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April 30, 2014 at 4:05 PM EDT

Vantiv Reports First Quarter 2014 Results

Vantiv Reports First Quarter 2014 Results

First Quarter Net Revenue Increased 6% to $289 Million

Pro Forma Adjusted Net Income per Share Increased 26% to $0.39

CINCINNATI, April 30, 2014 - Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE: VNTV) ("Vantiv" or the "Company") today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014.  Revenue increased 8% to $537.6 million in the first quarter as compared to $498.0 million in the prior year period.  Net revenue increased 6% to $288.5 million in the first quarter as compared to $272.9 million in the prior year period, primarily due to a 6% increase in transactions.  On a GAAP basis, net income attributable to Vantiv, Inc. was $28.1 million or $0.18 per diluted share during the first quarter, compared with $26.1 million or $0.18 per diluted share in the prior year period.  Pro forma adjusted net income increased 15% in the first quarter to $77.6 million as compared to $67.4 million in the prior year period.  Pro forma adjusted net income per share increased 26% to $0.39 for the first quarter as compared to $0.31 in the prior year period.  (See Schedule 2 for pro forma adjusted net income and Schedule 6 for GAAP net income reconciliation to pro forma adjusted net income.)

Vantiv's scale and integrated business model continue to drive superior profitability as reflected by the Company's first quarter adjusted EBITDA margin of 46.3%, representing approximately 40 basis points in margin expansion over the prior year period.  Adjusted EBITDA increased to $133.7 million in the first quarter from $125.2 million in the prior year period.  (See Schedule 7 for a reconciliation of GAAP net income to adjusted EBITDA.)

"Our business continues to perform well, and I am proud of our double digit pro forma adjusted net income per share growth," said Charles Drucker, president and chief executive officer at Vantiv. "We are capitalizing on the strong secular trends in the payments industry by not only focusing on our traditional channels, but also by pursuing high growth verticals and channels to drive growth."

Merchant Services
Net revenue increased 7% to $205.3 million in the first quarter as compared to $191.6 million in the prior year period, primarily due to a 6% increase in transactions and a 1% expansion in net revenue per transaction.  Sales and marketing expenses increased by 2% above the prior year period, to $71.8 million.

Financial Institution Services
Net revenue increased to $83.2 million in the first quarter from $81.3 million in the prior year period, primarily due to a 7% increase in transactions, which was partially offset by a shift in the mix of our client portfolio that resulted in a lower average rate per transaction.  Sales and marketing expenses increased by 15% above the prior year period, to $6.7 million.

Second Quarter 2014 Financial Outlook
Based on the current level of transaction trends and new business activity, net revenue for the second quarter of 2014 is expected to be $315 to $320 million, representing growth of 6% to 8% above the prior year period.  Pro forma adjusted net income per share for the second quarter of 2014 is expected to be $0.45 to $0.46, an increase of 13% to 15% above the prior year period.  GAAP net income per share attributable to Vantiv, Inc. is expected to be $0.25 to $0.26 for the second quarter of 2014.

Earnings Conference Call and Audio Webcast
The Company will host a conference call to discuss first quarter 2014 financial results today at 4:30 PM ET.  Hosting the call will be Charles Drucker, president and chief executive officer and Mark Heimbouch, chief financial officer.  The conference call can be accessed live over the phone by dialing (888) 631-5929, or for international callers (913) 312-0975, and referencing conference code 6016338.  A replay will be available approximately two hours after the call concludes and can be accessed by dialing (888) 203-1112, or for international callers (719) 457-0820, and entering replay pass code 6016338.  The replay will be available through Wednesday, May 14, 2014.  The call will be webcast live from the Company's investor relations website at http://investors.vantiv.com.

About Vantiv, Inc.
Vantiv, Inc. (NYSE: VNTV) is a leading, integrated payment processor differentiated by a single, proprietary technology platform. Vantiv offers a comprehensive suite of traditional and innovative payment processing and technology solutions to merchants and financial institutions of all sizes in the U.S., enabling them to address their payment processing needs through a single provider. We build strong relationships with our customers, helping them become more efficient, more secure and more successful. Vantiv is the third largest merchant acquirer and the largest PIN debit acquirer based on number of transactions in the U.S. The company's growth strategy includes expanding further into high growth payment segments, such as integrated payments, payment facilitation (PayFacTM), mobile, prepaid and information solutions, and attractive industry verticals such as business-to-business, ecommerce, healthcare, gaming, government and education. For more information, visit www.vantiv.com.

© Copyright Vantiv, LLC.  All rights reserved.  Vantiv, the Vantiv logo, and all other Vantiv product or service names and logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Vantiv, LLC in the USA and other countries.  ® indicates USA registration.

Non-GAAP and Pro Forma Financial Measures
This earnings release presents non-GAAP and pro forma financial information including net revenue, adjusted EBITDA, pro forma adjusted net income, and pro forma adjusted net income per share.  These are important financial performance measures for the Company, but are not financial measures as defined by GAAP.  The presentation of this financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation of or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.  The Company uses these non-GAAP and pro forma financial performance measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. The Company believes that they provide useful information about operating results, enhance the overall understanding of past financial performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making.  Reconciliations of these measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are presented in the attached schedules.

Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements other than statements of historical fact or relating to present facts or current conditions included in this release are forward-looking statements including any statements regarding guidance and statements of a general economic or industry specific nature. Forward-looking statements give our current expectations and projections relating to our financial condition, results of operations, guidance, plans, objectives, future performance and business. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "plan," "intend," "believe," "may," "should," "can have," "likely" and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of the timing or nature of future operating or financial performance or other events.

The forward-looking statements contained in this release are based on assumptions that we have made in light of our industry experience and our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate under the circumstances. As you review and consider information presented herein, you should understand that these statements are not guarantees of future performance or results. They depend upon future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties (many of which are beyond our control) and assumptions. Although we believe that these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, you should be aware that many factors could affect our actual future performance or results and cause them to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements. Certain of these factors and other risk factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and include, but are not limited to: (i) the ability to keep pace with rapid developments and change in our industry and provide new services to our clients; (ii) competition within our industry; (iii) disclosure of unauthorized data and security breaches that expose us to liability, litigation and reputational damage; (iv) failures of our systems or systems of our third party providers; (v) our inability to expand our market share in existing markets or expand into new markets; (vi) our ability to identify acquisition, joint venture and partnership candidates and finance or integrate businesses, services or technologies that we acquire; (vii) failure to comply with applicable requirements of Visa, MasterCard or other payment networks; (viii) changes in payment network rules or standards; (ix) our ability to pass fee increases along to merchants; (x) termination of sponsorship or clearing services provided to us; (xi) increased attrition of our merchants or referral partners; (xii) inability to successfully renew or renegotiate agreements with our clients or referral partners; (xiii) reductions in overall consumer, business and government spending; (xiv) fraud by merchants or others; (xv) a decline in the use of credit, debit or prepaid cards; (xvi) consolidation in the banking and retail industries; and (xvii) the effects of governmental regulation, changes in laws and outcomes of future litigation or investigations.  Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of these assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements.  More information on potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results and performance is included from time to time in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's periodic reports filed with the SEC, including the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and its subsequent filings with the SEC.

Any forward-looking statement made by us in this release speaks only as of the date of this release. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

CONTACTS:
Nathan Rozof, CFA
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
866.254.4811
513.900.4811
IR@vantiv.com

Andrew Ciafardini
Director of Corporate Communications
513.900.5308
andrew.ciafardini@vantiv.com

1Q 2014 EARNINGS RELEASE SCHEDULES ACCCESSIBLE AT THE LINK BELOW

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