Equity Method Investments

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Equity Method Investments And Joint Ventures [Abstract]

4. Equity Method Investments

We have an investment in Abacus International PTE Ltd (“Abacus”) and have entered into a service agreement with them relative to data processing services, development labor and other services as requested. The primary revenue generated from Abacus is data processing fees associated with bookings on the Sabre GDS. Development labor and ancillary services are provided upon request. Additionally, in accordance with an agreement with Abacus, we collect booking fees on behalf of Abacus and record a payable, or economic benefit transfer, to them for amounts collected but unremitted at any period end, net of any associated costs we incur.

A summary of Abacus’ income statement information is as follows (in thousands):


	Three months ended March 31,
	2014		2013

Revenue	$	79,814	$	75,454
Operating income		11,419		9,993
Net income		13,458		10,344

- Definition

The entire disclosure for equity method investments and joint ventures. Equity method investments are investments that give the investor the ability to exercise significant influence over the operating and financial policies of an investee. Joint ventures are entities owned and operated by a small group of businesses as a separate and specific business or project for the mutual benefit of the members of the group.

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