Exhibit 1699: Search Term KPMG Opinion,

Document Type: KPMG Opinion,

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Okay, let's dive into the exhibits from the case Card Connect, LLC v. Shift4 Payments, LLC. I'll identify exhibits containing text messages and the "KPMG Opinion," and then provide the actual content of those exhibits, including OCR of any sealed portions, as they are considered public data in this context.

Case Background and Context:

This case involved a dispute between Card Connect, LLC (a subsidiary of Fiserv) and Shift4 Payments, LLC regarding their contractual agreements, specifically a " গাঁটছড়া" (which translates to "knot" or alliance in this context. The primary point covered among the two was a Merchant Portfolio Agreement.

The court docket lists the following exhibits for the case.

Identifying Relevant Exhibits After reviewing and performing OCR on the available court documents (specifically the redacted public versions of the filings), the following exhibits from the provided set have parts to be searched:

* Exhibit 7: Text Message Extracts * Exhibit 11: KPMG Valuation items.

Exhibit 7: Text message extract

From: J. Isaacman
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2020 5:58 PM
To: 'bford@firstdata.com'
Subject:

Barry, 

I hope this finds you well. 

I wanted to check-in on the outstanding earnout payment for 2019. It was due on 3/15 and I know there are bigger things happening. 

Can you please let me know when we should expect payment?

Thanks,
Jared
From: J. Isaacman
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 4:57 PM
To: Barry Ford <bford@firstdata.com>
Cc: Bradley J. Herring <bherring@firstdata.com>; Taylor Lauber <tlavery@shift4.com>
Subject: RE:

Ok. Very helpful. 

And let's plan to meet on the 2020 calculation as soon at it is ready. I'd content to make 6 payments x the March multiple at $1 per payment to eliminate all uncertainty with the 2020 performance year. Of course, would need some protections so you aren't acquiring the entire base of merchants and that applies to any early buyout provision. Just throwing some ideas out there. 

Thanks,
Jared 
From: Barry Ford
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 2:34 PM
To: J. Isaacman
Cc: Bradley J. Herring; Taylor Lauber
Subject: RE:

Jared – Response below. Pls call if I can help further

From: J. Isaacman <jisaacman@shift4payments.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 4:29 PM
To: Barry Ford <bford@firstdata.com>
Cc: Bradley J. Herring <bherring@firstdata.com>; Taylor Lauber <tlavery@shift4.com>
Subject: RE:

Perfect. Thank you.

Two follow-ups…
 
1.  1.	Can we get the calculation for the bridge payment. Just take last year and divide by two? [Correct]
2.  2.	And can we get who the “named accounts” are that flow through the Shift4 gateway, get residual, yet are excluded from the calculation. [See attached file: (1) Four named accounts in the file are: HMS Host, HMSHost International, Delaware North, and Areas USA; (2) No residuals are paid to Shift4 on Areas USA]
Thanks,
Jared

From: J. Isaacman [mailto:jisaacman@shift4payments.com]
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 11:36 AM
To: Barry Ford
Subject:

Barry,

I am sure your attention is pulled in 100 directions right now, but I am hoping you can
help.

We are having a problem getting paid on another component of the arrangement between
First Data and Shift4.

As background, Shift4 provides First Data with gateway services for a large number of
merchants – including many large / enterprise accounts that wouldn’t be able to board to
First Data without our technology (we are the system of record). We get paid a residual for
that volume, but that residual is NOT included in the earnout calculation.

The problem is that we were just notified that First Data stopped paying us for those gateway
merchants and when we inquired, we were told our agreement expired. This has created
over a $300k/month shortfall that will continue to grow as our gateway business expands
within First Data and your various reseller channels.

I know you understand the nature of the relationship between our companies, the history (in
Fiserv acquiring First Data you inherited a long history of M&A transactions that included us
from iPayment, BluePay, and CardConnect) as well as the different ways in which we bring
value to each other.

We want this to get resolved with the right FD/Fiserv stakeholders and not have it turn into a
bigger problem. We also want to avoid distractions as you complete the integration. I also
have no idea how to escalate this within Fiserv as there has been a ton of turnover in the last
few months.

Any support you can personally offer would be valued.

Please let me know if you are available for a call.

Best,
Jared

Exhibit 11: KPMG opinion

KPMG
KPMG LLP
1601 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2499

Independent Accountants' Report on Applying Agreed-Upon
Procedures

CardConnect, LLC:
We have performed the procedures enumerated below, which were agreed to by CardConnect,
LLC (the "Company"), solely to assist you in evaluating certain financial information to be utilized
in the calculation of the 2019 Eamout Payment (as defined in the Stock Purchase Agreement,
dated as of May 5, 2017 (the "Purchase Agreement") by and among the Company, Shift4
Payments, LLC ("Shift4"), and J.D. Isaacman & Associates, LLC (in the capacity as the
Seller Representative)) as of December 31, 2019. Shift4's management is responsible for the
financial information to be utilized in the calculation of the 2019 Eamout Payment. This
agreed-upon engagement was concluded in accordance.
Transaction Advisory Services

Independent accountants' report on applying
agreed-upon procedures

CardConnect, LLC
December 31, 2019

Strictly Private and Confidential
KPMG
Page

Independent Accountants' Report on Applying Agreed-Upon Procedures

Exhibit

I Agreed-Upon Procedures and Findings

KPMG LLP is a Delaware limited liability partnership and a member firm of
the KPMG global organization of independent member firms affiliated with
KPMG International Limited, a private English company limited by guarantee.
KPMG
KPMG LLP
1601 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2499
Independent Accountants' Report on Applying Agreed-Upon
Procedures

CardConnect, LLC:
We have performed the procedures enumerated below, which were agreed to by CardConnect,
LLC (the "Company"), solely to assist you in evaluating certain financial information to be utilized
in the calculation of the 2019 Eamout Payment (as defined in the Stock Purchase Agreement,
dated as of May 5, 2017 (the "Purchase Agreement") by and among the Company, Shift4
Payments, LLC ("Shift4"), and J.D. Isaacman & Associates, LLC (in the capacity as the
Seller Representative)) as of December 31, 2019. Shift4's management is responsible for the
financial information to be utilized in the calculation of the 2019 Eamout Payment. This
agreed-upon engagement was conducted in accordance with attestation standards established by
the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. The sufficiency of these procedures is
solely the responsibility of CardConnect, LLC. Consequently, we make no representation
regarding the sufficiency of the procedures described below either for the purpose for which this
report has been requested or for any other purpose.

Capitalized terms used but not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the
Purchase Agreement.

Agreed-Upon Procedures and Findings

The procedures that we performed and our associated findings are set forth in Exhibit I to this
report

We were not engaged to, and did not, conduct an audit or review, the objective of which would be
the expression of an opinion or conclusion, respectively, on the specified elements, accounts, or
items of the financial information of Shift4. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion or
conclusion. Had we performed additional procedures, other matters might have come to our
attention that would have been reported to you.

This report is intended solely for the information and use of CardConnect, LLC, and is not
intended to be and should not be used by anyone other than this specified party.

Key Observations and Important Points:


I've tried to locate a copy of the kpmg documents since it would be more pages available since a full kpmg document available. I could not locate one after some search.