SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported):
April 15, 2016
ALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
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DELAWARE
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001-15749
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31-1429215
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(State or Other Jurisdiction
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(Commission
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(IRS Employer
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of Incorporation)
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File Number)
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Identification No.)
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7500 DALLAS PARKWAY, SUITE 700
PLANO, TEXAS 75024
(Address and Zip Code of Principal Executive Offices)
(214) 494-3000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:
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ITEM 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement
On April 15, 2016, Alliance Data Systems Corporation extended the maturity of term loans in the aggregate principal amount of $200 million from September 23, 2016 to September 23, 2017 under its Credit Agreement dated as of July 10, 2013 among Alliance Data Systems Corporation, the Guarantors from time to time party thereto, the Banks from time to time party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent (as amended by the First Amendment dated as of December 8, 2014, the Second Amendment dated as of September 25, 2015). The proceeding summary is qualified in its entirety by reference to the full text of the agreement, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
ITEM 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On April 21, 2016, Alliance Data Systems Corporation issued a press release regarding its results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
ITEM 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure
On April 21, 2016, Alliance Data Systems Corporation issued a press release regarding its results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
Attached as Exhibit 99.2 is a presentation to be given to investors and others by senior officers of Alliance Data Systems Corporation.
ITEM 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits
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Exhibit No.
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Document Description
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10.1
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Incremental Term Loan Extension Request, dated as of April 15, 2016, by and among Alliance Data Systems Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and Bank of America, N.A.
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99.1
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Press Release dated April 21, 2016 announcing the results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016.
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99.2
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Investor Presentation Materials.
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Note: The information contained in Items 2.02, 7.01 and 9.01 in this report (including Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, but excluding Exhibit 10.1) shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Alliance Data Systems Corporation
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Date: April 21, 2016
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By:
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/s/ Charles L. Horn
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Charles L. Horn
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Executive Vice President and
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Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit No.
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Document Description
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10.1
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Incremental Term Loan Extension Request, dated as of April 15, 2016, by and among Alliance Data Systems Corporation, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, and Bank of America, N.A.
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99.1
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Press Release dated April 21, 2016 announcing the results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016.
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99.2
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Investor Presentation Materials.
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