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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
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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, 2014
Commission File Number 001-00395
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NCR CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Maryland
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
31-0387920
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
3097 Satellite Boulevard
Duluth, GA 30096
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (937) 445-5000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
New York Stock Exchange
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 and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive
Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files). Yes
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405) is not contained herein, and
will not be contained, to the best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of
this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting
company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company
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 voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2014, was approximately $5.9 billion. As
of February 10, 2015, there were approximately 168.7 million shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
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DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Part III: Portions of the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed
pursuant to Regulation 14A within 120 days after the Registrant’s fiscal year end of December 31, 2014 are
incorporated by reference into Part III of this Report.
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Description
Forward-Looking Statements
Business
Risk Factors
Unresolved Staff Comments
Properties
Legal Proceedings
Mine Safety Disclosures
PART I
PART II
Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities
Selected Financial Data
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
PART III
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 Accountant Fees and Services
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements use words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “outlook,” “intend,” “believe,” “will,” “should,”
“would,” “could” and words of similar meaning. Statements that describe or relate to our plans, goals, intentions, strategies or financial
outlook, and statements that do not relate to historical or current fact, are examples of forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements are based on our current beliefs, expectations and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate, and involve a number
of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are out of our control. Forward-looking statement are not guarantees
of future performance, and there are a number of important factors that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially
from the results contemplated by such forward-looking statements, including those listed in Item 1A "Risk Factors," and Item 7,
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Any
forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which it is made. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or
revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Item 1.
General
BUSINESS
PART I
NCR Corporation and its subsidiaries (NCR or the Company, also referred to as “we”, “us” or “our”) provide technology solutions and
services that help businesses connect, interact and transact with their customers.
Businesses
NCR Corporation is a leading global technology company that provides innovative products and services that enable businesses to
connect, interact and transact with their customers and enhance their customer relationships by addressing consumer demand for
convenience, value and individual service. Our portfolio of self-service and assisted-service solutions serve customers in the financial
services, retail, hospitality, travel and telecommunications and technology industries and include automated teller machines (ATMs)
and ATM and financial services software, point of sale devices (POS) and POS software, and self-service kiosks and software applications
that can be used by consumers to enable them to interact with businesses from their computer or mobile device. We complement these
product solutions by offering a complete portfolio of services to support both NCR and third party solutions. We also resell third-party
networking products and provide related service offerings in the telecommunications and technology sectors.
Industries Served
NCR provides specific solutions for customers of varying sizes in a range of industries such as financial services, retail, hospitality,
travel and telecommunications and technology. NCR’s solutions are built on a foundation of long-established industry knowledge and
consulting expertise, value-added software and hardware technology, global customer support services, and a complete line of business
consumables and specialty media products.
Company History
NCR was originally incorporated in 1884 and was a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange prior to its merger
with a wholly-owned subsidiary of AT&T Corp. (AT&T) on September 19, 1991. Subsequently, on December 31, 1996, AT&T distributed
all of its interest in NCR to its stockholders. NCR common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol
“NCR”.
On September 30, 2007, NCR completed the spin-off of its Teradata Data Warehousing business through the distribution of a tax-free
stock dividend to NCR stockholders. NCR distributed one share of common stock of Teradata Corporation (Teradata) for each share
of NCR common stock to NCR stockholders of record as of the close of business on September 14, 2007.
Significant Transactions
On January 10, 2014, NCR completed its acquisition of Digital Insight Corporation, for which it paid an aggregate purchase price
of $1,648 million. The purchase price was paid from the net proceeds of the December 2013 offer and sale of NCR's 5.875% and
6.375% senior unsecured notes, and borrowings under NCR's senior secured credit facility. As a result of the acquisition, Digital Insight
became a wholly owned subsidiary of NCR.
Operating Segments
We categorize our operations into four reportable segments: Financial Services, Retail Solutions, Hospitality, and Emerging Industries.
The information required by Item 1 with respect to our reportable segments and financial information regarding our geographic areas
and those reportable segments can be found in Item 7 of Part II of this Report under “Revenue and Operating Income by Segment” as
well as in Item 8 of Part II of this Report as part of Note 13, “Segment Information and Concentrations” of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Products and Services
We sell products and services that help businesses connect, interact and transact with their customers. Our product and service offerings
fall into the following categories:
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ATMs and Other Financial Products
We provide financial institutions, retailers and independent deployers with financial-oriented self-service technologies, such as ATMs,
cash dispensers, software solutions, including the APTRA™ self-service ATM software application suite (providing ATM management
systems), cash management and video banking software and customer-facing digital banking services, as well as professional services
related to ATM security, software and bank branch optimization. ATM and other financial product solutions are designed to quickly
and reliably process consumer transactions and incorporate advanced features such as automated check cashing and deposit, automated
cash deposit, web-enablement and bill payment (including mobile bill payment). These solutions help enable businesses to reduce costs
and generate new revenue streams while enhancing customer loyalty.
Point of Sale
We provide retail and hospitality oriented technologies such as point of sale terminals and point of sale software, bar-code scanners
and other retail-oriented software and services to retailers, restaurants, food service companies and entertainment and sports venues
worldwide. Combining our retail and hospitality industry expertise, software and hardware technologies, and professional services,
our solutions are designed to enable cost reductions and improve operational efficiency while increasing customer satisfaction.
Self-Service Kiosks
We provide self-service kiosks and related operating software to the retail, hospitality and travel industries. Our versatile kiosk solutions
can support numerous retail self-service functions, including self-checkout, wayfinding (locating products or navigating through large,
complex buildings and campuses), digital signage, bill payment and gift registries. We provide self-check in/out kiosk solutions to
airlines, hotels and casinos that allow guests to check-in/out without assistance. These solutions create pleasant and convenient
experiences for consumers and enable our customers to reduce costs. Our kiosks for the hospitality industry provide consumers the
ability to order and pay at restaurants while enabling our customers to streamline order processing and reduce operating costs.
Check and Document Imaging
Our check and document imaging offerings provide end-to-end solutions for both traditional paper-based and image-based check and
item processing. These solutions utilize advanced image recognition and workflow technologies to automate item processing, helping
financial institutions increase efficiency and reduce operating costs. Consisting of hardware, software, professional and support services,
our comprehensive check and document imaging solutions enable check and item-based transactions to be digitally captured, processed
and retained within a flexible, scalable environment.
Consumables
We develop, produce and market a complete line of printer consumables for various print technologies. These products include two-
sided thermal paper (2ST®), paper rolls for receipts in ATMs and POS solutions, inkjet and laser printer supplies, thermal transfer and
ink ribbons, labels, laser documents, business forms and specialty media items such as photo and presentation papers. Consumables
are designed to optimize operations and improve transaction accuracy, while reducing overall costs.
Services
Services are an essential and integrated component of NCR’s complete solution offerings. We provide maintenance and support services
for our product offerings and also provide other services including site assessment and preparation, staging, installation and
implementation, systems management and complete managed services. We provide Predictive Services, a managed services offering,
which is designed to predict and address information technology issues quickly before they happen.
We also offer a range of software and services such as cloud (or software-as-a-service) solutions, hosted services, and online, mobile
and transactional services and applications such as bill pay. In addition, we are also focused on expanding the resale of third party
networking products and related service offerings to a broader base of customers in the telecommunications and technology sectors
and servicing third-party computer hardware from select manufacturers who value and leverage our global service capability.
Target Markets and Distribution Channels
Our ATMs and other financial product solutions primarily serve the financial services industry with particular focus on retail banking,
which includes traditional providers of consumer banking and financial services. These solutions also serve the retail markets through
convenience banking products for retailers designed to complement their core businesses. Customers are located throughout the world
in both developed and emerging markets. We have historically sold most of our ATMs and financial products and services through a
direct sales channel, although a portion of revenues is derived through distributors and value-added resellers.
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We provide self-service kiosk and POS solutions to the retail, hospitality and travel industries. Retail customers include department
stores, specialty retailers, mass merchandisers, catalog stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets, grocery stores, drug stores, wholesalers,
convenience stores, petroleum outlets and small businesses. Hospitality customers include retailers, restaurants and food service
providers, and sports and entertainment venues (including stadiums, arenas and cinemas) and small businesses. Travel customers
include airlines, airports, car rental companies, and hotel/lodging operators. Self-service kiosk and POS solutions are sold through a
direct sales force and through relationships with value-added resellers, distributors, dealers and other indirect sales channels. We have
focused our investments and resources on self-service technologies with expanded offerings to include self-ticketing and mobile check-
in for the travel industry.
Our imaging solutions primarily serve the financial services industry worldwide, with the primary focus on banks. We have historically
distributed most of our imaging products and services through a direct sales channel, although certain revenues are derived through
sales by value-added resellers and distributors.
Our consumables products are sold to the financial services, retail and hospitality industries as well as to customers involved in
transportation and manufacturing. These products are also sold through a direct sales force as well as through various channel partners
including office product retailers, contract stationers, value-added resellers, original equipment manufacturers and, additionally, through
telemarketing and the Internet.
We provide service and support for our products and solutions through service contracts with our customers. We have also established
managed service contracts with key customers and continue to pursue additional managed service relationships. Longer term managed
service arrangements can help improve the efficiency and performance of the customer’s business, and also increase the strategic and
financial importance of its relationship with NCR. We also service competing technologies—for example, ToshibaTec retail technologies
and Diebold ATMs. The primary sales channel for our services is our direct sales teams, which exist across all geographies. Our services
professionals provide these services directly to end customers.
Competition
In the financial services industry, we face a variety of competitors, including Diebold, Wincor Nixdorf GmbH & Co. (Wincor) and
Hyosung, as well as many other regional firms, across all geographies. The primary factors of competition can vary, but typically
include: value and quality of the solutions or products; total cost of ownership; industry knowledge of the vendor; the vendor’s ability
to provide and support a total end-to-end solution; the vendor’s ability to integrate new and existing systems; fit of the vendor’s strategic
vision with the customer’s strategic direction; and quality of the vendor’s support and consulting services.
We face a variety of competitors in the retail and hospitality industries across all geographies. We believe that key competitive factors
can vary by geographic area but typically include: value and quality of the solutions or products; total cost of ownership; industry
knowledge of the vendor; and knowledge, experience and quality of the vendor’s consulting, deployment and support services. Our
competitors vary by market segment, product, service offering and geographic area, and include ToshibaTec, Wincor, Fujitsu, Hewlett-
Packard, Dell, Honeywell, Oracle, Verifone and Datalogic, among others.
We face a diverse group of competitors in the travel industry. Competitors in the travel industry include IBM, SITA and IER, among
others.
We face competition for services from other technology and service providers, as well as from independent service operators, in all
geographies where we operate around the world. The primary services competitors are the companies identified in the descriptions of
our other solutions as global technology providers are becoming more focused on services as a core business strategy. We also compete
with a range of regional and local independent service operators across our various geographies.
Competition for printer consumables is significant and varies by geographic area and product group. The primary areas of competitive
differentiation typically include: quality; logistics and supply chain management; and total cost of ownership. While price is always a
factor, we focus on the customer’s total cost of ownership for our consumables products. Total cost of ownership takes into account
not only the per-unit cost, but also service, usage, reporting and support costs. Our competitors include, among others, RiteMade Paper
and Schades.
We face competition in the financial services industry for imaging solutions across all geographies. The primary areas of competition
can vary, but typically include: quality of the solutions or products; total cost of ownership; industry knowledge; the vendor’s ability
to provide and support a total end-to-end solution; the vendor’s ability to integrate new and existing systems; fit of the vendor’s strategic
vision with the customer’s strategic direction; and quality of the vendor’s support and consulting services. Our competitors vary by
product, service offering and geographic area, and include Fidelity National Information Services and Unisys Corporation, among
others.
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Research and Development
We remain focused on designing and developing solutions and services that anticipate our customers’ changing technological needs
as well as consumer preferences. Our expenses for research and development were $263 million in 2014, $203 million in 2013, and
$155 million in 2012. We anticipate that we will continue to have significant research and development expenditures in the future in
order to provide a continuing flow of innovative, high-quality products and services and to help maintain and enhance our competitive
position. Information regarding the accounting and costs included in research and development activities is included in Note 1,
“Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II
of this Report and is incorporated herein by reference.
Patents and Trademarks
NCR seeks patent protection for its innovations, including improvements associated with its products, services, and developments,
where such protection is likely to provide value to NCR. NCR owns approximately 1,450 patents in the U.S. and numerous other
patents in foreign countries. The foreign patents are generally counterparts of NCR’s U.S. patents. Many of the patents owned by NCR
are licensed to others, and NCR is licensed under certain patents owned by others. NCR has active patent licensing programs. NCR
also has numerous patent applications pending in the U.S. and in foreign countries. NCR’s portfolio of patents and patent applications,
in the aggregate, is of significant value to NCR.
NCR has registered certain trademarks and service marks in the U.S. and in a number of foreign countries. NCR considers the “NCR”
and NCR logo marks and many of its other trademarks and service marks to be valuable assets.
Seasonality
Our sales are historically seasonal, with lower revenue in the first quarter and higher revenue in the fourth quarter of each year. Such
seasonality also causes our working capital cash flow requirements to vary from quarter to quarter depending on variability in the
volume, timing and mix of product sales. In addition, revenue in the third month of each quarter is typically higher than in the first and
second months. Information regarding seasonality and its potential impact on our business is included in Item 1A of this Report under
the caption, “Operating Results Fluctuations,” and is incorporated herein by reference.
Manufacturing and Raw Materials
In most cases, there are a number of vendors providing the services and producing the parts and components that we utilize. However,
there are some services and components that are purchased from single sources due to price, quality, technology or other reasons. For
example, we depend on computer chips and microprocessors from Intel and operating systems from Microsoft. Certain parts and
components used in the manufacturing of our ATMs and the delivery of many of our retail solutions are also supplied by single sources.
In addition, there are a number of key suppliers for our businesses who provide us with critical products for our solutions.
At December 31, 2014, we manufactured our ATMs in facilities located in Columbus, Georgia, USA; Manaus, Brazil; Budapest,
Hungary; Beijing, China; and Puducherry, India. Our self-checkout solutions are manufactured in facilities located in Columbus,
Georgia, USA and Budapest, Hungary. Our financial kiosk solutions are manufactured in facilities located in Beijing, China; Manaus,
Brazil; and Columbus, Georgia, USA. Our POS/Display terminals are manufactured in facilities located in Columbus, Georgia, USA;
Beijing, China; and Adelaide, Australia, and certain hand-held solutions are manufactured in Salzburg, Austria. NCR outsources the
manufacturing in all geographic regions of its payment solutions, some POS/Display terminals, printers, bar code scanners and various
other kiosks.
Further information regarding the potential impact of these relationships on our business operations, and regarding sources and
availability of raw materials, is also included in Item 1A of this Report under the caption “Reliance on Third Parties,” and is incorporated
herein by reference.
Product Backlog
Our backlog was approximately $1,101 million and $1,172 million at December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The backlog includes
orders confirmed for products scheduled to be shipped as well as certain professional and transaction services to be provided. Although
we believe that the orders included in the backlog are firm, some orders may be cancelled by the customer without penalty. Even when
penalties for cancellation are provided for in a customer contract, we may elect to permit cancellation of orders without penalty where
management believes it is in our best interests to do so. Further, we have a significant portion of revenues derived from our growing
service-based business as well as the acquired Digital Insight and Retalix businesses and our consumables business, for which backlog
information is not measured. Therefore, we do not believe that our backlog, as of any particular date, is necessarily indicative of
revenues for any future period.
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Employees
On December 31, 2014, NCR had approximately 30,200 employees and contractors.
Environmental Matters
Compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations relating to the protection of the environment could have a material
adverse impact on our capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position. While NCR does not currently expect to incur material
capital expenditures related to compliance with such laws and regulations, and while we believe the amounts provided in our
Consolidated Financial Statements are adequate in light of the probable and estimable liabilities in this area, there can be no assurances
that environmental matters will not lead to a material adverse impact on our capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position. A
detailed discussion of the current estimated impacts of compliance issues relating to environmental regulations, particularly the Fox
River and Kalamazoo River matters, is reported in Item 8 of Part II of this Report as part of Note 10, "Commitments and Contingencies,"
of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and is incorporated herein by reference. Further information regarding the potential
impact of compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations is also included in Item 1A of this Report under the
caption “Environmental,” and is incorporated herein by reference.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
The Executive Officers of NCR (as of February 27, 2015) are as follows:
Name
William R. Nuti
Michael B. Bayer
Robert P. Fishman
Andrew S. Heyman
Andrea L. Ledford
Frederick ("Rick") Marquardt
Age
Position and Offices Held
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Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President
Senior Vice President and President, Retail Solutions Division
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Senior Vice President and President, Financial Services Division
Senior Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer
Executive Vice President, Hardware Solutions, Services & Enterprise Quality
Set forth below is a description of the background of each of the Executive Officers.
William R. Nuti, is NCR's Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President. Mr. Nuti became Chairman of the Board on
October 1, 2007. Before joining NCR in August 2005, Mr. Nuti served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Symbol Technologies,
Inc., an information technology company. Prior to that, he was Chief Operating Officer of Symbol Technologies. Mr. Nuti joined
Symbol Technologies in 2002 following a 10 plus year career at Cisco Systems, Inc. where he advanced to the dual role of Senior Vice
President of the company's Worldwide Service Provider Operations and U.S. Theater Operations. Prior to his Cisco experience, Mr.
Nuti held sales and management positions at International Business Machines Corporation, Netrix Corporation and Network Equipment
Technologies. Mr. Nuti is also a director of Coach, Inc., where he is a member of its Audit, Human Resources, and Governance &
Nominating Committees, and United Continental Holdings, Inc. where he is a member of the Audit Committee. Mr. Nuti previously
served as a director of Sprint Nextel Corporation. He is also a member of the Georgia Institute of Technology advisory board and a
trustee of Long Island University. Mr. Nuti became a director of NCR on August 7, 2005.
Michael B. Bayer joined NCR as Senior Vice President and President, Retail Solutions Division in July 2014. Prior to joining NCR,
Mr. Bayer has held leadership roles at companies such as Motorola, Symbol Technologies and Cisco Systems, and most recently as
President of Global Growth Markets for Avaya, a global provider of business communications, and collaboration systems. Prior to this,
Bayer served as Avaya's EMEA President, where he led the region's sales and operations and worked with customers to deliver Unified
Communications, IP Telephony and Contact Center solutions across EMEA. Mr. Bayer holds a Master's Degree in electronics and
telecommunications from Fachhochschule Wiirzburg Schweinfurt in Germany.
Robert P. Fishman became Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in March 2010. Prior to assuming this position, he was
Interim Chief Financial Officer from October 2009 to March 2010. Prior to that position, he was Vice President and Corporate Controller
from January 2007 to October 2009. From September 2005 to January 2007, Mr. Fishman was Assistant Controller and from January
2005 to September 2005, he was Director, Corporate Planning. Mr. Fishman joined NCR in 1993.
Andrew S. Heyman joined NCR as part of the Radiant Systems, Inc. (Radiant) acquisition in August 2011, when he assumed the position
of Senior Vice President and General Manager, Hospitality. Mr. Heyman served in that role until January 2013, when he became Senior
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Vice President and President, Financial Services. Mr. Heyman previously held a variety of key leadership positions at Radiant, including
chief operating officer and president of the hospitality division across fifteen years with Radiant. Mr. Heyman served as a senior manager
with Accenture (formerly Andersen Consulting) from 1987 to December 1995. Mr. Heyman holds an M.S. degree in computer
information systems from Georgia State University and a B.B.A. in finance from the University of Georgia.
Andrea L. Ledford became Senior Vice President, Corporate Services and Chief Human Resources Officer in November 2013.
Previously, Ms. Ledford was Senior Vice President, Human Resources. Ms. Ledford also served as Interim Senior Vice President,
Human Resources from February 2007 to June 2007. Prior to assuming this position, she was Vice President, Human Resources, Asia/
Pacific, and Europe, Middle East and Africa, from February 2006 to February 2007. Before joining NCR in February 2006, Ms. Ledford
was EMEA Leader, Human Resources, at Symbol Technologies, Inc. from 2002 to February 2006 and held a variety of leadership roles
at Cisco Systems, Inc. in EMEA, Asia/Pacific and Latin America.
Frederick ("Rick") Marquardt is NCR’s Executive Vice President, Services, Hardware Solutions and Enterprise Quality, a role he
assumed in April 2014. Mr. Marquardt joined NCR in 2006, and has held a variety of roles at the company including Senior Vice
President of Integrated Supply Chain from September 2013 to April 2014; Senior Vice President of Global Operations; Vice President
of Manufacturing for NCR; and, Vice President of Global Operations for NCR's Financial Industry Business Unit (now the Financial
Services division). Prior to joining NCR, Mr. Marquardt worked for Motorola Corporation, where he held several leadership positions
in operations and manufacturing.
Available Information
NCR makes available through its website at http://investor.ncr.com, free of charge, its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports
on Form 10-Q, definitive proxy statements on Schedule 14A and Current Reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to such reports
and schedules, as soon as reasonably practicable after these reports are electronically filed or furnished to the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The SEC website
(www.sec.gov) contains the reports, proxy statements and information statements, and other information regarding issuers that file
electronically with the SEC. Also, the public may read and copy any materials that NCR files with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference
Room at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by
calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330. NCR will furnish, without charge to a security holder upon written request, the Notice of Meeting
and Proxy Statement for the 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the 2015 Proxy Statement), portions of which are incorporated
herein by reference. NCR also will furnish its Code of Conduct at no cost and any other exhibit at cost. Document requests are available
by calling or writing to:
NCR—Investor Relations
3097 Satellite Boulevard
Duluth, GA 30096
Phone: 800-255-5627
E-Mail: investor.relations@ncr.com
Website: http://investor.ncr.com
NCR's website, www.ncr.com, contains a significant amount of information about NCR, including financial and other information for
investors. NCR encourages investors to visit its website regularly, as information may be updated and new information may be posted
at any time. The contents of NCR's website are not incorporated by reference into this Form 10-K and shall not be deemed “filed”
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Item 1A.
RISK FACTORS
The risks and uncertainties described below could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of
operations, could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations and projections, and could cause the market value
of our stock to decline. You should consider these risk factors when reading the rest of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including
“Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our financial statements and
related notes included elsewhere in this document. These risk factors may not include all of the important factors that could affect
our business or our industry or that could cause our future financial results to differ materially from historic or expected results
or cause the market price of our common stock to fluctuate or decline.
Economic Pressures. Our business may be negatively affected by domestic and global economic and credit conditions. Our
business is sensitive to the strength of domestic and global economic and credit conditions, particularly as they affect the financial
services, retail and hospitality sectors of the economy in various parts of the world. Economic and credit conditions are influenced
by a number of factors, including consumer confidence, unemployment levels, interest rates and the effects of government actions
to address sovereign debt issues, improve global credit markets and generally stimulate economic growth. Sovereign debt crises
in Europe and elsewhere, slower growth in the emerging markets, and the uneven global economic recovery, among other things,
have created a challenging and unpredictable environment in which to market the products and services of our various businesses
across different geographies and industries.
A negative economic climate could create financial pressures that impact the ability or willingness of our customers to make capital
expenditures, thereby affecting their decision to purchase or roll out our products or services or, especially with respect to smaller
customers, to pay accounts receivable owed to NCR. Additionally, if customers respond to a negative economic climate by
consolidation, such as has occurred in the financial services sector in the recent past and, more recently, in the retail sector, it could
reduce our base of potential customers. Negative global economic conditions also may have a material effect on our customers’
ability to obtain financing for the purchase of our products and services from third party financing companies, which could adversely
affect our operating results.
Indebtedness. Our substantial level of indebtedness could limit our financial and operating activities and adversely affect our
ability to incur additional debt to fund future needs. At December 31, 2014, we had approximately $3,659 million of total
indebtedness outstanding. Additionally, at December 31, 2014, we had approximately $850 million of secured debt available for
borrowing under our senior secured credit facility, and approximately $104 million of secured debt available for borrowing under
our trade receivables securitization facility. This level of indebtedness could:
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the funds available for operations and future business opportunities;
• make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with respect to our outstanding senior unsecured notes, including
our change in control repurchase obligations;
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limit our ability to borrow additional money if needed for other purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures,
debt service requirements, acquisitions and general corporate or other purposes, on satisfactory terms or at all;
limit our ability to adjust to changing economic, business and competitive conditions;
place us at a competitive disadvantage with competitors who may have less indebtedness or greater access to financing;
• make us more vulnerable to an increase in interest rates, a downturn in our operating performance or a decline in general
economic conditions; and
• make us more susceptible to adverse changes in credit ratings, which could impact our ability to obtain financing in the
future and increase the cost of such financing.
If compliance with our debt obligations, materially limits our financial or operating activities, or hinders our ability to adapt to
changing industry conditions, we may lose market share, our revenue may decline and our operating results may be negatively
affected.
The terms of the documents governing our indebtedness include financial and other covenants that could restrict or limit our
financial and business operations. Our senior secured credit facility and the indentures for our senior unsecured notes include
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restrictive covenants that, subject to certain exceptions and qualifications, restrict or limit our ability and the ability of our
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create liens on, sell or otherwise dispose of, our assets;
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repurchase our common stock, pay dividends or make similar distributions on our capital stock;
repay certain indebtedness;
engage in certain affiliate transactions; and
enter into agreements that restrict our ability to create liens, pay dividends or make loan repayments.
The senior secured credit facility and the indentures also contain certain affirmative covenants, and the senior secured credit facility
requires us to comply with financial coverage ratios regarding both our interest expense and our debt relative to our Consolidated
EBITDA (as defined in the senior secured credit facility).
These covenants and restrictions could affect our ability to operate our business, and may limit our ability to react to market
conditions or take advantage of potential business opportunities as they arise. Additionally, our ability to comply with these
covenants may be affected by events beyond our control, including general economic and credit conditions and industry downturns.
In addition, under our trade receivables securitization facility, we are required, among other things, to maintain certain financial
tests relating to the three month rolling average ratio of defaults, delinquencies, dilution and days sales outstanding of the receivables
pool (as such ratios and tests are described in the agreement governing our trade receivables securitization facility).
If we fail to comply with these covenants and are unable to obtain a waiver or amendment from the applicable lenders, an event
of default would result under these agreements and under other agreements containing related cross-default provisions. Upon an
event of default under the senior secured credit facility, the lenders could, among other things, declare outstanding amounts due
and payable, refuse to lend additional amounts to us, and require deposit of cash collateral in respect of outstanding letters of
credit. If we were unable to repay or pay the amounts due, the lenders could, among other things, proceed against the collateral
granted to them to secure such indebtedness, which includes certain of our domestic assets and the equity interests of certain of
our domestic and foreign subsidiaries. Upon an event of default under the indentures, the trustee or holders of our senior unsecured
notes could declare all outstanding amounts immediately due and payable. Upon an event of default under our trade receivables
securitization facility, the lenders could, among other things, terminate the facility, declare all capital and other obligations to be
immediately due and payable, replace us as servicer, take over receivables lock-box accounts and redirect the collections of
domestic accounts receivable from those accounts, and exercise available rights against the domestic accounts receivable pledged
by NCR Receivables, LLC.
Our cash flows may not be sufficient to service our indebtedness, and if we are unable to satisfy our obligations under our
indebtedness, we may be required to seek other financing alternatives, which may not be successful. Our ability to make timely
payments of principal and interest on our debt obligations depends on our ability to generate positive cash flows from operations,
which is subject to general economic conditions, competitive pressures and certain financial, business and other factors beyond
our control. If our cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to make these payments, we may be required to seek additional
financing sources, reduce or delay capital expenditures, sell assets or operations or refinance our indebtedness. These actions could
have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, we may not be able to
take any of these actions, and, even if successful, these actions may not permit us to meet our scheduled debt service obligations.
Our ability to restructure or refinance our outstanding indebtedness will depend on, among other things, the condition of the capital
markets and our financial condition at such time. There can be no assurance that we will be able to restructure or refinance any
of our indebtedness on commercially reasonable terms or at all. If we cannot make scheduled payments on our debt, we will be
in default and the outstanding principal and interest on our debt could be declared to be due and payable, in which case we could
be forced into bankruptcy or liquidation or required to substantially restructure or alter our business operations or debt obligations.
Despite our current levels of debt, we may still incur substantially more debt, including secured debt, and similar liabilities, which
would increase the risks described herein. The agreements relating to our debt limit but do not prohibit our ability to incur additional
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debt, and the amount of debt that we could incur could be substantial. In addition, certain types of liabilities are not considered
“Indebtedness” under our senior secured credit facility or the indentures governing our senior unsecured notes, and the senior
secured credit facility and indentures do not impose any limitation on the amount of liabilities incurred by the subsidiaries, if any,
that might be designated as “unrestricted subsidiaries” (as defined in the indentures). Accordingly, we could incur significant
additional debt or similar liabilities in the future, including additional debt under our senior secured credit facility, some of which
could constitute secured debt. In addition, if we form or acquire any subsidiaries in the future, those subsidiaries also could incur
debt or similar liabilities. If new debt or similar liabilities are added to our current debt levels, the related risks that we now face
could increase.
Borrowings under our senior secured credit facility and trade receivables securitization facility bear interest at a variable rate,
which subjects us to interest rate risk, which could cause our debt service obligations to increase significantly. All of our borrowings
under our senior secured credit facility and trade receivables securitization facility are at variable rates of interest and expose us
to interest rate risk. If interest rates increase, our debt service obligations on this variable rate indebtedness would increase even
though the amount borrowed remained the same. We are party to an interest rate swap agreement that fixes the interest rate, based
on LIBOR, on a portion of our LIBOR-indexed floating rate borrowings under our senior secured credit facility through August
22, 2016, with a notional amount of $462 million as of December 31, 2014 that amortizes to $341 million over the term of the
agreement. Although we may enter into additional interest rate swaps to reduce interest rate volatility, we cannot provide assurances
that we will be able to do so or that such swaps will be effective.
We may also enter into interest rate swaps in the future in connection with other of our variable rate borrowings. This would
expose us to interest rate risk, which could increase our debt service obligations.
We may not be able to raise the funds necessary to finance a required change in control purchase of our senior unsecured notes.
Upon the occurrence of a change in control under the applicable indenture governing the applicable senior unsecured notes, holders
of those notes may require us to purchase their notes. However, it is possible that we would not have sufficient funds at that time
to make the required purchase of notes. We cannot assure the holders of the senior unsecured notes that we will have sufficient
financial resources, or will be able to arrange financing, to pay the repurchase price in cash with respect to any such notes tendered
by holders for repurchase upon a change in control. Our failure to repurchase the senior unsecured notes of a series when required
would result in an event of default with respect to such notes which could, in turn, constitute a default under the terms of our other
indebtedness, if any. In addition, a change in control may constitute an event of default under our senior secured credit facility
and our trade receivables securitization facility that would permit the lenders to accelerate the maturity of the borrowings thereunder
and would require us to make a similar change in control offer to holders of our existing senior unsecured notes.
Certain important corporate events, such as leveraged recapitalizations that would increase the level of our indebtedness, may not
constitute a change in control under the indentures governing our secured notes.
A lowering or withdrawal of the ratings assigned to our debt securities by rating agencies may increase our future borrowing
costs and reduce our access to capital. Any rating assigned to our debt could be lowered or withdrawn entirely by a rating agency
if, in that rating agency’s judgment, future circumstances relating to the basis of the rating, such as adverse changes, so warrant.
Any future lowering of our ratings likely would make it more difficult or more expensive for us to obtain additional debt financing.
Operating Results Fluctuations. Our revenue, operating results, and margins could fluctuate for a number of reasons, including
those described below:
Manufacturing. At December 31, 2014, we manufactured advanced ATMs in facilities located in Columbus, Georgia, USA;
Manaus, Brazil; Budapest, Hungary; Beijing, China; and Puducherry, India. Our self-checkout solutions are manufactured in
facilities located in Columbus, Georgia, USA and Budapest, Hungary. Our financial kiosk solutions are manufactured in facilities
located in Beijing, China; Manaus, Brazil; and Columbus, Georgia, USA. Our POS/Display terminals are manufactured in facilities
located in Columbus, Georgia, USA; Beijing, China; and Adelaide, Australia, and certain hand-held solutions are manufactured
in Salzburg, Austria. If we develop or experience problems relating to product quality or on-time delivery to customers that we
are unable to quickly manage and resolve, whether due to the geographical diversity of our manufacturing base or otherwise, we
could experience business interruption that could negatively impact our business and operating results.
Seasonality. Our sales are historically seasonal, with lower revenue in the first quarter and higher revenue in the fourth quarter of
each year. Such seasonality also causes our working capital cash flow requirements to vary from quarter to quarter depending on
the variability in the volume, timing and mix of product sales. In addition, revenue in the third month of each quarter is typically
higher than in the first and second months, particularly as our business model shifts to include more software and cloud solutions.
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These factors, among other things, may adversely affect our ability to manage working capital, make our forecasting process more
difficult and impact our ability to predict financial results accurately.
Foreign Currency. Our revenue and operating income are subject to variability due to the effects of foreign currency fluctuations
against the U.S. Dollar. We have exposure to approximately 50 functional currencies. We endeavor to mitigate the effects of
currency fluctuations by our hedging strategy; however, certain significant currency fluctuations could adversely affect our results
of operations, including sales and gross margins.
Cost/Expense Reductions. Our success in achieving targeted cost and expense reductions through our continuous improvement
and other similar programs depends on a number of factors, including our ability to achieve infrastructure rationalizations, drive
lower component and product development costs, improve supply chain efficiencies and optimize the efficiency of our customer
services and professional services consulting resources. If we do not successfully execute on our cost and expense reduction
initiatives or if we experience delays in completing the implementation of these initiatives, our results of operations or financial
condition could be adversely affected.
Contractual Obligations for Professional Services. Our contracts for professional services consulting work may contemplate that
services will be performed over multiple periods, especially in connection with large solution roll-outs. Our profitability under
those contracts is largely a function of performing our contractual obligations within the estimated costs and time periods specified.
If we exceed these estimated costs or cannot otherwise complete the contracted services within the specified periods, our profitability
related to these contracts could be negatively impacted. In addition, if we are unable to maintain appropriate utilization rates for
our consultants, we may not be able to sustain profitability on these contracts.
Acquisitions, Divestitures and Alliances. As we selectively acquire and divest technologies, products and businesses and we begin
to include or exclude, as the case may be, the financial results related to these transactions, our operating results could fluctuate
materially, depending on the size, nature, structure and timing of the transactions.
Underfunded Pension Obligation. At December 31, 2014, our obligation for benefits under our pension plans was $4,377 million
and our pension plan assets totaled $4,209 million, which resulted in an underfunded pension obligation of $168 million. While
we recently rebalanced our U.S. and international plan assets in order to reduce volatility and made several discretionary
contributions to our pension plans, our remaining underfunded pension obligation continues to require ongoing cash contributions.
Our underfunded pension obligation also may be affected by future transfers and settlements relating to our international pension
plans. For example, as of December 31, 2014, the U.K. London pension plan was overfunded by approximately $420 million. The
plan is expected to fully transfer to an insurer in 2015 or early 2016 resulting in an increase in the underfunded pension obligation
by approximately $420 million in the period of settlement.
In addition, certain of the plan assets remain subject to financial market risk, and our actuarial and other assumptions underlying
our expected future benefit payments, long-term expected rate of return and future funding expectations for our plans depend on,
among other things, interest rate levels and trends and capital market expectations. Further volatility in the performance of financial
markets, changes in any of these actuarial assumptions (including those described in our “Critical Accounting Policies and
Estimates” section of the “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in
Item 7 of Part II of this Report) or changes in regulations regarding funding requirements could require material increases to our
expected cash contributions to our pension plans in future years.
See the “Effects of Pension, Postemployment and Postretirement Benefit Plans” and “Financial Condition, Liquidity And Capital
Resources” sections of the “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included
in Item 7 of Part II of this Report and Note 9, “Employee Benefit Plans” in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
included in Item 8 of Part II of this Report for further information regarding the funded status of our pension plans and potential
future cash contributions.
Stock-based Compensation. Similar to other companies, we use stock awards as a form of compensation for certain employees
and non-employee directors. All stock-based awards are required to be recognized in our financial statements based on their fair
values. The amount recognized for stock compensation expense could vary depending on a number of assumptions or changes
that may occur. For example, assumptions such as the risk-free rate, expected holding period and expected volatility that drive
our valuation model could change. Other examples that could have an impact include changes in the mix and type of awards,
changes in our compensation plans or tax rate, changes in our forfeiture rate, differences in actual results compared to management’s
estimates for performance-based awards or an unusually high amount of expirations of stock awards.
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Income Taxes. We are subject to income taxes in the United States and a number of foreign jurisdictions. We recognize deferred
tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and the tax basis of assets and
liabilities. Our deferred tax assets, net of valuation allowances, totaled approximately $969 million and $804 million at December
31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes. We regularly
review our deferred tax assets for recoverability and establish a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some portion
or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. If we are unable to generate sufficient future taxable income, if there is a material
change in the actual effective tax rates, if there is a change to the time period within which the underlying temporary differences
become taxable or deductible, then we could be required to increase our valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets, which
could result in a material increase in our effective tax rate.
In addition, changes in tax laws or tax rulings could materially affect our financial position and results of operations. Certain
changes to U.S. tax laws, including limitations on the ability to defer U.S. taxation on earnings outside of the United States until
those earnings are repatriated to the United States, could affect the tax treatment of our foreign earnings. Additionally, many
countries in the European Union, as well as a number of other countries and organizations such as the Organization for Economic
Cooperation and Development, are actively considering changes to existing tax laws. Certain proposals could include
recommendations that could increase our tax obligations in many countries where we do business. Due to the large and expanding
scale of our international business activities, any changes in the taxation of such activities may result in a material increase our
effective tax rate.
We are also subject to ongoing tax audits in various jurisdictions both in the U.S. and internationally, the outcomes of which could
result in the assessment of additional taxes. Our effective tax rate in the future could be adversely affected by changes in the mix
of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, the changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, changes
in tax laws and regulations, and management’s assessment in regards to repatriation of earnings.
Competition. If we do not compete effectively within the technology industry, we will not be successful. We operate in the intensely
competitive information technology industry. This industry is characterized by rapidly changing technology, evolving industry
standards, frequent new product introductions, price and cost reductions, and increasingly greater commoditization of products,
making differentiation difficult. Our competitors include other large companies in the information technology industry, such as:
IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Diebold, Wincor, Hyosung, ToshibaTec, Micros, Fujitsu and Unisys, some of which have more financial
and technical resources, or more widespread distribution and market penetration for their platforms and service offerings, than
we do. In addition, we compete with companies in specific industry segments, such as entry-level ATMs, imaging solutions, and
business consumables and media products. Our future competitive performance and market position depend on a number of factors,
including our ability to:
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penetrate and meet the changing competitive requirements and deliverables in developing and emerging markets, such
as India, China, Brazil and Russia;
exploit opportunities in emerging vertical markets, such as travel and telecommunications and technology;
cross-sell additional products and services to our existing customer base, including customers gained from our recent
acquisitions;
rapidly and continually design, develop and market, or otherwise maintain and introduce innovative solutions and related
products and services for our customers that are competitive in the marketplace;
react on a timely basis to shifts in market demands;
compete in reverse auctions for new and continuing business;
reduce costs without creating operating inefficiencies or impairing product or service quality;
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effectively market and sell all of our diverse solutions.
Our business and operating performance also could be impacted by external competitive pressures, such as increasing price erosion
and the entry of new competitors into our existing product and geographic markets. In addition, our customers sometimes finance
our product sales through third-party financing companies, and in the case of customer default, these financing companies may
be forced to resell this equipment at discounted prices, competing with NCR and impacting our ability to sell incremental units.
The impact of these product and pricing pressures could include lower customer satisfaction, decreased demand for our solutions,
loss of market share and reduction of operating profits.
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Business Model. If we are unsuccessful in transforming our business model, our operating results could be negatively impacted.
In recent years, we have begun to shift our business model to focus increasingly on sales of higher margin software and cloud
solutions, and professional, managed and other services. Our ability to successfully grow our software and services businesses
depends on a number of different factors, among others, including market acceptance of our software and cloud solutions;
integrating, developing and supporting software gained through recent acquisitions; enabling our sales force to use a consultative
selling model that better incorporates our comprehensive and new solutions; expanding our services capabilities and geographic
coverage; and managing professional services and other costs associated with large solution roll-outs. In addition, development
of these businesses may require increased capital and research and development expenses and resource allocation, and while we
will seek to have the right level of investment and the right level of resources focused on these opportunities, these costs may
reduce our gross margins and the return on these investments may be lower, or may develop more slowly, than we expect. In
addition, we are pursuing initiatives to expand our customer base by increasing our use of an indirect sales channel, and by
developing, marketing and selling solutions aimed at the small- to medium-business market. It is not yet certain whether these
initiatives will yield the anticipated benefits, or whether our solutions will be compelling and attractive to small- and medium-
sized businesses. If we are not successful in growing our software and services businesses and expanding our customer base at
the rate that we anticipate, we may not meet our growth and gross margin projections or expectations, and operating results could
be negatively impacted.
Product Defects and Errors. Defects, errors, installation difficulties or development delays could expose us to potential liability,
harm our reputation and negatively impact our business. Many of our products are sophisticated and complex, and despite testing
and quality control, we cannot be certain that defects or errors will not be found in current versions or new versions of our products.
If our products contain undetected defects or errors, or otherwise fail to meet our customers’ expectations, we could face the loss
of customers and additional development costs. If defects or errors delay product installation or make it more difficult, we could
experience delays in customer acceptance, or if our products require significant amounts of customer support, it could result in
incremental costs to NCR. In addition, our customers may license and deploy our software in both standard and non-standard
configurations in different environments with different computer platforms, system management software and equipment and
networking configurations, which may increase the likelihood of technical difficulties. Our products may be integrated with other
components or software, and, in the event that there are defects or errors, it may be difficult to determine the origin of such defects
or errors. Additionally, damage to or failure of any significant aspect of our cloud hosting facilities could interrupt the availability
of our cloud offerings, which could cause disruption for our customers and expose us to liability. If any of these risks materialize,
they could result in additional costs and expenses, exposure to liability claims, diversion of technical and other resources to engage
in remediation efforts, loss of customers or negative publicity, each of which could impact our business and operating results.
Multinational Operations. Our multinational operations, including our expansion into new and emerging markets, expose us to
business and legal risks. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the percentage of our revenues from outside of the
United States was 59% and 61%, respectively, and we expect our percentage of revenues generated outside the United States to
continue to be significant. In addition, we continue to seek to further penetrate existing international markets, and to identify
opportunities to enter into or expand our presence in developing and emerging markets, including Brazil, Russia, China, India,
Africa, and the Middle East, among others. While we believe that our geographic diversity may help to mitigate some risks
associated with geographic concentrations of operations , our ability to manufacture and sell our solutions internationally, including
in new and emerging markets, is subject to risks, which include, among others:
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the impact of ongoing and future sovereign debt, economic and credit conditions on the stability of national and regional
economies and industries within those economies;
political conditions and local regulations that could adversely affect demand for our solutions, or our ability to access
funds and resources, or our ability to sell products in these markets;
the impact of a downturn in the global economy, or in regional economies, on demand for our products;
currency exchange rate fluctuations that could result in lower demand for our products as well as generate currency
translation losses;
changes to and compliance with a variety of laws and regulations that may increase our cost of doing business or otherwise
prevent us from effectively competing internationally;
government uncertainty, including as a result of new, or changes to, laws and regulations;
the institution of, or changes to, trade protection measures, currency restrictions, and import or export licensing
requirements;
the successful implementation and use of systems, procedures and controls to monitor our operations in foreign markets;
changing competitive requirements and deliverables in developing and emerging markets;
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the impact of civil unrest relating to war and terrorist activity on the economy or markets in general, or on our ability, or
that of our suppliers, to meet commitments.
In addition, as a result of our revenues generated outside of the United States, the amount of cash and cash equivalents that is held
by our foreign subsidiaries continues to be significant. If these cash and cash equivalents are distributed to the United States,
whether in the form of dividends or otherwise, we may be subject to additional U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes.
Any such taxes would reduce the amount of such cash and cash equivalents that are available for our use.
Data Privacy and Security. Cybersecurity and data privacy issues could negatively impact our business. We collect, use and
store personal information of our customers and their personnel in connection with certain of our service offerings, including our
various cloud and other hosted solutions. We also may have access to personal information of our customers’ customers in the
course of servicing our products or third party products. Additionally, we collect, use and store personal information of our
employees and of contractor personnel in the ordinary course of business. While we use commercially available security
technologies to safeguard this personal data and implement access controls to limit the risk of unauthorized use or disclosure by
employees and contractors, a breach of these security measures could result in unauthorized access to, or disclosure of, personal
data, resulting in claims, costs and reputational harm that could materially and adversely affect our operating results. Further, a
security breach could also affect the availability of certain of our hosted solutions, negatively impacting our customers, which
could result in financial penalties and reputational harm that could materially and adversely affect our business. We may also
detect, or may receive notice from third parties (including governmental agencies) regarding potential vulnerabilities in our
information technology systems, our products, or third party products used in conjunction with our products. Even if these potential
vulnerabilities do not result in a data breach, their existence can adversely affect customer confidence and our reputation in the
marketplace. To the extent such vulnerabilities require remediation, such remedial measures could require significant resources
and may not be implemented before such vulnerabilities are exploited.
Environmental. Our historical and ongoing manufacturing activities subject us to environmental exposures. Our facilities and
operations are subject to a wide range of environmental protection laws, and we have investigatory and remedial activities underway
at a number of facilities that we currently own or operate, or formerly owned or operated, to comply, or to determine compliance,
with such laws. In addition, our products are subject to environmental laws in a number of jurisdictions. Given the uncertainties
inherent in such activities, there can be no assurances that the costs required to comply with applicable environmental laws will
not impact future operating results. We have also been identified as a potentially responsible party in connection with certain
environmental matters, including the Fox River and Kalamazoo River matters, as further described in Note 10, "Commitments
and Contingencies" of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this Report; in “Environmental
Matters” within Item 1 of Part I of this Report; and in “Environmental and Legal Contingencies” within the “Critical Accounting
Policies and Estimates” section of the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations”
included in Item 7 of Part II of this Report, and we incorporate such disclosures by reference and make them a part of this discussion
of risk factors.
Acquisitions, Divestitures and Alliances. If we do not successfully integrate acquisitions or effectively manage alliance activities,
we may not drive future growth. As part of our overall solutions strategy, we have made, and intend to continue to make, investments
in companies, products, services and technologies, either through acquisitions, investments, joint ventures or strategic alliances.
Acquisitions and alliance activities inherently involve risks. The risks we may encounter include those associated with:
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centers) and technologies or products acquired or licensed;
the potential for unknown liabilities within the acquired or combined business; and
the possibility of conflict with joint venture or alliance partners regarding strategic direction, prioritization of
objectives and goals, governance matters or operations.
Further, we may make acquisitions and investments in order to acquire or obtain access to new technology or products that expand
our offerings. There is risk that the new technology or products may not perform as anticipated and may not meet estimated growth
projections or expectations, or investment recipients may not successfully execute their business plans. There is also risk that key
employees of an acquired business may not remain with the acquired business as long as expected. In the event that these risks
materialize, we may not be able to fully realize the benefit of our investments, and our operating results could be adversely affected.
An acquisition or alliance, and the integration of an acquired business, may also disrupt our ongoing business or we may not be
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may not achieve the projected synergies once we have integrated the business into our operations, which may lead to additional
costs not anticipated at the time of acquisition.
Circumstances associated with divestitures could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. We continue
to evaluate the strategic fit of our businesses and products and may decide to sell a business or product based on such an evaluation.
Despite a decision to divest a business or product, we may encounter difficulty in finding buyers or executing alternative exit
strategies at acceptable prices and terms and in a timely manner. In addition, prospective buyers may have difficulty obtaining
financing. Divestitures could involve additional risks, including:
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the diversion of management's attention from other business concerns;
the retention of certain current or future liabilities in order to induce a buyer to complete a divestiture;
the disruption of our business; and
the potential loss of key employees.
We may not be successful in managing these or any other significant risks that we may encounter in divesting a business or product,
which could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Introduction of New Solutions. If we do not swiftly and successfully develop and introduce new solutions in the competitive,
rapidly changing environment in which we do business, our business results will be impacted. The development process for our
solutions requires high levels of innovation from our product development teams and suppliers of the components embedded or
incorporated in our solutions. In addition, certain of our solutions, including our cloud solutions, may require us to build or expand,
and maintain, infrastructure (such as hosting centers) to support them. The development process also can be lengthy and costly,
and requires us to commit a significant amount of resources to bring our business solutions to market. If we are unable to anticipate
our customers’ needs and technological and industry trends accurately, or are otherwise unable to complete development efficiently,
we would be unable to introduce new solutions into the market on a timely basis, if at all, and our business and operating results
could be impacted. Likewise, we sometimes make assurances to customers regarding the operability and specifications of new
technologies, and our results could be impacted if we are unable to deliver such technologies, or if such technologies do not perform
as planned. Once we have developed new solutions, if we cannot successfully market and sell those solutions, our business and
operating results could be impacted.
Intellectual Property. Our continuing ability to be a leading technology and services solutions provider could be negatively
affected if we do not protect intellectual property that drives innovation. It is critical to our continued development of leading
technologies that we are able to protect and enhance our proprietary rights in our intellectual property through patent, copyright,
trademark and trade secret laws. These efforts include protection of the products and the application, diagnostic and other software
we develop. To the extent we are not successful in protecting our proprietary rights, our business could be adversely impacted.
Also, many of our offerings rely on technologies developed by others, and if we are unable to continue to obtain licenses for such
technologies, our business could be adversely impacted. From time to time, we receive notices from third parties regarding patent
and other intellectual property claims. Whether such claims have merit, they may require significant resources to defend. If an
infringement claim is successful and we are required to pay damages, or we are unable to license the infringed technology or to
substitute similar non-infringing technology, our business could be adversely affected.
Work Environment. Our restructuring plan and our continuous improvement, customer experience and cost reduction initiatives
could negatively impact productivity and business results. In July 2014 we commenced a multi-year restructuring plan, and, in
addition, as part of our ongoing efforts to optimize our cost structure, from time to time, we shift and realign our internal
organizational structure and resources. These activities could temporarily result in reduced productivity levels. If we are not able
to timely execute on these initiatives, or if the costs to complete these initiatives is higher than anticipated, our results of operations
or financial condition could be adversely affected. In addition to these initiatives, we have initiatives to grow revenue, drive
innovation and improve the experience of our customers. We typically have many such initiatives underway. If we are not successful
in implementing and managing these various initiatives and minimizing any resulting loss in productivity, we may not be able to
achieve targeted cost savings or productivity gains, and our business and operating results could be negatively impacted.
In addition, we recently announced a plan to build a new world headquarters and the opening of a new manufacturing facility in
India, and from time to time we may undertake similar projects with respect to our office, manufacturing or other facilities.
Implementation of relocation plans such as these, could result in business disruption due to a lack of business continuity, which,
among other things, could have a negative impact on our productivity and business and operating results.
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If we do not attract and retain quality employees, we may not be able to meet our business objectives. Our employees are vital to
our success, including the successful reinvention to a hardware-enabled, software driven business. Our ability to attract and retain
highly skilled technical, sales, consulting and other key personnel, including key personnel of acquired businesses, is critical, as
these key employees are difficult to replace. If we are unable to attract or retain highly qualified employees by offering competitive
compensation, secure work environments and leadership opportunities now and in the future, our business and operating results
could be negatively impacted.
Our ability to effectively manage our business could be negatively impacted if we do not invest in and maintain reliable technology
infrastructure and information systems. It is periodically necessary to add to, replace, upgrade or modify our technology
infrastructure and internal information systems. If we are unable to expand, replace, upgrade or modify such systems in a timely
and cost-effective manner, especially in light of demands on our information technology resources, our ability to capture and
process financial transactions and therefore, our financial condition, results of operations, or ability to comply with legal and
regulatory reporting obligations, may be impacted.
Reliance on Third Parties. If third-party suppliers upon which we rely are not able to fulfill our needs, our ability to bring our
products to market in a timely fashion could be affected. In most cases, there are a number of vendors providing the services and
producing the parts and components that we utilize in or in connection with our products. However, there are some services and
components that are licensed or purchased from single sources due to price, quality, technology, functionality or other reasons.
For example, we depend on transaction processing services from Accenture, computer chips and microprocessors from Intel and
operating systems from Microsoft. Certain parts and components used in the manufacturing of our ATMs and the delivery of many
of our retail solutions are also supplied by single sources. In addition, there are a number of key suppliers for our businesses that
provide us with critical products for our solutions. If we were unable to secure the necessary services, including contract
manufacturing, parts, software, components or products from a particular vendor, and we had to find an alternative supplier, our
new and existing product shipments and solution deliveries, or the provision of contracted services, could be delayed, impacting
our business and operating results.
We have, from time to time, formed alliances with third parties that have complementary products, software, services and skills.
These alliances represent many different types of relationships, such as outsourcing arrangements to manufacture hardware and
subcontract agreements with third parties to perform services and provide products and software to our customers in connection
with our solutions. For example, we rely on third parties for cash replenishment services for our ATM products. These alliances
introduce risks that we cannot control, such as nonperformance by third parties and difficulties with or delays in integrating
elements provided by third parties into our solutions. Lack of information technology infrastructure, shortages in business
capitalization, and manual processes and data integrity issues of smaller suppliers can also create product time delays, inventory
and invoicing problems, staging delays, as well as other operating issues. The failure of third parties to provide high-quality
products or services that conform to required specifications or contractual arrangements could impair the delivery of our solutions
on a timely basis, create exposure for non-compliance with our contractual commitments to our customers and impact our business
and operating results. Also, some of these third parties have access to confidential NCR and customer data, the integrity and
security of which are of significant importance to the Company.
Internal Controls. If we do not maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, practices, and information systems
necessary to ensure reliable reporting of our results, our ability to comply with our legal obligations could be negatively affected.
Our internal controls, accounting policies and practices, and internal information systems enable us to capture and process
transactions in a timely and accurate manner in compliance with applicable accounting standards, laws and regulations, taxation
requirements and federal securities laws and regulations. Our internal controls and policies are being closely monitored by
management as we continue to implement a worldwide Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. While we believe these
controls, policies, practices and systems are adequate to ensure data integrity, unanticipated and unauthorized actions of employees
or contractors (both domestic and international), temporary lapses in internal controls due to shortfalls in transition planning and
oversight, or resource constraints, could lead to improprieties and undetected errors that could impact our financial condition,
results of operations, or compliance with legal obligations. Moreover, while management has concluded that the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2014 (as set forth in “Management’s Report on Internal
Control over Financial Reporting” included in Item 9A of Part II of this Report), due to their inherent limitations, such controls
may not prevent or detect misstatements in our reported financial statements. Such limitations include, among other things, the
potential for human error or circumvention of controls. Further, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting is subject
to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of a failure to remediate control deficiencies, changes in conditions or a
deterioration of the degree of compliance with established policies and procedures.
Sale of Entertainment. The sale of assets of our former entertainment business may expose us to certain post-closing liabilities.
On February 3, 2012, we entered into an agreement to sell certain assets of our former entertainment business to Redbox Automated
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Retail, LLC (Redbox). Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, as amended on June 22, 2012, and upon the terms and conditions
thereof, on June 22, 2012, we completed the disposition of our entertainment business to Redbox for cash consideration of $100
million. We remain responsible for pre-closing liabilities of the entertainment business, and are subject to certain indemnification
obligations in favor of Redbox for, among other things, breaches of representations, warranties and covenants under the purchase
agreement. In addition, we may be subject to liabilities and obligations under and with respect to contracts and assets of the
entertainment business that were not transferred to or assumed by Redbox.
Contingencies. We face uncertainties with regard to regulations, lawsuits and other related matters. In the normal course of
business, we are subject to proceedings, lawsuits, claims and other matters, including, for example, those that relate to the
environment, health and safety, labor and employment, employee benefits, import/export compliance, intellectual property, data
privacy and security, product liability, commercial disputes and regulatory compliance, among others. Because such matters are
subject to many uncertainties, their outcomes are not predictable and we must make certain estimates and assumptions in our
financial statements. While we believe that amounts provided in our Consolidated Financial Statements with respect to such matters
are currently adequate in light of the probable and estimable liabilities, there can be no assurances that the amounts required to
satisfy alleged liabilities from such matters will not impact future operating results. Additionally, we are subject to diverse and
complex laws and regulations, including those relating to corporate governance, public disclosure and reporting, environmental
safety and the discharge of materials into the environment, product safety, import and export compliance, data privacy and security,
antitrust and competition, government contracting, anti-corruption, and labor and human resources, which are rapidly changing
and subject to many possible changes in the future. Compliance with these laws and regulations, including changes in accounting
standards, taxation requirements, and federal securities laws among others, may create a substantial burden on us, and substantially
increase costs to our organization or could have an impact on our future operating results.
Additionally, doing business on a worldwide basis requires us and our subsidiaries to comply with the laws and regulations of the
U.S. government and various international jurisdictions. For example, our international operations are subject to U.S. and foreign
anti-corruption laws and regulations, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), which generally prohibits U.S. companies
or agents acting on behalf of such companies from making improper payments to foreign officials for the purpose of obtaining or
keeping business. Our international operations are also subject to economic sanction programs administered by the U.S. Treasury
Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). If we are not in compliance with such laws and regulations, we may be
subject to criminal and civil penalties, which may cause harm to our reputation and to our brand and could have an adverse effect
on our business, financial condition and results of operations. See Note 10, "Commitments and Contingencies" of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this Report for information regarding our FCPA and OFAC
investigations, which disclosures are incorporated by reference and made a part of this discussion of risk factors.
Item 1B.
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
Item 2.
PROPERTIES
As of December 31, 2014, NCR operated 264 facilities consisting of approximately 6.2 million square feet in 62 countries throughout
the world. On a square footage basis, 19% of these facilities are owned and 81% are leased. Within the total facility portfolio, NCR
operates 27 research and development and manufacturing facilities totaling 1.6 million square feet, 69% of which is leased. The
remaining 4.6 million square feet of space includes office, repair, and warehousing space and other miscellaneous sites, and is 85%
leased. NCR also owns 5 land parcels totaling 3.7 million square feet in 2 countries.
NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA. Our address at our corporate headquarters is 3097 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth, Georgia,
30096, USA.
Item 3.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Information regarding legal proceedings is included in Item 8 of Part II of this Report as part of Note 10, "Commitments and
Contingencies," of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 4.
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
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PART II
Item 5.
MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information
NCR common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and trades under the symbol “NCR”. There were approximately 105,571
holders of NCR common stock as of February 10, 2015. The following table presents the high and low per share prices for NCR
common stock for each quarter of 2014 and 2013 as reported on the NYSE.
1st quarter
2nd quarter
3rd quarter
4th quarter
2014
High
37.73
37.18
35.76
33.80
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2013
Low
31.71
1st quarter
28.64
2nd quarter
30.14
3rd quarter
22.83
4th quarter
High
Low
$
$
$
$
29.76
34.31
39.94
41.63
$
$
$
$
25.74
25.64
32.79
31.38
Dividends
Historically NCR has not paid cash dividends and does not anticipate the payment of cash dividends on NCR common stock in the
immediate future. The declaration of dividends is restricted under our senior secured credit facility and the terms of the indentures for
our senior unsecured notes, and would be further subject to the discretion of NCR’s Board of Directors.
Stock Performance Graph
The following graph compares the relative investment performance of NCR stock, the Standard & Poor’s MidCap 400 Stock Index,
Standard & Poor’s 500 Information Technology Sector and the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index. This graph covers the five-year
period from December 31, 2009 through December 31, 2014.
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Company / Index
NCR Corporation
S&P 500 Stock Index
S&P 500 Information Technology Sector
S&P MidCap 400 Stock Index
2010
$ 138
$ 115
$ 110
$ 127
2011
$ 148
$ 117
$ 113
$ 124
2012
$ 229
$ 136
$ 130
$ 147
2013
$ 306
$ 180
$ 166
$ 196
2014
$ 262
$ 205
$ 200
$ 215
(1)
In each case, assumes a $100 investment on December 31, 2009, and reinvestment of all dividends, if any.
Purchase of Company Common Stock
In October 1999, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program that provided for the repurchase of up to
$250 million of its common stock, with no expiration from the date of authorization. On October 31, 2007 and July 28, 2010, the Board
authorized the repurchase of an additional $250 million and $210 million, respectively, under this share repurchase program. In December
2000, the Board approved a systematic share repurchase program, with no expiration from the date of authorization, to be funded by
the proceeds from the purchase of shares under the Company’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the exercise of stock options, for
the purpose of offsetting the dilutive effects of the employee stock purchase plan and outstanding options. As of December 31, 2014,
approximately $179 million and $132 million remained available for further repurchases of the Company’s common stock under the
1999 and 2000 Board of Directors share repurchase programs, respectively.
The Company's ability to repurchase its common stock is restricted under the Company's senior secured credit facility and terms of
the indentures for the Company's senior unsecured notes. These agreements include certain prohibitions on share repurchases, including
during the occurrence of an event of default. These agreements also establish limits on the amount that the Company is permitted to
allocate to share repurchases and other restricted payments. The limitations are calculated using formulas based generally on 50% of
the Company’s consolidated net income for the period beginning in the third quarter of 2012 through the end of the most recently ended
fiscal quarter, subject to certain other adjustments and deductions, with certain prescribed minimums. These formulas are described in
greater detail in the Company’s senior secured credit facility and the indentures for the Company’s senior unsecured notes, each of
which is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
During the three months ended December 31, 2014, the Company did not repurchase any shares of its common stock. The Company
occasionally purchases vested restricted stock shares at the current market price to cover withholding taxes. For the three months ended
December 31, 2014, 22,967 shares of vested restricted stock were purchased at an average price of $30.31 per share.
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Item 6.
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
In millions, except per share and employee and contractor amounts
For the years ended December 31
Continuing Operations (a)
Revenue
Income (loss) from operations
Interest expense
Income tax (benefit) expense
Income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to NCR
common stockholders
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to NCR
common stockholders:
From continuing operations (a,b)
From discontinued operations
Total basic earnings (loss) per common share
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to NCR
common stockholders:
From continuing operations (a,b)
From discontinued operations
Total diluted earnings (loss) per common share
Cash dividends per share
As of December 31
Total assets
Total debt
Total NCR stockholders' equity
Number of employees and contractors
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
6,591
$
6,123
$
5,730
$
353
$
(181) $
(48) $
$
666
(103) $
$
98
$
748
(42) $
$
223
181
10
1.08
0.06
1.14
1.06
0.06
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1.12
$
— $
452
$
(9) $
475
6
2.73
$
(0.05) $
$
2.68
2.67
$
(0.05) $
$
2.62
2.98
0.04
3.02
2.90
0.04
2.94
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
— $
— $
5,291
$
(148) $
(13) $
(66) $
(97) $
(93) $
4,711
298
(2)
5
277
(10)
(0.61) $
(0.59) $
(1.20) $
1.73
(0.06)
1.67
(0.61) $
(0.59) $
(1.20) $
— $
1.72
(0.06)
1.66
—
8,607
3,659
1,871
$
$
$
8,108
3,354
1,769
$
$
$
6,369
1,963
1,252
$
$
$
5,604
853
718
$
$
$
4,361
11
883
30,200
29,300
25,700
23,500
21,000
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
(a) Continuing operations excludes the costs and insurance recoveries relating to certain environmental obligations associated with
discontinued operations, including the Fox River, Japan and Kalamazoo River matters, the closure of NCR's EFT payment
processing business in Canada, and the results from our disposed healthcare solutions and Entertainment businesses.
(b) The following income (expense) amounts, net of tax are included in income from continuing operations attributable to NCR for
the years ended December 31:
In millions
Pension (expense) benefit
Restructuring plan
Acquisition related amortization of intangibles
Acquisition related costs
OFAC and FCPA investigations
Japan valuation reserve release
Impairment charges
Legal settlements and charges
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
$
(66) $
(116)
(80)
(20)
(2)
—
—
—
58
$
117
$
—
(48)
(36)
(2)
15
—
—
—
(25)
(16)
(2)
—
(7)
—
(398) $
—
(8)
(28)
—
—
—
2
(16)
—
—
—
—
39
(9)
(5)
(11)
(2)
Incremental costs directly related to the relocation of the worldwide
headquarters
Total
—
(284) $
$
—
(13) $
—
67
$
—
(432) $
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Index to Management Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A)
Business Overview
2014 Overview
Overview of Strategic Initiatives and Trends
Results from Operations
Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
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Item 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS (MD&A)
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
NCR Corporation is a leading global technology company that provides innovative products and services that enable businesses to
connect, interact and transact with their customers and enhance their customer relationships by addressing consumer demand for
convenience, value and individual service. Our portfolio of self-service and assisted-service solutions serve a wide range of customers
in the financial services, retail, hospitality, travel, and telecommunications and technology industries and include automated teller
machines (ATMs) and ATM and financial services software, point of sale (POS) devices and POS software, self-service kiosks and
software applications that can be used by consumers to enable them to interact with businesses from their computer or mobile device.
We also complement these product solutions by offering a complete portfolio of services that support both NCR and third party solutions.
We also resell third-party networking products and provide related service offerings in the telecommunications and technology sectors.
We have four operating segments: Financial Services, Retail Solutions, Hospitality and Emerging Industries. Each of our operating
segments derives its revenues by selling products and services in each of the sales theaters in which NCR operates.
Our solutions are based on a foundation of long-established industry knowledge and consulting expertise, value-added software,
hardware technology, global customer support services, and a complete line of business consumables and specialty media products.
NCR’s reputation is founded upon over 130 years of providing quality products, services and solutions to our customers. At the heart
of our customer and other business relationships is a commitment to acting responsibly, ethically and with the highest level of integrity.
This commitment is reflected in NCR’s Code of Conduct, which is available on the Corporate Governance page of our website.
2014 OVERVIEW
As more fully discussed in later sections of this MD&A, the following were significant themes and events for 2014:
• Results were negatively impacted by redirected information technology spending and delayed customer rollouts in the retail
solutions segment, difficult global macroeconomic conditions and unfavorable foreign currency impacts
• Revenue growth of approximately 8% compared to full year 2013
• Continued to experience growth in software-related revenue (which we measure by combining software license and
maintenance revenue, cloud (or software as a service) revenue and professional services revenue associated with software
delivery)
• Completed the acquisition of Digital Insight Corporation
• Commenced a restructuring plan in July 2014 to strategically allocate resources and position the Company to focus on higher-
growth, higher-margin opportunities
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OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND TRENDS
We have established a focused and consistent business strategy targeted at revenue growth, gross margin expansion, improved customer
loyalty and employee engagement. This strategy guided our efforts in 2014, and will continue to guide us in 2015.
To execute this strategy, we are focusing in 2015 on three key imperatives or initiatives that align with our financial objectives: deliver
disruptive innovation; migrate our revenue to higher margin software and recurring services revenue; and develop a high performing
sales force backed by leading services delivery that better leverages the innovation we are bringing to the market.
Our strategy and these initiatives are summarized in more detail below:
• Gain profitable share - We have been working to shift our business model to focus on growth of higher margin software and
services revenue, including by focusing our research and development efforts, changing and educating our sales force and executing
transformative acquisitions in each of our core divisions. At the same time, we are continuing our effort to optimize our investments
in demand creation to increase NCR’s market share in areas with the greatest potential for profitable growth, which include
opportunities in self-service technologies with our core financial services, retail, and hospitality customers. We focus on expanding
our presence in our core industries, while seeking additional growth by:
penetrating market adjacencies in single and multi-channel self-service segments;
expanding and strengthening our geographic presence and sales coverage across customer tiers through use of the indirect
channel; and
leveraging NCR Services and consumables solutions to grow our share of customer revenue, improve customer retention,
and deliver increased value to our customers.
• Enhancing the customer experience - We are committed to providing a customer experience to drive loyalty, focusing on product
and software solutions based on the needs of our customers, a sales force enabled with the consultative selling model to better
leverage the innovative solutions we are bringing to market, and sales and support service teams focused on delivery and customer
interactions. We continue to rely on the Customer Loyalty Survey, among other metrics, to measure our current state and set a
course for our future state where we aim to continuously improve with solution innovations as well as through the execution of
our service delivery programs.
• Enhance our global service capability - We continue to identify and execute various initiatives to enhance our global service
capability. We also focus on improving our service positioning, increasing customer service attach rates for our products and
improving profitability in our services business. Our service capability can provide us with a competitive advantage in winning
customers and it provides NCR with an attractive and stable revenue source.
• Build the lowest cost structure in our industry - We strive to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of our core functions and
the productivity of our employees through our continuous improvement initiatives. In 2014, we began a comprehensive restructuring
plan to reallocate resources to higher-growth, higher-margin opportunities by proactively end-of-lifeing older commodity hardware
product lines, moving lower productivity services to new centers of excellence, rationalizing our hardware and software product
lines and reducing layers of management and organizing internally around a division model. We will continue to execute this plan
in 2015, and expect it to contribute meaningful savings and gains in productivity and efficiency.
• Expand into emerging growth industry segments - We are focused on broadening the scope of our self-service solutions from our
existing customers to expand these solution offerings to customers in newer industry-vertical markets including telecommunications
and technology as well as travel and small business. We expect to grow our business in these industries through integrated service
offerings in addition to targeted acquisitions and strategic partnerships.
•
Innovation of our people - We are committed to solution innovation across all customer industries. Our focus on innovation has
been enabled by closer collaboration between NCR Services and our divisions, and the movement of our software development
resources directly into our core divisions. Innovation is also driven through investments in training and developing our employees
by taking advantage of our new world-class training centers. We expect that these steps and investments will accelerate the delivery
of innovative solutions focused on the needs of our customers and changes in consumer behavior.
• Pursue strategic acquisitions that promote growth and improve gross margin - We have actively explored, and will continue
selectively to explore, potential acquisition opportunities in the ordinary course of business to identify acquisitions that can
accelerate the growth of our business and improve our gross margin mix, with a particular focus on software-oriented transactions.
We may fund acquisitions through either equity or debt, including borrowings under our senior secured credit facility.
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We are forecasting revenue to be roughly flat as compared to 2014, although we are encouraged by our market position for 2015. We
plan to continue to manage our costs effectively, including through our restructuring program, and balance our investments in areas
that generate high returns. Potentially significant risks to the execution of our initiatives include the global economic and credit
environment, including unfavorable foreign currency impacts, and its effect on capital spending by our customers, competition that
can drive further price erosion and potential loss of market share, difficulties associated with introduction of products in new self-
service markets, market adoption of our products by customers, management and servicing of our existing indebtedness, and integration
of previously completed acquisitions. For further information on potential risks and uncertainties see Item 1A "Risk Factors."
RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS
The following table shows our results for the years ended December 31:
In millions
Revenue
Gross margin
Gross margin as a percentage of revenue
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Restructuring-related charges
Income from operations
2014
$6,591
1,732
26.3%
$1,012
263
104
$353
2013
$6,123
1,740
28.4%
$871
203
—
$666
2012
$5,730
1,645
28.7%
$742
155
—
$748
The following table shows our revenues and gross margins from products and services, respectively, for the years ended December
31:
In millions
Product revenue
Cost of products
Product gross margin
Product gross margin as a percentage of revenue
Services revenue
Cost of services
Services gross margin
Services gross margin as a percentage of revenue
2014
$2,892
2,153
$739
25.6%
$3,699
2,706
$993
26.8%
2013
$2,912
2,152
$760
26.1%
$3,211
2,231
$980
30.5%
2012
$2,854
2,144
$710
24.9%
$2,876
1,941
$935
32.5%
The following tables show our revenues by geographic theater for the years ended December 31:
In millions
Americas
Europe
Asia Middle East Africa (AMEA)
Consolidated revenue
2014
$3,357
1,594
1,640
$6,591
% of Total
51%
24%
25%
100%
2013
$3,030
1,492
1,601
$6,123
% of Total
50%
24%
26%
100%
In millions
Americas
Europe
Asia Middle East Africa (AMEA)
Consolidated revenue
2013
$3,030
1,492
1,601
$6,123
% of Total
50%
24%
26%
100%
2012
$2,823
1,459
1,448
$5,730
% of Total
49%
26%
25%
100%
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% Increase
(Decrease)
11%
7%
2%
8%
% Increase
(Decrease)
7%
2%
11%
7%
% Increase
(Decrease)
Constant
Currency (1)
12%
9%
5%
10%
% Increase
(Decrease)
Constant
Currency (1)
8%
1%
18%
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(1) The tables above each include a presentation of period-over-period revenue growth or decline on a constant currency basis, which
is a non-GAAP measure that excludes the effects of foreign currency fluctuations. We calculate this information by translating prior
period revenue growth at current period monthly average exchange rates. We believe that examining period-over-period revenue
growth or decline excluding foreign currency fluctuations is useful for assessing the underlying performance of our business, and
our management uses revenue growth on a constant currency basis to evaluate period-over-period operating performance. This non-
GAAP measure should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, period-over-period revenue growth under GAAP.
2014 compared to 2013 results discussion
Revenue
Revenue increased 8% in 2014 from 2013 due to improvement in our financial services, hospitality and emerging industries operating
segments, offset by declines in our retail solutions operating segment. Digital Insight generated $349 million of revenue from the date
of acquisition, January 10, 2014, through December 31, 2014. Foreign currency fluctuations unfavorably impacted the revenue
comparison by 2%. For the year ended December 31, 2014 our product revenue decreased 1% and our services revenue increased 15%
compared to the year ended December 31, 2013. The decrease in our product revenue was due to declines in the retail solutions and
hospitality operating segments in the Americas theater and declines in the retail solutions and emerging industries operating segments
in the AMEA theater, partially offset by growth in the financial services operating segment in all theaters, growth in the retail solutions
and hospitality operating segments in the Europe theater, and growth in the hospitality operating segment in the AMEA theater. The
increase in our services revenue was attributable to increases in all our services offerings, which include professional and installation
services, maintenance services and cloud (or software as a service). Services revenue increased in the financial services, hospitality
and emerging industries operating segments in all theaters and increased in the retail solutions operating segment in the Europe and
AMEA theaters partially offset by declines in the retail solutions operating segment in the Americas theater.
Gross Margin
Gross margin as a percentage of revenue was 26.3% in 2014 compared to 28.4% in 2013. Product gross margin in 2014 decreased
slightly to 25.6% compared to 26.1% in 2013. Product gross margin in 2014 was negatively impacted by a $5 million increase in
pension expense, $3 million in higher acquisition-related amortization of intangibles and a $9 million charge for the write-down of
inventory related to the restructuring plan. Excluding these items, product gross margin as a percentage of revenue remained relatively
consistent.
Services gross margin decreased to 26.8% in 2014 compared to 30.5% in 2013. Services gross margin in 2014 was negatively impacted
by a $126 million increase in pension expense, $24 million in higher acquisition-related amortization of intangibles and a $47 million
charge for the write-down of inventory related to the restructuring plan. Excluding these items, services gross margin increased due to
a favorable mix of revenues, including an increase in cloud revenues.
2013 compared to 2012 results discussion
Revenue
Revenue increased 7% in 2013 from 2012 due to improvement in our retail solutions, hospitality, and emerging industries operating
segments offset by declines in our financial services operating segment. The effects of foreign currency fluctuations had a 2% unfavorable
impact on revenue for the year. For the year ended December 31, 2013, our product revenue increased 2% and services revenue increased
12% compared to the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in our product revenue was due to growth in the retail solutions
operating segment in the Americas, growth in the hospitality operating segment in all theaters, and growth in the financial services and
emerging industries operating segments in the AMEA theater partially offset by declines in the financial services operating segment
in the Americas. The increase in our services revenue was primarily attributable to increases in professional and installation services,
maintenance services and cloud revenue in the retail solutions operating segment in the Americas and AMEA theaters, in the hospitality
operating segment in all theaters and in the financial services operating segment in the AMEA theater, partially offset by declines in
professional and installation services and maintenance services in the emerging industries operating segment in the Americas theater.
Gross Margin
Gross margin as a percentage of revenue was 28.4% in 2013 compared to 28.7% in 2012. Product gross margin in 2013 increased to
26.1% compared to 24.9% in 2012. During 2013 and 2012, product gross margin was adversely affected by approximately $36 million
and $19 million, respectively, of acquisition related amortization of intangibles. Product gross margin in 2013 was also negatively
impacted by $14 million in lower pension benefit, or 0.5% as a percentage of product revenue, year over year. After considering these
items, the product gross margin increased due to favorable sales mix with an increase in software revenue.
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Services gross margin decreased to 30.5% in 2013 compared to 32.5% in 2012. Services gross margin in 2013 was negatively impacted
by $68 million in lower pension benefit, or 2.1% as a percentage of services revenue, year over year. After considering this item, the
increase in services gross margin was due to a favorable mix of revenues, including an increase in cloud revenues.
Effects of Pension, Postemployment, and Postretirement Benefit Plans
NCR's income from continuing operations for the years ended December 31 was impacted by certain employee benefit plans as shown
below:
In millions
Pension expense (benefit)
Postemployment expense
Postretirement benefit
Total expense (benefit)
2014
$152
89
(15)
$226
2013
$(78)
18
(15)
$(75)
2012
$(224)
37
(14)
$(201)
In 2014, pension expense was $152 million compared to a pension benefit of $78 million in 2013 and a pension benefit of $224 million
in 2012. In 2014, pension expense included actuarial losses of $150 million primarily attributable to the change in the U.S. mortality
table. In 2014, approximately 44% of the pension expense was included in selling, general and administrative and research and
development expenses, with the remaining 56% included in cost of products and services. In 2013, the pension benefit included actuarial
gains of $104 million driven by increases in discount rates used to value the U.S. and certain international plans and $15 million associated
with the termination of NCR's U.S. non-qualified pension plans. Additionally, the 2013 pension benefit included special termination
benefit costs of $26 million related to U.S. employees who irrevocably accepted a voluntary early retirement offer during 2013. In 2012,
the pension benefit included actuarial gains of $293 million related to remeasurement of the U.S. pension obligations in the fourth
quarter of 2012, which primarily included the impact of the voluntary lump sum offer to certain participants of the U.S. qualified
pension plan that was completed in the fourth quarter of 2012.
Postemployment expense (severance and disability medical) was $89 million in 2014 compared to $18 million in 2013 and $37 million
in 2012. In July 2014, the Company announced a restructuring plan to strategically reallocate resources and position the Company to
focus on higher-growth, higher-margin opportunities and recorded a charge of $73 million in the year ended December 31, 2014.
During the first quarter of 2013, NCR amended its U.S. separation plan to eliminate the accumulation of postemployment benefits.
This amendment resulted in a curtailment benefit of approximately $13 million.
As of December 31, 2014, the U.K. London pension plan was overfunded by approximately $420 million. The plan is expected to fully
transfer to an insurer in 2015 or early 2016 resulting in approximately $420 million of pension expense in the period of settlement.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $141 million to $1,012 million from $871 million in 2013. As a percentage of
revenue, these expenses were 15.4% in 2014 and 14.2% in 2013. In 2014, selling, general and administrative expenses included $48
million of pension expense, $27 million of acquisition-related costs, $56 million of acquisition-related amortization of intangibles,and
$3 million of OFAC and FCPA related legal costs. In 2013, selling, general and administrative expenses included $22 million of pension
benefit, $46 million of acquisition-related costs, $29 million of acquisition-related amortization of intangibles, $3 million of OFAC
and FCPA related legal costs. Excluding these items, selling, general and administrative expenses remained consistent as a percentage
of revenue at 13.3%.
Selling, general, and administrative expenses increased $129 million to $871 million in 2013 from $742 million in 2012. As a percentage
of revenue, these expenses were 14.2% in 2013 and 12.9% in 2012. In 2013, selling, general, and administrative expenses included
$22 million of pension benefit, $46 million of acquisition-related costs, $29 million of amortization of acquisition-related intangible
assets and $3 million of OFAC and FCPA related legal costs. In 2012, selling, general, and administrative expenses included $66 million
of pension benefit, $23 million of acquisition-related costs, $19 million of amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets and $4
million of OFAC and FCPA related legal costs. After considering these items, selling, general and administrative expenses remained
consistent as a percentage of revenue at 13.3%, primarily due to a $7 million gain on the sale of an office property in 2013 offset by
investment in sales resources during 2013.
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Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses increased $60 million to $263 million in 2014 from $203 million in 2013. As a percentage of
revenue, these costs were 4.0% in 2014 and 3.3% in 2013. Research and development expenses included pension expense of $19
million in 2014 as compared to pension benefit of $10 million in 2013. After considering this item, research and development expenses
slightly increased to 3.7% in 2014 from 3.5% in 2013 as a percentage of revenue and are in line with management expectations as we
continue to invest in broadening our self-service solutions.
Research and development expenses increased $48 million to $203 million in 2013 from $155 million in 2012. As a percentage of
revenue, these costs were 3.3% in 2013 and 2.7% in 2012. Research and development expenses included pension benefit of $10 million
in 2013 as compared to pension benefit of $30 million in 2012. After considering this item, research and development expenses slightly
increased to 3.5% in 2013 from 3.2% in 2012 as a percentage of revenue and are in line with management expectations as we continue
to invest in broadening our self-service solutions.
Restructuring-Related Charges
In 2014, the Company recorded restructuring-related charges of $104 million related to the restructuring program announced in July
2014. The charges consist of severance and other employee related costs of $86 million, other exit costs of $5 million and asset-related
charges of $13 million.
Interest Expense
Interest expense was $181 million in 2014 compared to $103 million in 2013 and $42 million in 2012. Interest expense in 2014 and
2013 was primarily related to the Company's senior unsecured notes and borrowings under the Company's senior secured credit facility.
The increase in 2014 compared to 2013 is primarily related to a full year of interest expense related to the Company's 5.875% and
6.375% senior unsecured notes in 2014 compared to a partial year of interest expense in 2013. The increase in 2013 compared to 2012
is primarily related to a full year of interest expense related to the Company's 5.00% and 4.625% senior unsecured notes in 2013
compared to a partial year of interest expense in 2012.
Other Expense
Other (expense), net was $35 million in 2014 compared to $9 million in 2013 and $8 million in 2012. Interest income was $6 million
in 2014, 2013, and 2012. In 2014, other (expense), net included $32 million related to foreign currency fluctuations and foreign exchange
contracts, $7 million in bank related fees, and $3 million related to the impairment of an investment partially offset by a $4 million
gain on the sale of available for sale securities. In 2013, other (expense), net included $13 million related to losses from foreign currency
contracts not designated as hedging instruments as well as from foreign currency fluctuations and $7 million in bank related fees
partially offset by income from the sale of certain patents and a $3 million gain on the sale of an investment. In 2012, other (expense),
net included $7 million related to the impairment of an investment, $5 million in bank related fees and $2 million related to losses from
foreign currency fluctuations.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rate was (35)% in 2014, 18% in 2013, and 32% in 2012. During 2014, we favorably settled examinations with the
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for the 2009 and 2010 tax years that resulted in a tax benefit of $13 million. In addition, the 2014 tax
rate was favorably impacted by a $9 million reduction in the U.S. valuation allowance and a favorable mix of earnings by country,
primarily driven by actuarial pension losses due to a change in the U.S. mortality table. During 2013, we recorded a one-time benefit
of approximately $16 million in connection with the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 that was signed into law in January 2013
and the related retroactive tax relief for certain law provisions that expired in 2012. The 2013 tax rate was also favorably impacted by
the release of a $10 million valuation allowance due to the implementation of a tax planning strategy to access certain deferred tax
assets, a $15 million reduction in a valuation allowance related to a subsidiary in Japan, and a favorable mix of earnings by country,
primarily related to lower pension benefit. During 2012, we favorably settled examinations with Canada for the 2003 tax year and
Japan for tax years 2001 through 2006 that resulted in tax benefits of $14 million and $13 million, respectively. In addition, the 2012
tax rate was favorably impacted by the mix of earnings by country. These benefits were partially offset by an increase of $17 million
to the U.S. valuation allowance for deferred tax assets.
During 2014, the IRS finalized an examination of our 2009 and 2010 income tax returns and commenced an examination of our 2011,
2012 and 2013 income tax returns, which is ongoing. While we are subject to numerous federal, state and foreign tax audits, we believe
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that appropriate reserves exist for issues that might arise from these audits. Should these audits be settled, the resulting tax effect could
impact the tax provision and cash flows in future periods. During 2015, the Company expects to resolve certain tax matters related to
U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. These resolutions could have a material impact on the effective tax rate in 2015.
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations
In 2014, income from discontinued operations was $10 million, net of tax, primarily related to changes in estimates related to the Fox
River reserve partially offset by accruals for litigation fees related to the Kalamazoo River environmental matter.
In 2013, loss from discontinued operations was $9 million, net of tax, solely related to environmental matters, which was due to changes
in estimates related to the Fox River reserve in addition to accruals for litigation fees related to the Kalamazoo River environmental
matter, partially offset by recoveries from insurance carriers.
In 2012, income from discontinued operations was $6 million, net of tax, which includes a $4 million operating loss from the former
Entertainment business, an $8 million benefit from favorable changes in uncertain tax benefits related to Teradata and a $2 million
benefit from an insurance recovery from a previously agreed settlement related to the Fox River environmental matter.
Revenue and Operating Income by Segment
As described in Note 13, “Segment Information and Concentrations” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company
manages and reports its businesses in the following segments:
• Financial Services - We offer solutions to enable customers in the financial services industry to reduce costs, generate new
revenue streams and enhance customer loyalty. These solutions include a comprehensive line of ATM and payment processing
hardware and software; cash management and video banking software and customer-facing digital banking services; and
related installation, maintenance, and managed and professional services. We also offer a complete line of printer consumables.
• Retail Solutions - We offer solutions to customers in the retail industry designed to improve selling productivity and checkout
processes as well as increase service levels. These solutions primarily include retail-oriented technologies, such as point of
sale terminals and point of sale software; an omni-channel retail software platform with a comprehensive suite of retail software
applications; innovative self-service kiosks, such as self-checkout; as well as bar-code scanners. We also offer installation,
maintenance, managed and professional services and a complete line of printer consumables.
• Hospitality - We offer technology solutions to customers in the hospitality industry, serving businesses that range from a
single store or restaurant to global chains and sports and entertainment venues. Our solutions include point of sale hardware
and software solutions, installation, maintenance, managed and professional services and a complete line of printer
consumables.
• Emerging Industries - We offer maintenance as well as managed and professional services for third-party computer hardware
provided to select manufacturers, primarily in the telecommunications industry, who value and leverage our global service
capability. Also included in the Emerging Industries segment are solutions designed to enhance the customer experience for
the travel industry, such as self-service kiosks, and the small business industry, such as an all-in-one point of sale solution.
Additionally, we offer installation, maintenance, and managed and professional services.
Each of these segments derives its revenues by selling products and services in the sales theaters in which NCR operates. Segments
are measured for profitability by the Company’s chief operating decision maker based on revenue and segment operating income. For
purposes of discussing our operating results by segment, we exclude the impact of certain items (described below) from segment
operating income, consistent with the manner by which management reviews each segment, evaluates performance, and reports our
segment results under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (otherwise known as GAAP). This
format is useful to investors because it allows analysis and comparability of operating trends. It also includes the same information
that is used by NCR management to make decisions regarding the segments and to assess our financial performance.
The effect of pension expense (benefit) and other significant, non-recurring items on segment operating income have been excluded
from the operating income for each reporting segment presented below. Our segment results are reconciled to total Company results
reported under GAAP in Note 13, “Segment Information and Concentrations” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
included in Item 8 of Part II of this Report.
In the segment discussions below, we have disclosed the impact of foreign currency fluctuations as it relates to our segment revenue
due to its significance.
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Financial Services Segment
The following table presents the Financial Services revenue and segment operating income for the years ended December 31:
In millions
Revenue
Operating income
Operating income as a percentage of revenue
2014
$3,561
$543
15.2%
2013
$3,115
$356
11.4%
2012
$3,201
$327
10.2%
We completed the acquisition of Digital Insight on January 10, 2014. As a result, the revenue and operating income results for the
Financial Services segment include the impact of Digital Insight from January 10, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Digital Insight
generated $349 million of revenue and $104 million of operating income in the year ended December 31, 2014.
Financial Services revenue increased 14% in 2014 compared to 2013 and decreased 3% in 2013 compared to 2012. Revenue increased
in 2014 compared to 2013 primarily driven by growth in product sales and services revenue in all theaters and the contribution of the
Digital Insight business noted above. Foreign currency fluctuations negatively impacted the year-over-year revenue comparison by
3%. Revenue decreased in 2013 compared to 2012 primarily driven by declines in product sales in the Americas theater partially offset
by growth in product sales and services revenues in the AMEA theater. Foreign currency fluctuations negatively impacted the year-
over-year revenue comparison by 2%.
Operating income was $543 million in 2014, $356 million in 2013 and $327 million in 2012. The increase in operating income in 2014
compared to 2013 was driven by a higher mix of software revenue and the contribution of the Digital Insight business noted above.
The increase in operating income in 2013 compared to 2012 was driven by a higher mix of software and professional services revenue,
reduced expenses, and a reimbursement from a supplier of certain previously incurred costs in the second quarter of 2013.
Retail Solutions Segment
The following table presents the Retail Solutions revenue and segment operating income for the years ended December 31:
In millions
Revenue
Operating income
Operating income as a percentage of revenue
2014
$2,008
$155
7.7%
2013
$2,034
$205
10.1%
2012
$1,667
$102
6.1%
The Company completed the acquisition of Retalix on February 6, 2013. As a result, the revenue and operating income results for the
Retail Solutions segment in 2013 include the impact of Retalix from February 6, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Retalix generated
revenue of $298 million and $53 million of operating income in the year ended December 31, 2013.
Retail Solutions revenue decreased 1% in 2014 compared to 2013 and increased 22% in 2013 compared to 2012. The decrease in
revenue in 2014 compared to 2013 was primarily driven by declines in product sales and services revenue in the Americas theater and
declines in product sales in the AMEA theater partially offset by growth in product sales and service revenues in the Europe theater
and growth in services revenue in the AMEA theater. Foreign currency fluctuations negatively impacted the year-over-year revenue
comparison by 1%. The increase in revenue in 2013 compared to 2012 was primarily driven by growth in product sales and services
revenue in the Americas theater and services revenue in the AMEA theater, due, in part, to the impact of the Retalix business. Foreign
currency fluctuations negatively impacted the year-over-year revenue comparison by 3%.
Operating income was $155 million in 2014, $205 million in 2013 and $102 million in 2012. The decrease in operating income in
2014 compared to 2013 was primarily driven by redirected information technology spending and delayed customer rollouts.
The increase in the Retail Solutions operating income in 2013 compared to 2012 was primarily due to increased revenues, a higher
mix of software as well as the contribution from the Retalix business, as noted above.
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Hospitality Segment
The following table presents the Hospitality revenue and segment operating income for the years ended December 31:
In millions
Revenue
Operating income
Operating income as a percentage of revenue
2014
$659
$91
13.8%
2013
$626
$100
16.0%
2012
$522
$85
16.3%
Hospitality revenue increased 5% in 2014 compared to 2013 and increased 20% in 2013 compared to 2012. The increase in revenue
in 2014 compared to 2013 was due to growth in services revenue in all theaters and growth in product sales in the Europe and AMEA
theaters partially offset by decline in product sales in the Americas theater. Foreign currency fluctuations negatively impacted the year-
over-year revenue comparison by 1%. The increase in revenue in 2013 compared to 2012 was primarily driven by growth in product
sales and services revenues in all theaters. Foreign currency fluctuations negatively impacted the year-over-year revenue comparison
by 1%.
Operating income for Hospitality was $91 million in 2014, $100 million in 2013, and $85 million in 2012. The decrease in operating
income in 2014 compared to 2013 was driven by an unfavorable mix of revenue, with a large software transaction in 2013. The
increase in 2013 compared to 2012 was driven by higher revenues slightly offset by investment in sales and development resources.
Emerging Industries Segment
The following table presents the Emerging Industries revenue and segment operating income for the years ended December 31:
In millions
Revenue
Operating income
Operating income as a percentage of revenue
2014
$363
$31
8.5%
2013
$348
$56
16.1%
2012
$340
$75
22.1%
Emerging Industries revenue increased 4% in 2014 compared to 2013 and increased 2% in 2013 compared to 2012. The increase in
revenue in 2014 compared to 2013 was driven by higher services revenues in all theaters partially offset by declines in product sales
in the AMEA theater. Foreign currency fluctuations negatively impacted the year-over-year revenue comparison by 1%. The increase
in revenue in 2013 compared to 2012 was primarily driven by growth in product sales in the AMEA theater, partially offset by declines
in services revenues in the Americas theater. Foreign currency fluctuations negatively impacted the year-over-year revenue comparison
by 1%.
Operating income was $31 million in 2014, $56 million in 2013, and $75 million in 2012. The decrease in the Emerging Industries
operating income in 2014 compared to 2013 was due to costs associated with managed services contracts and continued investment in
the small business industry. The decrease in the Emerging Industries operating income in 2013 compared to 2012 was primarily due
to an unfavorable mix of revenues.
FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
In the year ended December 31, 2014, cash provided by operating activities was $524 million and in the year ended December 31,
2013, cash provided by operating activities was $281 million. The increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily
driven by improvements in working capital and reduced pension contributions in the year ended December 31, 2014.
NCR’s management uses a non-GAAP measure called “free cash flow” to assess the financial performance of the Company. We define
free cash flow as net cash provided by (used in) operating activities and cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations, less capital
expenditures for property, plant and equipment, less additions to capitalized software plus discretionary pension contributions and
settlements. Free cash flow does not have a definition under GAAP, and therefore NCR’s definition may differ from other companies’
definitions of this measure. We believe free cash flow information is useful for investors because it relates the operating cash flows
from the Company’s continuing and discontinued operations to the capital that is spent to continue and improve business operations.
In particular, free cash flow indicates the amount of cash available after capital expenditures for, among other things, investments in
the Company’s existing businesses, strategic acquisitions and investments, repurchase of NCR stock and repayment of debt obligations.
Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures, since there may be other non-
discretionary expenditures that are not deducted from the measure. This non-GAAP measure should not be considered a substitute for,
or superior to, cash flows from operating activities under GAAP. The table below reconciles net cash provided by (used in) operating
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activities, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, to NCR’s non-GAAP measure of free cash flow for the year ended December
31:
In millions
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment
Additions to capitalized software
Net cash used in discontinued operations
Pension discretionary contributions and settlements
Free cash flow (non-GAAP)
2014
$524
(118)
(140)
(1)
48
$313
2013
$281
(116)
(110)
(52)
204
$207
2012
$(180)
(80)
(80)
(114)
600
$146
In 2014, net cash provided by operating activities increased $243 million, net cash used in discontinued operations decreased $51
million, and pension discretionary contributions and settlements were $48 million in 2014, down from $204 million in 2013, all of
which contributed to a net increase in free cash flow of $106 million in comparison to 2013. Additionally, capital expenditures increased
$2 million and capitalized software additions increased $30 million due to continued investment in the business and software solution
enhancements. The cash used in discontinued operations in 2014 was lower than 2013 primarily due to recoveries related to the Fox
River environmental matter.
In 2013, net cash provided by operating activities increased $461 million, capital expenditures increased $36 million, capitalized
software additions increased $30 million, net cash used in discontinued operations decreased $62 million, and pension discretionary
contributions and settlements were $204 million in 2013 and $600 million in 2012, all of which contributed to a net increase in free
cash flow of $61 million in comparison to 2012. The increase in net capital expenditures and capitalized software was due to continued
investment in the business and software solution enhancements. The cash used in discontinued operations was primarily attributable
to remediation payments associated with the Fox River environmental matter. For the year ended December 31, 2012, net cash used
in discontinued operations excludes cash provided by investing activities from discontinued operations of $99 million.
Financing activities and certain other investing activities are not included in our calculation of free cash flow. Our other investing
activities primarily include business acquisitions, divestitures and investments as well as proceeds from the sales of property, plant and
equipment. During the year ended December 31, 2014, we completed the acquisition of Digital Insight for $1,647 million, net of cash
received. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we completed the acquisition of Retalix for $664 million, net of cash received,
and multiple other acquisitions that totaled $116 million, net of cash received. During the year ended December 31, 2012, we completed
multiple acquisitions that totaled $108 million, net of cash received.
Our financing activities primarily include proceeds from employee stock plans, payments made for tax withholding on behalf of
employees, issuance of unsecured notes and borrowings and repayments of credit facilities. During the years ended December 31,
2014, 2013 and 2012, proceeds from employee stock plans were $13 million, $57 million and $53 million, respectively. During the
years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, payments made for tax withholding on behalf of employees totaled $28 million, $30
million and $12 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we repurchased shares of our consolidated subsidiaries
from minority shareholders for $24 million.
As of December 31, 2014, our senior secured credit facility consisted of a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $1.35
billion, and a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $850 million. The revolving credit facility also allows a
portion of the availability to be used for outstanding letters of credit, and as of December 31, 2014, there were no outstanding letters
of credit. As of December 31, 2014, the outstanding principal balance of the term loan facility was $1.33 billion and the outstanding
balance on the revolving facility was zero.
As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, we had outstanding $700 million in aggregate principal balance of 6.375% senior unsecured notes
due 2023, $600 million in aggregate principal balance of 5.00% senior unsecured notes due 2022, $500 million in aggregate principal
balance of 4.625% senior unsecured notes due 2021 and $400 million in aggregate principal balance of 5.875% senior unsecured notes
due 2021.
The proceeds of the 5.00% notes of $600 million were used for a $500 million discretionary contribution to our U.S. qualified pension
plan in the third quarter of 2012 and a $100 million discretionary contribution to our U.S. qualified pension plan in the fourth quarter
of 2012. The proceeds of the 4.625% notes of $500 million were used to help fund the acquisition of Retalix, which was completed
during the first quarter of 2013. The proceeds of the 6.375% notes of $700 million, and the proceeds of the 5.875% notes of $400
million, were used to help fund the acquisition of Digital Insight in January 2014.
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In November 2014, we entered into a revolving trade receivables securitization facility, which provides the Company with up to $200
million in funding based on the availability of eligible receivables and other customary factors and conditions. As of December 31,
2014, the Company had $96 million outstanding under the facility.
See Note 6, "Debt Obligations," of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this Report for
further information on the senior secured credit facility, the senior unsecured notes and the trade receivables securitization facility.
We expect to make pension, postemployment and postretirement plan contributions of approximately $119 million in 2015. See Note
9, “Employee Benefit Plans,” of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this Report for
additional discussion on our pension, postemployment and postretirement plans.
In July 2014, we announced a restructuring plan to strategically reallocate resources so that we can focus on higher-growth, higher-
margin opportunities in the software-driven consumer transaction technologies industry. Refer to Note 2, "Restructuring Plan," of the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this Report for additional discussion on our restructuring
plan. As a result of this plan, we expect to incur a total charge of approximately $200 million to $225 million and total cash payments
of $100 million to $115 million through 2015. In 2014, we incurred a total charge of approximately $161 million and cash payments
of $29 million. These estimates include severance, inventory-related, asset-related and other exit charges. We expect to achieve annual
savings of approximately $105 million in 2016.
Cash and cash equivalents held by the Company's foreign subsidiaries were $458 million and $461 million at December 31,
2014 and 2013, respectively. Under current tax laws and regulations, if cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments held
outside the United States are distributed to the United States in the form of dividends or otherwise, we may be subject to additional
U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes, which could be significant.
As of December 31, 2014, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $511 million and our total debt was $3.66 billion. Our borrowing
capacity under our senior secured credit facility was $850 million and under our trade receivables securitization facility was $104
million at December 31, 2014. Our ability to generate positive cash flows from operations is dependent on general economic conditions,
and the competitive environment in our industry, and is subject to the business and other risk factors described in Item 1A of Part I of
this 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. If we are unable to generate sufficient cash flows from operations, or otherwise comply with
the terms of our credit facilities, we may be required to seek additional financing alternatives.
We believe that we have sufficient liquidity based on our current cash position, cash flows from operations and existing financing to
meet our expected pension, postemployment, and postretirement plan contributions, remediation payments related to the Fox River
environmental matter, debt servicing obligations, payments under the restructuring plan, and our operating requirements for the next
twelve months.
Contractual Obligations In the normal course of business, we enter into various contractual obligations that impact, or could impact,
the liquidity of our operations. The following table and discussion outlines our material obligations as of December 31, 2014 on an
undiscounted basis, with projected cash payments in the years shown:
In millions
Debt obligations
Interest on debt obligations
Estimated environmental liability payments
Lease obligations
Purchase obligations
Uncertain tax positions
Total obligations
Total
Amounts
2015
2016 - 2017
2018 - 2019
2020 &
Thereafter
All Other
$
3,659 $
91 $
362 $
996 $
2,210 $
1,081
76
251
970
188
164
35
92
802
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300
13
112
99
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259
358
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32
46
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28
15
23
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$
6,225 $
1,188 $
886 $
1,333 $
2,634 $
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As of December 31, 2014, we had short and long-term debt totaling $3.66 billion.
For purposes of this table, we used interest rates as of December 31, 2014 to estimate the future interest on debt obligations outstanding
as of December 31, 2014 and have assumed no voluntary prepayments of existing debt. See Note 6, "Debt Obligations," of the Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this Report for additional disclosure related to our debt obligations
and the related interest rate terms. We have also incorporated the expected fixed payments based on our interest rate swap related to
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our term loan. See Note 11, "Derivatives and Hedging Instruments," of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in
Item 8 of Part II of this Report for additional disclosure related to our interest rate swap.
The estimated environmental liability payments included in the table of contractual obligations shown above are related to the Fox
River environmental matter. The amounts shown are NCR's expected payments, net of the payment obligations of its co-obligors; the
amounts do not include an estimate for payments to be received from insurers or indemnification parties. For additional information,
refer to Note 10, "Commitments and Contingencies," included in Item 8 of Part II of this Report.
Our lease obligations are primarily for certain sales and manufacturing facilities in various domestic and international locations as well
as leases related to equipment and vehicles. Purchase obligations represent committed purchase orders and other contractual
commitments for goods or services. The purchase obligation amounts were determined through information in our procurement systems
and payment schedules for significant contracts. Included in the amounts are committed payments in relation to the long-term service
agreement with Accenture under which NCR’s transaction processing activities and functions are performed.
We have a $188 million liability related to our uncertain tax positions. Due to the nature of the underlying liabilities and the extended
time often needed to resolve income tax uncertainties, we cannot make reliable estimates of the amount or timing of cash payments
that may be required to settle these liabilities beyond 2015. For additional information, refer to Note 7, "Income Taxes," of the Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this Report.
Our U.S. and international employee benefit plans, which are described in Note 9, “Employee Benefit Plans,” of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements included in Item 8 of Part II of this Report, could require significant future cash payments. The funded status of
NCR’s U.S. pension plans is an underfunded position of $387 million as of December 31, 2014 compared to an underfunded position
of $248 million as of December 31, 2013. The decline in our funded status is primarily attributable to the change in the U.S. mortality
table in 2014. The overfunded status of our international retirement plans improved to $219 million as of December 31, 2014 from
$159 million as of December 31, 2013. Strong asset returns partially offset by decreases in discount rates, which increase the plan
liabilities, contributed to the improvement in funded status for these plans. Contributions to international pension plans are expected
to be approximately $35 million in 2015.
We also have product warranties that may affect future cash flows. These items are not included in the table of obligations shown
above, but are described in detail in Note 10, "Commitments and Contingencies," of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
included in Item 8 of Part II of this Report.
Our senior secured credit facility and the indentures for our senior unsecured notes includes affirmative and negative covenants that
restrict or limit our ability to, among other things, incur indebtedness; create liens on assets; engage in certain fundamental corporate
changes or changes to our business activities; make investments; sell or otherwise dispose of assets; engage in sale-leaseback or hedging
transactions; pay dividends or make similar distributions; repay other indebtedness; engage in certain affiliate transactions; or enter
into agreements that restrict our ability to create liens, pay dividends or make loan repayments. Our senior secured credit facility also
includes financial covenants that require us to maintain:
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a consolidated leverage ratio on the last day of any fiscal quarter, not to exceed (i) in the case of any fiscal quarter ending
after June 30, 2014 and on or prior to December 31, 2014, (a) the sum of (x) 4.50 and (y) an amount (not to exceed 0.25) to
reflect new debt used to reduce NCR's underfunded pension liabilities, to (b) 1.00, (ii) in the case of any fiscal quarter ending
after December 31, 2014 and on or prior to December 31, 2016, (a) the sum of (x) 4.25 and (y) an amount (not to exceed 0.50)
to reflect new debt used to reduce NCR's underfunded pension liabilities, to (b) 1.00, (iii) in the case of any fiscal quarter
ending after December 31, 2016 and on or prior to December 31, 2017, 4.00 to 1.00, and (iv) in the case of any fiscal quarter
ending after December 31, 2017, 3.75 to 1.00; and
an interest coverage ratio on the last day of any fiscal quarter greater than or equal to (i) in the case of any fiscal quarter ending
on or prior to December 31, 2014, 3.00 to 1.00, and (ii) in the case of any fiscal quarter ending after December 31,
2014, 3.50 to 1.00.
At December 31, 2014, the maximum consolidated leverage ratio under the Senior Secured Credit Facility was 4.60 to 1.00.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements We have no significant contractual obligations not fully recorded on our consolidated balance sheets
or fully disclosed in the notes to our consolidated financial statements. We have no material off-balance sheet arrangements as defined
by SEC Regulation S-K Item 303 (a) (4) (ii).
See Note 10, "Commitments and Contingencies," in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report
for additional information on guarantees associated with NCR's business activities.
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Disclosure Pursuant to Section 13(r)(1)(D)(iii) of the Securities Exchange Act. Pursuant to Section 13(r)(1)(D)(iii) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, we note that, during the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014, the Company's branch
in Syria maintained a bank account and guarantees at the Commercial Bank of Syria (CBS), which was designated as a Specially
Designated National pursuant to Executive Order 13382 (EO 13382) on August 10, 2011. This bank account and the guarantees at
CBS were maintained in the normal course of business prior to the listing of CBS pursuant to EO 13382. The bank account generated
interest at a rate greater than or equal to 1 percent compounded semi-annually during the period covered by this Report and the account
balance as of December 31, 2014 was approximately $4,024. The guarantees did not generate any revenue or profits for the Company.
Pursuant to a license granted to the Company by the Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) on January 3, 2013 and subsequent
licenses granted on April 29, 2013, July 12, 2013, February 28, 2014, and November 12, 2014, the Company has been winding down
its operations in Syria. In connection with these efforts, the Company has also received authorization from OFAC to close the CBS
account and terminate any guarantees. Following the closure of the account and termination of the guarantees, the Company does not
intend to engage in any further business activities with CBS.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP. In connection with the preparation of these financial
statements, we are required to make assumptions, estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues,
expenses and the related disclosure of contingent liabilities. These assumptions, estimates and judgments are based on historical
experience and are believed to be reasonable at the time. However, because future events and their effects cannot be determined with
certainty, the determination of estimates requires the exercise of judgment. Our critical accounting policies are those that require
assumptions to be made about matters that are highly uncertain. Different estimates could have a material impact on our financial
results. Judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of these policies and estimates may result in materially different amounts
being reported under different conditions or circumstances. Our management continually reviews these assumptions, estimates and
judgments to ensure that our financial statements are presented fairly and are materially correct.
In many cases, the accounting treatment of a particular transaction is specifically dictated by GAAP and does not require significant
management judgment in its application. There are also areas in which management’s judgment in selecting among available alternatives
would not produce a materially different result. The significant accounting policies and estimates that we believe are the most critical
to aid in fully understanding and evaluating our reported financial results are discussed in the paragraphs below. Our senior management
has reviewed these critical accounting policies and related disclosures with our independent registered public accounting firm and the
Audit Committee of our Board of Directors. See Note 1, "Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies" of the Notes
to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report, which contains additional information regarding our accounting
policies and other disclosures required by GAAP.
Revenue Recognition NCR frequently enters into multiple-element arrangements with its customers including hardware, software,
professional consulting services and maintenance support services. For arrangements involving multiple deliverables, when deliverables
include software and non-software products and services, NCR evaluates and separates each deliverable to determine whether it
represents a separate unit of accounting based on the following criteria: (a) the delivered item has value to the customer on a stand-
alone basis; and (b) if the contract includes a general right of return relative to the delivered item, delivery or performance of the
undelivered items is considered probable and substantially in the control of NCR.
Consideration is allocated to each unit of accounting based on the unit's relative selling prices. In such circumstances, the Company
uses a hierarchy to determine the selling price to be used for allocating revenue to each deliverable: (i) vendor-specific objective
evidence of selling price (VSOE), (ii) third-party evidence of selling price (TPE), and (iii) best estimate of selling price (BESP). VSOE
generally exists only when the Company sells the deliverable separately and is the price actually charged by the Company for that
deliverable. VSOE is established for our software maintenance services and we use TPE to establish selling prices for our non-software
related services, which include hardware maintenance, non-software related professional services, and transaction services. The
Company uses BESP to allocate revenue when we are unable to establish VSOE or TPE of selling price. BESP is primarily used for
elements such as products that are not consistently priced within a narrow range. The Company determines BESP for a deliverable by
considering multiple factors including product class, geography, average discount, and management's historical pricing practices.
Amounts allocated to the delivered hardware and software elements are recognized at the time of sale provided the other conditions
for revenue recognition have been met. Amounts allocated to the undelivered maintenance and other services elements are recognized
as the services are provided or on a straight-line basis over the service period. In certain instances, customer acceptance is required
prior to the passage of title and risk of loss of the delivered products. In such cases, revenue is not recognized until the customer
acceptance is obtained. Delivery and acceptance generally occur in the same reporting period.
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In situations where NCR's solutions contain software that is more than incidental, revenue related to the software and software-related
elements is recognized in accordance with authoritative guidance on software revenue recognition. For the software and software-
related elements of such transactions, revenue is allocated based on the relative fair value of each element, and fair value is determined
by VSOE. If the Company cannot objectively determine the fair value of any undelivered element included in such multiple-element
arrangements, the Company defers revenue until all elements are delivered and services have been performed, or until fair value can
objectively be determined for any remaining undelivered elements. When the fair value of a delivered element has not been established,
but fair value exists for the undelivered elements, the Company uses the residual method to recognize revenue. Under the residual
method, the fair value of the undelivered elements is deferred and the remaining portion of the arrangement fee is allocated to the
delivered elements and is recognized as revenue.
For certain of NCR’s long-term contracts, the Company utilizes a percentage-of-completion accounting method, which requires
estimates of future revenues and costs over the full term of product and/or service delivery. Estimated losses, if any, on long-term
projects are recognized as soon as such losses become known.
Revenue recognition for complex contractual arrangements, especially those with multiple elements, requires a significant level of
judgment and is based upon a review of specific contracts, past experience, the selling price of undelivered elements when sold separately,
creditworthiness of customers, international laws and other factors. Changes in judgments about these factors could impact the timing
and amount of revenue recognized between periods.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts We evaluate the collectability of our accounts receivable based on a number of factors. We establish
provisions for doubtful accounts using percentages of our accounts receivable balance as an overall proxy to reflect historical average
credit losses and also use management judgment that may include elements that are uncertain, including specific provisions for known
issues. The percentages are applied to aged accounts receivable balances. Aged accounts are determined based on the number of days
the receivable is outstanding, measured from the date of the invoice, or from the date of revenue recognition. As the age of the receivable
increases, the provision percentage also increases. This policy is applied consistently among all of our operating segments.
Based on the factors below, we periodically review customer account activity in order to assess the adequacy of the allowances provided
for potential losses. Factors include economic conditions and judgments regarding collectability of account balances, each customer’s
payment history and creditworthiness.
The allowance for doubtful accounts was $19 million as of December 31, 2014, $18 million as of December 31, 2013, and $16 million
as of December 31, 2012. These allowances represent, as a percentage of gross receivables, 1.3% in 2014, 1.3% in 2013, and 1.5% in
2012.
Given our experience, the reserves for potential losses are considered adequate, but if one or more of our larger customers were to
default on its obligations, we could be exposed to potentially significant losses in excess of the provisions established. We continually
evaluate our reserves for doubtful accounts and economic deterioration could lead to the need to increase our allowances.
Inventory Valuation Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, using the average cost method. Each quarter, we reassess
raw materials, work-in-process, parts and finished equipment inventory costs to identify purchase or usage variances from standards,
and valuation adjustments are made. Additionally, to properly provide for potential exposure due to slow-moving, excess, obsolete or
unusable inventory, inventory values are reduced based on forecasted usage, orders, technological obsolescence and inventory aging.
These factors are impacted by market conditions, technology changes and changes in strategic direction, and require estimates and
management judgment that may include elements that are uncertain. On a quarterly basis, we review the current market value of
inventory and adjust for any inventory exposure due to age or excess of cost over market value.
We have inventory in more than 40 countries around the world. We purchase inventory from third party suppliers and manufacture
inventory at our plants. This inventory is transferred to our distribution and sales organizations at cost plus a mark-up. This mark-up
is referred to as inter-company profit. Each quarter, we review our inventory levels and analyze our inter-company profit to determine
the correct amount of inter-company profit to eliminate. Key assumptions are made to estimate product gross margins, the product mix
of existing inventory balances and current period shipments. Over time, we refine these estimates as facts and circumstances change.
If our estimates require refinement, our results could be impacted. The policies described are consistently applied across all of our
operating segments.
Warranty Reserves One of our key objectives is to provide superior quality products and services. To that end, we provide a standard
manufacturer’s warranty typically extending up to 12 months, allowing our customers to seek repair of products under warranty at no
additional cost. A corresponding estimated liability for potential warranty costs is also recorded at the time of the sale. We sometimes
offer extended warranties in the form of product maintenance services to our customers for purchase. We defer the fair value of these
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revenues and recognize revenue over the life of the extended warranty period. Refer to Note 1, "Description of Business and Significant
Accounting Policies" in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report for further information
regarding our accounting for extended warranties.
Future warranty obligation costs are based upon historical factors such as labor rates, average repair time, travel time, number of service
calls per machine and cost of replacement parts. When a sale is consummated, the total customer revenue is recognized and the associated
warranty liability is recorded based upon the estimated cost to provide the service over the warranty period.
Total warranty costs were $37 million in 2014, $39 million in 2013, and $46 million in 2012. Warranty costs as a percentage of total
product revenues were 1.3% in 2014, 1.3% in 2013, and 1.6% in 2012. Historically, the principal factor used to estimate our warranty
costs has been service calls per machine. Significant changes in this factor could result in actual warranty costs differing from accrued
estimates. Although no near-term changes in our estimated warranty reserves are currently anticipated, in the unlikely event of a
significant increase in warranty claims by one or more of our larger customers, costs to fulfill warranty obligations would be higher
than provisioned, thereby impacting results.
Goodwill Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level for impairment on an annual basis during the fourth quarter or more frequently
if certain events occur indicating that the carrying value of goodwill may be impaired. A significant amount of judgment is involved
in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. Such indicators may include a decline in expected cash flows, a significant
adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate, a decision to sell a business, unanticipated competition, or slower growth
rates, among others.
In the evaluation of goodwill for impairment, we have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether further
impairment testing is necessary or to perform a quantitative assessment by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying
amount, including goodwill. Under the qualitative assessment, an entity is not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting unit
unless the entity determines that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. If under the quantitative
assessment the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the amount of the impairment loss, if any, must be
measured under step two of the impairment analysis. In step two of the analysis, we will record an impairment loss equal to the excess
of the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill over its implied fair value. Fair value of the reporting units is estimated primarily
using the income approach, which incorporates the use of discounted cash flow (DCF) analyses. A number of significant assumptions
and estimates are involved in the application of the DCF model to forecast operating cash flows, including markets and market shares,
sales volumes and prices, costs to produce, tax rates, capital spending, discount rate and working capital changes. Most of these
assumptions vary among reporting units. The cash flow forecasts are generally based on approved strategic operating plans.
Valuation of Long-lived Assets and Amortizable Other Intangible Assets We perform impairment tests for our long-lived assets if
an event or circumstance indicates that the carrying amount of our long-lived assets may not be recoverable. In response to changes
in industry and market conditions, we may also strategically realign our resources and consider restructuring, disposing of, or otherwise
exiting businesses. Such activities could result in impairment of our long-lived assets or other intangible assets. We also are subject to
the possibility of impairment of long-lived assets arising in the ordinary course of business. We consider the likelihood of impairment
if certain events occur indicating that the carrying value of the long-lived assets may be impaired and we may recognize impairment
if the carrying amount of a long-lived asset or intangible asset is not recoverable from its undiscounted cash flows. Impairment is
measured as the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the asset. We use both the income approach and market
approach to estimate fair value. Our estimates of fair value are subject to a high degree of judgment since they include a long-term
forecast of future operations. Accordingly, any value ultimately derived from our long-lived assets may differ from our estimate of fair
value.
Pension, Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits We sponsor domestic and foreign defined benefit pension and
postemployment plans as well as domestic postretirement plans. As a result, we have significant pension, postretirement and
postemployment benefit costs, which are developed from actuarial valuations. Actuarial assumptions attempt to anticipate future events
and are used in calculating the expense and liability relating to these plans. These factors include assumptions we make about interest
rates, expected investment return on plan assets, rate of increase in healthcare costs, total and involuntary turnover rates, and rates of
future compensation increases. In addition, our actuarial consultants advise us about subjective factors such as withdrawal rates and
mortality rates to use in our valuations. We generally review and update these assumptions on an annual basis at the beginning of each
fiscal year. We are required to consider current market conditions, including changes in interest rates, in making these assumptions.
The actuarial assumptions that we use may differ materially from actual results due to changing market and economic conditions,
higher or lower withdrawal rates, or longer or shorter life spans of participants. These differences may result in a significant impact to
the amount of pension, postretirement or postemployment benefits expense we have recorded or may record. Postemployment and
postretirement expense impacts all of our segments. Pension expense is excluded from our segment results as it is not included in the
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evaluation of segment performance. See Note 13, "Segment Information and Concentrations," in the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report for a reconciliation of our segment results to income from operations.
The key assumptions used in developing our 2014 expense were discount rates of 4.6% for our U.S. pension plans and 3.4% for our
postretirement plan, and an expected return on assets assumption of 4.6% for our U.S. plans in 2014. The U.S. plans represented 52%
and 100% of total pension and postretirement plan obligations, respectively, as of December 31, 2014. Holding all other assumptions
constant, a 0.25% change in the discount rate used for the U.S. plans would have increased or decreased 2014 ongoing pension expense
by approximately $4 million and would have had an immaterial impact on 2014 postretirement expense. A 0.25% change in the expected
rate of return on plan assets assumption for the U.S. pension plan would have increased or decreased 2014 ongoing pension expense
by approximately $6 million. Our expected return on plan assets has historically been and will likely continue to be material to net
income. We intend to use discount rates of 4.0% and 3.1% in determining the 2015 U.S. qualified plan pension and postretirement
expense, respectively, and an expected rate of return on assets assumption of 4.0% for the U.S. qualified plan.
We recognize additional changes in the fair value of plan assets and net actuarial gains or losses of our pension plans upon remeasurement,
which occurs at least annually in the fourth quarter of each year. The remaining components of pension expense, primarily net service
cost, interest cost, and the expected return on plan assets, are recorded on a quarterly basis as ongoing pension expense. While it is
required that we review our actuarial assumptions each year at the measurement date, we generally do not change them between
measurement dates. We use a measurement date of December 31 for all of our plans. Changes in assumptions or asset values may have
a significant effect on the annual measurement of expense or income in the fourth quarter.
The most significant assumption used in developing our 2015 postemployment plan expense is the assumed rate of involuntary turnover
of 4.8%. The involuntary turnover rate is based on historical trends and projections of involuntary turnover in the future. A 0.25%
change in the rate of involuntary turnover would have increased or decreased 2014 expense by approximately $1 million. The sensitivity
of the assumptions described above is specific to each individual plan and not to our pension, postretirement and postemployment
plans in the aggregate.
Environmental and Legal Contingencies Each quarter, we review the status of each claim and legal proceeding and assess our
potential financial exposure. If the potential loss from any claim or legal proceeding would be material and is considered probable and
the amount can be reasonably estimated, we accrue a liability for the estimated loss. To the extent that the amount of such a probable
loss is estimable only by reference to a range of equally likely outcomes, and no amount within the range appears to be a better estimate
than any other amount, we accrue the amount at the low end of the range. Because of uncertainties related to these matters, the use of
estimates, assumptions and judgments, and external factors beyond our control, accruals are based on the best information available
at the time. As additional information becomes available, we reassess the potential liability related to our pending claims and litigation
and may revise our estimates. Such revisions in the estimates of the potential liabilities could have a material impact on our results of
operations and financial position. Except for the sharing agreement with Appleton Papers Inc. (API) with respect to a particular insurance
settlement described in Note 10, "Commitments and Contingencies," in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of
Part II of this Report with respect to the Fox River matter, when insurance carriers or third parties have agreed to pay any amounts
related to costs, and we believe that it is probable that we can collect such amounts, those amounts are reflected as receivables in our
Consolidated Balance Sheet.
The most significant legal contingency impacting our Company relates to the Fox River matter, which is further described in detail in
Note 10, "Commitments and Contingencies," in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report.
NCR has been identified as a potentially responsible party (PRP) at the Fox River site in Wisconsin.
As described below and in Note 10, "Commitments and Contingencies," while substantial progress has been made in the Fox River
clean-up, the extent of our potential liability continues to be subject to significant uncertainties. These uncertainties include the total
clean-up costs for each of the segments of the river; the total natural resource damages for the site; the extent to which clean-up and
other costs will be allocated among NCR and other PRPs in the allocation litigation; and the solvency and willingness to pay of other
PRPs, co-obligors or indemnitors.
Our net reserve for the Fox River matter as of December 31, 2014 was approximately $40 million as further discussed in Note 10,
"Commitments and Contingencies." The Company regularly re-evaluates the assumptions used in determining the appropriate reserve
for the Fox River matter as additional information becomes available and, when warranted, makes appropriate adjustments.
Income Taxes We recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts
and the tax basis of assets and liabilities. The deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the enacted tax rates expected
to apply in the periods in which the deferred tax assets or liabilities are anticipated to be settled or realized.
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We regularly review our deferred tax assets for recoverability and establish a valuation allowance if it is more likely than not that some
portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. The determination as to whether a deferred tax asset will be realized is made
on a jurisdictional basis and is based on the evaluation of positive and negative evidence. This evidence includes historical taxable
income, projected future taxable income, the expected timing of the reversal of existing temporary differences and the implementation
of tax planning strategies. Projected future taxable income is based on our expected results and assumptions as to the jurisdiction in
which the income will be earned. The expected timing of the reversals of existing temporary differences is based on current tax law
and our tax methods of accounting.
If we are unable to generate sufficient future taxable income, or if there is a material change in the actual effective tax rates or the time
period within which the underlying temporary differences become taxable or deductible, or if the tax laws change unfavorably, then
we could be required to increase our valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets, resulting in an increase in our effective tax
rate.
We had valuation allowances of $294 million as of December 31, 2014 and $364 million as of December 31, 2013, related to certain
deferred income tax assets, primarily tax loss carryforwards, in jurisdictions where there is uncertainty as to the ultimate realization
of a benefit from those tax assets. At December 31, 2014, our net deferred tax assets in the United States totaled approximately $456
million. We evaluated the realizability by weighing both positive and negative evidence, including our history of taxable income in
the U.S., and the substantial length of time over which our deferred tax assets relating to net operating losses and employee pensions
may be realized. Through this assessment, realization of the related benefits was determined to be more likely than not.
The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be
sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the
consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty percent
likelihood of being realized upon settlement. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recognized as part of the
provision for income taxes and are accrued beginning in the period that such interest and penalties would be applicable under relevant
tax law until such time that the related tax benefits are recognized.
The provision for income taxes may change period-to-period based on non-recurring events, such as the settlement of income tax audits
and changes in tax laws, as well as recurring factors including the geographic mix of income before taxes, state and local taxes and the
effects of various global income tax strategies. We maintain certain strategic management and operational activities in overseas
subsidiaries and our foreign earnings are taxed at rates that are generally lower than in the United States. As of December 31, 2014,
we did not provide for U.S. federal income taxes or foreign withholding taxes on approximately $2.1 billion of undistributed earnings
of our foreign subsidiaries as such earnings are expected to be reinvested indefinitely.
Refer to Note 7, "Income Taxes," in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report for disclosures
related to foreign and domestic pretax income, foreign and domestic income tax (benefit) expense and the effect foreign taxes have on
our overall effective tax rate.
Stock-based Compensation We measure compensation cost for stock awards at fair value and recognize compensation expense over
the service period for which awards are expected to vest. We utilize the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the fair value
of options at the date of grant, which requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including expected volatility and expected
holding period. We estimate forfeitures for awards granted which are not expected to vest. The estimation of stock awards that will
ultimately vest requires judgment, and to the extent that actual results or updated estimates differ from our current estimates, such
amounts will be recorded as a cumulative adjustment in the period in which estimates are revised. We consider many factors when
estimating expected forfeitures, including types of awards and historical experience. Actual results and future changes in estimates
may differ from our current estimates.
In addition, we have performance-based awards that vest only if specific performance conditions are satisfied, typically at the end of
a multi-year performance period. The number of shares that will be earned can vary based on actual performance. No shares will vest
if the objectives are not met, and in the event the objectives are exceeded, additional shares will vest up to a maximum amount. The
cost of these awards is expensed over the performance period based upon management’s estimates of achievement against the
performance criteria. Because the actual number of shares to be awarded is not known until the end of the performance period, the
actual compensation expense related to these awards could differ from our current expectations.
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RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
A discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements is described in Note 1, “Description of Business and Significant Accounting
Policies” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 8 of Part II of this Report, and we incorporate by reference such
discussion in this MD&A.
Item 7A.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market Risk
We are exposed to market risks primarily from changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. It is our policy to manage
our foreign exchange exposure and debt structure in order to manage capital costs, control financial risks and maintain financial
flexibility over the long term. In managing market risks, we employ derivatives according to documented policies and procedures,
including foreign currency contracts and interest rate swaps. We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.
Foreign Exchange Risk
Since a substantial portion of our operations and revenue occur outside the United States, and in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar,
our results can be significantly impacted by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We have exposure to approximately 50
functional currencies and are exposed to foreign currency exchange risk with respect to our sales, profits and assets and liabilities
denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. Although we use financial instruments to hedge certain foreign currency risks,
we are not fully protected against foreign currency fluctuations and our reported results of operations could be affected by changes in
foreign currency exchange rates. To manage our exposures and mitigate the impact of currency fluctuations on the operations of our
foreign subsidiaries, we hedge our main transactional exposures through the use of foreign exchange forward and option contracts.
These foreign exchange contracts are designated as highly effective cash flow hedges. This is primarily done through the hedging of
foreign currency denominated inter-company inventory purchases by the marketing units. All of these transactions are forecasted. We
also use derivatives not designated as hedging instruments consisting primarily of forward contracts to hedge foreign currency
denominated balance sheet exposures. For these derivatives we recognize gains and losses in the same period as the remeasurement
losses and gains of the related foreign currency-denominated exposures.
We utilize non-exchange traded financial instruments, such as foreign exchange forward and option contracts, that we purchase
exclusively from highly rated financial institutions. We record these contracts on our balance sheet at fair market value based upon
market price quotations from the financial institutions. We do not enter into non-exchange traded contracts that require the use of fair
value estimation techniques, but if we did, they could have a material impact on our financial results.
For purposes of analyzing potential risk, we use sensitivity analysis to quantify potential impacts that market rate changes may have
on the fair values of our hedge portfolio related to firmly committed or forecasted transactions. The sensitivity analysis represents the
hypothetical changes in value of the hedge position and does not reflect the related gain or loss on the forecasted underlying transaction.
A 10% appreciation or depreciation in the value of the U.S. Dollar against foreign currencies from the prevailing market rates would
have resulted in a corresponding increase or decrease of $15 million as of December 31, 2014 in the fair value of the hedge portfolio.
The Company expects that any increase or decrease in the fair value of the portfolio would be substantially offset by increases or
decreases in the underlying exposures being hedged.
The U.S. Dollar was slightly stronger in 2014 compared to 2013 based on comparable weighted averages for our functional currencies.
This had an unfavorable impact of 2% on 2014 revenue versus 2013 revenue. This excludes the effects of our hedging activities and,
therefore, does not reflect the actual impact of fluctuations in exchange rates on our operating income.
Interest Rate Risk
We are subject to interest rate risk principally in relation to variable-rate debt. We use derivative financial instruments to manage
exposure to fluctuations in interest rates in connection with our risk management policies. We have entered into an interest rate swap
for a portion of the term loans under our senior secured credit facility. The interest rate swap effectively converts the designated portion
of the term loans from a variable interest rate to a fixed interest rate instrument. Approximately 73% of our borrowings were effectively
on a fixed rate basis as of December 31, 2014. As of December 31, 2014, the net fair value of the interest rate swap was a liability of
$6 million.
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The potential gain in fair value of the swap from a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in interest rates would be approximately $6
million as of December 31, 2014. The increase in pre-tax interest expense from a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in variable
interest rates (including the impact of the interest rate swap) would be approximately $12 million in 2014.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
We are potentially subject to concentrations of credit risk on accounts receivable and financial instruments, such as hedging instruments
and cash and cash equivalents. Credit risk includes the risk of nonperformance by counterparties. The maximum potential loss may
exceed the amount recognized on the balance sheet. Exposure to credit risk is managed through credit approvals, credit limits, selecting
major international financial institutions (as counterparties to hedging transactions) and monitoring procedures. Our business often
involves large transactions with customers for which we do not require collateral. If one or more of those customers were to default in
its obligations under applicable contractual arrangements, we could be exposed to potentially significant losses. Moreover, a prolonged
downturn in the global economy could have an adverse impact on the ability of our customers to pay their obligations on a timely basis.
We believe that the reserves for potential losses are adequate. As of December 31, 2014, we did not have any significant concentration
of credit risk related to financial instruments.
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Index to Financial Statements and Supplemental Data
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Note 1. Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies
Note 2. Restructuring Plan
Note 3. Supplemental Financial Information
Note 4. Business Combinations, Investments and Divestitures
Note 5. Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Assets
Note 6. Debt Obligations
Note 7. Income Taxes
Note 8. Stock Compensation Plans
Note 9. Employee Benefit Plans
Note 10. Commitments and Contingencies
Note 11. Derivatives and Hedging Instruments
Note 12. Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Note 13. Segment Information and Concentrations
Note 14. Discontinued Operations
Note 15. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (AOCI)
Note 16. Guarantor Financial Statements
Note 17. Quarterly Information
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42
43
44
45
46
47
47
54
55
57
62
63
66
69
71
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Item 8.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of NCR Corporation:
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index appearing under Item 15(a)(1) present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of NCR Corporation and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2014 and 2013, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2014 in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in
the index appearing under Item 15(a)(2) presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction
with the related consolidated financial statements. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated
Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's
management is responsible for these financial statements and financial statement schedule, for maintaining effective internal control
over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management's
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these
financial statements, on the financial statement schedule, and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our
integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
(United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material
respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures
in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. 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 audits also included performing such other procedures as
we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
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 (i) pertain to the maintenance
of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) 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 (iii) 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/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
February 27, 2015
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the years ended December 31, (in millions, except per share amounts)
Product revenue
Service revenue
Total revenue
Cost of products
Cost of services
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Restructuring-related charges
Total operating expenses
Income from operations
Interest expense
Other (expense), net
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
Income tax (benefit) expense
Income from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
Net income attributable to NCR
Amounts attributable to NCR common stockholders:
Income from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income
Income per share attributable to NCR common stockholders:
Income per common share from continuing operations
Basic
Diluted
Net income per common share
Basic
Diluted
Weighted average common shares outstanding
Basic
Diluted
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2014
2013
2012
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,892
3,699
6,591
2,153
2,706
1,012
263
104
6,238
353
(181)
(35)
137
(48)
185
10
195
4
191
181
10
191
1.08
1.06
1.14
1.12
167.9
171.2
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2,912
3,211
6,123
2,152
2,231
871
203
—
5,457
666
(103)
(9)
554
98
456
(9)
447
4
443
452
(9)
443
2.73
2.67
2.68
2.62
165.4
169.3
2,854
2,876
5,730
2,144
1,941
742
155
—
4,982
748
(42)
(8)
698
223
475
6
481
—
481
475
6
481
2.98
2.90
3.02
2.94
159.3
163.8
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the years ended December 31 (in millions)
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Currency translation adjustments
Currency translation adjustments
Derivatives
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives
Losses on derivatives arising during the period
Less income tax (expense) benefit
Securities
Unrealized gain on securities
Gains on securities arising during the period
Less income tax benefit (expense)
Employee benefit plans
New prior service cost
Amortization of prior service benefit
Net gain arising during the period
Amortization of actuarial loss
Less income tax benefit (expense)
Other comprehensive loss
Total comprehensive income
Less comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests:
Net income
Currency translation adjustments
Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests
2014
2013
2012
$
195
$
447
$
481
(76)
(1)
4
(1)
—
(4)
1
(16)
(20)
8
—
4
(101)
94
4
(3)
1
(53)
2
6
(3)
3
—
(1)
(5)
(30)
82
8
(17)
(8)
439
4
(7)
(3)
442
$
(8)
(14)
1
3
—
—
—
(2)
(17)
—
14
1
(22)
459
—
(4)
(4)
463
Comprehensive income attributable to NCR common stockholders $
93
$
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NCR Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of December 31 (in millions except per share amounts)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories
Other current assets
Total current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net
Goodwill
Intangibles, net
Prepaid pension cost
Deferred income taxes
Other assets
Total assets
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings
Accounts payable
Payroll and benefits liabilities
Deferred service revenue and customer deposits
Other current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt
Pension and indemnity plan liabilities
Postretirement and postemployment benefits liabilities
Income tax accruals
Environmental liabilities
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
Stockholders’ equity
NCR stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock: par value $0.01 per share, 100.0 shares authorized, no shares issued and
outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
Common stock: par value $0.01 per share, 500.0 shares authorized, 168.6 and 166.6 shares
issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
Paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total NCR stockholders’ equity
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
2014
2013
511
—
1,404
669
504
3,088
396
2,760
926
551
349
537
8,607
187
712
196
494
481
2,070
3,472
705
170
181
44
67
6,709
15
—
2
442
1,563
(136)
1,871
12
1,883
8,607
$
$
$
$
528
1,114
1,339
790
568
4,339
352
1,534
494
478
441
470
8,108
34
670
191
525
461
1,881
3,320
532
169
189
121
99
6,311
14
—
2
433
1,372
(38)
1,769
14
1,783
8,108
$
$
$
$
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the years ended December 31 (in millions)
Operating activities
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
2014
2013
2012
$
195
$
447
$
(Income) loss from discontinued operations
Depreciation and amortization
Stock-based compensation expense
Deferred income taxes
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment and other assets
Impairment of long-lived and other assets
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables
Inventories
Current payables and accrued expenses
Deferred service revenue and customer deposits
Employee benefit plans
Other assets and liabilities
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Investing activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment
Additions to capitalized software
Business acquisitions, net
Changes in restricted cash
Other investing activities, net
Net cash used in investing activities
Financing activities
Short term borrowings, net
Payments on term credit facilities
Borrowings on term credit facilities
Payments on revolving credit facilities
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities
Proceeds from bond offerings
Debt issuance costs
Tax withholding payments on behalf of employees
Proceeds from employee stock plans
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
Other financing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash used in operating activities
Net cash provided by investing activities
Net cash used in discontinued operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Supplemental data
Cash paid during the year for:
Income taxes
Interest
(10)
284
31
(125)
(5)
16
(30)
121
35
(34)
105
(59)
524
(118)
1
(140)
(1,647)
1,114
2
(788)
—
(37)
250
(1,050)
1,146
—
(5)
(28)
13
—
(5)
284
(1)
—
(1)
(36)
(17)
528
511
75
170
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
9
208
41
3
(14)
—
(136)
10
21
36
(397)
53
281
(116)
10
(110)
(780)
(1,114)
5
(2,105)
(1)
(35)
329
(1,009)
1,009
1,100
(36)
(30)
57
(24)
(3)
1,357
(52)
—
(52)
(22)
(541)
1,069
528
70
71
$
$
$
$
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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481
(6)
166
49
144
(10)
7
(53)
(42)
86
31
(994)
(39)
(180)
(80)
8
(80)
(108)
—
4
(256)
—
—
150
(860)
720
1,100
(19)
(12)
53
—
(1)
1,131
(114)
99
(15)
(9)
671
398
1,069
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
in millions
December 31, 2011
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Employee stock purchase and stock
compensation plans
Dividend distribution to minority shareholder
December 31, 2012
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Total comprehensive (loss) income
Employee stock purchase and stock
compensation plans
Purchase of subsidiary shares from minority
interest
Acquisition of noncontrolling interests
Dividend distribution to minority shareholder
December 31, 2013
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Employee stock purchase and stock
compensation plans
Dividend distribution to minority shareholder
December 31, 2014
NCR Stockholders
Common Stock
Shares
Amount
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
(Loss) Income
Non-
Redeemable
Noncontrolling
Interests in
Subsidiaries
Total
158
$
2
$
287
$
448
$
(19) $
35
$
753
—
—
—
5
—
163
—
—
—
4
—
—
—
167
—
—
—
2
—
169
$
$
$
—
—
—
—
—
2
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2
—
—
—
—
—
2
$
$
$
—
—
—
71
—
358
—
—
—
83
(8)
—
—
433
—
—
—
9
—
442
$
$
481
—
481
—
—
929
443
—
443
—
—
—
—
(18)
(18)
—
—
(37) $
—
(1)
(1)
—
—
—
—
1,372
$
$
—
(38) $
191
—
191
—
—
1,563
$
$
—
(98)
(98)
—
—
(136) $
—
(4)
(4)
—
(1)
30
3
(5)
(2)
—
(20)
9
(3)
14
1
(1)
—
—
(2)
12
$
481
(22)
459
71
(1)
1,282
446
(6)
440
83
(28)
9
(3)
1,783
$
192
(99)
93
9
(2)
1,883
$
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Description of Business NCR Corporation (NCR or the Company, also referred to as “we,” “us” or “our”) and its subsidiaries
provide innovative products and services that are designed to enable NCR’s customers to connect, interact and transact with their
customers and enhance their customer relationships by addressing consumer demand for convenience, value and individual service.
NCR’s portfolio of self-service and assisted-service solutions serve a range of customers in the financial services, retail, hospitality,
travel and telecommunications and technology industries and include automated teller machines (ATMs) and ATM and financial
services software, point of sale (POS) devices and POS software, self-service kiosks and software applications that can be used
by consumers to enable them to interact with businesses from their computer or mobile device. NCR complements these product
solutions by offering a complete portfolio of services to support both NCR and third party solutions. NCR also resells third-party
networking products and provides related service offerings in the telecommunications and technology sector.
NCR’s solutions are built on a foundation of long-established industry knowledge and consulting expertise, value-added software
and hardware technology, global customer support services, and a complete line of business consumables and specialty media
products.
On January 10, 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of Digital Insight Corporation (Digital Insight). As a result of the
acquisition, the results of Digital Insight are included for the period from January 10, 2014 to December 31, 2014. See Note 4,
"Business Combinations and Divestitures," for additional information.
Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America (otherwise known as GAAP) requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported
amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and
revenues and expenses during the period reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Out of Period Adjustments During the third quarter of 2014, the Company recorded $5 million in income tax expense related to
an error in the calculation of foreign income taxable in the United States for 2013. The Company determined the impact of this
error was not material to the previously filed annual or interim financial statements and the effect of correcting this error was not
material to the 2014 annual or interim financial statements.
During the fourth quarter of 2013, the Company recorded a $15 million income tax benefit related to the release of a valuation
allowance on specific deferred tax assets in NCR’s subsidiary in Japan that should have been released in a prior period. The
Company determined the impact of this error was not material to the annual or interim financial statements of previous periods
and the effect of correcting this error was not material to the 2013 annual financial statements.
During the third quarter of 2012, the Company recorded a $5 million income tax benefit related to an error in the calculation of
the interest portion included in income tax expense for 2011 and 2010. The Company determined the impact of this error was not
material to the annual or interim financial statements of previous periods and the effect of correcting this error was not material
to the 2012 annual or interim financial statements.
Basis of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NCR and its majority-owned subsidiaries.
Long-term investments in affiliated companies in which NCR owns between 20% and 50%, and therefore, exercises significant
influence, but which it does not control, are accounted for using the equity method. Investments in which NCR does not exercise
significant influence (generally, when NCR has an investment of less than 20% and no significant influence, such as representation
on the investee’s board of directors) are accounted for using the cost method. All significant inter-company transactions and
accounts have been eliminated. In addition, the Company is required to determine whether it is the primary beneficiary of economic
income or losses that may be generated by variable interest entities in which the Company has such an interest. In circumstances
where the Company determined it is the primary beneficiary, consolidation of that entity would be required. For the periods
presented, no variable interest entities have been consolidated.
Reclassifications Certain prior-period amounts have been reclassified in the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements
and Notes thereto in order to conform to the current period presentation.
Revenue Recognition The Company records revenue, net of taxes, when it is realized, or realizable, and earned. The Company
considers these criteria met when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, the products or services have been provided to
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the customer, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. For product sales, delivery is deemed
to have occurred when the customer has assumed risk of loss of the goods sold and all performance obligations are complete. For
services sales, revenue is recognized as the services are provided or ratably over the service period, or, if applicable, after customer
acceptance of the services.
NCR frequently enters into multiple-element arrangements with its customers including hardware, software, professional consulting
services, transaction services and maintenance support services. For arrangements involving multiple deliverables, when
deliverables include software and non-software products and services, NCR evaluates and separates each deliverable to determine
whether it represents a separate unit of accounting based on the following criteria: (a) whether the delivered item has value to the
customer on a stand-alone basis; and (b) if the contract includes a general right of return relative to the delivered item, whether
delivery or performance of the undelivered items is considered probable and substantially in the control of NCR.
Consideration is allocated to each unit of accounting based on the units' relative selling prices. In such circumstances, the Company
uses a hierarchy to determine the selling price to be used for allocating revenue to each deliverable: (i) vendor-specific objective
evidence of selling price (VSOE); (ii) third-party evidence of selling price (TPE); and (iii) best estimate of selling price (BESP).
VSOE generally exists only when the Company sells the deliverable separately and is the price actually charged by the Company
for that deliverable. VSOE is established for our software maintenance services and we use TPE to establish selling prices for our
non-software related services, which include hardware maintenance, non-software related professional services, and transaction
services. The Company uses BESP to allocate revenue when we are unable to establish VSOE or TPE of selling price. BESP is
primarily used for elements such as products that are not consistently priced within a narrow range. The Company determines
BESP for a deliverable by considering multiple factors including product class, geography, average discount, and management's
historical pricing practices. Amounts allocated to the delivered hardware and software elements are recognized at the time of sale,
provided the other conditions for revenue recognition have been met. Amounts allocated to the undelivered maintenance and other
services elements are recognized as the services are provided or on a straight-line basis over the service period. In certain instances,
customer acceptance is required prior to the passage of title and risk of loss of the delivered products. In such cases, revenue is
not recognized until the customer acceptance is obtained. Delivery and acceptance generally occur in the same reporting period.
In situations where NCR's solutions contain software that is more than incidental, revenue related to the software and software-
related elements is recognized in accordance with authoritative guidance on software revenue recognition. For the software and
software-related elements of such transactions, revenue is allocated based on the relative fair value of each element, and fair value
is determined by VSOE. If the Company cannot objectively determine the fair value of any undelivered element included in such
multiple-element arrangements, the Company defers revenue until all elements are delivered and services have been performed,
or until fair value can objectively be determined for any remaining undelivered elements. When the fair value of a delivered
element has not been established, but fair value evidence exists for the undelivered elements, the Company uses the residual method
to recognize revenue. Under the residual method, the fair value of the undelivered elements is deferred and the remaining portion
of the arrangement fee is allocated to the delivered elements and is recognized as revenue.
For certain of NCR’s long-term contracts, the Company utilizes a percentage-of-completion accounting method, which requires
estimates of future revenues and costs over the full term of product and/or service delivery. Estimated losses, if any, on long-term
projects are recognized as soon as such losses become known.
NCR's customers may request that delivery and passage of title and risk of loss occur on a bill and hold basis. For the years ended
December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, the revenue recognized from bill and hold transactions approximated 1% or less of total
revenue.
In addition to the standard product warranty, the Company periodically offers extended warranties to its customers in the form of
product maintenance services. For contracts that are not separately priced but include product maintenance, the Company defers
revenue at an amount based on the selling price, using objective and reliable evidence, and recognizes the deferred revenue over
the service term. For separately priced product maintenance contracts, NCR defers the stated amount of the separately priced
contract and recognizes the deferred revenue ratably over the service term.
Warranty and Sales Returns Provisions for product warranties and sales returns and allowances are recorded in the period in
which NCR becomes obligated to honor the related right, which generally is the period in which the related product revenue is
recognized. The Company accrues warranty reserves based upon historical factors such as labor rates, average repair time, travel
time, number of service calls per machine and cost of replacement parts. When a sale is consummated, a warranty reserve is
recorded based upon the estimated cost to provide the service over the warranty period. The Company accrues sales returns and
allowances using percentages of revenue to reflect the Company’s historical average of sales return claims.
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Research and Development Costs Research and development costs primarily include payroll and benefit-related costs, contractor
fees, facilities costs, infrastructure costs, and administrative expenses directly related to research and development support and
are expensed as incurred, except certain software development costs are capitalized after technological feasibility of the software
is established.
Advertising Advertising costs are recognized in selling, general and administrative expenses when incurred.
Shipping and Handling Costs related to shipping and handling are included in cost of products in the Consolidated Statements
of Operations.
Stock Compensation Stock-based compensation represents the costs related to share-based awards granted to employees and
non-employee directors. For all periods presented, the Company’s outstanding stock-based compensation awards are classified as
equity except for certain awards granted to non-employee directors. The Company measures stock-based compensation cost at the
grant date, based on the estimated fair value of the award and recognizes the cost over the requisite service period. See Note 8
"Stock Compensation Plans" for further information on NCR’s stock-based compensation plans.
Income Taxes Income tax expense is provided based on income before income taxes. Deferred income taxes reflect the impact
of temporary differences between assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and such amounts recognized
for tax purposes. These deferred taxes are determined based on the enacted tax rates expected to apply in the periods in which the
deferred assets or liabilities are expected to be settled or realized. NCR records valuation allowances related to its deferred income
tax assets when it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized.
The Company recognizes the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will
be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized
in the consolidated financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than fifty
percent likelihood of being sustained upon examination by authorities. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are
recognized as part of the provision for income taxes and are accrued beginning in the period that such interest and penalties would
be applicable under relevant tax law and until such time that the related tax benefits are recognized.
Earnings Per Share Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares
outstanding during the reported period. The calculation of diluted earnings per share is similar to basic earnings per share, except
that the weighted average number of shares outstanding includes the dilution from potential shares resulting from stock options
and restricted stock awards. When calculating diluted earnings per share, the Company includes the potential windfall or shortfall
tax benefits as well as average unrecognized compensation expense as part of the assumed proceeds from exercises of stock options.
The Company uses the tax law ordering approach to determine the potential utilization of windfall benefits. The holders of unvested
restricted stock awards do not have nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents and therefore, such unvested awards
do not qualify as participating securities. See Note 8, "Stock Compensation Plans," for share information on NCR’s stock
compensation plans.
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The components of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to NCR common stockholders are as follows for the years
ended December 31:
In millions, except per share amounts
Income from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income attributable to NCR common stockholders
Weighted average outstanding shares of common stock
Dilutive effect of employee stock options and restricted stock
Diluted weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic earnings (loss) per share:
From continuing operations
From discontinued operations
Total basic earnings (loss) per share
Diluted earnings (loss) per share:
From continuing operations
From discontinued operations
Total diluted earnings (loss) per share
2014
2013
2012
$
$
$
$
$
$
181
10
191
167.9
3.3
171.2
1.08
0.06
1.14
1.06
0.06
1.12
$
$
$
$
$
$
452
(9)
443
$
$
165.4
3.9
169.3
2.73
(0.05)
2.68
2.67
(0.05)
2.62
$
$
$
$
475
6
481
159.3
4.5
163.8
2.98
0.04
3.02
2.90
0.04
2.94
For 2014 and 2013, there were no anti-dilutive options. For 2012, outstanding options to purchase approximately 1.2 million shares
of common stock were not included in the diluted share count because the options’ exercise prices were greater than the average
market price of the underlying common shares and, therefore, the effect would have been anti-dilutive.
Cash and Cash Equivalents All short-term, highly liquid investments having original maturities to the Company of three months
or less, including time deposits, are considered to be cash equivalents.
Restricted Cash Restricted cash consists of deposits that are contractually restricted as to their withdrawal or use. Refer to Note
6, "Debt Obligations," for further discussion.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts NCR establishes provisions for doubtful accounts using percentages of accounts receivable
balances to reflect historical average credit losses and specific provisions for known issues.
Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, using the average cost method. Cost includes materials, labor
and manufacturing overhead related to the purchase and production of inventories. Service parts are included in inventories and
include reworkable and non-reworkable service parts. The Company regularly reviews inventory quantities on hand, future purchase
commitments with suppliers and the estimated utility of inventory. If the review indicates a reduction in utility below carrying
value, inventory is reduced to a new cost basis. Excess and obsolete write-offs are established based on forecasted usage, orders,
technological obsolescence and inventory aging.
Capitalized Software Certain direct development costs associated with internal-use software are capitalized within other assets
and amortized over the estimated useful lives of the resulting software. NCR typically amortizes capitalized internal-use software
on a straight-line basis over four to seven years beginning when the asset is substantially ready for use, as this is considered to
approximate the usage pattern of the software. When it becomes probable that internal-use software being developed will not be
completed or placed into service, the internal-use software is reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value.
Costs incurred for the development of software that will be sold, leased or otherwise marketed are capitalized when technological
feasibility has been established. These costs are included within other assets and are amortized on a sum-of-the-years' digits or
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives ranging from three to five years, using the method that most closely approximates
the sales pattern of the software. Amortization begins when the product is available for general release. Costs capitalized include
direct labor and related overhead costs. Costs incurred prior to technological feasibility or after general release are expensed as
incurred. NCR performs periodic reviews to ensure that unamortized program costs remain recoverable from future revenue. If
future revenues do not support the unamortized program costs, the amount by which the unamortized capitalized cost of a software
product exceeds the net realizable value is written off.
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The following table identifies the activity relating to total capitalized software:
In millions
Beginning balance as of January 1
Capitalization
Amortization
Impairment
Ending balance as of December 31
2014
2013
2012
193
$
142
$
140
(69)
(7)
257
110
(59)
—
$
193
$
118
80
(56)
—
142
$
$
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of purchase price over the fair value of the net tangible
and identifiable intangible assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill is tested at the reporting unit level for impairment on an annual
basis during the fourth quarter or more frequently if certain events occur indicating that the carrying value of goodwill may be
impaired. A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. Such indicators
may include a decline in expected cash flows, a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate, a decision
to sell a business, unanticipated competition, or slower growth rates, among others.
In the evaluation of goodwill for impairment, we have the option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether further
impairment testing is necessary or to perform a quantitative assessment by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying
amount, including goodwill. Under the qualitative assessment, an entity is not required to calculate the fair value of a reporting
unit unless the entity determines that it is more likely than not that its fair value is less than its carrying amount. If under the
quantitative assessment the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then the amount of the impairment loss,
if any, must be measured under step two of the impairment analysis. In step two of the analysis, we will record an impairment loss
equal to the excess of the carrying value of the reporting unit’s goodwill over its implied fair value should such a circumstance
arise. Fair values of the reporting units are estimated primarily using the income approach, which incorporates the use of discounted
cash flow (DCF) analyses. A number of significant assumptions and estimates are involved in the application of the DCF model
to forecast operating cash flows, including markets and market shares, sales volumes and prices, costs to produce, tax rates, capital
spending, discount rate and working capital changes. Most of these assumptions vary among reporting units. The cash flow forecasts
are generally based on approved strategic operating plans.
During the fourth quarter of each year presented, we performed our annual impairment assessment of goodwill which did not
indicate that an impairment existed.
Acquired intangible assets other than goodwill are amortized over their weighted average amortization period unless they are
determined to be indefinite. Acquired intangible assets are carried at cost, less accumulated amortization. For intangible assets
purchased in a business combination, the estimated fair values of the assets received are used to establish the carrying value. The
fair value of acquired intangible assets is determined using common techniques, and the Company employs assumptions developed
using the perspective of a market participant.
Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment and leasehold improvements are stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation. Depreciation is computed over the estimated useful lives of the related assets primarily on a straight-line basis.
Machinery and other equipment are depreciated over 3 to 20 years and buildings over 25 to 45 years. Leasehold improvements
are depreciated over the life of the lease or the asset, whichever is shorter. Assets classified as held for sale are not depreciated.
Upon retirement or disposition of property, plant and equipment, the related cost and accumulated depreciation or amortization
are removed from the Company’s accounts, and a gain or loss is recorded. Depreciation expense related to property, plant and
equipment was $83 million, $68 million, and $64 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets Long-lived assets such as property, plant and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets are
reviewed for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be
recoverable or in the period in which the held for sale criteria are met. For assets held and used, this analysis consists of comparing
the asset’s carrying value to the expected future cash flows to be generated from the asset on an undiscounted basis. If the carrying
amount of the asset is determined not to be recoverable, a write-down to fair value is recorded. Fair values are determined based
on quoted market values, discounted cash flows, or external appraisals, as applicable. Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment
at the individual asset or the asset group level for which the lowest level of independent cash flows can be identified.
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Pension, Postretirement and Postemployment Benefits NCR has significant pension, postretirement and postemployment benefit
costs, which are developed from actuarial valuations. Actuarial assumptions are established to anticipate future events and are
used in calculating the expense and liabilities relating to these plans. These factors include assumptions the Company makes about
interest rates, expected investment return on plan assets, rate of increase in healthcare costs, total and involuntary turnover rates,
and rates of future compensation increases. In addition, NCR also uses subjective factors, such as withdrawal rates and mortality
rates to develop the Company’s valuations. NCR generally reviews and updates these assumptions on an annual basis. NCR is
required to consider current market conditions, including changes in interest rates, in making these assumptions. The actuarial
assumptions that NCR uses may differ materially from actual results due to changing market and economic conditions, higher or
lower withdrawal rates, or longer or shorter life spans of participants. These differences may result in a significant impact to the
amount of pension, postretirement or postemployment benefits expense, and the related assets and liabilities, the Company has
recorded or may record.
Environmental and Legal Contingencies In the normal course of business, NCR is subject to various proceedings, lawsuits,
claims and other matters, including, for example, those that relate to the environment and health and safety, labor and employment,
employee benefits, import/export compliance, intellectual property, data privacy and security, product liability, commercial disputes
and regulatory compliance, among others. Additionally, NCR is subject to diverse and complex laws, regulations, and standards
including those relating to corporate governance, public disclosure and reporting, environmental safety and the discharge of
materials into the environment, product safety, import and export compliance, data privacy and security, antitrust and competition,
government contracting, anti-corruption, and labor and human resources, which are rapidly changing and subject to many possible
changes in the future. Compliance with these laws and regulations, including changes in accounting standards, taxation
requirements, and federal securities laws among others, may create a substantial burden on, and substantially increase the costs
to NCR or could have an impact on NCR’s future operating results. NCR believes that the amounts provided in its Consolidated
Financial Statements are adequate in light of the probable and estimable liabilities. However, there can be no assurances that the
actual amounts required to satisfy alleged liabilities from various lawsuits, claims, legal proceedings and other matters, including
the Fox River and Kalamazoo River environmental matters discussed in Note 10, "Commitments and Contingencies," and to
comply with applicable laws and regulations, will not exceed the amounts reflected in NCR’s Consolidated Financial Statements
or will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
Any costs that may be incurred in excess of those amounts provided as of December 31, 2014 cannot currently be reasonably
determined or are not currently considered probable.
Legal fees and expenses related to loss contingencies are typically expensed as incurred, except for certain costs associated with
NCR’s environmental remediation obligations. Costs and fees associated with litigating the extent and type of required remedial
actions and the allocation of remediation costs among potentially responsible parties are typically included in the measurement of
the environmental remediation liabilities.
Leases The Company accounts for material escalation clauses, free or reduced rents and landlord incentives contained in operating
type leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term, including any reasonably assured lease renewals. For leasehold improvements
that are funded by the landlord, the Company records the incentive as deferred rent. The deferred rent is then amortized as reductions
to lease expense over the lease term. For capital leases where NCR is the lessee, we record an amortizable debt and a related fixed
asset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Foreign Currency For many NCR international operations, the local currency is designated as the functional currency. Accordingly,
assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. Dollars at year-end exchange rates, and revenues and expenses are translated at average
exchange rates prevailing during the year. Currency translation adjustments from local functional currency countries resulting
from fluctuations in exchange rates are recorded in other comprehensive income. Where the U.S. Dollar is the functional currency,
remeasurement adjustments are recorded in other (expense), net.
Derivative Instruments In the normal course of business, NCR enters into various financial instruments, including derivative
financial instruments. The Company accounts for derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at
fair value and recognizes the resulting gains or losses as adjustments to earnings or other comprehensive income. The Company
formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk management objective
and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. Hedging activities are transacted only with highly rated institutions,
reducing exposure to credit risk in the event of nonperformance. Additionally, the Company completes assessments related to the
risk of counterparty nonperformance on a regular basis.
The accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative instrument depends on whether it has been designated and qualifies as
part of a hedging relationship, and further, on the type of hedging relationship. For those derivative instruments that are designated
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and qualify as hedging instruments, the Company has designated the hedging instrument, based on the exposure being hedged, as
a fair value hedge, a cash flow hedge or a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. For derivative instruments designated
as fair value hedges, the effective portion of the hedge is recorded as an offset to the change in the fair value of the hedged item,
and the ineffective portion of the hedge, if any, is recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. For derivative instruments
designated as cash flow hedges and determined to be highly effective, the gains or losses are deferred in other comprehensive
income and recognized in the determination of income as adjustments of carrying amounts when the underlying hedged transaction
is realized, canceled or otherwise terminated. When hedging certain foreign currency transactions of a long-term investment nature
(net investments in foreign operations) gains and losses are recorded in the currency translation adjustment component of
accumulated other comprehensive loss. Gains and losses on foreign exchange contracts that are not used to hedge currency
transactions of a long-term investment nature, or that are not designated as cash flow or fair value hedges, are recognized in other
(expense), net as exchange rates change.
Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing an amount that would be received to sell
an asset or the amount paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
As such, fair value is a market-based measurement determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing
an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, the guidance prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value
into the following three-tier fair value hierarchy:
• Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
• Level 2: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, unadjusted quoted prices for identical
or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active or inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are
observable either directly or indirectly
• Level 3: Unobservable inputs for which there is little or no market data
Assets and liabilities are classified based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurements. The Company
reviews the fair value hierarchy classification on a quarterly basis. Changes to the observability of valuation inputs may result in
a reclassification of levels for certain securities within the fair value hierarchy.
NCR measures its financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value based on one or more of the following three valuation
techniques:
• Market approach: Prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable
assets or liabilities.
• Cost approach: Amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).
•
Income approach: Techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based upon market expectations
(including present value techniques, option pricing and excess earnings models).
We regularly review our investments to determine whether a decline in fair value, if any, below the cost basis is other than temporary.
If the decline in the fair value is determined to be other than temporary, the cost basis of the security is written down to fair value
and the amount of the write-down is included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. For qualifying investments in debt or
equity securities, a temporary impairment charge would be recognized in other comprehensive income (loss).
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests In 2011, we sold a 49% voting equity interest in NCR Brasil - Indústria de Equipamentos
para Automação S.A., a subsidiary of the Company (NCR Manaus) to Scopus Tecnologia Ltda. (Scopus) for a subscription price
of approximately $43 million. In the event NCR Manaus does not meet a defined financial performance goal during the five year
period ending in 2016, Scopus may elect to put its noncontrolling interest to us for its then-current fair value.
Related Party Transactions In 2011, concurrent with the sale of a noncontrolling interest in NCR Manaus to Scopus, we entered
into a Master Purchase Agreement (MPA) with Banco Bradesco SA (Bradesco), the parent of Scopus. Through the MPA, Bradesco
agreed to purchase up to 30,000 ATMs from us over the 5 year term of the agreement. Pricing of the ATMs will adjust over the
term of the MPA using certain formulas which are based on prevailing market pricing. We recognized $87 million, $124 million
and $145 million in revenue related to Bradesco for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and we had
$15 million and $9 million in receivables outstanding from Bradesco as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Adopted
In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued changes to the accounting for obligations resulting
from joint and several liability arrangements. These changes require an entity to measure those joint and several liability
arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation is fixed at the reporting date. The total amount of the obligation is
determined as the sum of (i) the amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement with its co-obligors, and
(ii) any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. The guidance also requires an entity to
disclose the nature and amount of the obligation as well as other information about the obligation. Examples of obligations subject
to these requirements include debt arrangements, settled litigation and judicial rulings. The amendments are effective for fiscal
years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted. The
implementation of the amended accounting guidance on January 1, 2014 did not have an impact on our consolidated financial
statements.
In March 2013, the FASB issued amendments to address the accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment when a parent
either sells a part or all of its investment in a foreign entity or no longer holds a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or
group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity. The amendments are effective prospectively for
fiscal years, and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013, with early adoption permitted.
The initial adoption on January 1, 2014 did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
Issued
In April 2014, the FASB issued changes to the criteria for determining which disposals are required to be presented as discontinued
operations. The changes require a disposal of a component of an entity or a group of components of an entity to be reported in
discontinued operations if the disposal represents a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on an entity’s operations
and financial results when any of the following occurs: (i) the component of an entity or group of components of an entity meets
the criteria to be classified as held for sale, (ii) the component of an entity or group or components of an entity is disposed of by
sale, or (iii) the component of an entity or group of components of an entity is disposed of other than by sale. The amendments
apply on a prospective basis to disposals of components of an entity that occur within annual periods beginning on or after December
15, 2014 and interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted. The implementation of the amended accounting
guidance on January 1, 2015 is not expected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued a new revenue recognition standard, superseding previous revenue recognition guidance. The core
principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers
in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The
standard will be effective for the first interim period within annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, with no early
adoption permitted, and can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative effect
adjustment as of the date of adoption. The Company is evaluating the impact that adopting this guidance will have on its consolidated
financial statements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued new guidance related to disclosures around going concern, including management's responsibility
to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related
disclosures when conditions or events raise substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern. The new
standard is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with early
adoption permitted. The impact of adopting this guidance on January 1, 2017 is not expected to have a material impact on our
consolidated financial statements.
2. RESTRUCTURING PLAN
In July 2014, we announced a restructuring plan to strategically reallocate resources so that we can focus on higher-growth, higher-
margin opportunities in the software-driven consumer transaction technologies industry. The program is centered on ensuring that
our people and processes are aligned with our continued transformation and includes: rationalizing our product portfolio to eliminate
overlap and redundancy; taking steps to end-of-life older commodity product lines that are costly to maintain and provide low
margins; moving lower productivity services positions to our new centers of excellence due to the positive impact of services
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innovation; and reducing layers of management and organizing around divisions to improve decision-making, accountability and
strategic execution.
In the year ended December 31, 2014, the Company recorded a total charge of $161 million. Of the total charge, the Company
recorded $56 million for inventory-related charges of which $9 million is included in cost of products and $47 million is included
in cost of services; $86 million for severance and other employee related costs which is included in restructuring-related charges;
$16 million for asset-related charges of which $13 million is included in restructuring-related charges and $3 million is included
in other (expense), net; and $5 million for other exit costs which is included in restructuring-related charges offset by $2 million
in net income attributable to noncontrolling interests. The Company expects to achieve related annual savings of approximately
$105 million in 2016. As a result of the restructuring plan, NCR expects to incur a total charge of approximately $200 million to
$225 million and total cash payments of $100 million to $115 million through 2015. These estimates include severance, inventory-
related, asset-related and other exit charges.
Severance and other employee related costs Of the $86 million recorded, $73 million was recorded as a discrete cost in accordance
with ASC 712, Employers’ Accounting for Postemployment Benefits, when the severance liability was determined to be probable
and reasonably estimable. The remaining $13 million of employee related costs was recorded in accordance with ASC 420, Exit
or Disposal Cost Obligations. The Company made $18 million and $6 million in severance-related payments under ASC 712 and
ASC 420, respectively, related to the restructuring plan in the year ended December 31, 2014.
Inventory-related charges The Company recorded $56 million of inventory-related charges for rationalizing its product portfolio
to eliminate overlap and redundancy and end-of-lifeing older commodity product lines that are costly to maintain and provide low
margins.
Asset-related charges The Company recorded $16 million for asset-related charges, which includes the write-off of certain internal
and external use capitalized software for projects that have been abandoned, an impairment of goodwill related to assets held for
sale and an other than temporary impairment of an investment that are no longer considered strategic. See Note 5, "Goodwill and
Purchased Intangible Assets" and Note 12, “Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities,” for additional information.
Other exit costs The Company recorded and paid $5 million for lease and other contract termination costs.
The results by segment, as disclosed in Note 13, "Segment Information and Concentrations," exclude the impact of these costs,
which is consistent with the manner by which management assesses the performance and evaluates the results of each segment.
The following table summarizes the costs recorded in accordance with ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations, and ASC 712,
Employers’ Accounting for Postemployment Benefits, and the remaining liabilities as of December 31, 2014, which are included
in the consolidated balance sheet in other current liabilities.
In millions
Employee Severance and Other Exit Costs
Beginning balance as of January 1
Cost recognized during the period
Utilization
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Ending balance as of December 31
2014
$—
91
(29)
(2)
$60
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3. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The components of other (expense), net are summarized as follows for the years ended December 31:
In millions
Other (expense), net
Interest income
Foreign currency fluctuations and foreign exchange contracts
Impairment of an investment
Gain on sale of available for sale securities
Other, net
Total other (expense), net
The components of accounts receivable are summarized as follows:
In millions
Accounts receivable
Trade
Other
Accounts receivable, gross
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
Total accounts receivable, net
The components of inventory are summarized as follows:
In millions
Inventories
Work in process and raw materials
Finished goods
Service parts
Total inventories
The components of other current assets are summarized as follows:
In millions
Other current assets
Current deferred tax assets
Other
Total other current assets
The components of property, plant and equipment are summarized as follows:
In millions
Property, plant and equipment
Land and improvements
Buildings and improvements
Machinery and other equipment
Property, plant and equipment, gross
Less: accumulated depreciation
Total property, plant and equipment, net
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2014
2013
2012
$
$
$
6
(32)
(3)
4
(10)
(35) $
$
6
(13)
—
—
(2)
(9) $
6
(2)
(7)
—
(5)
(8)
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
$
$
1,382
41
1,423
(19)
1,404
$
$
1,318
39
1,357
(18)
1,339
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
$
$
132
148
389
669
$
$
135
202
453
790
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
$
$
264
240
504
$
$
262
306
568
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
$
$
32
$
230
715
977
(581)
396
$
40
237
722
999
(647)
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4. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND DIVESTITURES
2014 Acquisitions
Acquisition of Digital Insight Corporation On January 10, 2014, NCR completed its acquisition of Digital Insight Corporation,
for which it paid an aggregate purchase price of $1,648 million, which includes $5 million that was withheld by the Company as
a source of recovery for possible claims pursuant to the acquisition agreement and was paid to the sellers in the third quarter of
2014 pursuant to the terms of such agreement. The purchase price was paid from the net proceeds of the December 2013 offer and
sale of NCR's 5.875% and 6.375% senior unsecured notes and borrowings under NCR's senior secured credit facility. As a result
of the acquisition, Digital Insight became a wholly owned subsidiary of NCR.
Digital Insight is a leading U.S. based provider of cloud-based customer-facing digital banking software to domestic financial
institutions. The acquisition is consistent with NCR's continued transformation to a software-driven, hardware-enabled business.
Digital Insight complements and extends our existing capabilities in the banking industry to form a complete enterprise software
platform across both physical and digital channels - mobile, online, branch, and ATM.
Recording of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed The fair value of consideration transferred to acquire Digital Insight was
allocated to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair market values as of the date of
the acquisition as set forth below. This allocation is final as of December 31, 2014.
The allocation of the purchase price for Digital Insight is as follows:
In millions
Tangible assets acquired
Acquired intangible assets other than goodwill
Acquired goodwill
Deferred tax liabilities
Liabilities assumed
Total purchase consideration
Fair Value
$73
559
1,243
(190)
(37)
$1,648
Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and
separately recognized. The goodwill arising from the acquisition consists of the revenue synergies expected from combining the
operations of NCR and Digital Insight. It is expected that none of the goodwill recognized in connection with the acquisition will
be deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill arising from the acquisition has been allocated to our Financial Services segment.
Refer to Note 5, "Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets" for the carrying amounts of goodwill by segment as of December
31, 2014.
The intangible assets acquired in the acquisition include the following:
Estimated Fair Value
(In millions)
Weighted Average Amortization Period(1)
(years)
Direct customer relationships
Technology - Software
Customer contracts
Tradenames
Total acquired intangible assets
$
$
336
121
89
13
559
18
5
8
7
13
(1) Determination of the weighted average amortization period of the individual categories of intangible assets was based
on the nature of the applicable intangible asset and the expected future cash flows to be derived from the intangible asset.
Amortization of intangible assets with definite lives is recognized over the period of time the assets are expected to
contribute to future cash flows.
The Company has incurred a total of $15 million of transaction expenses relating to the acquisition, of which $8 million and $7
million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations for the
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years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. See Note 13, “Segment Information and Concentrations” for additional
information regarding revenues and operating income related to Digital Insight for the year ended December 31, 2014.
Unaudited Pro forma Information The following unaudited pro forma information presents the consolidated results of NCR and
Digital Insight for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013. The unaudited pro forma information is presented for illustrative
purposes only. It is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations of future periods, or the results of operations that actually
would have been realized had the entities been a single company during the periods presented or the results that the combined
company will experience after the acquisition. The unaudited pro forma information does not give effect to the potential impact
of current financial conditions, regulatory matters or any anticipated synergies, operating efficiencies or cost savings that may be
associated with the acquisition. The unaudited pro forma information also does not include any integration costs or remaining
future transaction costs that the companies may incur related to the acquisition as part of combining the operations of the companies.
The unaudited pro forma financial information for the year ended December 31, 2014 combines the results of NCR for the year
ended December 31, 2014, which include the results of Digital Insight subsequent to January 10, 2014 (the acquisition date) and
the historical results for Digital Insight for the 10 days preceding the acquisition date. The unaudited financial information for the
year ended December 31, 2013 combines the historical results for NCR for the year ended December 31, 2013 with the historical
results for Digital Insight for the twelve months ended October 31, 2013, as, prior to the acquisition, Digital Insight had a July 31
fiscal year end.
The unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations, assuming the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2013, are as
follows:
In millions
Revenue
Net income attributable to NCR
For the year ended December 31
2014
2013
$
$
6,599
175
$
$
6,450
382
The unaudited pro forma results for the year ended December 31, 2014 include:
•
$8 million, net of tax, in eliminated transaction costs as if those costs had been recognized in the prior-year period.
The unaudited pro forma results for the year ended December 31, 2013 include:
•
•
•
$15 million, net of tax, in additional amortization expense for acquired intangible assets;
$53 million, net of tax, in interest expense from NCR's 5.875% and 6.375% senior unsecured notes and incremental
borrowings under NCR's senior secured credit facility and incremental credit facility, and;
$6 million, net of tax, in transaction costs.
2013 Acquisitions
Following is a brief description of the Company's noteworthy acquisitions completed during the 2013 fiscal year:
Acquisition of Retalix Ltd. On February 6, 2013, NCR completed the acquisition of Retalix Ltd. (Retalix), for which it paid an
aggregate cash purchase price of $791 million which includes $3 million to be recognized as compensation expense within selling,
general and administrative expenses over a period of approximately three years from the acquisition date. The purchase price was
paid from the net proceeds of the December 2012 offer and sale of NCR's 4.625% senior unsecured notes and borrowings under
NCR's senior secured credit facility. As a result of the acquisition, Retalix became an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of NCR.
Retalix is a leading global provider of innovative retail software. The acquisition is consistent with NCR's continued transformation
to a hardware-enabled, software-driven business. Retalix's strength with blue-chip retailers is highly complementary and provides
additional sales opportunities across the combined installed base.
Recording of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed The fair value of consideration transferred to acquire Retalix was allocated
to the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair market values as of the date of the
acquisition as set forth below. This allocation was final as of December 31, 2013.
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The allocation of the purchase price for Retalix was as follows:
In millions
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable
Other tangible assets
Acquired goodwill
Acquired intangible assets other than goodwill
Deferred tax liabilities
Liabilities assumed
Total purchase consideration
Fair Value
127
107
56
461
205
(52)
(116)
788
$
$
Goodwill represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be individually identified and
separately recognized. The goodwill arising from the acquisition consists of the margin and cost synergies expected from combining
the operations of NCR and Retalix. It is expected that approximately $35 million of the goodwill recognized in connection with
the acquisition will be deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill arising from the acquisition has been allocated to the Retail
Solutions segment. Refer to Note 5, "Goodwill and Purchased Intangible Assets" for the carrying amounts of goodwill by segment.
The intangible assets acquired in the acquisition include the following:
Direct customer relationships
Technology - Software
Trademarks
Total acquired intangible assets
$
$
121
74
10
205
20
5
6
14
Estimated
Fair Value
(In millions)
Weighted Average Amortization Period(1)
(years)
(1) Determination of the weighted average amortization period of the individual categories of intangible assets was based
on the nature of the applicable intangible asset and the expected future cash flows to be derived from the intangible asset.
Amortization of intangible assets with definite lives is recognized over the period of time the assets are expected to
contribute to future cash flows.
The Company incurred a total of $9 million of transaction expenses relating to the acquisition, of which $6 million and $3 million are
included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations for the years
ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. See Note 13, “Segment Information and Concentrations” for additional
information regarding revenues and operating income related to Retalix for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Unaudited Pro forma Information The following unaudited pro forma information presents the consolidated results of NCR and
Retalix for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012. The unaudited pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes
only. It is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations of future periods, or the results of operations that actually would
have been realized had the entities been a single company during the periods presented or the results that the combined company
will experience after the acquisition. The unaudited pro forma information does not give effect to the potential impact of current
financial conditions, regulatory matters or any anticipated synergies, operating efficiencies or cost savings that may be associated
with the acquisition. The unaudited pro forma information also does not include any integration costs or remaining future transaction
costs that the companies may incur related to the acquisition as part of combining the operations of the companies.
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The unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations, assuming the acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2012, are as
follows:
In millions
Revenue
Net income attributable to NCR
For the year ended December 31
2013
2012
$
$
6,156
447
$
$
5,992
443
The unaudited pro forma results for the year ended December 31, 2013 include:
•
•
•
$13 million in additional revenue associated with deferred revenue acquired, assuming the deferred revenue was
acquired on January 1, 2012,
$2 million, net of tax, in additional amortization expense for acquired intangible assets and
$5 million, net of tax, in eliminated transaction costs as if those costs had been recognized in the prior-year period.
The unaudited pro forma results for the year ended December 31, 2012 include:
•
•
•
•
$16 million in reduced revenue associated with deferred revenue acquired,
$15 million, net of tax, in additional amortization expense for acquired intangible assets,
$20 million, net of tax, in interest expense from the 4.625% senior unsecured notes and senior secured credit facility,
and
$5 million, net of tax, in transaction costs.
Acquisition of Alaric Systems Limited On December 2, 2013, the Company acquired all of the outstanding share capital of Alaric
Systems Limited (Alaric Systems) in exchange for approximately $84 million, plus related acquisition costs. Alaric Systems is a
provider of secure transaction switching and fraud prevention software. Goodwill recognized related to this acquisition was $55
million, of which it is expected that zero will be deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill and their results from the date of
acquisition has been reported within our Financial Services segment. As a result of the Alaric Systems acquisition, NCR recorded
$37 million related to identifiable intangible assets consisting primarily of proprietary technology and customer relationships,
which have a weighted-average amortization period of 8 years. Supplemental pro forma information and actual revenue and
earnings since the acquisition date have not been provided as this acquisition did not have a material impact on the Company's
Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Other Acquisitions During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company completed five additional acquisitions for aggregate
purchase consideration of approximately $38 million, plus related acquisition costs. Approximately $6 million was withheld by
the Company as a source of recovery for possible claims under the related acquisition agreements and will be paid to the respective
sellers pursuant to the terms of such agreements. Goodwill recognized related to these acquisitions was $23 million, of which it
is expected that $19 million will be deductible for tax purposes. The goodwill arising from these acquisitions has been allocated
to the Hospitality segment. As a result of these five additional acquisitions, NCR recorded $14 million related to identifiable
intangible assets consisting primarily of customer relationships, which have a weighted-average amortization period of 3 years.
Supplemental pro forma information and actual revenue and earnings since the acquisition dates have not been provided as these
acquisitions did not have a material impact, individually or in the aggregate, on the Company's Consolidated Statements of
Operations.
2012 Acquisitions
Following is a brief description of the Company's noteworthy acquisitions completed during the 2012 fiscal year:
Acquisition of POS and RDS On February 7, 2012, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of POS Integrated
Solutions Do Brasil Comercio E Servicos De Informatica S.A. (POS) and RDS South America Comercio E Servicos De Informatica
S.A. (RDS) for aggregate purchase consideration of approximately $1 million, plus related acquisition costs. POS and RDS were
resellers of certain of the Company's hardware and software, and their results have been reported within our Hospitality segment
since the date of the acquisitions.
Acquisition of Wyse Sistemas de Informatica Ltda. On May 31, 2012, the Company acquired all of the outstanding units of
membership interest of Wyse Sistemas de Informatica Ltda. (Wyse) for aggregate purchase consideration of approximately $13
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million, plus related acquisition costs. Wyse was a developer and provider of point of sale software specifically designed for the
hospitality market in Brazil, and their results have been reported within our Hospitality segment since the date of the acquisition.
Hospitality Reseller Acquisitions During 2012, the Company acquired the assets of six of its domestic Hospitality resellers in
separate transactions for aggregate purchase consideration of approximately $28 million, plus related acquisition costs.
Acquisition of Transoft, Inc. On September 7, 2012, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Transoft, Inc. for
aggregate purchase consideration of approximately $40 million, plus related acquisition costs, of which the Company recognized
$7 million as compensation expense included within selling, general and administrative expenses over a period of two years from
the acquisition date. Transoft, Inc. was a global leader in cash management software for financial institutions, and their results
have been reported within our Financial Services segment since the date of the acquisition.
Acquisition of uGenius Technology, Inc. On, December 31, 2012, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of uGenius
Technology, Inc. (uGenius) for aggregate purchase consideration of approximately $37 million, including the settlement of NCR's
pre-existing 8.7% equity investment in uGenius Technology, LLC, plus related acquisition costs. uGenius was a provider of video
banking solutions, and their results have been reported within our Financial Services segment since the date of the acquisition.
Approximately $11 million of the aggregate purchase consideration was withheld by the Company as a source of recovery for
possible claims under the acquisition agreements for the 2012 acquisitions noted above, and was paid to the respective sellers
pursuant to the terms of such agreements. As a result of the above noted 2012 acquisitions, NCR recorded $34 million related to
identifiable intangible assets consisting primarily of proprietary technology and customer relationships, which have a weighted-
average amortization period of 7 years.
The operating results of the businesses acquired in 2012 have been included within NCR’s results as of the closing date of each
acquisition. Supplemental pro forma information and actual revenue and earnings since the acquisition dates have not been provided
as these acquisitions did not have a material impact, individually or in the aggregate, on the Company's Consolidated Statements
of Operations. The purchase price of these businesses, reported in business acquisitions, net within investing activities in the
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, has been allocated based on the estimated fair value of net tangible and intangible assets
acquired, with any excess recorded as goodwill. Goodwill recognized in the Company's 2012 acquisitions was $85 million, of
which it is expected that $55 million of the goodwill will be deductible for tax purposes.
Divestitures
On February 3, 2012, NCR entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the “Agreement”) with Redbox Automated Retail, LLC
(“Purchaser”) pursuant to which NCR agreed to sell certain assets of its Entertainment business (the "Entertainment Business"),
including, but not limited to, substantially all of NCR's DVD kiosks, certain retailer contracts, select DVD inventory and certain
intellectual property to Purchaser (the “Transaction”). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, as amended on June 22, 2012, and
upon the terms and conditions thereof, on June 22, 2012, NCR completed the disposition of the assets of its Entertainment Business
to Purchaser for cash consideration of $100 million. As of the date of the sale, total assets sold of $67 million included $51 million
of property, plant and equipment, $15 million of inventory, and $1 million of intangible assets.
NCR agreed to provide Purchaser with certain short-term support services following the closing under a transition services
agreement. The Agreement also contemplates that, for a period of five years following the closing, Purchaser and its affiliates
may procure certain hardware, software and services from NCR under a manufacturing and services agreement. If, at the end of
such five-year period, Purchaser and its affiliates have not procured hardware, software and services that have yielded $25 million
in margin to NCR, Purchaser will pay the difference to NCR.
We determined that the cash inflows under the transition services agreement and the manufacturing and services agreement will
not constitute significant continuing involvement with the operations of the Entertainment business after the sale. In addition, the
ongoing cash inflows related to the Entertainment business under the manufacturing and services agreement are substantially
unrelated to the business sold. Therefore, we have reclassified the operating results of the Entertainment business, for all historical
periods, to income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The following table includes the results of the Entertainment business, which we historically included in our former Entertainment
segment:
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In millions
Revenue
Operating expenses
Loss from operations
Gain from divestiture of the business
Loss before income taxes
Income tax benefit
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax
For the year ended
December 31
2012
$
$
62
101
(39)
33
(6)
(2)
(4)
5. GOODWILL AND PURCHASED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
The carrying amounts of goodwill by segment are included in the tables below. Foreign currency fluctuations are included within
other adjustments. In 2014, the Company impaired goodwill related to assets held for sale that are no longer considered strategic.
See Note 2, "Restructuring Plan," for additional information.
January 1, 2014
Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
Goodwill
Total
Additions
Impairment
Other
Goodwill
December 31, 2014
Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
Total
$
255
581
676
25
$
— $
(3)
—
—
255
578
676
25
$ 1,243
$
—
—
—
$ 1,537
$
(3) $ 1,534
$ 1,243
$
— $
(4)
—
(5) $
—
(7)
(1)
—
(4) $ (13) $
1,493
$
581
669
24
2,767
$
— $ 1,493
(7)
—
669
574
—
24
(7) $ 2,760
January 1, 2013
Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
Goodwill
Total
Additions
Impairment
Other
Goodwill
December 31, 2013
Accumulated
Impairment
Losses
Total
$
$
202
120
659
25
$
— $
(3)
—
—
202
117
659
25
$
55
461
23
—
— $
—
—
—
$ 1,006
$
(3) $ 1,003
$
539
$
— $
(2) $
—
(6)
—
(8) $
$
255
581
676
25
1,537
$
— $
(3)
—
255
578
676
25
—
(3) $ 1,534
In millions
Financial
Services
Retail Solutions
Hospitality
Emerging
Industries
Total goodwill
In millions
Financial
Services
Retail Solutions
Hospitality
Emerging
Industries
Total goodwill
Purchased Intangible Assets
NCR’s purchased intangible assets, reported in intangibles, net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets, were specifically identified
when acquired, and are deemed to have finite lives. The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization for NCR’s identifiable
intangible assets were as set forth in the table below. The increase in the gross carrying amount is primarily due to the acquisition
detailed in Note 4, "Business Combinations and Divestitures."
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In millions
Identifiable intangible assets
Reseller & customer relationships
Intellectual property
Customer contracts
Tradenames
Non-compete arrangements
Total identifiable intangible assets
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Amortization
Period
(in Years)
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Gross Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
$
1 - 20
2 - 8
8
2 - 10
2 - 5
$
660
393
89
74
8
$
1,224
$
(63) $
(181)
(22)
(24)
(8)
(298) $
$
328
275
—
61
8
672
$
(37)
(118)
—
(15)
(8)
(178)
The aggregate amortization expense (actual and estimated) for identifiable intangible assets for the following periods is:
In millions
Amortization expense
For the year ended
December 31, 2014
For the years ended December 31 (estimated)
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
120
$
127
$
125
$
116
$
85
$
75
6. DEBT OBLIGATIONS
The following table summarizes the Company's short-term borrowings and long-term debt:
In millions, except percentages
Short-Term Borrowings
Current portion of Senior Secured Credit Facility (1)
Trade Receivables Securitization Facility
Other (2)
Total short-term borrowings
Long-Term Debt
Senior Secured Credit Facility:
Term loan facility due 2018 (1)
Revolving credit facility due 2018 (1)
Senior notes:
5.00% Senior Notes due 2022
4.625% Senior Notes due 2021
5.875% Senior Notes due 2021
6.375% Senior Notes due 2023
Other (2)
Total long-term debt
December 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
Amount
Weighted-
Average Interest
Rate
Amount
Weighted-
Average Interest
Rate
$
$
$
$
85
96
6
187
1,246
—
600
500
400
700
26
3,472
2.91%
0.83%
7.31%
2.91%
7.23%
$
$
$
$
28
—
6
34
1,087
—
600
500
400
700
33
3,320
2.55%
—%
7.11%
2.55%
7.21%
(1) Interest rates are weighted average interest rates as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 related to the Senior Secured Credit Facility,
which incorporate the impact of the interest rate swap agreement described in Note 11, "Derivatives and Hedging Instruments."
(2) Interest rates are weighted average interest rates as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 primarily related to various international
credit facilities and a note payable in the U.S.
Senior Secured Credit Facility The Company is party to a senior secured credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA (JPMCB),
as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders (as amended, the Senior Secured Credit Facility). As of December 31, 2014,
the Senior Secured Credit Facility consisted of a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $1.35 billion, and a revolving
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credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $850 million. The revolving credit facility also allows a portion of the availability
to be used for outstanding letters of credit, and as of December 31, 2014, there were no outstanding letters of credit.
The outstanding principal balance of the term loan facility is required to be repaid in equal quarterly installments in annual amounts.
The repayment schedule requires quarterly installments of approximately $17 million beginning September 30, 2014,
approximately $26 million beginning September 30, 2015, and approximately $34 million beginning September 30, 2016, with
the balance being due at maturity on July 25, 2018. Borrowings under the revolving portion of the credit facility are due July 25,
2018. Amounts outstanding under the Senior Secured Credit Facility bear interest, at the Company's option, at a base rate equal
to the highest of (i) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (ii) the administrative agent's “prime rate” and (iii) the one-month LIBOR
rate plus 1.00% (the Base Rate) or LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 1.25% for Base Rate-based loans that are either
term loans or revolving loans and ranging from 1.25% to 2.25% for LIBOR-based loans that are either term loans or revolving
loans, depending on the Company's consolidated leverage ratio. The terms of the Senior Secured Credit Facility also require certain
other fees and payments to be made by the Company, including a commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the revolving credit
facility.
The Company's obligations under the Senior Secured Credit Facility are guaranteed by certain of its wholly-owned domestic
subsidiaries. The Senior Secured Credit Facility and these guarantees are secured by a first priority lien and security interest in
certain equity interests owned by the Company and the guarantor subsidiaries in certain of their respective domestic and foreign
subsidiaries, and a perfected first priority lien and security interest in substantially all of the Company's U.S. assets and the assets
of the guarantor subsidiaries, subject to certain exclusions. These security interests would be released if the Company achieves an
“investment grade” rating, and will remain released so long as the Company maintains that rating.
The Senior Secured Credit Facility includes affirmative and negative covenants that restrict or limit the ability of the Company
and its subsidiaries to, among other things, incur indebtedness; create liens on assets; engage in certain fundamental corporate
changes or changes to the Company's business activities; make investments; sell or otherwise dispose of assets; engage in sale-
leaseback or hedging transactions; repurchase stock, pay dividends or make similar distributions; repay other indebtedness; engage
in certain affiliate transactions; or enter into agreements that restrict the Company's ability to create liens, pay dividends or make
loan repayments. The Senior Secured Credit Facility also includes financial covenants that require the Company to maintain:
•
•
a consolidated leverage ratio on the last day of any fiscal quarter, not to exceed (i) in the case of any fiscal quarter ending
after June 30, 2014 and on or prior to December 31, 2014, (a) the sum of (x) 4.50 and (y) an amount (not to exceed 0.25)
to reflect new debt used to reduce NCR's underfunded pension liabilities, to (b) 1.00, (ii) in the case of any fiscal quarter
ending after December 31, 2014 and on or prior to December 31, 2016, (a) the sum of (x) 4.25 and (y) an amount (not to
exceed 0.50) to reflect new debt used to reduce NCR's underfunded pension liabilities, to (b) 1.00, (iii) in the case of any
fiscal quarter ending after December 31, 2016 and on or prior to December 31, 2017, 4.00 to 1.00, and (iv) in the case of
any fiscal quarter ending after December 31, 2017, 3.75 to 1.00; and
an interest coverage ratio on the last day of any fiscal quarter greater than or equal to (i) in the case of any fiscal quarter
ending on or prior to December 31, 2014, 3.00 to 1.00, and (ii) in the case of any fiscal quarter ending after December
31, 2014, 3.50 to 1.00.
At December 31, 2014, the maximum consolidated leverage ratio under the Senior Secured Credit Facility was 4.60 to 1.00.
The Senior Secured Credit Facility also contains events of default, which are customary for similar financings. Upon the occurrence
of an event of default, the lenders may, among other things, terminate the loan commitments, accelerate all loans and require cash
collateral deposits in respect of outstanding letters of credit. If the Company is unable to pay or repay the amounts due, the lenders
could, among other things, proceed against the collateral granted to them to secure such indebtedness.
The Company may request, at any time and from time to time, but the lenders are not obligated to fund, the establishment of one
or more incremental term loans and/or revolving credit facilities (subject to the agreement of existing lenders or additional financial
institutions to provide such term loans and/or revolving credit facilities) with commitments in an aggregate amount not to exceed
the greater of (i) $150 million, and (ii) such amount as would not (a) prior to the date that the Company obtains an investment
grade rating cause the leverage ratio under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, calculated on a pro forma basis including the
incremental facility and assuming that it and the revolver are fully drawn, to exceed 2.50 to 1.00, and (b) on and after the date that
the Company obtains an investment grade rating cause the leverage ratio under the Senior Secured Credit Facility, calculated on
a pro forma basis including the incremental facility and assuming that it and the revolver are fully drawn, to exceed a ratio that is
0.50 less than the leverage ratio then applicable under the financial covenants of the Senior Secured Credit Facility, the proceeds
of which can be used for working capital requirements and other general corporate purposes.
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Senior Unsecured Notes On September 17, 2012, the Company issued $600 million aggregate principal amount of 5.00% senior
unsecured notes due in 2022 (the 5.00% Notes). The 5.00% Notes were sold at 100% of the principal amount and will mature on
July 15, 2022. On December 18, 2012, the Company issued $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.625% senior unsecured
notes due in 2021 (the 4.625% Notes). The 4.625% Notes were sold at 100% of the principal amount and will mature on February
15, 2021. On December 19, 2013, the Company issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% senior unsecured notes
due in 2021 (the 5.875% Notes) and $700 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% senior unsecured notes due in 2023 (the
6.375% Notes), the proceeds of which were used solely for the acquisition of Digital Insight. The 5.875% Notes were sold at 100%
of the principal amount and will mature on December 15, 2021 and the 6.375% Notes were sold at 100% of the principal amount
and will mature on December 15, 2023. The senior unsecured notes are guaranteed, fully and unconditionally, on an unsecured
senior basis, by our subsidiary, NCR International, Inc.
The Company has the option to redeem the 5.00% Notes, in whole or in part, at any time on or after July 15, 2017, at a redemption
price of 102.5%, 101.667%, 100.833% and 100% during the 12-month periods commencing on July 15, 2017, 2018, 2019 and
2020 and thereafter, respectively, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Prior to July 15, 2017, the Company
may redeem the 5.00% Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a make-whole
premium and accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Prior to July 15, 2015, we may redeem the 5.00% Notes in an
aggregate principal amount not to exceed 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes originally issued at a redemption
price of 105% plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds from one or more qualified
equity offerings under certain further requirements.
The Company has the option to redeem the 4.625% Notes, in whole or in part, at any time on or after February 15, 2017, at a
redemption price of 102.313%, 101.156% and 100% during the 12-month periods commencing on February 15, 2017, 2018 and
2019 and thereafter, respectively, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Prior to February 15, 2017, the Company
may redeem the 4.625% Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a make-
whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Prior to February 15, 2016, the Company may redeem
the 4.625% Notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes originally
issued at a redemption price of 104.625% plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds from
one or more qualified equity offerings under certain further requirements.
The Company has the option to redeem the 5.875% Notes, in whole or in part, at any time on or after December 15, 2017, at a
redemption price of 102.938%, 101.469% and 100% during the 12-month periods commencing on December 15, 2017, 2018 and
2019 and thereafter, respectively, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Prior to December 15, 2017, the Company
may redeem the 5.875% Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus a make-
whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Prior to December 15, 2016, the Company may redeem
the 5.875% Notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes originally
issued at a redemption price of 105.875% plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the net cash proceeds from
one or more qualified equity offerings under certain further requirements.
The Company has the option to redeem the 6.375% Notes, in whole or in part, at any time on or after December 15, 2018, at a
redemption price of 103.188%, 102.125%, 101.063% and 100% during the 12-month periods commencing on December 15, 2018,
2019, 2020 and 2021 and thereafter, respectively, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Prior to December 15,
2018, the Company may redeem the 6.375% Notes, in whole or in part, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount
plus a make-whole premium and accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. Prior to December 15, 2016, the Company
may redeem the 6.375% Notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the notes
originally issued at a redemption price of 106.375% plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, with the net cash
proceeds from one or more qualified equity offerings under certain further requirements.
The terms of the indentures for these notes limit the ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to, among other things,
incur additional debt or issue redeemable preferred stock; pay dividends or make certain other restricted payments or investments;
incur liens; sell assets; incur restrictions on the ability of the Company's subsidiaries to pay dividends to the Company; enter into
affiliate transactions; engage in sale and leaseback transactions; and consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or
substantially all of the Company's or such subsidiaries' assets. These covenants are subject to significant exceptions and
qualifications. For example, if these notes are assigned an investment grade rating by Moody's or S&P and no default has occurred
or is continuing, certain covenants will be terminated.
Trade Receivables Securitization Facility In November 2014, the Company established a two-year revolving trade receivables
securitization facility (the A/R Facility) with PNC Bank, National Association (PNC) as the administrative agent, and various
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lenders. The A/R Facility provides for up to $200 million in funding based on the availability of eligible receivables and other
customary factors and conditions.
Under the A/R Facility, NCR sells and/or contributes certain of its U.S. trade receivables to a wholly-owned, bankruptcy-remote
subsidiary as they are originated, and advances by the lenders to that subsidiary are secured by those trade receivables. The assets
of this financing subsidiary are restricted as collateral for the payment of its obligations under the A/R Facility, and its assets and
credit are not available to satisfy the debts and obligations owed to the creditors of the Company. The Company includes the assets,
liabilities and results of operations of this financing subsidiary in its consolidated financial statements. The financing subsidiary
owned $373 million of outstanding accounts receivable as of December 31, 2014, and these amounts are included in accounts
receivable, net in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2014.
The financing subsidiary will pay annual commitment and other customary fees to the lenders, and advances by a lender under
the A/R Facility will accrue interest (i) at a reserve-adjusted LIBOR rate or a base rate equal to the highest of (a) the applicable
lender’s prime rate or (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, if the lender is a committed lender, or (ii) based on commercial paper
interests rates if the lender is a commercial paper conduit lender. Advances may be prepaid at any time without premium or penalty.
The A/R Facility contains various customary affirmative and negative covenants and default and termination provisions which
provide for the acceleration of the advances under the A/R Facility in circumstances including, but not limited to, failure to pay
interest or principal when due, breach of representation, warranty or covenant, certain insolvency events or failure to maintain the
security interest in the trade receivables, and defaults under other material indebtedness.
Debt Maturities Maturities of long-term debt outstanding, in principal amounts, at December 31, 2014 are summarized below:
In millions
Debt maturities
Total
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
Thereafter
$
3,659
$
91
$
220
$
142
$
995
$
1
$
2,210
For the years ended December 31
Fair Value of Debt The Company utilized Level 2 inputs, as defined in the fair value hierarchy, to measure the fair value of the
long-term debt, which, as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 was $3.67 billion and $3.33 billion, respectively. Management's fair
value estimates were based on quoted prices for recent trades of NCR’s long-term debt, quoted prices for similar instruments, and
inquiries with certain investment communities.
7. INCOME TAXES
For the years ended December 31, income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes consisted of the following:
In millions
Income (loss) before income taxes
United States
Foreign
Total income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
2014
2013
2012
$
$
(235) $
372
137
$
29
525
554
$
$
280
418
698
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For the years ended December 31, income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following:
In millions
Income tax expense (benefit)
2014
2013
2012
Current
Federal
State
Foreign
Deferred
Federal
State
Foreign
Total income tax expense (benefit)
$
$
(4) $
2
79
(88)
(7)
(30)
(48) $
(13) $
3
105
19
(4)
(12)
98
$
6
—
73
155
1
(12)
223
The following table presents the principal components of the difference between the effective tax rate and the U.S. federal statutory
income tax rate for the years ended December 31:
In millions
2014
2013
2012
Income tax expense (benefit) at the U.S. federal tax rate of 35%
$
Foreign income tax differential
U.S. permanent book/tax differences
Tax audit settlements
Change in liability for unrecognized tax benefits
Nondeductible transaction costs
U.S. valuation allowance
Valuation allowance releases
Tax extenders legislation
Other, net
Total income tax expense (benefit)
$
48
(72)
(2)
(15)
—
1
(8)
—
—
$
—
(48) $
194
(86)
3
—
29
1
—
(25)
(16)
(2)
98
$
$
245
(50)
(3)
(12)
12
1
17
—
14
(1)
223
NCR's tax provisions include a provision for income taxes in certain tax jurisdictions where its subsidiaries are profitable, but
reflect only a portion of the tax benefits related to certain foreign subsidiaries' tax losses due to the uncertainty of the ultimate
realization of future benefits from these losses. During 2014, we favorably settled examinations with the IRS for the 2009 and
2010 tax years that resulted in a tax benefit of $13 million. In addition, the 2014 tax rate was favorably impacted by a $9 million
reduction in the U.S. valuation allowance and a favorable mix of earnings by country, primarily driven by actuarial pension losses
due to a change in the U.S. mortality table. During 2013, we recorded a one-time benefit of approximately $16 million in connection
with the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 that was signed into law in January 2013 and the related retroactive tax relief for
certain law provisions that expired in 2012. The 2013 tax provision was also favorably impacted by the release of a $10 million
valuation allowance due to the implementation of a tax planning strategy to access certain deferred tax assets, a $15 million
reduction in a valuation allowance related to a subsidiary in Japan, and a favorable mix of earnings by country, primarily related
to lower pension benefit. During 2012, we favorably settled examinations with Canada for the 2003 tax year and Japan for tax
years 2001 through 2006 that resulted in tax benefits of $14 million and $13 million, respectively. In addition, the 2012 tax
provision was favorably impacted by the mix of earnings by country. These benefits were partially offset by an increase of $17
million to the U.S. valuation allowance.
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Deferred income tax assets and liabilities included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31 were as follows:
In millions
Deferred income tax assets
Employee pensions and other benefits
Other balance sheet reserves and allowances
Tax loss and credit carryforwards
Capitalized research and development
Property, plant and equipment
Other
Total deferred income tax assets
Valuation allowance
Net deferred income tax assets
Deferred income tax liabilities
Intangibles
Taxable distribution
Capitalized software
Other
Total deferred income tax liabilities
Total net deferred income tax assets
2014
2013
$
$
207
170
739
107
8
32
1,263
(294)
969
302
55
32
4
393
576
$
$
119
170
719
101
7
52
1,168
(364)
804
125
—
20
7
152
652
NCR recorded valuation allowances related to certain deferred income tax assets due to the uncertainty of the ultimate realization
of the future benefits from those assets. The valuation allowances cover deferred tax assets, primarily tax loss carryforwards, in
tax jurisdictions where there is uncertainty as to the ultimate realization of a benefit from those tax losses. At December 31, 2014,
our net deferred tax assets in the United States totaled approximately $456 million. We evaluated the realizability of the U.S.
deferred tax assets by weighing positive and negative evidence, including our history of taxable income in the U.S., and the
substantial length of time over which our deferred tax assets relating to net operating losses and employee pensions may be realized.
Through this assessment, realization of the related benefits was determined to be more likely than not. If we are unable to generate
sufficient future taxable income in the time period within which the temporary differences underlying our deferred tax assets
become deductible, or before the expiration of our loss and credit carryforwards, additional valuation allowance could be required.
As of December 31, 2014, NCR had U.S. federal and foreign tax attribute carryforwards of approximately $1.6 billion. The net
operating loss carryforwards, subject to expiration, expire in the years 2015 through 2034. The amount of tax deductions in excess
of previously recorded windfall tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation included in U.S. federal net operating loss
carryforwards but not reflected in deferred tax assets for the year ended December 31, 2014 was $99 million. Upon realization of
the U.S. federal net operating losses, the Company will recognize a windfall tax benefit as an increase to additional paid-in capital.
In addition, the Company had U.S. tax credit carryforwards of $315 million. Approximately $21 million of the credit carryforwards
do not expire, and $294 million of the credit carryforwards expire in the years 2015 through 2034.
The aggregate changes in the balance of our gross unrecognized tax benefits were as follows for the years ended December 31:
In millions
Gross unrecognized tax benefits - January 1
Increases related to tax positions from prior years
Decreases related to tax positions from prior years
Increases related to tax provisions taken during the current year
Settlements with tax authorities
Lapses of statutes of limitation
Total gross unrecognized tax benefits - December 31
$
68
2014
2013
2012
$
277
$
256
$
34
(50)
43
(14)
(42)
248
$
33
(33)
40
(2)
(17)
277
$
273
24
(16)
30
(35)
(20)
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Of the total amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2014, $145 million would affect NCR’s effective tax
rate if realized. The Company’s liability arising from uncertain tax positions is recorded in income tax accruals and other current
liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
We recognized interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax positions as part of the provision for income taxes in our
Consolidated Statements of Operations of $1 million, $8 million, and $4 million of expense for the years ended December 31,
2014, 2013, and 2012, respectively. The gross amount of interest and penalties accrued as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 was
$54 million and $56 million, respectively.
In the U.S., NCR files consolidated federal and state income tax returns where statutes of limitations generally range from three
to five years. U.S. federal tax years remain open to examination from 2011 forward. The IRS examination of our 2009 and 2010
income tax returns was resolved during 2014. In 2014, the IRS commenced an examination of our 2011, 2012 and 2013 income
tax returns, which is ongoing. Tax years beginning after 2001 are still open to examination by certain foreign taxing authorities,
including several major taxing jurisdictions. We are open to examination from 2001 onward in Korea and India and from 2002
onward in Canada.
During 2015, the Company expects to resolve certain tax matters related to U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. As of December 31,
2014, we estimate that it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits may decrease by $30 million to $35 million in the
next 12 months due to the resolution of these tax matters.
NCR did not provide for U.S. federal income taxes or foreign withholding taxes in 2014 on approximately $2.1 billion of
undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries as such earnings are intended to be reinvested indefinitely. Due to the complexities
in the tax laws, the assumptions that we would have to make and the availability and calculation of associated foreign tax credits,
it is not practicable to determine the amount of the related unrecognized deferred income tax liability associated with these
undistributed earnings.
8. STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS
The Company recognizes all share-based payments, including grants of stock options, as compensation expense in its financial
statements based on their fair value.
As of December 31, 2014, the Company’s primary types of stock-based compensation were restricted stock and stock options.
The Company recorded stock-based compensation expense, the components of which are further described below, for the years
ended December 31 as follows:
In millions
Restricted stock
Stock options
Total stock-based compensation (pre-tax)
Tax benefit
Total stock-based compensation (net of tax)
2014
$31
—
31
(10)
$21
2013
$39
2
41
(13)
$28
2012
$46
3
49
(14)
$35
Approximately 17 million shares are authorized to be issued under the 2013 Stock Incentive Plan (SIP). Details of the Company's
stock-based compensation plans are discussed below.
Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units
The SIP provides for the issuance of restricted stock, as well as restricted stock units. These types of awards can have either service-
based or performance-based vesting with performance goals being established by the Compensation and Human Resource
Committee. Any grant of restricted stock or restricted stock units is subject to a vesting period of at least three years, except that
a one-year term of service may be required if vesting is conditioned upon achievement of performance goals. Performance-based
grants are subject to future performance measurements, which include NCR’s achievement of specific return on capital and other
financial metrics (as defined in the SIP) during the performance period. Performance-based grants must be earned, based on
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performance, before the actual number of shares to be awarded is known. The Company considers the likelihood of meeting the
performance criteria based upon management’s estimates and analysis of achievement against the performance criteria. At the
date of grant, a recipient of restricted stock has all the rights of a stockholder subject to certain restrictions on transferability and
a risk of forfeiture. A recipient of restricted stock units does not have the rights of a stockholder and is subject to restrictions on
transferability and risk of forfeiture. Other terms and conditions applicable to any award of restricted stock or restricted stock units
will be determined by the Compensation and Human Resource Committee and set forth in the agreement relating to that award.
The following table reports restricted stock activity during the year ended December 31, 2014:
Shares in thousands
Unvested shares as of January 1
Shares granted
Shares vested
Shares forfeited
Unvested shares as of December 31
Number of Shares
Weighted Average Grant-Date
Fair Value per Share
5,309
$
2,339
$
(2,214) $
(884) $
$
4,550
22.30
31.85
19.35
27.63
27.78
Stock-based compensation expense is recognized in the financial statements based upon fair value. The total fair value of shares
vested and distributed was $66 million in 2014, $33 million in 2013, and $68 million in 2012. As of December 31, 2014, there
was $59 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock grants. The unrecognized compensation
cost is expected to be recognized over a remaining weighted-average period of 1.1 years. The weighted average grant date fair
value for restricted stock awards granted in 2013 and 2012 was $25.64 and $19.59, respectively.
The following table represents the composition of restricted stock grants in 2014:
Shares in thousands
Service-based shares
Performance-based shares
Total restricted stock grants
Number of Shares
Weighted Average Grant-Date
Fair Value
1,288
1,051
2,339
$
$
$
33.15
30.25
31.85
The 2014 performance-based share grant activity above includes 0.8 million shares related to the 2014 to 2015 performance period.
The remaining performance-based share grant activity in 2014 relates to the achievement of performance goals in 2014 associated
with performance-based shares granted in a prior period.
Stock Options
The SIP also provides for the grant of several different forms of stock-based compensation, including stock options to purchase
shares of NCR common stock. The Compensation and Human Resource Committee of the Board of Directors has discretion to
determine the material terms and conditions of option awards under the SIP, provided that (i) the exercise price must be no less
than the fair market value of NCR common stock (defined as the closing price) on the date of grant, (ii) the term must be no longer
than ten years, and (iii) in no event shall the normal vesting schedule provide for vesting in less than one year. Other terms and
conditions of an award of stock options will be determined by the Compensation and Human Resource Committee of the Board
of Directors as set forth in the agreement relating to that award. The Compensation and Human Resource Committee has authority
to administer the SIP, except that the Committee on Directors and Governance will administer the SIP with respect to non-employee
members of the Board of Directors. New shares of the Company’s common stock are issued as a result of stock option exercises.
Stock-based compensation expense for options was computed using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. During the years
ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company did not grant any stock options. The weighted average fair value of options
granted was estimated based on the below weighted average assumptions and was $8.24 per share in 2012.
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Dividend yield
Risk-free interest rate
Expected volatility
Expected holding period (years)
2012
—
0.78%
40.1%
5.0
Expected volatility incorporates a blend of both historical volatility of the Company’s stock over a period equal to the expected
term of the options and implied volatility from traded options on the Company’s stock, as management believes this is more
representative of prospective trends. The Company uses historical data to estimate option exercise and employee terminations
within the valuation model. The expected holding period represents the period of time that options are expected to be outstanding.
The risk-free interest rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the 5-year U.S. Treasury yield curve in
effect at the time of grant.
The following table summarizes the Company’s stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2014:
Shares in thousands
Outstanding as of January 1
Granted
Exercised
Forfeited or expired
Outstanding as of December 31
Fully vested and expected to vest as of December 31
Exercisable as of December 31
Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
per Share
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in years)
Aggregate
Intrinsic Value
(in millions)
Shares Under
Option
1,938
$
— $
(455) $
(3) $
$
1,480
1,480
1,473
$
$
17.32
—
15.57
16.07
17.86
17.86
17.86
3.30
3.30
3.28
$
$
$
17
17
17
The total intrinsic value of all options exercised was $8 million in 2014, $37 million in 2013, and $31 million in 2012. Cash
received from option exercises under all share-based payment arrangements was $7 million in 2014, $51 million in 2013, and $47
million in 2012. The tax benefit realized from these exercises was $2 million in 2014, $12 million in 2013, and $10 million in
2012.
Other Share-based Plans
The Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) enables eligible employees to purchase NCR’s common stock at a discount to the
average of the highest and lowest sale prices on the last trading day of each month. The ESPP discount is 5% of the average market
price. Accordingly, this plan is considered non-compensatory. Employees may authorize payroll deductions of up to 10% of eligible
compensation for common stock purchases. Employees purchased approximately 0.2 million shares in 2014, 0.2 million shares
in 2013, and 0.3 million shares in 2012, for approximately $6 million in 2014, 2013, and 2012. A total of 4 million shares were
originally authorized to be issued under the new ESPP and approximately 1.5 million authorized shares remain unissued as of
December 31, 2014.
9. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Pension, Postretirement and Postemployment Plans NCR sponsors defined benefit plans. NCR’s U.S. pension plan no longer
offers additional benefits and is closed to new participants. Internationally, the defined benefit plans are based primarily upon
compensation and years of service. Certain international plans are also closed to new participants. NCR’s funding policy is to
contribute annually not less than the minimum required by applicable laws and regulations. Assets of NCR’s defined benefit plans
are primarily invested in corporate and government debt securities, insurance products, common and commingled trusts, publicly
traded common stocks, real estate investments, and cash or cash equivalents.
NCR recognizes the funded status of each applicable plan on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Each overfunded plan is recognized
as an asset and each underfunded plan is recognized as a liability. For pension plans, changes in the fair value of plan assets and
net actuarial gains or losses are recognized upon remeasurement, which is at least annually in the fourth quarter of each year. For
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postretirement and postemployment plans, changes to the funded status are recognized as a component of other comprehensive
loss in stockholders' equity.
NCR sponsors a U.S. postretirement benefit plan that no longer offers benefits to U.S. participants who had not reached a certain
age and years of service with NCR. The plan provides medical care benefits to retirees and their eligible dependents. Non-U.S.
employees are typically covered under government-sponsored programs, and NCR generally does not provide postretirement
benefits other than pensions to non-U.S. retirees. NCR generally funds these benefits on a pay-as-you-go basis.
NCR offers various postemployment benefits to involuntarily terminated and certain inactive employees after employment but
before retirement. These benefits are paid in accordance with NCR’s established postemployment benefit practices and policies.
Postemployment benefits include mainly severance as well as continuation of healthcare benefits and life insurance coverage
while on disability. NCR provides appropriate accruals for these postemployment benefits. These postemployment benefits are
funded on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Pension Plans Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the benefit obligations for NCR's pension plans are as
follows:
In millions
Change in benefit obligation
U.S. Pension Benefits
International Pension
Benefits
Total Pension Benefits
2014
2013
2014
2013
2014
2013
Benefit obligation as of January 1
$
2,931
$
3,462
$
2,214
$
2,249
$
5,145
$
5,711
Net service cost
Interest cost
Amendment
Actuarial (gain) loss
Benefits paid
Plan participant contributions
Settlement
Special termination benefit cost
Acquired pension obligation
Currency translation adjustments
—
130
—
353
(1,143)
—
—
—
—
—
—
124
—
(271)
(410)
—
—
26
—
—
Benefit obligation as of December 31
Accumulated benefit obligation as of December 31
$
$
2,271
2,271
$
$
2,931
2,931
$
$
12
81
18
332
(393)
3
(1)
—
—
(160)
2,106
2,070
14
79
4
(45)
(113)
3
—
—
4
19
$
$
2,214
2,180
$
$
12
211
18
685
(1,536)
3
(1)
—
—
(160)
4,377
4,341
14
203
4
(316)
(523)
3
—
26
4
19
$
$
5,145
5,111
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the fair value of the plan assets of NCR's pension plans are as follows:
In millions
Change in plan assets
U.S. Pension Benefits
International Pension
Benefits
Total Pension Benefits
2014
2013
2014
2013
2014
2013
Fair value of plan assets as of January 1
$
2,683
$
Actual return on plan assets
Company contributions
Benefits paid
Currency translation adjustments
Plan participant contributions
326
18
(1,143)
—
—
3,022
(116)
187
(410)
—
—
$
2,373
$
2,228
$
5,056
$
5,250
433
69
(393)
(160)
3
129
96
(113)
30
3
759
87
(1,536)
(160)
3
13
283
(523)
30
3
Fair value of plan assets as of December 31
$
1,884
$
2,683
$
2,325
$
2,373
$
4,209
$
5,056
During 2014, the Company offered a voluntary lump sum payment option to certain former employees who were participants of
the Company's U.S. pension plan who had started monthly payments of their pension benefit. The voluntary lump sum payment
offer was completed during the fourth quarter of 2014. In addition, during 2014, the Company entered into an agreement with an
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insurer, where the Company's U.S. Qualified plan purchased a single premium group annuity contract from the insurer in order
to secure benefits for approximately 4,500 former employees or their related beneficiaries who commenced monthly pension
benefits under the Plan before January 1, 1994. Additionally, during 2014, the Company transferred the pension plan obligations
in Spain and the Netherlands to a third party through the completion of a buy-out of the pension plans.
The following table presents the funded status and the reconciliation of the funded status to amounts recognized in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets and in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31:
In millions
2014
2013
2014
2013
2014
2013
U.S. Pension Benefits
International Pension
Benefits
Total Pension Benefits
Funded Status
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance
Sheets
Noncurrent assets
Current liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities
Net amounts recognized
Amounts recognized in accumulated other
comprehensive loss
Prior service cost
Total
$
(387) $
(248) $
219
$
159
$
(168) $
(89)
$
$
$
— $
—
(387)
(387) $
— $
(17)
(231)
(248) $
551
(14)
(318)
219
—
— $
—
— $
17
17
$
$
$
478
(18)
(301)
159
2
2
$
$
$
$
551
(14)
(705)
(168) $
478
(35)
(532)
(89)
17
17
$
2
2
For pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets, the projected benefit obligation, accumulated
benefit obligation and fair value of assets were $2,935 million, $2,922 million, and $2,244 million, respectively, as of December
31, 2014, and $3,319 million, $3,311 million and $2,582 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2013.
The net periodic benefit (income) cost of the pension plans for the years ended December 31 was as follows:
U.S. Pension Benefits
International
Pension Benefits
Total Pension Benefits
In millions
Net service cost
Interest cost
Expected return on plan assets
Amortization of prior service cost
Special termination benefit cost
Settlement
Actuarial (gain) loss
Net periodic benefit (income) cost
2012
2013
2014
2014
$ — $ — $ — $ 12
81
(104)
2
159
(127)
—
124
(109)
—
(118)
130
—
2013
2012
$ 14
$ 14
2014
$ 12
2013
2012
$ 14
$ 14
79
(99)
6
83
(98)
7
211
(222)
2
203
(208)
6
242
(225)
7
—
—
146
$ 158
$
—
—
(293)
26
—
(43)
(2) $(261) $
—
—
—
—
(1)
—
(76)
4
31
(6) $ (76) $ 37
—
(1)
150
$ 152
26
—
(119)
—
—
(262)
$ (78) $ (224)
During 2014, the Company transferred the pension plan obligations in Spain and the Netherlands to a third party through the
completion of a buy-out of the pension plans, resulting in an actuarial loss in 2014. During 2013, a select group of U.S. employees
were offered the option to participate in a voluntary early retirement opportunity, which included incremental benefits for each
employee who elected to participate, resulting in recognition of special termination benefit costs totaling $26 million. Additionally,
during the year ended December 31, 2013, an actuarial gain of $15 million was recognized associated with the termination of
NCR's U.S. non-qualified pension plans.
In the third quarter of 2012, the Company offered a voluntary lump sum payment option to certain former employees who were
deferred vested participants of the Company's U.S. pension plan who had not yet started monthly payments of their pension benefit.
The voluntary lump sum payment offer was completed during the fourth quarter of 2012, which resulted in an actuarial gain from
the remeasurement of the plan.
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The weighted average rates and assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31 were as follows:
Discount rate
Rate of compensation increase
U.S. Pension Benefits
International Pension
Benefits
Total Pension Benefits
2014
2013
2014
2013
2014
2013
4.0%
N/A
4.6%
N/A
2.9%
1.8%
3.8%
2.7%
3.5%
1.8%
4.3%
2.7%
The weighted average rates and assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for the years ended December 31 were
as follows:
U.S. Pension Benefits
International
Pension Benefits
Total Pension Benefits
Discount rate
Expected return on plan assets
Rate of compensation increase
2013
2014
2012
2014
2013
4.6% 3.8% 4.0% 3.8% 3.7% 4.1% 4.3% 3.7% 4.0%
4.6% 3.8% 4.8% 4.5% 4.6% 4.8% 4.5% 4.1% 4.8%
N/A 2.7% 2.5% 3.0% 2.7% 2.5% 3.0%
N/A
N/A
2014
2012
2013
2012
The discount rate used to determine December 31, 2014 U.S. benefit obligations was derived by matching the plans’ expected
future cash flows to the corresponding yields from the Aon Hewitt AA Bond Universe Curve. This yield curve has been constructed
to represent the available yields on high-quality, fixed-income investments across a broad range of future maturities. International
discount rates were determined by examining interest rate levels and trends within each country, particularly yields on high-quality,
long-term corporate bonds, relative to our future expected cash flows. During 2014, the Society of Actuaries published updated
mortality tables and an improvement scale for U.S. plans, which both reflect improved longevity. Based on evaluation of these
new tables, we updated our mortality assumptions for our U.S. pension benefits as of December 31, 2014.
NCR employs a building block approach as its primary approach in determining the long-term expected rate of return assumptions
for plan assets. Historical market returns are studied and long-term relationships between equities and fixed income are preserved
consistent with the widely accepted capital market principle that assets with higher volatilities generate higher returns over the
long run. Current market factors, such as inflation and interest rates are evaluated before long-term capital market assumptions
are determined. The expected long-term portfolio return is established for each plan via a building block approach with proper
rebalancing consideration. The result is then adjusted to reflect additional expected return from active management net of plan
expenses. Historical plan returns, the expectations of other capital market participants, and peer data may be used to review and
assess the results for reasonableness and appropriateness.
Plan Assets The weighted average asset allocations as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 by asset category are as follows:
Equity securities
Debt securities and insurance products
Real estate
Other
Total
U.S. Pension Fund
International Pension Fund
Actual Allocation of
Plan Assets as of
December 31
2014
2013
Actual Allocation of
Plan Assets as of
December 31
2014
2013
Target Asset
Allocation
Target Asset
Allocation
—%
95%
2%
3%
—%
0%
97% 95 - 100%
1% 0 - 2%
2% 0 - 3%
10%
77%
6%
7%
11% 7 - 14%
76% 71 - 80%
6% 3 - 6%
7% 5 - 11%
100%
100%
100%
100%
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The fair value of plan assets as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 by asset category is as follows:
U.S.
International
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Fair Value
as of
December
31, 2014
Notes
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Fair Value
as of
December
31, 2014
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
$
— $
— $
— $
— $
46
$
46
$
— $
In millions
Assets
Equity securities:
Common stock
Fixed income securities:
Government securities
Corporate debt
Other types of
investments:
Money market funds
Common and commingled
trusts - Equities
Common and commingled
trusts - Bonds
Common and commingled
trusts - Short Term
Investments
Common and commingled
trusts - Balanced
Partnership/joint venture
interests - Real estate
Partnership/joint venture
interests - Other
Mutual funds
Insurance products
Real estate and other
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
6
5
215
903
47
—
517
49
—
34
40
79
—
—
Total
$
1,884
$
—
—
5
—
—
—
—
—
—
25
—
1,231
128
1,389
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
79
—
—
79
215
903
47
—
517
49
—
—
—
—
—
—
$
1,731
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
34
40
—
—
—
74
131
232
29
148
198
32
124
—
25
—
1,232
128
$
2,325
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
46
131
227
29
148
198
32
124
—
—
—
1
—
$
890
$
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U.S.
International
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Fair Value
as of
December
31, 2013
Notes
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Fair Value
as of
December
31, 2013
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
for
Identical
Assets
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
$
— $
— $
— $
— $
65
$
65
$
— $
In millions
Assets
Equity securities:
Common stock
Fixed income securities:
Government securities
Corporate debt
Other types of
investments:
Money market funds
Common and commingled
trusts - Equities
Common and commingled
trusts - Bonds
Common and commingled
trusts - Short Term
Investments
Common and commingled
trusts - Balanced
Partnership/joint venture
interests - Real estate
Partnership/joint venture
interests - Other
Mutual funds
Insurance products
Real estate and other
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
6
5
260
1,091
24
—
1,035
44
—
35
48
146
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
146
—
—
260
1,091
24
—
1,035
44
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
35
48
—
—
—
83
209
110
57
155
153
—
158
—
49
—
1,283
134
$
2,373
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
65
205
110
57
155
153
—
158
—
—
—
1,283
—
$
2,121
$
—
4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
49
—
—
134
187
Total
$
2,683
$
146
$
2,454
$
Notes:
1. Common stocks are valued based on quoted market prices at the closing price as reported on the active market on which the
individual securities are traded.
2. Government securities are valued based on yields currently available on comparable securities of issuers with similar credit
ratings. When quoted prices are not available for identical or similar securities, the security is valued under a discounted cash
flows approach that maximizes observable inputs, such as current yields on similar instruments but includes adjustments for
certain risks that may not be observable, such as credit and liquidity risks.
3. Corporate debt is valued primarily based on observable market quotations for similar bonds at the closing price reported on
the active market on which the individual securities are traded. When such quoted prices are not available, the bonds are
valued using a discounted cash flows approach using current yields on similar instruments of issuers with similar credit ratings.
4. Common/collective trusts and registered investment companies (RICs) such as mutual funds are valued using a Net Asset
Value (NAV) provided by the manager of each fund. The NAV is based on the underlying net assets owned by the fund, divided
by the number of shares or units outstanding. The fair value of the underlying securities within the fund, which are generally
traded on an active market, are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which those individual securities
are traded. For investments not traded on an active market, or for which a quoted price is not publicly available, a variety of
unobservable valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow, market multiple and cost valuation approaches, are
employed by the fund manager or independent third party to value investments.
5. Partnership/joint ventures and hedge funds are valued based on the fair value of the underlying securities within the fund,
which include investments both traded on an active market and not traded on an active market. For those investments that are
traded on an active market, the values are based on the closing price reported on the active market on which those individual
securities are traded and in the case of hedge funds they are valued using a Net Asset Value (NAV) provided by the manager
of each fund. For investments not traded on an active market, or for which a quoted price is not publicly available, a variety
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of unobservable valuation methodologies, including discounted cash flow, market multiples and cost valuation approaches,
are employed by the fund manager to value investments.
6. For insurance products, when quoted prices are not available for identical or similar investments, the insurance product is
valued under a discounted cash flows approach that maximizes observable inputs, such as current yields on similar instruments
but includes adjustments for certain risks that may not be observable, such as credit and liquidity risks.
The following table presents the reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of those plan assets classified within Level
3 of the valuation hierarchy. When the determination is made to classify the plan assets within Level 3, the determination is based
upon the significance of the unobservable inputs to the overall fair value measurement.
In millions
Balance, December 31, 2012
Realized and unrealized gains and losses, net
Purchases, sales and settlements, net
Transfers, net
Balance, December 31, 2013
Realized and unrealized gains and losses, net
Purchases, sales and settlements, net
Transfers, net
Balance, December 31, 2014
U.S. Pension Plans
International Pension
Plans
$
$
$
63
$
8
(16)
28
83
$
10
(19)
—
74
$
193
19
(29)
4
187
(6)
(24)
1,232
1,389
Investment Strategy NCR has historically employed a total return investment approach, whereby a mix of fixed-income, equities
and real estate investments are used to maximize the long-term return of plan assets subject to a prudent level of risk. The risk
tolerance is established for each plan through a careful consideration of plan liabilities, plan funded status and corporate financial
condition. To reduce volatility in the value of assets held by the U.S. pension plan, we have rebalanced the asset allocation to a
portfolio of 95% of fixed income assets as of December 31, 2014. Similar investment strategy changes are under consideration
or being implemented in a number of NCR’s international plans.
The investment portfolios contain primarily fixed-income investments,which are diversified across U.S. and non-U.S. issuers,
type of fixed-income security (i.e., government bonds, corporate bonds, mortgage-backed securities) and credit quality. The
investment portfolios also contain a blend of equity investments, which are diversified across U.S. and non-U.S. stocks, small and
large capitalization stocks, and growth and value stocks, primarily of non-U.S. issuers. Where applicable, real estate investments
are made through real estate securities, partnership interests or direct investment and are diversified by property type and location.
Other assets, such as cash or private equity are used judiciously to improve portfolio diversification and enhance risk-adjusted
portfolio returns. Derivatives may be used to adjust market exposures in an efficient and timely manner. Due to the timing of
security purchases and sales, cash held by fund managers is classified in the same asset category as the related investment.
Rebalancing algorithms are applied to keep the asset mix of the plans from deviating excessively from their targets. Investment
risk is measured and monitored on an ongoing basis through regular performance reporting, investment manager reviews, actuarial
liability measurements and periodic investment strategy reviews.
From time to time, the Company may invest in insurance contracts, known as buy-in contracts, as a step towards transferring a
plan’s liabilities to a third party. In November 2013, the trustees of the NCR Pension Plan (UK) entered into an agreement with
Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) to purchase, as a plan asset, an insurance policy with PIC to facilitate the wind-up and buy-
out of the pension plan, which we now expect to occur in 2015 or early 2016. At December 31, 2014, the value of the insurance
contract used significant unobservable inputs; therefore, we have classified the contract as Level 3 in the plan assets table above.
NCR Limited, a UK subsidiary of the Company, is the principal employer of the pension plan which has approximately 5,400
participants and was approximately $420 million overfunded as of December 31, 2014.
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Postretirement Plans Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the benefit obligation for NCR's U.S. postretirement
plan is as follows:
In millions
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation as of January 1
Gross service cost
Interest cost
Actuarial (gain) loss
Plan participant contributions
Benefits paid
Benefit obligation as of December 31
Postretirement Benefits
2014
2013
$
$
27
—
1
1
2
(5)
26
$
$
35
—
1
(5)
2
(6)
27
The following table presents the funded status and the reconciliation of the funded status to amounts recognized in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets and in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31:
In millions
Benefit obligation
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Current liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities
Net amounts recognized
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Net actuarial loss
Prior service benefit
Total
Postretirement Benefits
2014
2013
(26) $
(3) $
(23)
(26) $
$
20
(51)
(31) $
(27)
(4)
(23)
(27)
20
(69)
(49)
$
$
$
$
$
The net periodic benefit (income) cost of the postretirement plan for the years ended December 31 was:
In millions
Interest cost
Net service cost
Amortization of:
Prior service benefit
Actuarial loss
Net periodic benefit (income) cost
Postretirement Benefits
2014
2013
2012
$
$
$
1
—
$
1
—
(18)
2
(15) $
(18)
2
(15) $
1
—
(18)
3
(14)
The assumptions utilized in accounting for postretirement benefit obligations as of December 31 and for postretirement benefit
income for the years ended December 31 were:
Discount rate
Postretirement Benefit
Obligations
Postretirement Benefit Costs
2014
2013
2014
2013
2012
3.1%
3.4%
3.4%
2.6%
3.3%
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Assumed healthcare cost trend rates as of December 31 were:
Healthcare cost trend rate assumed for next year
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the
ultimate trend rate)
Year that the rate reaches the ultimate rate
2014
2013
Pre-65
Coverage
Post-65
Coverage
Pre-65
Coverage
Post-65
Coverage
7.0%
5.0%
2024
6.0%
5.0%
2024
7.0%
5.0%
2024
6.0%
5.0%
2024
In addition, a one percentage point change in assumed healthcare cost trend rates would have had an immaterial impact on the
postretirement benefit income and obligation.
Postemployment Benefits Reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the benefit obligation for NCR's postemployment
plan was:
In millions
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation as of January 1
Restructuring program cost
Service cost
Interest cost
Amendments
Benefits paid
Curtailment
Foreign currency exchange
Actuarial (gain) loss
Benefit obligation as of December 31
Postemployment Benefits
2014
2013
$
176
$
73
17
5
(1)
(31)
—
(16)
4
$
227
$
258
—
24
6
1
(35)
(51)
(6)
(21)
176
The following tables present the funded status and the reconciliation of the unfunded status to amounts recognized in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets and in accumulated other comprehensive loss at December 31:
In millions
Benefit obligation
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
Current liabilities
Noncurrent liabilities
Net amounts recognized
Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss
Net actuarial (gain) loss
Prior service benefit
Total
Postemployment Benefits
2014
2013
(227) $
(176)
(80) $
(147)
(227) $
(3) $
(15)
(18) $
(30)
(146)
(176)
5
(18)
(13)
$
$
$
$
$
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The net periodic benefit cost of the postemployment plan for the years ended December 31 was:
In millions
Service cost
Interest cost
Amortization of:
Prior service benefit
Actuarial (gain) loss
Curtailment gain
Net benefit cost
Restructuring severance cost
Net periodic benefit cost
Postemployment Benefits
2014
2013
2012
$
$
$
$
17
5
(4)
(2)
—
16
73
89
$
$
$
24
6
(4)
5
(13)
18
—
18
$
$
24
9
(6)
11
—
38
(1)
37
During the year ended December 31, 2014, restructuring charges for employee severance of $73 million were recognized associated
with the restructuring plan announced in July 2014. See Note 2, "Restructuring Plan," for additional information.
During the first quarter of 2013, NCR amended its U.S. separation plan to eliminate the accumulation of postemployment benefits,
resulting in a curtailment benefit of $13 million.
The weighted average assumptions utilized in accounting for postemployment benefit obligations as of December 31 and for
postemployment benefit costs for the years ended December 31 were:
Discount rate
Salary increase rate
Involuntary turnover rate
Cash Flows Related to Employee Benefit Plans
Postemployment Benefit
Obligations
Postemployment Benefit Costs
2014
2013
2014
2013
2012
2.1%
2.0%
4.8%
3.2%
2.8%
4.8%
3.2%
2.8%
4.8%
2.9%
2.6%
5.5%
3.5%
3.2%
5.5%
Cash Contributions NCR does not plan to contribute to the U.S. qualified pension plan in 2015, and plans to contribute approximately
$35 million to the international pension plans in 2015. The Company also plans to make contributions of $4 million to the U.S.
postretirement plan and $80 million to the postemployment plan in 2015.
Estimated Future Benefit Payments NCR expects to make the following benefit payments reflecting past and future service from
its pension, postretirement and postemployment plans:
In millions
U.S. Pension Benefits
International
Pension Benefits
Total Pension
Benefits
Postretirement
Benefits
Postemployment
Benefits
Year
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020 - 2024
$
$
$
$
$
$
118
121
123
126
129
680
$
$
$
$
$
$
85
85
85
87
87
444
$
$
$
$
$
$
203
206
208
213
216
1,124
$
$
$
$
$
$
4
3
3
2
2
7
$
$
$
$
$
$
80
25
24
23
22
89
Savings Plans U.S. employees and many international employees participate in defined contribution savings plans. These plans
generally provide either a specified percent of pay or a matching contribution on participating employees’ voluntary elections.
NCR’s matching contributions typically are subject to a maximum percentage or level of compensation. Employee contributions
can be made pre-tax, after-tax or a combination thereof. The expense under the U.S. plan was approximately $20 million in 2014,
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$12 million in 2013, and $10 million in 2012. The expense under international and subsidiary savings plans was $24 million in
2014, $22 million in 2013, and $17 million in 2012.
Amounts to be Recognized The amounts in accumulated other comprehensive loss that are expected to be recognized as components
of net periodic benefit cost (income) during 2015 are as follows:
In millions
Prior service cost
(income)
Actuarial loss
U.S.
Pension Benefits
International
Pension Benefits
Total
Pension Benefits
Postretirement
Benefits
Postemployment
Benefits
$
$
— $
— $
1
$
— $
1
$
— $
(18) $
$
2
(4)
—
10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In the normal course of business, NCR is subject to various proceedings, lawsuits, claims and other matters, including, for example, those
that relate to the environment and health and safety, labor and employment, employee benefits, import/export compliance, intellectual
property, data privacy and security, product liability, commercial disputes and regulatory compliance, among others. Additionally, NCR
is subject to diverse and complex laws and regulations, including those relating to corporate governance, public disclosure and reporting,
environmental safety and the discharge of materials into the environment, product safety, import and export compliance, data privacy
and security, antitrust and competition, government contracting, anti-corruption, and labor and human resources, which are rapidly
changing and subject to many possible changes in the future. Compliance with these laws and regulations, including changes in accounting
standards, taxation requirements, and federal securities laws among others, may create a substantial burden on, and substantially increase
costs to NCR or could have an impact on NCR's future operating results. NCR believes the amounts provided in its Consolidated Financial
Statements, as prescribed by GAAP, are currently adequate in light of the probable and estimable liabilities with respect to such matters,
but there can be no assurances that the amounts required to satisfy alleged liabilities from such matters will not impact future operating
results. Other than as stated below, the Company does not currently expect to incur material capital expenditures related to such matters.
However, there can be no assurances that the actual amounts required to satisfy alleged liabilities from various lawsuits, claims, legal
proceedings and other matters, including, but not limited to the Fox River and Kalamazoo River environmental matters and other matters
discussed below, and to comply with applicable laws and regulations, will not exceed the amounts reflected in NCR’s Consolidated
Financial Statements or will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated results of operations, capital expenditures, competitive
position, financial condition or cash flows. Any costs that may be incurred in excess of those amounts provided as of December 31,
2014 cannot currently be reasonably determined, or are not currently considered probable.
In 2012, NCR received anonymous allegations from a purported whistleblower regarding certain aspects of the Company's business
practices in China, the Middle East and Africa. The principal allegations received in 2012 relate to the Company's compliance with the
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and federal regulations that prohibit U.S. persons from engaging in certain activities in Syria.
NCR promptly retained experienced outside counsel and began an internal investigation of those allegations that was completed in January
2013. On August 31, 2012, the Board of Directors received a demand letter from an individual shareholder demanding that the Board
investigate and take action in connection with certain of the whistleblower allegations. The Board formed a Special Committee to
investigate those matters, and that Special Committee also separately retained experienced outside counsel, and completed an investigation
in January 2013. On January 23, 2013, upon the recommendation of the Special Committee following its review, the Board of Directors
adopted a resolution rejecting the shareholder demand. As part of its resolution, the Board determined, among other things, that the
officers and directors named in the demand had not breached their fiduciary duties and that the Company would not commence litigation
against the named officers and directors. The Board further resolved to review measures proposed and implemented by management to
strengthen the Company's compliance with trade embargos, export control laws and anti-bribery laws. In March 2013, the shareholder
who sent the demand filed a derivative action in a Georgia state court, naming as defendants three Company officers, five members of
the Board of Directors, and the Company as a nominal defendant. As reported in prior filings, the litigation and associated shareholder
demands have been resolved.
With respect to Syria, in 2012 NCR voluntarily notified the U.S. Treasury Department, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of
potential violations and ceased operations in Syria, which were commercially insignificant. The notification related to confusion stemming
from the Company's failure to register in Syria the transfer of the Company's Syrian branch to a foreign subsidiary and to deregister the
Company's legacy Syrian branch, which was a branch of NCR Corporation. The Company has applied for and received from OFAC
various licenses that have permitted the Company to take measures required to wind down its past operations in Syria. The Company
also submitted a detailed report to OFAC regarding this matter, including a description of the Company's comprehensive export control
program and related remedial measures.
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With respect to the FCPA, the Company made a presentation to the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the U.S.
Department of Justice (DOJ) providing the facts known to the Company related to the whistleblower's FCPA allegations, and advising
the government that many of these allegations were unsubstantiated. The Company is responding to subpoenas of the SEC and requests
of the DOJ for documents and information related to the FCPA, including matters related to the whistleblower's FCPA allegations. The
Company's investigations of the whistleblower's FCPA allegations identified a few opportunities to strengthen the Company's
comprehensive FCPA compliance program, and remediation measures are being implemented.
The Company is fully cooperating with the authorities with respect to all of these matters. There can be no assurance that the Company
will not be subject to fines or other remedial measures as a result of OFAC's, the SEC's or the DOJ's investigations.
In relation to a patent infringement case filed by a company known as Automated Transactions LLC (ATL), the Company agreed to
defend and indemnify its customers, 7-Eleven and Cardtronics. On behalf of those customers, the Company won summary judgment in
the case in March 2011. ATL's appeal of that ruling was decided in favor of 7-Eleven and Cardtronics in 2012, and its petition for review
by the United States Supreme Court was denied in January 2013. ATL contended that Vcom terminals sold by the Company to 7-Eleven
(Cardtronics ultimately purchased the business from 7-Eleven) infringed certain ATL patents that purport to relate to the combination of
an ATM with an Internet kiosk, in which a retail transaction can be realized over an Internet connection provided by the kiosk. Independent
of the litigation, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) rejected the parent patent as invalid in view of certain prior art, although
related continuation patents were not reexamined by the USPTO. ATL filed a second suit against the same companies with respect to a
broader range of ATMs, based on the same patents plus additional more recently issued patents; that suit was consolidated with the first
case. In the course of the litigation ATL conceded that the ATMs used by 7-Eleven and Cardtronics did not infringe the ATL patents and
granted these NCR customers a covenant not to sue. In light of the covenant, on November 25, 2014 the Court dismissed the consolidated
lawsuits against 7-Eleven and Cardtronics with prejudice. Because ATL has continued to raise claims of alleged infringement with other
NCR customers, the Company has filed a declaratory judgment action against ATL seeking to invalidate the ATL patents.
In June 2014, one of the Company’s Brazilian subsidiaries, NCR Manaus, was notified of a Brazilian federal tax assessment of R$168
million, or approximately $63 million as of December 31, 2014, including penalties and interest regarding certain federal indirect taxes
for 2010 through 2012. The assessment alleges improper importation of certain components into Brazil's free trade zone that would
nullify related indirect tax incentives. We have not recorded an accrual for the assessment, as the Company believes it has a valid position
regarding indirect taxes in Brazil and, as such, has filed an appeal. However, it is possible that the Company could be required to pay
taxes, penalties and interest related to this matter, which could be material to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. The
Company estimated the aggregate risk related to this matter to be zero to approximately $66 million as of December 31, 2014.
Environmental Matters NCR's facilities and operations are subject to a wide range of environmental protection laws, and NCR has
investigatory and remedial activities underway at a number of facilities that it currently owns or operates, or formerly owned or operated,
to comply, or to determine compliance, with such laws. Also, NCR has been identified, either by a government agency or by a private
party seeking contribution to site clean-up costs, as a potentially responsible party (PRP) at a number of sites pursuant to various state
and federal laws, including the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act (CERCLA) and comparable state statutes. Other than the Fox River matter and the Kalamazoo River matter detailed below,
we currently do not anticipate material expenses and liabilities from these environmental matters.
Fox River NCR is one of eight entities that were formally notified by governmental and other entities, such as local Native American
tribes, that they are PRPs for environmental claims (under CERCLA and other statutes) arising out of the presence of polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs) in sediments in the lower Fox River and in the Bay of Green Bay in Wisconsin. The other Fox River PRPs that received
notices are Appleton Papers Inc. (API; now known as Appvion, Inc.), P.H. Glatfelter Company, Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
(GP, successor to Fort James Operating Company), WTM I Co. (formerly Wisconsin Tissue Mills, now owned by Canal Corporation,
formerly known as Chesapeake Corporation), CBC Corporation (formerly Riverside Paper Corporation), U.S. Paper Mills Corp. (owned
by Sonoco Products Company), and Menasha Corporation. NCR was identified as a PRP because of alleged PCB discharges from two
carbonless copy paper manufacturing facilities it previously owned, which were located along the Fox River. NCR sold its facilities in
1978 to API. Some parties contend that NCR is also responsible for PCB discharges from paper mills owned by other companies because
NCR carbonless copy paper "broke" was allegedly purchased by those other mills as a raw material.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (together, the
Governments) developed clean-up plans for the upper and lower parts of the Fox River and for portions of the Bay of Green Bay. On
November 13, 2007, the Governments issued a unilateral administrative order (the 2007 Order) under CERCLA to the eight original
PRPs, requiring them to perform remedial work under the Governments’ clean-up plan for the lower parts of the river (operable units 2
through 5). In April 2009, NCR and API formed a limited liability company (the LLC), which entered into an agreement with an
environmental remediation contractor to perform the work at the Fox River site. In-water dredging and remediation under the clean-up
plan commenced shortly thereafter.
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NCR and API, along with B.A.T Industries p.l.c. (BAT), share a portion of the cost of the Fox River clean-up and natural resource damages
(NRD) based upon a 1998 agreement (the Cost Sharing Agreement), a 2005 arbitration award (subsequently confirmed as a judgment),
and a September 30, 2014 Funding Agreement (the Funding Agreement). The Cost Sharing Agreement and the arbitration resolved
disputes that arose out of the Company's 1978 sale of its Fox River facilities to API. The Cost Sharing Agreement and arbitration award
resulted in a 45% share for NCR of the first $75 million of such costs (a threshold that was reached in 2008), and a 40% share for amounts
in excess of $75 million. The Funding Agreement, which followed from a 2012 to 2014 dispute between NCR and API, provides for
regular, ongoing funding of Fox River remediation costs by NCR and BAT, with contributions from API and its indemnitor, Windward
Prospects. The Funding Agreement creates an obligation on certain of the non-NCR parties to fund 50% of NCR’s Fox River remediation
costs from October 1, 2014 forward, with NCR funding the remaining 50%; the Funding Agreement also provides NCR opportunities to
recoup, both indirectly from third parties and directly, the difference between BAT’s and API’s 60% obligation under the Cost Sharing
Agreement and the 50% obligation under the Funding Agreement, as well as the difference between the amount the non-NCR parties
paid under the Funding Agreement and the amount owed to NCR under the Cost Sharing Agreement for the period from April 2012
through the end of September 2014.
Various litigation proceedings concerning the Fox River are pending, and, as the result of appellate decisions in September 2014, NCR’s
potential liability for the Fox River matter, for purposes of calculating the Company’s Fox River reserve, is no longer considered to be
100% of the remediation costs in the lower parts of the river. In a contribution action filed in 2008 seeking to determine allocable
responsibility of several companies and governmental entities, a federal court in Wisconsin had issued rulings in 2009 and 2011 that
effectively placed all remediation liability on NCR for four of the five “operable units” of the site. In another part of the same lawsuit,
the Company prevailed in a 2012 trial on claims seeking to hold it liable under an “arranger” theory for the most upriver portion of the
site, operable unit 1.
On September 25, 2014, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit issued its ruling on appeal. That ruling vacated the
lower court’s contribution decisions that were adverse to NCR (i.e., it vacated “the decision to hold NCR responsible for all of the response
costs at operable units 2 through 5 in contribution”), set aside an adverse judgment against the Company in the amount of $76 million,
and affirmed the Company’s favorable verdict in the “arranger” liability trial with respect to operable unit 1. The case is on remand to
the federal district court in Wisconsin for further proceedings, for potential consideration of additional factors noted by the appellate
court, in which proceedings NCR will vigorously contest the amount of remediation costs allocable to it, and seek to recover from other
parties portions of the costs it has previously paid. The case is scheduled for trial on June 13, 2016.
In 2010, the Governments filed a lawsuit (the Government enforcement action) in Wisconsin federal court against the companies named
in the 2007 Order. After a 2012 trial, in May 2013 that court held, among other things, that harm at the site is not divisible, and it entered
a declaratory judgment against seven defendants (including NCR), finding them jointly and severally liable to comply with the applicable
provisions of the 2007 Order. The court also issued an injunction against four companies (including NCR), ordering them to comply with
the applicable provisions of the 2007 Order; through late 2014 only NCR had complied with the injunction. Several parties, including
NCR, appealed from the judgment. In a companion opinion to the ruling described in the preceding paragraph, the United States Court
of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, also on September 25, 2014, vacated the injunction, and also vacated the declaratory judgment that
had been entered against the Company. (The declaratory judgment with respect to liability under the 2007 Order against another defendant,
P.H. Glatfelter Company, which pursued its appeal on grounds different from those pursued by NCR, was affirmed.) The court also ruled
that NCR’s defense based on divisibility of harm at the site, which the district court had rejected, must be reconsidered by that court. The
case is on remand to the federal district court in Wisconsin for further proceedings, in which NCR will seek to have its divisibility defense
upheld, and seek to have portions of remediation liability, including the responsibility to perform remaining work, apportioned to other
parties. (With respect to remaining remediation work, one other PRP, GP, has agreed by virtue of an earlier settlement with the Governments
that it is “liable to the United States . . . for performance of all response actions that the [2007 Order] requires for” the lower portion of
operable unit 4 and operable unit 5.) In the remanded case the Governments filed a motion to restore the declaratory judgment against
the Company in the quarter ending December 31, 2014; that motion is expected to be decided in the first or second quarter of 2015.
In April 2012, the court ruled in the Government enforcement action that API did not have direct CERCLA liability to the Governments,
without disturbing API’s continuing obligation to pay under the Cost Sharing Agreement, arbitration award and judgment. Following the
court's decision and API's subsequent and disputed withdrawal from the LLC, API refused to pay for remediation costs and the Company
funded the cost of remediation activity required under the injunction. In 2013 and 2014, the Company and API engaged in arbitration
proceedings over API’s failure to pay. NCR’s claims for payment against API as of September 30, 2014 (prior to entry into the Funding
Agreement) totaled to approximately $108 million, exclusive of interest. The arbitration dispute was generally superseded by the Funding
Agreement, pursuant to which the Company received the sum of approximately $93 million on September 30, 2014, against its remediation
funding from April 2012 through October 2014; the funds were contributed in differing portions by BAT, API and Windward Prospects.
An additional $13 million was received under the Funding Agreement in the quarter ending December 31, 2014, against ongoing
remediation expenses. The Company expects to continue to benefit in the future from the funds to be provided by the Funding Agreement
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and will have the opportunity under it to recover, from third parties and/or BAT, the remainder of the funds it had sought to collect from
API.
NCR's eventual remediation liability, which is expected to be paid out over a period extending through approximately 2017, followed by
long-term monitoring, will depend on a number of factors. In establishing the reserve, NCR attempts to estimate a range of reasonably
possible outcomes for each of these factors, although each range is itself uncertain. NCR uses its best estimate within the range, if that
is possible. Where there is a range of equally possible outcomes, and there is no amount within that range that is considered to be a better
estimate than any other amount, NCR uses the low end of the range. In general, the most significant factors include: (1) the total clean-
up costs, which are estimated at $825 million (there can be no assurances that this estimate will not be significantly higher as work
progresses); (2) total NRD for the site (in connection with a consent decree settlement for other PRPs approved in December 2014, the
government represented it would no longer seek additional NRD from the remaining parties); (3) the share of clean-up costs and NRD
that NCR will bear, as determined in the litigation or otherwise; (4) NCR's transaction and litigation costs to defend itself in this matter;
and (5) the share of NCR's payments that API and/or BAT will bear, which is established by the Cost Sharing Agreement, the arbitration
award, the judgment and the Funding Agreement.
Calculation of the Company's Fox River reserve is subject to several complexities, and it is possible there could be additional changes
to some elements of the reserve over upcoming periods, although the Company is unable to predict or estimate such changes at this time.
There can be no assurance that the clean-up and related expenditures and liabilities will not have a material effect on NCR's capital
expenditures, earnings, financial condition, cash flows, or competitive position. As of December 31, 2014, the net reserve for the Fox
River matter was approximately $40 million, compared to $112 million as of December 31, 2013. The decrease in the net reserve is due
to payments for clean-up activities and litigation costs, and the reduction in NCR's estimated relative share of liability for remediation
costs resulting from the court rulings discussed above. NCR contributes to the LLC in order to fund remediation activities and generally,
by contract, has funded certain amounts of remediation expenses in advance. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, approximately zero
remained from this funding. NCR's reserve for the Fox River matter is reduced as the LLC makes payments to the remediation contractor
and other vendors with respect to remediation activities.
Under a 1996 agreement, AT&T and Alcatel-Lucent are responsible severally (not jointly) for indemnifying NCR for certain portions of
the amounts paid by NCR for the Fox River matter over a defined threshold and subject to certain offsets. (The agreement governs certain
aspects of AT&T Corp.'s divestiture of NCR and of what was then known as Lucent Technologies.) NCR's estimate of what AT&T and
Alcatel-Lucent remain obligated to pay under the indemnity totaled approximately $30 million and $51 million as of December 31, 2014
and 2013, respectively, and is deducted in determining the net reserve discussed above.
In connection with the Fox River and other matters, through December 31, 2014, NCR has received a combined total of approximately
$173 million in settlements reached with its principal insurance carriers. Portions of most of these settlements are payable to a law firm
that litigated the claims on the Company's behalf. Some of the settlements cover not only the Fox River but also other environmental
sites. Of the total amount collected to date, $9 million is subject to competing claims by API.
Kalamazoo River In November 2010, USEPA issued a "general notice letter" to NCR with respect to the Allied Paper, Inc./Portage Creek/
Kalamazoo River Superfund Site (Kalamazoo River site) in Michigan. Three other companies - International Paper, Mead Corporation,
and Consumers Energy - also received general notice letters at or about the same time. USEPA asserts that the site is contaminated by
various substances, primarily PCBs, as a result of discharges by various paper mills located along the river. USEPA does not claim that
the Company made direct discharges into the Kalamazoo River, but indicated that "NCR may be liable under Section 107 of CERCLA ...
as an arranger, who by contract or agreement, arranged for the disposal, treatment and/or transportation of hazardous substances at the
Site." USEPA stated that it "may issue special notice letters to [NCR] and other PRPs for future RI/FS [remedial investigation / feasibility
studies] and RD/RA [remedial design / remedial action] negotiations."
In connection with the Kalamazoo River site, in December 2010 the Company, along with two other defendants, was sued in federal
court by three GP affiliate corporations in a contribution and cost recovery action for alleged pollution. The suit, pending in Michigan,
asks that the Company pay a "fair portion" of these companies’ costs, which are represented in the complaint as $79 million to that point
in time; various removal and remedial actions remain to be performed at the Kalamazoo River site, the costs for which have not been
determined. The suit alleges that the Company is liable as an "arranger" under CERCLA. The initial phase of the case was tried in a
Michigan federal court in February 2013; on September 26, 2013 the court issued a decision that held NCR was liable as an “arranger,”
as of at least March 1969. (PCB-containing carbonless copy paper was produced from approximately 1954 to April 1971.) The Court did
not determine NCR’s share of the overall liability or how NCR’s liability relates to the liability of other liable or potentially liable parties
at the site. Relative shares of liability will be litigated in a subsequent phase of the case, with trial scheduled to commence on September
22, 2015; NCR has preserved its right to appeal the September 2013 decision. If the Company is found liable for money damages or
otherwise with respect to the Kalamazoo River site, it would have claims against BAT and API under the Cost Sharing Agreement, the
arbitration award, the judgment and the Funding Agreement discussed above in connection with the Fox River matter (the Funding
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Agreement may provide partial reimbursement of such damages depending on the extent of certain recoveries, if any, against third parties
under its terms). The Company would also have claims against AT&T and Alcatel-Lucent under the arrangement discussed above in
connection with the Fox River matter.
Environmental Remediation Estimates It is difficult to estimate the future financial impact of environmental laws, including potential
liabilities. NCR records environmental provisions when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount or range of the
liability is reasonably estimable. Provisions for estimated losses from environmental restoration and remediation are, depending on the
site, based generally on internal and third-party environmental studies, estimates as to the number and participation level of other PRPs,
the extent of contamination, estimated amounts for attorney and other fees, and the nature of required clean-up and restoration actions.
Reserves are adjusted as further information develops or circumstances change. Management expects that the amounts reserved from
time to time will be paid out over the period of investigation, negotiation, remediation and restoration for the applicable sites. The amounts
provided for environmental matters in NCR's Consolidated Financial Statements are the estimated gross undiscounted amounts of such
liabilities, without deductions for indemnity insurance, third-party indemnity claims or recoveries from other PRPs, except as qualified
in the following sentences. Except for the sharing agreement with API described above with respect to a particular insurance settlement,
in those cases where insurance carriers or third-party indemnitors have agreed to pay any amounts and management believes that
collectibility of such amounts is probable, the amounts are recorded in the Consolidated Financial Statements. For the Fox River site, as
described above, assets relating to the AT&T and Alcatel-Lucent indemnity and to the API/BAT obligations are recorded as payment is
supported by contractual agreements, public filings and/or payment history.
Guarantees and Product Warranties Guarantees associated with NCR’s business activities are reviewed for appropriateness and impact
to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, NCR had no material obligations related to
such guarantees, and therefore its Consolidated Financial Statements do not have any associated liability balance.
NCR provides its customers a standard manufacturer’s warranty and records, at the time of the sale, a corresponding estimated liability
for potential warranty costs. Estimated future obligations due to warranty claims are based upon historical factors, such as labor rates,
average repair time, travel time, number of service calls per machine and cost of replacement parts. When a sale is consummated, the
total customer revenue is recognized, provided that all revenue recognition criteria are otherwise satisfied, and the associated warranty
liability is recorded using pre-established warranty percentages for the respective product classes.
From time to time, product design or quality corrections are accomplished through modification programs. When identified, associated
costs of labor and parts for such programs are estimated and accrued as part of the warranty reserve.
The Company recorded the activity related to the warranty reserve for the the years ended December 31 as follows:
In millions
Warranty reserve liability
Beginning balance as of January 1
Accruals for warranties issued
Settlements (in cash or in kind)
Ending balance as of December 31
2014
2013
2012
$
$
22
37
(37)
22
$
$
26
39
(43)
22
$
$
23
46
(43)
26
In addition, NCR provides its customers with certain indemnification rights. In general, NCR agrees to indemnify the customer if a third
party asserts patent or other infringement on the part of its customers for its use of the Company’s products subject to certain conditions
that are generally standard within the Company’s industries. On limited occasions the Company will undertake additional indemnification
obligations for business reasons. From time to time, NCR also enters into agreements in connection with its acquisition and divestiture
activities that include indemnification obligations by the Company. The fair value of these indemnification obligations is not readily
determinable due to the conditional nature of the Company’s potential obligations and the specific facts and circumstances involved with
each particular agreement. The Company has not recorded a liability in connection with these indemnifications, and no current
indemnification instance is material to the Company’s financial position. Historically, payments made by the Company under these types
of agreements have not had a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Purchase Commitments The Company has purchase commitments for materials, supplies, services, and property, plant and equipment
as part of the normal course of business. This includes a long-term service agreement with Accenture under which many of NCR's key
transaction processing activities and functions are performed.
Leases NCR conducts certain of its sales and manufacturing operations using leased facilities, and also operates certain equipment and
vehicles under leases, the initial lease terms of which vary in length. Many of the leases contain renewal options and escalation clauses
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that are not material to the overall lease portfolio. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating leases as of December
31, 2014, for the following fiscal years were:
In millions
Minimum lease obligations
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
$
92
$
66
$
46
$
19
$
13
Total rental expense for operating leases was $128 million in 2014, $118 million in 2013, and $102 million in 2012.
11. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING INSTRUMENTS
NCR is exposed to risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. NCR utilizes a variety of measures to
monitor and manage these risks, including the use of derivative financial instruments. NCR has exposure to approximately 50 functional
currencies. Since a substantial portion of our operations and revenues occur outside the U.S., and in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar, our
results can be significantly impacted, both positively and negatively, by changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk The accounting guidance for derivatives and hedging requires companies to recognize all derivative
instruments as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company designates foreign exchange contracts
as cash flow hedges of forecasted transactions when they are determined to be highly effective at inception.
Our risk management strategy includes hedging, on behalf of certain subsidiaries, a portion of our forecasted, non-functional currency
denominated cash flows for a period of up to 15 months. As a result, some of the impact of currency fluctuations on non-functional currency
denominated transactions (and hence on subsidiary operating income, as stated in the functional currency), is mitigated in the near term. The
amount we hedge and the duration of hedge contracts may vary significantly. In the longer term (greater than 15 months), the subsidiaries are
still subject to the effect of translating the functional currency results to U.S. Dollars. To manage our exposures and mitigate the impact of
currency fluctuations on the operations of our foreign subsidiaries, we hedge our main transactional exposures through the use of foreign
exchange forward and option contracts. This is primarily done through the hedging of foreign currency denominated inter-company inventory
purchases by NCR’s marketing units and the foreign currency denominated inputs to our manufacturing units. The related foreign exchange
contracts are designated as highly effective cash flow hedges. The gains or losses on these hedges are deferred in accumulated other comprehensive
income (AOCI) and reclassified to income when the underlying hedged transaction is recorded in earnings. As of December 31, 2014, the balance
in AOCI related to foreign exchange derivative transactions was zero. The gains or losses from derivative contracts related to inventory purchases
are recorded in cost of products when the inventory is sold to an unrelated third party.
We also utilize foreign exchange contracts to hedge our exposure of assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies. We recognize
the gains and losses on these types of hedges in earnings as exchange rates change. We do not enter into hedges for speculative purposes.
Interest Rate Risk The Company is party to an interest rate swap agreement that fixes the interest rate on a portion of the Company's LIBOR
indexed floating rate borrowings under its Senior Secured Credit Facility through August 22, 2016. The notional amount of the interest rate
swap as of December 31, 2014 was $462 million and amortizes to $341 million over the term. The Company designates the interest rate swap
as a cash flow hedge of forecasted quarterly interest payments made on three-month LIBOR indexed borrowings under the Senior Secured
Credit Facility. The interest rate swap was determined to be highly effective at inception.
Our risk management strategy includes hedging a portion of our forecasted interest payments. These transactions are forecasted and the related
interest rate swap agreement is designated as a highly effective cash flow hedge. The gains or losses on this hedge are deferred in AOCI and
reclassified to income when the underlying hedged transaction is recorded in earnings. As of December 31, 2014, the balance in AOCI related
to the interest rate swap agreement was a loss of $3 million, net of tax.
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The following tables provide information on the location and amounts of derivative fair values in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:
In millions
Derivatives designated as hedging
instruments
Interest rate swap
Foreign exchange contracts
Total derivatives designated as hedging
instruments
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
Foreign exchange contracts
Total derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
Total derivatives
In millions
Derivatives designated as hedging
instruments
Interest rate swap
Foreign exchange contracts
Total derivatives designated as hedging
instruments
Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
Foreign exchange contracts
Total derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments
Total derivatives
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
December 31, 2014
Balance Sheet
Location
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Balance Sheet
Location
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Other current assets
Other current assets
$—
—
Other current liabilities
and other liabilities (1)
$—
— Other current liabilities
$462
—
Other current assets
$186
$—
$1
1
$1
Other current liabilities
$330
$5
5
$11
$6
—
$6
Fair Values of Derivative Instruments
December 31, 2013
Balance Sheet
Location
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Balance Sheet
Location
Notional
Amount
Fair
Value
Other current assets
Other current assets
$—
103
Other current assets
$162
Other current liabilities
and other liabilities (1)
Other current liabilities
$518
—
$10
—
$10
Other current liabilities
$158
$1
1
$11
$—
1
$1
$1
1
$2
(1) As of December 31, 2014, approximately $4 million was recorded in other current liabilities and $2 million was recorded in other liabilities
related to the interest rate swap. As of December 31, 2013, approximately $3 million was recorded in other current liabilities and $7 million
was recorded in other liabilities related to the interest rate swap.
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The effects of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the years ended December 31were as follows:
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized
in Other Comprehensive Income
(OCI) on Derivative
(Effective Portion)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Reclassified
from AOCI into the Consolidated
Statement of Operations
(Effective Portion)
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized
in the Consolidated Statement of
Operations (Ineffective Portion and
Amount Excluded from
Effectiveness Testing)
For the
year
ended
December
31, 2014
For the
year
ended
December
31, 2013
For the
year
ended
December
31, 2012
$(2)
$—
(12)
$1
$2
(2)
Location of
Gain (Loss)
Reclassified
from AOCI
into the
Consolidated
Statement of
Operations
(Effective
Portion)
Interest
expense
Cost of
products
For the
year
ended
December
31, 2014
For the
year
ended
December
31, 2013
For the
year
ended
December
31, 2012
$(5)
$(7)
$(5)
$1
$1
$4
Location of
Gain (Loss)
Recognized in the
Consolidated
Statement of
Operations
(Ineffective
Portion and
Amount
Excluded from
Effectiveness
Testing)
Interest
expense
Other
(expense), net
For the
year
ended
December
31, 2014
For the
year
ended
December
31, 2013
For the
year
ended
December
31, 2012
$—
$—
$—
$—
$—
$—
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in the
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Derivatives in
Cash Flow
Hedging
Relationships
Interest rate
swap
Foreign
exchange
contracts
In millions
Derivatives not Designated as Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts
Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in the
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Other (expense), net
For the year
ended December
31, 2014
$11
For the year
ended December
31, 2013
For the year
ended December
31, 2012
$(19)
$(8)
Refer to Note 12, “Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities,” for further information on derivative assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a
recurring basis.
Concentration of Credit Risk
NCR is potentially subject to concentrations of credit risk on accounts receivable and financial instruments such as hedging instruments and
cash and cash equivalents. Credit risk includes the risk of nonperformance by counterparties. The maximum potential loss may exceed the
amount recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Exposure to credit risk is managed through credit approvals, credit limits, selecting
major international financial institutions (as counterparties to hedging transactions) and monitoring procedures. NCR’s business often involves
large transactions with customers, and if one or more of those customers were to default on its obligations under applicable contractual
arrangements, the Company could be exposed to potentially significant losses. However, management believes that the reserves for potential
losses are adequate. As of December 31, 2014 and 2013, NCR did not have any major concentration of credit risk related to financial instruments.
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12. FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 are set forth as follows:
In millions
Assets:
Deposits held in money market mutual
funds (1)
Available for sale securities (2)
Foreign exchange contracts (3)
Total
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap (4)
Foreign exchange contracts (4)
Total
In millions
Assets:
Deposits held in money market mutual
funds (1)
Available for sale securities (2)
Foreign exchange contracts (3)
Total
Liabilities:
Interest rate swap (4)
Foreign exchange contracts (4)
Total
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2014 Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
December 31, 2014
$
$
$
$
82
—
1
83
6
5
11
$
$
$
$
82
—
—
82
$
$
— $
—
— $
— $
—
1
1
6
5
11
$
$
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2013 Using
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
December 31, 2013
$
$
$
$
9
8
2
19
10
1
11
$
$
$
$
9
8
—
17
$
$
— $
—
— $
— $
—
2
2
$
10
1
11
$
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
_____________
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Included in Cash and cash equivalents in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Included in Other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Included in Other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Included in Other current liabilities and Other liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Deposits Held in Money Market Mutual Funds A portion of the Company’s excess cash is held in money market mutual funds
which generate interest income based on prevailing market rates. Money market mutual fund holdings are measured at fair value
using quoted market prices and are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.
Available-For-Sale Securities The Company had investments in mutual funds and equity securities that were valued using the
market approach with quotations from stock exchanges in Japan. As a result, available-for-sale securities were classified within
Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy.
Interest rate swap As a result of our Senior Secured Credit Facility, we are exposed to risk from changes in LIBOR, which may
adversely affect our financial condition. To manage our exposure and mitigate the impact of changes in LIBOR on our financial
results, we hedge a portion of our forecasted interest payments through the use of an interest rate swap agreement. The interest
rate swap is valued using the income approach inclusive of nonperformance and counterparty risk considerations and is classified
within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
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Foreign Exchange Contracts As a result of our global operating activities, we are exposed to risks from changes in foreign currency
exchange rates, which may adversely affect our financial condition. To manage our exposures and mitigate the impact of currency
fluctuations on our financial results, we hedge our primary transactional exposures through the use of foreign exchange forward
and option contracts. The foreign exchange contracts are valued using the market approach based on observable market transactions
of forward rates and are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-recurring Basis
From time to time, certain assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level
3). NCR reviews the carrying values of investments when events and circumstances warrant and considers all available evidence
in evaluating when declines in fair value are other-than-temporary declines. During 2014 and 2012, we measured the fair value
of investments utilizing the income approach based on the use of discounted cash flows. The discounted cash flows are based on
unobservable inputs, including assumptions of projected revenues, expenses, earnings, capital spending, as well as a discount rate
determined by management’s estimates of risk associated with the investment. As a result, for the years ended December 31, 2014
and 2012, we recorded other-than-temporary impairment charges of $3 million and $7 million, respectively, in other (expense),
net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations based on Level 3 valuations. As of December 31, 2014 and 2012, there was no
remaining carrying value of the related investments. See Note 2, "Restructuring Plan," for additional information on the charge
recorded for the year ended December 31, 2014. No impairment charges or material non-recurring fair value adjustments were
recorded during the year ended December 31, 2013.
13. SEGMENT INFORMATION AND CONCENTRATIONS
Operating Segment Information The Company manages and reports its businesses in the following four segments:
• Financial Services - We offer solutions to enable customers in the financial services industry to reduce costs, generate
new revenue streams and enhance customer loyalty. These solutions include a comprehensive line of ATM and payment
processing hardware and software; cash management and video banking software and customer-facing digital banking
services; and related installation, maintenance, and managed and professional services. We also offer a complete line of
printer consumables.
• Retail Solutions - We offer solutions to customers in the retail industry designed to improve selling productivity and
checkout processes as well as increase service levels. These solutions primarily include retail-oriented technologies, such
as point of sale terminals and point of sale software; an omni-channel retail software platform with a comprehensive suite
of retail software applications; innovative self-service kiosks, such as self-checkout; as well as bar-code scanners. We
also offer installation, maintenance, managed and professional services and a complete line of printer consumables.
• Hospitality - We offer technology solutions to customers in the hospitality industry, serving businesses that range from
a single store or restaurant to global chains and sports and entertainment venues. Our solutions include point of sale
hardware and software solutions, installation, maintenance, managed and professional services and a complete line of
printer consumables.
• Emerging Industries - We offer maintenance as well as managed and professional services for third-party computer
hardware provided to select manufacturers, primarily in the telecommunications industry, who value and leverage our
global service capability. Also included in our Emerging Industries segment are solutions designed to enhance the customer
experience for the travel industry, such as self-service kiosks, and the small business industry, such as an all-in-one point
of sale solution. Additionally, we offer installation, maintenance, and managed and professional services.
These segments represent components of the Company for which separate financial information is available that is utilized on a
regular basis by the chief operating decision maker in assessing segment performance and in allocating the Company's resources.
Management evaluates the performance of the segments based on revenue and segment operating income. Assets are not allocated
to segments, and thus are not included in the assessment of segment performance, and consequently, we do not disclose total assets
by reportable segment.
The accounting policies used to determine the results of the operating segments are the same as those utilized for the consolidated
financial statements as a whole. Intersegment sales and transfers are not material.
In recognition of the volatility of the effects of pension expense on our segment results, and to maintain operating focus on business
performance, pension expense (benefit), as well as other significant, non-recurring items, are excluded from the segment operating
results utilized by our chief operating decision maker in evaluating segment performance and are separately delineated to reconcile
to income from operations.
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The following table presents revenue and operating income by segment for the years ended December 31:
In millions
Revenue by segment
Financial Services (1)
Retail Solutions (2)
Hospitality
Emerging Industries
Consolidated revenue
Operating income by segment
Financial Services (1)
Retail Solutions (2)
Hospitality
Emerging Industries
Subtotal - segment operating income
Pension expense (benefit)
Other adjustments(3)
Income from operations
2014
2013
2012
$
$
3,561
2,008
659
363
6,591
543
155
91
31
820
152
315
353
$
$
3,115
2,034
626
348
6,123
356
205
100
56
717
(78)
129
666
$
$
3,201
1,667
522
340
5,730
327
102
85
75
589
(224)
65
748
(1) From the acquisition date of January 10, 2014 through December 31, 2014, Digital Insight contributed $349 million in revenue
and $104 million, in segment operating income to the Financial Services segment.
(2) From the acquisition date of February 6, 2013 through December 31, 2013, Retalix contributed $298 million in revenue and
$53 million in segment operating income to the Retail Solutions segment.
(3) The following table presents the other adjustments for NCR for the years ended December 31:
In millions
Restructuring plan
Acquisition-related amortization of intangible assets
Acquisition-related costs
Acquisition-related purchase price adjustments
OFAC and FCPA investigations
Total other adjustments
2014
2013
2012
$
$
160
119
27
6
3
315
$
$
— $
65
46
15
3
129
$
—
38
23
—
4
65
The following table presents revenue from products and services for NCR for the years ended December 31:
In millions
Product revenue
Professional services, installation services and cloud revenue
Total solution revenue
Support services revenue
Total revenue
2014
2013
2012
$
$
2,892
1,710
4,602
1,989
6,591
$
$
2,912
1,259
4,171
1,952
6,123
$
$
2,854
927
3,781
1,949
5,730
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Revenues are attributed to the geographic area/country to which the product is delivered or in which the service is provided.
The following table presents revenue by geographic area for NCR for the years ended December 31:
In millions
Revenue by Geographic Area
United States
Americas (excluding United States)
Europe
Asia Middle East Africa
Consolidated revenue
2014
%
2013
%
2012
%
$
2,723
634
1,594
1,640
6,591
$
41% $
10%
24%
25%
100% $
2,383
647
1,492
1,601
6,123
39% $
2,198
11%
24%
26%
100% $
625
1,459
1,448
5,730
38%
11%
26%
25%
100%
The following table presents property, plant and equipment by geographic area as of December 31:
In millions
Property, plant and equipment, net
United States
Americas (excluding United States)
Europe
Japan
Asia Middle East Africa (excluding Japan)
Consolidated property, plant and equipment, net
2014
2013
$
$
188
$
26
54
35
93
396
$
153
22
56
41
80
352
Concentrations No single customer accounts for more than 10% of NCR’s consolidated revenue. As of December 31, 2014, NCR
is not aware of any significant concentration of business transacted with a particular customer that could, if suddenly eliminated,
have a material adverse effect on NCR’s operations. NCR also lacks a concentration of available sources of labor, services, licenses
or other rights that could, if suddenly eliminated, have a material adverse effect on its operations.
A number of NCR’s products, systems and solutions rely primarily on specific suppliers for microprocessors and other component
products, manufactured assemblies, operating systems, commercial software and other central components. NCR also utilizes
contract manufacturers in order to complete manufacturing activities. There can be no assurances that any sudden impact to the
availability or cost of these technologies or services would not have a material adverse effect on NCR’s operations.
14. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax includes activity related to environmental matters, the divestiture of our
Entertainment business, and the spin-off of Teradata Data Warehousing (Teradata).
The income (loss) from discontinued operations for the years ended December 31 was:
2014
2013
2012
Pre - Tax
Net of Tax
Pre - Tax
Net of Tax
Pre - Tax
Net of Tax
Environmental matters
Divestiture of the Entertainment
business
Spin-off of Teradata
Total
$
$
16
$
10
$
(15) $
(9) $
3
$
—
—
16
$
—
—
10
$
—
—
(15) $
—
—
(9) $
(6)
—
(3) $
2
(4)
8
6
Environmental Matters For the the year ended December 31, 2014, income from discontinued operations primarily includes changes
in estimates related to the Fox River reserve partially offset by accruals for litigation fees related to the Kalamazoo River environmental
matter. For the year ended December 31, 2013, loss from discontinued operations primarily includes changes in estimates related to
the Fox River reserve in addition to accruals for litigation fees related to the Kalamazoo River environmental matter, partially offset
by recoveries from insurance carriers. For the year ended December 31, 2012, income from discontinued operations primarily includes
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previously agreed settlements with insurance carriers related to the Fox River matter. Refer to Note 10, "Commitments and
Contingencies," for additional information regarding the Fox River and Kalamazoo River environmental matters.
Divestiture of the Entertainment Business As described in Note 4, "Business Combinations and Divestitures," on June 22, 2012, we
sold certain assets of our Entertainment business. Beginning in the first quarter of 2012, we accounted for the Entertainment business
as a discontinued operation and as a result, for each period presented, the results of operations and cash flows of the Entertainment
business have been presented as a discontinued operation. For the year ended December 31, 2012, income (loss) from discontinued
operations included the results of operations of the Entertainment business, as well as a $33 million, or $21 million net of tax, gain
from the divestiture of the business.
Spin-off of Teradata On September 30, 2007, NCR completed the spin-off of Teradata through the distribution of a tax-free stock
dividend to NCR stockholders. The results of operations and cash flows of Teradata have been presented as a discontinued operation.
There was no operating activity related to the spin-off of Teradata in 2014 and 2013. For the year ended December 31, 2012, income
from discontinued operations, net of tax, related to favorable changes in uncertain tax benefits attributable to Teradata.
15. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (AOCI)
Changes in AOCI by Component
The changes in AOCI or the years ended December 31 are as follows:
in millions
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
Changes in
Employee
Benefit Plans
Changes in Fair
Value of Effective
Cash Flow Hedges
Changes in Fair
Value of Available for
Sale Securities
Total
Balance at December 31, 2012
$
(6) $
(22) $
(10) $
1 $
(37)
Other comprehensive (loss) income
before reclassifications
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
Net current period other
comprehensive (loss) income
Balance at December 31, 2013
$
Other comprehensive (loss) income
before reclassifications
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
Net current period other
comprehensive (loss) income
(46)
—
(46)
(52) $
(73)
—
(73)
Balance at December 31, 2014
$
(125) $
50
(12)
38
16 $
(12)
(12)
(24)
(8) $
1
4
5
(5) $
(1)
3
2
(3) $
2
—
2
3 $
—
(3)
(3)
— $
7
(8)
(1)
(38)
(86)
(12)
(98)
(136)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-(Continued)
The reclassifications out of AOCI for the years ended December 31 are as follows:
in millions
Affected line in Consolidated Statement of Operations:
Cost of services
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Interest expense
Other (expense), net
Total before tax
Tax expense
Total reclassifications, net of tax
in millions
Affected line in Consolidated Statement of Operations:
Cost of products
Cost of services
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Interest expense
Total before tax
Tax expense
Total reclassifications, net of tax
For the year ended December 31, 2014
Employee Benefit Plans
Actuarial
Losses
Recognized
Amortization
of Prior
Service
Benefit
Effective Cash
Flow Hedges
Securities
Total
—
—
—
—
—
— $
(10)
(6)
(4)
—
—
(20) $
—
—
—
4
—
4 $
$
—
—
—
—
(4) $
(4) $
$
For the year ended December 31, 2013
Employee Benefit Plans
Actuarial
Losses
Recognized
Amortization of
Prior Service
Benefit
Effective Cash
Flow Hedges
Total
—
5
2
1
—
8 $
(2)
(15)
(9)
(4)
—
(30) $
$
(1)
—
—
—
7
6
$
$
(10)
(6)
(4)
4
(4)
(20)
8
(12)
(3)
(10)
(7)
(3)
7
(16)
8
(8)
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16. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR INFORMATION
The Company's 5.00% Notes, 4.625% Notes, 5.875% Notes and 6.375% Notes are guaranteed by the Company's subsidiary, NCR
International, Inc. (Guarantor Subsidiary), which is 100% owned by the Company and has guaranteed fully and unconditionally
the obligations to pay principal and interest for these senior unsecured notes. The guarantees are subject to release under certain
circumstances as described below:
•
•
•
•
•
the designation of the Guarantor Subsidiary as an unrestricted subsidiary under the indenture governing the notes;
the release of the Guarantor Subsidiary from its guarantee under the senior secured credit facility;
the release or discharge the indebtedness that required the guarantee of the notes by the Guarantor Subsidiary;
the permitted sale or other disposition of the Guarantor Subsidiary to a third party; and
the Company's exercise of its legal defeasance option of its covenant defeasance option under the indenture governing
the notes.
Refer to Note 6, "Debt Obligations," for additional information.
Pursuant to registration rights agreements entered into in connection with the offerings of the 5.00% and 4.625% Notes, the
Company completed registered offers to exchange the 5.00% and 4.625% Notes on May 30, 2013. Pursuant to registration rights
agreements entered into in connection with the offerings of the 5.875% and 6.375% Notes, the Company completed registered
offers to exchange the 5.875% and 6.375% Notes on July 22, 2014.
In connection with the registration statements for the exchange offers of the 5.00% Notes, 4.625% Notes, 5.875% Notes
and 6.375% Notes, the Company is required to comply with Rule 3-10 of SEC Regulation S-X (Rule 3-10), and has therefore
included the accompanying Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements in accordance with Rule 3-10(f) of SEC Regulation
S-X.
The following supplemental information sets forth, on a consolidating basis, the condensed statements of operations and
comprehensive income (loss), the condensed balance sheets and the condensed statements of cash flows for the parent issuer of
these senior unsecured notes, for the Guarantor Subsidiary and for the Company and all of its consolidated subsidiaries (amounts
in millions):
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Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the year ended December 31, 2014
Parent Issuer
$
1,039
$
Guarantor
Subsidiary
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
(in millions)
Product revenue
Service revenue
Total revenue
Cost of products
Cost of services
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Restructuring-related charges
Total operating expenses
Income (loss) from operations
Interest expense
Other (expense) income, net
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before earnings in subsidiaries
Equity in earnings of consolidated
subsidiaries
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of tax
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interests
Net income (loss) attributable to NCR
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Less comprehensive income (loss)
attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable
to NCR common stockholders
$
$
$
1,254
2,293
828
996
483
148
32
2,487
(194)
(177)
38
(333)
(173)
(160)
341
181
10
191
—
191
93
—
$
$
111
28
139
41
13
2
—
1
57
82
(1)
(4)
77
68
9
392
401
—
401
—
401
319
—
$
2,137
$
2,417
4,554
1,679
1,697
527
115
71
4,089
465
(75)
3
393
57
336
—
336
—
336
4
332
229
1
$
$
$
$
(395) $
—
(395)
(395)
—
—
—
—
(395)
—
72
(72)
—
—
—
(733)
(733)
—
(733) $
—
(733) $
(547)
—
2,892
3,699
6,591
2,153
2,706
1,012
263
104
6,238
353
(181)
(35)
137
(48)
185
—
185
10
195
4
191
94
1
93
93
$
319
$
228
$
(547) $
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Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the year ended December 31, 2013
Parent Issuer
Guarantor
Subsidiary
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
$
1,107
$
85
$
1,977
$
(in millions)
Product revenue
Service revenue
Total revenue
Cost of products
Cost of services
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Total operating expenses
Income (loss) from operations
Interest expense
Other (expense) income, net
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before earnings in subsidiaries
Equity in earnings of consolidated
subsidiaries
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of tax
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interests
Net income (loss) attributable to NCR
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Less comprehensive income (loss)
attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable
to NCR common stockholders
$
$
$
1,232
2,339
844
880
467
94
2,285
54
(104)
(12)
(62)
(23)
(39)
491
452
(9)
443
—
443
442
—
$
$
24
109
17
9
5
—
31
78
2
(8)
72
25
47
409
456
—
456
—
456
331
—
$
$
1,955
3,932
1,548
1,342
399
109
3,398
534
(6)
16
544
96
448
—
448
—
448
4
444
437
$
$
(257) $
—
(257)
(257)
—
—
—
(257)
—
5
(5)
—
—
—
(900)
(900)
—
(900) $
—
(900) $
(771)
2,912
3,211
6,123
2,152
2,231
871
203
5,457
666
(103)
(9)
554
98
456
—
456
(9)
447
4
443
439
(3)
442
(3)
—
442
$
331
$
440
$
(771) $
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Consolidating Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For the year ended December 31, 2012
Guarantor
Subsidiary
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
Parent Issuer
$
1,155
$
(in millions)
Product revenue
Service revenue
Total revenue
Cost of products
Cost of services
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Total operating expenses
Income (loss) from operations
Interest expense
Other (expense) income, net
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before earnings in subsidiaries
Equity in earnings of consolidated
subsidiaries
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations,
net of tax
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) attributable to
noncontrolling interests
Net income (loss) attributable to NCR
Total comprehensive income (loss)
Less comprehensive income (loss)
attributable to noncontrolling interests
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable
to NCR common stockholders
$
$
$
1,180
2,335
865
682
399
66
2,012
323
(46)
(102)
175
93
82
396
478
3
481
—
481
463
—
$
$
112
25
137
31
11
5
—
47
90
(1)
(3)
86
61
25
177
202
—
202
—
202
297
—
$
1,869
$
1,671
3,540
1,530
1,248
338
89
3,205
335
(4)
106
437
69
368
—
368
3
371
—
371
362
$
$
$
$
(282) $
—
(282)
(282)
—
—
—
(282)
—
9
(9)
—
—
—
(573)
(573)
—
(573) $
—
(573) $
(663)
(4)
—
2,854
2,876
5,730
2,144
1,941
742
155
4,982
748
(42)
(8)
698
223
475
—
475
6
481
—
481
459
(4)
463
463
$
297
$
366
$
(663) $
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NCR Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-(Continued)
Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 2014
(in millions)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories
Due from affiliates
Other current assets
Total current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net
Goodwill
Intangibles, net
Prepaid pension cost
Deferred income taxes
Investments in subsidiaries
Due from affiliates
Other assets
Total assets
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings
Accounts payable
Payroll and benefits liabilities
Deferred service revenue and customer
deposits
Due to affiliates
Other current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt
Pension and indemnity plan liabilities
Postretirement and postemployment benefits
liabilities
Income tax accruals
Environmental liabilities
Due to affiliates
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
Stockholders’ equity
Total NCR stockholders’ equity
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Parent
Issuer
Guarantor
Subsidiary
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
$
9
19
6
1,228
28
1,290
1
—
—
—
128
1,771
20
49
3,259
—
—
—
21
124
10
155
—
—
—
10
—
41
—
206
—
3,053
—
3,053
3,259
$
462
1,316
421
476
280
2,955
234
1,882
730
551
43
—
41
113
6,549
102
464
111
324
888
377
2,266
18
314
145
168
—
1,130
244
4,285
15
2,237
12
2,249
6,549
$
—
—
—
(2,330)
(98)
(2,428)
—
—
—
—
(185)
(5,290)
(1,188)
—
(9,091) $
—
—
—
—
(2,330)
(98)
(2,428)
—
—
—
—
—
(1,188)
(185)
(3,801)
—
(5,290)
—
(5,290)
(9,091) $
$
511
1,404
669
—
504
3,088
396
2,760
926
551
349
—
—
537
8,607
187
712
196
494
—
481
2,070
3,472
705
170
181
44
—
67
6,709
15
1,871
12
1,883
8,607
40
69
242
626
294
1,271
161
878
196
—
363
3,519
1,127
375
7,890
85
248
85
149
1,318
192
2,077
3,454
391
25
3
44
17
8
6,019
—
1,871
—
1,871
7,890
$
$
99
$
$
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NCR Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-(Continued)
Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 2013
(in millions)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Accounts receivable, net
Inventories
Due from affiliates
Other current assets
Total current assets
Property, plant and equipment, net
Goodwill
Intangibles, net
Prepaid pension cost
Deferred income taxes
Investments in subsidiaries
Due from affiliates
Other assets
Total assets
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Current liabilities
Short-term borrowings
Accounts payable
Payroll and benefits liabilities
Deferred service revenue and customer
deposits
Due to affiliates
Other current liabilities
Total current liabilities
Long-term debt
Pension and indemnity plan liabilities
Postretirement and postemployment benefits
liabilities
Income tax accruals
Environmental liabilities
Due to affiliates
Other liabilities
Total liabilities
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
Stockholders’ equity
Total NCR stockholders’ equity
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
Parent
Issuer
Guarantor
Subsidiary
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
442
—
901
460
298
209
2,310
205
662
260
478
52
—
45
96
4,108
6
415
112
358
355
261
1,507
24
298
144
175
—
32
81
2,261
14
1,819
14
1,833
4,108
$
—
—
—
—
(1,485)
(26)
(1,511)
—
—
—
—
—
(4,592)
(93)
—
(6,196) $
—
—
—
—
(1,485)
(26)
(1,511)
—
—
—
—
—
(93)
—
(1,604)
—
(4,592)
—
(4,592)
(6,196) $
$
528
1,114
1,339
790
—
568
4,339
352
1,534
494
478
441
—
—
470
8,108
34
670
191
525
—
461
1,881
3,320
532
169
189
121
—
99
6,311
14
1,769
14
1,783
8,108
75
1,114
424
319
333
360
2,625
146
872
234
—
321
2,665
28
334
7,225
28
254
78
155
1,007
219
1,741
3,296
234
25
4
121
17
18
5,456
—
1,769
—
1,769
7,225
$
$
$
$
11
—
14
11
854
25
915
1
—
—
—
68
1,927
20
40
2,971
—
1
1
12
123
7
144
—
—
—
10
—
44
—
198
—
2,773
—
2,773
2,971
$
$
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NCR Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-(Continued)
Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended December 31, 2014
(in millions)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities
Investing activities
Expenditures for property, plant and
equipment
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and
equipment
Additions to capitalized software
Business acquisitions, net
Change in restricted cash
Proceeds from (payments of) intercompany
notes
Investments in equity affiliates
Other investing activities, net
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities
Financing activities
Short term borrowings, net
Payments on term credit facilities
Borrowings on term credit facilities
Payments on revolving credit facilities
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities
Debt issuance costs
Tax withholding payments on behalf of
employees
Proceeds from employee stock plans
Other financing activities
Dividend distribution to consolidated
subsidiaries
Equity contribution
Borrowings (repayments) of intercompany
notes
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash (used in) provided by operating
activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
Parent Issuer
Guarantor
Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
$
401
$
(108) $
331
$
(100) $
524
(67)
1
(58)
—
—
—
—
7
(117)
—
(3)
—
(104)
200
(1)
—
—
(4)
(100)
2
(148)
(158)
—
(36)
20
442
462
(51)
—
(82)
(1,647)
1,114
42
(2)
(5)
(631)
—
(34)
250
(946)
946
(4)
(28)
13
(1)
—
—
—
196
(1)
—
(35)
75
—
—
—
—
—
106
—
—
106
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(2)
11
$
40
$
9
$
101
—
—
—
—
—
(148)
2
—
(146)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
100
(2)
148
246
—
—
—
—
$
— $
(118)
1
(140)
(1,647)
1,114
—
—
2
(788)
—
(37)
250
(1,050)
1,146
(5)
(28)
13
(5)
—
—
—
284
(1)
(36)
(17)
528
511
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NCR Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-(Continued)
Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended December 31, 2013
Parent Issuer
Guarantor
Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
$
(7) $
15
$
312
$
(39) $
281
(in millions)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities
Investing activities
Expenditures for property, plant and
equipment
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and
equipment
Additions to capitalized software
Business acquisitions, net
Dispositions
Changes in restricted cash
Proceeds from (payments of) intercompany
notes
Investments in equity affiliates
Other investing activities, net
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities
Financing activities
Short term borrowings, net
Payments on term credit facilities
Borrowings on term credit facilities
Payments on revolving credit facilities
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities
Proceeds from bond offering
Debt issuance costs
Tax withholding payments on behalf of
employees
Proceeds from employee stock plans
Dividend distribution to minority shareholders
Dividend distribution to consolidated
subsidiaries
Equity contribution
Borrowings (repayments) of intercompany
notes
Purchase on non-controlling interest
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash used in operating activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
(35)
2
(81)
(207)
—
(1,114)
(54)
(308)
5
(1,792)
—
(35)
300
(1,009)
1,009
1,100
(36)
(30)
57
—
—
—
—
—
1,356
(52)
(1)
(496)
571
(6)
—
—
—
—
—
—
(33)
—
(39)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
30
—
—
30
—
(1)
5
6
11
(75)
8
(29)
(756)
183
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
183
(183)
—
54
341
—
(116)
10
(110)
(780)
—
(1,114)
—
—
5
(669)
(1,792)
(2,105)
(1)
—
29
—
—
—
—
—
—
(3)
(39)
311
54
(24)
327
—
(20)
(50)
492
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
39
(341)
(54)
—
(1)
(35)
329
(1,009)
1,009
1,100
(36)
(30)
57
(3)
—
—
—
(24)
(356)
1,357
—
—
—
—
(52)
(22)
(541)
1,069
528
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
75
$
102
$
442
$
— $
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NCR Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-(Continued)
Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the year ended December 31, 2012
(in millions)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities
Investing activities
Expenditures for property, plant and
equipment
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and
equipment
Additions to capitalized software
Business acquisitions, net
Proceeds from (payments of) intercompany
notes
Investments in equity affiliates
Other investing activities, net
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities
Financing activities
Borrowings on term credit facilities
Payments on revolving credit facilities
Borrowings on revolving credit facilities
Proceeds from bond offering
Debt issuance costs
Tax withholding payments on behalf of
employees
Proceeds from employee stock plans
Dividend distribution to minority shareholders
Dividend distribution to consolidated
subsidiaries
Equity contribution
Borrowings (repayments) of intercompany
notes
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities
Cash flows from discontinued operations
Net cash used in operating activities
Net cash provided by investing activities
Net cash used in discontinued operations
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
Parent Issuer
Guarantor
Subsidiary
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations
Consolidated
$
(372) $
(9) $
211
$
(10) $
(180)
—
—
—
—
(107)
111
—
4
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
10
(111)
107
6
—
—
—
—
—
—
— $
(80)
8
(80)
(108)
—
—
4
(256)
150
(860)
720
1,100
(19)
(12)
53
(1)
—
—
—
1,131
(114)
99
(15)
(9)
671
398
1,069
(36)
8
(17)
(38)
11
—
—
(72)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1)
(8)
111
(96)
6
—
—
—
(8)
137
355
492
$
$
—
—
—
—
96
(90)
—
6
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(2)
—
—
(2)
—
—
—
—
(5)
11
6
(44)
—
(63)
(70)
—
(21)
4
(194)
150
(860)
720
1,100
(19)
(12)
53
—
—
—
(11)
1,121
(114)
99
(15)
(1)
539
32
571
103
$
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NCR Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-(Continued)
17. QUARTERLY INFORMATION (unaudited)
In millions, except per share amounts
2014
Total revenue
Gross margin
Operating income
Income from continuing operations (attributable to NCR)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income attributable to NCR
Income per share attributable to NCR common stockholders:
Income per common share from continuing operations
Basic
Diluted
Net income per common share:
Basic
Diluted
2013
Total revenue
Gross margin
Operating income
Income from continuing operations (attributable to NCR)
(Loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
Net income attributable to NCR
Income per share attributable to NCR common stockholders:
Income per common share from continuing operations
Basic
Diluted
Net income per common share:
Basic
Diluted
First
Second
Third
Fourth
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,518
416
108
53
—
53
0.32
0.31
0.32
0.31
1,410
369
85
62
(1)
61
0.38
0.37
0.37
0.36
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,658
480
169
90
—
90
0.54
0.53
0.54
0.53
1,535
426
139
86
—
86
0.52
0.51
0.52
0.51
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
1,647
404
41
—
15
15
$
$
1,768
432
35
38
(5)
33
— $
— $
0.09
0.09
1,508
415
145
98
—
98
0.59
0.58
0.59
0.58
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
0.23
0.22
0.20
0.19
1,670
530
297
206
(8)
198
1.24
1.21
1.19
1.16
Operating income for the quarter ended December 31, 2014 was impacted by actuarial losses related to the remeasurement of our
pension plan assets and liabilities. The actuarial losses included in pension expense recognized in the quarter ended December 31, 2014
decreased operating income by $150 million, net income attributable to NCR by $74 million, basic earnings per share by $0.44, and
diluted earnings per share by $0.43.
Operating income for the quarter ended December 31, 2013 was impacted by actuarial gains related to the remeasurement of our pension
plan assets and liabilities. The actuarial gains included in pension benefit recognized in the quarter ended December 31, 2013 increased
operating income by $104 million, net income attributable to NCR by $73 million, basic earnings per share by $0.44, and diluted
earnings per share by $0.43.
Net income per share in each quarter is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during that quarter while
net income per share for the full year is computed using the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the year. Thus, the
sum of the four quarters’ net income per share will not necessarily equal the full-year net income per share.
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Item 9.
DISCLOSURE
None.
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
Item 9A.
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
NCR has established disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 (the Exchange Act)) to ensure that information required to be disclosed by NCR in the reports that it files or submits 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 include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed
by NCR in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to NCR’s management,
including its Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this Report, conducted under their supervision and with the participation
of management, the Company’s Chief Executive and Chief Financial Officers have concluded that NCR’s disclosure controls and
procedures are effective to meet such objectives and that NCR’s disclosure controls and procedures adequately alert them on a timely
basis to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in NCR’s
Exchange Act filings.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal quarter that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting as defined in Rules
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act. The 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 (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the
transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) 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 (iii) 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 due to, for example, the potential for human error or circumvention of controls, 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.
The Company’s management assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2014. In making this assessment, we used the criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway
Commission (COSO) in the 2013 Internal Control-Integrated Framework. Based on our assessment, we determined that, as of December
31, 2014, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, our independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the effectiveness of the Company’s
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2014 as stated in their report which appears in Item 8 of this Report.
Item 9B.
OTHER INFORMATION
None
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PART III
Item 10.
DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERANCE
Except as set forth in the following paragraphs of this Item 10, the information required by this Item 10 will be set forth under the
headings “Election of Directors,” “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance,” and “Committees of the Board” in the
Definitive Proxy Statement for our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
within 120 days after the end of our fiscal 2014 year, and is incorporated herein by reference. The information required by this Item
10 regarding our executive officers is set forth under the heading “Executive Officers of the Registrant” in Part I of this Form 10-K
and is incorporated herein by reference.
We have not materially changed the procedures by which stockholders may recommend nominees to the Company’s Board of Directors.
We have a Code of Conduct that sets the standard for ethics and compliance for all of our directors and employees, including our chief
executive officer, our chief financial officer and our chief accounting officer. Our Code of Conduct is available on the Corporate
Governance page at our website at http://www.ncr.com/company/corporate-governance/code-of-conduct under the heading “Code of
Conduct.” We intend to disclose any amendments to or waivers of the Code of Conduct with respect to any director as well as our
principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and principal accounting officer, on the Corporate Governance page of our website
promptly following the date of such amendment or waiver.
Item 11.
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item 11 will be set forth under the headings “Executive Compensation,” “Compensation and Human
Resource Committee,” and “Board Compensation and Human Resource Committee Report on Executive Compensation” in the
Definitive Proxy Statement for our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
within 120 days after the end of our fiscal 2014 year, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 12.
SECURITY OWNERSHIPS OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by this Item 12 will be set forth under the headings “Stock Ownership” and “Equity Compensation Plan
Information” in the Definitive Proxy Statement for our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of our fiscal 2014 year, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 13.
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this Item 13 will be set forth under the headings “Related Person Transactions” and “Corporate Governance”
in the Definitive Proxy Statement for our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
within 120 days after the end of our fiscal 2014 year, is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 14.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this Item 14 will be set forth under the heading “Fees Paid to Independent Registered Public Accounting
Firm” in the Definitive Proxy Statement for our 2015 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission within 120 days after the end of our fiscal 2014 year, and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 15.
EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
PART IV
(a)(1) Financial Statements: The following is an index of the consolidated financial statements of the Company and the Report of
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm filed as part of this Form 10-K:
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Operations for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and
2012
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2014 and 2013
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and 2012
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013, and
2012
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Page of
Form 10-K
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42
43
44
45
46
47
(2) Financial Statement Schedule: Financial Statement Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts is included in this Form 10-
K. All other schedules are not required under the related instructions or are not applicable.
(3) Exhibits: See Index of Exhibits below for a listing of all exhibits to this Form 10-K. The management contracts and compensatory
plans or arrangements required to be filed as an exhibit to this Form 10-K are identified in the Index of Exhibits by an asterisk (*).
(b) The following is an index of all exhibits to this Form 10-K. Exhibits identified in parentheses in the index below, on file with the
SEC, are incorporated herein by reference as exhibits hereto.
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
3.1
Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of August 27, 2007, between NCR Corporation and
Teradata Corporation (Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of Teradata Corporation dated
September 6, 2007).
Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 3, 2012, by and between Redbox Automated Retail,
LLC and NCR Corporation (Exhibit 2.2 to the NCR Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2012.
First Amendment to Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of June 22, 2012, by and between Redbox
Automated Retail, LLC and NCR Corporation (Exhibit 2.3 to the NCR Corporation Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012).
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated November 28, 2012, by and among NCR Corporation, Moon
S.P.V. (Subsidiary) Ltd., and Retalix, Ltd. (Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of NCR
Corporation dated February 6, 2013).
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 2, 2013, by and among NCR Corporation,
Delivery Acquisition Corporation, Fandango Holdings Corporation and Thoma Bravo, LLC as the
Stockholder Representative (Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated
December 2, 2013 (the “December 2, 2013 Form 8-K”)).
Commitment Letter, dated as of December 2, 2013, by and among NCR Corporation, JPMorgan Chase
Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Bank of America, N.A., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith
Incorporated, Royal Bank of Canada, RBC Capital Markets, SunTrust Bank, SunTrust Robinson
Humphrey, Inc., WF Investment Holdings, LLC and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (Exhibit 2.2 to the
December 2, 2013 Form 8-K).
Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of December 2, 2013, by and among NCR Limited and the holders
of the outstanding share capital of Alaric Systems Limited (Exhibit 2.3 to the December 2, 2013 Form 8-
K).
Articles of Amendment and Restatement of NCR Corporation, as amended effective May 14, 1999
(Exhibit 3.1 to the NCR Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,
1999).
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3.2
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.4.1
4.5
4.5.1
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.6
Bylaws of NCR Corporation, as amended and restated on January 26, 2011 (Exhibit 3(ii) to the Current
Report on Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated January 31, 2011).
Common Stock Certificate of NCR Corporation (Exhibit 4.1 to the NCR Corporation Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999).
Indenture, dated September 17, 2012, among NCR Corporation, as issuer, NCR International Inc. and
Radiant Systems Inc. as subsidiary guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (Exhibit
4.01 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated September 17, 2012).
Indenture, dated December 18, 2012, among NCR Corporation, as issuer, NCR International Inc. and
Radiant Systems Inc. as subsidiary guarantors and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (Exhibit
4.01 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated December 18, 2012).
Indenture, dated December 19, 2013, between NCR Escrow Corp. and U.S. Bank National Association
relating to the $400 million aggregate principal amount of 5.875% senior notes due 2021 (the “5.875%
Notes”) (Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated December 19, 2013
(the “December 19, 2013 Form 8-K”)).
First Supplemental Indenture relating to the 5.875% Notes, dated January 10, 2014, among NCR
Corporation, NCR International, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (Exhibit 4.1 to the
Current Report of NCR Corporation dated January 10, 2014 (the “January 10, 2014 Form 8-K”)).
Indenture, dated December 19, 2013, between NCR Escrow Corp. and U.S. Bank National Association
relating to the $700 million aggregate principal amount of 6.375% senior notes due 2023 (the “6.375%
Notes”) (Exhibit 4.2 to the December 19, 2013 Form 8-K).
First Supplemental Indenture relating to the 6.375% Notes, dated January 10, 2014, among NCR
Corporation, NCR International, Inc. and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee (Exhibit 4.2 to the
January 10, 2014 Form 8-K).
Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of February 1, 1996, and amended and restated as of
March 29, 1996, by and among NCR Corporation, AT&T Corp. and Lucent Technologies Inc. (Exhibit
10.1 to Amendment No. 3 to the Lucent Technologies Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No.
333-00703) (the “Lucent Registration Statement Amendment No. 3”)).
Employee Benefits Agreement, dated as of November 20, 1996, by and between AT&T Corp. and NCR
Corporation (Exhibit 10.2 to the NCR Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1996 (the “1996 Annual Report”)).
Patent License Agreement, effective as of March 29, 1996, by and among AT&T Corp., NCR
Corporation, and Lucent Technologies Inc. (Exhibit 10.7 to Amendment No. 4 to the Lucent
Technologies Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-1 (No. 333-0073) (the “Lucent Registration
Statement Amendment No. 4”)).
Amended and Restated Technology License Agreement, effective as of March 29, 1996, by and among
AT&T Corp., NCR Corporation, and Lucent Technologies Inc. (Exhibit 10.8 to the Lucent Registration
Statement Amendment No. 4).
Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of February 1, 1996, and amended and restated as of March 29, 1996,
by and among AT&T Corp., NCR Corporation, and Lucent Technologies Inc. (Exhibit 10.6 to the Lucent
Registration Statement Amendment No. 3).
Tax Sharing Agreement, dated as of September 21, 2007, between NCR Corporation and Teradata
Corporation (Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated September 21,
2007).
10.7
NCR Management Stock Plan (Exhibit 10.8 to the 1996 Annual Report). *
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10.7.1
10.7.2
10.7.3
10.7.4
10.8
10.8.1
10.8.2
10.8.3
10.8.4
10.8.5
10.8.6
10.8.7
10.8.8
10.9
10.10
10.11
First Amendment to the NCR Management Stock Plan dated April 30, 2003 (Exhibit 10.4 to the NCR
Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003). *
Amendment to NCR Management Stock Plan effective as of December 31, 2008 (Exhibit 10.17.2 to the
NCR Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (the “2008
Annual Report”)). *
Form of Stock Option Agreement under the NCR Management Stock Plan (Exhibit 10.6.3 to the NCR
Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 (the “2005 Annual
Report”)). *
Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under the NCR Management Stock Plan (Exhibit 10.6.4 to the 2005
Annual Report). *
NCR Corporation 2011 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan (formerly the NCR 2006 Stock
Incentive Plan, as amended and restated effective as of December 31, 2008) (the “2011 Stock Incentive
Plan”) (Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated April 27, 2011). *
Form of 2009 Stock Option Agreement under the NCR Corporation 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit
10.5 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated December 12, 2008). *
Form of 2010 Stock Option Agreement under the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.2 to the NCR
Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2010 (the "First Quarter
2010 Quarterly Report")).*
Form of 2011 Stock Option Agreement under the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.1 to the NCR
Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2011). *
Amendment to the 2011 Restricted Stock Unit Agreement for William Nuti dated April 19, 2012 (Exhibit
10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of NCR Corporation filed April 19, 2012). *
Form of 2012 Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Non-Executive Employees under the 2011
Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.2 to the NCR Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended March 31, 2012 (the “First Quarter 2012 Quarterly Report")).*
Form of 2012 Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Executives under the 2011 Stock Incentive
Plan (Exhibit 10.3 to the First Quarter 2012 Quarterly Report). *
Form of 2012 Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Non-Executive
Employees under the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.4 to the First Quarter 2012 Quarterly
Report). *
Form of 2012 Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement for Executives under the 2011
Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.5 to the First Quarter 2012 Quarterly Report). *
NCR Management Incentive Program for Executive Officers (Exhibit 10.19 to the 1996 Annual Report).
*
Amended and Restated NCR Management Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-
K of NCR Corporation dated April 27, 2011). *
NCR Director Compensation Program effective April 21, 2009 (Exhibit 10.7 to the NCR Corporation
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2009 (the “First Quarter 2009 Form 10-
Q”)). *
10.11.1
2009 Director Option Grant Statement under the NCR Director Compensation Program (Exhibit 10.8 to
the First Quarter 2009 Form 10-Q). *
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10.11.2
10.12
10.12.1
10.13
10.13.1
10.13.2
10.14
10.14.1
10.14.2
10.15
10.16
10.17
10.18
10.18.1
10.18.2
10.18.3
2009 Director Restricted Stock Unit Grant Statement under the NCR Director Compensation Program
(Exhibit 10.9 to the First Quarter 2009 Form 10-Q). *
Amended and Restated NCR Change in Control Severance Plan effective December 31, 2008 (Exhibit
10.24.2 to the 2008 Annual Report). *
First Amendment to the Amended and Restated NCR Change in Control Severance Plan (Exhibit 10.6 to
the NCR Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011). *
Employment Agreement with William Nuti, dated July 29, 2005 (Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on
Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated July 27, 2005). *
Letter agreement, dated July 26, 2006, with William Nuti (Exhibit 10.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-
K of NCR Corporation dated July 25, 2006). *
Second Amendment, effective as of December 12, 2008, to Letter Agreement with William Nuti dated
July 29, 2005, as amended July 26, 2006 (Exhibit 10.30.2 to the 2008 Annual Report). *
NCR Director Compensation Program Effective April 27, 2010 (Exhibit 10.1 to the NCR Corporation
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 (the “Second Quarter 2010
Quarterly Report”)). *
Form of 2010 Director Option Grant Statement (Exhibit 10.2 to the Second Quarter 2010 Quarterly
Report). *
Form of 2010 Director Restricted Stock Unit Grant Statement (Exhibit 10.3 to the Second Quarter 2010
Quarterly Report). *
Letter Agreement with Robert Fishman dated March 17, 2010 (Exhibit 10.7 to the First Quarter 2010
Quarterly Report). *
Letter Agreement with John Bruno dated October 27, 2008 (Exhibit 10.8 to the First Quarter 2010
Quarterly Report). *
Letter Agreement with Peter Dorsman dated April 4, 2006 (Exhibit 10.1 to the NCR Corporation
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010). *
NCR Corporation 2011 Economic Profit Plan (Exhibit 10.3 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of NCR
Corporation dated April 27, 2011). *
First Amendment to NCR Corporation 2011 Economic Profit Plan (Exhibit 10.29.1 to the NCR
Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011). *
Second Amendment to NCR Corporation 2011 Economic Profit Plan, dated January 25, 2012 (Exhibit
10.1 to the First Quarter 2012 Quarterly Report).
Third Amendment to NCR Corporation 2011 Economic Profit Plan (Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report
on Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated October 1, 2013). *
10.18.4
Fourth Amendment to NCR Corporation 2011 Economic Profit Plan. *
10.19
Equity Subscription Agreement, dated July 26, 2011, among NCR Corporation, Scopus Industrial S.A.,
Scopus Tecnologia Ltda. and NCR Brasil - Indústria de Equipamentos Para Automação Ltda., including
Schedule I - The form of Shareholders' Agreement (Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of
NCR Corporation dated July 26, 2011).
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10.20
10.21
10.22
10.23
10.24
10.25
10.26
10.26.1
10.26.2
10.26.3
10.26.4
10.26.5
10.27
10.28
Credit Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2011, by and among NCR Corporation, the Lenders party
thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on
Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated August 22, 2011 (the “August 22, 2011 Form 8-K”)).
Guarantee and Pledge Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2011, by and among NCR Corporation, the
subsidiaries of NCR Corporation identified therein and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative
Agent (Exhibit 10.1 to the August 22, 2011 Form 8-K).
Incremental Facility Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2012, by and among NCR Corporation, the
Lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (Exhibit 10.1 to the
NCR Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 (the “Third
Quarter 2012 Quarterly Report”)).
Reaffirmation Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2012, by and among NCR Corporation, the subsidiaries
of NCR Corporation identified therein, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent
(Exhibit 10.2 to the Third Quarter 2012 Quarterly Report).
Second Amendment, dated as of August 22, 2012, by and among NCR Corporation, the Lenders party
thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, relating to the Credit Agreement,
dated as of August 22, 2011 and amended as of December 21, 2011, by and among NCR Corporation, the
Lenders party thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (Exhibit 10.3 to the
Third Quarter 2012 Quarterly Report).
Voting and Support Agreement, dated as of November 28, 2012, by and among NCR Corporation, Moon
S.P.V. (Subsidiary) Ltd. and each of Boaz Dotan, Eli Gelman, Nehemia Lemelbaum, Avinoam Naor and
Mario Segal (Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated November 28,
2012).
NCR Corporation 2013 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2013 Stock Incentive Plan”) (Appendix A to the NCR
Corporation Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A for the NCR Corporation 2013 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders). *
Form of 2013 Time-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2011 Stock Incentive and the
2013 Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.2 to the NCR Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended March 31, 2013 (the “First Quarter 2013 Quarterly Report”)). *
Form of 2013 Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Agreement under the 2011 Stock Incentive Plan
and the 2013 Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.3 to the First Quarter 2013 Quarterly Report). *
Form of 2014 Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the 2013 Stock
Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.1 to the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of NCR Corporation for the quarter
ended March 31, 2014 (the "First Quarter 2014 Quarterly Report"). *
Form of the 2014 Time Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the 2013 Stock Incentive
Plan (Exhibit 10.2 to the First Quarter 2014 Quarterly Report). *
Form of 2014 Single-Metric Performance Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement under the 2013
Stock Incentive Plan (Exhibit 10.3 to the First Quarter 2014 Quarterly Report). *
Third Amendment, dated as of February 5, 2013, by and among NCR Corporation, the Lenders party
thereto, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, relating to the Credit Agreement,
dated as of August 22, 2011, as amended and restated as of August 22, 2012, by and among NCR
Corporation, the Lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent
(Exhibit 10.1 to the First Quarter 2013 Quarterly Report).
Credit Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2011, as amended and restated as of July 25, 2013, by and
among NCR Corporation, the Lenders party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative
Agent (Exhibit 10.1 to the NCR Corporation Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 2013 (the “Third Quarter 2013 Quarterly Report”)).
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10.29
10.30
10.31
10.32
10.33
10.34
10.35
10.36
10.37
10.38
10.39
Reaffirmation Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2013, by and among NCR Corporation, the subsidiaries of
NCR Corporation identified therein, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (Exhibit
10.2 to the Third Quarter 2013 Quarterly Report).
Agreement between NCR and the Trustees of the NCR Pension Plan (UK), dated November 14, 2013
(Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated November 14, 2013).
First Amendment, dated as of December 4, 2013, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of August 22, 2011,
as amended and restated as of July 25, 2013, among NCR Corporation, the lenders party thereto and
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as the administrative agent (Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-
K of NCR Corporation dated December 5, 2013 (the “December 5, 2013 Form 8-K”)).
Incremental Facility Agreement, dated as of December 4, 2013, among NCR Corporation, the lenders
party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as the administrative agent (Exhibit 10.2 to the December
5, 2013 Form 8-K).
Registration Rights Agreement relating to the 5.875% Notes, dated December 19, 2013, among NCR
Corporation; NCR International, Inc., and Radiant Systems, Inc., as subsidiary guarantors; and J.P.
Morgan Securities LLC, as representative of the initial purchasers (Exhibit 10.1 to the December 19,
2013 Form 8-K).
Registration Rights Agreement relating to the 6.375% Notes, dated December 19, 2013, among NCR
Corporation; NCR International, Inc., and Radiant Systems, Inc., as subsidiary guarantors; and J.P.
Morgan Securities LLC, as representative of the initial purchasers (Exhibit 10.2 to the December 19,
2013 Form 8-K).
Letter agreement with Jennifer Daniels dated March 23, 2010 (Exhibit 10.52 to the NCR Corporation
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013). *
Receivables Financing Agreement, dated as of November 21, 2014, by and among NCR Receivables
LLC, as borrower, NCR Corporation, as servicer, PNC Bank, National Association, as administrative
agent, and PNC Bank, National Association, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, Ltd., New York
Branch, Victory Receivables Corporation and the other lender parties from time to time party thereto
(Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated November 21, 2014 (the
“November 21, 2014 Form 8-K”)).
Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of November 21, 2014, among NCR Receivables LLC, as buyer,
and NCR Corporation and the other originator parties from time to time party thereto (Exhibit 10.2 to the
November 21, 2014 Form 8-K).
NCR Executive Severance Plan. *
Letter Agreement with Andrew S. Heyman dated July 11, 2011 (Exhibit (d)(7) to the Schedule TO of
Ranger Acquisition Corporation and NCR Corporation filed July 25, 2011 (the “Schedule TO”)). *
10.39.1
Retention Agreement with Andrew S. Heyman dated July 11, 2011 (Exhibit (d)(6) to the Schedule TO). *
10.40
Employment Letter of Frederick Marquardt dated April 4, 2014 (as amended May 1, 2014). *
10.41
Employment Contract, dated June 23, 2014, between NCR GmbH and Michael Bayer. *
10.41.1
Letter regarding additional terms of employment of Michael Bayer, dated June 23, 2014. *
10.42
NCR Director Compensation Program effective April 23, 2013, as amended effective February 24, 2014.
*
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10.42.1
2014 Director Restricted Stock Unit Grant Statement under the NCR Director Compensation Program. *
10.43
10.44
12.1
21
23.1
31.1
31.2
32
99.1
Agreement by and among NCR Corporation, Marcato Capital Management LP, Marcato, L.P., Marcato
II, L.P., Marcato International Master Fund, Ltd. and Richard T. McGuire III, dated November 10, 2014
(Exhibit 99.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated November 10, 2014 (the
“November 10, 2014 Form 8-K”)).
Confidentiality Agreement by and among NCR Corporation, Marcato Capital Management LP, Marcato,
L.P., Marcato II, L.P., Marcato International Master Fund, Ltd. and Richard T. McGuire III, dated
November 10, 2014 (Exhibit 99.2 to the November 10, 2014 Form 8-K).
Statement Regarding Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
Subsidiaries of NCR Corporation.
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002.
Tax Opinion of Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz in connection with the Spin off of Teradata, dated
August 27, 2007 (Exhibit 99.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K of NCR Corporation dated September
30, 2007).
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* Management contracts or compensatory plans/arrangements
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NCR Corporation
SCHEDULE II--VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(In millions)
Column A
Column B
Column C
Additions
Column D
Column E
Description
Year Ended December 31, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Year Ended December 31, 2013
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Year Ended December 31, 2012
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Balance at
Beginning of
Period
Charged to
Costs &
Expenses
Charged to
Other
Accounts
Deductions
Balance at
End of Period
$
$
$
$
$
$
18
364
16
399
16
425
$
$
$
$
$
$
10
$
— $
— $
— $
9
70
$
$
2
$
— $
— $
— $
— $
35
$
— $
17
$
— $
— $
— $
43
$
19
294
18
364
16
399
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
NCR CORPORATION
Date: February 27, 2015
By:
/s/ Robert Fishman
Robert Fishman
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial 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 date indicated.
Signature
Title
/s/ William R. Nuti
William R. Nuti
Chairman of the Board of Directors,
Chief Executive Officer and President
/s/ Robert P. Fishman
Robert P. Fishman
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
/s/ Edward P. Boykin
Edward P. Boykin
/s/ Richard L. Clemmer
Richard L. Clemmer
/s/ Gary Daichendt
Gary Daichendt
/s/ Robert P. DeRodes
Robert P. DeRodes
/s/ Kurt P. Kuehn
Kurt P. Kuehn
/s/ Linda Fayne Levinson
Linda Fayne Levinson
/s/ Richard T. McGuire III
Richard T. McGuire III
/s/ Deanna W. Oppenheimer
Deanna W. Oppenheimer
Date: February 27, 2015
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
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COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(in millions)
Exhibit 12.1
Year ended
December 31,
2014
Year ended
December 31,
2013
Year ended
December 31,
2012
Year ended
December 31,
2011
Year ended
December 31,
2010
Earnings
Income before income taxes, non-controlling
interest, discontinued operations
Fixed charges
Non-controlling interest in pre-tax income of
subsidiaries that have not incurred fixed charges
Earnings
Fixed Charges
Interest expense
Portion of rental expense representative of the
interest factor (1)
Fixed Charges
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges *
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
137
224
(4)
357
181
43
224
1.59
$
$
$
554
142
(4)
692
103
39
142
$
4.87
698
$
76
(2)
772
42
34
76
10.16
$
$
$
(164) $
46
—
(118) $
13
$
33
46
N/A
$
285
31
(3)
313
2
29
31
10.10
* For the year ended December 31, 2011, fixed charges exceeded earnings by $164 million, resulting in a ratio of less than one.
(1) Interest portion of rental expense is estimated to equal 1/3 of such expense, which is considered a reasonable approximation
of the interest factor.
FOURTH AMENDMENT TO THE
NCR CORPORATION 2011 ECONOMIC PROFIT PLAN
EXHIBIT 10.18.4
WHEREAS, NCR Corporation (the “Company”) has previously adopted the 2011 NCR
Corporation Economic Profit Plan (the “Plan”); and,
WHEREAS, the Compensation and Human Resource Committee of the Board of Directors of the
Company (the “Committee”) has the authority to amend the Plan in accordance with Section 7.7 of the
Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Committee amended the Plan effective (i) December 13, 2011 to increase the age
of Retirement (as defined under the Plan) from 55 to 62, and (ii) January 24, 2012, to provide that a
participant in the Plan may designate a beneficiary to receive payments and benefits under the Plan in the
event of the Plan participant’s death, and (iii) October 2, 2013, to amend the definition of Cash Flow from
Operations under the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Committee has determined that it is in the best interest of the Company to amend
the Plan;
NOW THEREFORE, effective as of April 22, 2014, the Plan is hereby amended as follows:
1. Section 4.3 is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Termination by the Company without Cause or for Disability/By Participant for
4.3
Good Reason or Retirement. If a Participant’s employment is terminated by the Company
without Cause or by reason of Disability or a Participant resigns for Good Reason or
terminates employment by reason of Retirement, the Participant will be credited with a
Bonus Credit, if any, for any Performance Period or portion thereof during which the
Participant participated in the Plan but for which the Participant has not yet received a
Bonus Credit through the end of the quarter in which the termination occurs. The
Participant will be paid the Applicable Percentage of the Participant's Bonus Bank (with
the amount of the Bonus Bank determined after the Participant's Bonus Bank is credited
with Bonus Credits pursuant to the immediately preceding sentence) in four equal
installments on each of the first four six-month anniversaries of the Participant's
termination of employment without regard to the limitations described in the last sentence
of Section 3.4, and any remaining portion of the Bonus Bank shall be forfeited.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Cash Flow Test (as applied by reference to the
definition of Cash Flow from Operations in effect on the Plan’s original effective date) is
not met for the year immediately preceding the year in which any such termination occurs,
the Participant's first installment payment will be delayed and will continue to be held in
the Participant's Bonus Bank, without interest, until the second installment payment is due,
at which time the first and second installment payments will be paid to the Participant. The
Participant's remaining installment payments will be made at the normal times set forth in
this Section 4.3.
2. Except as expressly modified hereby, the terms and provisions of the Plan shall remain in full
force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned officer certifies that the Compensation and
Human Resource Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company has approved this amendment to
the Plan effective April 22, 2014.
NCR CORPORATION
By: /s/ Andrea Ledford
Name: Andrea Ledford
Title: Senior Vice President, Corporate Services
and Chief Human Resources Officer
NCR EXECUTIVE SEVERANCE PLAN
Introduction
EXHIBIT 10.38
This NCR Executive Severance Plan is established effective as of December 12, 2014. The purpose
of the Plan is to provide for the payment of severance benefits to certain eligible employees of NCR
Corporation (the “Company”) whose employment with the Company is involuntarily terminated
by the Company without Cause. With respect to Participants in this Plan, the Plan supersedes any
severance benefit plan, policy or practice previously maintained by the Company: (a) unless
otherwise expressly stated in writing by the Company (but not, for the avoidance of doubt, the
Amended and Restated NCR Corporation Change in Control Severance Plan (including any
successor plan, the “Change in Control Severance Plan”), and (b) except for any Individual
Agreement providing for severance benefits. Subject to Section 4.4 hereof, benefits provided
hereunder shall be offset by any benefits provided pursuant to the Change in Control Severance
Plan.
The Plan is intended to comply with the applicable provisions of the Employee Retirement Income
Security Act of 1974, as amended (“ERISA”), and other applicable laws. It is a welfare benefit
plan (as defined in Section 3(1) of ERISA) that is maintained primarily for the purpose of providing
deferred compensation for a select group of management or highly compensated employees under
Sections 201(2), 301(a)(3) and 401(a)(1) of ERISA.
The Company intends that benefits under the Plan are not subject to Section 409A of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, pursuant to the “short-term deferral rule” and other exclusions
from such coverage.
ARTICLE I
ESTABLISHMENT OF PLAN
As of the Effective Date, the Company hereby establishes the Plan.
ARTICLE II
DEFINITIONS
As used herein, the following words and phrases shall have the following respective meanings:
Administrator. The Company’s Chief Human Resources Officer (of, if there is no individual
(a)
serving in such position, the Committee).
(b) Base Salary. The amount a Participant receives as wages or salary on an annualized basis
immediately before the Date of Termination (but excluding all bonus, overtime, health additive and
incentive and variable compensation), payable by the Company as consideration for the Participant’s
services.
(c)
Board. The Board of Directors of NCR Corporation.
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(d) Cause. A termination for “Cause” shall have occurred where a Participant’s employment
is terminated by the Company: (i) for “Cause” as defined in any Individual Agreement, or (ii) if
there is no Individual Agreement or if it does not define Cause, termination of employment by the
Company in connection with: (A) conviction of the Participant for committing a felony under U.S.
federal law or the law of the state or country in which such action occurred, (B) dishonesty in the
course of fulfilling the Participant’s employment duties, (C) failure on the part of the Participant to
perform substantially such Participant’s employment duties in any material respect, (D) a material
violation of the Company’s Code of Conduct, or (E) such other events as shall be determined by
the Administrator and communicated to the Participant in writing.
(e) Code. The Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.
(f) Committee. The Compensation and Human Resource Committee of the Board.
(g) Company. NCR Corporation and any successor thereto.
(h) Date of Termination. The date on which a Participant has a "separation from service" with
the Company and its subsidiaries within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code.
(i)
Disability. A total and permanent disability that causes a Participant to be eligible to receive
long-term disability benefits from the NCR Long-Term Disability Plan, or any similar successor
plan or any similar plan or program sponsored by a subsidiary or affiliate of the Company.
(j)
Effective Date. December 12, 2014.
(k) Employee. Any regular, full-time or part-time employee of the Company or its subsidiaries.
Individual Agreement. An employment, consulting or similar agreement between a
(l)
Participant and the Company or one of its subsidiaries or affiliates.
(m)
Participant. An Employee who meets the eligibility requirements of Article III.
(n)
Plan. This NCR Corporation Executive Severance Plan.
(o)
Release Deadline. The 60th day immediately following the Date of Termination.
(p)
Separation Benefit. The benefits payable in accordance with Section 4.2 of the Plan.
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ARTICLE III
ELIGIBILITY
3.1
Participation. Subject to Section 3.2, any Employee designated by the Company as a Senior
Vice President level and above (designated by the Company as any Employee in Grade 20 and
above at the adoption of this Plan, as may be amended from time to time) or any Employee designated
as an Executive Officer of the Company, plus any other Employee designated by the Committee or
the Administrator, shall be Participants in the Plan.
3.2 Duration of Participation. An Employee shall cease to be a Participant in the Plan upon
the earlier of when he or she: (a) ceases to be an Employee or (b) is no longer eligible pursuant to
Section 3.1. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Participant who is entitled, as a result of ceasing to
be an Employee under the circumstances set forth in Section 4.1, to payment of a Separation Benefit
shall remain a Participant in the Plan until the full amount of the Separation Benefit and any other
amounts payable under the Plan have been paid to the Participant.
ARTICLE IV
SEPARATION BENEFIT
4.1 Right to Separation Benefit. A Participant shall be entitled to receive from the Company
a Separation Benefit in the amount provided in Section 4.2 if the Participant’s employment is
terminated by the Company without Cause (other than by reason of the Participant’s death or
Disability, and not in any event due to the Participant’s resignation for any reason). Notwithstanding
any other provision of the Plan to the contrary: (a) no benefit shall be payable under this Plan with
respect to any termination of employment that results in benefit payments pursuant to the Change
in Control Severance Plan except to the extent the benefits hereunder exceed the benefits under the
Change in Control Severance Plan, and (b) if the Participant is party to an employment agreement,
offer letter or other agreement or arrangement providing severance benefits (an “Other Agreement,”
including any Individual Agreement but excluding, for the avoidance of doubt, the Economic Profit
Plan and any equity awards), benefits shall be payable pursuant to this Plan only if the Participant
expressly waives, in a writing satisfactory to the Company, the severance benefits payable pursuant
to the Other Agreement. In addition, in no event shall any benefits be provided hereunder unless
the Participant has executed a release of claims in a form satisfactory to and provided by the Company
(the "Release," which may include noncompetition, nonsolicitation and other covenants determined
by the Company), the Participant has not revoked the Release, and the Release has become effective
and irrevocable in accordance with its terms and with applicable law by the Release Deadline.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Participant shall not be entitled to any Separation Benefit hereunder
if: (i) the Participant declines reassignment to a comparable employment position as an employee
of the Company (as determined in the sole discretion of the Administrator), which position, for the
avoidance of doubt, need not entail comparable compensation; or (ii) the Participant’s employment
with the Company is terminated due to outsourcing, the sale of all or a portion of the Company’s
business or assets or another corporate transaction having similar effect (such as but not limited to
the spinoff of a portion of the Company’s business or assets), and the Participant is offered
employment at a comparable base salary or wage with the
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outsourcing entity, purchaser or other successor employer involved in or created by the transaction
(as determined in the sole discretion of the Administrator).
Separation Benefit. If a Participant’s employment is terminated in circumstances entitling
4.2
him or her to a Separation Benefit as provided in Section 4.1:
(a) Cash Severance. The Company shall pay the Participant his or her Base Salary in
a lump sum in cash, promptly following the Release becoming irrevocable (and in no event
later than March 15 of the year following the year in which the Date of Termination occurs).
(b) COBRA. The Company shall pay the premiums for the Participant and his or her
qualified beneficiaries for “COBRA” medical, dental and vision coverage until the earlier
of: (i) eighteen (18) months following the Date of Termination, or (ii) when the Participant
is no longer eligible for COBRA coverage. The benefits provided pursuant to this Section
4.2(b) shall be concurrent coverage for purposes of COBRA.
(c)
Outplacement Benefits. The Company shall provide the Participant executive
outplacement services in accordance with its outplacement program in effect on the Date
of Termination. The Participant must initiate the executive outplacement services within
ninety days of the Date of Termination (and in no event later than March 15 of the year
following the year in which the Date of Termination occurs).
4.3 Other Benefits Payable. The Separation Benefit provided pursuant to Section 4.2 above
shall be provided in addition to, and not in lieu of, all other accrued or vested or earned but deferred
compensation, rights, options or other benefits which may be owed to a Participant upon or following
termination, including but not limited to accrued vacation or sick pay (if and where applicable, but
not where Company policy does not provide for such payments), reimbursement for business
expenses previously incurred, amounts or benefits properly payable under any bonus or other
compensation plans, the Management Incentive Plan, the Economic Profit Plan, and any bonus or
incentive plan, stock option plan, stock ownership plan, stock purchase plan, life insurance plan,
health plan, disability plan or similar or successor plan, other than any severance plan, program,
agreement or arrangement, unless such plan, program, agreement or arrangement has a specific
reference to this Section 4.3 (but excluding the Change in Control Severance Plan and any Individual
Agreement). Stock options and other equity awards under the NCR Corporation 2013 Stock
Incentive Plan and any other equity incentive plan will be treated as specified in the applicable plan
and any award agreement thereunder, and this Plan shall not be construed to modify or supersede
any such plan either expressly or by implication.
4.4
Change in Control Severance Plan. In the event that a Participant becomes entitled to
benefits under the Change in Control Severance Plan following the Date of Termination, the benefits
under the Change in Control Severance Plan shall be reduced by the corresponding benefits provided
hereunder (and, for the avoidance of doubt, any remaining benefits under the Change in Control
Severance Plan shall be provided at the times specified therein). Any such reduction shall be made
consistent with the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.
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Section 409A. For purposes of this Plan, "termination of employment" or words or phrases
4.5
to that effect shall mean a "separation from service” within the meaning of Section 409A of the
Code.
Rehire. In no event shall a Participant who receives benefits under this Plan and is rehired
4.6
again receive benefits under this Plan, regardless of the reason for any subsequent termination.
ARTICLE V
SUCCESSOR TO COMPANY
This Plan shall bind any successor of or to the Company, its assets or its businesses (whether direct
or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise), in the same manner and to the same
extent that the Company would be obligated under this Plan if no succession had taken place. The
term “Company,” as used in this Plan, shall mean the Company as hereinbefore defined and any
successor or assignee to the business or assets which by reason hereof becomes bound by this Plan.
ARTICLE VI
ADMINISTRATION, DURATION, AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION
6.1
Plan Administration. The Administrator shall have the discretionary authority to
administer and interpret the Plan and decide all questions arising hereunder. Any interpretation or
construction of, or determination or action by, the Administrator shall be binding upon any and all
parties and persons affected thereby, subject to the exclusive appeal procedure set forth in Section
7.1.
6.2 Duration. The Plan shall continue in effect from the Effective Date until amended or
terminated pursuant to Article VI.
6.3 Amendment and Termination. The Plan may be amended in any respect or terminated
by the Board or the Committee (provided that no amendment or termination shall reduce benefits
hereunder for any Participant whose Date of Termination occurred before the action effecting such
amendment or termination). In addition, subject to the proviso in the first sentence of this Section
6.3, the Administrator may amend the Plan, provided that such amendment is required by applicable
law or involves no material cost to the Company.
Subject to the proviso in Section 6.3: (a) an amendment of the Plan in accordance with the terms
hereof shall automatically effect a corresponding amendment to all Participants’ rights and benefits
hereunder, and (b) a termination of the Plan shall in accordance with the terms hereof automatically
effect a termination of all Participants’ rights and benefits hereunder.
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ARTICLE VII
MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Dispute Resolution. If any person eligible to receive benefits under the Plan, or claiming
to be so eligible, believes he or she is entitled to benefits in an amount greater than those which he
or she has received (a “Claimant”), he or she may file a claim in writing with the Administrator.
The Administrator shall review the claim and, within 90 days after the claim is filed, shall give
written notice to the Claimant of the decision. If the claim is denied, the notice shall give the reason
for the denial, the pertinent provisions of the Plan on which the denial is based, a description of any
additional material or information necessary for the Claimant to perfect the claim and an explanation
of why such material or information is necessary, and an explanation of the claim review procedure
under the Plan.
Any person who has had a claim for benefits denied by the Administrator shall have the right to
request review by the Committee. Such request must be in writing, and must be made within 60
days after such person is advised of the denial of benefits. If written request for review is not
received within such 60 day period, the Claimant shall forfeit his or her right to review. The
Committee shall review claims that are appealed, and may hold a hearing if it deems necessary, and
shall issue a written notice of the final decision. Such notice shall include specific reasons for the
decision and specific references to the pertinent Plan provisions on which the decision is based.
The decision of the Committee shall be final and binding upon the Claimant and the Committee
and all other persons involved, subject to the rights set forth in the following sentences of this
Section 7.1.
Any controversy or claim arising out of or related to this Plan or a Participant’s employment with
the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates, or the termination of that employment, that is not resolved
by the claim and review procedure described in the preceding paragraphs of this Section 7.1 shall
be resolved by binding arbitration at the election of either the Participant or the Company; the
obligation to arbitrate shall also extend to and encompass any claims that a Participant may have
or assert against any Company employees, officers, directors or agents. The arbitration shall be
pursuant to the then current rules of the American Arbitration Association and shall be held in New
York City for employees residing or having a primary NCR business location in the United States;
for employees residing or having a primary NCR business location outside the United States, where
permitted by local law the arbitration shall be conducted in the regional headquarters city of your
NCR business organization pursuant to the rules of a reputable national or international arbitration
organization. The arbitration shall be held before a single arbitrator who is an attorney. The
arbitrator’s decision and award shall be final and binding and may be entered in any court having
jurisdiction. Issues of arbitrability shall be determined in accordance with the U.S. federal
substantive and procedural laws relating to arbitration; in all other respects, this Plan shall be
governed by the laws of the State of Georgia in the United States, without regard to its
principles. Each party shall bear its own attorney fees associated with the
arbitration; other costs, and the expenses of the arbitration, shall be borne as provided by the rules
of the American Arbitration Association. If any portion of this Section 7.1 is held unenforceable,
it shall be severed and shall not affect the duty to arbitrate nor any other part of this Section 7.1.
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Notwithstanding the preceding subparagraph, in the event that a Participant breaches any of the
restrictive covenants included in his or her Release (such as but not limited to those respecting non-
competition, non-solicitation, non-recruitment and confidentiality), Participant acknowledges that
the Company will sustain irreparable injury and will not have an adequate remedy at law. As a
result, in the event of such a breach the Company may, in addition to any other remedies available
to it, bring an action in a court of competent jurisdiction for equitable relief pending appointment
of an arbitrator and completion of an arbitration, and in such instance shall not be required to post
a bond.
7.2 Employment Status. This Plan does not constitute a contract of employment or impose
on the Participant or the Company any obligation to retain the Participant as an Employee, to change
the status of the Participant’s employment, or to change the Company’s policies or those of its
Subsidiaries’ regarding termination of employment. Employment with the Company is at will.
7.3 Validity and Severability. The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision of the Plan
shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision of the Plan, which shall remain
in full force and effect, and any prohibition or unenforceability in any jurisdiction, shall not invalidate
or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.
7.4
Section 409A Savings Clause. While the tax treatment of the payments and benefits
provided under this Plan is not warranted or guaranteed, it is intended that such payments and
benefits shall be exempt from the application of the requirements of Section 409A of the Code.
This Plan shall be construed, administered, and governed in a manner that effects such intent.
7.5 Governing Law. The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of the Plan
shall in all respects be governed by the laws of Georgia, without reference to principles of conflict
of law, and to the extent not preempted by ERISA.
7.6 WARN Act. This Plan is not intended to duplicate payments already required by the Worker
Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act or any similar state or local law requiring prior notice
of plant closing or mass layoff (collectively, "WARN"). Therefore, notwithstanding any of the
above, benefits payable under the Plan will be reduced by any payments required to be provided to
Participants pursuant to WARN, without regard to whether the Participant asserts such rights.
7.7
No Assignment or Alienation. No interest of a Participant under this Plan may be subjected
in any manner to sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, attachment, garnishment, or other alienation or
encumbrance of any kind, nor may such interest or right to receive a payment or benefit be taken
(voluntarily or involuntarily) for the satisfaction of the obligations or debts of, or other claims
against the associate, including without limitation any claims for alimony, support, separate
maintenance, or claims in bankruptcy proceedings.
7.8
Death/Payment to Estate. If a Participant dies before receiving all Severance Benefits due
pursuant to Section 4.2(a) of the Plan, any remaining payments shall be made to the Participant's
estate.
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7.9 Overpayment. In the event of the overpayment to or wrongful receipt of any amounts by
a participant pursuant to this Plan, the Plan and the Company shall be entitled to recovery of such
funds by remedies including, without limitation, the equitable remedy of constructive trust.
7.10 Compensation Recovery Policy. Amounts payable pursuant to Section 4.2(a) shall
constitute “Covered Incentive Compensation” subject to the terms of the Company’s Compensation
Recovery Policy, as the same may be in effect from time to time (the “Compensation Recovery
Policy”). Accordingly, notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan to the contrary, a Participant
may be required to forfeit or repay any or all of the amounts payable pursuant to Section 4.2(a)
pursuant to the terms of the Compensation Recovery Policy. Further, the Company may, to the
extent permitted by law, enforce any repayment obligation pursuant to the Compensation Recovery
Policy by reducing any amounts that may be owing from time-to-time by the Company to the
Participant, whether as wages, severance, vacation pay or in the form of any other benefit or
compensation or for any other reason, subject to Section 409A of the Code.
7.11 Withholding. The Company may withhold from any amount payable or benefit provided
under this Plan such Federal, state, local, foreign and other taxes as are required to be withheld
pursuant to any applicable law or regulation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the NCR Corporation Executive Severance Plan is
adopted effective as of December 12, 2014.
NCR CORPORATION
By: /s/ Andrea L. Ledford
Andrea L. Ledford
SVP, Corporate Services and
Chief Human Resources Officer
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EXHIBIT 10.40
PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL
Amended May 1, 2014
April 24, 2014
Rick Marquardt
[address omitted]
Dear Rick,
We value the skills, experience and passion you bring to NCR. I am very pleased to convey to you your promotion to
Executive Vice President, Services, Engineering and Enterprise Quality where you will continue to serve on the NCR
Leadership Team. The Board of Directors also approved your appointment as an Executive Officer of NCR. This is
an important milestone for your career and I look forward to seeing you continue your personal development with NCR
and gain valuable experiences as we grow together as one company.
I am also pleased to present you with following compensation actions and general employment terms associated with
your promotion. Each of these actions and terms will become effective May 1, 2014 (unless identified otherwise).
POSITION:
EVP, Services, Engineering and Enterprise Quality
GRADE:
22 (Executive Vice President)
APPOINTMENT
DATE:
BASE SALARY:
MANAGEMENT
INCENTIVE PLAN:
April 24, 2014 (your “Appointment Date” as an Executive Officer)
Your annual base salary will increase to $525,000, which will become effective May 1, 2014.
You will continue to be paid on a bi-weekly pay schedule, one week in arrears.
You will continue to participate in NCR’s Management Incentive Plan (“MIP”) and effective
May 1, 2014 your target incentive award will increase to 100% of your base salary, with a
maximum potential payout of 300% of your target award. You will also remain eligible for
an additional award of 10% of your base salary linked to the achievement of our annual
Customer Success objectives.
Each of these award opportunities will be based upon annual performance objectives
established by the Compensation and Human Resource Committee of the NCR Board of
Directors (the “Committee”), and are subject to the Committee’s discretion. You must be
employed by NCR at the time of payment in order to be eligible to receive any NCR bonus
payout.
Rick Marquardt
April 24, 2014
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ECONOMIC PROFIT
PLAN:
As you know, NCR’s Economic Profit Plan (“EPP”) provides the opportunity to participate
in a portion of the Economic Profit created by NCR annually through a banking concept, where
33% of your Economic Profit Bank earned becomes payable in cash in August of the following
year, so long as you remain employed by NCR at the time of payment. The EPP is designed
to strengthen the link between the management team and sustainable creation of stockholder
value. Your participation in EPP remains 0.125% of NCR’s economic profit for the 2014
performance year.
Your participation and your EPP participation rate are subject to approval by the Committee.
Any payments under the NCR EPP are governed by the plan document and are subject to the
Committee’s discretion.
PROMOTIONAL
EQUITY AWARD:
You will receive a one-time promotional equity award with a total value of $250,000, to be
delivered in the form of Single-Metric Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units. The
effective date of the grant (“the Grant Date”) will be May 1, 2014 and the shares will vest on
the third anniversary of the Grant Date, subject to achievement of the performance goal and
your continued employment with NCR. The target number of Performance-Based Restricted
Stock Units granted will be determined by taking the award value divided by the closing price
on the Grant Date. The result is rounded to the nearest whole unit.
This one-time equity award will be issued under the terms of NCR’s Stock Incentive Plan,
which is administered by Fidelity Investments®. The specific terms and conditions of your
award will be set forth in your NCR Single-Metric Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit
Award Agreement, which you must electronically accept in order for the grant to become
effective. The award agreement includes, among other things, certain restrictive covenants
with which you will be required to comply as a condition for receipt of this NCR equity award.
You will continue to be eligible to participate in NCR’s Annual Long-Term Incentive (LTI)
Award Program where LTI awards amounts are determined annually in the first quarter of each
calendar year.
EXECUTIVE
PROGRAM
PARTICIPATION:
Subject to NCR’s continuation of the programs, you will continue to be eligible to participate
in both the Executive Medical Exam and Executive Financial Planning Programs.
The Executive Medical Exam Program currently provides up to $5,000 on an annual basis for
progressive, diagnostic analysis by NCR’s provider of choice.
The Executive Financial Planning Program currently provides an annual payment of $12,000,
less all applicable taxes, to be used for an executive’s individual financial planning needs.
Each of these programs is subject to amendment or termination by NCR.
Rick Marquardt
April 24, 2014
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CIC SEVERANCE
PLAN
PARTICIPATION:
You will participate in the NCR Change in Control Severance Plan in effect on December
31, 2008, and as amended on January 27, 2010 with the rights and benefits of a designated
Tier II employee. This Plan is subject to amendment or termination by NCR.
This letter is not an employment contract and should not be interpreted as containing any guarantee of continued
employment or employment for a specific term. Your employment relationship at NCR is by mutual consent
(employment-at-will), and NCR or you may discontinue your employment with or without Cause at any time and for
any reason or no reason.
Rick, it is an extremely exciting time for our company, our customers and for you. It is my sincere hope that you take
pride, as I do, in our evolution and join me in the excitement about our next stage of growth together.
Congratulations on your promotion; you’ve earned it. However, I’m expecting extraordinary outcomes from you and
each of your organizations during 2014 and beyond.
Sincerely,
/S/ Bill Nuti
Bill Nuti
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President
cc:
Andrea Ledford
EXHIBIT 10.41
Contract
between
and
NCR GmbH
86156 Augsburg, Ulmer Straße 160
- called NCR hereinafter -
Mr. Michael Bayer
Staff number: [omitted]
Born on [omitted] in [omitted]
Resident at [omitted]
- called Employee hereinafter -
1. Scope of responsibilities
The Employee shall begin work on
as
for
His place of work is
01 August 2014
Senior Vice President and General Manager
Retail (FML:
Telecommuting (Home office, assigned GS Hamburg)
)
The duties and responsibilities are stated in the job description. All the Employee's activities are to be geared
towards reaching NCR's goals. The Employee has the right and the obligation to continue to train and develop his
professional skills.
NCR reserves the right to entrust the Employee with different duties and to change hierarchical relationships
without a notice of termination pending a change of contract.
2. Compensation
a) In return for his work, the Employee shall receive a monthly fixed gross salary of EUR 26,436.00 payable in arrears.
The position is Grade 21. The salary shall be paid in arrears at the end of each calendar month by means of transfer
to a domestic account to be specified by the Employee in advance.
b) In addition, the Employee shall receive variable compensation. NCR shall prepare new Terms and Conditions as a
basis for this for each calendar year. NCR shall review these Terms and Conditions every year and adjust them in
accordance with market circumstances and the Employee's performance. The Terms and Conditions in question
shall contain information about the variable compensation effective for the duration of one calendar year at a time.
They shall be part of the Employment Contract. The basis for calculating the variable compensation is the data and
applicable procedural rules of the NCR Corporation's accounting department, especially the “Management Incentive
Plan” (MIP), etc.
c) In addition to this, NCR shall grant vacation pay once a year and, if the prerequisites are met, a special payment
together with the November salary (Christmas bonus), which shall be governed by the relevant applicable provisions
(viewable at HR Central). Variable compensation, bonuses and similar allowance will not be taken into account
when calculating these.
d) Bonuses, awards and similar allowances are voluntary benefits given by NCR to which there is no legal entitlement
and the granting of which does not establish a legal claim in the future.
d) The company pension scheme is governed by the provisions of the NCR pension plan.
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3. Vacation
Vacation entitlement (statutory minimum vacation time plus additional vacation time) is 30 workdays in the calendar
year.
If the Employee begins working during the calendar year, the vacation entitlement shall be 1/12 of the annual vacation
for each complete month of employment at NCR. Vacation days granted or financially compensated for by another
employer in the year of joining the company shall be deducted from the vacation entitlement.
The entitlement to vacation beyond the statutory minimum vacation time shall expire when the transfer period extends
if the vacation time cannot be taken during the transfer period because the Employee is unable to work. Any vacation
time granted shall initially be counted as part of the statutory minimum vacation time until full discharge.
4. Working hours
NCR expects the Employee to be willing to work beyond normal working hours within his scope of responsibilities
if his role requires as much.
Any overtime and business travel outside working hours shall be considered compensated by the salary clause in
Number 2 above.
5. Impermissibility of competing activities and secondary employment
Competing activities and participation in competitor companies is not permitted.
Secondary employment (especially for pay), including during vacation, requires approval and must be reported to
NCR's management for approval. Approval shall be refused/revoked if company interests are put at risk or work
performance is compromised. Active participation in another company is also considered secondary employment.
6. Dealing with confidential information
The Employee is obligated to keep confidential all information about NCR, its affiliated companies as defined by the
German Companies Act, and its partners and customers that become known to him through his work for NCR. He
may neither directly disclose this information to unauthorized third parties nor indirectly make access to it possible
for third parties. This obligation shall be in effect both during the term and after the end of the employment relationship.
If the Employee breaches the duty of confidentiality and data privacy, the Employee shall be liable to NCR and/or the
customer and/or partner for any damage suffered as a result.
7. Illness, death
a) If the Employee is unable to work through no fault of his own, the Employee shall continue to receive the agreed
compensation (gross fixed salary, variable compensation earned) for six weeks. After the first six weeks end, NCR
shall continue to pay the difference between the average
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net compensation over the last twelve months and sick pay for another 13 weeks as a gross benefit. If the Employee
has been employed by the company for longer than five years, this period shall be extended to 15 weeks, and if he
has been employed by the company for longer than ten years to 26 weeks. The lowest limit for the sick pay calculation
rate shall be at least the federal standard maximum sick pay rate for employees who must be insured, even if there
is no entitlement to sick pay.
b) If the Employee dies during the employment relationship, his survivors shall receive a death benefit in accordance
with the NCR pension plan.
8. Duty of loyalty
The Employee's duty of loyalty is subject to the heightened standards that arise from his special responsibility because
of his role. It especially includes:
a) The Employee must refrain from using the business relationships with business partners or suppliers of NCR and
with their affiliated companies or other third parties that he develops in the context of his role for his own benefit
or for the benefit of third parties in any way, whether material or immaterial.
b) The Employee must refrain from all actions that could harm or endanger the property of NCR and its affiliated
companies. Property within the meaning of this clause also includes rights of NCR, the NCR Corporation and its
affiliated companies that are protected by copyright, such as firmware, software of any kind, licensing programs
and their documentation. Unauthorized use and passing on of this property to third parties is not permitted.
9. Other essential parts of the contract
The provisions of the NCR labor management agreements shall apply as supplements to this Contract as long as these
provisions do not conflict with this Contract.
Other essential parts of this Contract are the memoranda on the German Federal Data Protection Act, on US controlling
requirements, and German foreign trade legislation; the questionnaire on conflicts of interests; for employee inventions,
the German Employee Invention Act, including its implementing regulation; and the relevant applicable Terms and
Conditions, including the relevant applicable procedural rules of the NCR Corporation's accounting department referred
to therein.
Copying software and using company work resources for private purposes is prohibited; the relevant NCR provisions
apply to business purposes.
10. Termination
Notice of termination must be made in writing. The right to ordinary termination of the Employment Contract before
commencing the job is excluded. If the Employee does not commence the job, he shall be obligated to pay NCR a
contractual penalty equal to one monthly gross fixed salary. NCR reserves the right to file claims for damages.
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The employment relationship can be terminated by either side with three months' notice effective as of the end of a
month. After a period of employment of three years, this notice period shall increase to six months effective as of the
end of a month.
If the Employee has completed his 55th year of life and has belonged to NCR for 25 years without interruption, the
employment relationship may only be terminated for good cause. This does not apply in case of full or partial closure
of the company, full reduction of earning capacity or reaching of the age limit for the national pension insurance
scheme. It also does not apply if a notice of termination pending a change of contract is sent to the recipient of a pension
because of full reduction of earning capacity, even if this notice of termination pending a change of contract leads to
the ending of the employment relationship. In case of full or partial closure of the company, termination is permitted
effective as of the time of final closure. The employment relationship shall automatically end without termination on
the day on which the Employee becomes entitled to draw full old-age pension benefits from the national pension
insurance scheme or an equivalent institution. If an employment relationship has been terminated, NCR may release
the Employee at any time from performing future services while continuing to pay his gross fixed salary plus his
average variable salary earned over the last twelve months. The Employee shall not be entitled to any variable
compensation beyond this after the day of release.
11. Time bars
Claims based on the employment relationship must be made in writing within three months of their due date.
Making a claim after the end of this period is debarred unless it was impossible to meet this deadline because
of an unpreventable event. If a claim was made in time and satisfaction thereof was refused, the claim must
be enforced in court within six months of the refusal. Later enforcement is debarred. A claim by the Employee
shall also be considered refused by NCR if NCR sends a notice of correction.
12. Other agreements
This Contract shall not go into effect until an NCR company doctor establishes fitness for the job.
The Employee is aware that his personal data will be stored and processed for the purposes of proper performance and
administration of the contractual relationship. The Employee hereby declares his agreement to the storage and
processing of his personal data by the NCR Corporation in the global computing center of the NCR Corporation or by
other third parties, including those located abroad, for the purposes of the employment relationship, whereby NCR
shall ensure compliance with the relevant applicable German data privacy regulations.
I agree to the storage of my personal data:
Place, date
Employee
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13. Period of employment
The Employee's period of employment shall begin on 01 August 2014.
14. Completeness/written form/severability clause
This Contract, including the annexes referred to therein, contains all the agreements between the parties. All previous
verbal or written agreements lose validity therewith. Amendments or additions to this Contract must be made in writing.
Should a provision of the Contract be invalid, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions. The potentially
invalid provision shall be augmented in a permissible manner in accordance with the meaning and purpose of this
Contract.
15. Place of jurisdiction
The place of jurisdiction is Augsburg.
Augsburg, 23 June 2014
NCR GmbH
/s/ Renate Hofer
Authorized Signatory
Employee
/s/ Michael Bayer
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EXHIBIT 10.41.1
03 July 2014
Personal & Confidential
Mr. Michael Bayer
(via e-mail)
Dear Michael,
Following is a summary of the additional elements of the offer for you to join NCR Corporation that are being provided
in addition to the standard terms and conditions of employment that you will receive as an employee of NCR GmbH.
Management Incentive Plan (MIP) Participation
You will participate in NCR's Management Incentive Plan (MIP) subject to the terms of the plan. The MIP is an annual
bonus program with a payout that varies based on the actual results achieved by NCR, the Retail organization, and
your individual performance; and is paid in the first calendar quarter following the plan year.
Your initial MIP target incentive opportunity will be 90% of your annual base salary (with a maximum potential payout
equal to 300% of you target incentive opportunity), where the payout will be based on NCR's achievement of our
annual "Core Financial Measures" and certain MBOs that I will establish for you each plan year. You are also eligible
for the Customer Success component of the MIP representing a target incentive opportunity equal to 10% of your
annual base salary (with a maximum potential payout equal to 10% of your annual base salary which operates as a
"make or miss" opportunity), where the payout will be linked to the NCR's overall achievement of our annual Customer
Loyalty goals.
The MIP eligibility requirements and guidelines are subject to change from time to time determined at the discretion
of the Compensation and Human Resource Committee of the NCR Board of Directors (hereinafter the "Committee").
Your MIP payout for the 2014 plan year will be no less than EUR 175,000 (before taxes and other deductions), and
will be payable to you in March 2015. You must be employed by NCR, its subsidiaries or affiliates, at the time of
payment in order to be eligible to receive any bonus or incentive payout from NCR.
Economic Profit Plan (EPP) Participation
NCR's Economic Profit Plan ("EPP") provides the opportunity to participate in a portion of the "Economic Profit"
created by NCR annually through a banking concept, where 33% of your Economic Profit Bank earned becomes
payable in cash in August of the following year, so long as you remain employed by NCR at the time of payment. The
EPP is designed to strengthen the link between the management team and sustainable creation of stockholder value.
Your participation in EPP will commence in 2015 where the Committee will assign you a carried interest participation
rate for NCR's Economic Profit for the 2015 performance year (but in no case will it be less than 0.125% of Economic
Profit). Your participation in EPP is subject to approval by the Committee, which is typically approved in the first
quarter of the calendar year. Any payments under the NCR EPP are governed by the plan document and are subject to
the Committee's discretion.
03 July 2014
Mr. Michael Bayer
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Long Term Incentive (LTI) Awards
Subject to your acceptance of the NCR offer of employment, you will receive NCR equity with a total grant date fair
market value of US$1,200,000. This award will divided into two individual awards, each with a grant date fair market
value of US$600,000.
Subject to approval by the Committee, you will receive a one-time, new hire equity award with a grant value of US
$600,000 to be delivered in the form of Time-Based Restricted Stock Units. Pending approval of your equity award
to be presented to the Committee at their July 22, 2014 meeting, the effective date of the grant ("the Grant Date") will
be August 1, 2014 and the shares will vest on the third anniversary of the Grant Date, subject to your continued
employment with NCR. The actual number of time-based units will be determined by taking the award value divided
by the closing price of NCR common stock on the Grant Date. The result is rounded to the nearest whole unit.
In addition, subject to Committee approval, you will also receive an equity award with a grant value of no less than
US$600,000 to be delivered in a combination of Time-Based Restricted Stock Units and Performance-Based Restricted
Stock Units as part of NCR's 2015 annual long-term incentive award program. These awards are typically granted in
the first quarter of the calendar year. The actual number of time-based and performance-based units will be determined
by taking the award value divided by the closing price of NCR common stock on the Grant Date. The result is rounded
to the nearest whole unit.
Your equity awards will be issued under the terms of NCR's Stock Incentive Plan which is administered by Fidelity
Investments®. The specific terms and conditions of your awards will be set forth in your NCR restricted stock unit
agreements, which you must electronically accept in order for the grants to become effective. The agreement includes,
among other things, certain restrictive covenants with which you will be required to comply as a condition for receipt
of these NCR equity awards. Within two weeks of each Grant Date, you will receive an email from Fidelity Stock Plan
Services with your specific login details so you can accept your award by selecting the "Log onto NetBenefits
Worldwide" link at www.netbenefits.fidelity.com.
Please review the award information carefully, including the grant agreement and plan document, and indicate your
acceptance by clicking on the appropriate button. If you have questions about your shares, call the Fidelity Stock Plan
Services Line at 1-800-544-0275. For questions that Fidelity is unable to answer, contact NCR by e-mail at
stock.administration@ncr.com.
Executive Annual Medical and Financial Planning Allowance
You will participate in NCR's Executive Medical Exam and Executive Financial Planning programs. The Executive
Medical Exam Program currently provides up to US$5,000 on an annual basis for a progressive, diagnostic health
assessment. The Executive Financial Planning Program currently provides an annual payment in the gross amount of
US$12,000 (before taxes and other deductions), to be used for an executive's individual financial planning needs. Each
program is subject to amendment or termination by the Committee at any time.
Executive Severance Benefit
In the event that your employment is involuntarily terminated by NCR other than for "Cause" (as defined below), you
will be eligible to receive a cash severance payment equal to nine (9) months of your base salary in effect at the time
of your termination, payable in a lump sum (subject to taxes and other deductions), provided that you execute a general
release of all claims in a format acceptable to NCR. This cash severance benefit will be provided to you in lieu of, and
not in addition to, any other cash severance benefit you may be eligible to receive upon an involuntary termination by
NCR other than for "Cause".
As used herein, "Cause" is defined as: (a) willful and continued failure to perform substantially the duties for your role
at NCR, (b) willful engagement in illegal conduct, or (c) gross misconduct.
03 July 2014
Mr. Michael Bayer
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Executive Relocation Program & Visa Support
You will be eligible for NCR's Executive International Relocation Program, the benefits for which are outlined on the
attached "Relocation Program Summary".
Your acceptance of this offer will initiate your relocation process and a Weichert Executive Executive Relocation
Counselor will be in contact with you to discuss your personal relocation needs. Meanwhile, please do not incur any
relocation expenses or initiate any relocation plans until you have discussed your relocation needs with your Executive
Relocation Counselor.
NCR will also provide the necessary legal and administrative support to assist you and your family with your immigration
needs to facilitate your relocation to the U.S. Please contact Lissa Workman, NCR's Manager of Global Mobility at
+1 (678) 808-5996 to initiate your relocation or visa support services.
* * * * * * * * * *
We are looking forward to having you join NCR. Should you have any questions about the additional elements of
your NCR offer (as outlined above), please contact Patrick Carroll at +1 (678) 808-5180 or Christine Butchko at +1
(212) 589-8477.
Sincerely,
/s/ John G. Bruno
John G. Bruno
EVP, Industry and Field Operations,
and Corporate Development
Enclosures.
I have read, understand and accept these supplemental terms of NCR's offer:
/s/ Michael Bayer
Mr. Michael Bayer
I confirm my start date to be
01/08/2014
4/7/2014
Date
.
Legal Notice to NCR Equity Recipients: Your participation in the NCR Stock Incentive Plan is both
discretionary and voluntary. The value of any NCR equity award is an extraordinary item of income and is not
part of your normal or expected compensation. NCR equity awards will not be considered in the calculation of
any severance, redundancy, end-of-service payments, bonus, long-service awards, pension, retirement and/or
any other benefits or similar payments. The NCR equity awards outlined in this letter are one-time grants that do
not constitute an acquired right to receive any additional awards or other similar benefits in the future.
EXHIBIT 10.42
NCR DIRECTOR COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Effective April 23, 2013
PREAMBLE
This NCR Director Compensation Program (“Program”) is adopted effective April 23, 2013, and
replaces the NCR Director Compensation Program adopted by the Committee on Directors and Governance
effective April 27, 2010.
The Program is approved and adopted by the Committee on Directors and Governance of the Board
of Directors (the “Board”) of NCR Corporation (the “Company”), as designated by the Board pursuant to
its authority under Article II of the NCR Corporation 2013 Stock Incentive Plan, as amended, to grant stock
and other stock-based awards to non-employee directors and to determine the terms and conditions of such
awards.
The Program is intended to provide competitive remuneration to individuals serving as non-employee
members of the Board (each, a “Director”), and to align the interests of the Directors with the interests of
the Company’s stockholders.
ARTICLE I
Definitions
1.1
Committee means the Committee on Directors and Governance of the Board.
1.2
Common Stock means the common stock of the Company, par value $.01 per share.
1.3
Company means NCR Corporation, a Maryland corporation.
1.4
1.5
Deferred Stock Award means the annual retainer and/or meeting fees, if any, elected by a Participant
to be deferred as set forth in ARTICLE III.
Deferred Stock Grant means the annual or mid-year equity grants, if any, elected by a Participant to
be deferred as set forth in ARTICLE IV.
1.6
Director means a member of the Board who is not an employee of the Company.
1.7
Fair Market Value of a share of Common Stock as of a specified date means, unless otherwise
determined by the Committee, the closing price of a share of Common Stock on the New York Stock
Exchange or such other securities exchange as may at the applicable time be the principal market for
the Common Stock (the “Applicable Exchange”) on the trading date, or if shares of Common Stock
were not traded on the Applicable Exchange on the trading date, then on the immediately preceding
date on which shares of Common Stock were traded, all as reported by such source as the Committee
may select. If the Common Stock is not listed on a national securities exchange, Fair Market Value
shall be determined by the Committee in its good faith discretion.
1.8
1.9
Participant means a Director, and any former Director entitled to payment of a benefit from the
Program.
Restricted Stock means actual shares of Common Stock bearing restrictions or conditions and issued
to a Director pursuant to the Stock Incentive Plan.
1.10 Restricted Stock Units means awards denominated in shares of Common Stock that will be settled
in shares of Common Stock equal to the number of shares of Common Stock underlying such awards.
1.11 Stock Incentive Plan means the NCR Corporation 2013 Stock Incentive Plan, adopted effective as
of April 24, 2013, as may be amended from time to time.
1.12 Year of Service means the approximately 12 month period beginning on the date of an annual
stockholders’ meeting of the Company and ending on the day before the Company’s annual
stockholders’ meeting of the next following year, during which an individual serves as a Director.
ARTICLE II
Compensation
2.1
2.2
Annual Compensation. A Director will receive the compensation described in Sections 2.2 through
2.5 below, as determined by the Committee in its discretion, based on review of competitive data.
Annual Retainer. For each Year of Service, a Director will receive an annual retainer as determined
by the Committee, which may include an additional retainer amount for Committee Chairs and
members who serve on any committee of the Board. Directors who are newly elected to the Board
after the annual stockholders’ meeting of the Company will receive a prorated annual retainer for the
first Year of Service. A Director may elect to receive the retainer in cash, in Common Stock, or as a
Deferred Stock Award, as described in ARTICLE III. If no election is made, the retainer will be paid
in cash. If paid in cash or Common Stock, payment of 25% of the annual amount will be made on
June 30, September 30, December 31, and March 31, provided the individual is serving as a Director
on such dates. If the individual is not serving as a Director on any such date, the remaining amount
of the retainer shall be forfeited.
If paid in Common Stock, the number of shares of Common Stock to be paid shall be determined by
dividing the cash amount of the retainer due to the Director by the Fair Market Value of the Common
Stock on the date the payment is due, rounding up to the next whole share.
2.3 Meeting Fees. The Committee may determine that Directors will receive a meeting fee for each
meeting attended, and may determine that Committee Chairs will determine whether a particular
special meeting is subject to a meeting fee. Meeting fees, if any, will be paid quarterly at the same
time as the retainer, for meetings attended in the immediately preceding quarter, and may be paid in
cash, Common Stock or as a Deferred Stock Award as provided in Article III.
2.4
Annual Equity Grant. At each annual stockholders’ meeting of the Company, each individual then
serving as a Director or newly elected as a Director shall receive an equity grant under the Stock
Incentive Plan, determined by the Committee, consisting of Restricted Stock, Restricted Stock Units
and/or nonqualified stock options for Common Stock. If stock options are granted, the exercise price
for each optioned share will be the Fair Market Value of one share of Common Stock on the grant
date. The stock options will be fully vested and exercisable on the first anniversary of the grant, and
will have a term of ten years from the date of grant. If Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units are
awarded, the Committee may determine that the shares or units will be forfeited if the Director ceases
to serve as a director during a restriction period determined by the Committee. If the annual equity
grant is made in the form of Restricted Stock Units, a Director may elect to defer receipt of the
Common Stock payable in respect of vested Restricted Stock Units as a Deferred Stock Grant as
provided in ARTICLE IV.
2.5 Mid-Year Equity Grants. The Committee in its discretion may grant stock options and/or awards of
Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock Units, as described in Section 2.4, to Directors who are newly
elected to the Board after the annual stockholders’ meeting. If Restricted Stock or Restricted Stock
Units are awarded, the Committee may determine that the shares or units will be forfeited if the
Director ceases to serve as a director during a restriction period determined by the Committee. If a
mid-year equity grant is made in the form of Restricted Stock Units, a Director may elect to defer
receipt of the Common Stock payable in respect of vested Restricted Stock Units as a Deferred Stock
Grant as provided in ARTICLE IV.
ARTICLE III
Deferred Stock Awards
3.1
Election to Defer. For each calendar year, a Director may elect to defer receipt of pay for services
relating to the retainer and meeting fees, if any, to be received in that calendar year, and receive them
instead as a Deferred Stock Award. The election must be made prior to the January 1 of the calendar
year in which the services relating to the retainer or meeting fees will be rendered by a Director or
such later date as is permitted by guidance issued under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code
(the “Code”). The election to defer shall be irrevocable commencing on December 31 of the calendar
year prior to the calendar year that such election is in effect. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a newly-
elected Director may make an election within 30 days after the date of his or her election to the Board
of Directors, which election shall become irrevocable as of the thirtieth (30th) day following the
Director's election to the Board of Directors (or such earlier date as specified on the deferral election
form) and shall apply only to the unvested retainer and meeting fees for services to be performed
after the deferral election becomes irrevocable. A new election to defer may be made for each
subsequent calendar year, provided the deferral election is made prior to the January 1 of the calendar
year and will be irrevocable for such calendar year. If a new election is not made, or a prior election
is not revoked for the immediately succeeding calendar year, the most recent election to defer will
remain in effect and be irrevocable for the following calendar year.
3.2
Form of Election. The election to defer must be made in writing on a form provided by the Company.
3.3
Deferral Periods. A Director may elect to receive the Deferred Stock Award at one of the following
times:
on the date of termination as a Director consistent with the definition of
(a)
separation of service as defined pursuant to Section 409A of the Code; provided, however, that if a
Director is a "specified employee" (as determined under the Company's policy for determining
specified employees) on the date of separation from service, such Deferred Stock Award shall
be paid on the first business day after the date that is six months following the Director's
separation from service within the meaning of Section 409A of the Code, or
3.4
3.5
4.1
(b)
in one to five equal annual installments, payable on April 30 of each year, beginning on the
April 30 next following the date of termination as a Director consistent with the definition of
separation of service as defined pursuant to Section 409A of the Code; provided, however,
that if a Director is a "specified employee" (as determined under the Company's policy for
determining specified employees) on the date of separation from service, the first annual
installment shall be paid no earlier than the first business day after the date that is six months
following the Director's separation from service within the meaning of Section 409A of the
Code.
Deferred Stock Awards. If a Director elects to receive the annual retainer and meeting fees, if any,
as a Deferred Stock Award, the Company will maintain a deferred stock account credited, as of the
date a payment of the retainer or meeting fee would have otherwise been paid, with a number of stock
units equal to the shares of Common Stock (rounded up to the nearest whole share) that could have
been purchased with the amount deferred as of such date at the Fair Market Value of the Common
Stock on such date. As of the date any dividend is paid to stockholders of Common Stock, the
Director’s deferred stock account shall also be credited with an additional number of stock units equal
to the number of shares of Common Stock (including fractions of a share) that could have been
purchased at the Fair Market Value on such date with the dividend paid on the number of shares of
Common Stock equivalent to the number of share units credited to the Director’s deferred stock
account. In case of dividends paid in property, the dividend shall be deemed to be the fair market
value of the property at the same time of distribution of the dividend, as determined by the Committee.
Distribution of Deferred Stock Award. Payment of a Director’s Deferred Stock Award shall be made
at the times elected by the Director at the time of his or deferral election. Distribution shall be made
in shares of Common Stock. The total number of shares of Common Stock that a Participant shall
receive shall equal the number of stock units credited to the Participant’s deferred stock account as
of the date of termination of the Participant service as a Director; provided that, in the case of a
Participant who elects to receive the distribution in installments, such number of stock units shall be
increased, in accordance with Section 3.4 to reflect any dividends paid to stockholders of Common
Stock during the period commencing on the date of termination of the Participant’s service as a
Director and ending on the date that distribution of the Deferred Stock Award is complete. The shares
of Common Stock distributed pursuant to this Section 3.5 shall be paid from, and shall count against
the share reserve of, the Stock Incentive Plan.
ARTICLE IV
Deferred Stock Grants
Election to Defer. If and to the extent Restricted Stock Units are granted to a Director in connection
with the annual or mid-year equity grants described in Sections 2.4 and 2.5, respectively, a Director
may elect to defer receipt of the Common Stock otherwise payable to the Director as such Restricted
Stock Units vest. For the annual equity grant, the election to defer must be made prior to the January
1 of the calendar year in which the grant is made. The election to defer shall be irrevocable commencing
on December 31 of the calendar year prior to the calendar year that such election is in effect. To the
extent permitted by the Committee, for the mid-year equity grant for newly-elected Directors, such
Directors may make the deferral election within 30 days after the date of his or her election to the
Board of Directors, which election shall become irrevocable as of the thirtieth (30th) day following
the Director's election to the Board of Directors (or such earlier date as specified on the deferral
election form) and shall apply only to the mid-year equity grant for services to be performed after
the deferral election becomes irrevocable.
A new deferral election for annual equity grants may be made for each subsequent calendar year,
provided the election to defer is made prior to the January 1 of that calendar year. If a new election
is not made, or a prior election is not revoked for the immediately succeeding calendar year, the most
recent election to defer will remain in effect and be irrevocable for the following calendar year. If
no deferral election is made, the Common Stock payable as the Restricted Stock Units vest will be
issued to the Director within 30 days after the applicable vesting date.
4.2
Form of Election. The election to defer must be made in writing on a form provided by the Company.
4.3
4.4
Deferral Periods. A Director may elect to receive the Common Stock at one of the times specified
in Section 3.3 above.
Deferred Stock Accounts. If a Director elects to defer receipt of the Common Stock otherwise payable
in respect of Restricted Stock Units awarded as annual or mid-year equity grants, the Company will
maintain a deferred stock account credited, as of the date of election to the Board, with a number of
stock units equal to the shares of Common Stock the Director was entitled to receive as such Restricted
Stock Units vested. As of the date any dividend is paid to stockholders of Common Stock, the
Director’s deferred stock account shall also be credited with an additional number of stock units equal
to the number of shares of Common Stock (including fractions of a share) that could have been
purchased at the Fair Market Value on such date with the dividend paid on the number of shares of
Common Stock equivalent to the number of share units credited to the Director’s deferred stock
account. In case of dividends paid in property, the dividend shall be deemed to be the fair market
value of the property at the same time of distribution of the dividend, as determined by the Committee.
4.5
Distribution of Deferred Stock Grant. Payment of a Director’s Deferred Stock Grant shall be made
at the times elected by the Director at the time of deferral, in shares of Common Stock. The Participant
shall receive the number of whole shares of Common Stock to which the amount of the distribution
is equivalent. The shares of Common Stock shall be paid from, and shall count against the share
reserve of, the Stock Incentive Plan.
ARTICLE V
Distribution Upon Death
5.1
Distribution Upon Death. In the event of the death of a Participant, whether before or after termination
of service as a Director, any Deferred Stock Award or Deferred Stock Grant to which he or she was
entitled shall be distributed in a lump sum to the Participant’s designated beneficiary, or if no
beneficiary is designated, to the Participant’s estate. Distribution shall be made in shares of Common
Stock. The total number of shares of Common Stock that shall be distributed shall be the number of
stock units credited to the Participant’s deferred stock account as of the date of the Participant’s death.
Distribution of a Participant’s stock options will be according to the terms of the stock option
agreements.
5.2
Designation of Beneficiary. A Participant may designate an individual or entity as his or her
beneficiary to receive payment of any Deferred Stock Award, Deferred Stock Grant, or retainer or
meeting fees due and unpaid on the date of the Participant’s death, by delivering a written designation
to the Company. A Participant may from time to time revoke or change any such designation in
writing delivered to the Company. If there is no unrevoked designation on file with the Company at
the time of the Participant’s death, or if the designated beneficiary has predeceased the Participant
or otherwise ceased to exist, such distribution shall be made in accordance with the Participant’s will
or in the absence of a will, to the administrator of the Participant’s estate. Distribution shall be made
within 90 days after the Participant’s death.
ARTICLE VI
Administration
6.1 Withholding Taxes. The Company shall deduct from all distributions under the Program any taxes
required to be withheld by federal, state or local governments. If distributions are made in shares of
Common Stock, the Company shall have the right to retain the value of sufficient shares equal to the
amount of the tax required to be withheld with respect to such distributions. In lieu of withholding
the value of shares, the Company may require a recipient of a distribution in Common Stock to
reimburse the Company for any such taxes required to be withheld upon such terms and conditions
as the Company may prescribe.
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
Unfunded Nature of Program. This Program shall be unfunded. The funds used for payment of
benefits hereunder shall, until such actual payment, continue to be part of the general funds of the
Company, and no person other than the Company shall, by virtue of this Program, have any interest
in any such funds. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to create a trust of any kind or create
any fiduciary relationship. To the extent that any person acquires a right to receive payments from
the Company under this Program, such right shall be no greater than the right of any unsecured general
creditor of the Company.
Non-alienation of Benefits. No benefit under this Program shall be subject in any manner to
anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, or charge, including
assignment pursuant to a domestic relations order, and any attempt to do so shall be void. No such
benefit shall, prior to receipt thereof by the Participant, be in any manner liable for or subject to the
debts, contracts, liabilities, or torts of the Participant.
Acceleration Upon a Change in Control. As provided in Article X of the Stock Incentive Plan and
applicable provisions of a Director’s individual award agreement or statement under this Program,
the vesting of nonqualified stock options, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units, and the
payment of Deferred Stock Awards and Deferred Stock Grants, may accelerate upon the occurrence
of a Change in Control. For purposes of the Program, Change in Control shall be applied to the extent
necessary to comply with Section 409A(a)(2)(a)(v) of the Code, and in Treasury Regulations issued
pursuant to Section 409A(e) of the Code, rather than as defined in Article X of the Stock Incentive
Plan.
Amendment or Termination of the Program. The Committee at any time may amend or terminate
the Program, provided that no such action shall adversely affect the right of any Participant or
beneficiary to a benefit to which he or she has become entitled pursuant to the Program, and no
amendment or termination of the Program can alter the Participant’s deferrals of compensation in
noncompliance with Section 409A of the Code, or the rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto.
Any amendment or termination of the Program that is inconsistent with, or in violation of Code
Section 409A, shall be void and of no effect.
6.6
Interpretation of the Program. The Program is intended to comply with the provisions of Section
409A of the Code, and the Treasury Regulations issued pursuant thereto; and the provisions of the
Program will at all times be administered consistent therewith. Any provision of the Program that is
inconsistent with, or in violation of, Section 409A of the Code, shall be void and of no effect. The
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, and the General Counsel of the Company
are delegated the responsibility to interpret and administer the Program consistent with Section 409A
of the Code and to take necessary action pursuant to this Section 6.6 and Section 6.5 to assure that
the Program is administered consistent with such provision.
EXHIBIT 10.42.1
2014 Director Restricted Stock Unit Grant Statement
Name of Grantee
Soc. Sec. # Grant Date
No. of Restricted Stock
Units
You have been awarded the above number of NCR Corporation (“NCR”) restricted stock units (the “Stock
Units”) under the NCR Corporation 2013 Amended and Restated Stock Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), subject
to the terms and conditions of this 2014 Director Restricted Stock Unit Grant Statement (this “Statement”),
the Plan and the NCR Director Compensation Program (the "Program").
1. The Stock Units will vest during the one (1) year period beginning on the date upon which you were
granted the Stock Units (the “Grant Date”), in four (4) equal quarterly installments commencing three
(3) months after the Grant Date, provided that you continuously serve as a Director of NCR until each
quarterly vesting date. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Grant Date of your Stock Units is the date
of an Annual Meeting of Stockholders, then, the fourth quarterly vesting will occur only if you continue
to serve as a Director until the earlier of (a) the next Annual Meeting of Stockholders following the Grant
Date, or (b) the first (1st) anniversary of the Grant Date.
2. The Stock Units will become fully vested if, prior to the one (1) year anniversary of the Grant Date, you
die at a time while serving as a Director of NCR.
3. The vesting schedule will accelerate and the Stock Units will become fully vested if (1) a Change in
Control (as defined in Section 10(b) of the Plan) occurs, and (2) you cease to serve as a Director of NCR
within twenty-four (24) months of the effective date of the Change in Control for any reason other than
your willful engaging in illegal conduct or gross misconduct, as determined by the affirmative vote of a
majority of the entire membership of the Board of Directors of NCR. In the event that Stock Units become
vested due to your cessation of service as a Director of NCR pursuant to this Section 3, to the extent
required to comply with Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"),
such Stock Units shall be paid upon your "separation from service" within the meaning of Section 409A
of the Code; provided, however, that if you are a "specified employee" as determined under NCR's policy
for determining specified employees on the date of separation from service, such Stock Units shall be
paid, to the extent required to comply with Section 409A of the Code, on the first business day after the
date that is six months following your "separation from service" within the meaning of Section 409A of
the Code.
4. Except as otherwise provided pursuant to (1) a deferral election in effect under Article IV of the Program
or (2) Section 3 of this Statement, when vested, the Stock Units will be paid to you in shares of NCR
common stock, such that one Stock Unit equals one share of NCR common stock.
5. Any cash dividends declared before the vesting dates on the shares underlying the Stock Units shall not
be paid currently, but shall be converted to additional Stock Units, based on the fair market value of NCR
common stock on the date the dividend is declared. Any Stock Units resulting from such conversion
will be considered Stock Units for purposes of this Statement and will be subject to all of the terms,
conditions and restrictions set forth herein.
6. You may designate one or more beneficiaries to receive all or part of any shares underlying the Stock
Units to be distributed in case of your death, and you may change or revoke such designation at any time.
In the event of your death, any shares underlying the Stock Units distributable hereunder that are subject
to such a designation will be distributed to such beneficiary or beneficiaries in accordance with this
Statement. Any other shares underlying the Stock Units not designated by you will be distributable to
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your estate. If there shall be any question as to the legal right of any beneficiary to receive a distribution
hereunder, the shares underlying the Stock Units in question may be transferred to your estate, in which
event NCR will have no further liability to anyone with respect to such shares.
7. The terms of this award of Stock Units as evidenced by this Statement may be amended by the NCR
Board of Directors or the Compensation and Human Resource Committee of the NCR Board of Directors,
provided that no such amendment shall impair your rights hereunder without your consent.
8. In the event of a conflict between the terms and conditions of this Statement and the terms and conditions
of the Plan, the terms and conditions of the Plan shall prevail.
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SUBSIDIARIES OF NCR CORPORATION
as of February 27 2015
EXHIBIT 21
MTXEPS LLC
Data Pathing Holding LLC
NCR EasyPoint LLC
NCR European and South American Holdings LLC
NCR Government Systems LLC
NCR Indonesia LLC
NCR International, Inc.
NCR Italia Holdings LLC
NCR Latin American Holdings LLC
NCR Middle East Holdings, LLC
NCR Poland LLC
NCR Solutions (Middle East) LLC
NCR Receivables LLC
North American Research Corporation
Quantor Holding LLC
StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC
Hercules RE Holdings, LLC
Radiant Payment Services, LLC
The National Cash Register Company
Cornell Mayo Associates, Inc.
Retail Control Systems, Inc.
Retalix USA, Inc.
TCR Business Systems, Inc.
Texas Digital Systems, Inc.
Digital Insight
NCR Argentina S.R.L.
Alaric International Pty Ltd
NCR Australia Pty, Ltd.
Quest Retail Technology Pty Ltd
Radiant Holdings Pty Ltd.
Radiant Systems Asia-Pacific Pty Ltd.
Retalix Australia PTY Ltd.
RADS Australia Holdings Pty Ltd
NCR Oesterreich Ges.m.b.H.
Orderman GmbH
Radiant Systems GmbH
NCR (Bahrain) W.L.L.
NCR Hospitality Bahrain SPC
NCR Belgium & Co. SNC
Organized under the
Laws of
California
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Delaware
Georgia
Georgia
Maryland
North Carolina
Pennsylvania
Texas
Texas
Texas
Delaware
Argentina
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Austria
Austria
Austria
Bahrain
Bahrain
Belgium
Global Assurance Limited
NCR (Bermuda) Holdings Limited
NCR Bermuda (2006) Limited
NCR Services Limited
NCR Treasury Finance Limited
NCR Treasury Financing Limited
NCR Brasil – Industria de Equipamentos para Automacao S.A.
NCR Brasil LTDA
POS Integrated Solutions De Brasil Comercio E Services de Informatica S.A.
RDS South American Comercio E Servicos De Informatica S.A.
Wyse Sistemas de Informatica Ltda
NCR Canada Corp.
NCR Chile Industrial y Comercial Limitada
NCR Comercial E Inversiones Limitada
NCR (Beijing) Financial Equipment System Co., Ltd.
NCR (Guangzhou) Technology Co., Ltd.
NCR (Shanghai) Technology Services Ltd.
Retalix Technology (Beijing) Co. Ltd.
NCR Colombia Ltda
Papeles y Suministros del Cuaca S.A. (Joint Venture)
NCR (Cyprus) Limited
NCR (IRI) Ltd.
NCR (Middle East) Limited
NCR (North Africa) Limited
NCR Ceska Republika spol. S.r.o.
NCR Danmark A/S
NCR Dominicana SRL
NCR Finland OY
4Front Technologies SA France
NCR France, SNC
Retalix France SARL
NCR Antilles S.A.R.L.
NCR GmbH
NCR Ghana Limited
NCR (Hellas) S.A.
NCR (Hong Kong) Limited
Alaric International Korlatolt Felelossegu Tarsasag
NCR Global Service Center K.f.t.
NCR Magyarorszag Kft.
NCR Corporation India Private Limited
Digital Insight India Products Private Limited
Radiant Systems Retail Solutions Private Limited
P. T. NCR Indonesia
NCR Airside Ireland Limited
NCR Global Holdings Limited
Organized under the
Laws of
Bermuda
Bermuda
Bermuda
Bermuda
Bermuda
Bermuda
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Chile
China
China
China
China
Colombia
Colombia
Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Finland
France
France
France
French W.I.
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Hong Kong
Hungary
Hungary
Hungary
India
India
India
Indonesia
Ireland
Ireland
NCR Global Solutions Limited
NCR International Technology Limited
DemandX Ltd.
Kohav Orion Advertising Information Ltd.
Moon Holdings S.P.V Ltd.
Orlan Orion Systems Ltd.
P.O.S. (Restaurant Solutions) Ltd.
Palm Point Ltd.
Retalix Israel Ltd.
Retalix Ltd.
StoreAlliance.com Ltd.
StoreNext Ltd.
StoreNext Strategy Limited Partnership
Tamar Industries M.R. Electronic Ltd.
TradaNet Electronic Commerce Services Ltd.
NCR Italia S.r.l.
Retalix Italia S.p.A.
Global Solution Services, Ltd.
NCR Holdings, Ltd.
NCR Japan, Ltd.
NCR (Kenya) Limited
NCR Korea Co Ltd.
NCR International & Co Holdings Luxembourg SNC
NCR International & Co Luxembourg SNC
NCR International SNC
NCR International 2 SNC
RADS International SARL
Orderman S.Á R.L.
NCR (Macau) Limited
Alaric International SDN. BHD
NCR (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd.
Radiant Systems Retail Solutions SDN. BDH.
Tricubes NCR JV Sdn Bhd
NCR Consumables, SA de CV
NCR de Mexico S. RL C.V.
NCR Global Consumables Solutions, SA de CV
NCR Solutions de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.
Keynesplein Holding C.V.
NCR Aftermarket B.V.
NCR Dutch Holdings B.V.
NCR Dutch Holdings C.V.
NCR Nederland B.V.
NCR (NZ) Corporation
NCR (Nigeria) PLC
NCR Norge AS
Organized under the
Laws of
Ireland
Ireland
Israel
Israel
Israel
Israel
Israel
Israel
Israel
Israel
Israel
Israel
Israel
Israel
Israel
Italy
Italy
Japan
Japan
Japan
Kenya
Korea
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Luxeumbourg
Macau
Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia
Malaysia
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Mexico
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nigeria
Norway
NCR Corporation de Centroamerica S.A.
NCR del Peru S.A.
NCR Cebu Development Center, Inc.
NCR Corporation (Philippines)
NCR Polska Sp.z.o.o.
NCR Iberia Lda
NCR Qatar LLC
NCR A/O
NCR D.O.O. Beograd
NCR Asia Pacific PTE Limited
NCR Singapore Pte Ltd
Radiant Systems Retail Solutions Pte Ltd.
NCR International (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd.
NCR Espana, S.L.
Orderman Iberica S.L.
Radiant Systems Retail Solutions, S.L.
Iber Aloha S.L.
National Registrierkassen AG
NCR (Switzerland) GmbH
NCR Systems Taiwan Ltd.
NCR (Thailand) Limited
Radiant Systems Ltd.
NCR Bilisim Sistemleri, LS
NCR Ukraine Limited
Alaric Systems Limited
Eurographics Industries Ltd.
Express Boyd Limited
Fluidtopco Ltd.
NCR Financial Solutions Group Limited
NCR Limited
NCR Properties Limited
NCR UK Finance Limited
NCR UK Group Limited
NCR UK Holdings Limited
NCR UK Partners LLP
Radiant Systems UK (II) Limited
Radiant Systems Limited
Retalix (UK) Limited
N. Timms & Co (Private) Ltd
NCR Zimbabwe (Private) Ltd
Organized under the
Laws of
Panama
Peru
Philippines
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Russia
Serbia
Singapore
Singapore
Singapore
South Africa
Spain
Spain
Spain
Spain
Switzerland
Switzerland
Taiwan
Thailand
Thailand
Turkey
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
EXHIBIT 23.1
(Nos. 333-18797, 333-188167 and
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form
333-139553) of NCR Corporation of our report dated February 27, 2015 relating to the financial statements and financial statement
schedule and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, which appears in this Form
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
February 27, 2015
CERTIFICATION
Exhibit 31.1
I, William Nuti, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of NCR Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading
with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods
presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed
under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries,
is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this
report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the
registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of 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(s) 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) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial
reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report
financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: February 27, 2015
/s/ William Nuti
William Nuti
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President
CERTIFICATION
Exhibit 31.2
I, Robert Fishman, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 10-K of NCR Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading
with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods
presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed
under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries,
is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be
designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the
preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our
conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this
report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the
registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of 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(s) 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) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial
reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report
financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the
registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: February 27, 2015
/s/ Robert Fishman
Robert Fishman
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
Exhibit 32
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report on Form 10-K of NCR Corporation, a Maryland corporation (the “Company”), for the
fiscal year ending December 31, 2014 as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the
“Report”), each of the undersigned officers of the Company does hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350 (section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002), that:
(1) the Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934;
and
(2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of
operations of the Company.
The foregoing certification (i) is given to such officers’ knowledge, based upon such officers’ investigation as such officers
reasonably deem appropriate; and (ii) is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350 (section 906 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002) and is not being filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.
Dated: February 27, 2015
/s/ William Nuti
William Nuti
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President
Dated: February 27, 2015
/s/ Robert Fishman
Robert Fishman
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906, or other document authenticating, acknowledging, or
otherwise adopting the signatures that appear in typed form within the electronic version of this written statement required by
Section 906, has been provided to NCR Corporation and will be retained by NCR Corporation and furnished to the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.