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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
(Mark One)
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Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2021.
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the transition period
from to .
Commission File Number: 001-31950
MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
2828 N. Harwood St., 15th Floor, Dallas, Texas
(Address of principal executive offices)
16-1690064
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
75201
(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(214) 999-7552
Securities Registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Common stock, $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol(s)
MGI
Name of each exchange on which registered
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☑
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☑
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 ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§
232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or emerging growth
company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange
Act.
Large accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or
revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial
reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☑
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑
The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock held by non-affiliates as of June 30, 2021, the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed
second fiscal quarter, was $884.6 million.
90,725,982 shares of common stock were outstanding as of February 23, 2022.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Certain information required by Part III of this report is incorporated by reference from the registrant's definitive proxy statement for the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1.
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 1B.
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II.
Item 5.
Item 6.
Item 7.
Item 7A.
Item 8.
Item 9.
Item 9A.
Item 9B.
Item 9C.
PART III.
Item 10.
Item 11.
Item 12.
Item 13.
Item 14.
PART IV.
Item 15.
Item 16.
Signatures
Business
Overview
Our Segments
Global Funds Transfer Segment
Financial Paper Products Segment
Regulation
Clearing and Cash Management Bank Relationships
Intellectual Property
Human Capital
Executive Officers of the Registrant
Available Information
Risk Factors
Unresolved Staff Comments
Properties
Legal Proceedings
Mine Safety Disclosures
Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Reserved
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Controls and Procedures
Other Information
Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Executive Compensation
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Principal Accounting Fees and Services
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
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This glossary highlights some of the terms used in the Annual Report on Form 10-K ("2021 Form 10-K") and is not a complete list of all the defined terms
used herein.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Abbreviation
ATM Program
BEAT
CFPB
CID
Consent Order
Corridor
COVID-19
Digital Channel
Dodd-Frank Act
DPA
Face Value
FCPA
Fitch
FPP
FTC
GFT
IRS
LIBOR
MGO
Moody's
MPSI
Non-U.S. dollar
NYDFS
ODL
OFAC
Pension
Pension Plan
Postretirement Benefits
P2P
Receiver
Retail Channel
Ripple Warrants
ROU
Term
At-the-market equity offering program
Base erosion and anti-abuse tax
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created by the Dodd-Frank Act to issue and enforce consumer protection
initiatives governing financial products and services, including money transfer services, in the U.S.
Civil Investigative Demand
Stipulated Order for Compensatory Relief and Modified Order for Permanent Injunction
With regard to a money transfer transaction, the originating "send" location and the designated "receive" location are
referred to as a corridor
Coronavirus disease
Transactions in which either the send transaction, receive transaction or both occur through one of the Company's
digital properties such as moneygram.com, the native mobile application or virtual agents
Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Deferred Prosecution Agreement dated November 9, 2012 by and between MoneyGram International, Inc and the
United States Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, as
amended.
Principal amount of each completed transaction, excluding any transaction fees
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
Fitch Ratings, Inc.
Financial Paper Products
Federal Trade Commission
Global Funds Transfer
Internal Revenue Service
London Interbank Offered Rate
MoneyGram Online
Moody's Investor Service
MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc.
The impact of non-U.S. dollar exchange rate fluctuations on the Company's financial results is typically calculated as
the difference between current period activity translated using the current period's exchange rates and the comparable
prior-year period's exchange rates; this method is used to calculate the impact of changes in non-U.S. dollar exchange
rates on revenues, commissions and other operating expenses for all countries where the functional currency is not the
U.S. dollar.
New York Department of Financial Services
On Demand Liquidity
U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control
The Company’s Pension Plan and SERPs
Defined benefit pension plan
Defined benefit postretirement plan
Peer-to-peer
Person receiving a money transfer transaction
Transactions in which both the send transaction and receive transaction occur at one of the Company's physical agent
locations
Warrants issued by the Company in connection with the SPA with Ripple
Right-of-use
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SERPs
S&P
SEC
SPA
USDC
U.S. DOJ
U.S. GAAP
U.S. Judge
TCJA
Supplemental executive retirement plans
Standard & Poor's
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Securities Purchase Agreement
USD Coin
U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division, Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America
United States Judge for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This 2021 Form 10-K and the documents incorporated by reference herein may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Reform Act"), including statements with respect to, among other things, the financial condition, results of
operations, plans, objectives, future performance and business of MoneyGram and its subsidiaries. Statements preceded by, followed by or that include
words such as “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “continues,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “might,”
“would,” “goals,” “predicts,” “potential,” “target,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “currently,” and other similar expressions are intended to identify some of the
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Reform Act and are included, along with this statement, for purposes of complying with the safe
harbor provisions of the Reform Act. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations, beliefs and assumptions as of the
date of this report, are not historical facts or guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances
that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control due to a number of factors. These factors include, but are not limited to:
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the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or future pandemics on our business, including the potential work stoppages, lockdowns, shelter-in-place or
restricted movement guidelines, service delays and lower consumer and commercial activity;
our ability to compete effectively;
our ability to maintain key agent or biller relationships, or a reduction in business or transaction volume from these relationships, including with our
largest agent, Walmart, through its introduction of additional competing white-label money transfer products or otherwise;
our ability to continue to grow our Digital Channel, including through our direct-to-consumer digital business, MoneyGram Online;
a security or privacy breach in systems, networks or databases on which we rely;
current and proposed regulations addressing consumer privacy and data use and security;
our ability to manage fraud risks from consumers or agents;
the ability of us and our agents to comply with U.S. and international laws and regulations;
litigation and regulatory proceedings involving us or our agents and other commercial relationships, which could result in material settlements, fines
or penalties, revocation of required licenses or registrations, termination of contracts, other administrative actions or lawsuits and negative publicity;
disruptions to our computer systems and data centers and our ability to effectively operate and adapt our technology;
the ability of us and our agents to maintain adequate banking relationships;
our ability to successfully develop and timely introduce new and enhanced products and services and our investments in new products, services or
infrastructure changes;
our high degree of leverage and substantial debt service obligations, significant debt covenant requirements and our ability to comply with such
requirements;
our below investment-grade credit rating;
our ability to maintain sufficient capital;
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a significant change, material slow down or complete disruption of international migration patterns;
our ability to manage risks associated with our international sales and operations, including exchange rates among currencies;
our offering of money transfer services through agents in regions that are politically volatile or, in a limited number of cases, that may be subject to
certain OFAC restrictions;
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changes in tax laws or unfavorable outcomes of tax positions we take, or a failure by us to establish adequate reserves for tax events;
our ability to manage credit risks from our agents and official check financial institution customers;
our ability to adequately protect our brand and intellectual property rights and to avoid infringing on the rights of others;
our ability to manage risks related to the operation of retail locations and the acquisition or start-up of businesses;
any restructuring actions and cost reduction initiatives that we undertake may not deliver the expected results and these actions may adversely affect
our business;
our capital structure;
unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including acts of terrorism, outbreak of war or hostilities, civil unrest, adverse climate or weather
events and pandemics or other public health emergencies, as well as our response to any of the aforementioned factors;
risks relating to the proposed Merger (as defined herein), including the possibility that the consummation of the Merger could be delayed or not
completed, and the effect of announcement or pendency of the Merger on our business; and
the risks and uncertainties described in the Risk Factors and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
sections of our 2021 Form 10-K, as well as any additional risk factors that may be described in our other filings with the SEC from time to time.
These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and MoneyGram undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statements for any reason, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by federal securities law.
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PART I.
Item 1. BUSINESS
Overview
MoneyGram International, Inc. (together with our subsidiaries, "MoneyGram," the "Company," "we," "us" and "our") is a global leader in cross-border P2P
payments and money transfers. Our consumer-centric capabilities enable family and friends to quickly and affordably send money in more than 200
countries and territories with over 100 countries digitally-enabled as of December 31, 2021. The innovative MoneyGram platform leverages its leading
distribution network, global financial settlement engine, cloud-based infrastructure with integrated APIs and its unparalleled compliance program to enable
seamless and secure transfers around the world. Whether through our mobile application, moneygram.com, integration with account deposit and mobile
wallets, kiosks, or any one of the more than 430,000 agent locations around the globe, we connect consumers, primarily those who may not be fully served
by other financial institutions, in any way that is convenient for them. As an alternative financial services company, we provide individuals with essential
services to help them meet the financial demands of their daily lives. Our growing direct-to-consumer digital business, our Retail Channel centered around
our global distribution network, our emerging embedded finance business for enterprise customers and MoneyGram-as-a-Service, enable the Company to
serve the entire remittance market. Given strong mobile P2P market growth rates, our direct-to-consumer digital business is a growth engine for the
Company as our digital capabilities enable us to serve new customer segments who utilize our platform to transfer money around the world.
Our money transfer services are our primary revenue driver, but MoneyGram has additional offerings which include bill payment services, money order
services and official check processing. We have one primary customer care center in Warsaw, Poland, with regional support centers providing ancillary
services and additional call center services in various countries. MoneyGram provides call center services 24 hours per day, 365 days per year and provides
customer service in dozens of languages.
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The MoneyGram brand has name recognition throughout the world. We use various trademarks and service marks in our business, including, but not
limited, to MoneyGram, the red Globe design logo, MoneyGram FastSend, ExpressPayment and AgentWorks, some of which are registered in the U.S. and
other countries. This document also contains trademarks and service marks of other businesses that are the property of their respective holders and are used
herein solely for identification purposes. We have omitted the
designations, as applicable, for the trademarks we reference in this 2021 Form 10-
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We conduct our business primarily through our wholly-owned subsidiary, MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. ("MPSI"), under the MoneyGram brand. The
Company was incorporated in Delaware on December 18, 2003. Through the Company's predecessors, we have been in operation since 1940.
Recent Developments
On February 14, 2022, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") by and among the Company, Mobius Parent Corp., a
Delaware corporation ("Parent") and an affiliate of Madison Dearborn Partners, LLC ("Madison Dearborn"), and Mobius Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware
corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Parent ("Merger Sub").
The Merger Agreement provides that, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into the
Company (the "Merger"). Following the Merger the Company will become a subsidiary of Parent. At the effective time of the Merger, each outstanding
share of common stock will be automatically canceled and converted into the right to receive $11.00 in cash. Consummation of the Merger is subject to the
satisfaction or, if permitted by law, waiver by Parent, the Company or both of a number of conditions, including, among other things, (a) approval of the
Merger Agreement by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, (b) expiration or termination
of applicable waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, (c) the receipt of required approvals with
respect to money transmitter licenses and applicable foreign investment and competition laws, (d) the absence of any material adverse effect on the
Company's business and (e) other customary closing conditions. The Merger Agreement contains certain termination rights for the parties, including the
right of the parties, subject to specified limitations, to terminate the Merger Agreement if the Merger is not consummated by February 13, 2023 (the "End
Date"), although the End Date may be extended to May 14, 2023 in certain circumstances to obtain required money transfer approvals. The terms of the
Merger Agreement did not impact the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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Our Segments
We manage our business primarily through two reporting segments: Global Funds Transfer ("GFT") and Financial Paper Products ("FPP"). The following
table presents the components of our consolidated revenue associated with our reporting segments for the years ended December 31:
GFT
Money transfer
Bill payment
FPP
Money order
Official check
Total revenue
2021
2020
2019
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3 %
3 %
1 %
100 %
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3 %
2 %
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87 %
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See Part II, Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Note 17 — Segment Information of the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part II, Item 8 of this report for additional financial information about our segments and
geographic areas.
During 2021, 2020 and 2019, our 10 largest agents accounted for 26%, 30% and 32%, respectively, of total revenue and 26%, 31% and 34%, respectively,
of GFT segment revenue. Walmart Inc. ("Walmart") is our only agent that accounts for more than 10% of our total revenue. In 2021, 2020 and 2019
Walmart accounted for 11%, 13% and 16% of total revenue, respectively. In 2021, 2020 and 2019 Walmart accounted for 10%, 13% and 16% of GFT
segment revenue, respectively.
GFT Segment
The GFT segment is our primary revenue driver, providing global money transfer services and bill payment services principally as an alternative to banking
services in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. We primarily offer services through third-party agents, including retail chains,
independent retailers, post offices, banks and other financial institutions. We also offer digital solutions such as moneygram.com, mobile app solutions,
account deposit and kiosk-based services. Additionally, we have limited Company-operated retail locations.
In October 2021, we entered into a partnership with The Stellar Development Foundation ("SDF"), a non-profit organization that supports the development
and growth of Stellar, an open-source public blockchain that allows money to be tokenized and transferred anywhere in the world. MoneyGram's network,
integrated with the Stellar blockchain and facilitated through Circle's USD Coin (USDC), enable cash funding and payout in local currency for consumers
using USDC.
We continue to focus on the growth of our GFT segment for outbound transactions originating in the U.S. and those originating outside of the U.S. Sends
originated outside of the U.S. generated 58% in 2021, 55% in 2020 and 52% in 2019 of our total revenue and 60% in 2021, 59% in 2020 and 57% in 2019
of our total GFT segment revenue. In 2021, our GFT segment had total revenue of $1.2 billion.
Money Transfer — We earn our money transfer revenues primarily from consumer transaction fees and the management of currency exchange spreads on
money transfer transactions involving different "send" and "receive" currencies. We have Corridor pricing capabilities that provide us flexibility when
establishing consumer fees and non-U.S. dollar exchange rates for our money transfer services, which allow us to remain competitive in all locations. In a
cash-to-cash money transfer transaction, both the agent initiating and receiving the transaction earn a commission that is generally based on a percentage of
the fee charged to the consumer, or in certain cases a fixed commission. When a money transfer transaction is initiated at a MoneyGram-owned store or via
our online platform, typically only the agent receiving the transaction earns a commission.
In certain countries, we have multi-currency technology that allows consumers to choose a currency when initiating or receiving a money transfer. The
currency choice typically consists of local currency, U.S. dollars and/or euros. These capabilities allow consumers to know the amount that will be received
in the selected currency.
Retail Channel
As of December 31, 2021, our money transfer agent network had more than 430,000 locations. Our network includes agents such as international post
offices, banks and broader financial services, as well as large and small retailers. Additionally, we have a limited number of Company-owned and operated
retail locations in Western Europe. Some of our agents outside the U.S. manage sub-agents that offer MoneyGram branded services. We refer to these
agents as super-agents. Although the sub-agents are under contract with these super-agents, the sub-agent locations typically have access to similar
technology and services as our other agent locations. Many of our agents have multiple locations, a large number of which operate in locations that are
open outside of traditional banking hours, including nights and weekends. Our agents know the markets they serve, and
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they work with our sales and marketing teams to develop business plans for their markets. This may include contributing financial resources to, or
otherwise supporting, our efforts to market MoneyGram's services.
Typically, retail send transactions are funded in cash. In retail receive transactions, the funds are available for the designated recipient to collect usually
within 10 minutes at any MoneyGram agent location.
As of December 31, 2021, in over 90 countries, the designated recipient may also receive the transferred funds via a deposit to the recipient's bank account
or mobile wallet account.
Digital Channel
We offer money transfer services through our Digital Channel which includes MGO (our direct-to-consumer business), digital partners, direct transfers to
bank accounts, mobile wallets and debit card solutions such as Visa Direct. MGO is available in 37 countries and territories as of December 31, 2021.
Through our Digital Channel, consumers can send money from the convenience of their own homes to any of our agent locations worldwide, a recipient's
bank account or a recipient's mobile wallet. MGO consumers can fund their transactions from their bank accounts, debit cards, or credit cards. MGO, the
Company’s single largest generator of money transfer transactions, maintains three of its individual country sites on the Company’s top 10 list of money
transfer generating sources. In 2021, MGO’s U.S. site became the Company's largest source of money transfer revenue in the world, surpassing Walmart.
Cross-border money transfer transactions through MGO grew 57% in 2021 compared to the prior year.
We also offer money transfer services via digital partners, which enable our partners’ customers to send international money transfers online or through a
mobile device to any MoneyGram pay-out location or directly to a recipient’s bank account or mobile wallet through the MoneyGram platform.
Transfers directly to bank accounts and mobile wallets are the third main component of our Digital Channel. Through the MoneyGram platform, customers
had direct access to over 4.0 billion accounts in over 90 countries as of December 31, 2021. Total digital transactions represented 34% of money transfer
transactions for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Bill Payment Services — Bill payment revenues are generated primarily from fees charged to consumers for each transaction completed. Our primary bill
payment service offering is our ExpressPayment service, which we offer at substantially all of our money transfer agent locations in the U.S., Canada and
Puerto Rico, at certain agent locations in select Caribbean and European countries and through our digital solutions.
Through our bill payment services, consumers can complete urgent bill payments, pay routine bills, or load and reload prepaid debit cards with cash at an
agent location or through moneygram.com. We offer consumers same-day and two- or three-day payment service options; the service option is dependent
upon our agreement with the biller. We offer payment options to over 12,000 billers in key industries, including the ability to allow the consumer to load or
reload funds to over 500 prepaid debit card programs. These industries include the credit card, mortgage, auto finance, telecommunications, corrections,
health care, utilities, property management, prepaid card and collections industries.
Marketing — The global marketing organization employs an omnichannel approach that tailors our brand message to each specific market, culture and
consumer preferences. The organization is increasingly focusing on search related digital marketing tactics to reach consumers on their computers and
mobile devices. Our marketing strategy also includes our MoneyGram Plus Rewards loyalty program that gives consumers the benefit of earning discounts
on future transactions and special promotions available only to loyalty members.
Sales — Our sales teams are organized by geographic area, product and delivery channel. We have dedicated teams focused on developing our agent and
biller networks to enhance the reach of our money transfer and bill payment products. Our agent requirements vary depending upon the type of outlet,
location and compliance and regulatory requirements. Our sales teams and strategic partnership teams continue to improve our agent relationships and
overall network strength with a goal of providing the optimal agent and consumer experience.
Competition — The market for money transfer and bill payment services is very competitive on a regional and global basis. We generally compete on
customer experience, price, the ability to conduct both digital and cash transactions, the convenience of multiple payout options across a broad global
network in over 200 countries & territories, commission payments, customer loyalty program initiatives and marketing efforts.
Our competitors include a small number of large money transfer and bill payment providers, financial institutions, banks and a large number of small niche
money transfer service providers that serve select regions. Our largest competitor in the cross-border money transfer industry is The Western Union
Company ("Western Union"), which also competes with our bill payment services and money order businesses. Additionally, Walmart has a white-label
money transfer service, operated by a competitor of MoneyGram, that allows consumers to transfer money between Walmart U.S. store locations. In 2018,
Walmart launched Walmart2World, Powered by MoneyGram, a new white-label money transfer service that allows customers to send money from Walmart
in the U.S. to any MoneyGram location in the world. On November 4, 2019, Walmart announced that the white-label
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money transfer service would now be joined by other brands in becoming part of a marketplace of money transfer services at Walmart stores across the
U.S. On January 19, 2021, Walmart informed us that they had entered into a new agreement that would enable Western Union money transfer, bill payment
and money order services at U.S. Walmart locations.
We expect to encounter increasing competition as digitally-focused new entrants seek to grow revenue through customer acquisition initiatives focused on
specific Corridors, but we believe we will continue to differentiate against the competition by competing on a global scale, addressing the entire remittance
market by offering digital and cash capabilities and delivering a superior customer experience in addition to continuing to be a fintech innovator and a
leader in protecting consumers through our unparalleled compliance engine and variety of product offerings.
Seasonality — A larger share of our annual money transfer revenues traditionally occurs in the second and fourth quarters as a result of major global
holidays falling during these periods, in addition to seasonal travel patterns throughout the world.
FPP Segment
Our FPP segment provides money orders to consumers through our agents and financial institutions located throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico and
provides official check outsourcing services for banks and credit unions across the U.S.
In 2021, our FPP segment generated revenues of $54.8 million from fee and other revenue and investment revenue. We earn revenue from the investment
of funds underlying outstanding official checks and money orders. We refer to our cash and cash equivalents, settlement cash and cash equivalents, interest-
bearing investments and available-for-sale investments collectively as our "investment portfolio." Our investment portfolio consists of low risk, highly
liquid bank deposits that earn a market rate of return for similar investments.
Money Orders — Consumers use our money orders to make payments in lieu of cash or personal checks. We generate revenue from money orders by
charging per item and other fees, as well as from the investment of funds underlying outstanding money orders, which generally remain outstanding for
approximately eight days. We sell money orders under the MoneyGram brand and on a private label or co-branded basis with certain agents and financial
institutions in the U.S. As of December 31, 2021, we issued money orders through our network of over 9,800 agents and financial institutions located in the
U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Official Check Outsourcing Services — Official checks are used by consumers where a payee requires a check drawn on a bank. Financial institutions also
use official checks to pay their own obligations. Similar to money orders, we generate revenue from our official check outsourcing services through U.S.
banks and credit unions by charging per item and other fees, as well as from the investment of funds underlying outstanding official checks, which
generally remain outstanding for approximately four days. As of December 31, 2021, we provided official check outsourcing services through 630 financial
institutions at over 6,400 branch bank locations.
Marketing — We employ a wide range of marketing methods. We use a marketing mix to support our brand, which includes traditional, digital and social
media, point of sale materials, signage at our agent locations and targeted marketing campaigns. Official checks are financial institution branded, and
therefore, all marketing to this segment is business to business.
Sales — Our sales teams are organized by product and delivery channel. We have dedicated teams that focus on developing our agent and financial
institution networks to enhance the reach of our official check and money order products. Our agent and financial institution requirements vary depending
upon the type of outlet or location, and our sales teams continue to improve and strengthen these relationships with a goal of providing the optimal
consumer experience with our agents and financial institutions.
Competition — Our money order competitors include a small number of large money order providers and a large number of small regional and niche
money order providers. Our largest competitors in the money order industry are Western Union and the U.S. Postal Service. We generally compete for
money order agents on the basis of value, service, quality, technical and operational differences, price, commission and marketing efforts. We compete for
money order consumers on the basis of trust, convenience, availability of outlets, price, technology and brand recognition.
Official check competitors include financial institution solution providers, such as core data processors and corporate credit unions. We generally compete
against a financial institution's desire to perform these processes in-house with support from these types of organizations. We compete for official check
customers on the basis of value, service, quality, technical and operational differences, price and commission.
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Regulation
Compliance with laws and regulations is a highly complex and integral part of our day-to-day operations. Our operations are subject to a wide range of
laws and regulations of the U.S. and other countries, including anti-money laundering laws and regulations; financial services regulations; currency control
regulations; anti-bribery laws; sanctions laws and regulations; money transfer and payment instrument licensing laws; escheatment laws; privacy, data
protection and information security laws; and consumer disclosure and consumer protection laws. Regulators worldwide are exercising heightened
supervision of money transfer providers and requiring increased efforts to ensure compliance. Failure to comply with any applicable laws and regulations
could result in restrictions on our ability to provide our products and services, as well as the potential imposition of civil fines and possibly criminal
penalties. See the Risk Factors section in Item 1A for additional discussion regarding potential impacts of failure to comply. We continually monitor and
enhance our global compliance programs in light of the most recent legal and regulatory changes.
Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
Our services are subject to U.S. anti-money laundering laws and regulations, including the Bank Secrecy Act, as amended by the USA PATRIOT Act of
2001, as well as state laws and regulations and the anti-money laundering laws and regulations of many of the countries in which we operate, particularly in
the European Union. Countries in which we operate may require one or more of the following:
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reporting of large cash transactions and suspicious activity;
limitations on amounts that may be transferred by a consumer or from a jurisdiction at any one time or over specified periods of time, which
require aggregation over multiple transactions;
consumer information gathering and reporting requirements;
consumer disclosure requirements, including language requirements and non-U.S. dollar restrictions;
notification requirements as to the identity of contracting agents, governmental approval of contracting agents or requirements and limitations on
contract terms with our agents;
registration or licensing of the Company or our agents with a state or federal agency in the U.S. or with the central bank or other proper authority
in a foreign country; and
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Anti-money laundering regulations are constantly evolving and vary from country to country. We continuously monitor our compliance with anti-money
laundering regulations and implement policies and procedures in light of the most current legal requirements.
We offer our money transfer services primarily through third-party agents with whom we contract and do not directly control. As a money services
business, we and our agents are required to establish anti-money laundering compliance programs that include: (i) internal policies and controls;
(ii) designation of a compliance officer; (iii) ongoing employee training and (iv) an independent review function. We have developed an anti-money
laundering training manual available in multiple languages and a program to assist with the education of our agents on the various rules and regulations.
We also offer in-person and online training as part of our agent compliance training program and engage in various agent oversight activities. We have also
adopted a global compliance policy that outlines key principles of our compliance program to our agents.
In connection with regulatory requirements to assist in the prevention of money laundering, terrorist financing and other illegal activities and pursuant to
legal obligations and authorizations, the Company makes information available to certain U.S. federal and state, as well as certain foreign, government
agencies when required by law. In recent years, the Company has experienced an increase in data sharing requests by these agencies, particularly in
connection with efforts to prevent money laundering or terrorist financing or reduce the risk of consumer fraud. In certain cases, the Company is also
required by government agencies to deny transactions that may be related to persons suspected of money laundering, terrorist financing or other illegal
activities, and as a result the Company may inadvertently deny transactions from customers who are making legal money transfers, which could lead to
liability or reputational damage. Responding to these agency requests may result in increased operational costs.
Sanctions Compliance
In addition to anti-money laundering laws and regulations, our services are subject to sanctions laws and regulations promulgated by OFAC and other
jurisdictions in which our services are offered. These sanctions laws and regulations require screening of transactions against government watch-lists,
including but not limited to, the watch-lists maintained by OFAC and prohibit transactions in, to or from certain countries, governments, individuals and
entities. Sanctions regimes may also impose limitations on amounts that may be transferred by a consumer to or from a jurisdiction at any one time or over
specified periods of time, requiring aggregation over multiple transactions, as well as transactional and other reporting to a government agency.
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Money Transfer and Payment Instrument Licensing
In most countries, either we or our agents are required to obtain licenses or to register with a government authority in order to offer money transfer services.
Almost all states in the U.S., the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam require us to be licensed to conduct business within
their jurisdictions, exercise authority over certain aspects of our business and regularly examine us and our business.
Our primary overseas operating subsidiary, MoneyGram International SRL, is a licensed payment institution under the National Bank of Belgium pursuant
to the European Union Payment Services Directive ("PSD"). The Company, through its subsidiaries, is also licensed in other jurisdictions including the
United Kingdom, Mexico and Canada. In 2016, the PSD was amended by a revised Payment Services Directive ("PSD2"), which was implemented in the
national law of the member states during or prior to January 2018 and was further amended by the 4 and 5 Anti-Money Laundering Directives in the
European Union. Among other changes, the PSD2, as amended, has increased the supervisory powers granted to member states with respect to activities
performed by us and our agents in the European Union. We are also subject to increasingly significant licensing or other regulatory requirements in various
other jurisdictions. The financial penalties associated with the failure to comply with anti-money laundering laws have increased in recent regulation,
including the 4 Anti-Money Laundering Directive in the EU. These laws have increased and will continue to increase our costs and could also increase
competition in some or all of our areas of service. Legislation that has been enacted or proposed in other jurisdictions could have similar effects.
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Licensing requirements in the U.S. and abroad may include minimum net worth requirements, provision of surety bonds or letters of credit, compliance
with operational procedures, agent oversight and the maintenance of reserves or "permissible investments" in an amount equivalent to outstanding payment
obligations, as defined by our various regulators. The types of securities that are considered "permissible investments" vary across jurisdictions, but
generally include cash and cash equivalents, U.S. government securities and other highly rated debt instruments. Many regulators require us to file reports
on a quarterly or more frequent basis to verify our compliance with their requirements. Many regulators also subject us to periodic examinations and
require us and our agents to comply with anti-money laundering and other laws and regulations.
Escheatment Regulations
Unclaimed property laws of every state in the U.S., the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands require that we track certain
information on all our payment instruments and money transfers and, if they are unclaimed at the end of an applicable statutory abandonment period, that
we remit the proceeds of the unclaimed property to the appropriate jurisdiction. Statutory abandonment periods for payment instruments and money
transfers range from three to seven years. Certain foreign jurisdictions also have unclaimed property laws. These laws are evolving and are frequently
unclear and inconsistent among various jurisdictions, making compliance challenging. We have an ongoing program designed to comply with escheatment
laws as they apply to our business.
Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws and Regulations
We are subject to federal, state and international laws and regulations relating to the collection, use, retention, security, transfer, storage and disposal of
personally identifiable information of our consumers, agents and employees. In the U.S., we are subject to various federal privacy laws, including the
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, which requires that financial institutions provide consumers with privacy notices and have in place policies and procedures
regarding the safeguarding of personal information. We are also subject to privacy and data breach laws of various states. Outside the U.S., we are subject
to privacy laws of numerous countries and jurisdictions. In some cases, these laws are more restrictive than the U.S. laws and impose more stringent duties
on companies or penalties for non-compliance. For example, the General Data Protection Regulation in the European Union ("GDPR") imposes a higher
standard of personal data protection with significant penalties for non-compliance for companies operating in the European Union or doing business with
European Union residents. The new California Consumer Protection Act, which became effective on January 1, 2020, imposes heightened data privacy
requirements on companies that collect information from California residents and creates a broad set of privacy rights and remedies modeled in part on the
GDPR. In addition, government surveillance laws and data localization laws are evolving to address increased and changing threats and risks. These laws
continue to develop and may be inconsistent from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
Dodd-Frank Act
The Dodd-Frank Act was signed into law in 2010. The Dodd-Frank Act imposes additional regulatory requirements and creates additional regulatory
oversight over us. The Dodd-Frank Act created the CFPB. The CFPB's Remittance Transfer Rule became effective on October 28, 2013. Its requirements
include: a disclosure requirement to provide consumers sending funds internationally from the U.S. enhanced pre-transaction written disclosures, an
obligation to resolve certain errors, including errors that may be outside our control and an obligation to cancel transactions that have not been completed at
a customer's request. As a "larger participant" in the market for international money transfers, we are subject to direct examination and supervision by the
CFPB. We have modified our systems and consumer disclosures in light of the requirements of the Remittance Transfer Rule. In addition, under the Dodd-
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products or services to engage in unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices. The CFPB has substantial rule making and enforcement authority to prevent
unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices in connection with any transaction with a consumer for a financial product or service.
Non-U.S. Dollar Exchange Regulation
Our money transfer services are subject to non-U.S. dollar exchange statutes of the U.S., as well as similar state laws and the laws of certain other countries
in which we operate. Certain of these statutes require registration or licensure and reporting. Others may impose currency exchange restrictions with which
we must comply.
Anti-Bribery Regulation
We are subject to regulations imposed by the FCPA in the U.S., the U.K. Bribery Act and similar anti-bribery laws in other jurisdictions. We are subject to
recordkeeping and other requirements imposed upon companies related to compliance with these laws. We maintain a compliance program designed to
comply with applicable anti-bribery laws and regulation.
Clearing and Cash Management Bank Relationships
Our business involves the transfer of money on a global basis on behalf of our consumers, our agents and ourselves. We buy and sell a number of global
currencies and maintain a network of settlement accounts to facilitate the funding of money transfers and foreign exchange trades to ensure that funds are
received on a timely basis. Our relationships with the clearing, trading and cash management banks are critical to an efficient and reliable global funding
network.
In the U.S., we have agreements with four active clearing banks that provide clearing and processing functions for official checks, money orders and other
draft instruments. We believe that this network of banks provides sufficient capacity to handle the current and projected volumes of items for these services.
We maintain significant relationships with major international banks which provide the capability to transfer money electronically as well as through
domestic electronic funds transfer networks and international wire transfer systems. There are a limited number of banks that have capabilities broad
enough in scope to handle our volume and complexity. Consequently, we generally employ banks whose market is not limited to their own country or
region and have extensive systems capabilities and branch networks that can support settlement needs that are often unique to different countries around the
world. In 2013, we activated our participation in the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication ("SWIFT") network for international
wire transfers, which improves access to all banks in the world while lowering the cost of these funds transfers.
Intellectual Property
The MoneyGram brand is important to our business. We have registered our MoneyGram trademark in the U.S. and in a majority of the other countries in
which we do business. We maintain a portfolio of other trademarks that are material to our Company, which are discussed above in the Overview section. In
addition, we maintain a portfolio of MoneyGram branded and related domain names.
We rely on a combination of patent, trademark and copyright laws and trade secret protection and confidentiality or license agreements to protect our
proprietary rights in products, services, expertise and information. We believe the intellectual property rights in processing equipment, computer systems,
software and business processes held by us and our subsidiaries provide us with a competitive advantage. We take appropriate measures to protect our
intellectual property to the extent such intellectual property can be protected.
Human Capital
Global Talent — At MoneyGram, our people are our most important asset and the success of our global talent (human capital) is essential to the success of
our Company. As of December 31, 2021, we employed 898 employees in the U.S. and 2,174 employees globally.
Attracting, recruiting, developing and retaining diverse talent enables us to build a strong and dynamic company. We are focused on supporting our
employees across the full employee lifecycle from candidate recruitment through the full employee experience. We have implemented a variety of global
and local programs designed to promote employee wellness, particularly during difficult times such as the recent COVID-19 pandemic. For example, in
2020, we worked with our employees to provide a fully virtual work place, accommodating school, family and health needs of our employees, offering
additional training, work-from-home flexibility and increased mental health support through our employee assistance program and our benefits partners. In
2021, we allowed all global employees to determine whether they wanted to return to the office full time, partially, or become permanently virtual
employees. We also gave employees greater autonomy over their working hours to better accommodate their personal lives.
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Employee Engagement — At MoneyGram, we provide a variety of employee engagement programs designed to ensure that our employees have a voice in
their future and are engaged in our business. We solicit direct employee feedback related to new proposals and programs, and we also have a robust
engagement team (“The Red Team”) with representatives across all of our regions and offices, with a focus on employee volunteerism and community
service opportunities. We host monthly employee engagement forums and Lunch and Learn discussion on a variety of personal and Company development
topics. We also work to keep our employees updated on Company opportunities and developments through quarterly Town Hall meetings with our CEO
and full executive leadership team. We offer two paid Community Service days per year where all employees are encouraged to spend time volunteering
within their communities.
Talent Acquisition and Development — As a leading FinTech and digital payments company, we compete for top global talent around the world. We value
our employees for who they are as individuals, and we believe that a strong culture focused on respect for each employee as a valuable individual is
essential to the successful acquisition, retention and development of diverse talent. To that end, we focus on inclusive hiring, employee development,
positive coaching and mentorship and internal and external educational opportunities. We have a robust in-house training program, and we likewise provide
opportunities for formal and informal continuing education participation for our employees across their respective areas of expertise. Whether it is through
tuition reimbursement, Company-paid certification courses, outside or internal continuing education or simply department-led trainings, we invest in our
employees’ development.
Employee Wellness — We value our employees and work to provide competitive programs to support the total wellness of our employees, including
resources, programs and services to support our employees’ physical, mental and financial wellness. We provide a variety of benefits to our employees
globally, including a choice of comprehensive health insurance plans, fully-paid maternity and family leave, vacation and holiday time off and retirement
planning and financial well-being services in addition to retirement savings opportunities. We also provide fully paid employee time off for employee
volunteerism and community service and provide community service opportunities for our employees who wish to participate. We also offer a global
virtual, interactive wellness program for all employees. We offer a number of Company-funded as well as optional benefits and discounts for our
employees, from a variety of life, disability and critical care programs, pet insurance, legal services plans, rideshare and transportation opportunities and
discount insurance packages. We are constantly reviewing and improving our global benefits packages across all markets to ensure that we are providing
our employees the most competitive package of benefits to meet the needs of employees and families.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ("DEI") — Our focus on diversity, inclusion, equity, has grown from a corporate social responsibility program to a full DEI
and Social Impact program. MoneyGram has boasted an inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace long before it was legally mandated and our
commitment to principles of diversity, equity and inclusion extend to our recruiting practices, or our vendors and trading partners, our employee
experiences and our community service activities. MoneyGram engages in global programs to promote hiring of disabled employees, as well as a focus on
racial, religious, ethnic and gender diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace, with specific focus on providing opportunities to all of
our global workforce. We are committed to equal pay for equal work, inclusive leadership opportunities and intentional focus on creating a workplace that
celebrates and embraces our employees for who they are in all aspects of their lives.
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Executive Officers of the Registrant
W. Alexander Holmes, age 47, has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2016 and Chairman of the Board since February 2018. Prior to that, Mr.
Holmes served as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Company from February 2014 to December 2015
and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer from March 2012 to January 2014. He joined the Company in 2009 as Senior Vice President for
Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations. From 2003 to 2009, Mr. Holmes served in a variety of positions at First Data Corporation, including chief of
staff to the Chief Executive Officer, Director of Investor Relations and Senior Vice President of Global Sourcing & Strategic Initiatives. From 2002 to
2003, he managed Western Union's Benelux region from its offices in Amsterdam.
Lawrence Angelilli, age 66, has served as Chief Financial Officer since January 2016. Prior to that, Mr. Angelilli served as Senior Vice President, Corporate
Finance and Treasurer from 2014 to 2016. He joined the Company in August 2011 as Senior Vice President and Treasurer. From 2009 to 2010, Mr.
Angelilli served as Director of Underwriting at Hudson Advisors, a global asset management company affiliated with Lone Star Funds, a global private
equity fund. From 1998 to 2009, he was Senior Vice President of Finance at Centex Corporation, a publicly traded homebuilder and mortgage originator.
Prior to 1998, Mr. Angelilli held senior corporate finance positions at NationsBank Corporation and Chrysler Financial Corporation.
Hilary Jackson, age 41, has served as the Chief Operating Officer since April 2021. Prior to that, from November 2019 to April 2021, Ms. Jackson served
as the Chief Operating Officer for Selene Holdings, a residential mortgage servicing company. Prior to joining Selene, Ms. Jackson held multiple executive
roles at Capital One from November 2014 to October 2019, including Head of Technology for Top of House Products within Capital One’s Financial
Services division and Head of Home Loans Servicing. Ms. Jackson also spent 12 years at Bank of America, where she provided executive leadership in the
mortgage lines of business. Within mortgage servicing, she led risk assessment and analytics, horizontal business controls, business transformation,
strategic implementation, program management and loss mitigation operations. She also held executive leadership roles within the mortgage originations
and sales organizations. Ms. Jackson started her career as a financial analyst with a nationwide medical practice management company. She holds a
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Texas A&M University – Commerce and a Master of Business Administration degree from Texas
Tech University.
Robert L. Villaseñor, age 51, has served as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary since October 2019. He joined the Company in July 2018 as Associate
General Counsel, Corporate and Securities and Assistant Secretary. He has over 20 years of experience representing public companies on a broad range of
legal issues including public reporting, lending and capital markets transactions, mergers and acquisitions, strategic investments and various commercial
matters. Prior to MoneyGram, he worked in the Corporate and Securities Group at Starbucks Corporation from 2012 to 2018. Prior to Starbucks, he served
as the chief corporate and securities attorney at two other public companies. He began his career in private practice at the law firm of Gibson, Dunn &
Crutcher LLP working in the areas of mergers and acquisitions and capital markets.
Grant A. Lines, age 57, has served as Chief Revenue Officer since January 2018. Prior to that, he served as Chief Revenue Officer, Africa, Middle East,
Asia Pacific, Russia and CIS from February 2015 until January 2018. Mr. Lines previously served the Company as Executive Vice President, Asia-Pacific,
South Asia and Middle East from February 2014 to February 2015. Prior to that, Mr. Lines served the Company as Senior Vice President, Asia-Pacific,
South Asia and Middle East from February 2013 to February 2014. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Lines served as General Manager of Black Label
Solutions, a leading developer and supplier of computerized retail point of sale systems, from May 2011 to December 2012. He served as Managing
Director of First Data Corporation's ANZ business, a global payment processing company, from September 2008 to February 2011.
Andres Villareal, age 57, has been Chief Compliance Officer since March 2016. He joined the Company in April 2015 as Senior Vice President and Deputy
Chief Compliance Officer. From 2004 to April 2015, Mr. Villareal held various positions at Citigroup, a leading global bank, including Global Head of
Compliance for Citi Commercial Bank and Chief Compliance Officer for Citi Assurance Services, a captive insurance company. Mr. Villareal has over 29
years of experience in various compliance, legal and business roles in a variety of industries, including financial services, banking and insurance.
Anna Greenwald, age 44, was named Chief Readiness Officer in March 2021. In this role, she leads global customer care and agent operations units, go-to-
market strategy, agent oversight and engagement, and global regulatory exam readiness. Since joining MoneyGram in July 2011, Ms. Greenwald has held
positions in Product, Technology and Operations. Prior to MoneyGram, she worked for Boston Scientific, a manufacturer of medical devices, Qumu, an
enterprise video platform for live and on-demand videos, and other leading technology companies. She has led business model transformations, global
expansion initiatives, managed merger activities and oversaw compliance remediation efforts. Ms. Greenwald holds a Master of Business Administration
from the University of Colorado, a Master of Science from Metropolitan State University and a Bachelor of Science from Minnesota State University.
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Available Information
Our website address is www.moneygram.com. The information on our website is not part of this 2021 Form 10-K. 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 (ir.moneygram.com) as soon as reasonably practicable after they are filed with or furnished to the SEC. Additionally, the SEC
maintains an internet site that contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the
SEC, which may be found at www.sec.gov.
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
Various risks and uncertainties could affect our business. Any of the risks described below or elsewhere in the 2021 Form 10-K or our other filings with the
SEC could have a material impact on our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations.
Risks Related to the Merger
The announcement and pendency of the Merger could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The announcement and pendency of the proposed Merger could cause disruptions to our business or business relationships and create uncertainty
surrounding our business, which could have an adverse impact on our financial condition and results of operations, regardless of whether the Merger is
completed, including as a result of the following (all of which could be exacerbated by a delay in completion of the Merger):
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customers, agents or other parties with which we maintain business relationships may experience uncertainty prior to the closing of the Merger and
seek alternative relationships with third parties or seek to terminate or renegotiate their relationships with us;
our employees may experience uncertainty about their future roles with us, which might adversely affect our ability to attract, retain and motivate key
personnel and other employees;
the Merger Agreement restricts us from engaging in certain actions without the consent of Parent, including, among other things, subject to certain
exceptions, acquiring other businesses and assets, selling, transferring or licensing our assets, making investments, making capital expenditures,
repurchasing or issuing securities and incurring indebtedness; these restrictions could prevent or delay us from pursuing business opportunities that
may arise prior to the consummation of the Merger and result in our inability to respond effectively and timely to competitive pressures, industry
developments, developments relating to our customers and agents; and
the attention of our management may be directed to Merger-related considerations and may be diverted from the day-to-day operations of our business;
and.
there may be litigation relating to the Merger, or injunctions or governmental orders initiated by a governmental entity restraining, enjoining or
prohibiting the consummation of the Merger, and there may be costs related thereto.
The proposed Merger may not be completed within the timeframe we anticipate or at all, and the failure to complete or delays in completing the Merger
could adversely affect our business, financial results and stock price.
We can provide no assurance that the proposed Merger will be consummated or consummated in the timeframe or manner currently anticipated including,
among other things, due to the “go-shop” provision contained in the Merger Agreement that permits us to solicit alternative acquisition proposals from
third parties during a 30-day period. Completion of the Merger is subject to a number of conditions, such as the receipt of regulatory approvals, including
approvals with respect to money transmitter licenses, and shareholder approval, which are not within our control. There can be no assurance as to when, or
if, the conditions to closing of the Merger will be satisfied or waived (as applicable). In addition, the Merger Agreement may be terminated under certain
specified circumstances, including, but not limited to, a change in recommendation of our Board of Directors and a termination of the Merger Agreement
by us to accept a “Company Superior Proposal” (as defined in the Merger Agreement).
These conditions to closing are described in more detail in the Merger Agreement, which is included as Exhibit 2.1 to our Current Report on Form 8-K
filed with the SEC on February 15, 2022. In addition, while the Merger is not subject to a financing condition, Parent will need to receive equity and debt
financing, as it has obtained such financing commitments, in order to satisfy its payment obligations and pay other costs and expenses related to the
Merger. Further, any delay in completing the Merger could cause us or the combined company not to realize some or all of the benefits that the parties
expect us or the combined company to achieve in connection with the Merger.
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If the transaction is not consummated within the expected time frame or at all, we may be subject to a number of material risks. The price of our common
stock may decline to the extent that current market prices reflect a market assumption that the Merger will be completed. In addition, some costs, expenses
and fees related to the Merger must be paid whether or not the Merger is completed, and we have incurred, and will continue to incur, significant costs,
expenses and fees for professional services and other transaction costs in connection with the proposed Merger, as well as the direction of management
resources towards the Merger, for which we will have received little or no benefit if the closing of the Merger does not occur. We may also experience
negative reactions from our shareholders and other investors, employees, agents and other parties with which we maintain business relationships. In
addition, if the Merger Agreement is terminated, in specified circumstances, we may be required to pay a termination fee. If the Merger is not
consummated, there can be no assurance that any other transaction acceptable to us will be offered or that our business, prospects or results of operations
will not be adversely affected. If the Merger is not consummated for any reason, holders of our common stock will not receive the Merger Consideration
for their shares in connection with the Merger. Instead, our common stock will continue to be listed and traded on the Nasdaq and registered under the
Exchange Act, and we will continue to file periodic reports with the SEC on account of our common stock.
Risks Related to Our Business and Industry
The COVID-19 outbreak, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, is ongoing both in the United States and globally and has adversely
affected and may continue to materially adversely affect, our business operations, financial condition, liquidity and cash flow. The extent to which the
COVID-19 pandemic will further impact our business depends on future developments, which are highly uncertain and difficult to predict.
The outbreak of COVID-19, which was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization, is ongoing both in the United States and globally, causing
significant macroeconomic uncertainty, volatility and disruption. In response, many governments have initiated, resumed or extended social distancing
rules, lockdowns or shelter-in-place orders resulting in the closure of many businesses. These actions have resulted in an overall reduction in consumer
activity and the continued closure of some of our agent locations.
The COVID-19 pandemic and the related economic fallout began to adversely impact MoneyGram's results of operations in the middle of March 2020. The
inability of our agents to operate normally has reduced the volume of consumer transactions in almost all of the 200 countries and territories in which we
operate. These developments have negatively impacted and may continue to negatively impact our sales and operating margin as well as our workforce,
agents and customers.
It is impossible to predict the scope and duration of the impact of the pandemic on our business as the situation is ever evolving and there are a number of
uncertainties related to this pandemic. These uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the potential adverse effect on the global economy, our agent
network, travel and transportation services, our employees and customers. Even though some governments lifted some restrictions on citizens and
businesses during the second half of 2020, the resulting economic impact of COVID-19 could still continue to negatively impact our business and the
recent resurgence of COVID-19 cases (including due to variant strains) could result in further lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders by governments. The
extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will further impact our business depends on future developments, which are highly uncertain and difficult to
predict, and accordingly, as the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve, additional adverse effects may arise that are currently unknown. All of these
effects discussed above could have a material adverse effect on our near-term and long-term business operations, revenues, earnings, financial condition,
liquidity and cash flows.
We face intense competition, and if we are unable to continue to compete effectively for any reason, including due to our enhanced compliance
controls, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
The markets in which we compete are highly competitive, and we face a variety of competitors across our businesses, some of which have larger and more
established customer bases and substantially greater financial, marketing and other resources than we have. Money transfer, bill payment and money order
services compete in a concentrated industry, with a small number of large competitors and a large number of small, niche competitors. Our money transfer
products compete with a variety of financial and non-financial companies, including banks, card associations, web-based services, payment processors,
informal remittance systems, consumer money transfer companies and others. The services are differentiated by features and functionalities, including
brand recognition, customer service, reliability, distribution network and options, price, speed and convenience. Distribution channels such as online,
mobile solutions, account deposit and kiosk-based services continue to evolve and impact the competitive environment for money transfers. The electronic
bill payment services within our GFT segment compete in a highly fragmented consumer-to-business payment industry. Our official check business
competes primarily with financial institutions that have developed internal processing capabilities or services similar to ours and do not outsource official
check services. Financial institutions could also offer competing official check outsourcing services to our existing and prospective official check
customers.
Our future growth depends on our ability to compete effectively in money transfer, bill payment, money order and official check services. For example, if
our products and services do not offer competitive features and functionalities or if we do not keep up with technological advances, we may lose customers
to our competitors, which could adversely affect our business,
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financial condition and results of operations. In addition, if we fail to price our services appropriately relative to our competitors, consumers may not use
our services, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. For example, transaction volume where we face
intense competition could be adversely affected by pricing pressures between our money transfer services and those of some of our competitors, which
could reduce margins and adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations. We have historically implemented and will likely continue to
implement price adjustments from time to time in response to competition and other factors. If we reduce prices in order to more effectively compete, such
reductions could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations in the short term and may also adversely affect our financial condition
and results of operations in the long term if transaction volumes do not increase sufficiently.
In addition, our enhanced compliance controls have negatively impacted and may continue to negatively impact, our revenue and net income. In 2018 we
launched enhanced compliance measures representing the highest standards in the industry, including new global customer verification standards for all
money transfer services, which have significantly increased our operating expenses. While these measures have resulted in a decline in fraud rates, they
have negatively impacted and may continue to negatively impact, our revenue and net income. Such impacts could adversely affect our financial condition
and results of operations in the short term and may also adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations in the long term if transaction
volumes do not increase sufficiently.
If we lose key agents, our business with such agents is reduced or we are unable to maintain our agent network under terms consistent with those
currently in place, including due to increased costs or loss of business as a result of higher compliance standards, our business, financial condition and
results of operations could be adversely affected.
Most of our revenue is earned through our agent network. In addition, our international agents may have subagent relationships in which we are not directly
involved. If agents or their subagents decide to leave our network, our revenue and profits could be adversely affected. Agent loss may occur for a number
of reasons, including competition from other money transfer providers, an agent's dissatisfaction with its relationship with us or the revenue earned from
the relationship, or an agent's unwillingness or inability to comply with our standards or legal requirements, including those related to compliance with
anti-money laundering regulations, anti-fraud measures or agent monitoring.
Agents may also generate fewer transactions or reduce locations for reasons unrelated to our relationship with them, including increased competition in
their business, political unrest, general economic conditions, regulatory costs or other reasons. In addition, we may not be able to maintain our agent
network under terms consistent with those already in place. Larger agents may demand additional financial concessions or may not agree to enter into
exclusive arrangements, which could increase competitive pressure. The inability to maintain our agent contracts on terms consistent with those already in
place, including in respect of exclusivity rights, could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
A substantial portion of our agent network locations, transaction volume and revenue is attributable to or generated by a limited number of key agents.
During 2021 and 2020, our ten largest agents accounted for 26% and 30%, respectively, of our total revenue. Our largest agent, Walmart, accounted for
10% and 13% of our total revenue in 2021 and 2020, respectively. If our contracts with our key agents, including Walmart, are not renewed or are
terminated, or are renewed but on less favorable terms, or if such agents generate fewer transactions, reduce their locations or allow our competitors to use
their services (e.g. Ria and Western Union in Walmart), our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. In addition,
the introduction of additional competitive products by Walmart or our other key agents, including competing white-label products, could reduce our
business with those key agents and intensify industry competition, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Complex and evolving U.S. and international laws and regulation regarding privacy and data protection could result in claims, changes to our business
practices, penalties, increased cost of operations or otherwise harm our business.
We are subject to requirements relating to data privacy and the collection, processing, storage, transfer and use of data under U.S. federal, state and foreign
laws. For example, the FTC routinely investigates the privacy practices of companies and has commenced enforcement actions against many, resulting in
multi-million dollar settlements and multi-year agreements governing the settling companies' privacy practices. In addition, the General Data Protection
Regulation in the European Union, effective May 2018, imposed a higher standard of personal data protection with significant penalties for non-compliance
for companies operating in the European Union or doing business with European Union residents. The new California Consumer Protection Act, which
became effective on January 1, 2020, imposes heightened data privacy requirements on companies that collect information from California residents. If we
are unable to meet such requirements, we may be subject to significant fines or penalties. Furthermore, certain industry groups require us to adhere to
privacy requirements in addition to federal, state and foreign laws, and certain of our business relationships depend upon our compliance with these
requirements. As the number of jurisdictions enacting privacy and related laws increases and the scope of these laws and enforcement efforts expands, we
will increasingly become subject to new and varying requirements. Failure to comply with existing or future data privacy laws, regulations and
requirements, including by reason of inadvertent disclosure of personal information, could result in significant
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adverse consequences, including reputational harm, civil litigation, regulatory enforcement, costs of remediation, increased expenses for security systems
and personnel, harm to our consumers and harm to our agents. These consequences could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
In addition, the Company makes information available to certain U.S. federal and state, as well as certain foreign, government agencies in connection with
regulatory requirements to assist in the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing and pursuant to legal obligations and authorizations. In
recent years, the Company has experienced increasing data sharing requests by these agencies, particularly in connection with efforts to prevent terrorist
financing or reduce the risk of identity theft. During the same period, there has also been increased public attention to the corporate use and disclosure of
personal information, accompanied by legislation and regulations intended to strengthen data protection, information security and consumer privacy. These
regulatory goals may conflict, and the law in these areas is not consistent or settled. While we believe that we are compliant with our regulatory
responsibilities, the legal, political and business environments in these areas are rapidly changing, and subsequent legislation, regulation, litigation, court
rulings or other events could expose us to increased program costs, liability and reputational damage that could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
A breach of security in the systems on which we rely could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We rely on a variety of technologies to provide security for our systems. Advances in computer capabilities, new discoveries affecting the efficacy of
cryptography or other events or developments, including improper acts by third parties, may result in a compromise or breach of the security measures we
use to protect our systems. We obtain, transmit and store confidential consumer, employer and agent information in connection with certain of our services.
These activities are subject to laws and regulations in the U.S. and other jurisdictions. The requirements imposed by these laws and regulations, which
often differ materially among the many jurisdictions, are designed to protect the privacy of personal information and to prevent that information from being
inappropriately disclosed.
Any security breaches in our or our suppliers’ source code, computer networks, systems, databases or facilities could lead to the inappropriate use or
disclosure of personally identifiable or proprietary information, which could harm our business and result in, among other things, unfavorable publicity,
damage to our reputation, loss in our consumers' confidence in our or our agents' business, fines or penalties from regulatory or governmental authorities, a
loss of consumers, lawsuits and potential financial losses. In addition, we may be required to expend significant capital and other resources to protect
against these security breaches or to alleviate problems caused by these breaches. Our agents, banks, digital asset exchanges and third-party independent
contractors may also experience security breaches involving the storage and transmission of our data as well as the ability to initiate unauthorized
transactions, funds transfers or digital asset transfers. If an entity gains improper access to our, our suppliers', agents' banks', digital asset exchanges' or our
third-party independent contractors', source code, computer networks, systems, or databases or facilities, they may be able to steal, publish, delete or
modify confidential customer information or generate unauthorized money transfers, funds transfers or digital asset transfers. Such a breach could expose
us to monetary liability, losses and legal proceedings, lead to reputational harm, cause a disruption in our operations, or make our consumers and agents
less confident in our services, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Cybersecurity threats continue to increase in frequency and sophistication; a successful cybersecurity attack could interrupt or disrupt our information
technology systems or cause the loss of confidential or protected data which could disrupt our business, force us to incur excessive costs or cause
reputational harm.
The size and complexity of our information systems make such systems potentially vulnerable to service interruptions or to security breaches from
inadvertent or intentional actions by our employees or vendors, or from attacks by malicious third parties. Such attacks are of ever-increasing levels of
sophistication and are made by groups and individuals with a wide range of motives and expertise. While we have invested in the protection of data and
information technology, there can be no assurance that our efforts will prevent or quickly identify service interruptions or security breaches. Any such
interruption or breach of our systems could adversely affect our business operations and result in the loss of critical or sensitive confidential information or
intellectual property and could result in financial, legal, business and reputational harm to us.
Other attacks in recent years have included distributed denial of service ("DDoS") attacks, in which individuals or organizations flood commercial websites
or application programming interfaces ("APIs") with extraordinarily high volumes of traffic with the goal of disrupting the ability of commercial
enterprises to process transactions and possibly making their websites or APIs unavailable to customers for extended periods of time. We, as well as other
financial services companies, have been subject to such attacks.
We maintain cyber liability insurance; however, this insurance may not be sufficient to cover the financial, legal, business or reputational losses that may
result from an interruption or breach of our systems.
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Consumer fraud could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Criminals are using increasingly sophisticated methods to engage in illegal activities such as identity theft, fraud and paper instrument counterfeiting. As
we make more of our services available over the internet and other digital media, we subject ourselves to new types of consumer fraud risk because
requirements relating to consumer authentication are more complex with internet services. Certain former agents have also engaged in fraud against
consumers, and existing agents could engage in fraud against consumers. We use a variety of tools to protect against fraud; however, these tools may not
always be successful. Allegations of fraud may result in fines, settlements, litigation expenses and reputational damage.
Our industry is under increasing scrutiny from federal, state and local regulators in the U.S. and regulatory agencies in many countries in connection with
the potential for consumer fraud. If consumer fraud levels involving our services were to rise, it could lead to further regulatory intervention and
reputational and financial damage. This, in turn, could lead to additional government enforcement actions and investigations, reduce the use and acceptance
of our services or increase our compliance costs and thereby have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
MoneyGram is subject to compliance with U.S. anti-money laundering laws, the Bank Secrecy Act, the Dodd-Frank Act, FCPA, PSD2 and numerous
international laws and regulations. Failure to comply with these laws could result in material settlements, fines, penalties and increased operating
costs, all of which may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our business is subject to certain regulations aimed at preventing money laundering and terrorism. We are subject to U.S. federal anti-money laundering
laws, the Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering laws in other countries in which we operate, particularly in the European Union. We are subject to
sanctions laws and regulations, promulgated by OFAC. We are also subject to financial services regulations, money transfer and payment instrument
licensing regulations, consumer protection laws, currency control regulations, escheatment laws, privacy and data protection laws and anti-bribery laws.
Many of these laws are evolving, with requirements that may be unclear and inconsistent across jurisdictions, making compliance challenging. Subsequent
legislation, regulation, litigation, court rulings or other events could expose us to increased program costs, liability and reputational damage.
We are considered a Money Services Business in the U.S. under the Bank Secrecy Act, as amended by the USA PATRIOT Act of 2001. As such, we are
subject to reporting, recordkeeping and anti-money laundering provisions in the U.S. as well as other jurisdictions. During 2017 and 2018, there were
significant regulatory reviews and actions taken by U.S. and other regulators and law enforcement agencies against banks, Money Services Businesses and
other financial institutions related to money laundering. We are also subject to regulatory oversight and enforcement by the U.S. Department of the
Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. Any determination that we have violated any anti-money-laundering laws could have an adverse effect
on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
The Dodd-Frank Act increases the regulation and oversight of the financial services industry. The Dodd-Frank Act addresses, among other things, systemic
risk, capital adequacy, deposit insurance assessments, consumer financial protection, interchange fees, derivatives, lending limits, thrift charters and
changes among the bank regulatory agencies. The Dodd-Frank Act requires enforcement by various governmental agencies, including the CFPB. Money
transmitters such as the Company are subject to direct supervision by the CFPB and are required to provide additional consumer information and
disclosures, adopt error resolution standards and adjust refund procedures for international transactions originating in the U.S. in a manner consistent with
the Remittance Transfer Rule (a rule issued by the CFPB pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Act). In addition, the CFPB may adopt other regulations governing
consumer financial services, including regulations defining unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices and new model disclosures. We could be subject
to fines or other penalties if we are found to have violated the Dodd-Frank Act's prohibition against unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices. The
CFPB's authority to change regulations adopted in the past by other regulators could increase our compliance costs and litigation exposure. We may also be
liable for failure of our agents to comply with the Dodd-Frank Act. The legislation and implementation of regulations associated with the Dodd-Frank Act
have increased our costs of compliance and required changes in the way we and our agents conduct business. In addition, we are subject to periodic
examination by the CFPB.
We are also subject to regulations imposed by the FCPA in the U.S., the U.K. Bribery Act and similar anti-bribery laws in other jurisdictions. Because of
the scope and nature of our global operations, we experience a higher risk associated with the FCPA and similar anti-bribery laws than other companies. We
are subject to recordkeeping and other requirements imposed upon companies related to compliance with these laws. Between 2016 and 2021, there has
been an increase in regulatory reviews and enforcement actions taken by the U.S. and other regulators related to anti-bribery laws, along with increased
scrutiny on payments to and relationships with, foreign entities and individuals.
We are also subject to the PSD2, as amended by the 4 and 5 Anti-Money Laundering Directives in the EU, which governs the regulatory regime for
payment services in the European Union and similar regulatory or licensing requirements in other jurisdictions. The PSD2 and other international
regulatory or licensing requirements may impose liability on us for the conduct of our agents and the commission of third-party fraud utilizing our services.
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requirements, we could be subject to fines or penalties or revocation of our licenses, which could adversely impact our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
Violation of laws or regulations by our agents could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
In some cases, we could be liable for the failure of our agents or their subagents to comply with laws and regulations. As a result, the risk of adverse
regulatory action against the Company related to the actions of its agents or their subagents, the cost to monitor our agents and their subagents has
increased. In addition to fines and penalties, a failure by us or our agents to comply with applicable laws and regulations could seriously damage our
reputation resulting in diminished revenue and profit, increased operating costs, revocation of required licenses or registrations, loss of approved status,
termination of contracts with banks or retail representatives, administrative enforcement actions, class action lawsuits, cease and desist orders and civil and
criminal liability. The occurrence of one or more of these events could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
We are subject to the discretion of administrative enforcement agencies.
In certain cases, regulations may provide administrative discretion regarding enforcement, and regulations may be applied inconsistently across the
industry, resulting in increased costs for the Company that may not be incurred by competitors. Changes in laws, regulations or other industry practices and
standards, or interpretations of legal or regulatory requirements, may reduce the market for or value of our products or services or render our products or
services less profitable or obsolete. For example, policymakers may impose heightened customer due diligence requirements or other restrictions, fees or
taxes on remittances. Additionally, we have been subject to ongoing investigations and enforcement-related inquiries by the NYDFS and CFPB,
respectively. Changes in the laws affecting the kinds of entities that are permitted to act as money transfer agents (such as changes in requirements for
capitalization or ownership) could adversely affect our ability to distribute certain services and the costs of providing those services.
Litigation or investigations involving us, our agents or other contractual counterparties could result in material settlements, fines or penalties and may
adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We have been and in the future may be, subject to allegations and complaints that individuals or entities have used our money transfer services for fraud-
induced money transfers, as well as certain money laundering activities, which may result in fines, penalties, judgments, settlements and litigation
expenses. We also are the subject from time to time of litigation related to our business. The outcome of such allegations, complaints, claims and litigation
cannot be predicted.
Regulatory and judicial proceedings and potential adverse developments in connection with ongoing litigation may adversely affect our business, financial
condition and results of operations. There may also be adverse publicity associated with lawsuits and investigations that could decrease agent and consumer
acceptance of our services. Additionally, our business has been in the past and may be in the future, the subject of class action lawsuits including securities
litigation, regulatory actions and investigations and other general litigation. The outcome of class action lawsuits, including securities litigation, regulatory
actions and investigations and other litigation is difficult to assess or quantify but may include substantial fines and expenses, as well as the revocation of
required licenses or registrations or the loss of approved status, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position and results of
operations or consumers' confidence in our business. Plaintiffs or regulatory agencies in these lawsuits, actions or investigations may seek recovery of very
large or indeterminate amounts, and the magnitude of these actions may remain unknown for substantial periods of time. The cost to defend or settle future
lawsuits or investigations may be significant. In addition, improper activities, lawsuits or investigations involving our agents may adversely impact our
business operations or reputation even if we are not directly involved.
If we fail to successfully develop and timely introduce new and enhanced products and services or if we make substantial investments in an
unsuccessful new product, service or infrastructure change, our business, 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, bill payment, money order, official check and related services that keep pace with competitive introductions, technological changes and the
demands and preferences of our agents, financial institution customers and consumers. If alternative payment mechanisms become widely substituted for
our current products and services, and we do not develop and offer similar alternative payment mechanisms successfully and on a timely basis, our
business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. We may make future investments or enter into strategic alliances to
develop new technologies and services or to implement infrastructure changes to further our strategic objectives, strengthen our existing businesses and
remain competitive. Such investments and strategic alliances, however, are inherently risky, and we cannot guarantee that such investments or strategic
alliances will be successful. If such investments and strategic alliances are not successful, they could have a material adverse effect on our business,
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We have outstanding indebtedness in the form of Senior Secured Notes and a credit facility and may incur other debt in the future, which may
adversely affect our financial condition and future financial results.
On July 21, 2021, we (i) completed a private offering of $415.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior secured notes due 2026 (the "notes")
and related guarantees (the "notes offering") and (ii) entered into a new credit agreement (the "New Credit Agreement") with the lenders from time to time
party thereto and Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent.
The New Credit Agreement provides for (i) a senior secured five-year term loan in an aggregate principal amount of $400.0 million (the "Term Loan") and
(ii) a senior secured four-year revolving credit facility that may be used for revolving credit loans, swingline loans and letters of credit up to an initial
aggregate principal amount of $32.5 million (the "Revolving Credit Facility" and, together with the Term Loan, the "New Credit Facilities"). In December
2021, we added additional $7.50 million capacity to our Revolving Credit Facility bringing the total Revolving Credit Facility to $40.0 million.
As of December 31, 2021, we had $799.0 million in debt, including $415.0 million under the notes and $384.0 million outstanding under the Term Loan.
Our existing and future levels of indebtedness could have important consequences to stockholders and note holders and may adversely affect our financial
conditions and future financial results by, among other things:
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requiring a significant portion of our cash flows from operations to be dedicated to interest and principal payments, which may not be available for
operations, working capital, capital expenditures, expansion, acquisitions or general corporate or other purposes;
impairing our ability to obtain additional financing in the future;
limiting our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and industry; and
increasing our vulnerability to downturns in our business, our industry or the economy in general, including any such downturn related to the
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Further, the Indenture governing the terms of the notes contains covenants limiting the ability of MoneyGram and certain of our subsidiaries to, among
other things, incur or guarantee additional debt or issue disqualified stock or certain preferred stock; create or incur liens; pay dividends, redeem stock or
make other distributions; make certain investments; create restrictions on the ability to pay dividends to or make certain intercompany transfers; transfer or
sell assets; merge or consolidate, and; enter into certain transactions with affiliates.
The New Credit Agreement also contains certain financial covenants and certain negative covenants, including limitations on liens, asset sales,
consolidations and mergers, acquisitions, investments, indebtedness, transactions with affiliates and payment of dividends.
These restrictions could adversely affect our ability to finance our future operations or capital needs, withstand a future downturn in our business or the
economy in general, engage in business activities, including future opportunities that may be in our interest, and plan for or react to market conditions or
otherwise execute our business strategies. Our ability to comply with the covenants and other terms governing the notes and the New Credit Agreement
will depend in part on our future operating performance. If we fail to comply with such covenants and terms, we may be in default and the maturity of the
related debt could be accelerated and become immediately due and payable. In addition, because substantially all of our assets are pledged as a security
under the New Credit Agreement, if we are not able to cure any default or repay outstanding borrowings, such assets are subject to the risk of foreclosure
by our lenders. From time to time, we may not be in compliance with such covenants or other terms governing the New Credit Agreement and we may be
required to obtain waivers or amendments to the New Credit Agreement from our lenders in order to maintain compliance and there can be no certainty that
any such waiver or amendment will be available, or what the cost of such waiver or amendment, if obtained, would be. If we are unable to obtain necessary
waivers and the debt under such credit facility is accelerated, we would be required to obtain replacement financing at prevailing market rates, which may
not be favorable to us. Additionally, a default on indebtedness could result in a default under the terms of the indenture governing the notes. There is no
guarantee that we would be able to satisfy our obligations if any of our indebtedness is accelerated.
We may be adversely affected by the potential discontinuation of LIBOR.
In July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority in the United Kingdom, which regulates LIBOR, publicly announced that it will no longer compel or
persuade banks to make LIBOR submissions after 2021. This announcement is expected to effectively end LIBOR rates beginning in 2022, and while other
alternatives have been proposed, it is unclear which, if any, alternative to LIBOR will be available and widely accepted in major financial markets.
While there is currently no consensus on what rate or rates may become accepted alternatives to LIBOR, a group of large banks, the Alternative Reference
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alternative to LIBOR for U.S. dollar denominated loans and securities. SOFR has been published by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York ("FRBNY")
since May 2018, and it is intended to be a broad measure of the cost of borrowing cash overnight collateralized by U.S. Treasury securities. The FRBNY
currently publishes SOFR daily on its website at apps.newyorkfed.org/markets/autorates/sofr. The FRBNY states on its publication page for SOFR that use
of SOFR is subject to important disclaimers, limitations and indemnification obligations, including that the FRBNY may alter the methods of calculation,
publication schedule, rate revision practices or availability of SOFR at any time without notice. Because SOFR is published by the FRBNY based on data
received from other sources, the Company has no control over its determination, calculation or publication. There can be no assurance that SOFR will not
be discontinued or fundamentally altered in a manner that is materially adverse to the parties that utilize SOFR as the reference rate for transactions. There
is also no assurance that SOFR will be widely adopted as the replacement reference rate for LIBOR.
The Term Loan and the Revolving Credit Facility each permit both base rate borrowings and LIBOR borrowings, in each case plus a spread above the base
rate or LIBOR rate, as applicable. If an alternative to LIBOR is not available and widely accepted after 2021, our ability to borrow at an alternative to the
base may be adversely impacted, and the costs associated with any potential future borrowings may increase.
Weakness in economic conditions could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our money transfer business relies in part on the overall strength of global and local economic conditions. Our consumers tend to be employed in industries
such as construction, energy, manufacturing and retail that tend to be cyclical and more significantly impacted by weak economic conditions than other
industries. This may result in reduced job opportunities for our customers in the U.S. or other countries that are important to our business, which could
adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. For example, sustained weakness in the price of oil could adversely affect
economic conditions and lead to reduced job opportunities in certain regions that constitute a significant portion of our total money transfer volume, which
could result in a decrease in our transaction volume. In addition, increases in employment opportunities may lag other elements of any economic recovery.
Our agents or billers may have reduced sales or business as a result of weak economic conditions. As a result, our agents could reduce their number of
locations or hours of operation, or cease doing business altogether. Our billers may have fewer consumers making payments to them, particularly billers in
those industries that may be more affected by an economic downturn such as the automobile, mortgage and retail industries.
Extended periods of economic disruption and high inflation could have an adverse effect on our business. Inflation in the United States climbed to its
highest level in 40 years at the end of 2021. Significant inflation can impact our results of operations and financial condition by increasing interest rates and
the cost of labor, equipment, and other expenses. In a highly inflationary environment, we may be unable to increase prices for our offerings to offset the
corresponding increase to operating costs, which may impact our margins. Further, catastrophic events, including acts of terrorism, outbreak of war or
hostilities, civil unrest, adverse climate or weather events and pandemics or other public health emergencies, could lead to extended periods of economic
disruption.
As economic conditions deteriorate in a market important to our business, our revenue, financial condition and results of operations can be adversely
impacted. Additionally, if our consumer transactions decline due to deteriorating economic conditions, we may be unable to timely and effectively reduce
our operating costs or take other actions in response, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
A significant change or disruption in international migration patterns could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Our money transfer business relies in part on international migration patterns, as individuals move from their native countries to countries with greater
economic opportunities or a more stable political environment. A significant portion of money transfer transactions are initiated by immigrants or refugees
sending money back to their native countries. Changes in immigration laws that discourage international migration and political or other events (such as
war, trade wars, terrorism or health emergencies including but not limited to the COVID-19 pandemic) that make it more difficult for individuals to migrate
or work abroad could adversely affect our money transfer remittance volume or growth rate. Specifically, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many
governments have initiated, resumed or extended social distancing rules, lockdowns or shelter-in-place orders resulting in the inability of many individuals
to migrate or work abroad, which has impacted our business. The resulting economic impact of prior and ongoing COVID-19 governmental lockdown
orders could continue to negatively impact our business. Furthermore, continuing increases in COVID-19 cases occurring now or in the future could result
in a return to lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders by governments which could negatively impact our business.
Additionally, sustained weakness in global economic conditions could reduce economic opportunities for migrant workers and result in reduced or
disrupted international migration patterns. Reduced or disrupted international migration patterns, particularly in the U.S. or Europe, are likely to reduce
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on our business, financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, significant changes in international migration patterns could adversely affect
our business, financial condition and results of operations.
There are a number of risks associated with our international sales and operations that could adversely affect our business.
We provide money transfer services between and among more than 200 countries and territories and continue to expand in various international markets.
Our ability to grow in international markets and our future results could be adversely affected by a number of factors, including:
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changes in political and economic conditions and potential instability in certain regions, including in particular the recent civil unrest, terrorism,
political turmoil and economic uncertainty in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and other regions;
restrictions on money transfers to, from and between certain countries;
currency controls, new currency adoptions and repatriation issues;
changes in regulatory requirements or in foreign policy, including the adoption of domestic or foreign laws, regulations and interpretations detrimental
to our business;
possible increased costs and additional regulatory burdens imposed on our business;
the implementation of U.S. sanctions, resulting in bank closures in certain countries and the ultimate freezing of our assets;
burdens of complying with a wide variety of laws and regulations;
possible fraud or theft losses and lack of compliance by international representatives in foreign legal jurisdictions where collection and legal
enforcement may be difficult or costly;
reduced protection of 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 non-U.S. dollar exchange rates, in particular with respect to the euro.
In particular, a portion of our revenue is generated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. As a result, we are subject to risks associated with changes in the
value of our revenues denominated in non-U.S. dollars. In addition, we maintain significant non-U.S. dollar balances that are subject to volatility and could
result in losses due to a devaluation of the U.S. dollar. As exchange rates among the U.S. dollar, the euro and other currencies fluctuate, the impact of these
fluctuations may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition as reported in U.S. dollars. See Enterprise Risk
Management-Non-U.S. Dollar Risk in Item 7A of this 2020 Form 10-K for more information.
Because our business is particularly dependent on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of our information technology, computer network systems
and data centers, disruptions to these systems and data centers could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our ability to provide reliable services largely depends on the efficient and uninterrupted operation of our computer network systems and data centers. Our
business involves the movement of large sums of money and the management of data necessary to do so. The success of our business particularly depends
upon the efficient and error-free handling of transactions and data. We rely on the ability of our employees and our internal systems and processes,
including our consumer applications, to process these transactions in an efficient, uninterrupted and error-free manner.
In the event of a breakdown, catastrophic event (such as fire, natural disaster, power loss, telecommunications failure or physical break-in), security breach,
computer virus, improper operation, improper action by our employees, agents, consumers, financial institutions or third-party vendors or any other event
impacting our systems or processes or our agents' or vendors' systems or processes, we could suffer financial loss, loss of consumers, regulatory sanctions,
lawsuits and damage to our reputation or consumers' confidence in our business. The measures we have enacted, such as the implementation of disaster
recovery plans and redundant computer systems, may not be successful. We may also experience problems other than system failures, including software
defects, development delays and installation difficulties, which would harm our business and reputation and expose us to potential liability and increased
operating expenses. In addition, any work stoppages or other labor actions by employees who support our systems or perform any of our major functions
could adversely affect our business. Certain of our agent contracts, including our contract with Walmart, contain service level standards pertaining to the
operation of our system and give the agent a right to collect damages or engage other providers and, in extreme situations, a right of termination for system
downtime exceeding agreed upon service levels. If we experience significant system interruptions or system failures, our business interruption insurance
may not be adequate to compensate us for all losses or damages that we may incur.
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In addition, our ability to continue to provide our services to a growing number of agents and consumers, as well as to enhance our existing services and
offer new services, is dependent on our information technology systems. If we are unable to effectively manage the technology associated with our
business, we could experience increased costs, reductions in system availability and loss of agents or consumers. Any failure of our systems in scalability,
reliability and functionality could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We conduct money transfer transactions in some regions that are politically volatile and economically unstable, which could increase our cost of
operating in those regions.
We conduct money transfer transactions in some regions that are politically volatile and economically unstable, which could increase our cost of operating
in those regions. For example, it is possible that our money transfer services or other products could be used in contravention of applicable law or
regulations. Such circumstances could result in increased compliance costs, regulatory inquiries, suspension or revocation of required licenses or
registrations, seizure or forfeiture of assets and the imposition of civil and criminal fees and penalties, inability to settle due to currency restrictions or
volatility, or other restrictions on our business operations. In addition to monetary fines or penalties that we could incur, we could be subject to reputational
harm that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Major bank failure or sustained financial market illiquidity, or illiquidity at our clearing, cash management and custodial financial institutions, could
adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We face certain risks in the event of a sustained deterioration of financial market liquidity, as well as in the event of sustained deterioration in the liquidity,
or failure, of our clearing, cash management and custodial financial institutions. In particular:
• We may be unable to access funds in our investment portfolio, deposit accounts and clearing accounts on a timely basis to settle our payment
instruments, pay money transfers and make related settlements to agents. Any resulting need to access other sources of liquidity or short-term
borrowing would increase our costs. Any delay or inability to settle our payment instruments, pay money transfers or make related settlements with
our agents could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations.
•
In the event of a major bank failure, we could face major risks to the recovery of our bank deposits used for the purpose of settling with our agents and
to the recovery of a significant portion of our investment portfolio. A substantial portion of our cash, cash equivalents and interest-bearing deposits are
either held at banks that are not subject to insurance protection against loss or exceed the deposit insurance limit.
• Our Revolving Credit Facility is one source of funding for our corporate transactions and liquidity needs. If any of the lenders participating in our
Revolving Credit Facility were unable or unwilling to fulfill its lending commitment to us, our short-term liquidity and ability to engage in corporate
transactions, such as acquisitions, could be adversely affected.
• We may be unable to borrow from financial institutions or institutional investors on favorable terms, which could adversely impact our ability to
pursue our growth strategy and fund key strategic initiatives.
If financial liquidity deteriorates, there can be no assurance we will not experience an adverse effect, which may be material, on our ability to access capital
and on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
An inability by us or our agents to maintain adequate banking relationships may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
We rely on domestic and international banks for international cash management, electronic funds transfer and wire transfer services to pay money transfers
and settle with our agents. We also rely on domestic banks to provide clearing, processing and settlement functions for our paper-based instruments,
including official checks and money orders. Our relationships with these banks are a critical component of our ability to conduct our official check, money
order and money transfer businesses. The inability on our part to maintain existing or establish new banking relationships sufficient to enable us to conduct
our official check, money order and money transfer businesses could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. There can
be no assurance that we will be able to establish and maintain adequate banking relationships.
If we cannot maintain sufficient relationships with large international banks that provide these services, we would be required to establish a global network
of local banks to provide us with these services or implement alternative cash management procedures, which may result in increased costs. Relying on
local banks in each country in which we do business could alter the complexity of our treasury operations, degrade the level of automation, visibility and
service we currently receive from banks and affect patterns of settlement with our agents. This could result in an increase in operating costs and an increase
in the amount of time it takes to concentrate agent remittances and to deliver agent payables, potentially adversely impacting our cash flow, working capital
needs and exposure to local currency value fluctuations.
We and our agents are considered Money Service Businesses in the U.S. under the Bank Secrecy Act. U.S. regulators are increasingly taking the position
that Money Service Businesses, as a class, are high risk businesses. In addition, the creation of
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anti-money laundering laws has created concern and awareness among banks of the negative implications of aiding and abetting money laundering activity.
As a result, banks may choose not to provide banking services to Money Services Businesses in certain regions due to the risk of additional regulatory
scrutiny and the cost of building and maintaining additional compliance functions. In addition, certain foreign banks have been forced to terminate
relationships with Money Services Businesses by U.S. correspondent banks. As a result, we and certain of our agents have been denied access to retail
banking services in certain markets by banks that have sought to reduce their exposure to Money Services Businesses and not as a result of any concern
related to the Company's compliance programs. If we or our agents are unable to obtain sufficient banking relationships, we or they may not be able to offer
our services in a particular region, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Changes in tax laws and unfavorable outcomes of tax positions we take could adversely affect our tax expense and liquidity.
From time to time, the U.S. federal, state, local and foreign governments may enact legislation that could increase our effective tax rates. If changes to
applicable tax laws are enacted that significantly increase our corporate effective tax rate, our net income could be negatively impacted.
We file tax returns and take positions with respect to federal, state, local and international taxation, and our tax returns and tax positions are subject to
review and audit by taxing authorities. An unfavorable outcome in a tax review or audit could result in higher tax expense, including interest and penalties,
which could adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. We establish reserves for material known tax exposures;
however, there can be no assurance that an actual taxation event would not exceed our reserves.
We face credit risks from our agents and financial institutions with which we do business.
The vast majority of our money transfer, bill payment and money order business is conducted through independent agents that provide our products and
services to consumers at their business locations. Our agents receive the proceeds from the sale of our payment instruments and money transfers, and we
must then collect these funds from the agents. If an agent becomes insolvent, files for bankruptcy, commits fraud or otherwise fails to remit payment
instruments or money transfer proceeds to us, we must nonetheless pay the payment instrument or complete the money transfer on behalf of the consumer.
Moreover, we have made and may make in the future, secured or unsecured loans to agents under limited circumstances or allow agents to retain our funds
for a period of time before remitting them to us. As of December 31, 2021, we had credit exposure to our agents of $346.1 million in the aggregate spread
across 6,048 agents.
Financial institutions, which are utilized to conduct business for our FPP segment, issue official checks and money orders and remit to us the face amounts
of those instruments the day after they are issued. We may be liable for payment on all of those instruments. As of December 31, 2021, we had credit
exposure for official checks and money orders conducted by financial institutions of $357.1 million in the aggregate spread across 1,116 financial
institutions. In addition, we maintain balances in banks and digital asset exchanges around the world for our money transfer business. The deposits in these
institutions may not have balance protection and, in the case of digital asset exchanges, may not be subject to regulation.
We monitor the creditworthiness of our agents and the financial institutions with which we do business on an ongoing basis. There can be no assurance that
the models and approaches we use to assess and monitor the creditworthiness of our agents and these financial institutions will be sufficiently predictive,
and we may be unable to detect and take steps to timely mitigate an increased credit risk.
In the event of an agent bankruptcy or a financial institution receivership or insolvency, we would generally be in the position of creditor, possibly with
limited or no security, and we would therefore be at risk of a reduced recovery. We are not insured against credit losses, except in circumstances of agent
theft or fraud. Significant credit losses could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
If we are unable to adequately protect our brand and the intellectual property rights related to our existing and any new or enhanced products and
services, or if we infringe on the rights of others, our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
The MoneyGram brand is important to our business. We utilize trademark registrations in various countries and other tools to protect our brand. Our
business would be harmed if we were unable to adequately protect our brand and the value of our brand was to decrease as a result.
We rely on a combination of patent, trademark and copyright laws, trade secret protection and confidentiality 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 our
infringement of those rights. We may be subject to third-party claims alleging that we infringe their intellectual property rights or have misappropriated
other proprietary rights. We may be required to spend resources to defend such claims or to protect and police our own rights. We cannot be certain of the
outcome of any such allegations. Some of our intellectual property rights may not be protected by intellectual property laws, particularly in foreign
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jurisdictions. The loss of our intellectual property protection, the inability to secure or enforce intellectual property protection or to successfully defend
against claims of intellectual property infringement could harm our business, prospects, financial condition and results of operation.
Failure to attract and retain key employees could have a material adverse impact on our business.
Our success depends to a large extent upon our ability to attract and retain key employees. Qualified individuals with experience in our industry are in high
demand. In addition, legal or enforcement actions against compliance and other personnel in the money transfer industry may affect our ability to attract
and retain key employees. The lack of management continuity or the loss of one or more members of our executive management team could harm our
business and future development.
Any restructuring activities and cost reduction initiatives that we undertake may not deliver the expected results and these actions may adversely affect
our business operations.
We have undertaken and may in the future undertake various restructuring activities and cost reduction initiatives in an effort to better align our
organizational structure and costs with our strategy. These activities and initiatives can be substantial in scope and they can involve large expenditures.
Such activities could result in significant disruptions to our operations, including adversely affecting the timeliness of product releases, the successful
implementation and completion of our strategic objectives and the results of our operations. If we do not fully realize or maintain the anticipated benefits of
any restructuring plan or cost reduction initiative, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.
Failure to maintain effective internal controls in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act could have a material adverse effect on our
business.
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 financial reporting and a report by our independent registered public accounting
firm addressing the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. 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 Section 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.
Risks Related to Ownership of Our Stock
Our charter and Delaware law contain provisions that could delay or prevent an acquisition of the Company, which could inhibit your ability to receive
a premium on your investment from a possible sale of the Company.
Our charter contains provisions that may discourage third parties from seeking to acquire the Company. These provisions and specific provisions of
Delaware law relating to business combinations with interested stockholders may have the effect of delaying, deterring or preventing certain business
combinations, including a merger or change in control of the Company. Some of these provisions may discourage a future acquisition of the Company even
if stockholders would receive an attractive 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.
Our amended and restated bylaws provide that unless the Company consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery
of the State of Delaware shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of lawsuits, which could limit our
stockholders’ ability to obtain their preferred judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers, or employees.
Our amended and restated bylaws provide that, unless the Company consents in writing to the selection of an alternative forum, the Court of Chancery of
the State of Delaware shall, to the fullest extent permitted by law, be the sole and exclusive forum for each of the following:
•
•
•
•
any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of the Company;
any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any director or officer or other employee of the Company to the Company or the
Company’s stockholders;
any action arising pursuant to any provision of the Delaware General Corporation Law; and
any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine.
These exclusive-forum provisions do not apply to claims under the Securities Act, the Exchange Act or any other claims for which the federal courts have
exclusive jurisdiction.
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Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in any shares of our stock shall be deemed to have notice of and to have consented to
the exclusive forum provisions in our amended and restated bylaws.
These exclusive-forum provisions may limit a stockholder’s ability to bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our
directors, officers, or other employees, which may discourage lawsuits against us and our directors, officers and other employees. If any other court of
competent jurisdiction were to find our exclusive-forum provision in our amended and restated bylaws to be inapplicable or unenforceable, we may incur
additional costs associated with resolving the dispute in other jurisdictions, which could harm our business.
Our Board of Directors has the power to issue series of preferred stock and to designate the rights and preferences of those series, which could
adversely affect the voting power, dividend, liquidation and other rights of holders of our common stock.
Under our charter, our Board of Directors has the power to issue series of preferred stock and to designate the rights and preferences of those series.
Therefore, our Board of Directors may designate a new series of preferred stock with the rights, preferences and privileges that our Board of Directors
deems appropriate, including special dividend, liquidation and voting rights. The creation and designation of a new series of preferred stock could
adversely affect the voting power, dividend, liquidation and other rights of holders of our common stock and, possibly, any other class or series of stock
that is then in existence.
The market price of our common stock may be volatile.
The market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly in response to a number of factors, some of which may be beyond our control. These
factors include the perceived prospects for or actual operating results of our business; changes in estimates of our operating results by analysts, investors or
our management; our actual operating results relative to such estimates or expectations; actions or announcements by us, our agents, or our competitors;
litigation and judicial decisions; legislative or regulatory actions; and changes in general economic or market conditions. In addition, the stock market in
general has from time to time experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. These market fluctuations could reduce the market price of our common
stock for reasons unrelated to our operating performance.
Investors in our common stock may be subject to state money transmitter change of control notice and approval requirements if their aggregate
ownership equals or exceeds 10% of our outstanding voting or non-voting shares.
MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc., one of our wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a money transmitter license, or the statutory equivalent, in each of the 49
U.S. states that require such a license to operate, as well as in certain U.S. territories. While state statutes governing money transmitters vary, most require
investors to receive the approval of, or provide notice to, the relevant licensing authority before exceeding a certain ownership threshold, including indirect
ownership, in a licensed money transmitter. These ownership thresholds vary by state, with the lowest being at 10% of voting or non-voting shares
outstanding. Accordingly, current or prospective investors seeking to acquire 10% or greater ownership of MoneyGram in the aggregate would need to first
obtain such regulatory approvals or provide such notices to the relevant regulators.
Item 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
Item 2. PROPERTIES
Our leased corporate offices are located in Dallas, TX. We have a number of offices leased in more than 30 countries and territories around the world
including, but not limited to: U.S., United Kingdom, Poland and United Arab Emirates. These offices provide operational, sales and marketing support and
are used by both our GFT Segment and our FPP Segment. We believe that our properties are sufficient to meet our current and projected needs. We
periodically review our facility requirements and may acquire new facilities, or modify, consolidate, dispose of or sublet existing facilities, based on
business needs.
Item 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
A description of our legal proceedings is included in and incorporated by reference to Note 15 — Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part II, Item 8 of this report.
Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
None.
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PART II.
Item 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF
EQUITY SECURITIES
Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol "MGI." As of February 23, 2022, there were 6,914 stockholders of record
of our common stock.
On November 6, 2021, our Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase from time to time, on the open market and in private-negotiated transactions,
shares of common stock. The aggregate repurchases of common stock, inclusive of any prior repurchase authorizations previously remaining, shall not
exceed $50.0 million in the aggregate, exclusive of any fees, commissions or other expenses related to such repurchases. The Company is subject to
limitations in our debt agreements on the amount of shares it may repurchase. Common stock tendered to, or withheld by, the Company in connection with
the exercise of stock options or vesting of restricted stock units is not considered repurchased shares under the terms of the repurchase authorization. As of
December 31, 2021, the Company repurchased 1,023,209 shares or $6.1 million in common stock and has remaining authorization to repurchase $43.9
million in common stock. The Merger Agreement contains certain restrictions that limit the Company's ability to make repurchases.
During the three months ended December 31, 2021, the Company repurchased 1,023,209 common shares.
Period
October 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021
November 1, 2021 - November 30, 2021
December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Total
STOCKHOLDER RETURN PERFORMANCE
Total Number of Shares
Purchased
Average Price Paid Per
Share
Total Number of Shares
Purchased as Part of
Publicly Announced
Programs
Approximate Dollar Value of
Shares that May Yet Be
Purchased Under the
Programs (in millions)
—
1,023,209 $
— $
1,023,209
—
5.99
—
—
1,023,209 $
— $
1,023,209
—
43.9
43.9
The Company's peer group consists of companies that are in the money remittance and payment industries, along with companies that effectively capture
our competitive landscape given the products and services that we provide. The old peer group is composed of the following companies: Euronet
Worldwide Inc., Fiserv, Inc., Global Payments Inc., International Money Express, Inc., PayPal Holdings, Inc., and Western Union. The new peer group
includes Block, Inc. in addition of the old peer group.
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The following graph compares the cumulative total return from December 31, 2016 to December 31, 2021 for our common stock, our new and old peer
groups of payment services companies and the S&P 500 Index. The graph assumes the investment of $100 in each of our common stock, our new and old
peer groups and the S&P 500 Index on December 31, 2016, and the reinvestment of all dividends as and when distributed. The graph is furnished and shall
not be deemed "filed" with the SEC or subject to Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") and is not to be
incorporated by reference into any filing of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in
such filing.
COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
AMONG MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.,
S&P 500 INDEX AND PEER GROUP INDEX
The following table is a summary of the cumulative total return for the fiscal years ending December 31:
*$100 invested on 12/31/2016 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.
MoneyGram International, Inc.
S&P 500
New Peer Group
Old Peer Group
12/31/2016
12/31/2017
12/31/2018
12/31/2019
12/31/2020
12/31/2021
$
$
$
$
100.00 $
100.00 $
100.00 $
100.00 $
111.60 $
121.83 $
158.12 $
153.29 $
16.93 $
116.49 $
183.14 $
171.02 $
17.78 $
153.17 $
251.93 $
241.79 $
46.27 $
181.35 $
433.56 $
375.11 $
66.81
233.41
342.03
299.90
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Item 6. [RESERVED]
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes contained in Part II, Item 8 of this
report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those
anticipated due to various factors discussed above under Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and under the caption Risk
Factors in Part I, Item 1A of this 2021 Form 10-K.
The comparisons presented in this discussion refer to the prior year, unless otherwise noted. For a discussion on the comparison between fiscal year 2020
and fiscal year 2019 results, see Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in
MoneyGram’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the SEC. This discussion is organized in the
following sections:
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Overview
Results of Operations
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
OVERVIEW
MoneyGram is a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers. Our consumer-centric capabilities enable the quick and affordable
transfer of money to family and friends around the world. Whether through online and mobile platforms, integration with mobile wallets, kiosks, or any one
of the hundreds of thousands of agent locations in over 200 countries and territories, with over 100 now digitally enabled, the innovative MoneyGram
platform connects consumers in ways designed to be convenient for them. In the U.S. and in select countries and territories, we also provide bill payment
services, issue money orders and process official checks. We primarily offer our services and products through our Digital Channel and third-party agents.
The Digital Channel includes MGO (our direct-to-consumer business), digital partners, direct transfers to bank accounts, mobile wallets and debit card
solutions such as Visa Direct. Third-party agents include retail chains, independent retailers, post offices and financial institutions. MoneyGram also has a
limited number of Company-operated retail locations. Launched in April 2021, MoneyGram’s emerging embedded finance business for enterprise
customers, MaaS, enables other companies to access MoneyGram’s global money transfer network and leverage the Company’s core capabilities as
productized service offerings to meet their various business needs and quickly add services and scale.
We manage our revenue and related commissions expense through two reporting segments: GFT and FPP. The GFT segment provides global money
transfer services in more than 430,000 agent locations. Our global money transfer services are our primary revenue driver, accounting for 93% of total
revenue for the year ended December 31, 2021. The GFT segment also provides bill payment services to consumers through substantially all of our money
transfer agent locations in the U.S., at certain agent locations in select Caribbean and European countries and through our Digital Channel. The FPP
segment provides money order services to consumers through retail locations and financial institutions located in the U.S. and Puerto Rico and provides
official check services to financial institutions in the U.S.
COVID-19 Update
The global spread and unprecedented impact of COVID-19 and its variants, is complex and ever-evolving. In March 2020, the World Health Organization
declared COVID-19 a global pandemic and recommended extensive containment and mitigation measures worldwide. The outbreak is global and has
impacted all the countries in which we do business. Since the outbreak, we have seen the profound effect it is having on human health, the global economy
and society at large. Public and private sector policies aimed at reducing the transmission of COVID-19 have varied significantly in different regions of the
world, but have resulted in shelter-in-place orders and the mandatory closing of various businesses across many of the countries in which we operate.
Variants of COVID-19 combined with a lack of vaccinations in many countries have resulted in new waves of infections and new restrictions. These
restrictions often have an impact on the ability of consumers to transact at agent locations, which can cause temporary reductions in remittance activity.
Several countries and municipalities mandated closures of their borders and incorporated shelter-in-place orders in 2021.
It is impossible to predict the scope and duration of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic as the situation has been different on a country by country basis.
The impact of COVID-19 in 2021 and beyond will depend on the duration and severity of economic
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conditions resulting from the crisis, its impact on public health, immigration, public policy actions, vaccination rates and expansion and duration of returns
to lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders by governments, as well as changes in consumer behavior over the long term.
We continue to place a priority on business continuity and contingency planning, including for potential extended closures of any key agents or disruptions
related to our contractual counterparties that might arise as a result of COVID-19. While disruptions in our service offerings have occurred from time to
time from temporary agent location closures, the inability of labor markets to return to normal mobility can represent a longer impact on the Company. We
cannot reasonably estimate the potential impact or timing of those events, and we may not be able to mitigate such impact.
Business Environment
The competitive environment continues to change as both established players and new, digital-only entrants work to innovate and deliver an affordable and
convenient customer experience to win market share. Our competitors include a small number of large money transfer and bill payment providers, financial
institutions, banks and a number of small niche money transfer service providers that serve select regions. We generally compete on the basis of customer
experience, price, agent commissions, brand awareness and convenience.
We continue to invest in innovative products and services, such as our leading mobile app and integrations with mobile wallets and account deposit
services, to position the Company to meet consumer needs. Furthermore, our partnership with Visa Direct provides consumers with additional choices on
how to receive funds across a broader number of countries. We believe that combining our cash and digital capabilities enables us to differentiate against
digital-only competitors who are not able to serve a significant portion of the remittance market that relies on cash.
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Recent Developments
On February 14, 2022, we entered into a Merger Agreement by and among the Company, Parent and an affiliate of Madison Dearborn, and Merger Sub.
The Merger Agreement provides that, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into the
Company. Following the Merger the Company will become a subsidiary of Parent. At the effective time of the Merger, each outstanding share of common
stock will be automatically canceled and converted into the right to receive $11.00 in cash. Consummation of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or, if
permitted by law, waiver by Parent, the Company or both of a number of conditions, including, among other things, (a) approval of the Merger Agreement
by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, (b) expiration or termination of applicable
waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, (c) the receipt of required approvals with respect to money
transmitter licenses and applicable foreign investment and competition laws, (d) the absence of any material adverse effect on the Company's business and
(e) other customary closing conditions. The Merger Agreement contains certain termination rights for the parties, including the right of the parties, subject
to specified limitations, to terminate the Merger Agreement is the Merger is not consummated by February 13, 2023, although the End Date may be
extended to May 14, 2023 in certain circumstances to obtain required money transfer approvals. The terms of the Merger Agreement did not impact the
Company's Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021.
On January 5, 2022, we announced that we had completed a strategic minority investment in Coinme, a cryptocurrency cash exchange in the U.S. This
venture, which gives us an approximate 2% ownership stake in Coinme, closed out Coinme's Series A financing round and provided MoneyGram with a
direct ownership position.
On October 6, 2021, MoneyGram announced a partnership with the Stellar Development Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the
development and growth of the Stellar blockchain network and Circle Internet Financial Limited, a global financial technology firm that is the principal
operator of USD Coin ("USDC"). MoneyGram's network, integrated with the Stellar blockchain and facilitated through Circle's USDC, will enable cash
funding and payout in local currency for consumers using USDC. This offering provides consumers the ability to seamlessly convert USDC to cash, or
cash to USDC and increases the utility and liquidity of digital assets while also enabling more consumers to participate in the digital economy. The impact
of this partnership is expected to grow as more wallets and companies join the Stellar network.
On July 21, 2021, we entered into a New Credit Agreement with the lenders from time to time party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative
agent and completed our previously announced private offering of $415.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior secured notes due 2026 (the
"Senior Secured Notes" or “notes”) and related guarantees. The New Credit Agreement provides for (i) a senior secured five-year Term Loan in an
aggregate principal amount of $400.0 million and (ii) a senior secured four-year Revolving Credit Facility that may be used for revolving credit loans,
swingline loans and letters of credit up to an initial aggregate principal amount of $32.5 million which was subsequently increased to $40.0 million in
December 2021.
The proceeds from the notes offering, together with borrowings under the Term Loan, were used to prepay the full amount of outstanding indebtedness
under the Prior Credit Facilities and to pay related accrued interest, fees and expenses. Simultaneous with the prepayment, the Prior Credit Facilities were
terminated.
As a result of the implementation of this new long-term financing, we expect our interest expense to decline by approximately $47.0 million on an
annualized basis and cash payments for interest to decline by approximately $36.0 million on an annualized basis.
In May 2021, MoneyGram launched a partnership with Coinme to enable the cash funding and payout of digital currency purchases and sales. The
partnership, which utilizes MoneyGram's modern, mobile and API-driven payments platform and Coinme's proprietary cryptocurrency exchange and
custody technology, was launched to bring bitcoin to thousands of new point-of-sale locations in the U.S.
In April 2021, the Company launched MoneyGram as a Service ("MaaS") to enable other companies to access MoneyGram’s leading global money transfer
network through our powerful API-driven infrastructure and best-in-class technology. Enterprise customers can leverage the Company’s core capabilities as
productized service offerings to meet their various business needs and quickly add services and scale.
The launch began with the successful integration of a partnership with Emergent Technology Ltd, the owner and operator of the G-Coin digital token, to
enable quick and easy cash funding and payout of the purchase and sale of digital gold.
On January 11, 2021, MoneyGram committed to an operational plan to reduce overall operating expenses, including the elimination of approximately 110
positions across the Company and certain actions to reduce other ongoing operating expenses, including real estate-related expenses (the “2021
Organizational Realignment”). The actions are designed to streamline
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operations and structure the Company in a way that will be more agile and aligned around its plan to execute market-specific strategies. For the year ended
December 31, 2021, the total expense for the 2021 Organizational Realignment was $9.1 million. The Company expects the 2021 Organizational
Realignment to reduce operating expenses by approximately $18.0 million on an annualized basis. As of December 31, 2021, the Company has paid out
substantially all costs related to the 2021 Organizational Realignment. See Note 3 — Reorganization Costs of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements contained in Part II, Item 8 of this report for additional information related to our 2021 Organizational Realignment.
Anticipated Trends
This discussion of trends expected to impact our business in 2022 is based on information presently available and reflects certain assumptions, including
assumptions regarding future economic conditions. Differences in actual economic conditions compared with our assumptions could have a material impact
on our results. See Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Part I, Item 1A, Risks Factors of our 2021 Form 10-K for additional
factors that could cause results to differ materially from those contemplated by the following forward-looking statements.
In 2021, MoneyGram focused on positioning the Company to better compete by delivering a differentiated customer experience, scaling our digital growth,
being the preferred partner for cross-border transactions, capturing new revenue by monetizing our capabilities and continuing to improve the cost structure
of the Company. Throughout 2021, we entered into a number of partnerships across a variety of areas such as blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Through 2022, we believe the industry will continue to see a number of trends: the growth of digital transactions, a competitive pricing environment,
continuing focus on customer experience and a broader trend towards potential diversification of product and service offerings.
To position the Company to respond to these trends, our digital-first strategy is creating tremendous value for consumers and the Company’s strategy will
continue to focus on growing our digital business. To address this new and evolving digital consumer, we expect to continue to invest in product innovation
as we look to go deeper and wider in our consumer-direct digital offerings. We also plan to expand MGO to new countries, add new digital send partners
and add more wallets and account deposit offerings.
As we grow our digital business, we will also focus on maintaining our global cash network. The cash receive network is important to millions of receivers
around the world who rely on cash to support the urgent needs of their families; additionally, in many markets the cash network continues to provide
benefit for those consumers that need to send cash.
Additionally, in 2022 we plan to further execute our strategy to lead cross-border payment innovation and blockchain-enabled settlement through growing
our partnership with the Stellar Development Foundation as well as through other initiatives and partnerships.
We expect a high level of competition for agents and customers, along with competitive pricing to be a continuous challenge through 2022. Currency
volatility, liquidity pressure on certain central banks, immigration restrictions and continuing immobility of labor throughout the world may also continue
to impact our business. We anticipate continuing prioritization of our cost structure related to transactions and expect to remain price competitive across our
product line.
For our FPP segment, we expect the decline in overall paper-based transactions to continue primarily due to continued gradual migration by customers to
other payment methods. Our investment revenue, which consists primarily of interest income generated through the investment of cash balances received
from the sale of our FPP, is dependent on the prevailing short-term interest rate environment in the United States. The Company would see a positive
impact on its investment revenue if U.S. money market rates rise and conversely, a negative impact if interest rates decline.
Financial Measures and Key Metrics
This 2021 Form 10-K includes financial information prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP as well as certain non-GAAP financial measures that we use
to assess our overall performance.
U.S. GAAP Measures — We utilize certain financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP to assess the Company's overall performance.
These measures include fee and other revenue, commissions and other fee expense, fee and other revenue less commissions, gross profit, operating income
and operating margin.
Non-GAAP Measures — Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of financial performance, financial position or cash flows that
excludes (or includes) amounts that are included in (or excluded from) the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with
U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed as a supplement to and not a substitute for, financial measures presented in accordance
with U.S. GAAP and are not necessarily comparable with similarly named metrics of other companies. We strongly encourage investors and stockholders
to review our financial statements and publicly-filed reports in their entirety and not to rely on any single financial measure. We believe that the non-GAAP
financial measures enhance investors' understanding of our business and performance because they are an
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indicator of the strength and performance of ongoing business operations. The non-GAAP measures are commonly used as a basis for investors, analysts
and other interested parties to evaluate and compare the operating performance and value of companies within our industry. They are also used by
management in reviewing results of operations, forecasting, allocating resources or establishing employee incentive programs. The following are non-
GAAP financial measures we use to assess our overall performance:
EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, including agent signing bonus amortization).
Adjusted EBITDA (EBITDA adjusted for certain significant items) — Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash requirements necessary to service interest or
principal payments on our indebtedness or tax payments that may result in a reduction in cash available.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow (Adjusted EBITDA less cash interest, cash taxes, cash payments for capital expenditures and cash payments for agent signing
bonuses) — Adjusted Free Cash Flow does not reflect cash payments related to the adjustment of certain significant items in Adjusted EBITDA.
Constant Currency — Constant currency metrics assume that amounts denominated in non-U.S. dollars are translated to the U.S. dollar at rates consistent
with those in the prior year.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table is a summary of the results of operations for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Revenue
Fee and other revenue
Investment revenue
Total revenue
Cost of revenue
Commissions and other fee expense
Investment commissions expense
Direct transaction expense
Total cost of revenue
Gross profit
Operating expenses
Compensation and benefits
Transaction and operations support
Occupancy, equipment and supplies
Depreciation and amortization
Total operating expenses
Operating income
Other expenses
Interest expense
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Other non-operating expense
Total other expenses
(Loss) income before income taxes
Income tax (benefit) expense
Net loss
Revenue
2021
2020
1,275.8 $
7.8
1,283.6
1,197.2
20.0
1,217.2
622.7
0.9
60.5
684.1
599.5
227.8
179.1
61.9
57.0
525.8
73.7
69.5
44.1
3.7
117.3
(43.6)
(5.7)
(37.9) $
603.6
3.6
45.8
653.0
564.2
223.8
111.6
61.4
64.4
461.2
103.0
92.4
—
4.5
96.9
6.1
14.0
(7.9)
$
$
Revenue increased by $66.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, due to an increase in GFT revenue of $77.9 million, partially offset by a
decrease in FPP revenue of $11.5 million. See the "Segments Results" section below for a detailed discussion of revenues by segment.
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Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue increased by $31.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, due to an increase in GFT cost of revenue of $33.9 million, partially
offset by a decrease in FPP cost of revenue of $2.8 million. See the "Segments Results" section below for further discussions.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation and benefits increased by $4.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily driven by severance costs associated with the 2021
Organizational Realignment, partially offset by higher employee related expenses in the prior year.
Transaction and Operations Support
Transaction and operations support primarily includes marketing, professional fees and other outside services, telecommunications, agent support costs,
including forms related to our products, non-compensation employee costs, including training, travel and relocation costs, non-employee director stock-
based compensation expense, bank charges, the impact of non-U.S. dollar exchange rate movements on our monetary transactions and assets and liabilities
denominated in a currency other than the U.S. dollar and Ripple market development fees and related transaction and trading expenses.
Transaction and operations support increased by $67.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to:
•
•
•
The absence of $38.3 million in net benefit from Ripple market development fees following the termination of the commercial agreement in the
first quarter of 2021
The absence of foreign exchange gains of $14.5 million, which primarily related to currency movements during the pandemic
Reinstatement of expenses such as marketing in 2021
• An increase of $13.8 million in legal reserves. See Note 15 — Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements contained in Part II, Item 8 for additional information.
•
Partially offset by lower compliance costs following the exit of the DPA in June 2021
Occupancy, Equipment and Supplies
Occupancy, equipment and supplies expense includes facilities rent and maintenance costs, software and equipment maintenance costs, freight and delivery
costs and supplies. Occupancy, equipment and supplies expense remained relatively flat for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation and amortization includes depreciation on computer hardware and software, agent signage, point of sale equipment, capitalized software
development costs, office furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements and amortization of intangible assets. Depreciation and amortization decreased
by $7.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to a decrease in purchases of hardware and software as a result of our migration to
cloud computing.
Other Expenses
Interest Expense decreased by $22.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to interest savings as a result of our recent refinancing
activities.
Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt of $44.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, included $16.5 million of prepayment call premium and
$27.6 million associated with the write-off of debt issuance costs and debt discounts.
Other non-operating expense remained relatively flat.
Income Tax Expense
For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recognized an income tax benefit of $5.7 million on a pre-tax loss of $43.6 million. Our income tax
rate was lower than the statutory rate primarily due to non-deductible expenses, an increase in valuation allowance and foreign taxes net of federal income
tax benefits, all of which were partially offset by U.S. general business credits and a net decrease in unrecognized tax benefits. See Note 14 — Income
Taxes of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part II, Item 8 of this report for additional information related to our unrecognized
tax benefits.
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Segments Results
GFT
The following table sets forth our GFT segment results of operations for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Money transfer revenue
Bill payment revenue
Total revenue
Cost of revenue
Gross profit
Money Transfer Revenue
2021
2020
$
$
1,188.3 $
40.5
1,228.8
683.2
545.6 $
1,104.7
46.2
1,150.9
649.3
501.6
Money transfer revenue increased by $83.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, driven by transaction growth and continued stabilization in the
Company’s traditional Retail Channel, coupled with the continued strength of the Company’s direct-to-consumer business MGO.
Bill Payment Revenue
Bill payment revenue decreased by $5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, due to lower transactions as a result of increased competition in the
Walmart marketplace.
Cost of Revenue
Cost of revenue increased by $33.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to an increase in commissions and other fee expense
driven by higher transactions.
FPP
The following table sets forth our FPP segment results of operations for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Money order revenue
Official check revenue
Total revenue
Investment commissions expense
Gross profit
Money Order Revenue
2021
2020
$
$
40.9 $
13.9
54.8
0.9
53.9 $
43.4
22.9
66.3
3.7
62.6
Money order revenue decreased by $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to a decline in investment revenue as a result of
lower prevailing interest rates driven by a reduction in the federal funds rate in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Official check revenue
Official check revenue decreased by $9.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to a decline in investment revenue as a result of
lower prevailing interest rates driven by a reduction in the federal funds rate in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Investment Commissions Expense
Investment commissions expense is calculated as a percentage of our outstanding cash balances of official checks. See Note 2 — Summary of Significant
Accounting Policies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part II, Item 8 of this report for further details. In periods of
extremely low interest rates, it is possible for commissions to be at or close to zero, resulting in abnormally high gross margin.
Commissions expense decreased by $2.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, due to lower interest rates.
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EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Constant Currency (Non-GAAP Measures)
The following table is a reconciliation of our non-GAAP financial measures to the related U.S. GAAP financial measures for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions, except percentages)
(Loss) income before income taxes
Interest expense
Depreciation and amortization
Signing bonus amortization
EBITDA
Significant items impacting EBITDA:
Legal and contingent matters
Stock-based, contingent and incentive compensation
Restructuring and reorganization costs
Compliance enhancement program
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Severance and related costs
Direct monitor costs
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA change, as reported
Adjusted EBITDA change, constant currency adjusted
Adjusted EBITDA
Cash payments for interest
Cash (payments) refunds for taxes, net
Cash payments for capital expenditures
Cash payments for agent signing bonuses
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
2021
2020
(43.6)
69.5
57.0
56.4
139.3
14.1
7.3
9.4
2.9
44.1
0.2
4.9
222.2
(8)%
(12)%
222.2
(51.8)
(5.7)
(41.4)
(36.0)
87.3
$
$
$
$
6.1
92.4
64.4
54.5
217.4
0.6
6.6
1.0
4.4
—
0.3
11.0
241.3
241.3
(77.5)
1.8
(40.8)
(58.7)
66.1
$
$
$
$
See "Results of Operations" and "Analysis of Cash Flows" sections for additional information regarding these changes.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We have various resources available for purposes of managing liquidity and capital needs, including our investment portfolio, credit facilities and letters of
credit. We refer to our cash and cash equivalents, settlement cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing investments and available-for-sale investments
collectively as our "investment portfolio." The Company utilizes cash and cash equivalents in various liquidity and capital assessments.
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Cash and Cash Equivalents, Settlement Assets and Payment Service Obligations
The following table shows the components of the Company's cash and cash equivalents and settlement assets as of December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents
Settlement assets:
Settlement cash and cash equivalents
Receivables, net
Interest-bearing investments
Available-for-sale investments
Payment service obligations
2021
2020
155.2 $
196.1
1,895.7 $
700.4
992.3
3.0
3,591.4 $
1,883.2
825.0
991.2
3.5
3,702.9
(3,591.4) $
(3,702.9)
$
$
$
$
Our primary sources of liquidity include cash flows generated by the sale of our payment instruments, our cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing
deposit balances and proceeds from our investment portfolio. Our primary operating liquidity needs are related to the settlement of payment service
obligations to our agents and financial institution customers, general operating expenses and debt service.
To meet our payment service obligations at all times, we must have sufficient highly-liquid assets and be able to move funds globally on a timely basis. On
average, we receive in and pay out a similar amount of funds on a daily basis to collect and settle the principal amount of our payment instruments sold and
related fees and commissions with our end-consumers and agents. This pattern of cash flows allows us to settle our payment service obligations through
existing cash balances and ongoing cash generation rather than liquidating investments or utilizing our Revolving Credit Facility. We have historically
generated and expect to continue generating, sufficient cash flows from daily operations to fund ongoing operational needs.
We preposition cash in various countries and currencies to facilitate settlement of transactions. We also maintain funding capacity beyond our daily
operating needs to provide a cushion through the normal fluctuations in our payment service obligations, as well as to provide working capital for the
operational and growth requirements of our business. We believe we have sufficient liquid assets and funding capacity to operate and grow our business for
the next 12 months. Should our liquidity needs exceed our operating cash flows, we believe that external financing sources, including availability under our
Revolving Credit Facility, will be sufficient to meet our anticipated funding requirements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Interest-bearing Investments
To ensure we maintain adequate liquidity to meet our payment service obligations at all times, we keep a significant portion of our investment portfolio in
cash and cash equivalents and interest-bearing investments at financial institutions rated A- or better by two of the following three rating agencies:
Moody's, S&P and Fitch; and in AAA rated U.S. government money market funds. If the rating agencies have split ratings, the Company uses the lower of
the highest two out of three ratings across the agencies for disclosure purposes. If the institution has only two ratings, the Company uses the lower of the
two ratings for disclosure purposes. As of December 31, 2021, cash and cash equivalents (including unrestricted and settlement cash and cash equivalents)
and interest-bearing investments totaled $3.0 billion. Cash and cash equivalents consist of interest-bearing deposit accounts, non-interest-bearing
transaction accounts and money market securities; interest-bearing investments consist of time deposits and certificates of deposit with maturities of up to
24 months.
Available-for-sale Investments
Our investment portfolio includes $3.0 million of available-for-sale investments as of December 31, 2021. U.S. government agency residential mortgage-
backed securities comprise $2.3 million of our available-for-sale investments, while asset-backed and other securities compose the remaining $0.7 million.
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Clearing and Cash Management Banks
We collect and disburse money through a network of clearing and cash management banks. The relationships with these banks are a critical component of
our ability to maintain our global active funding requirements on a timely basis. In the U.S., we have agreements with four active clearing banks that
provide clearing and processing functions for official checks, money orders and other draft instruments. We believe that this network of banks provides
sufficient capacity to handle the current and projected volumes of items for these services. We also maintain relationships with a variety of domestic and
international cash management banks for electronic funds transfer and wire transfer services used in the movement of consumer funds and agent
settlements.
Credit Facilities and Notes
The following is a summary of the Company's outstanding debt as of December 31:
(Amounts in millions, except percentages)
5.00% Term Loan due 2026
5.38% Senior Secured Notes due 2026
7.00% First Lien Credit Facility due 2023
13.00% Second Lien Credit Facility due 2024
Total debt at face value
Unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discounts
Total debt, net
2021
2020
$
$
384.0 $
415.0
—
—
799.0
(12.3)
786.7 $
—
—
635.3
254.6
889.9
(32.1)
857.8
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had no borrowings and no outstanding letters of credit under its Revolving Credit Facility and had $40.0 million of
availability. See Note 10 — Debt of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part II, Item 8 of this report for additional disclosure
related to the credit facilities.
During the first half of 2021, the First Lien Credit Agreement and Second Lien Credit Agreement were in effect. The First Lien Credit Agreement provided
for (a) a senior secured three-year revolving credit facility available for revolving credit loans, swingline loans and letters of credit up to an aggregate
principal amount of $35.0 million, and was scheduled to mature on September 30, 2022, (the "First Lien Revolving Credit Facility") and (b) a senior
secured four-year term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $645.0 million (the "First Lien Term Credit Facility" and together with the First
Lien Revolving Credit Facility, the "First Lien Credit Facility"). The Second Lien Credit Agreement provided for a second lien secured five-year term loan
facility in an aggregate principal amount of $245.0 million (the "Second Lien Term Credit Facility" and together with the First Lien Credit Facility, the
"Prior Credit Facilities").
On June 28, 2021, the Company prepaid $100.0 million of principal balance under its Second Lien Credit Agreement utilizing the proceeds under the ATM
Program plus cash on hand as defined and further discussed in Note 12 — Stockholders' Deficit of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
contained in Part II, Item 8 of this report.
On July 21, 2021, we (i) completed the notes offering of $415.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior secured notes due 2026 and related
guarantees and (ii) entered into a New Credit Agreement with the lenders from time to time party thereto and Bank of America, N.A. as administrative
agent. The New Credit Agreement provides for (i) a senior secured five-year Term Loan in an aggregate principal amount of $400.0 million and (ii) a
senior secured four-year Revolving Credit Facility that may be used for revolving credit loans, swingline loans and letters of credit up to an initial
aggregate principal amount of $32.5 million. In December 2021, we added additional $7.5 million capacity to our Revolving Credit Facility bringing the
total Revolving Credit Facility to $40.0 million.
On July 21, 2021, the proceeds from the notes offering, together with borrowings under the Term Loan, were used to prepay the full amount of outstanding
indebtedness under the Prior Credit Facilities and to pay related accrued interest, fees and expenses. Simultaneous with the prepayment, the Prior Credit
Facilities were terminated. In the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company prepaid $16.0 million of principal balance under its New Credit Agreement to
deleverage its balance sheet.
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As a result of the implementation of this new long-term financing, we expect our interest expense to decline by approximately $47.0 million on an
annualized basis and cash payments for interest to decline by approximately $36.0 million on an annualized basis.
The Indenture governing the terms of the notes contains covenants limiting our ability to, among other things, incur or guarantee additional debt or issue
disqualified stock or certain preferred stock; create or incur liens; pay dividends, redeem stock or make other distributions; make certain investments; create
restrictions on the ability to pay dividends or make certain other intercompany transfers; transfer or sell assets; merge or consolidate, and; enter into certain
transactions with affiliates. These covenants are subject to a number of exceptions and qualifications as set forth in the Indenture. Most of these covenants
will be suspended in the event and for as long as the notes have investment grade ratings.
The New Credit Agreement also contains certain representations and warranties, certain financial covenants and events of default and certain negative
covenants, including without limitation, limitations on liens, asset sales, consolidations and mergers, acquisitions, investments, indebtedness, transactions
with affiliates and payment of dividends. The New Credit Agreement, requires the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries to, (i) solely with respect to
the Revolving Credit Facility, (A) maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of not less than 2.150 to 1.000, (B) not permit their settlement assets to be
less than their payment service obligations at any time and (C) maintain a total net leverage ratio that does not exceed 4.750 to 1.000, and (ii) solely with
respect to the Term Loan, maintain a total net leverage ratio that does not exceed 5.000 to 1.000.
The Company recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $44.1 million which included $16.5 million of prepayment call premium and $27.6
million associated with the write-off of debt issuance costs and debt discounts. The Company also paid accrued interest of $7.0 million.
Credit Ratings
As of December 31, 2021, our credit ratings from Moody's and S&P were B2 with a stable outlook and B with a stable outlook, respectively. The Company
does not have rating triggers associated with its credit agreements or its regulatory capital requirements.
Regulatory Capital Requirements
We have capital requirements relating to government regulations in the U.S. and other countries where we operate. Such regulations typically require us to
maintain certain assets in a defined ratio to our payment service obligations. Through our wholly-owned subsidiary and licensed entity, MPSI, we are
regulated in the U.S. by various state agencies that generally require us to maintain a pool of liquid assets and investments in an amount generally equal to
the regulatory payment service obligation measure, as defined by each state, for our regulated payment instruments, namely teller checks, agent checks,
money orders and money transfers. The regulatory requirements do not require us to specify individual assets held to meet our payment service obligations,
nor are we required to deposit specific assets into a trust, escrow or other special account. Rather, we must maintain a pool of liquid assets. Provided we
maintain a total pool of liquid assets sufficient to meet the regulatory and contractual requirements, we are able to withdraw, deposit or sell our individual
liquid assets at will, without prior notice, penalty or limitations. We were in compliance with all state and regulatory capital requirements as of December
31, 2021. We believe that our liquidity and capital resources will remain sufficient to ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory capital requirements.
Material Cash Requirements from Contractual Obligations
The following table includes aggregated information about the Company's contractual obligations that impact our liquidity and capital needs. The table
includes information about payments due under specified contractual obligations, aggregated by type of contractual obligation as of December 31, 2021:
(Amounts in millions)
Debt, including interest payments
Non-cancellable leases
Signing bonuses
Marketing
Unrecognized tax benefits
(5)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(1)
Total contractual cash obligations
Payments due by period
Total
Less than
1 year
1-3 years
3-5 years
More than
5 years
$
$
988.7 $
68.7
63.5
17.8
14.7
1,153.4 $
46.0 $
11.2
40.9
13.9
3.0
115.0 $
91.5 $
19.4
18.7
3.9
—
133.5 $
851.2 $
16.9
—
—
—
868.1 $
—
21.2
—
—
—
21.2
(1)
Our Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2021 includes $786.7 million of debt, netted with unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount of $12.3 million. The above table reflects
the principal and interest that will be paid through the maturity of the debt using the rates in effect on December 31, 2021 and assuming no prepayments of principal.
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(2)
Noncancellable leases include operating leases for buildings, vehicles and equipment and other leases. For more detail see Note 19 — Leases of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements contained in Part II, Item 8 of this report.
(3)
Signing bonuses are payments to certain agents and financial institution customers as an incentive to enter into long-term contracts. Signing bonuses include $3.9 million of transaction volume-
related obligations for which it is not possible to reasonably estimate the timing of payments.
(4)
Marketing represents contractual marketing obligations with certain agents, billers and corporate sponsorships.
(5)
Unrecognized tax benefits include $11.7 million for which timing of conclusion cannot be determined with certainty.
We have other commitments as described further below that are not included in this table as the timing and/or amount of payments are difficult to estimate.
We have a Pension Plan that is frozen to both future benefit accruals and new participants. It is our policy to fund at least the minimum required
contribution each year plus additional discretionary amounts as available and necessary to minimize expenses of the plan. We made contributions of
$1.0 million to the Pension Plan during 2021. Although, the Company has no minimum contribution requirement for the Pension Plan in 2022, we expect
to contribute at least $1.0 million to the Pension Plan in 2022.
The Company has certain unfunded defined benefit plans: supplemental executive retirement plans ("SERPs"), which are unfunded non-qualified defined
benefit pension plans providing postretirement income to their participants and a postretirement plan ("Postretirement Benefits") that provides medical and
life insurance for its participants. These plans require payments over extended periods of time. The Company will continue to make contributions to the
SERPs and the Postretirement Benefits to the extent benefits are paid. Aggregate benefits paid for the unfunded plans are expected to be $5.5 million in
2022.
As discussed in Note 15 — Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part II, Item 8 of this
report, the IRS completed its examination of the Company's consolidated income tax returns through 2013 and issued Notices of Deficiency for 2005-2007
and 2009 and an Examination Report for 2008. The Notices of Deficiency and Examination Report disallow, among other items, approximately $900.0
million of ordinary deductions on securities losses in the 2007, 2008 and 2009 tax returns. In May 2012 and December 2012, the Company filed petitions
in the U.S. Tax Court challenging the 2005-2007 and 2009 Notices of Deficiency, respectively. In 2013, the Company reached a partial settlement with the
IRS allowing ordinary loss treatment on $186.9 million of deductions in dispute. In January 2015, the U.S. Tax Court granted the IRS's motion for
summary judgment upholding the remaining adjustments in the Notices of Deficiency. During 2015, the Company made payments to the IRS of $61.0
million for federal tax payments and associated interest related to the matter. The Company believes that it has substantive tax law arguments in favor of its
position. The Company filed a notice of appeal with the U.S. Tax Court on July 27, 2015 for an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.
Oral arguments were held before the Fifth Circuit on June 7, 2016, and on November 15, 2016, the Fifth Circuit vacated the Tax Court's decision and
remanded the case to the Tax Court for further proceedings. The Company filed a motion for summary judgment in the Tax Court on May 31, 2017. On
August 23, 2017, the IRS filed a motion for summary judgment and its response to the Company's motions for summary judgment. The Tax Court directed
the parties to agree to a joint stipulation of facts, which the parties have filed with the court. Each party has filed a revised memorandum in support of its
motion for summary judgment in the Tax Court. The Tax Court held oral arguments on this matter on September 9, 2019 and the Tax Court issued an
opinion on December 3, 2019 denying the Company's motion for summary judgment and granting summary judgment to the IRS. MoneyGram then filed a
Notice of Appeal to the Fifth Circuit on February 21, 2020. Oral arguments were held before a Fifth Circuit panel of judges on March 1, 2021, and the
panel affirmed the Tax Court findings on June 1, 2021. As a result of the Fifth Circuit decision, the Company has decided to no longer pursue a remedy for
the tax litigation and has determined that it is appropriate to file amended state returns. As of December 31, 2021, the Company has timely reported the
adjustments to over half of the states and paid out $4.2 million in tax and interest. The remaining balance to be settled with the state tax authorities is $13.5
million, inclusive of interest, of which $6.8 million is expected to be paid in 2022. The timing of settlement on the remaining balance of $6.7 million
cannot be determined with certainty.
Merger Agreement
Until the Merger closes, or the Merger Agreement is terminated, our liquidity requirements will primarily be funded by our cash flow from operations,
borrowings under our existing credit facility and certain other capital activities allowed under the Merger Agreement. In particular, we are subject to
various restrictions under the Merger Agreement on assuming additional debt, issuing additional equity or debt, repurchasing equity, making certain capital
expenditures, and entering into certain acquisition, disposition and leasing transactions, among other restrictions, subject to the restrictions under the
Merger Agreement.
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Analysis of Cash Flows
(Amounts in millions)
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net change in cash and cash equivalents and settlement cash and cash equivalents
2021
2020
(1)
37.1 $
(44.5)
(21.0)
(28.4) $
96.8
(44.6)
349.2
401.4
$
$
(1)
The Company revised its Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows presentation to include settlement cash and cash equivalents as a component of total cash and cash equivalents and such
amounts have been restated for the year ended December 31, 2020.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
In 2021, cash provided by operating activities decreased by $59.7 million primarily due to the $55.0 million payment to the Government pursuant to the
DPA.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Cash flows from available-for-sale investments and interest-bearing investments are included within investing activities following the restatement of our
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the prior years. In 2021, cash used in investing activities remained flat.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Changes in receivables, net and in payment service obligations are included within financing activities following the restatement of our Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows for the prior years. In 2021, cash used in financing activities increased by $370.2 million, which was primarily attributable to a
decrease in payment service obligations of $111.5 million compared to an increase of $465.9 million in the prior year, the prepayment of $16.0 million on
our Term Loan and a decrease in receivables included in settlement assets of $124.6 million compared to an increase of $109.5 million in the prior year.
Also, the net impact of the ATM Program and transactions related to the recent refinancing of our Prior Credit Facilities contributed to the increase. The
changes in receivables, net and payment service obligations are due to the timing of the remittance of funds by our agents and financial institution
customers.
Stockholders' Deficit
Stockholders' Deficit — Under the terms of our outstanding New Credit Facilities, we are restricted in our ability to pay dividends on and repurchase shares
of, our common stock. No dividends were paid on our common stock in 2021 and we do not anticipate declaring any dividends on our common stock.
Further, we are also restricted in our ability to pay dividends under the Merger Agreement.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and related
disclosures in the Consolidated Financial Statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. On a regular basis, management reviews its
accounting policies, assumptions and estimates to ensure that our financial statements are presented fairly and in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our
significant accounting policies are discussed in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements contained in Part II, Item 8 of this report.
Critical accounting policies are those policies that management believes are very important to the portrayal of our financial position and results of
operations and that require management to make estimates that are difficult, subjective or complex. Based on these criteria, management has identified and
discussed with the Audit Committee the following critical accounting policies and estimates, including the methodology and disclosures related to those
estimates.
Goodwill — We have two reporting units: GFT and FPP. Our GFT reporting unit is the only reporting unit that carries goodwill. We evaluate goodwill for
impairment annually as of October 1, or more frequently upon occurrence of certain events. When testing goodwill for impairment, we may elect to
perform either a qualitative test or a quantitative test to determine if it is more likely than not that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its
estimated fair value. During a qualitative analysis, we consider the impact of any changes to the following factors: macroeconomic, industry and market
factors, cost factors and changes in overall financial performance, as well as any other relevant events and uncertainties impacting a reporting unit. If our
qualitative assessment does not conclude that it is more likely than not that the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is greater than the carrying value,
we perform a quantitative analysis. In a quantitative test, the fair value of a reporting unit is determined based on a discounted cash flow analysis and
further analyzed using other methods of valuation. A discounted cash flow analysis requires us to make various assumptions, including assumptions about
future cash flows, growth rates and discount rates. The assumptions about future cash flows and growth rates are based on our long-term projections by
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unit. In addition, an assumed terminal value is used to project future cash flows beyond base years. Assumptions used in our impairment testing are
consistent with our internal forecasts and operating plans. Our discount rate is based on our debt and equity balances, adjusted for current market conditions
and investor expectations of return on our equity. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, there is no impairment. If not, we
compare the fair value of the reporting unit with its carrying amount. To the extent the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a write-
down of the reporting unit's goodwill would be necessary.
We did not recognize a goodwill impairment loss for 2021, 2020 or 2019. The carrying value of goodwill assigned to the GFT reporting unit at December
31, 2021 was $442.2 million.
Pension — Through the Company's Pension, we provide defined benefit Pension plan coverage to certain of our employees and certain employees of Viad
Corporation, our former parent. Our Pension obligations under these plans are measured as of December 31, the measurement date. Pension benefit
obligations and the related expense are based upon actuarial projections using assumptions regarding mortality, discount rates, expected long-term return on
assets and other factors.
Our assumptions reflect our historical experience and management's best judgment regarding future expectations. Certain of the assumptions, particularly
the discount rate and expected return on plan assets, require significant judgment and could have a material impact on the measurement of our Pension
obligation.
In order to estimate the interest cost components of net periodic benefit expense for its Pension and Postretirement Benefits, the Company utilizes a full
yield curve approach by applying the specific spot rates along the yield curve used in the determination of the benefit obligation to their underlying
projected cash flows.
At each measurement date, the discount rate used to measure total benefit obligation for the Pension and Postretirement Benefits is based on the then
current interest rate yield curves for long-term corporate debt securities with maturities rated AA comparable to our obligations.
Our Pension Plan assets are primarily invested in commingled trust funds. Our investments are periodically realigned in accordance with the investment
guidelines. The expected return on Pension Plan assets is based on our historical market experience, asset allocations and expectations for long-term rates
of return. We also consider peer data and historical returns to assess the reasonableness and appropriateness of our assumption. Our Pension Plan asset
allocations are reviewed periodically and are based upon plan funded ratio, an evaluation of market conditions, tolerance for risk and cash requirements for
benefit payments.
Lower discount rates increase the Pension and Postretirement Benefits obligation and subsequent year Pension expense, while higher discount rates
decrease the Pension and Postretirement Benefits obligation and subsequent year Pension expense. Decreasing or increasing the discount rate by 50 basis
points would have had an immaterial impact on the 2021 Pension and Postretirement Benefits net periodic benefit expense. Decreasing the expected rate of
return by 50 basis points would have increased the 2021 Pension Plan net periodic benefit expense by $0.2 million and increasing the expected rate of
return by 50 basis points would have decreased the 2021 Pension Plan net periodic benefit expense by $0.2 million.
Income Taxes, Tax Contingencies — We are subject to income taxes in the U.S. and various foreign jurisdictions. In determining taxable income, income or
loss before income taxes is adjusted for differences between local tax laws and U.S. GAAP.
We file tax returns in all U.S. states and various countries. Generally, our tax filings are subject to audit by tax authorities for three to five years following
submission of a return. With a few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to foreign or U.S. state and local income tax examinations for years prior
to 2016. The U.S. federal income tax filings are subject to audit for fiscal years 2017 through 2020.
The benefits of tax positions are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations if we determine it is more likely than not, based on the technical
merits of the position, that the tax position will be sustained upon examination, including any related appeals or litigation. The one exception to the more-
likely-than-not recognition threshold is the reliance on past administrative practices and precedents, where a taxing authority with full knowledge of all
relevant facts will accept a position as filed. In these limited situations, the Company will recognize the associated tax benefit.
Changes in tax laws, regulations, agreements and treaties, non-U.S. dollar exchange restrictions or our level of operations or profitability in each taxing
jurisdiction could have an impact on the amount of income taxes that we provide during any given year. The determination of taxable income in any
jurisdiction requires the interpretation of the related tax laws and regulations and the use of estimates and assumptions regarding significant future events,
such as the amount, timing and character of deductions and the sources and character of income and tax credits.
These assumptions and probabilities are periodically reviewed and revised based upon new information.
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Changes in our current estimates due to unanticipated events, or other factors, could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of
operations. Actual tax amounts may be materially different from amounts accrued based upon the results of audits due to different interpretations by the tax
authorities than those of the Company. While we believe that our reserves are adequate to cover reasonably expected tax risks, an unfavorable tax
settlement generally requires the use of cash and an increase in the amount of income tax expense that we recognize. A favorable tax settlement generally
requires a decrease in the amount of income taxes that we recognize.
Income Taxes, Valuation of Deferred Tax Assets — Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the future tax consequences attributable to
temporary differences that exist between the financial statement carrying value of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and operating loss and
tax credit carry-forwards on a taxing jurisdiction basis. We measure deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted statutory tax rates that will apply in the
years in which we expect the temporary differences to be recovered or paid.
The carrying amount of deferred tax assets must be reduced through valuation allowances if it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will not be
realized. In the period in which a valuation allowance is recorded, we would record tax expense, whereas a tax benefit would be recorded in the period a
valuation allowance is released.
In assessing the need for valuation allowances, we consider both positive and negative evidence related to the likelihood that the deferred tax assets will be
realized. Our assessment of whether a valuation allowance is required or should be adjusted requires judgment and is completed on a taxing jurisdiction
basis. We consider, among other matters: the nature, frequency and severity of any cumulative financial reporting losses; the ability to carry back losses to
prior years; future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences; tax planning strategies and projections of future taxable income. We also consider
our best estimate of the outcome of any on-going examinations based on the technical merits of the position, historical procedures and case law, among
other items.
As of December 31, 2021, we have recorded valuation allowances of $82.0 million against deferred tax assets of $142.5 million. The valuation allowances
primarily relate to basis differences in revalued investments, capital loss carryover, U.S. tax credit carryovers and certain state and foreign tax loss
carryovers. While we believe that the basis for estimating our valuation allowances is appropriate, changes in our current estimates due to unanticipated
events, or other factors, could have a material effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Part II, Item 8 of this report
for information regarding recent accounting pronouncements.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Enterprise Risk Management
Risk is an inherent part of any business. Our most prominent risk exposures are credit, interest rate and non-U.S. dollar currency exchange. See Part 1,
Item 1A Risk Factors of this 2021 Form 10-K for a description of the principal risks to our business. Appropriately managing risk is important to the
success of our business and the extent to which we effectively manage each of the various types of risk is critical to our financial condition and profitability.
Our risk management objective is to monitor and control risk exposures to produce steady earnings growth and long-term economic value.
Management implements policies approved by our Board of Directors that cover our investment, capital, credit and non-U.S. dollar practices and strategies.
The Board of Directors receives periodic reports regarding each of these areas and approves significant changes to policy and strategy. The Asset/Liability
Committee ("ALCO"), composed of senior management, routinely reviews investment and risk management strategies and results. The Credit Committee,
composed of senior management, routinely reviews credit exposure to consumers and our agents.
The following is a discussion of the risks we deem most critical to our business and the strategies we use to manage and mitigate such risks. While
containing forward-looking statements related to risks and uncertainties, this discussion and related analyses are not predictions of future events. Our actual
results could differ materially from those anticipated due to various factors discussed under Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
and under Risk Factors in Part 1, Item 1A of this 2021 Form 10-K.
Credit Risk
Credit risk, or the potential risk that we may not collect amounts owed to us, affects our business primarily through receivables, investments and derivative
financial instruments. In addition, the concentration of our cash, cash equivalents and investments at large financial institutions exposes us to credit risk.
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Investment Portfolio — Credit risk from our investment portfolio relates to the risk that we may be unable to collect the interest or principal owed to us
under the legal terms of the various securities. Our primary exposure to credit risk arises through the concentration of a large amount of our investment
portfolio at a few large banks, also referred to as financial institution risk, as well as a concentration in securities issued by U.S. government agencies.
At December 31, 2021, the Company's investment portfolio of $3.0 billion was primarily composed of cash and cash equivalents, consisting of interest-
bearing deposit accounts, non-interest-bearing transaction accounts and money market funds backed by U.S. government securities and interest-bearing
investments consisting of time deposits and certificates of deposit. Based on investment policy restrictions, investments are limited to those rated A- or
better by two of the following three rating agencies: Moody's, S&P and Fitch. If the rating agencies have split ratings, the Company uses the lower of the
highest two out of three ratings across the agencies for disclosure purposes. If the institution has only two ratings, the Company uses the lower of the two
ratings for disclosure purposes. No maturity of interest-bearing investments exceeds 24 months from the date of purchase.
The financial institutions holding significant portions of our investment portfolio may act as custodians for our asset accounts, serve as counterparties to
our non-U.S. dollar transactions and conduct cash transfers on our behalf for the purpose of clearing our payment instruments and related agent receivables
and agent payables. Through certain check clearing agreements and other contracts, we are required to utilize several of these financial institutions.
The concentration in U.S. government agencies includes agencies placed under conservatorship by the U.S. government in 2008 and extended unlimited
lines of credit from the U.S. Treasury. The implicit guarantee of the U.S. government and its actions to date support our belief that the U.S. government will
honor the obligations of its agencies if the agencies are unable to do so themselves.
The following table is a detailed summary of our investment portfolio as of December 31, 2021:
(Amounts in millions, except percentages and financial institutions)
Cash held on-hand at owned retail locations
Cash equivalents collateralized by securities issued by U.S. government agencies
Available-for-sale investments issued by U.S. government agencies
Cash, cash equivalents and interest-bearing investments at institutions rated AAA
Cash, cash equivalents and interest-bearing investments at institutions rated AA
Cash, cash equivalents and interest-bearing investments at institutions rated A
Cash, cash equivalents and interest-bearing investments at institutions rated BBB
Cash, cash equivalents and interest-bearing investments at institutions rated below BBB
Asset-backed and other securities
Investment portfolio held within the U.S.
(2)
Cash held on-hand at owned retail locations
Cash, cash equivalents and interest-bearing investments held at institutions rated AA
Cash, cash equivalents and interest-bearing investments at institutions rated A
Cash, cash equivalents and interest-bearing investments at institutions rated below A
Investment portfolio held outside the U.S.
Total investment portfolio
Number of
Financial
Institutions
(1)
Amount
Percent of
Investment
Portfolio
N/A $
1
N/A
1
5
14
2
3
N/A
26
N/A
7
14
50
71
$
—
—
2.3
69.3
207.9
2,132.3
46.2
35.1
0.7
2,493.8
39.4
249.0
128.9
135.1
552.4
3,046.2
— %
— %
— %
2 %
7 %
70 %
2 %
1 %
— %
82 %
1 %
8 %
4 %
5 %
18 %
100 %
(1)
(2)
Financial institutions, located both in the U.S. and outside of the U.S., are included in each of their respective total number of financial institutions.
Inclusive of deposits with FDIC-insured institutions and where such deposits are fully insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
At December 31, 2021, all but $0.7 million of the investment portfolio is invested in cash, cash equivalents, interest-bearing investments and investments
issued or collateralized by U.S. government agencies. Approximately 82% of our total investment portfolio is invested at financial institutions located
within the U.S.
Receivables — We have credit exposure to receivables from our agents and partners through the money transfer, bill payment and money order settlement
process. These receivables originate from independent agents and partners who collect funds from consumers who are transferring money or buying money
orders and agents and partners who receive proceeds from us in anticipation of payment to the recipients of money transfers. Agents and partners typically
have from one to three days to remit the funds, with longer remittance schedules granted to certain agents and partners on a limited basis. The Company has
a credit risk management function that conducts the underwriting of credit on new agents and partners as well as conducting credit
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surveillance on all agents and partners to monitor their financial health and the history of settlement activity with us. The Company's credit risk
management function also maintains daily contact with agents and partners and performs a collection function. For the year ended December 31, 2021, our
annual credit losses from agents, as a percentage of total fee and other revenue, was less than 1%. As of December 31, 2021, we had credit exposure to our
agents of $346.1 million in the aggregate spread across 6,048 agents, of which two owed us in excess of $15.0 million.
In addition, we are exposed to consumer credit risk directly from transactions through our digital solutions, where transactions are originated through
means other than cash, and therefore are subject to credit card chargebacks, non-insufficient funds or other collection impediments, such as fraud. As the
digital solutions become a greater proportion of our money transfer business, these losses may increase.
We also have credit exposure from our financial institution customers for business conducted by the FPP segment. Financial institutions collect proceeds
for official checks and money orders and remit those proceeds to us. We actively monitor the credit risk associated with financial institutions such as banks
and credit unions and have not incurred any losses associated with the failure or merger of any bank or non-bank financial institution customer. As of
December 31, 2021, we had a credit exposure to our official check and money order financial institution customers of $357.1 million in the aggregate
spread across 1,116 financial institutions, of which one owed us in excess of $15.0 million.
With respect to our credit union customers, our credit exposure is partially mitigated by National Credit Union Administration insurance and we have
required certain credit union customers to provide us with larger balances on deposit and/or to issue cashier's checks only. While the value of these assets is
not at risk in a disruption or collapse of a counterparty financial institution, the delay in accessing our assets could adversely affect our liquidity and
potentially our earnings depending upon the severity of the delay and corrective actions we may need to take.
While the extent of credit risk may vary by product, the process for mitigating risk is similar. We assess the creditworthiness of each potential agent before
accepting them into our distribution network. This underwriting process includes not only a determination of whether to accept a new agent, but also the
remittance schedule and volume of transactions that the agent will be allowed to perform in a given timeframe. We actively monitor the credit risk of our
existing agents by conducting periodic financial reviews and cash flow analyses of our agents that average high volumes of transactions and monitoring the
timeliness of payments and remittance patterns versus reported sales on a daily basis.
The timely remittance of funds by our agents and financial institution customers is an important component of our liquidity. If the timing of the remittance
of funds were to deteriorate, it would alter our pattern of cash flows and could require us to liquidate investments or utilize our Revolving Credit Facility to
settle payment service obligations. To manage this risk, we closely monitor the remittance patterns of our agents and financial institution customers and act
quickly if we detect deterioration or alteration in remittance timing or patterns. If deemed appropriate, we have the ability to immediately deactivate an
agent's equipment at any time, thereby preventing the initiation or issuance of further money transfers and money orders.
Derivative Financial Instruments — Credit risk related to our derivative financial instruments relates to the risk that we are unable to collect amounts owed
to us by the counterparties to our derivative agreements. Our derivative financial instruments are used to manage exposures to fluctuations in non-U.S.
dollar exchange rates. If the counterparties to any of our derivative financial instruments were to default on payments, it could result in a delay or
interruption of payments to our agents. We manage credit risk related to derivative financial instruments by entering into agreements with only major banks
and regularly monitoring the credit ratings of these banks. See Note 7 — Derivative Financial Instruments of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements contained in Part II, Item 8 of this report for additional disclosure.
Interest Rate Risk
Interest rate risk represents the risk that our operating results are negatively impacted, and our investment portfolio declines in value, due to changes in
interest rates. Given the short maturity profile of the investment portfolio and the low level of interest rates, we believe there is an extremely low risk that
the value of these securities would decline such that we would have a material adverse change in our operating results. As of December 31, 2021, the
Company held $669.9 million, or 22%, of the investment portfolio in fixed rate investments, with a legal final maturity that is two years or less.
Our operating results are impacted by interest rate risk through our net investment margin, which is investment revenue less investment commissions
expense. As the money transfer business is not materially affected by investment revenue and pays commissions that are not tied to an interest rate index,
interest rate risk has the most impact on our money order and official check businesses. We are invested primarily in interest-bearing deposit accounts, non-
interest-bearing transaction accounts, money market funds backed by U.S. government securities, time deposits and certificates of deposit. These types of
investments have minimal risk of declines in fair value from changes in interest rates. Our commissions paid to financial institution customers are
determined using a variable rate based primarily on the federal funds effective rate and are reset daily. Accordingly, both our investment revenue and our
investment commissions expense will decrease when rates decline and increase when rates rise.
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Our results are impacted by interest rate risk through our interest expense for borrowings under the New Credit Agreement. The New Credit Facilities
permit base rate borrowings and LIBOR borrowings plus a spread above the base rate or LIBOR, as applicable. With respect to the Revolving Credit
Facility, the spread for base rate borrowings will be either 3.25% per annum or 3.00% per annum depending upon the Company's total net leverage ratio (as
defined in the Credit Agreement), and the spread for LIBOR borrowings will be either 4.25% or 4.00% per annum depending on the Company's total net
leverage ratio. The interest rate spread applicable to loans under the Term Loan is 3.25% per annum for base rate loans and 4.50% per annum for LIBOR
loans subject to a LIBOR floor of 0.50%. Accordingly, any increases in interest rates will adversely affect interest expense and declines in LIBOR may not
result in lower interest expense. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had no borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility.
The tables below incorporate substantially all of our interest rate sensitive assets and assumptions that reflect changes in all interest rates pertaining to the
balance sheet. The "ramp" analysis assumes that interest rates change in even increments over the next 12 months. The "shock" analysis assumes interest
rates change immediately and remain at the changed level for the next twelve months. Components of our pre-tax loss that are interest rate sensitive include
"Investment revenue," "Investment commissions expense" and "Interest expense." Many of the Company's assets reset or can be repriced when interest
rates change, generally in line with changes in the Company's floating rate liabilities. Therefore, our risk associated with interest rates is not material.
The following table summarizes the changes to affected components of the Consolidated Statements of Operations under various ramp scenarios for the
year ended December 31, 2021:
(Amounts in millions)
Investment revenue
Investment commissions expense
Interest expense
Change in pretax loss
Basis Point Change in Interest Rates
Down
200
Down
100
Down
50
Up
50
Up
100
$
$
(0.9) $
—
—
(0.9) $
(0.9) $
—
—
(0.9) $
(0.8) $
—
—
(0.8) $
4.5 $
(3.2)
—
1.3 $
8.6 $
(6.4)
(0.7)
1.5 $
Up
200
16.9
(12.7)
(2.4)
1.8
The following table summarizes the changes to affected components of the Consolidated Statements of Operations under various shock scenarios as of
December 31, 2021:
(Amounts in millions)
Investment revenue
Investment commissions expense
Interest expense
Change in pretax loss
Non-U.S. Dollar Risk
Basis Point Change in Interest Rates
Down
200
Down
100
Down
50
Up
50
Up
100
$
$
(0.9) $
—
—
(0.9) $
(0.9) $
—
—
(0.9) $
(0.9) $
—
—
(0.9) $
9.7 $
(5.9)
(0.7)
3.1 $
19.0 $
(12.0)
(2.5)
4.5 $
Up
200
37.7
(23.6)
(6.2)
7.9
We are exposed to non-U.S. dollar risk in the ordinary course of business as we offer our products and services through a network of agents and financial
institutions with locations in more than 200 countries and territories. By policy, we do not speculate in non-U.S. dollars; all non-U.S. dollar trades relate to
underlying transactional exposures.
Our primary source of non-U.S. dollar exchange risk is transactional risk. This risk is predominantly incurred in the money transfer business in which funds
are frequently transferred cross-border and we settle with agents in multiple currencies. Although this risk is somewhat limited due to the fact that these
transactions are short-term in nature, we currently manage some of this risk with forward contracts to protect against potential short-term market volatility.
The primary currency pairs, based on volume, that are traded against the U.S. dollar in the spot and forward markets include the European euro, Mexican
peso, British pound and Indian rupee. The tenor of forward contracts is typically fewer than 30 days.
Realized and unrealized gains or losses on transactional currency and any associated revaluation of balance sheet exposures are recorded within
"Transaction and operations support" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The fair market value of any open forward contracts at period end are
recorded within "Other assets" or "Accounts payable and other liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The net effect of changes in non-U.S. dollar
exchange rates and the related forward contracts for the year ended December 31, 2021 was a loss of $2.0 million.
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Additional non-U.S. dollar risk is generated from fluctuations in the U.S. dollar value of future non-U.S. dollar-denominated earnings. In 2021, fluctuations
in the euro exchange rate (net of transactional hedging activities) resulted in a net increase to our operating income of $4.8 million.
In 2021, the euro was our second largest currency position in the world following the U.S. dollar. Had the euro appreciated or depreciated relative to the
U.S. dollar by 20% from actual exchange rates for 2021, operating income would have increased or decreased approximately $18.7 million for the year, as
applicable. There are inherent limitations in this sensitivity analysis, primarily due to the assumption that non-U.S. dollar exchange rate movements are
linear and instantaneous, that the unhedged exposure is static and that we would not hedge any additional exposure. As a result, the analysis cannot reflect
the potential effects of more complex market changes that could arise, which may positively or negatively affect income.
Translation risk is generated from the accounting translation of the financial statements of foreign subsidiaries (from their functional currency) into U.S.
dollars for consolidation and does not have a significant impact on our results. These translation adjustments are recorded within "Accumulated other
comprehensive loss" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Item 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The information called for by Item 8 is found in a separate section of this 2021 Form 10-K starting on page F-1. See the Index to Financial Statements on
page F-1.
Item 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
Item 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company's reports filed or submitted under the
Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and
procedures are designed, without limitation, to ensure that information required to be disclosed in company reports filed or submitted under the Exchange
Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely
decisions regarding required disclosure.
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company's management carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of
the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
concluded that, as of December 31, 2021, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes 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 December 31, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial
reporting.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management's annual report on internal control over financial reporting is provided on page F-2 of this 2021 Form 10-K. The attestation report of the
Company's independent registered public accounting firm, KPMG LLP, regarding the Company's internal control over financial reporting is provided on
page F-3 of this 2021 Form 10-K.
Item 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
Item 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
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PART III.
Item 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Information on executive officers called for by this Item is contained in Part I, Item 1 of this 2021 Form 10-K under the caption Executive Officers of the
Registrant. The remaining information required by this Item 10 is incorporated herein by reference from the sections "Proposal 1: Election of Directors-
Director Nominees-Qualifications and Background," "Board Structure and Composition," “Board Committees — Audit Committee” “Delinquent Section
16(a) Reports" (if any to disclose), “Director Nominee Criteria and Process,” and “Stockholder Proposals for the 2022 Annual Meeting” of the Company's
definitive proxy statement for the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC pursuant to Regulation 14A under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "2022 Proxy Statement").
All of our employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and controller, or persons
performing similar functions, also referred to as the Principal Officers, and our directors are subject to our Code of Conduct. Our Code of Conduct is posted
on our website at ir.moneygram.com in the Corporate Governance section, and we will disclose any amendments to, or waivers of, our Code of Conduct for
directors or Principal Officers on such website. The information on our website is not part of this 2021 Form 10-K.
Item 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference from the sections "Proposal 1: Election of Directors — Director
Compensation," "Executive Compensation," "Executive Compensation Tables," and "Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation" of the
2022 Proxy Statement.
Item 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER.
MATTERS
The information regarding beneficial ownership required by this Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference from the section captioned "Beneficial
Ownership of Common Stock" of the 2022 Proxy Statement. The information with respect to securities authorized for issuance under our equity
compensation plans required by this Item 12 is incorporated herein by reference from the section captioned "Equity Compensation Plan Information” of the
2022 proxy statement.
Item 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference from the sections captioned "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions,"
“Director Independence” and “Board Committees” of the 2022 Proxy Statement.
Item 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this Item 14 is incorporated herein by reference from the section captioned "Proposal 2: Ratification of Appointment of
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2022 — Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Fees" and "Proposal 2: Ratification of
Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm for 2022 — Audit Committee Approval of Audit and Non-Audit Services" of the 2022
Proxy Statement.
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PART IV.
Item 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a) (1)
(2)
(3)
(b) (1)
The financial statements listed in the "Index to Financial Statements" are filed as part of this 2021 Form 10-K.
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."
Exhibits are filed with this 2021 Form 10-K or incorporated herein by reference as listed in the accompanying Exhibit Index.
The following exhibits are filed or incorporated by reference herein in response to Item 601 of Regulation S-K. The Company files Annual
Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
under Commission File No. 1-31950.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number
2.1
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.9
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4*
4.5
Description
Agreement and Plan of Merger by and among MoneyGram International, Inc., Mobius Parent Corp. and Mobius Merger Sub, Inc., dated as
of February 14, 2022 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission
on February 15, 2022).
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of MoneyGram International, Inc., dated June 28, 2004 (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 15, 2010).
Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of MoneyGram International, Inc., dated May 12, 2009
(Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 15, 2010).
Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of MoneyGram International, Inc., dated May 18, 2011
(Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 23, 2011).
Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of MoneyGram International, Inc., dated November 14,
2011 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 14, 2011).
Amended and Restated Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of Series D Participating Convertible Preferred Stock of
MoneyGram International, Inc., dated May 18, 2011 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.2 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-
K filed May 23, 2011).
Certificate of Designations of Series E Junior Participating Preferred Stock of MoneyGram International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference
from Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 28, 2020).
Amended and Restated Bylaws of MoneyGram International, Inc., dated October 28, 2015 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 3.5 to
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 2, 2015).
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Bylaws of MoneyGram International, Inc., dated March 2, 2016 (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 3.6 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 2, 2016).
Certificate of Elimination of the Series E Junior Participating Preferred Stock of MoneyGram International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference
from Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 3, 2021).
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).
Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 17, 2019, between MoneyGram International, Inc. and Ripple Labs Inc. (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 17, 2019).
Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 26, 2019, among MoneyGram International, Inc., the Investors Listed on Schedule I Thereto
and BP Representative D LLC, as Holders' Representative (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on June 26, 2019).
Description of the Registrant's Securities Registered Under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Tax Preservation Plan, dated as of July 28, 2020, by and between MoneyGram International, Inc. and Equiniti Trust Company, as Rights
Agent (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 28, 2020).
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Exhibit
Number
4.6
4.7
4.8
10.1
10.2
10.3†
10.4†
10.5*†
10.6†
10.7†
10.8†
10.9†
10.10†
10.11†
10.12†
10.13†
10.14†
10.15†
10.16†
10.17†
10.18+
Description
Amendment No. 1 to the Tax Benefits Preservation Plan, dated as of June 3, 2021, by and between MoneyGram International, Inc. and
Equiniti Trust Company, as Rights Agent (Incorporated by reference herein from Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K
filed with the Commission on June 3, 2021).
Indenture, dated as of July 21, 2021, by and among MoneyGram International, Inc., the guarantors party thereto, and Wells Fargo Bank,
National Association, as trustee and notes collateral agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 26, 2021).
Form of 5.375% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 (included as Exhibit A to the Indenture incorporated by reference herein from Exhibit 4.2
to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 26, 2021).
Employee Benefits Agreement, dated as of June 30, 2004, by and among Viad Corporation, 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 Corporation 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).
Form of Amended and Restated Non-Employee Director Indemnification Agreement between MoneyGram International, Inc. and Non-
Employee Directors of MoneyGram International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.02 to Registrant's Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on February 13, 2009).
Form of Employee Director Indemnification Agreement between MoneyGram International, Inc. and Employee Directors of MoneyGram
International, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.03 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 13, 2009).
MoneyGram International, Inc. Performance Bonus Plan, as amended and restated February 16, 2022.
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).
MoneyGram Supplemental Pension Plan, as amended and restated December 28, 2007 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.01 to
Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 4, 2008).
First Amendment of MoneyGram Supplemental Pension Plan (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.28 to Amendment No. 1 to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A filed on August 9, 2010).
Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, effective August 11, 2009
(version 1) (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.8 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 9, 2009).
Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, effective August 11, 2009
(version 2) (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.9 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on November 9, 2009).
The MoneyGram International, Inc. Outside Directors' Deferred Compensation Trust, dated January 5, 2005 (Incorporated by reference
from Exhibit 99.05 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 22, 2005).
Form of Employee Trade Secret, Confidential Information and Post-Employment Restriction Agreement (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 10.27 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on May 12, 2008).
MoneyGram International, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, as amended and restated February 16, 2011 (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 10.01 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 23, 2011).
MoneyGram International, Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated on May 6, 2020
(Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8 filed on June 15, 2020).
Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Global Performance Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement
(Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 99.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 23, 2011).
Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Global Stock Option Agreement (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 99.2 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 23, 2011).
Form of Executive Severance Agreement (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.65 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed
March 16, 2018).
Amended and Restated Master Trust Agreement dated January 29, 2016 by and between MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. and Wal-Mart
Stores, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 1, 2016).
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Exhibit
Number
10.19+
10.20+
10.21
10.22
10.23
10.24
10.25
10.26***
10.27***
10.28*†
10.29†
10.30†
10.31†
10.32†
10.33†
10.34†
10.35†
10.36†
10.37
10.38
Description
Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Master Trust Agreement, dated August 26, 2016 by and between MoneyGram Payment
Systems, Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed
October 31, 2016).
Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Master Trust Agreement, dated October 25, 2016 by and between MoneyGram Payment
Systems, Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.75 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed
March 16, 2017)
Amendment No. 4 to Amended and Restated Master Trust Agreement, dated January 25, 2017 by and between MoneyGram Payment
Systems, Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.11 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed
May 5, 2017)
Amendment No. 5 to Amended and Restated Master Trust Agreement, dated January 1, 2017 by and between MoneyGram Payment
Systems, Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.12 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed
May 5, 2017)
Amendment No. 6 to Amended and Restated Master Trust Agreement, dated February 20, 2017 by and between MoneyGram Payment
Systems, Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.13 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed
May 5, 2017)
Amendment No. 1 to the Co-Branded MTaaS Website Addendum to the Amended and Restated Master Trust Agreement, dated February
22, 2017 by and between MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.14 to
Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed May 5, 2017)
Amendment No. 7 to Amended and Restated Master Trust Agreement, dated July 28, 2017 by and between MoneyGram Payment Systems,
Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed November
2, 2017)
Amendment No. 11 to the Amended and Restated Master Trust Agreement by and between MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. and
Walmart Inc. (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed November 6, 2019)
Amendment No. 13 to the Amended and Restated Master Trust Agreement by and between MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. and
Walmart Inc., effective September 25, 2020 (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant’s Quarterly Report filed on October
30, 2020).
Non-Employee Director Compensation Arrangements, effective February 16, 2022.
Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan Global Stock Option Agreement (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 10.5 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed May 3, 2013).
Amended and Restated Employment Agreement, dated March 2, 2018, by and between MoneyGram International, Inc. and W. Alexander
Holmes (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed March 5, 2018).
Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan 2017 Global Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement
(Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed May 5, 2017).
Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan 2017 Global Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award
Agreement (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed May 5, 2017).
Form of MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan 2017 Global Performance-Based Cash Award Agreement
(Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed May 5, 2017).
2017 Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, dated February 22, 2017, between MoneyGram International, Inc. and W.
Alexander Holmes (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.7 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed May 5, 2017).
2017 Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement, dated February 22, 2017, between MoneyGram International, Inc. and
W. Alexander Holmes (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.8 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed May 5, 2017).
2017 Performance-Based Cash Award Agreement, dated February 22, 2017, between MoneyGram International, Inc. and W. Alexander
Holmes (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.9 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed May 5, 2017).
Form of Amended and Restated Severance Agreement (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.6 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q filed on August 2, 2019).
Deferred Prosecution Agreement dated November 9, 2012 by and between MoneyGram International, Inc. and the United States
Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 8, 2018).
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Exhibit
Number
10.39
10.40
10.41
10.42
10.43
10.44
10.45
10.46
10.47
10.48
10.49
10.50†
10.51†
10.52†
10.53*†
21*
23*
24*
31.1*
31.2*
32.1**
32.2**
Description
Amendment to and Extension of Deferred Prosecution Agreement dated November 8, 2018 by and between MoneyGram International, Inc.
and the United States Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania (Incorporated
by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 8, 2018).
Amendment to Amendment to and Extension of Deferred Prosecution Agreement dated February 25, 2020 by and between MoneyGram
International, Inc. and the United States Department of Justice and the United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of
Pennsylvania (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed February 25, 2020).
Second Amendment to Amendment to and Extension of the Deferred Prosecution Agreement (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.1
to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed July 27, 2020).
Stipulated Order for Compensatory Relief and Modified Order for Permanent Injunction dated November 8, 2018 by and between
MoneyGram International, Inc. and the Federal Trade Commission (Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant's Current
Report on Form 8-K filed November 8, 2018).
First Lien Credit Agreement, dated June 26, 2019, between MoneyGram International, Inc. and the Lenders Party Thereto (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 26, 2019).
Second Lien Credit Agreement, dated June 26, 2019, between MoneyGram International, Inc. and the Lenders Party Thereto (Incorporated
by reference from Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 26, 2019).
Securities Purchase Agreement, dated June 17, 2019, between MoneyGram International, Inc. and Ripple Labs Inc. (Incorporated by
reference from Exhibit 10.1 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 17, 2019).
Warrant Agreement, dated June 17, 2019, between MoneyGram International, Inc. and Ripple Labs Inc. (Incorporated by reference from
Exhibit 10.2 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 17, 2019).
Warrant Agreement, dated June 26, 2019, between MoneyGram International, Inc. and Equiniti Trust Company (as Warrant Agent)
(Incorporated by reference from Exhibit 10.3 to Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 26, 2019).
Credit Agreement, dated as of July 21, 2021, by and between MoneyGram International, Inc., as borrower, the lenders from time to time
party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent and as Collateral Agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of
the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on July 26, 2021).
Letter Agreement Amendment dated August 9, 2021, to Credit Agreement, dated as of July 21, 2021, by and between MoneyGram
International, Inc., as borrower, the lenders from time to time party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent and as
Collateral Agent (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission
on October 29, 2021).
Form of Executive Officer Performance-Based Cash Award Agreement under the MoneyGram International, Inc. Amended and Restated
2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as of May 6, 2020 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report on Form
10-Q filed with the Commission on May 7, 2021).
Form of Executive Officer Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the MoneyGram International, Inc. Amended and
Restated 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as of May 6, 2020 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Registrant’s Quarterly Report
on Form 10-Q on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 7, 2021 ).
Form of Executive Officer Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the MoneyGram International, Inc.
Amended and Restated 2005 Omnibus Incentive as of May 6, 2020 (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Registrant’s Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Commission on May 7, 2021).
Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation Plan, effective October 1, 2021.
Subsidiaries of the Registrant
Consent of KPMG 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
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Exhibit
Number
101*
104*
*
**
Description
The following materials from MoneyGram's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, formatted in iXBRL
(Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii)
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit, (v) Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows and (vi) Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in iXBRL (Inline eXtensible Business Reporting Language) and contained in Exhibit 101).
Filed herewith.
Furnished herewith.
***
Portions of this exhibit have been omitted because they are both not material and would be competitively harmful if publicly disclosed.
†
+
Indicates management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
Confidential information has been omitted from this Exhibit and has been filed separately with the SEC pursuant to a confidential treatment
request under Rule 24b-2.
Item 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
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SIGNATURES
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.
Date:
February 25, 2022
MoneyGram International, Inc.
(Registrant)
By:
/S/ W. ALEXANDER HOLMES
W. Alexander Holmes
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal 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 and on the dates indicated.
/s/ W. Alexander Holmes
W. Alexander Holmes
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Lawrence Angelilli
Lawrence Angelilli
/s/ Christopher Russell
Christopher Russell
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Directors
Antonio O. Garza
Francisco Lorca
Julie E. Silcock
Peggy Vaughan
Alka Gupta
Michael P. Rafferty
W. Bruce Turner
By:
/s/ Robert L. Villaseñor
Robert L. Villaseñor
Attorney-in-fact
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February 25, 2022
February 25, 2022
February 25, 2022
February 25, 2022
MoneyGram International, Inc.
Annual Report on Form 10-K
Items 8 and 15 (a)
Index to Financial Statements
Management's Responsibility Statement and Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (KPMG LLP, Dallas, Texas, Auditor Firm ID: 185)
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1 — Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation
Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Note 3 — Reorganization Costs
Note 4 — Settlement Assets and Payment Service Obligations
Note 5 — Fair Value Measurement
Note 6 — Investment Portfolio
Note 7 — Derivative Financial Instruments
Note 8 — Property and Equipment
Note 9 — Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Note 10 — Debt
Note 11 — Pension and Other Benefits
Note 12 — Stockholders' Deficit
Note 13 — Stock-Based Compensation
Note 14 — Income Taxes
Note 15 — Commitments and Contingencies
Note 16 — Loss per Common Share
Note 17 — Segment Information
Note 18 — Revenue Recognition
Note 19 — Leases
Note 20 — Related Parties
Note 21 — Subsequent Events
F-1
F-2
F-3
F-6
F-7
F-8
F-9
F-11
F-12
F-12
F-14
F-20
F-21
F-21
F-23
F-25
F-26
F-26
F-27
F-28
F-33
F-35
F-37
F-39
F-41
F-42
F-44
F-44
F-45
F-46
Index to the Financial Statements
Management's Responsibility Statement and Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
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 establishing and maintaining a system of internal controls and procedures over financial reporting 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 over financial reporting, 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 independent 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, 2021. In making this assessment,
management used the criteria set forth in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission. 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, 2021.
The Company's independent registered public accounting firm, KPMG LLP, has been engaged to audit our financial statements included in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K and the effectiveness of the Company's system of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021. Their attestation
report regarding the Company's internal control over financial reporting is included on page F-3 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
F-2
Index to the Financial Statements
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
MoneyGram International, Inc.:
Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited MoneyGram International, Inc. and subsidiaries' (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based
on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021,
based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated
balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, cash flows, and
stockholders’ deficit for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial
statements), and our report dated February 25, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements.
Basis for Opinion
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, included in the accompanying Management's Responsibility Statement and Report on Internal Control over
Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a
public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal
securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. 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 of internal control over
financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and
testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other
procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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 its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections 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.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Dallas, Texas
February 25, 2022
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
MoneyGram International, Inc.:
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of MoneyGram International, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31,
2021 and 2020, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive loss, cash flows, and stockholders’ deficit for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 2021, and the related notes (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated
financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2021, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2021, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued
by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated February 25, 2022 expressed an unqualified opinion on
the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with
respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included
performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing
procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the
consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was
communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated
financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of a critical audit matter does not
alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below,
providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Money transfer and bill payment revenue
As discussed in Notes 2 and 18 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company derives approximately 94% of its revenue from providing
money transfer and bill payment services. These services are provided through third-party agents, limited Company-operated retail locations, and
digital solutions such as moneygram.com, mobile solutions, account deposit, and kiosk-based services.
We identified the evaluation of the sufficiency of audit evidence over money transfer and bill payment revenue obtained from the Company’s
information technology (IT) systems to be a critical audit matter. The calculation and recording of money transfer and bill payment services is
automated and relies on multiple internally developed tools and systems. Specifically, the highly automated nature of the money transfer and bill
payment revenue process required extensive involvement of IT professionals to design and perform procedures related to the IT systems and evaluate
the sufficiency of audit evidence obtained over money transfer and bill payment revenue.
The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We applied auditor judgment to determine the nature and
extent of procedures to be performed. We evaluated the design and tested the operating
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effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the money transfer and bill payment revenue process. We involved IT professionals with
specialized skills and knowledge who assisted in:
•
•
•
Identifying the relevant systems used to calculate and record money transfer and bill payment revenue transactions;
Testing the general IT controls over certain systems, including testing of user access controls, change management controls, and IT
operations controls; and
Testing automated application controls including system interfaces and the calculation and recording of money transfer and bill payment
revenue transactions to the Company’s general ledgers.
We tested a sample of money transfer and bill payment revenue transactions by comparing the amounts recognized to source documents and third-
party bank statements. We evaluated the sufficiency of audit evidence obtained by assessing the results of procedures performed, including the
appropriateness of the nature and extent of audit effort.
/s/ KPMG LLP
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2016.
Dallas, Texas
February 25, 2022
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MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Index to the Financial Statements
AS OF DECEMBER 31,
(Amounts in millions, except share data)
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Settlement assets
Property and equipment, net
Goodwill
Right-of-use assets
Other assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES
Payment service obligations
Debt, net
Pension and other postretirement benefits
Lease liabilities
Accounts payable and other liabilities
Total liabilities
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 15)
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 162,500,000 shares authorized, 92,305,011 and 72,530,770 shares issued,
90,725,982 and 72,517,539 shares outstanding at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
Additional paid-in capital
Retained loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Treasury stock: 1,579,029 and 13,231 shares at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
Total stockholders' deficit
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
F-6
2021
2020
$
$
$
$
155.2 $
3,591.4
133.9
442.2
52.6
101.2
4,476.5 $
3,591.4 $
786.7
67.1
56.3
160.0
4,661.5
0.9
1,400.3
(1,513.4)
(62.8)
(10.0)
(185.0)
4,476.5 $
196.1
3,702.9
148.1
442.2
55.1
129.7
4,674.1
3,702.9
857.8
74.5
59.1
216.8
4,911.1
0.7
1,296.0
(1,475.3)
(58.4)
—
(237.0)
4,674.1
Index to the Financial Statements
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
(Amounts in millions, except share data)
REVENUE
Fee and other revenue
Investment revenue
Total revenue
COST OF REVENUE
Commissions and other fee expense
Investment commissions expense
Direct transaction expense
Total cost of revenue
GROSS PROFIT
OPERATING EXPENSES
Compensation and benefits
Transaction and operations support
Occupancy, equipment and supplies
Depreciation and amortization
Total operating expenses
(1)
OPERATING INCOME
Other expenses
Interest expense
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Other non-operating expense
Total other expenses
(Loss) income before income taxes
Income tax (benefit) expense
NET LOSS
LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic
Diluted
MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
$
$
$
$
2021
2020
2019
1,275.8 $
7.8
1,283.6
1,197.2 $
20.0
1,217.2
1,230.4
54.7
1,285.1
622.7
0.9
60.5
684.1
599.5
227.8
179.1
61.9
57.0
525.8
73.7
69.5
44.1
3.7
117.3
(43.6)
(5.7)
(37.9) $
603.6
3.6
45.8
653.0
564.2
223.8
111.6
61.4
64.4
461.2
103.0
92.4
—
4.5
96.9
6.1
14.0
(7.9) $
(0.42) $
(0.42) $
(0.10) $
(0.10) $
89.7
89.7
77.8
77.8
613.4
23.3
25.5
662.2
622.9
228.4
207.8
60.9
73.8
570.9
52.0
77.0
2.4
36.9
116.3
(64.3)
(4.0)
(60.3)
(0.85)
(0.85)
71.1
71.1
Weighted-average outstanding common shares and equivalents used in computing loss
per share
Basic
Diluted
(1)
2020 and 2019 include $50.2 million and $11.3 million of related party market development fees, respectively. See Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for further details.
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
(Amounts in millions)
NET LOSS
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
Net change in unrealized holding gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities arising during the
period net of tax (expense) benefits of $(0.1), $0.1 and $0.0 for the years ended December 31,
2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively
Net change in pension liability due to amortization of prior service cost and net actuarial loss, net
of tax benefit of $0.6, $0.5 and $0.7 for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019,
respectively
Pension settlement charge, net of tax benefit of $7.2 for the year ended December 31, 2019
Valuation adjustment for pension and postretirement benefits, net of tax expense (benefit) of $0.4,
$(1.0) and $(2.0) for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively
Unrealized non-U.S. dollar translation adjustments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $0.0, $0.2 and
$(0.3) for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively
Other comprehensive (loss) income
COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
2021
2020
2019
$
(37.9) $
(7.9) $
(60.3)
0.3
1.9
—
1.4
(8.0)
(4.4)
(42.3) $
$
(0.4)
1.7
—
(3.4)
7.2
5.1
(2.8) $
(0.3)
2.1
24.1
(6.6)
(0.2)
19.1
(41.2)
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Index to the Financial Statements
MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
(Amounts in millions)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
2021
2020
2019
$
(37.9) $
(7.9) $
Depreciation and amortization
Signing bonus amortization
Change in right-of-use assets
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Non-cash compensation and pension expense
Signing bonus payments
Change in other assets
Change in lease liabilities
Change in accounts payable and other liabilities
Other non-cash items, net
Net cash provided by operating activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Payments for capital expenditures
Proceeds from available-for-sale investments
Purchases of interest-bearing investments
Proceeds from interest-bearing investments
Purchase of equity investments
Sale of equity investments
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Transaction costs for issuance and amendment of debt
Proceeds from issuance of debt
Principal payments on debt
Prepayment call premium
Proceeds from revolving credit facility
Payments on revolving credit facility
Change in receivables, net
Change in payment service obligations
Net proceeds from stock issuance
Stock repurchases
Payments to tax authorities for stock-based compensation
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SETTLEMENT CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SETTLEMENT CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of year
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SETTLEMENT CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS—End of year
57.0
56.4
12.6
(8.8)
7.5
44.1
11.1
(36.0)
(11.5)
(13.7)
(43.9)
0.2
37.1
(41.4)
0.8
(768.0)
766.6
(5.0)
2.5
(44.5)
(6.6)
807.8
(905.9)
(16.5)
—
—
124.6
(111.5)
97.1
(6.2)
(3.8)
(21.0)
(28.4)
64.4
54.5
9.9
9.1
11.7
—
11.1
(58.7)
(10.9)
(15.3)
29.3
(0.4)
96.8
(40.8)
0.7
(541.6)
537.1
—
—
(44.6)
—
—
(6.5)
—
23.0
(23.0)
(109.5)
465.9
—
—
(0.7)
349.2
401.4
2,079.3
1,677.9
$
2,050.9 $
2,079.3 $
(60.3)
73.8
46.4
15.5
(13.5)
7.3
2.4
44.7
(29.1)
(20.6)
(15.8)
8.3
4.4
63.5
(54.5)
0.8
(662.1)
830.8
—
—
115.0
(24.3)
—
(31.6)
—
—
—
62.2
(136.8)
49.5
—
(0.8)
(81.8)
96.7
1,581.2
1,677.9
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Index to the Financial Statements
Supplemental disclosures to the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows are presented below:
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
(Amounts in millions)
Cash payments for interest
Cash payments for taxes, net of refunds
$
$
2021
2020
2019
51.8 $
5.7 $
77.5 $
(1.8) $
63.3
4.4
The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash and Cash Equivalents as reported in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows to the line items
within the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents
Settlement cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents and settlement cash and cash equivalents
2021
2020
$
$
155.2 $
1,895.7
2,050.9 $
196.1
1,883.2
2,079.3
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
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Index to the Financial Statements
MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
(Amounts in millions)
January 1, 2019
Net loss
Stock-based compensation activity
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2018-
02
Net proceeds from issuing equity instruments
Equity instruments issued in connection with
Second Lien Term Credit Facility
Other comprehensive income
December 31, 2019
Net loss
Stock-based compensation activity
Preferred stock - series D conversion
Other comprehensive income
December 31, 2020
Net loss
Stock-based compensation activity
Exercise of Ripple Warrants
ATM equity offering
Stock repurchases
Other comprehensive loss
December 31, 2021
Preferred
Stock
Common
Stock
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Loss
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Treasury
Stock
Total
$
183.9 $
—
—
—
—
—
—
183.9
—
—
(183.9)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
$
0.6 $
—
—
—
0.1
—
—
0.7
—
—
—
—
0.7
—
—
0.1
0.1
—
—
0.9 $
1,046.8 $
—
7.6
(1,403.6) $
(60.3)
(11.3)
—
49.4
15.1
—
13.1
—
1,116.9
—
6.6
172.5
—
1,296.0
—
7.3
(0.1)
97.1
—
—
1,400.3 $
—
—
(1,460.1)
(7.9)
(7.3)
—
—
(1,475.3)
(37.9)
(0.2)
—
—
—
—
(1,513.4) $
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
F-11
(67.5) $
—
—
(15.1)
—
—
19.1
(63.5)
—
—
—
5.1
(58.4)
—
—
—
—
—
(4.4)
(62.8) $
(29.0) $
—
10.7
—
—
—
—
(18.3)
—
6.9
11.4
—
—
—
(3.8)
—
—
(6.2)
—
(10.0) $
(268.8)
(60.3)
7.0
—
49.5
13.1
19.1
(240.4)
(7.9)
6.2
—
5.1
(237.0)
(37.9)
3.3
—
97.2
(6.2)
(4.4)
(185.0)
Index to the Financial Statements
MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1 — Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation
References to "MoneyGram," the "Company," "we," "us" and "our" are to MoneyGram International, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Nature of Operations — MoneyGram offers products and services under its two reporting segments: GFT and FPP. The GFT segment provides global
money transfer services and bill payment services to consumers through two primary distribution channels: retail and digital. Through our Retail Channel,
we offer services through third-party agents, including retail chains, independent retailers, post offices and other financial institutions. Additionally, we
have limited Company-operated retail locations. We offer services through MGO, digital partnerships, direct transfers to bank accounts, mobile wallets and
card solutions, such as Visa Direct, as part of our Digital Channel. The FPP segment provides official check outsourcing services and money orders through
financial institutions and agent locations.
Basis of Presentation — The accompanying consolidated financial statements of MoneyGram are prepared in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). The Consolidated Balance Sheets are unclassified due to the timing uncertainty
surrounding the payment of settlement obligations.
Prior Period Restatements — Certain prior period amounts on the consolidated statements of cash flows have been restated as discussed below.
We have restated our Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows presentation to correctly include settlement cash and cash equivalents as a component of total
cash and cash equivalents. As a result, cash flows from available-for-sale investments and interest-bearing investments are included within investing
activities and changes in receivables, net and changes in payment service obligations are included within financing activities.
The Company assessed the materiality of this presentation on prior period consolidated financial statements in accordance with the SEC Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 99, “Materiality”, codified in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. Based on
this assessment, management concluded that the error correction is not material to any previously presented interim or annual financial statements. The
correction had no impact on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, Consolidated Statements of Operations, or the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive
Loss. Accordingly, the Company has revised the previously reported financial information in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to correct the immaterial
error for the years ended December 31, 2020 and 2019.
The following table presents selected line items from the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows after giving effect to the correction as
discussed above:
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Index to Financial Statements
(Amounts in millions)
December 31, 2020
December 31, 2019
As Previously
Reported
Adjustments
As Corrected
As Previously
Reported
Adjustments
As Corrected
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING
ACTIVITIES:
Other non-cash items, net
$
0.1 $
(0.5) $
(0.4) $
3.9 $
0.5 $
Net cash provided by operating
activities
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from available-for-sale investments
Purchases of interest-bearing investments
Proceeds from interest-bearing investments
Net cash (used in) provided by
investing activities
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
Change in receivables, net
Change in payment service obligations
Net cash (used in) provided by
financing activities
NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS AND SETTLEMENT
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND
SETTLEMENT CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of year
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND
SETTLEMENT CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS—End of year
97.3
(0.5)
96.8
63.0
0.5
—
—
—
(40.8)
—
—
(7.2)
49.3
0.7
(541.6)
537.1
(3.8)
(109.5)
465.9
356.4
0.7
(541.6)
537.1
(44.6)
(109.5)
465.9
349.2
352.1
401.4
—
—
—
(54.5)
—
—
(7.2)
1.3
0.8
(662.1)
830.8
169.5
62.2
(136.8)
(74.6)
4.4
63.5
0.8
(662.1)
830.8
115.0
62.2
(136.8)
(81.8)
146.8
1,531.1
1,677.9
145.5
1,435.7
1,581.2
$
196.1 $
1,883.2 $
2,079.3 $
146.8 $
1,531.1 $
1,677.9
95.4
96.7
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic On Our Financial Statements — The global spread of COVID-19 and the unprecedented impact of the COVID-19
pandemic is complex and ever-evolving. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic and recommended
extensive containment and mitigation measures worldwide. The outbreak reached all regions in which we do business, and governmental authorities around
the world implemented numerous measures attempting to contain and mitigate the effects of the virus, including travel bans and restrictions, border
closings, quarantines, shelter-in-place orders, shutdowns, limitations or closures of non-essential businesses, school closures and social distancing
requirements. The global spread of COVID-19 and resulting government actions taken in response to the virus have caused and may continue to cause
significant economic and business disruption, volatility, financial uncertainty and a continued significant global economic downturn. This has had and may
continue to have, a negative impact on our workforce, agents, customers, financial markets, consumer spending and credit markets. Even after the COVID-
19 pandemic has subsided, we may continue to experience adverse impacts to our business as a result of an economic recession or depression. Therefore,
the Company cannot reasonably estimate the future impact at this time.
There were no other material impacts to our Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021, based on the Company's
assessment of its estimates. As additional information becomes available to us, our future assessment of these estimates, including our expectations at the
time regarding the duration, scope and severity of the pandemic, as well as other factors, could materially and adversely impact our Consolidated Financial
Statements in future reporting.
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Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported
amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience, future expectations,
impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors and assumptions the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates and
assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are revised when necessary. Changes in estimates are recorded in the period of change. Actual amounts
may differ from these estimates.
Principles of Consolidation — The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of MoneyGram International, Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Intercompany profits, transactions and account balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
Presentation — In 2021, the Company changed its presentation to disclose "Gross profit" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The presentation
of gross profit is intended to supplement investors with an understanding of our operating performance. Gross profit is calculated as total revenue less
commissions and direct transaction expenses. These expenses were previously included within "Operating expenses" and are now presented within "Cost of
revenue" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The change in presentation was applied retrospectively to all years presented in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations and it had no effect on Operating income, Net loss or Loss per share. The Consolidated Balance Sheets, Consolidated Statements
of Comprehensive Loss, Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows are not affected by this change in
presentation.
The Company participates in various trust arrangements (special purpose entities or "SPEs") related to official check processing agreements with financial
institutions and structured investments within the investment portfolio. As the Company is the primary beneficiary and bears the primary burden of any
losses, the SPEs are consolidated in the Consolidated Financial Statements. The assets and obligations of the SPEs are recorded on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets in a manner consistent with the assets and obligations of the Company. As of December 31, 2021 the Company had no SPEs and only one
remaining SPE as of December 31, 2020.
Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Cash and cash equivalents — The Company defines cash and cash equivalents and settlement cash and cash equivalents as cash on hand and all highly
liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less at the purchase date.
Settlement assets and payment service obligations — The Company records payment service obligations relating to amounts payable under money
transfers, money orders and consumer payment service arrangements. These obligations are recognized by the Company at the time the underlying
transaction occurs. The Company records corresponding settlement assets, which represent funds received or to be received for unsettled money transfers,
money orders and consumer payments. Settlement assets consist of settlement cash and cash equivalents, receivables and investments. Payment service
obligations primarily consist of outstanding payment instruments; 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; commissions owed to financial institution customers and agents for instruments sold; amounts owed to investment brokers for purchased
securities and unclaimed instruments owed to various states.
Receivables, net (included in settlement assets) — The Company has receivables due from financial institutions and agents for payment instruments sold
and amounts advanced by the Company to certain agents for operational and local regulatory purposes. These receivables are outstanding from the day of
the sale of the payment instrument until the financial institution or agent remits the funds to the Company. The Company provides an allowance for the
portion of the receivable estimated to become uncollectible based on its history of collection experience, known collection issues, such as agent
suspensions and bankruptcies, consumer credit card chargebacks and insufficient funds and other matters the Company identifies in its routine collection
monitoring. Receivables are generally considered past due one day after the contractual remittance schedule, which is typically one day to three days after
the sale of the underlying payment instrument. Receivables are generally written off against the allowance one year after becoming past due.
The following summary details the activity within the allowance for credit losses for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Beginning balance
Provision
Write-offs, net of recoveries
Ending balance
2021
2020
2019
$
$
9.5 $
11.1
(13.9)
6.7 $
4.6 $
14.3
(9.4)
9.5 $
7.3
6.5
(9.2)
4.6
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Investments (included in settlement assets) — The Company classifies securities as available-for-sale. The Company has no securities classified as trading
or held-to-maturity. Time deposits and certificates of deposits with original maturities of up to 24 months are classified as interest-bearing investments and
recorded at amortized cost. Securities held for indefinite periods of time, including any securities that may be sold to assist in the clearing of payment
service obligations or in the management of the investment portfolio, are classified as available-for-sale securities. These securities are recorded at fair
value, with the net after-tax unrealized gain or loss recorded within "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the stockholders' deficit section of the
Consolidated Balance Sheets. Realized gains and losses and other-than-temporary impairments are recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations
under "Total other expenses."
Interest income on residential mortgage-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. Interest income on residential mortgage-backed securities for which risk of credit loss is not deemed
remote is recorded under the prospective method as adjustments of yield. Additionally, the Company applies the cost recovery method of accounting for
interest to some of the investments within the available-for-sale portfolio as it believes it is probable that it will not recover all, or substantially all, of its
principal investment and interest for its asset-backed and other securities given the sustained deterioration in the investment and securities market, the
collapse of many asset-backed securities and the low levels to which the securities have been written down.
The Company evaluates all residential mortgage-backed and other asset-backed investments for impairment based on management's evaluation of the
underlying reasons for the decline in fair value on an individual security basis. 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 through a permanent reduction to its amortized cost in the period the
impairment occurs. Securities gains and losses are recognized upon the sale, call or maturity of securities using the specific identification method to
determine the cost basis of securities sold.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments — Financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, settlement cash and cash equivalents, investments,
derivatives, payment service obligations and debt. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, settlement cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing
investments and payment service obligations approximate fair value. The carrying value of debt is stated at amortized cost; however, for disclosure
purposes the fair value is estimated. See Note 5 — Fair Value Measurement for information regarding the principles and processes used to estimate the fair
value of financial instruments.
Derivative Financial Instruments — The Company recognizes derivative financial instruments on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. The
accounting for changes in the fair value is recognized through "Transaction and operations support" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the
period of change. See Note 7 — Derivative Financial Instruments for additional disclosure.
Property and Equipment — Property and equipment includes computer hardware, computer software, signage, equipment at agent locations, office
furniture and equipment and leasehold improvements and is stated at cost net of accumulated depreciation and amortization. Property and equipment is
depreciated and amortized using a straight-line method over the useful life or term of the lease or license. The cost and related accumulated depreciation
and amortization of assets sold or disposed of are removed from the financial statements, with the resulting gain or loss, if any, recognized within
"Occupancy, equipment and supplies" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 8 — Property and Equipment for additional disclosure.
The following table summarizes the estimated useful lives by major asset category:
Type of Asset
Computer hardware
Computer software
Signage
Equipment at agent locations
Office furniture and equipment
Leasehold improvements
Useful Life
3 years
5 - 7 years
3 years
3 - 7 years
7 years
10 years
Tenant allowances for leasehold improvements are capitalized as leasehold improvements upon completion of the improvement and amortized over the
shorter of the remaining term of the lease or 10 years. Computer software includes acquired and internally developed software.
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Property and equipment are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable
by comparing the carrying value of the assets to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the asset. If an impairment is determined
to exist for property and equipment, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to the estimated fair value.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets — Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in business combinations
and is assigned to the reporting unit in which the acquired business will operate. Intangible assets are recorded at their estimated fair value at the date of
acquisition. In the year following the period in which identified intangible assets become fully amortized, the fully amortized balances are removed from
the gross asset and accumulated amortization amounts. Intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized. Intangible assets that are not amortized are
evaluated for impairment on a quarterly basis. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had no indefinite-lived intangible assets. Intangible assets
with finite lives are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable by
comparing the carrying value of the assets to the estimated future undiscounted cash flows to be generated by the asset. If an impairment is determined to
exist for intangible assets, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to the estimated fair value.
Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized using a straight-line method over their respective useful lives as follows:
Type of Intangible Asset
Contractual and customer relationships
Non-compete agreements
Developed technology
Useful Life
3 - 15 years
3 - 5 years
5 - 7 years
Goodwill is not amortized but is instead subject to impairment testing. The Company evaluates its goodwill for impairment annually as of October 1 of
each year or more frequently if impairment indicators arise in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 350, Intangibles -
Goodwill and Other. When testing goodwill for impairment, the Company may elect to perform either a qualitative test or a quantitative test to determine if
it is more likely than not that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value. During a qualitative analysis, the Company considers
the impact of any changes to the following factors: macroeconomic, industry and market factors, cost factors and changes in overall financial performance,
as well as any other relevant events and uncertainties impacting a reporting unit. If the qualitative assessment does not conclude that it is more likely than
not that the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is greater than the carrying value, the Company performs a quantitative analysis. In a quantitative test,
the carrying value of the reporting unit is compared to its estimated fair value. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, there is no
impairment. If not, to the extent the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge of the reporting unit's goodwill
would be recognized; however, the loss recognized would not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit.
Payments on Long-Term Contracts — The Company makes payments to certain agents and financial institution customers as an incentive to enter into
long-term contracts. The payments, or signing bonuses, are generally required to be refunded pro rata in the event of nonperformance under, or cancellation
of, the contract by the customer. Signing bonuses are viewed as prepaid commissions expense and are, therefore, capitalized and amortized over the life of
the related contract. Amortization of signing bonuses on long-term contracts is recorded within "Fee and other commissions expense" in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations. The carrying values of the signing bonuses are reviewed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying
amounts may not be recoverable.
Income Taxes — The provision for income taxes is computed based on the pre-tax loss or income included in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences that exist between the financial
statement carrying value of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and operating loss and tax credit carry-forwards on a taxing jurisdiction basis.
The Company measures deferred tax assets and liabilities using enacted statutory tax rates that will apply in the years in which the Company expects the
temporary differences to be recovered or paid. The Company's ability to realize deferred tax assets depends on the ability to generate sufficient taxable
income within the carry-back or carry-forward periods provided for in the tax law. The Company establishes valuation allowances for its deferred tax assets
based on a more-likely-than-not threshold. To the extent management believes that recovery is not likely, a valuation allowance is established in the period
in which the determination is made.
The liability for unrecognized tax benefits is recorded as a non-cash item within "Accounts payable and other liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance
Sheets. The Company records interest and penalties for unrecognized tax benefits within "Income tax (benefit) expense" in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations. See Note 14— Income Taxes for additional disclosure.
Treasury Stock — Repurchased common stock is stated at cost and is presented as a separate component of stockholders' deficit. See Note 12 —
Stockholders' Deficit for additional disclosure.
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Non-U.S. Dollar Translation — The Company converts assets and liabilities of foreign operations to their U.S. dollar equivalents at rates in effect at the
balance sheet dates and records the translation adjustments within "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Income
statements of foreign operations are translated from the operation's functional currency to U.S. dollar equivalents at the average exchange rate for the
month. Non-U.S. dollar exchange transaction gains and losses are reported within "Transaction and operations support" in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations.
Revenue Recognition — The Company earns revenues from consideration specified in contracts with customers and recognizes revenue when it satisfies its
performance obligations by transferring control over its services and products to customers. Revenue is recognized net of any taxes collected from
customers that are subsequently remitted to governmental authorities. The following is a description of the principal activities, separated by reporting
segments, from which the Company generates revenues. For more information about the Company's reporting segments, see Note 17 — Segment
Information. For tabular revenue disclosures see Note 18 — Revenue Recognition.
GFT Segment:
Money transfer fee revenue — The Company earns money transfer revenues primarily from consumer transaction fees and the management of currency
exchange spreads on money transfer transactions involving different "send" and "receive" currencies. Fees are collected from consumers at the time of
transaction. In a cash-to-cash money transfer transaction, both the agent initiating the transaction and the receiving agent earn a commission that is
generally a fixed fee or is based on a percentage of the fee charged to the consumer. When a money transfer transaction is initiated at a MoneyGram-owned
store or via our online platform, typically only the receiving agent earns a commission. Each money transfer is considered a separate agreement between
the Company and the consumer and includes only one performance obligation that is satisfied at a point in time, which is when the funds are made
available for pick up. Money transfer funds are typically available for pick up within 24 hours of being sent. The consumer is in control of the service, as
the consumer picks the "send" and "receive" locations as well as the transaction currency. Normally, the Company provides fee refunds to consumers only
if the transaction is canceled within 30 minutes of initiating the transfer and the transfer amount has not been picked up by the Receiver. As such, fee
refunds are accounted for within the same period as the origination of the transaction and no liability for the amount of expected returns is recorded on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company recognizes revenues on a gross basis for money transfer services as the Company is considered the principal in
these transactions. Under our loyalty programs for money transfer services, consumers earn rewards based on transaction frequency. In 2018, the Company
introduced the MoneyGram Plus Rewards program, which allows members to earn discounts on future transactions. The MoneyGram Plus Rewards
program activity for the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020 was insignificant to the Company's results of operations.
Bill payment services fee revenue — Bill payment revenues are earned primarily from fees charged to consumers for each transaction completed. Our
primary bill payment service offering is our ExpressPayment service, which we offer at substantially all of our money transfer agent locations, at certain
agent locations in select Caribbean and European countries and through our digital solutions. Through our bill payment services, consumers can complete
urgent bill payments, pay routine bills, or load and reload prepaid debit cards with cash at an agent location or with a credit or debit card. We offer
consumers same-day and two or three-day payment service options; the service option is dependent upon our agreement with the biller. Each bill payment
service is considered a separate agreement with the consumer and includes only one performance obligation that is satisfied at a point in time, when the
funds are transferred to the designated institution, which is generally within the same day. The consumer is in control of the service, as the consumer picks
out the "send" location and time. MoneyGram does not offer refunds for bill payment services and revenue is recognized on a gross basis as the Company
is considered the principal in these transactions.
Other revenue — Includes breakage income, fees from royalties, contract terminations, insufficient funds and other one-time charges. The Company
recognizes breakage revenue for unclaimed money transfers when the likelihood of consumer pick-up becomes remote based on historical experience and
there is no requirement for remitting balances to government agencies.
FPP Segment:
Money order fee revenue — Consumers use our money orders to make payments in lieu of cash or personal checks. We generate revenue from money
orders by charging per item and other fees, as well as from the investment of funds underlying outstanding money orders. The Company contracts with
agents and/or financial institutions for this product and associated services. We sell money orders under the MoneyGram brand and on a private label or on
a co-branded basis with certain agents and financial institutions in the U.S. The Company recognizes revenue when an agent sells a money order because
the funds are immediately made available to the consumer. As such, each sale of a money order and related service is considered a separate performance
obligation that is satisfied at a point in time.
Official check outsourcing services fee revenue — Official checks are used by consumers where a payee requires a check drawn on a bank. Financial
institutions also use official checks to pay their own obligations. Like money orders, the Company generates revenue from official check outsourcing
services through U.S. banks and credit unions by charging per item and other
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fees, as well as from the investment of funds underlying outstanding official checks. The Company's consumer for official checks is considered the
financial institution. The official checks services and products are considered a bundle of services and products that are provided to the financial institution
on an ongoing basis. As such, revenue from these services is recognized on a monthly basis. Revenue corresponds directly with the value of MoneyGram's
services and/or products completed to date and for which the Company has a right to invoice. Monthly revenue may vary based on the number of official
checks issued and other ancillary services provided to the financial institution.
Other revenue — Includes fees from money order service revenue, proof adjustments, early contract terminations, money order photo and replacement fees
and other one-time charges. The Company recognizes service revenue from money orders that have not been redeemed within a one-year period from
issuance. Proof adjustment fees are generally unresolved and not recouped as they pertain to immaterial bank variances. The Company recognizes as
revenue the net proof adjustments amount on a monthly basis.
Investment Revenue — Investment revenue, which is not within the scope of ASC Topic 606 per ASC 606-10-15-2, is earned from the investment of funds
generated from the sale of payment instruments, primarily official checks and money orders and consists of interest income, dividend income, income
received on our cost recovery securities and amortization of premiums and discounts. Investment revenue varies depending on the level of investment
balances and the yield on our investments.
Commissions and Other Fee Expense — The Company incurs fee commissions primarily related to our GFT services. In a money transfer transaction, both
the agent initiating the transaction and the receiving agent earn a commission that is generally either a fixed fee or is based on a percentage of the fee
charged to the consumer. The agent initiating the transaction and the receiving agent also earn non-U.S. dollar exchange commissions, which are generally
based on a percentage of the non-U.S. dollar exchange spread. In a bill payment transaction, the agent initiating the transaction receives a commission that
is generally based on a percentage of the fee charged to the consumer and, in limited circumstances, the biller receives a commission that is based on a
percentage of the fee charged to the consumer. The Company generally does not pay commissions to agents on the sale of money orders, except, in certain
limited circumstances, for large agents where we may pay a fixed commission based on total money order transactions.
Investment Commissions Expense — Investment commissions expense consists of amounts paid to financial institution customers based on short-term
interest rate indices times the average outstanding cash balances of official checks sold by the financial institution. Investment commissions are recognized
each month based on the average outstanding balances of each financial institution customer and their contractual variable rate for that month.
Direct Transaction Expense — Direct transaction expense includes expenses related to the processing of money transfers, such as customer authentication
and funding costs.
Market Development Fees — Market development fees are fees paid by Ripple Labs Inc. ("Ripple") to the Company for developing and bringing liquidity
to foreign exchange markets, facilitated by their ODL platform and providing a reliable level of foreign exchange trading activity. The liquidity services
provided by the Company are not considered distinct under ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and consequently MoneyGram
recognizes fees received for market development services as vendor consideration in accordance with ASC Topic 705, Cost of Sales and Services. The fees
are presented as a contra expense to offset costs incurred to Ripple and are recorded as incurred within "Transaction and operations support" in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations. Per the terms of the commercial agreement, the Company does not pay fees to Ripple for its usage of the ODL
platform and there are no claw back or refund provisions.
On March 7, 2021, the Company and Ripple signed an agreement to terminate, effective immediately, the commercial agreement between the parties that
was originally entered into in June of 2019. The Company had ceased transacting under the commercial agreement in early December 2020. The Company
did not resume transacting under the commercial agreement from that period through the termination date and as such, did not receive any market
development fees in 2021. There were no market development fees for the year ended December 31, 2021 and $50.2 million and $11.3 million for the years
ended December 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Additionally, as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had no receivable from Ripple for market
development fees.
Marketing and Advertising Expense — Marketing and advertising costs are expensed as incurred or at the time the advertising first takes place and are
recorded in the "Transaction and operations support" line in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Marketing and advertising expense was
$27.7 million, $16.2 million and $48.1 million for 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Stock-Based Compensation — Stock-based compensation awards are measured at fair value at the date of grant and expensed using the straight-line
method over their vesting or service periods. For grants to employees, expense, net of estimated forfeitures, is recognized in the "Compensation and
benefits" line and expense for grants to non-employee directors is recorded in the "Transaction and operations support" line in the Consolidated Statements
of Operations. The Company accounts for modifications to its share-based payment awards in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 718,
Compensation - Stock Compensation. Incremental compensation cost is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair value of the modified award over
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the fair value of the original award immediately before its terms are modified, measured based on the share price and other pertinent factors at that date and
is recognized as compensation cost on the date of modification (for vested awards) or over the remaining vesting or service period (for unvested awards).
Any unrecognized compensation cost remaining from the original award is recognized over the vesting period of the modified award. See Note 13 —
Stock-Based Compensation for additional disclosure of the Company's stock-based compensation.
Earnings Per Share — For all periods in which they are outstanding, the Series D Participating Convertible Preferred Stock (the "D Stock") and the
warrants issued by the Company in connection with the entry into the Second Lien Credit Agreement ("Second Lien Warrants") are included in the
weighted-average number of common shares outstanding utilized to calculate basic earnings per common share because the D Stock is deemed a common
stock equivalent and the Second Lien Warrants are considered outstanding common shares.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards — In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-14, Compensation - Retirement Benefits - Defined Benefit Plans -
General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefits Plans. The amendments in this standard
require that entities now disclose the weighted-average interest credit ratings for cash balance plans and other plans with promised interest credit ratings
and an explanation of the reasons for significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit obligation for the period, as well as clarify and remove
certain other disclosures. This standard is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2020, and, as such, the Company adopted this standard as of
December 31, 2020, see Note 11 — Pension and Other Benefits. This standard does not impact our Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards and Related Developments Not Yet Adopted — In May 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB")
issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2021-04, Earnings Per Share (Topic 260), Debt—Modifications and Extinguishments (Subtopic 470-50),
Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718), and Derivatives and Hedging—Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Issuer’s Accounting
for Certain Modifications or Exchanges of Freestanding Equity-Classified Written Call Options (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force).
The ASU clarifies and reduces diversity in an issuer’s accounting for modifications or exchanges of freestanding equity-classified written call options,
warrants for instance, that remain equity classified after modification or exchange. The ASU provides guidance that will clarify whether an issuer should
account for a modification or an exchange of a freestanding equity-classified written call option that remains equity classified after modification or
exchange as (1) an adjustment to equity and, if so, the related earnings per share effects, if any, or (2) an expense and, if so, the manner and pattern of
recognition. The new guidance is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2021, and early adoption is permitted, including
adoption in an interim period. The adoption of ASU 2021-04 is not expected to have a material impact on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In August 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-06, Debt - Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic 470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging -
Contracts in Entity’s Own Equity (Subtopic 815-40): Accounting for Convertible Instruments and Contracts in an Entity's Own Equity. This ASU changes
how entities account for convertible instruments and contracts in an entity's own equity and simplifies the accounting for convertible instruments by
removing certain separation models for convertible instruments. This ASU also modifies the guidance on diluted earnings per share calculations. The
amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We are currently
evaluating the impact of this standard on our Consolidated Financial Statements.
In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial
Reporting. The amendments in this ASU provide, if certain criteria are met, optional expedients and exceptions for applying the U.S. GAAP requirements
for contract modifications, hedging relationships and sales or transfers of debt securities that reference the London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") or
another reference rate expected to be discontinued because of reference rate reform through December 31, 2022. The adoption of this ASU is optional and
the election can be made anytime during the effective period. The amendments in this ASU are effective as of March 12, 2020 through December 31, 2022.
MoneyGram is currently evaluating the impact of this standard and has not yet determined whether we will elect the optional expedients.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments.
The new credit impairment standard changes the impairment model for most financial assets and certain other instruments. For trade and other receivables,
held-to-maturity debt securities, loans and other instruments, entities will be required to use a new forward-looking expected loss model that generally will
result in the earlier recognition of allowances for credit losses. For available-for-sale debt securities with unrealized losses, entities will measure credit
losses in a manner similar to what they do today, except that the losses will be recognized as allowances rather than as reductions in the amortized cost of
the securities. To further assist with adoption and implementation of ASU 2016-13, the FASB issued the following ASUs:
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• ASU 2018-19 (Issued November 2018) — Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses
• ASU 2019-04 (Issued April 2019) — Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, Topic 815, Derivatives and
Hedging, and Topic 825, Financial Instruments
• ASU 2019-05 (Issued May 2019) — Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Targeted Transition Relief
• ASU 2019-10 (Issued November 2019) — Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), and Leases
(Topic 842): Effective Dates
• ASU 2019-11 (Issued November 2019) — Codification Improvements to Topic 326, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses
• ASU 2020-02 (Issued February 2020) — Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) and Leases (Topic 842): Amendments to SEC
Paragraphs Pursuant to SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 119 and Update to SEC Section on Effective Date Related to Accounting Standards
Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) (SEC Update)
• ASU 2020-03 (Issued March 2020) — Codification Improvements to Financial Instruments
ASU 2019-10 changed the effective date of ASU 2016-13 for public business entities that meet the definition of a U.S. Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") filer but that are eligible to be a smaller reporting company to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. As of November 15,
2019, which is the determination date for ASU 2016-13, MoneyGram was a smaller reporting company and, as such, has elected to adopt the amendments
in these standards in 2023. We are still evaluating these ASUs, but we do not believe the adoption will have a material impact on our Consolidated
Financial Statements.
The Company has determined that there have been no other recently adopted or issued accounting standards that had, or will have, a material impact on its
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Note 3 — Reorganization Costs
In the first quarter of 2021, the Company committed to an operational plan to reduce overall operating expenses, including the elimination of
approximately 110 positions across the Company and certain actions to reduce other ongoing operating expenses, including real estate-related expenses (the
"2021 Organizational Realignment"). The actions are designed to streamline operations and structure the Company in a way that will be more agile and
aligned around its plan to execute digital and market-specific strategies. Costs consisted primarily of one-time termination benefits for employee severance
and related costs, which are recorded in "Compensation and benefits" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The following table is a roll-forward of the reorganization costs accrual as of December 31, 2021:
(Amounts in millions)
Balance, at December 31, 2020
Expenses
Cash payments
Balance, at December 31, 2021
The following table is a summary of the total cumulative reorganization costs incurred to date in operating expenses:
(Amounts in millions)
Balance at December 31, 2020
First quarter 2021
Second quarter 2021
Third quarter 2021
Fourth quarter 2021
Total cumulative reorganization costs incurred to date
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Realignment
—
9.1
(8.4)
0.7
—
5.9
2.1
0.3
0.8
9.1
Total
$
$
$
$
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Note 4 — Settlement Assets and Payment Service Obligations
The Company's primary licensed entities are MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. ("MPSI"), MoneyGram International SRL and MoneyGram International
Limited, which enable us to offer our money transfer service in the European Economic Area as well as around the globe. MPSI is regulated by various
U.S. state agencies that generally require the Company to maintain a pool of assets with an investment rating bearing one of the three highest grades as
defined by a nationally recognized rating agency ("permissible investments") in an amount equal to the payment service obligations, as defined by each
state, for those regulated payment instruments, namely teller checks, agent checks, money orders and money transfers. The regulatory payment service
assets measure varies by state but in all cases excludes investments rated below A-. The most restrictive states may also exclude assets held at banks that do
not belong to a national insurance program, varying amounts of accounts receivable balances and/or assets held in the SPE. The regulatory payment service
obligations measure varies by state but in all cases is substantially lower than the Company's payment service obligations as disclosed on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets as the Company is not regulated by state agencies for payment service obligations primarily resulting from outstanding cashier's checks.
We are also subject to licensing or other regulatory requirements in various other jurisdictions. Licensing requirements may include minimum net worth,
provision of surety bonds or letters of credit, compliance with operational procedures, agent oversight and the maintenance of settlement assets in an
amount equivalent to outstanding payment service obligations, as defined by our various regulators.
The regulatory and contractual requirements do not require the Company to specify individual assets held to meet its payment service obligations, nor is the
Company required to deposit specific assets into a trust, escrow or other special account. Rather, the Company must maintain a pool of liquid assets
sufficient to comply with the requirements. No third-party places limitations, legal or otherwise, on the Company regarding the use of its individual liquid
assets. The Company is able to withdraw, deposit or sell its individual liquid assets at will, with no prior notice or penalty, provided the Company maintains
a total pool of liquid assets sufficient to meet the regulatory and contractual requirements. Regulatory requirements also require MPSI to maintain positive
net worth, with certain states requiring that MPSI maintain positive tangible net worth. The Company was in compliance with its contractual and financial
regulatory requirements as of December 31, 2021.
The following table summarizes the amount of settlement assets and payment service obligations as of December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Settlement assets:
Settlement cash and cash equivalents
Receivables, net
Interest-bearing investments
Available-for-sale investments
Payment service obligations
Note 5 — Fair Value Measurement
2021
2020
$
$
$
1,895.7 $
700.4
992.3
3.0
3,591.4 $
1,883.2
825.0
991.2
3.5
3,702.9
(3,591.4) $
(3,702.9)
Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability, or the exit price, in an orderly transaction
between market participants on the measurement date. A three-level hierarchy is used for fair value measurements based upon the observability of the
inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. Under the hierarchy, the highest priority is given to unadjusted quoted prices in
active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1), followed by observable inputs (Level 2) and unobservable inputs (Level 3). A financial
instrument's level within the hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The following is a
description of the Company's valuation methodologies used to estimate the fair value for assets and liabilities:
Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
•
Available-for-sale investments — For residential mortgage-backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies, fair value measures are obtained
from an independent pricing service. As market quotes are generally not readily available or accessible for these specific securities, the pricing
service measures fair value through the use of pricing models utilizing reported market quotes adjusted for observable inputs, such as market
prices for comparable securities,
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spreads, prepayment speeds, yield curves and delinquency rates. Accordingly, these securities are classified as Level 2 financial instruments.
For asset-backed and other securities, which include investments in limited partnerships, market quotes are generally not available. The Company
utilizes broker quotes to measure market value, if available. Because the inputs and assumptions that brokers use to develop prices are
unobservable, valuations that are based on brokers' quotes are classified as Level 3. Also, the Company uses pricing services that utilize pricing
models based on market observable and unobservable data. The observable inputs include quotes for comparable securities, yield curves, default
indices, interest rates, historical prepayment speeds and delinquency rates. These pricing models also apply an inactive market adjustment as a
significant unobservable input. Accordingly, asset-backed and other securities valued using third-party pricing models are classified as Level 3.
• Derivative financial instruments — Derivatives consist of forward contracts to manage income statement exposure to non-U.S. dollar exchange
risk arising from the Company's assets and liabilities denominated in non-U.S. dollar currencies. The Company's forward contracts are well-
established products, allowing the use of standardized models with market-based inputs. These models do not contain a high level of subjectivity,
and the inputs are readily observable. Accordingly, the Company has classified its forward contracts as Level 2 financial instruments. See Note 7
— Derivative Financial Instruments for additional disclosure on the Company's forward contracts.
There were no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2, or transfers into or out of level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The following table summarizes the
Company's financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value by hierarchy level on a recurring basis:
(Amounts in millions)
December 31, 2021
Financial assets:
Available-for-sale investments:
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Asset-backed and other securities
Forward contracts
Total financial assets
Financial liabilities:
Forward contracts
December 31, 2020
Financial assets:
Available-for-sale investments:
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Asset-backed and other securities
Forward contracts
Total financial assets
Financial liabilities:
Forward contracts
Level 2
Level 3
Total
$
$
$
$
$
$
2.3 $
—
0.1
2.4 $
— $
0.7
—
0.7 $
0.2 $
— $
3.0 $
—
0.1
3.1 $
— $
0.5
—
0.5 $
2.2 $
— $
2.3
0.7
0.1
3.1
0.2
3.0
0.5
0.1
3.6
2.2
The following table provides a roll-forward of the asset-backed and other securities classified as Level 3, which are measured at fair value on a recurring
basis for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Beginning balance
Change in unrealized gains (losses)
Ending balance
2021
2020
2019
$
$
0.5 $
0.2
0.7 $
0.9 $
(0.4)
0.5 $
1.2
(0.3)
0.9
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Assets and liabilities that are disclosed at fair value — Debt and interest-bearing investments are carried at amortized cost; however, the Company
estimates the fair value of debt for disclosure purposes. The fair values of the Term Loan, Senior Secured Notes and First Lien Credit Facility are estimated
using an observable market quotation (Level 2). The fair value of the second lien credit facility is estimated using unobservable market inputs (Level 3),
including broker quotes for comparable traded securities and yield curves.
The following table provides the carrying value and fair value for the credit facilities and the senior secured notes as of December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
2021
2020
Term Loan
Senior Secured Notes
First Lien Credit Facility
Second Lien Credit Facility
Carrying value
Fair value
Carrying value
Fair value
$
$
$
$
384.0 $
415.0 $
— $
— $
383.5 $
421.2 $
— $
— $
— $
— $
635.3 $
254.6 $
—
—
635.3
254.3
The carrying amounts for the Company's cash and cash equivalents, settlement cash and cash equivalents, receivables, interest-bearing investments and
payment service obligations approximate fair value as of December 31, 2021 and 2020.
The Company records the investments in its Pension Plan trust at fair value. The majority of the Pension Plan's investments is common/collective trusts
held by the Pension Plan's trustee. The fair values of the Pension Plan's investments are determined based on the current market values of the underlying
assets. See Note 11 — Pension and Other Benefits for additional disclosure of investments held by the Pension Plan.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis — Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis relate
primarily to the Company's property and equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets, which are remeasured only in the event of an impairment.
Fair value remeasurements are normally based on significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Tangible and intangible asset fair values are derived using
accepted valuation methodologies. If it is determined an impairment has occurred, the carrying value of the asset is reduced to fair value with a
corresponding charge to "Other expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Note 6 — Investment Portfolio
The Company's portfolio is invested in cash and cash equivalents, interest-bearing investments and available-for-sale investments as described in Note 2 —
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. The following table shows the components of the investment portfolio as of December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Cash
Money market securities
Cash and cash equivalents and settlement cash and cash equivalents
Interest-bearing investments
Available-for-sale investments
Total investment portfolio
2021
2020
$
$
2,050.9 $
—
2,050.9
992.3
3.0
3,046.2 $
2,076.8
2.5
2,079.3
991.2
3.5
3,074.0
Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents consist of interest-bearing deposit accounts, non-interest-bearing transaction accounts and money
market securities. The Company's money market securities are invested in one fund, which is AAA rated and consists of U.S. Treasury bills, notes or other
obligations issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government and its agencies, as well as repurchase agreements secured by such instruments.
Interest-bearing Investments — Interest-bearing investments consist of time deposits and certificates of deposit with maturities of up to 24 months and are
issued from financial institutions rated A- or better as of December 31, 2021.
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Available-for-sale Investments — Available-for-sale investments consist of residential mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed and other securities.
The following table is a summary of the amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale investments:
(Amounts in millions)
December 31, 2021
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Asset-backed and other securities
Total
December 31, 2020
Residential mortgage-backed securities
Asset-backed and other securities
Total
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
$
$
$
$
2.1 $
—
2.1 $
2.6 $
0.2
2.8 $
0.2 $
0.7
0.9 $
0.4 $
0.5
0.9 $
— $
—
— $
— $
(0.2)
(0.2) $
2.3
0.7
3.0
3.0
0.5
3.5
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, 77% and 86%, respectively, of the fair value of the available-for-sale portfolio were invested in residential mortgage-
backed securities issued by U.S. government agencies. These securities have the implicit backing of the U.S. government and the Company expects to
receive full par value upon maturity or pay-down, as well as all interest payments.
Gains and Losses — For the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, the Company had no realized gains and losses.
Investment Ratings — In rating the securities in its investment portfolio, the Company uses ratings from Moody's Investor Service ("Moody's"), Standard &
Poor's ("S&P") and Fitch Ratings ("Fitch"). If the rating agencies have split ratings, the Company uses the lower of the highest two out of three ratings
across the rating agencies for disclosure purposes. If the institution has only two ratings, the Company uses the lower of the two ratings for disclosure
purposes. Securities issued or backed by U.S. government agencies are included in the AAA rating category. Investment grade is defined as a security
having a Moody's equivalent rating of Aaa, Aa, A or Baa or an S&P or Fitch equivalent rating of AAA, AA, A or BBB. The Company's investments
consisted of the following ratings as of December 31:
(Dollar amounts in millions)
Investment grade
Below investment grade
Total
Number of
Securities
2021
Fair
Value
Percent of
Investments
Number of
Securities
2020
Fair
Value
Percent of
Investments
9 $
33
42 $
2.3
0.7
3.0
78 %
22 %
100 %
9 $
35
44 $
3.0
0.5
3.5
86 %
14 %
100 %
Had the Company used the lowest rating from the rating agencies in the information presented above, there would be no change to the classifications as of
December 31, 2021 and 2020.
Contractual Maturities — Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations,
sometimes without call or prepayment penalties. Maturities of residential mortgage-backed and asset-backed and other securities depend on the repayment
characteristics and experience of the underlying obligations.
Fair Value Determination — The Company uses various sources of pricing for its fair value estimates of its available-for-sale portfolio. The percentage of
the portfolio for which the various pricing sources were used is as follows as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, 93% and 95% used a third-party pricing
service and 7% and 5% used broker quotes, respectively.
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Note 7 — Derivative Financial Instruments
The Company uses forward contracts to manage its non-U.S. dollar needs and non-U.S. dollar exchange risk arising from its assets and liabilities
denominated in non-U.S. dollars. While these contracts may mitigate certain non-U.S. dollar risk, they are not designated as hedges for accounting
purposes and will result in gains and losses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company also reports gains and losses from the spread
differential between the rate set for its transactions and the actual cost of currency at the time the Company buys or sells in the open market.
The following net gains (losses) related to assets and liabilities denominated in non-U.S. dollar are included in "Transaction and operations support" in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations and in the "Net cash provided by operating activities" line in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
(Amounts in millions)
Net realized non-U.S. dollar (loss) gain
Net gain (loss) from the related forward contracts
Net (loss) gain from non-U.S. dollar transactions and related forward contracts
2021
2020
2019
$
$
(20.4) $
18.4
(2.0) $
26.6 $
(11.9)
14.7 $
(7.4)
11.2
3.8
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had $698.7 million and $643.8 million, respectively, of outstanding notional amounts relating to its non-
U.S. dollar forward contracts. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company reflects the following fair values of derivative forward contract
instruments in its Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(Amounts in millions)
Forward contracts
Balance Sheet Location
2021
2020
Gross Amount of Recognized
Assets
Gross Amount of Offset
2020
2021
Net Amount of Assets Presented on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
2020
2021
"Other assets"
$
0.4 $
1.0 $
(0.3) $
(0.9) $
0.1 $
0.1
(Amounts in millions)
Forward contracts
Balance Sheet Location
"Accounts payable and
other liabilities"
Gross Amount of Recognized
Liabilities
2021
2020
Gross Amount of Offset
2020
2021
Net Amount of Liabilities Presented on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
2020
2021
$
0.6 $
3.1 $
(0.4) $
(0.9) $
0.2 $
2.2
The Company's forward contracts are primarily executed with counterparties governed by International Swaps and Derivatives Association agreements that
generally include standard netting arrangements. Asset and liability positions from forward contracts and all other non-U.S. dollar exchange transactions
with the same counterparty are net settled upon maturity.
The Company is exposed to credit loss in the event of non-performance by counterparties to its derivative contracts. 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. Collateral generally is not required of the counterparties or of the Company. In the unlikely event the counterparty 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 has not had any historical
instances of non-performance by any counterparties, nor does it anticipate any future instances of non-performance.
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Note 8 — Property and Equipment
The following table is a summary of "Property and equipment, net" as of December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Computer hardware and software
Signage
Equipment at agent locations
Office furniture and equipment
Leasehold improvements
Total property and equipment
Accumulated depreciation and amortization
Total property and equipment, net
2021
2020
$
$
529.9 $
50.6
50.2
19.5
22.1
672.3
(538.4)
133.9 $
512.8
56.1
48.9
28.4
27.0
673.2
(525.1)
148.1
Depreciation and amortization expense for property and equipment for 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $56.4 million, $63.9 million and $73.2 million,
respectively. No impairments of property and equipment were recorded during 2021, 2020 and 2019.
At December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had $1.7 million and $0.5 million, respectively, in accrued purchases of property and equipment included
within "Accounts payable and other liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
During 2021, 2020 and 2019 the Company had nominal losses related to disposals of its property and equipment. The loss was recorded within
"Occupancy, equipment and supplies" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, software development costs of $35.0 million and $28.2 million, respectively, were capitalized. At
December 31, 2021 and 2020, there were $104.3 million and $105.3 million, respectively, of unamortized software development costs included in property
and equipment.
For the years ended December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had $1.0 million and $1.5 million, respectively, in net capitalized implementation costs
related to hosting arrangements that are service contracts. These costs are recorded within "Other assets" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and the
related amortization is recorded in the same line item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations as other fees associated with the service arrangements.
Note 9 — Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill — The Company's goodwill balance was $442.2 million as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, and all relates to the GFT segment. The Company
performed a qualitative assessment of goodwill during the fourth quarter of 2021 and a quantitative impairment test during the fourth quarter of 2020 and
2019. No impairments of goodwill were recorded in 2021, 2020 and 2019.
Intangibles — All of the Company's intangible assets are included within "Other assets" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2021, the
Company had no cryptocurrency indefinite-lived intangible assets.
The following table is a summary of finite-lived intangible assets as of December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Contractual and customer relationships
Developed technology
Total finite-intangible assets
Gross
Carrying
Value
2021
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Value
Gross
Carrying
Value
2020
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Value
$
$
4.1 $
0.6
4.7 $
(3.7) $
(0.6)
(4.3) $
0.4 $
—
0.4 $
4.1 $
0.6
4.7 $
(3.2) $
(0.5)
(3.7) $
0.9
0.1
1.0
Intangible asset amortization expense for 2021, 2020 and 2019 was $0.6 million, $0.5 million and $0.6 million, respectively. The estimated future
intangible asset amortization expense is $0.4 million for 2022.
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Note 10 — Debt
The following is a summary of the Company's outstanding debt as of December 31:
(Amounts in millions, except percentages)
5.00% Term Loan due 2026
5.38% Senior Secured Notes due 2026
7.00% First Lien Credit Facility due 2023
13.00% Second Lien Credit Facility due 2024
Total debt at face value
Unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discounts
Total debt, net
2021
2020
384.0 $
415.0
—
—
799.0
(12.3)
786.7 $
—
—
635.3
254.6
889.9
(32.1)
857.8
$
$
Indenture and New Credit Agreement — On July 21, 2021, the Company entered into a new credit agreement (the "New Credit Agreement") with the
lenders from time to time party thereto and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent and completed its previously announced private offering of
$415.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% senior secured notes due 2026 (the "Senior Secured Notes" or "Notes" and such offering, the "Notes
Offering") and related guarantees. The New Credit Agreement provides for (i) a senior secured five-year term loan in an aggregate principal amount of
$400.0 million (the "Term Loan") and (ii) a senior secured four-year revolving credit facility that may be used for revolving credit loans, swingline loans
and letters of credit (the "Revolving Credit Facility") and together with the Term Loan, the "New Credit Facilities") up to an initial aggregate principal
amount of $32.5 million which was increased to $40.0 million in December 2021.
As of December 31, 2021, the Company had no borrowings and no outstanding letters of credit under its Revolving Credit Facility.
The New Credit Facilities were secured by substantially all of the Company's assets and its material domestic subsidiaries that guarantee the payment and
performance of the Company's obligations under the Credit Facilities.
Prepayment — On June 28, 2021, the Company prepaid $100.0 million of principal balance under its Second Lien Credit Agreement utilizing the proceeds
under the ATM Program plus cash on hand as defined and further discussed in Note 12 — Stockholders' Deficit. On July 21, 2021, the proceeds from the
notes offering, together with borrowings under the Term Loan, were used to prepay the full amount of outstanding indebtedness under the Prior Credit
Facilities, as defined below and to pay related accrued interest, fees and expenses. Simultaneous with the prepayment, the Prior Credit Facilities were
terminated. In the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company prepaid a total of $16.0 million of principal balance under its New Credit Agreement.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company recorded a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $44.1 million which included $16.5 million of
prepayment call premium and $27.6 million associated with the write-off of debt issuance costs and debt discounts. The Company also paid accrued
interest of $7.0 million.
First Lien Credit Agreement and Revolving Credit Facility — The Company's prior First Lien Credit Agreement, which was in effect during the first half of
2021, provided for (a) a senior secured three-year revolving credit facility available for revolving credit loans, swingline loans and letters of credit up to an
aggregate principal amount of $35.0 million and was scheduled to mature on September 30, 2022, (the "First Lien Revolving Credit Facility") and (b) a
senior secured four-year term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $645.0 million (the "First Lien Term Credit Facility" and together with the
First Lien Revolving Credit Facility, the "First Lien Credit Facility").
Second Lien Credit Agreement — The Company's prior Second Lien Credit Agreement which was in effect during the first half of 2021, provided for a
second lien secured five-year term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $245.0 million (the "Second Lien Term Credit Facility" and together
with the First Lien Credit Facility, the "Prior Credit Facilities"). Subject to certain conditions and limitations, the Company was able to elect to pay interest
under the Second Lien Term Credit Facility partially in cash and partially in kind. The outstanding principal balance for the Second Lien Credit Agreement
was due on June 26, 2024.
Debt Covenants and Other Restrictions — The New Credit Agreement contains various limitations that restrict the Company's ability to: incur additional
indebtedness; create or incur additional liens; effect mergers and consolidations; make certain acquisitions or investments; sell assets or subsidiary stock;
pay dividends and make other restricted payments; and effect loans, advances and certain other transactions with affiliates. In addition, the New Credit
Agreement, requires the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries to maintain a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.150:1.000 and to not exceed a total
net leverage
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ratio of 4.750:1.000. The asset coverage covenant contained in the New Credit Agreement requires the aggregate amount of the Company's cash and cash
equivalents and other settlement assets to exceed its aggregate payment service obligations.
As of December 31, 2021, the Company was in compliance with its financial covenants: our interest coverage ratio was 3.643 to 1.000, our total net
leverage ratio was 3.098 to 1.000 and our assets in excess of payment service obligations used for the asset coverage calculation were $155.2 million. We
continuously monitor our compliance with our debt covenants.
Debt Issuance Costs —For the Term Loan, the Notes, the First Lien Term Credit Facility and the Second Lien Term Credit Facility, the Company presents
debt issuance costs as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of the related indebtedness and amortizes these costs over the term of the related debt
liability using the effective interest method. For the revolving credit facilities, the Company presents debt issuance costs within "Other assets" on its
Consolidated Balance Sheets and amortizes these costs ratably over the term of the revolving credit facilities. Amortization of debt issuance costs is
recorded within "Interest expense" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
There were no unamortized costs associated with the Revolving Credit Facility as of December 31, 2021 and $1.5 million for the First Lien Revolving
Credit Facility as of December 31, 2020.
Debt Discount — The Company records debt discount as a deduction from the carrying amount of the related indebtedness on its Consolidated Balance
Sheets with the respective debt discount amortization recorded within "Interest expense."
Maturities — At December 31, 2021, debt totaling $781.0 million will mature in July 2026, with debt principal totaling $18.0 million will be paid quarterly
in increments of $1.0 million through the maturity date. Any borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility will mature in July 2025.
Note 11 — Pension and Other Benefits
Pension Benefits — The Company's Pension Plan is a frozen, non-contributory funded plan under which no new service or compensation credits are
accrued by the plan participants. Cash accumulation accounts continue to be credited with interest credits until participants withdraw their money from the
Pension Plan. It is the Company's policy to fund at least the minimum required contribution each year plus additional discretionary amounts as available
and necessary to minimize expenses of the plan.
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plans — The Company has obligations under various legacy SERPs, which are unfunded non-qualified defined benefit
pension plans providing postretirement income to their participants. As of December 31, 2021, all benefit accruals under the SERPs are frozen with the
exception of one plan for which service is frozen but future pay increases are reflected for active participants. It is the Company's policy to fund the SERPs
as benefits are paid.
The Company's Pension Plan and SERPs are collectively referred to as our "Pension."
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions — The Company has an unfunded defined benefit postretirement plan ("Postretirement Benefits") that
provides medical and life insurance for its participants. The Company amended the Postretirement Benefits to close it to new participants as of
December 31, 2009. Effective July 1, 2011, the Postretirement Benefits was amended to eliminate eligibility for participants eligible for Medicare
coverage. As a result of this plan amendment, the Company no longer receives the Medicare retiree drug subsidy. The Company's funding policy is to make
contributions to the Postretirement Benefits as benefits are paid.
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Actuarial Valuation Assumptions — The measurement date for the Company's Pension and Postretirement Benefits is December 31. The following table is
a summary of the weighted-average actuarial assumptions used in calculating net periodic benefit expense (income) and the benefit obligation for the years
ended and as of December 31:
Pension Plan
2021
2020
2019
2021
SERPs
2020
Postretirement Benefits
2019
2021
2020
2019
Net periodic benefit expense (income):
Discount rate for benefit obligation
Discount rate for interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Cash balance interest crediting rate
Rate of compensation increase
Medical trend rate:
Pre-65 initial healthcare cost trend rate
Post-65 initial healthcare cost trend rate
Pre and post-65 ultimate healthcare cost trend rate
Year ultimate healthcare cost trend rate is reached
for pre/post-65, respectively
Benefit obligation:
Discount rate
Cash balance interest crediting rate
Rate of compensation increase
Medical trend rate:
2.51 %
1.86 %
1.80 %
1.36 %
—
—
—
—
—
3.23 %
2.83 %
2.07 %
1.73 %
—
—
—
—
—
3.57 %
3.09 %
2.91 %
2.75 %
—
—
—
—
—
2.41 %
1.62 %
—
—
5.75 %
—
—
—
—
3.18 %
2.70 %
—
—
5.75 %
—
—
—
—
4.32 %
3.88 %
—
—
5.75 %
—
—
—
—
2.86 %
1.92 %
—
2.51 %
1.36 %
—
3.23 %
1.73 %
—
2.81 %
—
5.75 %
2.41 %
—
5.75 %
3.18 %
—
5.75 %
Pre-65 initial healthcare cost trend rate
Post-65 initial healthcare cost trend rate
Pre and post-65 ultimate healthcare cost trend rate
Year ultimate healthcare cost trend rate is reached
for pre/post-65
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2.64 %
1.74 %
—
—
—
6.46 %
7.08 %
4.50 %
3.33 %
2.77 %
—
—
—
6.79 %
7.51 %
4.50 %
4.41 %
3.91 %
—
—
—
7.25 %
8.25 %
4.50 %
2028
2027
2025
2.95 %
—
—
6.38 %
6.64 %
4.50 %
2.64 %
—
—
6.46 %
7.08 %
4.50 %
3.33 %
—
—
6.79 %
7.51 %
4.50 %
2030
2028
2027
The Company utilizes a building-block approach in determining the long-term expected rate of return on plan assets. The expected return on plan assets is
calculated using a calculated value of plan assets that is determined each year by adjusting the previous year's value by expected returns, benefit payments
and contributions. Asset gains and losses are reflected as equal adjustments over a three-year period. 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.
Actuarial gains and losses are amortized using the Corridor approach, by amortizing the balance exceeding 10% of the greater of the benefit obligation or
the fair value of plan assets. The amortization period is primarily based on the average remaining expected life of plan participants for the Pension and the
average remaining expected life of plan participants for the Postretirement Benefits. The Company estimated the interest cost components utilizing a full
yield curve approach in the estimation of these components by applying the specific spot rates along the yield curve used in the determination of the benefit
obligation to their underlying projected cash flows.
Pension Assets — The Company employs a liability-driven investment approach whereby a mix of equity 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 large and small capitalized securities and international securities. Other assets, such as real estate and high yield bonds, are
used to further diversify equity allocations. Fixed income securities are primarily invested in a mix of investment grade corporate bonds, government bonds
and a smaller allocation to non-investment grade debt. The Company uses a dynamic strategy to determine the allocation of return-seeking assets driven by
the Pension Plan's funded ratio so that when the funded status increases above prescribed levels, the allocation to equities will decrease and fixed income
increase proportionally. Investment risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis, including quarterly investment portfolio reviews and periodic
liability measurements.
As of December 31, 2021, the Pension assets consisted of approximately 7% in equity securities, 84% in fixed income and 9% in real estate.
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The Company records its Pension Plan's assets at fair value as described in Note 5 — Fair Value Measurement. The following is a description of the
Pension Plan's investments at fair value and valuation methodologies:
•
Common/collective trusts — The fair values of the underlying funds in the common/collective trusts are valued based on the unit value
established for each fund at each valuation date. The unit value of a collective investment fund is calculated by dividing the fund's net asset
value on the calculation date by the number of units of the fund that are outstanding on the calculation date, which is derived from observable
purchase and redemption activity in the collective investment fund.
• Money market fund — This investment is valued at the published per share net asset value of shares held by the Plan. There are no significant
restrictions on redeeming these investments at net asset value.
•
Real estate — The Pension Plan trust holds an investment in a real estate development project that the Company considers to be a Level 3
asset for valuation purposes because it requires the use of unobservable inputs in its fair value measurement. The fair value of this investment
represents the estimated fair value of the plan's related ownership percentage in the project based upon an appraisal of the underlying real
property as of each balance sheet date. The fund investment strategy for this asset is long-term capital appreciation.
The following table is a summary of the Pension Plan's financial assets recorded at fair value, by hierarchy level:
(Amounts in millions)
December 31, 2021
Real estate
Total investments in the fair value hierarchy
Investments measured at net asset value
Total financial assets
(1)
December 31, 2020
Real estate
Total investments in the fair value hierarchy
Investments measured at net asset value
Total financial assets
(1)
Level 3
Total
$
$
4.2 $
4.2
$
5.3 $
5.3
$
4.2
4.2
41.1
45.3
5.3
5.3
40.9
46.2
(1)
Common/collective trusts investments and money market funds that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient have not been classified in the fair value
hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in this table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the total fair value of plan assets presented in the summary of plan
assets further below.
The Company does not have participant redemption restrictions for its common/collective trust investments. The following table sets forth additional
disclosures for the Pension Plan assets fair value estimated using net asset value per share:
(Amounts in millions)
December 31, 2021
Money market fund
Multi-asset credit fund
Equity and fixed income securities
Investments measured at net asset value
December 31, 2020
Money market fund
Multi-asset credit fund
Equity and fixed income securities
Investments measured at net asset value
Fair Value
Redemptions Frequency (if
currently eligible)
Redemption Notice Period
0.9
0.8
39.4
41.1
0.9
0.7
39.3
40.9
N/A
Monthly
Daily
N/A
Monthly
Daily
N/A
10 Days
15 Days
N/A
10 Days
15 Days
$
$
$
$
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Plan Financial Information — Net periodic benefit expense for the Pension includes the following components for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Settlement charge
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Amortization of prior service cost
Net periodic benefit expense
2021
Pension
2020
2019
2021
Postretirement Benefits
2020
2019
$
$
— $
2.0
(0.7)
2.4
—
3.7 $
— $
3.1
(0.8)
2.0
0.1
4.4 $
31.3 $
5.4
(2.7)
2.6
0.1
36.7 $
— $
—
—
0.1
—
0.1 $
— $
—
—
0.1
—
0.1 $
—
—
—
0.1
—
0.1
Net periodic benefit expense for the Pension and Postretirement Benefits is recorded within "Other non-operating expense" in the Consolidated Statements
of Operations. Settlement charge, amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost were reclassified out of the components of "Accumulated other
comprehensive loss".
In June 2019, the Company paid an insurance company $1.2 million to assume a portion of its Pension Plan liability, without recourse. As a result of the
sale, the Company reduced its Pension Plan liability by $74.3 million and recognized a non-cash charge of $31.3 million that represents a corresponding
portion of the Pension Plan accumulated other comprehensive loss. The transfer of the Pension obligations was completed exclusively with the use of
Pension assets and did not impact the Company's cash balance or liquidity position.
The following tables are a summary of the amounts recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) and net periodic benefit expense for the years ended
December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
2021
Net actuarial gain
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss
Total recognized in net periodic benefit expense
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss and net periodic benefit expense
2020
Net actuarial loss (gain)
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Amortization of prior service cost
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss
Total recognized in net periodic benefit expense
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss and net periodic benefit expense
2019
Settlement charge
Net actuarial loss
Amortization of net actuarial loss
Amortization of prior service cost
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss
Total recognized in net periodic benefit expense
Total recognized in other comprehensive loss and net periodic benefit expense
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Pension
Postretirement
Benefits
$
$
$
$
$
$
(1.8) $
(2.4)
(4.2)
3.7
(0.5) $
4.5 $
(2.0)
(0.1)
2.4
4.4
6.8 $
(31.3) $
8.5
(2.6)
(0.1)
(25.5)
36.7
11.2 $
—
(0.1)
(0.1)
0.1
—
(0.1)
(0.1)
—
(0.2)
0.1
(0.1)
—
0.1
(0.1)
—
—
0.1
0.1
Index to Financial Statements
The following table is a summary of the unfunded status of the Pension and Postretirement Benefits, which is recorded within "Pension and other
postretirement benefits" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, the benefit obligation and plan assets, and changes to the benefit obligation and plan assets as
of and for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at the beginning of the year
Interest cost
Actuarial (gain) loss
Benefits paid
Benefit obligation at the end of the year
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
Unfunded status at the end of the year
Pension
2021
2020
Postretirement Benefits
2020
2021
Total
2021
2020
$
$
120.1 $
2.0
(2.6)
(7.6)
111.9
117.3 $
3.1
7.2
(7.5)
120.1
46.2
(0.1)
6.9
(7.6)
45.4
66.5 $
40.5
3.5
9.7
(7.5)
46.2
73.9 $
0.6 $
—
—
—
0.6
—
—
—
—
—
0.6 $
0.7 $
—
(0.1)
—
0.6
—
—
—
—
—
0.6 $
120.7 $
2.0
(2.6)
(7.6)
112.5
46.2
(0.1)
6.9
(7.6)
45.4
67.1 $
118.0
3.1
7.1
(7.5)
120.7
40.5
3.5
9.7
(7.5)
46.2
74.5
In 2021, the net actuarial gain of $2.6 million affecting the benefit obligation of the Pension was due to the increase in discount rate and no material net
actuarial gain or loss affecting the benefit obligation of the Postretirement Benefits.
In 2020, the net actuarial loss of $7.2 million affecting the benefit obligation of the Pension was due to the decrease in discount rate and the net actuarial
gain of $0.1 million affecting the benefit obligation of the Postretirement Benefits was due to the decrease in liability resulting from participant deaths
partially offset by the decrease in the discount rate.
In October 2021, the Society of Actuaries issued updated mortality projection scales. The Company adopted the updated mortality projection scales on its
measurement date, which decreased the Pension Plan benefit obligation. The unfunded status of the Pension Plan was $3.3 million and $5.3 million at
December 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and the unfunded status of the SERPs was $63.2 million and $68.6 million at December 31, 2021 and 2020,
respectively.
The following table summarizes the components recognized in "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" in the stockholders' deficit section of the
Consolidated Balance Sheets relating to the Pension and Postretirement Benefits as of December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
Net actuarial loss, net of tax
Prior service cost, net of tax
Total
Pension
2021
2020
Postretirement Benefits
2020
2021
Total
2021
2020
$
$
35.2 $
—
35.2 $
38.2 $
0.1
38.3 $
0.2 $
—
0.2 $
0.4 $
—
0.4 $
35.4 $
—
35.4 $
38.6
0.1
38.7
The following table summarizes the accumulated benefit obligation for the Pension and Postretirement Benefits fair value of plan assets as of December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Accumulated benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Pension
2021
2020
Postretirement Benefits
2020
2021
$
$
111.9 $
45.4 $
120.1 $
46.2 $
— $
— $
—
—
The following table summarizes the estimated future benefit payments for the Pension and Postretirement Benefits for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Pension
Postretirement benefits
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027-2031
$
8.3 $
—
7.9 $
—
7.1 $
—
7.1 $
—
7.0 $
—
32.1
0.1
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Index to Financial Statements
Although the Company has no minimum required contribution for the Pension Plan in 2022, we expect to contribute at least $1.0 million to the Pension
Plan in 2022. The Company will continue to make contributions to the SERPs and the Postretirement Benefits to the extent benefits are paid. Aggregate
benefits paid for the unfunded plans are expected to be $5.5 million in 2022.
Employee Savings Plan — The Company has an employee savings plan that qualifies under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended. Contributions to, and costs of, the 401(k) defined contribution plan totaled $4.4 million, $3.7 million and $4.5 million in 2021, 2020 and 2019,
respectively.
International Benefit Plans — The Company's international subsidiaries have certain defined contribution plans. Contributions to, and costs related to,
international plans were $1.9 million, $2.0 million and $1.6 million for 2021, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Note 12 — Stockholders' Deficit
Common Stock — The Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, provides for the issuance of up to 162,500,000 shares
of common stock with a par value of $0.01. 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, conversion 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 applicable laws and the Company's financial condition, results of operations, cash requirements, prospects and such other factors as the
Board of Directors may deem relevant. The Company's ability to declare or pay dividends or distributions to the holders of the Company's common stock is
restricted under the Company's New Credit Agreement. No dividends were paid in 2021, 2020 or 2019. On June 7, 2021, MoneyGram announced its ATM
Program which provided for the offer and sale, from time to time, of shares of its common stock having an aggregate sales price of up to $100.0 million.
On June 18, 2021, MoneyGram completed the ATM Program by selling $99.8 million, or 10.4 million shares, at an average price per share of $9.56,
resulting in total net proceeds to the Company of $97.2 million.
Preferred Stock — The Company's Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation provides for the issuance of up to 7,000,000 shares of preferred
stock that may be issued in one or more series, with each series to have certain rights and preferences as shall be determined in the unlimited discretion of
the Company's Board of Directors, including, without limitation, voting rights, dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation
preferences.
Treasury Stock — The Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of shares up to $50.0 million in the aggregate. As of December 31, 2021, the
Company repurchased 1,023,209 shares or $6.1 million in common stock.
Series D Participating Convertible Preferred Stock (the "D Stock") — In 2011, the Company issued 71,282 shares of D Stock to Goldman Sachs. Each
share of D Stock has a liquidation preference of $0.01 and is convertible into 125 shares of common stock. In 2020, Goldman Sachs converted all of its
71,282 shares of D Stock into 8,910,234 shares of common stock with a par value of $0.01 per share.
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Index to Financial Statements
The following table is a summary of the Company's authorized, issued and outstanding stock as of December 31, 2021:
January 1, 2019
Release for restricted stock
units
Shares issued to Ripple as part
of SPA
December 31, 2019
Release for restricted stock
units
Preferred stock - series D
conversion
December 31, 2020
ATM equity offering
Exercise of Ripple Warrants
Release for restricted stock
units
Exercise of Second Lien
Warrants
Stock repurchases
December 31, 2021
D Stock
Common Stock
Authorized
Issued
Outstanding
200,000
71,282
(71,282)
Authorized
162,500,000
Issued
58,823,567
Outstanding
55,616,449
Treasury
Stock
3,207,118
—
—
200,000
—
—
200,000
—
—
—
—
—
200,000
—
—
71,282
—
(71,282)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
877,212
877,212
—
(71,282)
—
162,500,000
6,237,523
65,061,090
6,237,523
62,731,184
—
2,329,906
—
71,282
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
56,358
876,121
819,763
—
162,500,000
—
—
7,413,322
72,530,770
10,441,111
5,948,895
8,910,234
72,517,539
10,441,111
5,948,895
1,496,912
13,231
—
—
—
2,419,079
1,877,434
541,645
—
—
162,500,000
965,156
—
92,305,011
964,212
(1,023,209)
90,725,982
944
1,023,209
1,579,029
Participation Agreement between the Investors and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. — Goldman Sachs (the "Investor") has a Participation Agreement with Walmart
Inc. ("Walmart"), under which the Investor is obligated to pay Walmart certain percentages of any accumulated cash payments received by the Investor in
excess of the Investor's original investment in the Company. While the Company is not a party to and has no obligations to Walmart or additional
obligations to the Investor under, the Participation Agreement, the Company must recognize the Participation Agreement in its Consolidated Financial
Statements as the Company indirectly benefits from the agreement. Any future payments by the Investor to Walmart may result in an expense that could be
material to the Company's financial position or results of operations but would have no impact on the Company's cash flows. As liquidity events are
dependent on many external factors and uncertainties, the Company does not consider a liquidity event to be probable at this time for the Investor and has
not recognized any further liability or expense related to the Participation Agreement.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss — The following table details the components of "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" for the years ended
December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Net unrealized gains on securities classified as available-for-sale, net of tax
Cumulative non-U.S. dollar translation adjustments, net of tax
Pension and postretirement benefits adjustments, net of tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
2021
2020
$
$
1.5 $
(28.9)
(35.4)
(62.8) $
1.2
(20.9)
(38.7)
(58.4)
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Index to Financial Statements
The following table is a summary of the changes to Accumulated other comprehensive loss by component:
(Amounts in millions)
January 1, 2019
Cumulative effect of adoption of ASU 2018-02
Other comprehensive income before
reclassification
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive loss
Net current year other comprehensive income
December 31, 2019
Other comprehensive income before
reclassification
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive loss
Net current year other comprehensive income
December 31, 2020
Other comprehensive loss before
reclassification
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive loss
Net current year other comprehensive loss
December 31, 2021
$
Net Unrealized Gains on
Securities Classified as
Available-for-sale, Net of Tax
$
1.9 $
—
Cumulative non-U.S. dollar
Translation Adjustments, Net
of Tax
Pension and Postretirement
Benefits Adjustment, Net of
Tax
Total
(24.2) $
(3.7)
(45.2) $
(11.4)
(0.3)
—
(0.3)
1.6
(0.4)
—
(0.4)
1.2
0.3
—
0.3
1.5 $
(0.2)
—
(0.2)
(28.1)
7.2
—
7.2
(20.9)
(8.0)
—
(8.0)
(28.9) $
(6.6)
26.2
19.6
(37.0)
(3.4)
1.7
(1.7)
(38.7)
1.4
1.9
3.3
(35.4) $
(67.5)
(15.1)
(7.1)
26.2
19.1
(63.5)
3.4
1.7
5.1
(58.4)
(6.3)
1.9
(4.4)
(62.8)
In 2019, the Company adopted ASU 2018-02 and elected to reclassify the stranded tax effects resulting from the TCJA, which changed the U.S. federal
corporate income tax rate on the gross deferred tax amounts and related valuation allowances, among other things. The effect from the rate change resulted
in a Pension and Postretirement Benefits adjustment reclassification of $11.4 million from "Accumulated other comprehensive loss" to "Retained loss."
Additionally, the Company reclassified $3.7 million from cumulative non-U.S. dollar translation adjustment to "Retained loss" related to the rate reduction
associated with the taxation of the Company's foreign subsidiaries.
Note 13 — Stock-Based Compensation
The MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan ("2005 Plan") provides for the granting of equity-based compensation awards, including
stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock units and restricted stock awards (collectively, "share-based awards") to officers, employees and
directors. In May 2015, the Company's stockholders approved an amendment and restatement of the 2005 Plan increasing the aggregate number of shares
that may be issued from 12,925,000 to 15,425,000 shares. As of December 31, 2021, the Company has remaining authorization to issue future grants of up
to 4,106,694 shares.
The calculated fair value of share-based awards is recognized as compensation cost using the straight-line method over the vesting or service period in the
Company's financial statements. Stock-based compensation is recognized only for those share-based awards expected to vest, with forfeitures estimated at
the date of grant and evaluated and adjusted periodically to reflect the Company's historical experience and future expectations. Any change in the
forfeiture assumption will be accounted for as a change in estimate, with the cumulative effect of the change on periods previously reported being reflected
in the financial statements of the period in which the change is made.
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Index to Financial Statements
The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $7.3 million, $6.6 million and $7.9 million for the years ended December 31 2021, 2020
and 2019, respectively, all of which related to restricted stock units.
Stock Options — All outstanding option awards were granted with an exercise price equal to the closing market price of the Company's common stock on
the date of grant. All outstanding stock option award agreements contain certain forfeiture and non-compete provisions.
There were no options granted in 2021, 2020 or 2019. All options granted in 2014, 2013 and 2012 have a term of 10 years. Prior to the fourth quarter of
2011, options granted were either time-based, vesting over a four-year period, or performance-based, vesting over a five-year period. All options issued
after the fourth quarter of 2011 are time-based, with options granted in the fourth quarter of 2011 through the first part of 2014 vesting over a four-year
period, and the remaining options granted in 2014 vesting over a three-year period, in an equal number of shares each year.
The following table is a summary of the Company's stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2021:
(Dollar amounts in millions)
Options outstanding at December 31, 2020
Forfeited/Expired
Options outstanding, vested or expected to vest,
and exercisable at December 31, 2021
Shares
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price
Weighted-Average
Remaining Contractual
Term
Aggregate Intrinsic
Value
277,962 $
(146,809)
131,153 $
19.58
21.39
17.54
1.8 years $
1.4 years $
—
—
There were no options exercised in 2021, 2020 or 2019. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company had no unrecognized stock option expense
related to outstanding options.
Restricted Stock Units — In 2021, the Company granted time-based and performance-based restricted stock units. In 2020 and in 2019, the Company
granted only time-based restricted stock units. The time-based restricted stock units vest in three equal installments on each anniversary of the grant date.
The performance-based restricted stock units are subject to performance conditions and a one-year performance period. When and if the conditions are
satisfied at the end of the one-year performance period, vesting of the performance-based restricted stock units are subject only to the passage of time and
vest in three equal installments on each anniversary of the grant date.
For purposes of determining the fair value of restricted stock units and performance-based restricted stock units, the fair value is calculated based on the
stock price at the time of grant. For performance-based restricted stock units, expense is recognized if achievement of the performance goal is deemed
probable, with the amount of expense recognized based on the Company's best estimate of the ultimate achievement level. For grants to employees,
expense is recognized in the "Compensation and benefits" line and expense for grants to Non-Employee Directors is recorded in the "Transaction and
operations support" line in the Consolidated Statements of Operations using the straight-line method over the vesting period.
The following table is a summary of the Company's restricted stock unit activity as of December 31, 2021:
(Dollar amounts in millions)
Restricted stock units outstanding at December 31, 2020
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Restricted stock units outstanding at December 31, 2021
Restricted stock units vested and deferred at December 31, 2021
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Total
Shares
5,158,235 $
1,969,879
(2,345,818)
(677,749)
4,104,547 $
156,058 $
Weighted-Average
Grant-Date Fair
Value
Weighted-Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
Aggregate Intrinsic
Value
0.95 years $
28.2
0.86 years $
$
32.4
1.2
2.62
5.60
2.97
2.75
3.82
3.84
Index to Financial Statements
The following table is a summary of the Company's restricted stock unit compensation information for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of restricted stock units vested during the year
Total intrinsic value of vested and converted shares
2021
2020
2019
$
$
7.0 $
16.1 $
7.5 $
2.9 $
10.4
3.2
As of December 31, 2021, the Company's outstanding restricted stock units had unrecognized compensation expense of $9.7 million with a remaining
weighted-average vesting period of 1.4 years. Unrecognized restricted stock unit expense and the remaining weighted-average vesting period are presented
using the Company's current estimate of achievement of performance goals.
Note 14 — Income Taxes
The following table is a summary of the components of income (loss) before income taxes for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
U.S.
Foreign
(Loss) income before income taxes
2021
2020
2019
$
$
(49.8) $
6.2
(43.6) $
(0.3) $
6.4
6.1 $
(76.5)
12.2
(64.3)
Foreign income consists of income from the Company's international subsidiaries. Most of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiaries recognize revenue
based solely on services agreements with the primary U.S. operating subsidiary. The following table is a summary of the income tax expense (benefit) for
the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Current:
Federal
State
Foreign
Current income tax expense
Deferred:
Federal
State
Foreign
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense
Income tax (benefit) expense
2021
2020
2019
$
$
0.1 $
(2.7)
5.7
3.1
(6.6)
(0.3)
(1.9)
(8.8)
(5.7) $
(1.4) $
2.1
4.2
4.9
7.1
1.9
0.1
9.1
14.0 $
(0.2)
1.5
8.2
9.5
(10.4)
(1.9)
(1.2)
(13.5)
(4.0)
As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company had tax payable of $16.2 million and $23.7 million, respectively and tax receivable of $2.5 million and
$7.4 million, respectively. Tax payable and tax receivable are recorded within "Accounts payable and other liabilities" and "Other assets", respectively, on
the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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The following table is a reconciliation of the expected federal income tax (benefit) expense at statutory rates to the actual income tax (benefit) expense for
the years ended in December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Income tax (benefit) expense at statutory federal income tax rate
Tax effect of:
2021
2020
2019
$
(9.2) $
1.3 $
(13.5)
State income tax, net of federal income tax effect
Valuation allowances
International taxes
Other net permanent differences
U.S. general business credits
Change in unrecognized tax benefits
Stock-based compensation
Impact from the TCJA
BEAT
U.S. taxation of foreign earnings
Other
Income tax (benefit) expense
$
The following table is a summary of the Company's deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Deferred tax assets:
Basis difference in revalued investments
Tax loss carryovers
Tax credit carryovers
Postretirement benefits and other employee benefits
Bad debt and other reserves
Lease liabilities
Depreciation & amortization
Interest expense carryovers
Other
Valuation allowances
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liability:
Depreciation and amortization and other
Lease right-of-use assets
Total deferred tax liability
Net deferred tax liability
(0.6)
1.7
1.0
5.3
(2.6)
(1.7)
(0.3)
—
—
0.5
0.2
(5.7) $
(0.4)
12.0
1.5
1.8
(3.6)
2.4
0.7
—
(0.6)
(1.1)
—
14.0 $
(1.3)
2.2
3.4
1.7
(2.4)
1.2
3.8
1.1
—
0.5
(0.7)
(4.0)
2021
2020
$
$
50.4 $
22.5
17.7
5.4
1.6
10.9
12.3
16.3
5.4
(82.0)
60.5
(64.0)
(10.2)
(74.2)
(13.7) $
54.0
24.4
15.6
8.4
2.2
12.0
11.6
1.3
7.5
(81.2)
55.8
(66.0)
(11.0)
(77.0)
(21.2)
The Company offsets deferred tax asset positions with deferred tax liability positions based on right to offset in each respective tax jurisdiction. As of
December 31, 2021, net deferred tax asset positions of $6.0 million were included within "Other assets" and net deferred tax liability positions of $19.7
million were included within "Accounts payable and other liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2020, net deferred tax asset
positions of $4.6 million were reflected within "Other assets" and net deferred tax liability positions of $25.8 million were included within "Accounts
payable and other liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The valuation allowances as of December 31, 2021 and 2020, primarily relate to basis
differences in revalued investments, capital loss carryovers, U.S. tax credit carryovers and certain state and foreign tax loss carryovers. The net $0.8 million
increase in our valuation allowances is based on our more likely than not assessment that $1.7 million of our U.S. tax credits, U.S. capital loss carryovers
and certain state net-operating loss carryovers will expire prior to utilization, offset by a $0.8 million decrease for expired capital losses and currency
fluctuations with corresponding adjustments to the respective deferred tax asset and a decrease of $0.1 million in market valuations adjusted through other
comprehensive income.
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The following table is a summary of the amounts and expiration dates of tax loss carry-forwards (not tax effected) and credit carry-forwards as of
December 31, 2021:
(Amounts in millions)
U.S. capital loss carry-forwards
U.S. net operating loss carry-forwards
U.S. tax credit carry-forwards
U.S. interest expense carry-forwards
Expiration
Date
2022 - 2026
2025 - Indefinite
2024- 2041
Indefinite
$
$
$
$
Amount
46.9
17.3
17.7
75.9
Unrecognized tax benefits are recorded within "Accounts payable and other liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The following table is a
reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Beginning balance
Additions based on tax positions related to prior years
Additions based on tax positions related to current year
Settlements with cash or attributes
Reductions for tax positions of prior years and other
Ending balance
2021
2020
2019
19.7 $
1.5
0.6
(2.3)
(4.8)
14.7 $
18.2 $
0.9
0.6
—
—
19.7 $
17.9
0.9
—
(0.1)
(0.5)
18.2
$
$
As of December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019, the liability for unrecognized tax benefits was $14.7 million, $19.7 million and $18.2 million, respectively,
exclusive of interest and penalties. For 2021, 2020 and 2019, the net amount of unrecognized tax benefits that if recognized would impact the effective tax
rate was $14.7 million , $19.7 million and $18.2 million, respectively. The Company accrues interest and penalties for unrecognized tax benefits through
"Income tax (benefit) expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. For 2021, the Company's liability for interest and penalties decreased by
$2.0 million, which was comprised of a net increase in the accrual of $0.1 million offset by cash payments of $2.1 million. For 2020 and 2019, the
Company’s accrual for interest and penalties increased by $1.1 million and $1.0 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the Company
had a liability of $7.4 million and $9.4 million, respectively, accrued for interest and penalties within "Accounts payable and other liabilities." As a result of
the Company's completion of its litigation related to its securities losses discussed in more detail in Note 15 — Commitments and Contingencies, the
Company is anticipating a $3.0 million decrease to the total amount of state related unrecognized tax benefits by way of cash or attribute settlements over
the next 12 months.
Note 15 — Commitments and Contingencies
Letters of Credit — At December 31, 2021, the Company had no borrowings and no outstanding letters of credit under the Revolving Credit Facility.
Legal Proceedings — The matters set forth below are subject to uncertainties and outcomes that are not predictable. The Company accrues for these
matters as any resulting losses become probable and can be reasonably estimated. Further, the Company maintains insurance coverage for many claims and
litigation matters. In relation to various legal matters, including those described below, the Company had $15.8 million and $57.0 million of liability
recorded in "Accounts payable and other liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, as
further discussed within Government Investigations below. For the year 2021, $13.8 million was recorded for legal proceedings and a nominal charge for
the years 2020 and 2019 within "Transaction and operations support" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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Litigation Commenced Against the Company:
Class Action Securities Litigation — On November 14, 2018, a putative securities class action lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the
Northern District of Illinois against MoneyGram and certain of its executive officers. The lawsuit asserts claims under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and alleges that MoneyGram made material misrepresentations regarding its compliance with the stipulated order for
permanent injunction and final judgment that MoneyGram entered into with the FTC in October 2009 and with the DPA that MoneyGram entered into with
the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Department of Justice in November 2012. The lawsuit seeks unspecified
damages, equitable relief, interest and costs and attorneys' fees. The Company believes the case is without merit and is vigorously defending this matter. On
May 16, 2019, MoneyGram filed a motion to dismiss which the court has yet to rule upon. We are unable to predict the outcome, or the possible loss or
range of loss, if any, related to this matter.
Books and Records Requests — The Company has received multiple requests from various putative shareholders for inspection of books and records
pursuant to Section 220 of the Delaware General Corporation Law relating to the subject matter of the putative class lawsuit described in the preceding
paragraphs. On February 26, 2019, two of these shareholders filed a petition in the Delaware Court of Chancery to compel MoneyGram to produce books
and records in accordance with their request but have since dismissed their action. We are unable to predict the outcome, or the possible loss or range of
loss, if any, related to these matters.
It is possible that additional shareholder lawsuits could be filed relating to the subject matter of the above putative class action and Section 220 books and
records requests.
Other Matters — The Company is involved in various other claims and litigation that arise from time to time in the ordinary course of the Company's
business. Management does not believe that after final disposition any of these matters is likely to have a material adverse impact on the Company's
financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Government Investigations:
On June 9, 2021, the Government filed an Amended Unopposed Motion to Dismiss that provided additional details about the Company’s satisfaction of its
obligations under the DPA and enhancements to the Company’s compliance program. On June 10, 2021, the United States Judge for the Middle District of
Pennsylvania signed an Order dismissing the criminal information with prejudice, which effectively discharged the Government’s criminal case against the
Company and officially ended the matter.
NYDFS — On June 22, 2018, the Company received a request for production of documents from the New York Department of Financial Services (the
"NYDFS") related to the subject of the DPA and FTC matters described above. This request followed previous inquiries by the NYDFS regarding certain
of our New York based agents. Following the June 22, 2018 request for production, the Company received and responded to several inquiries from the
NYDFS related to this matter and continues to meet with the NYDFS to discuss the matter. While the Company and NYDFS have not reached an agreed
resolution on this matter, the parties have begun to discuss a potential settlement that would include a monetary penalty, subject to agreement on terms of a
consent order. Based on the progress of recent settlement negotiations, we accrued an additional $8.3 million as our best estimate to settle this matter.
CFPB — On February 12, 2020, the Company received a Report of Examination ("ROE") from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB")
stating that previous findings from a 2019 exam were not remediated, and the matter would be referred to its Enforcement Unit. On March 18, 2020, the
Company received a Civil Investigative Demand ("CID") from the CFPB's Enforcement Unit. On June 11, 2020, the Company provided a timely response
to the ROE describing the remedial actions taken and that the findings have been substantially remediated. On August 21, 2020, the Company completed
its production in response to the CID. On February 25, 2021, the CFPB provided MoneyGram with a Notice and Opportunity to Respond and Advise
("NORA") letter, documenting the CFPB's intent to take legal action against MoneyGram based on four alleged violations under the Remittance Rule, the
Electronic Fund Transfer Act and the Consumer Financial Protection Act. MoneyGram provided the CFPB with its written response to the NORA letter on
March 17, 2021 and continues to confer with the CFPB concerning the matter. While the Company and the CFPB have not reached an agreed resolution on
this matter, the parties have begun to discuss a potential settlement that would include a monetary penalty, subject to agreement on terms of a proposed
stipulated order. Based on the progress of recent settlement negotiations, we accrued $7.5 million as our best estimate to settle this matter.
Other Matters — The Company is involved in various other government inquiries and other matters that arise from time to time. Management does not
believe that after final disposition any of these other matters is likely to have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of
operations or cash flows.
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Actions Commenced by the Company:
Tax Litigation — The IRS completed its examination of the Company's consolidated income tax returns through 2013 and issued Notices of Deficiency for
2005-2007 and 2009 and an Examination Report for 2008. The Notices of Deficiency and Examination Report disallow, among other items, approximately
$900.0 million of ordinary deductions on securities losses in the 2007, 2008 and 2009 tax returns. In May 2012 and December 2012, the Company filed
petitions in the U.S. Tax Court ("Tax Court") challenging the 2005-2007 and 2009 Notices of Deficiency, respectively. In 2013, the Company reached a
partial settlement with the IRS allowing ordinary loss treatment on $186.9 million of deductions in dispute. In January 2015, the Tax Court granted the
IRS's motion for summary judgment upholding the remaining adjustments in the Notices of Deficiency. The Company filed a notice of appeal with the Tax
Court on July 27, 2015 for an appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ("Fifth Circuit"). Oral arguments were held before the Fifth Circuit
on June 7, 2016, and on November 15, 2016, the Fifth Circuit vacated the Tax Court’s decision and remanded the case to the Tax Court for further
proceedings. The Company filed a motion for summary judgment in the Tax Court on May 31, 2017. On August 23, 2017, the IRS filed a motion for
summary judgment and its response to the Company’s motion for summary judgment. The Tax Court directed the parties to agree to a joint stipulation of
facts, which the parties filed with the court. Each party filed updated memorandums in support of its motions for summary judgment in the Tax Court. The
Tax Court held oral arguments on this matter on September 9, 2019 and the Tax Court issued an opinion on December 3, 2019 denying the Company’s
motion for summary judgment. MoneyGram then filed a Notice of Appeal to the Fifth Circuit on February 21, 2020. Oral arguments were held before a
Fifth Circuit panel of judges on March 1, 2021, and the panel affirmed the Tax Court findings on June 1, 2021. As a result of the Fifth Circuit decision, the
Company has decided to no longer pursue a remedy for the tax litigation and has determined that it is appropriate to file amended state returns which we
expect will require the Company to make additional cash payments estimated to be $13.5 million for various state taxes on amounts that have previously
been accrued.
The Company's previous reassessment resulted in the Company determining that it is no longer more likely than not that its existing position will be
sustained. Accordingly, the Company re-characterized certain deductions relating to securities losses to be capital in nature, rather than ordinary. The
Company recorded a full valuation allowance against these losses in the quarter ended March 31, 2015. This change increased "Income tax expense" in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations in the quarter ended March 31, 2015 by $63.7 million. During 2015, the Company made payments to the IRS of
$61.0 million for federal tax payments and associated interest related to the matter. Neither the November 2016 Fifth Circuit decision to remand the case
back to the Tax Court nor the 2021 Fifth Circuit affirmation of the Tax Court findings changed the Company’s assessment regarding the likelihood of
whether these deductions would ultimately be sustained. Accordingly, no change in the valuation allowance was made for this matter as of December 31,
2021.
Note 16 — Loss Per Common Share
The following table is a reconciliation of the weighted-average amounts used in calculating loss per share for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Basic and diluted common shares outstanding
2021
2020
2019
89.7
77.8
71.1
Potential common shares issuable to employees upon exercise or conversion of shares under the Company's stock-based compensation plans, and upon
exercise of the Ripple Warrants are excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per common share when the effect would be anti-dilutive. All
potential common shares are anti-dilutive in periods of net loss available to common stockholders. Stock options are anti-dilutive when the exercise price
of these instruments is greater than the average market price of the Company's common stock for the period, regardless of whether the Company is in a
period of net income available to common shareholders.
The following table summarizes the weighted-average potential common shares excluded from diluted loss per common share as their effect would be anti-
dilutive:
(Amounts in millions)
Shares related to stock options
Shares related to restricted stock units
Shares related to Ripple warrants
Shares excluded from the computation
2021
2020
2019
0.2
4.2
1.1
5.5
0.3
4.5
6.0
10.8
0.9
2.7
1.4
5.0
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Note 17 — Segment Information
The Company's reporting segments are primarily organized based on the nature of products and services offered and the type of consumer served. The
Company has two reporting segments: GFT and FPP. See Note 1 — Description of the Business and Basis of Presentation for further discussion on our
segments. Walmart is our only agent, for both the GFT and FPP segments, that accounts for more than 10% of total revenue. In 2021, Walmart accounted
for 11% of total revenue, 13% in 2020 and 16% in 2019.
The Company's Chief Operating Decision Maker reviews segment gross profit to assess segment performance and allocate resources. Segment accounting
policies are the same as those described in Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Investment revenue is allocated to each segment based
on the average investable balances generated by that segment's sale of payment instruments during the period.
The following table is a summary of the total revenue by segment for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
GFT revenue
Money transfer revenue
Bill payment revenue
Total GFT revenue
FPP revenue
Money order revenue
Official check revenue
Total FPP revenue
Total revenue
2021
2020
2019
$
$
1,188.3 $
40.5
1,228.8
40.9
13.9
54.8
1,283.6 $
1,104.7 $
46.2
1,150.9
43.4
22.9
66.3
1,217.2 $
1,123.9
59.4
1,183.3
53.0
48.8
101.8
1,285.1
The following table is a summary of the gross profit by segment and detail of the loss (income) before income taxes for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
GFT gross profit
FPP gross profit
(1)
Total gross profit
Total operating expenses
Total operating income
Interest expense
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Other non-operating expense
(Loss) income before income taxes
2021
2020
2019
$
$
545.6 $
53.9
599.5
525.8
73.7
69.5
44.1
3.7
(43.6) $
501.6 $
62.6
564.2
461.2
103.0
92.4
—
4.5
6.1 $
545.4
77.5
622.9
570.9
52.0
77.0
2.4
36.9
(64.3)
(1)
In periods of extremely low interest rates, it is possible for commissions to be close to zero, resulting in abnormally high gross margin.
The following table is a summary of depreciation and amortization expense by segment for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
GFT
FPP
Total depreciation and amortization
2021
2020
2019
$
$
51.3 $
5.7
57.0 $
57.3 $
7.1
64.4 $
65.8
8.0
73.8
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The following table is a summary of capital expenditures by segment for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
GFT
FPP
Total capital expenditures
The following table sets forth assets by segment as of December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
GFT
FPP
Other
Total assets
2021
2020
2019
$
$
38.3 $
4.3
42.6 $
31.5 $
3.9
35.4 $
50.5
6.1
56.6
2021
2020
1,269.5 $
3,169.8
37.2
4,476.5 $
1,397.2
3,247.4
29.5
4,674.1
$
$
Revenue by geographic area — International revenues are defined as revenues generated from money transfer and bill payment transactions originating in a
country other than the U.S. There are no individual countries from which the Company generates revenues, other than the U.S., that exceed 10% of total
revenues for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2020 and 2019. The following table details total revenue by major geographic area for the years ended
December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
U.S.
International
Total revenue
2021
2020
2019
$
$
543.9 $
739.7
1,283.6 $
543.8 $
673.4
1,217.2 $
611.4
673.7
1,285.1
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Note 18 — Revenue Recognition
The following table is a summary of the Company's revenue streams disaggregated by services and products for each segment and timing of revenue
recognition for such services and products excluding other revenue for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
GFT revenue
Money transfer fee revenue
Bill payment services fee revenue
Other revenue
Total GFT fee and other revenue
FPP revenue
Money order fee revenue
Official check outsourcing services fee revenue
Other revenue
Total FPP fee and other revenue
Investment revenue
Total revenue
Timing of revenue recognition:
Services and products transferred at a point in time
Products transferred over time
Total revenue from services and products
Investment revenue
Other revenue
Total revenue
2021
2020
2019
$
$
$
$
$
1,160.0 $
40.5
28.3
1,228.8 $
6.3
7.1
33.6
47.0
7.8
1,283.6 $
1,206.8 $
7.1
1,213.9
7.8
61.9
1,283.6 $
1,083.4 $
46.2
21.3
1,150.9 $
7.3
7.4
31.6
46.3
20.0
1,217.2 $
1,137.0 $
7.4
1,144.4
20.0
52.8
1,217.2 $
1,102.1
59.4
21.8
1,183.3
8.7
8.7
29.7
47.1
54.7
1,285.1
1,170.2
8.7
1,178.9
54.7
51.5
1,285.1
See Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies for the Company's accounting policies on revenue recognition. Due to the short-term nature of
the Company's services and products, the amount of contract assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2021 and 2020,
is negligible. Assets for unsettled money transfers, money orders and consumer payments are included within "Settlement assets" with a corresponding
liability recorded within "Payment service obligations" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For more information on these assets and liabilities see Note 2
— Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.
Note 19 — Leases
The Company's leases consist primarily of operating leases for buildings, equipment and vehicles. Finance leases are immaterial. The ROU asset and the
lease liability are calculated based on the remaining minimum rental payments under current leasing standards for existing operating leases. The reduction
in the carrying amount of the ROU asset and changes in the lease liability are presented within "Operating activities" on the Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flows. We elected the package of practical expedients, which permitted us to not reassess our prior conclusions about lease identification, lease
classification and initial direct costs under the new standard. We did not elect the use of the hindsight practical expedient or the practical expedient
pertaining to land easements, as the latter was not applicable to us. We also elected the short-term lease recognition exemption for all leases that qualify.
This means, for those leases that qualify, we did not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities. The Company elected the practical expedient to not separate
lease and non-lease components for our real estate and vehicle leases.
The Company's various noncancellable operating leases for buildings, equipment and vehicles terminate through 2030. Our lease terms may include
options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the leases had a
weighted-average remaining lease term of 7.1 years and 7.3 years, respectively. As most of our leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company utilized
the portfolio approach in determining the discount rate. The portfolios were grouped based on lease type and geographical location. The Company
considered the
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most relevant major interest rate in the specific geographical location such as the Prime Rate in the U.S. and U.K. or the collateralized interest rate for non-
financial institutions of the European Central Bank. These rates were then adjusted for the Company's specific credit ratings or economic conditions and
lease terms of the specific portfolio. As of December 31, 2021 and 2020, the weighted-average discount rate was 5.3% and 5.7%, respectively.
The Company recognizes rent expense for operating leases under the straight-line method over the term of the lease where differences between the monthly
cash payments and the lease expense are offset to the ROU asset on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Lease expense for buildings and equipment is
included within "Occupancy, equipment and supplies" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations, while lease expense for our vehicles is included
within "Compensation and benefits." Some of the Company's building leases include rent expense that is associated with an index or a rate. Subsequent
changes from the original index or rate would be treated as variable lease expense. Furthermore, future changes to the non-lease components of our real
estate and vehicle leases will be treated as variable lease expenses.
The following table is a summary of the Company's lease expense for its operating leases for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Buildings, equipment and vehicle leases
Short-term and variable lease cost
Total lease cost
2021
2020
2019
$
$
13.3 $
1.1
14.4 $
15.0 $
1.2
16.2 $
15.8
1.7
17.5
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows for the years ended December 31:
(Amounts in millions)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities
ROU assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations
2021
2020
2019
$
$
13.7 $
10.1 $
15.3 $
15.0 $
15.8
11.6
Maturities of operating lease liabilities as of December 31, 2021 were as follows:
(Amounts in millions)
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
Thereafter
Total
Less: present value discount
Lease liability - operating
Note 20 — Related Parties
Future Minimum Lease Payments
11.2
$
9.7
9.7
9.3
7.6
21.2
68.7
(12.4)
56.3
$
On March 7, 2021, the Company and Ripple signed an agreement to terminate, effective immediately, the commercial agreement between the parties that
was originally entered into in June of 2019. The Company had ceased transacting under the commercial agreement in early December 2020. The Company
did not resume transacting under the commercial agreement from that period through the termination date and as such, did not receive any market
development fees in 2021.
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Note 21 — Subsequent Events
On February 14, 2022, we entered into a Merger Agreement by and among the Company, Parent and an affiliate of Madison Dearborn, and Merger Sub.
The Merger Agreement provides that, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the Merger Agreement, Merger Sub will merge with and into the
Company. Following the Merger the Company will become a subsidiary of Parent. At the effective time of the Merger, each outstanding share of common
stock will be automatically canceled and converted into the right to receive $11.00 in cash. Consummation of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or, if
permitted by law, waiver by Parent, the Company or both of a number of conditions, including, among other things, (a) approval of the Merger Agreement
by the affirmative vote of the holders of a majority of the Company's outstanding shares of common stock, (b) expiration or termination of applicable
waiting periods under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, (c) the receipt of required approvals with respect to money
transmitter licenses and applicable foreign investment and competition laws, (d) the absence of any material adverse effect on the Company's business and
(e) other customary closing conditions. The Merger Agreement contains certain termination rights for the parties, including the right of the parties, subject
to specified limitations, to terminate the Merger Agreement if the Merger is not consummated by February 13, 2023, although the End Date may be
extended to May 14, 2023 in certain circumstances to obtain required money transfer approvals. The terms of the Merger Agreement did not impact the
Company's Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2021.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE REGISTRANT'S SECURITIES
REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Exhibit 4.4
The following is a brief description of the common stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Common Stock”) of MoneyGram International, Inc.
(“MoneyGram,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” and “our”), which is the only security of the Company registered pursuant to Section 12 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
The summary of the general terms and provisions of the Company’s capital stock set forth below does not purport to be complete and is
subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, reference to the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (as amended, the
“Certificate of Incorporation”) and Amended and Restated Bylaws (as amended, the “Bylaws”), copies of which, including all amendments
thereto, as applicable, are filed as exhibits to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, and are
incorporated by reference herein. We encourage you to read our Certificate of Incorporation, Bylaws and the applicable provisions of the
General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”) for additional information.
General
Description of Common Stock
Our Certificate of Incorporation currently provides that we are authorized to issue up to 169,500,000 shares of capital stock of the Company,
consisting of 162,500,000 shares of Common Stock and 7,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Preferred
Stock”).
Our Common Stock is not entitled to any conversion or redemption rights. Holders of our Common Stock do not have any preemptive right
or other subscription rights to subscribe for additional securities we may issue. The transfer agent and registrar for our Common Stock is
Equiniti Trust Shareowner Services.
Dividend Rights
Subject to any preferential dividend rights of the holders of any Preferred Stock and the terms and conditions provided by law and our
Certificate of Incorporation, dividends may be declared by our board of directors and paid from time to time on outstanding shares of our
Common Stock from any funds legally available therefor.
We and our subsidiaries are parties to agreements pursuant to which we borrow money, and certain covenants in these agreements limit our
ability to pay dividends or make other distributions with respect to our Common Stock or to repurchase Common Stock. In addition, we and
our subsidiaries may become parties to future agreements that contain such restrictions.
Voting Rights
The holders of our Common Stock have voting rights and are entitled to one vote for each share held. There are no cumulative voting rights.
Liquidation Rights
Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of our Company, the holders of our Common Stock shall be entitled to share in our assets
remaining after the payment of liabilities and the satisfaction of any liquidation preference granted to the holders of any outstanding shares of
Preferred Stock.
Certain Provisions of Our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws
Some provisions of our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, together with the provisions of Section 203 of the DGCL, could make the
acquisition of control of our company and/or the removal of our existing management more difficult, including those that provide as follows:
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subject to the rights of holders of any series or class of stock as set forth in our Certificate of Incorporation, our board of directors has
the exclusive right to fix the size of the board of directors within certain limits, may create new directorships and may appoint new
directors to serve until the next annual meeting of stockholders and until such director’s successor shall have been duly elected and
qualified;
the board of directors (or its remaining members, even though less than a quorum) and not the stockholders may fill vacancies on the
board of directors occurring for any reason for a term expiring at the next annual meeting of stockholders and until such director’s
successor shall have been duly elected and qualified;
subject to the rights of holders of any series or class of stock as set forth in our Certificate of Incorporation to elect additional
directors under specified circumstances, any director, or the entire board of directors, may be removed from office at any time, with
or without cause, by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 80% of the voting power of the Common Stock, voting together as
a single class;
our board of directors may issue Preferred Stock without any vote or further action by the stockholders, and fix the designation,
powers, preferences, and rights of the shares of each series of Preferred Stock;
subject to the rights of holders of any series or class of stock as set forth in our Certificate of Incorporation, special meetings of
stockholders may be called only by our chairman or board of directors, and not by our stockholders;
our board of directors may adopt, amend, alter or repeal our Bylaws without a vote of the stockholders;
in the case of an amendment to the Bylaws by the stockholders, the affirmative vote of the holders of at least 80% of the voting
power of our Common Stock is required to alter, amend, or repeal any provision of the Bylaws;
subject to the rights of holders of any series or class of stock as set forth in our Certificate of Incorporation, all stockholder actions
must be taken at a regular or special meeting of the stockholders and cannot be taken by written consent without a meeting;
• we have advance notice procedures with respect to stockholder proposals and the nomination of candidates for election as directors,
which generally require that stockholder proposals and nominations be provided to us between 90 and 120 days before the
anniversary of our last annual meeting in order to be properly brought before a stockholder meeting; and
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certain business combinations with an “interested stockholder” (defined in our Certificate of Incorporation as a holder of more than
10% of our outstanding voting stock) must be approved by holders of 66 2/3% of the voting power of shares not owned directly or
indirectly by the interested stockholder or an affiliate of any interested stockholder, unless the business combination is approved by
certain “continuing directors” (as defined in our Certificate of Incorporation) or meets certain requirements regarding price and
procedure.
These provisions are expected to discourage coercive takeover practices and inadequate takeover bids. They are also designed to encourage
persons seeking to acquire control of MoneyGram to first negotiate with our board of directors. We believe that the benefits of increased
protection give us the potential ability to negotiate with the proponent of an unfriendly or unsolicited proposal to acquire or restructure us and
that these benefits outweigh the disadvantages of discouraging the proposals. Negotiating with the proponent could result in an improvement
of the terms of the proposal.
Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law
Section 203 of the DGCL regulates corporate acquisitions. In general, Section 203 prohibits a publicly held Delaware corporation from
engaging in a business combination with an interested stockholder for a period of three years following the date the person became an
interested stockholder unless:
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the board of directors approved the transaction in which the stockholder became an interested stockholder prior to the date the
interested stockholder attained such status;
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upon consummation of the transaction that resulted in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder, the stockholder owned at
least 85% of the voting stock of the corporation outstanding at the time the transaction commenced, excluding shares owned by
persons who are directors or officers and shares held by certain employee stock plans; or
the business combination is approved by the board of directors and by the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the outstanding
voting stock that is not owned by the interested stockholder at a stockholder meeting, and not by written consent.
However, this business combination prohibition may be negated by certain actions, including pursuant to the following:
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if we, with the support of a majority of our continuing directors, propose at any time another merger or sale or do not oppose another
tender offer for at least 50% of our shares, the interested stockholder is released from the three-year prohibition and free to compete
with that other transaction; or
our stockholders may choose to amend our certificate of incorporation to opt out of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation
Law at any time by a vote of at least a majority of its outstanding voting power; provided that, the amendment to opt out of Section
203 will not be effective until 12 months after the adoption of such amendment.
Under Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, a business combination generally includes a merger, asset or stock sale, loan,
substantial issuance of stock, plan of liquidation, reincorporation or other transaction resulting in a financial benefit to the interested
stockholder. In general, an interested stockholder is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, owns, or within three years prior to
the determination of interested stockholder status, did own, 15% or more of a corporation’s voting stock.
Exhibit 10.5
MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
PERFORMANCE BONUS PLAN
As Amended and Restated February 16, 2022
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of the Plan is to provide professional, management and executive level employees of the
Corporation and its subsidiaries with an incentive to achieve goals as set forth under the Plan for each Plan Year for the
Corporation and/or their respective line of business, where incentive differentiation is driven by Company and individual
performance, and to provide effective management and leadership to that end. The Plan will provide eligible participants
incentive bonuses based upon performance measurements determined by the Committee. Awards to Executive Officers pursuant
to the Plan are “Performance Awards” as defined in and are granted under and subject to the terms of the 2005 Omnibus Plan.
Section 2. Definitions. The following definitions are applicable to the Plan:
“2005 Omnibus Plan” shall mean the MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended from
time to time.
“Affiliate” shall mean any “Parent Corporation” or “Subsidiary Corporation” of the Corporation as such terms are defined
in Section 425(e) and (f), or the successor provisions, if any, respectively, of the Code.
“Board” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Corporation.
“Change of Control” shall mean any of the following events:
(a) An acquisition by an individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the
Exchange Act) (a “Person”) of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange
Act) of 20% or more of either: (1) the then outstanding shares of Common Stock of the Corporation (the “Outstanding
Corporation Common Stock”) or (2) the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of the
Corporation entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the “Outstanding Corporation Voting Securities”);
excluding, however the following:
(A) any acquisition directly from the Corporation or any entity controlled by the Corporation
other than an acquisition by virtue of the exercise of a conversion privilege unless the security being so
converted was itself acquired directly from the Corporation or any entity controlled by the Corporation,
(B) any acquisition by the Corporation, or any entity controlled by the Corporation,
(C) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by
the Corporation or any entity controlled by the Corporation or
(D) any acquisition pursuant to a transaction which complies with clauses (1), (2) and (3) of
Section (c) below; or
(b) A change in the composition of the Board such that the individuals who, as of the effective date of the Plan,
constitute the Board (such Board shall be hereinafter referred to as the
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“Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board; provided, however, for purposes of
this Section (b) that any individual, who becomes a member of the Board subsequent to the effective date of the Plan,
whose election, or nomination for election by the Corporation’s stockholders, was approved by a vote of at least a
majority of those individuals who are members of the Board and who were also members of the Incumbent Board, (or
deemed to be such pursuant to this proviso) shall be considered as though such individual were a member of the
Incumbent Board; but provided further, that any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of
either an actual or threatened election contest (as such terms are used in Rule 14a-11 of Regulation 14A promulgated
under the Exchange Act) or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies or consents by or on behalf of a Person other
than the Board shall not be so considered as a member of the Incumbent Board, or
(c) Consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation or sale or other disposition of all or substantially
all of the assets of the Corporation (a “Corporate Transaction”) excluding, however, such a Corporate Transaction
pursuant to which (1) all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who are the beneficial owners, respectively, of
the Outstanding Corporation Common Stock and Outstanding Corporation Voting Securities immediately prior to such
Corporate Transaction (the “Prior Stockholders”) beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 60% of, respectively,
the outstanding shares of Common Stock and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled
to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the Corporation or other entity resulting from such
Corporate Transaction (including, without limitation, a corporation or other entity which as a result of such transaction
owns the Corporation or all or substantially all of the Corporation’s assets either directly or through one or more
subsidiaries) in substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such Corporate Transaction, of
the Outstanding Corporation Common Stock and Outstanding Corporation Voting Securities, as the case may be, (2) no
Person (other than the Corporation or any entity controlled by the Corporation, any employee benefit plan (or related
trust) of the Corporation or any entity controlled by the Corporation or such corporation or other entity resulting from
such Corporate Transaction) will beneficially own, directly or indirectly, 20% or more of, respectively, the outstanding
shares of Common Stock of the Corporation or other entity resulting from such Corporate Transaction or the combined
voting power of the outstanding voting securities of the Corporation or such other entity entitled to vote generally in the
election of directors except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Corporate Transaction and (3)
individuals who were members of the Incumbent Board will constitute at least a majority of the members of the board of
directors of the corporation resulting from such Corporate Transaction; and further excluding any disposition of all or
substantially all of the assets of the Corporation pursuant to a spin-off, split-up or similar transaction (a “Spin-off”) if,
immediately following the Spin-off, the Prior Stockholders beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 80% of the
outstanding shares of common stock and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to
vote generally in the election of directors of both entities resulting from such transaction, in substantially the same
proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such transaction, of the Outstanding Corporation Common Stock and
Outstanding Corporation Voting Securities, respectively; provided, that if another Corporate Transaction involving the
Corporation occurs in connection with or following a Spin-off, such Corporate Transaction shall be analyzed separately
for purposes of determining whether a Change of Control has occurred;
(d) The approval by the stockholders of the Corporation of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the
Corporation.
“Code” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or its successor general income tax law of the
United States.
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“Committee” shall mean the Human Resources and Nominating Committee of the Board or any successor
committee of the Board designated by the Board to administer the Plan. Each member of the Committee shall be an
“outside director” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code.
“Common Stock” shall mean the common stock, par value $.01 per share, of the Corporation.
“Company” shall mean MoneyGram International, Inc. and its global subsidiary entities.
“Corporation” shall mean MoneyGram International, Inc., a Delaware corporation, or any successor corporation.
“Disability” shall mean a medically determinable physical or mental impairment which: (i) renders the individual
incapable of performing the essential functions of his or her job responsibilities at the Corporation or its Affiliates and incapable
of holding any job at the Corporation or its Affiliates which qualifies him or her for participation in the Plan, (ii) can be expected
to result in death or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months, and (iii) is evidenced by a
certification to this effect by a doctor of medicine approved by the Corporation.
“Exchange Act” shall mean the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
“Executive Officers” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act.
“Participant” shall mean any regular and fixed-term full-time or part-time employee of the Company who is selected for
participation in the Plan pursuant to Section 3.
“Performance Goal” shall have the meaning given that term in the 2005 Omnibus Plan.
“Plan” shall mean this Amended and Restated MoneyGram International, Inc. Performance Bonus Plan, as may be further
amended from time to time.
“Plan Year” shall mean a calendar year.
“Retirement” shall mean a Participant’s voluntary termination of employment upon attaining age 55 or older and
completion of at least ten (10) years of service with the Corporation or its Affiliates.
Section 3. Participant Eligibility.
(a) The Committee will select the Executive Officers, other than the CEO, who shall be Participants for any Plan Year
no later than 90 days after the beginning of the Plan Year. Other personnel will become Participants annually if they meet the
eligibility requirements. If at any time an individual does not qualify under the criteria established for the Plan Year, the
individual will not be eligible to remain on the Plan for the remainder of the Plan Year, unless designated and approved by the
General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Administrative Officer. The CEO is selected by the Board of Directors of
MoneyGram. Adherence to the Company’s compliance policies and procedures is a requirement for participation, and any
violation will result in the forfeiture of eligibility under the Plan and forfeiture or any current or future payout under the Plan as
provided below in Section 6.
(b) Employees must be hired prior to October 1 of the applicable Plan Year to be eligible and payouts under the Plan
will be prorated based on the employee’s period of employment during the Plan Year or on the employee’s period of employment
in a Plan-eligible role if for less than the entire Plan Year. Seasonal and temporary employees and interns are not eligible to
participate. A Participant may
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not be a participant in, or be eligible for, any other Company short-term incentive program. A Participant actively on a
Performance Improvement Plan at the time of payment may not be eligible for a payout.
Section 4. Annual Funding Limit and Awards for Executive Officers. A funding limit for each Plan Year, based on the
achievement of one or more Performance Goals, shall be established by the Committee for each Executive Officer; provided that
the funding limit for any Executive Officer may not exceed the limit on Performance Awards under the 2005 Omnibus Plan.
Awards paid under this Plan to any Executive Officer for any Plan Year shall not exceed the funding limit for such Executive
Officer or 200% of the targeted bonus achievement. However, the Committee may in its discretion determine that the award paid
under this Plan to any Executive Officer shall be less than the funding limit for such Executive Officer, based on the level of
achievement of one or more Performance Goals established for such Executive Officer or any other factor deemed relevant by the
Committee in its sole discretion.
Section 5. Awards for Other Participants. Participants who are not Executive Officers may earn awards based on the
level of achievement of one or more Performance Goals established for such Participants or any other factor deemed relevant by
the Committee in its sole discretion; however, bonus payouts may not exceed 200% of targeted bonus achievement.
Section 6. Repayment Provisions.
(a) Non-Compete. Unless a Change of Control shall have occurred after the date hereof:
(1) In order to better protect the goodwill of the Corporation and its Affiliates and to prevent the disclosure of
the Corporation’s or its Affiliates’ trade secrets and confidential information and thereby help ensure the long-term
success of their respective businesses, each Participant in the Plan, without prior written consent of the Corporation, will
not engage in any activity or provide any services, whether as a director, manager, supervisor, employee, adviser, agent,
consultant, owner of more than five percent of any enterprise or otherwise, for a period of one year following the date of
such Participant’s termination of employment with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates, in connection with the
manufacture, development, advertising, promotion, design, or sale of any service or product which is the same as or
similar to or competitive with any services or products of the Corporation or its Affiliates (including both existing
services or products as well as services or products known to such Participant, as a consequence of such Participant’s
employment with the Corporation or one of its Affiliates, to be in development):
(A) with respect to which such Participant’s work has been directly concerned at any time during
the one-year preceding termination of employment with the Corporation or one of its Affiliates, or
(B) with respect to which during that period of time such Participant, as a consequence of
Participant’s job performance and duties, acquired knowledge of trade secrets or other confidential
information of the Corporation or its Affiliates.
(2) For purposes of the provisions of Section 6(a), it shall be conclusively presumed that a Participant in the Plan
has knowledge of information he or she was directly exposed to through actual receipt or review of memos or documents
containing such information, or through actual attendance at meetings at which such information was discussed or
disclosed.
(3) If, at any time within one year following the date of a Participant’s termination of employment with the
Corporation or any of its Affiliates, such Participant engages in any conduct agreed to be avoided in accordance with
Section 6(a), then all bonuses paid under the Plan to such Participant during the last 12 months of employment shall be
returned or otherwise repaid by such
Exhibit 10.5
Participant to the Corporation. Participants in the Plan consent to the deduction from any amounts the Corporation or any
of its Affiliates owes to such Participants to the extent of the amounts such Participants owe the Corporation hereunder.
(b) Misconduct. Unless a Change of Control shall have occurred after the date hereof, all bonuses paid thereafter under
the Plan to any Participant shall be returned or otherwise repaid by such Participant to the Corporation if the Corporation
reasonably determines that during a Participant’s employment with the Corporation or any of its Affiliates:
(A) such Participant knowingly participated in misconduct that causes a misstatement of the
financial statements of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates or misconduct which represents a material
violation of any code of ethics of the Corporation applicable to such Participant or of the compliance
program or similar program of the Corporation; or
(B) such Participant was aware of and failed to report, as required by any code of ethics of the
Corporation applicable to such Participant or by the Always Honest compliance program or similar
program of the Corporation, misconduct that causes a misstatement of the financial statements of the
Corporation or any of its Affiliates or misconduct which represents a material violation of any code of
ethics of the Corporation applicable to such Participant or of the Always Honest compliance program or
similar program of the Corporation.
Participants in the Plan consent to the deduction from any amounts the Corporation or any of its Affiliates owes to such
Participants to the extent of the amounts such Participants owe the Corporation hereunder.
(c) Acts Contrary to the Corporation. Unless a Change of Control shall have occurred after the
date hereof, if the Corporation reasonably determines that at any time within two years after the award of any bonus under the
Plan to a Participant that such Participant has acted significantly contrary to the best interests of the Corporation, including, but
not limited to, any direct or indirect intentional disparagement of the Corporation, then any bonus paid under the Plan to such
Participant during the prior two-year period shall be returned or otherwise repaid by the Participant to the Corporation.
Participants in the Plan consent to the deduction from any amounts the Corporation or any of its Affiliates owes to such
Participants to the extent of the amounts such Participants owe the Corporation hereunder.
(d) Reasonable Determination. The Corporation’s reasonable determination required under
Sections 6(b) and 6(c) shall be made by the Committee, in the case of Executive Officers of the Corporation, and by the
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel of the Corporation, in the case of all other personnel.
Section 7. Approval and Distribution. The individual incentive bonus amounts and the terms of payment thereof will be
fixed following the close of the Plan Year by the Committee, with such de minimis, administrative changes following such
Committee approval not to exceed $100,000 in the aggregate per year, as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer may approve
for amounts paid to participants who are not Executive Officers of the Corporation. All amounts payable to Participants under the
Plan shall be paid following Committee approval no later than March 15 for U.S. Participants, and no later than March 31 for
non-U.S. Participants, following the close of the Plan Year in accordance with the Company’s normal pay practices and are
subject to applicable taxes, withholdings and deductions. All payments under the Plan will be made in the currency of the
Participant’s country of employment at the time of payment. If a Participant transfers during the year, the payment calculation
will consider the
Exhibit 10.5
current country of employment conversion rate, as provided by the Company’s Finance Department, and apply such rate to all
relevant time periods.
Section 8. Plan Administration. The General Counsel’s Office is appointed by the Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer of the Corporation to assist the Committee in the implementation and administration of the Plan. The General Counsel’s
Office shall propose administrative guidelines to the Committee to govern interpretations of the Plan and to resolve ambiguities,
if any, but the General Counsel’s Office will not have the power to terminate, alter, amend, or modify the Plan or any actions
hereunder in any way at any time. Any disputes concerning the Plan should be referred to the Human Resources Business Partner
(HRBP). In the event that disputes require escalation, the HRBP in partnership with the General Counsel’s office will have
complete authority and discretion to interpret this Plan and resolve any disputes relating to interpretation of the Plan, subject to
local laws and regulations. Any such decisions shall be final and binding upon all parties involved.
Section 9. Special Compensation Status. All bonuses paid under the Plan shall be deemed to be special compensation
and, therefore, unless otherwise provided for in another plan or agreement, will not be included in determining the earnings of the
recipients for the purposes of any pension, group insurance or other plan or agreement of the Corporation.
Section 10. Plan Termination. The Plan shall continue in effect until such time as it may be canceled or otherwise
terminated by action of the Board and will not become effective with respect to any Company unless and until the Board or the
Committee adopts a specific plan for such Company. The Board may terminate, amend, alter, or modify the Plan at any time and
from time to time. Participation in the Plan for any Plan Year shall not create any right to participate in the Plan for any
subsequent Plan Year.
Section 11. Employee Rights. No Participant in the Plan shall be deemed to have a right to any part or share of the Plan,
except as provided in Section 13. The Plan does not create for any employee or Participant any right to be retained in service by
the Corporation or any of its Affiliates, nor affect the right of the Corporation or any of its Affiliates to discharge any employee
or Participant from employment. Except as provided for in administrative guidelines and as otherwise provided in this Plan, a
Participant who is not an employee of the Corporation or one of its Affiliates on the date awards under this Plan are paid will not
receive such an award.
Section 12. Effect of Change of Control. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, in the event of a Change
of Control each Participant in the Plan shall be entitled to a pro rata bonus award calculated on the basis of achievement of
Performance Goals through the date of the Change of Control.
Section 13. Effect of Retirement, Death and Disability. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, in the
event of a Participant’s termination of employment during a Plan Year due to Retirement, death or Disability, the Participant shall
be eligible to receive a bonus award if bonus awards are paid by the Corporation, the amount of which shall be prorated for the
period of time from the first day on which the Participant is eligible to participate in the Plan for the applicable Plan Year to the
date of Retirement or termination of employment due to death or Disability, as the case may be. Any bonus award paid pursuant
to this Section shall be paid at the time all other bonus awards are paid. A deceased Participant’s bonus award shall be payable to
the beneficiary or beneficiaries designated by the Participant on forms furnished and filed with the Corporation. In the absence of
a designation or if such designation fails, such benefit shall be payable in accordance with the rules for beneficiaries under the
MoneyGram International, Inc. 401(k) Plan.
Section 14. Effect of Termination or Leave of Absence. Generally, a Participant must be an active employee on the date
of payout unless otherwise provided below or required by local, regional,
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deferral or international laws or regulations or by agreement. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Plan, for employees
within the United States, in the event of a Participant’s involuntary termination of employment after October 1 of the Plan Year
and prior to payout, the Participant may be eligible to receive a pro rata bonus award under the Plan. Any bonus award paid
pursuant to this Section shall be paid at the time all other bonus awards are paid. Any Participant who voluntarily terminates
employment prior to payout is not eligible for a bonus award under the Plan. If a Participant is on a leave of absence that exceeds
4 months, or 16 weeks, then the payout will be prorated based on actual time work where permitted by local law.
Section 15. Relationship to 2005 Omnibus Plan. Bonus awards made under the Plan will be subject to and governed by
the 2005 Omnibus Plan.
Section 16. Effective Date. The Plan was originally effective June 30, 2004. The latest amendment and restatement of
the Plan shall be effective February 16, 2022.
ADOPTED: JUNE 30, 2004
AMENDED: FEBRUARY 17, 2005
AMENDED NOVEMBER 17, 2005
AMENDED AND RESTATED: FEBRUARY 15, 2007
AMENDED AND RESTATED MAY 9, 2007
AMENDED AND RESTATED MARCH 24, 2008
AMENDED AND RESTATED FEBRUARY 17, 2010
AMENDED AND RESTATED FEBRUARY 16, 2022
MoneyGram International, Inc.
Non-Employee Director Compensation Arrangements
Effective as of February 16, 2022
Exhibit 10.28
The following compensation program is available to non-employee directors of MoneyGram International, Inc.
1. Cash Retainers and Fees
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An annual Board membership retainer of $100,000 shall be paid to each non-employee director. The retainer shall be made in
arrears in four equal installments on the first business day following March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31 (each a
“Payable Date”).
The Lead Independent Director shall receive an additional $30,000 in cash per year; payment will be make in arrears in in four equal
installments on each Payable Date.
The Chair of the Audit committee shall receive an additional $30,000 in cash per year of Chairmanship; payment will be made in
arrears in four equal installments on each Payable Date.
The Chair of the Human Resource and Nominating committee and the Chair of the Compliance and Ethics Committee shall receive
an additional $25,000 in cash per year of Chairmanship; payment will be made in arrears in four equal installments on each Payable
Date.
Any director serving on two or more of the above-named committees of the Board but not acting as Chair of any such committees
shall receive an additional $10,000 in cash per year of joint service on such committees; payment will be made in arrears in four
equal installments on each Payable Date.
• Non-employee directors are also reimbursed for their expenses for each Board or committee meeting attended. To the extent that
any taxable reimbursements are provided, they shall be made or provided in accordance with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue
Code and the Treasury Regulations thereunder.
2. Equity Awards
Under the MoneyGram International, Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as of May 6, 2020, each non-employee
director, at the annual meeting in May, shall receive a restricted stock unit (“RSU”) covering shares of common stock the fair market value of
which shall be equal to $150,000, as determined by the per share closing price of the common stock on the Nasdaq, as reported in the
consolidated transaction reporting system, on the date of award of the RSU. RSUs awarded under this program shall be payable in shares.
Each RSU shall vest in full, if at all, upon the first anniversary of the date of award of such RSU. If a director voluntarily resigns such
director’s Board membership prior to the completion of the one-year vesting period, then such director’s RSU shall be forfeited in whole.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a director’s RSUs then outstanding (i.e. granted and not previously forfeited) will vest immediately and in full
upon (i) a change in control (as defined in the standard Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement approved for use under the MoneyGram
International, Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan as of May 6, 2020) so long as the director remains on the Board
through the date immediately prior to the change in control; or (ii) the director ceases Board membership due to death or disability.
3. Proration of Retainer and Equity Awards
With respect to Directors who join the Board during a year, the Board may prorate such Director’s retainer and/or equity award as it deems
appropriate.
4. Amendment or Termination
The Board may amend, alter, suspend, discontinue or terminate this program at any time.
Exhibit 10.53
MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2021
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLE I PREAMBLE AND PURPOSE......................................................................................
1.1 Preamble.......................................................................................…........................
1.2 Purpose.....................................................................................................................
ARTICLE II DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION....................................................................
2.1 Definitions..............................................................................….............................
2.2 Construction.............................................................................................................
ARTICLE III PARTICIPATION AND FORFEITABILITY OF BENEFITS..................................
3.1 Eligibility and Participation.....................................................................................
ARTICLE IV DEFERRALS AND ACCOUNTING........................................................................
4.1 General Rules Regarding Deferral Elections...........................................................
4.2 Restricted Stock Unit Award Deferrals...................................................................
4.3 Accounting for Deferred Compensation.................................................................
ARTICLE V DISTRIBUTION OF BENEFITS................................................................................
5.1 In General................................................................................................................
5.2 Timing of Payments.................................................................................................
5.3 Medium of Payment5..............................................................................................
5.4 Unforeseeable Emergency.......................................................................................
5.5 Specified Employee Payment Delay........................................................................
ARTICLE VI PAYMENT LIMITATIONS......................................................................................
6.1 Legal Disability........................................................................................................
6.2 Assignment..............................................................................................................
ARTICLE VII FUNDING
7.1 Funding.....................................................................................................................
7.2 Creditor Status..........................................................................................................
ARTICLE VIII ADMINISTRATION...............................................................................................
8.1 Plan Administration..................................................................................................
8.2 Duties of Committee.................................................................................................
8.3 Power and Authority of the Board of Directors........................................................
8.4 Overpayment and Underpayment of Benefits..........................................................
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ARTICLE IX AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF THE PLAN..........................................
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9.2 Amendment of Plan..................................................................................................
9.3 Termination of Plan..................................................................................................
ARTICLE X MISCELLANEOUS....................................................................................................
10.1 No Reduction of Company Rights..............................................................................
10.2 Provisions Binding......................................................................................................
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MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
ARTICLE I
PREAMBLE AND PURPOSE
1.1 Preamble. This MoneyGram International, Inc. Non-Employee Director Deferred Compensation
Plan (the “Plan”) is intended to permit MoneyGram International, Inc. (the “Company”) to attract
and retain a select group of Directors, as defined herein.
1.2 Purpose. Through this Plan, the Company intends to permit the deferral of compensation and to
provide additional benefits to Directors. Accordingly, it is intended that this Plan will not
constitute a “qualified plan” subject to the limitations of section 401(a) of the Code, nor will it
constitute a “funded plan,” for purposes of such requirements. It also is intended that this Plan will
be exempt from the requirements of ERISA.
ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS AND CONSTRUCTION
2.1 Definitions. When a word or phrase appears in this Plan with the initial letter capitalized, and the
word or phrase does not commence a sentence, the word or phrase will generally be a term defined
in this Section 2.1. The following words and phrases with the initial letter capitalized will have the
meaning set forth in this Section 2.1, unless a different meaning is required by the context in which
the word or phrase is used.
(a) “Account” means one or more of the bookkeeping accounts maintained by the Company or
its agent on behalf of a Participant and includes any Equity Account.
(b) “Affiliate” means a corporation that is a member of a controlled group of corporations (as
defined in section 414(b) of the Code) that includes the Company, any trade or business
(whether or not incorporated) that is in common control (as defined in section 414(c) of the
Code) with the Company, or any entity that is a member of the same affiliated service
group (as defined in section 414(m) of the Code) as the Company.
(c) “Award Agreement” means, with respect to Restricted Stock Units and any associated
Dividend Equivalents granted pursuant to the OIP, the award agreement (including any
associated notice of grant) or other document evidencing the grant of such award.
(d) “Beneficiary” means the person designated by the Participant to receive a distribution of
his benefits under the Plan upon the death of the Participant. If the Participant is married,
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his spouse will be his Beneficiary, unless his spouse consents in writing to the designation
of an alternate Beneficiary. In the event that a Participant fails to designate a Beneficiary,
or if the Participant’s Beneficiary does not survive the Participant, the Participant’s
Beneficiary will be his surviving spouse, if any, or if the Participant does not have a
surviving spouse, his estate.
(e) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.
(f) “Change in Control” has the meaning assigned to such term in the Award Agreement;
provided, however, that, for purposes of the Plan, a “Change in Control” shall not be
deemed to have occurred unless such event also constitutes a “change in the ownership of a
corporation,” “change in the effective control of a corporation,” or a “change in the
ownership of a substantial portion of a corporation’s assets” within the meaning of section
409A of the Code as applied to the Company.
(g) “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.
(h) “Committee” means the Human Resources and Nominating Committee of the Board or
any successor committee of the Board designated by the Board to administer the Plan.
(i) “Compensation” means Restricted Stock Units and any associated Dividend Equivalents
granted to an Eligible Person during the Plan Year.
(j) “Director” means a member of the Board who is not an Employee.
(k) “Disability” means total and permanent disability as approved by the Committee.
(l) “Distribution Date” means a date specified by a Participant in his or her Election Form for
the payment of all or a portion of such Participant’s Account.
(m) “Dividend Equivalent” has the meaning assigned to such term in the OIP.
(n) “Effective Date” means October 1, 2021, except as provided otherwise herein.
(o) “Election Form” means the written forms provided by the Committee pursuant to which
the Participant consents to participation in the Plan and makes a deferral election with
respect to Compensation and the Distribution Date(s) for such Compensation. Such
Participant consent and elections may be done either in writing or on-line through an
electronic signature. A draft Election Form is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
(p) “Elective Equity Deferrals” means (i) Restricted Stock Unit deferrals and (ii) any
Dividend Equivalents attributable to Restricted Stock Units subject to a deferral election
hereunder.
(q) “Eligible Person” means any Director of the Board.
(r) “Employee” means any individual receiving remuneration, or who is entitled to
remuneration, for services rendered to the Company or an Affiliate, in the legal relationship
of employer and employee.
(s) “Equity Account” means a separate Account maintained for each Participant to record the
Elective Equity Deferrals made to the Plan pursuant to Article IV and all earnings and
losses allocable thereto.
(t) “ERISA” means the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended from
time to time.
(u) “OIP” means the MoneyGram International, Inc. 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as
amended from time to time.
(v) “Open Enrollment Period” means the period occurring each year during which an
Eligible Person may make his elections to defer his Compensation for a subsequent Plan
Year pursuant to Article IV. The Open Enrollment Period will end no later than December
31 of each Plan Year preceding the earlier of the Plan Year in which the Compensation is
granted or the Plan Year in which services will be performed with respect to the
Compensation to be deferred.
(w) “Participant” means each Director or former Director whose participation in this Plan has
not terminated. Each such Participant who is currently serving as a member of the Board
will be referred to herein as an “Active Participant” and each such Director who is no
longer serving as a member of the Board but has an Account balance under the Plan will be
referred to herein as an “Inactive Participant.”
(x) “Payment Event” has the meaning set forth in Section 5.1.
(y) “Plan Year” means the calendar year.
(z) “Restricted Stock Unit” means a Restricted Stock Unit (within the meaning of the OIP)
granted to a Participant pursuant to the OIP.
(aa) “Scheduled Payment Date” means as soon as administratively practicable following the
payment date selected in the Election Form.
(bb) “Separation from Service” means the date that such Director ceases to provide services to
the Company as a member of the Board; provided, however, that the event constitutes a
“separation from service” within the meaning of Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-1(h).
(cc) “Share” means one share of the Company’s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, and
such other securities as may be substituted (or resubstituted) therefore in accordance with
the terms of the OIP.
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(dd) “Special Enrollment Period” means the thirty (30) day period after a Director is elected to
the Board and advised of his eligibility to participate in the Plan during which the Eligible
Person may make his elections to defer Compensation for services performed and
Compensation earned after such election pursuant to Article IV. The Committee may also
designate certain periods as Special Enrollment Periods to the extent permitted under
section 409A of the Code.
(ee) “Trustee” means the individual or entity appointed to serve as trustee of any trust
established as a possible source of funds for the payment of benefits under this Plan.
(ff) “Unforeseeable Emergency” means a severe financial hardship to the Participant resulting
from (i) an illness or accident of the Participant, his spouse, his beneficiary, or his
dependent (as defined under section 152(a) of the Code), (ii) a loss of the Participant’s
property due to casualty, or (iii) any other similar extraordinary and unforeseeable loss
arising from events beyond the control of the Participant, as determined by the Committee
in its sole and absolute discretion and in accordance with the requirements of section 409A
of the Code.
2.2 Construction. If any provision of this Plan is determined to be for any reason invalid or
unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Plan will continue in full force and effect.
All of the provisions of this Plan will be construed and enforced in accordance with the
laws of the State of Delaware and will be administered according to the laws of such state,
except as otherwise required by ERISA, the Code or other applicable federal law. The term
“delivered to the Committee,” as used in this Plan, will include delivery to a person or
persons designated by the Committee for the disbursement and the receipt of administrative
forms. Delivery will be deemed to have occurred only when the form or other
communication is actually received. Headings and subheadings are for the purpose of
reference only and are not to be considered in the construction of this Plan. The pronouns
“he,” “him” and “his” used in the Plan will also refer to similar pronouns of the female
gender unless otherwise qualified by the context.
ARTICLE III
PARTICIPATION AND FORFEITABILITY OF BENEFITS
3.1 Eligibility and Participation.
(a) Determination of Eligibility. It is intended that eligibility to participate in the Plan will be
limited to Eligible Persons, as determined by the Committee, in its sole and absolute
discretion. During the Open Enrollment Period, each Eligible Person will be contacted and
informed that he may elect to defer portions of his Compensation and will be provided with
an Election Form and such other forms as the Committee will determine. An Eligible
Person will become a Participant by completing all required forms and making a deferral
election during an Open Enrollment Period pursuant to Section 4.1. Eligibility to become a
Participant for any Plan Year will not entitle an Eligible Person to continue as an Active
Participant for any subsequent Plan Year.
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(b) Eligibility on Initial Service. If an Eligible Person is elected to the Board during the Plan
Year and designated by the Committee to be a Participant for such year, such Eligible
Person may elect to participate in the Plan during the Special Enrollment Period for the
remainder of such Plan Year, by completing all required forms under Section 4.1 and
making an election pursuant to Article IV. Designation as a Participant for the Plan Year in
which he is elected to the Board will not entitle the Eligible Person to continue as an Active
Participant for any subsequent Plan Year.
(c) Loss of Eligibility Status. A Participant under this Plan who ceases to be a Director will
continue as an Inactive Participant under this Plan until the Participant has received
payment of all amounts payable to him under this Plan. In the event that an Eligible Person
ceases active participation in the Plan because the Eligible Person is no longer described as
a Participant pursuant to this Section 3.1, or because he ceases making deferrals of
Compensation, the Eligible Person will continue as an Inactive Participant under this Plan
until he has received payment of all amounts payable to him under this Plan.
ARTICLE IV
DEFERRALS AND ACCOUNTING
4.1 General Rules Regarding Deferral Elections. An Eligible Person may become a Participant in
the Plan for the applicable Plan Year by electing during the Open Enrollment Period to defer his
Compensation pursuant to the terms of this Section 4.1 on an Election Form. Such Election Form
will be submitted to the Committee by the date specified by the Committee and will be effective
with respect to Compensation deferral elections, as of the first payment dated on or after the next
following January 1.
In the case of an Eligible Person who is newly elected to the Board during the Plan Year, the
Election Form will be entered into within the Special Enrollment Period and submitted to the
Committee by the date specified by the Committee and the specified deferral elections will only be
effective with respect to Compensation earned after the date such Election Form is received by the
Committee.
A Participant shall make a new deferral election with respect to each Plan Year. Each Election
Form shall become irrevocable as of the last day of the election period.
4.2 Restricted Stock Unit Award Deferrals. Each Eligible Person may elect to defer receipt of all of
the Shares that would otherwise be issuable upon settlement of a Restricted Stock Unit or Dividend
Equivalent award granted to such Participant during a Plan Year through the timely submission of
an Election Form in accordance with Section 4.1. Deferrals of Shares related to Restricted Stock
Units and Dividend Equivalents shall be credited to the Participant’s Equity Account as of the
vesting date applicable to such Restricted Stock Units and Dividend Equivalents, as set forth in the
applicable Award Agreement.
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Restricted Stock Units and Dividend Equivalents subject to a deferral election hereunder shall be
subject to the same terms and conditions regarding vesting and forfeiture to which the Participant
would have been subject had the Participant not elected to defer receipt of such Restricted Stock
Units and Dividend Equivalents, including any vesting or forfeiture provisions included in the OIP,
the applicable Award Agreement or any other written agreement between such Participant and the
Company or any of its subsidiaries (the “Applicable Agreements”). The portions of such
Applicable Agreements that relate to the vesting and forfeiture of Restricted Stock Units and
Dividend Equivalents subject to a deferral election hereunder are incorporated herein by reference.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in an Applicable Agreement, Restricted Stock Units and
Dividend Equivalents subject to a deferral election hereunder shall be subject to the payment or
settlement provisions set forth in the Plan, including all provisions of the Plan and, if applicable, a
valid deferral election that relate to timing, form and medium of payment.
4.3 Accounting for Deferred Compensation.
(a) Accounts. The Company shall establish and maintain an Account for each Participant. The
Company may establish more than one Account on behalf of any Participant as deemed
necessary by the Committee for administrative purposes.
(b) Equity Accounts, Dividend Equivalents and Other Distributions.
(i) Restricted Stock Units and Dividend Equivalents. On the date that a Restricted
Stock Unit and Dividend Equivalent award subject to a deferral election hereunder
vests in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Applicable Agreements, a
number of notional Shares equal to the number of Shares that would otherwise have
been issuable in settlement of such Restricted Stock Unit and Dividend Equivalent
award shall be credited to a Participant’s Equity Account and shall become Elective
Equity Deferrals. All Elective Equity Deferrals shall be notionally invested in
Shares from the vesting date applicable to the Restricted Stock Units and Dividend
Equivalents subject to a deferral election through the applicable Distribution Date.
(ii) Notional Shares Subject to Adjustment. Notional Shares credited to a Participant’s
Equity Account shall be subject to adjustment by the Committee in the same
manner and under the same circumstances as would apply to outstanding Restricted
Stock Units or Shares under the OIP. Additionally, any cash dividends payable
after vesting of the Restricted Stock Units subject to a deferral election will be paid
out in cash. Any Share dividends payable after vesting of the Restricted Stock
Units will be paid out in an amount equal to the Fair Market Value (as defined in
the OIP) of the Shares on the applicable Distribution Date.
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ARTICLE V
5.1 In General. Except as otherwise provided in Sections 5.4 or 5.5, payment of a Participant’s
Account shall be made on the earliest to occur of the following events (each a “Payment Event”):
DISTRIBUTION OF BENEFITS
(a) The Distribution Date specified in the Participant’s deferral election which may include the
Participant’s Separation from Service, six (6) months following the Participant’s Separation
from Service, an anniversary of the Participant’s Separation from Service, the occurrence
of a Change in Control, or an anniversary of the date on which the Elective Equity
Deferrals would have otherwise vested; provided that the Participant must select from
among the available Distribution Date(s) designated by the Committee and set forth in the Election Form;
(b) The Participant’s death; and
(c) The Participant’s Disability.
5.2 Timing of Payments. Except as otherwise provided in this Article V, payments shall be made or
commence on the Scheduled Payment Date following a Payment Event.
5.3 Medium of Payment. Benefit payments that are attributable to the Equity Account shall be paid in
the form of Shares (subject to adjustment as provided in Section 4.3(b)(ii)), and the number of
Shares distributable to the Participant shall equal the number of notional Shares credited to such
account on the Distribution Date (subject to adjustment as provided in Section 4.3(b)(ii)). Shares
delivered upon settlement of an Equity Account shall be issued pursuant to the OIP and subject to
all of its terms and conditions. Any cash or Share dividends payable after vesting of the Restricted
Stock Units subject to a deferral election will be paid in cash as described in Section 4.3(b)(ii).
5.4 Unforeseeable Emergency. Upon application by the Participant, the Committee, in its sole and
absolute discretion, may direct payment of all or a portion of the Participant’s Account balance
prior to his Separation from Service and any scheduled withdrawal date in the event of an
Unforeseeable Emergency. Any such application will set forth the circumstances constituting such
Unforeseeable Emergency. The Committee will determine whether to grant an application for a
distribution on account of an Unforeseeable Emergency in accordance with guidance issued
pursuant to section 409A of the Code. Specifically, the amount distributable on account of an
Unforeseeable Emergency must be limited to the amount reasonably necessary to satisfy the need
(plus any taxes resulting from the distribution). A distribution on account of an Unforeseeable
Emergency may be made only to the extent that the Participant’s need cannot be met through
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insurance reimbursements, the liquidation of other assets (but only if such liquidation would not
itself cause a hardship). However, the determination of an Unforeseeable Emergency is not
required to take into account additional compensation that could be paid to the Participant, but
which has not actually been paid, under any other nonqualified deferred compensation plan in
which the Participant participates.
5.4 Specified Employee Payment Delay. Unless otherwise payable without the imposition of penalty
taxes pursuant to section 409A of the Code, if a Participant is a “specified employee” within the
meaning of section 409A of the Code (a “Specified Employee”) as of the date of his or her
Separation from Service, then no distribution of such Participant’s Account shall be made upon the
Participant’s Separation from Service until the first payroll date of the seventh month following the
Participant’s Separation from Service (or, if earlier, upon the date of the Participant’s death) (the
“Specified Employee Payment Date”). Any payments to which a Specified Employee otherwise
would have been entitled under the Plan during the period between the Participant’s Separation
from Service and the Specified Employee Payment date shall be accumulated and paid in a lump
sum payment on the Specified Employee Payment Date.
ARTICLE VI
PAYMENT LIMITATIONS
6.1 Legal Disability. If a person entitled to any payment under this Plan is, in the sole judgment of
the Committee, under a legal disability, or otherwise is unable to apply such payment to his own
interest and advantage, the Committee, in the exercise of its discretion, may direct the Company or
payor of the benefit to make any such payment in any one or more of the following ways:
(a) Directly to such person;
(b) To his legal guardian or conservator; or
(c) To his spouse or to any person charged with the duty of his support, to be expended for his
benefit and/or that of his dependents.
The decision of the Committee will in each case be final and binding upon all persons in interest,
unless the Committee reverses its decision due to changed circumstances.
6.2 Assignment. Except as provided in Section 6.1, no Participant or Beneficiary will have any right
to assign, pledge, transfer, convey, hypothecate, anticipate or in any way create a lien on any
amounts payable under this Plan. No amounts payable under this Plan will be subject to
assignment or transfer or otherwise be alienable, either by voluntary or involuntary act, or by
operation of law, or subject to attachment, execution, garnishment, sequestration or other seizure
under any legal, equitable or other process, or be liable in any way for the debts or defaults of
Participants and their Beneficiaries.
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ARTICLE VII
FUNDING
7.1 Funding. Benefits under this Plan will be funded solely by the Company. Benefits under this
Plan will constitute an unfunded general obligation of the Company, but the Company may, in its
discretion, create reserves, funds and/or provide for amounts to be held in trust to fund such
benefits on its behalf. Payment of benefits may be made by the Company, any trust established by
the Company or through a service or benefit provider to the Company or such trust.
7.2 Creditor Status. Participants and their Beneficiaries will be general unsecured creditors of the
Company with respect to the payment of any benefit under this Plan, unless such benefits are
provided under a contract of insurance or an annuity contract that has been delivered to
Participants, in which case Participants and their Beneficiaries will look to the insurance carrier or
annuity provider for payment, and not to the Company. The Company’s obligation for such
benefit will be discharged by the purchase and delivery of such annuity or insurance contract.
ARTICLE VIII
ADMINISTRATION
8.1 Plan Administration. The Plan shall be administered by the Committee.
8.2 Duties of Committee. The Committee will have sole and absolute discretion regarding the
exercise of its powers and duties under this Plan, including the following powers and duties:
(a) To direct the administration of the Plan in accordance with the provisions herein set forth;
(b) To adopt rules of procedure and regulations necessary for the administration of the Plan,
provided such rules are not inconsistent with the terms of the Plan;
(c) To determine all questions with regard to rights of Participants and Beneficiaries under the
Plan including, but not limited to, questions involving eligibility or the value of a
Participant’s Accounts;
(d) To enforce the terms of the Plan and any rules and regulations adopted by the Committee;
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(e) To review and render decisions respecting a claim for a benefit under the Plan;
(f) To furnish the Company with information that the Company may require for tax or other
purposes;
(g) To engage the service of counsel (who may, if appropriate, be counsel for the Company),
actuaries, and agents whom it may deem advisable to assist it with the performance of its
duties;
(h) To prescribe procedures to be followed by Participants in obtaining benefits;
(i) To receive from the Company and from Participants such information as is necessary for
the proper administration of the Plan;
(j) To establish and maintain, or cause to be maintained, the individual Accounts described in
Section 4.3;
(k) To create and maintain such records and forms as are required for the efficient
administration of the Plan;
(l) To make all determinations and computations concerning the benefits, credits and debits to
which any Participant, or other Beneficiary, is entitled under the Plan;
(m) To give the Trustee of any trust established to serve as a source of funds under the Plan
specific directions in writing with respect to:
(i) making distribution payments, giving the names of the payees, specifying the
amounts to be paid and the time or times when payments will be made; and
(ii) making any other payments which the Trustee is not by the terms of the trust
agreement authorized to make without a direction in writing by the Plan
Administrator;
(n) To comply (or transfer responsibility for compliance to the Trustee) with all applicable
federal income tax withholding requirements for benefit distributions, if applicable;
(o) To construe the Plan, in its sole and absolute discretion, and make equitable adjustments for
any errors made in the administration of the Plan; and
(p) To adjust the Notional Shares credited to a Participant’s Equity Account in the same
manner and under the same circumstances as would apply to outstanding Restricted Stock
Units and Shares under the OIP.
The foregoing list of express duties is not intended to be either complete or conclusive, and the
Plan Administrator will, in addition, exercise such other powers and perform such other duties as it
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may deem necessary, desirable, advisable or proper for the supervision and administration of the Plan.
8.3 Power and Authority of the Board of Directors. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary
contained herein, the Board may, at any time and from time to time, without any further action of
the Committee, exercise the powers and duties of the Committee under the Plan.
8.4 Overpayment and Underpayment of Benefits. The Plan Administrator may adopt, in its sole
and absolute discretion, whatever rules, procedures and accounting practices are appropriate in
providing for the collection of any overpayment of benefits. If a Participant or Beneficiary
receives an underpayment of benefits, the Plan Administrator will direct that payment be made as
soon as practicable to make up for the underpayment. If an overpayment is made to a Participant
or Beneficiary, for whatever reason, the Plan Administrator may, in its sole and absolute
discretion, withhold payment of any further benefits under the Plan until the overpayment has been
collected or may require repayment of benefits paid under this Plan without regard to further
benefits to which the Participant or Beneficiary may be entitled.
ARTICLE IX
AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF THE PLAN
9.1 Continuation. The Company intends to continue this Plan indefinitely, but nevertheless assumes
no contractual obligation beyond the promise to pay the benefits described in this Plan.
9.2 Amendment of Plan. The Company, through an action of the Board, reserves the right in its sole
and absolute discretion to amend this Plan in any respect at any time. No amendment may
adversely impact the amount of benefits a Participant has accrued under the Plan at such time
except to the extent required by applicable law.
9.3 Termination of Plan. The Company, through an action of the Board, may terminate or suspend
this Plan in whole or in part at any time, provided that no such termination or suspension will
deprive a Participant, or person claiming benefits under this Plan through a Participant, of any
amount credited to his Accounts under this Plan up to the date of suspension or termination, except
as required by applicable law. Notwithstanding any provision of this Plan to the contrary, upon the
complete termination of the Plan, the Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, may direct that the
Plan Administrator treat each Participant as having incurred a Separation from Service and to
commence the distribution of each such Participant’s Account to him or his Beneficiary, as
applicable, to the extent that the commencement of such distribution will not violate section 409A
of the Code.
The Plan may be terminated and liquidated under the following circumstances:
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(a) Corporate Dissolution or Bankruptcy. The Board may terminate and liquidate the Plan
within twelve (12) months of a corporate dissolution taxed under section 331 of the Code
or with the approval of a bankruptcy court pursuant to 11 U.S.C. § 503(b)(1)(A), provided
that the amounts deferred under the Plan are included in Participants; gross incomes in the
latest of the following years (or if earlier, the taxable year in which the amount is actually
or constructively received):
(i) The calendar year in which the Plan termination and liquidation occurs.
(ii) The first calendar year in which the amount is no longer subject to a substantial risk
of forfeiture.
(iii) The first calendar year in which the payment is administratively practicable.
(b) Change in Control. The Board may terminate and liquidate the Plan within the thirty (30)
days preceding or the twelve (12) months following a change in control event, as defined in
Treasury Regulation § 1.409A-3(i)(5)), provided that all plans or arrangements that would
be aggregated with the Plan under section 409A of the Code are also terminated and
liquidated with respect to each Participant that experienced the change in control event so
that under the terms of the Plan and all such arrangements the Participant is required to
receive all amounts of compensation deferred under such arrangements within twelve (12)
months of the termination of the Plan or arrangement, as applicable. In the case of a
change of control event which constitutes a sale of assets, the termination of the Plan
pursuant to this Section 9.3 may be made with respect to the Company that is primarily
liable immediately after the change of control transaction for the payment of benefits under
the Plan.
(c) Termination of Plan. The Board may terminate and liquidate the Plan provided that (i)
the termination and liquidation does not occur by reason of a downturn of the financial
health of the Company, (ii) all plans or arrangements that would be aggregated with the
Plan under section 409A of the Code are also terminated and liquidated, (iii) no payments
in liquidation of the Plan are made within twelve (12) months of the date of termination of
the Plan other than payments that would be made in the ordinary course operation of the
Plan, (iv) all payments are made within twenty-four (24) months of the date the Plan is
terminated and (v) the Company or the Company, as applicable depending on whether the
Plan is terminated with respect to such entity, do not adopt a new plan that would be
aggregated with the Plan within three (3) years of the date of the termination of the Plan.
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ARTICLE X
MISCELLANEOUS
10.1 No Reduction of Company Rights. Nothing contained in this Plan will be construed as a right of
any Director to be renominated to serve as a Director.
10.2 Provisions Binding. All of the provisions of this Plan will be binding upon all persons who will
be entitled to any benefit hereunder, their heirs and personal representatives.
10.3 Section 409A of the Code. The Company intends that the Plan comply with the requirements of
section 409A of the Code and shall be operated and interpreted consistent with that intent.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company makes no representation that the Plan complies with
section 409A of the Code and shall have no liability to any Participant for any failure to comply
with section 409A of the Code. This Plan shall constitute an “account balance plan” as defined in
Treas. Reg. section 31.3121(v)(2)-1(c)(1)(ii)(A). For purposes of section 409A of the Code, all
amounts deferred under this Plan shall be aggregated with amounts deferred under other account
balance plans.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Plan has been executed on this ___ day of
______________, 2021.
MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
By: _______________________
Print Name: _______________________
Title: _______________________
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EXHIBIT A
MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
AMENDED AND RESTATED 2005 OMNIBUS INCENTIVE PLAN
AS EFFECTIVE MAY 6, 2020
NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR
RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT
TIME OF SETTLEMENT ELECTION FORM
Please complete this Time of Settlement Election Form (the “Election Form”) and return a signed copy to the General Counsel and
Corporate Secretary of MoneyGram International, Inc. (the “Company”) no later than ____________________ (the “Election Deadline”).
Name: ______________________________________ (“Award Holder”)
NOTE: This Election Form relates to your ____ non-employee director annual equity retainer, which is expected to be awarded in
_____________ coincident with the Company’s annual stockholders’ meeting in the form of Restricted Stock Units (the “____
RSUs”), subject to your continued service with the Company through the applicable grant date. This Election Form does not apply
to or govern any other equity awards you may receive from the Company. You must make a separate election with respect to
subsequent equity awards to the extent permitted and in accordance with any rules established by the Company.
1. Settlement of RSUs
In making this election, the following rules apply:
•
The ____ RSUs are expected to be granted in _________ pursuant to a Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement between you and the
Company (the “Agreement”), subject to your continued service with the Company through the applicable grant date, and are subject
to the terms of this Election Form (to the extent completed and returned by you), the Agreement and the MoneyGram International,
Inc. Amended and Restated 2005 Omnibus Incentive Plan As Effective May 6, 2020 (the “Omnibus Plan”).
• Unless otherwise specified, capitalized terms used but not defined in this Election Form shall have the meaning attributed to them in
the Agreement or the Omnibus Plan, as applicable. References in this Election Form to the “____ RSUs” include any additional
Restricted Stock Units that may be credited to you pursuant to the terms of the Agreement as a result of a dividend declared prior to
the settlement date of the RSUs.
•
•
If you wish to defer settlement of the ____ RSUs, you must complete this Election Form by the Election Deadline and select a
settlement date on which you will receive the Shares underlying the ____ RSUs to the extent such Restricted Stock Units become
vested.
If you do not wish to defer settlement of the ____ RSUs, you do not need to complete this Election Form as the Shares underlying
your vested ____ RSUs will automatically be paid to you as specified in the Agreement.
Exhibit A-1
• Notwithstanding the foregoing, if you fail to complete and timely submit this Election Form for any reason, the Shares underlying
your vested ____ RSUs will be paid to you at the default time specified in the Agreement.
2. Deferral Election
If you would like to defer settlement of the ____ RSUs, please select one of the following settlement dates that will apply to the ____
RSUs:
___ I hereby elect to receive the Shares related to the ____ RSUs upon the earlier to occur of (i) the consummation of a
Change in Control and (ii) the ____ anniversary of the date of my “separation from service” (within the meaning of Section 409A)
with the Company.
___ I hereby elect to receive the Shares related to the ____ RSUs upon the earlier to occur of (i) the consummation of a
Change in Control and (ii) the ____ anniversary of the date on which the ____ RSUs become vested under the Agreement.
3. Signature
I understand that my rights to the Shares underlying the ____ RSUs are subject to the rights of the creditors of the Company in the
event of its insolvency. I further understand that this Election Form will become effective and irrevocable as of the end of the day
on______________________, which is the Election Deadline. Once I have elected the time of settlement of my ____ RSUs by
filing this completed Election Form with the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the Company, I understand
that (a) the settlement election will be irrevocable as of the Election Deadline, (b) the settlement election will control over
any contrary payment time or event specified in the Agreement, and (c) the settlement election may not be changed at any
time. I acknowledge that, if I do not complete and timely submit this Election Form, the Shares underlying my vested ____ RSUs will be
settled at the default time specified in the Agreement.
By executing this Election Form, I hereby acknowledge my understanding of, and agreement with, the terms and provisions set forth in this
Election Form, the Agreement and the Omnibus Plan. Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, I acknowledge that if I am
a “specified employee” (within the meaning of Section 409A) at the time of my separation from service with the Company, the settlement of
the ____ RSUs will be delayed until at least six months following the date of the separation from service to the extent necessary to comply
with Section 409A. This Election Form is intended to comply with Section 409A and shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with
such intent. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company makes no representations that this Election Form or the settlement of the ____
RSUs hereunder complies with Section 409A and in no event shall the Company be liable for all or any portion of any taxes, penalties,
interest or other expenses that may be incurred by me on account of non-compliance with Section 409A. I acknowledge that I have been
advised to consult with my own tax advisor regarding the tax consequences of executing this Election Form. I agree to be responsible and
assume all liability for and hereby agree to defend, release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Company, its officers, directors, employees,
agents and affiliates against any claims, including but not limited to claims from the Internal Revenue Service (or any equivalent agency, as
applicable) arising in connection with this Election Form and settlement of the ____ RSUs.
Exhibit A-2
AWARD HOLDER MONEYGRAM INTERNATIONAL INC.
By: ________________________ By: ________________________
Name: ________________________ Name: ________________________
Date: ________________________ Title: ________________________
Date: ________________________
Exhibit A-3
Active Subsidiaries of MoneyGram International, Inc. as of December 31, 2021
Exhibit 21
Entity
1 MIL Overseas Limited
2 MIL Overseas Nigeria Limited
3 Money Globe Payment Institution S.A.
4 MoneyGram Consulting (Shanghai) Co. Ltd.
5 MoneyGram GmbH
6 MoneyGram India Private Limited
7 MoneyGram International B.V.
8 MoneyGram International Holdings Limited
9 MoneyGram International Limited
10 MoneyGram International Payment Systems, Inc.
11 MoneyGram International Pte. Ltd.
12 MoneyGram International SRL
13 MoneyGram Mexico S.A. de C.V.
15 MoneyGram Overseas (Pty) Limited
16 MoneyGram Payment Systems Belgium N.V.
17 MoneyGram Payment Systems Brasil LTDA
18 MoneyGram Payment Systems Canada, Inc.
19 MoneyGram Payment Systems Greece S.A.
20 MoneyGram Payment Systems Hong Kong Limited
21 MoneyGram Payment Systems Ireland Limited
22 MoneyGram Payment Systems Italy S.r.l.
14 MoneyGram Payment Systems Malaysia Sdn. Bhd
23 MoneyGram Payment Systems Netherlands B.V.
25 MoneyGram Payment Systems Philippines, Inc.
26 MoneyGram Payment Systems Spain S.A.
27 MoneyGram Payment Systems Worldwide, Inc.
24 MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc.
28 MoneyGram Poland sp. Z.o.o.
29 MoneyGram Turkey Ödeme Hizmetleri Anonim Şirketi
30 MPS France S.A.S.
31 MPSG Holdings Limited
32 MPSG International Limited
33 MPSG Limited
34 PT MoneyGram Payment Systems Indonesia
35 Travelers Express Company (P.R.), Inc.
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Nigeria
Greece
China
Germany
India
Netherlands
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Delaware, USA
Singapore
Belgium
Mexico
South Africa
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Greece
Hong Kong
Ireland
Italy
Malaysia
Netherlands
Philippines
Spain
Delaware, USA
Delaware, USA
Poland
Turkey
France
United Kingdom
Dubai
United Kingdom
Indonesia
Puerto Rico
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors
MoneyGram International, Inc.:
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements No. 333-239160, No. 333-204934, No. 333-190257, No. 333-176567, No. 333-
159709, No. 333-125122, and No. 333-116976 on Form S-8 and registration statement No. 333-255122 on Form S-3 of our reports dated February 25,
2022, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of MoneyGram International, Inc. and subsidiaries and the effectiveness of internal control over
financial reporting.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Dallas, Texas
February 25, 2022
POWER OF ATTORNEY
Exhibit 24
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each director whose signature appears below constitutes and
appoints Lawrence Angelilli, Robert L. Villaseñor and Christopher H. Russell, and each of them severally, his or her true and
lawful attorney-in-fact and agent, each with full power of substitution and resubstitution, for him or her and in his or her name,
place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign MoneyGram International, Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 31, 2021, and any and all amendments thereto, and to file the same, with all exhibits thereto, and any
and all other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission and to appear before the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with any matter relating to said Annual Report, granting unto said attorney-
in-fact and agent, and each of them, full power and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite or
necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully to all intents and purposes as he or she might or could do in person,
hereby ratifying and confirming all that such said attorney-in-fact and agent, or any of them, or his or her substitutes or
substitute, may lawfully do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned have executed this Power of Attorney as of the 25th day of February 2022.
/s/ Antonio O. Garza
Antonio O. Garza
/s/ Alka Gupta
Alka Gupta
/s/ Francisco Lorca
Francisco Lorca
/s/ Michael P. Rafferty
Michael P. Rafferty
/s/ Julie E. Silcock
Julie E. Silcock
/s/ W. Bruce Turner
W. Bruce Turner
/s/ Peggy Vaughan
Peggy Vaughan
I, W. Alexander Holmes, certify that:
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibit 31.1
1.
2.
3.
4.
I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of MoneyGram International, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021;
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;
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 registrant as of, and for, the periods presented
in this report;
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.
b.
c.
d.
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;
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;
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
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 an 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 functions):
a.
b.
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
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:
February 25, 2022
/s/ W. Alexander Holmes
W. Alexander Holmes
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
I, Lawrence Angelilli, certify that:
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibit 31.2
1.
2.
3.
4.
I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of MoneyGram International, Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021;
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;
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 registrant as of, and for, the periods presented
in this report;
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.
b.
c.
d.
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;
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;
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
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 an 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 functions):
a.
b.
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
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:
February 25, 2022
/s/ Lawrence Angelilli
Lawrence Angelilli
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350,
as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibit 32.1
In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Report”) of MoneyGram International, Inc. (the “Company”) for the period ended December 31,
2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, W. Alexander Holmes, Chairman and 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 to my knowledge:
1.
2.
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of
the Company.
Date:
February 25, 2022
/s/ W. Alexander Holmes
W. Alexander Holmes
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. §1350,
as Adopted Pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
Exhibit 32.2
In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “Report”) of MoneyGram International, Inc. (the “Company”) for the period ended December 31,
2021, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof, I, Lawrence Angelilli, 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 to my knowledge:
1.
2.
The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of
the Company.
Date:
February 25, 2022
/s/ Lawrence Angelilli
Lawrence Angelilli
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)