Equens Key Figures 2012
Why choose Equens
Get ready for SEPA. Enjoy the benefits, outsource the challenges.
The European payments market calls for card and payment processors with a pan-European
vision. Equens supports the development of SEPA and is the outsourcing partner for a fastgrowing number of European banks that appreciate our knowledge of local markets. We are
transforming your domestic payments into SEPA payments, processing SEPA transactions
at a competitive price, and developing additional services in order to maintain and upgrade
current service levels.
Smart sourcing. Outsourcing the right processes at the right time.
With over forty years of experience in the cards and payments industries, a complete service
portfolio, expertise in the interbank and intrabank environments, local and European
expertise and clients throughout Europe, we can be your smart sourcing partner. Smart
sourcing: where your needs and our expertise in payment processing meet.
Many possibilities, one partner. Make the most of your next-generation payments.
One of the largest payment processors in Europe
leading the market for future-proof
payment and card solutions
New markets and new technologies lead to rapid developments in the field of m-commerce,
e-commerce, contactless payments and biometrics. Equens has in-depth knowledge of, and
vast experience in, the processing of new types of payments. We can advise and support
you from the design phase to the permanent integration within your existing processing
environment.
Figures as from 31 December 2012
Transaction volumes (in billions)*
Equens SE is one of the largest payment processors in Europe, leading
the market for future-proof payment and card solutions. With an annual
processing volume of billions of payments, POS and ATM transactions,
we currently have a European market share of more than 12.5%.
Subsidiaries (all fully owned)
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30 In the Netherlands: PaySquare B.V. is one of
the Benelux’s largest acquirers of MasterCard,
Visa, JCB, China UnionPay, Maestro and
American Express payments.
InterEGI B.V. issues Prepaid Chipknip cards in the
Netherlands.
In Germany: DZ Service GmbH is a service
provider for payment transactions and
document processing. Providing transaction
and business process outsourcing services to
more than 400 banks, DZ Service is one of the
major service providers in this segment.
montrada GmbH is a fullservice acquirer
and network service provider of consultancy
services, terminal installations and customer
support.
In Italy: Equens S.p.A. is Italy’s primary
provider of end-to-end issuing, acquiring and
payment processing services.
The European payments market is rapidly evolving. This results in
considerable challenges for banks and financial institutions in terms
of compliance, increased complexity and cost pressure. We recognise
these market demands, and are fully geared to support our clients
in the challenges they are facing. We provide a modular portfolio
consisting of a complete service range for payments and cards, e.g.
issuing and acquiring processing, clearing and settlement, as well as
solutions for mobile, contactless and biometric payments.
The development of a Single Euro Payments Area (SEPA) calls for
payment and card processors with a pan-European vision. With offices
in five countries – the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Finland and the
United Kingdom – Equens understands European and local market
needs better than anyone. We offer European market coverage and
have clients and partnerships in multiple European countries. Our
strategy is geared towards further growth and economies of scale, with
the aim of providing sustainable financial benefits to our clients – now
and in the future.
Number of payments processed: Number of ATM and POS transactions: 10.4
4.4
ATMs, POS terminals and Card base
ATMs connected to the Equens network: POS terminals connected to the Equens network: Credit and debit cards under management: 21,000
873,000
61 million
Consolidated key figures in thousands of euro**
Revenue Results from operating activities
Net profit from continuing operations Total assets Total equity 357,404
25,338
20,159
553,874
340,563
*Pro-forma, including 100% of Equens S.p.A. transactions and full year montrada GmbH transactions.
**Unaudited key figures are extracted from the Equens SE draft annual report 2012; the annual report is still subject to
adaption by the Equens SE General Meeting of Shareholders.
Other figures
Market share in Europe Staff (full-time equivalents in absolute numbers) (including all fully owned subsidiaries)
>12.5%
1,492
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