UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q



þ	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018



o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934



For the transition period			to

Commission File Number: 001-31648

EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



Delaware	74-2806888
(State or other jurisdiction	(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)	Identification No.)

3500 College Boulevard
Leawood, Kansas	66211
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(913) 327-4200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically 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 þ No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.



Large accelerated filer þ	Accelerated filer o	Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company o		Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ

On May ~~1, 2017~~9, 2018, Euronet Worldwide, Inc. had ~~52,430,488~~51,280,843 shares of Common Stock outstanding.

EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Table of Contents



		Page
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.	Financial Statements (unaudited)	3
	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and December 31, ~~2016~~2017	3
	Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016~~2017	4
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three Months Ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016~~2017	5
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016~~2017	6
	Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements	7
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	1820
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	3637
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	3738
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	3738
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	3839
Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	3840
Item 6.	Exhibits	3941

	Signatures	4042

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)


	As of						As of
	March 31, 2017			December 31, 2016			March 31, 2018			December 31, 2017
	(unaudited)						(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	763,587		$	734,414		$	885,646		$	819,144
Restricted cash	99,992			77,674			63,842			81,374
Inventory — PINs and other	43,965			78,115
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $18,887 at March 31, 2017 and $18,369 at December 31, 2016	370,873			502,989
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $23,637 at March 31, 2018 and $20,958 at December 31, 2017							707,242			744,879
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	166,829			191,796			213,212			244,789
Total current assets	1,445,246			1,584,988			1,869,942			1,890,186
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $281,165 at March 31, 2017 and $262,470 at December 31, 2016	217,866			202,145
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $357,181 at March 31, 2018 and $340,128 at December 31, 2017							280,606			268,303
Goodwill	698,511			689,713			743,456			717,386
Acquired intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $158,286 at March 31, 2017 and $150,347 at December 31, 2016	161,075			165,331
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $38,464 at March 31, 2017 and $36,984 at December 31, 2016	75,138			70,695
Acquired intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $187,761 at March 31, 2018 and $179,142 at December 31, 2017							148,057			150,543
Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $46,381 at March 31, 2018 and $44,469 at December 31, 2017							115,314			113,611
Total assets	$	2,597,836		$	2,712,872		$	3,157,375		$	3,140,029
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable	$	318,416		$	456,682		$	409,511		$	494,841
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	580,240			615,153			744,369			759,789
Current portion of capital lease obligations	3,950			3,293			5,361			5,369
Short-term debt obligations and current maturities of long-term debt obligations	30,142			32,161			46,972			41,288
Income taxes payable	28,156			27,611			56,696			54,437
Deferred revenue	46,550			44,200			55,413			51,996
Total current liabilities	1,007,454			1,179,100			1,318,322			1,407,720
Debt obligations, net of current portion	562,233			561,663			573,594			404,012
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion	8,608			6,969			9,492			9,753
Deferred income taxes	44,418			44,079			59,871			54,969
Other long-term liabilities	21,414			20,504			67,064			64,097
Total liabilities	1,644,127			1,812,315			2,028,343			1,940,551
Equity:
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders’ equity:
Preferred Stock, $0.02 par value. 10,000,000 shares authorized; none issued	—			—			—			—
Common Stock, $0.02 par value. 90,000,000 shares authorized; 58,534,749 issued at March 31, 2017 and 58,389,242 issued at December 31, 2016	1,171			1,168
Common Stock, $0.02 par value. 90,000,000 shares authorized; 59,020,849 issued at March 31, 2018 and 58,892,744 issued at December 31, 2017							1,180			1,178
Additional paid-in-capital	1,051,745			1,045,663			1,078,502			1,072,005
Treasury stock, at cost, 6,106,743 shares at March 31, 2016 and 6,085,841 shares at December 31, 2016	(217,452		)	(215,462		)
Treasury stock, at cost, 7,515,228 shares at March 31, 2018 and 6,084,586 shares at December 31, 2017							(343,398		)	(217,161		)
Retained earnings	308,232			278,842			463,367			436,954
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(191,266		)	(210,662		)	(71,564		)	(94,458		)
Total Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders’ equity	952,430			899,549			1,128,087			1,198,518
Noncontrolling interests	1,279			1,008			945			960
Total equity	953,709			900,557			1,129,032			1,199,478
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,597,836		$	2,712,872		$	3,157,375		$	3,140,029

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)


	Three Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016			2018			2017
Revenues	$	473,380		$	437,894		$	550,515		$	473,380
Operating expenses:
Direct operating costs	296,607			271,626			343,324			296,607
Salaries and benefits	71,863			67,237			85,706			71,863
Selling, general and administrative	41,987			37,854			50,011			41,987
Depreciation and amortization	21,637			19,288			26,002			21,637
Total operating expenses	432,094			396,005			505,043			432,094
Operating income	41,286			41,889			45,472			41,286
Other income (expense):
Interest income	1,170			452			296			1,170
Interest expense	(7,148		)	(6,286		)	(7,606		)	(7,148		)
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates							(117		)	—
Foreign currency exchange gain, net	1,715			2,172			1,935			1,715
Other gains	17			—			31			17
Other expense, net	(4,246		)	(3,662		)	(5,461		)	(4,246		)
Income before income taxes	37,040			38,227			40,011			37,040
Income tax expense	(8,971		)	(9,143		)	(13,667		)	(8,971		)
Net income	28,069			29,084			26,344			28,069
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	54			10			69			54
Net income attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.	$	28,123		$	29,094		$	26,413		$	28,123

Earnings per share attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc. stockholders:
Basic	$	0.54		$	0.55		$	0.51		$	0.54
Diluted	$	0.51		$	0.53		$	0.49		$	0.51

Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	52,345,944			52,685,765			51,899,282			52,345,944
Diluted	54,921,779			54,529,588			53,953,246			54,921,779

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited, in thousands)


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017		2016		2018		2017
Net income	$	28,069	$	29,084	$	26,344	$	28,069
Translation adjustment	19,420		34,702		22,948		19,420
Comprehensive income	47,489		63,786		49,292		47,489
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	30		57		15		30
Comprehensive income attributable to Euronet Worldwide, Inc.	$	47,519	$	63,843	$	49,307	$	47,519

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited, in thousands)


	Three Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017			2016			2018			2017
Net income	$	28,069		$	29,084		$	26,344		$	28,069
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	21,637			19,288			26,002			21,637
Share-based compensation	3,706			3,711			4,029			3,706
Unrealized foreign exchange gain, net	(1,715		)	(2,172		)	(1,935		)	(1,715		)
Deferred income taxes	922			(1,067		)	2,818			922
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates							117			—
Accretion of convertible debt discount and amortization of debt issuance costs	3,317			3,117			3,477			3,317
Changes in working capital, net of amounts acquired:
Income taxes payable, net	(98		)	2,410			(674		)	(98		)
Restricted cash	3,583			8,090
Inventory — PINs and other	35,373			11,022
Trade accounts receivable	140,012			81,736			51,720			140,012
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	26,774			5,736			36,763			62,147
Trade accounts payable	(144,333		)	(109,796		)	(98,581		)	(144,333		)
Deferred revenue	1,924			5,331			2,501			1,924
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	(68,996		)	49,620			(28,241		)	(45,441		)
Changes in noncurrent assets and liabilities	656			(1,497		)	3,488			656
Net cash provided by operating activities	50,831			104,613			27,828			70,803
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—			(137		)	(7,257		)	—
Purchases of property and equipment	(22,659		)	(17,354		)	(24,415		)	(22,659		)
Purchases of other long-term assets	(1,513		)	(1,513		)	(1,808		)	(1,513		)
Other, net	259			101			201			259
Net cash used in investing activities	(23,913		)	(18,903		)	(33,279		)	(23,913		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of shares	2,084			1,992			2,300			2,084
Repurchase of shares	(2,188		)	(76,390		)	(126,577		)	(2,188		)
Borrowings from revolving credit agreements	342,113			538,969			1,010,643			342,113
Repayments of revolving credit agreements	(342,900		)	(467,099		)	(841,786		)	(342,900		)
Repayments of long-term debt obligations	(1,875		)	(1,406		)	(2,449		)	(1,875		)
Repayments of capital lease obligations	(1,150		)	(599		)	(1,793		)	(1,150		)
Repayments of short-term debt obligations, net	(2,746		)	(999		)
Borrowings from (repayments of) short-term debt obligations, net							1,557			(2,746		)
Other, net	301			278			1			301
Net cash used in financing activities	(6,361		)	(5,254		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	8,616			10,558
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	29,173			91,014
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	734,414			457,518
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities							41,896			(6,361		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash							12,525			10,962
Increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash							48,970			51,491
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period							900,518			812,088

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	763,587		$	548,532
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period							$	949,488		$	863,579

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid during the period	$	6,387		$	1,621		$	5,621		$	6,387
Income taxes paid during the period	$	5,825		$	10,462		$	11,981		$	5,825

See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.

EURONET WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(1) GENERAL

Organization

Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company” or “Euronet”) is a leading electronic payments provider. Euronet offers payment and transaction processing and distribution solutions to financial institutions, retailers, service providers and individual consumers. Euronet's primary product offerings include comprehensive automated teller machine (“ATM”), point-of-sale (“POS”), card outsourcing, card issuing and merchant acquiring services, software solutions, electronic distribution of prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic payment products, foreign currency exchange services and global money transfer services.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared from the records of the Company, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management, such unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to fairly present the consolidated financial position and the results of operations, comprehensive income and cash flows for the interim periods. The unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, ~~2016~~2017, including the notes thereto, set forth in the Company’s ~~2016~~2017 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include computing income taxes, estimating the useful lives and potential impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill, as well as allocating the purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in acquisitions and revenue recognition. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year ending December 31, ~~2017.~~2018.

Seasonality

Euronet’s EFT Processing Segment experiences its heaviest demand for dynamic currency conversion ("DCC") services during the third quarter of the fiscal year, coinciding with the tourism season. Additionally, the EFT Processing and epay Segments are impacted by seasonality during the fourth quarter and the first quarter of each year due to higher transaction levels during the holiday season and lower levels following the holiday season. Seasonality in the Money Transfer Segment varies by regions of the world. In most markets, Euronet usually experiences increased demand for money transfer services from the month of May through the fourth quarter of each year, coinciding with the increase in worker migration patterns and various holidays, and experiences its lowest transaction levels during the first quarter of each year.

(2) RECENTLY ISSUED AND ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In May 2014, the ~~FASB~~Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (“Topic 606”), and subsequently modified the standard with several ASUs. The Company adopted the standard on January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method applied to those contracts which were not completed as of January 1, 2018. Results for reporting periods beginning after January 1, 2018 are presented under Topic 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with historic accounting under Topic 605.

The Company completed its review of customer contracts relative to the requirements of Topic 606 and concluded that revenues from certain customer contracts in the epay Segment should be recorded differently under the principal versus agent guidance of Topic 606. With respect to those contracts, the Company concluded that it earns a commission from content providers for distributing and processing their prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic payment products, but it is not the principal for the products themselves. As a result, the impact of the change in accounting principle was a $22.6 million reduction in both revenues and direct operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

Contract Balances

The new standard requires the deferral of incremental costs to obtain customer contracts, known as contract assets, which are then amortized to expense as part of selling, general and administrative expense over the respective periods of expected benefit. The Company completed its review of such costs and concluded that a transition adjustment was not necessary related to contract assets. However, the Company has implemented processes and controls to record such costs on an ~~entity~~ongoing basis and will disclose them if they become material.

The Company records deferred revenues when cash payments are received or due in advance of its performance. The increase in the deferred revenue balance for the three months ended March 31, 2018 is primarily driven by $17.6 million of cash payments received or due in advance of satisfying the performance obligations, offset by $15.2 million of revenues recognized that were included in the deferred revenue balance as of December 31, 2017.

Variable Consideration

Within the EFT segment, outsourcing services area generally billed on the basis of a fixed fee per ATM, plus a transaction-based fee. Transaction-based fees are recognized at the time the transactions are processed and outsourcing management fees are recognized ratably over the contract period. These fees can be variable based on transaction volume tiered discounts; however, as all tiered discounts are calculated monthly, the actual discount is recorded on a monthly basis. In addition, the epay segment generates commissions from the distribution of electronic content. It is common for these long-term contracts to ~~recognize~~contain award fees, incentive fees, or other provisions that can either increase or decrease the ~~amount~~transaction price. These variable amounts generally are awarded upon achievement of ~~revenue~~certain performance metrics or program milestones and can be based upon customer discretion.

Transaction fees, as well as any tiered volume discounts or incentive fees, are calculated and billed monthly in accordance with the terms established in the contract. The Company estimates variable consideration at the most likely amount to which it expects to be ~~entitled~~entitled. The Company includes estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainly associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on as assessment of Euronet's anticipated performance and all information (historical, current and forecast) that is reasonably available.

Arrangements with Multiple Performance Obligations

The Company's most significant revenues are generated from transaction fees for which there are no remaining performance obligations left to fulfill after revenue is recognized. An insignificant amount of revenues are generated from contracts with customers which may include multiple performance obligations. For such arrangements, Euronet allocates revenues to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price.

Disaggregation of Revenues

Revenues are recognized when control of the ~~transfer of~~ promised goods or services is transferred to ~~customers. ASU 2014-09 will replace most existing~~Euronet's customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to be entitled to in exchange for goods or services.

The following table presents the Company's revenues disaggregated by segment and region. Sales and usage-based taxes are excluded from revenues. The Company believes disaggregation by segment and region best depicts how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue ~~recognition guidance~~and cash flows are affected by economic factors. The disaggregation of revenues by segment and region is based on management's assessment of segment performance together with allocation of financial resources, both capital and operating support costs, on a segment and regional level. Both segments and regions benefit from synergies achieved through concentration of operations and are influenced by macro-economic, regulatory and political factors in ~~U.S. GAAP when it becomes effective. In July 2015,~~ the FASB approved a one-year deferral of the effective date of the new revenue recognition standard. The new standard will become effective for the Company on January 1, 2018. The standard permits the use of either the full retrospective or modified retrospective transition method.respective segment and region.



	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
(in thousands)	EFT Processing		epay		Money Transfer		Total
North America	$	8,016	$	41,051	$	128,984	$	178,051
Europe	100,087		113,451		73,958		287,496
Asia Pacific	27,594		17,453		32,141		77,188
Other	7		4,890		3,753		8,650
Total	$	135,704	$	176,845	$	238,836	$	551,385



	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
(in thousands)	EFT Processing		epay		Money Transfer		Total
North America	$	7,398	$	16,971	$	121,548	$	145,917
Europe	75,895		119,834		55,723		251,452
Asia Pacific	22,456		22,927		24,796		70,179
Other	3		4,438		1,906		6,347
Total	$	105,752	$	164,170	$	203,973	$	473,895
As noted above, prior period amounts have not been adjusted under the modified retrospective method.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU ~~2016-08,~~ ~~Revenue from Contracts~~2016-04, Recognition of Breakage for Certain Prepaid Stored-Value Products. The new standard specifies that liabilities within its scope are considered to be financial liabilities, and amends the guidance in ASC 405-20, Extinguishments of Liabilities, by directing entities to derecognize prepaid stored-value product liabilities based on expected breakage in proportion to the pattern of rights expected to be exercised by the consumer. Derecognition for breakage is permitted only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal of recognized breakage will not subsequently occur. The new standard is consistent with ~~Customers (Topic 606), Principal versus Agent Considerations (Reporting Revenue versus Net)~~. the breakage guidance in Topic 606. The ASU is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and is applied either using a modified retrospective transition method or retrospectively. Early adoption is permitted. The Company adopted this ASU as of January 1, 2018 along with Topic 606. The adoption of this standard did not have a significant impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In ~~April~~August 2016, the FASB issued ~~ASU 2016-10,~~ ~~Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing~~an accounting standard classified under FASB ASC Topic 230, “Statement of Cash Flows”. ~~In May 2016,~~This accounting standard provides guidance on eight specific cash flow issues. Subsequently, the FASB issued ~~ASU 2016-11,~~ ~~Revenue from Contracts~~amendments to this accounting standard that required companies to include restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents with ~~Customers (Topic 606)~~cash and ~~Derivatives~~cash equivalents when reconciling the statement of cash flows. The amendments were effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and ~~Hedging (Topic 815) - Rescission~~interim periods within those fiscal years.

The Company adopted these standards as of ~~SEC Guidance Because~~January 1, 2018. The adoption of ~~ASU 2014-09~~these accounting standards resulted in an increase in net cash provided by operating activities of $20.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2018, the Company had $63.8 million of restricted cash consisting of restricted cash held in trust and/or cash held on behalf of others and ~~2014-16,~~ cash collateral on bank credit arrangements. Cash held in trust and/or cash held on behalf of others is in connection with the administration of the customer collection and ~~ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts~~vendor remittance activities by certain subsidiaries within the Company’s epay and EFT Processing Segments. Amounts collected on behalf of certain mobile phone operators and/or merchants are deposited into a restricted cash account. The bank credit arrangements primarily represent cash collateral on deposit with ~~Customers (Topic 606) - Narrow Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. In December 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-20,~~ ~~Technical Corrections and Improvements~~commercial banks to ~~Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). These ASUs clarify the implementationguidance on a few narrow areas, make minor corrections and adds some practical expedients to the guidance in Topic 606.~~cover guarantees.

~~Lastly, in February~~In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU ~~2017-05,~~2017-09, ~~Other Income -Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets (Subtopic 610-20)~~Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): ~~Clarifying the~~ Scope of ~~Asset Derecognition Guidance and~~Modification Accounting ~~for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets~~, which clarifies the ~~scope of asset derecognition guidance and provide guidance on partial sales of nonfinancial assets. This ASU clarifies the scope and accounting~~changes to terms or conditions of a ~~financial asset~~share-based payment award that ~~meets the definition~~require an entity to apply modification accounting. The amendments of ~~an “in-substance nonfinancial asset”~~this ASU are effective for annual reporting periods, and ~~defines the term, “in-substance nonfinancial asset.” This ASU must be adopted at the same time as ASC 606.~~

interim periods therein, beginning after December 15, 2017 and prospective application is required. The Company ~~has performed a review~~adopted ASU 2017-09 as of January 1, 2018 and the ~~requirements of the new revenue standards and is in the process of reviewing customer contracts under the new revenue standards but does~~adoption did not ~~expect the new revenue standards will~~ have a ~~material~~significant impact ~~on the timing of revenue recognition~~ on its consolidated financial statements. The Company continues to assess all potential effects of the standards and it believes the principal versus agent guidance may affect the presentation and classification of revenue for certain epay and EFT segment arrangements. The Company will continue to update its assessment of the effect the new revenue standards will have on its consolidated financial statements and will disclose the final determination of the transition method and material effects, if any, when known.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which will update the existing guidance on accounting for leases and require new qualitative and quantitative disclosures about the Company’s leasing activities. The new standard requires lessees to account for all leases on the balance sheet, except for certain short-term leases that have a maximum possible lease term of 12 months. The accounting for lessors is largely unchanged from the previous accounting guidance, except for leverage lease accounting which is not permitted for leases entered into or modified after the effective date of the new standard. The new standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and interim periods within those annual periods, with early adoption permitted. In transition, lessees and lessors are required to recognize and measure leases at the beginning of the earliest period presented using a modified retrospective approach. The modified retrospective approach includes a number of optional practical expedients that the Company may elect to apply. The Company is currently evaluating the expected impact of the adoption of this standard on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

In ~~March~~June 2016, the FASB issued ASU ~~2016-09,~~ ~~Compensation-Stock Compensation~~2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic ~~718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting~~326), which ~~addresses how companies account~~requires entities to measure all expected credit losses for ~~certain aspects~~financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. This replaces the existing incurred loss model and is applicable to the

measurement of ~~share-based payments to employees.~~credit losses on financial assets measured at amortized cost. This ~~ASU requires~~guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early application will be permitted for all ~~excess tax benefits~~entities for fiscal years, and ~~tax deficiencies be recognized~~interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018. The Company is currently in the ~~statement~~process of ~~income as a component of income tax expense or benefit. The tax effects of exercised, expired or vested awards are treated as discrete items in~~evaluating the ~~reporting period in which they occur and may result in increased volatility in the Company's effective tax rate. As part~~effect of the adoption of ~~this standard during the recent quarter, the Company was required to recognize previously unrecognized excess tax benefits~~ASU 2016-13 on a modified retrospective basis and record an adjustment to deferred tax assets and retained earnings. Additionally, the Company applied the prospective transition method for the presentation of excess tax benefits from a financing activity to an operating activity in the Company’sits consolidated statements of cash flows. Cash paid by the Company when directly withholding shares for tax withholding purposes is classified as a financing activity in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The Company made an accounting election to continue to estimate forfeitures when determining amortization expense of stock-based compensation.financial statements.

For the period ended March 31, 2017, the adoption of the provisions of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated statement of income. A cumulative effect adjustment of $40.2 million for previously unrecognized excess tax benefits from prior fiscal years was recognized in beginning Retained earnings as of January 1, 2017. As a result of recognizing this excess tax benefit, the Company recorded a deferred tax asset of $40.2 million and an associated valuation allowance of $38.9 million to beginning Retained earnings. The offsetting deferred tax asset and valuation allowance resulted in a net increase of $1.3 million to beginning Retained earnings at adoption.

Prior to 2017, excess tax benefits were recognized in additional paid-in capital and tax deficiencies were recognized either as an offset to accumulated excess tax benefits, if any, or in the consolidated statements of income. Excess tax benefits were not recognized until the deduction reduced taxes payable. Additionally, excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation were included in financing activities within the Company’s consolidated statements of cash flows.

(3) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share has been computed by dividing earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the respective periods. Diluted earnings per share has been computed by dividing earnings available to common stockholders by the weighted average shares outstanding during the respective period, after adjusting for any potential dilution offrom options to purchase the Company's common stock, assumed vesting of restricted stock and the assumed conversion of the Company’s convertible debentures. The following table provides the computation of diluted weighted average number of common shares outstanding:


	Three Months Ended March 31,		Three Months Ended March 31,
	2017	2016	2018	2017
Computation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	52,345,944	52,685,765	51,899,282	52,345,944
Incremental shares from assumed exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock	1,706,342	1,698,945	1,578,071	1,706,342
Incremental shares from assumed conversion of convertible notes	869,493	144,878	475,893	869,493
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	54,921,779	54,529,588	53,953,246	54,921,779

The table includes the impact of all stock options and restricted stock that are dilutive to the Company’s weighted average common shares outstanding during the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016.~~2017. The calculation of diluted earnings per share excludes stock options or shares of restricted stock that are anti-dilutive to the Company’s weighted average common shares outstanding of approximately ~~969,000~~1,151,000 and ~~418,000~~969,000 for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017,~~2018 and ~~2016,~~2017, respectively.

~~During 2017 and 2016,~~The Company's convertible notes have settlement features requiring the Company ~~had convertible notes outstanding that, if converted, could have had~~upon conversion to settle the principal amount of the debt and the conversion value in excess of the principal value ("conversion premium") for cash or shares of the Company's common stock or a ~~potentially dilutive effect on its common stock.~~combination thereof, at the Company's option. At issuance, the Company stated its intent to settle any conversion of these notes by paying cash for the principal value and issuing common stock for any conversion ~~value~~premium. Accordingly, the convertible notes are included in ~~excess~~the calculation of ~~the principal value. As of March 31, 2017, and currently, the Company maintains the intent and ability to settle any conversion as stated. Accordingly, the~~diluted earnings per share if their inclusion is dilutive. The convertible notes would only have a dilutive effect if the market price per share of common stock exceeds the conversion price of $72.18 per share ~~of common stock, which it did as~~and the dilutive effect increases the more the market price exceeds the conversion price. As of March 31, 2018 and 2017, the stock price exceeded the conversion price and ~~2016. Therefore, according to Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 260,~~ ~~Earnings per Share~~, these notes were dilutive to earnings per share. Further, as a result of the share ~~for~~price decreasing from $85.52 at March 31, 2017 to $78.92 at March 31, 2018, there was a decrease in shares from the assumed conversion of convertible notes.

Share repurchases

The Company's Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase program ("Repurchase Program") allowing Euronet to repurchase up to $375 million in value or 10.0 million shares of stock through March 31, 2020. Repurchases under the Repurchase Program may take place in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, including derivative transactions, and may be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. For the three months ended March 31, ~~2017 and 2016. See Note 6, Debt Obligations, for more information about~~2018, the ~~convertible notes.~~Company repurchased $125.0 million in value of Euronet common stock under the Repurchase Program.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

Accumulated other comprehensive ~~income~~loss consists entirely of foreign currency translation adjustments. The Company recorded foreign currency translation gains of ~~$19.4~~$22.9 million and ~~$34.7~~$19.4 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016,~~2017, respectively. There were no reclassifications of foreign currency translation into the consolidated statements of income for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016.~~2017.

(4) GOODWILL AND ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

A summary of acquired intangible assets and goodwill activity for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 is presented below:

(in thousands)
Acquired
Intangible
Assets
Goodwill
Total
Intangible
Assets
Balance as of December 31, 2016 $ 165,331
$ 689,713
$ 855,044
Increases (Decreases):
Amortization (6,347 ) —
(6,347 )
Other (primarily changes in foreign currency exchange rates) 2,091
8,798
10,889
Balance as of March 31, 2017 $ 161,075
$ 698,511
$ 859,586



(in thousands)	Acquired Intangible Assets			Goodwill		Total Intangible Assets
Balance as of December 31, 2017	$	150,543		$	717,386	$	867,929
Increases (decreases):
Acquisition	—			15,229		15,229
Amortization	(5,841		)	—		(5,841		)
Other (primarily changes in foreign currency exchange rates and impairment)	3,355			10,841		14,196
Balance as of March 31, 2018	$	148,057		$	743,456	$	891,513

Estimated amortization expense on intangible assets with finite lives, before income taxes, as of March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, is expected to total ~~$17.7~~$17.6 million for the remainder of ~~2017, $21.9 million for~~ 2018, ~~$21.0~~$22.5 million for 2019, ~~$20.2~~$21.7 million for 2020, ~~$19.3~~$20.7 million for 2021, ~~and $18.3~~$19.6 million for ~~2022.~~2022 and $14.5 million for 2023.

In March 2018, the Company completed the acquisition of a small European business for an immaterial amount of cash consideration. The acquisition has been accounted for as a business combination in accordance with U.S. GAAP and the results of operations have been included from the date of acquisition in the EFT Processing Segment.

The Company’s annual goodwill impairment test is performed during the fourth quarter of its fiscal year. The annual impairment test for the year ended December 31, ~~2016~~2017 resulted in no impairment ~~charge.~~charges of $31.8 million.

Determining the fair value of reporting units requires significant management judgment in estimating future cash flows and assessing potential market and economic conditions. It is reasonably possible that the Company’s operations will not perform as expected, or that the estimates or assumptions included in the ~~2016~~2017 annual impairment test could change, which may result in the Company recording material non-cash impairment charges during the year in which these changes take place.

(5) ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following:


	As of				As of
(in thousands)	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		March 31, 2018		December 31, 2017
Accrued expenses	$	229,538	$	210,275	$	253,627	$	301,390
Money transfer settlement obligations	225,005		219,601		328,962		343,613
Accrued amounts due to mobile operators and other content providers	89,338		121,505		138,356		92,291
Derivative liabilities	36,359		63,772		23,424		22,495
Total	$	580,240	$	615,153	$	744,369	$	759,789

(6) DEBT OBLIGATIONS

Debt obligations consist of the following:


	As of						As of
(in thousands)	March 31, 2017			December 31, 2016			March 31, 2018			December 31, 2017
Credit Facility:
Term loan, due 2019	$	58,125		$	60,000		$	48,750		$	51,094
Revolving credit agreements, due 2019	159,520			159,963			171,804			3,000
	217,645			219,963			220,554			54,094
Convertible Debt:
1.50% convertible notes, unsecured, due 2044	360,982			358,293			372,090			369,259

Other obligations	21,450			23,892			33,097			27,763

Total debt obligations	600,077			602,148			625,741			451,116
Unamortized debt issuance costs	(7,702		)	(8,324		)	(5,175		)	(5,816		)
Carrying value of debt	592,375			593,824			620,566			445,300
Short-term debt obligations and current maturities of long-term debt obligations	(30,142		)	(32,161		)	(46,972		)	(41,288		)
Long-term debt obligations	$	562,233		$	561,663		$	573,594		$	404,012

Credit Facility

As of March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, the Company had a $675 million senior secured credit facility (the "Credit Facility") consisting of a $600 million revolving credit facility and a $75 million term loan ("Term Loan A"), which had been reduced to ~~$58.1~~$48.8 million through principal amortization payments. The Credit Facility expires April 9, 2019.

Interest on borrowings under the revolving credit facility and Term Loan A varies based upon the Company's consolidated total leverage ratio, as defined in the Company's credit agreement, and is based on a margin over the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) or a margin over a base rate, as selected by the Company, with the applicable margin ranging from 1.375% to 2.375% for LIBOR loans or 0.375% to 1.375% for base rate loans. Accordingly, the weighted average interest rate for borrowings outstanding under the Company's revolving credit facility and Term Loan A was ~~2.21%~~3.14% and ~~2.36%~~3.25%, respectively, as of March 31, ~~2017.~~2018.

Convertible Debt

The Convertible Senior Notes ~~due 2044~~ (“Convertible Notes”) had a principal amount outstanding of $402.5 million as of March 31, ~~2017.~~ 2018. The Convertible Notes mature in October 2044 unless repurchased or converted prior to such date, and are convertible into shares of Euronet Common Stock at a conversion price of approximately $72.18 per share. Holders of the Convertible Notes have the option to require the Company to purchase their notes at par on October 1, 2020, and have additional options to require the Company to purchase their notes at par on October 1, 2024, 2029, 2034, and 2039, or upon a change in control of the Company.

Holders may convert all or any portion of their Convertible Notes at their option at any time prior to October 1, 2044 only under the following circumstances: (1) during any calendar quarter (and only during such calendar quarter), if the closing sale price of the common stock for at least 20 trading days (whether or not consecutive) during a period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than 130% of the conversion price on each applicable trading day; (2) during the five consecutive business day period after any ten consecutive trading day period (the measurement period) in which the trading price for the Convertible Notes for each trading day of the measurement period was less than 98% of the product of the closing sale price of the Company's common stock and the conversion rate on each such trading day; or (3) upon the occurrence of specified corporate events. If the holders exercise their option to convert, the Company is required to deliver cash or shares of the Company's common stock, at the Company's option, to satisfy the principal amount and the conversion premium.

None of the above conversion conditions are currently in effect.

Contractual interest expense for the Convertible Notes was $1.5 ~~million for both the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. Accretion expense was $2.7 million and $2.6~~ million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. Accretion expense was $2.8 million and ~~2016,~~ $2.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017,

respectively. The effective interest rate was 4.7% for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017.~~2018. As of March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, the unamortized discount was ~~$41.5~~$30.4 million, and will be amortized through October 1, 2020.

(7) DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

The Company is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk resulting from (i) the collection of funds or the settlement of money transfer transactions in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar, (ii) derivative contracts written to its customers in connection with providing cross-currency money transfer services and (iii) short-term borrowings that are payable in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. The Company enters into foreign currency derivative contracts, primarily foreign currency forwards and cross-currency swaps, to minimize its exposure related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. As a matter of Company policy, the derivative instruments used in these activities are economic hedges and are not designated as hedges under ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging("ASC Topic 815"), primarily due to either the relatively short duration of the contract term or the effects of fluctuations in currency exchange rates being reflected concurrently in earnings for both the derivative instrument and the transaction and having an offsetting effect.

Foreign currency exchange contracts - Ria Operations and Corporate

In the United States, the Company's Ria operations use short-duration foreign currency forward contracts, generally with maturities up to 14 days, to offset the fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates on the collection of money transfer funds between initiation of a transaction and its settlement. Due to the short duration of these contracts and the Company’s credit profile, the Company is generally not required to post collateral with respect to these foreign currency forward contracts. Most derivative contracts executed with counterparties in the U.S. are governed by an International Swaps and Derivatives Association agreement that includes standard netting arrangements; therefore, asset and liability positions from forward contracts and all other foreign exchange transactions with the same counterparty are net settled upon maturity. As of March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, the Company held in its Ria operations foreign currency forward contracts outstanding in the U.S. with a notional value of ~~$211~~$301 million, primarily in Australian dollars, Canadian dollars, British pounds, euros and Mexican pesos.

In addition, the Company uses forward contracts, typically with maturities from a few days to less than one year, to offset foreign exchange rate fluctuations on certain foreign currency denominated other asset and liability positions. As of March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, the Company had foreign currency forward contracts outstanding with a notional value of ~~$86~~$132 million, primarily in British pounds, euros and Polish zloty.

Foreign currency exchange contracts - HiFX Operations

HiFX writes derivative instruments, primarily foreign currency forward contracts and cross-currency swaps, mostly with counterparties comprised of individuals and small-to-medium size businesses and derives a currency margin from this activity as part of its operations. HiFX aggregates its foreign currency exposures arising from customer contracts and may hedge some or all of the resulting net currency risks by entering into offsetting contracts with established financial institution counterparties. Foreign exchange revenues from HiFX's total portfolio of positions were ~~$15.7~~$18.7 million and ~~$15.2~~$15.7 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016,~~2017, respectively. All of the derivative contracts used in the Company's HiFX operations are economic hedges and are not designated as hedges under ASC Topic 815. The duration of these derivative contracts is generally less than one year.

The fair value of HiFX's total portfolio of positions can change significantly from period to period based on, among other factors, market movements and changes in customer contract positions. HiFX manages counterparty credit risk (the risk that counterparties will default and not make payments according to the terms of the agreements) on an individual counterparty basis. It mitigates this risk by entering into contracts with collateral posting requirements and/or by performing financial assessments prior to contract execution, conducting periodic evaluations of counterparty performance and maintaining a diverse portfolio of qualified counterparties. HiFX does not expect any significant losses from counterparty defaults.

The aggregate equivalent U.S. dollar notional amounts of foreign currency derivative customer contracts held by the Company in its HiFX operations as of March 31, ~~2017~~2018 was approximately $1.3 billion. The majority of customer contracts are written in major currencies such as the U.S. dollar, euro, New Zealand dollar, British pound, and Australian dollar.

Balance Sheet Presentation

The following table summarizes the fair value of the derivative instruments as recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of the dates below:


	Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives							Asset Derivatives					Liability Derivatives
		Fair Value					Fair Value							Fair Value					Fair Value
(in thousands)	Balance Sheet Location	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		Balance Sheet Location	March 31, 2017			December 31, 2016			Balance Sheet Location	March 31, 2018		December 31, 2017		Balance Sheet Location	March 31, 2018			December 31, 2017
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	46,236	$	75,307	Other current liabilities	$	(36,359	)	$	(63,772	)	Other current assets	$	40,105	$	36,574	Other current liabilities	$	(23,424	)	$	(22,495	)

The following tables summarize the gross and net fair value of derivative assets and liabilities as of March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and December 31, ~~2016~~2017 (in thousands):

Offsetting of Derivative Assets


							Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet														Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
As of March 31, 2017	Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets		Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet		Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet		Financial Instruments			Cash Collateral Received			Net Amounts
As of March 31, 2018															Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets		Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet		Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet		Financial Instruments			Cash Collateral Received			Net Amounts
Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement	$	46,236	$	—	$	46,236	$	(25,701	)	$	(7,844	)	$	12,691	$	40,105	$	—	$	40,105	$	(15,816	)	$	(7,550	)	$	16,739

As of December 31, 2016
As of December 31, 2017
Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement	$	75,307	$	—	$	75,307	$	(49,752	)	$	(7,562	)	$	17,993	$	36,574	$	—	$	36,574	$	(15,050	)	$	(7,603	)	$	13,921

Offsetting of Derivative Liabilities


									Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet															Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet
As of March 31, 2017	Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities			Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet		Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet			Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Paid		Net Amounts
As of March 31, 2018																Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities			Gross Amounts Offset in the Consolidated Balance Sheet		Net Amounts Presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheet			Financial Instruments		Cash Collateral Paid		Net Amounts
Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement	$	(36,359	)	$	—	$	(36,359	)	$	25,701	$	1,484	$	(9,174	)	$	(23,424	)	$	—	$	(23,424	)	$	15,816	$	940	$	(6,668	)

As of December 31, 2016
As of December 31, 2017
Derivatives subject to a master netting arrangement or similar agreement	$	(63,772	)	$	—	$	(63,772	)	$	49,752	$	1,106	$	(12,914	)	$	(22,495	)	$	—	$	(22,495	)	$	15,050	$	2,716	$	(4,729	)

See Note 8, Fair Value Measurements, for the determination of the fair values of derivatives.

Income Statement Presentation

The following tables summarize the location and amount of gains and losses on derivatives in the Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016:~~2017:


			Amount of Loss Recognized in Income on Derivative Contracts (a)									Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative Contracts (a)
	Location of Loss Recognized in Income on Derivative Contracts		Three Months Ended March 31,							Location of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income on Derivative Contracts		Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)		2017				2016					2018				2017
Foreign currency exchange contracts		Foreign currency exchange loss, net		$	(4,659	)	$	(1,080	)		Foreign currency exchange gain, net		$	1,295		$	(4,659	)

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

(8) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

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

Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

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

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

The following table details financial assets and liabilities measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis:


		As of March 31, 2017											As of March 31, 2018
(in thousands)	Balance Sheet Classification	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total			Balance Sheet Classification	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Assets
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	—	$	46,236		$	—	$	46,236		Other current assets	$	—	$	40,105		$	—	$	40,105
Liabilities
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other current liabilities	$	—	$	(36,359	)	$	—	$	(36,359	)	Other current liabilities	$	—	$	(23,424	)	$	—	$	(23,424	)


		As of December 31, 2016											As of December 31, 2017
(in thousands)	Balance Sheet Classification	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total			Balance Sheet Classification	Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total
Assets
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other current assets	$	—	$	75,307		$	—	$	75,307		Other current assets	$	—	$	36,574		$	—	$	36,574
Liabilities
Foreign currency exchange contracts	Other current liabilities	$	—	$	(63,772	)	$	—	$	(63,772	)	Other current liabilities	$	—	$	(22,495	)	$	—	$	(22,495	)

Other Fair Value Disclosures

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current obligations approximate their fair values because of the relatively short-term maturities of these financial instruments. The carrying values of the Company’s long-term debt (other than the Convertible Notes), including the current portion, approximate fair value because interest is primarily based on LIBOR, which resets at various intervals of less than one year. The Company estimates the fair value of the Convertible Notes using quoted prices in inactive markets for identical liabilities (Level 2). As of March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and December 31, ~~2016,~~2017, the fair values of the Convertible Notes were ~~$526.6~~$495.1 million and ~~$475.1~~$503.7 million, respectively, with carrying values of ~~$361.0~~$372.1 million and ~~$358.3~~$369.3 million, respectively.

(9) SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company’s reportable operating segments have been determined in accordance with ASC Topic 280, Segment Reporting. The Company currently operates in the following three reportable operating segments:

Through the EFT Processing Segment, the Company processes transactions for a network of ATMs and POS terminals across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. The Company provides comprehensive electronic payment solutions consisting of ATM cash withdrawal services, ATM network participation, outsourced ATM and POS management solutions, credit and debit card outsourcing, dynamic currency conversion and other value added services. Through this segment, the Company also offers a suite of integrated electronic financial transaction software solutions for electronic payment and transaction delivery systems.


2)	Through the epay Segment, the Company provides distribution, processing and collection services for prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic payment products in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, the United States and South America.

Through the Money Transfer Segment, the Company provides global money transfer services under the brand names Ria, HiFX, IME and xe. Ria and IME provide global consumer-to-consumer money transfer services through a network of sending agents, Company-owned stores and Company-owned websites, disbursing money transfers through a worldwide correspondent network. HiFX offers account-to-account international payment services to high-income individuals and small-to-medium sized businesses. xe is a provider of foreign currency exchange information and offers money transfers on its currency data websites. The Company also offers customers bill payment services, payment alternatives such as money orders and prepaid debit cards, comprehensive check cashing services, foreign currency exchange services and mobile top-up. The Company provides cash management solutions and foreign currency risk management services to small-to-medium sized businesses under the brand name HiFM.

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

The following tables present the Company’s reportable segment results for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016~~2017:


	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017											For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2018
(in thousands)	EFT Processing		epay		Money Transfer		Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other			Consolidated		EFT Processing		epay		Money Transfer		Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other			Consolidated
Total revenues	$	105,752	$	164,169	$	203,974	$	(515	)	$	473,380	$	135,704	$	176,845	$	238,836	$	(870	)	$	550,515
Operating expenses:
Direct operating costs	62,073		126,160		108,885		(511		)	296,607		81,837		134,922		127,431		(866		)	343,324
Salaries and benefits	13,746		12,595		38,889		6,633			71,863		17,005		14,417		47,357		6,927			85,706
Selling, general and administrative	7,186		8,959		22,814		3,028			41,987		9,115		8,733		29,699		2,464			50,011
Depreciation and amortization	11,785		2,534		7,290		28			21,637		16,200		1,878		7,895		29			26,002
Total operating expenses	94,790		150,248		177,878		9,178			432,094		124,157		159,950		212,382		8,554			505,043
Operating income (expense)	$	10,962	$	13,921	$	26,096	$	(9,693	)	$	41,286	$	11,547	$	16,895	$	26,454	$	(9,424	)	$	45,472


	For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2016											For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
(in thousands)	EFT Processing		epay		Money Transfer		Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other			Consolidated		EFT Processing		epay		Money Transfer		Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other			Consolidated
Total revenues	$	86,569	$	170,105	$	181,573	$	(353	)	$	437,894	$	105,752	$	164,170	$	203,973	$	(515	)	$	473,380
Operating expenses:
Direct operating costs	46,747		130,162		95,070		(353		)	271,626		62,073		126,160		108,885		(511		)	296,607
Salaries and benefits	11,406		12,095		36,843		6,893			67,237		13,746		12,595		38,889		6,633			71,863
Selling, general and administrative	6,298		8,967		20,814		1,775			37,854		7,186		8,960		22,813		3,028			41,987
Depreciation and amortization	8,848		3,066		7,320		54			19,288		11,785		2,533		7,291		28			21,637
Total operating expenses	73,299		154,290		160,047		8,369			396,005		94,790		150,248		177,878		9,178			432,094
Operating income (expense)	$	13,270	$	15,815	$	21,526	$	(8,722	)	$	41,889	$	10,962	$	13,922	$	26,095	$	(9,693	)	$	41,286

The following table presents the Company’s property and equipment and total assets by reportable segment:


	Property and Equipment, net as of				Total Assets as of				Property and Equipment, net as of				Total Assets as of
(in thousands)	March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		March 31, 2017		December 31, 2016		March 31, 2018		December 31, 2017		March 31, 2018		December 31, 2017
EFT Processing	$	153,382	$	139,161	$	891,592	$	786,166	$	207,284	$	196,451	$	1,224,959	$	1,040,135
epay	24,176		23,939		552,096		733,514		29,261		28,135		624,573		695,990
Money Transfer	40,227		38,954		1,116,681		1,136,722		43,974		43,564		1,301,563		1,255,765
Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other	81		91		37,467		56,470		87		153		6,280		148,139
Total	$	217,866	$	202,145	$	2,597,836	$	2,712,872	$	280,606	$	268,303	$	3,157,375	$	3,140,029

(10) INCOME TAXES

The Company's effective income tax rate was ~~24.2%~~34.2% and ~~23.9%~~24.2% for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016,~~2017, respectively. The Company's effective income tax ~~rates~~rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017 ~~and 2016 were lower~~was less than the applicable statutory ~~income tax~~ rate of 35% primarily ~~because~~as a result of the Company's U.S. ~~income~~ tax ~~positions.~~position. The Company ~~does not have a~~had significant U.S. federal tax net operating loss carryforwards with no recent history of significant U.S. taxable ~~income in the U.S.;~~income; therefore, the Company ~~has~~had recorded a valuation allowance against its net U.S. deferred tax assets. Accordingly, in instances when the ~~Company's U.S. legal entities generate~~Company generated pre-tax U.S. GAAP income, no income tax expense iswas recognized to the extent there ~~are~~were net operating loss carryforwards to offset the pre-tax U.S. GAAP income.

The Company's effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was higher than the applicable statutory income tax rate of 21% as a result of the enactment into law what is commonly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Act") and the Act's impact on the Company's U.S. income tax positions at the end of 2017. The most significant provisions of the Act are the transition tax on previously undistributed foreign earnings of foreign subsidiaries, the reduction in the U.S. corporate statutory income tax rate from 35% to 21% beginning on January 1, 2018, and new taxes on certain foreign sourced earnings. As stated above, the Company had recorded a valuation allowance against its net U.S. deferred tax assets. Upon enactment of the Act, the Company expected to utilize its historic U.S. federal tax net operating losses to partially offset the transition tax and released the associated valuation allowance in the fourth quarter of 2017. This change has created additional U.S. tax expense as the Company now recognizes income tax expense on its pre-tax U.S. GAAP income. In addition, the Act's global intangible low-taxed income ("GILTI") provision has subjected the Company's foreign earnings to additional U.S. tax expense.

The SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") 118, which provides guidance on accounting for the tax effects of the Act. SAB 118 provides a measurement period of up to one year from the Act's enactment date for companies to complete their accounting. In accordance with SAB 118, we provided provisional amounts where appropriate which we believe represent a reasonable estimate based on available information and our interpretations of the Act. Further, the Company is allowed to either recognize deferred taxes for temporary differences expected to reverse as GILTI in future years or recognize such taxes as current period expenses when incurred. Due to the complexity of calculating GILTI, we have not determined which method we will apply. We will continue to evaluate the Act and adjust the provisional amounts as additional information becomes available.

(11) COMMITMENTS

As of March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, the Company had ~~$72.4~~$85.4 million of stand-by letters of credit/bank guarantees issued on its behalf, of which ~~$46.3~~$56.8 million are outstanding under the ~~revolving credit facility.~~Credit Facility. The remaining stand-by letters of credit/bank guarantees are collateralized by ~~$3.0~~$4.0 million of cash deposits held by the respective issuing banks.

Under certain circumstances, Euronet grants guarantees in support of obligations of subsidiaries. As of March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, the Company had granted off balance sheet guarantees for cash in various ATM networks amounting to ~~$15.4~~$17.5 million over the terms of the cash supply agreements and performance guarantees amounting to approximately ~~$21.1~~$21.8 million over the terms of agreements with the customers.

Once each of Euronet's subsidiaries reaches a certain size, it is required under the Credit Facility to provide a guarantee of all or a portion of the outstanding obligations under the Credit Facility depending upon whether the subsidiary is a domestic or foreign entity.

From time to time, the Company enters into agreements with commercial counterparties that contain indemnification provisions, the terms of which may vary depending on the negotiated terms of each respective agreement. The amount of such potential obligations is generally not stated in the agreements. Euronet's liability under such indemnification provisions may be mitigated by relevant insurance coverage and may be subject to time and materiality limitations, monetary caps and other conditions and defenses. Such indemnification obligations include the following:

In connection with contracts with financial institutions in the EFT Processing Segment, the Company is responsible for damage to ATMs and theft of ATM network cash that, generally, is not recorded on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, the balance of cash used in the Company's ATM networks for which the Company was responsible was approximately ~~$288~~$422 million. The Company maintains insurance policies to mitigate this exposure;

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

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

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

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

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

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

To date, the Company is not aware of any significant claims made by the indemnified parties or third parties to guarantee agreements with the Company and, accordingly, no liabilities were recorded as of March 31, ~~2017~~2018 or December 31, ~~2016.~~2017.

(12) LITIGATION AND CONTINGENCIES

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

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”). Generally, the words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "will" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. However, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean the statement is not forward-looking. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this document are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the following:

our business plans and financing plans and requirements;

trends affecting our business plans and financing plans and requirements;

trends affecting our business;

the adequacy of capital to meet our capital requirements and expansion plans;

the assumptions underlying our business plans;

our ability to repay indebtedness;

our estimated capital expenditures;

the potential outcome of loss contingencies;

our expectations regarding the closing of any pending acquisitions;

business strategy;

government regulatory action;

technological advances; and

projected costs and revenues.

Although we believe that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to be correct.

Investors are cautioned that any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may materially differ from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, conditions in world financial markets and general economic conditions, including the effects in Europe of the ~~recent~~ Brexit vote and economic conditions in specific countries and regions; the effects of demonetization in India; technological developments affecting the market for our products and services; our ability to successfully introduce new products and services; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; the effects of any breach of our computer systems or those of our customers or vendors, including our financial processing networks or those of other third parties; ~~future security breaches, or~~ interruptions in any of our systems or those of our vendors or other third parties; our ability to renew existing contracts at profitable rates; changes in fees payable for transactions performed for cards bearing international logos or over switching networks such as card transactions on ATMs; our ability to comply with increasingly stringent regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering, anti-terrorism, anti-bribery, consumer and ~~anti-bribery~~data protection requirements, and GDPR and PSD2 requirements; changes in laws and regulations affecting our business, including tax and immigration ~~laws;~~laws and any laws regulating payments, including DCC transactions; changes in our relationships with, or in fees charged by, our business partners; competition; the outcome of claims and other loss contingencies affecting Euronet; and those factors referred to above and as set forth and more fully described in Part I, Item 1A — Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2016~~2017. and in Part II, Item 1A-Risk Factors in this Form 10-Q. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q are available on the SEC's EDGAR website at www.sec.gov, and copies may also be obtained by contacting the Company. Any forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-Q speak only as of the date of this report. Except as required by law, we do not intend, and do not undertake any obligation, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances after the date of such statements.

OVERVIEW

COMPANY OVERVIEW, GEOGRAPHIC LOCATIONS AND PRINCIPAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Euronet is a leading electronic payments provider. We offer payment and transaction processing and distribution solutions to financial institutions, retailers, service providers and individual consumers. Our primary product offerings include comprehensive automated teller machine (“ATM”), point-of-sale (“POS”), card outsourcing, card issuing and merchant acquiring services, software solutions, electronic distribution of prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic payment products, foreign currency exchange services and global money transfer services. We operate in the following three segments:

The EFT Processing Segment, which processes transactions for a network of ~~35,145~~38,358 ATMs and approximately ~~176,000~~263,000 POS terminals across Europe, the Middle East and Asia Pacific. We provide comprehensive electronic payment solutions consisting of ATM cash withdrawal and deposit services, ATM network participation, outsourced ATM and POS management solutions, credit and debit card outsourcing, dynamic currency conversion ("DCC"), and other value added services. Through this segment, we also offer a suite of integrated electronic financial transaction software solutions for electronic payment and transaction delivery systems.

The epay Segment, which provides distribution, processing and collection services for prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic payment products. We operate a network of approximately ~~666,000~~689,000 POS terminals providing electronic processing of prepaid mobile airtime top-up services and other electronic payment products in Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific, the United States and South America. We also provide vouchers and physical gift fulfillment services in Europe.

The Money Transfer Segment, which provides global consumer-to-consumer money transfer services, primarily under the brand names Ria, IME and xe, and global account-to-account money transfer services under the brand name HiFX. We offer services under the brand names Ria and IME through a network of sending agents, Company-owned stores (primarily in North America, Europe and Malaysia) and ~~our~~Ria branded websites ~~(www.riamoneytransfer.com~~(riamoneytransfer.com and ~~www.imeremit.com)~~imeremit.com), disbursing money transfers through a worldwide correspondent network that includes approximately ~~321,000~~350,000 locations. xe is a provider of foreign currency exchange information and offers money transfer services on its currency data websites ~~(www.xe.com~~(xe.com and ~~www.x-rates.com)~~x-rates.com). We offer services under the brand name HiFX through ~~our~~ HiFX branded websites ~~(www.hifx.com, www.hifx.co.uk and www.hifx.com.au)~~ and HiFX customer service representatives. In addition to money transfers, we also offer customers bill payment services (primarily in the U.S.), payment alternatives such as money orders and prepaid debit cards, comprehensive check cashing services for a wide variety of issued checks, along with competitive foreign currency exchange services and prepaid mobile top-up. Through our HiFM brand, we offer cash management solutions and foreign currency risk management services to small-to-medium sized businesses.

We have six processing centers in Europe, five in Asia Pacific and two in North America. We have 3436 principal offices in Europe, 1211 in Asia Pacific, nine in North America, three in the Middle East, two in South America and one in Africa. Our executive offices are located in Leawood, Kansas, USA. With approximately ~~71%~~69% of our revenues denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, any significant changes in foreign currency exchange rates will likely have a significant impact on our results of operations.

SOURCES OF REVENUES AND CASH FLOW

Euronet primarily earns revenues and income from ATM management fees, transaction fees, commissions and foreign currency exchange margin. Each operating segment’s sources of revenues are described below.

EFT Processing Segment — Revenues in the EFT Processing Segment, which represented approximately ~~22%~~25% of total consolidated revenues for the first quarter of ~~2017,~~2018, are primarily derived from fees charged for transactions made by cardholders on our proprietary network of ATMs, fixed management fees and transaction fees we charge to customers for operating ATMs and processing debit and credit cards under outsourcing and cross-border acquiring agreements, foreign currency exchange margin on DCC transactions, and other value added services such as advertising, prepaid telecommunication recharges, bill payment, and money transfers provided over ATMs. Revenues in this segment are also derived from license fees, professional services and maintenance fees for proprietary application software and sales of related hardware.

epay Segment — Revenues in the epay Segment, which represented approximately ~~35%~~32% of total consolidated revenues for the first quarter of ~~2017,~~2018, are derived from commissions or processing fees received from mobile phone operators for the processing and distribution of prepaid mobile airtime and commissions earned from the distribution of other electronic payment products, vouchers, and physical gifts. The proportion of epay Segment revenues earned from the distribution of prepaid mobile phone time as compared with other electronic products has decreased over time, and non-mobile content now produces approximately 66% of epay Segment revenues. Other electronic payment products offered by this segment include digital content such as music, games and software, as well as other products, including prepaid long distance calling card plans, prepaid Internet plans, prepaid debit cards, gift cards, vouchers, transport payments, lottery payments, bill payment, and money transfer. Agreements with mobile operators and prepaid content providers are important to the success of our business and these agreements permit us to distribute prepaid mobile airtime and other electronic payment products to retailers.

Money Transfer Segment — Revenues in the Money Transfer Segment, which represented approximately 43% of total consolidated revenues for the first quarter of ~~2017,~~2018, are primarily derived from transaction fees, as well as the margin earned from purchasing foreign currency at wholesale exchange rates and selling the foreign currency to customers at retail exchange rates. We have a sending agent network in place comprised of agents, customer service representatives, Company-owned stores, primarily in North America, Europe, and Malaysia, and ~~our~~Ria, xe and HiFX branded websites, ~~www.riamoneytransfer.com, www.hifx.com, www.hifx.co.uk, www.hifx.com.au, www.imeremit.com, www.xe.com and www.x-rates.com,~~ along with a worldwide network of correspondent agents, consisting primarily of financial institutions in the transfer destination countries. Sending and correspondent agents each earn fees for cash collection and distribution services, which are recognized as direct operating costs at the time of sale.

The Company offers a money transfer product called Walmart-2-Walmart Money Transfer Service which allows customers to transfer money to and from Walmart stores in the U.S. Our Ria business executes the transfers with Walmart serving as both the sending agent and payout correspondent. Ria earns a lower margin from these transactions than its traditional money transfers; however, the arrangement has added a significant number of transactions to Ria’s business. The agreement with Walmart establishes Ria as the only party through which Walmart will sell U.S. domestic money transfers branded with Walmart marks. The agreement had an initial term ~~of three years from the launch date of~~expiring in April ~~2014,~~2017, and was renewed for an additional three years until April ~~2020 and~~2020. Thereafter, it will automatically renew for subsequent one year terms unless either party provides notice to the contrary. The agreement imposes certain obligations on each party, the most significant being service level requirements by Ria and money transfer compliance requirements by Walmart. Any violation of these requirements by Ria could result in an obligation to indemnify Walmart or termination of the contract by Walmart. However, the agreement allows the parties to resolve disputes by mutual agreement without termination of the agreement.

Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other - In addition to operating in our principal operating segments described above, our “Corporate Services, Eliminations and Other” category includes non-operating activity, certain inter-segment eliminations and the cost of providing corporate and other administrative services to the operating segments, including most share-based compensation expense. These services are not directly identifiable with our reportable operating segments.

OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES

Our expansion plans and opportunities are focused on eight primary areas:

increasing the number of ATMs and cash deposit terminals in our independent networks;

increasing transactions processed on our network of owned and operated ATMs and POS devices;

signing new outsourced ATM and POS terminal management contracts;

expanding value added services and other products offered by our EFT Processing Segment, including the sale of DCC, acquiring and other prepaid card services to banks and retailers;

expanding our epay processing network and portfolio of digital content;

expanding our money transfer services, cross-currency payment products and bill payment network;

expanding our cash management solutions and foreign currency risk management services; and

developing our credit and debit card outsourcing business.

EFT Processing Segment — The continued expansion and development of our EFT Processing Segment business will depend on various factors including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

the impact of competition by banks and other ATM operators and service providers in our current target markets;

the demand for our ATM outsourcing services in our current target markets;

our ability to develop products or services, including value added services, to drive increases in transactions and revenues;

the expansion of our various business lines in markets where we operate and in new markets;

our entry into additional card acceptance and ATM management agreements with banks;

our ability to obtain required licenses in markets we intend to enter or expand services;

our ability to enter into and renew ATM network cash supply agreements with financial institutions;

the availability of financing for expansion;

our ability efficiently to install ATMs contracted under newly awarded outsourcing agreements;

our ability to renew existing contracts at profitable rates;

our ability to maintain pricing at current levels or mitigate price reductions in certain markets;

the impact of reductions in ATM interchange fees;

our ability to expand and sign additional customers for the cross-border merchant processing and acquiring business; and

the continued development and implementation of our software products and their ability to interact with other leading products.

We consistently evaluate and add prospects to our list of potential ATM outsource customers. However, we cannot predict the increase or decrease in the number of ATMs we manage under outsourcing agreements because this depends largely on the willingness of banks to enter into outsourcing contracts with us. Due to the thorough internal reviews and extensive negotiations conducted by existing and prospective banking customers in choosing outsource vendors, the process of entering into or renewing outsourcing agreements can take several months. The process is further complicated by the legal and regulatory considerations of local countries. These agreements tend to cover large numbers of ATMs, so significant increases and decreases in our pool of managed ATMs could result from the acquisition or termination of one or more of these management contracts. Therefore, the timing of both current and new contract revenues is uncertain and unpredictable.

Software products are an integral part of our product lines, and our investment in research, development, delivery and customer support reflects our ongoing commitment to an expanded customer base.

epay Segment — The continued expansion and development of the epay Segment business will depend on various factors, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

our ability to maintain and renew existing agreements, and to negotiate new agreements in additional markets with mobile operators, digital content providers, agent financial institutions and retailers;

our ability to use existing expertise and relationships with mobile operators, digital content providers and retailers to our advantage;

the continued use of third-party providers such as ourselves to supply electronic processing solutions for existing and additional digital content;

the development of mobile phone networks in the markets in which we do business and the increase in the number of mobile phone users;

the overall pace of growth in the prepaid mobile phone and digital content market, including consumer shifts between prepaid and postpaid services;

our market share of the retail distribution capacity;

the development of new technologies that may compete with POS distribution of prepaid mobile airtime and other products;

the level of commission that is paid to the various intermediaries in the electronic payment distribution chain;

our ability to fully recover monies collected by retailers;

our ability to add new and differentiated products in addition to those offered by mobile operators;

our ability to develop and effectively market additional value added services;

our ability to take advantage of cross-selling opportunities with our EFT Processing and Money Transfer Segments, including providing money transfer services through our distribution network; and

the availability of financing for further expansion.

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

Money Transfer Segment — The continued expansion and development of our Money Transfer Segment business will depend on various factors, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following:

the continued growth in worker migration and employment opportunities;

the mitigation of economic and political factors that have had an adverse impact on money transfer volumes, such as changes in the economic sectors in which immigrants work and the developments in immigration policies in the countries in which we operate;

the continuation of the trend of increased use of electronic money transfer and bill payment services among high-income individuals, immigrant workers and the unbanked population in our markets;

our ability to maintain our agent and correspondent networks;

our ability to offer our products and services or develop new products and services at competitive prices to drive increases in transactions;

the development of new technologies that may compete with our money transfer network;

the expansion of our services in markets where we operate and in new markets;

our ability to strengthen our brands;

our ability to fund working capital requirements;

our ability to recover from agents funds collected from customers and our ability to recover advances made to correspondents;

our ability to maintain compliance with the regulatory requirements of the jurisdictions in which we operate or plan to operate;

our ability to take advantage of cross-selling opportunities with the epay Segment, including providing prepaid services through our stores and agents worldwide;

our ability to leverage our banking and merchant/retailer relationships to expand money transfer corridors to Europe, Asia and Africa, including high growth corridors to Central and Eastern European countries;

the availability of financing for further expansion;

the ability to maintain banking relationships necessary for us to service our customers;

our ability to successfully expand our agent network in Europe using our payment institution licenses under the Payment Services Directive and in the United States; and

our ability to provide additional value-added products under the xe brand.

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

SEGMENT SUMMARY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Revenues and operating income by segment for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016~~2017 are summarized in the tables below:


	Revenues for the Three Months Ended March 31,						Year-over-Year Change					Revenues for the Three Months Ended March 31,						Year-over-Year Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)	2017			2016			Increase (Decrease) Amount			Increase (Decrease) Percent		2018			2017			Increase (Decrease) Amount			Increase Percent
EFT Processing	$	105,752		$	86,569		$	19,183		22	%	$	135,704		$	105,752		$	29,952		28	%
epay	164,169			170,105			(5,936		)	(3	)%	176,845			164,170			12,675			8	%
Money Transfer	203,974			181,573			22,401			12	%	238,836			203,973			34,863			17	%
Total	473,895			438,247			35,648			8	%	551,385			473,895			77,490			16	%
Corporate services, eliminations and other	(515		)	(353		)	(162		)	46	%	(870		)	(515		)	(355		)	69	%
Total	$	473,380		$	437,894		$	35,486		8	%	$	550,515		$	473,380		$	77,135		16	%


	Operating Income (Expense) for the Three Months Ended March 31,						Year-over-Year Change					Operating Income (Expense) for the Three Months Ended March 31,						Year-over-Year Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)	2017			2016			Increase (Decrease)Amount			Increase (Decrease) Percent		2018			2017			Increase Amount		Increase (Decrease) Percent
EFT Processing	$	10,962		$	13,270		$	(2,308	)	(17	)%	$	11,547		$	10,962		$	585	5	%
epay	13,921			15,815			(1,894		)	(12	)%	16,895			13,922			2,973		21	%
Money Transfer	26,096			21,526			4,570			21	%	26,454			26,095			359		1	%
Total	50,979			50,611			368			1	%	54,896			50,979			3,917		8	%
Corporate services, eliminations and other	(9,693		)	(8,722		)	(971		)	11	%	(9,424		)	(9,693		)	269		(3	)%
Total	$	41,286		$	41,889		$	(603	)	(1	)%	$	45,472		$	41,286		$	4,186	10	%

Impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates

Our revenues and local expenses are recorded in the functional currencies of our operating entities and translated into U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes; therefore, amounts we earn outside the U.S. are negatively impacted by a stronger U.S. dollar and positively impacted by a weaker U.S. dollar. ~~On average, the U.S. dollar was stronger in the first quarter of 2017 than the same period of 2016 compared to currencies of most markets in which we operate.~~ Considering the results by country and the associated functional currency, we estimate that our reported consolidated ~~revenue and~~ operating income for the first quarter ~~of 2017~~2018 was ~~2% less~~10% more due to the changes in foreign currency exchange rates when compared to the same period of ~~2016.~~2017.

To provide further perspective on the impact of foreign currency exchange rates, the following table shows the changes in values relative to the U.S. dollar of the currencies of the countries in which we have our most significant operations:


	Average Translation Rate Three Months Ended March 31,				Increase (Decrease) Percent		Average Translation Rate Three Months Ended March 31,				Increase Percent
Currency (dollars per foreign currency)	2017		2016		Increase (Decrease) Percent		2018		2017		Increase Percent
Australian dollar	$	0.7580	$	0.7221	5	%	$	0.7859	$	0.7580	4	%
British pound	$	1.2390	$	1.4327	(14	)%	$	1.3917	$	1.2390	12	%
euro	$	1.0654	$	1.1038	(3	)%	$	1.2289	$	1.0654	15	%
Hungarian forint	$	0.0035	$	0.0035	—	%	$	0.0039	$	0.0035	11	%
Indian rupee	$	0.0149	$	0.0148	1	%	$	0.0155	$	0.0149	4	%
Malaysian ringgit	$	0.2250	$	0.2388	(6	)%	$	0.2550	$	0.2250	13	%
New Zealand dollar	$	0.7113	$	0.6641	7	%	$	0.7270	$	0.7113	2	%
Polish zloty	$	0.2467	$	0.2532	(3	)%	$	0.2941	$	0.2467	19	%

COMPARISON OF OPERATING RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, ~~2017~~2018 AND ~~2016~~2017

EFT PROCESSING SEGMENT

The following table presents the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016~~2017 for our EFT Processing Segment:


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Year-over-Year Change					Three Months Ended March 31,				Year-over-Year Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)	2017		2016		Increase (Decrease) Amount			Increase (Decrease) Percent		2018		2017		Increase Amount		Increase Percent
Total revenues	$	105,752	$	86,569	$	19,183		22	%	$	135,704	$	105,752	$	29,952	28	%
Operating expenses:
Direct operating costs	62,073		46,747		15,326			33	%	81,837		62,073		19,764		32	%
Salaries and benefits	13,746		11,406		2,340			21	%	17,005		13,746		3,259		24	%
Selling, general and administrative	7,186		6,298		888			14	%	9,115		7,186		1,929		27	%
Depreciation and amortization	11,785		8,848		2,937			33	%	16,200		11,785		4,415		37	%
Total operating expenses	94,790		73,299		21,491			29	%	124,157		94,790		29,367		31	%
Operating income	$	10,962	$	13,270	$	(2,308	)	(17	)%	$	11,547	$	10,962	$	585	5	%
Transactions processed (millions)	537		424		113			27	%	622		537		85		16	%
ATMs as of March 31,	35,145		24,761		10,384			42	%	38,358		35,145		3,213		9	%
Average ATMs	34,578		24,475		10,103			41	%	37,651		34,578		3,073		9	%

Revenues

EFT Processing Segment total revenues for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 were ~~$105.8~~$135.7 million, an increase of ~~$19.2~~$30.0 million or ~~22%~~28% as compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017. The increase in total revenues for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 was primarily due to an increase in the number of ATMs under management in ~~Europe.~~Europe and the impact of the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies. Specifically, the increase in the number of ATMs contributed to increases in the number of transactions processed, including dynamic currency conversion ("DCC") transactions. The ~~acquisition of YourCash, completed during the fourth quarter of 2016, also contributed to the~~ increase ~~in total revenues~~ for the ~~quarter. The increase~~three months ended March 31, 2018 was ~~partially offset~~also impacted by the recovery from a cash shortage in India due to the demonetization initiated in the fourth quarter of 2016, which carried over into the first quarter of 2017. In the second half of 2017, the India cash supply returned to near pre-demonetization levels. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, revenues were also higher than the same period in ~~India where we have increased~~ the ~~number~~prior year as a result of ~~ATMs under management and the impact~~a higher volume of ~~the U.S. dollar strengthening against key foreign currencies.~~sales of POS devices in Greece. Foreign currency movements ~~reduced~~increased total revenues by approximately ~~$3.0~~$14.4 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 as compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017. These increases were partly offset by a price reduction granted in December 2017 on a POS processing contract in exchange for a contract extension.

Average monthly revenues per ATM were $1,201 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $1,019 for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017 compared to $1,179 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The decrease was primarily due to the cash shortage and the addition of approximately 3,000 low-margin ATMs in India.~~2017. Revenues per transaction were ~~$0.20~~$0.22 for ~~both~~ the first quarter of ~~2017 and~~2018, compared to $0.20 for the first quarter of ~~2016~~2017. The increases in average monthly revenues and revenue ~~growth from DCC, which earns higher revenues~~ per transaction ~~than other ATM or card based services, was largely offset by~~were primarily the result of the impact of the ~~low margin ATM transactions in India.~~weakening of the U.S. dollar against key foreign currencies.

Direct operating costs

EFT Processing Segment direct operating costs were ~~$62.1~~$81.8 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, an increase of ~~$15.3~~$19.8 million or ~~33%~~32% as compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017. Direct operating costs in the EFT Processing Segment consist primarily of site rental fees, cash delivery costs, cash supply costs, maintenance, insurance, telecommunications, data center operations-related personnel, as well as the processing centers’ facility-related costs and other processing center-related expenses and commissions paid to retail merchants, banks and card processors involved with POS DCC transactions. The ~~increase~~increases in direct operating costs for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017 was~~2018 were primarily due to an increase in the number of ATMs under management, particularly our independent ATM network which has more seasonal revenue generation and the impact of ~~our acquisition of YourCash, partly offset by the impact of~~ the U.S. dollar ~~strengthening~~weakening against key foreign currencies.

Gross profit

Gross profit, which is calculated as revenues less direct operating costs, was $53.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $43.7 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017 compared to $39.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016.~~2017. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to the growth in revenues from the increase in ATMs under management, ~~and~~ DCC transactions ~~processed.~~processed and the net impact of the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues (“gross margin”) was 39.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2018, as compared to 41.3% for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017 compared to 46.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2016.~~2017. The decrease in gross ~~profit as a percentage of revenue~~margin was primarily due to increased operating costs due to the expansion of our ATM network, which includes fixed costs for our independent ATMs, ~~and increased site rental cost as we negotiate new locations and contracts,~~including a higher number of independent ATMs that were deactivated during the winter season, along with ATM growth in the India market where we earn lower revenue per ~~transaction and have experienced a cash shortage due~~transaction. The decrease in gross margin was also attributable to the ~~demonetization initiative~~price reduction from the POS contract extension and the higher volume of sales of POS devices in ~~the region.~~Greece from which we earn a lower margin than many other transactions.

Salaries and benefits

Salaries and benefits expense increased ~~$2.3~~$3.3 million or ~~21%~~24% for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018, compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017. The increase in salaries and benefits was primarily attributable to additional headcount to support an increase in the number of ATMs and POS devices under ~~management.~~management and the impact of the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies. As a percentage of revenues, these costs ~~were essentially flat at~~decreased to 12.5% for the first quarter of 2018, compared to 13.0% for the first quarter of ~~2017 compared to 13.2% for the first quarter of 2016.~~

~~Selling, general and administrative~~

~~Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were $7.2 million, an increase of $0.9 million or 14% as compared to the same period in 2016.~~2017. The increase was primarily due to the impact of our acquisition of YourCash. As a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses were 6.8% for the first quarter of 2017 compared to 7.3% for the first quarter of 2016, whichdecrease was primarily due to the growth in revenues earned from DCC and other value added service transactions on our ATMs under management, which require minimal incremental support costs.

Selling, general and administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2018 were $9.1 million, an increase of $1.9 million or 27% as compared to the same period in 2017. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily due to an increase in costs to support the growth in the business and the impact of the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies. As a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses were 6.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to 6.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense increased ~~$2.9~~$4.4 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018, compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017. The increase was primarily attributable to the deployment of additional ATMs under management, including more expensive cash recycling ATMs, and software assets ~~and~~as well as the ~~amortization~~impact of ~~intangible assets related to~~ the ~~acquisition of YourCash.~~U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies. As a percentage of revenues, depreciation and amortization expense ~~increased to 11.1%~~was 11.9% for the first quarter of ~~2017~~2018 as compared to ~~10.2%~~11.1% for the same period of ~~2016.~~2017. The increase was mainly due to the increase in the number of ATMs seasonally deactivated for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the same period in 2017.

Operating income

EFT Processing Segment operating income for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 was ~~$11.0~~$11.5 million, ~~a decrease~~an increase of ~~$2.3~~$0.6 million or ~~17%~~5% as compared to the same period ~~of 2016.~~in 2017. EFT Processing Segment operating income for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017 decreased~~2018 increased primarily due to ~~increased operating costs from~~ the ~~expansion of our ATM network and the impact of low margin ATM transactions and the cash shortage in India. The decrease in operating income was partly offset by the~~net impact of the ~~YourCash acquisition and growth in revenues earned from DCC and other value added service transactions.~~U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies.

Operating income as a percentage of revenues (“operating margin”) was 8.5% for the first quarter of 2018 compared to 10.4% for the first quarter of ~~2017 compared~~2017. The decrease in operating margin was attributable to ~~15.3%~~additional costs for ATMs added to the network, including fixed costs of ATMs deactivated during the winter season which increased for the first quarter of ~~2016.~~2018 compared to the same period in 2017. Operating income per transaction ~~was~~remained at $0.02 for the first ~~quarter~~quarters of ~~2017~~2018 and $0.03 for the first quarter of 2016. The decrease in operating margin and operating income per transaction was attributable to expenses incurred to support the increased revenues and additional ATMs under management, particularly our independent ATMs which have more seasonal revenue generation, and the impact of low margin ATM transactions in India.2017.

EPAY SEGMENT

The following table presents the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016~~2017 for our epay Segment:


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Year-over-Year Change					Three Months Ended March 31,				Year-over-Year Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)	2017		2016		Increase (Decrease) Amount			Increase (Decrease) Percent		2018		2017		Increase (Decrease) Amount			Increase (Decrease) Percent
Total revenues	$	164,169	$	170,105	$	(5,936	)	(3	)%	$	176,845	$	164,170	$	12,675		8	%
Operating expenses:
Direct operating costs	126,160		130,162		(4,002		)	(3	)%	134,922		126,160		8,762			7	%
Salaries and benefits	12,595		12,095		500			4	%	14,417		12,595		1,822			14	%
Selling, general and administrative	8,959		8,967		(8		)	—	%	8,733		8,960		(227		)	(3	)%
Depreciation and amortization	2,534		3,066		(532		)	(17	)%	1,878		2,533		(655		)	(26	)%
Total operating expenses	150,248		154,290		(4,042		)	(3	)%	159,950		150,248		9,702			6	%
Operating income	$	13,921	$	15,815	$	(1,894	)	(12	)%	$	16,895	$	13,922	$	2,973		21	%
Transactions processed (millions)	308		322		(14		)	(4	)%	258		308		(50		)	(16	)%

Revenues

epay Segment total revenues for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 were ~~$164.2~~$176.8 million, ~~a decrease~~an increase of ~~$5.9~~$12.7 million or 3%8% as compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017. The ~~decrease~~increases in total revenues were primarily due to the impact of the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies. Foreign currency movements increased total revenues by approximately $15.0 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 compared to the same period in 2017. Revenues also increased due to an increase in gifts fulfilled by our cadooz subsidiary and an increase in the number of non-mobile transactions processed in Germany. The increase in total revenues was ~~primarily due to~~partially offset by a decrease in prepaid mobile transactions processed in the U.S., the U.K. and ~~U.K.~~Australia due to competitive pressures on prepaid mobile carriers and the impact of the U.S. dollar strengthening against key foreign currencies. Foreign currency movements reduced total revenues by approximately $3.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the same period in 2016. The decrease was partially offset by the transaction growth of non-mobile products processed in Germany and Poland. For the three months ended March 31, 2017, the decreased revenues were also the result of high promotional revenues for non-mobile transactions in a particular market during the prior period which did not recur in current period.carriers.

Revenues per transaction were ~~$0.53~~$0.69 for ~~both~~ the first quarter of ~~2017 and~~2018 compared to $0.53 for the same period in ~~2016~~2017. The increase in revenues per transaction was primarily due to the net impact of the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies and revenue growth from non-mobile transactions processed, for which we generally earn higher revenues per transaction than mobile ~~transactions,~~transactions. The increase in revenues per transaction was ~~offset~~also favorably impacted by the ~~impact~~loss of a high-volume, low-margin customer in the ~~U.S. dollar strengthening against key foreign currencies.~~Middle East.

Direct operating costs

epay Segment direct operating costs were ~~$126.2~~$134.9 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017, a decrease~~2018, an increase of ~~$4.0~~$8.8 million ~~or 3%~~ as compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017. Direct operating costs in our epay Segment include the commissions we pay to retail merchants for the distribution and sale of prepaid mobile airtime and other prepaid products, expenses ~~required~~incurred to operate POS terminals and the cost of vouchers sold and physical gifts fulfilled. The ~~decrease~~increase in direct operating costs ~~for the three months ended March 31, 2017~~ was primarily due to the net impact of the U.S. dollar ~~strengthening~~weakening against key foreign ~~currencies and the decrease~~currencies. Direct operating costs also increased as a result of an increase in ~~prepaid mobile~~non-mobile transactions processed ~~in the U.S. and U.K. The decrease was partly offset by additional cost to support the transaction growth of our non-mobile products~~ in Germany.

Gross profit

Gross profit was $41.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, as compared to $38.0 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017, as compared to $39.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016.~~2017. The ~~decrease~~increase in gross profit was primarily due to the net impact of the U.S. dollar ~~strengthening~~weakening against key foreign currencies, ~~and a decrease~~growth in ~~promotional activities for~~ non-mobile transactions processed in Germany and an increase in vouchers distributed by our cadooz subsidiary, partly offset by a ~~particular market.~~decrease in prepaid mobile transactions processed in certain markets.

During the three months ended March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, the gross margin was ~~essentially flat~~23.7% as compared to ~~the same period in the prior year. Gross margin was~~ 23.2% ~~for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to 23.5%~~ for the same period in ~~2016.~~2017. The increase in gross margin for the first quarter was primarily due to the increase in the percentage of non-mobile transactions on which we earn a higher gross margin than mobile transactions.

Salaries and benefits

Salaries and benefits expense increased ~~slightly~~$1.8 million or 14% for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 compared to the same period in ~~2016. This was primarily due to the~~2017. The increase ~~in salaries, benefits and bonus expense, which~~ was mainly driven by the impact of the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies and higher headcount in an effort to grow the segment. As a percentage of revenues, salaries and benefits ~~increased to 7.7%~~were 8.2% for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, as compared to ~~7.1%~~7.7% for the same period in ~~2016, primarily due to headcount growth exceeding transaction growth.~~2017.

Selling, general and administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses were ~~$9.0~~$8.7 million for ~~both~~ the three months ended March 31, ~~2017 and 2016. Selling,~~2018, a decrease of 3% as compared to the same period in 2017. The decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was ~~relatively flat~~mainly due to ~~management of costs, partly offset by increased promotional~~ cost ~~for our non-mobile products in Germany.~~control efforts. As a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses were ~~5.5%~~4.9% for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 compared to ~~5.3%~~5.5% for the same period in ~~2016.~~2017.

Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization expense primarily represents depreciation of POS terminals we place in retail stores and the amortization of acquired intangible assets. Depreciation and amortization expense ~~decreased slightly for the three months ended March 31, 2017~~was $1.9 million, a decrease of 26% as compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017. The decrease was largely due to certain intangible assets becoming fully amortized in the third quarter of 2017, partly offset by the impact of the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies. As a percentage of revenues, depreciation and amortization expense was ~~1.5% and 1.8%~~1.1% for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018, and ~~2016, respectively.~~1.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

Operating income

epay Segment operating income for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 was ~~$13.9~~$16.9 million, ~~a decrease~~an increase of ~~$1.9~~$3.0 million as compared to the same period in ~~2016. epay Segment operating~~2017. Operating income decreased as the result of additional cost to support the transaction growth of our non-mobile products in Germany and a decrease in promotional revenues for non-mobile transactions processed in a particular market.

~~Operating margin decreased to 8.5%~~ for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017,~~2018 improved as a result of the net impact of the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies and increased gross profit from ~~9.3% for~~ the ~~same period~~distribution of more non-mobile products and vouchers in ~~2016.~~ Germany, along with operating cost controls.

Operating ~~income per transaction was $0.05 for both the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016. Revenues per transaction remained constant~~margin increased to 9.6% for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017 as compared to~~2018, from 8.5% for the same period in ~~2016 despite the decrease~~2017. The increase is mainly due to an increase in the ~~number~~percentage of ~~transactions~~non-mobile products which earn a higher margin than mobile transactions. Operating income per transaction increased to $0.07 for the three months ended March 31, 2018 from $0.05 for the same period in 2017. The increase is primarily due to the ~~increase in~~net impact of the ~~number of non-mobile transactions processed, for which we generally earn higher revenues per transaction than mobile transactions.~~U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies.

MONEY TRANSFER SEGMENT

The following table presents the results of operations for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016~~2017 for the Money Transfer Segment:


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Year-over-Year Change					Three Months Ended March 31,				Year-over-Year Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)	2017		2016		Increase (Decrease) Amount			Increase (Decrease) Percent		2018		2017		Increase Amount		Increase Percent
Total revenues	$	203,974	$	181,573	$	22,401		12	%	$	238,836	$	203,973	$	34,863	17	%
Operating expenses:
Direct operating costs	108,885		95,070		13,815			15	%	127,431		108,885		18,546		17	%
Salaries and benefits	38,889		36,843		2,046			6	%	47,357		38,889		8,468		22	%
Selling, general and administrative	22,814		20,814		2,000			10	%	29,699		22,813		6,886		30	%
Depreciation and amortization	7,290		7,320		(30		)	—	%	7,895		7,291		604		8	%
Total operating expenses	177,878		160,047		17,831			11	%	212,382		177,878		34,504		19	%
Operating income	$	26,096	$	21,526	$	4,570		21	%	$	26,454	$	26,095	$	359	1	%
Transactions processed (millions)	20.7		18.7		2.0			11	%	24.3		20.7		3.6		17	%

Revenues

Money Transfer Segment total revenues for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 were ~~$204.0~~$238.8 million, an increase of ~~$22.4~~$34.9 million or ~~12%~~17% as compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017. The increase in total revenues for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 was primarily due to increases in the number of money transfers processed, driven by growth in ~~our~~the U.S. and foreign

agent and correspondent payout ~~networks. Our domestic Walmart-2-Walmart money transfer service~~networks, and ~~organic growth accounted for a significant portion~~the net impact of the ~~growth during these periods.~~U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies. The increase was partly offset by the reduced rates for our Walmart-2-Walmart product beginning in the second quarter of 2017.

Revenues per transaction decreased to $9.83 for the first quarter of 2018 compared to $9.85 for the same period in 2017. The decrease was primarily due to the impact of the increase in volume from our Walmart money transfer product, which earns lower revenues per transaction than other money transfer services and reduced rates charged for the Walmart-2-Walmart product beginning in the second quarter of 2017, largely offset by the net impact of the U.S. dollar ~~strengthening~~weakening against key foreign currencies.

Revenues per transaction increased to $9.85 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to $9.71 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The increase was primarily due to taking over the processing of xe money transfers from a third party in the fourth quarter of 2016 and subsequently recording the full customer fees as revenues.

Direct operating costs

Money Transfer Segment direct operating costs were ~~$108.9~~$127.4 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, an increase of ~~$13.8~~$18.5 million or ~~15%~~17% as compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017. Direct operating costs in the Money Transfer Segment primarily consist of commissions paid to agents who originate money transfers on our behalf and correspondent agents who disburse funds to the customers’ destination beneficiaries, together with less significant costs, such as bank depository fees. The increase in direct operating costs for the three months of ~~2017~~2018 was primarily due to growth in the number of money transfer transactions processed in both the U.S. and foreign markets.

Gross profit

Gross profit was $111.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, as compared to $95.1 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017 as compared to $86.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016.~~2017. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to growth in the number of money transfer transactions processed in both the U.S. and foreign ~~markets.~~markets and the impact of the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies.

During the three months ended March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, gross margin ~~decreased to~~remained flat at 46.6% ~~for the three months ended March 31, 2017,~~ compared to ~~47.6% for~~ the ~~three months ended March 31, 2016. The decrease is primarily due to the growth of our Walmart money transfer product~~same period in the ~~U.S., which earns a lower gross profit per transaction than other money transfer services.~~prior year.

Salaries and benefits

Salaries and benefits expenses increased ~~$2.0~~$8.5 million or 6%22% for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018, as compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017. The increase in salaries and benefits was primarily due to the expansion of our operations in foreign ~~markets.~~markets and the net impact of the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies. As a percentage of revenues, salaries and benefits ~~improved~~were 19.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2018, as compared to 19.1% for the three months ended March 31, ~~first~~ ~~quarter compared to 20.3% for the~~ ~~first~~ ~~quarter of~~ ~~2016~~2017. The ~~decrease is~~increase was primarily due to lower first quarter 2018 revenues compared to the ~~increases~~same period in 2017 as a result the ~~number of money transfers processed, and the transaction growth exceeding headcount growth.~~reduced rates for our Walmart-2-Walmart product.

Selling, general, and administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 were ~~$22.8~~$29.7 million, an increase of ~~$2.0~~$6.9 million or ~~10%~~30%, as compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017. The increase was primarily due to expenses incurred to support the ~~expansion~~growth of our money transfer services and the expansion of new products in both the U.S. and foreign ~~markets.~~markets along with the net impact of the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies.

As a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses ~~decreased~~increased to ~~11.2%~~12.4% for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, as compared ~~to11.5%~~to 11.2% for the same period ~~of 2016. The decrease~~in 2017. This increase was primarily due to ~~increases in~~ the ~~number~~growth rate of support costs exceeding the growth rate of money ~~transfers processed, which did not require similar increases in support costs.~~transfer revenues as we develop and promote expanded payout locations and new products.

Depreciation and amortization

Depreciation and amortization primarily represents amortization of acquired intangible assets and depreciation of money transfer terminals, computers and software, leasehold improvements and office equipment. Depreciation and amortization expense ~~was essentially flat~~increased $0.6 million or 8%, for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017 as~~2018 compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017, largely due to the impact of the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies.

As a percentage of revenues, depreciation and amortization expense was ~~3.6%~~3.3% for the first quarter of ~~2017~~2018 as compared to ~~4.0%~~3.6% for the same period of ~~2016.~~2017. The decrease was primarily due to ~~the effect of revenues earned from our Walmart money transfer product, which requires less capital investment than other money transfer products.~~certain intangible assets becoming fully amortized.

Operating income

Money Transfer Segment operating income for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 was ~~$26.1~~$26.5 million, an increase of ~~$4.6~~$0.4 million or ~~21%~~1% as compared to the same period of ~~2016. Money Transfer Segment operating~~2017. Operating income for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 increased primarily due to the net impact of the U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies. The increase was also affected by the growth in the number of money transfers ~~processed. The increase was~~processed, partly offset by the additional salaries and benefits and other costs incurred and the reduced rates for Walmart-2-Walmart transfer services.

As a percentage of revenues, operating margin was 11.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2018 as compared to 12.8% for the same period in 2017. Operating income per transaction decreased to $1.09 for the first quarter of 2018 from $1.26 for the same period in 2017. Operating margin and operating income per transaction decreased primarily due to the decrease in margin realized with the renewal of the Walmart-2-Walmart agreement and the additional salaries and benefits and other costs incurred to support the growth in the business.

~~As a percentage of revenues,~~ The decrease in operating ~~margin was 12.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to 11.9% for the same period in 2016. Operating~~ income per transaction was $1.26 for the three months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to $1.15 for the same period in 2016. Operating margin and operating income per transaction improved for the three months ended March 31, 2017 primarily due to the increases in the number of money transfers processed partiallypartly offset by the ~~additional salaries and benefits and other costs incurred to support~~net impact of the ~~growth in the business.~~U.S. dollar weakening against key foreign currencies.

CORPORATE SERVICES

The following table presents the operating expenses for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016~~2017 for Corporate Services:


	Three Months Ended March 31,				Year-over-Year Change					Three Months Ended March 31,				Year-over-Year Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)	2017		2016		Increase (Decrease) Amount			Increase (Decrease) Percent		2018		2017		Increase (Decrease) Amount			Increase (Decrease) Percent
Salaries and benefits	$	6,633	$	6,893	$	(260	)	(4	)%	$	6,927	$	6,633	$	294		4	%
Selling, general and administrative	3,032		1,775		1,257			71	%	2,468		3,032		(564		)	(19	)%
Depreciation and amortization	28		54		(26		)	(48	)%	29		28		1			4	%
Total operating expenses	$	9,693	$	8,722	$	971		11	%	$	9,424	$	9,693	$	(269	)	(3	)%

Corporate operating expenses

Overall, operating expenses for Corporate Services were ~~$9.7~~$9.4 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017, an increase~~2018, a decrease of ~~11%~~3% as compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017. The ~~decrease~~increase in salaries and benefits expenses for the first three months of 2018 was primarily due to an ~~decrease~~increase in ~~bonus expense related to the Company's performance.~~share-based compensation. The ~~increase~~decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to a decrease in professional services and other costs incurred in connection with the proposed acquisition of MoneyGram International, Inc. that occurred in the prior year but not in the current period.

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE), NET



	Three Months Ended March 31,						Year-over-Year Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)	2018			2017			Increase (Decrease) Amount			Increase (Decrease) Percent
Interest income	$	296		$	1,170		$	(874	)	(75	)%
Interest expense	(7,606		)	(7,148		)	(458		)	6	%
Loss from unconsolidated affiliates	(117		)	—			(117		)	n/m
Foreign currency exchange gain, net	1,935			1,715			220			13	%
Other gains	31			17			14			82	%
Other expense, net	$	(5,461	)	$	(4,246	)	$	(1,215	)	29	%

Three Months Ended
March 31, Year-over-Year Change
(dollar amounts in thousands) 2017 2016 Increase (Decrease) Amount Increase (Decrease) Percent
Interest income $ 1,170
$ 452
$ 718
159 %
Interest expense (7,148 ) (6,286 ) (862 ) 14 %
Foreign currency exchange gain, net 1,715
2,172
(457 ) (21 )%
Other gains 17
—
17
n/m
Other expense, net $ (4,246 ) $ (3,662 ) $ (584 ) 16 %

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Interest income

The ~~increase~~decrease in interest income for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 compared to the same period in ~~2016~~2017 was primarily due to ~~an increase in~~the interest earned on a tax refund received in ~~India.~~India in the first quarter of 2017 which did not occur in the current period.

Interest expense

The increase in interest expense for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 compared to the same period in ~~2016~~2017 was primarily related to higher interest rates and additional borrowings under the ~~revolving credit facility~~Credit Facility throughout the quarter to fund the operating cash for our Independent ATM Deployed (“IAD”) networks.

Foreign currency exchange gain, net

Foreign currency exchange activity includes gains and losses on certain foreign currency exchange derivative contracts and the impact of remeasurement of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. Assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the local currency of each of our subsidiaries give rise to foreign currency exchange gains and losses. Foreign currency exchange gains and losses that result from remeasurement of these assets and liabilities are recorded in net income. The majority of our foreign currency exchange gains or losses are due to the remeasurement of intercompany loans which are not considered a long-term investment in nature and are in a currency other than the functional currency of one of the parties to the loan. For example, we make intercompany loans based in euros from our corporate division, which is composed of U.S. dollar functional currency entities, to certain European entities that use the euro as the functional currency. As the U.S. dollar strengthens against the euro, foreign currency exchange losses are recognized by our corporate entities because the number of euros to be received in settlement of the loans decreases in U.S. dollar terms. Conversely, in this example, in periods where the U.S. dollar weakens, our corporate entities will record foreign currency exchange gains.

We recorded net foreign currency exchange gains of $~~1.7~~1.9 million and ~~$2.2~~$1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016,~~2017, respectively. These realized and unrealized ~~net~~ foreign currency exchange gains reflect the fluctuation in the value of the U.S. dollar against the currencies of the countries in which we operated during the respective periods.

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

The Company's effective income tax rate was ~~24.2% and 23.9%~~34.2% for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 ~~and 2016, respectively.~~, as compared to 24.2% for the same period in 2017. The Company's effective income tax ~~rates~~rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017 ~~and 2016 were lower~~was less than the applicable statutory income tax rate of 35% primarily ~~because~~as a result of the Company's U.S. income tax ~~positions.~~position. The Company ~~does not have a~~had significant U.S. federal tax net operating loss carryforwards with no recent history of significant U.S. taxable ~~income in the U.S.;~~income; therefore, the Company ~~has~~had recorded a valuation allowance against its net U.S. deferred tax assets. Accordingly, in instances when the ~~Company's U.S. legal entities generate~~Company generated pre-tax U.S. GAAP income, no income tax expense iswas recognized to the extent there ~~are~~were net operating loss carryforwards to offset the ~~pre-tax U.S. GAAP~~ income. ~~There was no material change in~~The Company's effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was higher than the applicable statutory income tax rate of 21% as a result of the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (the "Act") and its impact on the Company's U.S. income tax positions at the end of 2017. The most significant provisions of the Act are the transition tax on previously undistributed foreign earnings of foreign subsidiaries, the reduction in the U.S. corporate statutory income tax rate from 35% to 21% beginning on January 1, 2018, and new taxes on certain foreign sourced earnings. As stated above, the Company had recorded a valuation allowance against its net U.S. deferred tax assets. After enactment of the Act, the Company expected to utilize its U.S. federal net operating losses to partially offset the transition tax and released the associated valuation allowance in the prior year. This change has created additional U.S. tax expense as the Company will now recognize income tax expense on its pre-tax U.S. GAAP income. In addition, the Act's GILTI provision has created additional U.S. tax expense on foreign earnings. The increase in the effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2018 compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017 is largely due to the Act's impact on the Company's U.S. income tax positions. See Note 10 to the financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this report for additional information related to income taxes.

NET ~~LOSS~~INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS

Noncontrolling interests represents the elimination of net income or loss attributable to the minority shareholders’ portion of the following consolidated subsidiaries that are not wholly owned:



Subsidiary	Percent Owned	Segment - Country
Movilcarga	95%	epay - Spain
Euronet China	85%	EFT - China
Euronet Pakistan	70%	EFT - Pakistan
Universal Solution Providers (1)	~~51%~~100%	EFT - UAE

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(1) The Company purchased the 49% noncontrolling interest during the three months ended September 30, 2017.

NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO EURONET

Net income attributable to Euronet was $~~28.1~~26.4 million for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, a decrease of ~~$1.0~~$1.7 million as compared to the same period in ~~2016.~~2017. The decrease in net income was primarily due to a $4.7 million increase in income tax expense, a decrease in ~~operating~~interest income of ~~$0.6~~$0.9 million ~~a decrease of $0.5 million in net foreign currency exchange gains~~ and an increase in interest expense of ~~$0.9 million. The decrease was~~$0.5 million, partly offset by ~~a decrease in income tax expense of $0.2 million and~~ an increase in ~~interest~~operating income of ~~$0.7 million.~~$4.2 million and a $0.2 million increase in net foreign currency exchange gains.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Working capital

As of March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and December 31, ~~2016,~~2017, we had working capital, which is calculated as the difference between total current assets and total current liabilities, of ~~$437.8~~$551.6 million and ~~$405.9~~$482.5 million, respectively. Our ratio of current assets to current liabilities at March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and December 31, ~~2016~~2017 was ~~1.43~~1.42 and 1.34, respectively.

We require substantial working capital to finance operations. In the Money Transfer Segment, we fund the payout of the majority of our consumer-to-consumer money transfer services before receiving the benefit of amounts collected from customers by agents. Working capital needs increase due to weekends and international banking holidays. As a result, we may report more or less working capital for the Money Transfer Segment based solely upon the day on which the reporting period ends. The epay Segment produces positive working capital, but much of it is restricted in connection with the administration of its customer collection and vendor remittance activities. In our EFT Processing Segment, we obtain ~~the majority~~a significant portion of the cash required to operate our ATMs through various cash supply arrangements, the amount of which is not recorded on Euronet's Consolidated Balance Sheets. However, in certain countries, we fund the cash required to operate our ATM network from borrowings under our revolving credit ~~facility~~facilities and cash flows from operations. As of March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, we had approximately ~~$346~~$485 million of our own cash in use or designated for use in our ATM network, which is recorded in cash and cash equivalents and trade accounts receivable, for ATM withdrawals pending settlement, on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

We had cash and cash equivalents of ~~$763.6~~$885.6 million at March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, of which ~~$651.7~~$708.9 million was held outside of the United States and is expected to be indefinitely reinvested for continued use in foreign operations. Repatriation of these assets to the U.S. could have negative tax consequences.

The following table identifies cash and cash equivalents provided by/(used in) our operating, investing and financing activities for the three month periods ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016~~2017 (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended March 31,						Three Months Ended March 31,
Liquidity	2017			2016			2018			2017
Cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in):
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities	$	50,831		$	104,613		$	27,828		$	70,803
Investing activities	(23,913		)	(18,903		)	(33,279		)	(23,913		)
Financing activities	(6,361		)	(5,254		)	41,896			(6,361		)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	8,616			10,558
Increase in cash and cash equivalents	$	29,173		$	91,014
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash							12,525			10,962
Increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash							$	48,970		$	51,491

Operating activity cash flow

Cash flows provided by operating activities were $~~50.8~~27.8 million for the first quarter of ~~2017~~2018 compared to $~~104.6~~70.8 million for the first quarter of ~~2016.~~2017. The decrease is primarily due to fluctuations in working capital mainly associated with the timing of the settlement processes with content providers in the epay Segment and with correspondents in the Money Transfer Segment, partly offset by improved operating results.

Investing activity cash flow

Cash flows used in investing activities were $33.3 million for the first quarter of 2018 compared to $23.9 million for the first quarter of ~~2017 compared to~~ ~~$18.9 million~~ ~~for the first quarter of 2016.~~2017. The increase is primarily due to an acquisition and increased capital expenditures mainly related to our ATM network expansion. During the first quarter of ~~2017,~~2018, we used ~~$22.7~~$7.3 million for a business acquisition. During the first quarter of 2018, we used $24.4 million for purchases of property and equipment compared to ~~$17.4~~$22.7 million during the first quarter of ~~2016.~~2017. Cash used for software development and other investing activities totaled ~~$1.3~~$1.6 million and ~~$1.4~~$1.3 million for the first quarter of ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016,~~2017, respectively.

Financing activity cash flow

Cash flows ~~used in~~provided by financing activities were$41.9 million for the first quarter of 2018 compared to cash used of $6.4 million for the first quarter of ~~2017 compared to~~ ~~$5.3 million~~ ~~for the first quarter of 2016.~~2017. Our financing activities for the first quarter of ~~2017~~2018 consisted of net ~~repayments~~borrowings of ~~$5.4~~$168.0 million compared to net debt ~~borrowings~~repayments of ~~$69.5~~$5.4 million for the first quarter of ~~2016.~~2017. The increase in net borrowings for the first three months of 2018 compared to the same period of 2017 was the result of additional borrowings under the credit facilities to fund the operating cash of our IAD networks. Additionally, we used ~~$1.2~~$1.8 million and ~~$0.6~~$1.2 million during the first quarter of ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016,~~2017, respectively, for capital lease repayments. We repurchased ~~$2.2~~$126.6 million and ~~$76.4~~$2.2 million of our stock during the first quarter of ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016,~~2017, respectively. During the first quarter of ~~2017,~~2018, we repurchased $125.0 million of our shares and paid ~~$2.2~~$1.6 million for the amount of payroll taxes represented by the common stock withheld on restricted stock vestings and stock option exercises compared to ~~$0.8~~$2.2 million for the same period of ~~2016.~~2017. We received proceeds from stock option exercises of ~~$2.1~~$2.3 million and ~~$2.0~~$2.1 million for the first quarter of ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016,~~2017, respectively.

Other sources of capital

Credit Facility

- As of March 31, ~~2017~~,2018, we had a $675 million senior secured credit facility that matures on April 9, 2019 (the "Credit Facility") consisting of a $590 million revolving credit facility, a $10 million India revolving credit facility and a $75 million term loan ("Term Loan A"), which has been reduced to ~~$58.1~~$48.8 million through principal amortization payments. The revolving credit facility allows for borrowings in U.S. dollars, euros, British pounds, Australian dollars and/or Indian rupees and contains a $200 million sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit and a $25 million sublimit for swingline loans. We use the revolving credit facility primarily to fund working capital requirements which are expected to increase as we expand the Money Transfer business and our independent ATM network. Based on our current projected working capital requirements, we anticipate that our revolving credit facility will be sufficient to fund our working capital needs.

As of March 31, ~~2017~~,2018, fees and interest on borrowings varied based upon the Company's consolidated total leverage ratio (as defined in the ~~Company's Amended and Restated~~ Credit ~~Agreement) (the "Credit Agreement")~~Facility) and are based, in the case of letter of credit fees, on a margin, and in the case of interest, on a margin over LIBOR or a margin over the base rate, as selected by us, with the applicable margin ranging from 1.375% to 2.375% for LIBOR loans and 0.375% to 1.375% for base rate loans.

As of March 31, ~~2017~~,2018, we had borrowings of ~~$58.1~~$48.8 million outstanding under the term loan. We had ~~$159.5~~$171.8 million of borrowings and ~~$46.3~~$56.8 million of stand-by letters of credit outstanding under the revolving credit facility as of March 31, ~~2017~~.2018. The remaining ~~$394.2~~$371.4 million under the revolving credit facility was available for borrowing. As of March 31, ~~2017~~,2018, the weighted average interest rates under the revolving credit facility and Term Loan A were ~~2.21%~~3.14% and ~~2.36%~~3.25%, respectively, excluding amortization of deferred financing costs.

The Credit Facility expires in April 2019 and we are in the process of evaluating replacement arrangements. While we cannot provide assurances that we will be able to obtain a favorable replacement for the Credit Facility, based on consultations to date, we believe that we will be able to obtain a replacement arrangement on terms similar to the current Credit Facility.

Convertible debt —- We have $402.5 million in principal amount of Convertible Senior Notes due 2044 (“Convertible Notes”). The Convertible Notes have an interest rate of 1.5% per annum payable semi-annually in April and October, and are convertible into shares of Euronet Common Stock at a conversion price of approximately $72.18 per share if certain conditions are met (relating to the closing prices of Euronet Common Stock exceeding certain thresholds for specified periods). ~~Holders~~No conversion conditions are currently in effect.

The Convertible Notes were convertible during the fourth quarter of 2017, but no holders exercised their conversion rights. We believe this was primarily due to the fair value of the Convertible Notes exceeding their conversion value. Should any conversion condition become effective and should any holders exercise their conversion rights, we believe our capital resources are sufficient to satisfy any conversion.

Additionally, holders of the Convertible Notes have the option to require us to purchase their notes at par on October 1, 2020, and have additional options to require us to purchase their notes at par on October 1, 2024, 2029, 2034, and 2039, or upon a change in control of the Company. In connection with the issuance of the Convertible Notes, we recorded $10.7 million in debt issuance costs, which are being amortized through October 1, 2020.

Other debt obligations - Certain of our subsidiaries also have available credit lines and overdraft facilities to generally supplement short-term working capital requirements. As of March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, there was ~~$21.5~~$33.1 million outstanding under these other obligation arrangements. Short-term debt obligations, excluding the ATM facility, as of March 31, ~~2017~~2018 were primarily comprised of ~~$20.8~~$32.0 million due in the next twelve months under these other obligation arrangements and ~~$9.4~~$15.0 million of payments due in the next twelve months under the Term Loan A.

Other uses of capital

Capital expenditures and needs - Total capital expenditures, including capital lease expenditures, for the first quarter of ~~2017~~2018 were ~~$25.1~~$26.7 million. These capital expenditures were made primarily for the purchase of ATMs to expand our independent ATM network in Europe, the purchase and installation of ATMs in key under-penetrated markets, the purchase of POS terminals for the epay and Money Transfer Segments, and office, data center and company store computer equipment and software. Total capital expenditures for ~~2017~~2018 are currently estimated to range from approximately ~~$90~~$95 million to ~~$100~~$115 million.

At current and projected cash flow levels, we anticipate that cash generated from operations, together with cash on hand and amounts available under our revolving credit facility and other existing and potential future financing sources, will be sufficient to meet our debt, leasing and capital expenditure obligations. If our capital resources are not sufficient to meet these obligations, we will seek to refinance our debt and/or issue additional equity under terms acceptable to us. However, we can offer no assurances that we will be able to obtain favorable terms for the refinancing of any of our debt or other obligations or for the issuance of additional equity.

Inflation and functional currencies

Generally, the countries in which we operate have experienced low and stable inflation in recent years. Therefore, the local currency in each of these markets is the functional currency. Currently, we do not believe that inflation will have a significant effect on our results of operations or financial position. We continually review inflation and the functional currency in each of the countries where we operate.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

On occasion, we grant guarantees of the obligations of our subsidiaries and we sometimes enter into agreements with unaffiliated third parties that contain indemnification provisions, the terms of which may vary depending on the negotiated terms of each respective agreement. Our liability under such indemnification provisions may be subject to time and materiality limitations, monetary caps and other conditions and defenses. As of March 31, ~~2017~~2018, there were no material changes from the disclosure in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2016~~2017. To date, we are not aware of any significant claims made by the indemnified parties or parties to whom we have provided guarantees on behalf of our subsidiaries and, accordingly, no liabilities have been recorded as of March 31, ~~2017~~2018. See also Note 11, Commitments, to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.

CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

As of March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, our future contractual obligations have not changed significantly from the amounts reported within our ~~2016~~2017 Form 10-K, other than those resulting from changes in the amount of outstanding debt discussed in the Liquidity and Capital Resources section.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Interest rate risk

As of March 31, ~~2017~~2018, our total debt outstanding was ~~$600.1~~$625.7 million. Of this amount, ~~$361.0~~$372.1 million, net of debt discounts, or ~~60%~~59% of our total debt obligations, relates to our Convertible Notes that have a fixed coupon rate. Our $402.5 million principal amount of Convertible Notes, issued in October 2014, accrue cash interest at a rate of 1.5% of the principal amount per annum. Based on quoted market prices, as of March 31, ~~2017~~2018, the fair value of our fixed rate Convertible Notes was ~~$526.6~~$495.1 million, compared to a carrying value of ~~$361.0~~$372.1 million. Interest expense for these notes, including accretion and amortization of deferred debt issuance costs, has a weighted average interest rate of 4.7% annually. Additionally, ~~$217.6~~$220.6 million, or ~~36%~~35% of our total debt obligations, relates to debt borrowings under our Credit Facility. If we were to maximize the potential borrowings available under the revolving credit facility and maintain these borrowings for one year, a 1% (100 basis points) increase in the applicable interest rate would result in additional annual interest expense to the Company of approximately ~~$6.1~~$5.9 million.

The remaining ~~$21.5~~$33.1 million, or 4%5%, of our total debt obligations, is related to borrowings by certain subsidiaries to fund, from time to time, working capital requirements. These arrangements generally are due within one year and accrue interest at variable rates.

Additionally, as of March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, we had approximately ~~$12.6~~$14.9 million of capitalized leases with fixed payment and interest terms that expire between ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2021.~~2022.

Our excess cash is invested in instruments with original maturities of three months or less or in certificates of deposit that may be withdrawn at any time without penalty; therefore, as investments mature and are reinvested, the amount we earn will increase or decrease with changes in the underlying short-term interest rates.

Foreign currency exchange rate risk

For the first quarter of ~~2017,~~2018, approximately ~~71%~~69% of our revenues were generated in non-U.S. dollar countries and we expect to continue generating a significant portion of our revenues in countries with currencies other than the U.S. dollar.

We are particularly vulnerable to fluctuations in exchange rates of the U.S. dollar to the currencies of countries in which we have significant operations, primarily the euro, British pound, Australian dollar, Polish zloty, Indian rupee, New Zealand dollar, Malaysian ringgit and Hungarian forint. As of March 31, ~~2017~~2018, we estimate that a 10% fluctuation in these foreign currency exchange rates would have the combined annualized effect on reported net income and working capital of approximately ~~$75~~$100 million to ~~$80~~$110 million. This effect is estimated by applying a 10% adjustment factor to our non-U.S. dollar results from operations, intercompany loans that generate foreign currency exchange gains or losses and working capital balances that require translation from the respective functional currency to the U.S. dollar reporting currency.

Additionally, we have other non-current, non-U.S. dollar assets and liabilities on our balance sheet that are translated to the U.S. dollar during consolidation. These items primarily represent goodwill and intangible assets recorded in connection with acquisitions in countries other than the U.S. We estimate that a 10% fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates would have a non-cash impact on total comprehensive income of approximately ~~$95~~$105 million to ~~$100~~$110 million as a result of the change in value of these items during translation to the U.S. dollar. For the fluctuations described above, a strengthening U.S. dollar produces a financial loss, while a weakening U.S. dollar produces a financial gain.

We believe this quantitative measure has inherent limitations and does not take into account any governmental actions or changes in either customer purchasing patterns or our financing or operating strategies. Because a majority of our revenues and expenses is incurred in the functional currencies of our international operating entities, the profits we earn in foreign currencies are positively impacted by a weakening of the U.S. dollar and negatively impacted by a strengthening of the U.S. dollar. Additionally, our debt obligations are primarily in U.S. dollars; therefore, as foreign currency exchange rates fluctuate, the amount available for repayment of debt will also increase or decrease.

We use derivatives to minimize our exposures related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates and to facilitate foreign currency risk management services by writing derivatives to customers. Derivatives are used to manage the overall market risk associated with foreign currency exchange rates; however, we do not perform the extensive record-keeping required to account for the derivative transactions as hedges. Due to the relatively short duration of the derivative contracts, we use the derivatives primarily as economic hedges. Since we do not designate foreign currency derivatives as hedging instruments pursuant to the accounting standards, we record gains and losses on foreign exchange derivatives in earnings in the period of change.

A majority of our consumer-to-consumer money transfer operations involves receiving and disbursing different currencies, in which we earn a foreign currency spread based on the difference between buying currency at wholesale exchange rates and selling the currency to consumers at retail exchange rates. We enter into foreign currency forward and cross-currency swap contracts to minimize exposure related to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The changes in fair value related to these contracts are recorded in ~~Foreign~~foreign currency exchange gain, net on the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, we had foreign currency derivative contracts outstanding with a notional value of ~~$211~~$301 million, primarily in Australian dollars, British pounds, Canadian dollars, euros and Mexican pesos, that were not designated as hedges and mature within a few days.

For derivative instruments our HiFX operations write for customers, we aggregate the foreign currency exposure arising from customer contracts, and hedge the resulting net currency risks by entering into offsetting contracts with established financial institution counterparties as part of a broader foreign currency portfolio. The changes in fair value related to the total portfolio of positions are recorded in Revenues on the Consolidated Statements of Income. As of March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, we held foreign currency derivative contracts outstanding with a notional value of $1.3 billion, primarily in U.S. dollars, euros, British pounds, Australian dollars and New Zealand dollars, that were not designated as hedges and for which the majority mature within the next twelve months.

We use longer-term foreign currency forward contracts to mitigate risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates on certain foreign currency denominated other asset and liability positions. As of March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, the Company had foreign currency forward contracts outstanding with a notional value of ~~$86~~$132 million, primarily in British pounds, euros and Polish zloty.

See Note 7, Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities to our Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Our executive management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act as of March 31, ~~2017~~2018. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of such date to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

Change in Internal Controls

There have not been any changes in internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is, from time to time, a party to legal or regulatory proceedings arising in the ordinary course of its business.

The discussion regarding contingencies in Part I, Item 1 — Financial Statements (unaudited), Note 12, Litigation and Contingencies, to the unaudited consolidated financial statements in this report is incorporated herein by reference.

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

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

~~There~~Except as otherwise described herein, there were no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, ~~2016,~~2017, as filed with the SEC.

Tightening of regulations may adversely affect our results.

The evolving regulatory environment may change the competitive landscape across various jurisdictions and adversely affect our financial results. If governments implement new laws or regulations, or organizations such as Visa and MasterCard issue new rules, that effectively limit our ability to provide DCC or set fees and/or foreign currency exchange spreads, then our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. In addition, changes in regulatory interpretations or practices could increase the risk of regulatory enforcement actions, fines and penalties and such changes may be replicated across multiple jurisdictions.

In October, 2017, the E.U. conducted a consultation on various cross-border payment practices, including DCC. Following that that consultation, in March 2018, the E.U. Commission issued proposed regulations that are the beginning of a legislative process to regulate DCC. The proposed regulations themselves do not include any specific DCC regulation but they would authorize the European Banking Authority ("EBA") to formulate regulations that would include reinforced consumer disclosure (“transparency”) guidelines for DCC and a cap on DCC margins during a transition period while those guidelines are implemented. The timeline for adoption of any final DCC regulation and the amount of any cap depend on the E.U. legislative process, which is uncertain, but it involves several successive steps. First, the regulations proposed in March 2018 must be adopted by the E.U. Parliament in the final form, which could happen late in 2018 or early 2019. That adoption would start the timeline on the EBA's consideration of the transparency guidelines and the cap. Under the proposed regulations, the EBA is being given six months to formulate its guidelines and those guidelines then need to be adopted through the E.U. legislative process. We believe this would result in the adoption of the guidelines and the cap sometime in mid-to-late 2019. Final implementation of the DCC regulations is targeted for 36 months after the adoption of the proposed regulations, which would be in 2022 at the earliest. As indicated above, the timeline described above is uncertain and could be affected at any time by developments in the E.U. Commission, the E.U. Council and the E.U. Parliament. Any regulation of DCC that may be adopted, including the margin cap and transparency regulations, could materially and adversely impact our financial results, by reducing the number of DCC transactions performed over our networks and the level of profit we generate from such transactions.

The E.U. has passed a new regulation called the GDPR that establishes stringent requirements for the collection and processing of personal information of individuals within the E.U. The GDPR establishes certain rights of individuals regarding personal information processed by companies as well as requirements for information security, and imposes significant fines that may be revenue-based for violation of its requirements. The GDPR will come into effect across the E.U. on May 25, 2018. The GDPR will apply to transfers of personal information from the E.U. to U.S.-based companies. Any failure on our part to meet the requirements of the GDPR could result in the imposition of fines and penalties that could materially and adversely affect our financial results.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

~~None.~~The following table provides information with respect to shares of the Company's Common Stock that were purchased by the Company during the three months ended March 31, 2018.



Period	Total Number of Shares Purchased	Average Price Paid per Share		Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs	Maximum Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Programs (in thousands) (1)
January 1 - January 31, 2018	714,732	$	93.42	714,732	$	183,228
February 1 - February 28, 2018	704,163	82.69		704,163	250,000
March 1 - March 31, 2018	—	—		—	250,000
Total	1,418,895	$	88.10	1,418,895

(1) Amount remaining to be repurchased at the end of the period. In June 2016, the Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program ("Repurchase Program") allowing Euronet to repurchase up to $125 million in value or 3.0 million shares of its common stock through June 14, 2018. In December 2017, the Board of Directors amended the Repurchase Program, allowing Euronet to repurchase up to $250 million in value or 6.0 million shares of its common stock through December 31, 2019. On February 27, 2018, the Repurchase Program was further amended to increase the amount of common stock that may be purchase to an aggregate of $375 million in value or 10.0 million shares of stock and extending the expiration date of the Repurchase Program to March 31, 2020. Repurchases under the Repurchase Program may take place in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, including derivative transactions, and may be made under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS



Exhibit		Description

~~3.1~~		~~Amended and Restated Bylaws of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (as amended February 22, 2017) (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on February 28, 2017 and incorporated herein by reference)~~
12.1*		Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
31.1*		Section 302 — Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2*		Section 302 — Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1**		Section 906 — Certification of Chief Executive Officer
32.2**		Section 906 — Certification of Chief Financial Officer
101*		The following materials from Euronet Worldwide, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, ~~2017,~~2018, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, ~~2017~~2018 (unaudited) and December 31, ~~2016,~~2017, (ii) Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016,~~2017, (iii) Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016,~~2017, (iv) Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the three months ended March 31, ~~2017~~2018 and ~~2016,~~2017, and (v) Notes to the Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements.

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* Filed herewith.

** Pursuant to Item 601(b)(32) of Regulation S-K, this Exhibit is furnished rather than filed with this Form 10-Q.

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

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

May ~~2, 2017~~10, 2018

Euronet Worldwide, Inc.



By:	/s/ MICHAEL J. BROWN
	Michael J. Brown
	Chief Executive Officer


By:	/s/ RICK L. WELLER
	Rick L. Weller
	Chief Financial Officer

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