Basis Of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis Of Presentation

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

A. Description of Business. Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. ("Broadridge^®" or the "Company"), a Delaware corporation, is a leading global provider of investor communication solutions, and securities processing and operations outsourcing solutions to the financial services industry. The Company classifies its continuing operations into the following two reportable segments:

• Investor Communication Solutions—A large portion of Broadridge's Investor Communication Solutions business involves the processing and distribution of proxy materials to investors in equity securities and mutual funds, as well as the facilitation of related vote processing. ProxyEdge^®, its innovative electronic proxy delivery and voting solution for institutional investors, helps ensure the participation of the largest stockholders of many companies. Broadridge also provides the distribution of regulatory reports and corporate action/reorganization event information, as well as tax reporting solutions that help its clients meet their regulatory compliance needs. In addition, Broadridge provides financial information distribution and transaction reporting services to both financial institutions and securities issuers. These services include the processing and distribution of account statements and trade confirmations, traditional and personalized document fulfillment and content management services, marketing communications, and imaging, archival and workflow solutions that enable and enhance its clients' communications with investors. All of these communications are delivered in paper or electronic form. In fiscal year 2009, Broadridge introduced several new investor communication solutions. They are The Investor Network, Shareholder Forum and Virtual Shareholder Meeting solutions, and our data aggregation and data management solutions. In fiscal year 2010, Broadridge entered the transfer agency business through its acquisition of StockTrans^®, Inc. (recently renamed Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solutions, Inc.), a leading provider of registrar, stock transfer and record-keeping services. In August 2010, Broadridge acquired NewRiver^®, Inc., a leader in mutual fund electronic investor disclosure solutions. In December 2010, Broadridge acquired Forefield^®, Inc., a leading provider of real-time sales, education, and client communication solutions for financial institutions and their advisors. In January 2011, Broadridge acquired Matrix Financial Solutions, Inc., an independent provider of mutual fund processing solutions for the defined contribution market.

• Securities Processing Solutions—Broadridge offers a suite of advanced computerized real-time transaction processing services that automate the securities transaction lifecycle, from desktop productivity tools, data aggregation, performance reporting, and portfolio management to order capture and execution, trade confirmation, settlement, and accounting. Broadridge's services help financial institutions efficiently and cost-effectively consolidate their books and records, gather and service assets under management, focus on their core businesses, and manage risk. With multi-currency capabilities, its Global Processing Solution supports real-time global trading of equity, option, mutual fund and fixed income securities in established and emerging markets. In addition, its operations outsourcing solutions allow broker-dealers to outsource certain administrative functions relating to clearing and settlement, from order entry to trade matching and settlement, while maintaining their ability to finance and capitalize their businesses. In September 2011, Broadridge acquired Paladyne Systems, Inc., a provider of buy-side technology solutions for the global investment management industry.

B. Basis of Presentation. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with United States ("U.S.") generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). These financial statements present the condensed consolidated position of the Company. These financial statements include the entities in which the Company directly or indirectly has a controlling financial interest and various entities in which the Company has investments recorded under both the cost and equity methods of accounting. All material intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. The results of operations reported for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the entire year or any subsequent interim period. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011 (the "2011 Annual Report") filed on August 12, 2011 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). These Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation in accordance with U.S. GAAP of the Company's financial position at September 30, 2011 and June 30, 2011, the results of its operations for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 and its cash flows for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010.

C. Cash and Cash Equivalents. Investment securities with an original maturity of 90 days or less are considered cash equivalents.

D. Financial Instruments. Substantially all of the financial instruments of the Company other than Long-term debt are carried at fair values, or at carrying amounts that approximate fair values because of the short maturity of the instruments. The carrying value of the Company's long-term variable-rate term loan facility approximates fair value because these instruments reflect market changes to interest rates. The carrying value of the Company's long-term fixed-rate senior notes represents the face value of the long-term fixed-rate senior notes net of the unamortized discount. The fair value of the Company's long-term fixed-rate senior notes is based on quoted market prices.See Note 10, "Borrowings," for a further discussion of the Company's long-term fixed-rate senior notes.

E. Subsequent Events. In preparing the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic ("ASC") No. 855, "Subsequent Events," the Company has reviewed events that have occurred after September 30, 2011, through the date of issuance of the Consolidated Financial Statements. See Note 7. "Discontinued Operations," for a discussion of an amendment to the outsourcing services agreement that the Company entered into with Penson Worldwide Inc. ("PWI") in October 2011.