At TSYS^®, our business is transactions.
Billions of times a year, we process electronic payments between sellers and buyers as they use credit, debit, commercial, stored value and retail cards. To put it simply, we’re the action behind the transaction.

There’s nothing simple about our operation. TSYS is one of the most complex and highly technical companies in the world. And the business of conducting transactions involves a multitude of sophisticated procedures and services.

For more than two decades, TSYS has been an industry leader, has pioneered many of the technologies widely used in electronic payments today, yet most people outside our industry don’t know we exist. Many who know us don’t understand what we do.

So in this report, we’ve included several case studies designed to explain our capabilities, demonstrate how we help clients become more productive, efficient and profitable, and show how we’re implementing growth strategies that will get us to the next plateau.

There’s no question. With leading-edge technology, a team of talented, dedicated people and a determined vision, we’ve proven our ability to excel over the long term. It’s a winning combination that will ensure our success well into the future.

About TSYS

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (in thousands except per share data)
Years ended Dec. 31,	2000	1999	% Change
Revenues	$ 601,293	533,926	12.6%
Operating income	128,192	100,619	27.4
Net income	85,643	68,593	24.9
Basic earnings per share	.44	.35	25.0
Diluted earnings per share	.44	.35	25.0
Return on average equity	23.0%	22.7%
Operating Margin	21.3%	18.8%
Net profit margin	14.2%	12.8%
At December 31,
Total assets	$ 604,393	466,772	29.5%
Shareholders’ equity	409,014	334,292	22.4

TSYS brings integrity and innovation to the world of electronic payments. Since its beginning in 1983, the Company serves as the integral link between buyers and sellers in the rapidly evolving universe of electronic payments. With more than 200 million accounts on file, TSYS makes it possible for millions of consumers to use their credit, debit, stored value, commercial, chip and retail cards anytime, anywhere through any medium or portal. TSYS and its family of companies offer a full range of acquiring and issuing services from accepting electronic payments for goods and services, to credit applications and collections. Based in Columbus, Georgia, TSYS maintains operations in Canada, Mexico, Japan and the United Kingdom.