Equifax Inc (EFX) 10-K Annual Report Wed Feb 24 2016

“2015 was an outstanding year for Equifax. Our strong performance continued throughout the fourth quarter, with broad-based contribution from each of the business units. We are well positioned for 2016 and beyond,” said Richard F. Smith, Equifax’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We enter 2016 with great momentum driven by our New Product Innovation, Enterprise Growth Initiatives, and a management team that is dedicated to delivering its best to our customers, shareholders, employees, and consumers. In addition, we shortly expect to close on a large strategic acquisition. Veda Group, the premier provider of information solutions in Australia and New Zealand, will bring a highly experienced management team with new and exciting growth opportunities in the Asia Pacific region for 2016 and beyond.”

Financial Results Summary

The company reported revenue of $666.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2015, a 7 percent increase from the fourth quarter of 2014 and a 10 percent increase in local currency.

Fourth quarter diluted EPS attributable to Equifax was $0.93, an increase of 16 percent as compared to fourth quarter of 2014. On a non-GAAP basis, adjusted EPS attributable to Equifax was $1.14, up 12 percent as compared to fourth quarter of 2014. This financial measure for 2015 excludes the Veda acquisition related amounts. The financial measure for both 2015 and 2014 excludes the acquisition-related amortization expense, net of associated tax impacts, as described more fully in the attached Q&A.

For the full year 2015, revenue was $2.7 billion, a 9 percent increase from 2014. Diluted EPS attributable to Equifax was $3.55, a 19 percent increase from the prior year. On a non-GAAP basis, full year adjusted EPS attributable to Equifax was $4.50, up 16 percent from the prior year period. For the full year 2015, operating margin was 26.1% compared to 26.2% for the prior year.

The following information was filed by Equifax Inc (EFX) on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 as an 8K 2.02 statement, which is an earnings press release pertaining to results of operations and financial condition. It may be helpful to assess the quality of management by comparing the information in the press release to the information in the accompanying 10-K Annual Report statement of earnings and operation as management may choose to highlight particular information in the press release.

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Equifax Inc provided additional information to their SEC Filing as exhibits

Exhibit 10.6A: Material Contract

Exhibit 10.20: Material Contract

Exhibit 21.1: Subsidaries Of The Registrant

Exhibit 23.1: Consents Of Experts And Counsel

Exhibit 31.1: Rule 13A-14(A)/15D-14(A) Certification

Exhibit 31.2: Rule 13A-14(A)/15D-14(A) Certification

Exhibit 32.1: Section 1350 Certification

Exhibit 32.2: Section 1350 Certification

Ticker: EFX
CIK: 33185
Form Type: 10-K Annual Report
Accession Number: 0000033185-16-000037
Submitted to the SEC: Wed Feb 24 2016 4:54:16 PM EST
Accepted by the SEC: Wed Feb 24 2016
Period: Thursday, December 31, 2015
Industry: Consumer Credit Reporting Collection Agencies