee Commissions Expense — We pay fee commissions to third-party agents for money transfer services. In a money transfer transaction, both the agent initiating the transaction and the agent disbursing the funds receive a F-15 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) commission. The commission amount is generally based on a percentage of the fee charged to the customer. We generally do not pay commissions to agents on the sale of money orders. Fee commissions are recognized at the time of the transaction. Fee commissions also include the amortization of the capitalized incentive payments to agents. Investment Commissions Expense — Investment commissions expense includes amounts paid to financial institution customers based upon average outstanding balances generated by the sale of official checks and costs associated with swaps and the sale of receivables program. Commissions paid to financial institution customers generally are variable based on short-term interest rates; however, a portion of the commission expense has been fixed through the use of interest rate swap agreements. Investment commissions are generally recognized each month based on the average outstanding balances and the contractual variable rate for that month. Stock Based Compensation — Through 2004, the Company accounted for stock option grants under the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (‘‘APB 25’’), Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. This method defines compensation cost for stock options as the excess, if any, of the quoted market price of the Company’s stock at the date of the grant over the amount the employee must pay to acquire the stock. As our stock option plans require the employee to pay an amount equal to the market price on the date of grant, no compensation expense was recognized under APB 25. Performance-based stock and restricted stock awards were accounted for using the fair value method under SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. Under SFAS No. 123, performance-based stock and restricted stock awards were valued at the quoted market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant and expensed using the straight-line method over the vesting or service period of the award. Effective January 1, 2005, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment, using the modified prospective method. Under SFAS No. 123R, all share-based compensation awards are measured at fair value at the date of grant and expensed over their vesting or service periods. Expense is recognized using the straight-line method. As the Company adopted SFAS No. 123R under the modified prospective method, prior period financial statements are not restated. No modifications were made to existing share-based awards prior to, or in connection with, the adoption of SFAS No. 123R. The adoption of SFAS No. 123R reduced income from continuing operations before income taxes by $1.5 million and reduced net income by $1.1 million, respectively, for 2005. Basic and diluted earnings per share in 2005 were reduced by $0.01. Cash used by operating activities and cash provided by financing activities during 2005 increased by $1.8 million as a result of the adoption of SFAS No. 123R. Recent Accounting Pronouncements — On March 29, 2005, the Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’) interpretations regarding issued Staff Accounting Bulletin (‘‘SAB’’) No. 107, which provides SEC SFAS No. 123R. In particular, SAB No. 107 provides guidance related to share-based payment transactions with non-employees, the transition from nonpublic to public company status, valuation methods, the accounting for certain redeemable financial instruments issued under share-based payment arrangements, the classification of compensation expense, non-GAAP financial measures, the first-time adoption of SFAS No. 123R in an interim period, capitalization of compensation cost, the accounting for income tax effects upon adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the modification of employee share options prior to adoption of SFAS No. 123R and disclosures in Management’s Discussion and Analysis subsequent to adoption of SFAS No. 123R. As the Company adopted SFAS No. 123R effective January 1, 2005, SAB No. 107 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2005. Applicable provisions of SAB No. 107 have been implemented by the Company in the adoption of SFAS No. 123R as disclosed in Note 15. In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (‘‘FASB’’) issued SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, which replaces APB No. 20, Accounting Changes, and SFAS No. 3, Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements. This statement requires that an entity apply the retrospective method in reporting a change in an accounting principle or the reporting entity. The standard only allows for a change in F-16 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) accounting principle if it is required by a newly issued accounting pronouncement or the entity can justify the use of an allowable alternative accounting principle on the basis that it is preferable. This statement also requires that corrections for errors discovered in prior period financial statements be reported as a prior period adjustment by restating the prior period financial statements. Additional disclosures are required when a change in accounting principle or reporting entity occurs, as well as when a correction for an error is reported. The statement is effective for the Company for fiscal 2006. No material impact is anticipated as a result of the adoption of this statement. In November 2005, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (‘‘FSP’’) Nos. 115-1 and 124-1, The Meaning of Other- Than-Temporary Impairment and Its Application to Certain Investments. The FSPs address the determination as to when an investment is considered impaired, whether that impairment is other-than-temporary and the measurement of an impairment loss, as well as sets forth disclosure requirements for investments in an unrealized loss position. The Company has adopted the FSPs effective December 31, 2005 and included all required disclosures in Note 4. There was no material impact as a result of the adoption of these FSPs. In January 2006, the FASB issued FSP No. 45-3, Application of FASB Interpretation No. 45 (‘‘FIN 45’’) to Minimum Revenue Guarantees Granted to a Business or Its Owners. This FSP amends FIN 45 to include guarantees granted to a business that its revenue for a specified period of time will be at least a specified amount. FIN 45 requires that a company record an obligation at the inception of a guarantee equal to the fair value of the guarantee, as well as disclose certain information relating to the guarantee. The FSP is applicable for minimum revenue guarantees issued or modified by the Company on or after January 1, 2006, with no revision or restatement to the accounting treatment of such guarantees issued prior to the adoption date allowed. The disclosure requirements of FIN 45 will be applicable to all outstanding minimum revenue guarantees. The Company has not completed its assessment of the impact of this FSP, but does not expect it to be material to its consolidated financial statements. In February 2006, the FASB issued FSP No. 123R-4, Classification of Options and Similar Instruments Issued as Employee Compensation That Allow for Cash Settlement upon the Occurrence of a Contingent Event. This FSP amends SFAS No. 123R to require that stock options issued to employees as compensation be accounted for as equity instruments until a contingent event allowing for cash settlement is probable of occurring. The Company has adopted FSP No. 123R-4 effective January 1, 2006 with no impact to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. Note 3. Acquisitions and Discontinued Operations ACH Commerce: On April 29, 2005, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of ACH Commerce L.L.C., an automated clearing house payment processor, for a purchase price of $8.5 million. The acquisition provides the Company with the technology and systems platform to expand its line of payment services. The financial impact of the acquisition is not material to the Consolidated Balance Sheets or the Consolidated Statements of Income. Viad Corp: MoneyGram is considered the divesting entity and treated as the ‘‘accounting successor’’ to Viad for financial reporting purposes. The continuing business of Viad is referred to as ‘‘New Viad.’’ The spin off of New Viad was accounted for pursuant to APB Opinion No. 29, Accounting for Nonmonetary Transactions, and was based upon the recorded amounts of the net assets divested. On June 30, 2004, the Company charged the historical cost carrying amount of the net assets of New Viad of $426.6 million directly to equity as a dividend. As a result, New Viad’s results of operations (with certain adjustments) are included in the Consolidated Statement of Income in ‘‘Income and gain from discontinued operations’’ in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. Also included in ‘‘Income and gain from discontinued operations’’ in the Consolidated Statement of Income for 2004 is a charge for spin-off related costs of F-17 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) $14.6 million relating primarily to legal and consulting costs. The results of operations of Viad included in ‘‘Income and gain from discontinued operations’’ in the Consolidated Statement of Income include the following: 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) 2003 Revenue ***************************************************** Earnings before income taxes************************************* Income from discontinued operations ****************************** $ — $414,933 13,495 — 8,233 — $770,468 60,142 36,386 As part of the transaction, the Company entered into several agreements with Viad for the purpose of governing the relationship. A Separation and Distribution Agreement provides for the principal corporate transactions required to effect the separation of MoneyGram from Viad and the spin-off and other matters governing the relationship between New Viad and MoneyGram following the spin-off. The Employee Benefits Agreement provides for the allocation of employees, employee benefit plans and associated liabilities and related assets between Viad and MoneyGram. The Interim Services Agreement provides for services to be provided by Viad for MoneyGram on an interim basis. The Tax Sharing Agreement provides for the allocation of federal, state, and foreign tax liabilities for all periods through the Distribution Date. The services to be provided under the Interim Services Agreement will generally be provided by New Viad for a term of two years beginning on the Distribution Date. The Company may, at any time after the first year anniversary of the Distribution, request termination of the service upon 90 days advance notice to Viad. However, certain services may not be terminated prior to the second anniversary of the Distribution Date without Viad’s consent. Under the Interim Services Agreement, the Company was obligated to pay approximately $1.6 million annually. On July 1, 2005, the Company notified Viad of our termination of certain services under the Interim Services Agreement effective on September 28, 2005. As a result of this termination, payments to Viad are less than $0.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2005 and first quarter of 2006. On December 22, 2005, we notified Viad of our termination of substantially all of the remaining services under the Interim Services Agreement effective in the second quarter of 2006. Any remaining services provided by Viad will terminate on June 30, 2006. During 2005 and 2004, expenses totaling $1.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively, were recognized in connection with this agreement. In January 2005, the Company acquired a 50% interest in a corporate aircraft owned by Viad at a cost of $8.6 million. The Company paid 50% of all fixed costs associated with this asset and was responsible for the variable costs associated with its direct usage of the asset. In January 2006, the Company acquired the remaining 50% interest in the corporate aircraft at a cost of $10.0 million. Game Financial Corporation: During the first quarter of 2004, the Company completed the sale of a subsidiary, Game Financial Corporation (‘‘Game Financial’’), for approximately $43.0 million in cash, resulting in net cash received of $15.2 million. Game Financial provides cash access services to casinos and gaming establishments throughout the United States and was part of our Payment Systems segment. As a result of the sale, the Company recorded a gain of approximately $18.9 million ($11.4 million after-tax) in 2004. In addition, the Company recorded a gain of $1.1 million (net of taxes) in 2004 as a result of the settlement of a lawsuit brought by Game Financial. In 2005, the Company recorded a gain of $0.7 million (net of taxes) due to the partial resolution of contingencies relating to the sale of Game Financial. The Company has a $4.8 million liability recorded in ‘‘Accounts payable and other liabilities’’ in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in connection with a contingency in the Sales and Purchase Agreement related to the continued operations of Game Financial with one casino. This contingency is expected to be resolved in 2006. In accordance with SFAS No. 144, the results of operations of Game Financial and the gain on the disposal of Game Financial have been reflected as components of discontinued operations. All prior periods in the historical F-18 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) Consolidated Statements of Income have therefore been restated. The results of operations of Game Financial, included in ‘‘Income and gain from discontinued operations’’ include the following: 2005 2004 2003 (Dollars in thousands) Revenue *********************************************************** Earnings before income taxes ****************************************** Gain on disposition ************************************************** Income and gain from discontinued operations **************************** $ — $10,668 852 11,417 13,050 — 740 740 $36,548 3,025 — 1,830 MoneyGram International Limited: In January 2003, the Company paid $105.1 million to acquire the remaining 49 percent minority interest in MoneyGram International Limited (‘‘MIL’’). MIL provides international sales and marketing services for the Company, primarily in Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. Prior to the acquisition, the Company owned a 51 percent interest in MIL and accordingly, MIL was consolidated prior to the acquisition. As a result of the acquisition, the Company owns 100 percent of MIL. Note 4. Investments (Substantially Restricted) The amortized cost and market value of investments are as follows at December 31, 2005: Obligations of states and political subdivisions********** Commercial mortgage-backed securities ************** Residential mortgage-backed securities *************** Other asset-backed securities *********************** U.S. government agencies ************************** Corporate debt securities *************************** Preferred and common stock************************ Total ***************************************** Amortized Cost $ 836,419 691,604 1,894,227 1,963,047 360,236 395,869 30,175 Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Gains Losses (Dollars in thousands) $ 35,610 10,297 5,024 38,340 5,641 11,830 217 $ (529) (2,235) (20,800) (10,885) (5,274) (2,266) (3,214) Market Value $ 871,500 699,666 1,878,451 1,990,502 360,603 405,433 27,178 $6,171,577 $106,959 $(45,203) $6,233,333 The amortized cost and market value of investments are as follows at December 31, 2004: Obligations of states and political subdivisions********** Commercial mortgage-backed securities ************** Residential mortgage-backed securities *************** Other asset-backed securities *********************** U.S. government agencies ************************** Corporate debt securities *************************** Preferred and common stock************************ Total ***************************************** F-19 Amortized Cost $ 863,691 729,066 2,133,310 1,579,786 369,446 442,145 59,411 Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Gains Losses (Dollars in thousands) $ 59,855 20,500 21,142 53,064 2,683 19,463 1,318 $ (249) (1,487) (7,356) (4,062) (718) (1,652) (3,863) Market Value $ 923,297 748,079 2,147,096 1,628,788 371,411 459,956 56,866 $6,176,855 $178,025 $(19,387) $6,335,493 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) At December 31, 2005 and 2004, no securities were classified as held-to-maturity. The amortized cost and market value of securities at December 31, 2005, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations, sometimes without call or prepayment penalties. Maturities of mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities depend on the repayment characteristics and experience of the underlying obligations. In one year or less ***************************************************** After one year through five years ***************************************** After five years through ten years ***************************************** After ten years ******************************************************** Mortgage-backed and other asset-backed securities *************************** Preferred and common stock********************************************* Total************************************************************** $ $ Market Amortized Cost Value (Dollars in thousands) 58,267 654,490 547,063 332,704 4,548,878 30,175 58,355 671,408 565,164 342,609 4,568,619 27,178 $6,171,577 $6,233,333 At December 31, 2005 and 2004, net unrealized gains of $61.8 million ($38.3 million net of tax) and $158.6 million ($99.1 million net of tax), respectively, are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets in ‘‘Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).’’ During 2005, 2004 and 2003, $1.8 million, $16.0 million and $14.4 million, respectively, was reclassified from ‘‘Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)’’ to earnings in connection with the sale of the underlying securities. Gross realized gains and losses on sales of securities classified as available-for-sale, using the specific identification method, and other-than-temporary impairments were as follows for the year ended December 31: Gross realized gains ********************************************** Gross realized losses ********************************************* Other-than-temporary impairments ********************************** Net securities (losses) gains ************************************** 2003 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) $ 31,903 (6,364) (15,932) $ 7,378 (4,535) (6,552) $ 26,058 (3,019) (27,917) $(3,709) $ 9,607 $ (4,878) At December 31, 2005, the investment portfolio had the following aged unrealized losses: Less Than 12 months 12 months or More Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Unrealized Fair Value Losses (Dollars in thousands) Fair Value Unrealized Losses Obligations of states and political subdivisions ******************** $ Commercial mortgage-backed securities Residential mortgage-backed securities Other asset-backed securities********* U.S. government agencies *********** Corporate debt securities ************ Preferred and common stock ********* 62,783 209,056 1,081,400 656,313 241,994 104,438 9,960 Total ************************** $2,365,944 $ (529) $ — $ — $ (1,572) (13,105) (10,086) (3,327) (1,847) (40) 33,770 375,400 75,813 80,452 30,719 11,290 (663) (7,695) (799) (1,947) (419) (3,174) 62,783 242,826 1,456,800 732,126 322,446 135,157 21,250 $ (529) (2,235) (20,800) (10,885) (5,274) (2,266) (3,214) $(30,506) $607,444 $(14,697) $2,973,388 $(45,203) F-20 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) At December 31, 2004, the investment portfolio had the following aged unrealized losses: Less Than 12 months 12 months or More Total Fair Value Unrealized Losses Unrealized Fair Value Losses (Dollars in thousands) Fair Value Unrealized Losses Obligations of states and political subdivisions ******************** $ Commercial mortgage-backed securities Residential mortgage-backed securities Other asset-backed securities********* U.S. government agencies *********** Corporate debt securities ************ Preferred and common stock ********* 14,749 135,843 808,377 263,136 106,769 171,492 15,884 Total ************************** $1,516,250 $ (136) $ (698) (5,879) (2,558) (718) (1,331) (1,063) 8,789 27,226 99,325 43,195 — 7,296 7,200 $ (113) $ (789) (1,477) (1,504) — (321) (2,800) 23,538 163,069 907,702 306,331 106,769 178,788 23,084 $ (249) (1,487) (7,356) (4,062) (718) (1,652) (3,863) $(12,383) $193,031 $(7,004) $1,709,281 $(19,387) The Company has determined that the unrealized losses reflected above represent temporary impairments. Sixty- one and twenty-one securities had unrealized losses for more than 12 months as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The Company believes that the unrealized losses generally are caused by liquidity discounts and risk premiums required by market participants in response to temporary market conditions, rather than a fundamental weakness in the credit quality of the issuer or underlying assets or changes in the expected cash flows from the investments. Temporary market conditions at December 31, 2005 are primarily due to changes in interest rates. The Company has both the intent and ability to hold these investments to maturity. Of the $45.2 million of unrealized losses at December 31, 2005, $43.6 million relates to securities with an unrealized loss position of less than 20 percent of amortized cost, the degree of which suggests that these securities do not pose a high risk of being other than temporarily impaired. Of the $43.6 million, $33.2 million relates to unrealized losses on investment grade fixed income securities. Investment grade is defined as a security having a Moody’s equivalent rating of Aaa, Aa, A or Baa or a Standard & Poor’s equivalent rating of AAA, AA, A or BBB. The remaining $10.4 million of unrealized losses less than 20 percent of amortized cost relates primarily to U.S. government agency fixed income securities. Two asset-backed securities and one preferred stock security have a combined unrealized loss of $1.6 million at December 31, 2005 that is greater than or equal to 20 percent of amortized cost. These securities were evaluated considering factors such as the financial condition and near and long-term prospects of the issuer and deemed to be temporarily impaired. Note 5. Derivative Financial Instruments Derivative contracts are financial instruments such as forwards, futures, swaps or option contracts that derive their value from underlying assets, reference rates, indices or a combination of these factors. A derivative contract generally represents future commitments to purchase or sell financial instruments at specified terms on a specified date or to exchange currency or interest payment streams based on the contract or notional amount. The Company uses derivative instruments primarily to manage exposures to fluctuations in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. Cash flow hedges use derivatives to offset the variability of expected future cash flows. Variability can arise in floating rate assets and liabilities, from changes in interest rates or currency exchange rates or from certain types of forecasted transactions. The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts of generally less than thirty and ninety days to hedge forecasted foreign currency money transfer transactions. The Company designates these F-21 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) currency forwards as cash flow hedges. If the forecasted transaction underlying the hedge is no longer probable of occurring, any gain or loss recorded in equity is reclassified into earnings. The Company has also entered into swap agreements to mitigate the effects on cash flows of interest rate fluctuations on variable rate debt and commissions paid to financial institution customers of our Payment Systems segment. The agreements involve varying degrees of credit and market risk in addition to amounts recognized in the financial statements. These swaps are designated as cash flow hedges. The swap agreements are contracts to pay fixed and receive floating payments periodically over the lives of the agreements without the exchange of the underlying notional amounts. The notional amounts of such agreements are used to measure amounts to be paid or received and do not represent the amount of the exposure to credit loss. The amounts to be paid or received under the swap agreements are accrued in accordance with the terms of the agreements and market interest rates. The notional amount of the swap agreements totaled $2.7 billion and $3.4 billion at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, with an average fixed pay rate of 4.2% and 4.8% and an average variable receive rate 4.1% and 2.1% at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. The variable rate portion of the swaps is generally based on Treasury bill, federal funds, or 6 month LIBOR. As the swap payments are settled, the net difference between the fixed amount the Company pays and the variable amount the Company receives is reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Income in ‘‘Investment commissions expense.’’ The amount recognized in earnings due to ineffectiveness of the cash flow hedges is not material for any year presented. The Company estimates that approximately $5.3 million (net of tax) of the unrealized loss reflected in the ‘‘Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)’’ component in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2005, will be reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Income in ‘‘Investment commissions expense’’ within the next 12 months as the swap payments are settled. The agreements expire as follows: 2006********************************************************************** 2007********************************************************************** 2008********************************************************************** 2009********************************************************************** Thereafter ***************************************************************** Notional Amount (Dollars in thousands) $ 630,000 1,200,000 100,000 450,000 317,000 $2,697,000 Fair value hedges use derivatives to mitigate the risk of changes in the fair values of assets, liabilities and certain types of firm commitments. The Company uses fair value hedges to manage the impact of changes in fluctuating interest rates on certain available-for-sale securities. Interest rate swaps are used to modify exposure to interest rate risk by converting fixed rate assets to a floating rate. All amounts have been included in earnings along with the hedged transaction in the Consolidated Statement of Income in ‘‘Investment revenue.’’ Realized gains of $0.1 million and $2.1 million were recognized on fair value hedges discontinued during 2004 and 2003, respectively. No gain or loss was recognized in connection with the discontinued fair value hedges in 2005. The Company uses derivatives to hedge exposures for economic reasons, including circumstances in which the hedging relationship does not qualify for hedge accounting. The Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk and utilizes forward contracts to hedge assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. While these contracts economically hedge foreign currency risk, they are not designated as hedges for accounting purposes under SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. The effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on the foreign-denominated receivables and payables, net of the effect of the related forward contracts, recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Income is not significant. The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by counterparties to its derivative contracts. Collateral generally is not required of the counterparties or of the Company. In the unlikely event a counterparty F-22 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) fails to meet the contractual terms of the derivative contract, the Company’s risk is limited to the fair value of the instrument. The Company actively monitors its exposure to credit risk through the use of credit approvals and credit limits, and by selecting major international banks and financial institutions as counterparties. The Company has not had any historical instances of non-performance by any counterparties, nor does it anticipate any future instances of non-performance. Note 6. Sale of Receivables The Company has an agreement which expires in June 2006 to sell undivided percentage ownership interests in certain receivables, primarily from our money order agents. The Company sells its receivables under this agreement to accelerate the cash flow available for investments. The receivables are sold to two commercial paper conduit trusts and represent a small percentage of the total assets in each trust. The Company’s rights and obligations are limited to the receivables transferred, and the transactions are accounted for as sales. The assets and liabilities associated with the trusts, including the sold receivables, are not recorded or consolidated in our financial statements. Under the agreement, the aggregate amount of receivables sold at any time cannot exceed $450.0 million. The balance of sold receivables as of December 31, 2005 and 2004 was $299.9 million and $345.5 million, respectively. The average receivables sold approximated $389.8 million and $404.6 million during 2005 and 2004, respectively. The agreement includes a 5% holdback provision of the purchase price of the receivables. This expense of selling the agent receivables is included in the Consolidated Statement of Income in ‘‘Investment commissions expense’’ and totaled $16.9 million, $9.9 million and $9.5 million during 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Note 7. Property and Equipment Property and equipment consists of the following at December 31: Office furniture and equipment ******************************************** Leasehold improvements ************************************************* Agent equipment******************************************************** Computer hardware and software ******************************************* $ 23,167 8,952 77,979 104,811 $ 15,094 5,072 102,679 81,712 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) Accumulated depreciation ************************************************ 214,909 (109,364) 204,557 (116,403) $ 105,545 $ 88,154 Depreciation expense for the year ended December 31 is as follows: 2005 Depreciation of office furniture, equipment, **************************** Depreciation of leasehold improvements ******************************* Depreciation on agent equipment************************************* Amortization expense of capitalized software *************************** Total depreciation expense **************************************** F-23 2003 2004 (Dollars in thousands) $ 1,790 482 12,776 12,453 $ 2,043 1,714 12,732 13,854 $ 1,928 391 12,561 10,514 $30,343 $27,501 $25,394 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) Included in computer hardware and software are capitalized software development costs totaling $35.4 million and $31.4 million at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. At December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, there is $1.6 million, $0.1 million and $0.6 million of property and equipment which has been received by the Company and included in ‘‘Accounts payable and other liabilities’’ in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. During 2004, the Company determined that an impairment existed on $4.5 million of software costs related primarily to a joint development project with Concord EFS utilizing ATMs to facilitate money transfers and other discontinued projects. The impairment loss was related to our Global Funds Transfer segment and is included in the Consolidated Statement of Income in ‘‘Transaction and operations support.’’ Note 8. Intangibles and Goodwill Intangible assets at December 31 were as follows: 2005 Gross Carrying Value Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Gross Carrying Value (Dollars in thousands) 2004 Accumulated Amortization Net Carrying Value Amortized intangible assets: Customer lists **************** Patents********************** Trademarks and other ********** $29,312 13,200 630 $(19,942) (11,636) (206) $ 9,370 1,564 424 $28,688 13,200 481 $(18,491) (11,010) (161) $10,197 2,190 320 43,142 (31,784) 11,358 42,369 (29,662) 12,707 Unamortized intangible assets: Pension intangible assets ******* Total intangible assets******** 1,890 — 1,890 2,503 — 2,503 $45,032 $(31,784) $13,248 $44,872 $(29,662) $15,210 During the third quarter of 2004, the Company evaluated the recoverability of certain purchased customer list intangibles due to the expected departure of a particular customer. To determine recoverability, the Company estimated future cash flows over the remaining useful life and calculated the fair value. An impairment loss of $2.1 million was recognized for the amount in which the carrying amount exceeded the fair value amount. This loss is included on the Consolidated Statement of Income in ‘‘Transaction and operations support’’ and relates to our Payment Systems segment. No impairments were identified during 2005. Intangible asset amortization expense for 2005, 2004 and 2003 was $2.1 million, $2.1 million and $1.9 million, respectively. Estimated remaining amortization expense is $2.1 million, $1.9 million, $1.6 million, $1.3 million and $1.3 million for the years ending December 31, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010, respectively. F-24 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) Following is a reconciliation of goodwill: Global Funds Transfer Payment Systems Total Goodwill Balance as of January 1, 2003 *********************************** Goodwill acquired ****************************************** Impairment losses ******************************************* Balance as of December 31, 2004 ******************************** Goodwill acquired ****************************************** Impairment losses ******************************************* Balance as of December 31, 2005 ******************************** (Dollars in thousands) $17,075 — — $378,451 — — $395,526 — — $378,451 8,744 — $17,075 — — $395,526 8,744 — $387,195 $17,075 $404,270 Goodwill acquired in 2005 relates to the acquisition of ACH Commerce and was allocated to the Global Funds Transfer segment. There were no changes to goodwill during 2004. The amount of goodwill expected to be deductible for tax purposes is not significant. The Company performed an annual assessment of goodwill during the fourth quarter of 2005 and determined that there was no impairment. Note 9. Debt Debt consisted of the following at December 31: Senior term note, due through 2010 ****************** Senior revolving credit facility, due through 2010 ******* Amount $100,000 50,000 150,000 2005 2004 Weighted Average Interest Rate Amount (Dollars in thousands) 3.85% 3.85% $100,000 50,000 Weighted Average Interest Rate 2.79% 2.79% 150,000 In connection with the spin-off, the Company entered into a bank credit facility providing availability of up to $350.0 million in the form of a $250.0 million 4 year revolving credit facility and a $100.0 million term loan. On June 30, 2004, the Company borrowed $150.0 million (consisting of the $100.0 million term loan and $50.0 million under the revolving credit facility) and paid the proceeds to Viad. The interest rate on both the term loan and the credit facility was an indexed rate of LIBOR plus 60 basis points, subject to adjustment in the event of a change in the credit rating of our senior unsecured debt. On December 31, 2004, the interest rate was 3.1 percent, exclusive of the effects of commitment fees and other costs. The Company paid a fee on the facilities regardless of the usage ranging from 0.1 percent to 0.375 percent depending upon our credit rating. The Company incurred $1.2 million of financing costs in connection with this transaction. These costs were capitalized and were being amortized over the life of the debt. On June 29, 2005, the Company amended its bank credit facility. The amended agreement extends the maturity date of the facility from June 2008 to June 2010, and the scheduled repayment of the $100.0 million term loan to June 2010. Under the amended agreement, the credit facility may be increased to $500.0 million under certain circumstances. In addition, the amended agreement reduced the interest rate applicable to both the term loan and the credit facility to LIBOR plus 50 basis points, subject to adjustment in the event of a change in the credit rating of our senior unsecured debt. The amendment also reduced fees on the facility to a range of 0.080 percent to 0.250 percent, depending on the credit rating of our senior unsecured debt. Restrictive covenants relating to dividends and share buybacks were eliminated, and the dollar value of permissible acquisitions without lender F-25 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) consent was increased. In connection with the amendment, the Company expensed $0.9 million of unamortized deferred financing costs relating to the original bank credit facility during the quarter ended June 30, 2005. The Company also incurred $0.5 million of financing costs to complete the amendment. These costs have been capitalized and will be amortized over the life of the debt. On December 31, 2005, the interest rate under the bank credit facility was 5.02 percent, exclusive of the effect of commitment fees and other costs, and the facility fee was 0.125 percent. The loans under these facilities are unsecured obligations of MoneyGram, and are guaranteed on an unsecured basis by MoneyGram’s material domestic subsidiaries. The proceeds from any future advances may be used for general corporate expenses and to support letters of credit. Any letters of credit issued reduce the amount available under the revolving credit facility (see Note 16). Borrowings under the facilities are subject to various covenants, including interest coverage ratio, leverage ratio and consolidated total indebtedness ratio. The interest coverage ratio of earnings before interest and taxes to interest expense must not be less than 3.5 to 1.0. The leverage ratio of total debt to total capitalization must be less than 0.5 to 1.0. The consolidated total indebtedness ratio of total debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization must be less than 3.0 to 1.0. At December 31, 2005, the Company was in compliance with these covenants. There are other restrictions customary for facilities of this type, including limits on indebtedness, asset sales, merger, acquisitions and liens. In September 2005, the Company entered into two interest rate swap agreements with a total notional amount of $150.0 million to hedge our variable rate debt. These swap agreements are designated as cash flow hedges. At December 31, 2005, the two debt swaps had an average fixed pay rate of 4.3 percent and an average variable receive rate of 3.9 percent. See Note 5 for further information regarding the Company’s portfolio of derivative financial instruments. In connection with the spin-off, Viad repurchased substantially all of its outstanding medium-term notes and subordinated debentures in the amount of $52.6 million. The amounts not paid off were retained by New Viad. Viad also repaid all of its outstanding commercial paper in the amount of $188.0 million and retired its industrial revenue bonds of $9.0 million. The Company incurred a loss of $3.5 million in connection with these activities. All amounts classified as debt on December 31, 2005 mature in June 2010. Total interest paid on outstanding debt was $5.8 million, $2.0 million and $13.5 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Note 10. $4.75 Preferred Stock Subject to Mandatory Redemption At December 31, 2003, Viad had 442,352 authorized shares of $4.75 preferred stock that were subject to mandatory redemption provisions with a stated value of $100.00 per share, of which 328,352 shares were issued. Of the total shares issued, 234,983 shares were outstanding at a net carrying value of $6.7 million, and 93,369 shares were held by Viad. In connection with the spin-off, Viad redeemed its preferred stock for an aggregate call price of $23.9 million. F-26 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) Note 11. Income Taxes The components of earnings before income taxes from continuing operations are as follows for the year ended December 31: Earnings before income taxes from continuing operations: United States ************************************************* Foreign ****************************************************** Total ****************************************************** $111,868 34,508 $53,507 35,513 $64,259 23,912 $146,376 $89,020 $88,171 Income tax expense related to continuing operations for the year ended December 31 consists of: 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) 2003 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) 2003 Current: Federal******************************************************* State********************************************************* Foreign ****************************************************** Current income tax expense ************************************** Deferred income tax expense *************************************** Income tax expense*********************************************** $27,324 (1,038) 5,004 31,290 2,880 $ 4,386 4,962 8,261 17,609 6,282 $ 24,370 3,233 (702) 26,901 (14,416) $34,170 $23,891 $ 12,485 In 2005, the Company recognized a state income tax benefit resulting from changes in estimates to previously estimated amounts as the result of new and better information. Income tax expense totaling $0.5 million, $13.8 million and $25.0 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively, is included in ‘‘Income and gain from discontinued operations, net of tax’’ in the Consolidated Statement of Income. Taxes paid were $22.9 million, $35.7 million and $24.1 million for 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. A reconciliation of the expected federal income tax at statutory rates to the actual taxes provided on income from continuing operations for the year ended December 31 is: Income tax at statutory federal income tax rate ****************************** Tax effect of: State income tax, net of federal income tax effect ************************ Preferred stock redemption costs ******* Other ***************************** 2005 % 2004 % 2003 % (Dollars in thousands) $ 51,232 35.0% $ 31,157 35.0% $ 30,860 35.0% 2,084 — (4,673) 1.4% 0.0% (3.2%) 910 6,004 1,348 1.0% 6.7% 1.5% 959 — 1,166 1.1% 1.3% 48,643 33.2% 39,419 44.3% 32,985 37.4% Tax-exempt income******************** Income tax expense******************** (14,473) (9.9%) (15,528) (17.4%) (20,500) (23.3%) $ 34,170 23.3% $ 23,891 26.8% $ 12,485 14.2% Included in the ‘‘Other’’ component of the above reconciliation for 2005 is $3.5 million of tax benefits from changes in estimates to previously estimated tax amounts resulting from new information received during the year, as well as $2.1 million of tax benefits from the reversal of tax reserves no longer needed due to the passage of time. F-27 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) Deferred income taxes reflect temporary differences between amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and such amounts as measured by tax laws at enacted tax rates expected to be in effect when such differences reverse. Temporary differences, which give rise to deferred tax assets (liabilities), at December 31 are: 2005 (Dollars in thousands) 2004 Deferred tax assets: Postretirement benefits and other employee benefits *************************** Alternative Minimum Tax credits****************************************** Unrealized loss on derivative financial investments**************************** Basis difference in revalued investments ************************************ Bad debt and other reserves ********************************************** Basis difference in investment income ************************************** Other **************************************************************** Gross deferred tax assets ********************************************** $ 46,835 30,468 — 25,582 5,263 6,678 3,616 $ 47,689 34,976 22,816 28,279 2,963 — 1,938 118,442 138,661 Deferred tax liabilities: Unrealized gain on securities classified as available-for-sale ******************** Depreciation and amortization ******************************************** Basis difference in investment income ************************************** State income taxes ***************************************************** Unrealized gain on derivative financial instruments *************************** Gross deferred tax liabilities******************************************** Net deferred tax asset ***************************************************** (23,467) (49,132) — — (8,366) (59,489) (42,644) (3,728) (959) — (80,965) (106,820) $ 37,477 $ 31,841 The Company does not consider its earnings in its foreign entities to be permanently reinvested. As of December 31, 2005 and 2004, a deferred tax liability of $5.8 million and $4.1 million, respectively, was recognized for the unremitted earnings of its foreign entities. The Company has not established a valuation reserve for the deferred tax assets since the Company believes it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized. Prior to the spin off, income taxes were determined on a separate return basis as if MoneyGram had not been eligible to be included in the consolidated income tax return of Viad and its affiliates. As part of the Distribution, the Company entered into a Tax Sharing Agreement with Viad which provides for, among other things, the allocation between MoneyGram and New Viad of federal, state, local and foreign tax liabilities and tax liabilities resulting from the audit or other adjustment to previously filed tax returns. The Tax Sharing Agreement provides that through the Distribution Date, the results of MoneyGram and its subsidiaries’ operations are included in Viad’s consolidated U.S. federal income tax returns. In general, the Tax Sharing Agreement provides that MoneyGram will be liable for all federal, state, local, and foreign tax liabilities, including such liabilities resulting from the audit of or other adjustment to previously filed tax returns, that are attributable to the business of MoneyGram for periods through the Distribution Date, and that Viad will be responsible for all other of these taxes. Note 12. Stockholders’ Equity Rights Agreement: In connection with the spin-off, MoneyGram adopted a Rights Agreement (‘‘the Rights Agreement’’) by and between the Company and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as the Rights Agent. The preferred share purchase rights (‘‘the rights’’) issuable under the Rights Agreement were attached to the shares of MoneyGram common stock distributed in the spin-off. In addition, pursuant to the Rights Agreement, one right will be issued with each share of MoneyGram common stock issued after the spin-off. The rights are inseparable from F-28 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) MoneyGram common stock until they become exercisable. Once they become exercisable, the rights will allow its holder to purchase one one-hundredth of a share of MoneyGram series A junior participating preferred stock for $100.00. The rights become exercisable ten days after a person or group acquires, or begins a tender or exchange offer for, 15 percent or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock. In the event a person or group acquires 15 percent or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock, and subject to certain conditions and exceptions more fully described in the Rights Agreement, each right will entitle the holder (other than the person or group acquiring 15 percent or more of the Company’s outstanding common stock) to receive, upon exercise, common stock of either MoneyGram or the acquiring company having a value equal to two times the exercise price of the rights. The rights are redeemable at any time before a person or group acquires 15 percent or more of MoneyGram’s outstanding common stock at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors for $0.01 per right and will expire, unless earlier redeemed, on June 30, 2014. After a person or group acquires 15 percent or more of MoneyGram’s outstanding common stock, but before that person or group owns 50 percent or more of MoneyGram’s outstanding common stock, the Board of Directors may extinguish the rights by exchanging one share of MoneyGram common stock or an equivalent security for each right (other than rights held by that person or group). Each one one-hundredth of a share of MoneyGram preferred stock, if issued, will not be redeemable, will entitle holders to quarterly dividend payments of the greater of $0.01 per share or an amount equal to the dividend paid on one share of MoneyGram common stock, will have the same voting power as one share of MoneyGram common stock and will entitle holders, upon liquidation, to receive the greater of $1.00 per share or the payment made on one share of MoneyGram common stock. Preferred Stock: MoneyGram’s Certificate of Incorporation provides for the issuance of up to 5,000,000 shares of undesignated preferred stock and up to 2,000,000 shares of series A junior participating preferred stock. Undesignated preferred stock may be issued in one or more series, with each series to have those rights and preferences, including, without limitation, voting rights, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences, as shall be determined by unlimited discretion of MoneyGram’s Board of Directors. Series A junior participating preferred stock has been reserved for issuance upon exercise of preferred share purchase rights. At December 31, 2005, no preferred stock is issued or outstanding. Common Stock: MoneyGram’s Certificate of Incorporation provides for the issuance of up to 250,000,000 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.01. On the Distribution Date, MoneyGram was recapitalized such that the 88,556,077 shares of MoneyGram common stock outstanding was equal to the number of shares of Viad common stock outstanding at the close of business on the record date. Stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2003 and 2002 represented Viad’s capital structure consisting of 200,000,000 common shares authorized and 99,739,925 shares issued with a $1.50 par value. The holders of MoneyGram common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters to be voted upon by its stockholders. The holders of common stock have no preemptive or conversion rights or other subscription rights. There are no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock. The determination to pay dividends on common stock will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on our financial condition, results of operations, cash requirements, prospects and such other factors as the Board of Directors may deem relevant. During 2005 and 2004, the Company paid $6.1 million and $1.8 million, respectively, in dividends on its common stock. Prior to the spin, dividends totaling $15.6 million and $31.6 million were paid in 2004 and 2003, respectively, on Viad common stock. On February 16, 2006, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.04 per share to be paid on April 1, 2006 to stockholders of record on March 16, 2006. Treasury Stock: Through June 30, 2004, treasury stock represented Viad common stock repurchased and held by the Company. On November 18, 2004, the Board of Directors authorized a plan to repurchase, at the Company’s discretion, up to 2,000,000 shares of MoneyGram International, Inc. common stock with the intended effect of returning value to the stockholders and reducing dilution caused by the issuance of stock in connection with stock- based compensation described in Note 15. On August 19, 2005, the Company’s Board of Directors increased its share buyback authorization by 5,000,000 shares to a total of 7,000,000 shares. During 2005, the Company F-29 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) repurchased 2,275,651 shares at an average cost of $21.97 per share. During the last six months of 2004, the Company repurchased 770,299 shares at an average cost of $21.01 per share. At December 31, 2005, there are 2,701,163 shares of stock held in treasury. The Company has remaining authorization to repurchase up to 3,954,050 shares. Following is a summary of common stock and treasury stock share activity: Balance at January 1, 2003*************************************************** Net submission of shares upon exercise of stock options *************************** Net issuance upon vesting of restricted stock ************************************ Impact of spin-off ********************************************************** Balance at June 30, 2004 **************************************************** Stock repurchases ********************************************************** Net submission of shares upon exercise of stock options *************************** Net issuance upon vesting of restricted stock ************************************ Balance at December 31, 2004************************************************ Stock repurchases ********************************************************** Net submission of shares upon exercise of stock options *************************** Forfeitures of restricted stock, net of issuance upon vesting ************************* Balance at December 31, 2005************************************************ Common Stock Treasury Stock (Amounts in thousands) 11,382 99,740 37 (235) (11,184) (11,184) 88,556 88,556 88,556 (0) 770 36 (5) 801 2,276 (559) 183 2,701 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income: The components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) at December 31 include: Unrealized gain on securities classified as available-for-sale *********************** Unrealized loss on derivative financial instruments ******************************* Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments ***************************** Minimum pension liability adjustment***************************************** Accumulated other comprehensive income *********************************** 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) $ 38,288 13,651 2,217 (42,331) $ 99,148 (38,027) 6,344 (41,774) $ 11,825 $ 25,691 F-30 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) Note 13. Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. As the Company’s common stock was not issued until June 30, 2004, the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the first half of 2004 and all of 2003 represents Viad’s historical weighted average number of common shares outstanding. The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share for the year ended December 31: Income from continuing operations ********************************* Preferred stock dividend****************************************** Income from continuing operations available to common stockholders ***** Income from discontinued operations, net of tax *********************** Net income available to common stockholders ************************ 2003 2004 2005 (Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data) $65,129 — $112,206 — $ 75,686 (572) 112,206 740 65,129 21,283 75,114 38,216 $112,946 $86,412 $113,330 Average outstanding common shares ******************************** Additional dilutive shares related to stock-based compensation *********** Average outstanding and potentially dilutive common shares ************* 84,675 1,295 85,970 86,916 414 87,330 86,223 396 86,619 Basic earnings per share: Basic earnings per share from continuing operations ***************** Basic earnings per share from discontinued operations, net of tax ******* Basic earnings per share**************************************** Diluted earnings per share: Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations **************** Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operations, net of tax****** Diluted earnings per share ************************************** $ $ $ $ 1.32 0.01 1.33 $ 0.75 0.24 $ 0.99 1.30 0.01 $ 0.75 0.24 1.31 $ 0.99 $ $ $ $ 0.87 0.44 1.31 0.87 0.44 1.31 Options to purchase 403,210, 2,778,299 and 3,432,258 shares of common stock were outstanding at December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively, but were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be antidilutive. Note 14. Pensions and Other Benefits Pension Benefits — Prior to the Distribution, MoneyGram was a participating employer in the Viad Companies Retirement Income Plan (the ‘‘Plan’’) of which the plan administrator was Viad. At the time of the Distribution, the Company assumed sponsorship of the Plan, which is a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan covering all employees who meet certain age and length-of-service requirements. Viad retained the pension liability for a portion of the employees in its Exhibitgroup/Giltspur subsidiary and one sold business, which represented eight percent of Viad’s benefit obligation at December 31, 2003. Effective December 31, 2003, benefits under the Plan ceased accruing with no change in benefits earned through this date. A curtailment gain of $3.8 million was recorded in ‘‘Compensation and benefits’’ in the Consolidated Statement of Income for the year ended December 31, 2003 as a result of this action. It is our policy to fund the minimum required contribution for the year. F-31 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) — In connection with the spin-off, the Company assumed responsibility for all but a portion of the Viad SERP. Viad retained the benefit obligation related to two of its subsidiaries, which represented 13 percent of Viad’s benefit obligation at December 31, 2003. Another SERP, the MoneyGram International, Inc. SERP, is a nonqualified defined benefit pension plan, which provides postretire- ment income to eligible employees selected by the Board of Directors. It is our policy to fund the supplemental executive retirement plan as benefits are paid. Net periodic pension cost for the defined benefit pension plan and combined SERPs includes the following components for the year ended December 31: Service cost ****************************************************** Interest cost ****************************************************** Expected return on plan assets **************************************** Amortization of prior service cost ************************************* Recognized net actuarial loss ***************************************** Net periodic pension cost ******************************************** 2003 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) $ 1,717 11,333 (8,804) 768 3,990 $ 1,893 11,320 (8,604) 714 4,092 $ 2,912 11,260 (9,627) 516 1,854 $ 9,415 $ 9,004 $ 6,915 Benefits expected to be paid through the defined benefit pension plan and combined SERPS are $12.4 million, $12.5 million, $12.6 million, $13.0 million, $13.1 million and $67.7 million for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and for the combined five years starting 2011, respectively. Contributions to the defined benefit pension plan and combined SERPS are expected to be $13.5 million in 2006. The actuarial valuation date for the defined benefit pension plan and SERPs is November 30. Following are the weighted average actuarial assumptions used in calculating the benefit obligation and net benefit cost as of and for the years ended December 31: 2005 2004 2003 Net periodic benefit cost: Discount rate ****************************************************** Expected return on plan assets ***************************************** Rate of compensation increase ***************************************** 6.00% 6.25% 6.75% 8.50% 8.75% 8.75% 4.50% 4.50% 4.50% Projected benefit obligation: Discount rate ****************************************************** Rate of compensation increase ***************************************** 5.90% 6.00% 6.25% 5.75% 4.50% 4.50% The Company utilizes a building-block approach in determining the long-term expected rate of return on plan assets. Historical markets are studied and long- term historical relationships between equity securities and fixed income securities are preserved consistent with the widely accepted capital market principle that assets with higher volatility generate a greater return over the long run. Current market factors such as inflation and interest rates are evaluated before long-term capital market assumptions are determined. The long-term portfolio return also takes proper consideration of diversification and rebalancing. Peer data and historical returns are reviewed for reasonableness and appropriateness. F-32 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) The benefit obligation and plan assets, changes to the benefit obligation and plan assets and a reconciliation of the funded status of the defined benefit pension plan and combined SERPs as of and for the year ended December 31 are as follows: 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at the beginning of the year ******************************** Service cost *********************************************************** Interest cost *********************************************************** Actuarial (gain) or loss ************************************************** Plan amendments******************************************************* Benefits paid ********************************************************** Benefit obligation at the end of the year ************************************* $194,272 1,893 11,320 5,605 227 (10,797) $185,782 1,717 11,333 6,374 — (10,934) $202,520 $194,272 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year *************************** Actual return on plan assets ********************************************** Employer contributions ************************************************** Benefits paid ********************************************************** Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year ******************************** $ 98,125 5,728 15,717 (10,797) $ 96,435 7,771 4,853 (10,934) $108,773 $ 98,125 Reconciliations of funded status: Funded (unfunded) status ************************************************ Unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss ***************************************** Unrecognized prior service cost ******************************************* Net amount recognized in consolidated balance sheet ************************** $ (93,747) 76,653 3,521 $ (96,147) 72,264 4,008 $ (13,573) $ (19,875) Amounts recognized in consolidated balance sheet: Accrued benefit liability ************************************************* Intangible asset ******************************************************** Deferred tax asset ****************************************************** Additional minimum liability ********************************************* Net amount recognized in consolidated balance sheet ************************** $ (83,739) 1,890 25,945 42,331 $ (89,217) 2,503 25,065 41,774 $ (13,573) $ (19,875) The projected benefit obligation and accumulated benefit obligation for both the defined benefit pension plan and the combined SERPs are in excess of the fair value of plan assets. Following is a summary of the defined benefit pension plan and the combined SERPs: Projected benefit obligation ***************************** Accumulated benefit obligation ************************** Fair value of plan assets********************************* $143,280 143,280 108,773 $142,494 142,494 98,125 $59,240 49,224 — $51,778 44,622 — Defined Benefit Pension Plan 2005 2004 Combined SERPs 2004 2005 F-33 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) The Company’s weighted average asset allocation for the funded pension plan by asset category at December 31 is as follows: Equity securities ************************************************************ Fixed income securities ****************************************************** Real estate***************************************************************** Other ********************************************************************* 55.7% 39.0% 2.4% 2.9% 56.2% 38.2% 2.6% 3.0% 2005 2004 100.0% 100.0% The Company employs a total return investment approach whereby a mix of equities and fixed income securities are used to maximize the long-term return of plan assets for a prudent level of risk. Risk tolerance is established through careful consideration of plan liabilities, plan funded status and corporate financial condition. The investment portfolio contains a diversified blend of equity and fixed income securities. Furthermore, equity securities are diversified across U.S. and non-U.S. stocks, as well as growth, value and small and large capitalizations. Other assets such as real estate and cash are used judiciously to enhance long-term returns while improving portfolio diversification. The Company strives to maintain an equity and fixed income securities allocation mix of approximately 55 percent and 35 percent, respectively. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through quarterly investment portfolio reviews and annual liability measurements. Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions — The Company has unfunded defined benefit postretirement plans that provide medical and life insurance for eligible employees, retirees, and dependents. The related postretirement benefit liabilities are recognized over the period that services are provided by the employees. Upon the Distribution, the Company assumed the benefit obligation for current and former employees assigned to MoneyGram. Viad retained the benefit obligation for postretirement benefits other than pensions for all Viad and non-MoneyGram employees, with the exception of one executive. In May 2004, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (‘‘FSP’’) FAS 106-2 on the accounting for the effects of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2004 (the ‘‘Act’’) which was enacted into law on December 8, 2003. The Act introduces a Medicare prescription drug benefit, as well as a federal subsidy to sponsors of retiree health care plans that provide a benefit that is at least substantially equivalent to the Medicare benefit. The Company made a one-time election, under the previously issued FSP FAS 106-1, to defer recognition of the effects of the Act until further authoritative guidance was issued. With FSP FAS 106-2, which superceded FSP FAS 106-1, specific guidance was provided in accounting for the subsidy. The Company adopted FSP FAS 106-2 in the third quarter of 2004 using the prospective method, which means the reduction of the Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation (APBO) of $1.4 million is recognized over future periods. This reduction in the APBO is due to a subsidy available on prescription drug benefits provided to plan participants determined to be actuarially equivalent to the Act. The Company has determined that its postretirement plan is actuarially equivalent to the Act and its application for determination of actuarial equivalence has been approved by the Medicare Retiree Drug Subsidy program. The postretirement benefits expense for 2005 and the second half of 2004 was reduced by less than $0.1 million due to the reductions in the APBO and the current period service cost. F-34 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) The Company’s funding policy is to make contributions to the plan as benefits are required to be paid. Net periodic postretirement benefit cost includes the following components for the year ended December 31: Service cost *********************************************************** Interest cost *********************************************************** Amortization of prior service cost****************************************** Recognized net actuarial loss ********************************************* Net periodic benefit cost ************************************************* 2005 2003 2004 (Dollars in thousands) $ 515 593 (294) 14 $ 619 644 (294) 16 $ 490 578 (288) 18 $ 985 $ 828 $ 798 The benefit obligation and plan assets, changes to the benefit obligation and plan assets and a reconciliation of the funded status of the defined benefit postretirement plan as of and for the year ended December 31 are as follows: 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at the beginning of the year ******************************** Service cost************************************************************ Interest cost************************************************************ Plan amendments ******************************************************* Actuarial (gain) or loss *************************************************** Benefits paid*********************************************************** Benefit obligation at the end of the year************************************** $ 11,023 619 644 — 345 (241) $ 10,570 515 593 (71) (456) (128) $ 12,390 $ 11,023 Change in plan assets: Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year **************************** Employer contributions*************************************************** Benefits paid*********************************************************** Fair value of plan assets at the end of the year ********************************* $ $ — $ 241 (241) — 128 (128) — $ — Reconciliations of funded status: Funded (unfunded) status ************************************************* Unrecognized actuarial (gain) loss ****************************************** Unrecognized prior service cost ******************************************** Accrued benefit liability************************************************** $(12,390) 1,622 (2,487) $(11,023) 1,293 (2,781) $(13,255) $(12,511) Benefits expected to be paid are $0.2 million, $0.3 million, $0.3 million, $0.4 million, $0.4 million and a combined $2.8 million for 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and for the five years starting 2011, respectively. Subsidies to be received under the Act beginning in 2006 are not expected to be material. The Company will continue to make contributions to the plan to the extent benefits are paid. The Company’s actuarial valuation date for the postretirement plan is November 30. The weighted-average discount rate used to determine the actuarial present value of the accumulated postretirement projected benefit obligation for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 are is 5.90 percent and 6.00 percent, respectively. The weighted-average discount rates used to determine the net postretirement benefit cost for 2005, 2004 and 2003 are 6.00 percent, 6.25 percent and 6.75 percent, respectively. F-35 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) The health care cost trend rate assumption has a significant effect on the amounts reported. For measurement purposes, a 10.00 percent annual rate of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits was assumed for both 2005 and 2004, respectively. For 2005, the rate was assumed to decrease gradually to 5.00 percent by the year 2013 and remain at that level thereafter. For 2004, the rate was assumed to decrease gradually to 5.00 percent by the year 2010 and remain at that level thereafter. A one-percentage point change in assumed health care trends would have the following effects: Effect on total of service and interest cost components**************************** Effect on postretirement benefit obligation ************************************* One One Percentage Percentage Point Point Increase Decrease (Dollars in thousands) $ 306 2,755 $ (237) (2,123) Employee Savings Plan — The Company has an employee savings plan that qualifies under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to, and costs of, the 401(k) defined contribution plan totaled $2.2 million, $1.9 million and $1.2 million in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. At the time of the Distribution, MoneyGram’s new savings plan assumed all liabilities under the Viad Employees Stock Ownership Plan (the ‘‘Viad ESOP’’) for benefits of the current and former employees assigned to MoneyGram, and the related trust received a transfer of the corresponding account balances. MoneyGram does not have an employee stock ownership plan. Employee Equity Trust — Viad sold treasury stock in 1992 to its employee equity trust to fund certain existing employee compensation and benefit plans. In connection with the spin-off, Viad transferred 1,632,964 shares of MoneyGram common stock to a MoneyGram International, Inc. employee equity trust (the ‘‘Trust’’) to be used by MoneyGram to fund employee compensation and benefit plans. The fair market value of the shares held by this Trust, representing unearned employee benefits is recorded as a deduction from common stock and other equity and is reduced as employee benefits are funded. For financial reporting purposes, the Trust is consolidated. As of December 31, 2005, 918,032 shares of MoneyGram common stock remained in the trust. Deferred Compensation Plans — Viad had a deferred compensation plan for its non-employee directors and a deferred compensation plan for certain members of management which allowed for the deferral of compensation in the form of stock units or cash. In connection with the deferred compensation plans, Viad funded certain amounts through a rabbi trust. In connection with the spin-off, the Company paid a dividend of $7.3 million to Viad, which was used to pay certain liabilities under the deferred compensation plans. The Company assumed liabilities totaling $6.6 million related to the plans and retained rabbi trust assets totaling $5.5 million. Subsequent to the spin-off, the Company adopted a deferred compensation plan for its non-employee directors. Under the director deferred compensation plan, non-employee directors may defer all or part of their retainers, fees and stock awards in the form of stock units or cash. Director deferred accounts are payable upon resignation from the Board. In 2005, the Board of Directors approved a deferred compensation plan for certain employees which allows for the deferral of base compensation in the form of cash. In addition, the Company makes contributions to the participants’ accounts for profit sharing contributions beyond the IRS 401(k) limits. Management deferred accounts are generally payable under the timing and method elected by the participant on the deferral date. Deferred stock unit accounts are credited quarterly with dividend equivalents and will be adjusted in the event of a change in our capital structure from a stock split, stock dividend or other change. Deferred cash accounts are credited quarterly with interest at a long-term, medium-quality bond rate. Both deferred compensation plans are unfunded and unsecured and the Company is not required to physically segregate any assets in connection with the deferred accounts. At December 31, 2005 and 2004, the Company had a liability related to the deferred compensation plans of $7.0 million and $5.9 million, respectively, recorded in the ‘‘Other liabilities’’ component in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The rabbi trust had a market value of $6.6 million and $6.0 million at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, recorded in ‘‘Other assets’’ in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. F-36 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) Note 15. Stock-Based Compensation As of the Distribution Date, each Viad option that immediately prior to the Distribution Date was outstanding and not exercised was adjusted to consist of two options: (1) an option to purchase shares of Viad common stock and (2) an option to purchase shares of MoneyGram common stock. The exercise price of the Viad stock option was adjusted by multiplying the exercise price of the old stock option by a fraction, the numerator of which was the closing price of a share of Viad common stock on the first trading day after the Distribution Date (divided by four to reflect the post-spin Viad reverse stock split) and the denominator of which was that price plus the closing price for a share of MoneyGram common stock on the first trading day after the Distribution Date. The exercise price of each MoneyGram stock option equals the exercise price of each old stock option times a fraction, the numerator of which is the closing price of a share of MoneyGram common stock on the first trading day after the Distribution Date and the denominator of which is that price plus the closing price of a share of Viad common stock on the first trading day after the Distribution Date (divided by four to reflect the post-spin Viad reverse stock split). These MoneyGram options are considered to have been issued under the MoneyGram 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan. MoneyGram will take all tax deductions relating to the exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock held by employees and former employees of MoneyGram, and Viad will take the deductions arising from options and restricted stock held by its employees and former employees. On May 10, 2005, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan, which authorizes the issuance of awards up to 7,500,000 shares of common stock. Effective upon the approval of the 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan, no new awards may be granted under the 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan. The 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan provides for the following types of awards to officers, directors and certain key employees: (a) incentive and nonqualified stock options; (b) stock appreciation rights; (c) restricted stock and restricted stock units; (d) dividend equivalents; (e) performance based awards; and (f) stock and other stock-based awards. Shares covered by forfeited and cancelled awards become available for new grants, as well as shares that are withheld for full or partial payment to the Company of the exercise price of awards. Shares that are withheld as satisfaction of tax obligations relating to an award, as well as previously issued shares used for payment of the exercise price or satisfaction of tax obligations relating to an award, become available for new grants through May 10, 2015. The Company plans to satisfy stock option exercises and vesting of awards through the issuance of treasury stock and shares held in the Trust (see Note 14). As of December 31, 2005, the Company has remaining authorization to issue awards of up to 7,443,500 shares of common stock. Option awards are granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Stock options granted in 2005 become exercisable in a three-year period in an equal number of shares each year and have a term of ten years. Stock options granted in 2004 become exercisable in a five-year period in an equal number of shares each year and have a term of seven years. Stock options granted in 2003 become exercisable in a three-year period in an equal number of shares each year and have a term of ten years. Stock options granted in calendar years 2002 and prior became exercisable in a two-year period in an equal number of shares each year and have a term of ten years. All outstanding stock options contain certain forfeiture and non-compete provisions. For purposes of determining the fair value of stock option awards, the Company uses the Black-Scholes single option pricing model and the assumptions set forth in the following table. Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of the price of the Company’s common stock since the spin-off on June 30, 2004. The Company uses historical information to estimate the expected term and forfeiture rates of options. The expected term represents the period of time that options are expected to be outstanding, while the forfeiture rate represents the number of options that will be forfeited by grantees due primarily to termination of employment. In addition, the Company considers any expectations regarding future activity which could impact the expected term and forfeiture rate. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve F-37 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) in effect at the time of grant. Compensation cost, net of expected forfeitures, is recognized using a straight-line method over the vesting or service period. Expected dividend yield ********************************************** Expected volatility*************************************************** Risk-free interest rate ************************************************ Expected life ******************************************************* 0.2% 24.1% 3.8% 5 years 0.2% 25.2% 3.2% 5 years 1.8% 30.4% 2.7% 5 years 2005 2004 2003 Following is a summary of stock option activity: Options outstanding at December 31, 2004 **************** Granted****************************************** Exercised **************************************** Forfeited ***************************************** Options outstanding at December 31, 2005 **************** Weighted- Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value ($000) Weighted Average Exercise Price 17.99 20.51 16.28 19.39 Shares 5,596,741 408,286 (878,779) (242,986) 4,883,262 $18.42 5.28 years $37,382 Options exercisable at December 31, 2005 **************** 3,738,568 $18.29 4.78 years $29,133 The weighted-average grant date fair value of an option granted during 2005, 2004 and 2003 was $5.95, $5.49 and $4.00, respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during 2005 and 2004 was $5.1 million and $4.5 million, respectively. Cash received from option exercises during 2005, 2004 and 2003 was $15.0 million, $1.7 million and $3.7 million, respectively. The tax benefit realized for the tax deductions from option exercises totaled $1.8 million, $1.6 million and $0.6 million for 2005, 2004 and 2003. The Company has granted both restricted stock and performance-based restricted stock. The vesting of restricted stock is typically three years from the date of grant. The vesting of performance-based restricted stock is contingent upon the Company obtaining certain financial thresholds established on the grant date. Provided the incentive performance targets established in the year of grant are achieved, the performance-based restricted stock awards granted subsequent to 2002 will vest in a three-year period from the date of grant in an equal number of shares each year. Vesting could accelerate if performance targets are met at certain achievement levels. The performance-based restricted stock awards granted in 2002 will vest in 2006 and 2007 in an equal number of shares each year. Future vesting in all cases is subject generally to continued employment with MoneyGram or Viad. Holders of restricted stock and performance-based restricted stock have the right to receive dividends and vote the shares, but may not sell, assign, transfer, pledge or otherwise encumber the stock. On the Distribution Date, the Company’s Chairman of the Board was granted a restricted stock award under the 2004 Omnibus Incentive Plan for 50,000 shares of common stock, of which 25,000 shares vested immediately and 25,000 shares will vest on June 30, 2006. On June 30, 2005, the Company’s Chairman of the Board was granted a restricted stock award under the 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan for 50,000 shares of common stock, of which 25,000 shares vested immediately and 25,000 shares will vest in May 2006. F-38 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) Restricted stock awards were valued at the quoted market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant and expensed using the straight-line method over the vesting or service period of the award. Following is a summary of restricted stock activity: Restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2004 ****************************** Granted *************************************************************** Vested and issued ******************************************************* Forfeited ************************************************************** Restricted stock outstanding at December 31, 2005 ****************************** Total Shares 1,097,145 118,400 (499,436) (23,170) Weighted Average Price $19.06 $19.79 $20.33 $18.19 692,939 $18.28 During 2005, the Company recognized expense totaling $1.5 million related to its options; no expense was recognized in 2004 or 2003. The Company recognized expense totaling $2.3 million, $1.9 million and $1.4 million related to its restricted stock in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. As of December 31, 2005, there was $3.2 million and $1.5 million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested options and restricted stock, respectively. That expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.13 years for options and 0.62 years for restricted stock. The total fair value of options that vested during 2005, 2004 and 2003 was $9.3 million, $20.2 million and $31.5 million, respectively, on the vesting date. (The fair value of options that vested during 2004 and 2003 are based on the historical Viad stock price.) The total fair value of restricted stock that vested during 2005 and 2004 was $9.9 million and $5.8 million. No restricted stock vested in 2003. Assuming that the Company had recognized compensation cost for stock option grants in accordance with the fair value method of accounting prior to January 1, 2005, net income and diluted and basic income per share would be as follows: Net income, as reported***************************************************** Plus: stock-based compensation expense recorded under APB 25, net of tax *********** Less: stock-based compensation expense determined under the fair value method, net of tax ************************************************************** Pro forma net income ****************************************************** Basic earnings per share: As reported ************************************************************ Pro forma************************************************************** Diluted earnings per share: As reported ************************************************************ Pro forma************************************************************** 2003 2004 (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) $113,902 $86,412 1,406 1,483 (3,869) $84,026 (6,058) $109,250 $ $ $ $ 0.99 0.97 0.99 0.96 $ $ $ $ 1.31 1.27 1.31 1.26 F-39 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies Operating Leases: The Company has various noncancelable operating leases for buildings and equipment that terminate through 2015. Certain of these leases contain rent holidays and rent escalation clauses based on pre- determined annual rate increases. The Company recognizes rent expense under the straight-line method over the term of the lease. Any difference between the straight-line rent amounts and amounts payable under the leases are recorded as deferred rent in ‘‘Accounts payable and other liabilities’’ in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Cash or lease incentives received under certain leases are recorded as deferred rent when the incentive is received and amortized as a reduction to rent over the term of the lease using the straight-line method. Incentives received relating to tenant improvements are capitalized as leasehold improvements and depreciated over the remaining term of the lease. At December 31, 2005, the deferred rent liability was $2.8 million. Rent expense under these operating leases totaled $5.8 million, $6.5 million and $5.8 million during 2005, 2004 and 2003 respectively. Minimum future rental payments for all noncancelable operating leases with an initial term of more than one year are (dollars in thousands): 2006 ****************************************************************************** 2007 ****************************************************************************** 2008 ****************************************************************************** 2009 ****************************************************************************** 2010 ****************************************************************************** Later ****************************************************************************** $ 5,534 5,198 4,963 4,973 5,134 17,688 $43,490 Legal Proceedings: The Company is party to a variety of legal proceedings that arise in the normal course of our business. While the results of these legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that the final outcome of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position. Credit Facilities: At December 31, 2005, the Company has various reverse repurchase agreements, letters of credit and overdraft facilities totaling $1.8 billion to assist in the management of investments and the clearing of payment service obligations. These credit facilities are in addition to available amounts under the revolving credit agreement described in Note 9. Included in this amount is an uncommitted reverse repurchase agreement with one of the clearing banks totaling $1.0 billion. Overdraft facilities consist of a $20.0 million line of credit and $10.4 million of letters of credit. Letters of credit totaling $0.4 million reduce amounts available under the revolving credit agreement. Fees on the letters of credit are paid in accordance with the terms of the revolving credit agreement described in Note 9. At December 31, 2005, there was $100.0 million outstanding under a reverse repurchase agreement and $10.4 million outstanding under various letters of credit. The Company has agreements with certain other co-investors to provide funds related to investments in limited partnership interests. As of December 31, 2005, the total amount of unfunded commitments related to these agreements was $6.1 million. F-40 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) Note 17. Segment Information Our business is conducted through two reportable segments: Global Funds Transfer and Payment Systems. The Global Funds Transfer segment primarily provides money transfer services through a network of global retail agents and domestic money orders. In addition, Global Funds Transfer provides a full line of bill payment services. The Payment Systems segment primarily provides official check services for financial institutions in the United States, and processes controlled disbursements. In addition, Payment Systems sells money orders through financial institutions in the United States. One agent in the Global Funds Transfer segment accounted for over 10 percent of total revenue in 2005; no customer or agent in either segment accounted for more than 10 percent of total revenue in 2004 or 2003. The business segments are determined based upon factors such as the type of customers, the nature of products and services provided and the distribution channels used to provide those services. Segment pre-tax operating income and segment operating margin are used to evaluate performance and allocate resources. ‘‘Other unallocated expenses’’ includes corporate overhead and interest expense that is not allocated to the segments. The Company manages its investment portfolio on a consolidated level and the specific investment securities are not identifiable to a particular segment. However, revenues are allocated to the segments based upon allocated average investable balances and an allocated yield. Average investable balances are allocated to the segments based on the average balances generated by that segment’s sale of payment instruments. The investment yield is generally allocated based on the total average total investment yield. Gains and losses are allocated based upon the allocation of average investable balances. The derivatives portfolio is also managed on a consolidated level and the derivative instruments are not specifically identifiable to a particular segment. The total costs associated with the swap portfolio are allocated to each segment based upon the percentage of that segment’s average investable balances to the total average investable balances. F-41 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) The following table reconciles segment operating income to the income from continuing operations before income taxes as reported in the financial statements for the year ended December 31: 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) 2003 Revenue Global Funds Transfer: Money transfer, including bill payment ************************* Retail money orders **************************************** Other**************************************************** $507,726 139,430 2,461 $395,370 133,012 3,682 $309,909 134,288 5,911 Payment Systems: Official check and payment processing ************************* Other**************************************************** 297,289 24,330 269,971 24,495 264,881 22,234 649,617 532,064 450,108 Total revenue ********************************************* $971,236 $826,530 $737,223 321,619 294,466 287,115 Operating Income Global Funds Transfer **************************************** Payment Systems ******************************************** $121,677 42,406 $102,606 27,163 $ 96,823 15,123 Debt tender and redemption costs ******************************* Interest expense ********************************************* Other unallocated expenses ************************************ Income from continuing operations before income taxes ************* 164,083 — 7,608 10,099 129,769 20,661 5,573 14,515 111,946 — 9,857 13,918 $146,376 $ 89,020 $ 88,171 Depreciation and amortization Global Funds Transfer **************************************** Payment Systems ******************************************** $ 28,395 4,070 $ 25,856 3,711 $ 24,255 3,040 $ 32,465 $ 29,567 $ 27,295 Capital expenditures Global Funds Transfer **************************************** Payment Systems ******************************************** $ 40,837 6,522 $ 27,712 1,877 $ 25,891 1,237 $ 47,359 $ 29,589 $ 27,128 The following table reconciles segment assets to total assets reported in the financial statements as of December 31: Assets Global funds transfer ************************************************* Payment systems **************************************************** Corporate********************************************************** Total assets ****************************************************** $2,835,246 6,226,528 13,390 $2,436,961 6,191,802 1,972 $9,075,164 $8,630,735 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) F-42 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) Geographic areas — Foreign operations are located principally in Europe. Foreign revenues are defined as revenues generated from money transfer transactions originating in a country other than the United States. Long lived assets are principally located in the United States. The table below presents revenue by major geographic area for the year ended December 31: United States ************************************************* Foreign ****************************************************** Total revenue *********************************************** Note 18. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) 2005 Fiscal Quarters 2003 2005 2004 (Dollars in thousands) $675,129 151,401 $789,410 181,826 $618,610 118,613 $971,236 $826,530 $737,223 Revenues ****************************************** Commission expense********************************* Net revenues *************************************** Operating expenses, excluding commission expense ******** Income from continuing operations before income taxes ***** Income from continuing operations ********************* Income and gain from discontinued operations, net of taxes ** Net income **************************************** Earnings from continuing operations per share Basic ******************************************* Diluted****************************************** Earnings from discontinued operations per share Basic ******************************************* Diluted****************************************** Earnings per share Basic ******************************************* Diluted****************************************** First Second Third Fourth (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) $227,915 110,141 117,774 82,117 35,657 27,789 — 27,789 $240,000 115,030 124,970 88,665 36,305 26,063 — 26,063 $246,385 119,829 126,556 87,682 38,874 28,798 740 29,538 $256,936 125,472 131,464 95,925 35,539 29,555 — 29,555 $ $ $ 0.33 0.32 $ 0.31 0.30 $ — $ — — $ — 0.33 0.32 $ 0.31 0.30 $ $ $ $ 0.34 0.33 0.01 0.01 0.35 0.34 0.35 0.34 — — 0.35 0.34 F-43 MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued) 2004 Fiscal Quarters Revenues ****************************************** Commission expense********************************* Net revenues *************************************** Operating expenses, excluding commission expense ******** Income from continuing operations before income taxes ***** Income (loss) from continuing operations **************** Income (loss) and gain from discontinued operations, net of taxes******************************************** Net income (loss) *********************************** Earnings (loss) from continuing operations per share Basic ******************************************* Diluted****************************************** Earnings from discontinued operations per share Basic ******************************************* Diluted****************************************** Earnings (loss) per share Basic ******************************************* Diluted****************************************** First Second Third Fourth (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) $191,321 90,249 101,072 77,026 24,046 19,213 $199,820 97,631 102,189 99,172 3,017 (570) $216,153 104,305 111,848 78,388 33,460 24,515 $219,236 111,288 107,948 79,451 28,497 21,971 21,780 40,993 (497) (1,067) — 24,515 — 21,971 $ $ $ $ $ $ 0.23 0.23 0.24 0.24 0.47 0.47 $ (0.01) (0.01) 0.28 0.28 $ 0.25 0.25 — $ — — $ — — — $ (0.01) (0.01) 0.28 0.28 $ 0.25 0.25 The summation of quarterly earnings per share may not equate to the calculation for the full year as quarterly calculations are performed on a discrete basis. F-44 Exhibit 23 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements No. 333-125122 and No. 333-116976 on Form S-8 and in Registration Statement No. 333-124194 on Form S-3 of our reports, relating to the consolidated financial statements of MoneyGram International, Inc., and management’s report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, dated February 27, 2006 (which report expresses an unqualified opinion and includes an explanatory paragraph relating to the revision of the consolidated statements of cash flows described in Note 2), appearing in the Annual Report on Form 10-K of MoneyGram International, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2005. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Minneapolis, Minnesota February 27, 2006 Exhibit 31.1 Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 I, Philip W. Milne, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of MoneyGram International, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrants as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of the annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. Date: March 1, 2006 /s / PHILIP W. MILNE President and Chief Executive Officer Exhibit 31.2 Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 I, David Parrin, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of MoneyGram International, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrants as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f))for the registrant and have: a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of the annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. Date: March 1, 2006 /s / DAVID J. PARRIN Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Exhibit 32.1 Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of MoneyGram International, Inc. (the ‘‘Company’’) on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the ‘‘Report’’), I, Philip W. Milne, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that: 1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Date: March 1, 2006 /s / PHILIP W. MILNE President and Chief Executive Officer Exhibit 32.2 Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 In connection with the Annual Report of MoneyGram International, Inc. (the ‘‘Company’’) on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the ‘‘Report’’), I, David J. Parrin, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that: 1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and 2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. Date: March 1, 2006 /s / DAVID J. PARRIN Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer MoneyGram 2005 Annual Report Timothy R. Wallace Dallas, Texas Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Trinity Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of rail and trucking equipment Executive Officers Philip W. Milne, President & Chief Executive Officer David J. Parrin, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Anthony P. Ryan, Executive Vice President & Division President, Global Funds Transfer William J. Putney, Executive Vice President & Chief Investment Officer Mary A. Dutra, Executive Vice President & Division President, Payment Systems Teresa H. Johnson, Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary Cindy J. Stemper, Executive Vice President, Human Resources & Facilities David A. Albright, Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer Jean C. Benson, Vice President, Controller Theodore F. Ceglia, Vice President, Treasurer Certifications The Company has included with this Annual Report the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer certifications required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The Company has also submitted the required annual Chief Executive Officer certification to the New York Stock Exchange. MoneyGram International Board of Directors Robert H. Bohannon, Chairman Phoenix, Arizona Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Viad Corp, tradeshow and exhibit services; travel and recreation services Philip W. Milne Minneapolis, Minnesota President & Chief Executive Officer, MoneyGram International, Inc. Jess T. Hay Dallas, Texas Chairman, Texas Foundation for Higher Education Judith K. Hofer Portland, Oregon Consultant to May Department Stores and former President & Chief Executive Officer, May Merchandising/MDSI, a May Department Stores Company Donald E. Kiernan Naples, Florida Retired Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, SBC Communications, Inc., a telecommunications provider Robert C. Krueger New Braunfels, Texas Business Consultant and former Oxford University professor, U.S. Senator, U.S. Congressman and U.S. Ambassador Linda Johnson Rice Chicago, Illinois President & Chief Executive Officer, Johnson Publishing Company, Inc., Publisher of Ebony and Jet magazines Douglas L. Rock Houston, Texas Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Smith International, Inc., a producer of oil & gas field equipment Othón Ruiz-Montemayor San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo León, Mexico Chairman, Grupo Inversiones Monterrey, a private investment firm Albert M. Teplin Rockville, Maryland Economist and consultant to businesses and governments including the Federal Reserve Stockholder Information Corporate Headquarters MoneyGram International, Inc. 1550 Utica Avenue South Suite 100 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (952) 591-3000 www.moneygram.com Annual Meeting MoneyGram International, Inc. will hold its Annual Meeting of stockholders at 9:00 a.m. on May 9, 2006, at The Grand Hotel, 615 Second Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Investor Information Securities analysts and investors seeking additional information about MoneyGram International, Inc. should contact the Investor Relations Department at (952) 591-3840 Transfer Agent To change your address, make inquiries regarding dividend payments or to mail Common Stock certificates for transfer, please contact: Wells Fargo Shareowner Services P.O. 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