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$ 111,740

$ 115,902

$ 337,933

$ 344,709

29,582

25,541

84,531

75,704

9,357

13,886

36,970

30,132

Selling, general and administrative

150,679

155,329

459,434

450,545

Operating expenses:

Cost of revenues

^[1]

43,398

45,316

137,707

132,476

Research and development

14,290

19,176

48,573

57,403

^[1]

53,643

57,077

168,725

165,977

^[1]

1,942

2,683

5,804

8,918

Restructuring

12,391

Total operating expenses

113,273

124,252

373,200

364,774

Income from operations before income taxes

37,406

31,077

86,234

85,771

Interest income

1,923

393

2,084

1,439

Interest expense

(8,023)

(5,462)

(24,401)

(16,293)

Other income, net

631

701

477

1,347

31,937

26,709

64,394

72,264

Provision for income taxes

8,748

8,771

17,451

23,648

Net Income

$ 23,189

$ 17,938

$ 46,943

$ 48,616

Earnings per share

Basic

$ 0.59

$ 0.40

$ 1.18

$ 1.05

Dilluted

$ 0.58

$ 0.40

$ 1.16

$ 1.04

Shares used in computing earnings per share:

Basic

39,451

44,446

39,788

46,171

Diluted

40,241

44,885

40,426

46,561

[1]	Cost of revenues and selling, general and administrative expenses exclude the amortization of intangible assets. See Note 2 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - 9 months ended Jun. 30, 2011 - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Paid-in-Capital	Treasury Stock	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	Comprehensive Income
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2010		39,882
Beginning Balance at Sep. 30, 2010	$ 474,914	$ 399	$ 1,103,244	$ (1,556,253)	$ 947,202	$ (19,678)
Share-based compensation	11,762		11,762
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		508
Exercise of stock options	9,808	$ 5	(6,321)	16,124
Tax effect from share-based payment arrangements	(2,338)		(2,338)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)		(1,863)
Repurchases of common stock	(52,674)	$ (19)		(52,655)
Issuance of ESPP shares from treasury (in shares)		1
Issuance of ESPP shares from treasury	22		(4)	26
Issuance of restricted stock to employees from treasury (in shares)		157
Issuance of restricted stock to employees from treasury	(1,928)	$ 2	(6,923)	4,993
Dividends paid ($0.06 per share)	(2,389)				(2,389)
Net income	46,943				46,943		$ 46,943
Unrealized loss on investments	(40)					(40)	(40)
Cumulative translation adjustments	3,706					3,706	3,706
Ending Balance (in shares) at Jun. 30, 2011		38,685
Ending Balance at Jun. 30, 2011	$ 487,786	$ 387	$ 1,099,420	$ (1,587,765)	$ 991,756	$ (16,012)	$ 50,609

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011 $ / shares
Dividends paid, per share	$ 0.06

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 46,943	$ 48,616
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	18,623	23,762
Share-based compensation	11,762	13,235
Deferred income taxes	1,185	689
Tax effect from share-based payment arrangements	(2,338)	(3,966)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	(1,312)	(1,052)
Net amortization of premium on marketable securities	443	1,668
Benefit from provision for doubtful accounts, net	(583)	(234)
Net loss on sales of property and equipment	146	658
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	12,262	(7,852)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	3,869	815
Accounts payable	5,808	24
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	(4,438)	3,453
Other liabilities	6,386	693
Deferred revenue	6,297	3,516
Net cash provided by operating activities	105,053	84,025
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(8,323)	(12,746)
Cash proceeds from sale of property and equipment		50
Cash proceeds from sale of product line assets		2,182
Purchases of marketable securities	(117,675)	(71,749)
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities	13,644
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities	54,545	122,573
Distribution from cost method investees	75
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(57,734)	40,310
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on revolving line of credit		(50,000)
Payments on Senior Notes	(8,000)
Proceeds from issuances of common stock under employee stock option and purchase plans	7,902	1,981
Dividends paid	(2,389)	(2,772)
Repurchases of common stock	(53,761)	(137,497)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	1,312	1,052
Net cash used in financing activities	(54,936)	(187,236)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	2,335	(2,644)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(5,282)	(65,545)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	146,199	178,157
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	140,917	112,612
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds	9,214	13,374
Cash paid for interest	$ 25,547	$ 20,519

Nature of Business

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Nature of Business

1. Nature of Business

Fair Isaac Corporation

Incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware, Fair Isaac Corporation (“FICO”) is a provider of analytic, software and data management products and services that enable businesses to automate, improve and connect decisions. FICO provides a range of analytical solutions, credit scoring and credit account management products and services to banks, credit reporting agencies, credit card processing agencies, insurers, retailers and healthcare organizations.

In these condensed consolidated financial statements, FICO is referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” or “FICO”.

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

We have prepared the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and the applicable accounting guidance. Consequently, we have not necessarily included in this Form 10-Q all information and footnotes required for audited financial statements. In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, except as otherwise indicated) necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2010. The interim financial information contained in this report is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or for the entire fiscal year.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of FICO and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. These estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, assessing the following: the recoverability of accounts receivable, goodwill and other intangible assets, software development costs and deferred tax assets; the benefits related to uncertain tax positions, the determination of the fair value of stock-based compensation, the ability to estimate hours in connection with fixed-fee service contracts, the ability to estimate transactional-based revenues for which actual transaction volumes have not yet been received and the determination of whether fees are fixed or determinable and collection is probable or reasonably assured.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

2. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Amortization expense associated with our intangible assets, which has been reflected as a separate operating expense caption within the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income, consisted of the following:


	Quarter Ended June 30,				Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
	(In thousands)
Cost of revenues	$	569	$	1,337	$	1,706	$	4,787
Selling, general and administrative expenses		1,373		1,346		4,098		4,131

	$	1,942	$	2,683	$	5,804	$	8,918

Cost of revenues reflects our amortization of completed technology and selling, general and administrative expenses reflects our amortization of other intangible assets. Intangible assets (excluding goodwill) were $21.5 million and $27.2 million, net of accumulated amortization of $113.0 million and $108.8 million, as of June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively.

Estimated future intangible asset amortization expense associated with intangible assets existing at June 30, 2011, was as follows (in thousands):


Fiscal year
Remainder of fiscal 2011	$	1,934
2012		6,159
2013		4,146
2014		2,407
2015		2,407
Thereafter		4,430

	$	21,483

The following table summarizes changes to goodwill during fiscal 2011, both in total and as allocated to our segments.


	Applications		Scores		Tools		Total
	(In thousands)
Balance at September 30, 2010	$	452,248	$	146,648	$	67,057	$	665,953
Foreign currency translation adjustment		985		—		211		1,196

Balance at June 30, 2011	$	453,233	$	146,648	$	67,268	$	667,149

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

Restructuring Expenses

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Restructuring Expenses

3. Restructuring Expenses

The following table summarizes our restructuring accruals and certain FICO facility closures. The current portion and non-current portion is recorded in other accrued current liabilities and other long-term liabilities, respectively, within the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. These balances are expected to be paid by fiscal 2018.


	Accrual at September 30, 2010			Expense Additions		Cash Payments			Accrual at June 30, 2011
	(In thousands)
Facilities charges	$	2,836		$	4,226	$	(1,007	)	$	6,055
Employee separation		742			8,165		(7,803	)		1,104

		3,578		$	12,391	$	(8,810	)		7,159

Less: current portion		(1,474	)							(3,149	)

Non-current	$	2,104							$	4,010

During the quarter ended December 31, 2010, we incurred net charges totaling $0.9 million consisting mainly of costs for vacating excess leased space. During the quarter ended March 31, 2011, in connection with our reengineering initiative, we incurred net charges totaling $11.5 million. The charges included $8.2 million for severance costs associated with the reduction of 177 positions throughout the company. Cash payments for substantially all the severance costs have been paid by the end of our third quarter of fiscal 2011. We also recognized charges of $3.3 million associated with vacating excess leased space in Minnesota and Georgia. Costs for vacating excess leased space represent future cash lease payments, net of estimated sublease income, which will be paid out over the next seven years.

The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled.

Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions

Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

4. Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions

The following table summarizes property and equipment, and the related accumulated depreciation and amortization.


	June 30, 2011			September 30, 2010
	(In thousands)
Property and equipment	$	195,690		$	218,125
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization		(168,412	)		(187,150	)

	$	27,278		$	30,975

Earnings Per Share

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Earnings Per Share

5. Earnings Per Share

The following reconciles the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”):


	Quarter Ended June 30,				Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
	(In thousands, except per share data)				(In thousands, except per share data)
Numerator for diluted and basic earnings per share - net income:	$	23,189	$	17,938	$	46,943	$	48,616


Denominator - shares:
Basic weighted-average shares		39,451		44,446		39,788		46,171
Effect of dilutive securities		790		439		638		390

Diluted weighted-average shares		40,241		44,885		40,426		46,561


Earnings per share from continuing operations:
Basic	$	0.59	$	0.40	$	1.18	$	1.05

Diluted	$	0.58	$	0.40	$	1.16	$	1.04

The computation of diluted EPS for the quarters ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 excludes options to purchase approximately 2,832,000 and 4,371,000 shares of common stock, respectively, and for the nine months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 excludes options to purchase approximately 3,747,000 and 5,001,000 shares of common stock, respectively, because the options’ exercise prices exceeded the average market price of our common stock in these periods and their inclusion would be antidilutive.

Segment Information

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Segment Information

6. Segment Information

We are organized into the following three reportable segments to align with internal management of our worldwide business operations based on product offerings.

•

Applications. Our Applications products are pre-configured Decision Management applications and associated professional services, designed for a specific type of business problem or process, such as marketing, account origination, customer management, fraud and insurance claims management.

•

Scores. This segment includes our business-to-business scoring solutions, our myFICO^® solutions for consumers and associated professional services. Our scoring solutions give our clients access to analytics that can be easily integrated into their transaction streams and decision-making processes. Our scoring solutions are distributed through major credit reporting agencies, as well as services through which we provide our scores to clients directly.

•

Tools. The Tools segment is composed of software tools and associated professional services that clients can use to create their own custom Decision Management applications.

Our Chief Executive Officer evaluates segment financial performance based on segment revenues and segment operating income. Segment operating expenses consist of direct and indirect costs principally related to personnel, facilities, consulting, travel and depreciation. Indirect costs are allocated to the segments generally based on relative segment revenues, fixed rates established by management based upon estimated expense contribution levels and other assumptions that management considers reasonable. We do not allocate share-based compensation expense, restructuring expense, amortization expense, various corporate charges and certain other income and expense measures to our segments. These income and expense items are not allocated because they are not considered in evaluating the segment’s operating performance. Our Chief Executive Officer does not evaluate the financial performance of each segment based on its respective assets or capital expenditures; rather, depreciation amounts are allocated to the segments from their internal cost centers as described above.

The following tables summarize segment information for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:


	Quarter Ended June 30, 2011
	Applications			Scores			Tools			Unallocated Corporate Expenses			Total
	(In thousands)
Segment revenues:
Transactional and maintenance	$	63,355		$	40,798		$	7,587		$	—		$	111,740
Professional services		25,893			610			3,079			—			29,582
License		2,812			385			6,160			—			9,357

Total segment revenues		92,060			41,793			16,826			—			150,679
Segment operating expense		(64,413	)		(11,739	)		(13,270	)		(18,352	)		(107,774	)

Segment operating income	$	27,647		$	30,054		$	3,556		$	(18,352	)		42,905

Unallocated share-based compensation expense														(3,557	)
Unallocated amortization expense														(1,942	)

Operating income														37,406
Unallocated interest income														1,923
Unallocated interest expense														(8,023	)
Unallocated other income, net														631

Income before income taxes													$	31,937

Depreciation expense	$	3,050		$	232		$	377		$	252		$	3,911


	Quarter Ended June 30, 2010
	Applications			Scores			Tools			Unallocated Corporate Expenses			Total
	(In thousands)
Segment revenues:
Transactional and maintenance	$	62,939		$	46,153		$	6,810		$	—		$	115,902
Professional services		21,500			352			3,689			—			25,541
License		6,991			—			6,895			—			13,886

Total segment revenues		91,430			46,505			17,394			—			155,329
Segment operating expense		(68,003	)		(15,907	)		(15,409	)		(18,397	)		(117,716	)

Segment operating income	$	23,427		$	30,598		$	1,985		$	(18,397	)		37,613

Unallocated share-based compensation expense														(3,853	)
Unallocated amortization expense														(2,683	)

Operating income														31,077
Unallocated interest income														393
Unallocated interest expense														(5,462	)
Unallocated other income, net														701

Income before income taxes													$	26,709

Depreciation expense	$	3,753		$	333		$	540		$	325		$	4,951


	Nine Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Applications			Scores			Tools			Unallocated Corporate Expenses			Total
	(In thousands)
Segment revenues:
Transactional and maintenance	$	194,054		$	121,197		$	22,682		$	—		$	337,933
Professional services		74,128			1,579			8,824			—			84,531
License		17,450			792			18,728			—			36,970

Total segment revenues		285,632			123,568			50,234			—			459,434
Segment operating expense		(211,162	)		(42,252	)		(41,417	)		(48,412	)		(343,243	)

Segment operating income	$	74,470		$	81,316		$	8,817		$	(48,412	)		116,191

Unallocated share-based compensation expense														(11,762	)
Unallocated amortization expense														(5,804	)
Unallocated restructuring expense														(12,391	)

Operating income														86,234
Unallocated interest income														2,084
Unallocated interest expense														(24,401	)
Unallocated other income, net														477

Income before income taxes													$	64,394

Depreciation expense	$	9,971		$	783		$	1,289		$	776		$	12,819


	Nine Months Ended June 30, 2010
	Applications			Scores			Tools			Unallocated Corporate Expenses			Total
	(In thousands)
Segment revenues:
Transactional and maintenance	$	194,376		$	129,181		$	21,152		$	—		$	344,709
Professional services		62,583			1,411			11,710			—			75,704
License		14,239			—			15,893			—			30,132

Total segment revenues		271,198			130,592			48,755			—			450,545
Segment operating expense		(201,525	)		(45,386	)		(43,298	)		(52,412	)		(342,621	)

Segment operating income	$	69,673		$	85,206		$	5,457		$	(52,412	)		107,924

Unallocated share-based compensation expense														(13,235	)
Unallocated amortization expense														(8,918	)

Operating income														85,771
Unallocated interest income														1,439
Unallocated interest expense														(16,293	)
Unallocated other income, net														1,347

Income before income taxes													$	72,264

Depreciation expense	$	11,257		$	1,013		$	1,583		$	991		$	14,844

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Fair Value Measurements

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Fair Value Measurements

7. Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-level hierarchy for disclosure that is based on the extent and level of judgment used to estimate the fair value of assets and liabilities.

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Level 1 - uses unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Our Level 1 securities are comprised of money market funds and certain equity securities.

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Level 2 - uses inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable through correlation with market data. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and inputs to valuation models or other pricing methodologies that do not require significant judgment because the inputs used in the model, such as interest rates and volatility, can be corroborated by readily observable market data. Our Level 2 securities are comprised of U.S. government and corporate debt obligations that are generally held to maturity.

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Level 3 - uses one or more significant inputs that are unobservable and supported by little or no market activity, and that reflect the use of significant management judgment. Level 3 assets and liabilities include those whose fair value measurements are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar valuation techniques, and significant management judgment or estimation. We do not have any assets or liabilities that are valued using inputs identified under a Level 3 hierarchy.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

The following table represents financial assets that we measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively:


June 30, 2011	Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Fair Value as of June 30, 2011
Assets:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	85,285	$	—	$	85,285
U.S. corporate debt (2)		—		21,996		21,996
U.S. government obligations (2)		—		95,597		95,597
Marketable securities (3)		4,846		—		4,846

Total	$	90,131	$	117,593	$	207,724


September 30, 2010	Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Fair Value as of September 30, 2010
Assets:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	82,545	$	—	$	82,545
U.S. corporate debt (2)		—		2,981		2,981
Non U.S. corporate debt (2)		—		17,267		17,267
U.S. government obligations (2)		—		39,452		39,452
U.S. municipal obligations (2)		—		8,915		8,915
Marketable securities (3)		4,367		—		4,367

Total	$	86,912	$	68,615	$	155,527

(1)	Included in cash and cash equivalents on our balance sheet at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010. Not included in this table are cash deposits of $55.6 million and $63.7 million at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively.

(2)	Included in current marketable securities on our balance sheet at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010.

(3)

Represents securities held under a supplemental retirement and savings plan for certain officers and senior management employees, which are distributed upon termination or retirement of the employees. Included in long-term marketable securities on our balance sheet at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010.

Where applicable, we use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities to determine fair value. This pricing applies to our Level 1 investments. To the extent quoted prices in active markets for assets or liabilities are not available, the valuation techniques used to measure the fair values of our financial assets incorporate market inputs, which include reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, benchmark yields, issuer spreads, benchmark securities and other inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data. This methodology applies to our Level 2 investments. We have not changed our valuation techniques in measuring the fair value of any financial assets and liabilities during the period.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis primarily include goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets which are measured at fair value for the purposes of our annual impairment assessment.

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

8. Derivative Financial Instruments

We use derivative instruments to manage risks caused by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The primary objective of our derivative instruments is to protect the value of foreign currency denominated accounts receivable and cash balances from the effects of volatility in foreign exchange rates that might occur prior to conversion to their functional currency. We principally utilize foreign currency forward contracts, which enable us to buy and sell foreign currencies in the future at fixed exchange rates and economically offset changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We routinely enter into contracts to offset exposures denominated in the British pound, Euro and Canadian dollar.

Foreign currency denominated accounts receivable, liabilities and cash balances are re-measured at foreign currency rates in effect on the balance sheet date with the effects of changes in foreign currency rates reported in other income, net. The forward contracts are not designated as hedges and are marked to market through other income, net. Fair value changes in the forward contracts help mitigate the changes in the value of the re-measured accounts receivable and cash balances attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The forward contracts are short-term in nature and typically have average maturities at inception of less than three months.

The following tables summarize the fair value of our derivative instruments and their location in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010:

June 30, 2011

(In thousands)

Assets

Liabilities

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Foreign currency forward contracts

Other current assets

—

Other current liabilities

—

September 30, 2010

(In thousands)

Assets

Liabilities

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Foreign currency forward contracts

Other current assets

—

Other current liabilities

—

The following tables summarize our outstanding forward foreign currency contracts, by currency, at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010:

June 30, 2011

Contract Amount

Fair Value

Foreign
Currency

US$

(In thousands)

Sell foreign currency:

Canadian dollar (CAD)

CAD 1,250

1,297

—

Euro (EUR)

EUR 4,800

6,938

—

Buy foreign currency:

British pound (GBP)

GBP 3,907

6,250

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	September 30, 2010
	Contract Amount				Fair Value
	Foreign Currency		US$		US$
	(In thousands)
Sell foreign currency:
Canadian dollar (CAD)		CAD 1,300	$	1,258	$	—
Euro (EUR)		EUR 5,460	$	7,446		—

Buy foreign currency:
British pound (GBP)		GBP 3,672	$	5,800		—

The forward foreign currency contracts were all entered into on June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively; therefore, their fair value was $0.

Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments are recorded in our consolidated statements of income as a component of other income, net. These amounts are shown for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 in the table below:


	Quarter Ended June 30, 2011			Quarter Ended June 30, 2010
	(In thousands)
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	(279	)	$	644

	Nine Months Ended June 30, 2011			Nine Months Ended June 30, 2010
	(In thousands)
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	(528	)	$	520

The entire disclosure for the entity's entire derivative instruments and hedging activities. Describes an entity's risk management strategies, derivatives in hedging activities and non-hedging derivative instruments, the assets, obligations, liabilities, revenues and expenses arising therefrom, and the amounts of and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts of such items.

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Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Income Taxes

9. Income Taxes

Effective Tax Rate

Our effective tax rate was 27.4% and 32.8% during the quarters ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, and 27.1% and 32.7% during the nine months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The provision for income taxes during interim quarterly reporting periods is based on our estimates of the effective tax rates for the respective full fiscal year.

The effective tax rate in any quarter can be affected positively or negatively by adjustments that are required to be reported in the specific quarter of resolution. The decrease in our effective tax rate year over year was due to the recognition of the 2010 extension of the Federal Research and Development credit, changes in the foreign and domestic earnings mix and a favorable tax settlement in one of our jurisdictions.

The total unrecognized tax benefit for uncertain tax positions at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010 is estimated to be approximately $13.5 million and $12.3 million, respectively. We recognize interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits and penalties as part of the provision for income taxes in our consolidated statements of income. As of June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, we have accrued interest of $1.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively, related to the unrecognized tax benefits.

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Revolving Line of Credit

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Revolving Line of Credit

10. Revolving Line of Credit

As of June 30, 2011 we had a $200 million unsecured revolving line of credit with a syndicate of banks that expires on October 20, 2011. Proceeds from the credit facility can be used for working capital and general corporate purposes and may also be used for the refinancing of existing debt, acquisitions, and the repurchase of the Company’s common stock. Interest on amounts borrowed under the credit facility is based on (i) a base rate, which is the greater of (a) the prime rate and (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% or (ii) LIBOR plus an applicable margin. The margin on LIBOR borrowings ranges from 0.30% to 0.55% and is determined based on our consolidated leverage ratio. In addition, we must pay utilization fees if borrowings and commitments under the credit facility exceed 50% of the total credit facility commitment, as well as facility fees. The credit facility contains certain restrictive covenants, including maintenance of consolidated leverage and fixed charge coverage ratios. The credit facility also contains covenants typical of unsecured facilities. As of June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, we had no borrowings outstanding under the credit facility.

Senior Notes

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Senior Notes

11. Senior Notes

In May 2008, we issued $275 million of Senior Notes in a private placement to a group of institutional investors. The Senior Notes were issued in four series with maturities ranging from 5 to 10 years. The Senior Notes’ weighted average interest rate is 6.8% and the weighted average maturity is 7.9 years. In July 2010, we issued $245 million of Senior Notes in a private placement to a group of institutional investors. The Senior Notes were issued in four series with maturities ranging from 5 to 10 years. The Senior Notes’ weighted average interest rate is 5.2% and the weighted average maturity is 8.0 years. These Senior Notes are subject to certain restrictive covenants that are substantially similar to those in the credit agreement for the revolving line of credit, including maintenance of consolidated leverage and fixed charge coverage ratios. The purchase agreement for the Senior Notes also includes covenants typical of unsecured facilities. The fair value of our Senior Notes was $557.1 million and $573.7 million as of June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively.

Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Contingencies

12. Contingencies

We are in disputes with certain customers regarding amounts owed in connection with the sale of certain of our products and services. We also have had claims asserted by former employees relating to compensation and other employment matters. We are also involved in various other claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. We believe that none of these aforementioned claims or actions will result in a material adverse impact to our consolidated results of operations, liquidity or financial condition. However, the amount or range of any potential liabilities associated with these claims and actions, if any, cannot be determined with certainty. Set forth below are additional details concerning certain ongoing litigation.

Braun Consulting, Inc.

Braun (which we acquired in November 2004) was a defendant in a lawsuit filed on November 26, 2001, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No. 01 CV 10629) that alleges violations of federal securities laws in connection with Braun’s initial public offering in August 1999. This lawsuit is among approximately 300 coordinated putative class actions against certain issuers, their officers and directors, and underwriters with respect to such issuers’ initial public offerings.

On April 2, 2009, a stipulation and agreement of settlement between the plaintiffs, issuer defendants and underwriter defendants was submitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York for preliminary approval. This settlement requires no financial contribution from us. The Court granted the plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary approval and preliminarily certified the settlement classes on June 10, 2009. The settlement “fairness” hearing was held on September 10, 2009. The Court granted the plaintiffs’ motion for final approval of the settlement and certified the settlement classes on October 5, 2009. The Court determined that the settlement is fair to the class members, approved the settlement and dismissed, with prejudice, the case against the Company and its individual defendants. Appeals of the opinion granting final approval were filed, and the appeals filed by one objector have been remanded to the district court to determine standing to appeal. Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation and because the sttlement remains subject to appeal, the ultimate outcome of the matter is uncertain.

The entire disclosure for loss and gain contingencies. Describes any existing condition, situation, or set of circumstances involving uncertainty as of the balance sheet date (or prior to issuance of the financial statements) as to a probable or reasonably possible loss incurred by an entity that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur, and typically discloses the amount of loss recorded or a range of possible loss, or an assertion that no reasonable estimate can be made.

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Schedule of Amortization Expense

Nature of Business (Policies)	9 Months Ended
Nature of Business (Policies)	Jun. 30, 2011
Fair Isaac Corporation	*Fair Isaac Corporation* Incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware, Fair Isaac Corporation (“FICO”) is a provider of analytic, software and data management products and services that enable businesses to automate, improve and connect decisions. FICO provides a range of analytical solutions, credit scoring and credit account management products and services to banks, credit reporting agencies, credit card processing agencies, insurers, retailers and healthcare organizations. In these condensed consolidated financial statements, FICO is referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” or “FICO”.
Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation	*Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation* We have prepared the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and the applicable accounting guidance. Consequently, we have not necessarily included in this Form 10-Q all information and footnotes required for audited financial statements. In our opinion, the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in this Form 10-Q reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, except as otherwise indicated) necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto presented in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2010. The interim financial information contained in this report is not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any other interim period or for the entire fiscal year. The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of FICO and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates	*Use of Estimates* The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates. These estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, assessing the following: the recoverability of accounts receivable, goodwill and other intangible assets, software development costs and deferred tax assets; the benefits related to uncertain tax positions, the determination of the fair value of stock-based compensation, the ability to estimate hours in connection with fixed-fee service contracts, the ability to estimate transactional-based revenues for which actual transaction volumes have not yet been received and the determination of whether fees are fixed or determinable and collection is probable or reasonably assured.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011


	Quarter Ended June 30,				Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
	(In thousands)
Cost of revenues	$	569	$	1,337	$	1,706	$	4,787
Selling, general and administrative expenses		1,373		1,346		4,098		4,131

	$	1,942	$	2,683	$	5,804	$	8,918

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense

Estimated future intangible asset amortization expense associated with intangible assets existing at June 30, 2011, was as follows (in thousands):


Fiscal year
Remainder of fiscal 2011	$	1,934
2012		6,159
2013		4,146
2014		2,407
2015		2,407
Thereafter		4,430

	$	21,483

Schedule of Goodwill

The following table summarizes changes to goodwill during fiscal 2011, both in total and as allocated to our segments.


	Applications		Scores		Tools		Total
	(In thousands)
Balance at September 30, 2010	$	452,248	$	146,648	$	67,057	$	665,953
Foreign currency translation adjustment		985		—		211		1,196

Balance at June 30, 2011	$	453,233	$	146,648	$	67,268	$	667,149

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total. Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment losses recognized, goodwill written-off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill.

Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs

Restructuring Expenses (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011


	Accrual at September 30, 2010			Expense Additions		Cash Payments			Accrual at June 30, 2011
	(In thousands)
Facilities charges	$	2,836		$	4,226	$	(1,007	)	$	6,055
Employee separation		742			8,165		(7,803	)		1,104

		3,578		$	12,391	$	(8,810	)		7,159

Less: current portion		(1,474	)							(3,149	)

Non-current	$	2,104							$	4,010

Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Property, Plant and Equipment

The following table summarizes property and equipment, and the related accumulated depreciation and amortization.


	June 30, 2011			September 30, 2010
	(In thousands)
Property and equipment	$	195,690		$	218,125
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization		(168,412	)		(187,150	)

	$	27,278		$	30,975

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

The following reconciles the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”):


	Quarter Ended June 30,				Nine Months Ended June 30,
	2011		2010		2011		2010
	(In thousands, except per share data)				(In thousands, except per share data)
Numerator for diluted and basic earnings per share - net income:	$	23,189	$	17,938	$	46,943	$	48,616


Denominator - shares:
Basic weighted-average shares		39,451		44,446		39,788		46,171
Effect of dilutive securities		790		439		638		390

Diluted weighted-average shares		40,241		44,885		40,426		46,561


Earnings per share from continuing operations:
Basic	$	0.59	$	0.40	$	1.18	$	1.05

Diluted	$	0.58	$	0.40	$	1.16	$	1.04

Segment Information (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment

The following tables summarize segment information for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:


	Quarter Ended June 30, 2011
	Applications			Scores			Tools			Unallocated Corporate Expenses			Total
	(In thousands)
Segment revenues:
Transactional and maintenance	$	63,355		$	40,798		$	7,587		$	—		$	111,740
Professional services		25,893			610			3,079			—			29,582
License		2,812			385			6,160			—			9,357

Total segment revenues		92,060			41,793			16,826			—			150,679
Segment operating expense		(64,413	)		(11,739	)		(13,270	)		(18,352	)		(107,774	)

Segment operating income	$	27,647		$	30,054		$	3,556		$	(18,352	)		42,905

Unallocated share-based compensation expense														(3,557	)
Unallocated amortization expense														(1,942	)

Operating income														37,406
Unallocated interest income														1,923
Unallocated interest expense														(8,023	)
Unallocated other income, net														631

Income before income taxes													$	31,937

Depreciation expense	$	3,050		$	232		$	377		$	252		$	3,911


	Quarter Ended June 30, 2010
	Applications			Scores			Tools			Unallocated Corporate Expenses			Total
	(In thousands)
Segment revenues:
Transactional and maintenance	$	62,939		$	46,153		$	6,810		$	—		$	115,902
Professional services		21,500			352			3,689			—			25,541
License		6,991			—			6,895			—			13,886

Total segment revenues		91,430			46,505			17,394			—			155,329
Segment operating expense		(68,003	)		(15,907	)		(15,409	)		(18,397	)		(117,716	)

Segment operating income	$	23,427		$	30,598		$	1,985		$	(18,397	)		37,613

Unallocated share-based compensation expense														(3,853	)
Unallocated amortization expense														(2,683	)

Operating income														31,077
Unallocated interest income														393
Unallocated interest expense														(5,462	)
Unallocated other income, net														701

Income before income taxes													$	26,709

Depreciation expense	$	3,753		$	333		$	540		$	325		$	4,951


	Nine Months Ended June 30, 2011
	Applications			Scores			Tools			Unallocated Corporate Expenses			Total
	(In thousands)
Segment revenues:
Transactional and maintenance	$	194,054		$	121,197		$	22,682		$	—		$	337,933
Professional services		74,128			1,579			8,824			—			84,531
License		17,450			792			18,728			—			36,970

Total segment revenues		285,632			123,568			50,234			—			459,434
Segment operating expense		(211,162	)		(42,252	)		(41,417	)		(48,412	)		(343,243	)

Segment operating income	$	74,470		$	81,316		$	8,817		$	(48,412	)		116,191

Unallocated share-based compensation expense														(11,762	)
Unallocated amortization expense														(5,804	)
Unallocated restructuring expense														(12,391	)

Operating income														86,234
Unallocated interest income														2,084
Unallocated interest expense														(24,401	)
Unallocated other income, net														477

Income before income taxes													$	64,394

Depreciation expense	$	9,971		$	783		$	1,289		$	776		$	12,819


	Nine Months Ended June 30, 2010
	Applications			Scores			Tools			Unallocated Corporate Expenses			Total
	(In thousands)
Segment revenues:
Transactional and maintenance	$	194,376		$	129,181		$	21,152		$	—		$	344,709
Professional services		62,583			1,411			11,710			—			75,704
License		14,239			—			15,893			—			30,132

Total segment revenues		271,198			130,592			48,755			—			450,545
Segment operating expense		(201,525	)		(45,386	)		(43,298	)		(52,412	)		(342,621	)

Segment operating income	$	69,673		$	85,206		$	5,457		$	(52,412	)		107,924

Unallocated share-based compensation expense														(13,235	)
Unallocated amortization expense														(8,918	)

Operating income														85,771
Unallocated interest income														1,439
Unallocated interest expense														(16,293	)
Unallocated other income, net														1,347

Income before income taxes													$	72,264

Depreciation expense	$	11,257		$	1,013		$	1,583		$	991		$	14,844

Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

The following table represents financial assets that we measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively:


June 30, 2011	Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Fair Value as of June 30, 2011
Assets:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	85,285	$	—	$	85,285
U.S. corporate debt (2)		—		21,996		21,996
U.S. government obligations (2)		—		95,597		95,597
Marketable securities (3)		4,846		—		4,846

Total	$	90,131	$	117,593	$	207,724


September 30, 2010	Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Fair Value as of September 30, 2010
Assets:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	82,545	$	—	$	82,545
U.S. corporate debt (2)		—		2,981		2,981
Non U.S. corporate debt (2)		—		17,267		17,267
U.S. government obligations (2)		—		39,452		39,452
U.S. municipal obligations (2)		—		8,915		8,915
Marketable securities (3)		4,367		—		4,367

Total	$	86,912	$	68,615	$	155,527

(1)	Included in cash and cash equivalents on our balance sheet at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010. Not included in this table are cash deposits of $55.6 million and $63.7 million at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively.

(2)	Included in current marketable securities on our balance sheet at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010.

(3)

Tabular disclosure of assets, including [financial] instruments measured at fair value that are classified in stockholders' equity, if any, by class that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The disclosures contemplated herein include the fair value measurements at the reporting date by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

The following tables summarize the fair value of our derivative instruments and their location in the consolidated balance sheet as of June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010:

June 30, 2011

(In thousands)

Assets

Liabilities

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Foreign currency forward contracts

Other current assets

—

Other current liabilities

—

September 30, 2010

(In thousands)

Assets

Liabilities

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Foreign currency forward contracts

Other current assets

—

Other current liabilities

Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions

The following tables summarize our outstanding forward foreign currency contracts, by currency, at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010:

June 30, 2011

Contract Amount

Fair Value

Foreign
Currency

US$

(In thousands)

Sell foreign currency:

Canadian dollar (CAD)

CAD 1,250

1,297

—

Euro (EUR)

EUR 4,800

6,938

—

Buy foreign currency:

British pound (GBP)

GBP 3,907

6,250

—

September 30, 2010

Contract Amount

Fair Value

Foreign
Currency

US$

(In thousands)

Sell foreign currency:

Canadian dollar (CAD)

CAD 1,300

1,258

—

Euro (EUR)

EUR 5,460

7,446

—

Buy foreign currency:

British pound (GBP)

GBP 3,672

5,800

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance


	Quarter Ended June 30, 2011			Quarter Ended June 30, 2010
	(In thousands)
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	(279	)	$	644

	Nine Months Ended June 30, 2011			Nine Months Ended June 30, 2010
	(In thousands)
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	(528	)	$	520

Tabular disclosure of the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of financial performance, or when applicable, the statement of financial position. For example, (a) gains and losses recognized in the income statement on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges and (b) gains and losses initially recognized in other comprehensive income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges.

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]

Amortization Expense Associated with Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2010

Jun. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2010

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]

^[1]

$ 1,942

$ 2,683

$ 5,804

$ 8,918

Cost of revenues

Selling, general and administrative expenses

569

1,337

1,706

4,787

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]

$ 1,373

$ 1,346

$ 4,098

$ 4,131

[1]	Cost of revenues and selling, general and administrative expenses exclude the amortization of intangible assets. See Note 2 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets net, excluding goodwill	$ 21,483	$ 27,244
Accumulated amortization	$ 113,000	$ 108,800

Estimated Future Intangible Asset Amortization Expense (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011 USD ($)
Estimated future intangible asset amortization expense
Remainder of fiscal 2011	$ 1,934
2012	6,159
2013	4,146
2014	2,407
2015	2,407
Thereafter	4,430
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense, Total	$ 21,483

Summary of Changes to goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Summary of Changes to goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2011 USD ($)
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 665,953
Foreign currency translation adjustment	1,196
Ending Balance	667,149
Applications
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	452,248
Foreign currency translation adjustment	985
Ending Balance	453,233
Scores
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	146,648
Ending Balance	146,648
Tools
Goodwill [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	67,057
Foreign currency translation adjustment	211
Ending Balance	$ 67,268

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.

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Summary of Restructuring Accruals and Certain Facility Closures (Detail) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 3,578
Expense Additions	12,391
Cash Payments	(8,810)
Ending Balance	7,159
Facilities charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	2,836
Expense Additions	4,226
Cash Payments	(1,007)
Ending Balance	6,055
Employee separation
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	742
Expense Additions	8,165
Cash Payments	(7,803)
Ending Balance	1,104
Less: current portion
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	(1,474)
Ending Balance	(3,149)
Non-current
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	2,104
Ending Balance	$ 4,010

Restructuring Expenses - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2011 USD ($) Person	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Costs for vacating excess leased space	$ 11.5	$ 0.9
Number of positions reduced \| Person	177
Future lease payments net of estimated sublease income, payment term	7 years
Employee separation
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Costs for vacating excess leased space	$ 8.2
Facilities charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Costs for vacating excess leased space	$ 3.3

The charge against earnings in the period, comprised of costs associated with restructuring activities not otherwise specified in the taxonomy pursuant to a duly authorized plan, excluding a discontinued operation as defined by generally accepted accounting principles. Costs of such activities include those for one-time termination benefits, termination of an operating lease or other contract, consolidating or closing facilities, and relocating employees, but excludes costs associated with the retirement of a long-lived asset and severance costs associated with established compensation plans.

Property and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment	$ 195,690	$ 218,125
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(168,412)	(187,150)
Property and equipment, net	$ 27,278	$ 30,975

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Numerator for diluted and basic earnings per share:
Net income	$ 23,189	$ 17,938	$ 46,943	$ 48,616
Denominator - shares:
Basic weighted-average shares	39,451	44,446	39,788	46,171
Effect of dilutive securities	790	439	638	390
Diluted weighted-average shares	40,241	44,885	40,426	46,561
Earnings per share:
Basic	$ 0.59	$ 0.40	$ 1.18	$ 1.05
Diluted	$ 0.58	$ 0.40	$ 1.16	$ 1.04

The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period.

The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period.

Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period.

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Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2010
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
Options to purchase shares of common stock excluded in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would be antidilutive, shares	2,832,000	4,371,000	3,747,000	5,001,000

Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented.

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Summary of Segment Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2010

Jun. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2010

$ 111,740

$ 115,902

$ 337,933

$ 344,709

29,582

25,541

84,531

75,704

9,357

13,886

36,970

30,132

150,679

155,329

459,434

450,545

Unallocated share-based compensation expense

(107,774)

(117,716)

(343,243)

(342,621)

(3,557)

(3,853)

(11,762)

(13,235)

Unallocated amortization expense

^[1]

(1,942)

(2,683)

(5,804)

(8,918)

Unallocated restructuring expense

(12,391)

Unallocated interest income

37,406

31,077

86,234

85,771

1,923

393

2,084

1,439

Interest expense

(8,023)

(5,462)

(24,401)

(16,293)

Unallocated other income, net

631

701

477

1,347

Income from operations before income taxes

31,937

26,709

64,394

72,264

3,911

4,951

12,819

14,844

Segment operating income

42,905

37,613

116,191

107,924

Applications

63,355

62,939

194,054

194,376

25,893

21,500

74,128

62,583

2,812

6,991

17,450

14,239

92,060

91,430

285,632

271,198

(64,413)

(68,003)

(211,162)

(201,525)

Applications | Segment operating income

3,050

3,753

9,971

11,257

27,647

23,427

74,470

69,673

Scores

40,798

46,153

121,197

129,181

610

352

1,579

1,411

385

792

41,793

46,505

123,568

130,592

(11,739)

(15,907)

(42,252)

(45,386)

Scores | Segment operating income

232

333

783

1,013

30,054

30,598

81,316

85,206

Tools

7,587

6,810

22,682

21,152

3,079

3,689

8,824

11,710

6,160

6,895

18,728

15,893

16,826

17,394

50,234

48,755

(13,270)

(15,409)

(41,417)

(43,298)

Tools | Segment operating income

377

540

1,289

1,583

Unallocated Corporate Expenses

3,556

1,985

8,817

5,457

(18,352)

(18,397)

(48,412)

(52,412)

Unallocated Corporate Expenses | Segment operating income

252

325

776

991

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

$ (18,352)

$ (18,397)

$ (48,412)

$ (52,412)

[1]	Cost of revenues and selling, general and administrative expenses exclude the amortization of intangible assets. See Note 2 to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements.

Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Detail) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Jun. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Total

$ 207,724

$ 155,527

Cash equivalents

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Cash equivalents

^[1]

85,285

82,545

U.S. corporate debt

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

U.S. government obligations

^[2]

21,996

2,981

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

^[2]

95,597

39,452

Marketable securities

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

^[3]

4,846

4,367

Non U.S. corporate debt

U.S. municipal obligations

^[2]

17,267

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)

^[2]

8,915

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Total

90,131

86,912

Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1) | Cash equivalents

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Cash equivalents

^[1]

85,285

82,545

Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1) | Marketable securities

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

^[3]

4,846

4,367

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Total

117,593

68,615

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. corporate debt

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. government obligations

^[2]

21,996

2,981

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Non U.S. corporate debt

^[2]

$ 95,597

39,452

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. municipal obligations

^[2]

17,267

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

^[2]

$ 8,915

[1]	Included in cash and cash equivalents on our balance sheet at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010. Not included in this table are cash deposits of $55.6 million and $63.7 million at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively.
[2]	Included in current marketable securities on our balance sheet at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010.
[3]	Represents securities held under a supplemental retirement and savings plan for certain officers and senior management employees, which are distributed upon termination or retirement of the employees. Included in long-term marketable securities on our balance sheet at June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010.

Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Cash
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash deposits	$ 55.6	$ 63.7

This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Company may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months.