Summary
Equifax Inc. reported solid third-quarter and nine-month results for 2013, demonstrating robust revenue growth driven by both organic initiatives and the strategic acquisition of CSC Credit Services. Total operating revenue for the third quarter increased by 10% to $572.0 million, and for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, revenue grew by 12% to $1.73 billion compared to the prior year. This growth was achieved despite expected headwinds in the mortgage market, which began to soften in the latter half of the year. The company's operating income also saw significant improvement, rising 15% in the third quarter and 18% for the nine-month period, outperforming revenue growth. This indicates effective cost management and operational leverage. Net income attributable to Equifax increased by 7% in the third quarter and a substantial 22% for the nine months, reflecting strong underlying performance and the positive impact of a gain on divestitures. Equifax maintained a healthy balance sheet with substantial liquidity available under its Senior Credit Facility, underscoring its financial stability.
Financial Highlights
52 data points| Revenue | $572.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $173.40M |
| Operating Expenses | $422.00M |
| Operating Income | $150.00M |
| Interest Expense | $17.50M |
| Net Income | $83.50M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.69 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.67 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 121.60M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 123.90M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total operating revenue increased by 10% to $572.0 million in Q3 2013 and by 12% to $1.73 billion for the first nine months of 2013, driven by organic growth and the acquisition of CSC Credit Services.
- 2Operating income grew by 15% in Q3 and 18% for the first nine months, outpacing revenue growth and indicating improved operational efficiency and leverage.
- 3Net income attributable to Equifax rose by 7% in Q3 and 22% for the nine-month period, benefiting from strong operating performance and a gain on the sale of discontinued operations.
- 4The company successfully integrated the CSC Credit Services acquisition, which contributed to revenue growth and increased amortization expenses, impacting operating margins in certain segments.
- 5While the mortgage market showed signs of slowing in the latter half of 2013, other segments like U.S. Consumer Information Solutions, International, and Workforce Solutions demonstrated strong growth.
- 6Equifax maintained significant financial flexibility with $748.6 million available under its Senior Credit Facility as of September 30, 2013.
- 7The company returned capital to shareholders through dividends, increasing the quarterly dividend to $0.22 per share, and continued its share repurchase program, albeit at a slower pace than the prior year.