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WEX(WEX) - 2024 Q4 - Annual Report
WEXWEX(WEX)2025-02-20 16:18

Regulatory Compliance - WEX Bank is subject to the Durbin Amendment, which regulates interchange fees for debit transactions, with minimal applicability to prepaid or debit card products as of the filing date[99]. - Compliance with the Dodd-Frank Act has added costs to the business, particularly in the over-the-counter derivatives market, which may require changes in hedging practices[100]. - WEX Bank's acceptance of brokered deposits is restricted unless it is "well capitalized," impacting funding strategies[101]. - The company is subject to significant anti-money laundering compliance obligations, including monitoring and reporting unusual account activity[122]. - WEX's European operations must comply with the Payment Services Directive (PSD2) and the Electronic Money Directive (EMD2), with specific regulatory requirements in Ireland[124]. - In the UK, WEX's operations are governed by the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 and the Payment Services Regulations 2017, requiring safeguarding of customer funds[126]. - The company has established anti-money laundering compliance programs, including internal policies, employee training, and independent review functions[122]. - WEX Bank must provide initial and annual privacy notices to customers under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, ensuring transparency in information sharing practices[111]. - The company is subject to various international privacy and data protection laws, including the GDPR, which imposes stringent privacy protections for EU residents[115]. - WEX's operations are impacted by economic sanctions imposed by the U.S. government, affecting transactions with designated foreign countries and nationals[102]. Market and Financial Risks - The company is exposed to market risks including interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and commodity prices, with ongoing management of these risks through derivative instruments[407]. - As of December 31, 2024, the company had 3.8billioninvestedincurrentavailableforsaledebtsecuritiesatfairvalue,withapotentialdecreaseinfairvalueoflessthan23.8 billion invested in current available-for-sale debt securities at fair value, with a potential decrease in fair value of less than 2% from a hypothetical increase in interest rates of 25 basis points[413]. - A 1% hypothetical increase in interest rates could result in an estimated impact of 31.4 million on interest expense related to the company's Credit Agreement[418]. - The company expects to incur a full contingent consideration liability of 225.0millionbasedonincreasesintheFederalFundsratefromthedateofacquisition,extendingthroughDecember31,2030[419].Thecompanyestimatesthateachonecentdeclineinaveragedomesticfuelpriceswouldresultina225.0 million based on increases in the Federal Funds rate from the date of acquisition, extending through December 31, 2030[419]. - The company estimates that each one cent decline in average domestic fuel prices would result in a 2.0 million decline in revenue for 2025[408]. - If all currencies in which the company earned revenue weakened or strengthened by 10% against the U.S. dollar, revenues and operating income would each change by approximately 2% or less[410]. - The company is not currently hedged for changes in fuel prices, but management continually monitors the market for alternatives[408]. - The company does not utilize hedging instruments to mitigate foreign currency risks but may initiate strategies in the future as international operations grow[410]. Financial Performance - Total revenues for WEX Inc. in 2024 were 2,628.1million,anincreaseof3.12,628.1 million, an increase of 3.1% from 2,548.0 million in 2023[434]. - Payment processing revenue decreased to 1,200.5millionin2024from1,200.5 million in 2024 from 1,213.7 million in 2023, a decline of 1.3%[434]. - Account servicing revenue increased by 6.8% to 690.6millionin2024,upfrom690.6 million in 2024, up from 646.4 million in 2023[434]. - Net income attributable to WEX Inc. rose to 309.6millionin2024,comparedto309.6 million in 2024, compared to 266.6 million in 2023, reflecting a growth of 16.1%[434]. - The company's cash and cash equivalents decreased to 595.8millionin2024from595.8 million in 2024 from 975.8 million in 2023, a decline of 38.9%[438]. - Total assets decreased to 13,321.6millionin2024from13,321.6 million in 2024 from 13,882.1 million in 2023, a reduction of 4.0%[438]. - Total liabilities decreased to 11,832.8millionin2024from11,832.8 million in 2024 from 12,061.5 million in 2023, a decline of 1.9%[438]. - The company reported a comprehensive income of 226.5millionin2024,downfrom226.5 million in 2024, down from 343.7 million in 2023[436]. - Basic earnings per share increased to 7.59in2024from7.59 in 2024 from 6.23 in 2023, a rise of 21.7%[434]. - The provision for credit losses decreased to 68.2millionin2024from68.2 million in 2024 from 89.8 million in 2023, a reduction of 24.0%[434]. - Total cash flows from operating activities decreased to 481.4millionin2024from481.4 million in 2024 from 907.9 million in 2023, reflecting a decline of 46.9%[441]. - The company reported a net cash used for investing activities of 960.6millionin2024,comparedto960.6 million in 2024, compared to 2,138.3 million in 2023, indicating a reduction of 55.1%[441]. - Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at the end of 2024 totaled 1,437.0million,downfrom1,437.0 million, down from 2,230.0 million at the end of 2023, a decrease of 35.5%[442]. - Stock-based compensation expense increased to 112.2millionin2024from112.2 million in 2024 from 127.0 million in 2023, a decrease of 11.3%[441]. - The company repurchased common stock totaling 655.1millionin2024,comparedto655.1 million in 2024, compared to 297.6 million in 2023, an increase of 120.4%[441]. - Accounts receivable increased by 325.2millionin2024,contrastingwithadecreaseof325.2 million in 2024, contrasting with a decrease of 195.1 million in 2023[441]. - The company experienced a foreign currency translation loss of 50.8millionin2024,comparedtoagainof50.8 million in 2024, compared to a gain of 15.6 million in 2023[441]. - The total stockholders' equity at the end of 2024 was 1,488.8million,adecreasefrom1,488.8 million, a decrease from 1,820.6 million at the end of 2023, reflecting a decline of 18.2%[439]. - The company reported a provision for credit losses of 68.2millionin2024,downfrom68.2 million in 2024, down from 89.8 million in 2023, a decrease of 24.1%[441]. Investments and Acquisitions - The company completed the acquisition of Payzer Holdings for approximately 250.0million,contributing250.0 million, contributing 4.3 million to Mobility segment revenues from acquisition date to December 31, 2023[534][537]. - The Ascensus acquisition was completed for approximately 185.5million,contributing185.5 million, contributing 14.0 million to Benefits segment revenues from acquisition date to December 31, 2023[538][542]. - The company entered into an ASR agreement to repurchase 300.0millionofcommonstock,receivingapproximately1.3millionsharesinitially[545].TheweightedaverageusefullifeofamortizableintangibleassetsacquiredinthePayzeracquisitionis3.9years[536].AssetManagementThetotalinvestmentsecuritiesasofDecember31,2024,amountedto300.0 million of common stock, receiving approximately 1.3 million shares initially[545]. - The weighted average useful life of amortizable intangible assets acquired in the Payzer acquisition is 3.9 years[536]. Asset Management - The total investment securities as of December 31, 2024, amounted to 3,845.2 million, an increase from 3,088.9millionin2023,representingagrowthofapproximately24.63,088.9 million in 2023, representing a growth of approximately 24.6%[551]. - The fair value of U.S. treasury notes decreased from 378.6 million in 2023 to 353.5millionin2024,adeclineofabout6.6353.5 million in 2024, a decline of about 6.6%[551]. - The total unrealized losses on investment securities increased from 107.9 million in 2023 to 131.6millionin2024,reflectingariseofapproximately22.0131.6 million in 2024, reflecting a rise of approximately 22.0%[553]. - The company has pledged debt securities with a fair value of 1,206.5 million as collateral for FHLB advances as of December 31, 2024[551]. - The total amortized cost of debt securities due after 10 years was 1,960.3million,withafairvalueof1,960.3 million, with a fair value of 1,903.3 million as of December 31, 2024[558]. - The company reported no expected credit losses recorded against its investment securities for both 2024 and 2023[551]. - The receivables portfolio showed no individual customer with a balance representing 10% or more of the outstanding receivables at the end of 2024 or 2023[550]. Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Goodwill is reviewed for impairment at least annually, with the last review conducted on October 1[477]. - Net goodwill decreased from 3,015.7millionatthebeginningof2024to3,015.7 million at the beginning of 2024 to 2,983.4 million by December 31, 2024, a reduction of 1.1%[561]. - Gross goodwill for the Mobility segment decreased from 1,556.6millionto1,556.6 million to 1,545.2 million, a decline of 0.7%[561]. - Accumulated impairment losses remained stable at 200.6millionforboth2024and2023[561].Thetotalvalueofcomputersoftware,includinginternalusesoftware,increasedfrom200.6 million for both 2024 and 2023[561]. - The total value of computer software, including internal-use software, increased from 714.4 million in 2023 to 823.5millionin2024,agrowthof15.3823.5 million in 2024, a growth of 15.3%[560]. - The gross amounts capitalized for internal-use computer software were 143.0 million in 2024, up from 136.4millionin2023and136.4 million in 2023 and 107.7 million in 2022[472]. - The amounts expensed for amortization of internal-use computer software were 109.7millionin2024,comparedto109.7 million in 2024, compared to 78.7 million in 2023 and 78.0millionin2022[472].DepreciationandCapitalExpendituresTotalproperty,equipment,andcapitalizedsoftware,netincreasedfrom78.0 million in 2022[472]. Depreciation and Capital Expenditures - Total property, equipment, and capitalized software, net increased from 242.9 million in 2023 to 261.2millionin2024,reflectingagrowthof7.9261.2 million in 2024, reflecting a growth of 7.9%[560]. - Depreciation expense rose to 119.5 million in 2024 from 92.2millionin2023,indicatingayearoveryearincreaseof29.792.2 million in 2023, indicating a year-over-year increase of 29.7%[560]. - Leasehold improvements decreased from 20.8 million in 2023 to $18.6 million in 2024, a decline of 10.6%[560].